Fans ‘Believe’ They Know Who Jey Uso’s Mystery Partner Is; March 18th Wrestling News Round-Up

WWE has confirmed that Raquel Rodriguez has the opportunity to head into WrestleMania 41 as a double champion, as she is set to challenge for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship on Raw in Glasgow.

After securing a title shot by defeating Bayley on the March 10th edition of Raw, Rodriguez’s match was officially scheduled for March 24th in Scotland. Already holding the Women’s Tag Team Titles alongside Liv Morgan, a victory would see Rodriguez walk into WrestleMania with two championships around her waist.

The Raw in Glasgow is shaping up to be a major event, with CM Punk set to appear as he continues his war of words with Roman Reigns ahead of his SmackDown confrontation.

Jey Uso is also searching for a tag team partner to take on A-Town Down Under, following his dominant 32-second victory over Austin Theory.

Meanwhile, John Cena—who unleashed his frustrations on the WWE Universe in Brussels—will once again be in the same building as Cody Rhodes, as their WrestleMania 41 showdown looms closer.

AEW seems to have taken fan feedback into account as a newly formed tag team has already undergone a name change.

Originally announced as The Lucha Stars during the AEW Revolution Zero Hour pre-show, the duo of Hologram and Komander will now be known as Los Titanes del Aire—which translates to The Titans of the Air.

The change comes just days before their scheduled match against LFI’s Dralistico and The Beast Mortos on AEW Collision Slam Dunk Sunday.

AEW officially confirmed the new name via social media, promoting the high-flying pair’s latest showdown.

With a name that better reflects their style and heritage, Los Titanes del Aire could be set for an exciting run in AEW’s stacked tag division.

Sabu didn’t hold back when reflecting on his time in WWE’s version of ECW, calling it the “worst ever” experience and claiming the company was never invested in making it succeed.

Speaking at For The Love of Wrestling, the ECW legend admitted he initially approached the revival with optimism, but quickly realized WWE wanted to bury the brand rather than build it.

The frustration of seeing something he “put [his] life into” be dismantled still lingers. However, he did find one bright spot—working with John Cena.

Sabu praised Cena for being professional, generous, and allowing him to lead their matches, showing that even in a creatively stifling environment, some moments stood out.

Steve Austin is still a long way from full recovery after undergoing knee surgery last year.

The WWE Hall of Famer revealed in a recent interview with The Takedown on SI that he’s currently operating at only 30% and unable to run yet.

While the procedure has relieved years of pain, Austin acknowledged that the healing process is slow and that full fitness could still be months away.

Despite his recovery, Austin will be part of WWE World at the Las Vegas Convention Center on April 19-20, fuelling speculation that he might make an appearance at WrestleMania 41.

However, he stated he hasn’t been contacted by WWE and isn’t currently focused on the event.

The wrestling community continues to mourn the tragic loss of independent wrestler Vince Steele, who passed away at the age of 39 after suffering a medical emergency during a match.

Known as “The Jurassic Juggernaut,” Steele was a beloved figure on the independent scene, competing in promotions like BCW, ACE, and SWA over his two-decade career.

In the wake of his passing, his family has set up a GoFundMe to help cover funeral expenses and support his loved ones during this difficult time.

Fans and fellow wrestlers looking to contribute can do so by clicking here.

The outpouring of love from the wrestling world has been immense, with tributes coming from promotions, peers, and fans alike.

WWE has officially announced the details for its groundbreaking ID Championship tournaments, which will crown the first-ever champions under the Independent Development (ID) program.

Introduced in late 2024 as a way to bridge independent wrestling and WWE’s developmental system, the ID program will see its top talents compete across various independent promotions for the newly established Men’s and Women’s WWE ID Championships.

The first-round matches will take place at GCW The Collective on April 16 and Future Stars of Wrestling on April 18 following SmackDown. Several ID wrestlers have already been confirmed for the tournament, including Sean Legacy, Zayda Steel, Ice Williams, Jackson Drake, Brad Baylor, Ricky Smokes, Zara Zakher, and Cappuccino Jones, with more names expected to be added in the coming weeks.

The ID titles will be defended on the independent circuit, further cementing WWE’s unique partnership with outside promotions.

Despite signing with WWE months ago, both Hikuleo and Lance Anoa’i have yet to make their in-ring debuts for the company, and new reports shed light on why.

Hikuleo, the son of Haku and brother to Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa, was initially expected to be part of The Bloodline but has been listed as an NXT talent since September 2024 with no updates on when he’ll debut.

However, Wrestling Observer Radio states there have been no negative reports about him, suggesting WWE is simply waiting for the right time.

Lance Anoa’i’s situation appears more complicated, as Fightful Select reports he suffered an injury shortly after signing and will be out well into 2025.

Additionally, some within WWE are reportedly skeptical about his long-term potential, with concerns that he “may not make it.”

While Hikuleo remains on WWE’s internal roster, there’s no indication that main roster creative has any imminent plans for his debut.

Following the history making Roadblock PLE, NXT returns tonight and promises to deliver another epic show.

Currently announced for the March 18th episode of NXT:

• Eddy Thorpe vs Trick Williams – NXT Underground Match
• Chelsea Green (c) vs. Sol Ruca – WWE Women’s United States Championship Match
• Ricky Saints vs. Ridge Holland
• The Family (Stacks, Luca Crusifino & Adriana Rizzo) vs. The Culling (Brooks Jensen, Niko Vance & Izzi Dame)

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Seth Rollins is making his way to WWE SmackDown this Friday in Bologna, Italy, to confront both Roman Reigns and CM Punk after a chaotic turn of events on Raw.

Rollins picked up a controversial win over Punk in a Steel Cage Match thanks to Reigns, who yanked him out of the ring to secure the victory before laying waste to both men.

On Raw in Belgium, Rollins addressed the attack, acknowledging Reigns’ thirst for revenge but mocking him for still needing “his architect” to do his thinking.

With tensions at an all-time high, Rollins confirmed that he’ll be on SmackDown, setting the stage for a heated face-off between three of WWE’s biggest names just weeks before WrestleMania 41.

Penta continues to make waves in WWE, securing a major win over Ludwig Kaiser in a brutal No Holds Barred Match on Raw in Brussels.

The lucha star showcased his signature offense, using steel chairs and high-impact moves to put away Kaiser before declaring his next goal: the Intercontinental Championship.

Later in the night, Penta made his presence felt after Bron Breakker successfully defended the title against Finn Balor, stepping up to confront the champion in a tense staredown.

With WrestleMania 41 approaching, it remains to be seen if Penta will get his shot on the grandest stage of them all. Meanwhile, anticipation builds for the WWE debut of his brother Rey Fenix, with speculation growing about a Lucha Brothers reunion in the company.

Vince McMahon made a rare public appearance on St. Patrick’s Day, attending the Miami Heat vs. New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden.

Sporting a green suit and a noticeable white streak in his hair, the former WWE Chairman was identified on the broadcast as a “former wrestling promoter,” a stark reminder of his fall from power following serious legal allegations and his forced resignation from TKO in 2024.

Vince McMahon looks like the waterlogged corpse of Charlie Sheen dredged from a river. pic.twitter.com/RiW3094tzy

— Mike Beauvais (@MikeBeauvais) March 18, 2025

Despite his ongoing lawsuit, McMahon seemed in good spirits at the event, which also featured a bizarre moment when comedian Tracy Morgan threw up courtside, leading to a temporary game delay.

This marks McMahon’s second major public sighting in recent months, following his appearance at the Super Bowl alongside The Undertaker.

John Cena took his heel turn to another level on Raw in Brussels, delivering a scathing promo that saw him berate the WWE Universe for taking him for granted over the past two decades.

The fans in attendance didn’t hold back either, unleashing explicit chants at Cena as he dismissed their expectations and declared they’d get nothing from him because they don’t deserve it.

The segment reached its boiling point when Cody Rhodes interrupted, expressing his disappointment and warning Cena that if the real John Cena didn’t show up at WrestleMania 41, he’d be forced into retirement.

According to Fightful Select, WWE was ecstatic with how the segment played out, particularly praising the Belgian crowd’s energy, which was described as one of the hottest TV environments they’ve ever experienced—potentially paving the way for more international TV tapings in the future.

CM Punk is officially set to make his highly anticipated return to the UK as part of WWE’s upcoming European tour.

Despite earlier uncertainty surrounding his schedule, Punk confirmed via Instagram that he will be appearing at multiple events across the continent, including Raw in Glasgow on March 24th and Raw in London on March 31st.

In addition to these televised appearances, Punk is scheduled for live events in Belfast (March 22nd) and Nottingham (March 23rd), as well as house shows in Vienna (March 29th) and Amsterdam (March 30th).

Adding to the excitement, Punk will also be involved in a major segment with Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins on the March 21st episode of SmackDown.

Fans in Europe will now get multiple opportunities to see The Second City Saint live in action!

The WWE Women’s Championship match for WrestleMania 41 has taken a dramatic turn, with Rhea Ripley forcing her way into the title bout.

After Iyo Sky dethroned Ripley on Raw following Elimination Chamber, fans expected a straightforward match between Sky and Bianca Belair, who earned her title shot in the Chamber match.

However, on the March 17th episode of Raw, Ripley stormed the contract signing, attacked both women, and signed her name on the contract, despite GM Adam Pearce rejecting the change.

While WWE is still officially promoting Sky vs. Belair, Fightful Select reports that a Triple Threat match was always the plan for WrestleMania 41, and the storyline will soon reflect this shift.

During last night’s blockbuster episode of Monday Night Raw, it was revealed that next week in Glasgow, Scotland, Jey Uso will team with a mystery partner to take on Austin Theory and Grayson Waller.

Fans, never one to leave a mystery unsolved, believe they have worked out who that mystery partner may be.

Next Monday in Glasgow, TNA World Champion, Joe Hendry is set to perform live at Mark Henry’s DJ performance at The Garage.

Hendry, beloved in Glasgow due to his time in ICW, is now fans number one pick for Jey Uso’s mystery partner with fans pointing to Hendry’s recent Royal Rumble appearance and Noam Dar’s shock Raw debut several years ago as precedent for the debut.

Although it remains a theory at this point, there is no denying, a Raw debut for Hendry in his home country would go down as one of the most electric pops of all time.

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Kicking things off today we have:

• Fans ‘believe’ they have worked out the true identity of Jey Uso‘s mystery tag team partner.
• Vince McMahon spotted during New York Knicks game.
• John Cena drops incredible performance in first appearance following heel turn.