What’s Been in the News Lately?

We have been concentrating some on sporting betting and ensuring to get those out on time. Also, we wanted to decide where we wanted to go as a website. So I feel like we need to catch up on the news and scoops from September and October. 

September 19th, 2024

WWE has filed a trademark for the name “Harlem Lewis.” While it has not been confirmed, it is expected to be used for a Performance Center athlete, who is expected to join NXT soon. Source: Backstage Pass Sportkeeda.

September 20th, 2024

While WWE approached Kevin Owens with a new contract, he has still not re-signed. AEW is expected to offer Owens a huge contract in case he becomes a free agent. Source: news from Fightful Select.

September 26th, 2024

WWE has announced SummerSlam 2025 as a two-night event. The premium live event is set to take place at the Metlife Stadium in New Jersey on August 2nd and 3rd, 2025. Source: WWE

There is reportedly no rush for Alexa Bliss’ WWE comeback and she might not return to WWE programming until next year. Source: PWInsider.

Many within the industry reportedly expect AJ Styles’ WWE contract to expire later this year or early 2025. Source: Fightful Select.

September 27th, 2024

Saraya has reportedly re-signed with AEW. It will keep her with the company until September 2025. Source: Fightful Select.

CM Punk picks Gunther to be John Cena’s final opponent in his Farewell Tour. Source: 1035 KISSFM.

September 30th, 2024

Powerhouse Hobbs has been cleared for in-ring action in the past few weeks. He was on the shelf, recovering from knee surgery, for an injury he picked up in April, and hasn’t competed since then. Source: Fightful Select.

October 1st, 2024

WWE has announced that Ilja Dragunov will be out for six to nine months due to a suspected ACL tear injury that occurred during the match against Gunther at a recent live event. Source: WWE

Tickets for Royal Rumble 2025 are set to go on sale from November 15th, 2024 with the presale beginning November 13th. The event is set to take place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on February 1st, 2025. Source: WWE news

October 2nd, 2024

Braun Strowman suffered a torn groin muscle during his Last Monster Standing Match against Bronson Reed on Monday Night Raw. Source: Wrestling Observer Radio.

Roman Reigns is likely to be in the Men’s Royal Rumble Match next year. Source: WrestleVotes Q&A on Backstage Pass.

Vince McMahon has fallen off the Forbes List of the Top 400 Wealthiest Americans. Source: Forbes

October 5th, 2024

With his 270-day reign, Oba Femi is now officially the longest-reigning NXT North American Champion of all time.

Cody Rhodes thinks he would have made a great Paul Heyman guy in another lifetime. The champion branded the Hall of Famer as a “super genius” in the field of sports and entertainment. Source: Uproxx Sports.

October 10th, 2024

CM Punk is scheduled to return to WWE by Survivor Series: WarGames. Source: WrestleVotes Radio on Backstage Pass.

There is a big push backstage for Japan to get a televised WWE event. Source: WrestleVotes Radio on Backstage Pass.

October 14th, 2024

WWE’s current deal with Saudi Arabia is set to last until 2027. Source: Fightful Select Q&A Session.

October 15th, 2024

News: AJ Styles has a Lisfranc injury that occurred on last Friday’s WWE Smackdown. Source: AJ Style’s X account.

A “shoot-style” match between Randy Orton and Kevin Owens could take place at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 14th, 2024. Source: Wrestling Observer Radio

October 18th, 2024

WWE’s WrestleMania is no longer the top priority for London, England as the NFL has expressed their interest in hosting the Super Bowl at Wembley Stadium. Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

Survivor Series: WarGames 2024 will commence at an earlier start time than usual. The PLE is set to kick-off at 5:30 pm EST on November 30, 2024. Source: WWE

Rob Van Dam and Katie Forbes have launched a new subscription-based platform, “Only Wrestlers,” designed exclusively for wrestlers and their fans. Source: @TheRealRVD on X/Twitter.

October 19th, 2024

Cody Rhodes said there was an on-air rule where WWE Superstars don’t look into the camera and talk. John Cena is the only one who is allowed to. It is otherwise good for production purposes also that talents don’t indulge in the habit. Source: SportBible.

October 20th, 2024

Netflix and WWE are reportedly still working on the most suitable run-time for Monday Night Raw once the show moves to the platform. Source: Sports Business Journal.

WWE reportedly wants to host another event in Perth, Australia which is rumored to be during the second half of 2025. Source: The West Australian.

October 22nd, 2024

The Undertaker is expected to be at the WWE Performance Center for the October 29th episode of WWE NXT. Source PWInsider.

Jacob Fatu made his singles debut in the dark match after the WWE Raw episode. Fatu lost in a Philadelphia Street Fight against Cody Rhodes with the Undisputed WWE Championship on the line.

October 23rd, 2024

There appears to be a real desire within WWE Creative to do an intergender match between Rhea Ripley and Dominik Mysterio before the angle fizzles out. Source: WrestleVotes Q&A with Bill Apter.