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Author: Thomas Lowson

  • IShowSpeed\’s WWE Royal Rumble Appearance Draws Insane Numbers

    IShowSpeed\’s time in the 2025 Men\’s Royal Rumble match may have been brief, but the streamer\’s role has proven to be a viral hit. Speed, who had been invited to the show by Pat McAfee, replaced Akira Tozawa in the 30-Man match after he was attacked by the already-eliminated Carmelo Hayes.

    Speed would aid Bron Breakker in eliminating Otis before being speared and thrown out by the reigning WWE Intercontinental Champion. In total, Speed\’s time in the Rumble was 56 seconds, the shortest of any Superstar competing at the event.

    Despite his short Rumble run, Speed\’s work has proven to be a hit. As first shared by WrestleOps, between WWE\’s social media platform and those of the streamer, this cameo in the Men\’s Royal Rumble match surpassed 255 million views over the first 24 hours.

    This response demonstrates the viral popularity of IShowSpeed, who appeared at last year\’s WrestleMania where he suffered an RKO at the hands of Randy Orton. Speed already has plans for the 2026 Royal Rumble, set to take place in January of next yearin Saudi Arabia.

    With IShowSpeed being a bonafide hit this year, fans shouldn\’t count out seeing the popular content creator back in the ring. In the meantime, fans can find Speed on Twitch and YouTube, where he\’ll continue to entertain his millions of fans with his gaming streams and personality.

  • \”BOOHOO!\” Logan Paul Responds to Royal Rumble Fan Incident

    Logan Paul isn’t too concerned about a controversial scene that unfolded at WWE 2025 Royal Rumble Premium Live Event. In a moment that has since gone viral, Paul grabbed a fan\’s camera during his entrance and smashed it by throwing it to the floor.

    This clip sparked much criticism of Paul with many believing the former U.S. Champion crossed a line. Instead of an apology, however, Paul simply wrote, “boohoo” and turned off his comments, shutting down any chance for discussion. The dismissive response has only fueled more debate about whether Paul\’s effort to be a heel in wrestling has crossed a line.

    This wasn\’t Paul\’s only viral moment at the 2025 Royal Rumble PLE, where he entrered the Men\’s match at #30. After being eliminated by John Cena, Paul shared expletive-filled argument with Kai Cenat at ringside in which h told the streamer “This is all your fault!” Cenat fired back, telling Paul to “Shut the f* up! You suck!” leaving fans to speculate on whether more is to come from the pair.

    With Paul\’s plans to headline WrestleMania 41 dashed, the Maverick will have to find a new way to make it onto the Las Vegas card. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Logan Paul and his controversial personality in and outside WWE.

  • WWE Royal Rumble Winners Hit With Dislikes & Social Media Reactions

    Jey Uso and Charlotte Flair have punched their tickets to WrestleMania 41 by winning this year\’s Men\’s and Women\’s Royal Rumble matches. Though these were historic wins for both Superstars, not every WWE fan is on board with what transpired in Lucas Oil Stadium.

    On YouTube, WWE shared a clip of Flair becoming the first-ever two-time Women\’s Royal Rumble winner. While this was a huge moment for Flair, the video has been met with thousands upon thousands of dislikes, far more than those who liked the video.

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    This response comes after years of fans taking issue with Flair\’s booking, believing she is handed opportunities that others would benefit more from. WrestleMania 41 will mark Flair\’s eigthth championship match at WrestleMania, a feat that many in WWE today have yet to accomplish even once.

    The response to Jey Uso\’s shocking win has also been mixed among fans. While some have praised WWE for giving a genuine surprise, many believe the spot was wasted on Jey. On X (formerly Twitter) fans shared their issue with Jey\’s victory and Triple H\’s booking.

    WWE Raw General Manager Adam Pearce has confirmed that both Jey Uso and Charlotte Flair will be on tonight\’s show, likely to address their WrestleMania prospects. It remains to be seen what response the pair receive as many are far from pleased with this year\’s Royal Rumble winners.

    Jey Uso On His WWE Royal Rumble Win: “Oh S***!”

  • Jey Uso On His WWE Royal Rumble Win: \”Oh S***!\”

    Jey Uso stunned the wrestling world by winning the 2025 Men\’s Royal Rumble match, last eliminating John Cena to punch his WrestleMania 41 ticket. In his first interview appearance since his shocking victory, Jey told the Nightcap podcast what he was thinking at the moment of his victory.

    “Oh s***. Oh s***. I’m sitting in the ring, and I’m telling you, when I pushed him off, I just watched him. Oh s***. Oh s***. I won the Royal Rumble.\”

    Cena wasn\’t the only notable name Jey Uso eliminated to win the 2025 Men\’s Royal Rumble match. Along the road to victory, the \’Main Event\’ star tossed out United States Champion Shinsuke Nakamura and former Bloodline ally Sami Zayn.

    What\’s Next for Jey Uso?

    With his victory, Jey has earned himself a WrestleMania main event, either against World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER or Undisputed WWE Champion (and former tag-team partner) Cody Rhodes. After the Royal Rumble, Jey said he was going to become World Heavyweight Champion, teasing a rematch with the Ring General.

    Raw General Manager Adam Pearce has confirmed that Jey will be a part of tonight\’s episode of the red brand, leaving fans excited to see what he has to say. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Jey and his unlikely journey to the main event of WrestleMania 41.

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  • Rhea Ripley Reacts to Royal Rumble Lookalike Contest

    Rhea Ripley didn\’t compete at the 2025 Royal Rumble PLE, but there was still plenty of \’Mami\’ in Indianapolis. The same day as the first PLE of 2025, a Rhea Ripley lookalike contest took place in the city. On X, footage of the contest was shared. Ripley responded, saying she absolutely loved the idea and wishes she could have been a part of the judging process.

    This lookalike contest saw those involved channel Ripley\’s personality that has made the Women\’s World Champion one of the most popular women in wrestling today. Ripley is in her second reign as Women\’s World Champion after regaining the title from Liv Morgan at WWE Raw\’s debut on Netflix.

    What\’s Next for Rhea Ripley?

    With Charlotte Flair\’s victory in the Women\’s Royal Rumble match, Ripley could be in store for a WrestleMania 39 rematch at this year\’s Showcase of the Immortals. However, with reports that WWE intends for Flair to face Tiffany Stratton, it remains to be seen who faces the Women\’s World Champion at WrestleMania 41.

  • Update On Roxanne Perez After WWE Royal Rumble Showcase

    Roxanne Perez’s time in NXT appears to be winding down, with a main roster debut on the horizon. The 23-year-old standout delivered an impressive performance in the 2025 Women’s Royal Rumble match, including breaking the record for the longest time in a Women\’s Rumble match.

    According to Fightful Select’s Sean Ross Sapp, WWE has been considering Perez for a main roster spot since early January, with sources indicating it\’s only a matter of time. Though a specific date for her move is not known, her role at the Rumble signals that her time in NXT is nearly over.

    A WWE main roster source stated that Perez has been \”ready for the main roster from a performance perspective for a long time.\” Perez already has experience appearing on the main roster and is currently feuding with Bayley in WWE NXT.

    With her immense talent, Perez has been labelled \’The Prodigy,\’ a moniker designed to show how big things are awaiting the former NXT Women\’s Champion. Now, fans can expect those big things to crome to fruition in the near future on the main roster.

  • Latest On Alexa Bliss\’ Shocking WWE Royal Rumble Return

    Alexa Bliss shocked the WWE Universe with her surprise return at the 2025 Royal Rumble, entering the match at the #21 spot. The match marked Bliss\’ first appearance for WWE in over two years, and has left fans wondering what\’s going on with The Goddess.

    Bliss\’ return came after several reports stating that she and WWE but new reports suggest her comeback was more than just unexpected—it was a carefully orchestrated swerve by WWE “far apart” in contract negotiations. It had even been reported that some in WWE believed that the two would not be able to reach a new deal, and as a result, Bliss\’ tenure with WWE would end.

    On Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer claims that sources within WWE have confirmed Bliss has signed a new contract. With that said, he doesn\’t believe it was as \”last-minute\” as sources indicated and argued that WWE was \”pulling a swerve.\” News of Bliss re-signing with WWE was kept a closely within the company, with Meltzer adding “It was people in the office they fooled too, and high-up.”

    Whether WWE intentionally misled insiders or Bliss’ contract was genuinely finalized at the last moment, one thing is certain, she\’s back, and her WWE future is secure. Now, fans can look forward to seeing much more of the pint-sized powerhouse who is ready to make an impact in the ring once again.

  • Trish Stratus Reveals WWE Debut Tribute At 2025 Royal Rumble

    Trish Stratus made her in-ring return at the 2025 Royal Rumble PLE as part of the eighth-annual Women\’s Royal Rumble match. Though Stratus didn\’t secure a title match at WrestleMania 41, the WWE Hall of Famer proved she can still deliver \’Stratusfaction\’ in the squared circle.

    Speaking with Stratus after the match, Byron Saxton alluded to Trish\’s gray and pink attire possibly being a nod to her WWE debut attire from Sunday Night Heat in 2000. The WWE Hall of Famer confirmed this to be the case and was pleased to give fans a throwback.

    \”Good eye! I just felt that we\’re kicking off the 25th anniversary of my career which is huge for me. I\’m honored to still be coming back and doing that. Dipping my toe into the current landscape, I thought it was kind of a neat way to come back to this moment and do a little callback. I like a little callback and I know you guys do to.\”

    It remains to be seen if fans see Trish Stratus back in the ring in the near future, though Trish teased in the interview that her days in the ring may not be over yet. Whatever the case, Stratus continues to prove herself as a legend in the ring with a fun throwback during this year\’s Women\’s Royal Rumble match.

  • IShowSpeed Vows 2026 Royal Rumble Return, Coming For Roman Reigns

    IShowSpeed\’s impromptu appearance in the 2025 Men\’s Royal Rumble match came to an end when he was launched out of the ring by Bron Breakker. Speaking backstage, a crutches-wielding Speed vowed that this won\’t be his last time in the ring.

    \”Next Royal Rumble, I\’m calling out everybody. Roman Reigns, Mark Henry, Rey Mysterio, Dom. It don\’t matter, I\’m getting all of y\’all. Just wait until I start training out there.\”

    The spear Speed ate by Bron Breakker isn\’t his first time being levelled by a WWE Superstar, as the YouTube took an RKO by Randy Orton at WrestleMania 40. When asked, Speed couldn\’t give a definitve answer as to which move hurts more, isntead simply saying \”they hurt.\”

    The 2026 Royal Rumble has already been announced for January of next year and will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The 39th annual Royal Rumble will be part of Riyadh Season, marking the first traditional Royal Rumble to take place outside of North America. Stay tuned for the latest on the Royal Rumble as IShowSpeed vows to do much better next year than his perfomance in 2025.

  • Roman Reigns Reflects on the Bloodline Era: \”All Roads Run Through Us\”

    WWE 2K25 will feature a special Bloodline Edition, celebrating Roman Reigns\’ faction and the wider Anoa\’i family. Recently, the OTC was asked for what he thinks Afa and Sika, both of whom passed in 2024, would make to the Bloodline storyline.

    \”I think they\’re looking down on us and they\’re proud. I think they\’re looking at what they started and they\’re seeing what we\’re developing.\”

    Reigns and his family have played a pivotal role on WWE for years now, a period of time that has seen wider changes to the company at large. When asked if this was the \’Bloodline Era\’ Reigns left it to others to define this period of time, but felt the name was apt.

    \”I don\’t think you can go wrong by saying it\’s the Bloodline era, the Tribal Chief era. We are the center of the storm. We make everything happen. All roads run through us. Even Cody Rhodes.\”

    The Bloodline saga has continued to develop, with eyes now on new arrivals including Jacob Fatu and Tama Tonga. As for Roman Reigns, it remains to be seen what\’s next for him after a different family member stood tall at the 2025 Royal Rumble PLE.

  • 2025 Men\’s Royal Rumble Winner Jey Uso: \”It\’s My Turn!\”

    Jey Uso is ready for his \’turn\’ following his Men\’s Royal Rumble match victory in Indianapolis, Indiana. In the main event of the show, Jey Uso lived up to his moniker by last eliminating John Cena to win the 30-Man contest.

    After the show, Jackie Redmond caught up with Jey Uso for his first thoughts following the biggest victory of his career.

    \”There\’s gonna be a party tonight! There\’s gonna be a party tonight Uce! It\’s my turn, It\’s my turn Jackie!\”

    Later in the interview, Jey gave his bold vision for WrestleMania 41, where fans will see him capture the richest prize from Monday Night Raw.

    \”They ain\’t never seen me coming, but guess what? I just won the damn Royal Rumble 2025! I bet y\’all never see that coming! But another thing you\’re gonna see coming Uce. Me main eventing WrestleMania and becoming the new World Heavyweight Champion!\”

    With his victory, Uso has earned a championship match against either Cody Rhodes or GUNTHER at WrestleMania 41, though clearly has his sights set on the Ring General. Uso and GUNTHER battled at WWE Saturday Night\’s Main Event in December 2024 in a match that saw GUNTHER retain.

    Uso\’s surprising win demonstrates the unpredictability wrestling fans love, as few expected him to win a match that included CM Punk, John Cena, Roman Reigns and other top stars. Now, Jey Uso is \’Yeet-ing\’ his way to the main event of WrestleMania 41 where he plans on winning his first World Championship.

  • Jey Uso Eliminates John Cena, Wins Men\’s 2025 Royal Rumble Match

    Jey Uso has punched his ticket on the Road to WrestleMania 41 by winning the 2025 Men\’s Royal Rumble match. In the main event of the 2025 Royal Rumble Uso last eliminated John Cena to win the 30-Man match.

    Jey entered at the #20 spot to one of the loudest ovations inside Lucas Oil Stadium. With a star-studded match featuring Cena, CM Punk, Roman Reigns, and more, Uso\’s win is being considered one of the biggest surprises in Royal Rumble history.

    Check out these highlights of the 2025 Men\’s Royal Rumble Match:

    The 2025 Royal Rumble Premium Live Event is taking place from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. The card for the show includes:

    • Charlotte Flair won the 2025 Women’s Royal Rumble Match
    • Ladder Match for the Undisputed WWE Championship: Cody Rhodes (c) defeated Kevin Owens
    • Jey Uso won the 2025 Men\’s Royal Rumble Match
    • Two-Out-of-Three Falls for the WWE Tag Team Championship: #DIY (c) defeated Motor City Machine Guns

  • TNA World Champion Joe Hendry Appears At WWE Royal Rumble 2025

    Someone in Indianapolis must have said Joe Hendry\’s name, as the TNA World Champion appeared in the 2025 Men\’s Royal Rumble match. Hendry entered the match at #15 to a huge pop from the crowd inside Lucas Oil Stadium. On commentary, Michael Cole shared highlights of Hendry\’s career, including his victory over Nic Nemeth at Genesis.

    Despite the ovation, Hendry\’s time in the Men\’s Royal Rumble match wasn\’t a long one. The Scottish star was thrown about by Roman Reigns, who was the #16 entrant.

    Hendry\’s appearance in the WWE Men\’s Royal Rumble match is just the latest showcase for the TNA World Champion. Hendry appeared in WWE NXT in 2024 and challenged then-NXT Champion Ethan Page at No Mercy. Though Hendry failed to win the richest prize in NXT, the Scottish star remains one of the most popular stars in pro wrestling today.

    Hendry\’s role in the Royal Rumble comes after WWE and TNA announced a multi-year partnership that has promised plenty of crossover between the two companies. Though Joe Hendry didn\’t win the Men\’s Royal Rumble match, this may not be the last time fans see the TNA World Champion in a WWE ring.

  • WWE EVOLVE To Premiere March 5 On Tubi

    WWE EVOLVE has been confirmed, and fans now know when and where they can watch the show. During the 2025 Royal Rumble Premium Live Event, it was confirmed that WWE EVOLVE will make its debut on Wednesday, March 5, streaming exclusively on Tubi.

    The show will showcase rising WWE prospects who will compete for a shot at making it to NXT, SmackDown, and Raw.This announcement follows WWE\’s filing of a trademark for the EVOLVE name on January 30.

    Gabe Sapolsky, who originally ran EVOLVE Wrestling before WWE purchased it in 2020, is believed to be heavily involved in the relaunch. Shawn Michaels, who serves as WWE\’s SVP of Talent Development & Creative, is also set to play a key role.

    WWE EVOLVE will give fans a look at potential future World Champions and demonstrates the promotion\’s commitment to developing new talent. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on WWE EVOLVE.

  • Cody Rhodes Retains Undisputed WWE Title At 2025 Royal Rumble

    Cody Rhodes\’ reign as Undisputed WWE Champion is truly undiusputed after retaining the gold against Kevin Owens at the 2025 Royal Rumble. In the penultimate match of the night, Owens and Rhodes didn\’t hold back in their battle to determine the true WWE Champion.

    With another victory to his name, Rhodes\’ attention turns towards WrestleMania 41 and who will face him for the Undisputed WWE Championship. Should he still be champion, the April 2025 event will be Rhodes\’ third consecutive year in a WWE World Championship at the Showcase of the Immortals.

    The 2025 Royal Rumble Premium Live Event is taking place from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. The card for the show includes:

    • Charlotte Flair won the 2025 Women’s Royal Rumble match.
    • Ladder Match for the Undisputed WWE Championship: Cody Rhodes (c) defeated Kevin Owens
    • Men’s Royal Rumble Match
    • Two-Out-of-Three Falls for the WWE Tag Team Championship: #DIY (c) defeated Motor City Machine Guns

    Stay tuned to SEScoops for more from the 2025 Royal Rumble PLE, including breaking news and live results.

    2025 Royal Rumble: Preview, Matches, How to Watch

  • Charlotte Flair Wins 2025 Women\’s Royal Rumble Match

    Charlotte Flair has punched her ticket on the Road to WrestleMania 41 by winning the 2025 Women\’s Royal Rumble match. In the opening match of the 2025 Royal Rumble Flair last eliminated Roxanne Perez to win the 30-Woman match.

    This win makes Charlotte the eleventh WWE Superstar to win multiple Royal Rumbles. Flair has also made history as the first-ever two-time winner of the Women\’s Royal Rumble match.

    Check out some highlights of the 2025 Women\’s Royal Rumble Match:

    With this victory, Flair has earned herself a title match at WrestleMania 41. Currently, this means that Flair will challenge either WWE Women\’s Champion Tiffany Stratton or WWE Women\’s World Champion Rhea Ripley.

    Tiffany Stratton Eyes WrestleMania 41 Match Against Charlotte Flair

    The 2025 Royal Rumble Premium Live Event is taking place from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. The card for the show includes:

    • Charlotte Flair won the 2025 Women\’s Royal Rumble match.
    • Ladder Match for the Undisputed WWE Championship: Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Kevin Owens
    • Men’s Royal Rumble Match
    • Two-Out-of-Three Falls for the WWE Tag Team Championship: #DIY (c) vs. Motor City Machine Guns

    Stay tuned to SEScoops for more from the 2025 Royal Rumble PLE, including breaking news and live results.

    2025 Royal Rumble: Preview, Matches, How to Watch

  • Alexa Bliss Makes WWE Return In Women\’s 2025 Royal Rumble Match

    The WWE Royal Rumble is typically a night of surprise returns and the 2025 Women\’s Rumble is proving to be no exception. After over two years away, Alexa Bliss returned as part of the match as the #21 entrant.

    Bliss had been out of action since the 2023 Royal Rumble PLE, where she had unsuccesfully challenged then-Raw Women\’s Champion Bianca Belair. The following month, Bliss shared that she and her husband Ryan Cabrera were expecting. In November 2023, the couple welcomed their daughter Hendrix into the world.

    Bliss\’ return comes after reports and speculation on the future of the former Women\’s Champion. Bliss and WWE had reportedly been at odds over contractual issues. While Bliss reportedly wanted a new deal, WWE wanted her to continue on her previous contract with time added. This issue resulted in Bliss\’ return on the January 13, Raw being nixed and plans for her to work with the Wyatt Sicks being scrapped.

    On commentary, Bliss\’ contract issues were alluded to, with Michael Cole saying he thought that Bliss was never going to return. Now, the Goddess of WWE is back and ready to take the WWE Women\’s roster by storm.

  • Tiffany Stratton Eyes WrestleMania 41 Match Against Charlotte Flair

    Recent reports have suggested that Tiffany Stratton could face Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania 41 with the Women\’s Championship on the line. Speaking to The Takedown On SI, Stratton addressed rumors of a showdown with WWE\’s Queen.

    “Honestly, I think we could have a banger match. I feel like that\’s a given… we would probably have one of the best matches on the entire WrestleMania card.\”

    Stratton is certainly hopeful that the match will happen, in what would be the Buff Barbie\’s debut match at WrestleMania. While the pair have never faced off in the ring before, a match with Flair would be years in the making for Stratton.

    “I got into wrestling because of her. I saw her on an episode of SmackDown one day and she inspired me… It would just mean so much to my younger self if she would be my WrestleMania opponent.”

    Flair will make her return from injury at the 2025 Royal Rumble PLE, where she hopes to become the first-ever two-time winner of the Women\’s Royal Rumble match. The Queen will face some stiff competition, however, including fellow former Rumble winners Bianca Belair and Bayley.

    2025 Royal Rumble: Preview, Matches, How to Watch

    Stratton is in her first reign as WWE Women\’s Champion, after cashing in her Money in the Bank contract during the first SmackDown of 2025. The reigning champion will certainly be watching tonight\’s Women\’s Rumble match closely, especially once Charlotte Flair finally steps foot back in the squared circle.


  • Why Saraya and Ronnie Radke Ended Their Six-Year Relationship

    Saraya and Ronnie Radke of Falling in Reverse were in a relationship for six years, but it came to an end in January 2025. Fans were curious about the reasons behind their breakup, and now Saraya has shed light on the matter.

    While speaking to TMZ Sports, Saraya revealed that the breakup was due to the couple simply drifting apart over time.

    “I’m doing great, it was meant to be. We’re good friends, though. It ended amicably. We just drifted apart in a way; we’re just better off as friends.\”

    Saraya added that the couple\’s respective schedules played a role in the split as both are \”geting bigger and so much busier. While Radke was \”really sweet,\” the pair simply weren\’t compatable any more.

    \”We’re just better off as friends. We were friends beforehand and tried to make it work as a relationship. It worked, and then it didn’t.”

    Following the breakup, Saraya responded to a fan on X asking if she was trawling for boyfriends, stating \”Nope, I\’m good.\” Only time will tell what the future holds for Saraya, but she remains determined to make 2025 a big year for her, both in pro wrestling and in her personal life.

    Saraya Reflects on WWE Career, Teases Possible Comeback

  • Sheamus Shares Historic Plan For Men\’s Royal Rumble Victory

    The 2025 Royal Rumble is mere hours away with 30 men and 30 women hoping to secure a championship match at WrestleMania 41. On a recent edition of the Pat McAfee Show, however, Sheamus shared what he\’ll do should he stand tall in Indianapolis.

    \”I\’m going right back after Bron Breakker… I need to be complete and become WWE\’s first ever Ultimate Grand Slam Champion.\”

    Sheamus\’s quest to become a Grand Slam Champion has fuelled the Irishman for years, as he is only missing the Intercontinental Championship from his collection. The \’Ultimate Grand Slam\’ is a term for someone who\’s held a World title, both mid-card titles, a tag-team title, in addition to winning the Royal Rumble, Money in the Bank, and King of the Ring.

    2025 Royal Rumble: Preview, Matches, How to Watch

    Sheamus won the 2012 Royal Rumble match and would follow-up by winning the World Heavyweight Champion in just 18 seconds at WrestleMania 28. A victory this weekend would make Sheamus the eleventh two-time winner of the iconic match-type. This will prove easier said than done, however, as this year\’s Men\’s Rumble will be a stacked affair including Roman Reigns, CM Punk, John Cena, and more.

    No wrestler has ever used their Royal Rumble opportunity on a mid-card title, but Sheamus is ready to make history this April. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Sheamus and his unlikely quest to the Intercontinental Championship that stars at the 2025 Royal Rumble.

  • Triple H Teases Tyrese Haliburton\’s Royal Rumble Role: \”Let\’s Talk\”

    Could NBA star Tyrese Haliburton make his presence felt in the upcoming Men\’s 2025 Royal Rumble match? Don\’t count it out. This week, the Indiana Pacers star made time to attend the Royal Rumble kickoff show. He confirmed that after his game, he plans to handle media obligations, freshen up, and head straight to Lucas Oil Stadium to attend WWE\’s first PLE of 2025.

    Haliburton then introduced Paul \’Triple H\’ Levesque, the first inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2025. Levesque, a two-time winner of the Royal Rumble, closed his spirited promo bu reminding fans that you never know who will show up in a Royal Rumble match. He then approached Haliburton and said \”Let’s talk,\” teasing that the NBA star will do much more in Lucas Oil Stadium than watch the show.

    Haliburton is a known WWE fan, and stirred up drama with comments about Orlando during a WWE NXT appearance last year. In September 2024, Haliburton teased \”surprises\” for the Royal Rumble PLE, with fans now waiting to see if he steps in the ring.

    2025 Royal Rumble: Preview, Matches, How to Watch

    The Indiana Pacers star was also present on this week\’s WWE SmackDown, again demonstrating his deep love for all things WWE. Stay tuned to SEScoops to find out if Haliburton is just a visitor at tonight\’s Premium Live Event or if he gets in the ring.

  • CM Punk On SmackDown, Teases WrestleMania Showdown With Kevin Owens

    The January 31 episode of WWE SmackDown took place at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, just one day before the highly anticipated 2025 Royal Rumble. Monday Night Raw\’s CM Punk made an appearance on the show and the Best in the World had plenty to say.

    The night kicked off with an interview segment featuring Joe Tessitore and Kevin Owens who continued to fuel his storyline with Cody Rhodes. Owens blasted Tessitore as a \”Cody Rhodes fanboy\” and grabbed the Winged Eagle title he had previously handed over at Saturday Night\’s Main Event.

    Before Owens could leave, CM Punk made his entrance to a thunderous reaction from the Indianapolis crowd. A \”holy s***\” chant erupted as the two had their first face off since Punk\’s return to WWE in November 2023.

    Punk made clear that if he wins the Royal Rumble and Owens defeats Cody Rhodes, the WrestleMania main event would be CM Punk vs. Kevin Owens. Once again, Punk made clear that he plans on challenging for the Undisputed WWE Championship should he win the Men\’s Royal Rumble match.

    2025 Royal Rumble: Preview, Matches, How to Watch

    Owens liked the idea of beating Punk at WrestleMania, but said he hopes Punk doesn\’t win the Royal Rumble. The Prizefighter explained that he wanted Punk to live with the fact that he’s never main-evented WrestleMania—something Owens has done twice. Punk fired back by mocking Owens\’ past defeats at the Royal Rumble, including last year\’s loss to Logan Paul. After this intense face-off, it remains to be seen if fans get to see these two trade blows at WrestleMania 41.

  • Stephanie McMahon Makes Surprise WWE SmackDown Appearance

    Stephanie McMahon made a rare on-screen appearance during the January 31 edition of WWE SmackDown, the go-home episode of the blue brand ahead of the 2025 Royal Rumble PLE.

    After Chelsea Green retained her Women’s United States Championship against Michin via disqualification, WWE aired a package hyping Charlotte Flair\’s return in the Women\’s Royal Rumble match. After that, Stephanie McMahon was shown sitting ringside, smiling, as WWE spotlighted her upcoming ESPN+ series, Stephanie’s Places. McMahon wasn\’t alone for the show as she was with Nick Khan\’s son.

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    McMahon didn\’t cut a promo or get physical, but her presence alone generated a lot of buzz from the fans. After SummerSlam 2024, McMahon\’s husband Paul \’Triple H\’ Levesque said that while she did not have an established role in WWE, the promotion would love to have her back. McMahon parted ways with WWE in January 2023 around the time her father Vince McMahon forced his way back.

    Stephanie\’s Places

    Stephanie\’s Places will launch on ESPN+ this March and see McMahon team with several WWE Superstars and legends. McMahon has said that she hopes the show will prove useful for fans, not only giving them insight into a wrestler but advice on how to overcome obstacles. A trailer for the show has confirmed The Bloodline and \’Stone Cold\’ Steve Austin as guests on the show.

    Learn More About Stephanie\’s Places, Coming to ESPN+ This March

    McMahon\’s appearance on SmackDown is the latest for Stephanie and follows on from her presence at WrestleMania 40, SummerSlam 2024, and WWE Raw\’s debut on Netflix. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Stephanie McMahon, including any future appearances on WWE TV.

  • Former ECW Champion In Indianapolis Ahead Of WWE Royal Rumble 2025

    The 2025 Royal Rumble is mere hours away, with fans excited to see who punches their ticket to WrestleMania 41. The Royal Rumble is typically a night of surprise returns and one of the biggest names from ECW could be in action tonight.

    According to PWInsider Elite, Rhyno was seen at the hotel WWE talent and crew are staying at, where he was greeted by Talent Relations staff before being “quickly whisked away to a more private area.” This sighting has fueled speculation that Rhyno could be making a surprise appearance in the Men’s Royal Rumble match.

    Rhyno recently finished his time with TNA Wrestling, and the former ECW World Champion is currently a free agent. While the Man-Beast was already in town for WrestleCon, his presence at the hotel has left many believing he will be doing something at WWE\’s first PLE of 2025.

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    Rhyno\’s last WWE appearance took place on November 7, 2024, when he made a special cameo on NXT at the ECW Arena in Philadelphia while still under contract with TNA. That show was a special tribute event for ECW and saw other extreme alum including Rob Van Dam, Francine, Dawn Marie, and Bubba Ray Dudley.

    The Man Beast made his Royal Rumble debut in 2004 where he lasted 14 minutes and scored an elimination over fellow ECW alum Tajiri. Now, two decades later, fans may be seeing the former ECW World Champion back in the Royal Rumble match.

  • Saraya Reflects on WWE Career, Teases Possible Comeback

    During her time with WWE, Saraya was regarded as a pioneer in women’s wrestling as her \’Anti-Diva\’ persona won over countless fans. While she has been with AEW for over two years, she hasn’t ruled out the possibility of returning to WWE in the future.

    In an interview with TMZ Sports, Saraya expressed her love and appreciation for WWE when asked about a potential return:

    “Yeah, I love WWE. I appreciate everybody there. They made me. They gave me my career, and I’m just appreciative of that. One day—who knows? I love my time in AEW though. My contract’s up with AEW in September, so I don’t know, maybe I’ll stay with them, maybe not, I don’t know.”

    Saraya also spoke about how much she has enjoyed her time in AEW. With her contract set to expire in September, she remains uncertain about her next steps. She may choose to stay with AEW or potentially return to WWE, keeping her options open.

    Saraya\’s most recent appearance was on the October 8 episode of AEW Dynamite, where she competed in a 4-Way AEW Women’s World Title Eliminator Match against Jamie Hayter, Willow Nightingale, and Nyla Rose. In 2023, Saraya held the AEW Women\’s World Championship, her only title to date so far in the promotion.

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    Saraya left WWE in July 2022 when her contract was not renewed, though Triple H did make an effort at the time to bring her back and keep her from AEW. With the Game now fully in charge of WWE\’s creative vision, it remains to be seen if a return is in the works for the former Paige.