Good Evening, Wrestling Fans!
Welcome once again to the sports desk, where we’re taking a look at everything happening in All Elite Wrestling this weekend.
HEADLINES
Ed: Before we get to the action, let’s start with some of the biggest stories making news around professional wrestling.
Gordon: Eric Bischoff recently discussed the value of episodic storytelling in wrestling, emphasizing the importance of creating weekly television that keeps audiences returning instead of focusing only on major events.
Ed: Fans of Ring of Honor could say there is hope as Jonathan Gresham confirmed he would return to ROH competition, but stating “I’m never going to say never, but I’ve reached out several times to apologize in person when they’ve come here to Atlanta…I’m just going to say ‘no’ was the answer that I got. And that’s fair,” the former ROH Pure and World Champion said on “Grapsody Podcast.” “The way that I went off, I probably wouldn’t want to talk to me either. But again, I think we should also look at why did he go off? I just didn’t arrive at the show and go, ‘You know what, motherf***er?’ That’s not what happened. There was a reason why, a buildup, frustration. And to be honest, to this day, I, again, I do not agree with how I went about it, but I think that I had good reason to be upset.”
Gordon: And Charlotte Flair provided an update on her father, Ric Flair, telling fans that he’s receiving medical care and expressing appreciation for the support that’s poured in from around the wrestling world. Ric had jokingly blamed the situation on The Ultimate Warrior dropping him on his head.
AEW: WHERE THINGS STAND
Ed: AEW is now moving from WrestleDream fallout into the build toward Blood & Guts and Full Gear.
Gordon: The biggest stories involve the emergence of a new alliance around Jay White, continued warfare involving the Death Riders, growing tension surrounding the Don Callis Family, and several major title pictures beginning to take shape.
AEW DYNAMITE
October 21, 2026
The post-WrestleDream edition of Dynamite featured several major developments.
Notable Results and Developments
- Ilja Dragunov made his AEW in-ring debut against Mike Bailey.
- AEW World Champion Will Ospreay teamed with Adam Copeland against members of the Don Callis Family.
- Queen Aminata and returning Maya World battled for a future TBS Championship opportunity.
- The Young Bucks faced Mark Davis and Jake Doyle in championship eliminator competition.
Major Storyline Notes
Gordon: Perhaps the biggest development was the alliance between the Bang Bang Gang and The Dogs, a move that immediately shifted the balance of power throughout the promotion.
Ed: The Don Callis Family also strengthened its position heading deeper into the fall season, while Blood & Guts challenges continued to emerge.
AEW COLLISION
October 24, 2026 Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
DARK MATCHES
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Dark: Garrett Borden defeats Kiran Grey
Dark Tag Team: Billy Gunn & Elijah Drago defeat Aaron Solo & Griff Garrison
FTR vs. Motor City Machine Guns
Best-of-Five Series Match 2
Winner: FTR
Ed: This one had tremendous stakes attached to it.
Gordon: With the Machine Guns already holding a one-match advantage, FTR desperately needed a victory. They found a way to level the series, although controversy played a role in the outcome. The rivalry now moves forward tied at one victory apiece.
Death Riders vs. Shane Taylor Promotions
Eight-Person Mixed Tag Match
Winners: Death Riders
Death Riders included:
- Jon Moxley
- Claudio Castagnoli
- Daniel Garcia
- Marina Shafir
Shane Taylor Promotions included:
- Carlie Bravo
- Shane Taylor
- Shawn Dean
- Trish Adora
The deciding moment came when Marina Shafir secured a submission victory.
Josh Alexander vs. Blade Brown
Winner: Josh Alexander
Alexander continued his impressive momentum and immediately pushed for bigger opportunities afterward, including calling out TNT Champion, Darby Allin.
Swerve Strickland vs. Myron Reed
Winner: Swerve Strickland
Gordon: Reed pushed the former world champion, but Strickland ultimately secured the victory and continued his march back toward championship contention.
United Empire vs. The Allen Brothers
Winners: Andrade El Idolo & Mike Bailey
Following the victory, Andrade’s celebration was cut short by an attack by Tommaso Ciampa that intensified another developing rivalry.
Divine Dominion vs. Wrathlander
Result: Wrathlander won via disqualification
The match broke down when outside interference from the Triangle of Madness threw everything into chaos.
Major Fallout
- Willow Nightingale entered the fight.
- During the post beat down interview Willow insisted that the Brawling Birds become involved.
- A new Women’s Blood & Guts confrontation was effectively set in motion.
Main Event
Jay White vs. Kyle O’Reilly
Winner: Jay White
Ed: The Switchblade wasn’t interested in merely talking.
Gordon: After introducing his new alliance earlier in the evening, White backed it up by defeating O’Reilly in the main event. The post-match scene became even more chaotic when Orange Cassidy inadvertently struck Jon Moxley during a brawl, leaving White’s faction standing tall at night’s end.
THE BIRTH OF A NEW FACTION
The Last Outfit
One of the most talked-about developments from Collision was the official naming of the alliance involving:
- Jay White
- Bang Bang Gang
- The Dogs
White teased fans by referencing Bullet Club history before announcing the group would be called The Last Outfit. Their focus appears to be centered on Jon Moxley and the Continental Championship.
AEW NEWS & RUMORS FROM THE PAST WEEK
MJF Return Talk
Ed: Fans continue asking one question: Where’s MJF?
Gordon: Reports indicate MJF is expected back on AEW television in the near future and is anticipated to re-enter the main-event picture when he returns.
Kenny Omega and NJPW Connections
Reports indicate additional AEW talent could be appearing for New Japan Pro Wrestling in the coming weeks, continuing the relationship between the promotions.
Kairi Interest Continues
AEW reportedly remains interested in signing Kairi, although reports describe discussions as ongoing rather than finalized.
WrestleDream Business Concerns
One notable industry discussion involves WrestleDream’s early pay-per-view estimates, with reports suggesting the event may finish among AEW’s lower-performing PPVs of 2026 despite stronger international numbers.
Blood & Guts Taking Shape
Current stories heading toward Blood & Guts include:
- Death Riders vs. The Last Outfit
- Don Callis Family rivalries
- Women’s Blood & Guts developments
- Continued tension involving Adam Copeland, Will Ospreay and their enemies.
CLASSIC COLLISION MOMENT
September 16, 2023
Eddie Kingston’s Warning
Ed: Before we leave, let’s rewind the tape to one of the most memorable early Collision promos.
Gordon: Following months of conflict and emotional intensity, Eddie Kingston delivered a warning that resonated with fans throughout AEW:
“You ain’t ready for the misery.”
The line perfectly captured Kingston’s gritty, uncompromising character and remains one of the more memorable verbal shots from AEW Collision’s early era.
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THE PROMO
Eddie Kingston: “What do you guys want me to say? Like, don’t we have a thing on YouTube explaining it? Me and Claudio go back all the way to 2000 and what? 6? 7? When he first moved to this country? And we became friends? And we lived together? And then he started judging me? Knowing what I had to go through mentally and physically and emotionally every day? Yeah, you can say whatever you want but I’m still here standing tall.
But Claudio decided not to do business, not to respect me. And don’t edit this out, you fucking idiots: He left potholes in that road that many of us had to clean up. That’s why I don’t like him, that’s why I still hold the grudge.
Don’t edit this out either: Renee [Young] told me to fix it, and it’s driving me nuts because I’ve been trying to fix it. I thought at Wembley I could fix it. I thought a singles match with me and Claudio could fix it. I thought maybe me not answering Jon’s calls could fix it.
But you know what, Claudio? This will fix it. This will be it. I don’t care win or lose, this is it. And you’re right, bro. You said one time to me ‘You know, Eddie, you don’t know how to have friends. You can’t keep them.’ You’re right. ‘Cause I push everyone away and then I blame them. That’s the sickness in me. That’s the curse I gotta live with. But you know what I do have? And I’ve always had? Home.
New York’s always been with me. Whether it’s the boroughs, whether it’s Yonkers, whether it’s Mount Vernon. Wherever I go in New York is mine. It’s my home. And you think I’m gonna let you come to Arthur Ashe… and beat me? And end me, and end this, with MY shoulders down to the mat? You’re out of your fucking mind.
All of New York has my back and I’ll see you there. Try to beat me there. Try to beat me in New York. We’re different there, brother. We’re built different. We’re built in the cold. We’re built in the misery.
Can you deal with that? Can you be built on misery? Nah, you can’t. I give you all the credit in the world: you’re a great wrestler. You’re amazing. You got the body, you got everything. But you ain’t ready for the misery. You ain’t ready for home.
I’m gonna fuck you up in New York, motherfucker. [Eddie walks out] There you go. Now tell them to bleep the [censored] out.”
FINAL BELL
Ed: Wrestling fans, the road to Blood & Guts is getting rougher by the week. New alliances are forming, old enemies are finding each other once again, and championship opportunities are hanging in the balance.
Gordon: Jay White has assembled a dangerous force, Jon Moxley finds himself surrounded by challengers, and Full Gear is already beginning to take shape in the distance.
Ed: For my broadcast partner and everyone here at the sports desk, thank you for joining us this evening.
Gordon: Keep your eyes on the wrestling world, because things change quickly around here.
Ed: And don’t forget to check back tomorrow. We’ll have more news, more results, and more action from across professional wrestling. Good night, everyone!