Controversial WWE Star Not In Creative Plans For The 2024 Royal Rumble; January 22nd Wrestling News Round-Up

WWE 2K24 is officially coming soon and fans are excited.

Earlier today Cody Rhodes was announced as the games cover star alongside Bianca Belair & Rhea Ripley for the games deluxe edition.

But, a very special 40 years of WrestleMania cover was also announced an fans have spotted an awkward error.

As illustrated in the Tweet below AI has evidently been used for creation of this cover and it has left a few classic AI errors in the display.

Steve Austin has developed frostbite and lost a few fingers whilst John Cena’s t-shirt has a classic AI mess of a design.

Check it out below!

I’m sorry but the use of AI in the new #WWE2K24 cover is ridiculous 😡

The text on John Cena’s shirt is warped, Stone Cold is missing two fingers, and Hulk Hogan is in the game. pic.twitter.com/R8owhvnnm2

— Daveed | DEADLOCK 📼 (@davidj_alaniz) January 22, 2024

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It’s time to get excited!

The official trailer for WWE 2K24 just dropped and it looks great!

Check it out!

One of AEW’s newest signings Mariah May is taking social media by storm.

The former STARDOM star has sat down with RJ City on the latest episode of Hey EW! to discuss signing with AEW and react to some hilariously thirsty fan Tweets.

Make a cuppa, put your feet up and enjoy this hilarious video!

WWE is in the festive spirit ahead of the 2024 Royal Rumble this Saturday.

Join them LIVE on YouTube right now as they stream 24/7 Royal Rumble matches between now and this Saturday’s PPV.

But you don’t even need to leave this page, you can enjoy the festivities below in full courtesy of the WWE.

Check it out!

Cody Rhodes has finally finished his story…that is if his story was becoming the cover star for WWE 2K24.

WWE 2K took to social media this morning to unveil the cover stars for the latest instalment in the WWE 2K franchise.

Cody Rhodes is set to dawn the cover of the main game with Bianca Belair and Rhea Ripley sharing the honour of being the cover stars for the deluxe edition of the game.

There is also a forty years of WrestleMania edition which features one of the coolest covers of all time.

You can check out the incredible moment Cody Rhodes, Bianca Belair and Rhea Ripley found out they were becoming the games cover stars below!

It is almost time for the BEST WWE PPV of the year…at least in my opinion, the Royal Rumble.

But who looks set to leave the show with a one way ticket to WrestleMania, let’s take a look and find out.

Based on the current average odds provided by all UK bookmakers; CM Punk is the overwhelming favourite for the men’s Royal Rumble sitting at a massive 4/6 odds.

Cody Rhodes (5/2) is the runner up with The Rock (8/1) and GUNTHER (14/1) making up the rest of the top four.

Over on the women’s side of things and Bayley sits as the odds on favourite for the event with ‘The Man’ Becky Lynch sitting second with 9/2 odds.

Jade Cargill (6/1) and Liv Morgan (12/1) make up the rest of the top four.

But who do you think is going to win the 2024 Royal Rumble? Write in using the get involved feature at the top of the page and let us know!

Tony Khan made headlines last week after going on a passionate rant on social media regarding the double standards of WWE fans.

The comments led to many in AEW feeling embarrassed by Tony Khan’s actions but Daniel Garcia was not one of them.

In a new interview with Adrian Hernandez the rising AEW star would respond to Khan’s antics claiming that he isn’t bothered because AEW is his company and he can do what he wants.

Garcia would comment:

“A lot of people don’t like what Tony says on Twitter, but it’s his company first and foremost, he can do whatever he wants.”

“He’s the one putting the money behind this company, he’s paying all of our salaries, that’s on him.”

“It’s great to know that you have somebody willing to put themselves out there and fight for his team.”

Garcia would then go one step further revealing that he “loves” the way Khan presents himself and AEW online.

“That’s what I love most about it. He says whatever he wants because he really believes in use and he knows we can back it up.” [h/t Fightful]

Tony Khan has strengthened the AEW roster in recent weeks and with the potential arrival of legendary NJPW start Kazuchika Okada looks to be continuing to do so heading into February.

But it hasn’t just been new signings enhancing the roster, in recent weeks we saw the return of Serena Deeb and now two more absent AEW stars look set to return.

According to a report from Fighful Select, both PAC and Parker Boudreaux were backstage at the January 17th episode of AEW Dynamite.

The report notes that there are no imminent creative plans for Boudreaux as he is not longer internally affiliated with Mogul Embassy.

PAC has been out of action for around six months, last appearing on AEW Dynamite #199 defeating Gravity in a well received match.

Are you excited to see PAC (or Parker) back on AEW TV? Let us know by hitting the thumbs below!

Big E has not competed inside a WWE ring almost 700 days following a career-threatening injury sustained after a botched belly to belly suplex from Brawling Brute Ridge Holland.

One of WWE’s most popular stars of the past decade, fans are clamouring to see Big E back in the ring…but will it ever happen?

Here is the latest from the man himself.

Speaking with TMZ, Big E would discuss a potential return to action:

“I just want to make a smart decision. I didn’t start wrestling to end up in a wheelchair. So I want to make sure I’m making the best decision for myself. I don’t have a timeline unfortunately, so thank you for asking.”

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Gable Steveson is having a tough time connecting with the WWE audience.

The combination of sexual misconduct allegations and perceived lack of ability has left Gable Steveson with an uphill battle in the WWE.

The former Olympic athlete has been a consistent competitor on SmackDown’s dark matches in recent weeks and is set to remain as such as WWE looks for him to adjust to performing in front of a live crowd.

This has led some fans to worry that the controversial star was set for a slot in the 2024 Royal Rumble.

However, a new report from PWInsider has confirmed this is not the case.

Mike Johnson reports that those within the WWE have confirmed that Steveson is “not in the creative mix for the Rumble” and has been working dark matches to get him “more reps in front of live crowds.”

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Good Afternoon!

I hope everyone is doing well and is ready for the weekend ahead.

I will be with you from 2pm to 6pm BST (9am – 1pm ET) covering all the biggest stories from WWE, AEW, NJPW, IMPACT and more.

We will be kicking things off today with the biggest stories from the last 24 hours including:

• A controversial WWE star is not in creative plans for the 2024 Royal Rumble.
• Big E provides update on a potential WWE return following career threatening injury.
• Two absent AEW stars were backstage at recent Dynamite broadcast.
• “It’s his company” – AEW star responds to Tony Khan‘s divisive Twitter antics.
• Current favourites to win the 2024 Royal Rumble revealed.