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Author: Andrew Ravens

  • Seth Rollins Joining \’Good Morning Football\’ As Guest Host

    WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins is expanding his presence in the sports media world. A new report from Deadline has revealed that Rollins will be joining the NFL Network\’s popular morning show, \”Good Morning Football,\” as a recurring guest host for the 2025-2026 NFL season.

    According to the report, \”The Visionary\” will be a regular guest host on both \”Good Morning Football\” and the \”GMFB: Overtime\” show. He will be joining the program\’s regular hosts, Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, Manti Te’o, and Sherree Burruss.

    Rollins is a well-known and passionate fan of the NFL\’s Chicago Bears and has made multiple guest appearances on \”Good Morning Football\” in the past.  His involvement with the NFL extends beyond just talk show appearances. At the 2025 NFL Draft, Rollins was present to announce a draft pick for his beloved Chicago Bears.

    After his shocking Money in the Bank cash-in at SummerSlam, \”The Visionary\” is now the reigning World Heavyweight Champion. His first title defense is scheduled for this Sunday, August 31, at the Clash in Paris premium live event, where he will face CM Punk, Jey Uso, and LA Knight in a fatal four-way match. 

  • WWE Considering Moving Chelsea Green And Ethan Page Together To Main Roster

    A new report from WrestleVotes has indicated there is internal interest within WWE in moving the newly formed duo of Chelsea Green and NXT North American Champion Ethan Page from NXT to the main roster, specifically to Friday Night SmackDown.

    According to the report, the on-screen chemistry between the two Canadian superstars has caught the attention of people within the company. \”Hearing several within WWE would like to see the current pairing of Chelsea Green & NXT North American Champion Ethan Page appear on SmackDown in the near future, as their chemistry on NXT TV has impressed many,\” WrestleVotes reported.

    The report also notes the strategic thinking behind the potential call-up, which would be to elevate the current NXT North American Champion. \”Additionally, some believe this newly minted Canadian faction would quickly establish Page as a key player,\” the report continued.

    They were featured in a \”Peace Treaty\” segment on the go-home show for the recent Heatwave premium live event. At that PLE, they scored a mixed tag team match win.

  • Adam Copeland And Christian Cage Match Set For AEW All Out

    A dream tag team match has been officially announced for the upcoming AEW All Out pay-per-view. On tonight\’s episode of AEW Dynamite, Adam Copeland revealed that he will team up with Christian Cage, to take on FTR (Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler).

    The announcement came after a chaotic opening to tonight\’s show from the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia. The broadcast began with FTR and their manager, Stokely Hathaway, in the ring, berating referee Paul Turner for the time-limit draw in their recent Tag Team Title Eliminator Tournament final.

    When Turner refused to reverse his decision, FTR got physical with him. This led to the arrival of Adam Copeland, who has been feuding with FTR for months. Christian Cage then appeared from the crowd, and the two men stormed the ring to brawl with Harwood and Wheeler.

    After officials and security finally separated the four men, Copeland grabbed a microphone and made the match official for the All Out pay-per-view, which will take place in Cage\’s hometown of Toronto.

    The feud between Copeland and FTR has been a central storyline in AEW for months. Copeland and Cage recently teamed up at the Forbidden Door pay-per-view to defeat the team of Kip Sabian and Killswitch.

    The dream tag team match is the first official bout announced for the AEW All Out pay-per-view, which is scheduled for Saturday, September 20, from the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The event will be going head-to-head with WWE\’s Wrestlepalooza PLE on the same night.

  • DDP Undergoes Heart Procedure After Health Scare

    WWE Hall of Famer Diamond Dallas Page has shared a health update with his fans, revealing that he recently underwent a cardioversion medical procedure after going into Atrial fibrillation (AFib).

    In a post on social media, the 69-year-old legend detailed the recent health scare, which he said occurred while he was working out without his heart monitor.

    \”Last week, I went into AFib. I normally wear a heart monitor when training, but for some reason didn’t this day. I pushed myself too hard, felt ‘off’, dizzy, and heart racing… and well, here we are…\” Page wrote. He then shared a photo of himself stretching minutes after waking up from the successful procedure, adding that his wife, Payge McMahon, was asking him to rest.

    AFib is a condition where the upper chambers of the heart beat irregularly and rapidly. A cardioversion is a medical procedure used to restore a normal heart rhythm.

    Page explained that this is the second time in three years he has dealt with the condition. \”I’ll have a cardio ablation next month and should be good to go,\” he added.

    He also used the experience to offer a warning to his followers. \”I will never not wear a heart monitor and/or @Apple watch when working out again… If you are over 50 and or have a slightly enlarged heart, you should wear a heart monitor too!\”

  • Nikki Bella Says The WWE Women\’s Locker Room Wants Brie Bella Back

    WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella is continuing her public push for a WWE return for her twin sister, Brie Bella. Speaking with Rick Ucchino for Sports Illustrated’s The Takedown, Nikki discussed her efforts to get her sister back in a WWE ring. She noted that it\’s a frequent topic of conversation backstage.

    “I keep pushing it. All the women want her back and they keep asking me every week has that decision changed,” Nikki said.

    Brie Bella herself recently stated on her podcast that she believes her husband, Bryan Danielson, working for AEW is a “roadblock” to her potential return to WWE. Nikki addressed this, stating her belief that a spouse\’s career choice should not be a factor, though she understands the business realities.

    “I don’t think legacies should be determined on spouses, but I also understand business,” Nikki said.

    Despite the complexities, she expressed optimism that a deal could eventually be worked out. “I do think [WWE is] becoming more and more open to it. I understand it takes time and we just have to figure things out. There’s so much business to figure out, and Brie and I both completely understand that.”

  • Kevin Owens Gives Update On His Recovery From Neck Surgery

    Kevin Owens has provided an update on his recovery from neck fusion surgery. Speaking to the media at a NASCAR race in Daytona, Florida, Owens revealed that the procedure was a \”best case scenario\” but that his future in the ring remains uncertain.

    Owens, who underwent the surgery in July, explained that there was a great deal of uncertainty heading into the procedure regarding its severity. He was relieved to receive some positive news from his surgeon.

    “It was very stressful going into it because we weren’t really sure how severe the fusion was going to be, how many levels, all this stuff. Thankfully, it ended up being only one level which was the best case scenario for something like this,” he explained.

    The \”levels\” in a neck fusion refer to the number of vertebrae that need to be fused. A single-level fusion, which Owens had, is a less complex procedure with a generally better recovery outlook than a multi-level fusion.

    Despite the successful surgery, Owens was candid about the long and uncertain road ahead. \”There’s no guarantee that it’s going to work,” he said, explaining that the recovery is a long process of seeing how his body heals.

    “Fingers crossed, I get to come back to wrestling in the next year. I really don’t know. My goal is to come back, so hopefully that happens,” he said. He added that while he has enjoyed the extended time with his family, he is \”jonesing to be back out on the road and back doing what I love.”

  • Jake Hager Rips Tony Khan: \”He Can\’t Make Himself A Sandwich, Let Alone Write A Storyline That Will Last\”

    Jake Hager has continued to speak out about his time in All Elite Wrestling, once again taking aim at AEW President Tony Khan in a new interview. Hager took aim at Khan\’s booking ability and the lack of structure backstage while speaking with Bill Apter, Dutch Mantell, and Dr. Chris Featherstone of Sportskeeda.

    “He can’t make himself a sandwich, let alone write a storyline that will at last,\” Hager said. \”He can spend a lot of money and make a big debut and make a lot of fireworks.”

    Hager claimed that \”everything changed after Cody Rhodes left\” in 2022, after which he says it \”became a free for all.\” He also alleged that at one point, Khan \”would not respond to his messages for like two weeks\” when Chris Jericho was trying to contact him.

    The former WWE World Heavyweight Champion also spoke about what he perceived as a lack of structure and communication backstage. \”They stopped doing production meetings, they stopped doing anything to make the show timely,\” he stated. \”We would be waiting around till like 5:00 PM to find out what we’re doing that day.”

    Hager went on to claim that he believes he was only signed to AEW because of Chris Jericho. \”Tony wanted nothing to do with me because I was from the fed and he’s an indie darling guy… He wants flips and hamburgers and hot dogs and not storylines,” he said.

    FTR Refutes Jake Hager’s Claims About Tony Khan And Talent Meeting

  • Brooke Hogan Visited Father’s Body: He Looked ‘Ready For A PPV’

    Brooke Hogan has revealed she was able to get a moment of closure, saying a final, private goodbye to her father, Hulk Hogan, more than a month after his death. In a new interview, she also provided an update on the police investigation into his passing.

    During a call to the Bubba the Love Sponge Show on Wednesday, Brooke shared that she was recently invited by the Clearwater Police to review the details of their investigation. While in town, she was also able to visit the funeral home where her father\’s body is currently located.

    Brooke described the experience of seeing her father one last time as a \”really nice day\” that brought her a sense of peace.

    “I was able to see my dad, and he looked great. He looked like he was ready for a pay-per-view,” Brooke said. “He was big, strong, you know, hair looking good, bandana on, Fu Manchu going. He looked great… It was awesome to see him. And I said a prayer over him, and I got to say my final goodbyes and that was that. It was super nice.”

    For weeks, Brooke has been publicly questioning the circumstances surrounding her father\’s death, even offering to pay for a private autopsy. She now says that after meeting with the police and reviewing the bodycam footage from the day he died, she is satisfied with their work.

    “Everything is going smooth,” Brooke said. “It was a really beautiful day.” She thanked the police for being \”very transparent\” and also thanked her father\’s wife, Sky Daily, for being “super sweet” and cooperative. While she is disappointed that a toxicology report was not possible due to the condition of her father, she no longer believes there was any foul play involved.

    She and her father had been estranged for two years prior to his passing on July 24. After not attending the official funeral, choosing instead to honor him privately at the beach. She stated that while answers are great, \”none of it brings my dad back,\” and that she will no longer be speaking publicly about the \”mystery\” surrounding his death.

  • MJF Thinks He Was The Main Character At AEW All In 2023

    Just days after his unsuccessful attempt to win the AEW World Championship at the Forbidden Door pay-per-view, MJF has taken to social media to reflect on a time when he was on top of the wrestling world: the 2023 All In event at Wembley Stadium.

    In a new social media post on Wednesday, MJF marked the one-year anniversary of the historic event with a simple but telling statement. He noted that on this day in 2023, at AEW All In, he was the \”main character.\”

    The post comes after MJF lost his AEW World Championship match against the current champion, \”Hangman\” Adam Page, at this past Sunday\’s Forbidden Door. Page has often been referred to by fans and commentators as the \”main character\” of AEW.

    The All In 2023 event was a career-defining night for MJF. He wrestled in both the opening match of the \”Zero Hour\” pre-show and the final match of the main card.

    He and Adam Cole, kicked off the show by defeating Aussie Open to win the Ring of Honor World Tag Team Titles. In the main event, the two friends then faced off against each other, with MJF defeating Cole to retain his AEW World Championship in front of a record-breaking crowd.

  • Title Matches Set For WWE NXT No Mercy

    The main event for the upcoming NXT No Mercy premium live event is now official. On this week\’s episode of WWE NXT, Ricky Saints defeated Josh Briggs to become the new number one contender and will now challenge Oba Femi for the NXT Championship.

    After the bout, Saints was confronted in the ring by the reigning NXT Champion, Oba Femi. Femi promised to make \”Absolute\” Ricky appear to be \”absolutely mediocre\” when they face off for the title.

    The tense staredown between the champion and challenger was interrupted by the arrival of DarkState. The group, consisting of Osiris Griffin, Saquon Shugars, Cutler James, and Dion Lennox, surrounded the ring to confront both Femi and Saints.

    Former NXT Tag Team Champions, Hank Walker and Tank Ledger, ran to the ring to even the odds, and the four babyfaces were able to fight off the members of DarkState. The segment ended with the four men standing tall.

    The NXT Championship match is the latest addition to the card for NXT No Mercy, which takes place on Saturday, September 27, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It was also confirmed on the show that Jacy Jayne will defend the NXT Women\’s Championship against Lola Vice at the event while Sol Ruca is scheduled to defend the WWE Women\’s Speed Championship against the winner of an upcoming inter-promotional tournament.

  • Three Wrestlers Released From The WWE ID Program

    WWE has reportedly released three talents from its recently launched WWE ID (Independent Development) program. The news was first broken by one of the released wrestlers, Aaron Roberts, and later confirmed with additional names in a report from PWInsider.

    On Tuesday morning, Aaron Roberts took to his social media to announce that he had been \”fired from my dream job.\” In a video, he stated that he is now accepting independent bookings.

    “I’m still the baddest motherf*cker walking both sides of the Mississippi,” Roberts declared in his announcement. He was first revealed as a member of the WWE ID program in November 2024 at a Memphis Wrestling event.

    Following Roberts\’s announcement, a report from PWInsider confirmed that two other wrestlers, Ice Williams and Jordan Oasis, have also been released from the program. Williams is an independent wrestler from the West Coast, while Oasis, known as the \”Global Nomad,\” is from the Pacific Northwest and trained at the KnokX Pro Wrestling Academy.

    The report notes that both Williams and Oasis will still make final appearances on upcoming, pre-taped episodes of the WWE EVOLVE show, which features talent from the ID program.

    The WWE ID program was launched in late 2024 as a way for WWE to support select independent wrestlers and training schools, creating a new potential pathway to the main NXT brand.

  • Joe Hendry Appears At WWE Live Event In Manchester

    The crossover between WWE and TNA Wrestling continued on Tuesday during WWE\’s live event in Manchester, England. Top TNA star Joe Hendry made a surprise appearance, answered an open challenge, and defeated the former two-time WWE Champion, The Miz.

    The match took place at the AO Arena as part of WWE\’s \”Road to Clash in Paris\” tour. During the show, The Miz issued an open challenge to anyone in the back, which was answered by the surprising arrival of \”The Prestigious One,\” Joe Hendry.

    Hendry, representing TNA, went on to defeat The Miz in the one-on-one contest. This was Hendry\’s third official match on the WWE main roster. His previous appearances include an entry in the 2025 Men\’s Royal Rumble match and a match against Randy Orton on Night Two of WrestleMania 41.

    In addition to his main roster appearances, Hendry has become a semi-regular on the NXT brand as part of the ongoing partnership between WWE and TNA. He has competed in several matches on NXT television and at their premium live events.

  • Lex Luger Takes Steps On His Own In New Video

    A new video has been shared showing WWE Hall of Famer Lex Luger walking without any support, a moment that showcases his incredible progress in his long recovery from a debilitating spinal injury.

    The video, which was shared by the official DDP Yoga social media accounts, shows Luger walking around a kitchen island while being spotted by trainer Autumn Swansen. As he makes his way around the counter, Swansen exclaims, “Lex, you’re literally walking unsupported right now.”

    Luger has been primarily confined to a wheelchair since suffering a spinal injury in 2007. In the years since, he has been working closely with his friend and fellow Hall of Famer, Diamond Dallas Page, using the DDP Yoga program to improve his mobility.

    Just last week, another video was posted showing Luger using a LifeGlider upright walker to get up from his wheelchair. In that same video, he was also able to get out of his car and retrieve his own wheelchair without any assistance.

    Luger\’s incredible progress is the latest chapter in an inspiring year for \”The Total Package.\” Earlier this year, he was officially inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2025.

  • FTR Refutes Jake Hager\’s Claims About Tony Khan And Talent Meeting

    A disagreement went public between AEW\’s FTR and the recently retired Jake Hager. Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler have both publicly refuted claims made by Hager in a recent interview concerning a \”talent only\” meeting and an alleged outburst from AEW President Tony Khan.

    In a new episode of Insight with Chris Van Vliet, Jake Hager recounted a story about a \”wrestlers-only\” meeting that took place in 2022 after the incident involving CM Punk. Hager claimed the meeting was interrupted by an angry Tony Khan, who allegedly yelled at the talent. Hager stated he believed the reason for the outburst was that FTR had refused to come to television that day because they didn\’t like the creative plans.

    Both members of FTR have since taken to social media to refute Hager\’s version of events. Dax Harwood posted a statement directly addressing the claims. “Cash and I were at the all-talent only meeting that was called by Bryan, Jericho, and Mox. Tony never interrupted,” Harwood wrote. “Cash and I have NEVER refused to show up to work… Im not really sure where all this is coming from, but it’s mostly not true.”

    Cash Wheeler also refuted Hager\’s story and went a step further, sharing a screenshot of a direct message exchange he had with Hager about the comments. The back-and-forth between the two stars adds another layer to the story.

  • Shawn Michaels Calls WWE NXT The \’Best Two-Hour Show On Television\’

    WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels, who now serves as the Senior Vice President of Talent Development and Creative for the NXT brand, has high praise for the show he oversees. In a new interview, Michaels called NXT the \”best two-hour show on television.\”

    Speaking with Justin Barrasso of Undisputed ahead of the recent NXT Heatwave event, the \”Heartbreak Kid\” expressed his pride in the current NXT product.

    “I’d be lying if I didn’t think we have the best two-hour show on television,” said Michaels. “The most exciting.\” He noted, \”All our success comes down to the athletes that walk through the doors of the Performance Center every day in Orlando,\” he said. \”It’s a testament to all the work that our coaches and our creative team and the entire production team in NXT.”

    He also touted the success of the brand\’s recent partnerships. \”The partnership with The CW is huge. They’ve been fantastic,\” Michaels stated. \”We’ve had collaborations like NOAH, TNA, and AAA.\”

  • Mark Henry Says Syko Stu Is Partially To Blame For Incident With Raja Jackson

    WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry has weighed in on the controversial incident involving Raja Jackson and Syko Stu at a KnokX Pro Wrestling event this past weekend.

    Speaking with TMZ, Henry commented on the situation, which saw Raja Jackson, son of MMA legend Quinton \”Rampage\” Jackson, legitimately knock out and injured Syko Stu. Henry stated that he believes the injured wrestler, Syko Stu, shoulders some of the blame for what happened.

    “You’ve got to be careful, one, who you’re messing with, and, two, what kind of example are you as a veteran for inciting a riot with a kid,” Henry said.

    \”The World\’s Strongest Man\” noted that while he also chastised Raja for needing to have more \”respect for the business\” and to control his anger, he feels the primary fault lies with Stu for instigating the situation. The incident was preceded by an altercation where Stu hit Raja with a drink can.

    \”If indeed what I saw was what I saw, which is people before the show, during the day time, drinking and intoxicated or partially intoxicated, and you bust a bottle over a guy’s head and talk trash like that guy was not going to do nothing, yeah, you’re at fault,” Henry stated.

    The in-ring attack, which was part of a planned spot that went wrong, left Syko Stu hospitalized with what his family called \”severe injures to his head.\” The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the incident.

    An update from Stu\’s family on Monday stated that he is \”conscious and able to talk,\” and a GoFundMe for his medical expenses has raised over $60,000. YouTuber Mr. Beast has also offered to help Stu and his family.

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  • AEW Star Expected To Return \”Sooner Than Later\” After Injury

    A positive injury update is out for one of AEW\’s top stars. Former AEW International Champion Orange Cassidy has been medically cleared to return to the ring, and his return could be happening \”sooner than later.\”

    BodySlam.net first reported on Tuesday morning that Cassidy has been cleared to return, a report which Fightful Select has since noted aligns with what their sources have said. The AEW star has been out of action for the past five months after suffering what was suspected to be a torn labrum in March.

    The injury required Cassidy to undergo shoulder surgery, which has kept him on the sidelines throughout the spring and summer. His absence reportedly affected a number of creative plans for the company during that time.

    A report from Fightful Select adds that Cassidy will be back \”sooner than later\” and is not expected to be out for the remainder of the year unless he suffers a setback. It was also noted that he has been frequently backstage at recent AEW events during his recovery.

  • Kelly Osbourne Blasts Becky Lynch And WWE For \”Disrespectful\” Comments About Her Father

    A controversial promo from last night\’s episode of Monday Night Raw in Birmingham, England, has caught the attention of Kelly Osbourne, the daughter of the late rock legend and WWE Hall of Famer, Ozzy Osbourne. She took to social media to call out Women\’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch and WWE for comments made about her father and his hometown.

    In a post on her Instagram story on Tuesday morning, Kelly Osbourne responded directly to the segment, which saw Becky Lynch use Ozzy Osbourne\’s recent passing as part of her heel promo.

    “@beckylynchwwe you are a disrespectful dirtbag! Birmingham would not piss on you if you were on fire,\” Osbourne wrote. \”#birminghamforever shame on the @wwe for allowing such things to be said about my father and his home!!!”

    The comments came during an in-ring confrontation between Lynch and her Clash in Paris challenger, Nikki Bella. To get heat from the Birmingham crowd, Lynch first called the city a \”dump.\”

    She then referenced Ozzy Osbourne, who was a beloved native of Birmingham and passed away on July 22. Lynch said the only good thing to come out of Birmingham was dead, and that in Ozzy\’s defense, \”he had the sense to move to LA because if she lived in Birmingham, she would want to die too.\”

  • WWE Raw Moving To An Earlier Start Time Throughout September

    For the month of September, WWE\’s flagship show, Monday Night Raw, will be airing at an earlier start time in the United States. The official schedule on the Netflix streaming platform has been updated to reflect the change for three consecutive weeks.

    The Netflix schedule now lists the episodes of Monday Night Raw on September 15, September 22, and September 29 with a 7 p.m. ET start time. This is a full hour earlier than the show\’s traditional 8 p.m. ET time slot.

    While no official reason for the change has been given by WWE or Netflix, it is widely believed to be a strategic move to get a one-hour head start on the NFL\’s \”Monday Night Football,\” which begins its regular season in September and airs on ESPN.

    The adjusted schedule in September follows several other unique start times for the program due to its international tour. Today\’s August 25th episode from Birmingham, England, has a special 3 p.m. ET start time, and the September 1st episode from Paris, France, will begin at 2 p.m. ET.

    The show is currently scheduled to return to its normal 8 p.m. ET start time in October, with the exception of the October 13th episode from Perth, Australia, which will air live in the U.S. at 8 a.m. ET.

  • Identities Of Extras In Roman Reigns Segment On WWE Raw Revealed

    Today\’s edition of Monday Night Raw from Birmingham, England, kicked off with a chaotic brawl between Roman Reigns and Bronson Reed. The \”security guards\” who unsuccessfully attempted to break up the fight were actually a group of independent wrestlers from the UK wrestling scene.

    The show opened with Roman Reigns in the ring, but he was quickly interrupted by his Clash in Paris opponent, Bronson Reed. The two behemoths immediately came to blows, leading to a wild brawl that spilled all over the ringside area. A group of security guards rushed to the ring to separate them but were promptly taken out as the fight continued.

    According to a report from Fightful\’s Corey Brennan, the security guards were portrayed by several well-known names from the UK and international independent circuit. The wrestlers who were identified are CBL, Sammy D, Tate Mayfairs, Ethan Allen, and James Ellis.

    The use of local independent talent as extras and enhancement performers is a common practice for WWE whenever the company tours internationally. This was the final confrontation between Reigns and Reed before their scheduled match at the Clash in Paris premium live event this Sunday, August 31.

  • Next WWE Saturday Night\’s Main Event Location And Date Revealed

    The date and location for the next WWE Saturday Night\’s Main Event special have been officially confirmed. The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 1, and will take place from the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.

    The news was confirmed by FOX 13 Utah, following a new agreement between Smith Entertainment Group and the Utah Sports Commission to bring more WWE and UFC events to the state. The Salt Lake City show will mark the first time a PLE-level event has ever been held in Utah.

    The Saturday night special will cap off a full WWE weekend in Salt Lake City. A special Halloween edition of Friday Night SmackDown will also take place from the Delta Center on Friday, October 31.

    Chris Barney of Smith Entertainment Group commented on the news in a statement. “We are thrilled that live WWE entertainment and UFC action will return to Utah,” Barney said. “Every TKO event Delta Center has hosted has captivated fans and brought people from across the country into Salt Lake City, creating opportunities to showcase Utah’s world class sports and entertainment landscape.”

    It was recently reported that the quarterly Saturday Night\’s Main Event specials will now air exclusively on the Peacock streaming service as part of a new multi-year deal.

  • Swerve Strickland Says \”It’s Time To Start Gatekeeping Wrestling Again\”

    One day after his loss at the AEW x NJPW: Forbidden Door pay-per-view, Swerve Strickland has posted a cryptic message on social media. His post suggests a potential change in mindset for the former champion.

    In a post on his social media on Monday morning, Strickland made a statement. \”It was time to start gatekeeping wrestling again,” he wrote. The message comes after a brutal night for the top star at Wembley Stadium.

    At Forbidden Door event, Swerve Strickland unsuccessfully challenged Kazuchika Okada for the AEW Unified Championship. After the match, Okada continued his assault, targeting Strickland’s already injured knee. The champion trapped Swerve’s leg between the ring post and the steel steps before hitting it with a steel chair.

    The attack was interrupted by Strickland\’s manager, Prince Nana, who attempted to make the save with a steel pipe. However, this was followed by the surprise return of Wardlow, who attacked Nana and revealed himself to be the newest member of Okada\’s faction, the Don Callis Family.

    Strickland has been working through a legitimate torn meniscus injury for some time. He is expected to take time off to heal up. 

  • WWE Makes Big Change To Two Title Belts

    The future of the WWE Speed Championships has officially been revealed. During the NXT Heatwave premium live event, NXT General Manager Ava announced that both the men\’s and women\’s Speed titles are now officially part of the NXT brand and will be defended on NXT programming.

    The announcement puts an end to weeks of speculation surrounding the championships. The titles were originally created for \”WWE Speed,\” a weekly show that aired exclusively on the social media platform X. However, the show has not aired a new episode since July, and it was recently reported that the brand was likely discontinued, leaving the status of its championships in question.

    With Ava\’s announcement, it is now confirmed that while the show is gone, the titles will live on as part of the NXT brand.

    In addition to confirming the new home for the titles, Ava also made a further announcement regarding the Women\’s Speed Championship, which is currently held by Sol Ruca. A four-woman, inter-promotional tournament will be held to determine the next number one contender.

    The tournament will feature one woman from the WWE main roster, one woman from NXT, one woman from TNA Wrestling, and one woman from AAA. The winner of that tournament will then challenge Sol Ruca for the NXT Speed Women\’s Championship at the upcoming NXT No Mercy premium live event on September 27.

  • Tony Khan Announces Major Rule Change For AEW\’s Casino Gauntlet Title Shot

    AEW President Tony Khan has announced a rule change for the world title shot contracts that are earned by winning the annual Casino Gauntlet match. Moving forward, the winner will be required to give one week\’s notice before executing their contract for a championship match.

    Speaking at the post-event media scrum for the AEW x NJPW: Forbidden Door pay-per-view, Khan explained the reasoning behind the new rule. He stated that the change is being made to add more \”integrity\” to the championships and to allow the company to promote its world title bouts.

    “I want AEW to be different and I’ve been listening to the feedback and the voice of the fans and I think people want the championships in the sport of pro wrestling to have integrity,” Khan said. “I don’t want to have a big ticket championship match that we are unable to advertise and also I don’t really want to necessarily utilize a stipulation here that’s being utilized other places.”

    He added, “That’s why going forward, I want to set the tone that from now on I think the right thing to do is all contract executions should be on at least a week’s notice so we can properly promote the matches.”

    The change comes after several instances of the contract being used in a \”Money in the Bank\” style. Most notably, Christian Cage attempted to cash in his contract during the main event of the Revolution pay-per-view in March, turning the AEW World Championship match into a three-way.

    The current holder of the men\’s Casino Gauntlet contract is MJF, who won the opportunity at the All In: Texas pay-per-view. Athena won the women\’s version and executed her contract in advance to set up her match with Toni Storm at Forbidden Door.

  • Former WWE Star Confirms She Is Not Retired From Wrestling

    Former WWE Women\’s Tag Team Champion Aliyah has confirmed that she is not retired from professional wrestling, despite having made just a handful of in-ring appearances since her WWE release almost two years ago.

    Speaking with PWMania, Aliyah, who now wrestles under her real name of Nhooph Al-Areebi, addressed her future in the business. She made it clear that she feels she still has a lot to offer.

    “I’ve always felt like my best is yet to come, which is why I know I’m not done yet,\” she said. “I’m still too athletic, talented, beautiful, and marketable to retire this young — it just doesn’t make sense.\”

    Since her WWE exit in September 2023, Aliyah has only competed twice, both times for Destiny Wrestling. Her most recent match was a victory over Zayda Steel on February 16 of this year.

    She has also been exploring other ventures outside of wrestling, including DJing and competitive equestrian show jumping, where she has won multiple championships. \”My first appearance outside WWE, I DJed — I’d never done it before — and I sold the place out… The sky is truly the limit for me,” she stated.

    Aliyah was a part of the WWE system for eight years, primarily in NXT, but did win the WWE Women\’s Tag Team Championship with Raquel Rodriguez in 2022.