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"Those Things Will Come Back To Haunt You"
Darby Allin‘s daredevil ring style has caught the attention of AEW Commentator Tony Schiavone, who has concerns about the young star’s long-term well-being. In the main event of AEW WrestleDream, Darby Allin faced Christian Cage in a TNT Title match. While numerous significant stories emerged from the bout, there has been a notable focus on the bumps that Darby Allin endured during the encounter.
The Butcher Reflects on Sting Giving Him "Imposter Syndrome"
After sharing the ring with “The Icon” Sting earlier this year, The Butcher has reflected on the spot in their match which made him star-struck. The match occurred on the 22nd of March, 2023, edition of AEW Dynamite. It was a trios match, where Sting, Darby Allin and Orange Cassidy faced off against The Butcher, The Blade and Kip Sabian.
Walker Stewart Joins NJPW As Lead English Broadcast Commentator
As a vacancy looms in NJPW‘s English commentary lineup, the Japanese promotion has enlisted Walker Stewart to provide the play-by-play for English-speaking viewers. The 21-year-old aims to fill the chair soon to be vacated by Kevin Kelly, who has served as NJPW’s primary English commentator since 2015. Kelly recently announced that he will be leaving his New Japan duties to focus on family.
Becky Lynch Wanted Mick Foley As Her Manager
Although Mick Foley has been retired from in-ring competition since 2012, he recently expressed his openness to take on managerial roles, sharing that a partnership with Becky Lynch was once on the table. On an episode of his “Foley is Pod” podcast, Mick Foley was asked if he ever wanted to give back to the business by managing somebody in All Elite Wrestling.
Rob Van Dam Reflects On Teaming With HOOK At AEW Collision
The “Whole F’N Show” Rob Van Dam has spoken about teaming with HOOK, calling it “a full circle moment.” On AEW Collision’s 23rd September 2023 edition, Rob Van Dam made his second in-ring appearance for All Elite Wrestling, in front of his hometown crowd in Michigan. He would team with HOOK on the show, to successfully overcome the challenge of “Daddy Magic” Matt Menard, and “Cool Hand” Angelo Parker, in an eight-minute match.
Road Dogg Was "Scared To Death" Of Former WWE Star Steve Blackman
Road Dogg has recently reminisced on a real-life fight between Steve Blackman and Bradshaw, once again backing up beliefs that Blackman is someone you’d be wise not to cross. On an episode of his “Oh… You Didn’t Know” podcast, Road Dogg spoke briefly about former six-time WWF Hardcore Champion Steve Blackman.
"She Is Always Welcome Here"
Following today’s announcement of Jade Cargill‘s move to WWE, AEW Founder Tony Khan has shared his thoughts on the matter. The signing had been expected for quite some time due to Cargill being removed from AEW’s roster last week. Her last AEW appearance was in a losing effort to Kris Statlander on the September 15th edition of AEW Rampage. The match was awarded a respectful 7.24/10 on cagematch.net, standing as Jade Cargill’s highest-rated performance to date.
Becky Lynch's Memoir Set For March 2024 Release
Few wrestlers in this era can match the extraordinary career of Becky Lynch, and now, “The Man” is set to tell her story in an upcoming memoir release. In a book titled “Becky Lynch: The Man: Not Your Average Average Girl,” Lynch will give fans an intimate glimpse into her personal life and inner thoughts. From her childhood and early years in wrestling, to her meteoric rise to the WWE main event, this book promises to encompass every facet of Becky Lynch’s remarkable journey.
Tony Khan Addresses Adam Cole's Injury
After Adam Cole‘s rough landing on last week’s AEW Dynamite, Tony Khan has addressed the injury and Cole’s scheduled match at WrestleDream. During last week’s main event between AEW World Champion MJF and Samoa Joe, Adam Cole ran out to support his “Better Than You Bay Bay” tag team partner. However, disaster struck as it quickly became evident that Cole had sustained an injury during the run-in.
"I Don't Think He Was Worthy Of The Position He Was Given"
In a contentious statement, Ted DiBiase has critiqued Goldberg‘s time in WCW, claiming that the former multi-time World Champion was not “a great talent in any way.” The claim was part of Ted DiBiase’s podcast “Everybody’s Got A Pod,” where he hosted a Question & Answer with fans. One fan took the chance to ask DiBiase’s opinion on Bill Goldberg, and “The Million Dollar Man” was not shy to point out the star’s flaws. “As a person, I have nothing against Goldberg.
"Vince McMahon Doesn't Want To Walk Away"
Eric Bischoff has claimed that Vince McMahon “doesn’t appear to have much of a social life,” leading him to believe that there will never be a WWE without him. On Strictly Business, a weekly podcast on Eric Bischoff’s 83 Weeks channel, Bischoff spoke at length about the WWE/UFC merger and Vince McMahon’s role within the merged entity.
Kevin Nash Compares Kenny Omega To Sean Waltman
Kevin Nash has drawn comparisons between Kenny Omega and Sean Waltman, explaining that both can “have a match with anybody.” In a recent edition of his weekly “Kliq This” podcast, Kevin Nash discussed Sean Waltman’s recent interest in reviving his in-ring career. Waltman made a couple of well-received appearances for GCW last year, but hasn’t stepped in the squared circle since. While discussing Waltman, Kevin Nash drew parallels between his close friend and current AEW talent, Kenny Omega.
Jeff Jarrett Wasn't Contacted About IMPACT 1000
Jeff Jarrett, the co-founder of Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, which later evolved into IMPACT Wrestling, was not invited to the 1000th edition of IMPACT. Jarrett is a six-time world champion in the promotion, spending over a thousand days as champion with reigns from 2002 to 2006. During his time in TNA/IMPACT, Jarrett feuded with a who’s who of big names, including Kurt Angle, Sting and Christian Cage.
"He's Going To Have To Kill Me"
Eddie Kingston has addressed his enemy ahead of tonight’s AEW Grand Slam. In just a few hours time, Eddie Kingston will walk into one of the biggest matches of his career, as he attempts to dethrone Claudio Castagnoli of the Ring of Honor World Championship. The match will take place in front of Eddie’s hometown crowd in New York, with the showdown unfolding at the iconic Arthur Ashe Stadium, renowned as the primary venue for the US Open tennis tournament.
Jake Hager Retires From MMA
It’s been nearly three years since Jake Hager last competed in an MMA fight, and now the prospect of his return is as distant as ever. In a virtual signing with K & S WrestleFest, Jake Hager (while wearing his trademark bucket hat!) announced his official retirement from Mixed-Martial Arts. “Officially, I’m retired from MMA.” “I trained hard last year, but Bellator was jerking me off.
Bryan Danielson Sets the Record Straight On Wrestling Future
Bryan Danielson had the wrestling community on the edge of their seats with a retirement hint on last week’s AEW Collision, but now he has clarified his future plans. In a recent in-depth interview with Sports Illustrated, Bryan Danielson spoke about his announcement from AEW Collision. On Collision, he mentioned that he promised his daughter that he would finish his career before she turns seven. Danielson’s daughter is currently six years old.
Minoru Suzuki's Opponent for MLW Slaughterhouse Confirmed
Minoru Suzuki will be making his highly-anticipated MLW debut on October 14th, and it has recently been announced that his opponent will be one of the promotion’s top stars. For the first time ever, Minoru Suzuki will be going head-to-head with “The Samoan Werewolf” Jacob Fatu. Fans unaware of Jacob Fatu will perhaps be intrigued by the rising star’s last name. Fatu a member of the famous Anoa’i family.
Becky Lynch Becomes WWE Grand Slam Champion
Becky Lynch can now call herself “Becky Grand Slam” after her most recent championship victory. On last night’s edition of WWE NXT, Becky Lynch defeated Tiffany Stratton in a 13-minute bout to lift the NXT Women’s Championship. Despite being an active member of NXT’s roster from 2013 to 2015, Becky Lynch never lifted the brand’s Women’s Championship.
"I Was Very Shocked"
Sonny Kiss was informed of the non-renewal of her AEW contract in August, an experience she has described as “heartbreaking.” During her appearance on Busted Open this week, Sonny Kiss opened up about her time in All Elite Wrestling, and how she is feeling post-release. When asked about the long periods where she wouldn’t be featured on AEW television, Kiss said the following; “Definitely a question that a lot of people asked, like, ‘Where is Sonny? Where is Sonny?'” “I understand.
Bret Hart's Hilarious Hour Long Prank On Paul Wight Revealed
Paul Wight spoke recently about a legendary prank pulled on him by none other than “The Hitman” himself, Bret Hart. In a recent interview with DAZN, Paul Wight revealed that Bret Hart had always been his dream opponent. Although they were both part of the WCW roster during the late 90’s, Paul Wight and Bret Hart never had a one-on-one showdown. Their sole encounter on opposing sides occurred during an August 1998 episode of Monday Nitro, where Wight & Scott Hall vs.
Bryan Danielson Opens Up About CM Punk's AEW Exit
Much has been written about the AEW exit of CM Punk, but Bryan Danielson has tried to keep on the positive side, calling one of 2023’s biggest wrestling news stories “a chance to bring people closer.” It has now been eleven days since the announcement of Punk’s departure from AEW, yet discussions and comments about the circumstances surrounding his exit continue to persist. In a recent interview with Sports Illustrated, Danielson shared insights into AEW’s landscape in the absence of CM Punk.
Gunther Shatters Honky Tonk Man's WWE Record, Officially Longest Reigning Intercontinental Champion
Gunther has officially overtaken The Honky Tonk Man as WWE‘s longest-reigning Intercontinental Champion of all time. It’s a record that has stood for a staggering 35 years. Mammoth names in the sport of professional wrestling have held the Intercontinental Title, including “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, The Rock and Roman Reigns, but none could surpass The Honky Tonk Man’s lengthy reign.
AEW Collision Lost 19% Of Viewers After CM Punk Announcement
A staggering 89,000 viewers changed the channel immediately after Tony Khan announced the exit of CM Punk on AEW Collision. According to viewership data compiled by Wrestlenomics, following Tony Khan’s announcement, Collision’s audience decreased from 472,000 to 383,000, representing a 19% drop in the total viewership.
Cody Rhodes Shares His Thoughts On AEW All In
One of the main driving forces behind the original All In event, Cody Rhodes, has given his thoughts on its 2023 return. Back in 2017, wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer was asked by a fan whether an independent show could sell out a 10,000-seater arena.
Eric Bischoff Claims AEW Have "A Clean Slate" Following CM Punk's Firing
Eric Bischoff has presented Tony Khan with some friendly advice now that CM Punk is no longer affiliated with AEW. Since CM Punk’s departure from All Elite Wrestling on Saturday, several big names in wrestling have stepped in to offer their thoughts. Stars of the past like Kevin Nash and Booker T have already given their two cents, and now former WCW President Eric Bischoff has weighed in.
AEW and WWE "Don't Have The Talent That We Had in The Attitude Era"
Multiple-time World Champion Kurt Angle has not been able to draw comparison between modern-day AEW & WWE wrestlers to the stars of the Attitude Era. In an interview with Greg Rume, Kurt Angle spoke on the differences between wrestlers in 2023 and the wrestlers of the late 90s. “Both companies [AEW and WWE] have a lot of talent right now. I wouldn’t say they have the talent that we had back in the Attitude Era.” “Back then, everybody was a superstar.
Kevin Nash Claims WWE "Blew It" At WrestleMania 31
One defining moment at WrestleMania 31 continues to spark debate, with WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash firmly in the belief that “the chosen one” was mishandled. WrestleMania 31 was a massive event with legendary matches, including Triple H vs. Sting, John Cena vs. Rusev, and the famous main event between Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns where Seth Rollins cashed in his Money In The Bank briefcase.
"John Bradshaw Layfield Is Not A Bully" Claims Former WWE Superstar
Despite contradictory reports throughout his wrestling career, one WWE superstar has claimed that John Bradshaw Layfield isn’t a bully, “he’s just loud.” Maven Huffman, the first-ever winner of WWE’s gameshow Tough Enough and former WWE Hardcore Champion, launched a YouTube channel last month. On the channel, he speaks about his WWE career, as well as his impressions of his co-workers when employed by the organisation.
"He Left a Whole Lot of Money on the Table"
Booker T is the latest wrestling personality to chip in on the CM Punk controversy. On this “Hall of Fame” podcast, Booker T gave his thoughts on how AEW handled Punk’s departure. Firstly, Booker commented on Tony Khan‘s decision to walk out in front of a pro-Punk Chicago crowd following the news of their local hero’s release from All Elite Wrestling. “I must give Tony a lot of credit.
Nick Wayne Opens Up About AEW Debut
Eighteen-year-old Nick Wayne, now established as a regular name on AEW programming, has opened up about the “wave of emotions” surrounding his debut match. Wayne’s AEW debut came a couple of months ago on Dynamite’s 12th of July edition. On this show, he battled Swerve Strickland in a ten-minute losing effort, but impressed the AEW bigwigs enough to become a staple of their televised product.
Jon Moxley Called Out By Maki Itoh
If push came to shove, could Jon Moxley survive a match with “the cutest wrestler in the world?” It’s a question that is on the lips of wrestling fans today after deathmatch legend Maki Itoh (don’t @ me) appeared on Colt Cabana’s Art of Wrestling podcast. The episode was recorded live in Chicago over All Out weekend, and also featured appearances from Nick Wayne, Taya Valkyrie, Shawn Spears, Jake Hager & Lash LaRoux.
"He Doesn't Watch Any Wrestling"
In the wake of his meteoric rise during the Attitude Era, Steve Austin solidified his position as one of the biggest names in professional wrestling. However, according to good friend Jim Ross, wrestling “is not his thing anymore.” On this week’s episode of his Grilling JR podcast, legendary wrestling announcer Jim Ross opened up about a recent conversation he had with “Stone Cold” Steve Austin.
Kevin Kelly To Leave New Japan Pro-Wrestling
After an eight-year stint behind NJPW‘s English commentary table, Kevin Kelly seems poised to step away from the booth. In a tweet sent today, Kevin Kelly confirmed his plans to step away from NJPW commentary duties. The tweet was in response to a fan asking Kelly his status with New Japan Pro Wrestling now that he is the full-time commentator for AEW Collision alongside Nigel McGuinness. Kelly didn’t leave any room for confusion when he boldly announced his intention to wrap up duties for NJPW.
Edge "Probably Headed to AEW"
A recent report suggests that WWE have declined Edge‘s contract renewal offer, sparking rumours of a possible transition to AEW. It appears that Edge’s renewal talks with WWE have not gone well at all. In a report by Wade Keller of PWTorch, Edge allegedly approached WWE with an offer to retain his services. However, WWE were not prepared to meet Edge’s demands, leaving the two sides to an awkward stalemate.
"Not Ideal, But It's A Reality"
As All In draws near, Tony Khan has commented on instances of disharmony among certain members of the AEW roster. It’s no secret that AEW has faced challenges with individuals having significant conflicts backstage. Whether it’s CM Punk and the Elite, Andrade and Sammy Guevara, or Britt Baker and Thunder Rosa, news of dissent between AEW roster members is painfully frequent.
Major WWE Change Not Expected To Happen
WWE‘s expansion of their NXT brand appears to be facing some setbacks. Following the closure of NXT: UK, it was announced by Triple H that the opening of NXT: Europe would follow shortly after. However, nothing has materialised despite plans to open the brand by early 2023. On an episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer was asked about NXT: Europe, as well as the rumoured NXT: India. “They would want to do it. I don’t expect that to happen.
Darby Allin Will "Live And Die" In AEW
AEW‘s resident risk-taker Darby Allin has revealed that there is “never going to be a bidding war” for his services. Darby Allin has been “All Elite” since day one, with his first match taking place against Cody Rhodes at AEW Fyter Fest in 2020. He is frequently called one of AEW’s “four pillars,” alongside MJF, Sammy Guevara and Jack Perry. Along with that, the company have always featured him in prominent roles, and given him his fair share of creative freedom.
Six Year Losing Streak Broken On WWE Raw
A WWE Raw superstar had gone without a victory on the show for an astonishing span of over six years. Nonetheless, their fortunes took a positive shift just this week. This week’s Raw featured several outstanding matches, including The New Day vs. Matt Riddle and Drew McIntyre, Rhea Ripley vs. Candice LeRae, and Gunther defending his Intercontinental Championship against Chad Gable. However, one WWE Raw match in particular holds an unusual distinction.
Jeff Jarrett Dispels Inaccurate Reports on Texas Chainsaw Massacre Deathmatch Sponsorship
Jeff Jarrett, one-half of AEW’s Texas Chainsaw Massacre Deathmatch last week, has commented that the reported figure that AEW received for sponsorship is “way low.” The internet wrestling community has been abuzz with discussions regarding AEW‘s sponsorship earnings, with F4W Online reporting that the company made $100,000 for the match. However, Jeff Jarrett disputes this reported number, claiming a marked underestimation. He spoke to this on his “My World” podcast today.
Rey Fenix to Miss AEW All In
In a massive blow to the AEW All In card, Rey Fenix will not be traveling to the UK for the event. As reported by Fightful Select, though he was advertised for last week, Rey Fenix has been pulled from the card. Fenix featured in a pull-apart brawl last week on AEW Dynamite, to set up a Stadium Stampede match at the event, but now it appears that significant changes will need to occur. The word is that Rey Fenix has faced travel or visa issues which have prohibited him from appearing on the card.
Deonna Purrazzo Praised As One Of The Best Technical Wrestlers In The World
Former Knockouts World Champion Deonna Purrazzo has been singled out for praise by an IMPACT Wrestling mainstay. Fresh off an exhilarating four-way match at IMPACT/NJPW Multiverse United 2: For Whom The Bells Toll, Deonna Purrazzo has been turning many heads in the wrestling industry. In a recent appearance on Women’s Wrestling Talk, Sami Callihan put Purazzo over strong. “You want to talk about one of the best technical wrestlers in the world.
Fozzy to Perform Chris Jericho's Entrance at All In
AEW are looking to make Chris Jericho‘s All In entrance iconic, with his heavy metal band Fozzy set to play “Judas” live. The former AEW World Champion has fronted Fozzy as their vocalist since 1999. Since then, the group has released eight albums, all while Chris Jericho has been active in the world of pro wrestling. Their most popular song, “Judas,” is what Jericho uses as his entrance music in All Elite Wrestling.
Kevin Nash Admits He Might Need Surgery
WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash has been suffering from severe neck pain, which looks bad enough that surgical intervention may be required. The life of a wrestler is rarely pain-free. Nearly every day, there are reports of wrestlers experiencing neck and back pain, because quite simply: bumps hurt. Kevin Nash is the latest wrestler to possibly require surgery for his decade-long wrestling career in WWE/F and WCW. On his “Kliq This” podcast, Nash talked at length about his neck troubles.
Mercedes Mone Wants Another Match With Bayley
Despite currently performing in different wrestling promotions, another match between Mercedes Mone and Bayley is not off the table. Their ascent of the WWE ladder coincided with one another in the mid-2010’s, but even though Mercedes Mone is now affiliated with NJPW, she has still expressed her wish to once again step in the ring with Bayley.
Cody Rhodes Open To Match With John Cena
“The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes has expressed an interest in stepping into the ring with John Cena one more time. In a rare Reddit AMA, Rhodes was asked by u/JustALeafEater quite simply: “are you gonna wrestle John Cena?” Cody Rhodes responded to the question, stating that he has already spoken with John Cena about the possibility of wrestling again. “I asked John if he does one more…to consider that match.
"Worth Going Out Of Your Way To See"
Iconic wrestling announcer Jim Ross‘ interview with Kenny Omega is set to air tonight on AEW Dynamite. On last week’s Dynamite, Kenny Omega confirmed that he would be announcing his match for All In during the interview with Jim Ross. Names such as Kota Ibushi, Will Ospreay and Konosuke Takeshita have all been rumoured as opponents for Omega at the event, but nothing is confirmed at the time of writing.
Former WCW TV Director Thinks Hulk Hogan Was "A Terrible Person"
Hulk Hogan is “a shoot heel” according to a WCW TV Director, who went into detail about how Hogan led to his departure from the wrestling organisation.
LA Knight Was Set To Win NWA World Heavyweight Championship
NWA President Billy Corgan has revealed that LA Knight was very close to winning the NWA World Heavyweight Championship, had world events not intervened. LA Knight spent just under two years with the National Wrestling Alliance under the name “Eli Drake,” and during that time would compete against the likes of Ken Anderson (formerly Mr. Kennedy in WWE), Scott Steiner and Colt Cabana.
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