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Author: Thomas Lowson

  • ESPN Response To Stephanie McMahon Plugging VPN

    Stephanie McMahon’s recent VPN ad read on her What’s Your Story? podcast has stirred some issues with ESPN, it has been reported. According to Fightful Select, “At least one source we spoke to at ESPN ‘wasn’t thrilled’ by the VPN ad read on Stephanie McMahon’s podcast.” While the insider didn’t expect it to become a “major issue,” they acknowledged the awkwardness given WWE’s partnership with ESPN.

    The plug came during a mid-show ad break on McMahon\’s podcast. Stephanie suggested that fans use a VPN to access international Netflix content. Doing so would allow fans in the U.S. to avoid ESPN’s $30-per-month PLE model in favor of the much more cost-effective alternative provided by Netflix for fans outside the United States.

    The new ESPN deal, valued by Logan Paul on SmackDown at $1.6 billion, has already drawn criticism from American viewers. Now, fans in the States must pay for both a Netflix subscription to get access to WWE Raw and other programming, while also paying for ESPN for PLEs.

    VPNs should help fans in the U.S. save money, albeit at the cost of WWE\’s prtners at ESPN. The VPN suggestion didn’t sit well with at least one ESPN contact, and time will tell if McMahon delivers another plug like it.

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  • Seth Rollins Retains At Clash in Paris, Becky Lynch Screws CM Punk

    The Architect remains on top as Seth Rollins successfully defended the World Heavyweight Championship at WWE Clash in Paris. Against CM Punk, Jey Uso, and LA Knight, Rollins was able to walk away from the La Défense Arena still with the gold.

    The match was a back-and-forth affair and in the closing moments, CM Punk appeared poised to regain the gold. That was until a masked figure low-blowed Punk during his second GTS. The masked figure would unmask herself to be Becky Lynch, and Rollns would capitalize on his wife\’s involvement to get the win.

    You can check out some highlights from the match below:

    The match saw Rollins rekindle some past rivalries, including his isssues with CM Punk and the feud with LA Knight that saw him fake a knee injury. Rollins captured the title at SummerSlam by cashing in Money in the Bank for the second time in his career, ending the brief reign of Punk.

    Dispatching of three of his top challengers, it remans to be seen what\’s next for the World Heavyweight Champion and his allies. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest from WWE Clash in Paris.

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  • John Cena Beats Logan Paul At WWE Clash In Paris

    John Cena shut up the \’parasite\’ Logan Paul by beating the Maverick at the WWE Clash in Paris Premium Live Event. In front of a packed audience in the French capital, Cena shut Paul up in one of the show\’s high-profile encounters.

    You can check out some highlights from the match below.

    With this victory, Cena has just eight appearances left on his WWE calendar before he retires from the ring for good. As for Paul, this was his 24th match since his in-ring debut at WrestleMania 38 in 2022.

    Cena\’s victory is his latest as part of his retirement tour, though the threat of Brock Lesnar continues to loom over the Greatest of All Time. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest from WWE Clash in Paris.

  • Sami Zayn Eyes WWE Grand Slam After U.S. Title Win

    New WWE United States Champion Sami Zayn already has his sets on his next accolade after winning the star-spangled strap on SmackDown. In a WWE Digital Exclusive, Zayn reflected on his title victory over Solo Sikoa.

    \”This whole time in my life, it’s [been] something very special. It means so much to me. It’s hard to put into words. I think it’s a lot of validation.\”

    While Zayn now holds a title in WWE, he continues to have an eye on a WWE World Championship. Such a win would put Zayn among those holding the modern-day Grand Slam, a fact not lost on the Canadian.

    \”This right here is validation. It’s vindication. Now, if and when I eventually do get that World Championship, I’ll be a Grand Slam Champion.\”

    The WWE Grand Slam sees a Superstar hit a World title, tag title, and both the Intercontinental and United States titles. Zayn is just one title away after the following wins.

    • 1st Intercontinental Title: Elimination Chamber 2020, beating Braun Strowman
    • Tag Team Championship: WrestleMania 39, with Kevin Owens, beating The Usos
    • United States Title: WWE SmackDown, beating Solo Sikoa

    Zayn has challenged for a World Championship in the past, but has yet to capture the gold. Now, the U.S. Champion is more determined than ever to carve his name in the records as a Grand Slam Champion.

    Sami Zayn Joins Exclusive Club After WWE U.S. Title Win

  • Scarlett Bordeaux Says In-Ring Return Coming After WWE Exit

    Former WWE Superstar Scarlet Bordeaux is ready to get back in the ring as a competitor after spending her WWE run as a manager. Speaking to Denise Salcedo of Instinct Culture, Scarlett shared that she and husband Killer/Karrion Kross are going to \”put on killer matches\” in due time. Scarlett added that she\’ll be tagging with someone who helped train her and though she didn\’t name names, added that \”I\’m really excited about it.\”

    Scarlett is \”nervous\” about an in-ring return, but is confident that she still has \’it.\’ The Smokeshow recalled facing Rhea Ripley in her first match in over a year at a WWE live event, and being told by both Chris \’Abyss\’ Park and Molly Holly that the pair \”killed it.\” Summing up her mentality, Bordeaux said \”I just try to remember who the f*** I am. I’m f***ing ready.”

    Bordeaux hasn\’t competed since December 2024 when she worked a mixed tag match with the Final Testament against the Wyatt Sicks. During her recent WWE run, Scarlett had just two matches on TV, both of which same in June 2023.

    Time will tell if Scarlett can shake off the ring rust and deliver whenever she is back in the ring. One thing for certain is that she plans to give it her all now outside of WWE.

    Karrion Kross Broke His Own Rule For Scarlett Romance

  • Darby Allin Building Public Skatepark In Georgia Hometown

    Darby Allin\’s next big adventure will see him remain on the ground as opposed to climbing Mt. Everest, as he\’s planning on giving something special to the public. On the August 30 episode of AEW Collision, it was shared that Allin is planning to build a free skateprtk in McDonough, Georgia. The park has already received the backing of the Henry County Board of Commissioners, while technical assistance is being provided from the Skatepark Project.

    Allin has launched a fundraiser with a goal set at $50,000 to get the park built. On the fundraiser page, Allin highlights how McDonough has been his home since 2017, and has seen that local kids have nowhere to skate. Currently, the nearest partk is 10 miles away in Hampton, making skating impossible for kids without sufficient transportation.

    You can find out more about the planned park and Allin\’s work, as well as donate, by clicking here.

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  • Holly Holm, Tito Ortiz Among Stars At Real American Freestyle 1

    Real American Freestyle Wrestling\’s first event is officially in the history books, giving fans of combat a new way to enjoy the action. The results for the inaugural event are as follows:

    • 135 pounds: Nathan Tomasello over Matt Ramos, 4-3
    • 155 pounds: Yianni Diakomihalis oveer Bajrang Punia, 5-1
    • 155 pounds: Austin Gomez over Lance Palmer, 11-0
    • 175 pounds: Evan Wick over Jason Nolf, 10-8
    • 120 pounds: Sarah Hildebrandt over Zeltzin Hernandez: 11-0
    • 145 pounds: Real Woods over Darrion Caldwell, pinfall
    • 190 pounds: Kyle Dake over Dean Hamiti, 11-0
    • 150 pounds: Alejandra Rivera over Holly Holm, 9-7
    • 205 pounds: Bo Nickal over Jacon Cardenas, 6-4
    • Unlimited (no weight limit): Wyatt Hendrickson over Mostafa Elders, 14-1

    Holkm was one of the biggest stars to compete, and is best known for her time in UFC, where she is a former Women\’s Bantamweight Champion. In 2015, Holm scored the win that put her on the map when she handed Ronda Rousey her first loss in MMA.

    Tito Ortiz and Chael Sonnen also had an interaction at Real American Freestyle\’s inaugural event. Ortiz made a surprise appearance to confront Sonnen, who was on commentary for the show. Ortiz challenged Sonnen for RAF\’s second event, and Sonnen, after calling Ortiz drunk, accepted the match.

    The pair last fought at Bellator 170 where Ortis submitted Sonnen in the first round in 2017. Though a date for RAF 2 has yet to be announced, fans eagerly await their showdown on the mat.

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  • Pat McAfee Lands Role In Netflix World War 2 Movie

    WWE personality Pat McAfee is set to make an impact in the world of movies after signing on with an upcoming Netflix production. It has been confirmed that McAfee will play a U.S Marine drill instructor in \’The Mosquito Bowl\’, directed by Peter Berg.

    Netflix describes the film like this:

    “Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, four of America’s top college football players enlist in the Marines. As they prepare for the brutal invasion of Okinawa, they’ll play in a legendary game that, for many, will be the last they ever play. Based on a true story.\”

    The film\’s name refers to a football game played between two regiments of Marines on Guadalcanal on December 24, 1944. The film, currently in production, is adapted from Buzz Bissinger\’s book \’ Mosquito Bowl: A Game of Life and Death in World War II\’ that was released in 2022.

    McAfee can often be found on Netflix calling the action on Monday Night Raw. In June, however, he stepped away from the role, saying he had hit a wall and was exhausted. Despite this, McAfee will be part of WWE Wrestlepalooza on September 20, in Indiana.

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  • Nick Hogan Joins Real American Freestyle After Father’s Passing

    Nick Hogan will be a regular presence in Real American Freestyle moving forward, honoring the goals and legacy of his late father Hulk Hogan. At a press conference, Nick explained his role with the budding promotion.

    \”I will be here to represent his interests and his growth in this business, and to see it through all the way to the stratosphere.\”

    Real American Freestyle will officially launch on August 30. The company was announced in early 2025 by Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff. The promotion\’s debut event will happen in Cleveland, Ohio, and is set to air on Fox Nation.

    The promotion will go on ahead, despite the passing of Hulk Hogan aged 71 in July 2025. While the Hulkster will not be a physical part of the show, he will remain with Real American Freestlye Wrestling in spirit, according to his son.

    \”My dad, Hulk Hogan, will always serve as the commissioner for this league.\”

    As the wrestling world turns its eyes to Real American Freestyle Wrestling, many are wondering whether the new promotion will find its place in a saturated market. Whatever comes, the promotion will always be a home to Hulk Hogan, even after his passing.

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  • Champion Pinned After WWE SmackDown In Lyon

    The excitement didn\’t stop after WWE SmackDown in Lyon, France, as one of WWE\’s top champions was in action inside the LDLC Arena. Following the event, Penta took on WWE Intercontinental Champion \’Dirty\’ Dominik Mysterio. Though Penta got the win, this was a non-title match, meaning Mysterio left Lyon with the gold.

    Though the Lyon crowd didn\’t see a new Intercontinental Champion, a new U.S. Champion was crowned in Sami Zayn. The Canadian dethroned Solo Sikoa in SmackDown\’s main event in a chaotic affair that saw MFT, Jacob Fatu, and Jimmy Uso get involved. This win moves Zayn a step closer to WWE\’s Grand Slam and puts him in an elite class of champions born outside the U.S.

    As for Penta, he has been much of 2025 pursuing the Intercontinental title though has yet to capture the gold. Whether this win over Dirty Dom was just for the live crowd or the start of something more, time will tell…

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  • Tony Khan Makes Good After Tech Issues Plague ROH Death Before Dishonor

    Ring of Honor and Tony Khan took action for the fans after streaming issues plagued the Death Before Dishonor 2025 event. These issues left fans using Chrome and Firefox unable to watch the show. On X, Ring of Honor shared a statement on the matter.

    These issues would persist, prompting ROH to take action. Now, the remainder of the show fans weren\’t able to watch due to these issues has been shared for free on YouTube.

    It\’s not just Death Before Dishonor 2025 that fans can now watch on the Ring of Honor. In a separate post, Tony Khan shared that all ROH subscribers will receive a free one-month credit as an apology for the inconvenience.

    Khan\’s efforts to make good with fans didn\’t stop there. Khan made sure that not only can fans watch Death Before Dishonor 2025 for free, but all preceeding Death Before Dishonor events.

    Khan\’s decisions demonstrate his dedication to maing sure fans get a great experience, a goal that won\’t be deterred by technical issues. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest from Khan and Ring of Honor.

  • Details Of What Happens In The Horror of The Wyatt Sicks Experience

    WWE Presents: The Horrors of The Wyatt Sicks, is a new haunted house experience at the Universal Orlando Resort that launched on August 29. The experience marks a massive crossover between WWE and Universal Studios, but what exactly takes place inside the bone-chilling experience?

    On social media, footage has been shared of the Horror of The Wyatt Sicks. Guests are greeted with an image of the faction, followed by Abby the Witch, though not played by Nikki Cross. More members of the faction make themselves known as the attendee makes their way through the venue. There is a replication of a WWE backstage set, a nod to the destruction the group caused during their debut in 2024.

    As the attendee makes their way into the Firefly Fun House, they are accosted by Uncle Howdy and Abby the Witch. A series of mintors featuring WWE events plays in a chamber that includes an appearance from The Fiend.

    The experience includes several easter eggs for WWE fans to pour over, including a Lily doll on a swing, a nod to Alexa Bliss\’ ties to Bray Wyatt. The late Superstar himself appears on the Funhouse TV, as does the lantern carved from his head used by The Fiend.

    The experience was a long-time dream for Wyatt, a notorious fan of horror. While he sadly will never get the chance to see his experience in action, his legacy lives on both in and out of the ring.

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  • Kevin Owens Reacts To Sami Zayn\’s WWE U.S. Title Win

    Sami Zayn captured the WWE United States Championship in Lyon, ending the title reign of Solo Sikoa. This win means a lot to Zayn, and others, and now his best friend/mortal enemy has weighed in on the Canadian\’s victory in Europe.

    On X, Kevin Owens reacted to Zayn\’s title win. Representing their legacy of teaming and feuding, Owens said that Zayn was \”one of the best\” but added \”I still hate him though. Or maybe not.\” Owens admitted that it\’s \”hard to remember\” and \”depends on the day\” if he loves or hates Zayn, but \”one thing I do know for sure is that he\’s the best.\”

    Owens himself is no stranger to the United States Title. First winning the gold at WrestleMania 33 from Chris Jericho, Owens is a three-time champion, having beaten Jericho a second time and his third reign began with a win over AJ Styles.

    Kevin Owens is currently out of action and recently underwent a surgery that is expected to keep him out of action for a long time. Nevertheless, the Prizefighter is keeping a close eye on the new U.S. Champion, both pleased for his friend and scouting a potential target.

    Sami Zayn Joins Exclusive Club After WWE U.S. Title Win

  • Sami Zayn Joins Exclusive Club After WWE U.S. Title Win

    Sami Zayn is the new WWE United States Champion, adding another title win to the legacy of the Canadian Superstar. Not only has Zayn etched his name in the history books along men like Race, Cena, Flair, Ambrose, and others, but he\’s also become the fifth member of a very exclusive club.

    The Canadian Zayn won the U.S. Title in Lyon, France, making him the fifth wrestler born outside the U.S. to win the U.S. Title outside the U.S. The first was Kensuke Sazaki, who won the WCW U.S. Title in his native Japan in 1995. Five years later, Canada\’s Lance Storm would win the WCW U.S. Title during a WCW event in the United Kingdom.

    When the title became part of WWE, these unique title changes continued. In 2010, Bret Hart shocked fans by winning the gold, and the Canadian icon did so in his home country. Canada was also home to Shinsuke Nakamura\’s title win at Survivor Series: Toronto in 2024, where the Japanese star dethroned LA Knight.

    Now, Zayn had added his name to this list, proving that one doesn\’t need to be from the U.S. to capture the star-spangled strap. It remains to be seen how far he goes as the new U.S. Champion.

    H/T to @WrestleStatcast for uncovering this stat. Stay tuned to SEScoops for more interesting wrestling facts and statistics.

  • Spoiler: Title Change At WWE SmackDown in Lyon, France

    WWE may have descended upon Lyon, France for SmackDown, but it was the United States Title that took center stage in the main event. After weeks of back-and-forth, Sami Zayn met U.S. Champion Solo Sikoa, who was flanked by his MFT allies. As the heels continued to use their numbers to their advantage, it was the timely arrival of Jimmy Uso and Jacob Fatu who evened the odds.

    In the end, it was Zayn who got the win, bringing an end to Sikoa\’s title reign with two Helluva Kicks. The crowd in Lyon were electric as the new champion was officially crowned as SmackDown went off the air.

    For Zayn, a four-time WWE Intercontinental Champion, this is his first taste of U.S. gold. This win is huge in its own right, and now puts Zayn one step closer to the ultimate accolade in WWE: the Grand Slam. Time will tell where his reign ultimately stacks up against former holders of the gold, but now the Canadian has etched his name in the history books once more.

  • John Cena Reconciles With Belgium Fan At WWE SmackDown

    John Cena was able to bury the hatchet with one very special fan during the August 29, episode of SmackDown in Lyon, France. During the show\’s opening segment, Cena came face-to-face with Logan Paul, just 48 hours before the pair battle at Clash in Paris.

    As the pair traded barbs, Cena spoke about what it means to be a true Superstar, and that includes having respect. Leaving the ring, Cena made his way to the crowd, and monologued on how respect means saying sorry to those you\’ve hurt on a bad day. John then apologized to the young fan he\’d singled out in Brussels, Belgium, admitting that he was having a bad day.

    Cena blasted the young fan during an episode of Raw in Brussels, his first WWE appearance after turning heel at Elimination Chamber: Toronto. On the following Raw in Glasgow, Scotland, the heel Cena gloated over targeting the child, saying he tore him to shreds and could do that to anybody.

    Cena has just nine appearances for WWE on his calendar before he hangs up his boots for good as an in-ring talent. As John prepares to say goodbye, his appearance on SmackDown shows it\’s never too late to say sorry.

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  • AJ Mana Loses Day Job Over Raja Jackson Attack Ties

    Raja Jackson\’s actions at a recent KnokX Pro Wrestling event has shocked the wrestling world and raised questions as to how it could happen. While Syko Stu is thankfully awake and alert, the fallout of Jackson\’s assault on Stu continues to be felt beyond both of these men.

    During a Kick stream by Jackson, AJ Mana was seen encouraging the MMA fighter to give Stu a \’receipt\’ following a prior altercation between the two. While Stu apologized for hitting Jackson with a beer can after mistaking him for a wrestler, an apology Jackson seemingly accepted, Raja would deliver a series of punches to an unconscious Stu in the ring.

    Appearing on the F\’Yall Podcast, Mana shared that he hs been fired from his day job after those at his work saw a video from TMZ. Mana claimed that the gist of his dismissal was that his former employer sees him as \”an accessory to an attempted murder,\” leaving them with no choice but to let him go.

    Jackson\’s attack has had a serious impact on KnokX Pro, which has lost its status as a WWE ID affiliate. With talent reporting wanting out of KnokX Pro in the wake of what\’s happened, it remains to be seen how the promotion will recover.

    As for Mana, he has claimed that his encouragement for a \’receipt\’ was merely done in character. Nevertheless, this incident has reportedly cost him his job, leaving his future in and out of the ring uncertain.

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  • WWE Revises Bronson Reed Shirt Over Jordans Comparison

    Bronson Reed has made it his life\’s purpose to steal as many pairs of shoes of Roman Reigns ahead of their match at WWE Clash In Paris. Now, Reed has a new shirt out for fans to purchase, though the garment in questions has undergone some serious changes.

    The initially released shirt design featured the phrase \’Tribal Thief\’ as well as a pair of sneakers that bear a striking resemblance to Reigns\’ Jordans. Now, that shirt has been removed from WWE Shop, replaced with a new design that doesn\’t feature the shoes.

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    Fans have speculated that the design was changed as WWE wanted to avoid a potential copyright claim from Nike, the manufacturer of Air Jordans. WWE has not explained why the design was changed for the former NXT North American Champion. Reed and Reigns kicked off WWE Raw in Birmingham with a brawl, during which Reed tried to take another pair of shoes from the OTC1.

    Reed has been on the war-path since returning to the ring earlier this year, and a win over one of WWE\’s biggest ever stars would take the Australian to a new level. Whether he succeeds in placing the \’Shoe-la Fala\’ around his neck in Paris this part of Reed\’s character will not be represented on his new shirt.

  • Latest On Live AEW PPVs Coming to HBO Max Service

    Major changes are coming to the HBO Max service, changes that will impact how wrestling fans consume action on the platform. As first reported by Andrew Zarian and corroborated by PW Insider, these changes will go into effect on September 20. If all goes as planned, it is looking very likely that AEW All Out 2025 from Toronto will be the first All-Elite pay-per-view offered on the service.

    HBO Max has been working on the technology for some time. The change is the latest development between AEW and HBO, both part of the Warner Bros. family. In July 2025, AEW landed on the HBO Max library with pay-per-views spanning from AEW\’s first events in 2019 all the way to 2024.

    Warner Bros. has also seen massive changes in 2025, including splitting from Discovery in a massive deal. While this split isn\’t expected to effect AEW, the decision continues to raise questions as to the future for both entertainment and broadcasting giants.

    On AEW programming, names like \’Hangman\’ Adam Page, Jon Moxley, \’Timeless\’ Toni Storm, MJF, and Mercedes Mone continue to dominate on the screen. Now, fans can expect to find current AEW pay-per-views on Max, giving fans a new outlet to get their fill of All-Elite action.

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  • Mike Chioda Shares His Most Painful WWE Referee Moments

    Mike Chioda may have spent much of his career officiating in-ring action, but there were plenty of times when the former WWE official was forced to get physical. Whether it was standing up to cheating wrestlers or taking bumps in the ring, Chioda wasn\’t immune to pain despite not being a wrestler.

    Speaking on the Insight podcast, Chioda took a stroll down memory lane and recounted some of his more painful moments. One such moment came during the Mick Foley Vs. Randy Orton match at WWE Backlash 2004, when Chioda\’s count resulted in thumbtacks being embedded in his hand.

    “I had one or two thumbtacks and it stung like a son of a, because I count really hard, right? I remember, boom. I was like, oh sh*t. I’m thinking Orton got like 75 of these things in his back, I can’t be complaining here.”

    Like countless other referess, Chioda would take ref bumps throughout his career. It was one of these bumps that scored him a tidy bonus on WWE\’s grandest stage in 1999.

    \”$2500. Yeah, it was a chair shot that Stone Cold gave me [at WrestleMania 15]. Because I started the match for the first 5-10 minutes, and I take the chair shot and I get knocked out.

    \”My head rang for like three days, ears were ringing, it was pretty cool. He [Jim Ross] goes, ‘You’re getting a bonus for that Mike.’ I was like, oh my god, thanks, JR. Got that bonus on top of the WrestleMania pay.”

    Chioda was WWE\’s longest-serving referee before his release, and shared on the podcast that he is retired for the most part. His story goes to show how its not just the wrestlers who put their bodies on the line any time a bell rings.

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  • WWE Alum Melina Returning To The Ring After 3 Years

    Former WWE Superstar Melina is set to make a return to the ring, and hopes that Paris, France is the setting of her triumphant return. On Facebook, Melina shared some photos of herself in the city of lights and hyped up her return to action.

    Coming back to Paris means so much to me. When I was young, I dreamed of this city, and when I finally made it here with WWE, we left so quickly it broke my heart. Still, the beauty, culture, and spirit of Paris stayed with me all these years.

    Now, I’m beyond happy to return—not only to enjoy the magic of France, but also to step into the ring once again in the city where I won my second title.

    Tomorrow, I’ll be wrestling at #dragattackparis —grateful for this chance, grateful for the people here, and grateful for all of you who continue to support me.

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    Melina\’s return to the ring comes three years after her most recent match for WrestlePro in May 2022. That match saw the former WWE Women\’s Champion lose to Scarlett Bordeaux, but Melina plans on a much different result this time around. Melina\’s match in Paris will come mere days before WWE takes over the French capital for their Clash in Paris PLE.

    It remains to be seen if Melina\’s return is a one-off, or the start of something bigger for the veteran wrestler. But with Melina proving she can still hit the splits in a separate Facebook post, fans can expect a nostalgic performance from the former Divas/Women\’s Champion.

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  • Elayna Black On Break: I Have A Toxic Relationship With Wrestling

    In July 2025, Elayna Black shared that she\’d be taking an indefinite break from pro wrestling, with no sign of when she\’ll be back. Speaking to TMZ\’s Inside the Ring, the former WWE NXT Women\’s Tag Team Champion recalled the period of time after her release from WWE in early 2025.

    “I had like 20 bookings right away. I was gone four days out of the week, plane right after plane. I was going, going, going. And that’s what made me realize—I’m not having fun doing this.”

    Black was suffering from panic attacks before every match, and felt sick at the prospect of wrestling. While she made clear that she\’s never once said she\’s leaving wrestling, her relationship with the business is currently strained.

    “I have a toxic relationship with wrestling right now. It was just so draining. I wasn’t sleeping. I wasn’t eating. I wasn’t working out. I was so depressed. I got to such a low, low point.”

    Black, known to WWE fans as Cora Jade \”would have went nuts and went off the rails\” if not for this break from the ring. Even after just one month, the positive effect she\’s felt already can\’t be ignored.

    \”Even just after this like month of therapy and healing and not looking at anything wrestling related, it has genuinely helped me so much.\”

    Whenever Black returns to the squared circle, only time will tell. For now, the former WWE Superstar is focusing on herself and her own mental health.

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  • Wrestlers Leaving KnokX Pro, Rikishi Planning Overhaul Claims Talent

    Major changes are coming to KnokX Pro Wrestling, it has been claimed, following the shocking actions of Raja Jackson at their latest event. Jackson\’s attack on Syko Stu has stunned the wrestling world and in its wake, KnokX Pro has suffered significant losses.

    Douglas Malo was among those who were at the event and stepped in to stop Jackon\’s attack on Stu. Speaking on Masters of Wrestling, Malo explained how changes are being planned following this shocking incident.

    \”From what I’ve heard, Rikishi is going to overhaul everything. I just wanted to put that out there… they’re planning a complete overhaul.\”

    This incident has earned KnokX Pro international attention, albeit for the wrong reasons. Malo added that in the wake of the attack, talent are distancing themselves from KnokX Pro.

    \”They’ve lost a good number of students, and that breaks my heart because I absolutely adore Rikishi. That’s really the status right now—the students are dropping like flies.\”

    It\’s not just talent that have left, as WWE has cut ties with KnokX Pro, which had been a WWE ID affiliate. Whether the promotion can recover remains to be seen, but Rikishi is counting on these sweeping changes to save his promotion.

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  • Roman Reigns: Fan Backlash Forced Me To Evolve As A Wrestler & A Person

    Though he may be a beloved Tribal Chief acknowledged by millions, Roman Reigns spent years trying to win over audiences to little success. From his time as \’the Big Dog\’ to trying to win-over audiences with Shield reunions, Reigns had a rocky path before establishing himself as the Head of the Table in 2020.

    Speaking to Stephanie McMahon on the What\’s Your Story? podcast, Reigns looked back on his babyface past.

    “At the end of the day… the challenges, the pressures, and the fan reactions all forced me to evolve—not just as a performer, but as a person.\”

    Though Reigns often had younger fans on his side at the time, many see his babyface run pre-2020 as a \’failure.\’ Whether Reigns sees it that way or not, it ultimately helped teach him what he needed to learn.

    \”What looked like a ‘failed’ run was necessary for me to find out who I truly am in front of the fans and for myself.”

    Today, Reigns is loved by the fans, as seen during the \’Stand Up if you love Roman\’ during the August 25, WWE Raw in Birmingham, England. In front of a crowd that had never shied away from sharing their disdain for \’the Big Dog\’ the response received by the Tribal Chief demonstrated how much things have changed.

    Roman Reigns Reveals His Key Beliefs to WWE Mastery

  • Roman Reigns Reveals His Key Beliefs to WWE Mastery

    Roman Reigns\’ name will go down in WWE history as one of the all-time greats with a plethora of accolades and records to his name. Speaking to the What\’s Your Story? podcast, however, Reigns made clear to Stephanie McMahon that his road to the very top of professional wrestling was not without work and started with a single step.

    “At the end of the day, you have to put the reps in, you have to grind it out. You have to get your 10,000 hours, and you have to kind of get close to a mastery of what you\’re trying to do before you can truly go all in on it.”

    Now, Reigns has indeed \’mastered\’ WWE as one of the promotion\’s biggest-ever stars who continue to gets thunderous ovations. Despite reaching the top, the OTC continues to look for ways to improve, whether it\’s in the ring or on the mic.

    “Once you\’ve done something over and over… you get to where you\’ve done things so many times, you know how to clean it up, make it. When we do our promos, I\’m always thinking: how do I tighten it up because I\’m so wordy. How do I make it more concise to the point?”

    Punctuality is key to mastering a skill, according to the Tribal Chief. For Reigns, being late not only displays a poor work ethic, but a lack of respect to those around you.

    “Being late is actually being disrespectful to other people’s time. Other people\’s time is just as important as your time, so be on time.\”

    Reigns\’ combination of dedication, drive, and punctuality has made one of the most dominant Superstars of all time, with or without a championship. As fans continue to rally behind their Tribal Chief, Roman Reigns will continue to find ways to improve in the ring.

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