SEScoops

Author: Thomas Lowson

  • Big E: Nights Like Evolution 2 Reminds Us Why We Love Wrestling

    Big E had plenty of praise following WWE Evolution 2, especially for the epic main event between Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY. In the closing match of the night, the pair held nothing back in their Women\’s World Championship showdown and battled both in and out of the ring. On the post-show, Big E had the following to say.

    “This industry is one that will often break your heart, it will disappoint you, it will sometimes have you questioning why you still watch wrestling, nights like tonight remind you, they make you feel something — Thank you Rhea Ripley. Thank you IYO SKY — What they did here tonight, left us with something truly special that I will not forget for a very, very long time.”

    Despite the efforts of both SKY and Ripley, neither woman left Evolution 2 standing tall. That honor instead went to Naomi, who cashed in her Money in the Bank contract to win the Women\’s World Championship. This title win marks Naomi\’s first singles gold since 2017.

    Despite neither woman leaving Evolution with gold, both Ripley and SKY can hold their heads high as their efforts did not go unnoticed. Whether it\’s Big E or the wider fanbase, the efforts of those in the main event have to be respected.

    Naomi: Women’s World Title Win Validates My Return To WWE

  • Naomi: Women\’s World Title Win Validates My Return To WWE

    At WWE Evolution, Naomi cashed in her Money in the Bank contract to capture the Women\’s World Championship, her first singles title since returning to WWE in January 2024. Speaking on the post-show, Naomi reflected on her return to WWE and how this victory validates the decision to come back.

    \”It\’s everything. Me returning, I wanted to be better, do better, become better. And I think this solidifies that and proves that.\”

    Naomi walked out of WWE in May 2022 due to creative frustrations, and would carve a path for herself as a Knockout in TNA Wrestling. When asked what she learned duyring her time away, Naomi wasn\’t short of answers.

    \”I learned so much about myself, about the business, about confidence and honestly about just continuing to keep going. You never know what can happen in this business.\”

    Naomi\’s return to WWE has seen ups and downs, but now she\’s riding high as the Women\’s World Champion. Whether it\’s a short reign or a long reign, nobody can take away the fact that Naomi was the one standing tall when WWE Evolution went off the air.

  • Ric Flair Names His Favorite Female WWE Star, It Isn\’t Charlotte

    Ric Flair understandably has a soft spot for his daughter Charlotte, but a post on X from the Nature Boy has taken fans by surprise. Ahead of WWE Evolution 2, Flair spoke about the Four Horsewomen\’s efforts taking women\’s wrestling to the next level, before naming Alexa Bliss, not Charlotte, as his favorite woman today.

    “Congrats to all the women participating in the Women’s Evolution matches tonight! This is the first time this has taken place since 2018! It will be a night to showcase all of the talented women in WWE. The Queen’ Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch, Bayley, and Sasha Banks (Mercedes Moné) started the Women’s Revolution and look where they are now!

    \”In my opinion, their greatness, talent, dedication, and commitment to being the best in the business has put the male talent on notice. Congratulations! I have enjoyed every minute of knowing you and watching you perform. Kick ass tonight, ladies! Oh, and it would be remiss of me if I didn’t mention my favorite — Alexa Bliss. WOOOOO!”

    Bliss and Charlotte have been allies on WWE TV in recent weeks, and competed in tag team action at WWE Evolution 2. Though the pair didn\’t leave as Women\’s Tag Team Champions, they did deliver as part of WWE\’s second-ever women\’s PLE.

    As for Ric, it remains to be seen when he will appear for WWE again, as he has wrapped up his time with AEW. Whatever\’s next for the Nature Boy, he\’s keeping a close eye on WWE\’s women\’s division.

    Charlotte Flair Names Her Fifth Horsewoman Of WWE

  • Rumor Killer On Seth Rollins Money in the Bank Cash-In Plans

    Seth Rollins suffered an injury at WWE Saturday Night\’s Main Event during his match with LA Knight, in a major set back for Mr. Money in the Bank. Though some believed this forced WWE to nix a cash-in attempt, that isn\’t the case.

    Fightful Select reports that WWE had no intention of booking a cash-in by Rollins on either GUNTHER or Goldberg during the event. The only alteration to the original lineup was LA Knight\’s victory in the match Rollins was upported to win.

    Rollins has held the Money in the Bank briefcase for over a month now, and this marks his second time holding the case. Whatever plan WWE has for his cash-in attempt, it was never supposed to come at Money in the Bank.

    At this time, details remain scarce about Rollins\’ injury, and fans will have to wait and see when Seth Rollins can return to in-ring competition. The timing of his injury is especially unfortunate, with SummerSlam fast approaching.

    Triple H Says Seth Rollins Injury ‘Doesn’t Look Good’

  • Tony Khan Shares Update On Adam Cole\’s Health Setback

    Ahead of AEW All In: Texas, Adam Cole vacated the AEW TNT Championship due to a health setback. During the pay-per-view, Cole spoke from the heart and admitted that it may be the last time he addresses the fans as a professional wrestler.

    During the AEW All In: Texas post-show media scrum, Tony Khan addressed the situation. Khan shared that news of Cole\’s health issues came out at the last minute, and plans had been in place for him to compete.

    \”Yesterday we were absolutely planning, even last night when I was at ROH Supercard of Honor, we were planning for the pay-per-view. We had absolutely put everything in place for Adam Cole to defend the TNT Title against Kyle Fletcher.\”

    Even after AEW Collision, Cole had been scheduled to compete and felt able to do so. Unfortunately, that didn\’t end up happening.

    \”Somewhere between late last night and earlier this morning, we talked and he wasn’t feeling well. And that’s the unpredictable nature of some of these kinds of injuries, and I think it’s important that Adam Cole takes time to get right. Right now, there’s no clear idea of when Cole will be able to wrestle or even speak to fans again.\”

    This health issue is the latest in several setbacks for Adam Cole, who had to miss a year of AEW action due to an injury. We at SEScoops are wishing Adam Cole a full and speedy recovery.

    Wrestlers Rally Behind Adam Cole Amid In-Ring Future Uncertainty

  • Wrestlers Rally Behind Adam Cole Amid In-Ring Future Uncertainty

    At AEW All In: Texas, Adam Cole spoke from the heart about his latest health setback, admitting that his future in the ring remains unclear. In the wake of this sad news, the wrestling world has rallied behind Cole, who has vacated the AEW TNT Championship.

  • Latest On Seth Rollins After WWE Saturday Night\’s Main Event Injury

    At WWE Saturday Night\’s Main Event, Seth Rollins faced LA Knight but their showdown came to an abrupt end. During the match, Rollins appeared to tweak his knee and was tended to by medical staff in the corner. After a few awkward moments, Knight would hit a BFT to end the match and Rollins would be helped to the back.

    Fans have been wondering if Rollins was legitimately hurt, or if this was simply part of a bigger story. Unfortunately, it appears Rollins is hurt for real. Fightful Select reports that the word backstage in WWE is that this situation is genuine.

    PW Insider reports that Rollins was originally booked to defeat LA Knight at the show. Knight winning was a last-second call due to Rollins tweaking his knee. It is unclear how long he will need time off for, but this setback is already affecting WWE\’s plans.

  • Goldberg Loses Final Match, Thanks Fans At WWE Saturday Night\’s Main Event

    WWE Hall of Famer Bill Goldberg\’s final match did not go as he hoped as he came up short at Saturday Night\’s Main Event. In the final match of the night, Goldberg battled World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER. Despite a valiant effort by the former WCW World Champion, GUNTHER got the win by choking Goldberg out in his native Atlanta.

    Speaking after the match, Goldberg apologized to the live crowd for not getting the win and the World Heavyweight Championship. Nevertheless, Goldberg was grateful for the friends and family who had made the trip to see his final match in person.

    For Goldberg, the question is no longer \’Who\’s Next?\’ but rather \’What\’s Next?\’ As Goldberg prepares for life outside of the ring, it remains to be seen what\’s to come for the WWE Hall of Famer.

  • Celebrity Tag-Team Match Set For WWE SummerSlam 2025

    The stars will be out at WWE SummerSlam 2025, with a huge tag-team match confirmed for the August Premium Live Event. During WWE Saturday Night\’s Main Event, it was announced that Randy Orton and Jelly Roll will battle Logan Paul and Drew McIntyre at the Biggest Party of the Summer.

    This match was made after all four men got physical during WWE Saturday Night\’s Main Event. For Jelly Roll, this will mark his in-ring debut for WWE. As for Paul, it will be his 22nd match for WWE and his fourth time competing at SummerSlam.

    With this year\’s show being the first-ever two-night SummerSlam, it\’s unclear which night this stacked tag-team match will fall on. It remains to be seen if Jelly Roll can deliver in the ring and reach the bar set by Paul, Bad Bunny, and others in celebrity matches.

    WWE SummerSlam 2025 will take place as a two-night event on Saturday, August 2, and Sunday, August 3, 2025, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Cardi B will host the show.

  • Seth Rollins Suffers Injury Scare At WWE Saturday Night\’s Main Event

    WWE Saturday Night\’s Main Event did not go as Seth Rollins had intended as Mr. Money in the Bank may have suffered an injury. In the penultimate match on the card, Rollins battled LA Knight, continuing their feud that began when Knight moved to Monday Night Raw.

    During the closing moments of the match, Rollins appeared to suffer some kind of leg injury and collapsed into the corner, clutching his knee. After a few moments of hesitation, Knight would hit his BFT to get the win. Rollins was tended to by medical staff both before and after the finish.

    A potential injury to Rollins would be an awful thing for WWE, who would lose one of their very top Superstars. The fact that Rollins is the current Mr. Money in the Bank throws another wrench into plans, and an injury could force WWE to change course.

    Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Seth Rollins as we hope to get an update on the condition on the former WWE World Champion.

  • Bianca Belair\’s Role At WWE Evolution 2 Revealed

    WWE Evolution 2 just got even bigger as a huge stipulation has been added to one of the most personal matches on the show\’s card. It\’s been confirmed that Bianca Belair will be part of the show, though she won\’t be competing in the ring.

    At WWE Saturday Night\’s Main Event, Jade Cargill was spotlighted in the crowd, but was attacked by Miss Money in the Bank Naomi. 24 ahead of their No Holds Barred match, the duo brawled before security kept them apart. A frustrated Nick Aldis then shared that Belair will be the guest referee of their upcoming match.

    Belair is no stranger to either Naomi or Cargill, and played a key role in their trio\’s break-up earlier this year. It remains to be seen if the EST will be able to remain neutral when she officiates this highly personal No Holds Barred match at WWE Evolution.

    Kelly Kelly Reveals Why She Declined WWE Evolution 2 Invite

  • Jelly Roll Attacked At WWE Saturday Night\’s Main Event

    WWE Saturday Night\’s Main Event will be a show Jelly Roll may never forget, only because it may prove to be a night he can\’t remember. During the show\’s opener, Randy Orton, was was accompanied by Jelly Roll, defeated Drew McIntyre.

    After the match, Logan Paul, who had accompanied McIntyre, attacked Orton. Jelly Roll would throw down with Paul and floor the former United States Champion. As Jelly Roll celebrated this moment though, he was floored by a Claymore Kick by McIntyre.

    Jelly Roll\’s role at WWE Saturday Night\’s Main Event comes amid reports of a match for the music artist at WWE SummerSlam 2025. Later on at WWE Saturday Night\’s Main Event, Nick Aldis and Adam Pearce was seen infuriated with Paul and McIntyre.

    Jelly Roll is the latest celebrity to get physical in WWE, and now a match seems to be coming. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Jelly Roll\’s work inside the squared circle.

  • Shotzi Blackheart Is Your New Indy God, Attacks Indi Hartwell

    Since being released from WWE, Shotzi Blackheart has redefined herself as the \’Indy God,\’ a moniker that Matt Cardona has been using since his own WWE exit in 2020. After brawls, ambushes, and legal documents, the two finally met in the ring with one person left standing tall.

    At GCW\’s Boss of All Bosses, the pair finally met in the ring. Despite nursing a broken hand suffered at the hands of Cardona, Shotzi held nothing back. Blackheart arrived in an Indiana Jones inspired attire, a motif that Cardona has previously used.

    Shotzi overcame her injury to defeat Cardona, seemingly cementing herself as the one, true Indy God. Her night was far from over though, as after her match, she made her way to a House of Glory Wrestling event. There, she attacked Indi Hartwell, who had previously pitched herself as the God of the independent scene.

    Shotzi also had some strong words after her attack on Hartwell.

    Shotzi Blackheart is proving to be a vengeful God, one who does not take kindly to others trying to claim her throne. With a war with Hartwell brewing, it may be a matter of time before the pair meet with gold on the line.

  • Brodie Lee Jr. Pulls Double Duty With ROH & GCW Appearances

    Brodie Lee Jr. is learning all about the grind of the wrestling business after making multiple appearances on Friday, July 11. The young wrestling prodigy pulled double duty with surprise appearances at both ROH Supercard of Honor and GCW Boss of All Bosses.

    Brodie Jr. first appeared during the Zero Hour portion of Supercard of Honor, aligning himself with the Dark Order (Evil Uno, John Silver, and Alex Reynolds). During the Dark Order\’s match with the Frat House (Preston Vance, Griff Garrison, and Cole Karter), Brodie provided a crucial distraction that helped the Dark Order pick up the win.

    Later, Brodie Jr. turned up at GCW’s Boss of All Bosses, walking out alongside Man Like Dereiss. During the show, Brodie got physical with Joey Janela. The young star delivered a series of crowd-popping moves, including a satellite DDT, a superkick, and a Canadian Destroyer. He also delivered a discus lariat, a touching nod to his late father.

    Earlier this year, Brodie Jr. officially made his in-ring debut at Joey Janela’s Spring Break, where he won the Clusterf***k Battle Royal. Between this win and these apprearances for ROH and GCW, its clear that Brodie Jr. is just getting started.

  • IYO SKY Reflects on 2018 Evolution, Eyes Victory Against Rhea Ripley

    WWE Women\’s World Champion IYO SKY plans on walking in and out of WWE Evolution 2 with gold, though Rhea Ripley won\’t make that easy. On X, SKY reflected on being a part of the first Evolution event in 2018, as well as its successor seven years later. Now, SKY is ready for \”new history\” and \”bigger moments\” as she prepares to battle Ripley.

    SKY\’s role at the first WWE Evolution event saw her lose to Toni Storm in the finals of the 2018 Mae Young Classic. While SKY may not have won on that October night in 2018, she plans on things being very different in 2025.

    SKY captured the Women\’s World Championship back in March from Ripley, and retained against Ripley and Bianca Belair at WrestleMania 41. Will SKY emerge triumphant once again, or will Ripley kick-off her third reign as Women\’s World Champion this weekend? Only time will tell…

  • WWE NXT Superstar Shines In SmackDown In-Ring Debut

    WWE SmackDown took place at the Bridgestone Arena ahead of WWE Saturday Night\’s Main Event, WWE NXT Great American Bash, and WWE Evolution 2. With so much going down, two Superstars from NXT shined on the blue brand, even if victory wasn\’t theirs to claim.

    Sol Ruca, who has been turning heads in NXT, made a high-profile appearance on SmackDown. Though not an official main roster call-up, Ruca, who was joined by Zaria, certainly made an impression in her first match on the main roster.

    Ruca competed in a four-way match against Alexa Bliss, Kairi Sane, and Roxanne Perez during the show’s first hour. The fast-paced, competitive match spanned a commercial break, giving each competitor a moment to shine. At one point, Ruca hit a double Soul Snatcher, vowing fans. This would have earned Ruca the win had Raquel Rodriguez not made the save for Perez.

    Zaria would be part of a brawl that would also include Charlotte Flair. In the end though, it was Alexa Bliss who got the win after hitting Sister Abigail on Kairi Sane. Though Ruca didn\’t leave with the victory, her impact in the match can\’t be denied.

    With Evolution just around the corner, all eyes will be on Sol Ruca to see how she handles the spotlight. The reigning WWE Speed Women\’s Champion and NXT Women\’s North American Champion continues to go from strength to strength.


  • Mina Shirakawa Wins Interim ROH Women’s TV Title at Supercard of Honor

    ROH Supercard of Honor took place at the Esports Stadium Arlington in Arlington, Texas and saw a major title win take place. During the show, an Interim ROH Women’s World Television Championship 4-Way Match was held featuring Miyu Yamashita, Yuka Sakazaki, Persephone, and Mina Shirakawa. When the dust was settled, it was Shirikawa standing tall with the gold.

    https://twitter.com/TalonWulf98/status/1943854146475397417

    Red Velvet is the ROH Women\’s TV Champion, and has held the gold for close to a year. Though she was scheduled to defend at Supercard of Honor, an injury forced her to withdraw from the show. Now, the lineal ROH Women\’s TV Title and the Interim Championship will be unified when the time is right.

    Since debuting in AEW, Shirakawa has quickly gained popularity, though this marks her first taste of gold under Tony Khan. It remains to be seen if she\’ll hold the gold once Red Velvet is back, or if another woman in AEW/ROH can dethrone the popular Japanese wrestler.

  • The Wyatt Sicks Win WWE Tag Team Titles on SmackDown

    The July 11 episode of WWE SmackDown, held at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, saw a major title change as the Wyatt Sicks now holds the WWE Tag Team Titles. The Street Profits put their titles on the line against the Wyatt Sicks in a high-energy match that had the crowd fully engaged. Representing the faction were Joe Gacy and Dexter Lumis, while Nikki Cross and Uncle Howdy observed from the entrance.

    At one point, Joe Gacy distracted the referee, allowing Erick Rowan to interfere. However, Montez Ford quickly countered, sending Rowan crashing into the timekeeper’s area. Ford would later miss a high-risk splash and the Wyatt Sicks capitalized with a double-team maneuver to secure the win and the championships.

    This win marks the first taste of gold for the Wyatt Sicks, who debuted on WWE Raw over a year ago. With the Wyatt Sicks now holding the gold, the landscape of the SmackDown tag team division is set to change.

  • Charlotte Flair Names Her Fifth Horsewoman Of WWE

    In WWE, Charlotte Flair, Bayley, Becky Lynch and Sasha Banks were heralded as the Four Horsewomen; an elite group of female Superstars who helped usher the Women\’s Revolution. Though the names of the four will always be linked, there is another worthy of the group, at least according to Flair.

    Speaking to USA Today, Flair had plenty of praise for Alexa Bliss, someone Flair has both faced, and teamed with in the ring. If ever there was a worthy addition to the Horsewomen, it was five-feet of fury.

    \”[Alexa Bliss] was the fifth horsewoman. Don’t tell her this, but I adore her.\”

    The connection between Bliss and Flair extends past their work in the ring. Instead, their careers have been connected ever since they were both part of Triple H’s WrestleMania 30 entrance in 2014 alongside Banks (now AEW TBS Champion Mercedes Mone.)

    Bliss returned to WWE screens this past February after over a year out of action due to maternity leave. With Bliss and Flair having teased a potential alliance on SmackDown, fans could soon see more of the pair in the ring.

    Charlotte Flair Shuts Down WWE Push Conspiracy Theories

  • Bryan Danielson & Will Ospreay Steal the Show at AEW Karaoke Night

    Will Ospreay and Bryan Danielson are no strangers to battling in the ring, but the pair recently came face-to-face for a spot of karaoke. The pair teamed up for a surprise duet of “I Want It That Way” by the Backstreet Boys as part of Starrcast’s karaoke night on Thursday, July 10.

    Another memorable highlight came from Blake Christian, who performed “Lovin on Me” by Jack Harlow — a track that carries special significance in wrestling circles due to Christian’s viral 2024 entrance video. Once again, the crowd in attendance were thrilled to join in.

    Karaoke night was just one of several side events during the AEW All In weekend as the All-Elite promotion prepares for its biggest event of the year. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest from AEW All In: Texas.

  • Naomi Jokes About Becoming A Fatu For WWE Push

    Naomi officially became a Fatu when she married Jimmy Uso, joining one of the most influential and successful families in all of wrestling. In 2025, Naomi is arguably on the biggest run of her WWE career, but does she have her family ties to thank?

    Over the years, some fans believe that those connected to the Samoan Wrestling Dynasty are given opportunities that should have gone to other deserving talents. When Drew McIntyre argued that becoming a Fatu is useful to get said push, Naomi joked that this is why she joined the family.

    In WWE, Naomi is a former SmackDown Women\’s Champion and currently holds the Women\’s Money in the Bank contract. With all cash-ins being successful so far, another title role appears inevitable for the dangerous Superstar.

  • Giulia On How Asuka Inspired Her WWE Journey, Wants Dream Match

    WWE Women\’s U.S. Champion Giulia has seen plenty of success in WWE since joining in 2024, both in WWE NXT and on the main roster. During a recent media junket, Giulia reflected on how winning and losing in the west is far different than her experience back home in Japan.

    \”In Japan, it’s not uncommon for the losing fighter to shine more. But what Asuka taught me was, ‘In the U.S., all the spotlight goes to the winner. There’s a world of difference between winning and losing.’\”

    Like Giulia, Asuka is no stranger to success with several titles and the honor of winning the first-ever Women\’s Royal Rumble to her name. As arguably the most successful Japanese female wrestler in WWE history, Asuka paved the ways for Giulia and countless others, according to the Beautiful Madness.

    \”Because of Asuka, the path to WWE women’s wrestling was opened up, and somehow it’s connected to where I am now. So, fighting Asuka is one of my goals and dreams.\”

    Asuka recently returned from an injury that kept her out of the ring for over a year. With the Empress of Tomorrow back and hungry for gold, Giulia\’s dream match may be just a matter of time away.

  • Kevin Von Erich Is All Elite, Signs Legends Deal With AEW

    Kevin Von Erich is officially All Elite after signing a contract with AEW. On The Claw podcast, Marshall Von Erich, Kevin\’s son, broke the news.

    “My dad is officially AEW. He’s on the team. He’s with AEW now. We were surprised, too. ‘Yeah man, I’m on the team now.\”

    Ross Von Erich added that their father is on \”sort of a legends deal,\” adding that it is \”awesome\” for their family. Marshall shared that whenever Kevin is at an AEW event, the roster wisely try and pick his brain.

    \”When my dad is in the locker room, he’ll be in deep conversation with one of the wrestlers. It’s crazy who he impacts and talks to. Ross and I were impressed with the people that really respect him.\”

    Part of the legendary Von Erich family, Kevin\’s story was documented during A24\’s biopic \’The Iron Claw.\’ More recently, Kevin has made a handful of appearances for AEW, often in his native Texas. Now, fans can expect much more of Kevin Von Erich in AEW as he joins the Icon Sting as being under a legends deal.

  • John Cena Reacts To Claim \’Super Cena\’ Made WWE Uncool

    Throughout WWE\’s PG Era, John Cena would often take a beating in matches, only to rally back and win at the end. This character, dubbed \’Super Cena\’ by the fans, caused many to argue that WWE had grown stale.

    While speaking with Entertainment Weekly, Cena addressed a comment from Reddit user SR JNP, who claimed that the Super Cena era made WWE uncool. While SR JNP was annoyed that the show became more catered to children, John remained unfazed.

    “‘The Super Cena era made WWE uncool and something for kids to watch.’ That is Reddit user SR JNP. That’s your perspective, pal. For 25 years, I have been John Cena. That has easily been my longest running persona. But what I’m hearing is the perspective of a group of folks that probably didn’t like the performances I was giving.”

    Today, fans are seeing a much different John Cena, one who has vowed to \’ruin wrestling\’ by retiring as WWE Champion. With a title match against Cody Rhodes set for SummerSlam, Cena hopes to anger fans once more, this time on purpose.

    Charlotte Flair Reacts To John Cena Breaking Her Father’s Record

  • Enzo Amore Appears In TNA Impact Vignette

    TNA Wrestling is home to several ex-WWE Superstars and it now appears that Enzo Amore is on his way to the promotion. On the July 10 episode, a surreal vignette aired featuring the former WWE Cruiserweight Champion.

    Enzo reminded fans — and perhaps warned TNA’s locker room — that he’s always been a disruptive presence. The WWE alum made reference to his infamous appearance at Madison Square Garden, where he once interrupted Survivor Series 2018 from the crowd following his release from the company.

    \”You remember what I did at the Garden… don’t think I won’t do it again.\”

    It remains to be seen how far Enzo will go in TNA Wrestling, and what the future holds for the controversial wrestler. All we know for certain is that the \’Certified G\’ is embracing his controversial past.