26: AEW Dynamite & History.

🎙️ Sports‑Desk Intro

Ed: “Fans, All Elite Wrestling hit the accelerator this week — champions standing tall, challengers stepping up, and the road to Redemption and All In getting hotter by the minute!”

Gordon: “A most compelling interval — rivalries intensifying, opportunities emerging, and the championship landscape shifting with notable urgency.”

🔵 AEW Dynamite — July 15, 2026 (Boston, MA)

⭐ Full Match Results

AEW World Tag Team Championship: Adam Copeland & Christian Cage (c) def. Wheeler Yuta & Daniel Garcia
Andrade El Idolo def. Jake Doyle
Brodido (Bandido & Brody King) def. Aaron Solo & Nick Comoroto
AEW International Championship: Kyle Fletcher (c) def. Komander
Darby Allin def. Brian Cage
Mercedes Moné, Megan Bayne & Lena Kross def. Willow Nightingale, Maya World & Hyan

⭐ Major Segments & Storyline Beats

Kenny Omega’s AEW World Championship Celebration Omega celebrated his win over MJF and confirmed his next defense: Omega vs. Kevin Knight at AEW Redemption. Will Ospreay confronted Omega, setting the tone for their All In showdown.
Kevin Knight Turns Violent Knight attacked Omega, declaring he no longer needed anyone’s approval. Darby Allin tried to intervene but was taken out by Brian Cage.
Kyle Fletcher Retains International Gold Fletcher beat Komander, then was confronted by Konosuke Takeshita — only for Kazuchika Okada to blindside Takeshita. Brodido made the save. Fletcher later challenged Bandido for Redemption.
Women’s Division Momentum Mercedes Moné pinned Hyan in her hometown, declaring she’ll be waiting at All In for whoever leaves Redemption as champion.
Andrade’s Mission Andrade defeated Jake Doyle and earned a National Title shot vs. Mark Davis at Redemption. He also revealed he had MJF’s Dynamite Diamond Ring — implying Will Ospreay gave it to him.

🎙️ Ed & Gordon Call the Action

Ed: “Copeland and Cage fought like a pair of seasoned gunslingers — steady hands, sharp instincts, and a tag title reign that refuses to wobble!”

Gordon: “A most disciplined defense — champions maintaining structure amid escalating hostilities.”

Ed: “Andrade? He walked into Boston like a man chasing destiny — focused, fierce, and ready to climb every rung on the ladder!”

Gordon: “A most determined pursuit — ambition guiding each calculated step.”

Ed: “And Mercedes Moné? She lit up her hometown like a firecracker — crisp execution and championship confidence!”

Gordon: “A most commanding performance — momentum firmly in her grasp.”

📰 AEW News & Rumors (July 11–15, 2026)

⭐ Jack Perry Re‑Signs with AEW

Perry officially re‑upped with the company following a vignette at Beach Break.

⭐ Willow Nightingale Earns Women’s World Title Shot

Willow won the Casino Gauntlet at Beach Break and faces Thekla at Redemption.

⭐ Kyle Fletcher Wins International Title

Fletcher dethroned Konosuke Takeshita on July 8 and continues his momentum.

⭐ Kenny Omega Wins AEW World Championship

Omega defeated MJF at Beach Break, ending a 1,000‑day drought.

⭐ Jim Ross Health Update

JR announced he would be released from the hospital after a month‑long stay.

⭐ Tony Khan Confirms Earlier Start Time for Redemption

Redemption will begin at 7 PM ET instead of 8 PM.

🕰️ This Week in History — July Edition

⭐ July 15, 2020 — The Debut of “Demo God” Chris Jericho

Jericho coined the “Demo God” nickname during the Wednesday Night War, a tongue‑in‑cheek brag about AEW’s dominance in key TV demographics.

⭐ July 13, 2016 — The Final Episode of Lucha Underground Season 2

The show’s cinematic style influenced modern wrestling presentation, including AEW’s use of stylized vignettes and faction‑driven storytelling.

⭐ July 14, 2018 — Kenny Omega vs. Cody at G1 Special in San Francisco

Omega retained the IWGP Heavyweight Championship in a match that cemented his status as a global main‑eventer — a legacy still felt today as he enters Redemption and All In as AEW World Champion.

Lucha Underground’s YouTube account started posting episodes starting at the beginning 4 weeks ago. I heard rumors of them starting back up under the Major League Wrestling banner a few weeks back. Dario Cueto recently disappeared at the hands of Contra Unit. I wonder where he is at… What’s the White Rabbit up to lately?

🎙️ Sports‑Desk Outro

Ed: “Fans, from Omega’s celebration to Fletcher’s momentum and Mercedes Moné’s hometown triumph, AEW delivered a week packed with fireworks!”

Gordon: “A most comprehensive chronicle — rivalries sharpened, champions tested, and the road to Redemption illuminated with purpose.”

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 7/12/26: AEW & The Pipe Bomb.

🎙️ ESPN‑Desk Intro

Ed: “Fans, All Elite Wrestling just delivered a week hotter than a July bonfire — championship shakeups, outdoor brawls, and a Collision episode packed tighter than a subway car at rush hour!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most eventful interval — champions defending, contenders rising, and the entire AEW landscape shifting beneath our feet.”

🔵 AEW — FULL RUNDOWN

🏟️ AEW Brawl in the Ballpark — July 10, 2026 (Minneapolis, MN)

⭐ Full Match Results

Orange Cassidy def. Wheeler Yuta
Top Flight (Darius & Dante Martin) & Komander def. Action Andretti, HOOK & Anthony Bowens
Julia Hart def. Hyan
Brian Cage def. Serpentico
The Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley & Shelton Benjamin) def. Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor & Lee Moriarty)

⭐ Highlights

Ed: “Cassidy wrestled like he had ice water in his veins — calm, sharp, and deadly when it counted!”

Gordon: “A most spirited showcase — athleticism and precision on full display under the stadium lights.”

Ed: “And Lashley and Benjamin? They hit the ring like a runaway freight train — unstoppable!”

Gordon: “A most authoritative victory — veteran instincts prevailing.”

🔴 AEW Collision — July 11, 2026 (Roanoke, VA)

⭐ Hangman Adam Page Returns

Page opened the show, declaring he will never challenge for the AEW World Championship again, staying true to the stipulation he lost to MJF. He vowed to chase other titles instead.

Ed: “Hangman spoke like a man planting a new future — steady voice, steady fire!”

Gordon: “A most resolute declaration — honor guiding his path forward.”

⭐ Full Match Results

🏆 ROH World Championship

Bandido (c) def. Katsuyori Shibata

Ed: “Bandido fought like he had lightning in his boots — explosive from bell to bell!”

Gordon: “A most disciplined defense — champion’s poise unmistakable.”

🏆 TBS Championship

Hikaru Shida (c) def. Harley Cameron Queen Aminata made the save afterward when Shida tried to continue the attack.

Ed: “Shida struck with the precision of a master craftsman — every shot counted!”

Gordon: “A most commanding performance — champion’s momentum building.”

⭐ Death Riders (Moxley, Yuta, Garcia, Castagnoli) def. AR Fox, Komander & Top Flight

Ed: “That match was a tornado in a bottle — chaos swirling everywhere!”

Gordon: “A most forceful victory — unity and ferocity intertwined.”

⭐ Brian Cage def. Zachary Wentz

Ed: “Cage hit like a battering ram — pure brute force!”

Gordon: “A most decisive triumph — strength dictating the pace.”

⭐ Darby Allin def. Trent Beretta

Ed: “Allin flew like a man with nothing to lose — fearless and fast!”

Gordon: “A most spirited showing — resilience carrying the day.”

🏆 AEW National Championship

Mark Davis (c) def. Speedball Mike Bailey

Ed: “Davis fought like a man guarding a fortress — immovable and iron‑willed!”

Gordon: “A most authoritative retention — champion’s strength undeniable.”

📰 AEW NEWS & RUMORS (July 8–11, 2026)

⭐ Kenny Omega Wins AEW World Championship (July 8 Dynamite)

Omega dethroned MJF at Beach Break.

⭐ Kyle Fletcher Wins AEW International Championship

⭐ Willow Nightingale Wins Women’s Casino Gauntlet — Faces Thekla at Redemption

⭐ Jack Perry Re‑Signs with AEW

⭐ Scorpio Sky Addresses Contract Rumors.

Scorpio Sky’s AEW contract is set to expire in late 2026, and while he has considered his future, he is choosing to focus on his current run rather than speculate about what comes next.

Ed: “Fans, AEW’s rumor mill is spinning like a carnival ride — big moves everywhere!”

Gordon: “A most transitional period — roster evolution shaping the horizon.”

🕰️ Best Promos — CM Punk’s June 27, 2011 Pipe Bomb

⭐ The Promo That Shook WWE to Its Core

On June 27, 2011, CM Punk sat cross‑legged on the RAW stage and delivered the now‑legendary Pipe Bomb, tearing into WWE’s hierarchy, calling out Cena, Vince, Triple H, The Rock, and teasing he might leave with the WWE Championship for Ring of Honor or New Japan.

⭐ Why It Mattered

Punk blurred fiction and reality, breaking WWE’s “fourth wall.”
He voiced frustrations fans already believed — favoritism, creative ceilings, corporate polish.
His mic was cut mid‑promo, giving the moment a raw, dangerous finish.
It transformed Money in the Bank 2011 into a referendum on WWE’s identity.
It launched Punk into a 434‑day title reign and cemented him as a generational promo.

CM Punk: “John Cena, while you lay there, hopefully as uncomfortable as you possibly can be, I want you to listen to me. I want you to digest this, because before I leave in three weeks with your WWE Championship, I have a lot of things I wanna get off my chest.

I don’t hate you, John. I don’t even dislike you. I do like you, I like you a hell of a lot more than I like most people in the back. I hate this idea that you’re the best – because you’re not. I’m the best. I’m the best in the world. There’s one thing you’re better at than I am and that’s kissing Vince McMahon’s ass. You’re as good at kissing Vince’s ass as Hulk Hogan was. I don’t know if you’re as good as Dwayne, though. He’s a pretty good ass-kisser. Always was and still is. Oops – I’m breaking the fourth wall. [Er winkt in die Kamera.] I am the best wrestler in the world. I’ve been the best ever since day one when I walked into this company. And I’ve been vilified and hated since that day because Paul Heyman saw something in me that nobody else wanted to admit. Yeah that’s right, I’m a Paul Heyman guy. You know who else was a Paul Heyman guy? Brock Lesnar. And he split, just like I’m splittin’, but the biggest difference between me and Brock is that I’m going to leave with the WWE Championship.

I’ve grabbed so many of Vincent K. McMahon’s imaginary brass rings that it’s finally dawned on me that they’re just that. They’re completely imaginary. The only thing that’s real is me. And the fact that day in and day out, for almost six years, I’ve proved to everybody in the world that I am the best on this microphone, in that ring, even on commentary. Nobody can touch me. And yet, no matter how many times I prove it, I’m not on your lovely little collectors’ cups, I’m not on the cover of the program, I’m barely promoted, I don’t get to be in movies, I’m certainly not on any crappy show on the USA Network, I’m not on the poster of WrestleMania, I’m not on the signature that’s produced at the start of the show. I’m not on Conan O’Brien, I’m not on Jimmy Fallon, but the fact of the matter is I should be. And trust me, this isn’t sour grapes, but the fact that “Dwayne” is in the main event of WrestleMania next year and I’m not, makes me sick!

Oh hey, let me get something straight. Those of you who are cheering me right now – you are just as big a part of me leaving as anything else, because you’re the ones that are sipping out of those collector cups right now, you’re the ones that buy those programs that my face isn’t on the cover of, and then at five in the morning at the airport, you try to shove it in my face so that you can get an autograph and sell it on eBay, because you’re too lazy to get a real job.

I’m leaving with the WWE championship on July 17 and hell, who knows, maybe I’ll go defend it in New Japan Pro Wrestling. Maybe I’ll go back to Ring Of Honor. [Punk winkt nochmal in die Kamera] Hey, Colt Cabana, how you doing? The reason I’m leaving is you people because after I’m gone you’re still going to pour money into this company – I’m just a spoke on the wheel – the wheel’s gonna keep turning and I understand that. But Vince McMahon’s gonna make money despite himself. He’s a millionaire who should be a billionaire. You know why he’s not a billionaire? It’s because he surrounds himself with glad-handing nonsensical douche bag yes-men like John Laurinaitis, who’s gonna tell him everything that he wants to hear. And I’d like to think that maybe this company will be better after Vince McMahon is dead, but the fact is, it’s gonna be taken over by his idiotic daughter and his doofus son-in-law and the rest of his stupid family.

Let me tell you a personal story about Vince McMahon. You know we do this whole bully campaign–“
Punk’s microphone is cut off and he yells, “I’ve been silenced!”

Ed: “That promo hit like a lightning bolt — sudden, shocking, and unforgettable!”

Gordon: “A most transformative moment — redefining the boundaries of wrestling discourse.”

🎙️ Desk Outro

Ed: “From ballpark brawls to Collision chaos and a historic look back at Punk’s Pipe Bomb, this week proved AEW is firing on every cylinder!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most comprehensive chronicle — champions crowned, rivalries sharpened, and history echoing into the present.”

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 5/21/26: AEW Dynamite & Collision

🎙️ Rundown — AEW

Presented by Ed & Gordon.

🟦 DESK INTRO

Ed: “Fans, All Elite Wrestling has been moving like a runaway freight train! Dynamite on May 20 shook the rafters, Collision kept the pedal down, and the road to Double or Nothing is tightening by the minute!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most consequential stretch — rivalries sharpening, champions under siege, and several competitors making emphatic statements.”

🟧 AEW DYNAMITE — MAY 20, 2026 (FULL MATCH‑BY‑MATCH REVIEW)

📍 Live from a packed mid‑week crowd that was red‑hot from bell to bell.

From Portland, Maine.

AEW Dynamite & Collision — May 20, 2026 Results

Credit: All Elite Wrestling, Sports Illustrated and Wrestling Inc.

The May 20, 2026 special back-to-back of AEW Dynamite and AEW Collision in Portland, Maine served as the final build to Double or Nothing. Here’s a breakdown of the key matches and moments.

Dynamite Results

Trios Match: Ricochet, Andrade El Ídolo, and Mark Davis def. Chris Jericho & The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson). The Dogs interfered, allowing El Ídolo to pin Matt Jackson. Post-match, Jack Perry hit Toa Liona with a bag of onions, sparking a brawl with The Don Callis Family, The Demand, and The Dogs — a preview of the Stadium Stampede main event.
Anything Goes Match: Mark Briscoe def. Tommaso Ciampa. The match was brutal, featuring kendo sticks, staplers, and barbed wire. Briscoe won after hitting a Froggy Bow and a piledriver through a barbed wire table.
AEW Continental Championship Eliminator: Jon Moxley (c) vs. Kyle O’Reilly — Time Limit Draw (20 minutes). O’Reilly earned a future title shot at Double or Nothing with no time limit.
8-Woman Tag Match: Triangle of Madness (Thekla, Julia Hart, Skye Blue) & Athena def. Thunder Rosa, Mina Shirakawa, and the Brawling Birds.
AEW World Championship: Darby Allin (c) def. “Speedball” Mike Bailey via submission (Scorpion Death Lock). MJF joined commentary, tried to help Bailey, and even attempted to shave Allin’s head — a tease for the Title vs. Hair match at Double or Nothing.

Gordon: “A most deliberate psychological tactic — and one that clearly rattled the champion.”

Collision Results

Katsuyori Shibata vs. Will Ospreay: Ospreay won, setting up his Owen Hart Cup run. He told Samoa Joe he has “his whole country on his back” and aims to win the Cup before challenging for the world title at All In.
Rush vs. TJ Crawford: Rush won.
5-Minute Eliminator: Divine Dominion (Lena Kross & Megan Bayne) def. Kayla Lopez & Elle Valentine — a quick, one-sided win.
AEW World Tag Team Championship: FTR (c) def. Orange Cassidy & Roderick Strong via gold watch/Stokely. The titles remain on the line for Double or Nothing.

Ed: “That was less a match and more a catharsis — and the fallout is going to be seismic!”

Notable Storylines & Hype

Willow Nightingale revealed a shoulder injury, vacated the TBS Championship, and withdrew from the Owen Hart Cup.
MJF’s interference in the Dynamite main event and his “bald” threat to Allin were major Double or Nothing foreshadowing.
Stadium Stampede main event set: 14 men from multiple factions will collide at Double or Nothing, with Jericho & The Young Bucks’ loss to El Ídolo, Davis, and Ricochet as a key setup.

This was a high-octane, three-hour special packed with title defenses, eliminator wins, and major PPV storylines, making it one of the most action-filled nights before Double or Nothing.

NEWS

MJF Accuses WWE Of Using AEW TV Deal Rumors To Deflect Criticism From Their Own Product

“AEW has an insane amount of momentum. There’s a paradigm shift going on similar to the paradigm shift that was happening back in 2019. People are disenfranchised at WWE right now. They want to see a different type of product. In comes AEW. We are the alternative. We are the Pepsi to the Coke. There will always be room for Pepsi. Always.”

“Well, because it’s a way to hold the competition down, right? So, when you look at how these rumors started, where did they come from? They came from WWE, TKO, right?” Credit: ringsidenews.com

Mick Foley’s AEW Status Confirmed After Recent Backstage Rumors

“Tony Khan announced that Foley will join Renee Paquette as a co-host for the Double or Nothing Buy In special before also appearing during Wednesday Night Dynamite.” Credit: ringsidenews.com

AEW Talent Pushing to Sign Leon Slater as TNA Deal Nears End

“While speaking during a Self Made Session, Self Made Pro revealed that many people previously viewed Slater eventually joining WWE as practically inevitable. However, AEW talent and figures within the company are now pushing for AEW to aggressively pursue the rising UK star instead.

“Months ago, it was considered a formality that he’s going to WWE. And I’m not here to tell you that that’s not happening anymore. But what I am telling you is that there are many people in AEW pushing for them to look into exploring their options to basically sign him.”” Credit: ringsidenews.com

🎙️ DESK OUTRO

Ed: “Fans, AEW is firing on all cylinders! Dynamite delivered fireworks, Collision brought the hammer, and the road to Double or Nothing is paved with chaos!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most compelling week — and the next chapter promises even greater upheaval.”

Top 25 for 5/18/26

Darby Allin 2-0 AEW World Champion
United Empire (Francesco Akira, Great-O-Khan, HENARE (2/3 of the NEVER Openweight Trios Champions), Jakob Austin Young & Zane Jay) 1-0 NJPW
Esfinge (Mexican National Light Heavyweight Champion) & Flip Gordon (World Historic Middleweight Champion) 1-0 CMLL
Flip Gordon (World Historic Middleweight Champion) 1-0 CMLL
Atlantis Jr. & Neon (1/3 CMLL World Trios Champions) 1-0 CMLL
Mistico (CMLL World Light Heavyweight Champion)(1/3 CMLL World Trios Champions) & Ultimo Guerrero Jr. 1-0 CMLL
Atlantis Jr. & El Sky Team (Mascara Dorada (World Historic Welterweight Champion) & Mistico (CMLL World Light Heavyweight Champion) (2/3 CMLL World Trios Champions)) 1-0 CMLL
Templario MLW World Middleweight Champion 1-0 CMLL
Esfinge (Mexican National Light Heavyweight Champion), Mistico (1/3 CMLL World Trios Champions & CMLL World Light Heavyweight Champion) &Templario (MLW World Middleweight Champion) 1-0 CMLL
Esfinge (Mexican National Light Heavyweight Champion), Neon (1/3 CMLL World Trios Champions) & Titan 1-0 CMLL
Mistico (CMLL World Light Heavyweight Champion & 1/3 CMLL World Trios Champions) & Titan 1-0 CMLL
The Good Brothers (Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson) 2-0 NWA, WSW Tag Team Champions
A. R. Fox 2-0 ROH TV Champion
Deonna Purrazzo 2-0 ROH Women’s Pure Champion
Dalton Castle & The Outrunners (Truth Magnum & Turbo Floyd) 2-0 ROH World Six Man Tag Team Champions
Hideki Suzuki 2-0 AJPW
RUSH 2-0 ROH
Los Tranquilos de Japon (BUSHI & Tetsuya Naito) 2-0 NOAH
Eita 2-0 NOAH
RYUSEI 2-0 NOAH
Mike Bailey 1-0 AEW
Will Ospreay 1-0 1/3 NEVER Openweight Trios Champions, AEW
Bandido 1-0 ROH World Champion
Donovan Dijak 1-0 WSW Australian Champion, 1/2 MLW World Tag Team Champions
Neon 1-0 1/3 CMLL Trios Champions

Around the World of Pro Wrestling

🎙️ Rundown — AEW

Presented by Ed & Gordon.

🟦 DESK INTRO

Ed: “Fans, the action in All Elite Wrestling this past week has been hotter than a depot stove! Dynamite shook the foundation, and Collision on May 17 delivered a night of high‑impact wrestling, championship implications, and a main event that had the whole arena buzzing!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most turbulent week — rivalries escalating, factions shifting, and the road to Double or Nothing narrowing with each passing day.”

🟥 AEW — WEEK IN REVIEW

⭐ “‘Big’ AEW Contract Expiring Soon

Credit: allelitewrestling.com

“A big AEW star may be hitting the free agent market in the near future, and we mean big in the literal sense.

He’s seven feet tall, 276 pounds, and his All Elite Wrestling contract is reportedly about to expire. Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select broke the news ahead of Wednesday’s episode of AEW Dynamite that Big Bill, real name William Morrissey, is quickly approaching his contract expiration date.”

⭐ 4-time WWE Champion signs new AEW contract; not leaving anytime soon – Reports

Credit: sportskeeda.com

Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful reported that Paul Wight had re-signed with AEW.

⭐ Mick Foley Not A Lock For AEW As WWE Legends Deal Nears Expiration

Credit: ringsidenews.com

“Foley’s AEW future is still open, but this update is more about clarification than confirmation. AEW interest may be real, and the timing with Foley’s WWE Legends deal is hard to ignore, but nobody has confirmed that Foley is headed to AEW. For now, it sounds like a possibility — not a done deal.”

⭐ Tony Khan on The New Day

Credit: sescoops.com

“I cannot comment, or I don’t think I should comment on wrestlers that still have a contractual obligation. As I understand it, I believe they are still obligated, and I don’t believe I’m allowed to talk to them. As such, I don’t feel it would be right to comment on them under the circumstances except to say that I think they are great wrestlers.”

Gordon: “A most volatile situation — and one that promises violence.”

🟧 AEW COLLISION — MAY 17, 2026

📍 One‑hour special edition This Collision delivered tight pacing, big storyline movement, and a main event with major implications. Location: Wicomico Civic Center in Salisbury, Maryland.

The Death Riders called out Kyle O’Reilly and Brody King.

🔥 MATCH 1 — Trios Division Showcase

The Conglomeration ( Orange Cassidy, Kyle O’Reilly and Mark Briscoe def. Shane Taylor Promotions (Lee Moriarty, Charlie Bravo and Shawn Dean) Shane Taylor was at ringside but in the end that didn’t matter.

Ed: “Fans, that was quicker than a hiccup!”

Will Ospreay addressed Samoa Joe. He was focused on training and despite not liking how the Death Riders act they gave him a chance to elevated himself.

Kyle O’Reilly claimed he would make Jon Moxley tap out on Wednesday. Briscoe called out Tommaso Ciampa. Willow Nightengale talked about her TBS Title match coming up with Red Velvet.

🔥 MATCH 2 — Women’s Division Singles Match

Nightengale defeated Velvet to retain the TBS Championship.

Sammy Guevara was backstage and said he would walk out the AEW World champ.

Darby Allin accepted the challenge from Mike Bailey on Dynamite.

Brisco and Ciampa brawled at ringside setting up a No DQ match on Wednesday.

Gordon: “A most impressive showing — momentum firmly in her corner.”

🔥 MATCH 3 — Tag Team Match

The Opps (Samoa Joe & Anthony Bowen def. Lethal Twist (Jay Lethal & Lee Johnson)

Ed: “Fans, that’s dominance — pure and simple!”

Bowens got on the mic and praised the Opps for understanding him. Joe then talked about the match with Ospreay at Double or Nothing.

Bandido said that he was coming after Swerve Strickland.

🔥 MATCH 4 — Women’s World Tag Team 5 minute qualifier match

Divine Dominion (Megan Bayne and Lena Cross defeated Allie Katch and Kaia McKenna

A vignette about the Women’s World Title match featuring Thekla at Double or Nothing.

Nigel McGuiness interviewed Lio Rush. He was fine with being betrayed by Action Andretti. Rush’s eyes have turned red.

Mina Shirakawa and Athena went face to face.

Gordon: “A most combustible situation — and one that cannot be contained much longer.”

🔥 Match 5– Trios action

Mark Davis & The Dogs (Clark Conners & David Finlay) defeated The Rascals (Myron Reed, Zachary Wentz and Dezmond Xavier.

Lexy Nair interviewed TayJay backstage.

🔥 AEW World Title match– MAIN EVENT

Darby Allin retains against Sammy Guevara.

🎙️ DESK OUTRO

Ed: “Fans, AEW is charging toward Double or Nothing with a full head of steam! Collision brought the fire, the champions stood tall, and the roster is fighting like every match could change the landscape!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most compelling week — and the road ahead promises even greater turbulence. And with that… so long from the wrestling world.”

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 5/15/26: AEW Dynamite

🟦 DESK INTRO

Ed: “Fans, the action in All Elite Wrestling has been hotter than a depot stove! Collision set the table, and Dynamite on blew the roof off with championship stakes, faction warfare, and a main event that shook the very foundation of the company!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most turbulent week — rivalries escalating, alliances fracturing, and the road to Double or Nothing becoming increasingly treacherous.”

🟥 AEW — WEEK IN REVIEW

⭐ 2026 Owen Hart Tournament Brackets Revealed for Men’s and Women’s Owen Cup Brackets

Credit: allelitewrestling.com

“It’s Owen season! The 2026 Owen Hart Foundation Tournament brackets were revealed on Wednesday night’s AEW Dynamite for both the Men’s and Women’s fields.

The 2026 Men’s Owen Cup participants are:

Samoa Joe
Will Ospreay
Swerve Strickland
Bandido
Mark Davis
“Jungle” Jack Perry
Claudio Castagnoli
Brody King

The opening quarterfinal matches of the 2026 Men’s Owen Cup are:

Claudio Castagnoli vs. Brody King

Samoa Joe vs. Will Ospreay (at AEW Double or Nothing on Sunday, May 24)

Swerve Strickland vs. ROH World Champion Bandido (at AEW Double or Nothing)

Mark Davis vs. “Jungle” Jack Perry

The 2026 Women’s Owen Cup participants are:

Persephone
Hazuki
Mina Shirakawa
Athena
Willow Nightingale
Alex Windsor
Skye Blue
Sareee

The opening matches of the 2026 Women’s Owen Cup are:

Persephone vs. Hazuki
Mina Shirakawa vs. ROH Women’s World Champion Athena
Willow Nightingale vs. Alex Windsor (at AEW Double or Nothing)
Skye Blue vs. Sareee”

⭐ How to Watch Double or Nothing

Credit: si.com

AEW Double or Nothing date:

Date: Sunday, May 24, 2026

AEW Double or Nothing start time:

Start time: 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT

AEW Double or Nothing location:

Location: Louis Armstrong Stadium, Queens, New York

How To Watch AEW Double or Nothing:

Streaming: HBO Max, Prime Video, PPV.com, Fubo, and YouTube in the United States and internationally on MyAEW.com.

AEW Double or Nothing card (Announced):

Thekla (c) vs. Hikaru Shida vs. Jamie Hayter vs. Kris Statlander for the AEW Women’s World Championship

Kazuchika Okada (c) vs. Konosuke Takeshita for the AEW International Championship

FTR (c) vs. Cage & Cope in an “I Quit” Match for the AEW World Tag Team Championship

Stadium Stampede: Chris Jericho, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, Kenny Omega, Jack Perry and The Young Bucks vs. Ricochet, Gates of Agony, Mark Davis and three members of the Don Callis Family

⭐ Swerve Strickland Thinks AEW Didn’t Properly Set Up Darby Allin’s World Title Run

Credit: WrestleZone.com

“”I feel like there could’ve been more done for Darby for that moment,” Strickland said. “I feel like it anchored Darby a little too much… I’m not saying Darby’s not qualified to compete with that, but you’ve got to make Darby qualified to compete like that,” he explained. “I feel like they didn’t do him a favor with that… But Darby is so talented that now his run is making up for that,” Strickland said.”

⭐ Possible Names for The New Day in AEW

Credit: ringsidenews.com

“Fightful Select reported that there is a heavy push within AEW among talent to bring in Kofi and Austin Creed.”

“A number of AEW talent also have expressed interest in working with New Day, who will need to go by a new name.”

🟧 AEW DYNAMITE — MAY 13, 2026 (FULL MATCH‑BY‑MATCH REVIEW)

📍 Location: Harrah’s Cherokee Center in Asheville, North Carolina.

Renee Paquette approached MJF backstage about the hair stipulation in his title match. He did not answer but looked upset as he passed a number of bald men backstage.

🔥 MATCH 1 — Bucks, Cage, Cope and Orange Cassidy vs. FTR, The Dogs and Tommaso Ciampa

A huge brawl to start the match. Enjoyable chaos! Who is the legal man, though!? A better than average match with Copeland pinning Connors. Cope may not have ever thrown a superkick before this.

🔥 MATCH 2 — Mike Bailey vs. Westbrook

Bailey against local talent that slipped on the ropes leading to a quick victory for Bailey. After The Jets victory Speedball said he wanted a shot at the World Title.

Gordon: “A most impressive showing — momentum firmly in his corner.”

🔥 MATCH 3 — Kevin Knight vs. Brian Cage

The Machine looked better than ever. Cage looks good against small guys because of his speed. Knight retains the TNT Title. A better than average match.

The Demand and Mark Davis reveal that Andrade and The Dogs have joined their Stadium Stampede team.

🔥 MATCH 4 — Will Ospreay vs. Ace Austin

Ospreay shows what he learned from the Death Riders. Handshakes and technical wrestling to start. Austin focused on the neck in the beginning but Ospreay started building momentum after the TV break. This was a very good match. Ospreay wins with an armbar. The Opps come out to taunt him before his Owen Hart match with Samoa Joe. Anthony Bowens and Katsuyori Shibata approached the ring but were chased off by the Death Riders.

Ed: “Fans, that’s dominance — pure and simple!”

🔥 MATCH 5 — Triangle of Madness vs. Brawling Birds and Hikaru Shida

The Triangle of Madness with a sneak attack but are quickly chased from the ring by the Birds and Shida. A very hard hitting match. Thekla gets a DQ after hitting Hayter with the belt. Shida refused to help her partner. Willow Nightengale, Mina Shirakawa and Thunder Rosa made the save. Another better than average match.

Kris Statlander wasn’t there as she was not cleared to travel. Andrade shook his hair in MJF’s face backstage. Mark Briscoe returned during a Conglomeration segment backstage.

Ed: “Fans, that’s as personal as it gets!”

Gordon: “A most combustible situation — and one that cannot be contained much longer.”

🔥MAIN EVENT– Darby Allin vs. Konosuke Takeshita

Allin has defended the title every week on TV. Takeshita’s size allowed him to punish the champ early. He tested Allin’s limits in a very punishing match. Don Callis tried to interfere but was waived off by Takeshita. Allin won after hitting a pair of Coffin Drops. Another better than average match. MJF had given Callis the Dynamite Diamond Ring to help Takeshita win. MJF came out after the match to sign the contract for the hair vs title match. He attacked Allin and was going for a piledriver off the middle turnbuckle when Kevin Knight made the save.

📰 AEW NEWS & RUMORS (Past Week)

✔ Forbidden Door 2026

Confirmed for June 28 in San Jose, featuring AEW, NJPW, CMLL, and STARDOM talent.

✔ Warner Bros. Discovery Scheduling

AEW programming continues to shift around NHL playoff coverage.

🎙️ DESK OUTRO

Ed: “Fans, AEW is charging toward Double or Nothing with a full head of steam! Dynamite brought the chaos, the champions stood tall, and the roster is fighting like every match could change the landscape!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most compelling week — and the road ahead promises even greater turbulence. And with that… so long from the wrestling world.”

TOP 25

May 11, 2026

Knockout Brothers (OSKAR & Yuto-Ice) 5-0 NJPW
Austin Aries, Ikuro Kwon & Trevor Lee 1-0 CMLL
Austin Aries & Trevor Lee 1-0 CMLL
Capitan Suicida, Fugaz & Star Jr. 1-0 CMLL
Titan 1-0 CMLL
KUSHIDA & Yutani 1-0 CMLL
Diego Hill & The Skyscrapers (Bishop Dyer & Donovan Dijak) 1-0 CMLL
Akuma, Averno, Black Tiger, Flip Gordon, Mascara Dorada, Neon & Templario 1-0 CMLL
Neon 1-0 CMLL MLW
Barbaro Cavernario, Difunto, Esfinge & Titan 1-0 CMLL
Blue Panther 1-0 CMLL
Barbaro Cavernario, Hechicero & The Beast Mortos 1-0 CMLL
Bandido 1-0 ROH World Champion
Bandido & Komander 1-0 CMLL
Hechicero & Soberano Jr. 1-0 CMLL
Darby Allin 2-0 AEW World Champion
Mike Bailey 2-0 AEW
Go Shiozaki 2-0 AJPW
Rei Saito 2-0 AJPW
United Empire (Great-O-Khan, HENARE & Will Ospreay) 2-0 NJPW NEVER Openweight Six Man Tag Team Champions
United Empire (Francesco Akira, Great-O-Khan & HENARE) 2-0 NJPW
Callum Newman 1-0 NJPW IWGP Heavyweight Champion
Kazuchika Okada 1-0 AEW International Champion
Jon Moxley 1-0 AEW Continental Champion
Konosuke Takeshita 1-0 NJPW TV Champion

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 5/10/26

🎙️ Rundown — AEW

Presented by Ed & Gordon.

🟦 DESK INTRO

Ed: “Fans, the action in All Elite Wrestling this week has been hotter than a depot stove! Dynamite shook the foundation, and Collision: Fairway to Hell brought a one‑hour sprint of pure, unfiltered chaos!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most turbulent week — championships threatened, alliances tested, and the road to Double or Nothing becoming increasingly treacherous.”

🟥 AEW — NEWS

⭐ Bowens Talks About Transition to Singles Wrestling

Credit: Battleground Podcast and transcript by Wrestling Inc.

“”There was a lot of different moving parts that we didn’t foresee happening, and it altered a lot of other things, which led to where we are today…But there’s a lot of unfinished business,” Bowens said.

Later in the interview, the former AEW World Tag Team and World Trios Champion added, “I’ve been proving it…I’ve been a successful and big part of this company since its inception…I’m a part of building the foundation of this company. I’m a star. I’m the face of this company…I hope that people can see my journey and see what I’ve done and what I’ve accomplished and go, I can do that too.”

A week ago, Bowens released a video on Instagram, where he called himself a former and “gullible” performer, who did all that he could to represent the community, specifically, the fans. He went on to say in his monologue that the ultimate betrayals he faced at the hands of Max Caster, Billy Gunn, and Jay White eventually taught him that nice guys finish last, and that only bad guys prevail and get rewarded for those said efforts. Therefore, that’s why he joined The Opps. He looks forward to unleashing all this pent up frustration he’s held on to for so long, hoping to become a “hero and a champion” that AEW fans can be proud of.”

⭐ Bully Ray On Where The New Day Should Land

Credit: Busted Open Radio and Wrestling Inc.

“In the event that The New Day sign with All Elite Wrestling, Ray emphasized the importance of the company making the most of it, especially considering the large financial investment involved. How exactly would AEW do that?

According to Ray, dedicating significant television time to The New Day would certainly put AEW on the right path. A larger focus on the division’s core teams would too.

“In investing in The New Day, you have to invest in your entire tag team division and you have to make the tag team division a focal point of the company,” Ray said. “I know what’s going on with FTR and Edge and Christian … Now you have Edge and Christian, you have your legendary team. Now you have FTR, your AEW tag team. Your synonymous with AEW tag team. Now you have the New Day, your heavy hitters coming from another company. Oh, by the way, you have the Young Bucks, who helped build the place. Now that’s four tag teams right there. Those are four heavy hitter tag teams. You better be ready to invest some time on your weekly show into your tag team division.”

As it stands, FTR (Cash Wheeler and Dax Harwood) reign as the AEW World Tag Team Champions, though Adam “Edge” Copeland and Christian Cage remain hot on their tails. At Double or Nothing, Copeland and Cage will challenge FTR for the tag titles in an “I Quit” match. If Copeland and Cage lose, though, they must permanently retire as a tag team. New Day faced FTR on a number of occasions during their respective stint in WWE.

Meanwhile, The Young Bucks, despite not holding AEW tag gold since 2024, remain regular fixtures in the company. Interestingly, Woods’ last TNA match prior to his 2010 WWE arrival pitted him against The Young Bucks in tag team competition. At that time, fans knew Woods as Consequences Creed and The Young Bucks as Generation Me.”

⭐ Eddie Kingston Talks About CM Punk

Credit: Ringside News

“Kingston then took it a step further, suggesting that if they were ever in the same place again, it wouldn’t stay calm for long, claiming cops would need to be involved.

“If we’re in the same company together, we’re probably going to run into each other or whatever. You’ve got to put cops in front of us. That’s it.”

And in one of the more intense moments of the interview, Kingston openly talked about how much he enjoyed seeing Punk bleed during that fight — and what he said to him in that moment.

“Whatever—I fought him, it wasn’t even a match. He did bleed, bro. I enjoyed the f*** out of that when he started bleeding. I told him—I whispered in his ear—I said, ‘Let me taste—if you let me taste if there’s any p***y in your f****** blood.’ That shows you how much I like him.”

Kingston isn’t trying to protect the image of that feud or soften how it came across. If anything, he’s reinforcing that what fans saw wasn’t just good storytelling — it was rooted in something real.

In the end, years later, nothing about Eddie Kingston’s stance has changed. The feud with CM Punk wasn’t just business to him, and based on how he’s still talking about it, it never will be.”

⭐ Tony Kahn Accused of Online Bot Attacks on Former AEW Talent

Credit: Ringside News

“The claims didn’t stop at just identifying a pattern. [Nick] LoPiccolo [of Bodyslam.net’s popcast with Famous Davis’ went further, arguing that these alleged campaigns can have real consequences for the talent involved, especially when it comes to mental health.

“For the women… it is really, really hurtful… for the men too… it causes psychological damage… but it’s on-going.”

Despite the severity of the accusation, LoPiccolo made it clear he isn’t backing down or worried about potential fallout. He addressed the possibility of legal action directly and doubled down on his stance.

“I’m not worried about being sued… if there’s discovery… there’s no way they would sue me… because I’m right.”

At the center of all this is a claim that cuts right to the core of the wrestling industry’s ongoing AEW vs. WWE tension — that talent who leave one side are being targeted in a deliberate way once they cross over.

That claim lines up with what fans have already seen play out online. Both Jade Cargill and Blake Monroe were very vocal on social media after joining WWE, and both were quickly met with waves of backlash from accounts pushing anti-WWE narratives, adding fuel to the idea that these reactions may not be entirely organic.”

🟧 AEW COLLISION: FAIRWAY TO HELL — MAY 9, 2026

📍 One‑hour special edition This show was short, sharp, and loaded with storyline movement.

🔥 MATCH 1 — Title change!

Mark Davis defeated Jack Perry for the AEW National Championship. Ricochet and Don Callis were involved in the match. Davis was announced as a member of Ricochet’s team and Perry, The Young Bucks and Kenny Omega would join Jericho’s team for their Stadium Standpede match.

Ed: “Fans, that title reign was quicker than a hiccup!”

🔥 MATCH 2 — Women’s Division Tag Titles Match

Divine Dominion retained the titles against Ruthie Slay and Rachel Lay.

Gordon: “A most impressive showing — momentum firmly in the champions’ corner.”

🔥 MATCH 3 — Mike Bailey defeated Kiran Grey

Bailey with a little win streak going on.

Thekla will defend the AEW Women’s World Championship at Double or Nothing in a four way match against Kris Statlander, Hikaru Shida and Jaime Hayter.

On Wednesday’s Dynamite Kazuchika Okada was supposed to challenge Allin for the World Title but with Okada in Japan on personal business Konosuke Takeshita will take his spot in the match.

🔥 MAIN EVENT — World Title Match

Darby Allin defeated PAC despite outside interference by The Death Riders. There were no countouts in this match so it got wild. Marina Shafir almost cost Allin the title but after a low blow, a shot with the title belt and a Coffin Drop he retained.

Ed: “Fans, that’s as personal as it gets!”

Gordon: “A most combustible situation — and one that cannot be contained much longer.”

🎙️ DESK OUTRO

Ed: “Fans, AEW is charging toward Double or Nothing with a full head of steam! Collision brought the fire, Dynamite brought the chaos, and the roster is fighting like every match could change the landscape!”

Scott: “Shout out to Little Mania who put on a great show in my home town last night. Thanks guys! Go check them out if you get a chance.”

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Gordon: “Indeed. A most compelling week — and the road ahead promises even greater turbulence. And with that… so long from the wrestling world.”

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 5/7/26

🎙️ Rundown — AEW

Presented by Ed & Gordon

🟦 DESK INTRO

Ed: “Fans, the action in All Elite Wrestling has been hotter than a depot stove this week! We’re talking title fights, faction warfare, and a Dynamite on May 6 that shook the very foundation of the company!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most turbulent week — rivalries escalating, alliances fracturing, and championship pictures becoming increasingly volatile.”

🟥 AEW — WEEK IN REVIEW (April 30–May 6, 2026)

⭐ Forbidden Door is the same day as TNA’s Slammiversary.

Credit: wrestlezone.com “To avoid going head-to-head with the show, TNA has moved up the Slammiversary start time to 3 pm EST. Forbidden Door will start at 7 pm EST, possibly with the pre-show. It will take place at the SAP Center in San Jose, California, and will feature talent from AEW, NJPW, CMLL, and Stardom.”

⭐AEW World Title match on Saturday

Credit: AEW’s X account. “AEWCollision: Fairway to Hell8/7c, TBS + HBO Max
THIS SATURDAY, 5/9 AEW World Title
@DarbyAllin
vs
@BASTARDPAC”

⭐ Will Ospreay talks about neck injury

Credit: Forbes. “There was a part of me that was like, ‘Have I been running the ropes wrong my entire career, or is this just because my neck muscles haven’t built up enough strength yet?’ But it was weird things too, like doing forward rolls or back rolls, where I had such great flexibility and range of movement before the surgery.”

🟧 AEW DYNAMITE — MAY 6, 2026 (FULL REVIEW)

📍 Location:

🔥 MATCH 1 — Jon Moxley defeated Juice Robinson

The Deathriders trained Ospreay later in the show as he tries to get AEW’s doctor to give him the green light to compete.

🔥 MATCH 2- Orange Cassidy defeated Dax Harwood

A HUGE brawl broke out involving The Young Bucks, Copeland & Cage, The Conglomeration, FTR, The War Dogs, The Bang Bang Gang and RPG Vice.

🔥 MATCH 3 – Kazuchika Okada defeated Bryan Keith

Later, Okada challenged Allin to a World Title match and Allin agreed.

🔥 MATCH 4- Kris Statlander and Hikaru Shida defeated Harley Cameron and Mina Shirakawa

Jericho and Ricochet agreed to a Stadium Stampede match.

🔥 MATCH 5- Darby Allin defeated Kevin Knight to retain the AEW World Championship

MJF has to agree to a hair vs title match to get his rematch for the AEW World Championship.g.

Ed: “Fans, that’s as personal as it gets!”

📰 AEW Collision Results

Mike Bailey defeated AR Fox

Jaime Hayter defeated Skye Blue

Rush defeated a local jobber

The Young Bucks and Bang Bang Gang defeated The Death Riders and War Dogs

🎙️ DESK OUTRO

Ed: “Fans, AEW is charging toward Double or Nothing with a full head of steam! Factions at war, and a world champion fighting like every night might be his last!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most compelling week — and the road ahead promises even greater turbulence. And with that… so long from the wrestling world.”

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 4/30/2026

🎙️ Rundown — AEW

Presented by Ed & Gordon

🟦 DESK INTRO

Ed: “Fans, All Elite Wrestling has been hotter than a depot stove this past week! Four championships on the line, tempers flaring, and a Dynamite in Fairfax that shook the rafters!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most eventful week — rivalries intensified, champions were tested, and the road to Double or Nothing became clearer.”

🟥 THE WEEK IN AEW (April 23–29, 2026)

🔥 Darby Allin’s Reign Rolls On

Darby Allin continued his weekly‑defense mission, preparing for Brody King’s challenge while refusing MJF a rematch unless Max “puts something on the line.”

🟩 MJF’s Meltdown Continues

MJF opened Dynamite demanding respect, then lost the TNT Title match to Kevin Knight after Knight returned Max’s own cheating tactics with a low blow and inside cradle.

After the bell, MJF attacked Knight’s knee until Darby descended from the rafters to stop him.

🟧 Jamie Hayter Injury Update

AEW confirmed Jamie Hayter is not cleared following her Dynasty match with Thekla, forcing lineup changes on Collision and halting her momentum.

🟪 Britt Baker Resurfaces — Outside AEW

Still absent from AEW TV, Britt Baker appeared on the NFL Draft broadcast in Pittsburgh, fueling continued speculation about her return timeline.

🟦 AEW DYNAMITE — APRIL 29, 2026 (FULL REVIEW)

📍 EagleBank Arena — Fairfax, VA

🏆 TNT Championship

Kevin Knight (c) def. MJF Knight outsmarted Max with a retaliatory low blow and cradle. Post‑match chaos brought Darby down from the rafters to chase MJF off.

The Brawling Birds (Alex Windsor & Jamie Hayter) defeat Emily Jaye & Jordan Blade

🏆 AEW International Championship

Kazuchika Okada (c) def. Ace Austin A clean, decisive defense for Okada as he continues building toward Takeshita.

🏆 AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championship

Divine Dominion (c) def. Hikaru Shida & Kris Statlander Megan Bayne & Lena Kross retained, continuing their dominant run.

💥 Cage & Cope def. RPG Vice

Adam Copeland & Christian Cage scored the win and accepted FTR’s “I Quit” stipulation for Double or Nothing.

⚡ Rush def. Steven Fuerte

A quick showcase win to keep Rush hot.

🏆 MAIN EVENT — AEW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Darby Allin (c) def. Brody King A brutal, emotional fight. Allin survived King’s onslaught, used a powerbomb on exposed concrete, and hit three Coffin Drops to retain.

Ed: “Fans, that young man is wrestling like every night could be his last!”

Gordon: “A most courageous champion — and a most dangerous challenger.”

📰 AEW NEWS & RUMORS

Broadcast shake‑ups: Warner Bros. Discovery announced major schedule shifts for Dynamite & Collision throughout May due to NHL playoffs.
Darby Allin defended by peers: Brian Cage publicly backed Allin amid backlash to his title win.
Forbidden Door 2026: Officially set for June 28 in San Jose, featuring AEW, NJPW, CMLL, and STARDOM talent.

🎙️ DESK OUTRO

Ed: “Fans, AEW is firing on all cylinders — champions standing tall, challengers circling, and Double or Nothing shaping up to be a powder keg!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most compelling week. And with that… so long from the wrestling world.”