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AEW Rumors: Update On Erick Redbeard’s Status With Company After ‘Dynamite’ Debut, Per ‘Wrestling Observer’

On Wednesday’s episode of Dynamite, AEW paid tribute to Brodie Lee by dedicating the entire show to the late wrestler, with his former WWE tag team partner, Erick Redbeard, making a surprise appearance and joining Lee’s faction, The Dark Order, in paying tribute to the group’s leader. However, a new report suggests that the erstwhile […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 2y ago

AEW News: Brodie Lee’s Widow Fires Back After Columnist Accuses Her Of Covering Up His Cause Of Death

Amanda Huber, the widow of late AEW wrestler Brodie Lee, took to social media on Tuesday to contest the recent allegations made by a wrestling columnist who claimed that her husband actually died from COVID-19 and that she and the promotion covered up his supposed cause of death. On Wednesday morning, Ringside News published a […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 2y ago

AEW News: Erick Redbeard Comments On Possibility Of Reuniting With Brodie Lee

In a recent interview with Chris Van Vliet, Erick Redbeard — who was known as Erick Rowan during his time in WWE — opened up about the chances of an on-screen reunion with his former Bludgeon Brothers and Wyatt Family associate Brodie Lee on AEW programming. As reported by WrestlingNews.co, Redbeard discussed several topics with […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 3y ago

AEW News: Former Champion Says He Has No Reason To Hate WWE, Explains Why He Left

Brodie Lee may not have wrestled much in his final year working for WWE, but the current AEW star does not hate his old employer. The man formerly known as Luke Harper had his ups and downs in WWE before finally receiving his release from the company. Even though the relationship seemed rocky for quite […]

By Danny Cox | 3y ago

AEW News: Brodie Lee Continues Shading Vince McMahon In Third ‘Exalted One’ Vignette

During his time in WWE as Luke Harper, recent AEW signee Brodie Lee rarely got any promo time as a wrestler whose main selling point was arguably his size. Ever since joining AEW, however, he has been featured in multiple vignettes as The Dark Order stable’s once-mysterious leader, “The Exalted One.” Much like the previous […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 3y ago

AEW News: Chris Jericho Said He Pushed Company To Sign Former WWE Superstar

Due to the sheer amount of talented performers in WWE, it’s not possible for every superstar to get television time on every show. However, former superstar Luke Harper — who now goes by the name Brodie Lee in All Elite Wrestling — went eight months without appearing on television, presumably because Vince McMahon wasn’t a […]

By Kieran Fisher | 3y ago

WWE News: Former Superstar Says Botched Match With AJ Styles Led To Him Being Buried By Company

While Luke Harper was never at the top of WWE‘s list of superstars to push during his time with the company, his final year saw him absent from television for the most part. According to the former superstar in a recent interview with Talk Is Jericho, as quoted by Ringside News, the wrestler, who now […]

By Kieran Fisher | 3y ago

WWE News: Brodie Lee’s New AEW Vignette Has Reportedly Upset ‘Some People’ Due To Vince McMahon References

During his time in WWE under the ring name Luke Harper, AEW newcomer Brodie Lee was almost exclusively used as a tag team or faction member, only rarely getting a chance to shine in singles action. With Lee recently debuting on AEW Dynamite as the so-called “Exalted One” leading the Dark Order stable, his vignettes […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 3y ago

AEW News: Former WWE Superstar Fires More Shots At Vince McMahon In Latest Vignette

Recent AEW signee Brodie Lee — formerly Luke Harper on WWE programming — apparently wasn’t done sticking it to his former boss in his latest vignette as The Dark Order’s “Exalted One.” In this new clip, the former Wyatt Family mainstay seemed to be poking fun at one of WWE chairman Vince McMahon’s supposed quirks […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 3y ago

AEW Rumors: Company Planned To Unveil Another Wrestler As Exalted One, And It Wasn’t Brodie Lee Or Matt Hardy

On last week’s episode of All Elite Wrestling‘s Dynamite, Brodie Lee — formerly Luke Harper in WWE — was unveiled as the Exalted One of The Dark Order. He joined Stu Grayson and Evil Uno in attacking Christopher Daniels and his SCU teammates, right after cutting a promo where he threw some shade at Vince […]

By Kieran Fisher | 3y ago

AEW News: Identity Of ‘The Exalted One’ Revealed On This Week’s ‘Dynamite,’ And It Isn’t Matt Hardy

On Wednesday’s episode of AEW Dynamite, fans finally learned the identity of the mysterious figure known as “The Exalted One” — the greater power behind the Dark Order stable. However, it wasn’t Matt Hardy who was revealed as the faction’s leader, despite the rumors that suggested it would be him, along with the fact he […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 3y ago

AEW Rumors: Jake Roberts Reportedly Could Manage This Former WWE Superstar

On Wednesday, WWE Hall of Famer Jake “The Snake” Roberts appeared on the latest episode of AEW Dynamite and teased the upcoming debut of his new client. There has been a lot of speculation regarding the identity of this individual, and with multiple former WWE superstars currently confirmed or rumored to be heading to the […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 3y ago

AEW News: Dustin Rhodes On Matt Hardy And Luke Harper Potentially Joining Company

While many fans and pundits are expecting Luke Harper and Matt Hardy to sign with All Elite Wrestling in the coming weeks, it’s all just speculation at the time of this writing. However, during a recent interview with the New York Post, Dustin Rhodes dropped some hints that the company is keen on bringing both […]

By Kieran Fisher | 3y ago

AEW Rumors: Former WWE Intercontinental Champion Reportedly Expected To Sign With Company Soon

Less than two months after he and a few other wrestlers were released by WWE, it looks like Brodie Lee — formerly known as Luke Harper — may soon be headed to All Elite Wrestling, just as rumors have long been suggesting. Citing the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Wrestling Inc. wrote that […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 3y ago

AEW News: Inner Circle Member Poses For Picture With Former WWE Superstar

Luke Harper is currently serving his 90-day no-compete clause following his release from WWE, but all signs point to him joining All Elite Wrestling in the near future. The latest hint came courtesy of Sammy Guevara’s Instagram account, where the Inner Circle member shared a photo alongside the former Intercontinental Champion. In the picture, both […]

By Kieran Fisher | 3y ago

WWE News: Former Superstar Changes Name On Social Media

Luke Harper appears to be intent on continuing with a career in wrestling in the wake of being released by WWE. As reported by WrestlingNews.co, the former Intercontinental Champion changed his Instagram username to @BrodieLee, suggesting that he’s getting ready for the next chapter of his career. As The Inquisitr previously reported, Harper filed for […]

By Kieran Fisher | 3y ago

WWE Rumors: Here’s Why Company Released Four Wrestlers On Sunday, Per ‘WrestlingNews.co’

On Sunday, WWE announced that it had released four longtime members of its lower- and mid-card scene — Luke Harper, Sin Cara, and Konnor and Viktor of The Ascension. These releases likely did not come as a surprise to many fans, considering how Harper and Sin Cara previously took to Twitter to confirm they had […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 3y ago

WWE News: Tag Team Released By Company

Earlier today, The Inquisitr reported that Sin Cara and Luke Harper have been released from their WWE contracts following months of speculation about their futures. However, they aren’t the only performers to be cut from the roster this weekend, as WWE has confirmed that Konnor and Viktor of The Ascension have also been deemed surplus […]

By Kieran Fisher | 3y ago

WWE News: Two More Superstars Released By Company

Following months of speculation about their futures in the company, WWE has confirmed that Sin Cara and Luke Harper have been released from their contracts. The company’s official press release didn’t go into any great detail about what led to both superstars being dropped from the roster, but there doesn’t appear to be any fallout […]

By Kieran Fisher | 3y ago

WWE Rumors: Bray Wyatt Reportedly Encouraged Management To Give Popular Superstars A Chance

Bray Wyatt might portray a monster who lays waste to the roster on WWE television, but behind the scenes, The Fiend makes efforts to elevate other superstars. On the latest edition of Sportskeeda‘s Dropkick DiSKussions podcast, Tom Colohue noted that two of WWE‘s most unique superstars joined the main roster at the behest of Wyatt. […]

By Kieran Fisher | 3y ago

WWE News: Superstar Files Interesting Trademark Which Could Hint At His Exit

Over the course of the past year, numerous WWE superstars have tried to get out of their contracts by requesting their release. Luke Harper has hardly been seen at all in a long time, and it is no surprise that he’s been wanting his release so that he can go on and do other things. […]

By Danny Cox | 3y ago

WWE News: Superstars Publicly Voice Their Displeasure After Being Stranded In Saudi Arabia

Dozens of WWE superstars and staff members were delayed in Saudi Arabia for around 24 hours after Crown Jewel, and the result hasn’t been pretty. The delays caused Friday Night SmackDown to be done on the fly and resulted in a lot of superstars having their lives turned upside-down. Due to the problems between WWE […]

By Danny Cox | 3y ago

WWE Rumors: Unhappy Superstar Reportedly Wants To ‘Move On’

Luke Harper‘s unhappiness with his position in WWE is well documented. The 39-year-old superstar requested his release from the company via a Twitter post back in April, but he was denied, and the wrestler has remained unused, for the most part, ever since. As detailed by Sportskeeda, Tom Colohue appeared on the website’s podcast to […]

By Kieran Fisher | 3y ago

WWE News: Unhappy Superstar Sends Emotional Message To Former Tag Team Partner

Despite occasionally going their separate ways throughout their WWE careers, Erick Rowan and Luke Harper have always found themselves teaming up again. They first appeared together in WWE as members of the Wyatt Family stable, but after that split they teamed up again — this time as the Bludgeon Brothers — and won tag team […]

By Kieran Fisher | 4y ago

WWE News: ‘SmackDown’ Star Blasts Company On His Social Media Bio

Despite recently being reintroduced to television audiences as WWE reunited him with his usual tag team partner Erick Rowan, Luke Harper doesn’t appear to be done taking shots at the company. This time, it appears that he’s updated his Twitter biography to detail his latest allegations against WWE management and how he was supposedly sanctioned […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 4y ago

WWE Rumors: WWE Adds Extra Time Onto Yet Another Superstar’s Contract Due To Injuries

There has been a lot of talk going around in the last year that WWE has been adding extra time onto the contracts of numerous superstars. While it’s true that they are wanting to re-sign as many people as possible to keep them from going to All Elite Wrestling, some are being forced to stay […]

By Danny Cox | 4y ago

WWE Rumors: All Plans For Daniel Bryan Have Drastically Changed

Over the course of the last year, Daniel Bryan’s journey through WWE has taken some really strange and wild turns. He has always been one of the most popular superstars and the ultimate babyface, but that all changed, and he turned into an excellent heel. After being aligned with Erick Rowan, a feud with Roman […]

By Danny Cox | 4y ago

WWE Rumors: WWE Continues Practice Of Hiding Superstars From Everyone Before Surprise Returns

Once the Internet and various forms of social media became overly popular, the idea of surprises and shocking happenings in professional wrestling disappeared. It’s hard to not have leaks or rumors flying around regarding what may go on backstage or in the future, but WWE is working on fixing that. This week on SmackDown Live, […]

By Danny Cox | 4y ago

WWE Rumors: Superstar Claims Company Used His Friend’s Design For Official Shirt Without Permission

Luke Harper may have just made his return to WWE after several months away, but a new report suggests that he has made some serious allegations against the company in the comments section of a recent Instagram post. As reported by WhatCulture, Harper took to Instagram on Wednesday night, sharing a photo that featured several […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 4y ago

WWE Rumors: Backstage Details On Luke Harper’s Return On ‘Clash Of Champions’ Revealed By ‘PWInsider’

Sunday’s Clash of Champions pay-per-view had several memorable moments and a handful of title changes, but one that arguably stood out for a lot of fans was the surprising return of Luke Harper, who had not been seen on WWE programming since his brief appearance at WrestleMania 35. Most rumors since that time had hinted […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 4y ago

WWE Rumors: Vince McMahon Sees Nothing In Current Star, Will Have Him Sit At Home

When it comes to the talent roster in WWE, it is extremely deep and can’t even be equally spread out across numerous rosters. There are always going to be those who can’t break into the spotlight, but what about those who are overly talented and can’t catch a break? There is one particular superstar who […]

By Danny Cox | 4y ago

WWE News: For Some Reason, Superstar Has His Name Changed Back To Original Name

When a wrestler joins WWE and becomes one of its superstars, they may end up having their name changed to something entirely different. This is usually done so that Vince McMahon can have copyright over that name in the future and for the superstar to begin their next wrestling journey. One current SmackDown Live superstar […]

By Danny Cox | 4y ago

WWE Rumors: Former Tag Team Champ Reportedly Traveling With Company Again After Previously Asking For Release

Just months after he had taken to social media to confirm that he had asked WWE to release him from his contract, former Wyatt Family and Bludgeon Brothers member Luke Harper is reportedly back on the road with the company. This has led to speculation that he might be returning to the ring at some […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 4y ago

WWE Rumors: A Lot Of Superstars Are Reaching Out To All Elite Wrestling About Jumping Ship

The creation of All Elite Wrestling (AEW) has caused a type of buzz in the world of wrestling that hasn’t been seen for nearly two decades. Since the demise of World Championship Wrestling (WCW), none of the other promotions have really challenged WWE, even though they’ve done well. Now, AEW is already creating a lot […]

By Danny Cox | 4y ago

WWE Rumors: Former Champion Will Be Paid To Sit At Home Until His Contract Expires

There has been a lot of confusion going around lately in WWE and it has to do with contracts, deals, and superstars requesting their releases. Luke Harper is one of those who publicly came out and asked to be let go from his WWE contract, but The Inquisitr reported that WWE actually had it extended […]

By Danny Cox | 4y ago

WWE Rumors: Here’s Why Luke Harper Wasn’t Used On TV Before He Asked For Release, Per ‘Wrestling Observer’

With Luke Harper reportedly set to sit out the next several months on WWE’s inactive list — as the company refuses to release him from his contract — a new update has offered more details on the reasons why WWE owner and chairman Vince McMahon reportedly didn’t want Harper back on television, even after the […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 4y ago

WWE News: Backstage Update On Why Some Superstars Were Granted Their Release, But Luke Harper Wasn’t

It has been a whirlwind of a year for WWE, as 2019 has seen a number of superstars ask for their release. However, not all of these wrestlers have had their requests granted. On the other hand, there have been some who have been allowed to leave — that list includes Tye Dillinger and longtime […]

By Danny Cox | 4y ago

WWE Rumors: WWE Doesn’t Grant Release Request Of Former Champion But Extends Contract

WWE has been in a bit of backstage turmoil over the last couple of months with a number of injuries and releases. Goldust requested his release and it was granted. A number of others have seen their relationships with the company suffer. Now, longtime veteran Luke Harper requested his release, but it doesn’t appear as […]

By Danny Cox | 4y ago

WWE News: Former Tag Team Champion Asks For His Release From Company

WWE superstar Luke Harper, who achieved the most success as part of the Wyatt Family stable and as a SmackDown Tag Team Champion alongside Erick Rowan in the Bludgeon Brothers, took to Twitter on Tuesday to confirm that he has requested his release from the company. In his post, Harper stressed that he is “proud” […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 4y ago

WWE News: Superstar Returns After More Than Six Months Out Of The Ring, Tag Team Officially Done

After more than six months out of the ring, Luke Harper has finally returned. He made an appearance at a WWE Live Event this past Saturday. The SmackDown Live superstar has been out of the ring since 2018, when he last fought as part of the Bludgeon Brothers tag team with Erick Rowan. As proven […]

By Danny Cox | 4y ago

WWE Rumors: Bludgeon Brothers Set To Return To ‘SmackDown Live’ After Months-Long Absence, Per ‘PWInsider’

For the past several months, SmackDown Live‘s tag team scene has mostly centered on three teams — reigning champions The Bar, The New Day, and The Usos. However, a new report suggests that The Bludgeon Brothers, who had held the SmackDown Tag Team titles for over four months last year, are set to return from […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 4y ago

WWE Superstar Luke Harper Spotted With Cast On Left Hand

For a while, the WWE was pushing the Bludgeon Brothers as the hottest thing in the tag team division. However, when Erick Rowan — one half of the monster team — succumbed to the injury bug with a bicep tear, the team’s push was stopped dead in its tracks. Luke Harper, the other half of […]

By Dave LeClair | 4y ago

WWE Rumors: Latest Update On Creative Plans For Bray Wyatt, Per Dave Meltzer

It’s been over two months since Bray Wyatt was last seen on WWE television, and rumors of a character change have been swirling since then. However, the latest from veteran wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer suggests that the former WWE Champion and Raw Tag Team Champion could be sticking to what’s tried and tested and reuniting […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 4y ago

WWE News: Bray Wyatt Returns To Twitter With Dark Tweets, Teases Two New Characters

For more than a month, Bray Wyatt has been absent from social media, and he hasn’t had a match in WWE since the middle of August. Many have wondered where the tortured soul has been and when he would make his return to television, but Sunday, he may have finally given a clue. Wyatt returned […]

By Danny Cox | 5y ago

WWE News: ‘Money In The Bank’ Opponents Exchange Creepy Tweets About One Superstar’s Wife

Trash talking has come a long way in professional wrestling as it no longer happens only in the ring or in promos, but has taken to social media as well. WWE superstars are using Twitter and Facebook to continue their feuds and make them a bit more realistic, and it works well. On Sunday, the […]

By Danny Cox | 5y ago

WWE News: Three ‘SmackDown’ Superstars Have Their Names Changed Out Of Nowhere

Name changes aren’t overly uncommon when a wrestler ends up making their debut in WWE, but it is quite odd to happen after they’ve already established themselves in the company. Over the course of the last week, three SmackDown Live superstars have had their names changed, and two of them have been on the main […]

By Danny Cox | 5y ago

WWE Rumors: New Gimmick For ‘SmackDown Live’ Stars Ended By WWE?

In the WWE, sometimes new gimmicks catch on with the fans and help relaunch superstars. Other times, those gimmicks are flops with the WWE Universe and need to end quickly. According to new WWE rumors, that may be the case with one tag team that recently was repackaged on WWE’s SmackDown Live. Here’s the latest […]

By Matt Couden | 5y ago

Erick Rowan Reveals New Mask, Possible Hint At New Character

Erick Rowan has certainly been a WWE talent who has been thrown around in different places since his main roster debut with the Wyatt Family. Although his affiliation with Bray Wyatt and Luke Harper was a very good spot for him to be in, the decision to split the group was probably affected Rowan more […]

By Chris Featherstone | 6y ago

The Wyatt Family No More – WWE To Repackage Two Former Members With New Gimmicks

When The Wyatt Family was disbanded, things really didn’t seem to work out for all of the members and that is why WWE is about to bring about some changes. Last summer, the WWE Superstar Draft ended up splitting up the family and causing tension between the members, but things have changed even more since […]

By Danny Cox | 6y ago

WWE News: The Real Reason Behind Dolph Ziggler Not Being Seen On WWE Television In More Than A Month

When a superstar disappears from WWE television, many wonder if there was an injury or some backstage trouble or something worse, but that isn’t always the case. Over the course of the last month, fans have realized that Dolph Ziggler has been nowhere to be seen on SmackDown Live, and it has caused a bit […]

By Danny Cox | 6y ago

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