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  • Naomi Announces She Is Pregnant On WWE Raw, Vacates Women\’s World Title

    On tonight\’s episode of Monday Night Raw from the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Women\’s World Champion Naomi announced that she is pregnant and will be out of action for at least nine months. As a result, she has been forced to vacate her championship.

    The announcement came during an in-ring segment hosted by Raw General Manager Adam Pearce. Naomi came to the ring in her street clothes, holding the Women\’s World Title. After receiving a warm reception from the crowd, she revealed the happy news by showing a clip from an upcoming episode of \”Stephanie\’s Places,\” where her husband, Jimmy Uso, confirmed there is a \”baby on board.\”

    The live crowd in Philadelphia met the news with a loud cheer and chants of \”You deserve it.\”

    Following the video, Adam Pearce moved to take the championship from Naomi, but she refused to hand it over, stating that she isn\’t giving him \”sh*t\” and that she has relinquished titles before and didn\’t want to do it again. After telling Pearce to leave the ring, she cut a promo telling the women\’s locker room they should be thanking her husband for getting her pregnant and taking her out of action.

    She declared that \”the Bloodline will continue\” before laying her custom championship belt in the center of the ring as the crowd chanted \”Baby Uso.\” She promised to return and pick up right where she left off.

  • WWE Changes Start Times For Upcoming Raw Events

    WWE has changed the advertised local start times for at least three Monday Night Raw events in September, moving them up by an hour. The move has led to speculation that the company could be shifting its flagship show\’s broadcast time to avoid competition with the NFL\’s \”Monday Night Football.\”

    The official WWE website has updated the start times for several upcoming events. The September 15 Raw in Springfield, MA, the September 22 Raw in Evansville, IN, and the September 29 Raw in Raleigh, NC, are all now listed with a 6:30 p.m. local start time. The Evansville show, which is in the Central Time Zone, will begin at 5:30 p.m. local time, which is also 6:30 p.m. Eastern.

    Typically, doors for WWE events open 30 to 60 minutes before the live broadcast begins. These new 6:30 p.m. Eastern start times suggest that the main Raw broadcast could be set to begin at 7:00 p.m. ET, a full hour earlier than its traditional 8:00 p.m. ET time slot.

    While no official reason for the change has been provided, it is likely a strategic decision to avoid direct, full-length competition with \”Monday Night Football\” on ESPN, which begins its regular season in September. A 7:00 p.m. start time would give Raw a one-hour head start before the NFL game kicks off.

    The potential shift in start time would be the latest major change for WWE\’s flagship program in 2025. In January, Monday Night Raw moved from the USA Network to become a live, weekly exclusive on the Netflix streaming platform.

  • Danhausen Reportedly Requested AEW Not Pick Up His Option

    A new report has provided an update on the contract status of AEW\’s Danhausen, confirming he will remain with the company \”well into 2026.\” The extension was reportedly due to time he missed for injury and was \”apparently against his wishes.\”

    According to Fightful Select, Danhausen\’s original AEW contract was scheduled to expire on July 1, 2025. However, due to the time he was on the shelf with a torn pectoral muscle, his contract has been extended and will now run into 2026.

    The report adds a significant layer to the story, noting that this extension was \”apparently against his wishes.\” According to the outlet, it was \”believed he requested they didn’t pick up his option\” and was ready to leave the company.

    The AEW star\’s reported desire to leave stems from a lack of consistent creative plans for his character. He has not appeared on AEW television since competing in a battle royal at the Worlds End pay-per-view in December 2023.

    His last match under the company banner was for Ring of Honor in February 2024. He made a one-off surprise appearance at the most recent ROH Final Battle, but the report notes that there were no creative plans to follow up on the appearance. Despite his lack of usage on AEW or ROH programming, he has remained active on the independent circuit. With no current creative plans for him in AEW, it is expected he will continue to take independent bookings.

  • Top TNA Star In Philadelphia For WWE Shows

    The crossover between WWE and TNA Wrestling is set to continue this week. A new report from Fightful Select has confirmed that top TNA star Joe Hendry is in Philadelphia ahead of this week\’s WWE television tapings.

    According to the report, \”The Prestigious One\” is in town for the WWE events. Hendry has become a \”somewhat of an NXT regular\” in recent months as part of the ongoing partnership between the two promotions.

    The report notes that Hendry\’s recurring presence is no accident, as NXT officials, and specifically Shawn Michaels, \”have long liked Joe Hendry.\” His charismatic personality and \”I Believe\” catchphrase have quickly made him a fan favorite with the NXT audience.

    Hendry has been featured in several high-profile spots during the crossover. He recently appeared on the August 12 episode of NXT, where he defeated Charlie Dempsey in a singles match. He has also challenged for the TNA World Championship against NXT\’s Trick Williams at the Slammiversary pay-per-view.

    Hendry\’s presence backstage in Philadelphia comes on the day of the August 18 episode of Monday Night Raw from the Wells Fargo Center. It is also possible

  • Dave Bautista Ranked As The Number One Wrestler-Turned-Actor

    The Hollywood Reporter has published a new list ranking the top ten professional wrestlers who have successfully transitioned into acting careers. The list, released on August 18, features a mix of legends and current stars, with a new name taking the top spot over the industry\’s biggest box office draw.

    According to the outlet\’s new ranking, former WWE Champion Dave Bautista is the number one best wrestler-turned-actor. He was ranked just ahead of Dwayne \”The Rock\” Johnson, who came in at number two, though the report noted that Johnson is the most financially successful actor on the entire list.

    Rounding out the top five are John Cena at number three, the late \”Rowdy\” Roddy Piper at number four for his iconic role in \”They Live,\” and former WWE and current AEW star Adam Copeland (Edge) at number five, who was praised for his roles in \”Vikings\” and the \”Percy Jackson\” television series.

    The second half of the list is filled with legendary figures from wrestling\’s past. Kevin Nash was ranked at number six for his role in the \”Magic Mike\” franchise. He was followed by Hulk Hogan at number seven, Paul Wight (The Big Show) at number eight, former Minnesota Governor Jesse \”The Body\” Ventura at number nine, and Andre The Giant at number ten for his beloved role in \”The Princess Bride.\”

    Dave Bautista was recently announced for major roles in the upcoming \”Highlander\” reboot and \”Road House 2.\” Number two on the list, Dwayne \”The Rock\” Johnson, is currently working on the film \”The Smashing Machine.\” Number three, John Cena, will see the second season of his hit series \”Peacemaker\” premiere this week on August 21. The full, detailed ranking can be found on The Hollywood Reporter\’s website.

  • More WWE Events To Air On ESPN This Year?

    A new report has confirmed the working plan for the main event of WWE\’s upcoming September 20 premium live event. The show, which will run head-to-head with AEW\’s All Out pay-per-view, is slated to be headlined by the massive first-time-ever singles match between John Cena and the returning Brock Lesnar.

    Writing on his subscriber X account, Bryan Alvarez of F4Wonline.com confirmed the plans for the major showdown. This follows previous reports from POST Wrestling that WWE would be running a PLE on that date from Indianapolis, Indiana.

    The match will be the end of the feud that was reignited at the SummerSlam premium live event, where Lesnar made his shocking return after a two-year absence to attack John Cena after his main event match with Cody Rhodes.

    On Monday, Alvarez reported that the September 20 PLE could air on ESPN. This follows a previous report from PWInsider which also suggested the event could air on the network.

    \”I can confirm the working idea is the September WWE Brock vs. Cena PLE airing on ESPN, and perhaps all of the other PLEs this year as well,” Alvarez wrote.

    WWE and ESPN\’s official landmark rights agreement for premium live events is not scheduled to begin until 2026. Airing this year\’s remaining PLEs on ESPN would mark an early start to their major partnership.

  • \’Peacemaker\’ Season Two Redband Trailer Released

    A new, NSFW redband trailer has been released for the upcoming second season of the hit HBO Max series \”Peacemaker.\” The trailer gives fans a glimpse of the R-rated chaos to come, and star John Cena has offered more insight into his character\’s fluid sexuality.

    The new trailer begins with John Cena\’s character, Peacemaker, in his home surrounded by naked bodies in the aftermath of a bisexual orgy. The scene features a humorous exchange with his best friend, Vigilante (played by Freddie Stroma).

    “You don’t even seem that into sex,” Peacemaker tells him. Vigilante replies, “I’m into sex because, like a lot of people, it’s an opportunity to bond with my best friend.”

    In a interview for the new season, John Cena and series creator James Gunn played a word association game. When asked if Peacemaker would eliminate an alien disguised as a bald eagle or his Tinder date for the night, Cena gave a definitive answer.

    “I don’t think he would eliminate a bald eagle, and if he…had to eliminate a Tinder date, he would just go to Grindr and find another date,\” Cena said. \”The great thing about Peacemaker is that all apps are welcome, all the time.”

    His next scheduled WWE match is set for the Clash in Paris premium live event on August 31, where he will face former United States Champion Logan Paul. Season two of \”Peacemaker\” premieres on Thursday, August 21, on HBO Max.

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  • Finn Balor Made History At AAA Triplemania

    Finn Balor has joined a very exclusive club, becoming only the second wrestler in history to have competed at four of the professional wrestling industry\’s biggest annual events: WWE WrestleMania, NJPW Wrestle Kingdom, CMLL Aniversario, and AAA Triplemania.

    \”The Prince\” achieved the historic feat this past Saturday, August 16, when he competed at AAA Triplemanía XXXIII in Mexico City. He joins fellow WWE superstar Andrade as the only two wrestlers to have performed on all four of these major shows.

    In a post on his Instagram account following the event, Balor highlighted his crowning achievement. The match at Triplemanía was a major inter-promotional Mixed Trios Match that saw Balor team with his Judgment Day stablemates, JD McDonagh and Raquel Rodriguez. The trio was victorious, defeating the team of Mr. Iguana, Niño Hamburguesa, and WWE NXT\’s Lola Vice.

    Balor\’s journey to this historic milestone has spanned over a decade and three major promotions. He competed at CMLL’s 80th Anniversary Show in 2013 and NJPW’s Wrestle Kingdom 8 in 2014 during his legendary run as Prince Devitt.

  • Original Co-Host Of The Undertaker\’s Podcast Details His Removal From The Show

    Matthew Lyda, the original co-host of The Undertaker\’s \”Six Feet Under\” podcast, has broken his silence on his abrupt removal from the show. In a new video with former WWE star Maven, Lyda explained how \”The Deadman\” broke the news to him and confirmed that their friendship remains as strong as ever.

    The podcast, which originally launched as an independent project between the two friends, went on a sudden hiatus in March of this year. When it returned in June, it was under the WWE & Fanatics podcast network, and Lyda had been replaced as co-host by The Undertaker\’s wife, Michelle McCool. Lyda recounted the conversation where he learned of the change.

    “He goes, ‘Ahh, I really want to talk to you about some stuff.’… He was like, ‘Hey, you know, the podcast is going to be taken over by WWE. We’re moving in that direction,’” Lyda said. “And I looked at him, I was like, ‘So I’m assuming that this is the end of my run on this?’ And he goes, ‘Yeah, unfortunately.\’”

    Despite the disappointment of being removed from the project he helped create, Lyda made it clear that there is no bad blood between him and his close friend, Mark Calaway. He recalled a promise they made to each other years ago to never let business get in the way of their friendship.

    “He just looked at me and goes, ‘We good?’ I said, ‘Mark, we said something a long time ago… if money ever comes in between us, we’re going to shut the whole thing down… And we’ll forget about all of it,’\” Lyda recounted. \”And I was like, ‘Dude, there’s nothing business-wise that on my end would ever come between you and I. I was like, ‘This is a podcast, man.\’\”

    Since its relaunch under the WWE banner, \”The Undertaker\’s Six Feet Under\” podcast has featured several guests including former World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER.

  • Karrion Kross Responds To Fan Chants During WWE SmackDown

    Former WWE superstar Karrion Kross has responded to the fans who chanted his name during the opening segment of last night\’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown. The newly minted free agent made it clear that he heard their support.

    During the in-ring confrontation between Sami Zayn and the United States Champion, Solo Sikoa, audible chants of \”We want Kross\” could be heard from the live crowd in Montreal. The chants quickly became a topic of discussion online.

    Kross himself took to his social media shortly after the segment to respond to the fans who are still showing their support for him even after his departure from the company. In a simple but direct post, he wrote, “I hear you.”

    The chants and Kross\’s response come just days after his WWE contract officially expired on August 10. The situation surrounding his exit has been a major story, with many fans speculating that it could be an elaborate storyline. However, in a recent interview with Ariel Helwani, Kross insisted the situation is real.

    “I’m not trying to turn this into a game. It’s not a game for me, it’s my life,\” Kross said. He confirmed that while he still wants to be with WWE and is open to talking, he is officially a free agent.

    The continued fan support for Kross comes as he and Scarlett are beginning to fill up their schedule for the fall. They are now accepting independent bookings and have been announced for several major conventions, including The Big Event EXS in New York on November 15. Whether the \”We want Kross\” chants will influence WWE to resume negotiations remains to be seen.

  • WWE Raw Star Officially Transferred To SmackDown

    Former Intercontinental Champion Sami Zayn has officially been transferred from the Raw roster to Friday Night SmackDown. The Canadian star revealed the news himself during a tense in-ring confrontation with The Bloodline on tonight\’s episode.

    The show featured an in-ring segment with the reigning United States Champion, Solo Sikoa, and his faction members, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, and JC Mateo. They were interrupted by the arrival of Sami Zayn.

    Zayn declared that he was coming for the one championship he has never held in WWE, the United States Title. After Sikoa told him to leave because he wasn\’t a member of the SmackDown roster, Zayn dropped the bombshell, informing the champion that he has been officially transferred to the blue brand.

    The confrontation quickly turned physical, with Sikoa and his allies attacking Zayn. The save was made by Jimmy Uso and Jacob Fatu, which led to a six-man tag team match between the two sides being made for the main event of the show.

    Zayn has a legitimate claim to a title shot, as he recently pinned Solo Sikoa in a tag team match on the August 8 episode of SmackDown.

    Zayn\’s official move to the blue brand and his challenge for the United States Championship immediately injects a new top babyface into the main event picture on Friday nights. The full confrontation between Sami Zayn and The Bloodline can be seen below:

  • Naomi To Provide Injury Update On WWE Raw

    WWE has announced that the Women\’s World Champion, Naomi, will appear on this coming Monday\’s episode of Raw. The announcement was made during Friday night\’s broadcast of SmackDown.

    Naomi is scheduled to be on the August 18th episode of Raw to address her current medical status. The champion\’s appearance comes after she was unexpectedly pulled from this past week\’s show just hours before it went on the air.

    \”The Glow\” was originally scheduled to defend her Women\’s World Championship against IYO SKY in the main event of the August 11th episode of Raw. However, WWE announced that she was not medically cleared to compete, and the match was canceled without a specific reason being given.

    There was no update on Naomi\’s condition provided during the Raw broadcast, leaving her status in question. This situation has also put her next scheduled title defense in jeopardy. Naomi is slated to defend the Women\’s World Championship against Stephanie Vaquer, the winner of the Evolution Battle Royal, at the WWE Clash in Paris premium live event on August 31. Fans will be eagerly awaiting her update on Monday to find out if that match will still take place.

    Also announced for this Monday\’s episode of Raw is a major inter-promotional singles match, as the LWO\’s Penta is scheduled to go one-on-one with The New Day\’s Xavier Woods.

  • Apollo Crews Returns To In-Ring Training Following Major Injury

    After being sidelined for nearly seven months with a serious pectoral injury, WWE superstar Apollo Crews has taken a major step toward his in-ring return. A new video posted online shows Crews back in the ring, training for the first time since his surgery.

    The video was shared by independent wrestler Eli Knight, who was working out with Crews at \”The Dungeon\” training facility. The clip shows the former Intercontinental Champion practicing in the ring, a significant and positive sign in his long recovery process and enough to get fans talking about his eventual comeback.

    Crews has been out of action since his last match on the January 24, 2024, episode of Friday Night SmackDown, where he defeated Johnny Gargano. It was during that bout that Crews suffered a torn pectoral muscle, a serious injury that required surgery and has kept him on the shelf ever since.

    During his time away, Crews has remained focused, graduating from college with honors and keeping fans updated on his rehabilitation through his social media posts.

    While WWE has not announced an official return date, this in-ring training is a positive sign that Crews is in the final stages of his recovery.

  • WWE Reportedly Has Option To Buy TNA

    The partnership between WWE and TNA Wrestling is reportedly part of a larger, long-term strategic plan by WWE to weaken its primary competitor, All Elite Wrestling. A new report from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter details WWE\’s right to purchase TNA and the potential for a new \”Wednesday Night War.\”

    In the latest newsletter, Dave Meltzer reported that a WWE source confirmed their working agreement with TNA includes an option for WWE to purchase the company, as well as the \”right of first refusal to match any other offers for TNA.\” This means that if any other party attempts to buy TNA, WWE can legally step in and match the bid, ensuring any new owner would have to be \”friendly\” to WWE\’s interests.

    This news comes amidst rumors that former UFC owner Lorenzo Fertitta has shown interest in purchasing the promotion. With WWE holding the right of first refusal, any potential sale would have to go through them.

    According to the report, the end goal of this deep partnership is to strategically harm All Elite Wrestling. \”The idea is to use the partnership and get TNA to the No. 2 spot, thus hurt AEW’s popularity and ability to get the next television contract in 2027,” Meltzer wrote.

    As noted, tere is reportedly talk of moving TNA from Thursday to Wednesday nights to go head-to-head with AEW Dynamite. Meltzer notes that while TNA\’s viewership would be lower on Wednesdays.

  • Britt Baker Shuts Down Retirement Rumors Amid AEW Hiatus

    Former AEW Women\’s World Champion Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D., has fired back at a fan on social media who assumed she had retired from professional wrestling after she posted a photo from a beach day.

    The interaction occurred in the comments section of a recent beachside photo Baker posted on her Instagram. A fan commented on the post, writing, “So I see your officially retired.” Baker did not hold back in her response, sarcastically shutting down the assumption.

    “Because I’m at the beach…. In Florida… where I live?” she replied.

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    The fan\’s comment stems from Baker\’s extended absence from AEW television. The former champion has not appeared on Dynamite or Collision since a promo segment with Serena Deeb on November 13, 2024.

    The long hiatus has fueled widespread speculation about her future with the company. However, AEW President Tony Khan has addressed the rumors, stating that Baker has \”never talked to me about leaving.\” Khan explained that her absence is due to AEW’s \”rotating talent policy\” and that she would return to television \”when the time is right.”

  • TNA Could Move To A WWE-Partner Network, Go Head-To-Head With AEW

    The ongoing search for a new United States media rights deal for TNA Wrestling is heating up. New reports have confirmed that The CW has a \”legitimate\” interest in the promotion and have revealed that TNA is open to moving its weekly show to Wednesday nights, a move that would put it in direct competition with AEW Dynamite.

    In a new report from Jon Alba of The Takedown on SI, multiple independent sources confirmed that discussions have taken place regarding TNA moving to a WWE-associated network. \”The company is even open to shifting from Thursday to Wednesday nights to go head-to-head with AEW Dynamite,” Alba wrote.

    While the report did not indicate that The CW was the definitive destination, it was noted that \”The CW’s interest in the promotion is legitimate, and that some WWE stakeholders would like TNA to be a part of the network.” When asked about these specific rumors, TNA President Carlos Silva did not deny them but acknowledged that negotiations were ongoing.

    Silva did state that any potential move to another night \”is not done on the basis of competition, but rather, it would be about what is in the company’s best interests.” TNA is reportedly seeking a new media rights deal valued at around $7 million to $10 million per year, which would give them the ability to air their weekly show, iMPACT!, live.

    While a deal has not yet been signed, Silva told The Takedown that there is \”positive momentum” in the negotiations and that more meetings are scheduled for later this month, with a hope to have a deal finalized by the fall.

  • AEW Star Has Re-Signed With The Company

    Following a new teaser vignette that aired on last night\’s episode of AEW Dynamite, an update has been provided on the contract status of the \”Cold Hearted Handsome Devil,\” HOOK. A new report from Fightful Select has confirmed that the second-generation star re-signed a new long-term, multi-year deal with the company in 2024.

    According to Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select, HOOK is \”firmly under contract\” with All Elite Wrestling and has \”years remaining\” on his current deal. The new contract was reportedly signed at some point last year.

    The report also clarifies a previous story about HOOK retaining a new agent. \”We’re told by sources familiar with the situation that by the time it had been reported that Hook had retained Barry Bloom’s group to represent him, that he had already re-signed with AEW and was locked up for years,\” the report states.

    The news of his long-term signing comes as HOOK has been on an extended hiatus from AEW television. He has been out of action with a concussion since his last match in April. The teaser vignette that aired on last night\’s Dynamite was the first sign of his impending return.

    The multi-time FTW Champion has been a popular star since his debut, and his return will be a major boost to the AEW roster.

  • TNA President Addresses Health Concerns Ahead Of D-Von Dudley\’s Retirement Match

    TNA President Carlos Silva has commented on the upcoming final showdown between legendary tag teams The Hardy Boyz and Team 3D (The Dudley Boyz), calling the bout \”as big a legacy match as you could put together.\”

    Speaking with Jon Alba on Sports Illustrated\’s The Takedown, Silva discussed the significance of having the two iconic teams face off one last time at TNA\’s biggest show of the year, Bound for Glory.

    \”I think it\’s just another piece of the way that we put together a great show at Bound For Glory,\” Silva said. \”There\’s going to be a bunch of title matches, as you know, and so the belts will be on the line. But I think that, you know, having the Hardys and the Dudleys together, it\’s as big a legacy match as you could put together.\”

    The history between the two teams is legendary, defined by their groundbreaking Tables, Ladder, and TLC matches in WWE at the height of the Attitude Era. This will be their first match against each other in nine years and will serve as the official retirement match for D-Von Dudley.

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    Silva also addressed the health concerns surrounding D-Von, who has dealt with a stroke and spinal surgery in recent years. He assured fans that the company is prioritizing the well-being of the performers.

    \”Well, certainly make sure that all the athletes are healthy and feeling good, and not going to do anything if that doesn\’t happen,\” he said. \”But everyone has assured us that that\’s the case. They wanted to do it. We liked the idea, and so it was great.\”

    The legendary tag team encounter is set to take place at TNA\’s Bound for Glory on Saturday, October 12, from the Tsongas Center in Lowell, Massachusetts. The match was made after Bully Ray confronted the new TNA World Tag Team Champions, The Hardy Boyz, at the Slammiversary pay-per-view in July and issued the challenge for one final match. The full interview with TNA President Carlos Silva can be found on Sports Illustrated\’s The Takedown.

  • Jade Cargill Says WWE Talent Questioned How Many Fans Would Show Up For Evolution

    Jade Cargill has reflected on the recent all-women\’s Evolution 2 premium live event, admitting in a new interview that even some of the talent were unsure if the crowd would turn out for the show.

    Speaking on The Babyfaces Podcast, Cargill looked back on the July 13th event in Atlanta, Georgia. She praised the \”electric\” atmosphere and the fans who came out to support the show.

    “I had a great time [at WWE Evolution]. The crowd was electric,\” Cargill said. \”I think we didn’t even think that many people were gonna come out for that show because… the storylines weren’t really there, but, the fact that the crowd showed up for us was amazing.\”

    Cargill explained that despite the feeling that the storylines weren\’t as strong as they could have been, the talent was determined to put on a great show. Based on the successful outcome, she now believes the event will become a staple on the WWE calendar.

    \”The fact that we were able to deliver and people want more, I know it’s something that’s gonna happen and be a yearly PLE,” she stated.

    At the event, Cargill was victorious in a No Holds Barred match against Naomi. The show was main evented by a shocking Money in the Bank cash-in, which saw Naomi defeat IYO SKY and Rhea Ripley to become the new Women\’s World Champion.

  • Logan Paul On Seth Rollins\’ WWE World Title Win: \”That Was Dirty\”

    Logan Paul has shared his thoughts on the \”Ruse of the Century,\” which saw Seth Rollins cash in his Money in the Bank contract to win the World Heavyweight Championship at SummerSlam. \”The Maverick\” did not seem impressed with the new champion\’s tactics.

    Speaking on an episode of his Impulsive podcast that was recorded just two days after SummerSlam, Logan Paul reacted to Rollins faking a knee injury for weeks in order to execute his plan.

    “I have to say, that was dirty,\” Paul said. \”The dude’s at home on crutches taking his daughter for a walk down the street.”

    Paul\’s comments come after his own successful weekend at the event. On Night One of the premium live event, he and his partner, Drew McIntyre, defeated the team of Randy Orton and musical artist Jelly Roll in a high-profile tag team match. Now, he meets John Cena at Clash in Paris.

  • Jon Moxley On AEW: \”We\’re Not Trying To Sell You Anything\”

    Jon Moxley has lauded the experience of attending a live All Elite Wrestling show, stating in a new interview that the company captures the \”spirit of pure professional wrestling\” and isn\’t trying to \”sell you anything.\”

    Speaking with Fox 19 News, the former multi-time world champion put over the unique atmosphere of an AEW event and the passion of its fanbase.

    “There’s something really special about All Elite Wrestling and the fans that come out to our shows and buy tickets,\” Moxley said. \”This is the spirit of pure professional wrestling and fun and excitement and drama and the human spirit of competition and everything you go to a sporting event for. Not a lot of fluff, not a lot of bs.\”

    Moxley continued by explaining what he believes separates AEW from other wrestling promotions. He praised the company for focusing on the in-ring product and creating an authentic experience for the fans.

    \”We’re not trying to sell you anything, we’re trying to have a good time. It’s wrestling the way you remember it when you were a kid. It’s really a beautiful thing,\” he stated.

    \”We’re exactly what we claim to be and I think the fans can sense that. I think we have the greatest fans in the world.”

    On last night\’s episode of AEW Dynamite, it was announced that he will get his rematch for the AEW World Championship against \”Hangman\” Adam Page on next week\’s show, with everyone banned from ringside. He is also a part of the ten-man Lights Out Steel Cage match scheduled for the Forbidden Door pay-per-view on August 24.

  • Kota Ibushi Signs New Contract With AEW

    Just one day after being announced for a massive main event match at Forbidden Door, Japanese wrestling legend Kota Ibushi has confirmed he will be staying with All Elite Wrestling for the foreseeable future. \”The Golden Star\” announced that he has signed a new two-year contract extension with the company.

    In a post on his Instagram account, Ibushi shared video of himself riding on a private jet and confirmed the new deal. He called the moment a \”turning point\” in his life.

    “This was amazing! A turning point in my life. I never thought I’d get to ride in a private jet! And I signed a two-year contract renewal,” Ibushi wrote in the caption.

    The contract news comes on the heels of the announcement of Ibushi\’s match for the upcoming AEW x NJPW: Forbidden Door pay-per-view on August 24. The event will take place at Wembley Stadium in London, England.

    On last night\’s episode of AEW Dynamite, it was revealed that Ibushi will be part of a colossal 10-man tag team match inside a Lights Out Steel Cage. He will team with his fellow Golden Lover, Kenny Omega, as well as Will Ospreay, Darby Allin, and Hiroshi Tanahashi to take on the combined forces of the Death Riders (Jon Moxley & Claudio Castagnoli), The Young Bucks, and Gabe Kidd.

    Ibushi, 43, first debuted for AEW in July 2023 under a contract that also allowed him to compete in Japan. While his time in the company has been impacted by injuries, the former top star of NJPW and DDT Pro Wrestling has been active in recent months.

  • Shayna Baszler Says She\’s Not Ruling Out A Move To AEW

    Recently released WWE superstar Shayna Baszler has spoken out about her future in professional wrestling, revealing that she is not ruling out a potential move to All Elite Wrestling.

    Speaking with Ariel Helwani on The Ariel Helwani Show, the former two-time NXT Women\’s Champion was asked about the possibility of signing with AEW. She confirmed that discussions have taken place, citing her close friendships with talent in the company, such as fellow MMA Four Horsewoman, Marina Shafir.

    “It’s not a secret, I’m really good friends with Marina (Shafir), I have a lot of good friends there,” she said. “So there’s been some discussion as to what the future could hold, for sure.”

    Baszler explained that her primary focus is on continuing to wrestle, regardless of the promotion. \”I don’t care as much of the letters behind it, I just want to practice my craft. And if I can do that alongside my friends, that’s always a great place to be,\” she stated. \”So, I’m not going to say a hard no to any of that.”

    During the interview, Baszler also addressed recent reports that she had been working as a producer in NXT following her release. She clarified that she was simply at the Performance Center helping friends with submission training and decided to listen in on the producer\’s headset, a learning technique that Bryan Danielson had once recommended to her. She confirmed she was not working for the company in an official capacity.

    Baszler confirmed in the same interview that she was released by WWE in July, despite having three years remaining on a recently signed contract extension. Her 90-day non-compete clause is expected to expire in October, at which point \”The Queen of Spades\” will be free to sign with another promotion.

  • Will Ospreay Returns To AEW, Issues Challenge For Forbidden Door

    Will Ospreay returns with a big proposal for the AEW x NJPW: Forbidden Door pay-per-view.

    On the August 13 edition of AEW Dynamite, Jon Moxley was able to defeat Kevin Knight in singles action, submitting him with his signature bulldog choke.

    After the match, things continued to escalate, as the Death Riders beat down Knight. Darby Allin attempted to make the save, but in the end, Allin found himself with a chair wrapped around his neck in the middle of the ring.

    Just moments before the damage was done, Will Ospreay made his return to AEW by chasing off the Death Riders. Ospreay followed up his big moment by making the challenge to Jon Moxley and the Death Riders, inviting them to fight in a Lights Out Steel Cage match at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door.

  • WWE Discussing Moving John Cena\’s Final Match On Same Date As AEW Event

    In what would be a move against All Elite Wrestling, WWE is reportedly discussing moving John Cena’s final, historic retirement match to a new date where it would air head-to-head with AEW’s Worlds End pay-per-view in December.

    The news was reported by Bryan Alvarez on today’s episode of Wrestling Observer Live. Alvarez stated that while the plan is not yet finalized, the discussion to move the match is actively happening within WWE.

    “Originally, the final John Cena match was going to be in early December, Saturday Night’s Main Event,” Alvarez said. “And this is not confirmed, okay, but it does look like there is now discussion that the date will be moved so it will be head-to-head with AEW World’s End”.

    This potential move follows the recent report that WWE will run a premium live event on Saturday, September 20, headlined by John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar, which will go directly against AEW’s All Out pay-per-view. Alvarez noted that he had previously heard another head-to-head event was in the works for this year.

    John Cena\’s retirement match is expected to take place in his hometown of Boston, while AEW\’s Worlds End is scheduled for the NOW Arena in Chicago on Saturday, December 27. The decision would be the most direct counter-programming move by either company to date.