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Author: Thomas Lowson

  • Becky Lynch Returns At WrestleMania, Wins Tag Titles With Lyra Valkyria

    Becky Lynch made her stunning return at WrestleMania 41 and returned to WWE to capture tag team gold with Lyra Valkyria. On the show\’s second night, Lynch filled in for the \’injured\’ Bayley to take the gold away from Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez.

    You can check out some highlights of the match below:

    Lynch\’s return comes after she last wrestled in May 2024, where she was defeated by then-Women\’s World Champion Liv Morgan. Though Lynch recently said she was done wrestling, at least for the time being, that appears to have been a misdirect by the new Tag Team Champion.

    This victory makes Lynch a two-time Women\’s Tag Team Champion as she held the titles with Hall of Famer Lita in 2023. This marks Valkyria\’s first taste of tag-team gold. Valkyria is also now a double champion, an accolade that Lynch herself reached at WrestleMania 35 in 2019.

  • Logan Paul Beats AJ Styles, Goes 3-1 At WrestleMania

    Logan Paul has once again gotten a huge victory at WWE WrestleMania, this time with a victory over AJ Styles. During the show\’s second night of action, Paul was able to pin the former WWE/TNA World Champion.

    You can check out some match highlights below:

    Paul\’s victory adds Styles to the growing list of notable names to fall to the Maverick at WrestleMania. In his \’Mania debut, Paul (and The Miz) defeated Rey & Dominik Mysterio. At WrestleMania 40, Paul retained the WWE United States Championship against Randy Orton and Kevin Owens.

    As for Styles, his defeat came after he refused to use brass knuckles despite the insistence of Karrion Kross. It remains to be seen where Styles goes next, and if he\’ll be more interested in Kross\’ advice after refusing to take it at WrestleMania 41.

  • Creator Behind Jacob Fatu\’s WrestleMania Mask Revealed

    At WWE WrestleMania 41: Saturday, Jacob Fatu won the United States Title from LA Knight, marking his first taste of singles gold as a WWE Superstar. Living up to his nickname as \’The Samoan Werewolf,\’ Fatu arrived at Allegiant Stadium with a unique werewolf-themed mask.

    Fatu\’s striking look was curtosy of Jason Baker, a horror effects legend. On X, Baker was pleased to see his creation get the spotlight on WWE\’s grandest stage.

    Baker has collaborated with WWE several times to create striking masks and effects for some of the company\’s top stars. Some of Baker\’s works include The Fiend, Uncle Howdy, Cody Rhodes\’ skull mask, and the mask worn by Rhea Ripley following her orbitan bone fracture. Outside of wrestling, he has worked with major horror movie projects including the Terrifier franchise and has been working with the metal band Slipknot.

    As for Fatu, his imposing entrance was masked by his work in the match as hhe withstood all LA Knight had to offer. Now, the Samoan Werewolf hold the United States Championship and is ready to dish out punishment to the SmackDown roster.

    LA Knight’s Ex-WWE Allies Celebrate U.S. Title Loss

  • Sol Ruca Joins WWE/AEW Alum With NXT Stand & Deliver Win

    Sol Ruca captured the NXT Women\’s North American Championship, besting five of the silver brand\’s very best to claim the gold. In a ladder match, Ruca defeated Lola Vice, Izzi Dame, Kelani Jordan, Thea Hail, and her own tag team partner Zaria to become the fourth woman to hold the Women\’s North American Championship.

    But this is not the only title Ruca currently holds. April 2025 also saw her capture the WWE Speed Women\’s Championship, becoming the second-ever champion by defeating Candice LeRae. With these wins, Ruca is the second Superstar to hold an NXT and non-NXT Championship at the same time. The only other Superstar? Paige, who held the NXT Women\’s Championship and WWE Divas Championships briefly in 2014.

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

    Ruca\’s wins shows WWE\’s immense faith in the young Superstar and bodes very well for her future in NXT and eventual future on the main roster. And while fans may never see Ruca with both belts on TV, as WWE keeps its Speed titles to their X-exclusive show, the double-champ is certainly proving formiddable in the ring.

  • LA Knight\’s Ex-WWE Allies Celebrate U.S. Title Loss

    At WWE WrestleMania 41, LA Knight\’s second reign as WWE United States Champion was ended by Jacob Fatu. While many fans were disappointed to see Knight\’s reign come to a relatively quick end, not everyone is sad to see the Megastar take this loss.

    MxM Collection (Mason Madden and Mansoor) were part of a public viewing of WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas, giving fans to meet wrestling stars while enjoying the show. Upon learning of Knight\’s defeat at the hands of Fatu, Madden and Mansoor were jubilant.

    Madden and Mansoor were once allies of Knight in WWE, back when the megastar was repackaged as Max Dupri. Knight would eventually dump the pair and his sister Maxxine, explaining why the duo were so pleased to see him lose his title.

    As for Fatu, his victory marks his first taste of singles gold in WWE and one fans of the Samoan Werewolf have been hungry to see for a long time. As the new U.S. Champion, the future looks incredibly bright for Fatu, someone fans have predicted to be in the World title picture in due time.

  • Triple H Reveals Intentions Behind WWE\’s AAA Acquisition

    Ahead of WrestleMania 41: Saturday, WWE shared the blockbuster news of the acquisition of AAA with a NXTxAAA: Worlds Collide event set for later this year. Appearing at the WrestleMania 41: Saturday post-show press conference, Paul \’Triple H\’ Levesque shared WWE\’s plans for the lucha libre promotion which can be summed up with one word: Growth.

    \”The intent is to grow it, to grow lucha libre… it has such a cultural impact. South America, Central America, all through Mexico.\”

    Levesque highlighted his track record with growth, highlighting how WWE NXT has gone from being a small thing to an essential factor in WWE programming. With several NXT alum now top names in WWE, Levesque is confident that similar growth and success will come to AAA.

    \”When you look at WrestleMania now, most of it came directly out of NXT, a large percentage of it… Mexico, AAA, lucha libre, opens up the doors for those athletes as well, to not only grow, but to be the biggest they can be.\”

    Levesque clarified that while WWE will have a role to play in AAA, the intent is to keep the lucha libre promotion true to its wrestling roots. As fans grow excited for the future of AAA, it remains to be seen what Levesque and his growth mindset have in store both for WWE and it\’s new acquisition.

  • Jey Uso Ready to Embrace the Fan\’s Love & Hate In \’YEET Era\’

    Jey Uso captured the World Heavyweight Championship at WWE WrestleMania 41 and now a new era has dawned for \’Main Event Jey.\’ Speaking at the post-WrestleMania 41: Saturday press conference, Jey admitted that he never dreamed as a child of this moment.

    \”I just wanted to be a tag team wrestler with my twin brother. [But] once you start to progress and see different doors open, you want to take advantage of those opportunities.\”

    Jey has certainly made the most of his opportunity, but said his journey to the top has been \”hard\” thanks to fans being smarter to the business than ever before. But in a bold declaration, Jey is ready to carve out his legacy as World Heavyweight Champion.

    \”Welcome to the YEET Era. I don’t know what’s about to happen. I’m gonna embrace the hate. I’m gonna embrace the love.\”

    This victory is by far the biggest of Jey\’s career which includes a Royal Rumble win, Intercontinental Title reign and many runs as a tag team champion. Now, Jey stands atop WWE and is ready for whatever comes next.

    Jey Uso Joins Elite Club With WWE World Heavyweight Title Win

  • Seth Rollins Wins WrestleMania 41 Main Event, Aligns with Paul Heyman

    Paul Heyman proved where his loyalties lie in the main event of WrestleMania 41, and it was with neither Roman Reigns or CM Punk. In the rightful main event of Night One, Reigns, Punk, and Seth Rollins held nothing back.

    The finish of the match saw Heyman introduce a chair, which after some hesitation, he handed to CM Punk. When Punk was poised to finish Reigns, Heyman delivered a low blow to his \’best friend\’ and handed the chair to Reigns. When Reigns was poised to destroy Rollins, though, Heyman delivered a low-blow to the OTC, giving Rollins the opportunity to win.

    You can check out some highlights of the match below.

  • Watch: Living Colour Rocks For CM Punk\’s WrestleMania 41 Entrance

    In Living Colour rocked Allegiant Stadium at WWE WrestleMania 41: Saturday ahead of the night\’s triple-threat main event. After the entrances of Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns, the legendary rock band rocked the house for the entrance of CM Punk.

    Having Living Colour perform at WrestleMania 41 comes 12 years after the band last performed at a WWE event. That event was WrestleMania 29 which, until this year, was Punk\’s most recent WrestleMania match. That night saw Punk battle The Undertaker but would come up short, extending the Phenom\’s streak to 21-0.

    Punk having Living Colour perform once again only proves that his role as a main event star can\’t be denied. After missing competing at last year\’s event due to an injury, CM Punk\’s road to the WrestleMania 41 main event proved to be as electrifying to fans as the man himself.

  • Tiffany Stratton Retains, Suffers Tooth Injury at WrestleMania 41

    Tiffany Stratton proved it is indeed \’Tiffy Time\’ by defeating Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania 41. In the penultimate match of WrestleMania 41, Stratton retained the WWE Women\’s Championship, proving that her reign is no fluke.

    You can check out some highlights from the match below:

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    While Stratton stood tall at WrestleMania, she didn\’t leave Las Vegas unscathed. During the match, Stratton suffered a chipped tooth, showing that Flair had left her mark on the champ.

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    Tiffany Stratton\’s reign began on the first SmackDown of 2025 when she cashed in Money in the Bank on Nia Jax. As for Flair, her return from injury saw her win her second Women\’s Royal Rumble match, locking her role at the Showcase of the Immortals.

    Stratton\’s victory wasn\’t just about championship gold, but it was about silencing fance comparing her to the Queen. With this win, the WWE Women\’s Champion has proven that she is not \’the next Charlotte Flair\’ but the first Tiffany Stratton.

  • Shawn Michaels Appears At WrestleMania 41, Reveals Saturday Attendance

    WrestleMania wouldn\’t be WrestleMania without Shawn Michaels, who made a special appearance during this year\’s Saturday event. Appearing in Las Vegas, Michaels shared that 61,467 fans had packed Allegiant Stadium for Night One of this year\’s two-night supershow.

    WWE has made a habit of sharing their WrestleMania attendances, though these numbers often don\’t reflect reality. Vince McMahon once claimed that the numbers presented are for storyline purposes and may not reflect the actual ticket sales. WWE often includes various factors to make these numbers, including tickets distributed which may not have translated into filled seats.

    Whether accurate or enlarged, WWE was able to fill Allegiant Stadium for WrestleMania 41: Saturday. And with another night of WWE\’s biggest event still to come, there\’ll be plenty for fans in Las Vegas to enjoy from the Sports Entertainment juggernaut.

  • Jacob Fatu Wins WWE U.S. Title, Haku Appears At WrestleMania 41

    Jacob Fatu has captured his first taste of WWE championship gold by winning the United States Title at WrestleMania 41. In the fourth match of Night One, Fatu won the gold from LA Knight.

    You can check some highlights of the match below:

    Fatu\’s victory marks the end of Knight\’s second reign as champion, a reign that had lasted for 43 days. Despite holding the gold for this long, this was Knight\’s second title defense since winning the championship in March 2025.

    After the match, Haku appeared at ringside to celebrate the win of the new champion. Haku, known as Meng in WCW, is considered by many to be the most legitimately tough man in the history of professional wrestling.

    Since arriving in 2024, many have been waiting for Fatu to capture WWE Championship gold. Now, Fatu has gold around his waist, proving that the Samoan Werewolf is undeniable in the ring.

  • Jey Uso Joins Elite Club With WWE World Heavyweight Title Win

    Jey Uso is the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion, and the \’Main Event\’ star has joined an elite club in the process. Jey\’s victory opened WrestleMania 41 to an electric start after he defeated GUNTHER to end the Ring-General\’s 259-day reign.

    With his victory, Jey has become the fourth Samoan to hold a WWE World Champion. The master of \’YEET\’ joins Yokozuna, The Rock, and Roman Reigns in one epic group of Superstars. During the WrestleMania Countdown event, Reigns praised his cousin and acknowledged that he is proud of the success Jey has spent his career working towards.

    Jey has joined another elite group following his victory over GUNTHER. By forcing the Ring General to tap out, Jey is now the second ever Superstar to force GUNTHER to submit. The only other person? GUNTHER\’s long-time WWE rival, Ilja Dragunov.

    As champion, Jey will have to learn what it means to be the target of every other WWE Raw Superstar. And while it is one thing to win a title, keeping the gold is another matter altogether.

    Triple H Reacts to Jey Uso’s World Title Win at WrestleMania 41

  • The New Day Win WWE World Tag Titles At WrestleMania 41

    The New Day have added another reign as Tag Team Champions to their resume, their first after ousting Big E from the faction. In the second match of WWE WrestleMania 41, Kofi Kingston and Big E dethroned the War Raiders to win the gold.

    You can check out some highlights from the match below:

    Both teams rocked special gear for the Showcase of the Immortals, signifying the significance of the event. The New Day wore gear inspired by Giant Gonzalez, over three decades after his infamous showdown with The Undertaker. The attire also included a three-headed unicorn with one of the heads being withered and broken, a nod to Big E. As for the War Raiders, they wore attire inspired by Clash of Clans, a game that will host WWE talent later this year.

    This win marks the New Day\’s first taste of championship gold on the main roster in years, and is the 12th title reign overall for the faction. But unlike previous reigns, this one will see fans loathe, not love, the duo of Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods.

  • Jey Uso Wins WWE World Heavyweight Title At WrestleMania 41

    Jey Uso has gone from \’Right Hand Man\’ to WWE World Heavyweight Champion after winning the gold at WrestleMania 41. In the opener of WrestleMania: Saturday, Uso defeated GUNTHER to win his first World Heavyweight Championship.

    You can check out some highlights from the match below:

    Uso\’s victory marks his first World title and his second singles championship in his 15-year career on WWE\’s main roster. The win also marks the end of GUNTHER\’s 259-day reign that had begun at SummerSlam 2024 by defeating Damian Priest.

    Jey\’s victory is the culmination of what many consider one of the most unlikely pushes in the history of WrestleMania season. And while some may bawk at the idea of Jey being in the main event, all will have to recognize \’Main Event\’ Jey as the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion.

  • Update On Bayley After Being Pulled From WrestleMania 41

    During Saturday’s WrestleMania Countdown show, Bayley was seen laid out backstage following a mystery attack. While it appeared on the surface that this segment was to cover for an injury to the Role Model, things are not how they first appeared.

    According to PWInsider Elite, Bayley is not injured, and her removal from WrestleMania 41 has been planned for several weeks. While this has always been the plan, Bayley\’s removal from WrestleMania has still developed plenty of sympathy among the roster. The Role Model is well respected among the roster with many sad that Bayley will not have a WrestleMania showcase in 2025.

    Bayley’s exit leaves Lyra Valkyria without a partner, and the Valkyrie has just 24 hours to find a replacement. While WWE will alreay have somebody in mind to team with the inaugural Women\’s Intercontinental Champion, fans will just have to wait and see who it is.

    Bayley captured the WWE Women\’s Championship at WrestleMania 40 but will have no match at this year\’s two-night event. And while Bayley\’s WrestleMania moment has been taken from her, WWE never intended for her to have any moment at all in the first place.

  • Latest On Rey Mysterio After WWE SmackDown Injury

    During the April 19, edition of WWE SmackDown, Rey Mysterio\’s road to WrestleMania 41 hit a major obstacle as he appeared to suffer an injury during a six-man tag-team match. During the match, Mysterio stopped being tagged in and was seen being tended to by WWE\’s medical staff during and after the match.

    Mysterio was seen limping after the match and being carried to the back, leaving many to speculate on an ankle or knee injury. In an update, Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer shared that Rey suffered a torn groin during the match at SmackDown.

    During the WrestleMania kick-off event, Rey Mysterio confirmed that he will not compete at the Showcase of the Immortals. As for his match with El Grande Americano, WWE\’s controversial \’luchador\’ will instead battle Rey Fenix in the latter\’s WrestleMania debut.

    Mysterio\’s injury could not have come at a worse time but demonstrates the risk every wrestler takes whenever they step foot in the ring. While Mysterio has plenty of WrestleMania moments to his name, this year\’s event will come and go without the Hall of Famer.

  • The Rock Confirms Location Ahead of WWE WrestleMania 41

    For months, fans have speculated on whether The Rock will appear at WrestleMania 41, likely as part of the main event of the show\’s second night. Now, The Rock has made his location very clear though this may come as a disappointment to fans of the Final Boss.

    On Instagram, The Rock shared a video confirming that he is currently in Hawaii, thousands of miles from Las Vegas\’ Allegiant Stadium, the home of WrestleMania 41. With this post, The Rock has practically confirmed that he won\’t be appearing, at least on the show\’s first night.

    Though The Rock won\’t be appearing at WrestleMania: Saturday, it is not outside the realm of possibility that he could appearing at the Sunday portion of the event. With The Rock being instrumental in John Cena\’s heel turn, fans remain excited at the prospect of the Final Boss playing a role in Cena\’s Undisputed WWE Title match with Cody Rhodes.

    WrestleMania 41 will be an electrifying event, with or without The Rock appearing. But with \’Stone Cold\’ Steve Austin being teased for the show\’s second night, don\’t count out the Rock despite his current location.

  • D-Von Dudley Credits DDP Yoga For Dramatic Weight Loss

    D-Von Dudley is feeling better than ever thanks to the work of DDP Yoga. In a moment with \’Diamond\’ Dallas Page at WrestleCon, D-Von shared that he\’s lost 85lbs and that he \”looks and feels great.\” D-Von added that his body feels \”phenomenal\” and wants everyone to know the wonders of Page\’s program.

    \”DDP Yoga was the best thing that ever happened to me. I go on Busted Open [Radio,] I go on my podcast and preach about it.\”

    Fans can add D-Von Dudley to the growing list of wrestling legends helped by Page and DDP Yoga. Page has worked closely with several troubled indivudals, including Jake \’The Snake\’ Roberts, the late Scott Hall and Lex Luger, the latter of whom recently became a WWE Hall of Famer. Wrestling stars who have felt the effects of DDP Yoga include Mick Foley, Chris Jericho, and Shawn Michaels.

    DDP\’s success in the wrestling world has been matched by his giving nature as the WCW icon continues to help others to this day. Now, D-Von can look forward to many more years of healthy living thanks to Page and his efforts.

  • Triple H Praises Vince McMahon Despite \’Complicated Story\’ of Ex-WWE Head

    At the WWE Hall of Fame, Paul \’Triple H\’ Levesque received his second ring, this time for his role as a singles Superstar. Addressing the proverbial elephant in the room, Levesque highlighted the role of his father-in-law Vince McMahon in shaping his WWE legacy.

    \”It\’s a complicated story and a complicated relationship, but it so many ways I would not be here without him.\”

    Levesque explained that McMahon\’s involvement in his career goes far beyond what fans have seen on TV. Instead, it was McMahon who first saw the spark in Levesque of a future WWE Chief Content Officer.

    \”He\’s the one that saw something in me creatively, invited me to those production meetings, taught me, let me sit under that learning tree and encouraged me.\”

    McMahon resigned from WWE in January 2024 though has refuted all allegations made by Janel Grant in her lawsuit. McMahon has insisted that their relationship was consensual though his efforts to compel the matter into arbitration have been unsuccessful thus far.

    References to McMahon remain a rarity in WWE but have grown increasingly common. Cody Rhodes referenced McMahon in a promo with John Cena earlier this month, while Cena himself had far more pleasant words for the billionaire this week. Though McMahon is gone from WWE, his impact on those who know him best continues to be felt.

  • WrestleMania 41 Set Created for Download In WWE 2K25

    The set for WWE WrestleMania 41 has been revealed and creative players of WWE 2K25 have wasted no time in bringing the set to the game. The fan-created set is nearly-identical to what fans can expect to see inside Allegiant Stadium this weekend, complete with the casino-themed set that makes much of the stage.

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    The set can be downloded if one searches for the tags WWE – Wrestlemania – WM41. The creator ID is BeyondTheRing.

    Once again, WWE fans have shown their creative side ahead of the biggest two-nights on the company\’s calendar. Fans will now have the chance to recreate their favorite matches from this year\’s two-night PLE, or give the matches the results they believe should have happened instead.

    WWE 2K25 launched in March 2025, delivering the biggest wrestling video game roster with over 300 playable characters. A Bloodline and Deadman Edition of the game is also available, giving fans more content than ever before.

    Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest from WWE WrestleMania 41, including breaking news and live results, as well as all the hottest news from the wrestling video game world.

  • Triple H Fights Back Tears, Thanks Fans & More At WWE Hall of Fame

    Paul \’Triple H\’ Levesque is now a two-time Hall of Famer, and while this induction was for his work as a singles star, his journey to Las Vegas was not a lonely one. In the final induction of the night, Levesque acknowledged the fan impact, not just on his career, but all careers.

    \”None of us are anything without you. I sure as hell am nothing without you. You have made this dream possible, whether you have loved me or hated me.\”

    It wasn\’t just the fans who helped make Paul Levesque into WWE legend Triple H. As part of his induction, the Game credited names including Steve Austin, Mick Foley, Terry Taylor, and William Regal as among those who helped him during his WCW tenure.

    Levesque then spoke about his time in Evolution. Fighting back tears as he discussed Randy Orton, and Batista, the Game shared that he learned just as much from the pair as they learned from him.

    \”You taught me the gift of giving back… to stand by your side to watch you become that, would light a fire within me to do that for others.\”

    Levesque reached the top of WWE but his journey was not one he made alone. Now as WWE\’s CCO, Triple H is honored and humbled to be able to give back after so many gave to him.

  • Bret Hart & Steve Austin On What Made WrestleMania Clash So Special

    At the WWE Hall of Fame, Bret Hart and Steve Austin\’s classic from WrestleMania 13 was inducted as the first recipient of the \’Immortal Moment\’ award. Speaking to a packed audience in Las Vegas, Hart explained that one attitbute above all others made the match great: respect.

    \”That\’s how you do magic in wrestling, when you have trust and respect. You can\’t be a great wrestler without having that.\”

    Bret enjoyed having respect with a lot of wrestlers but said he never had more mutual trust and respect than what he and Stone Cold shared. Humbled by Hart\’s comments, Austin admitted that he wasn\’t sure the finish of the match would work at the time.

    \”I didn\’t think much of it, I kinda doubted it…. We went out there and had a hell of a match.\”

    Though lauded among fans for decades, the bout was \”basic and simple\” according to Austin, who said that keeping matches to this winning formula will almost always guarantee success. Austin also made sure to thank Ken Shamrock for his involvement before sharing his issue with the World\’s Most Dangerous Man.

    \”The only thing that p***ed me off is the sumb*tch is so jacked up! I mean hell, me and Bret look like s*** unlike Shamrock!\”

    For the first WWE Immortal Moment, there\’s few matches more deserving than Hart and Austin. Nearly three decades later, the match has stood the test of time as two of wrestling\’s all-time greats doing what they do best.

  • Michelle McCool Talks Silencing the Haters At WWE Hall of Fame

    At the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony, Michelle McCool used her time to give some pertient advice to those in attendance and watching worldwide. Reflecting on her career, McCool recalled being told by WWE higher-ups not to outshine the men of the roster.

    \”We were literally told \’Pull your punches, they look too good.\’ What do you even do that. I\’ll tell you what I did. I kept my head down. I remained quiet and confident and I worked harder than ever before.\”

    McCool\’s determination led to her being granted the first women\’s Table match in WWE history, alongside Layla, Beth Phoenix, and Natalya. McCool refused to let herself become less than what she was capable of, a lesson that she hammered home during her speech.

    \”What you tolerate is what you validate and not every voice deserves your attention.\”

    McCool\’s induction has proven controversial with some fans arguing that she is not worthy of the honor, claiming her induction stems from her relationship to The Undertaker. While McCool didn\’t directly address this, she did share something she\’s told herself a lot in recent weeks.

    \”Don\’t let the noise around you, drown out the truth inside you because your calling is bigger than their commentary.\”

    McCool is proud of how far she\’s come, from a Divas Search contest to a WWE Hall of Famer. And while some may continue to bawk at her induction, the former Divas and Women\’s Champion is ready to stand tall among WWE\’s greats.

  • Lex Luger On How A Walmart Trip Changed His View On Fans For Life

    At the WWE Hall of Fame, Lex Luger stood proud to be inducted in front of a packed audience at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas hotel. While fans were thrilled to see Luger take his place as a WWE Hall of Famer, Lex recalled his initial view of wrestling fans.

    \”[I] wrestled, but didn\’t really grow up watching wrestling. So I was a wrestler who didn\’t really get the fans. I thought y\’all were out of your minds. I thought you were crazy.\”

    Lex\’s distance from fans would continue throughout his wrestling career. Years later during a, particularly low point in his life, Lex was asked to do a signing at a Walmart. Though Lex was disgusted by the idea of being reduced to a signing in a Wal-Mart, it was there that his attitude on fans changed dramatically.

    \”I had pretty much given up hope… the love and commotion that the fans showed me in that Wal-Mart, was absolutely amazing. It gave me hope. It gave me a light.\”

    Luger\’s life has gone full-circle, from being a wrestler who wasn\’t a fan to a huge wrestling fan whose days in the ring are behind him. Now, Lex Luger recognizes the importance of every single fan he meets, all thanks to one afternoon inside Wal-Mart.