Sami Zayn\’s time as WWE United States Champion has come to an end, but the Canadian is grateful for his time with the gold. On X, Zayn shared that his reign was great and memorable thanks to the quality of the matches he had.
\”Been reflecting on my run as US Champion. One of my favorite things I’ve done in WWE. 8 weeks, 8 very different opponents, 8 bangers in a row. It’s hard to do something great. In the age of content, it’s even harder to do something memorable. It felt like this was both. Grateful.\”
Been reflecting on my run as US Champion. One of my favorite things I’ve done in WWE. 8 weeks, 8 very different opponents, 8 bangers in a row. It’s hard to do something great. In the age of content, it’s even harder to do something memorable. It felt like this was both. Grateful. pic.twitter.com/l3pg9ju4DA
Zayn won the gold from Solo Sikoa during the August 29, episode of SmackDown, which took place in Lyon, France. The following week, Sami would reintroduce the U.S. Title open challenge, though his first title defense against John Cena ended in a no contest thanks to Brock Lesnar. Sami\’s other title matches saw him face Rey Fenix, Carmelo Hayes, Je\’Von Evans, Aleister Black, and Shinsuke Nakamura.
Zayn\’s reign was ended by Ilja Dragunov during the October 17, edition of SmackDown. While Zayn\’s reign was relatively brief, it did put Sami one step closer to WWE\’s Grand Slam. Now, all Zayn needs is a WWE World Championship reign to enter the Grand Slam.
Sami Zayn\’s time as U.S. Champion will always be special to the Canadian and he believes what he did during his reign will be remembered by fans. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Sami Zayn.
Drew McIntyre is channeling his anger ahead of Saturday Night\’s Main Event, where he hopes to capture his fourth WWE World Championship. Mere days before the November 1 show, McIntyre took to Instagram to share footage of himself and his wife in a \’rage room\’ where they could smash things to their heart\’s content.
McIntyre made reference to his upcoming title match,which will see him once again face off against Cody Rhodes. Drew acknowledged his past shortcomings, but is ready to give his fans the win they\’re eager to see.
\”Apparently, I could just break as much as I want, get all my rage out of. Sometimes my problem. A Scottish anger gets in the way. I can get it out before Saturday… This is what it feels like to be a Drew McIntyre fan in a WWE title match. Let’s fix that. The Saturday night’s main event.”
McIntyre last held championship gold at WrestleMania 40, where his reign was ended in mere minutes by Damian Priest cashing in Money in the Bank. Since then, McIntyre has competed for a WWE World Championship five times, all to no avail. His most recent match saw him battle Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship at WWE Wrestlepalooza in September 2025.
Whether McIntyre can turn his fortunes around and leave Saturday Night\’s Main Event as the Undisputed WWE Champion, time will tell. For McIntyre, a sixth loss in a row in the title picture could prove just as damaging to him as to what he inflicted in the rage room.
WWE and Playmobil are stepping in the ring together with a new collaboration to produce new wrestling figures. The new deal will kick off in July 2026 with Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, Hulk Hogan, and Rhea Ripley already confirmed.
The partnership was revealed at the Nuremberg Toy Fair 2025, and was facilitated by IMG, according to a Playmobil statement. Bahri Kurter, CEO (Vorstand) of Playmobil, emphasized the strategic importance of the partnership:
“At Playmobil, we believe in the power of imagination to unlock new worlds. By partnering with WWE, we are celebrating iconic Superstars who have inspired millions across generations, and we are connecting their stories with the creativity and imagination that are the heart of our brand. This partnership is another step in our journey of meaningful collaborations that redefine the role of Playmobil in pop culture.”
2025 has already seen Playmobil reach deals with Barbie and Monster High, two of Mattel\’s most popular brands. Now, this deal with WWE is the latest step for the German-based toy manufacturer, which celebrated its 50th anniversary last year.
WWE has been releasing action figures for decades, and the Playmobil deal is the next evolution in wrestling toys. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on WWE\’s merchandise and newest business deals.
Wrestling fans and political pundits alike can expect President Donald Trump at John Cena\’s final match, according to ex-WWE star Tyrus. Speaking to TMZ Sports\’ Inside the Ropes, Tyrus was confident that Trump will attend.
\”1000%. If he says he’s going, he’s going…That’s not by no mistake. He might even be in the finish. I definitely think if the president says he’s going to be there, he’s going to be there. He’s a fan, he loves it.”
While President Trump himself hasn\’t commented, there has been growing speculation about him appearing at Saturday Night\’s Main event in December. In October 2025, Dave Meltzer reported that WWE expects leading political figures to be invited and attend the show.
Trump\’s connections to WWE run deep and include hosting two WrestleManias and appearing several times on WWE TV. In 2013, Trump was inducted into the Celebrity Wing of the WWE Hall of Fame and recently earned Paul \’Triple H\’ Levesque. The Game\’s mother-in-law Linda McMahon also serves in Trump\’s cabinet.
John Cena\’s final match will be a monumental event for wrestling fans, and WWE would certainly make a bold move by featuring the President. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on John Cena\’s impending final match.
Zach Gowen made an immediate impact in WWE when he debuted in 2003, as the one-legged wrestler worked with some of the top stars of the time. Today, Gowen is still being met by wrestling fans, even if some are mistaking him for a certain Scottish star.
On Facebook, Gowen shared that he was recently spotted by a wrestling fan, though they mistook him for Joe Hendry. When Gowen shared that he wasn\’t Hendry, but was indeed a former WWE Superstar, this claim was met with a sarcastic \”yeah, right.\” Gowen asked his fans if he was \’cooked\’ after both being mistaken and having his history as a WWE Superstar dismissed.
After briefly competing in TNA Wrestling in early 2003, Gowen signed with WWE that year and debuted as a planted fan of Mr. America (a masked Hulk Hogan). Gowen\’s support for America/Hogan would put him at odds with Mr. McMahon. Gowen\’s time with WWE would also see him share the screen with John Cena, The Big Show, and Brock Lesnar before his release from the company in February 2004.
Gowen appeared on AEW TV in May of this year and shared a spot with Ricochet, proving that fans still recognize the one-legged wrestler. But with his blond hair and positive attitude, this case of mistaken identity proved funny for the ex-Superstar.
WWE Superstars Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley are known for electrifying in the ring, and now they\’ll be keeping fans alert with their new blend of coffee. On X, Chris Sabin shared that he and Shelley have teamed up with New Order coffee, a southeast Michigan small-batch roaster, to create the Motor City Machine Guns blend.
The MCMG love coffee!
We’ve teamed up with local southeast Michigan small-batch roaster New Order coffee to create the Motor City Machine Guns blend!
The product listing from New Order gives the following description:
\”Rev up your mornings with the Motor City Machine Guns Blend, crafted for the high-octane energy of Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin current WWE Superstars and former WWE World Tag Team Champions! To match the world travelled experience of the MCMG we’ve combined their favorite characteristics from each of the three primary coffee growing regions of the world to make a blend as original as the Motor City Machine Guns themselves.
\”Roasted to perfection, it’s a hard-hitting yet balanced brew that’s ready to pin down your taste buds. Whether you’re powering through a workout or cheering from the sidelines, this blend brings the intensity and heart of the Motor City Machine Guns to every sip.\”
The Motor City Machine Guns blend comes in 12 oz bags for $25.00. Grind types available include Whole Bean, Flat Bottom Filter, Cone Filter, Fench Press, Espresso, and Cold Brew, meaning there\’s something for every kind of coffee addict.
The Guns arrived in WWE in 2024 and wasted no time in winning the WWE Tag Team Championships in their third match. While Shelley and Sabin no longer hold the gold, they continue to entertain fans each week as part of the WWE SmackDown roster.
WWE Women\’s United States Champion Giulia has opened up about her time as a professional wrestler, sharing that the industry helped save her. On X, Giulia shared that she recently marked the eight-year anniversary of her pro wrestling debut. Giulia claimed that \”wrestling saved me when my life was going nowhere\” and is grateful for everyone and everything that has happened.
8 years since I first stepped into the ring… Wrestling saved me when my life was going nowhere. I’m still on my journey… there’s so much more to do, and I’ll keep climbing higher?? I love wrestling with all my hear Every step, every challenge, every cheer and even every boo I’m grateful for it all??
8 years since I first stepped into the ring… Wrestling saved me when my life was going nowhere. I’m still on my journey… there’s so much more to do, and I’ll keep climbing higher?? I love wrestling with all my heart. ?? Every step, every challenge, every cheer and even… pic.twitter.com/QmmDsRuuZ8
Giulia\’s first match took place on October 29, 2017 at the New Ice Ribbon #845 event promoted by the Ice Ribbon promotion. On that night, she teamed with Takako Inoue in a loss to Nao Date and Satsuki Totoro. In 2019, Giulia joined Stardom, where she\’d become one of the company\’s top stars before leaving for WWE in 2024.
Today, Giulia is the reigning WWE Women’s United States Champion, becoming the third woman to hold the title after Chelsea Green and Zelina Vega. A former WWE NXT Women’s Champion, she is also an author, having released her autobiography My Dream in August 2024.
DC Comics\’ resident caped crusader Batman demonstrated his pro wrestling skills by hitting a One Winged Angel. In Absolute Batman Annual #1, the Dark Knight takes down a member of the Gotham City Police Department with the wrestling move. On X, Kenny Omega, the user of the One Winged Angel, was pleased to see his finisher make it to the page.
Absolute Batman, like all titles in the Absolute Universe, gives an alternate take to Batman. In this universe, Bruce Wayne is a blue-collar civil engineer, not the billionaire playboy seen in the mainstream continuity. Bruce\’s mother is still alive in the \’AU\’ and rather than being his trusted butler, Alfred Pennyworth is an MI6 operative sent to Gotham to track Batman.
This moment is just the latest example of the worlds of AEW and DC Comics colliding. In October 2025, it was shared that a two-issue series will see AEW wrestlers team with the Justice League in 2026. The two sides will unite to recover a \”Big Galactic Belt\” and prevent a cosmic catastrophe.
The ties between AEW and DC Comics remain stronger than ever, as DC will serve as the sponsor of AEW Full Gear 2025 on November 22. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest from these two entertainment powerhouses.
Fans can expect the biggest ever match at the Hardy Compound at some point in 2026, according to Matt Hardy himself. Hardy made the bold claim during a special Hardy Halloween episode, which is currently available to subscribers of TNA+.
At the end of the episode, Hardy shared his premonition for 2026. Matt claimed that next year will feature “the grandest, the biggest, and the most epic Hardy Compound match ever.” The current TNA World Tag Team Champion stopped short of sharing when exactly this match will take place.
The Hardy Compound has been the home of several notable matches, including Delete or Decay, The Firm Deletion, and Total Nonstop Deletion, to name just a few. These cinematic matches have often proved popular with fans, and now those fans can expect something even bigger in 2026.
Time will tell when this biggest Hardy Compound match happens, and who Matt and Jeff will battle. Already, the legendary brothers have big plans for 2026.
Sting will don his iconic face paint for the last time in 2025, and time is running out for fans wanting to meet him in the black and white. On Instagram, Sting shared an updated list of dates for his remaining appearances in the paint that run until the end of 2025.
After years as \’Surfer Sting\’, the WWE Hall of Fame adopted his iconic black and white look during the mid-late 1990s. The on-screen change was explained as being the result of WCW\’s roster not trusting Sting during the company\’s war with the New World Order. The design is heavily influenced by the comic book character The Crow.
Sting recently resurfaced on AEW programming in his iconic facepaint. During AEW WrestleDream, Sting aided Darby Allin in his violent I-Quit match with Jon Moxley. The match, which included a controversial spot involving an attempted drowning, saw Allin get the win after Sting ran off the Death Riders.
Sting\’s Now or Never tour marks the end of one of pro wrestling\’s most iconic looks, proving that nothing lasts forever. For fans of The Icon, the clock is ticking to get their photos with the popular wrestler in the black and white.
The WWE NXT Championship will be on the line in a Last Man Standing match as part of the upcoming two-night NXT Gold Rush event. During the October 28, edition of WWE NXT, Ricky Saints and Trick Williams brawled around the ringside area. WWE NXT GM Ava then confirmed that Saints will put the gold on the line against Williams in a Last Man Standing match.
Saints and Williams faced-off at WWE NXT Halloween Havoc on October 25, where Saints was able to retain the title. Trick is already a two-time WWE NXT Champion, and a third title reign would tie him with Samoa Joe for the most reigns.
This announcement wasn\’t the only major title announcement from the latest episode of WWE NXT. During the show, Sol Ruca vacated the WWE Speed Women\’s Championship due to injuries. Ava announced that a tournament will crown the next champion, who will be the third in the title\’s history.
Williams and Saints have been at each other\’s throats, but their story will seemingly end with their Last Man Standing match. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest from WWE NXT Gold Rush on November 18 and November 25.
The WWE mystery regarding recent videos of foosteps is seemingly over with the reveal of a poster for WrestleMania 42. On X, Roman Reigns shared the poster, which includes himself, Roman Reigns, CM Punk, Brock Lesnar, Paul Heyman, and Triple H.
LAS VEGAS… ACKNOWLEDGE ME!
WrestleMania 42 returns on April 18 & 19! Get your 2-day combo tickets now to be there LIVE! ??
This poster was revealed after a series of videos of people walking. While fans speculated that these videos were teasing the likes of GUNTHER or a returning Chris Jericho, it appears they were building up this poster reveal.
The most recent video shared on Monday Night Raw featured a poker chip with \’2026\’ on it, a nod to WrestleMania 42 in April of next year which will be in Las Vegas, Nevada. One set of foosteps in the teaser videos featured cowboy boots and denim pants, which led fans to speculate that Brock Lesnar would be involved in the reveal.
WrestleMania 42 will be the second WrestleMania in a row to take place from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest on WrestleMania 42.
Marko Stunt recently revealed his new career outside of wrestling, but now the former AEW star has something big to share. Memphis Wrestling has confimed that Stunt will be a part of their November 2, show, which will also feature Scorpio Sky. Hyping up the event, Memphis Wrestling shared that \”Marko Stunt has a big announcement!\”
PW Insider reports that Stunt\’s announcement will be about his professional wrestling career. Stunt retired from wrestling in late 2024, saying at the time that he made the decision to prioritize his long-term health. Stunt added at the time that leaving wrestling would also give him more time to spend with his family and daughter.
A VIP package costing $19.59 will allow fans the chance to meet Stunt, AEW\’s Scorpio Sky, and Famos Amos at the event. Fans wanting the ultimate experience can pay $31.30 for ringside seats as well as the VIP package.
It remains to be seen what Marko Stunt has to share in Memphis Wrestling. While he is now retired from wrestling, fans can\’t count out a return just yet.
Pro wrestling legend Abdullah the Butcher is doing better after recently being hospitalized due to serious health issues. On October 23, the Book Pro Wrestlers account on X shared that Abdullah was battling \”serious health issues,\” which had led him to a hospital bed.
In an update, the Book Pro Wrestlers account shared a photo of Abdullah smiling, sharing that it was taken that same day. They added that \’Abby\’ is awake, recovering, smiling, and in great spirits. The account asked fans to continue to pray for Abdullah\’s recovery.
Abdullah The Butcher – Official Update ? This photo was taken earlier today. Abby is awake, recovering, smiling, and in great spirits.
Official from his team as of 6:30 PM. Please keep him in your prayers as he continues his road to recovery. ??? pic.twitter.com/EkIFw5y84W
This update is great news for fans of Abdullah the Butcher, who has had more than his fair share of health issues. In July 2024, he was hospitalized due to intestinal issues. At the time, a GoFundMe was launched by his godchild Esa, who hoped to help with medical costs. Earlier this year, Abdullah shared that he was receiving help from ‘Diamond’ Dallas Page and Chris Jericho, and was grateful for all they had done.
Abdullah was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2011 and is well-regarded for his brutal, violent style and matches. We at SEScoops are continuing to send our best wishes to him amid his recovery.
Ric Flair’s reputation as a “party animal” during his heyday is well-earned, according to fellow former wrestler Barry Darsow. Speaking on The A2theK Wrestling Show, Darsow—known to fans as Demolition Smash and Repo Man—recalled what a typical night out with The Nature Boy was like.
\”Oh my gosh! It\’s not an easy night, let\’s put it that way. When you go into a bar, you better be ready to drink some beer. And it didn\’t matter how many people were in there, Ric was the party.\”
Flair was never one to hold back when it came to spending money to make the night unforgettable. While many wrestlers on the road tried to save their earnings, the two-time WWE Hall of Famer was known to spend freely—often on complete strangers.
\”It\’d be nothing for him to spend 3-4-5,000 dollars and buy the bar everything. I don\’t know how he did it. I hung around him a lot and he was a character.\”
According to Darsow, Flair’s presence could turn any bar into a full-blown celebration, especially when he was back home in North Carolina.
\”Especially where he was from down in North Carolina where we lived. Everyone knew him and everything. So it was just a party everywhere you went.\”
Now 76 years old and long removed from his days as NWA World Champion, Flair’s wild nights are behind him. Still, the memories—and the legend of The Nature Boy’s larger-than-life lifestyle—remain unforgettable to those who were there.
Mike Rotunda, also known to wrestling fans as IRS, is living in hospice care according to those closest to the WWE Hall of Famer. Speaking to Bill Apter, Barry Windham opened up about his brother-in-law\’s situation and the death of Mike\’s son Windham \’Bray Wyatt\’ Rotunda.
\”Mike is in hospice right now. That family, I love that family, but, you know, just so tragic.\”
Fellow WWE Hall of Famer Leilani Kai also shared that Rotunda is living in hospice care. On X, Kai asked fans to keep Mike and the Rotunda family in their prayers.
It breaks my heart to share that my friend Mike Rotunda has been placed under hospice care. ? This photo was from earlier this year — a moment I’ll treasure. Please keep Mike and the Rotunda family in your prayers. We love you, Mike. ?? #WrestlingFamilypic.twitter.com/XsgOaVtE0J
Rotunda is best known for his time in WWE as IRS, but also wrestled as part of The U.S. Express in WWE and other promotions. The tag team was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2024. Rotunda is also a five-time WWE Tag Team Champion, with two reigns coming with Windham and three alongside Ted DiBiase as Money Inc.
WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi is grateful to be alive after a recent, unexpected surgery derailed the former champion\’s plans. On Instagram, Rikishi shared a photo with his family, including The Usos, and shared his gratitude.
\”God is amazing. Grateful to be alive. We share blessings today and forever more.\”
This heartwarming message was met with support by fans in the comments. One notable comment came from Rikishi\’s daughter-in-law Naomi, who shared that the men in the photo are \”my guys.\” Naomi is currently out of action due to pregnancy as Rikishi prepares to become a grandfather once again.
Rikishi\’s post comes after the WWE Hall of Famer was forced to undergo an unexpected surgery. In October 2025, PW Insider reported that “a health issue that came up suddenly\” which resulted in Rikishi pulling out of multiple planned events. In December 2024, Rikishi was supposed to appear at Nostalgia Con in Houston, Texas, but had to withdraw due to illness.
2025 has been a whirlwind year for Rikishi, whose KnokX Pro promotion is seeing an exodus of talent in the wake of the Raja Jackson controversy. Despite these setbacks though the former Intercontinental Champion is grateful to be alive and grateful for his family.
Saraya made her WWE main-roster debut in shocking fashion in April 2014, when she captured the WWE Divas Championship from AJ Lee in her first match on Raw. What followed was a feud between the two for much of that year, and eleven years on, could a return match be in the works?
On Instagram, the USA Network account highlighted the eleven-year anniversary of Lee\’s match with Saraya (then Paige) at WWE Hell in a Cell 2014. The bout was the final time the pair competed one-on-one on WWE programming. In her response to the match being called the end of their rivalry, Lee shared on her Instagram Stories that her feud with Saraya is \”never over\” and declared that she and the Brit are \”frenemies for life.\”
This message from Lee caught the attention of Saraya. On X, Saraya agreed that their rivalry is \”never over\” and described AJ as her fairy godmother.
Over a decade after their most recent match, the AJ Lee Vs. Paige feud is still heralded by WWE fans as one of the best women\’s storylines the company has ever produced. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on both women, as fans can\’t count out another match between the two former champions.
October 27, 2024, will be a day Chris Bey will never forget, albeit for all the wrong reasons. During a taping for TNA Wrestling, Bey suffered fractured C1 and C6 vertebrae during a tag-team match that pitted himself and Ace Austin against Matt and Jeff Hardy.
This setback wasn\’t just difficult for Chris, but also for his girlfriend, Brittnie Brooks. After Bey took to social media to reflect on the past year, Brooks shared a lengthy statement on her X page, calling the accident \”the worst day of my life.\”
\”One year ago today, our lives changed forever when @DashingChrisBey suffered a severe spinal cord injury and broken neck during a match.
\”By far the worst day of my life hearing the news and being so unsure about what was going on.
\”Thanks to TNA, and their quick reaction time, i was able to make it to the hospital in Detroit literally about 12 hrs after the injury happened, despite living across the country in Arizona at the time. being by chris\’s side and making sure he knew he wasn\’t alone was the most important thing to me.
\”Between getting the news that he probably will never walk again, and trying my best to be strong for him, the following two months of traveling back and forth to visit him in the hospital and also still tend to my knee (which i was rehabbing from my ACL tear) was very difficult.
\”Everyday them coming in and telling him to move his toes ano just not being able to was so hard to see. when you love someone, it\’s so heartbreaking to see them in so much pain and uncertainty. but still, he persisted and defied every single thing they told him he wouldn\’t be able to do.
\”By time he was discharged in december, he was able to move his legs, by our 2nd week of being home in vegas he was out the wheelchair, able to walk with a walker, and 2 weeks later he was on crutches, and 2 weeks after, walking with no assistance.
\”Chris is one of the strongest-willed and physically strongest person i\’ve ever met. To add onto that, when you go thru a spinal cord injury it\’s so much more than not being able to walk. his first week in the hospital he couldn\’t move his arms, couldn\’t hold his phone, couldn\’t feed himself, let alone internally digest the food. so many of his body systems were and still are changed forever.
\”I will never understand the pain he went thru, (and continues to go thru daily) but his drive and dedication inspires me daily to constantly be better.
\”I\’M so honored to be by his side and be able to call him mine. i love you so much @DashingChrisBey and proud is an understatement.
\”This is the greatest story ever told, and i\’m so happy to be apart of every chapter.\”
one year ago today, our lives changed forever when @DashingChrisBey suffered a severe spinal cord injury and broken neck during a match.
by far the worst day of my life hearing the news and being so unsure about what was going on.
Bey has been able to make literal strides in his recovery, including standing tall in April 2025 at the fittingly-named TNA Unbreakable. The show was Bey\’s first appearance at a TNA event since the injury and was able to appreciate the moment with his ABC ally Ace Austin by his side.
Chris Bey won\’t count out a return to the ring, a testament to his ongoing determination. Whether that happens remains to be seen, but Bey continues to prove he is a fighter in and out of the ring.
Work is officially underway on WWE 2K26, the next game in the hit franchise, with Superstars already getting involved in the game\’s production. According to PWInsiderElite, several WWE Superstars have already started recording voice lines for WWE 2K26. While the report doesn\’t state which Superstars have shared their voices, fans can expect the very top of WWE\’s roster to be involved.
WWE 2K26 isn\’t the only WWE video game fans can expect in the near future. Earlier this year, it was announced that WWE 2K Mobile would be coming to Netflix Games. While the announcement teased that WWE 2K Mobile would drop in Fall 2025, there has been no updates or teases of the project.
WWE 2K26 will have a tough act to follow after the success of WWE 2K25. The latest installment in WWE\’s gaming collection, 2K25 released in March 2025 and boasts the biggest roster of any WWE video game. In addition to the Standard Edition, fans have been able to purchase the Bloodline and Deadman Editions, highlighting the Samoan faction and the WWE Hall of Famer.
Stay tuned to SEScoops for all your latest from WWE 2K26, as well as all the latest news from the world of wrestling video games.
A former WWE Superstar will compete in their first singles match in over two years, and will be able to show their skills in Berwyn, Illinois. On X, AAW Wrestling confirmed that Scarlett Bordeax will compete at Smokeshow on November 22 at the Berwyn Eagles Club in Berwyn, Illinois, where she’ll face former AAW Women’s Champion Sierra.
OFFICIALLY SIGNED! ??
Scarlett Bordeaux RETURNS to AAW on November 22nd at SMOKESHOW and stepping up to challenge her is former AAW Women’s Champion SIERRA!
Does the Smokeshow come out on top for her homecoming or will Sierra show her the dominance she’s had since the last… pic.twitter.com/z1pUXmX5K5
This match will be Scarlett\’s first match of 2025, and her first singles match since June 2023. Her previous singles match saw her lose to Lyra Valkyria at a WWE live event in Dublin, Leinster, Ireland.
Scarlett has plenty of history with AAW, and competed for the promotion for two years. Her most recent match for the company saw her victorious in a six-person tag-team match during AAW Windy City Classic XIV in December 2018. During her time with AAW, Scarlett would share the ring with fellow future WWE signings including Kylie Rae and Shotzi Blackheart.
It remains to be seen if Scarlett is victorious in her long-awaited return to singles action. After having just 13 matches during her most recent run with WWE, of which only two made it to TV, Bordeaux is ready to prove she\’s got the brawn to match her beauty.
Fans can expect a packed week of WWE action when the promotion hosts its Elimination Chamber PLE in February 2026. According to PWInsider, WWE is preparing to stack the 2026 week with multiple events. In addition to Elimination Champion, plan includes hosting SmackDown the night before from the Windy City.
There has also been discussions about other events to take place in Chicago, the report adds. Other shows under discussion include an event from WWE NXT, as well as a potential event from AAA.
Sources note that the Elimination Chamber date isn’t 100% locked in and could shift a week earlier or later, likely due to whether AEW books an event around the same time. WWE and AEW have often gone head-to-head in the battle for viewers, and it remains to be seen if WWE holds on to its proposed February 28, date.
WWE will have to do something big to out-do Elimination Chamber 2025, which saw John Cena shock the world with his heel turn. Other highlights of the 2025 event saw Jade Cargill return from injury while Trish Stratus was victorious in her native Toronto in tag-team action.
Elimination Chamber 2026 will be the 16th event under its name after the match type got its own event in 2010. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on WWE Elimination Chamber 2026.
The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) were part of WWE\’s recent return to Japan and were in action during both nights on the tour. After coming up short against Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY during the first night, Asuka and Sane rallied and beat Bayley and Lyra Valkyria during the second night.
In the latest video from Asuka\’s KanaChanTV YouTube channel, she and Sane discussed the tour. While both agreed that the tour was very busy, Sane was grateful for all who showed their support for the Kabuki Warriors.
\”The Japan tour was after such a long time… a long-awaited triumphant return. So many fans were cheering \’Kairi! Asuka!\’ Their support really helped us. I love everyone so much!\”
Asuka feigned being outraged by Sane \’sucking up\’ to the fans, playing on the controlling character fans have been seeing on TV. After this brief moment, the Empress shared her genuine thoughts on the Japan tour.
\”Everyone, we truly exist because of all of you. Thank you so much… Thanks to all of you, we can keep fighting. Thank you so much.\”
The Japan tour was a monumental and emotional event, which saw AJ Styles receive a fitting send-off for his final time competing in the country. For Asuka and Kairi Sane, the support of their countrymen and women means everything to the Kabuki Warriors.
Alberto El Patron was officially banished from AAA in July 2025 following his defeat to El Mesías. While the former AAA Mega Champion has not appeared for the promotion since his exit, he continues to have strong support among fans.
When WWE announced its acquisition of AAA, Alberto\’s role in the company greatly diminished. Despite being one of AAA\’s top stars, Alberto was not part of the announcement in April, and WWE avoided making reference to him. After his exit from AAA, it was reported that WWE had deliberately distanced itself from El Patron, despite the backlash in Mexico, where he is popular.
El Patron was fired from WWE in 2014 after a backstage altercation, and after being rehired the next year, was cut in 2016. An incident with a fan at an AAA event in May 2025 would result in Alberto being suspended from competition in Tijuana in another scandal for the former World Champion.
For now, Alberto El Patron remains absent from both WWE and AAA, but as the reaction from fans shows, there’s still no shortage of support for him in Mexico.
Ron Simmons is already a WWE Hall of Famer, and now the APA alum will be inducted into the Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame. In a statement, it was announced that the 1971 Valdosta team and the 1976 Warner Robins Demons team, the latter of which Simmons played for, will soon be inducted.
Both teams were undefeated, won the state championship, and were named national champions, meaning that their upcoming inductions are well-deserved. The statement makes special mention of Simmons and his skills on the field.
\”Linebacker Ron Simmons was a force on defense, accumulating 130 tackles that season.\”
Simmons\’ career in Football would see him be drafted to the Cleveland Browns in 1981 during the sixth round, though he would be cut that same year. Moving to the Candian Football League, Simmons joined the Ottawa Rough Riders and played six games. A move to the USFL\’s Tampa Bay Bandits would last from 1983-1985, and would see Simmons team with fellow future pro wrestler Lex Luger.
In pro-wrestling, Simmons was the first African-American WCW World Champion, winning the gold in 1992. For this and other efforts in the ring, he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2012 by friend and ally John \’Bradshaw\’ Layfield.
This upcoming induction is the latest accolade for Simmons who proved to be a force both in and out of the ring. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Ron Simmons.
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