26: News, AEW All Out & “I am grateful.”

🟦 Sports desk rundown: AEW

Welcome back to the sports desk—last night AEW delivered a seismic All Out, a wave of fallout across Dynamite and Collision, and headlines that stretched far beyond the ring.

⭐ Headlines

Brian Cage defends PED use

Brian Cage addressed criticism of his physique and PED rumors by stating that responsible use exists and that he’s spent years training to maintain his look. He pushed back on the idea that PEDs automatically equal “cheating,” framing it as a nuanced topic in modern athletics.

Will Ospreay on Worlds Collide vs. All Out

After retaining the AEW World Championship at All Out, Ospreay fired a shot at WWE/AAA’s Worlds Collide running the same weekend. He said AEW “sold out on three matches alone” and declared AEW “the best pro wrestling in the world,” promising that any promotion trying to compete would be knocked down “two levels.”

Joseph Sawyer injured and walks out

Joseph Sawyer (formerly Joe Gacy) suffered a knee injury during a GCW match, losing feeling in the leg after a corner cannonball. He walked out mid‑match and later clarified the injury wasn’t catastrophic. The timing is notable, coming days after his TNA debut as part of Syx.

⭐ Ed at the sports desk

“Partner, AEW didn’t just run a pay‑per‑view—they planted a flag. Champions held strong, contenders rose, and the world champion made sure everyone knew where the center of gravity in wrestling sits right now.”

🟥 AEW ALL OUT 2026 — Full Results & Breakdown

September 26 — NOW Arena, Hoffman Estates, IL

⭐ Tailgate Brawl Pre‑Show

Jack Perry def. Katsuyori Shibata

Perry steals a win, calls out Samoa Joe, and gets flattened for his trouble.

Sisters of Sin def. Mina Shirakawa & Queen Aminata

Skye Blue scores the hometown pin; Julia Hart cements the duo’s momentum.

Bang Bang Gang def. Dogs & Death Riders (No DQ Tornado Brawl)

Jay White pins Wheeler Yuta in a football‑themed melee.

⭐ Main Card — Gordon’s match‑by‑match analysis

National Championship

Andrade El Ídolo (c) def. PAC A counter‑heavy match ending with Andrade slipping out of the Brutalizer and stealing the pin.

Tag Team #1 Contenders

Kyle Fletcher & Kevin Knight def. Darby Allin & Steven Borden (ref stoppage) A mid‑air collision forces the stoppage; Fletcher & Knight earn a title shot.

TBS Championship — Open Challenge

Persephone (c) def. Dani Luna Luna’s AEW debut shines; Britt Baker interference helps Persephone retain.

International Championship

Kazuchika Okada (c) def. Tommaso Ciampa Two Rainmakers finish Ciampa; Okada continues his dominant run.

Women’s Tag Team Championship — Chicago Street Fight

Brawling Birds (c) def. Divine Dominion Thumbtacks, barricades, and brutality—Birds retain in a violent showcase.

Trios Championship

Swerve Strickland & The New Level (c) def. Hangman Page, Bandido & Brody King Swerve pins Bandido; tension with Hangman simmers.

Women’s World #1 Contender’s Match

Thekla def. Willow Nightingale Targeting Willow’s injured hand leads Thekla to a decisive win.

World Tag Team Championship — Ladder Match

The Young Bucks def. Cage & Cope (c) and FTR — NEW Champions The Bucks become the first four‑time AEW Tag Champions.

AEW World Championship

Will Ospreay (c) def. Jon Moxley A layered, faction‑chaotic main event ends with Ospreay standing tall.

⭐ Ed’s AEW note

“All Out didn’t just deliver—it reset the board. Champions stayed strong, but the tag division flipped, the women’s division sharpened, and Ospreay proved he’s the axis AEW spins around.”

⭐ Gordon’s AEW note

“AEW leaned into variety—hardcore, technical, lucha, faction warfare—and the world title match tied it all together. This was a company defining its identity.”

🟦 Daniel Bryan’s “I Am Grateful” Promo (Feb 8, 2016)

⭐ Gordon at the sports desk

“That night in Seattle wasn’t just a retirement speech—it was a masterclass in sincerity. Daniel Bryan didn’t talk about championships or accolades. He talked about gratitude.”

⭐ Breakdown of the promo

Bryan stood in the ring and said he was grateful—for the fans, for the locker room, for the chance to wrestle around the world.
He spoke about his father, about how wrestling gave him purpose, and how the fans made him feel alive.
He acknowledged the heartbreak of retiring due to medical issues, but emphasized that gratitude outweighed sadness.
He thanked the crowd for letting him live his dream and closed with the simple, powerful refrain: “I am grateful.”

⭐ Ed’s note on Bryan

“Partner, that promo still echoes today. Every wrestler chasing a dream, every fan who’s ever felt connected to a moment—they all felt that speech. It’s a reminder that wrestling isn’t just about wins and losses. It’s about people.”

🟦 Closing — tying it all together

From Ospreay’s defiant world title defense to Daniel Bryan’s timeless message of gratitude, this week showed the full spectrum of what wrestling can be—loud, chaotic, emotional, and deeply human. AEW delivered spectacle, the news cycle delivered perspective, and Bryan’s words delivered heart. In every arena, from Chicago to Seattle, the story remains the same: wrestling moves fast, but the moments that matter stay with us.

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 9/26/26: News, MLW, WOW & Everything Indy.

Sports desk weekly rundown: MLW & WOW

Welcome back to the sports desk—tonight we’re splitting the spotlight between Major League Wrestling and Women Of Wrestling, then zooming out to the indie radar.

Headlines

Ric Flair shares son’s addiction story Flair recently opened up about his son Reid’s addiction, describing in painful detail how he watched Reid struggle, relapse, and ultimately pass away. He framed it as a warning about how fast things can spiral and how important it is to take substance issues seriously, even in a culture that often glorifies excess.

Christy Hemme shares research paper on hazards of pro wrestling Former TNA star Christy Hemme released a research paper examining the physical and psychological risks of pro wrestling—head trauma, chronic pain, mental health strain, and the long‑term impact of the grind. She’s using it to push for better protocols, more education, and a more honest conversation about what wrestlers absorb over a career.

Kevin Nash says he wouldn’t travel to Saudi Arabia Kevin Nash stated that he wouldn’t go to Saudi Arabia for a show like Crown Jewel, citing personal comfort, political concerns, and the feeling that at this stage of his life he doesn’t need to take that kind of trip. It’s another veteran voice weighing in on the ethics and realities of international event deals.

Major League Wrestling (MLW)

Ed at the sports desk

“Partner, MLW’s latest Fusion felt like a compact, heavy‑hitting hour—lucha, open challenges gone sideways, and a main event where trust evaporated in real time.”

MLW Fusion – September 24, 2026 (Fightland episode)

Gordon’s match‑by‑match breakdown

Templario def. Black Tiger Templario and Black Tiger opened with smooth lucha exchanges—roll‑throughs, counters, and rope work. Black Tiger leaned into mask‑untying and rule‑bending, drawing heat, but Templario answered with dives through the ropes, a Code Red, and a flurry of offense. He eventually tied Black Tiger’s arms behind his back and forced a submission, giving the CMLL standout a decisive win on MLW turf.
Good Brothers segment with Glasgow Boys On Top On the stage, Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson returned as the Good Brothers, with Doc’s son CJ Gallows introduced as the guy “helping set up chairs”—a little jab at past colleagues. They were interrupted by Glasgow Boys On Top (Wolfgang & Mark Coffey), who jawed at them before backing off, planting seeds for a future collision without throwing a single punch.
Lady Frost’s open challenge hijacked; Masha Slamovich def. Lady Frost Lady Frost issued an open challenge, and Clara Carter answered—until Masha Slamovich attacked Clara on the way to the ring, choking her on the apron. Joined by Josef Samael, Masha effectively declared allegiance to CONTRA. Frost then faced Masha instead, and the match turned into a showcase of Masha’s aggression: heavy strikes, relentless pressure, and a decisive win that made the CONTRA connection feel very real.
Killer Kross & Josh Bishop def. Austin Aries & Mistico Backstage, Killer Kross and Josh Bishop teased tension—Bishop’s violent streak vs. Kross’s need for control. In the ring, they faced Austin Aries & Mistico in what MLW billed as a “Taboo Tangle.” Aries took a beating and ended up trapped in Kross’s choke, while Mistico chose not to save him, walking away as Aries faded. Despite Bishop nearly costing them the match with his recklessness, the team still pulled out the win, but the closing visual was Bishop blasting Kross—proof that this alliance is a powder keg.

Ed’s MLW note

“Templario staking a claim, Masha tying herself to CONTRA, and Bishop dropping Kross after a win—that’s a lot of fault lines in one hour. MLW’s using Fusion to make every segment feel like a turning point.”

Women Of Wrestling (WOW)

Gordon at the sports desk

“If MLW is about factions and fractures, WOW this week was about trust—who you can rely on, and what happens when your coach decides you’re better off on the bench.”

Coach Campanelli benches Kandi Krush

From the WOW site’s feature, the central story is Coach Campanelli deciding to bench Kandi Krush, questioning her focus and readiness. The piece frames it as a tough‑love move: Campanelli believes Kandi’s head isn’t fully in the game and that sitting her down might jolt her back into form.

Tag team tension: The benching angle plays directly into the WOW tag division, where chemistry and trust are everything. Kandi’s frustration and Coach’s insistence on discipline set up a future payoff—either reconciliation or a full‑blown split.
WOW Superheroes episode: Credit: wowe.com.
“THIS WEEKEND ON WOW – WOMEN OF WRESTLING
Championship Dreams And Nightmares
Follow the journey of the WOW World Championship Title as WOW Superheroes fight to claim this prize and cement their legacy forever. The championship becomes more than gold, it becomes an obsession. Every challenger steps into the ring willing to sacrifice everything for the chance to hold the title high, knowing one mistake could cost them their dream. In the end, only one will rise above the chaos, etching her name into history while the rest are left to chase redemption.”

Ed’s WOW note

“WOW’s leaning hard into character‑driven stories—Coach vs. student, discipline vs. emotion. Even without a belt on the line, those dynamics can carry a show.”

Everything Indy Wrestling (Facebook)

Gordon’s overview

Everything Indy Wrestling is a Facebook group dedicated to independent wrestling news, flyers, and fan chatter.

Web address: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1052875778065763

It functions as a bulletin board for upcoming shows, talent announcements, and local buzz—especially useful if you’re trying to track what’s happening beyond TV.

Three sample posts about upcoming shows

Midwest Mania – October 12, 2026 (Des Moines, IA) “Flyer drop! Midwest Mania hits Des Moines on 10/12—featuring ACH vs. Mike Bennett, plus a four‑team tag scramble. Doors at 6, bell at 7. Front row almost gone—grab tickets now!”
Pacific Pro – October 19, 2026 (Tacoma, WA) “Pacific Pro returns to Tacoma! Main event: Nick Wayne vs. Titus Alexander, with VertVixen in a featured women’s bout. All‑ages, family‑friendly, meet‑and‑greet at 5 PM before the show.”
Dakota Clash – October 26, 2026 (Fargo, ND) “Dakota Clash brings indie heat to Fargo—Below Zero Wrestling talent mixing with out‑of‑state guests. Announced: Tommy Lee Curtis vs. Bobby Brennan, plus a six‑woman showcase. Tickets available at the door and online.”

Closing

From MLW’s Fusion, where alliances crumble and CONTRA grows stronger, to WOW’s coach‑and‑student drama, to the grassroots energy of Everything Indy Wrestling, the past week shows how wrestling lives on multiple levels at once. National shows refine their stories, women’s promotions push character and agency, and indie groups keep the pipeline humming with new cards and new faces. Taken together, it’s one ecosystem—every match, every promo, every flyer feeding into the same restless, evolving world.

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 9/25/26: News, TNA, North Dakota Indies.

Sports desk weekly rundown: TNA Wrestling

Welcome back to the sports desk—today we’re locking in on TNA Wrestling as the road to Bound For Glory gets sharper and meaner.

Headlines

Maya World’s injury update Former AEW TBS Champion Maya World is officially sidelined for “a couple of months” after undergoing a procedure that was not related to an in‑ring injury. She’d been on a major run—Owen Hart tournament finalist, TBS Champion—before dropping the title to Persephone at All In London.

TNA iMPACT ratings – September 17, 2026 The Sept. 17 iMPACT drew 207,000 viewers, down 11% from the previous week’s 232,000, but up in the key 18–49 demo to 0.04 (a 33% jump from 0.03). The show still beat its trailing four‑week averages in both total viewers and demo, even as Bound For Glory ticket chatter swirls.

Persephone’s mystery challenger For AEW All Out, TBS Champion Persephone announced an open challenge that excludes Thunder Rosa, Hyan, and the injured Maya World. Reporting now points to Dani Luna—recently signed to AEW after leaving TNA—as the planned mystery challenger.

Ed at the sports desk

“Partner, TNA’s week feels like a company tightening every screw before Bound For Glory—ratings holding steady, the Nemeth brothers trying to run the place, and a main event that turned the International title picture into a three‑man car crash.”

TNA iMPACT! – September 24, 2026

Boeing Center at Tech Port – San Antonio, Texas

Gordon’s match‑by‑match breakdown

Leon Slater & Nic Nemeth brawl to a no‑contact clause

The show opened with Leon Slater reminding everyone he beat Ryan Nemeth the previous week and calling out TNA World Champion Nic Nemeth for acting like a coward. Nic fired back, saying Ryan would qualify for the X‑Division match at Bound For Glory and that the brothers would “run” TNA. Ryan tried a sneak attack, but Slater saw it coming and dropped him, then went after Nic. Security couldn’t contain them, so Santino Marella imposed a no‑contact clause: if Nic touches Slater, he’s stripped of the title; if Slater touches Nic, he loses his Bound For Glory shot.

Bound For Glory X‑Division Qualifier

Ryan Nemeth def. KJ Orso KJ Orso jumped out fast—arm work, a moonsault, and submission attempts—but Ryan dragged him into deeper water. Orso nearly closed it with a crossface and a twisting splash, but Nemeth escaped, drove Orso’s shoulder into the post, and hit the Hollywood Ending for the pin, punching his ticket to the six‑way X‑Division Championship match at Bound For Glory.

Dot Combat Match

The Righteous (Vincent & Dutch) def. Rich Swann & BDE Weapons and chaos from the bell: chairs, controller spots, and brawling up the ramp. Swann and BDE tried to turn the tide with creative chair offense and a big Frog Splash, but Dutch yanked BDE out of the ring and Vincent finished things with Orange Sunshine. After the bell, they pillmanized BDE’s head in a chair, leaving him laid out and the Righteous looking like a serious threat.

The Hardys call out their attackers—Syx revealed

Matt & Jeff Hardy demanded the mystery attackers show themselves. The lights glitched, the screen flickered, and two masked figures jumped them in the dark. When the lights came back, the attackers were revealed as Samuel Shaw and Joseph Sawyer, now collectively known as Syx. The crowd reacted huge, and the Hardys closed the night promising war.

Elijah vs. Eddie Edwards

Elijah def. Eddie Edwards Eddie tried to grind Elijah down with strikes and veteran tricks, aided by Alisha Edwards at ringside. Elijah answered with rope‑walking offense, a big DDT, and a top‑rope attack. When Bryan Meyers and Bear Bronson ran in, Ricky Sosa evened the odds, allowing Elijah to hit Highwayman’s Farewell and score a clean win over a System cornerstone.

Knockouts TV Championship #1 Contender’s 4‑Way

Elayna Black def. Jada Stone, Harley Hudson & Gabby Forza This four‑way was built around Forza’s power and the others trying to out‑maneuver her. Multi‑woman suplexes, tandem offense, and a huge tower‑of‑doom spot left everyone down. As the Elegance Brand watched from the ramp, Jada Stone hit a Spark Stunner on Forza, but Elayna Black capitalized—nailing Blackout on Stone to win and become the new No. 1 contender for the Knockouts TV Championship.

TNA International Championship 3‑Way

Mustafa Ali (c) def. Jason Hotch & Trey Miguel The main event was a frantic three‑way:

Trey Miguel hit a Canadian Destroyer to the floor and a meteora inside the ring.
Jason Hotch landed a double Spanish Fly and a double Frog Splash on both opponents.
Mustafa Ali, with Tasha Steelz at ringside, picked his spots.

In the closing stretch, Steelz slid the belt in; Hotch accidentally wiped her out with a crossbody, and Ali dumped him. When Miguel went for a double stomp off the top, Ali met him mid‑air with the International Championship belt, then pinned him to retain. Afterward, Ali briefly acted like he’d carry Steelz out, only to drop her and pose with the title—cementing his self‑centered edge.

Other key angles & stories this week

Rosemary vignette: A surreal segment showed Rosemary interviewing another version of herself in a psychiatric‑style setting, hinting at a layered character direction.

Daria Rae suspended: After Rae slapped Indi Hartwell, Santino revealed he’d filmed it and later announced Rae’s suspension, while granting Indi a Knockouts World Title shot at Bound For Glory—drawing visible frustration from champion Xia Brookside.

Order 4 fractures: Mustafa Ali berated Mila Moore for booking his title defense; John Skyler defended her, and later Moore quit Order 4 on the spot, with Skyler leaving alongside her. Ali handed his belt to Agent 0 and stormed off, showing cracks in the faction.

Syx vs. Hardys set in motion: The reveal of Syx as the mystery attackers gives TNA a fresh, eerie heel act and a marquee feud with the Hardys heading toward Bound For Glory.

Ed’s TNA note

“This week, TNA felt like a company where every segment had a job: build Bound For Glory, define who’s climbing and who’s crumbling, and make sure the Nemeth brothers, Mustafa Ali, and Syx all walk into October with targets on their backs.”

Gordon’s TNA note

“Between Ryan Nemeth’s qualifier, Elayna Black’s breakout win, and Ali’s opportunistic title defense, the card for Bound For Glory is taking shape around a simple idea: opportunity exists, but it’s rarely clean. TNA is leaning into that chaos.”

Independent wrestling in North Dakota (Below Zero Wrestling)

Below Zero Wrestling

North Dakota’s indie scene has a clear flagship in Below Zero Wrestling, and their calendar is busy:

October 10, 2026 – Minot, ND (The Original Bar & Nightclub, 21+) Doors at 5:30 PM, bell at 7 PM. Advertised names include Tommy Lee Curtis, Mr. InKredible, Jack Ledger, Bobby Brennan, and more.

December 5, 2026 – Bismarck, ND (Eclipse Venue, all ages) Doors at 5:00 PM, show at 6 PM, with Tommy Lee Curtis, Brandon Nytroe, Jack Ledger, Ashlynn Alexander, Nick Nelson, Bobby Brennan, and others.

Ed’s indie note

“Partner, if TNA is the national stage, Below Zero is the proving ground—cold buildings, hot crowds, and wrestlers trying to turn regional buzz into something bigger.”

Gordon’s indie note

“Keeping an eye on places like Minot and Bismarck isn’t just trivia; it’s how you spot the next wave. Today’s indie regular can be tomorrow’s X‑Division wild card or Knockouts standout.”

Closing

As TNA pushes toward Bound For Glory and North Dakota’s indie scene keeps producing hungry talent, this week’s wrestling landscape shows how every level of the sport—national, regional, and independent—feeds into the next. Momentum shifts, new faces emerge, and the road ahead looks unpredictable in all the right ways.

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 9/24/26: News, AEW Dynamite & A Bit of History.

Sports desk weekly rundown: AEW

Welcome back to the sports desk—tonight we’re zeroed in on All Elite Wrestling, from Dynamite’s main‑event chaos to the stories swirling around the company.

Headlines

Thekla says “dumb blonde” jab was aimed at someone else AEW’s Thekla clarified that Mercedes Moné’s “dumb blonde” line wasn’t directed at her, explaining in an interview that the comment was aimed at another person entirely. She stressed there’s no personal issue between them and framed the whole thing as a misunderstanding that got amplified online.

Dave Meltzer says promotion lost Paramount deal due to UFC agreement Dave Meltzer reported that a wrestling promotion recently lost out on a potential Paramount TV deal because the network’s agreement with UFC took priority. With UFC already locked in, there wasn’t room for another combat sports property at the level the promotion wanted, underscoring how crowded the rights landscape has become.

Tony Schiavone compares AEW match to Flair vs. Steamboat Tony Schiavone praised a recent AEW bout—Kenny Omega vs. Will Ospreay—by saying it had parallels to the classic Ric Flair vs. Ricky Steamboat series. He pointed to the pacing, escalation, and layered storytelling as the kind of match that can define an era, not just a show.

⭐ AEW Dynamite — September 23, 2026

Sports Desk Review — Ed & Gordon

🟦 Ed at the sports desk

“Partner, this was the go‑home Dynamite before All Out, and AEW didn’t waste a second. Champions defending, contenders sharpening their blades, and Will Ospreay and Jon Moxley circling each other like two storms about to collide.”

⭐ FULL MATCH RESULTS

AEW Trios Championship

The New Level & Swerve Strickland def. The Demand Kofi Kingston, Austin Creed, and Swerve continue their revitalized run in AEW, retaining the titles with crisp teamwork and a closing sequence that showed exactly why this trio has become must‑watch.

Jon Moxley def. Dezmond Xavier — Submission

Moxley didn’t play around. He dragged Xavier into deep water, forced scrambles on the mat, and finished with a suffocating submission to send a message directly to Ospreay.

Tommaso Ciampa def. Jake Doyle — Pinfall

Ciampa used this match to tune up for All Out weekend — grinding offense, stiff strikes, and a decisive finish.

TBS Championship

Persephone (c) def. Hyan — Pinfall Persephone continues her dominant run, shutting down Hyan’s early momentum and closing with authority.

Will Ospreay & Speedball Mike Bailey def. Claudio Castagnoli & Gabe Kidd — Pinfall

Ospreay and Bailey blended speed and precision, while Claudio and Kidd leaned into power. Ospreay scored the fall, but the real story came after the bell…

⭐ KEY MOMENTS & ANGLES

Ospreay vs. Moxley — Final Standoff Before All Out

Both men competed separately earlier in the night, but the confrontation afterward was the heartbeat of the show. No cheap shots — just two top champions staring down the weekend.

Three‑Way Ladder Match Segment — Tag Team Division Erupts

FTR, The Young Bucks, and Christian/Cope traded insults about becoming the first four‑time AEW Tag Team Champions. Christian promised to “meet the Bucks’ mothers in Chicago,” Cope reminded everyone he’s been in 40+ ladder matches, and the Bucks fired back with age jokes. It all ended with a Conchairto to Stokely Hathaway, leaving the tag division in absolute chaos heading into All Out.

The New Level’s AEW Renaissance

The broadcast highlighted how Kofi Kingston and Austin Creed left WWE after refusing a pay cut — and how AEW has given them a fresh, joyful second chapter. Their chemistry with Swerve has turned the Trios division upside down.

⭐ Gordon’s closing note on Dynamite

“This wasn’t just a go‑home show — it was a statement. Every division tightened, every rivalry sharpened, and Ospreay and Moxley walked out looking like two men ready to tear Chicago apart.”

🟦 Sports Desk Review — AEW Collision (September 23, 2026)

Fishers Events Center — Fishers, Indiana Hour 3 of the Dynamite/Collision All Out Go‑Home Special

⭐ Ed at the sports desk

“Partner, if Dynamite was the spark, Collision was the explosion. This final hour wasn’t filler — it was a full‑tilt sprint toward All Out. Every division, every rivalry, every loose thread got yanked tight.”

⭐ Gordon’s match‑by‑match breakdown

Kevin Knight & Kyle Fletcher def. The Outrunners

Knight and Fletcher opened Collision with crisp double‑teams, but Turbo Floyd and Magnum kept pace with old‑school fire. The Outrunners hit their signature double elbow drop, nearly stealing it, until Fletcher’s sheer‑drop brainbuster and Knight’s UFO Splash sealed the win. Post‑match, Fletcher cut a heated promo declaring Knight “family” and promising to burn through Darby Allin & Steven Borden at All Out. Darby and Borden responded from the rafters, refusing to walk into a Don Callis Family ambush.

Queen Aminata def. Skye Blue

Aminata and Blue tore into each other with sharp strikes and counters. Julia Hart repeatedly interfered, dragging Skye out of danger and setting up a suplex on the floor. But Aminata rallied, hit Off With Her Head, and scored the pin. Chaos erupted afterward: Julia attacked Aminata, Mina Shirakawa jumped in, Thekla stormed out, and Willow Nightingale cleaned house — all while Mercedes Moné stood on the announce desk reminding everyone who the champion is.

PAC def. Ace Austin

Ace Austin tried to slow PAC with mat control and a Death Valley Driver, but PAC’s speed and precision turned the tide. A release German, a corner suplex, and finally the Black Arrow ended it. PAC locked in the Brutalizer until Jay White made the save. This triggered a full‑scale brawl: Dogs, Death Riders, Bang Bang Gang — bodies everywhere. Andrade El Idolo arrived, clotheslined PAC in the crowd, and Collision ended in absolute bedlam.

⭐ Major Collision Segments

Jack Perry addresses HOOK & Shibata

Perry smirked through a promo about surviving Katsuyori Shibata at the All Out Tailgate Brawl — the only way HOOK will let him near Samoa Joe.

Face‑to‑Face: Brawling Birds & Divine Dominion

A tea set and crumpets on the stage — Dominion’s “gift” to the champs. It didn’t stay polite. Dominion blindsided the Birds and stood tall heading into All Out.

Jericho & Nick Wayne confrontation

Jericho praised Wayne’s guts, compared their early careers, and invoked Nick Bockwinkel’s advice about slowing down. Wayne fired back with arrogance, and Jericho accepted a rematch — Grand Slam France.

Thunder Rosa returns

After Hyan’s loss to Persephone, she introduced her new partner — Thunder Rosa — setting up a tag match in Brittsburgh next week.

Britt Baker & Persephone respond

Baker welcomed Rosa back to Pittsburgh, and Persephone issued an open challenge for All Out (excluding Hyan, Thunder, and Maya World).

⭐ Ed’s Collision closing note

“Partner, this wasn’t just a bonus hour — this was AEW emptying the tank. Every match had stakes, every promo had teeth, and every rivalry walked straight into All Out with fists clenched.”

⭐ Gordon’s final word

“Collision gave us the last snapshots before the storm: PAC and Andrade fighting into the crowd, Aminata rising, Fletcher and Knight sharpening their edge, and Jericho passing down lessons from legends. If Dynamite set the table, Collision flipped it.”

Other AEW activity & buzz

Gordon’s quick hits

Card positioning for pay‑per‑view: AEW continues to build toward its next major event with Ospreay vs. Moxley as a centerpiece, while the tag and women’s divisions quietly shuffle contenders through TV matches and promos.
Rights and media chatter: Meltzer’s note about a promotion losing a Paramount deal due to UFC, plus Tony Khan’s broader comments about mergers and media consolidation in other interviews, keep AEW’s TV future in the conversation—even when the company isn’t directly named.
Locker room perception: Schiavone’s comparison of Omega vs. Ospreay to Flair vs. Steamboat isn’t just nostalgia; it signals how highly AEW’s own people rate the in‑ring standard they’re trying to maintain.

Ed’s AEW note

“AEW’s week feels less like a series of isolated matches and more like a long drumroll—rights talk in the background, big‑match praise from the commentary booth, and a roster that knows every TV outing is part of a bigger argument about where this company sits in the modern landscape.”

Bret Hart vs. Steve Austin – sports desk spotlight

Gordon’s history

“When we talk about matches that changed the way people saw wrestling, Bret Hart vs. Steve Austin is always near the top of the list.”

The most famous chapter came at WrestleMania 13 in 1997: a submission match where Austin, blood pouring down his face, refused to tap to Bret’s Sharpshooter and passed out instead.
That finish turned Austin from a loudmouth heel into a defiant anti‑hero, while Bret’s frustration with the fans’ reaction pushed him toward a darker, more bitter role.
Their rivalry blended technical wrestling, brawling, and character work in a way that helped define the Attitude Era, showing that a double turn could be pulled off in one match without a single spoken word.

Ed’s closing word

“AEW’s trying to craft its own Omega‑Ospreay‑level epics right now, and you can hear it when Schiavone invokes Flair and Steamboat. But the shadow of Bret vs. Austin is always there—a reminder that one match, on one night, can tilt an entire company’s direction. That’s the bar every big AEW main event is quietly chasing.”

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 9/23/26: News, CMLL, NWA & Between The Sheets.

Sports desk weekly rundown: CMLL & NWA

Welcome back to the sports desk—tonight we’re bouncing from the cathedral of Arena México to the chaos of NWA Powerrr in Philadelphia.

Headlines

Vince Russo leaves Juggalo Championship Wrestling Russo announced he’s done with JCW, explaining that he’d been unhappy with aspects of the promotion and, at 65, isn’t the same person he was decades ago. After a phone call with Violent J, both sides agreed to part ways on good terms, with Russo framing this as a broader step back from active wrestling involvement.

Nic Nemeth says Leon Slater will “run pro wrestling” TNA World Champion Nic Nemeth, gearing up to defend against Leon Slater at Bound for Glory, praised Slater’s ring IQ, athleticism, and charisma, joking that he’ll be “running pro wrestling for the next 20 years.” Nemeth still vowed to keep his title, leaning on his experience and savvy as the deciding edge.

Tony Khan talks Paramount/WB merger AEW’s president used his pre‑Dynamite livestream to welcome the reported Paramount–Skydance/WBD merger, saying he’s long hoped for a unified Paramount/WBD front and believes it will make AEW stronger. He praised incoming Paramount CEO David Ellison as a wrestling and sports fan with whom he’s worked via NFL projects, calling him a “great TV and film producer” and a promising leader for the combined media giant.

Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL)

Ed at the sports desk

“Partner, if you like your wrestling with masks, history, and a little bit of chaos, CMLL has been serving a full plate. Tournaments, title defenses, and some interpromotional spice—this week had it all.”

Gordon’s breakdown – Key shows & results

16.09.2026 – CMLL Tarde Mexicana (Arena México)

Trios opener: Las Gemas Metálicas (Brillante Jr., Diamond & Oro Jr.) beat Los Forajidos (El Coyote, Polvora & Vaquero Jr.) in a fast-paced six‑man that showcased the young technicos’ timing and double‑team work.
Copa Independencia Torneo Cibernético 2026: In a multi‑woman elimination bout, Garra Negra, Lluvia, Tessa Blanchard & Zeuxis outlasted Ema Maishima, Maika, Mei Seira & Starlight Kid, giving the ruda side a big tournament statement and underlining how deep the women’s roster has become.
Mexican National Women’s Title: Thunder Rosa (c) retained against Dark Silueta, keeping the national belt in international hands and adding another hard‑hitting chapter to her Mexico run.
Trios showcase: Angel de Oro, Neon & Titan defeated Bad Dude Tito, Rocky Romero & Yutani, a match that blended CMLL’s house style with visiting talent and kept Titan hot heading into the Anniversary card.
Technical masterclass: Zack Sabre Jr. topped Blue Panther and Xelhua in a three‑way, turning the bout into a clinic of counters and holds.
Main event – tag battle of aces: Mistico & Templario (with KeMonito) beat Soberano Jr. & Zandokan Jr. (with KeMalito) two falls to one, mixing spectacle with heated rivalry and setting the tone for the Anniversary show.

17.09.2026 – Jueves Arena Coliseo (Arena Coliseo, Mexico City)

Opening tag: Astral & Fury Boy defeated Inquisidor & Shoma Kato, giving the technicos a clean win in a traditional two‑out‑of‑three falls tag.
Women’s tag: Marcela & Tabata beat Las Infernales (Dark Silueta & Valkiria), a result that keeps Marcela firmly in the mix near the top of the division.
Lightning match: Infarto defeated Magia Blanca by referee’s decision in a single‑fall sprint.
Tag upset: Valiente & Vegas Depredador overcame Los Divinos Laguneros (Blue Panther Jr. & Dark Panther), a notable win over a respected family duo.
Six‑man main event: Esfinge, Fugaz & Mascara Dorada beat Akuma, Difunto & Gran Guerrero two falls to one, keeping Dorada’s momentum rolling.

18.09.2026 – CMLL 93rd Anniversary (Arena México)

This was the big one—CMLL’s annual celebration, stacked from top to bottom.

Joshi & lucha trios opener: Ema Maishima, Maika & Mei Seira defeated Candela, Kira & Sanely, blending Japanese and Mexican styles in a crisp curtain‑raiser.
Legend vs. outsider: Blue Panther beat Jeff Jarrett, giving the Mexican legend a marquee win over the visiting veteran.
CMLL World Tag Team Title – four‑way: Champions Los Hermanos Chávez (Angel de Oro & Niebla Roja) retained against Los Villanos (El Hijo del Villano III & Villano III Jr.), El Sky Team (Mascara Dorada & Neon) and Los Hermanos Calavera (Calavera Jr. I & II) in a fast, multi‑team scramble.
CMLL World Welterweight Title: Titan (c) defeated Komander, keeping the welterweight crown and reinforcing his status as one of the promotion’s most reliable big‑match performers.
Singles showdown: Soberano Jr. beat Bandido, a high‑octane bout that further elevated Soberano’s stock.
CMLL World Women’s Title – four‑way: Persephone (c) retained against Mina Shirakawa, Starlight Kid & Tessa Blanchard via disqualification, a controversial finish that keeps the belt on Persephone but leaves plenty of unfinished business among the challengers.
International singles clash: Andrade El Idolo defeated Volador Jr., adding another high‑profile win to Andrade’s Mexico résumé.
CMLL World Heavyweight Title – three‑way: Champion Hechicero retained against Claudio Castagnoli and Zack Sabre Jr., a match heavy on technical exchanges and counters.
Parejas Increíbles eliminator: Averno & Mistico won a four‑team eliminator over Barbaro Cavernario & Dragon Rojo Jr., Templario & Ultimo Guerrero, and Star Jr. & Zandokan Jr., setting up the night’s emotional climax.
Lucha de Apuesta – mask vs. hair: In the main event, Mistico defeated Averno, forcing Averno to lose his hair. A classic apuesta finish that tied together years of rivalry and gave the Anniversary show its defining image.

19–22.09.2026 – Coliseo, Puebla, Guadalajara & Monterrey

Across Sabados de Coliseo, Arena Coliseo en Zapopan, Domingo Familiar, Martes De Glamour and Martes Populares, CMLL kept the calendar packed:

Sabados de Coliseo (19.09, Mexico City): Wins for Atrapasueños (Espiritu Negro & Rey Cometa), La Fuerza Poblana, and a big women’s trios victory for India Sioux, Lluvia & Tessa Blanchard over Las Infernales; Dragon Rojo Jr. took a lightning match over Star Jr., Averno won a four‑way over Barbaro Cavernario, Ultimo Guerrero & Zandokan Jr., and Los Hermanos Chávez beat Bandido & Komander two falls to one.
Arena Coliseo en Zapopan (19.09, Zapopan): Multiple six‑man tags saw Los Elegidos, Adrenalina/Gallo Jr./Rafaga Jr., and Brillante Jr./Dark Panther/Fantastico score wins, while Esfinge, Neon & Xelhua topped Difunto, Shoma Kato & Yutani in the main event.
Domingo Familiar (20.09, Arena México): Highlights included Los Pequeño Depredadores beating Aereo & Shockercito, lightning wins for KeMonito over KeMalito and Kira over Keyra, Brillante Jr. winning the Copa Daniel García cibernético, Averno & Barbaro Cavernario beating Hechicero & Zandokan Jr., Blue Panther & Xelhua winning a four‑way tag, and Mascara Dorada & Soberano Jr. defeating Bandido & Komander in a relevos increíbles tag.
Alto Voltaje/CMLL (20.09, Monterrey): A mixed card saw Impu & Khepri, Mr. Puma & Pardex, Darkness & Desafio, and Raider & Virus pick up wins, with Olympia retaining the Alto Voltaje Women’s Title, and Gran Guerrero & Los Hermanos Calavera beating El Clon & Los Villanos in the main event.
Lunes Clasico (21.09, Puebla): Lucky & Makro opened with a tag win, Espartano/Kamelot/Kheops took a six‑man, Shockercito won a lightning match over Mercurio, Capitan Suicida & Valiente Jr. beat Los Hermanos Calavera, Mascara Dorada/Star Jr./Templario won a trios bout, and Neon scored a singles win over Soberano Jr. in the main event.
Martes De Glamour (22.09, Guadalajara): Multiple best‑two‑of‑three six‑man tags saw technico squads like Angel Del Bien/Astro Oriental/Lince Del Bajio and Dulce Gardenia/Fuego/Volcano prevail, while India Sioux & Tessa Blanchard won a women’s tag and Mascara Dorada/Templario/Titan beat Los Guerreros Laguneros in the headline bout.
Martes Populares (22.09, Arena México): A night of three‑way matches: Shockercito, Las Reinas del Strong Style (Keyra & Zeuxis), Los Viajeros Del Espacio (Futuro & Max Star), Blue Panther, Yutani, Zandokan Jr., and Soberano Jr. all picked up wins in multi‑man and multi‑team bouts, giving the card a tournament‑style feel without the formal brackets.

FULL RESULTS

Credit: cagematch.net

(22.09.2026) CMLL Martes Populares – Online Stream @ Arena Mexico in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexiko
Three Way: Shockercito defeats Galaxy and Kaligua (8:46)
Three Way Tag Team: Las Reinas del Strong Style (Keyra & Zeuxis) defeat Las Infernales (Dark Silueta & Valkiria) and Las Valientitas (Hera & Olympia) (11:57)
Three Way Tag Team: Los Viajeros Del Espacio (Futuro & Max Star) defeat El Hijo del Pantera & Pantera Jr. and La Maquina de la Destruccion (El Elemental & Explosivo) (11:50)
Three Way: Blue Panther defeats Brillante Jr. and Rey Pegasus (8:50)
Three Way: Yutani defeats Star Jr. and Villano III Jr. (10:38)
Three Way: Zandokan Jr. defeats Difunto and Vegas Depredador (11:47)
Three Way: Soberano Jr. defeats Angel de Oro and Barbaro Cavernario (9:21)

(22.09.2026) CMLL Martes De Glamour – Online Stream @ Arena Coliseo Guadalajara in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexiko
Estrella Maldita, Nautica & Tezca defeat Dulce Kitty, Ivanna & Magia Azul
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Angel Del Bien, Astro Oriental & Lince Del Bajio defeat Los Kamikazis (Optimus, Robin & Trono) [2:1]
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Arlequin, Makara & Poseidon defeat Los Forajidos (El Coyote, Polvora & Vaquero Jr.) [2:1]
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Dulce Gardenia, Fuego & Volcano defeat Los Herederos (El Cobarde, Felino Jr. & Hijo de Stuka Jr.) [2:1]
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team: India Sioux & Tessa Blanchard defeat Hecate & Miss Guerrera [2:1]
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Mascara Dorada, Templario & Titan defeat Los Guerreros Laguneros (Gran Guerrero, Stuka Jr. & Ultimo Guerrero) [2:1]

(21.09.2026) CMLL Lunes Clasico – Online Stream @ Arena Puebla in Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza, Puebla, Mexiko
Lucky & Makro defeat El Hijo del Perverso & El Perverso
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Espartano, Kamelot & Kheops defeat Meyer, Tornado & Volcano [2:1]
Lightning: Shockercito defeats Mercurio
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team: Capitan Suicida & Valiente Jr. defeat Los Hermanos Calavera (Calavera Jr. I & Calavera Jr. II) [2:1]
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Mascara Dorada, Star Jr. & Templario defeat Galeon Fantasma (Difunto, Furia Roja & Zandokan Jr.) [2:1]
Neon defeats Soberano Jr.

(20.09.2026) Alto Voltaje/CMLL – Event @ Arena Jose Sulaiman in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexiko
Impu & Khepri defeat Aero Power & Instinito
Mr. Puma & Pardex defeat Jay Ortega & King Bravo
Darkness & Desafio defeat Alberto Rios & Engendro
Raider & Virus defeat El Cobarde & Guerrero Maya Jr.
Alto Voltaje Women’s Title: Olympia (c) defeats India Sioux
Gran Guerrero & Los Hermanos Calavera (Calavera Jr. I & Calavera Jr. II) defeat El Clon & Los Villanos (El Hijo del Villano III & Villano III Jr.)

(20.09.2026) CMLL Domingo Familiar – Online Stream @ Arena Mexico in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexiko
Los Pequeno Depredadores (Mercurio & Pequeno Volador Jr.) defeat Aereo & Shockercito (8:37)
Lightning: KeMonito defeats KeMalito (6:59)
Lightning: Kira defeats Keyra (9:32)
Copa Daniel Garcia Torneo Cibernetico: Brillante Jr. defeats Capitan Suicida and Dragon Legendario and Fugaz and Futuro and Hombre Bala Jr. and Max Star and Pantera Jr. and Rey Pegasus and Valiente Jr. (25:05)
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team: Averno & Barbaro Cavernario defeat Hechicero & Zandokan Jr. [2:1] (15:26)
Four Way Tag Team: Blue Panther & Xelhua defeat Atlantis & Titan and Neon & Solar and El Pantera & Templario (6:18)
Relevos Increibles Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team: Mascara Dorada & Soberano Jr. defeat Bandido & Komander [2:1] (15:06)

(19.09.2026) CMLL Sabados De Coliseo – Online Stream @ Arena Coliseo de Mexico City in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexiko
Atrapasuenos (Espiritu Negro & Rey Cometa) defeat Makara & Poseidon
La Fuerza Poblana (Arkalis, Guerrero Maya Jr., Rayo Metalico & Stigma) defeat La Ola Negra (Dark Magic, Espanto Jr. & Gallero) & Rey Apocalipsis
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: India Sioux, Lluvia & Tessa Blanchard defeat Las Infernales (Dark Silueta, Valkiria & Zeuxis) [2:1]
Lightning: Dragon Rojo Jr. defeats Star Jr.
Four Way: Averno defeats Barbaro Cavernario and Ultimo Guerrero and Zandokan Jr.
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team: Los Hermanos Chavez (Angel de Oro & Niebla Roja) defeat Bandido & Komander [2:1]

(19.09.2026) CMLL Arena Coliseo En Zapapan – Event @ Parque de Las Ninas y Los Ninos in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexiko
Dulce Kitty, Ivanna & Tezca defeat Lady Danger, Nautica & Princesa Aguila
Three Way: Travieso defeats Atomo and Periquito Sacaryas
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Los Elegidos (Amon-Ra, Continental & Kaiju) defeat Black Warrior Jr., Optimus & Trono [2:1]
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Adrenalina, Gallo Jr. & Rafaga Jr. defeat La Mafia (Leo, Omar Brunetti & Principe Daniel) [2:1]
Relevos Increibles Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Garra Negra, Ratziel & Sanely defeat Hecate, Keyra & Nexy [2:1]
Relevos Increibles Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Brillante Jr., Dark Panther & Fantastico defeat Gran Guerrero & Los Infernales (Euforia & Mephisto) [2:1]
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Esfinge, Neon & Xelhua defeat Difunto, Shoma Kato & Yutani [2:1]

Ed’s CMLL note

“From the Anniversary show’s apuesta drama to Thunder Rosa holding the national women’s title, CMLL’s week felt like a blend of tradition and modern crossover. You’ve got international names mixing with homegrown stars, and the calendar doesn’t let up.”

National Wrestling Alliance (NWA)

Gordon at the sports desk

“If CMLL is the cathedral, the NWA this week was the pressure cooker—Powerrr from the 2300 Arena, with contenders, family legacies, and a Texas Death Match that felt right at home in Philly.”

NWA Powerrr – 19.09.2026 (NWA 78, 2300 Arena, Philadelphia)

Ed sets the scene

“Five men fighting for a shot at the Ten Pounds of Gold, tag champions trying to stay one step ahead, and a Hart family standard‑bearer walking into the NWA to stir up the women’s division—that’s a full night at the office.”

Gordon’s match‑by‑match rundown

NWA World Tag Team Championship: The Country Gentlemen (KC & AJ Cazana, with Col. Joe Cazana) defended against Blunt Force Trauma (Carnage & Damage). The champs jumped BFT before the bell, turning it into a wild brawl. Damage fought back with power offense, but a distraction involving the branding iron let AJ land a decisive shot and score the pin, keeping the belts on the Gentlemen and reinforcing their “by the book” mantra—with a wink.
Five‑way number one contender’s match (Ten Pounds of Gold): Heath, Pretty Boy Smooth, Kratos, Jack Talos and Effy battled for a future world title shot. Smooth and Talos had a big‑man stare‑down from the start, while Kratos launched himself in a dive that wiped out the field. Effy absorbed heavy punishment, including being hurled across the ring by Kratos, then hit a double Blockbuster on both giants. In the end, Smooth dropped Effy, but Heath slipped in, cleared Smooth out, and stole the pin—earning the number one contender spot and reminding everyone that the “one‑man band” still plays loud.
Backstage tension – Mims & Pope: In a segment between matches, Mims and The Pope talked about their team needing changes, with Pope stressing that Mims has to start listening if they’re going to stay competitive. It’s a quiet but important thread in the tag and mid‑card picture.
Brandon McCord’s warning to The Hardway: Brandon McCord, flanked by his “Collection” of Voodoo God Bonez and Gaagz The Gymnast, sent a message to The Hardway that they’re coming for the NWA U.S. Tag Team Titles, signaling another layer of tag division movement.
Nattie Neidhart’s promo – Hart family business: In‑ring with Kyle Davis, Nattie framed the NWA as family, noting that her grandfather Stu Hart started his career in the NWA over 80 years ago. She said she came down from her “WWE mountaintop” to handle “family business,” focusing on Kenzie and Kylie Paige. She praised the Paige sisters as top‑tier talents but warned that only one would truly make it, urging them to look at each other and decide who would twist the knife—before promising to twist it herself. It was a sharp, confident promo that tied Hart history directly into the modern NWA women’s scene.
Carson Drake Experience with Silas Mason: On Drake’s talk segment, “Thrillbilly” Silas Mason, the NWA Worlds Champion, made it clear he intends to keep the Ten Pounds of Gold, promising to burn things down if necessary. The exchange set the tone for their upcoming title clash and underscored Mason’s volatile presence at the top of the card.
Main event – Texas Death Match (in Philly): “Too Hot 2 Trot” Alex Taylor faced Ricky Morton (with Kerry Morton). The fight started before the bell, spilling from the ramp to the ring. Morton laid out thumbtacks, and the Mortons turned the early moments into a two‑on‑one assault. From there, the match leaned into the Texas Death stipulation—weapon spots, knockdowns, and the kind of grit you expect from Ricky in a building that knows his history. The bout served as a generational clash and a violent punctuation mark on the episode with Taylor walking away with the victory.

Ed’s NWA note

“Between Heath sneaking into a title shot, Nattie tying the Hart legacy back to the NWA, and Silas Mason promising to torch the place if he has to, Powerrr felt like a show where every segment nudged the promotion’s identity forward.”

News & rumors around CMLL and NWA

Gordon’s quick hits

CMLL: The 93rd Anniversary results and the Copa Independencia cibernético show CMLL leaning hard into international crossover—Thunder Rosa as national women’s champion, Persephone defending against AEW and Stardom‑linked names, and Andrade El Idolo and Zack Sabre Jr. featured prominently. The buzz around the Anniversary card has focused on Mistico’s apuesta win over Averno and Hechicero’s successful defense against two world‑class technicians, reinforcing CMLL’s status as a destination for big‑match visitors.
NWA: The promotion continues to use Powerrr as its central storytelling hub, with Heath’s new contender status, the Paige sisters’ looming clash with Nattie, and Silas Mason’s reign all feeding into NWA 78 and beyond. The company’s emphasis on legacy—Morton, Neidhart, Hart family references—keeps the brand anchored in its history while introducing new faces like Pretty Boy Smooth and Jack Talos to the national audience.

Between the Sheets Podcast

Ed introduces the deep dive

“If you’re the kind of fan who wants to know not just what happened, but how it was covered, dissected, and argued about at the time, there’s one show that keeps coming up in every serious conversation.”

Gordon’s profile

Between the Sheets is a weekly podcast hosted by Kris Zellner and David Bixenspan, dropping every Monday and digging into how a specific week in wrestling history was reported in the newsletters and media of the era. They cover everything from territorial politics to international promotions, with detailed timelines and context that make old results feel brand new again.

Recent episodes have focused on:

September 15–21, 1984: The birth of Pro Wrestling USA, early attempts to counter the WWF, and New Japan’s upheaval as Riki Choshu’s group jumps to work with Giant Baba.
September 8–13, 1998: Legal troubles across promotions, DX vs. Kaientai DX, Fall Brawl ’98, and the shifting landscape of late‑’90s WCW and WWF.

You can find the show and its episode list here: Between the Sheets on RedCircle – https://redcircle.com/shows/f0ecb959-5108-4c52-b3e7-2d9f28e5847a

Ed’s closing word

“If CMLL and NWA are giving us the present tense, Between the Sheets is the footnote and the backstory. Put all three together, and you don’t just watch wrestling—you understand the road that got us here.”

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 9/22/26: News, NJPW, OVW & Mina Shirakawa.

Sports desk weekly rundown: NJPW & OVW

Welcome back to the sports desk—your ringside recap of a wild week from Japan to Louisville.

Headlines

Gurv Sihra suffers collapsed lung: Former WWE star and Bollywood Boyz member Gurv Sihra revealed he sustained a collapsed right lung during a Pure Power Wrestling tag title bout in Lethbridge, Alberta. He finished the match but later struggled to breathe backstage, with hospital scans confirming the injury. Doctors told him he was “very lucky to be alive,” and he’s now focused on recovery “one breath, one day, and one step at a time.”
Yota Tsuji wants NJPW–AEW on equal footing: IWGP Heavyweight Champion Yota Tsuji used his Road to Destruction comments and Destruction in Kobe press conference to say he wants to “work on establishing an equal relationship with AEW,” aiming to spread pro wrestling across Asia while making sure NJPW isn’t the junior partner in the alliance.
Former AEW Women’s World Champion frustrated by lack of TV time: Nyla Rose, still under AEW contract and active on the indies, admitted in a recent interview that being off AEW television since late 2024 is “a little hard” and “a little frustrating,” saying she wants more chances to entertain fans while still cheering on stories like Mercedes Moné’s title run and Willow Nightingale’s rise.

New Japan Pro Wrestling – Road To Destruction & TAKE OFF!

Ed at the sports desk

“Partner, New Japan’s Road to Destruction tour has been rolling through Hokkaido like a freight train, and the tag combinations are changing faster than you can call a wristlock.”

Gordon’s breakdown – Results since Sept. 15, 2026

15.09.2026 – Road To Destruction 2026 Tag 5 (Hokuto City General Gymnasium) REVIEW

House of Torture momentum: Dick Togo & Shun Skywalker beat Master Wato & Yushin Hatazawa. DOUKI & SHO toppled El Desperado & Taisei Nakahara, keeping the group’s dark cloud over the junior scene.
United Empire vs. Unbound Co.: Great-O-Khan, HENARE, Jake Lee & Jakob Austin Young defeated Jado, Oleg Boltin, Ryusuke Taguchi & Shota Umino. Later, Jeff Cobb & Shingo Takagi struck back for Unbound Co. against Callum Newman & Zane Jay.
Wolf pack on the rise: Aaron Wolf, Taichi & Yuya Uemura continued to bloody TMDK’s nose, beating Hartley Jackson, Kosei Fujita & Ryohei Oiwa.
Heavy-hitting trios: Unbound Co. (Daiki Nagai, OSKAR & Yuto-Ice) beat Most Violent Players (Makabe & Yano) & Masatora Yasuda, before Goto Revolutionary Army (Goto, Matsumoto, YOH & YOSHI-HASHI) closed the night by defeating Gedo, Robbie X, Taiji Ishimori & Yota Tsuji.

16–22.09.2026 – Road To Destruction 6–10 & TAKE OFF!

Across Tomakomai, Asahikawa, Chitose, Muroran, Kitami, and Obihiro:

House of Torture keeps spoiling the party: Togo, Skywalker, DOUKI & SHO repeatedly knocked off combinations of Masatora Yasuda, Taguchi, Wato, Hatazawa, El Desperado and Taisei Nakahara—often by dubious means, including a DQ win over Desperado, Mistico & Shota Umino on Tag 10.
United Empire vs. Unbound Co. – ongoing turf war: Great-O-Khan, HENARE, Jake Lee, Jakob Austin Young, Callum Newman & Zane Jay traded wins with Unbound Co. units featuring Gedo, Jeff Cobb, OSKAR, Shingo Takagi, Robbie X, Taiji Ishimori & Yota Tsuji. The Empire took key multi-man tags on Tag 7, 8, 9 and 10, while Unbound Co. answered back with victories like Cobb & Shingo over Newman & Zane Jay and a big eight-man win over the Empire on Tag 9.
Goto Revolutionary Army holding steady: Hirooki Goto’s squad—Matsumoto, YOH, YOSHI-HASHI—picked up multiple wins over Unbound Co. lineups, reinforcing Goto’s claim to an IWGP title shot at Destruction in Kobe.
Knockout Brothers earn a shot: On Tag 8, OSKAR & Yuto-Ice beat Most Violent Players to become number one contenders for the IWGP Tag Team Titles in a grueling bout that went over half an hour.
Aaron Wolf & Yuya Uemura’s quiet surge: Wolf, Taichi & Uemura consistently defeated TMDK trios across multiple stops, quietly building a case as one of the tour’s most reliable units.
Special airport showcase – Pro-Wrestling TAKE OFF! from New Chitose Airport: Most Violent Players, Masatora Yasuda & Shota Umino beat an Unbound Co. quartet; Wolf, Taichi & Uemura once again bested TMDK; and Unbound Co. (Robbie X, Shingo, Ishimori & Tsuji) downed Goto’s army in a high-energy main event set in the middle of the airport concourse.

COMPLETE RESULTS

Credit: cagematch.net

22.09.2026) NJPW Road To Destruction 2026 – Tag 10 – Online Stream @ Yotsuba Arena Tokachi in Obihiro, Hokkaido, Japan
Taisei Nakahara defeats Yushin Hatazawa (8:41)
Master Wato & Oleg Boltin defeat United Empire (Jake Lee & Jakob Austin Young) (7:41)
El Desperado, Mistico & Shota Umino defeat House Of Torture (DOUKI, SHO & Shun Skywalker) (w/Dick Togo) by DQ (10:02)
War Dragons (Drilla Moloney & Shingo Takagi) defeat Masatora Yasuda & Yuya Uemura (11:19)
Most Violent Players (Togi Makabe & Toru Yano) & Aaron Wolf defeat TMDK (Hartley Jackson, Kosei Fujita & Ryohei Oiwa) (9:45)
United Empire (Callum Newman, Great-O-Khan, HENARE & Zane Jay) defeat Unbound Co. (Daiki Nagai, Jeff Cobb, OSKAR & Yuto-Ice) (12:32)
Unbound Co. (Gedo, Robbie X, Taiji Ishimori & Yota Tsuji) defeat Goto Revolutionary Army (Hirooki Goto, Tatsuya Matsumoto, YOH & YOSHI-HASHI) (16:20)

(21.09.2026) NJPW Road To Destruction 2026 – Tag 9 – Online Stream @ Kitami Sports Center in Kitami, Hokkaido, Japan
Taisei Nakahara defeats Yushin Hatazawa (7:44)
Most Violent Players (Togi Makabe & Toru Yano) defeat United Empire (Jakob Austin Young & Zane Jay) (8:12)
Aaron Wolf, Taichi & Yuya Uemura defeat TMDK (Hartley Jackson, Kosei Fujita & Ryohei Oiwa) (8:53)
Unbound Co. (Gedo, Jeff Cobb, OSKAR & Yuto-Ice) defeat United Empire (Callum Newman, Great-O-Khan, HENARE & Jake Lee) (12:57)
War Dragons (Drilla Moloney & Shingo Takagi) defeat Oleg Boltin & Tatsuya Matsumoto (11:21)
House Of Torture (Dick Togo, DOUKI, SHO & Shun Skywalker) defeat El Desperado, Masatora Yasuda, Mistico & Shota Umino (10:10)
Goto Revolutionary Army (Hirooki Goto, YOH & YOSHI-HASHI) & Master Wato defeat Unbound Co. (Daiki Nagai, Robbie X, Taiji Ishimori & Yota Tsuji) (15:35)

(19.09.2026) NJPW Road To Destruction 2026 – Tag 8 – Online Stream @ Kuribayashi Shokai Arena in Muroran City, Hokkaido, Japan
Taisei Nakahara defeats Yushin Hatazawa (6:47)
Muroran City Rambo: Shun Skywalker defeats Dick Togo and DOUKI and El Desperado and Great-O-Khan and HENARE and Jado and Jake Lee and Jakob Austin Young and Masatora Yasuda and Master Wato and Oleg Boltin and SHO and Shota Umino (21:27)
Unbound Co. (Gedo & Jeff Cobb) defeat United Empire (Callum Newman & Zane Jay) (8:10)
Aaron Wolf, Taichi & Yuya Uemura defeat TMDK (Hartley Jackson, Kosei Fujita & Ryohei Oiwa) (10:55)
Unbound Co. (Daiki Nagai, Robbie X, Shingo Takagi, Taiji Ishimori & Yota Tsuji) defeat Goto Revolutionary Army (Hirooki Goto, Ryusuke Taguchi, Tatsuya Matsumoto, YOH & YOSHI-HASHI) (12:35)
IWGP Tag Team Title #1 Contendership: Knockout Brothers (OSKAR & Yuto-Ice) defeat Most Violent Players (Togi Makabe & Toru Yano) (w/Tomoaki Honma) (33:57)

(18.09.2026) NJPW Pro-Wrestling TAKE OFF! From New Chitose Airport – Event @ New Chitose Airport Center Plaza in Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan
Most Violent Players (Togi Makabe & Toru Yano), Masatora Yasuda & Shota Umino defeat Unbound Co. (Daiki Nagai, Gedo, OSKAR & Yuto-Ice) (11:04)
Aaron Wolf, Taichi & Yuya Uemura defeat TMDK (Hartley Jackson, Kosei Fujita & Ryohei Oiwa) (14:12)
Unbound Co. (Robbie X, Shingo Takagi, Taiji Ishimori & Yota Tsuji) defeat Goto Revolutionary Army (Hirooki Goto, Tatsuya Matsumoto, YOH & YOSHI-HASHI) (16:52)
New Japan Pro Wrestling
(17.09.2026) NJPW Road To Destruction 2026 – Tag 7 – Event @ Asahikawa City General Gymnasium in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, Japan
House Of Torture (Dick Togo & Shun Skywalker) defeat Masatora Yasuda & Yushin Hatazawa (7:!4)
House Of Torture (DOUKI & SHO) defeat El Desperado & Taisei Nakahara (9:45)
United Empire (Great-O-Khan, HENARE, Jake Lee & Jakob Austin Young) defeat Jado, Master Wato, Oleg Boltin & Shota Umino (10:53)
United Empire (Callum Newman & Zane Jay) defeat Unbound Co. (Gedo & Jeff Cobb) (11:50)
Aaron Wolf, Taichi & Yuya Uemura defeat TMDK (Hartley Jackson, Kosei Fujita & Ryohei Oiwa) (10:43)
Most Violent Players (Togi Makabe & Toru Yano) & Ryusuke Taguchi vs. Unbound Co. (OSKAR, Shingo Takagi & Yuto-Ice) – Double Count Out (10:47)
Goto Revolutionary Army (Hirooki Goto, Tatsuya Matsumoto, YOH & YOSHI-HASHI) defeat Unbound Co. (Daiki Nagai, Robbie X, Taiji Ishimori & Yota Tsuji) (14:37)

(16.09.2026) NJPW Road To Destruction 2026 – Tag 6 – Event @ Tomakomai City Gymnasium in Tomakomai, Hokkaido, Japan
House Of Torture (Dick Togo & Shun Skywalker) defeat Ryusuke Taguchi & Yushin Hatazawa (9:08)
House Of Torture (DOUKI & SHO) defeat El Desperado & Masatora Yasuda (9:01)
United Empire (Great-O-Khan, HENARE, Jake Lee & Jakob Austin Young) defeat Master Wato, Oleg Boltin, Shota Umino & Taisei Nakahara (12:44)
Unbound Co. (Daiki Nagai & Jeff Cobb) defeat United Empire (Callum Newman & Zane Jay) (8:23)
Aaron Wolf, Taichi & Yuya Uemura defeat TMDK (Hartley Jackson, Kosei Fujita & Ryohei Oiwa) (10:24)
Most Violent Players (Togi Makabe & Toru Yano) & Jado defeat Unbound Co. (Gedo, OSKAR & Yuto-Ice) (8:41)
Unbound Co. (Robbie X, Shingo Takagi, Taiji Ishimori & Yota Tsuji) defeat Goto Revolutionary Army (Hirooki Goto, Tatsuya Matsumoto, YOH & YOSHI-HASHI) (15:42)

Ed’s closing note on NJPW

“From the airport concourse to packed gymnasiums, the Road to Destruction has been less about single stars and more about factions sharpening their blades. And right in the middle of it, Yota Tsuji is talking about balancing the scales with AEW—this tour feels like the prelude to a much bigger international chess match.”

Ohio Valley Wrestling – Overdrive, Rise & Countdown To Fight Night

Gordon at the sports desk

“If New Japan is the global stage, OVW is the proving ground—where prospects and veterans collide under the bright lights of Davis Arena.”

Overdrive & TV

OVW Overdrive #203 – Broadcast 08.09.2026 (YouTube, Davis Arena)

TW3 defeated Axel Rico.
Killah Kai beat Noelle.
Kirko Ky scored a win over Showtime Shanklin.
Tony Evans defeated Juwan Thomas.
Only Bros (Boy Toy Troy & Star Player Prime) beat The Trifecta (Jake Lawless & Jake Painter), continuing their climb in the tag ranks.

OVW TV #1413 – 10.09.2026 (Davis Arena)

OVW Rush Title – Triple Threat: Champion Brendan Balling retained against Icon Lee and JJ Lawson in a 15+ minute sprint.
Damn OGs (Adam Revolver & Tony Gunn) beat J2 Mattioli & Jake Redondo, reinforcing their veteran presence.
Meto defeated Drew Hood.
Triple Grind Gauntlet: Super Z, with Percival Goodington XIII in his corner, outlasted Dr. Zo, Jake Lawless, Jake Lawless, Jake Painter, Kirko Ky and Ryan Von Rockit.
Stephen Steel beat Juwan Thomas.
Joiya Blake vs. Shalonce Royal ended in a no-contest, adding fuel to the women’s division rivalry.
Colby Carter closed the show by defeating Erik Surge in a long main event.

Countdown To Fight Night – 12.09.2026 (Davis Arena)

OVW Women’s Title – No DQ: Dayami dethroned Shalonce Royal in a weapons-friendly battle to become champion.
JJ Lawson beat Thomas Heim.
Jake Lawless defeated D’Mone Solavino.
BDE overcame Jay Three.
Triple Threat Tag: Only Bros defeated Ice Show (Justice Davis & Showtime Shanklin) and Sin City Outlaws (Luke Hartman & Mad Dog Martin).
Rich Swann beat Super Z.
OVW Media Title: Stephen Steel defeated Meto to win the Media Championship.
TW3 scored a big win over Trey Miguel.
OVW United States Title: Tony Evans, seconded by Lovely Miss Larkan & Tommy Boy, beat Kid Colossus by disqualification, keeping the belt in controversy.

OVW Overdrive #204 – 15.09.2026 (Online Stream, Davis Arena)

Brandon Davis (with Ryan Von Rockit) beat Maximo Suave.
Triple Threat: Lovely Miss Larkan (with Tommy Boy) defeated Killah Kai and Noelle.
Jay DeNiro beat Mason Greyskull.
Ashton Adonis defeated Showtime Shanklin.
Only Bros again topped Sin City Outlaws, this time in straight tag action.

OVW Rise TV #1414 – 17.09.2026 (Davis Arena)

The card featured seven matches, including:

Best-of-five series, Match #2: A key bout in an ongoing rivalry, with the series swinging on a schoolboy pin over Kal Herro.
Wins for rising names over Jay Deniro, Boy Toy Troy, Leela Hall, TW3, and Tony Gunn, plus a main event tag where Brendan Balling & Icon Lee faced JJ2 & Lawson, continuing the Rush Division and Lawson storylines.

RESULTS

Credit: wrestlingdata.com

Best of 5 Series, Match #2
Colby Carter defeated Kal Herro (11:38 minutes) by Schoolboy
Ashton Adonis defeated Jay Deniro (4:43 minutes) by pinfall with the End All, Knee All
Adam Revolver defeated Boy Toy Troy (5:39 minutes) by O’Connor Roll (and a Handful of Tights)
Joiya Blake defeated Leela Hall (3:28 minutes) by pinfall with a Fireman’s Carry Side Slam
Meto defeated TW3 (9:26 minutes) by pinfall with the Spear
Prime Jackson defeated Tony Gunn (4:30 minutes) by Bridging O’Connor Roll
Brendan Balling and Icon Lee defeated JJ2 and Lawson (12:30 minutes) by pinfall

Fight Night

Credit: profightdb.com

Kirko Ky def. (pin) Jay Three 06:30
Janie Hartman def. (pin) Lovely Miss Larkan 00:06
Erik Surge def. (pin) Ashton Adonis, Josh Bishop 07:26 triple-threat
Adam Revolver (c) & Tony Gunn (c) def. (pin) Boy Toy Troy & Prime Jackson 12:53 OVW Southern Tag Team Title
Leela Hall def. (pin) J-Rod 02:57
Brendan Balling (c) def. Icon Lee, JJ Lawson 10:52 ladder (three-way) OVW Rush Championship
Kal Herro def. (pin) Colby Carter 11:12
Meto def. Stephen Steel (c) 07:36 tables OVW Media Championship
(title change)
Dustin Jackson def. (pin) Kid Colossus (c), Tony Evans 14:30 triple-threat OVW United States Heavyweight Championship
(title change)

Ed’s closing note on OVW

“OVW’s week reads like a blueprint for a big Fight Night: titles changing hands, Only Bros stacking wins, and Dayami crashing the women’s division party. This is the kind of schedule that turns local favorites into tomorrow’s national names.”

Mina Shirakawa – Spotlight at the sports desk

Gordon’s profile

“Mina Shirakawa is the bridge between the Japanese joshi scene and the global television era—a late starter who’s sprinted past expectations.”

Background & stats: Born December 26, 1987, in Tokyo, Mina stands around 157 cm (5’2″) and weighs about 54 kg (119 lb). She studied English and American literature at Aoyama Gakuin University and worked as a wedding planner, gravure model and tarento before entering wrestling.
Career path: Debuted in 2018 after training with Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling, then rose to prominence in Stardom—winning the Wonder of Stardom, Goddesses of Stardom, Artist of Stardom and Future of Stardom titles, and founding Cosmic Angels before leading Club Venus/Empress Nexus Venus.
Global expansion: Today she’s signed to AEW, appears for NJPW and ROH, and has held the interim ROH Women’s World Television Title and RevPro British Women’s Championship, while working high-profile matches against names like Mercedes Moné.

Ed’s final word

“She’s proof that charisma, grit, and timing can rewrite a career at 30-plus. As NJPW and AEW try to balance their relationship, Mina stands right in the middle of that crossroads—one of the faces who makes this era feel bigger, brighter, and a lot more unpredictable.”

⭐ Closing Segment — Ed & Gordon at the Sports Desk

Ed: “Partner, when you look across everything we covered tonight — from New Japan’s faction firefights to OVW’s grind-it-out title races — you can feel how alive the wrestling world is right now. Every promotion we touched is moving, shifting, building toward something bigger.”

Gordon: “And that’s the beauty of weeks like this. You see veterans holding their ground, prospects clawing for daylight, and entire divisions reshaping themselves in real time. New Japan’s Road to Destruction is tightening the screws, OVW’s Fight Night fallout is still echoing, and the headlines outside the ring remind us how unpredictable this sport can be.”

Ed: “Momentum changes fast. One injury, one upset, one breakout performance — and suddenly the whole landscape tilts. But that’s why we’re here at the sports desk: to track every twist, every surprise, every name stepping forward.”

Gordon: “So as we wrap up, keep your eyes on the ones making noise — the ones refusing to wait their turn. Because next week, the stories we’re talking about tonight might look completely different.”

Ed: “And that’s the fun of it. We’ll be right back here at the sports desk to break it all down. Until then — stay sharp, stay curious, and stay tuned.”

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 9/21/26: ROH, Stardom, wXw, NOAH, AJPW & Power Rankings.

⭐ THE INTERNATIONAL WRESTLING REPORT

Presented from the Sports Desk by Ed & Gordon

(ROH • Stardom • wXw • NOAH • AJPW)

🟦 Ed opens the broadcast

“Fans, welcome back to the sports desk. We’re spanning the globe tonight — Ring of Honor in Jacksonville, Stardom’s Silver Week Tour in Hiroshima, wXw’s latest headlines out of Germany, NOAH’s N‑1 Victory storming through Japan, and All Japan’s Oudou Tournament shaking up the heavyweight landscape. Before we dive into the action, let’s hit the headlines shaping the week.”

⭐ HEADLINES

WBD moves closer to merger with Paramount

Warner Bros. Discovery — AEW’s broadcast partner — took another step toward a merger with Paramount after legal opposition was resolved. The move could reshape the media landscape and potentially affect AEW’s long‑term distribution strategy.

Mara Sadè signs with AEW

Mara Sadè is reportedly officially signed with AEW, with additional details confirming she’s expected to debut soon. AEW sees her as a fresh international standout with strong upside.

Franco Colombo passes away at 73

CMLL legend and longtime booker Franco Colombo died at age 73. His influence on Mexican wrestling — especially talent development and booking philosophy — leaves a lasting legacy.

Gordon: “Major corporate moves, a rising star joining AEW, and the loss of a respected architect of lucha libre — that’s the emotional backdrop for this week’s global wrestling scene.”

⭐ RING OF HONOR — HonorClub (Sept 17, 2026)

🟦 Ed:

“ROH came in swinging this week — championships defended, tag teams clashing, and a main event that had the crowd roaring.”

ROH Women’s TV Championship

Red Velvet (c) def. Remi Reade A technical sprint — counters, armdrags, and rapid‑fire pins early. Remi nearly stole it with a Michinoku Driver, but Velvet’s spinning kick sealed the defense.

Nick Wayne def. Adam Priest

Wayne targeted Priest’s arm relentlessly. Priest fired back with a superplex and single‑leg crab, but Wayne used the ropes to injure Priest’s arm and hit the Prodigy‑Plex.

Deonna Purrazzo & Emi Sakura def. Allysin Kay & Marti Belle

Deonna survived early isolation, Sakura stormed in with heavy offense, and dual Fujiwara armbars forced the submission. Sakura attacked Deonna afterward, signaling a title challenge.

The Kingdom & Bryan Keith def. SkyFlight

Phones, AI jokes, and chaos — Keith stole the win with a tiger bomb after SkyFlight’s momentum surged.

Dark Order interview segment

Uno, Reynolds, and Silver discussed family, forgiveness, and the Preston Vance situation. Silver walked out, frustrated.

Isla Dawn def. Robyn Renegade

A grinding match ending with Isla’s Dragon Sleeper.

Queen Aminata & Mina Shirakawa def. Dream Girl Ellie & Xanti Li

Aminata’s power and Mina’s precision carried the match, ending with Mina’s figure‑four.

Shane Taylor Promotions def. Solo, Garrison & Comoroto

Taylor dominated, Miles hit a neckbreaker variation, and STP closed strong.

Satnam Singh def. Matt Mako

Satnam absorbed leg attacks and finished with a pop‑up cutter.

Bandido & Komander def. A.R. Fox & Soleil

A spectacular main event — flips, counters, dives, and creativity everywhere. Bandido hit the 21‑Plex to close a show‑stealing bout.

Gordon: “ROH delivered variety — technical wrestling, high‑flying, and character drama all in one night.”

⭐ STARDOM

Credit: cagematch.net

(19.09.2026) Stardom Silver Week Tour – Tag 1 – Online Stream @ Yumeminato Tower Multipurpose Hall in Sakaiminato, Tottori, Japan
HATE (Azusa Inaba & Rina) defeat Kikyo Furusawa & Rian (10:06)
Maki Ito & Utami Hayashishita defeat Cosmic Angels (Anne Kanaya & Aya Sakura) (11:02)
Neo Genesis (AZM & Miyu Amasaki) defeat God’s Eye (Hina & Lady C) (10:55)
HATE (Konami, Momo Watanabe, Natsuko Tora, Ruaka & Saya Kamitani) defeat HANAKO, STARS (Hanan, Matoi Hamabe & Saya Iida) & Waka Tsukiyama (13:07)
God’s Eye (Ami Sourei, Ranna Yagami & Syuri) defeat Cosmic Angels (Natsupoi, Saori Anou & Yuna Mizumori) (9:52)
Mi Vida Loca (Akira Kurogane, Itsuki Aoki & Suzu Suzuki) defeat Fuwa-chan & FWC (Hazuki & Koguma) (14:20)

Silver Week Tour Tag 2 (Sept 20, 2026)

H.A.T.E (Momo Watanabe & Saya Kamitani) def. Kikyo Furusawa & Rian

Utami Hayashishita def. Anne Kanaya & Fuwa‑chan

God’s Eye (Hina, Lady C & Ranna Yagami) def. Maki Ito & Neo Genesis

God’s Eye (Ami Sourei & Syuri) def. Cosmic Angels (Aya Sakura & Yuna Mizumori)

Cosmic Angels (Natsupoi & Saori Anou) def. FWC & Mi Vida Loca

H.A.T.E (Azusa Inaba, Konami, Natsuko Tora, Rina & Ruaka) def. HANAKO, STARS & Waka Tsukiyama

Ed: “H.A.T.E dominated, God’s Eye looked razor‑sharp, and the Cosmic Angels stole a three‑way tag with perfect timing.”

⭐ wXw — News Roundup

wXw Fanatics program launched

A new membership tier offering perks for the promotion’s most dedicated fans.

Knockout Brothers return to wXw

A major tag team returns, adding depth to the division.

Jane Nero stakes claim to Women’s World Title

Jane Nero publicly declared her intention to chase the championship.

Gordon: “Germany’s scene stays lively — new programs, returning teams, and a rising contender in the women’s division.”

⭐ PRO WRESTLING NOAH — N‑1 Victory 2026

🟦 Ed:

“NOAH’s N‑1 Victory tournament rolled through six cities this week — nonstop action, faction warfare, and major shifts in both blocks.”

⭐ Sept 17 — Tag 5 (Hiroshima)

Team 2000X def. Namiki & Kiyomiya
Tsuruya & White Raven Squad def. Menso‑re, Inamura & Koyanagi
Los Tranquilos de Japon def. CHEN, Inahata & Marufuji
Block B: Titus def. Kouga
Block B: Endo def. Kenoh
Alejandro, Odashima & Dragon Bane def. Team 2000X
Block B: OZAWA def. KENTA
Block B: Kitamiya def. Soya

⭐ Sept 16 — Tag 4 (Fukuoka)

Kouga, Soya & Koyanagi def. Menso‑re, Kenoh & Titus
Team 2000X def. Tsuruya & White Raven Squad
Los Tranquilos de Japon def. Inahata, Yone & Marufuji
Block A: Sugiura def. Fujita
Block A: Alpha Wolf def. Iino
Team 2000X def. Alejandro, Odashima & Dragon Bane
Block A: Haste def. CHEN
Block A: Kiyomiya vs. Inamura — Time‑limit draw (30:00)

Gordon: “NOAH’s tournament is a marathon — momentum swings daily, and both blocks are still wide open.”

⭐ AJPW — Oudou Tournament 2026

⭐ Sept 17 — Tag 6 (Shin‑Kiba)

Saito Brothers, Kuma Arashi & Rising HAYATO def. Sekimoto, Ogawa, Ayabe & Aoki
Timothy Thatcher def. Yasutaka Yano
HAVOC def. Kofuji & Anzai
Tamura, Suzuki & Tachibana def. Omori, MUSASHI & Aoyagi
Second Round: Xyon def. Go Shiozaki
Second Round: Ryuki Honda def. Kento Miyahara

⭐ Sept 16 — Tag 4 (Tokyo)

Credit: cagematch.net

(16.09.2026) AJPW Oudou Tournament 2026 – Tag 4 – Online Stream @ Shin-Kiba 1st RING in Tokyo, Japan
Dan Tamura, Seigo Tachibana & Yasutaka Yano defeat Hokuto Omori, Rising HAYATO & Yuya Aoki (11:20)
Hideki Suzuki defeats Hyo Ogawa by referee’s decision (6:32)
HAVOC (Oddyssey, Shotaro Ashino & Xyon) defeat Saito Brothers (Jun Saito & Rei Saito) & Go Shiozaki (15:16)
Kuma Arashi, MUSASHI & Ryuki Honda defeat Kento Miyahara, Ren Ayabe & Shota Kofuji (14:21)
Oudou Tournament 2026 Second Round: Yuma Anzai defeats Timothy Thatcher (16:06)
Oudou Tournament 2026 Second Round: Yuma Aoyagi defeats Daisuke Sekimoto (19:03)

Ed: “AJPW’s tournament is delivering shocks — Xyon and Honda scoring massive wins over Shiozaki and Miyahara changes the entire bracket.”

⭐ POWER RANKINGS

Los Tranquilos de Japon (BUSHI, RYUSEI & Tetsuya Naito(GHC Heavyweight Champion) 6-1 NOAH
Alpha Wolf 4-0 NOAH
Team 2000X (Jun Masaoka, Kai Fujimura (GHC Junior Heavyweight Champion) & YO-HEY) 4-0 NOAH
Tetsuya Endo 3-0 NOAH
Kaito Kiyomiya 3-0 NOAH
Komander & Bandido (ROH World Champion) 2-0 CMLL
Mina Shirakawa & Queen Aminata 2-0 AEW, ROH
Aaron Wolf (NEVER Openweight Champion), Taichi & Yuya Uemura 2-0 NJPW
House Of Torture (DOUKI, SHO & Shun Skywalker) 2-0 NJPW
Los Hermanos Calavera (Calavera I (Mexican National Lightweight Champion) & Calavera II (CMLL Arena Coliseo Tag Team Champions)) 2-0 IWRG, CMLL
Bryan Idol (NWA National Champion, DCCW Heavyweight Champion ) 2-0 NWA, NWA New Mexico
OZAWA 2-0 NOAH
Masa Kitamiya 2-0 NOAH
Rich Swann 2-0 OVW, TNA
Tony Evans 2-0 OVW
TW3 2-0 OVW
Only Bros (Boy Toy Troy & Star Player Prime) 2-0 OVW
United Empire (Great-O-Khan, HENARE (IWGP Tag Team Champions, NEVER Openweight Six Man Tag Team Champions), Jake Lee & Jakob Austin Young) 2-0 NJPW
Team 2000X (Masa Kitamiya, OZAWA & Tadasuke) 2-0 NOAH
Takashi Sugiura 2-0 NOAH
Taisei Nakahara 2-0 NJPW
Trevor Lee (MLW Southern Crown Champion) 1-0 MLW
Jon Moxley (AEW Continental Champion) 1-0 AEW
Satnam Singh 1-0 ROH
Darby Allin (TNT Champion) 1-0 AEW

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 9/20/26: News, AEW Collision & The Pipe Bomb.

Opening from the sports desk

Ed: “Fans, welcome back to the sports desk. AEW’s been running hot —Dynamite in Norfolk rolled straight into Collision, title defenses, and a lot of chatter around the wider wrestling world. Before we get into Collision and the week’s results, let’s hit the headlines that framed everything.”

Headlines

Jake Hager’s emergency eye surgery

Jake Hager underwent emergency eye surgery after suffering damage during a Power Slap event. Doctors found a detached retina and other issues that required immediate attention, and he’s now in recovery with his in‑ring future uncertain while he focuses on healing.

Rob Conway praised by Vince McMahon

Rob Conway recalled a moment in WWE when Vince McMahon told him he was “the most underrated guy on the roster,” praising his reliability and professionalism. Conway said that kind of feedback meant a lot, even if it didn’t always translate into a sustained top‑card push.

Jim Ross’ mixed feelings on Sami Zayn as world champion

Jim Ross admitted he has mixed feelings about Sami Zayn winning a WWE world title—respecting Zayn’s talent and connection with fans, but questioning whether the company will fully commit to him as a long‑term top guy. He framed it as a case where the audience clearly believes, but the booking history makes him cautious.

Gordon: “Health scares, old‑school praise, and questions about how far a fan favorite can really go—that’s the backdrop for AEW’s week.”

Scott: Mr. Conway is one of my favorites from my time writing for NWAringside.com, at the time the official website of the National Wrestling Alliance where Mr. Conway was one of the best Worlds Champions, often touring as champ with New Japan Pro Wrestling.

AEW — sports desk rundown

AEW Collision — September 19, 2026

National Championship: Andrade El Ídolo (c) vs. Daniel Garcia

Result: Andrade retains

Ed: “This was all about whether Garcia could turn his recent momentum into gold.”

Garcia targeted Andrade’s leg and neck, chaining submissions and suplexes, while Andrade leaned on counters, rope‑running, and his trademark double‑knees. Late in the match, Garcia nearly stole it with a sharpshooter and a dragon screw combo, but Andrade escaped, hit his running double knees in the corner, and finished with a hammerlock DDT to keep the National Title.

Gordon: “Garcia looked like he belonged in that spot. Andrade, though, is in that champion groove where he can absorb a lot and still close the show.”

Thekla vs. Zayda Steel

Result: Thekla wins, earns a shot at Mercedes Moné

Thekla and Zayda fought for the right to challenge Mercedes Moné at WrestleDream. Zayda tried to slow things down with strikes and grinding offense; Thekla answered with speed, rope‑assisted attacks, and submissions. The finish saw Thekla counter a big swing from Zayda into a modified crossface, forcing the tap and punching her ticket to face Moné once The CEO is cleared.

Tag and trios action

Collision filled out with multi‑man matches and tags:

A showcase trios bout featuring New Level shaking off the previous Dynamite ambush and reasserting themselves.
A hard‑hitting tag match with The Dogs continuing their rise in the mid‑card, leaning on brawling and double‑team offense.

Results kept the All Out build intact—no shock title changes, but plenty of momentum shifts.

Full Results

Credit: Cagematch.net

(19.09.2026) AEW Collision #162 – TV-Show @ Charleston Coliseum in Charleston, West Virginia, USA
AEW TNT Title: Darby Allin (c) defeats Myron Reed (11:23)
Thekla defeats Zayda Steel (11:18)
PAC defeats Adam Priest (4:17)
AEW National Title: Andrade El Idolo (c) defeats Daniel Garcia (13:24)
Mike Bailey defeats Wheeler Yuta (11:18)
Mina Shirakawa & Queen Aminata defeat Emily Jaye & Georgia South (2:46)
AEW Continental Title Eliminator: Jon Moxley [c] defeats Zachary Wentz (9:19)

AEW news & rumors

Ed: “Beyond the bell, here’s the chatter around AEW’s orbit.”

Ospreay and Moxley’s build: Their rivalry continues to anchor TV—promos, stare‑downs, and multi‑man tags all pointing toward a high‑pressure All Out main event.
New Level’s growing presence: Swerve, Kofi, and Austin Creed are being framed as a long‑term trio project, with their theme, presentation, and challengers all getting significant TV time.
Women’s division focus: Thekla’s win and Mercedes Moné’s recovery keep the upper card of the women’s division in motion, with Willow Nightingale and others hovering around the title picture.

Gordon: “AEW’s week is less about surprise twists and more about tightening the screws on stories they’ve already set in motion.”

Closing segment — the July 11, 2011 RAW promo (CM Punk & John Cena, “pipe bomb”)

Ed: “Let’s close by stepping back into one of the most famous promos of the modern era—the night the word ‘pipe bomb’ became part of wrestling’s vocabulary.”

On July 11, 2011, CM Punk sat cross‑legged on the RAW stage and cut a promo that blurred the line between storyline and reality—calling out WWE management, criticizing how talent was used, and framing himself as the outsider who knew exactly how the machine worked. At one point he said:

“In anybody else’s hands, this is just a microphone. In my hands, it’s a pipe bomb.”

John Cena was the champion and the company’s standard‑bearer, and Punk’s words turned their match into more than a title bout—it became a referendum on who really represented the future of wrestling. The promo’s legacy is that it opened the door for more meta, self‑aware storytelling and showed how powerful a single, well‑aimed monologue could be.

Gordon: “It’s the kind of moment that still echoes through how fans talk about wrestling today—every time someone grabs a mic and starts blurring those lines, you can feel the shadow of that pipe bomb.”

Ed: “And that’s your week from the sports desk—AEW’s Collision, the headlines around Hager, Conway, and Zayn, and a look back at the promo that changed how a lot of people hear a microphone in this business.”

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 9/19/26: News, MLW, WOW & Everything Indy Wrestling.

Opening from the sports desk

Ed: “Fans, welcome back to the sports desk. This time we’re looking at two very different corners of the wrestling world—Major League Wrestling and Women Of Wrestling—both grinding away with TV, streaming, and live dates. Before we get into Fusion and WOW Superheroes, let’s start with the headlines that set the tone for the week.”

Headlines

Kevin Knight and his dream of working in AEW

Kevin Knight said that getting to work in AEW feels like a “dream come true.” He talked about watching the company from the outside, wanting to be part of that environment, and now feeling like he’s finally on the stage he’d been chasing—sharing rings with people he grew up studying and proving he belongs at that level.

Kevin Knight on AEW/WWE tribalism

Knight also addressed the “tribalism” between AEW and WWE fans, saying he doesn’t see the point in picking sides when the real win is that there’s more wrestling for everyone. He emphasized how important it is for Black talent to support each other across promotions, not get dragged into fan wars, and focus on lifting each other up wherever they’re working.

Bully Ray on Motor City Machine Guns and Team 3D breaking up

Bully Ray explained that the feud with the Motor City Machine Guns was a major catalyst for the Team 3D breakup storyline. He said working with Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin pushed him and D‑Von to rethink what they were doing, and that the creative tension and chemistry in that program helped lead to the angle where Team 3D split, giving all four guys more room to grow as singles and as characters.

Gordon: “Dreams realized, tribal lines questioned, and a legendary team reshaped by a rivalry—that’s the backdrop for MLW and WOW this week.”

Major League Wrestling (MLW)

Ed: “Let’s start with MLW, where Fusion remains the flagship and the promotion leans hard into factions, title fights, and hybrid styles.”

MLW Fusion — September 17, 2026 (weekly TV)

⭐ MLW Fusion — Tubi Premiere

Opera Cup begins, a major MLW debut lands, and Stardom’s H.A.T.E. makes a violent statement.

🎭 Opera Cup Opening Round: Austin Aries def. Tracy Williams

The show kicked off with the National Openweight Champion stepping into the spotlight and reminding the audience he’s not a nostalgia act — he’s still very much in the fight. Aries told the crowd that people talk about him like he’s yesterday’s news, and he’s out to prove otherwise by taking the Opera Cup on top of everything else he’s already done.

Williams pushed him hard, trapping Aries in multiple submissions and drilling him with a turnbuckle DDT variation. Aries escaped the STF by biting Williams’ arm, knocked him to the floor with a neckbreaker, and finished the match with a corner dropkick into a brainbuster. The Openweight Title wasn’t at stake.

🌏 The Good Brothers Check In From Sri Lanka

A taped message from Karl Anderson and Doc Gallows showed the MLW World Tag Team Champions defending their belts overseas. Anderson also hyped CJ Gallows’ upcoming MLW singles debut, saying fans won’t have to wait long to see him in action.

🎭 Opera Cup Opening Round: Odyssey Jones def. Okumura

Odyssey Jones made his MLW debut in his hometown, facing Contra Unit’s Okumura with Ikuro Kwon lurking at ringside. Commentary emphasized Jones’ size and the company’s renewed focus on super heavyweights.

Okumura nearly stole the match with a Koji Cutter, but Jones crushed him with a splash to advance. Afterward, Jones told Rich Bocchini that New York was his house and this tournament was his to win.

🔥 MLW Women’s World Champion Shotzi Blackheart Ambushed by H.A.T.E.

Shotzi sat down for an interview about the growing list of challengers circling her title. Before she could finish, Stardom’s Saya Kamitani and Rina — representing H.A.T.E. — stormed in and attacked her, with Kamitani whipping the champion.

Shotzi’s mindset before the ambush: “When everything around you feels like it’s falling apart, you sit down, keep your circle tight, pick your drink carefully, and enjoy the chaos.”

📞 Killer Kross Calls Josh Bishop

MLW World Heavyweight Champion Killer Kross was shown on the phone with Josh Bishop discussing MLW’s idea to pair them against Mistico and Aries at Fightland. Kross joked that his neck still hurts from being chokeslammed repeatedly. Bishop agreed to team up and suggested setting their opponents on fire — Kross reminded him that the match isn’t no‑DQ.

🎭 Opera Cup Opening Round: Trevor Lee def. Mistico (Count‑Out)

Trevor Lee, the Southern Crown Champion, went nearly the full 20‑minute limit with Mistico, who was chasing a third straight Opera Cup victory. Both men unloaded their arsenals — Lee with a sliding forearm, backbreaker, and German suplex; Mistico with a suicide dive, mid‑air hurricanrana reversal, Spanish fly, and rapid‑fire kicks.

Late in the match, a masked figure appeared at ringside. Commentary identified him as Austin Aries wearing Mistico’s stolen mask. As Mistico climbed the ropes, Aries yanked the referee out of the ring and dropped Mistico with a brainbuster on the floor. The official counted Mistico out.

Lee clearly didn’t want to advance that way, but he moves on to face Aries in the next round.

Aries grabbed a mic afterward: “Mistico won’t be taking the Opera Cup this year. That leaves one man to finish the job — Austin Aries.”

Mistico and Aries are still scheduled to team at Fightland against Kross and Bishop.

🎭 Opera Cup Bracket Update

Advancing so far:

Diego Hill
LeBron Cozone
Austin Aries
Odyssey Jones
Trevor Lee

Aries vs. Lee is confirmed for the second round. Remaining first‑round matches weren’t addressed on this episode.

📺 Programming Notes

MLW Fusion streams Thursdays at 8 PM ET on Tubi. Fightland airs next week. If Fusion doesn’t appear on the homepage, search “MLW Fusion” in the Tubi app or site.

Gordon: “The pattern is clear: MLW uses Fusion to keep its title scene busy and its factions constantly colliding.”

Women Of Wrestling (WOW)

Ed: “On the other side, WOW Superheroes continues to be built around characters, rivalries, and a very clear good‑vs‑evil presentation.”

WOW Superheroes — September 19, 2026 (syndicated TV)

Credit: wowe.com

“Nigel Zane and David McLane welcomed WOW legend, EZ Rider, to the Official WOW Podcast this week to talk wrestling, comedy, and in-ring injuries. Growing up in South Philly with six brothers, EZ was no stranger to wrasslin, rough housing, and talking trash. EZ showed up to a WOW tryout cutting harsh promos while swinging around a real baseball bat, and fit right into Thug’s motorcycle gang, Harley’s Angels. As a member of the original WOW roster, EZ feuded with “The Real Deal” Selina Majors, sending Majors to the hospital for a broken leg, and crossed paths with former WOW World Tag Team Champions Caged Heat!

EZ Rider on fighting Caged Heat for the tag team titles: “What a fight, what a match…we really took it out of each other… I remember leaving and they had to cut my jeans off ‘cause my knee had blown up…anything could’ve happened…we both fight dirty.”

EZ Rider on Selina Majors breaking her finger: “She hit me with a chair and broke my pinky. She took the chair from me…I’m a street fighter, when I feel a chair coming at me, my brain goes a different direction”

David McLane went on to tell a story about the first ever all female professional wrestling pay-per-view, WOW Unleashed. After the event had concluded, he expected his business partner, Jeanie Buss, to have left the building and gone home. To his surprise, McLane went backstage and found Buss, the LA Laker’s part owner, talking to EZ Rider and Charlie Davidson at one in the morning! Jeanie Buss regards that memory as the moment she truly saw all that women’s wrestling could be, launching her historic partnership with David McLane that keeps WOW: Women Of Wrestling on household televisions across the world to this day.

EZ Rider on Jeanie Buss stepping into an on-camera roll for WOW’s season 5: “I think it’s amazing, I think it’s’ great…[Buss] is the only female who has an NBA title…perfect for WOW: Women Of Wrestling…it’s incredible”

David and Nigel dive into EZ Rider’s extensive comedy career, highlighting her shows with fellow comedian, Andrew Dice Clay. David shared a story about preparing to see EZ perform in Vegas on his birthday, and eating an unsuspecting brownie in his hotel room, only to find out too late that it was a 300mg marajuana brownie! McLane struggled through the next several hours, but shook off his daze when EZ Rider took time out of her show to shout out David for his birthday. David stood up in the crowd, soaked in the applause, but has sworn off pot ever since.”

Gordon: “WOW’s strength is clarity—every character has a lane, every match has a story, and the weekly show keeps those threads moving.”

News & rumors around MLW and WOW

Ed: “Let’s tie these promotions into the wider conversation.”

MLW: Talk continues about MLW’s role as a bridge between indie and TV—how it gives wrestlers a chance to work longer matches with storylines while still feeling like a touring independent. Rumors often swirl about which MLW names might be on the radar for AEW, WWE, or Japan.
WOW: WOW’s chatter tends to focus on visibility—syndication deals, streaming options, and how the promotion can keep expanding its audience while staying true to its superhero branding.

Gordon: “Both companies are fighting for space in a crowded ecosystem—MLW with its hybrid fight feel, WOW with its character‑driven women’s roster.”

Closing segment — Everything Indy Wrestling (Facebook group)

Ed: “And we’ll close at the grassroots level, with the Facebook group Everything Indy Wrestling:

Show plugs and posters: Members regularly share flyers for upcoming indie cards—local promotions, charity shows, and regional tours.
Match clips and photos: Short video clips, entrance shots, and ringside photos from recent events are common, often highlighting breakout performances or wild spots.
Discussion threads: Fans and wrestlers alike post about standout matches, travel stories, and recommendations for promotions to watch or work with.”

The 3 most recent posts: Zoey Serrano won the Rising Stars Women’s Championship, tonight. Banger Zone Wrestling featured a table spot, but this was at Watermania so the table was floating in a swimming pool. Finally, Thrash Wrestling was in Oliver, British Columbia at the Oliver Fire Hall, featuring their champion Ginha, Zombie Killer Mentallo & Japanese star, Blankey Maho.

Gordon: “In other words, it’s the living bulletin board for the scene—where the next MLW or WOW star might be getting their reps right now.”

Ed: “From the sports desk to the smallest indie ring, that’s your snapshot of MLW, WOW, and the conversations shaping wrestling this week.”

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 9/18/26: News, TNA & Colorado Indies.

Opening from the sports desk

Ed: “Fans, welcome back to the sports desk. TNA’s been busy, with Bound For Glory creeping closer and careers literally hanging in the balance. Tonight we’re zeroing in on the latest iMPACT! from Brampton and the stories that spun out of it—but first, let’s hit the headlines that framed the week across the wider wrestling world.”

Headlines

Ilja Dragunov signs with AEW

A new report says Ilja Dragunov has already put pen to paper with AEW and is expected to start “very soon.” The deal reportedly came together after his WWE exit earlier in the summer, with Tony Khan long vocal about wanting the “Mad Dragon” on his roster. All Out and the upcoming Grand Slam show in France are both being floated as likely debut windows.

Will Ospreay reflects on his All In entrance

Ospreay called his All In 2026 entrance “one of the craziest nights of my life,” talking about walking through his own history while The Who’s “Baba O’Riley” played and his mom narrated the video package. He said seeing how many people were emotionally hit by that entrance—and hearing that even Nick Jackson cried rewatching it—made the whole thing feel like a career‑defining moment.

Indie star steps away after The Butcher’s death

Independent wrestler Ganon Jones Jr. announced he’s stepping away from wrestling after Andy “The Butcher” Williams’ tragic death during an Enjoy Wrestling show near Pittsburgh. Jones said the night was one of the worst of his life, and that his daughter’s text—“I am not letting u do wrestling anymore”—made him realize he needed to step back and be a dad first, even if he hopes the break isn’t permanent.

Gordon: “Big signings, emotional reflections, and a heartbreaking pause in one man’s career—that’s the emotional canvas behind TNA’s week.”

TNA iMPACT! — September 17, 2026 (CAA Centre, Brampton, Ontario)

Ed: “This was the last show from the Brampton tapings, and it was all about setting the table for Bound For Glory—titles, qualifiers, and Moose’s entire TNA career on the line.”

Knockouts Television Championship

M by Elegance (c) vs. Kiera Hogan (with Allie)

The show opened with M by Elegance defending the Knockouts TV Title against Hogan. After some early heel grandstanding, M took control, but Hogan fought back with a shotgun dropkick, corner hip attack, and running dropkick.
M cut off Hogan’s momentum, countering a Face the Music attempt with a Codebreaker. Hogan answered with a missile dropkick, but M dragged her off the ropes and finished her with an inverted piledriver/driver variation to retain.

Gordon: “First defense for M, and she made it count—clean win, decisive finish, and the TV belt stays put.”

X‑Division Championship Scramble Qualifier

Rich Swann vs. LJ Cleary

With the X‑Division Title vacant after Leon Slater cashed in Option C, Swann and Cleary fought for a spot in the six‑way scramble at Bound For Glory.
Cleary got to show off—springboard Canadian Destroyer, top‑rope stomp, tope con hilo—while Swann answered with superkicks, poisonrana, and high‑impact offense.
Swann ultimately hit a Phoenix Splash to win and secure his place in the scramble.

Ed: “That was classic X‑Division—fast, inventive, and a showcase for both guys, even with Swann moving on.”

Elijah & Ricky Sosa vs. The System

Elijah & Ricky Sosa vs. Eddie Edwards & Cedric Alexander (with Alisha Edwards)

The System leaned on interference and double‑teams, working over Elijah while Alisha caused trouble at ringside.
Sosa’s hot tag turned the tide: counters out of the Lumbar Check, German suplex, Headshot knee strike, and a springboard moonsault helped seal the win for Elijah & Sosa.
After the match, Edwards, Myers, and Bronson attacked, with Edwards hitting a package piledriver on Sosa and cutting a promo about how many “Ricky Sosas” he’s seen come and go. He then challenged Sosa to a singles match at Bound For Glory.

Gordon: “Big win for Elijah and Sosa, followed immediately by a reality check—Edwards turned the post‑match into a test of whether Sosa really belongs.”

Leon Slater vs. Ryan Nemeth

Slater, already lined up for a TNA World Title shot against Nic Nemeth at Bound For Glory via Option C, faced Ryan Nemeth here.
The match was a quick, energetic showcase for Slater, ending with him hitting a Swanton‑style 450 splash for the pin.
After the bell, Nic Nemeth attacked Slater from behind, using the title belt to leave the challenger laying, reinforcing the idea that the champion is willing to use his brother as a pawn.

Ed: “Slater keeps stacking wins, but Nic made sure the road to Bound For Glory is paved with cheap shots.”

Zoey Serrano vs. Harley Hudson

Serrano scored a pinfall win over Hudson with the Hell and Back knee strike.
Post‑match, authority figure Daria Rae ordered Serrano to keep attacking Hudson, but Indi Hartwell ran in to stop the assault, telling Daria that she and Hudson weren’t going anywhere despite the threats.

Gordon: “Short match, but it pushed the ongoing story of Daria trying to weaponize Zoey while Hartwell steps into the protector role.”

Moose’s Career on the Line

Moose vs. Frankie Kazarian (with Avary Styles)

The main event carried the stipulation: if Kazarian won, Moose’s TNA career would be over.
Kazarian cut a heartfelt promo earlier in the night, thanking Moose for carrying TNA and saying he’d miss him, framing the match as the “final chapter” of Moose’s run.
In the match itself, both men leaned on big strikes and finishers. Moose ultimately hit two huge Spears to score the pin and keep his career alive.
Afterward, Moose slid a chair into the ring, placed Kazarian’s crown in the center, and smashed it—symbolically ending Kaz’s “king” persona and reasserting himself as the franchise.

Ed: “Whatever you think of Moose, that finish was a statement: he’s not leaving, and he’s not sharing the throne.”

Other TNA notes from the week

Backstage threads:
- Gia Miller’s interview with Leon Slater framed his Bound For Glory path clearly: he respects Nic Nemeth, but resents being tested via Ryan.
- Mila Moore and John Skyler’s ongoing “almost‑romance” continued, with Skyler trying to check on her after the Tasha Steelz brawl and getting unintentionally brushed off again.
The Righteous vs. BDE & Swann:
- Vincent and company cut a vignette accusing BDE of choosing comfort over growth, challenging BDE and Swann to a match where they can pick the stipulation—another Bound For Glory‑adjacent story brewing.

Gordon: “Taken together, it’s a classic TNA build: X‑Division chaos, Knockouts spotlight, tag feuds, and a world title program built around respect turning sour.”

Independent wrestling in Colorado

Ed: “Let’s close by zooming out from TV and looking at the grassroots—independent wrestling in Colorado.”

Primos Premier Pro Wrestling has a number of upcoming shows in Denver at the Roxy Theater: September 26 & 27, October 25, November 15, and December 6. More info at primosprowrestling.net.

Battleground Pro Wrestling will be in Greeley on Saturday, September 26 at the First Congregational Church of Greeley. You can get more information at bpwlive.com.

Rocky Mountain Pro Wrestling will be in Golden on October 1 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Check out rmpwrestling.com for more information.

Gordon: “When those Colorado shows hit the calendar again, that’s where the next wave of talent will be sharpening their craft.”

Ed: “And that’s the week in TNA—titles defended, careers tested, and Bound For Glory getting closer with every bell.”