ComingSoon Editor-in-Chief Tyler Treese spoke to pro wrestling legend and actor Adam Copeland. The “Rated-R Superstar” spoke about his new PurePlank exercise board, how it helped him return from retirement, and his current acting career.

“Sick of crunches and situps? So were World Champion wrestlers Jay Reso & Adam Copeland when they came up with the PurePlank board and app. The two pros put their heads together to think of the best way to keep fit while living their best life out of the ring. Planking provides a total core workout in as little as 3 minutes per day, preparing you for peak athleticism, boosting mood, and building muscle seamlessly,” says the official description. “Crunches, situps, and traditional core exercise only work out abdominal muscles. While there is nothing wrong with these workouts, they aren’t the most exciting or efficient core routines you can mix into your daily routine. When it comes to a full-core training routine, nothing beats planks. PurePlank helps anyone write their core comeback story using the power of planking.”

Tyler Treese: You have this PurePlank core trainer out. Talk me through what kind of motivated you to make this product. I saw it was very beginner-friendly, and comfort was a focus.

Adam Copeland: What really kicked everything off was just the idea that I need to be around for my little girls, and being an older dad, that’s important, right? So, I realized through the toddler phase, where you just kind of eat their leftovers, and maybe you didn’t get into the gym that day, and just all of that stuff starts to catch up, right? Before I know it, I’m rocking a dad bud, right? I’m getting tired going up the stairs, and I keep throwing my back out. I thought, “Okay, well, I need to get back into to healthier shape.”

I really just started thinking about planking because, in the past, that’s something that has always helped my lower back and helped strengthen everything. It is kind of like the building block to moving to the next stage and all of those things. I’ve consistently done it over the years, but I realized I needed to do it more consistently going forward as I get older. So I started doing it again, and little by little, the back pain started to go away, and my knees started feeling better. I’m starting to get strong. I’m starting to get abs back. All of that stuff.

I went down to Jay’s, to Christian’s, and he noticed. He was like, “What’s the deal, man?” And I just said, “Planking.” Just started there. It didn’t seem too insurmountable. It seemed doable and easy enough. If I can’t take two to five minutes outta my day to do that, then what am I doing?

So, he’d never tried them, and he goes, “Come on, planks?” So I said, “Just do it, man. Try for 30.” And by 20, he was starting to shake. I think that was kind of shocking to him. But then he took it to the next phase. He was like, “There’s gotta be a way to make this more comfortable.” Because it was hurting our elbows, our shoulders, wrists. We’re all banged up, right? We’re pro wrestlers. We looked at other products and didn’t really find any.

So we thought, what if we created our own? We’ve done a lot of things together. We’ve never created or invented a product. So I got some paper out, got a sharpie out, and I started drawing, and we’d bat around ideas and, and kind of created it from that drawing. It went through a few mutations to get to where we got it to. But that’s where it all started, really; it was just to try and come up with a more comfortable way to keep proper form for planking.

When you spot a need for something, that’s the perfect reason to create something. Can you talk a little bit about the permutations? How was it kind of iterating upon and coming up with the final design for what we have now?

You can come up with ideas, but then the logistics of that and the possibilities of that and the products and can we get this, can we get that? Those were all things that I don’t know about. So we got partners who know what they’re doing, and then we started going, “Right, this can be a thing.” Then any change had to be approved by him and I, because we had to try it. We had to feel it, see it.

What was really interesting with this current injury that I have is I didn’t have to stop planking. I equate the reason that I didn’t have to stop is I was using my board. So with those handles that we came up with, it kept my balance where it needed to be. Well, I had one leg and a splint up in the air, but I was still able to plank.

I think more than anything, it helped us as two 50-year-olds get in the best shape of our lives and really was kind of the impetus, or at least the spark, to getting both of our comebacks off the ground. Between the two of us who retired for 16 years, we were both able to come back in, I think, the best shape we’ve ever been in. That was the starting point, really. Fast forward, gosh, six years later, and here we are, and we have a product in hand, and it seems to be helping people too, which is what you want, you know? We knew that in watching women try and battle back and get their body back after pregnancy or from a c-section or guys [who] got a really bad back or bad knees, we thought this could help those people get back into shape or stay in shape and hopefully strengthen their core.

How rewarding is that seeing people actually use this product and it helping change their lives? You hear stories from DDP and other people in the space, and they get such gratitude from really helping others.

I think gratitude, right? The fact that someone would put their money down and try this thing based off of me and Jay saying, “Hey, give this a shot. This could help you.” That’s awesome. Getting feedback, and we want good and bad, right? So that we can perfect this thing.It’s great to see.

I love getting pictures of drenched boards, just covered in sweat. I’m like, “Right, awesome. That person has taken the time today to make themselves better.” That’s great. That’s just a fun thing to be a part of and very rewarding. It’s also one of those things that if you had told me that it was on my bingo card to one day come up with a fitness device with my best friend, I wouldn’t have thought that.

You mentioned your injury, you fractured your tibia a couple of months ago. How is recovery coming along?

Good, good. Again, what was kind of great about [PurePlank] is I didn’t have to stop doing that portion of my training. I feel like sometimes with surgery, it’s easy to get outta shape, especially with a leg injury, because you’re kind of sitting there, you’re lying there, your legs are up. But that didn’t happen this time, which was great.

In terms of recovery, yesterday was three months since the surgery. I’m back walking. Everyday life doesn’t affect me at all. I got in the ring the other day just to feel kind of where it’s at, and there are still areas where I need to strengthen and get the flexibility and the range of motion back because the range of motion with what we do is so important. If your foot is locked into only coming up this far, that could be a problem. So now I’m just at the stage where it’s getting my mobility back and then getting the strength and explosivity back.

Your wrestling career was so legendary, but this past decade, ever since you had to retire the first time, we’ve really seen you grow as an actor as well. It might just be a work ethic thing, but how has wrestling helped you as an actor?

I think more than anything, what wrestling builds in you is work ethic. Like you said, it, it’s one of those jobs where if you don’t got work ethic, chances are you’re just gonna be just another guy or just another girl. You gotta have some work ethic in order to pull this off, especially at the highest level you can. I think that is what I pulled from wrestling.

Now, I get to a trailer and there’s food waiting for me with clothes that I have to wear on hangers. You kidding me? What do I got to complain about? I didn’t have to drive a rental car 300 miles after getting thrown around by a seven-foot, 500-pound guy. Yeah, I’ll take this all day.

But also just from the aspect of being able to work on the fly. Wrestlers, everything we do is on the fly. You gotta be able to adapt. You need to be able to change course, you need to be able to ad-lib, [there’s] a lot of plates you have to keep in the air. So when you get on a set where you’ll have multiple takes and a director wants to do something completely different. Yeah. Okay. Got it. It’s that easy because of the 30-plus years of training that was happening, unbeknownst to me, until I got onto sets and realized, “Oh, that’s a massive tool that maybe if you didn’t come from live theater, you wouldn’t necessarily have.”

It’s really cool also to see the growth of wrestlers in film because, in the past, it would be kind of like stunt casting or just be only action movies, but we’re seeing John Cena and Dave Bautista doing a lot of roles that are very far removed from that and really showing range. So it’s great that we’re actually seeing you taken seriously, doing great roles like in Percy Jackson where you’re Ares, the God of War. What’s been most rewarding about that role?

Just honestly seeing kids’ reactions. That has been so much fun. Having entire families come up to me and say that it’s like appointment watching for their family. The fact that I can sit down with my girls, my wife, and we all watch it together. Even if I wasn’t in the show, we’d be watching it because it’s a really good show. I’m massively proud to be a part of a franchise like that in a world that is so important to so many people. And also what, what the character of Percy brings to the table. ADHD, dyslexic, those are all things that hadn’t really seen in a lot of books, especially when Percy came out. I think that that empowers a lot of people who watch, and to be involved in anything like that is rewarding and fun too.

I love the character of Ares. I think he’s such a… you hate him, but you also kind of like him. That’s really fun to find the humorous beats within the character while he is this pretty caustic God. Just fun. I feel like with each gig that I’ve gotten, I’m trying to grow with each of them and learn new things from each of them. There’s a sense of confidence that is built with each role.

I think Vikings really helped with that too. Just because it was a period piece, it was a drama, it was accents, it was a lot of different challenges. So, yeah, I’ve had a blast dipping my toes and then also realizing what I learned from acting in those years that I was retired that I was able to bring back to wrestling with me has been really fun too.

One cool thing about Percy is you also get to act with all these young actors who are obviously so passionate. I assume it’s very similar to AEW since they have so many young talents as well. How is that experience? I assume it’s reinvigorating to be working around such passionate, talented young actors and that keeps your fire going as well?

Yeah, but I’m one of those people, I don’t need to look to other people for incentive. I got all the incentive right here that I need. I’m on a Disney show at 50 years old and seeing the scale of the production and everything, it’s like, man, if I need a kick in the ass after looking at all of this, then I should probably go home. It’s great working with them, though, because they have never-ending energy and you do feed off of that. Especially at one o’clock in the morning, and I gotta hop on a jet to go make a pay-per-view or something. Then I’m sharing a scene with Walker [Scobell], and he’s just like amped up, ready to go. But it’s super fun.

You had this great MadTV appearance many years ago, it’s a Korean soap opera parody with Bobby Lee. How was it doing that sketch? It’s just great.

We had a blast. What was great about it too is day of, me and Bobby were just riffing with each other going, “Oh, what if we did that? What if we did that?” It was very fun to experiment and just go completely over the top because that’s the world I come from. It’s over the top. So fitting into that was super fun. I had a lot of fun that day.

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ComingSoon is excited to debut the Little Lucha and The Big Deal trailer for the pro wrestling short written and directed by Scarlet Moreno and Josh Stifter. It is making its world premiere at the LA Shorts International Film Festival on July 25. The premiere will also feature a Q&A with the directors.

“A story of underdogs, Little Lucha and The Big Deal celebrates the less than glamorous side of going for that impossible dream and all the hope, blood, and tears that the dream demands as tribute. A film featuring glory, gore, and so much more, Little Lucha and The Big Deal celebrates all the things that don’t go right along the way to making that big dream happen,” says the synopsis.

Check out the Little Lucha and The Big Deal trailer below (watch more trailers):

Who is involved in Little Lucha and The Big Deal?

Little Lucha and The Big Deal stars Scarlet Moreno, Josh Stifter, Rickey Noren, Benjamin Terry, Meghan Carlson, Shad Cooper, Alyce D. Cooper, and Antonio Lopez. Produced by Daniel Degnan and Nathan Strauss, it features cinematography by Dennis Cahlo and is edited by Jeremy Wanek.

“I’m elated to be able to premiere the film at a festival as prestigious as LA Shorts International Film Festival,” said Stifter. “This movie reflects so much of what I love and believe in as an artist. The struggles, the joy, the families you form. And wrestling!”

Additionally, Moreno is “so excited to put this story into the world and see what these larger-than-life characters elicit from an audience.”

It has a runtime of 14 minutes. Check out the LA Shorts Festival website for more.

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WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry has revealed why he’s scared of the Wyatt Sicks following their debut last week on RAW. After months of cryptic clues, fans witnessed the shocking arrival of Bo Dallas, now known as Uncle Howdy, and his new allies, The Wyatt Sicks.

The faction delivered a significant message through a brutal assault on WWE RAW. As the camera moved to the gorilla position, WWE superstars and production staff were observed lying on the ground. Meanwhile, each member of the Wyatt Sicks showed up on camera. In the midst of this chaos, the faction visibly laid out Chad Gable.

The faction also recently targeted Raw commentator Pat McAfee on his show. During the latest episode of The Pat McAfee Show, the lights abruptly went out, accompanied by sound effects similar to The Wyatt Sicks’ signature theme. This sudden blackout ended the episode. McAfee later addressed the situation, clarifying it as a power outage that shut down the program.

WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry recently shared his thoughts on The Wyatt Sicks. Speaking on Busted Open Radio, Henry mentioned that he doesn’t appreciate scary elements entering wrestling.

He stated, “I don’t like scary stuff,” Henry said. “When it gets to wrestling, when they start wrestling, boom, I’m all in. But watching this stuff with Pat McAfee and watching the clips that they show and the promos, all that sh*t give me nightmares, man. I’ll wake up in the middle of the night like ‘What the f*ck?’ I got guns, I can’t be afraid. Me, afraid, with guns, it’s not good.”

Mark Henry’s reaction to Bray Wyatt’s The Fiend’s attire

Mark Henry, known for his dislike of scary gimmicks in wrestling, recently revealed his reaction to Bray Wyatt’s The Fiend character. In the same interview, he mentioned how Bray Wyatt teased him when Henry couldn’t look at him while he was in The Fiend attire.

He stated, “I loved [Bray Wyatt],” Henry said. “He used to laugh at me because I couldn’t look at him if he had that gear on. He would be like, ‘Mark, look at me. I’m talking to you.’ I’m like, ‘No, I’m not f***ing looking over there.'”

Bray Wyatt introduced The Fiend as his alter ego to fans in 2019. During Bray Wyatt’s time as The Fiend, he provided fans with several memorable moments in that character.

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WWE RAW episode featured the debut of Uncle Howdy, who introduced his new faction, The Wyatt Sicks, to the fans. The faction includes Nikki Cross, Dexter Lumis, Joe Gacy, and Erick Rowan. The much-anticipated debut of the faction finally took place at the end of WWE RAW. After months of cryptic hints, the arena went into darkness, only to reveal the shocking arrival of Bo Dallas, now known as Uncle Howdy, and his new allies, The Wyatt Sicks.

As the camera panned to the Gorilla Position, each member of the Wyatt Sicks took turns appearing on camera, showcasing their new look as the faction members. However, amidst the debut, concerns have emerged regarding their booking in WWE. Speaking on the latest edition of Wrestling Observer, Dave Meltzer expressed concern about portraying the faction as superhuman characters on WWE RAW.

He also mentioned that the no-selling aspect of the storyline could be challenging for the booking team. It will be interesting to see how Triple H handles the Wyatt Sicks booking. The Fiend character, portrayed by the late WWE superstar Bray Wyatt, presented challenges due to its no-selling aspect in storylines. With the Wyatt Sicks’ debut, featuring superhuman looks and unique masks, WWE faces a significant task in crafting its booking.

What lies next for Uncle Howdy and The Wyatt Sicks?

The arrival of Uncle Howdy and his new faction wasn’t just an introduction. It was a brutal display of dominance backstage on WWE RAW. While the camera couldn’t capture every victim, speculation is swirling that several Superstars, including Gunther, Braun Strowman and Carmelo Hayes may have been taken out in the chaos.

With their aggressive debut, the faction has sent shockwaves through WWE. Many fans are wondering who their next target will be. Could they set their sights on established factions like The Judgment Day or Jey Uso, who has been regaining the support of the WWE Universe with the fireflies. Stay tuned for the updates!

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Former WWE United States Champion Ricochet’s status with the promotion has been revealed after a brutal attack on last week’s RAW. With his contract reportedly expiring this summer, he was seemingly written off television last week. He was attacked by Bron Breakker who delivered a Powerslam onto the hood of a car. Following the attack, Ricochet left the arena in an ambulance.

However, after the former champion was written off, his contract status gained significant buzz. Reports emerged that WWE was discussing one more television appearance for Ricochet. The promotion wanted to capitalize on the hype and attention surrounding his departure. The latest reports from PWInsider Elite have reported whether fans will see the former WWE United States Champion again on WWE screens.

Adding to the mystery surrounding Ricochet’s future, a report from PWInsider Elite suggests that despite his contract expiring in July, he may not return to WWE. Sources within the promotion reportedly believe he is finished with them. However, his name remains on the internal roster for now.

With the buzz around his contract, speculation about his potential destinations is running wild. Fans are wondering if he will land in a rival promotion like AEW, or maybe an return to the independent scene. However, Only time will tell where Ricochet will showcase his high-flying skills next.

Will Ricochet return to WWE or head to AEW?

With Ricochet’s WWE contract expiring in July, speculation about his next destination is mounting. Could AEW be the landing spot for the high-flying superstar, or will he stay in WWE? Ricochet has informed the promotion of his intention to leave, so the high-flyer won’t be staying in WWE. However, adding fuel to the fire, AEW star Will Ospreay recently sparked a playful social media exchange, hinting at Ricochet’s potential arrival. Another top star, MJF, has also playfully teased a potential rivalry with him.

Ospreay even expressed his frustration about his booking in WWE in an interview. While AEW president Tony Khan has remained tight-lipped on the situation, the possibility of him joining the promotion is certainly exciting. Stay tuned for the updates!

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WWE, AEW, TNA Wrestling, and NJPW are among the top wrestling promotions in the world. Among them, one promotion is interested in Drew McIntyre. Recently, McIntyre suffered another huge loss in front of his home crowd in Scotland due to CM Punk’s interference. This led to a snowball effect, and now a popular promotion is interested in getting him on board.

At Clash at the Castle, Drew McIntyre’s dream of regaining the WWE World Heavyweight Championship in his home country of Scotland seemed within reach. However, a controversial turn of events involving special guest referee CM Punk left the WWE Universe in shock. Punk abruptly stopped the count at a critical two, and the ensuing chaos allowed Damian Priest to retain his title.

In the aftermath of a controversy at Clash at the Castle, a visibly frustrated Drew McIntyre stormed into the ring on Raw. He grabbed the microphone and announced that he was done with the promotion, revealing his departure. This shocking announcement caused reactions from Raw General Manager Adam Pearce and Chief Content Officer Triple H, who tried to stop him.

Following Drew McIntyre’s shocking decision to walk away from WWE, a rival promotion has taken notice. TNA Wrestling took to X (formerly Twitter) and posted some highlights of McIntyre’s best moments during his time with the promotion, fueling speculation about his future destination.

Drew McIntyre, who wrestled under the name Drew Galloway in TNA, performed for the promotion from 2015 to 2017. During this period he even captured the World Title. With TNA Wrestling showing interest in Drew McIntyre, it will be interesting to see if competitors like AEW and NJPW are also interested in McIntyre.

Drew McIntyre’s WWE exit: What’s next for the Scottish superstar?

Drew McIntyre’s abrupt departure from WWE has sent shockwaves through the wrestling world. This dramatic exit, fueled by grievances and the recent frustration with CM Punk, has fans buzzing. However, it’s worth noting that McIntyre previously carved out a successful career on the independent circuit. This includes a stint in TNA Wrestling after his 2014 release from WWE.

Here’s where things could get interesting. The recent collaboration between WWE and TNA Wrestling, with Jordynne Grace appearing on NXT, opens the door for creative storytelling possibilities. Could McIntyre’s departure be a part of it? Is WWE setting the stage for a future inter-promotional storyline, perhaps featuring McIntyre in TNA Wrestling? Only time will tell.

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A major update has emerged regarding the rumored debut of Bo Dallas, now known as Uncle Howdy, ahead of WWE Clash at the Castle: Scotland. The character was first teased in Bray Wyatt’s documentary. Since then, QR codes have appeared on multiple episodes of Raw and SmackDown, offering hints about Uncle Howdy’s next move.

The go-home edition of Clash at the Castle: Scotland WWE RAW had another QR code, revealing a major spoiler about Uncle Howdy’s return. It led to a page featuring the nightbird and Pluto symbols, which have been consistent in the storyline. However, the latest QR code saw the phrases “You refused salvation” and “The reckoning is inevitable.” Between these phrases, a countdown clock set to end next Monday night during RAW.

Following the latest hint, speculation is running wild that Uncle Howdy will return with his rumored faction on the upcoming edition of Raw. Adding fuel to the fire, PWInsider has reported that Dallas and his reported faction members are scheduled to film vignettes this week. They are likely being filmed before their official debut, which could take place on WWE RAW.

Bo Dallas’ anticipated return: Who is his new faction in WWE?

The latest QR code on Raw has fueled the fire surrounding Bo Dallas’s highly anticipated return as Uncle Howdy and speculation about the debut of his new faction. Originally, plans called for the faction to involve his brother, the late WWE Superstar Bray Wyatt. However, those plans were scrapped following his passing last August.

Following hints of Uncle Howdy’s return, reports have emerged suggesting he’ll debut with a new faction. The rumored members include Nikki Cross, Dexter Lumis, Joe Gacy, and Erick Rowan.

Fans have also speculated about Alexa Bliss‘s potential return. However, there are no reports confirming her participation in the faction. With all eyes on the upcoming edition of Monday Night Raw, speculation is running wild about what Uncle Howdy and his new faction have in store.

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Several former WWE Women’s Champions, from Charlotte Flair to Becky Lynch to Rhea Ripley and Alexa Bliss, are on hiatus. While Charlotte Flair and Rhea Ripley are rehabilitating from their injuries, Becky Lynch has taken time off. However, former WWE Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss’s new look has sparked speculation about her return after a long hiatus.

Bliss was last seen at the Royal Rumble 2023, where she challenged the then-champion Bianca Belair for the RAW Women’s Championship. She took a break from WWE following her pregnancy announcement and gave birth to a baby girl in November 2023. Fans have expected that she might take some time to return to peak physical condition.

However, the former Women’s Champion recently revealed her new look, sparking speculation about her return. Bliss debuted a fresh haircut, ditching the pink highlights for an all-blonde style.

While nothing on WWE programming has pointed towards her return, a few weeks ago she sparked fan speculation with a cryptic message. Bliss took to Instagram, sharing a picture of herself with the caption, “I see your eyes, I know you’re watching me.”

Fans wonder whether she will return alongside Uncle Howdy, whose comeback has been teased on WWE TV with QR codes. The recent QR codes on RAW displayed a countdown timer set to end on the upcoming Monday, hinting at a return on RAW. It will be interesting to see what unfolds in the forthcoming edition of RAW.

Possible return date for WWE Superstar Alexa Bliss

While fans speculate about Alexa Bliss potentially returning with Uncle Howdy’s new faction, reports suggest that the latter, played by Bo Dallas, is set to form a six-person faction. However, these reports do not mention Bliss as a member.

It seems that Alexa Bliss won’t be part of Uncle Howdy’s new faction. However, with WWE SummerSlam taking place in her hometown in August, many fans speculate she could return at the event. Stay tuned for more updates!

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Former WWE United States Champion Ricochet, set to leave the promotion, was under consideration to join the major faction. Currently, Ricochet has been in a feud with Bron Breakker for weeks. He was recently written off from the TV after Bron Breakker brutally attacked him following his match against Ilja Dragunov.

Breakker took out the former United States Champion by slamming him onto production trucks and power-slamming him on top of a car. This led to the WWE backstage crew intervening in the chaotic situation. Ricochet was then taken out on a stretcher to an ambulance with his girlfriend, Samantha Irvin, with him.

Ricochet signed with WWE back in 2018. After a short stint in NXT, where he captured the North American Title, his quickness led him to the main roster in 2019. There, he captured both the United States and Intercontinental Championships. However, his run on the main roster wasn’t quite the good runs that fans might have expected.

In 2020, he had a significant match against Brock Lesnar at Super Showdown, but Lesnar defeated him in under two minutes. While the high flyer is now set to leave the promotion. The WWE legend MVP recently revealed that Ricochet was considered part of his faction, The Hurt Business.

Why didn’t Ricochet join WWE’s faction The Hurt Business?

In 2020, MVP aligned himself with Bobby Lashley, who won the WWE title twice under his guidance. MVP and Lashley’s team also aligned with Shelton Benjamin and Cedric Alexander, forming the faction known as The Hurt Business.

However, recently, MVP revealed that Ricochet was once considered to be part of The Hurt Business. MVP had requested that both Ricochet and Cedric Alexander be added to the faction. However, WWE informed him that he could only have one of them in the faction.

All members of the faction held championship titles at one point in 2020. Lashley is the US champion, and Alexander and Benjamin are the tag team champions, all under the guidance of MVP.

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Following WWE WrestleMania 40, fans eagerly await the return of SmackDown’s top star, Roman Reigns. At WrestleMania, Reigns lost the Undisputed WWE Championship to Cody Rhodes in a thrilling main event, ending his historic 1,316-day reign. He hasn’t appeared on WWE programming since the shocking defeat.

Reports emerged in early April that Reigns is filming a heist comedy movie, “Good Fortune.” Speculation about his next WWE appearance has been swirling since his WrestleMania loss. According to WWE’s official website, Reigns was scheduled for the August 2nd edition of SmackDown, the day before SummerSlam.

However, recent developments suggest Roman Reigns’ return might be delayed. He’s been removed from advertisements for the August 2nd SmackDown, the go-home show before SummerSlam. The banner for the show now features Randy Orton, Bayley, Jade Cargill, Bianca Belair, Cody Rhodes, and LA Knight. While his name was previously listed, it seems that Roman Reigns will not appear on the show.

This sudden removal of Reigns from the SmackDown advertisements has sparked speculation and raised questions among the WWE Universe about the status of his return. While there has been no official statement from WWE, fans eagerly anticipating Reigns’ comeback and a potential showdown leading into SummerSlam are now left wondering about why he is absent from the SmackDown episode.

What’s next for the former WWE undisputed champion Roman Reigns?

Roman Reigns, who has yet to make an appearance following his WrestleMania 40 loss, has witnessed significant changes within his faction, The Bloodline. Solo Sikoa, who previously served as the faction’s enforcer, is now leading the group.

Sikoa, upon taking over the faction, informed Paul Heyman that Reigns had appointed him to lead it until he returned.

Solo Sikoa has also introduced new members into the faction, including Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa. They even expelled Jimmy Uso from the faction. Many fans now believe that Solo Sikoa will eventually face off with Roman Reigns once he returns to WWE.

However, WWE is not advertising Reigns for the reported SmackDown appearance. Moving ahead, it will be interesting to see when Reigns makes his return and confronts Solo Sikoa.

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Former WWE World Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar was spotted in public following his hiatus from the promotion. Lesnar, who was last seen back in August of 2023 at WWE SummerSlam, lost to Cody Rhodes.

Since then, fans have been eagerly anticipating Brock Lesnar’s return to the ring. He was scheduled to make his much-anticipated comeback at the WWE Royal Rumble. However, those plans were abruptly scrapped following a lawsuit against Vince McMahon, in which Lesnar was allegedly referenced. Although he was not directly named in the lawsuit, speculation suggests that Lesnar, a significant figure in both UFC and WWE, is the individual referred to in the allegations.

This legal trouble caused WWE to put a hold on all plans involving Lesnar’s return. Amidst this uncertain period, Lesnar has remained absent from television, leading to rumors and speculation about his future with the promotion.

However, recently, a picture of Brock Lesnar watching a hockey game went viral on the internet. While news coverage focused on Brock Lesnar being spotted at the hockey game, it’s worth noting that the photo of Lesnar at the hockey game is from 2023. A Reddit user posted the photo a year ago.

What’s next for Brock Lesnar? Backstage WWE status update

Former WWE World Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar has remained absent from WWE programming. However, an update has emerged about his return status. Although WWE hasn’t officially mentioned Lesnar, Paul Heyman referenced him during his Hall of Fame induction speech. Additionally, Michael Cole surprised fans by bringing up Lesnar’s name during the King and Queen of The Ring premium live event, fueling speculation about his potential return.

Wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer has also provided an update on Lesnar’s status with WWE. He offered further insight into his possible comeback. Speaking on his Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer mentioned that Brock Lesnar won’t return to the promotion until he is given clearance by WWE’s legal.

Lesnar, who was reportedly set for a dream match with Gunther at WrestleMania 40, has seen these plans scrapped. This left fans eagerly anticipating the potential showdown between these two stars.

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With AEW hosting their sixth annual Double or Nothing in Las Vegas, an update about former Women’s Champion Britt Baker’s return has surfaced. Baker had played a crucial role in AEW’s success. However, 2023 was not the best year for Britt Baker’s career as she faced challenges.

Britt Baker was last seen in action in September 2023 when she competed against Kris Statlander for the AEW TBS title. However, she has been absent from the ring since then due to injury. Leading up to AEW Double or Nothing, reports indicated that Baker has not been spotted in Las Vegas. Amid her absence from AEW programming, Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select has provided an update on Baker’s status in AEW.

During a Q&A session on Fightful Select, Sean Ross Sapp confirmed that there has not been any extensive communication between Baker and AEW regarding her return. He also stated that Baker wants to appear on TV. However, he mentioned that he does not know whether Britt Baker is healthy enough to be on TV.

He stated, “I haven’t heard of that much communication between the two sides. I do know that Britt Baker wants to be on T.V. I don’t know if she’s healthy but she wants to be on T.V.”

Britt Baker’s return: A potential challenge for the current AEW champion

Former Women’s Champion Britt Baker, who has been out of action for about eight months, could be on the verge of returning to AEW. Recent reports indicate that Baker wants to be part of AEW programming. However, the promotion might be holding off on her return for now.

Considered one of the top women fighters in AEW, Britt Baker could have a significant match planned for her in the summer. With AEW returning to London in August, there is potential for a dream match at All In at Wembley Stadium.

At Double or Nothing, Mercedes Mone defeated Willow Nightingale for the TBS Championship. Since she arrived in the promotion, Mone has claimed to be the best woman wrestler in the promotion. This claim could lead to Britt Baker’s return to confront Mercedes Mone, potentially setting up a match at All In in Wembley Stadium.

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Former AEW World Champion MJF made his return at AEW Double or Nothing and attacked Adam Cole. Cole had betrayed MJF last year at World’s End when he revealed himself as the devil. They were part of a storyline as friends, facing each other. They also formed a tag team where they won the ROH tag team titles at All In in London.

Since last September, the current leader of the Undisputed Kingdom faction has been sidelined by an ankle injury. Cole injured himself while rushing to aid MJF during his AEW World Title Match against Samoa Joe, landing awkwardly after a small jump off the ramp. Despite his injury, Cole has been making appearances.

Recently, in an interview, AEW President Tony Khan provided an update on Adam Cole’s in-ring status. Khan revealed that Cole is not cleared yet, but he is improving. He stated, “He’s not 100%, but he’s getting better and better. I think that’s great news for AEW. We love Adam Cole, and the fans love Adam Cole.”

“He’s been a big part of the company now for almost three years of our five-year journey. It’s crazy to think Adam Cole, a year ago at this time, really felt like he was getting towards the top of the wrestling world. I would love to get Adam Cole back in the ring and he works so hard on his rehab. He really wants to get back in the ring. I think that would be a great thing for AEW,” he added.

With MJF’s return at AEW Double or Nothing and his attack on Cole, it will be interesting to see how this feud unfolds, especially since Cole has not been cleared yet. Whether any member of his faction will enter the fray remains to be seen.

Anticipating the Adam Cole vs MJF showdown: When will it happen?

Reports suggest that AEW is currently not planning to immediately start the feud between MJF and Adam Cole, given that Cole is still not medically cleared. Fans are eagerly anticipating when they will see these former best friends face off in a match.

With Adam Cole out of action since last September, the promotion may delay this feud until summer. It’s possible that Cole could receive medical clearance by then, allowing the promotion to kick off this feud. Their match could potentially happen at AEW All-In in London at Wembley Stadium.

London fans would then witness a rematch between Adam Cole and MJF, as both stars headlined the show at the same venue last year, with Maxwell defeating Cole. However, with the changing circumstances, it remains intriguing to see what will unfold if the match takes place at Wembley Stadium.

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An update has emerged ahead of AEW Double or Nothing regarding the former AEW World Champion Kenny Omega, who returned to AEW programming on the 1st May episode of Dynamite. However, his return didn’t go well, and the Elite decided to attack Omega. He was carried out on a stretcher following the brutal attack.

As AEW Double or Nothing approaches this weekend in Las Vegas, fans speculate about Kenny Omega’s potential non-wrestling appearance on the show. However, the latest reports may disappoint fans of the former AEW World Champion.

According to Fightful Select behind a paywall, AEW currently has no plans for Kenny Omega and expects him to remain on the sidelines for an extended period. Omega underwent surgery on May 16 in New York as part of the ongoing treatment for his Diverticulitis.

Furthermore, the reports state that Kenny Omega will remain absent for a significant period. There are currently no creative plans for his return. Omega was written off television after being attacked by the Young Bucks, Jack Perry, and Kazuchika Okada.

In December 2023, Kenny Omega was scheduled for a tag team match with Chris Jericho as his partner. However, the match was scrapped when Omega announced that he had diverticulitis and had to be hospitalized.

Kenny Omega set a huge match for AEW Double or Nothing

Kenny Omega, who recently underwent surgery, might not appear at Double or Nothing. Despite this, he made a significant impact on the upcoming pay-per-view.

Following the Elite’s attack on Kenny Omega on the May 1st edition of Dynamite. Omega appeared the next week on Dynamite in a pre-taped segment. In this segment, he announced that the Elite would be in an Anarchy in Arena matchup at Double or Nothing.

Furthermore, he revealed that their opponents would be Team AEW, consisting of FTR, Darby Allin, and Bryan Danielson. Danielson replaced Eddie Kingston, who was initially announced for the match but suffered an injury, leading to Danielson taking his spot in the match.

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WWE US Champion Logan Paul has hit a major milestone ahead of his match at WWE’s King & Queen of the Ring PLE. Paul is set to face Cody Rhodes for his WWE Undisputed Championship in the show’s main event. This will be Logan Paul’s second time headlining a show in Saudi Arabia. The first time was against Roman Reigns for the WWE Universal Championship in 2022.

Logan Paul is set to headline another show in WWE. He has once again made news with his current championship, the WWE United States Championship. Paul won the title last year in Saudi Arabia at Crown Jewel against Rey Mysterio. Since capturing the title, he has defended it twice. Paul’s first defense was against Kevin Owens at the Royal Rumble in January, and then he defeated Kevin Owens and Randy Orton in a triple threat match at WrestleMania 40.

Logan Paul recently celebrated a significant milestone by holding the WWE United States Championship for 200 days. Currently, he holds the title of the longest-reigning champion on the roster, as many superstars have lost their titles since WrestleMania. Paul now stands as the longest reigning champion in WWE today.

Logan Paul promises for a clean match at WWE King & Queen of the Ring

Logan Paul won the US title by defeating Rey Mysterio with the help of brass knuckles and has since used them on many occasions. Paul has made brass knuckles his weapon of choice to secure victories over his opponents. However, for his upcoming match against Cody Rhodes, Logan Paul has promised not to use brass knuckles.

At the WWE Kickoff show ahead of King & Queen of the Ring, Michael Cole interviewed Logan Paul. During the interview, Paul handed his brass knuckles to Cole, stating that he would fight Cody Rhodes in a clean match.

However, Paul is known for always pulling some tricks. While he has stated he won’t be using brass knuckles, he has previously brought popular influencers like Jake Paul, KSI, and IShowSpeed into his matches.

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Former WWE NXT North American Champion Dominik Mysterio recently shared his thoughts on Eddie Guerrero’s influence on him. Dominik Mysterio first appeared on WWE screens in 2019, after 2009, when he and his father, Rey Mysterio, were attacked by Brock Lesnar.

Subsequently, during the pandemic, Dominik transitioned to the main roster as a WWE superstar. He even achieved the WWE Tag Team Championship alongside Rey Mysterio. However, in 2022, he made a significant change in his character by deciding to turn heel, attacking his father, and joining the Judgement Day faction. Following Dominik’s heel turn, his work has garnered praise from fans and wrestling veterans.

Dominik Mysterio, who was involved in the infamous 2005 storyline with his father, Rey Mysterio and the late Eddie Guerrero, recently shared how working with Eddie Guerrero contributed to his professional wrestling career.

During an interview with CBS Sports, Dominik Mysterio mentioned that Eddie Guerrero planted the seeds that led him to become a pro wrestler. He stated, “Not everyone can say they worked with Eddie. I hear people say, ‘My dream match would be Eddie Guerrero.’ S**t, mine too. Looking back, just sharing the ring with him, it’s an honor. Eddie helped plant the seed in 2005 that this was what I was going to do. ‘I’m very blessed to have known him, and I am always grateful to keep his memory alive.”

How Dominik Mysterio is honoring Eddie Guerrero through his heel turn

WWE Superstar Dominik Mysterio has spoken about how Eddie Guerrero helped him in his career, while Mysterio has also given his flowers to the WWE Hall of Famer. He is even doing everything in his WWE career to honor Eddie Guerrero. Since turning heel, Dominik Mysterio began his on-screen relationship with Rhea Ripley, reminiscent of Eddie Guerrero and Chyna’s on-screen romance.

He pays tribute through storyline elements and by incorporating Guerrero’s signature moves like the frog splash and three amigos. Mysterio has also grown a hairstyle similar to Guerrero’s 1990s look.

While Dominik Mysterio is playing the role of an antagonist on-screen, he is making sure to pay respect to the legends of the business who influenced him in his career.

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WWE Superstar Liv Morgan and Women’s World Champion Becky Lynch had a confrontation ahead of their bout at King & Queen of the Ring. This weekend, Becky Lynch is set to defend her title against Liv Morgan in a singles match in Saudi Arabia.

WWE is hosting its next premium live event in Saudi Arabia. The promotion is hosting a Kickoff show ahead of the King and Queen of the Ring. However, during one of the media shows, Becky Lynch and Liv Morgan confronted each other.

Michael Cole interviewed Becky Lynch when she unexpectedly encountered her opponent, Liv Morgan. Despite Morgan’s attempt to attack Lynch from behind, Lynch anticipated it, and the two confronted each other directly. Lynch provoked Morgan to punch her. WWE captured the footage of the heated confrontation between the two.

Morgan’s reaction to the footage was aimed at keeping Becky Lynch alert, serving as a warning to the current Women’s World Champion.

The rivalry between Liv Morgan and Becky Lynch has escalated to a fever pitch, with both stars launching attacks on each other in the build-up to their match.

Liv Morgan exposes Becky Lynch ahead of their WWE King & Queen of the Ring bout

Liv Morgan has called out Becky Lynch ahead of their Women’s World Title bout. Following Morgan’s attempt to attack Lynch at the Kickoff show, Lynch reacted to the attack by stating that the only way Morgan could beat her was by trying to attack from behind. Lynch also asserted that she knows Morgan can’t defeat her in a fair fight.

A fan of Liv Morgan reacted to the video on Twitter, pointing out that Becky Lynch’s 75% win rate over Liv Morgan wasn’t due to dirty tactics, referencing their rivalry for the RAW Women’s Championship from 2021 to 2022. Morgan responded to the fan’s tweet by labelling Lynch as selfish and a liar.

It will be interesting to see the unfolding drama in their match at King & Queen of the Ring. Will Lynch successfully retain her title, or will Morgan emerge as the new champion? Only time will tell.

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Former WWE World Heavyweight Champion Drew McIntyre is looking to have his highly anticipated match at WWE Clash at The Castle: Scotland. McIntyre wants to have a moment by winning the WWE World title in front of fans. He had his previous two title reigns during the pandemic. At WWE WrestleMania 40, McIntyre finally had his moment and won the title in front of fans.

Drew McIntyre’s moment lasted only five minutes. After defeating Seth Rollins for the title at WWE WrestleMania 40. McIntyre went to the commentary area where CM Punk was sitting and decided to taunt him. This led to Punk attacking McIntyre. Money in the Bank holder Damian Priest seized the opportunity to cash in his contract on McIntyre, winning the title.

Following the loss, Drew McIntyre did not receive a rematch clause and was instead put into a number one contender match. However, Priest promised McIntyre a rematch on the May 13 episode of Raw. While the match location hasn’t been announced yet, McIntyre has an idea.

In an interview with PW Insider, McIntyre expressed his hope that the match will take place at WWE Clash At The Castle: Scotland. He stated, “I would love to have that title match if he [Priest] is still the champion in Scotland and finally have that moment with the title and actually keep the title. I could never have imagined it could potentially be in Glasgow. That’s my dream scenario.”

He contiuned, “This is something beyond a dream, you know, I talked about for years… I’ve been asking since the day I was in WWE and I always heard the logistics excuse, this and this, then suddenly we’re doing shows all across the world places like Australia, they’ve got the craziest time difference.”

Drew McIntyre vs. Damian Priest rumored for WWE Clash at the Castle: Scotland

Drew McIntyre, who wishes to face Damian Priest in his home country of Scotland, appears to have his plans in the works. According to wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer, the match between Priest and McIntyre is slated for WWE Clash at The Castle: Scotland. McIntyre is currently out with an elbow injury. However, he is expected to be fine by WWE Clash at The Castle: Scotland, scheduled for June 15 in Glasgow, Scotland.

It will be interesting to see how WWE plans this feud for McIntyre. In 2022, he lost a major match against Roman Reigns in the UK for the title. Will this be the same fate once again, or can McIntyre have his moment in front of his home fans? Only time will tell.

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Reports have revealed CM Punk’s status for WWE King & Queen of the Ring as he rehabs from a tricep injury. Punk was last seen on WWE on the 6th May edition of RAW, where he confronted Drew McIntyre. Drew McIntyre was removed from the WWE King of the Ring tournament and left the show early in anger. As soon as McIntyre left, CM Punk made his appearance.

With WWE preparing for King & Queen of the Ring, superstars like Cody Rhodes, Logan Paul, Becky Lynch, Liv Morgan, and Gunther are scheduled for the show. Fans are curious about CM Punk’s potential presence. Despite being injured, CM Punk has made several appearances on WWE shows, leading to speculation about his appearance in Saudi Arabia.

According to PWInsider, while most of the WWE roster and staff are already in Saudi Arabia for Saturday’s King and Queen of the Ring, CM Punk is in Philadelphia. He will announce this Friday for the Cage Fury Fighting Championships. It will be broadcast from the 2300 Arena in Philly.

Even WWE’s chief content officer, Triple H, shared a photo of himself preparing for Saudi Arabia. However, fans in Saudi Arabia won’t get to see CM Punk at the show this weekend in Riyadh.

CM Punk’s rival Drew McIntyre also missing from WWE King & Queen of the Ring

CM Punk, who won’t be present at the show in Saudi Arabia, will also not see his rival Drew McIntyre in attendance. The heated rivalry between Punk and McIntyre has spanned months. Initially announced as a King of the Tournament participant, McIntyre was scheduled to face Finn Balor in the first round.

However, reports have emerged that McIntyre suffered an elbow injury. WWE incorporated this into the storyline, with RAW general manager Adam Pearce announcing that McIntyre would not compete in the tournament and was replaced by Jey Uso.

Drew McIntyre expressed his dissatisfaction with Adam Pearce’s decision. Although he is not competing at WWE King & Queen of the Ring. He is scheduled to receive a world title match: Damian Priest, the WWE World Champion.

Priest had agreed to give McIntyre a title shot once he is ready to compete. Rumors suggest that the match will take place next month in Scotland at WWE Clash at the Castle in Glasgow.

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Former WWE United States Champion Austin Theory is open to a potential crossover match with UFC Fighter Conor McGregor. In 2023, WWE merged to form TKO Group Holdings, a new sports and entertainment company. The merger announcement followed the successful event of WrestleMania 39, with the deal valued at $21.4 billion.

Following the merger, fans speculated whether UFC and WWE stars would do crossovers to promote fights. A few months ago on RAW, Conor McGregor’s upcoming opponent, Michael Chandler, called him out on the show. UFC President Dana White also recently talked about fighters wanting to do crossovers in WWE, and White was open to it.

In an interview with the Battleground Podcast, Austin Theory was asked about the potential UFC crossover to WWE. Theory decided to call out their biggest star, Conor McGregor, for a match. He stated, “Wow, man. Is it Conor McGregor? Is that who we want? Is that who wants to step up to Austin Theory, the undefeated Tag Team Champion? I mean, maybe Conor is so tough. Maybe he just wants to fight both the Tag Team Champions. So maybe he has a handicap match because, his ego, because me and Grayson Waller, We don’t have egos. We’re very set straight. We work hard. We’re champions. We show up to work, only if we’re not busy.”

He continued, “So, Conor McGregor, maybe that’s the crossover, but really any of the UFC guys, I mean, that’d be pretty cool to see. Watching those punches go from that to up on my shoulders into an A-Town Down. You’re not ready for that, but I’m down. I’m excited. Why not?”

When UFC’s Conor McGregor targeted WWE superstars

Fans speculate that Conor McGregor will eventually appear in WWE following the merger of WWE and UFC. Known for his flashy style and trash talk, fans have compared McGregor to taking inspiration from WWE. While McGregor has his personality, back in 2016, he made quite a noise when he called out a WWE superstar.

During his fight against Nate Diaz for UFC 202, Conor McGregor made comments on WWE superstars, calling them dweebs in an interview. Following the comments, many WWE superstars called out the UFC fighter for his remarks.

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