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  • Brooke Hogan Alleges Physical, Verbal & Mental Abuse Since Childhood

    Linda Hogan recently shared that she and her daughter Brooke hadn\’t spoken in years and believes a falling-out between Brooke and Hulk Hogan was the reason. Now, Brooke Olesky has shared her side of things with some concerning claims about her upbringing.

    On Instagram, Brooke responed to the video shared by Linda, saying the video is \”mild compared to behaviour I have witnessed.\” Brooke claimed that in the past, Linda has made false claims. Despite this, Brooke\’s heart breaks for her mother, saying that Linda has been through \”A LOT of trauma and pain.\”

    Brooke explained that her reasons for not speaking with her mother are not related to her reasons not to speak with her father and vice versa. Brooke then shared that she had been \”verbally and mentally abused since childhood\” and that it would \”frequently turn physical.\” Brooke clarified that she did not want people to make assumptions about the specifics about her situation or who is alleged to have done what.

    \”This vicious pattern has robbed me of any sense of self esteem or confidence I\’ve been trained to pretend I have.\”

    Until adulthood, Brooke received \”berating and vile text messages\” as well as \”public reamings\” with comments that can\’t be forgotten. Brooke said she was asked to defend poor behavior to the public, and did so out of love, only to find she\’d been lied to. Brooke claims that others have financially benefitted off of her suffering and embarrasment.

    \”I\’ve been used as a pawn, a buffer, and been treated like I\’m downright stupid too. No child or human should ever experience something like this.\”

    Many people witnessed what was happening and new it as wrong but never took action or stood up for Brooke, she adds. These people instead stuck around \”for the freebies, money, and association to fame.\” Brooke said she\’s given up such perks as they were never important to her.

    Brooke has tried to help those involved, only to \”have them pull me into the darkness with them.\” After setting boundaries that were not respected, Brooke has now cut off contact to those who have brought her nothing but anguish.

    \”I so badly wanted to see good in them, protect, help, and start anew – just to be disrespected again and again. I longed for a normal family but it never came to fruition.\”

    Today, Brooke is focusing on what she can do for those she truly loves, namely her husband and their two children. Brooke is working on \”breaking the chain\” and has taken to therapy to battle with her past trauma. Brooke also finds comfort in religion, adding that \”My husband, my children, and relationship with God is my priority.\”

    As for those Brooke claims have harmed her, \”there have been more than enough chances given.\” While Brooke is ready to move on into a peaceful future with her husband and children, she will not let a \”false narrative\” about her continue to be spread online.

    \”Please heed my warning – I am CHOOSING peace. But do not mistake my kidness or silence for weakness.\”

    Brooke Hogan made several appearances in wrestling, many associated alongside her legendary father. Brooke appeared in 2006 ahead of Hulk\’s SummerSlam showdown with Randy Orton and would later have a much larger role in TNA Wrestling. Today though, Brooke is happy to leave her days on camera behind in favor of focusing on herself, her husband, and her children.

    If you suspect that a child is being abused or neglected, or if you are a child who is being mistreated, call 800-422-4453 for protective services.

  • AJ Francis Addresses Hit Row Fallout with Swerve Strickland

    Swerve Strickland and AJ Francis were once part of Hit Row in WWE but neither is part of the company any more. Despite not having shared the ring, either as allies or as enemies, for years, tensions between the two have recently come to light.

    During a recent appearance on “VladTV,” Swerve recalled B-Fab being released earlier than the group, recalling that WWE abruptly stopped giving her information about flights. Strickland added that when a member of the group asked management about B-Fab, the Hit Row member was \”agressive\” and earned the group heat. Shortly after, the group was released from WWE mere weeks after being called up to the main roster.

    Though Strickland didn\’t name whoever was \’agressive\’ to management, A.J. Francis believes Swerve was speaking about him. On X, Francis, now with TNA, said he\’s proud to be that \’agressive\’ individual when it means standing up for B-Fab.

    Appearing on Unlikely, Francis discussed the matter further. The TNA star argued that contrary to what some may believe, he\’s not the \’bad guy\’ in this situation.

    \”Ask Swerve why [Ashante] and [B-Fab] don\’t talk to him. Since I\’m the bad guy, why is it that me, her, and [Ashante] were talking today about this foolishness.\”

    Both B-Fab and Ashante are back in WWE with the former on the main roster while Adonis continues to build himself in WWE NXT. Time will tell where the former Hit Row members go next in their respective careers, especially after this recent incident.

  • John Cena Sr. Turns Heel, Done With Being Asked About Son

    John Cena stunned fans with his shocking heel turn at WWE Elimination Chamber: Toronto and now his father has followed suit. At a recent independent event, John Cena Sr. had enough with fans asking about his son. Not only did he tell the fans to go ask the WWE icon himself, but he had some scathing parting words.

    \”You know what you can do for me? You can pack your little bag, both of you, and take a little walk and get your asses out of here.\”

    Cena Sr. began appearing for WWE in 2006 and was infamously slapped in his home by the invading Edge and Lita. Things didn\’t get any better the following year for the elder Cena, who was punted during an episode of Monday Night Raw by Randy Orton.

    Cena Sr., perhaps the first reverse-generation second-generation star in wrestling, has made a name for himself on the independents as wrestling manager \’Johnny Fabulous.\’ While he\’s certainly not on the level as his highly-successful son, John Cena Sr. shows that wrestling is indeed in the blood of the Cena household.

    As for John Cena Jr., he intends on making history at WrestleMania 41 by becoming a 17-time WWE World Champion. With the possibility of \’ruining wrestling\’ within his grasp, the WWE icon is ready to do what it takes to dethrone Cody Rhodes this April.

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  • Bret Hart Recalls Being Blamed For Bringing Fake Sammy Hagar To WWE Event

    Celebrity involvement in wrestling is nothing new and there\’s been dozens of rock stars who\’ve shown up at WWE events. During his career, Bret Hart was shocked to meet Van Halen\’s Sammy Hagar, until he, and the rest of those inside Madison Square Garden, learned that things aren\’t always what they seem.

    In a recent interview with Dark Side of the Ring, Hart recalled speaking with the man who introduced himself as Hagar, shortly after the real Hagar had taken over from David Lee Roth in Van Halen. When the pair arrived via limousine to a WWE event, suspicions quickly arose.

    \”Jim [Neidhart] kept going \’That\’s not Sammy Hagar.\’ Why wouldn\’t it be Sammy Hagar? \’That\’s Not Sammy Hagar.\’\”

    After \’Hagar\’ snorted some cocaine, Neidhart was convinced that this poser was the genuine article. It was only during the show that the truth came out thanks to a very real special guest in attendance.

    \”The baseball player with the Yankees. He goes \’I know Sammy Hager. You\’re not Sammy Hager.\’ And he walked right out.\”

    Bret recalled managment being furious, asking who claimed that this individual was the real Sammy Hagar. A sheepish Bret recalled telling Adrian Adonis and others that he was with Hagar, blissfully unaware that this was not the real rock star.

    To this day, WWE uses celebrity involvement with actors and musicians often being spotted in the crowd at events. After Bret\’s unfortunate incident though, WWE no doubt makes sure to double check that the celebrity their bringing in is the genuine article.

  • John Cena Ditches \’You Can\’t See Me\’ After WWE Heel Turn

    John Cena shocked the world with his heel turn at WWE Elimination Chamber: Toronto after over two decades as one of WWE\’s top babyfaces. Now, Cena has confirmed his heel turn with a subtle change to his merchandise and his branding.

    For the March 24, edition of WWE Raw, Cena arrived inside Glasgow\’s OVO Hydro with new merchandise themed for the Glasgow event. Cena wore a new hat with an edited version of his \’You Can\’t See Me\’ logo. Instead of the \’C\’ being covered by a red slash, indicating that fans can\’t see him, the C is now above the slash, demonstrating John\’s new attitude and that fans can see him. One week earlier in Brussels, John had lashed out at the fans, including sharing his issue with the \’Invisible John Cena\’ meme that has stemmed from his catchphrase.

    Cena\’s plans on fans seeing him become a 17-time WWE World Champion at WrestleMania 41 at the expense of Cody Rhodes. On this week\’s Raw, Cena shared that he plans to retire as champion, forcing WWE to create a new \’toy\’ for the Superstars to fight over. Cena has vowed to \”ruin wrestling\” for everyone by taking the WWE Championship, a title that has history dating back to the 1960s, home with him.

    John will be on the March 31, edition of WWE Raw, set to emenate from the O2 Arena in London, England. It remains to be seen what the WWE icon has to say and how Cody Rhodes will respond when both are in the same venue once more.

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  • Linda Hogan: Lying Sex Addict Hulk Has Broken Our Family

    Hulk Hogan is far from being the fan-favorite he was during his hey-day, as seen with the response he received at Raw\’s debut on Netflix. Now, the Hulkster\’s issues have extended past the wrestling world as his ex-wife Linda believes he has ruined their family.

    On Instagram, Linda spoke about herself and Hogan splitting 15 years ago and the breakdown of their family ever since. Linda recently became a mother-in-law and a grandmother, though did not find this out by her daughter Brooke.

    \”Brooke doesn’t talk to us. She’s had twins. She got married. She didn’t tell us she had twins. She didn’t tell us.\”

    Linda recalled Brooke and Hulk having a \”huge fight,\” but isn\’t sure why that means she\’s has also been cut out of her daughter\’s life. Linda and Brooke haven\’t spoke for close to eight years but is grateful to still be in touch with her son Nick. Linda called Nick \”such a good boy\” despite his run-ins with the law.

    One of the biggest criticisms fans have with Hulk Hogan is his history of lies, many of which have been categorically proven to be untrue. In her video, Linda confirmed that her ex is a habitual liar, as well as an alleged sex addict.

    \”He’s a complete liar. He is a sex addict… All these horrible things are going on behind the scenes. Yet. He marches on. He marches on.\”

    Hulk Hogan \’marches on\’ with his Real American Beer, though WWE are now wary to use the controversial Hall of Famer on screen. Nevertheless, the Hulkster remains a source of discussion among fans as the controversies to Hogan\’s name continue to pile up.

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  • DDP Offers To Help Child Actor Michael \’Donkeylips\’ Bower

    Former child actor Michael Bower is battling serious health issues which have led to serious distress and mobility issues. Recently, Bower expressed interest in DDP Yoga but said he was unable to affordthe program from the former WCW World Heavyweight Champion.

    On X, the DDP Yoga account reached out. The account asked for Bower to get in touch, citing that there are workouts that\’d be perfect for him.

    Bower is best known for his role as Eddie \”Donkeylips\” Gelfen on the television program Salute Your Shorts. He also appeared in The Woner Years as well as Doogie Howser, M.D.

    DDP Yoga has been changing lives for years and played a key role in helping save the lives of Jake \’The Snake\’ Roberts and the late Scott Hall. Hopefully Bower can be the latest name to change their life with the help of \’Diamond\’ Dallas Page and we wish him the best on his journey.

  • Las Vegas Chapel Offering WWE-Themed Weddings For WrestleMania 41

    WrestleMania season is fast approaching and one chapel in Las Vegas is taking things to the next level. For fans traveling to Sin City and ready to take their relationship to the next level, one chapel is letting attendees put a headlock on their heart with a wrestling-themed wedding.

    The Viva Las Vegas Wedding Chapel will host themed ceremonies as part of their \’Love SmackDown\’ package in April 2025. In a TikTok video, it was teased that attendees will be able to step into the ring before saying \”I do.\” In the comments, the package proved popular, with one commentator interested in the package noting that \”I have less than a month to find a husband.\”

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    The Love SmackDown package is just one unique way to get mrried at the Viva Las Vegas Wedding Chapel. Other themed ceremonies include IPs such as Game of Thrones, Star Wars, and Spider-Man. An Elvis impersonator is also available at the Viva Las Vegas chapel to give couples the authentic Vegas wedding experience.

    WWE WrestleMania 41 will take place on April 19, and April 20, from Las Vegas\’ Allegiant Stadium, but will be just part of the week-long festivities coming to the city. With WWE events and non-WWE events descending on Vegas, there\’ll be plenty for wrestling fans, especially those ready to suplex their significant other into holy matrimony.

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  • WWE & Las Vegas Raiders Inspire Young Fans at Allegiant Stadium Tour

    WWE and the Las Vegas Raiders stepped in the ring together to host a special tour of Allegiant Stadium for some lucky young fans. Hosted by Big E and Zoey Stark, the fans were able to visit the staium that will play host to WrestleMania 41 on April 19, and April 20.

    The event wasn\’t just a field trip for the kids, but an opportunity to learn from two highly-successful individuals. Big E explained that being a champion means constantly working towards a goal and being disciplined. Stark added that she is \”blessed\” to be with WWE and that she had to \”stay on track\” and trained every day to succeed.

    This tour was one of several community outreach programs, demonstrating that WWE\’s efforts to work with fans extends past entertainment on TV. WWE often partners with charities and philanthropic ventures to help worthy causes. These include Make-A-Wish, the V Foundation, the Special Olympics, USO, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

    WrestleMania 41 will be a blockbuster two-night event, one that Stark hopes to make the card of while questions remain about Big E\’s in-ring future. It remains to be seen what happens at the show, but this tour certainly gave these young fans an education about the venue and what it means to be a champion.

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  • Viral John Cena Fan Comments On WWE Icon\’s Scathing Attack

    At the March 17, edition of WWE Raw, John Cena cemented his heel turn with a scathing promo in Brussels, lashing out at the fans in attendance and at home. During the promo, Cena singled out a young fan of the WWE icon who won\’t let this incident ruin his fandom.

    In his first interview on the matter, the fan, who\’s name remains unknown at this time, discussed being confronted by his favorite Superstar. The fan said that though his interaction with John didn\’t go as he would have hoped, the WWE star remains his hero.

    \”John Cena pointed his finger at me & I was honored. I didn\’t know he was going to shit on me, but I understood he was in character. To me, John Cena will always be a hero.\”

    Cena was in a similarly foul mood during the March 24, edition of WWE Raw in Glasgow, Scotland. Sharing his plans, Cena declared that he will leave WWE as WWE Champion, forcing the company to create a \”toy\” for Superstars to battle over. Meanwhile, Cena will take the real WWE Championship with over half a century with him and \”walk away\” to the horror of fans.

    John Cena will be a part of the March 31, Raw in London, England, his final confirmed TV appearance on the Road to WrestleMania 41. With another scathing promo expected, it remains to be seen if a young fan in the UK capital comes face-to-face with the 16-time World Champion.

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  • AEW Removed From Britt Baker\’s Social Media Bios

    Britt Baker was the first woman signed to an AEW talent contract in 2019 and for a while, was the top star of the women\’s division. Baker\’s days on top are now a distant memory, and her recent social media activity may have teased a bold move.

    Baker has removed all references to AEW in her Instagram bio, distancing herself from the All-Elite promotion. On X, Baker\’s bio is similarly AEW-free and makes reference to her role as a wrestler and a dentist.

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    Baker\’s alterations come amid an interesting time in the DMD\’s career. Baker hasn\’t competed since November 2024, and has competed just five times over the past year. Baker remains active on social media though rarely makes reference to AEW.

    Interestingly, her latest reference to AEW on social media saw her throw support behind Saraya following the British wrestler\’s exit from AEW.

    Baker\’s absence has left fans wondering as to whether her time with AEW may also be coming to an end. In January, Chris Jericho cast doubt on the idea that Baker will leave AEW, following reports of alleged heat on the former Women\’s World Champion.

    If Baker does end her time with AEW, fans can expect WWE to make an effort to sign Baker who could also see interest from promotions overseas such as STARDOM. Whatever\’s next, Britt Baker remains a talking point among wrestling fans, even with her hiatus from AEW growing day-by-day.

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  • 2025 Slammy Awards: Categories, Nominees, How to Vote

    The Slammy Awards are back for a new year as the Superstars of WWE hope to take home the iconic statue. This year\’s awards will be hosted by Big E and Cathy Kelley at the WWE World at WrestleMania fan event in Las Vegas on April 20, 2025. For fans not making the trip to Sin City, the show will be streamed live on WWE\’s social media platforms.

    The categories and nominees are:

    Female Superstar of the Year

    • Liv Morgan
    • Rhea Ripley
    • Bayley
    • Nia Jax
    • Tiffany Stratton
    • Chelsea Green
    • IYO SKY

    Male Superstar of the Year

    • Cody Rhodes
    • Roman Reigns
    • Gunther
    • CM Punk
    • Damian Priest
    • Drew McIntyre
    • Jey Uso
    • Seth Rollins

    Most Memorable Entrance

    • Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania
    • Jey Uso on Raw on the Netflix debut with Travis Scott
    • Roman Reigns at WrestleMania
    • The Rock at WrestleMania
    • Bayley at WrestleMania
    • Randy Orton at WWE Bash in Berlin
    • Seth Rollins at WrestleMania with the Philadelphia Mummers Band
    • Sami Zayn in Montreal with Jey Uso
    • Sami Zayn at WrestleMania with Kevin Owens and Chad Gable
    • Logan Paul at SummerSlam with MGK
    • Dominik Mysterio at WWE Bad Blood with Liv Morgan in the Low Rider
    • Drew McIntyre at WWE Clash at the Castle

    OMG Moment of the Year

    • Cody Rhodes vs. Roman Reigns match finish at WrestleMania
    • Dominik Mysterio turning on Rhea Ripley with Liv Morgan at SummerSlam
    • Kevin Owen turning on Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes in October
    • New Day turning on Big E on Raw
    • Tiffany Stratton’s Money in the Bank cash-in on Nia Jax on SmackDown
    • Damian Priest’s Money in the Bank cash-in on Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania
    • Wyatt Sicks debut on Raw
    • Bron Breakker spearing iShowSpeed at Royal Rumble
    • Bronson Reed hitting a Tsunami on Braun Strowman onto a car
    • John Cena turning on Cody Rhodes at WWE Elimination Chamber
    • Roman Reigns returning at SummerSlam
    • IYO SKY beating Rhea Ripley to become the Women\’s World Champion on Raw

    Faction of the Year

    • The OG Bloodline
    • The Judgment Day
    • The New Bloodline
    • American Made
    • Damage CTRL

    Tag Team of the Year

    •  #DIY
    • Awesome Truth
    • A-Town Down Under
    • Jade Cargill & Bianca Belair
    • Motor City Machine Guns
    • The Bloodline
    • The War Raiders
    • The Judgment Day
    • The Street Profits
    • Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez

    Rivalry of the Year

    • CM Punk and Drew McIntyre
    • Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes
    • Liv Morgan and Rhea Ripley
    • Damian Priest and Finn Bálor
    • Kevin Owens and Cody Rhodes
    • Nia Jax and Tiffany Stratton
    • Bloodline vs. Bloodline

    NXT Superstar of the Year

    • Oba Femi
    • Roxanne Perez
    • Trick Williams
    • Ethan Page
    • Giulia
    • Kelani Jordan

    Match of the Year

    • Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania
    • CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre – Hell in a Cell Match
    • Roman Reigns & The Rock vs. Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins at WrestleMania
    • Liv Morgan vs. Rhea Ripley at SummerSlam
    • Damian Priest vs. Gunther at SummerSlam
    • Cody Rhodes vs. AJ Styles at WWE Backlash
    • 2024 Men’s WarGames Match
    • Bayley vs. IYO SKY at WrestleMania
    • Sami Zayn vs. Gunther at WrestleMania
    • Gunther vs. Randy Orton at WWE Bash in Berlin
    • Seth Rollins vs. CM Punk on the Raw Netflix premiere

    WTF Moment of the Year

    • R-Truth calls Triple H “Ciampa”
    • Kevin Owens’ car interviews
    • Chelsea Green goes into the dumpster
    • Dominik Mysterio in the shark cage
    • iShowSpeed with Logan Paul at WrestleMania 
    • LA Knight in Logan Paul’s pool
    • R-Truth wrestles with John Cena
    • Rabid noises from Tama Tonga
    • Jacob Fatu: “I Love You Solo”
    • The Wyatt Sicks debut

    Social Star of the Year

    • Chelsea Green
    • Drew McIntyre

    Breakout Superstar of the Year

    • Bron Breakker
    • Lyra Valkyria
    • Penta
    • Oba Femi
    • Giulia
    • Tiffany Stratton
    • Jacob Fatu
    • Chelsea Green
    • Stephanie Vaquer

    Fans can vote by clicking on the links above the nominees. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the coverage from this year\’s Slammy Awards!

  • Brussels Arena Gets WWE Makeover After Historic Raw

    During backstage segments at the March 17, episode of WWE Raw, fans will have spotted that Brussels\’ Forest National arena was covered in graffiti. Rather than being an act of vandalism, this was art for the venue and now WWE Superstars have literally left their mark.

    In a video shared on X, Bayley, Penta, Jey Uso, Rhea Ripley, Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez all added to the venue\’s art. The Superstars shared their names, catchphrases and in Rodriguez\’s case, reminded passers-by that she is a three-time Women\’s Tag Team Champion.

    The March 17, episode of Raw marked WWE\’s first televised event in Belgium, bringing the excitement of WWE\’s longest-running show to the nation. The show also marked John Cena\’s first appearance since his stunning heel turn in Toronto. In the Forest National, Cena lashed out at the fans, arguing that he was no longer giving to fans who had never been satisfied with his efforts.

    While it remains to be seen when WWE will return to Brussels, though a PLE can\’t be counted out, the promotion now has a permanent spot inside the Forest National. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on WWE\’s ongoing tour of Europe as the company continues to barrel forward on the Road to WrestleMania 41.

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  • Saraya Announces AEW Exit, Taking A Break From Wrestling

    Saraya\’s time with All Elite Wrestling has come to an end. During the debut episode of her new podcast Rulebreakers With Saraya, the former Women\’s World Champion shared the news.

    \”I\’m here to tell you that me and AEW\’s relationship has come to an end. I had an amazing time there. There\’s no bad blood between us. I had such a magical time.\”

    Saraya\’s final appearance for AEW came in October 2024 where she was on the losing end of a four-way Women\’s Title contest. After taking \”a couple of months\” off over the holidays for personal reasons, Saraya had time to reflect on her role as an All-Elite talent.

    \”I got to thinking — what is there left for me to do in wrestling right now? Right now, there’s really no storylines where I would fit in.\”

    Saraya clarified that her exit has \”nothing to do\” with AEW President Tony Khan and instead is \”just me thinking that I just don\’t fit in right now.\” Saraya was worried that she was taking the spot of \”someone who could be doing something really special.\”

    Speaking about AEW, Saraya made clear that \”I absolutely love\” the promotion Khan launched in 2019. With that in mind, the British star won\’t count out a potential return in the future.

    \”That’s not to say I will never come back to AEW… But I’m taking a little step back and focusing on myself for a bit.\”

    With her future in wrestling unclear, Saraya plans on \”putting my energy into the podcast\” with her \”wonderful crew.\” The wrestler recently shared goals to pursue a career in acting and already has a \”big deal\” role lined up.

    Saraya \”loved my f***ing time\” with AEW and will miss her former colleagues in the company\’s women\’s division. While it remains to be seen what\’s to come for the Brit, Saraya Bevis is far from finished when it comes to entertaining fans.

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  • CM Punk Wishes WWE Return Came a Decade Earlier

    CM Punk shocked the world at WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2023 when he made his return in the closing moments of the show. Speaking on Stephanie\’s Places, Punk discussed his return and the conversations he shared with WWE CCO Paul \’Triple H\’ Levesque.

    \”Thanksgiving, on a Zoom… having a conversation we should have had ten years ago… Everything came together so fast.\”

    Given the season, Punk encouraged Levesque to spend time with his family, including his three daughters. Ever the working man, Levesque was eager to get the deal done as soon as possible, telling Punk \”we gotta do this.\”

    Punk\’s return to WWE came mere months after his exit from AEW, marking the closing of an infamous, controversial chapter of his life. Despite his star power and years of WWE fans chanting his name, CM Punk feared fans wouldn\’t care about his return.

    \”I was still unsure of a lot of stuff. There is definitely that part of a performer\’s brain, \’Are they going to remember me? Are they going to care?\’\”

    Levesque and Punk are more similar than either man wants to admit, according to Punk, with both being dedicated to their craft. Sure enough, the two men came together to make one of wrestling\’s biggest returns, proving to never say never in WWE.

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  • Ric Flair Fires Back After John Cena\’s Dig On WWE Raw

    On the March 24, edition of WWE Raw, John Cena laid out his plans to become the final WWE Champion, vowing to win the gold and retire with it this year. Such an act would also make Cena a 17-time World Champion, breaking the record he currently shares with Ric Flair.

    \”At WrestleMania, I make history by winning a 17th Championship. And I finally force you to forget the name of the fun machine, jet-flying WOOO Ric Flair. You will forever say the name John Cena.\”

    Now, Flair has responded. Speaking to TMZ, the Nature Boy took what John said in stride but doubts John or anyone else can scrub him from the history books.

    \”They\’ve been trying to get rid of the \’woo\’ for 50 years. The \’woo\’ ain\’t going away, and neither is Ric Flair.\”

    Flair said that he\’s still grateful to be alive to hear the Cena talk, especially after a series of health scares that have plagued the two-time WWE Hall of Famer. Despite Cena\’s strong words on Raw against him, Ric admitted that John\’s shocking heel turn and his role in WWE since then \”was the coolest thing they could have done.\”

    Cena\’s road to potential historic glory will take him to WrestleMania 41 where he will battle Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes. Whether Cena makes history or not in Las Vegas, fans can expect an epic battle this April, one that Ric Flair and the wrestling world will be watching very closely.

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  • CM Punk Confronts Groping Fan After WWE Raw Incidents

    The March 24, edition of WWE Raw aired from the OVO Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland and proved to be another exciting stop on the Road to WrestleMania 41. Unfortunately, one fan took things way too far, resulting in a tense situation after the broadcast.

    In a dark match, CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, and Rey Mysterio beat The Judgment Day, represented by Finn Balor, Dominik Mysterio, and Carlito. As the faces made their way to the back, Punk stopped to take a selfie. One female member of the crowd began grabbing at Punk\’s shoulders who looked uncomfortable and recoiled. When Punk tried to take the picture again, the fan grabbed him again. Punk allegedly warned the fan that if she tried to cross the line again \”I\’m going to punch you in the face.\”

    Cody Rhodes faced a similar situation with the aforementioned fan who tried to grab his arms and the back of his neck. The Undisputed WWE Champion was visibly uncomfortable as he tried to continue to make the night special for other, more respectful fans.

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    These incidents show the ugly side to fame and how wrestlers deserve personal space and respect just like any other individual. With several reports of fans crossing the line, either at events or online, surfacing over the years, one can only hope that a time comes when these matters are a thing of the past.

  • Saraya Reveals Acting Goals, Major Role In The Works

    Saraya has spent years taking the wrestling world by storm and now is ready to leave her mark in the world of acting. Speaking to The A2TheK Wrestling Show, the former Divas Champion shared that she\’s already making waves to make her acting dreams come true.

    \”I am trying to dabble more in acting and I\’m really excited about it. I\’ve already have a role coming up that I can\’t talk about just yet.\”

    Saraya kept mum about the specifics of her upcoming role but said that it is a \”big deal.\” The project features a cast of \”amazing people\” that Saraya is grateful to be a part of. Saraya is also excited for her new podcast \’Rulebreakers\’ which will launch on March 27.

    Saraya & Acting

    While acting is a goal she plans to work towards, Saraya has some acting creds to her name. In 2015, she made her acting debut in Santa\’s Little Helper, a TV movie for USA that also starred The Miz and also featured Maryse. Saraya also voiced Paige in Scooby-Doo! and WWE: Curse of the Speed Demon (2016) and Surf\’s Up 2: WaveMania (2017.)

    Saraya\’s real-life story was brought to the big screen in 2019 with the release of Fighting with My Family. While Florence Pugh did a fantastic job bringing Saraya to life in the biopic, it\’s now Saraya\’s turn to flex her acting muscles.

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  • El Grande Americano – WWE\’s Newest Luchador Controversy Explained

    On the March 24, edition of WWE Raw, El Grande Americano made his in-ring \’debut\’ with a victory over Dragon Lee. While this new character has already proven to be a hit with some and already has merchandise, the introduction of the character has also spawned a backlash among many for a number of reasons.

    Mocking Lucha Libre Traditions

    Some have argued that the character is a mockery of the historic traditions of Lucha Libre. Speaking on Sportskeeda WrestleBinge, veteran wrestling journalist Bill Apter claimed that the character had already earned the ire of fans in Mexico.

    “The Lucha community in Mexico is PO\’d [p*ssed off.] I spoke to two people. If you really think that making what they called a mockery of true Luchadors… that’s like a religion in Mexico. It\’s not  a funny thing, it\’s like a religion. It\’s like mocking their religion... traditional old school luchadors and the fans that follow that tradition like a religion in Mexico were very upset.\”

    Americano won his match against Lee by unmasking the WWE Speed Champion, another massive sign of disrespect in Lucha Libre. While this spot was a planned part of Raw, some believe having it happen was a step too far from this parody of a Mexican wrestler.

    Use of AI-generated Content

    Ahead of his match, a video package was aired with \’photographs\’ of El Grande Americano\’s historic career in Mexico. Fans quickly noticed that these images were generated with AI as several fans have more than five fingers. Fans have argued that WWE shouldn\’t rely on AI on TV and that having a real person create this package would have been better.

    The Gulf of America

    In early 2025, President Donald Trump decided he would rename the Gulf of Mexico into the Gulf of America without any consultation with those also involved with the Gulf. This act sparked a backlash with many believing the change was unnecessary and only done to further division between the U.S. and its neighbors.

    The video package made reference to the Gulf of America and the luchador is billed from the area. This has spawned a backlash among fans with many believing that WWE are unnecessarily wading into divisive politics. Some have defended the decision, saying that WWE wants a heel to be booed and this is a tool in illiciting that reaction.

  • Stephanie Vaquer Makes History on WWE NXT, Shawn Michaels Reacts

    The March 25, 2025, edition of WWE NXT proved to be a historic night for Stephanie Vaquer, who remains a double champion. In the show\’s opening match, Vaquer retained her NXT Women\’s Championship against Jaida Parker. Despite a post-match assault by Fatal Influence, Vaquer retained the NXT Women\’s North American Championship in the show\’s main event against Fallon Henley.

    Vaquer has now become the first Superstar in history to have succesfully retained two titles on the same night in WWE NXT. The fact that nobody had ever defended two titles successfully was brought up at the start of the episode, adding another layer of intrigue to the show.

    With these title defenses already under her belt, Vaquer won\’t have much time to rest. NXT went off the air with several women demanding a shot at the double-champion. Ava vowed to find a solution, teasing a batte royal or some other kind of qualifying contest. On X, Ava promised to address the situation on the April 1, edition of WWE NXT.

    Vaquer is proving to be a fighting champion and her rapid rise to the top of WWE NXT has caught the eye of fans and wrestlers alike. It remains to be seen how long Vauqer can keep both titles after her history-making performance during this latest episode of WWE NXT.

  • Saraya Shares Mission, Will Use Platform To Help Abuse Victims

    Hell in Boots: Clawing My Way Through Nine Lives, the memoir of AEW\’s Saraya is out now, giving fans an insight into the popular British wrestler. The book pulls no punches in offering an accurate look at Saraya, including detailing the sexual abuse she and her brother faced at a young age.

    Speaking to The A2TheK Wrestling Show, Saraya opened up about her book and the decision to hold nothing back. The former WWE Divas Champion hopes her memoir will show victims of abuse that they are not alone.

    \”I really want to use this platform to help people. If I\’m going to have a lot of followers and all that fun stuff and a big fan base, I might as well utilize it in this in this perspective where like I can help people with whatever they\’re going through.\”

    Like many victims of sexual abuse, Saraya feared that people would not believe that what she and her brother Zak suffered actually happened. After questioning whether to ever go public with this dark chapter, Saraya was grateful for the support the pair received from their parents.

    \”I got a text from my mum the next day and she was just like \’I believe you Saraya. I always believe you. I love you.\’\”

    Saraya\’s life and career demonstrates how people can overcome the absolute worst of situations to live full, rich lives. After realizing her dream of wrestling glory, the British star is proud to dedicate herself to helping others who have suffered in silence for too long.

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  • CM Punk, Cody Rhodes & Rey Mysterio Form Dream Team After WWE Raw in Glasgow

    The action at the March 24, 2025, edition of WWE Raw didn\’t end when the show went off the air as the crowd in Glasgow\’s OVO Hydro were treated to an epic six-man tag-team match. After the show went off the air, CM Punk, Rey Mysterio, and Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes teamed up to take on the Judgment Day\’s Finn Balor, Dominik Mysterio, and Carlito.

    The match had plenty of post-show antics that demonstrated the fun, laid-back atmosphere when the cameras aren\’t rolling. As Cody made his entrance, Punk jumped into the crowd and played the overexcuberant fan of the American Nightmare. A confrontation between CM Punk and Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez before the match left Punk running in fear of the Women\’s Tag Team Champions.

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    Once the match got underway, these antics continued. Fans chanted for Punk just as the match began, prompting Rey to make a tag to the Best in the World. Once that happened, fans immediately began chanting for Cody, prompting Punk to make the tag to the American Nightmare. Completing the trifecta, fans then chanted for Rey Mysterio and the WWE Hall of Famer was tagged in.

    The referee broke out a cartwheel to eject Morgan and Rodriguez and the trio of Punk, Mysterio, and Rhodes got the win after a trifecta of finishers on Carlito. After the match, the three spoke about competing in Glasgow while Rhodes and Punk paid tribute to Rey Mysterio.

  • Saraya Sparks WWE Return Speculation Amid AEW Hiatus

    Saraya parted ways with WWE in 2022 after her contract was not renewed and joined AEW shortly after. Now, months after Saraya\’s most recent match in an \’All-Elite\’ ring, the former Champion has WWE and her tenure with the promotion on her mind.

    Taking to X, Saraya shared \”Tear the stars out from the sky,\” which fans will recognize as being a line from her WWE theme song. In the comments, several fans hoped that this was the tease of a WWE comeback. One fan encouraged Saraya to \”Please return home\” while another asked Saraya to \”Please come back\” and added that \”we miss our scream queen.\” One fan even suggested that the line about tearing stars could be Saraya\’s way of teasing a feud with one of WWE\’s biggest stars of the day: Rhea Ripley.

    Saraya hasn\’t wrestled for AEW since October 2024 when she was unsuccessful in a Women\’s World Championship four-way contest. During a recent edition of the B4 The Bell podcast, Saraya addressed her absence from programming.

    \”I just don’t think there’s room for me right now. Everyone in AEW is doing amazing and killing it, and why would they try to squeeze me in.\”

    Whether Saraya\’s post is merely a nostalgic nod to her past or the sign of something big, the British star continues to have the attention of fans, even amid her absence from the ring. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Saraya and her next move in the wrestling business.

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  • Naomi Hits Massive WWE Milestone, Superstar Reacts

    Naomi is a veteran of the WWE Women\’s division and recnetly reached a massive milestone in her career. On X, fka Twitter, a fan pointed out that between FCW and WWE, Naomi has hit 1,000 matches under contract with the promotion. This caught the attention of the SmackDown Superstar who was proud of her achievement.

    Naomi In WWE

    With a background in dance, including as part of the dance team for the Orlando Magic, Naomi signed with WWE in August 2009. Since then, Naomi has had several major moments and accolades, including:

    • WWE SmackDown Women\’s Champion (2 Times)
    • WWE Women\’s Tag Team Championship (2 Times)
    • WrestleMania Women\’s Battle Royal Winner (2018, Inaugural)
    • WWE Year-End Award Winner (2018, Most Underrated Superstar)
    • Slammy Award Winner (2013, Best Dance Moves of the Year)
    • FCW Divas Champion (1 Time, Inaugural)

    More recently, Naomi has found herself in the spotlight once more after being revealed as the attacker of Jade Cargill. Naomi\’s heel turn has seen her be rejected by Bianca Belair who Naomi deemed an \”ungrateful b****\” on SmackDown. With WrestleMania 41, fans have been left wondering if a showdown with Jade is coming for Naomi, another high-profile match on her storied career.

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  • Hulk Hogan Booed Again, UK Fans Reject WWE Icon At Star-Studded Event

    Hulk Hogan\’s standing among wrestling fans has taken a hit in recent years, as seen during Raw\’s debut episode on Netflix where he was heavily booed. It turns out that this hostility to the Hulkster isn\’t just in the U.S as fans in the UK are no fan of the self-professed \’Real American.\’

    On March 23, Joe Hendry and Mark Henry hosted the \’Sweet Chin Disco\’ in Notttingham, England. While the event was an enjoyable time for the most part, the tone soured at a time when Hogan\’s theme song was played. Those in attendance booed the use of Hogan\’s theme, resulting in the song quickly being cut and a different theme being played.

    This response to Hogan\’s theme shows that the dislike for the former WWE World Champion isn\’t confined to the U.S. alone, but is instead an international viewpoint. In 2015, Hogan was fired from WWE after racist remarks came to light, including Hogan saying he would be opposed to his daughter dating a black man.

    While Hogan was brought back in 2018, many believe Hogan did not make sufficient efforts to make-up for his past. Hogan reportedly addressed the WWE roster upon his return. At the time, it was said that the crux of Hogan\’s speech was for wrestlers to be wary about what they say because they may be recorded, rather than reflecting on why racism is wrong.

    Hogan hasn\’t been spotted on WWE programming since Raw\’s Netflix debut though he remains part of the world of politics as a supporter of President Donald Trump. While the Hulkster may continue to make waves in the political world, this disco in Nottigham shows that wrestling fans are still a long way away from forgiving the controversial wrestling icon.

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