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Around the World of Pro Wrestling 10/13/26: Slater to WWE, NJPW, OVW & Skadi.

Welcome From the Sports Desk

Ed: “Good evening, wrestling fans. The rings have been busy from Tokyo to Louisville, and we’ve got a full slate of New Japan and Ohio Valley Wrestling action to break down.”

Gordon: “Title implications, tournament movement, contract news, and a few eyebrow‑raising headlines. Let’s start right there.”

⭐ Headlines

AEW talent booked in CMLL opposite Tessa Blanchard

CMLL has announced a tag match featuring AEW’s Britt Baker, Persephone, and Thunder Rosa teaming against Tessa Blanchard. The booking has already stirred conversation due to Blanchard’s polarizing reputation, and the match is expected to draw heavy attention in Arena México.

Leon Slater’s TNA deal drawing WWE interest

WWE sources are reportedly “waiting to see what happens” with Leon Slater’s TNA contract, which expires in 2026. Slater’s Bound For Glory win has accelerated outside interest, and his next move is being watched closely across the industry.

Omega & Moxley matches announced for NJPW Power Struggle

NJPW confirmed that Kenny Omega and Jon Moxley will compete at Power Struggle 2026, adding major star power to the Osaka card. Omega’s bout is expected to tie into his ongoing international arc, while Moxley continues his long‑running rivalry with NJPW’s top bruisers.

⭐ New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW)

Ed: “New Japan’s post‑Destruction stretch has been classic autumn touring—multi‑man tags, faction shuffling, and Power Struggle pieces falling into place.”

🔹 Road to Power Struggle

Credit: cagematch.net

(12.10.2026) NJPW King Of Pro-Wrestling 2026 – TV-Show @ Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan
Unbound Co. (Daiki Nagai & Shingo Takagi) defeat Goto Revolutionary Army (Hirooki Goto & Tatsuya Matsumoto) (6:20)
El Desperado, Taichi & Yuya Uemura defeat House Of Torture (SANADA, Yoshinobu Kanemaru & Yujiro Takahashi) (8:21)
Hechicero & Oleg Boltin defeat TMDK (Hartley Jackson & Zack Sabre Jr.) (7:03)
Konosuke Takeshita & Toru Yano defeat House Of Torture (Ren Narita & Shun Skywalker) (w/Dick Togo) (4:05)
NEVER Openweight Six Man Tag Team Title: Unbound Co. (Jeff Cobb, OSKAR & Yuto-Ice) defeat United Empire (Great-O-Khan, HENARE & Will Ospreay) (c) (w/Callum Newman, Francesco Akira, Jake Lee & Jakob Austin Young) (17:23) – TITLE CHANGE !!!
NEVER Openweight Title: Aaron Wolf (c) defeats Kosei Fujita (15:05)
IWGP Global Heavyweight Title: Gabe Kidd (c) defeats Shota Umino (22:25)
IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title: YOH (c) defeats Robbie Eagles (13:02)
IWGP Heavyweight Title: Yota Tsuji (c) defeats Ryohei Oiwa (35:10)

New Japan Pro WrestlingNJPW New Zealand Dojo
(10.10.2026) NJPW TAMASHII: First Reign – Event @ Otahuhu Intermediate School in Auckland, New Zealand
Kam Ahhing & Troy Daniels defeat Izzy Kinloch & Matty Short (7:22)
Bronny Bertram & Fiti Levi defeat The Academy (Bee Numan & Graham Hughes) (7:09)
James Shaw defeats Pat Schisk (8:10)
Nico Bell & Sean Tohi defeat The Pretty Boys (Magic Mark & Pretty Richie) (15:10)
TJ Illes defeats Kurt Brown (10:55)
NJPW TAMASHII Openweight Title Three Way Match (vakant): Don Fale defeats Johnny Recon and Trent Hooper (14:13) – TITLE CHANGE !!!

New Japan Pro Wrestling
(10.10.2026) NJPW Road To King Of Pro-Wrestling 2026 – Tag 4 – Event @ Uonuma City Horinouchi Gymnasium in Uonuma, Niigata, Japan
Taisei Nakahara defeats Yushin Hatazawa (7:26)
Unbound Co. (Daiki Nagai & Taiji Ishimori) defeat Master Wato & Tatsuya Matsumoto (8:08)
House Of Torture (DOUKI, Shun Skywalker, Yoshinobu Kanemaru & Yujiro Takahashi) defeat Masatora Yasuda, Oleg Boltin, Shota Umino & Toru Yano (9:18)
El Desperado, KUSHIDA, Taichi & Yuya Uemura defeat House Of Torture (Dick Togo, Ren Narita, SANADA & SHO) (9:20)
Unbound Co. (Gedo, Jeff Cobb, OSKAR & Yuto-Ice) defeat United Empire (Callum Newman, Great-O-Khan, HENARE & Zane Jay) (12:16)
Aaron Wolf, Hechicero & YOH defeat TMDK (Kosei Fujita, Robbie Eagles & Zack Sabre Jr.) (9:44)
Unbound Co. (Shingo Takagi & Yota Tsuji) defeat TMDK (Hartley Jackson & Ryohei Oiwa) (13:18)

(09.10.2026) NJPW Road To King Of Pro-Wrestling 2026 – Tag 3 – Event @ Suehiro Gymnasium in Komatsu, Ishikawa, Japan
Taisei Nakahara defeats Yushin Hatazawa (8:03)
Masatora Yasuda & Master Wato defeat Unbound Co. (Gedo & Taiji Ishimori) (7:58)
House Of Torture (SHO, Shun Skywalker, Yoshinobu Kanemaru & Yujiro Takahashi) defeat Oleg Boltin, Shota Umino, Tatsuya Matsumoto & Toru Yano (9:09)
El Desperado, KUSHIDA, Taichi & Yuya Uemura defeat House Of Torture (Dick Togo, DOUKI, Ren Narita & SANADA) (9:10)
Unbound Co. (Daiki Nagai, Jeff Cobb, OSKAR & Yuto-Ice) defeat United Empire (Callum Newman, Great-O-Khan, HENARE & Zane Jay) (9:30)
TMDK (Kosei Fujita, Robbie Eagles & Zack Sabre Jr.) defeat Aaron Wolf, Hechicero & YOH (12:36)
Unbound Co. (Shingo Takagi & Yota Tsuji) defeat TMDK (Hartley Jackson & Ryohei Oiwa)

(07.10.2026) NJPW Road To King Of Pro-Wrestling 2026 – Tag 2 – Online Stream @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan
Taisei Nakahara defeats Yushin Hatazawa (7:03)
House Of Torture (DOUKI, SANADA, SHO & Yujiro Takahashi) defeat El Desperado, Masatora Yasuda, Taichi & Yuya Uemura (10:47)
Master Wato, Oleg Boltin, Shota Umino & Toru Yano defeat House Of Torture (Dick Togo, Ren Narita, Shun Skywalker & Yoshinobu Kanemaru) (10:06)
Unbound Co. (Jeff Cobb, OSKAR, Shingo Takagi & Yuto-Ice) defeat United Empire (Callum Newman, Great-O-Khan, HENARE & Zane Jay) (10:30)
TMDK (Ryohei Oiwa & Zack Sabre Jr.) defeat Ares & Yota Tsuji (11:30)
TMDK (Hartley Jackson, Kosei Fujita & Robbie Eagles) defeat Aaron Wolf, Hechicero & Tatsuya Matsumoto (13:03)
IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title: YOH (c) defeats Robbie X (25:01)

Gordon: “Classic New Japan—every tour match is a breadcrumb leading to the big show.”

⭐ Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW)

🔹 OVW TV

Credit: cagematch.net

(08.10.2026) OVW TV #1417 – TV-Show @ Davis Arena in Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Janie Hartman defeats Karter Cauffman (4:43)
Canaan Kristopher defeats Tyler Jordan (5:14)
Dayami defeats Lovely Miss Larkan (1:20)
Jay DeNiro defeats Chris Cutler (w/Jake Lawless & Jake Painter) by DQ
The Trifecta (Chris Cutler, Jake Lawless & Jake Painter) defeat Ashton Adonis, Jay DeNiro & Stephen Steel (7:00)
Scramble: Tommy Boy defeats Axel Rico and Brian Hitt and Darion Ultra and Justice Davis and TW3 (14:23)
OVW Media Title: Meto (c) vs. Erik Surge – No Contest

(06.10.2026) OVW Overdrive #207 – Online Stream @ Davis Arena in Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Drew Hernandez defeats Kirko Ky
Sin City Outlaws (Luke Hartman & Mad Dog Martin) (w/Janie Hartman) defeat The Troublemakers (Canaan Kristopher & Glenn Spectre) by DQ
Erik Surge defeats Drew Hood
The Trifecta (Jake Lawless & Jake Painter) defeat Chris Cutler & Super Z (w/Percival Goodington XIII)

Ed: “OVW continues to be the heartbeat of developmental wrestling—steady, consistent, and always building the next wave.”

⭐ NJPW & OVW News & Rumors

NJPW

  • Power Struggle shaping up with Omega, Moxley, Ospreay all in key matches.
  • Rumors of a new foreign talent debut at Power Struggle.
  • United Empire reportedly preparing a major angle for Wrestle Kingdom season.

OVW

  • OVW Academy intake reportedly increased after recent media exposure.
  • Talks of a new OVW streaming partnership circulating internally.

⭐ Ladies Spotlight: Skadi

Skadi is a Mexican luchadora born on 14 November 1996 in Mexico City, best known for wrestling in CMLL as a técnica and for winning the Mexican National Women’s Tag Team Championship on 8 March 2024 with Andrómeda/Kira.

Overview
Skadi is a second‑generation wrestler, daughter of veteran luchadora Marcela. She debuted on 14 April 2012 and has since become a prominent figure in CMLL’s women’s division, known as La Reina de los Lobos (“Queen of the Wolves”).

Key Facts
Birthdate: 14 November 1996
Birthplace: Mexico City, Mexico
Height: 168–169 cm (5 ft 6–7 in)
Style: Técnica, agile high‑flying and powerhouse mix
Signature moves: Michinoku Driver II, La Alejandrina, Pumphandle Backbreaker, Tope en Reversa
Trained by: Marcela, Rey Mercurio, Virus, Shocker, Último Guerrero

Career Highlights
Championships
Mexican National Women’s Tag Team Championship (1×)
Won on 8 March 2024 with Andrómeda/Kira, ending Jarochita & Lluvia’s 1,238‑day reign.
Copa 82 Aniversario de la Arena Coliseo (2025)
Won by eliminating Persephone in a torneo cibernético.
Torneo Increíbles de Amazonas (2025) with La Metálica.
Notable Tournament Runs
2025 CMLL Women’s Universal Championship Tournament
Reached the finals after winning Phase 2; lost to India Sioux on 17 October 2025.

In‑Ring Persona
Skadi’s character emphasizes wolf imagery, resilience, and athleticism. Her mask and gear often feature wolf motifs, reinforcing her nickname La Reina de los Lobos.
Recent Activity (2025–2026)
Match listings from IWD and Cagematch show consistent participation in CMLL events, tag team bouts with Kira, and appearances in major women’s tournaments.

Skadi remains an active and rising figure in CMLL’s Amazones division.

⭐ Closing From the Sports Desk

Ed: “So from Korakuen to Louisville, the week gave us everything—tournament movement, contract intrigue, and the kind of cross‑promotional headlines that keep the industry buzzing.”

Gordon: “Omega and Moxley heading to Power Struggle, Leon Slater’s future being watched by everyone, AEW talent stepping into CMLL, and OVW continuing to churn out prospects—it’s all part of the tapestry.”

Ed: “We’ll be right here at the sports desk when the next bell rings. Until then, keep your eyes on the canvas.”

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 10/12/26: Caster, ROH/wXw/Japan, Bound For Glory & Power Rankings.

Greetings from the sports desk

Ed: “Good evening, fans—pull up a chair, because the rings have been busy this week.”

Gordon: “We’ve got title changes, rising stars, and a few controversies to unpack. Let’s go to the headlines.”

Headlines

  • Avery Styles & Rich Swann’s chemistry: The young second‑generation standout says he and Swann “just hit it off,” calling him the funniest person he’s ever met and praising the “organic chemistry” they’ve developed outside the ring, hinting that a future match between them would be “awesome.”
  • Anna Jay to undergo surgery: The AEW star is scheduled for shoulder surgery after dealing with ongoing issues; the expectation is that she’ll be out of action for a period while she rehabs, with hopes of returning stronger once cleared.
  • TNA’s statement on Max Caster: After Caster’s controversial Bound For Glory debut and a promo that wasn’t cleared beforehand, TNA issued a public statement addressing the situation and his future status, noting that the line was not scripted or approved and that internal discussions are ongoing.

Ring of Honor (ROH)

Ed: “Let’s start with the honor roll—Ring of Honor’s had a busy stretch.”

ROH on HonorClub – Episode 187, October 8, 2026

Venue: WJCT Studios, Jacksonville, FL Stream: HonorClub, October 8.

Full match results:

  • HOOK vs. Serpentico Result: HOOK won by submission with Redrum, another methodical dismantling of an opponent.
  • Jordan Oliver vs. Rocky Romero Result: Oliver pinned Romero after a top‑rope flatliner, a big scalp for the young striker.
  • VertVixen & Viva Van vs. Tiara James & Kelsey Raegan Result: VertVixen and Van took the tag bout; a German suplex from VertVixen set up Van’s diving kick for the finish.
  • Adam Priest vs. Alex Zayne Result: Priest tapped Zayne with a Canadian Maple Leaf, showing off his submission game.
  • Johnny TV, Mason Madden & Mansoor vs. Griff Garrison, Aaron Solo & Nick Comoroto Result: The MxM/Johnny TV trio won after a Super Glossy Centerfold DDT on Garrison.
  • Hyan vs. Billie Starkz (with Athena) Result: Hyan pinned Starkz following a spear and Gory Bomb, a statement win in the women’s ranks.
  • Main event – Mark Davis vs. Ortiz Result: Davis defeated Ortiz with a Doctor Piledriver, closing the show with heavyweight impact.

Key angles & segments

  • Matt Sydal calls out Bryan Keith: Sydal cut a backstage promo vowing revenge for SkyFlight, framing ROH as a place where wrestlers fight for pride rather than paydays and challenging Keith to prove who the better wrestler is.
  • Mance Warner targets the Pure Championship: Warner issued a challenge to Pure Champion Lee Moriarty, promising to show him a “true king” of technical wrestling.
  • Caprice Coleman interviews Preston Vance: In “Chops It Up,” Vance reflected on feeling “brainwashed” in LFI and the Frat House, saying he wants to return to his Dark Order roots and earn John Silver’s forgiveness—especially for how his actions affected Brodie Jr.
  • Athena, Billie Starkz & Hyan dynamic: After applauding Hyan, Athena told a furious Starkz she was a “failed experiment” and hinted that Hyan, not Maya World, might be the next recruit to M.I.T., throwing the women’s faction picture into turmoil.

Gordon: “ROH’s tapestry is getting dense—Pure title ambitions, Dark Order soul‑searching, and a champion re‑evaluating her protégés.”

World Wonder Ring Stardom

Ed: “Across the Pacific, the women of Stardom kept the pace high in Chiba and Tokyo.”

STARDOM in CHIBA – October 10, 2026

Venue: TKP Garden City Chiba, Symphonia Hall – sold out at 375.

Results:

  • Lady C vs. Iron Akira Result: Lady C won in 9:21 with her Zgyuuuun strike into a cradle.
  • 3‑Way: Sakura Aya vs. Hazuki vs. Konami Result: Hazuki took the match with her Hazuki‑stral pin, outmaneuvering both opponents.
  • 8‑woman tag – Maki Itoh, Furusawa Kian, Rian & Koguma vs. Tora Natsuko, Saya Kamitani, Ruaka & Rina Result: The H.A.T.E‑aligned side with Rina scored the win; Rina finished it with Pink♥Devil.
  • Iida Saya vs. Matoi Hamabe (Beach) Result: Iida prevailed via lariat into a pin, reinforcing her power‑based style.
  • 6‑woman tag – Rina Yamashita, Aoki Itsuki & Iron Akira vs. Starlight Kid, Mei Seira & Emma Yu Result: Aoki sealed the win with a frog splash.
  • 8‑woman tag – Hanan, Iida Saya, Utami Hayashishita & HANAKO vs. Syuri, Hina, Ranna Yagami & Tiger Dragon Seika Result: Utami closed the show’s top tag bout with a German suplex hold.

STARDOM in Tokyo – October 11, 2026

Venue: Korakuen Hall

Results:

Credit: cagematch.net

Two On One Handicap: Aya Sakura defeats Kikyo Furusawa & Rian (12:01)
Three On Two Handicap: HATE (Konami, Rina & Ruaka) defeat STARS (Matoi Hamabe & Utami Hayashishita) (7:37)
HATE (Azusa Inaba & Saya Kamitani) defeat God’s Eye (Kiyoka Kotatsu & Ranna Yagami) (8:31)
Four Way: Maki Ito and Natsuko Tora and Saori Anou defeat Rina Yamashita (9:22)
STARS (HANAKO, Hanan & Saya Iida) defeat God’s Eye (Hina, Lady C & Syuri) (10:54)
Neo Genesis (AZM, Ema Maishima, Mei Seira, Miyu Amasaki & Starlight Kid) defeat Fuwa-chan, FWC (Hazuki & Koguma) & Mi Vida Loca (Akira Kurogane & Itsuki Aoki) (13:59)
High Speed Title: Yuna Mizumori (c) defeats Natsupoi (13:43)

Gordon: “Stardom’s ecosystem is humming—STARS and H.A.T.E. both picking up key wins while Mizumori shined in the main event.”

Westside Xtreme Wrestling (wXw)

Ed: “Now we move to Germany, where wXw’s Grand Prix weekend and Extreme Wrestling Party just hit streaming.”

Extreme Wrestling Party 2026 – September 25, 2026 (released October 8)

Venue: Turbinenhalle, Oberhausen – roughly 350–400 fans, strong production and English commentary.

Key matches:

  • nBo (Anita Vaughan & Safire Reed) vs. FSK (Marc Empire & Robert Dreissker) Result: The women’s duo scored a comedic upset in a tornado tag, pinning Empire after a brawling, Blue Meanie‑flavored spectacle.
  • Kuro vs. Leedz Lewis Result: Kuro won with a modified Tombstone and short‑arm clothesline after a fast‑paced, athletic bout that lived up to the hype.
  • Kanji vs. Katsuya Murashima Result: Kanji pulled off a flash roll‑up after surviving heavy offense, underscoring her resilience against a larger opponent.
  • wXw Hardcore Title – Falls Count Anywhere: Killer Kelly vs. Steph De Lander (c) Result: Killer Kelly captured the Hardcore Title, ending De Lander’s reign in a wild brawl.
  • wXw World Tag Team Title – CSI (c) vs. Sinner And Saint Result: CSI retained, continuing their run atop the tag division.
  • wXw Unified World Wrestling Title – Ahura (c) vs. Joey Janela (No DQ) Result: Ahura kept the top belt after a brutal 38‑minute main event, reinforcing his status as the promotion’s centerpiece.

Pro‑Wrestling Grand Prix 2026 (Tag 1–3) & We Love Wrestling

Across the September 25–27 weekend, wXw ran multiple shows at Turbinenhalle, including Grand Prix blocks, Femmes Fatales, and tag tournaments. Highlights include:

  • König der Catcher tournament: Dennis Dullnig ultimately won the final over Elijah Blum, while Katsuhiko Nakajima, Thomas Shire, Manders, Axel Tischer and others battled through blocks.
  • Femmes Fatales: Chihiro Hashimoto captured the vacant wXw Women’s World Title, defeating Kanji in the final.
  • World Tag Team Tournament: Greedy Souls (Brendan White & Danny Jones) won the tournament, beating Hyperactive in the final.
  • Title changes: Laurance Roman dethroned Dieter Schwartz for the wXw European Title, and Killer Kelly’s Hardcore win added another belt shift to the weekend.

Gordon: “Tournament season in wXw reshaped their championship landscape—new women’s champion, new tag tournament winners, and a European title switch.”

Pro Wrestling NOAH

Ed: “From the Ark, we’ve got the Lethal Odyssey tour rolling on.”

LETHAL ODYSSEY TOUR – October 12, 2026 (Takamatsu Symbol Tower, Kagawa)

Attendance: 368, with late card changes due to Karl Anderson & Doc Gallows appearing.

Results:

  • Dragon Bane & Hiroya Namiki vs. Alejandro & Yuto Koyanagi Result: Bane pinned Koyanagi after Vendetta.
  • Kazuyuki Fujita vs. Black Menso‑re (three bouts) Result: Fujita beat Menso‑re in 7 seconds, then again in 10 seconds, then a third time in 135 seconds, turning it into a running gag of escalating squashes.
  • Takashi Sugiura, Alpha Wolf, Kai Fujimura & Jun Masaoka vs. KENTA, HAYATA, Tetsuya Endo & Daiki Odashima Result: Fujimura pinned Odashima with Death Hanger.
  • Masa Kitamiya vs. Hiroto Tsuruya Result: Kitamiya won in singles action.
  • Yoshiki Inamura, Karl Anderson & Doc Gallows vs. Manabu Soya, Yuki Iino & Mohammed Yone Result: Anderson pinned Iino after the Magic Killer, marking the Good Brothers’ impactful return.
  • Naomichi Marufuji, Kenoh & Kouga vs. Kaito Kiyomiya, Atsushi Kotoge & Hi69 Result: Kouga submitted Hi69 with a stretch plum.
  • Main event – Tetsuya Naito, BUSHI & RYUSEI vs. OZAWA, Tadasuke & YO‑HEY Result: Naito pinned Tadasuke with Destino, giving the champion momentum heading toward Ryogoku.

Gordon: “NOAH’s narrative is clear—OZAWA’s brash rise, Naito’s cool defiance, and the Good Brothers crashing the tour for some added chaos.”

All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW)

Ed: “Now to All JapaN, the recent stretch continues the promotion’s steady schedule.”

RESULTS

Credit: cagematch.net

(12.10.2026) AJPW Raising An Army Memorial Series 2026 – Tag 3 – Online Stream @ Sunrec Kitakami in Kitakami, Iwate, Japan
HAVOC (Oddyssey & Xyon) defeat MUSASHI & Ren Ayabe (14:38)
Yasutaka Yano defeats Aizawa NO. 1 (6:25)
Dan Tamura & Yuma Aoyagi defeat Go Shiozaki & Seiki Yoshioka (18:40)
Yuma Anzai defeats Hokuto Omori (8:50)
Saito Brothers (Jun Saito & Rei Saito) defeat Kento Miyahara & Rising HAYATO (16:26)
AJPW TV Six Man Tag Team Title: Hideki Suzuki, Masayuki Kono & Shota Kofuji defeat Kuma Arashi, Ryuki Honda & Seigo Tachibana (c) (16:00) – TITLE CHANGE !!!

(11.10.2026) AJPW Raising An Army Memorial Series 2026 – Tag 2 – Online Stream @ Sendai Sun Plaza Hall in Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
Kuma Arashi defeats Shota Kofuji (9:22)
Hokuto Omori & Rising HAYATO defeat Aizawa NO. 1 & Makoto Oishi (8:12)
HAVOC (Oddyssey, Shotaro Ashino & Xyon) defeat Go Shiozaki, Masayuki Kono & Suwama (9:50)
GAORA TV Title: Masaaki Mochizuki (c) defeats Yasutaka Yano (15:08)
Hideki Suzuki & Kento Miyahara defeat Ren Ayabe & Ryuki Honda (16:20)
All Asia Tag Team Title Match (vakant): MUSASHI & Seiki Yoshioka defeat Dan Tamura & Seigo Tachibana (25:20) – TITLE CHANGE !!!
AJPW World Tag Team Title: Saito Brothers (Jun Saito & Rei Saito) (c) defeat Yuma Anzai & Yuma Aoyagi (31:32)

Gordon: “Think of it as the calm between storms—foundational tour matches setting the stage for the next big All Japan blow‑off.”

TNA – Bound For Glory 2026

Ed: “Now, the big one—TNA’s flagship event delivered a full slate of new champions and some headline‑making debuts.”

Event overview

Date: October 11, 2026 Venue: Yuengling Center, Tampa, FL Broadcast: TNA+ and PPV, preceded by the Hall of Fame ceremony.

Hall of Fame ceremony

  • Inductees: Amazing Red, Konnan, ODB. Frankie Kazarian inducted Red, Cruz Montana accepted for Konnan, and Al Snow & Traci Brooks inducted ODB. Red announced he would enter the X‑Division scramble later that night.

Main card – full results

  • Ricky Sosa vs. Eddie Edwards Result: Sosa won with two Headshots. Alisha Edwards hit a DDT on Sosa during the match, but Sosa fired back with a Blue Thunder Bomb on her before finishing Eddie. Post‑match, Edwards shook Sosa’s hand, hinting at a possible character shift.
  • Seven‑Way Scramble for vacant X‑Division Championship Participants: Amazing Red, Fabian Aichner, BDE, Rich Swann, KC Navarro, Ryan Nemeth, Cedric Alexander. Result: Amazing Red captured the vacant title, hitting Code Red after a Spanish Fly to secure the win. The belt was vacant because Leon Slater had cashed in Option C for his world title shot.
  • TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championship – Allie & Kiera Hogan (c) vs. Zoey Serrano & Shayna Baszler Result: Serrano & Baszler won the titles; Baszler forced a technical submission with a chokehold in her TNA debut.
  • Call Your Shot Gauntlet Result: Frankie Kazarian won the gauntlet for the third straight year, last eliminating Trey Miguel. Avery Styles entered at #2 in his official TNA in‑ring debut and reached the final four before being eliminated by AJ Francis. Post‑match note: Kazarian announced he would cash in his trophy for a shot at the TNA World Tag Team Championship—with Avery Styles as his partner, effectively “calling his shot” for the young star’s first TNA title opportunity.
  • Order 4‑Way – TNA International Championship Participants: Mustafa Ali (c), Jason Hotch, John Skyler, Special Agent 0. Result: Jason Hotch regained the International Title, countering Ali’s pin attempt into a roll‑up. Earlier, Ali hit a Swanton 450 that sent Special Agent 0 and Tasha Steelz through a table, while Mila Moore and Steelz added ringside drama.
  • TNA Knockouts World Championship – Xia Brookside (c) vs. Indi Hartwell (special referee: Mickie James) Result: Hartwell won the Knockouts World Title, hitting a top‑rope elbow drop followed by the Hurts Donut. Commentary noted her childhood fandom of the Knockouts division and how she once owned a replica of the belt.
  • Moose vs. Max Caster Result: Moose defeated Caster, who debuted for TNA and delivered a freestyle rap before the match. Caster’s attempted Mic Drop off the top was blocked when Moose got his knees up, leading to a Spear for the finish.
  • Falls Count Anywhere – syX (Joseph Sawyer & Samuel Shaw) vs. The Hardys (Matt & Jeff Hardy) Result: syX won after Erick Redbeard (Erick Rowan) made a surprise appearance, powerbombing Jeff through a table and allowing Sawyer and Shaw to double‑team him for the pin. Jeff had earlier hit a Swanton Bomb off an entrance tunnel through tables. Post‑show note: Santino Marella announced that The Hardys will “run” this week’s iMPACT!, making the matches and decisions as TNA celebrates their 35‑year anniversary.
  • Main event – TNA World Championship: Nic Nemeth (c) vs. Leon Slater Result: Leon Slater defeated Nemeth to become TNA World Champion at age 22, the youngest in company history. Slater hit multiple big dives and finished with a second Swanton 450 after a frog splash; Nemeth’s Danger Zone and counters weren’t enough to keep the belt.

Bound For Glory news & fallout

  • Audio issues & TNA statement: During the Call Your Shot Gauntlet and into the International Title match, commentary audio cut out. TNA publicly acknowledged the problem, stating they were aware of the issues and working to resolve them “ASAP.”
  • Max Caster controversy & company response: Caster’s debut included a controversial line in his promo that was not scripted or approved, prompting TNA to issue a statement and review his future usage. Reports indicate his long‑term status is already under internal discussion.
  • Avery Styles’ momentum: Between his strong showing in the gauntlet and his public comments about his “organic chemistry” with Rich Swann, Avery is quickly becoming a focal point of TNA’s youth movement and tag‑title picture.

Gordon: “Bound For Glory lived up to its name—new champions across the board, a historic world title win, and some production hiccups that the company had to own in real time.”

Power Rankings

  1. Kazuyuki Fujita 3-0 NOAH
  2. Galeon Fantasma (Barboza, Difunto, Furia Roja (Occidente Trios Champion) & Zandokan Jr.) 2-0 CMLL
  3. Kira & Skadi 2-0 CMLL
  4. Saito Brothers (Jun & Rei) (AJPW World Tag Team Champions) 2-0 AJPW
  5. Will Ospreay (AEW World Champion) 1-0 AEW
  6. Mercedes Mone (AEW World Women’s Champion) 1-0 AEW
  7. Darby Allin (TNT Champion) 1-0 AEW
  8. Mark Davis 1-0 ROH
  9. Mark Davis & Jake Doyle 1-0 AEW
  10. Star Black, Templario (CMLL & MLW World Middleweight Champion) & Xelhua 1-0 CMLL
  11. Brillante Jr. & Mistico (ROH World Tag Team Champion, IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion, CMLL World Light Heavyweight Champion, CMLL World Trios Champion) 1-0 CMLL
  12. Keyra, Persephone (CMLL World Women’s Champion, TBS Champion) & Sanely 1-0 CMLL
  13. Esfinge 1-0 CMLL
  14. Averno (World Historic Light Heavyweight Champion) & Esfinge 1-0 CMLL
  15. El Sky Team (Mascara Dorada (ROH World Tag Team Champion, World Historic Welterweight Champion, CMLL World Trios Champion) & Neon (CMLL World Trios Champion) 1-0 CMLL
  16. Mistico (ROH World Tag Team Champion, IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion, CMLL World Light Heavyweight Champion, CMLL World Trios Champion) & Templario (CMLL & MLW World Middleweight Champion) 1-0 CMLL
  17. Atlantis & Esfinge 1-0 CMLL
  18. Esfinge, Neon (CMLL World Trios Champion) & Star Jr. 1-0 CMLL
  19. Akuma (Mexican National Heavyweight Champion), Euforia & Valiente 1-0 CMLL
  20. Knockout Brothers (OSKAR & Yuto-Ice) (IWGP Heavyweight Tag Team Champions) 1-0 NJPW
  21. Unbound Co. (Shingo Takagi & Yota Tsuji (IWGP Heavyweight Champion)) 1-0 NJPW
  22. Bandido (ROH World Champion) 1-0 AEW
  23. Death Riders (Claudio Castagnoli, Daniel Garcia, Whewler Yuta & Marina Shafir) 1-0 AEW
  24. TMDK (Kosei Fujitsu, Robbie Eagles & Zack Sabre Jr.) 1-0 NJPW 
  25. Unbound Co. (Daiki Nagai & Jeff Cobb) 1-0 NJPW

Closing from the sports desk

Ed: “So, from Jacksonville to Tampa, from Chiba to Oberhausen, the rings have told some powerful stories this week—young champions crowned, veterans searching for redemption, and promotions fine‑tuning their identities.”

Gordon: “The threads connect, too—Avery chasing opportunity with Kazarian, OZAWA staring down Naito, Leon Slater redefining TNA’s main event scene, and ROH quietly stacking its deck with technical specialists and rising prospects.”

Ed: “Stay tuned and we’ll be right back at this sports desk when the next bell rings.”

Gordon: “For now, fans, consider this your weekly canvas—look at those rankings and let the debates begin.”

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 10/11/26: Bloodsport, Collision & Dusty.

⭐ Greetings from the sports desk

Ed: “Fans, settle in. AEW has been moving fast this week — Paris, Pittsburgh, and everywhere in between — and the road to WrestleDream is tightening like a drum.”

Gordon: “Clockwork Carnage qualifiers, title defenses, and a Collision card in Paris that felt like a pay‑per‑view. Let’s start with the headlines.”

⭐ Headlines

Nattie wants to do more Bloodsport

Natalya said she wants to continue working with Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport, praising the physicality and the hybrid grappling style. She called it “a challenge I want more of,” signaling she’s not done exploring shoot‑style wrestling.

Clockwork Carnage qualifiers

The field for AEW’s first-ever Clockwork Carnage match keeps growing:

  • Samoa Joe qualified on Dynamite by beating Jack Perry.
  • Speedball Mike Bailey qualified on Collision by defeating Lee Moriarty.
  • Ricochet vs Ace Austin is set for Wednesday to determine another entrant.

AJ Styles didn’t want to be Bullet Club leader

AJ Styles explained that when he joined NJPW, he didn’t want to be the “leader” of Bullet Club — he wanted the group to feel more like a collective than a hierarchy. He said the faction worked best when everyone contributed rather than following one figurehead.

⭐ AEW WEEK IN REVIEW

Ed: “Collision Grand Slam: Paris was the centerpiece, but the entire week was stacked with movement toward WrestleDream.”

⭐ AEW Collision — October 10, 2026

Adidas Arena — Paris, France

🔹 The Conglomeration vs Death Riders

Winners: Death Riders

A wild, multi‑layered brawl featuring Marina Shafir and Willow Nightingale mixing it up with the men. Claudio and Yuta eventually isolated Kyle O’Reilly, finishing with a gut‑wrench lift and double stomp for the pin.

Gordon: “That was less a match and more a controlled riot.”

🔹 Nick Wayne vs Chris Jericho

Winner: Nick Wayne

Wayne jumped Jericho before the bell, fought through Jericho’s veteran tricks, countered the Judas Effect, and hit Wayne’s World to score a major win in Paris.

🔹 Clockwork Carnage Qualifier

Speedball Mike Bailey vs Lee Moriarty Winner: Speedball Mike Bailey

A technical sprint with both men trading submissions, strikes, and rope‑running counters. Bailey hit Ultima Weapon to secure his spot in Clockwork Carnage.

Ospreay came out afterward to congratulate his United Empire teammate.

🔹 Swerve Strickland vs Carlie Bravo

Winner: Swerve Strickland

Bravo brought STP backup, but Swerve fought through interference, hit House Call, then Swerve Stomp to close it out.

🔹 Andrade El Idolo vs Michael Oku — National Championship

Winner (and still): Andrade

Oku pushed Andrade with hurricanranas, knees, and a frog splash to the back, but Andrade’s DM elbow ended it. Andrade then issued an open challenge — Tommaso Ciampa answered, shook his hand, then blindsided him with a running knee and Willow’s Belle on the title belt.

Ed: “Ciampa didn’t just accept the challenge — he stamped it.”

🔹 Sisters of Sin vs Wrathlander vs Divine Dominion

Winner: Wrathlander

A chaotic three‑team fight with avalanche superplexes, double‑team sequences, and constant breakups. Statlander hit Saturday Night Fever on Hart to secure Wrathlander’s shot at the Women’s Tag Titles.

🔹 Young Bucks vs The Dogs — AEW World Tag Team Championship

Winners (and still): Young Bucks

The Dogs jumped the Bucks early and nearly stole it with Full Clip, but the Bucks rallied, hit BTE Trigger, and pinned Finlay.

After the bell, Kyle Fletcher and Kevin Knight attacked the Bucks, with Don Callis joining in and leaving the champions laid out as Fletcher and Knight held the belts.

Gordon: “That’s not foreshadowing — that’s a warning shot.”

⭐ AEW News & Rumors

  • Clockwork Carnage hype continues — AEW pushing it as a hybrid of multi‑man chaos and endurance match.
  • Ricochet vs Ace Austin set for Dynamite to determine another entrant.
  • Ciampa vs Andrade expected to be confirmed for WrestleDream.
  • Death Riders vs Callis Family tensions rising — Moxley’s promo on Collision made clear they’re fighting angry.
  • Swerve Strickland continues to build momentum ahead of trios title implications.
  • Nick Wayne’s win over Jericho being framed internally as a “career pivot moment.”

⭐ Dusty Rhodes — July 2, 1994

“The view never changes” — WCW Promo

Ed: “Before we close, we go back to one of the great talkers of all time.”

On July 2, 1994, Dusty Rhodes delivered a promo in WCW that became legendary for one line:

“The view never changes.”

Dusty used the phrase to describe wrestlers who stay behind others, never stepping up, never taking risks, never pushing past the shadows of bigger stars. His message was simple: if you stay in the back of the line, the view never changes — you’ll always be staring at someone else’s success.

Credit: cagematch.net

PROMO

[Dustin Rhodes has just defeated Bunkhouse Buck thanks to interference by Dusty Rhodes. Several wrestlers swarm the ring, including members of Colonel Robert Parker’s Stud Stable. After everyone is separated, Dusty calls Dustin back into the ring and addresses him.]

Dusty Rhodes: “Come here, Dustin. I want everybody to bear with me just for a minute… I want to talk to my son in front of the whole world. When you were born, when you were a baby, when you were born, I went off to seek my fame and fortune. I neglected you! Then later on, when I became Worlds Heavyweight Champion, I neglected you. Then lately I became this corporate cowboy, if you will… in public with a suit and tie on. And I neglected you! And when it came down to choose a partner, I was off in Hollywood… and I neglected you.

Let me tell you something. Bunkhouse Buck, let me tell you, Colonel Parker, they all nothing but chicken feeds, that’s all they are, brother. Let me tell you something else… Terry Funk is nothing but a lowlife watermelon-thief egg-sucking dog! And let me tell you something about Arn Anderson. Arn Anderson, my son offered up his innocence, and you paid him back in SCORN! The HELL with you, Arn Anderson! Arn Anderson has never been nothing but a walk-behinder. And when you walk behind, and you’re not a leader, then the view never changes, baby! The view never changes, baby! The view never changes!

You have the ability to be the Worlds Heavyweight Wrestling Champion. There is not a greater athlete at your age in this sport. But I… I want to ask you a favour. I want to ask you a favour in front of… in front of God and the whole world. I know that the Clash of Champions on August the 24th, you put your name on the dotted line. I don’t want you to look for another partner! I don’t want you to go and FIND another man! I don’t want you to go out and get on your knees and beg another scum-sucking PIG to be your partner! I’m asking you if you can carry this old out-of-shape, old bent-out, old spindly-legged man… I want to be your partner!” [Loud cheering. Dustin now has his face in his hand, lost in thought. Dusty raises his hand to calm the crowd so he can continue.]

I don’t need no handshake. Because up there, [pointing to the crowd] right now tonight, there’s- there’s people with their brothers, their sisters and their wives. They are blood! The Kennedys were blood! The Earps were blood! The Rhodes are blood! I don’t need a handshake! What I need now from you, is just a hug and a kiss, to seal the deal, baby!” [Father and son hug as the crowd cheers once more.]

Gordon: “It was Dusty telling the world that complacency is death in this business.”

⭐ Closing from the sports desk

Ed: “So from Paris, AEW kept the engine roaring — title defenses, qualifiers, and a Collision card that felt like a global showcase.”

Gordon: “And in the background, you’ve got Nattie wanting more Bloodsport, AJ Styles reflecting on leadership, and Dusty’s old words reminding everyone that standing still is the surest way to fall behind.”

Ed: “We’ll be right here at the sports desk when the next bell rings. Stay sharp, stay loud, and keep your eyes on WrestleDream.”

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 10/10/26: 2 Cold Scorpio, MLW, WOW & Everything Indy.

Greetings from the sports desk

Ed: “Fans, pull up a chair—MLW and WOW have been busy shaping tournaments, titles, and trios, while the wider wrestling world keeps throwing curveballs.”

Gordon: “From Fusion’s Opera Cup battles to WOW’s monster trios, plus some heavy real‑world headlines, there’s a lot to unpack.”

⭐ Headlines

Collision viewership and ratings

The October 3 AEW Collision averaged 415,000 viewers, up from 339,000 in the last regular‑timeslot episode and 21% above the trailing four‑week average. In the 18–49 demo, Collision posted a 0.08, double the September 19 number and 60% higher than the recent average, landing eighth in Saturday prime‑time cable.

Darby Allin ascends Mont Blanc

Darby Allin, already the first pro wrestler to summit Everest, just climbed Chamonix–Mont Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps and Western Europe at 15,772 feet. He shared, “Nice to be in the mountains again,” shortly after defending the TNT Title against Kyle Fletcher at Grand Slam France.

2 Cold Scorpio sentenced to prison

2 Cold Scorpio (Charles Scaggs) pled guilty to second‑degree assault and armed criminal action after a 2024 stabbing incident while working security in Kansas City. He received six years in prison, with a chance at probation after a 120‑day program due to his prior clean record.

⭐ Major League Wrestling (MLW)

Ed: “Fusion this week was all about the Opera Cup and a wild main event that finally put a dent in Killer Kross’s MLW record.”

MLW Fusion — Episode 216 (aired October 8, 2026)

Ikuro Kwon vs Andrew Everett — Opera Cup first round

  • Result: Ikuro Kwon defeats Andrew Everett to advance.
  • Highlights: Everett fired off moonsaults and springboard offense, but Josef Samael grabbed his ankle, Kwon sprayed mist, and finished with a running Shining Wizard for the pin.

Big Damo vs Wolfgang — Opera Cup first round

  • Result: Big Damo defeats Wolfgang.
  • Highlights: Two big bulls colliding—floor brawls, heavy strikes, and a “this is awesome” chant. Wolfgang hit a superplex, but Damo countered late and used a brainbuster‑style finish to move on.

Jumbo vs Rich Moya

  • Result: Jumbo wins in seconds.
  • Highlights: 400‑pound Jumbo steamrolled Moya with a corner splash and a casual foot‑on‑chest pin in about eight seconds.

Killer Kross & Matt Riddle vs The Skyscrapers (Donovan Dijak & Joshua Bishop)

  • Result: The Skyscrapers defeat Kross & Riddle.
  • Highlights:
    • Immediate brawl with weapons—chairs, kendo sticks, trash cans.
    • Scarlett sprayed liquid in Dijak’s eyes; Kross and Riddle answered with stereo Diamond Cutters.
    • Bishop absorbed punishment, powerbombed Kross through a table, and scored the pin—Kross’s first pinfall loss in MLW.

Angles & notes

  • Austin Aries cut a smug promo about winning the Opera Cup and blocking Mistico’s path.
  • LaBron Kozone vowed to keep winning for Teddy Long and stay focused on the Glasgow Boys and the tournament.
  • Teasers aired for Yota Tsuji (“Unbound”), Shotzi Blackheart vs Rina next week, and CJ Gallows’ upcoming debut.

Gordon: “MLW’s Opera Cup field is quietly becoming one of the most interesting tournament rosters in the sport.”

⭐ Women Of Wrestling (WOW)

Ed: “WOW hasn’t aired a new Superheroes episode, leaning heavy into recap shows and their podcast while awaiting new episodes most likely featuring Santana Garrett, Best 4 Business, Monsters & Metal and Coach Campanella.”

WOW podcast — The Brat Pack

WOW recently promoted a podcast episode featuring The Brat Pack, digging into their story and future plans. The episode is available via WOW’s official podcast feed on their website and major podcast platforms.

Gordon: “Between Monsters and Metal’s rise and the ongoing tag and trios reshuffling, WOW’s ecosystem is built on factions and alliances as much as individual stars.”

⭐ News & rumors

  • MLW:
    • Opera Cup continues to be the central narrative, with Kwon and Damo advancing and Jumbo introduced as a new monster presence.
    • Riddle vs Aries tension hints at a future clash.
    • H.A.T.E’s attack on Shotzi keeps the women’s division in the spotlight.
  • WOW:
    • Monsters and Metal’s Trios Title reign positions them as the dominant faction.
    • Santana Garrett’s ascent as a top singles contender continues off the back of recent multi‑woman matches.

⭐ Everything Indy Wrestling

Ed: “Now we zoom out to the grassroots—where the next wave is grinding in gyms, halls, and fairgrounds.”

Everything Indy Wrestling — Facebook Group

A hub for independent wrestling fans and talent, Everything Indy Wrestling connects promotions, wrestlers, and supporters across regions. Group link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1052875778065763 Featuring:

Shawna Reed

Shawna Reed, the “Pretty Little Psycho” and “Daughter of a Thousand Maniacs,” is a traveling standout of the indie scene. Trained by Cody Hawk and Dustin Rhodes, she’s held multiple women’s titles across Battle On The Border, Rhodes Wrestling Academy, Wrestling And Respect, and Xtreme Bombshells of Wrestling, and has appeared for promotions ranging from OVW to NWA and AEW.

Empire Wrestling Federation (EWF)

Based in Southern California, Empire Wrestling Federation has been active since 1996, built on the motto “Pride. Honor. Respect.” It’s a long‑running proving ground that has helped shape the SoCal scene and honored figures like SoCal Crazy for their impact.

West Virginia Wrestling Federation (WVWF)

WVWF bills itself as the longest‑running promotion in the Mountain State, running events like the Ryan James Memorial show and cards featuring talents such as Aaron James, Nate Steel, Phoebe Harper, and Cease & Desist. Their social presence and YouTube channel showcase full events like “Summer Clash 2” and “Ryan James Memorial,” emphasizing community and regional pride.

Gordon: “From SoCal to Parkersburg, these promotions are the backbone of the business—where future MLW and WOW names are sharpening their craft.”

⭐ Closing from the sports desk

Ed: “So in one sweep, we’ve seen MLW’s Fusion push the Opera Cup forward, WOW’s Brat Pack highlights, Collision’s numbers climb, Darby Allin literally scale new heights, and the indie world keep the flame burning from California to West Virginia.”

Gordon: “It’s all connected—television, streaming, podcasts, and those local shows where the next breakout might be wrestling in front of a hundred fans. The sport lives at every level.”

Ed: “From the sports desk, we’ll be here when the next bell rings and the next story breaks.”

Gordon: “Until then, support your favorites—on TV, online, and in those indie buildings where tomorrow’s stars are being forged.”

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 10/9/26: News, TNA & BC Indies.

⭐ Greetings from the sports desk

Ed: “Good evening, wrestling fans. TNA has been running hot all week, and tonight we’re diving into everything from San Antonio to the wider wrestling world.”

Gordon: “A championship-heavy iMPACT!, major updates on PAC’s investigation, fresh TV ratings, and a look at the independent scene in British Columbia. Let’s get right to the headlines.”

⭐ HEADLINES

Update on PAC’s death investigation

Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding PAC’s passing. According to the latest report, officials are still reviewing medical and environmental factors, and no final determination has been made. The wrestling community remains shaken, with tributes continuing across multiple promotions.

AEW Dynamite viewership & ratings

The October 6 Dynamite viewership report is in. The show delivered a solid audience with stable demo performance, reflecting strong interest following Grand Slam France and the ongoing fallout from major storylines.

TNA iMPACT! viewership & ratings

The October 1 iMPACT! ratings report shows the program holding steady, maintaining its core audience as Bound For Glory approaches. The Knockouts division and Nemeth/Hardys storyline continue to be key drivers.

⭐ TNA WRESTLING — WEEK IN REVIEW

Ed: “San Antonio’s Boeing Center at Tech Port was the battleground for a stacked October 8 iMPACT!, and the road to Bound For Glory tightened with every segment.”

🔹 The Hardys confront The Nemeths

Matt and Jeff Hardy opened the show declaring they would reclaim the TNA World Tag Team Championship. The Nemeths fired back, insisting they’re the superior brother team. Leon Slater joined the fray, reminding Nic Nemeth that the no-contact clause is the only thing keeping him safe before their World Title match at Bound For Glory.

🔹 Kiera Hogan & Allie defeated Alex Gracia & Ki Vibez

Hogan and Allie controlled the match, finishing Vibez with Face The Music. Afterward, Allie called out Zoey Serrano, challenging her to find a partner for Bound For Glory.

🔹 Call Your Shot Gauntlet Advantage Match

Brian Myers, Joe Alonzo, The Home Town Man & A.J. Francis defeated Bear Bronson, Trey Miguel, Elijah & Frankie Kazarian

A chaotic multi-man bout ended when Alonzo stole the pin on Miguel. Result:

  • Alonzo enters the Gauntlet at #20
  • Miguel enters at #1

🔹 Injury Report

  • Indi Hartwell: Not cleared yet, expected to be ready for Bound For Glory
  • Mila Moore: Under monitoring
  • The Hardys: Cleared but not at 100%

🔹 Order 4 implodes

Mustafa Ali held a final meeting with Order 4. Jason Hotch, John Skyler, Tasha Steelz, and Agent 0 all turned in their badges, denouncing Ali’s leadership. Ali vowed to destroy them at Bound For Glory.

🔹 Knockouts Television Championship

M By Elegance (c) vs. Elayna Black — Time Limit Draw With The Elegance Brand banned from ringside, M and Black fought to a dramatic finish. Black hit Black Out, but failed to secure the pin before the time expired. Result: M retains via time-limit expiration.

🔹 Fabian Aichner defeated KC Navarro

Aichner overpowered Navarro, finishing with a powerbomb.

🔹 Zoey Serrano recruits Shayna Baszler

Serrano asked Baszler via video call to be her Bound For Glory partner — Baszler accepted.

🔹 Indi Hartwell & Xia Brookside exchange messages

Hartwell reflected on her journey; Brookside accused her of manipulation. Their Knockouts World Title match is set for Bound For Glory.

🔹 TNA World Tag Team Championship — Main Event

The Nemeths (c) defeated The Hardys

Jeff Hardy hit a Swanton Bomb on Nic Nemeth, but flashing lights signaled Syx’s arrival. Nic rolled up Jeff during the distraction to retain the titles.

After the match:

  • Lights out
  • Slater found laid out
  • Samuel Shaw and Joseph Sawyer appeared
  • Nic stood on the ramp holding the TNA World Title
  • Syx stood tall in the ring

Gordon: “That’s a lot of moving pieces converging at once. Bound For Glory is going to be volatile.”

⭐ TNA NEWS & RUMORS

  • Moose issued an Open Challenge for Bound For Glory.
  • The Righteous continue recruiting Harley Hudson, adding eerie tension to the Knockouts division.
  • Ricky Sosa vs. Eddie Edwards is heating up, with both men cutting intense promos.
  • Leon Slater’s rise continues to be one of TNA’s most compelling youth-driven stories.
  • Syx’s mind games are escalating — the lights-out attacks are becoming a signature.

⭐ INDEPENDENT WRESTLING IN BRITISH COLUMBIA

Ed: “Before we close, let’s head north — way north — to British Columbia, where the indie scene is thriving.”

🔹 All Star Wrestling (ASW) — Vancouver

One of BC’s longest-running promotions, ASW continues to deliver family-friendly shows with a mix of local veterans and rising talent. Their events emphasize classic storytelling and community engagement.

🔹 Thrash Wrestling — Interior BC

A cult favorite known for wild crowds, heavy-metal energy, and brawling-heavy cards. Thrash Wrestling’s Facebook page highlights their grassroots approach and loyal fanbase.

🔹 Vancouver Island Pro Wrestling (VIPW) — Vancouver Island

VIPW showcases island talent with a strong focus on athletic matches and character-driven feuds. Their events are a cornerstone of the Vancouver Island wrestling community.

⭐ Closing from the sports desk

Ed: “From San Antonio’s iMPACT! to the indie rings of British Columbia, wrestling showed its full spectrum this week — polished television, emotional storylines, and grassroots passion.”

Gordon: “TNA tightened every screw heading into Bound For Glory, while the wider wrestling world dealt with loss, growth, and change. Ratings, investigations, and rivalries — it’s all part of the tapestry.”

Ed: “We’ll be right here at the sports desk when the next bell rings. Stay sharp, stay loud, and keep supporting the wrestling you love.”

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 10/8/26: Tessa Blanchard, Grand Slam France & Okada vs. Omega.

Greetings from the sports desk

Ed: “Good evening, wrestling fans. We’ve had a week where All Elite Wrestling went to Paris, and the ripple effects are being felt across the entire wrestling landscape.”

Gordon: “And in the middle of it all, titles defended, new matches announced, and careers nudged in very different directions.”

Headlines

  • Kairi on Chris Jericho’s cruise: Former WWE standout Kairi has been announced for the next Rock ’N’ Wrestling Rager at Sea, the cruise brainchild of Chris Jericho. She’s stepping into that floating festival of matches, concerts, and late-night chaos—another high-profile stage for one of the most dynamic women wrestlers of the last decade.
  • Tessa Blanchard to MLW: Tessa Blanchard has resurfaced in a notable way, joining Major League Wrestling. For a company that leans hard into hybrid styles and strong personalities, adding Tessa is a statement: MLW is willing to bet on polarizing star power to deepen its women’s division and big-show cards.
  • El Hijo del Fishman arrested: In sobering lucha news, El Hijo del Fishman has been arrested following the death of a referee after an in-ring incident. It’s a stark reminder that the physical risks of wrestling are real, and that legal and ethical questions can follow long after the bell.

Grand Slam France – Dynamite (October 6, 2026, Paris)

Gordon: “Now we arrive at the centerpiece of the week—AEW’s debut in France, from the Adidas Arena in Paris. Dynamite Grand Slam France was built like a mini-pay-per-view.”

Here are the full match results and key beats:

ROH World Championship

Bandido (c) vs. Kofi

  • Result: Bandido retains by pinfall.
  • Highlights:
    • Kofi came in riding the momentum from Collision, backed by Austin Creed.
    • Ringside tension between Hangman Page and Swerve Strickland boiled over—shoves, words, and distraction.
    • Bandido capitalized on the chaos, hitting his big suplex-and-strike combination to keep the ROH belt.
    • The match doubled as a preview of the growing Page/Swerve issue and the trios title stakes for WrestleDream.

Clockwork Carnage Qualifier

Samoa Joe vs. Jack Perry

  • Result: Joe wins by pinfall.
  • Highlights:
    • Perry tried to outpace Joe, but the veteran’s power and timing shut him down.
    • The Muscle Buster sealed it, punching Joe’s ticket into the Clockwork Carnage AEW World Title match at WrestleDream.
    • Post-match, Joe’s body language screamed “I’m coming for the world champion.”

Tag team bout

Davis & Doyle vs. Death Riders (Jon Moxley & Gabe Kidd)

  • Result: Davis and Doyle win.
  • Highlights:
    • Don Callis Family’s heavy hitters stole one from Moxley and Kidd, using their familiarity with the Death Riders’ style.
    • The result set up Moxley vs. Davis for the AEW Continental Championship at WrestleDream, giving Davis a major singles opportunity.

TNT Championship

Darby Allin (c) vs. Kyle Fletcher

  • Result: Darby retains by pinfall.
  • Highlights:
    • Fletcher targeted Darby’s back and neck, trying to grind down the daredevil champion.
    • Darby survived the punishment and closed with Coffin Drops and a submission stretch sequence, reinforcing his reputation as AEW’s most durable risk-taker.

AEW Women’s World Championship

Mercedes Moné (c) vs. Queen Aminata

  • Result: Moné retains by pinfall.
  • Highlights:
    • Aminata came in confident, even cutting part of her pre-match promo in French to connect with the Paris crowd.
    • Moné’s experience and precision won out; she kept the title in a competitive bout.
    • After the bell, Thekla hit the ring and attacked Moné, escalating their feud ahead of WrestleDream and making clear that Paris was just the opening salvo.

AEW World Championship

Will Ospreay (c) vs. Kazuchika Okada

  • Result: Ospreay retains by pinfall.
  • Highlights:
    • Ospreay entered with a poor historical record against Okada, openly admitting he needed this win for his ego and legacy.
    • Okada, cutting a promo in French earlier in the night, framed the match as his coronation in AEW.
    • The bout featured Rainmaker attempts, counters, and Ospreay’s high-impact arsenal.
    • In the end, Ospreay survived Okada’s offense and finished him with the Hidden Blade, finally beating his long-time rival in a world title main event.
    • Samoa Joe appeared on the stage afterward, silently signaling that Paris was only the beginning of Ospreay’s problems.

Broader AEW news and rumors

Gordon: “Beyond the bell-to-bell action, AEW’s week was shaped by announcements and undercurrents.”

  • WrestleDream 2026 card taking shape:
    • Clockwork Carnage for the AEW World Title, with Will Ospreay defending against a field that now includes Samoa Joe and Will Ospreay.
    • Mercedes Moné vs. Thekla for the AEW Women’s World Championship.
    • Jon Moxley vs. Mark Davis for the Continental Title.
    • Multiple other title matches announced across AEW’s platforms.
  • Trios division in flux:
    • The New Level and Swerve Strickland continue to define the World Trios scene after Paris.
  • International expansion narrative:
    • Grand Slam France follows Grand Slam Mexico and other international specials, reinforcing AEW’s push to present itself as a global touring brand, not just a U.S.-centric promotion.

Wrestle Kingdom 11 – Okada vs. Omega (context and legacy)

Ed: “Before we close, we’ve got to talk about the match that still echoes through everything we’ve just discussed.”

We go back to NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 11, January 4, 2017—Kazuchika Okada vs. Kenny Omega for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship.

  • Match structure:
    • A slow-burn opening, with Okada controlling pace and space, and Omega probing for weaknesses.
    • Middle stretch built around escalating risk—table spots, top-rope maneuvers, and counters that felt like chess played at sprint speed.
    • Final act: Rainmakers, V-Triggers, and nearfalls that stretched the audience’s belief in what a main event could be.
  • Why it matters to AEW now:
    • Ospreay vs. Okada in Paris is part of the same lineage—Okada as the measuring stick, Omega as the innovator, and Ospreay as the heir who had to beat the “final boss” to validate his own world title reign.
    • AEW’s current world title scene—Ospreay, Omega, Okada, Joe—exists in the shadow of that Tokyo Dome classic. Clockwork Carnage and Grand Slam France are, in many ways, AEW’s attempt to create modern equivalents to that level of epic storytelling.
  • Gordon’s take: “From a technical standpoint, that Wrestle Kingdom bout redefined pacing in long-form main events. You can see its fingerprints on Ospreay’s approach—he’s willing to let a match breathe early if it means the closing stretch hits like a tidal wave.”

Closing from the sports desk

Ed: “So, fans, so far this week we’ve seen AEW light up Paris with Grand Slam France on Dynamite. Titles defended, new contenders crowned, and the road to WrestleDream paved with Clockwork Carnage.”

Gordon: “And hovering over it all is that lineage—from Okada and Omega in the Tokyo Dome to Ospreay and Okada in Paris. Different companies, different rings, but the same pursuit: to push professional wrestling to its limits.”

Ed: “From the sports desk, we’ll keep watching as AEW and the rest of the wrestling world chase that next defining moment. Until then, keep your eyes on the canvas and your heart in the fight.”

Gordon: “Good night, everyone.”

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 10/6/26: News, CMLL, NWA & Talk Joshi.

Fans, gather in close at the sports desk — Ed here with Gordon beside me — because we’ve got a double‑barreled week from Mexico City to Tampa. CMLL delivered a marathon stretch of shows, and the National Wrestling Alliance rolled out a Powerrr episode that was equal parts chaos, controversy, and championship stakes.

Before we hit the rings, let’s start with the headlines shaking the wrestling world.

⭐ HEADLINES

Jim Ross undergoes another brain surgery

Ed: “The voice of generations continues his fight.” JR underwent another brain procedure this week. Conrad Thompson shared that the surgery was necessary but successful, though JR’s recovery remains long and difficult. Gordon: “He’s a pillar of the sport. Every update reminds us how much he’s given.”

Why MJF is working with New Japan

MJF explained that his NJPW involvement is about testing himself against the world’s best and expanding his legacy beyond AEW. He framed it as a strategic move — not a departure, but a sharpening stone. Ed: “That’s a man thinking about the long game.”

Eric Bischoff says recent AEW deaths are ‘concerning’

Bischoff commented that the cluster of recent AEW‑associated deaths — including the PAC tribute show — raises questions about wrestler wellness and industry culture. Gordon: “It’s not finger‑pointing. It’s a call to look inward.”

⭐ CONSEJO MUNDIAL DE LUCHA LIBRE (CMLL)

Ed: “CMLL didn’t just run shows — they ran a full tour of Mexico in six days. Let’s break it down.”

CMLL — Martes Populares (Oct 6, Arena México)

  • Pequeño Sky Team defeated Los Metales Explosivos (Full Metal & Pequeno Polvora)
  • El Hijo del Pantera & Pantera Jr. defeated Diamond & Oro Jr. [2:1]
  • Kira & Skadi defeated Candela & Reyna Isis [2:1]
  • Lightning: Esfinge defeated Gran Guerrero
  • Keyra, Persephone & Sanely defeated Garra Negra, India Sioux & Tessa Blanchard [2:1]
  • Galeón Fantasma (Barboza, Difunto, Furia Roja & Zandokan Jr.) defeated El Sky Team (Mascara Dorada & Neon), Templario & Titán by DQ [2:1]

Gordon: “That DQ finish keeps the Sky Team–Galeón feud simmering.”

CMLL — Martes de Glamour (Oct 6, Arena Coliseo Guadalajara)

  • Avispón Negro Jr., Continental & Último Ángel defeated Abigor La Pesadilla, Black Boy & Eclipse Jr.
  • Lady Danger & Náutica defeated Dulce Kitty & Ivanna [2:1]
  • La Mafia (Leo, Omar Brunetti & Principe Daniel) defeated Arlequín, Guerrero de la Muerte & Ráfaga [2:1]
  • Draego & Los Elegidos (Amon-Ra & Kaiju) defeated Los Egresados (Rav & Temerario) & Prince Drago [2:1]
  • Lluvia & Tabata defeated Dark Silueta & Hécate [2:1]
  • Blue Shark & La Fuerza Poblana (Arkalis, Rayo Metalico & Stigma) defeated La Ola Negra (Dark Magic, Espanto Jr., Gallero & Raider) [2:1]
  • Brillante Jr. & Místico defeated Averno & Soberano Jr. by DQ [2:1]

Ed: “Two DQs in one night — tempers are running hot in Guadalajara.”

CMLL — Lunes Clásico (Oct 5, Arena Puebla)

  • Astoreth & Lady Metal defeated Diablita Roja & Metálica
  • Los Amos del Aire (Magia Blanca, Rey Pegasus & Tornado) defeated Kheops, Prayer & Rey Apocalipsis [2:1]
  • Calavera Jr. II & Máquina Letal defeated Capitán Suicida & Fugaz [2:1]
  • Keyra & Sanely defeated Lluvia & Tabata [2:1]
  • Star Black, Templario & Xelhua defeated Rugido, Valiente & Yutani [2:1]
  • Averno & Esfinge defeated Euforia & Neon [2:1]

Gordon: “Templario is everywhere this week — and winning.”

CMLL — Villahermosa Event (Oct 4)

  • Cometa Azul Jr., Hades Maciel & Lazzerman defeated Full Back Jr., Guerrero Místico Jr. & Sayko by DQ
  • Garra Negra, Lluvia & Zeuxis defeated India Sioux, Persephone & Reyna Isis
  • KeMonito & Tengu defeated ??? & KeMalito
  • Atlantis & Esfinge defeated Los Hermanos Calavera (Calavera Jr. I & Calavera Jr. II)
  • Místico & Templario defeated Difunto & Soberano Jr.

Ed: “Any night with KeMonito is a good night.”

CMLL — Domingo Familiar (Oct 4, Arena México)

  • Náutica & Nexy defeated Astoreth & Lady Metal
  • Atrapasueños (Espiritu Negro & Rey Cometa) defeated Okumura & Shoma Kato [2:1]
  • Los Herederos (El Cobarde, Felino Jr. & Hijo de Stuka Jr.) defeated Los Viajeros del Espacio (Futuro, Max Star & Valiente Jr.) [2:1]
  • Los Hermanos Chávez (Angel de Oro & Niebla Roja) defeated Los Guerreros Laguneros Gran Guerrero & Stuka Jr.) [2:1]
  • Lightning: Tessa Blanchard defeated Olympia
  • El Sky Team (Mascara Dorada & Neon) defeated Averno & Villano III Jr. [2:1]

Gordon: “Sky Team avenges the DQ loss from earlier in the week — that’s how you close a loop.”

CMLL — Sábados de Coliseo (Oct 3)

  • Shockercito & Último Dragoncito defeated Mercurio & Pequeño Pierroth
  • Hécate & Princesa Sugehit defeated La Magnífica & Tezca [2:1]
  • Lightning: Magia Blanca defeated Shoma Kato
  • Los Hermanos Calavera (Calavera Jr. I & Calavera Jr. II) defeated Los Dragones Dragon de Fuego & Dragon Legendario) [2:1]
  • Las Valientitas (Hera & Olympia) defeated India Sioux & Lluvia [2:1]
  • Esfinge, Neon & Star Jr. defeated Los Infernales (Averno, Euforia & Mephisto) [2:1]

CMLL — Viernes Espectacular (Oct 2, Arena México)

  • Lightning: Alexius defeated Feroz
  • Lightning Tag: Metálica & Valkiria defeated Nexy & Tabata
  • Galeón Fantasma (Barboza, Difunto, Furia Roja & Zandokan Jr.) defeated La Fuerza Tapatía (Esfinge, Fugaz, Gallo Jr. & Star Black)
  • Místico & United Empire (Mike Bailey & Templario) defeated Cavernario, Soberano Jr. & Yutani
  • CMLL Universal de Amazones 2026 Semifinal Cibernético: Candela, Hera, Olympia, Princesa Sugehit & Sanely advanced

Ed: “That Amazones semifinal was a marathon — over 32 minutes.”

CMLL — Jueves Arena Coliseo (Oct 1)

  • Hécate & Nexy defeated Astoreth & Lady Metal
  • Lightning: Tornado defeated Troyano
  • Los Cancerberos (Cancerbero & Virus) defeated El Hijo del Pantera & Pantera Jr. [2:1]
  • Kira & Skadi defeated Las Infernales (Dark Silueta & Valkiria [2:1]
  • Akuma, Euforia & Valiente defeated Brillante Jr., Dragón Legendario & Titán [2:1]

⭐ NATIONAL WRESTLING ALLIANCE (NWA)

Gordon: “Now we head to Tampa, where Powerrr delivered a full hour of championship stakes and Slimeball shenanigans.”

NWA Powerrr — October 3, 2026 (Comet TV)

NWA Women’s World Championship

Tiffany Nieves (c) defeated Joiya Blake Nieves controlled the match, survived Blake’s bursts of offense, hit Eat Defeat, stomped her out, and finished with a Pedigree and a one‑boot pin.

Heath defeated Richard Adonis

Adonis started strong, but Heath rallied, hit his finisher, and struck up the band.

NWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship

Hayden Backlund (c) defeated Nick Blackwell & Vin Parker Backlund tapped Blackwell with the crossface chicken wing to retain.

Kratos defeated Romeo Quevedo

Kratos threw Quevedo around the ring, survived Quevedo’s knee strike flurry, and hit the K2G for the win.

NWA World Tag Team Championship

The Country Gentlemen (c) defeated The Slimeballz Blunt Force Trauma interfered, allowing KC & AJ Cazana to hit the Gentlemen’s Touch and retain.

NWA News & Rumors

  • Carson Drake’s injury at NWA 78 is being questioned on‑screen, fueling a storyline about whether he’s faking.
  • The Hardway vs. McCord Collection feud continues next week.
  • Kenzie Paige and Kylie Paige’s tension is escalating — they must team next week despite the fallout.
  • Heath is officially the #1 contender for the Ten Pounds of Gold.

⭐ TALK JOSHI — Latest Episode

TJPW Wrestle Princess ’26 Show Review w/ Andy Zike Listen here: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-talk-joshi-320712455/episode/tjpw-wrestle-princess-26-show-review-w-andy-zike-of-tokyo-joshi-pod-talk-joshi-76-347109272

⭐ CLOSING FROM THE SPORTS DESK

Ed: “From Arena México to Tampa, this week showed how deep the wrestling world runs — dozens of matches, title defenses, and stories that stretch across continents.”

Gordon: “CMLL delivered volume and precision, NWA delivered character and controversy. And the headlines remind us the industry is always bigger than any one ring.”

Ed: “We’ll be right here at the sports desk when the next bell rings.”

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 10/6/26: News, NJPW, OVW & Power Rankings.

Greetings from the sports desk

Ed: “Good evening, wrestling fans—pull up a chair as at the sports desk we’ve got a week that’s been anything but quiet.”

Gordon: “Strategy, legacy, and a few ticking time bombs in the rumor mill—let’s get right to the headlines.”

Headlines

  • Matt Hardy plans to keep going after his brother hangs it up Matt has made it clear that whenever Jeff finally calls time on his in‑ring career, he doesn’t see that as his own finish line. He’s talking about continuing to wrestle, leaning on his experience, character work, and veteran savvy to stay relevant even if the Hardy Boyz tag chapter closes.
  • Tony Khan pushes back on criticism of ROH booking Tony has responded to fan frustration over Ring of Honor’s creative direction, defending the long‑form storytelling and the way ROH is being used as a platform for developing talent and running layered programs. He’s essentially saying the vision is deliberate, not disorganized, and that payoffs are meant to unfold over time rather than week‑to‑week shock value.
  • Rush hints his return might not be until next year Rush has cooled expectations about a quick comeback, suggesting that fans shouldn’t bank on seeing him back in the ring any time soon—“maybe next year” being the phrase that hangs in the air. That keeps speculation alive about where he’ll land and what shape he’ll be in when he finally re‑enters the picture.

New Japan Pro Wrestling

Results and in‑ring developments

Road to KING OF PRO‑WRESTLING 2026 – Tag 1 (October 6, 2026, Korakuen Hall)

  • House of Torture multi‑man dominance: The group’s five‑man unit—DOUKI, SANADA, SHO, Yoshinobu Kanemaru, and Yujiro Takahashi—picked up a win over El Desperado, Oleg Boltin, Taichi, Taisei Nakahara, and Yuya Uemura, reinforcing their role as the chaos agents heading into King of Pro‑Wrestling.
  • Junior tag and faction warfare: Unbound Co.’s Robbie X and Taiji Ishimori scored a victory over Goto Revolutionary Army’s Tatsuya Matsumoto and YOH, keeping the junior tag scene tightly contested and the faction rivalry simmering.
  • Trios bout – House of Torture vs. Wato/Umino/Yano: Dick Togo, Ren Narita, and Shun Skywalker defeated Master Wato, Shota Umino, and Toru Yano, a result that continues to frame Narita and Skywalker as key disruptors in the mid‑card and TV title orbit.
  • Tag showcase – Unbound Co. vs. United Empire: Daiki Nagai and Jeff Cobb bested Callum Newman and Zane Jay, giving Unbound Co. momentum and nudging United Empire’s younger duo back down the ladder for the moment.
  • TMDK vs. international trio: Kosei Fujita, Robbie Eagles, and Zack Sabre Jr. defeated Aaron Wolf, Hechicero, and Masatora Yasuda, a match that highlighted TMDK’s technical backbone and Sabre’s continued role as the cerebral anchor of the faction.
  • Heavy tag clash – Unbound Co. vs. TMDK: Shingo Takagi and Yota Tsuji overcame Hartley Jackson and Ryohei Oiwa, keeping Shingo hot and reinforcing Tsuji’s status as a top‑line player heading into major title defenses.
  • IWGP Tag Team Title – Knockout Brothers capture the gold: OSKAR and Yuto‑Ice dethroned Great‑O‑Khan and HENARE of United Empire in a lengthy, hard‑hitting bout, walking out as new IWGP Tag Team Champions. The title change is a major pivot in the heavyweight tag division and instantly elevates Knockout Brothers as a centerpiece act.

Championship landscape and fallout

  • Heavyweight scene: Yota Tsuji remains IWGP Heavyweight Champion after turning back Hirooki Goto at Destruction in Kobe on September 27, and the October 6 tag win keeps him looking strong as the tour rolls toward King of Pro‑Wrestling.
  • Global and TV titles: Gabe Kidd continues his run as IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion after defeating Drilla Moloney, while Shun Skywalker’s capture of the NJPW World Television Title from Konosuke Takeshita has reshaped the TV division into a more unpredictable, House of Torture‑flavored environment.
  • Tag division reset: With Knockout Brothers now holding the IWGP Tag belts, United Empire’s tag hierarchy is shaken. Great‑O‑Khan and HENARE move from defending champions to hunters, and the rest of the heavyweight tag teams—TMDK, Most Violent Players, and various Unbound Co. pairings—suddenly have a new measuring stick.

News, rumors, and direction

  • Faction warfare as the engine: House of Torture, United Empire, TMDK, Unbound Co., and Goto Revolutionary Army continue to define the touring cards, with multi‑man matches setting up future singles and title bouts. The October 6 show reinforces that King of Pro‑Wrestling will be built on faction pride as much as individual glory.
  • Young core being pushed hard: Names like Yota Tsuji, Ryohei Oiwa, Yuya Uemura, Callum Newman, OSKAR, and Yuto‑Ice are consistently featured in key spots, signaling NJPW’s commitment to a new generation while still leaning on veterans like Shingo, Sabre, Taichi, and Goto to anchor the cards.

Ed: “So from the sports desk perspective, New Japan’s week is less about volume of shows and more about the impact—one big tag title switch and a clear message that the younger core isn’t just knocking on the door, they’re already in the living room.”

Gordon: “And every multi‑man bout is a chess move toward King of Pro‑Wrestling. Nothing on those cards is accidental.”

Ohio Valley Wrestling

OVW Overdrive

Gordon: “Let’s slide stateside to Louisville and talk Overdrive.”

  • Format and focus: The Overdrive episode on September 29 functioned as a Fight Night 2026 recap show, built around video packages, storyline follow‑ups, and selective match replays rather than a full slate of fresh bouts. The emphasis was on reinforcing the outcomes and angles from Fight Night, clarifying feuds, and setting the table for the next cycle of TV.
  • Storyline direction: Champions and top contenders were spotlighted in segments and highlight reels, with ongoing rivalries pushed forward—grudge programs, title chases, and rising prospects getting screen time to keep them in the viewer’s mind heading into Rise.

RESULTS:

Janie Hartman defeated Lovely Miss Larkan (0:06 minutes) by Schoolgirl. 3-Way. Erik Surge defeated Ashton Adonis and Josh Bishop (7:26 minutes) by pinfall with the Ende All, Knee All from Adonis. Best of 5 Series, Match #3 Kal Herro defeated Colby Carter (11:12 minutes) by Small Package. Table Match – OVW Media Title Match. Meto defeated Stephen Steel (c) (7:36 minutes) – TITLE CHANGE!!!

OVW Rise TV – October 1, 2026

Ed: “And then we get to Rise—OVW’s weekly proving ground.”

Meto defeated Kirko Ky (2:50 minutes) by pinfall with the Spear
Dayami defeated Karter Cauffman (4:34 minutes) by pinfall with a Swanton Bomb
Canaan Kristopher defeated Jay Deniro (6:53 minutes) by pinfall with a Running Single Leg Dropkick
J3 defeated Tommy Boy (5:38 minutes) by pinfall with a Brainbuster
The Z-Force (Kid Colossus and Super Z) defeated The Damn OG’s (Adam Revolver and Tony Gunn) (9:30 minutes) by Sunset Flip from Super Z
Chris Cutler defeated Stephen Steel (4:43 minutes) by pinfall
Joiya Blake vs. Lovely Miss Larkan ended without a winner as a double disqualification (4 minutes) by interference from Janie Hartman and Leela Hall
Best of 5 Series, Match #5
Colby Carter vs. Kal Herro – winner unknown (9:15 minutes)

OVW news and chatter

  • Developmental and showcase role: OVW continues to operate as a hybrid: a developmental environment for emerging talent and a regional TV product with its own identity. The recent shows underscore that balance—giving prospects ring time while still presenting ongoing storylines that reward weekly viewers.
  • Roster movement and buzz: As larger promotions shuffle their rosters, OVW remains a landing spot for wrestlers looking to rebuild, rebrand, or get consistent TV exposure. That keeps the promotion in the conversation whenever fans talk about “next wave” talent or veterans trying to find a new lane.

Gordon: “From the sports desk, OVW’s week is about continuity—making sure Fight Night isn’t a one‑and‑done, but a launchpad.”

Ed: “Exactly. Overdrive reminds you what mattered, Rise shows you who’s ready to move up the board.”

Wider news and rumor context

  • Matt Hardy’s future beyond Jeff: His comments about continuing after Jeff retires frame him as a veteran who sees value in his singles and character work independent of the iconic tag team. That opens the door to more mentor‑style roles, special attraction matches, and possibly creative contributions behind the scenes.
  • Tony Khan and ROH’s long game: By defending his booking, Tony is signaling that ROH is meant to be a layered, patient product—one where titles, factions, and character arcs are built over months, not just hot‑shotted for quick social media buzz. That philosophy affects how talent is rotated between AEW and ROH and how fans should interpret slow‑burn angles.
  • Rush’s delayed return: “Maybe next year” keeps the door open but pushes expectations down the road. It suggests that when he does come back, it’ll likely be framed as a big moment—either a surprise return or a heavily promoted re‑debut, with fans already primed by this extended absence.

Power Rankings

  1. Jon Moxley (AEW Continental Champion) 2-0 AEW
  2. Trish Adora 2-0 ROH
  3. Queen Aminata 2-0 AEW, ROH
  4. War Dragons (Drilla Moloney & Shingo Takagi) NJPW 2-0 NJPW
  5. Los Depredadores (Black Tiger, Rugido (Mexican National Tag Team Champion)) 2-0 CMLL
  6. Volador Jr. (World Historic Middleweight Champion) 2-0 CMLL
  7. Dalton Castle & The Outrunners 2-0 ROH
  8. Los Bestia del Diablo (Akuma, Gemelo Diablo 1 & 2) 2-0 CMLL
  9. Yota Tsuji (IWGP Heavyweight Champion) 1-0 NJPW
  10. Mark Davis 1-0 AEW
  11. Bandido (ROH World Champion) 1-0 ROH
  12. Eddie Kingston 1-0 ROH
  13. Bustah & The Brain 1-0 ROH
  14. Red Velvet (ROH Women’s TV Champion) 1-0 ROH
  15. Premier Athletes & BEEF 1-0 ROH
  16. Divine Dominion (Megan Bayne & Lena Kross) 1-0 AEW
  17. Myron Reed 1-0 AEW
  18. Death Riders (Claudio Castagnoli, Daniel Garcia, Wheeler Yuta) 1-0 AEW 
  19. Death Riders (Claudio Castagnoli, Daniel Garcia, Wheeler Yuta, Gabe Kidd (IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion) & Bryan Danielson) 1-0 AEW
  20. Gabe Kidd (IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion) 1-0 NJPW
  21. Shingo Takagi 1-0 NJPW 
  22. Shun Skywalker (NJPW World Television Champion) 1-0 NJPW 
  23. Callum Newman 1-0 NJPW
  24. Ryohei Oiwa & Zack Sabre Jr. 1-0 NJPW
  25. Daiki Nagai, OSKAR & Yuto‑Ice 1-0 NJPW 

Closing from the sports desk

Ed: “So when you put it all together—from New Japan’s tag shake‑up to OVW’s steady grind, and the big‑picture chatter about veterans, bookers, and absent stars—you get a wrestling landscape that’s shifting under our feet, but never standing still.”

Gordon: “Titles change hands, tours roll on, TV shows reset the board, and the rumor mill keeps humming. That’s the beauty of this business—every week is another chapter, and the story never really ends.”

Ed: “Stay tuned, keep watching those Power Rankings, and we’ll be right back at the sports desk when the next bell rings.”

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 10/5/26: News, ROH, Stardom, wXw, NOAH, AJPW.

Fans, gather in close at the sports desk — Ed here with Gordon beside me — because we’re about to take you on a full tour of the wrestling world from Jacksonville to Tokyo to Saitama to Oberhausen. Five promotions, one global pulse, and a week that felt like every corner of the sport was shifting at once.

⭐ HEADLINES

AEW World Title to be defended in Clockwork Carnage

Ed: “We start with a headline that rattled the entire industry.” AEW announced that the World Championship will be defended in the first‑ever Clockwork Carnage Match at WrestleDream 2026 — as reported by Wrestling Inc. “The match works in two stages. A total of eight AEW stars will take part with two men starting the bout. After three minutes, another performer will enter until all eight men have entered, but if someone is pinned or forced to submit but the final man enters the match, they officially eliminated. Once the last entrant is in, the second stage of the match begins as the remaining participants compete in a 15 minute Iron Man Match where every fall counts. At the end of the 15 minutes, the man with the most falls will be victorious and leave WrestleDream as the AEW World Champion.”

Read More: https://www.wrestlinginc.com/2276735/aew-world-title-first-ever-clockwork-carnage-match-wrestledream-2026/

Jim Ross’s health update

JR shared that he continues to battle kidney and brain health complications. He’s still recording commentary in limited stretches, but he’s candid about fatigue, pain, and the long road ahead. Gordon: “The man’s voice is part of the sport’s fabric. His honesty about the struggle reminds us how much he’s given.”

Steve Maclin’s thoughts on AEW

Maclin said he’d join AEW “if the story was right,” praising the company’s locker‑room intensity but stressing he wants angles with weight — not just appearances. Ed: “That’s a veteran talking — he wants purpose, not placement.”

⭐ RING OF HONOR (ROH)

ROH TV — Episode 186 (Oct 1, 2026)

Ed: “ROH opened with a tribute to PAC, then hit the gas for nine matches.”

  • Dalton Castle & The Outrunners defeated Soloroto & Griff Garrison
  • AR Fox defeated LJ Cleary
  • Cassie Lee defeated Lady Leigh
  • MxM Collection defeated Il Cartello Grillo
  • Trish Adora defeated Rachael Ellering
  • Premier Athletes & BEEF defeated Troy Hollywood, Saieh El Sabah & Darian Bengston
  • Red Velvet defeated B3CCA — Proving Ground Match
  • Bustah & The Brain defeated Grizzled Young Veterans
  • Eddie Kingston defeated Trent Beretta — Main Event

Gordon: “Kingston’s Uraken was the exclamation point, but Fox calling out Bandido for the World Title may be the long‑term headline.”

ROH YouTube Special — Episode #14 (Sept 28, 2026)

  • Satnam Singh defeated Jacked Jameson
  • Bishop Kaun defeated Alan Angels
  • Dalton Castle & The Outrunners defeated The Supastarz
  • Queen Aminata defeated Janai Kai
  • Trish Adora defeated B3CCA
  • ROH World Title: Bandido (c) defeated AR Fox

Ed: “Fox fell short here, but that’s what fueled his challenge on Episode 186.”

⭐ STARDOM (Sept 29, 2026 — Korakuen Hall)

  • STARS & Waka Tsukiyama defeated God’s Eye
  • Syuri defeated HANAKO & Yuna Mizumori — Three‑Way
  • FWC defeated Kikyo Furusawa & Rian
  • God’s Eye (Hina & Lady C) won a Four‑Way Tag
  • Fuwa‑chan defeated Julia Hart
  • Cosmic Angels defeated HATE
  • Maika & Neo Genesis defeated Mi Vida Loca
  • Wonder of Stardom Title: Hanan (c) defeated Ruaka

Gordon: “Hanan’s reign continues to look like the backbone of Stardom’s fall season.”

MORE RESULTS

Credit: cagematch.net

(04.10.2026) Stardom – Online Stream @ Twin Messe Shizuoka in Shizuoka, Japan
Cosmic Angels (Natsupoi & Yuna Mizumori) defeat Neo Genesis (Ema Maishima & Mei Seira) (9:33)
STARS (Maika, Matoi Hamabe & Utami Hayashishita) defeat Kikyo Furusawa, Maki Ito & Rian (10:56)
HATE (Bea Priestley, Konami & Ruaka) defeat Cosmic Angels (Anne Kanaya, Aya Sakura & Saori Anou) (9:18)
Three Way Nine Man Tag Team: Neo Genesis (AZM, Miyu Amasaki & Starlight Kid) defeat Fuwa-chan & FWC (Hazuki & Koguma) and HATE (Azusa Inaba, Natsuko Tora & Rina) (12:49)
HATE (Momo Watanabe & Saya Kamitani) defeat Mi Vida Loca (Akira Kurogane & Rina Yamashita) (12:19)
God’s Eye (Hina, Lady C, Ranna Yagami & Syuri) defeat STARS (HANAKO, Hanan, Saya Iida & Waka Tsukiyama) (13:41)
World Wonder Ring Stardom
(03.10.2026) Stardom – Online Stream @ Chunichi Hall in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
Neo Genesis (Miyu Amasaki & Starlight Kid) defeat Mi Vida Loca (Akira Kurogane & Suzu Suzuki) (10:23)
Kikyo Furusawa, Maki Ito & Rian defeat Cosmic Angels (Anne Kanaya, Natsupoi & Yuna Mizumori) (10:49)
Three Way: Rina defeats Mei Seira and Rina Yamashita (6:58)
HATE (Ruaka & Saya Kamitani) defeat Neo Genesis (AZM & Ema Maishima) (9:26)
Three Way Nine Man Tag Team: HATE (Konami, Momo Watanabe & Natsuko Tora) defeat Fuwa-chan & FWC (Hazuki & Koguma) and STARS (HANAKO, Matoi Hamabe & Waka Tsukiyama) (7:43)
Cosmic Angels (Aya Sakura & Saori Anou) defeat HATE (Azusa Inaba & Bea Priestley) (9:26)
STARS (Hanan, Maika, Saya Iida & Utami Hayashishita) defeat God’s Eye (Hina, Lady C, Ranna Yagami & Syuri) (12:55)
World Wonder Ring Stardom
(02.10.2026) Stardom – Online Stream @ Chunichi Hall in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
Natsupoi defeats Matoi Hamabe (8:00)
Three Way: Ema Maishima and Waka Tsukiyama defeat Yuna Mizumori (5:33)
Mi Vida Loca (Akira Kurogane, Rina Yamashita & Suzu Suzuki) defeat Kikyo Furusawa, Maki Ito & Rian (9:24)
HATE (Azusa Inaba & Saya Kamitani) defeat Cosmic Angels (Anne Kanaya & Saori Anou) (10:41)
Three Way Nine Man Tag Team: Neo Genesis (AZM, Miyu Amasaki & Starlight Kid) defeat Fuwa-chan & FWC (Hazuki & Koguma) and God’s Eye (Lady C, Ranna Yagami & Syuri) (11:16)
HATE (Konami, Momo Watanabe, Natsuko Tora, Rina & Ruaka) defeat STARS (HANAKO, Hanan, Maika, Saya Iida & Utami Hayashishita) (11:16)
Bea Priestley defeats Aya Sakura (15:22)

⭐ wXw (Westside Xtreme Wrestling)

Ed: “No matches this week — and that’s the story.”

wXw announced that Shotgun is delayed to October 8 as the roster recovers from injuries sustained during the Pro Wrestling Grand Prix 2026. To keep fans fed, Grand Prix Day 1 is free on YouTube until October 8.

Gordon: “That’s smart pacing — protect the roster, keep the audience engaged.”

⭐ PRO WRESTLING NOAH — N‑1 Victory 2026 (Tag 12, Oct 4)

  • Kotoge & Koyanagi defeated Black Menso‑re & Namiki
  • Fujita & Titus Alexander defeated CHEN & Inamura
  • Team 2000X defeated Hi69, Tsuruya, Kenoh & Yone
  • White Raven Squad defeated Passionate RATEL’S & Kondo
  • Odashima & Kouga defeated Los Tranquilos de Japon (RYUSEI & Naito)
  • BUSHI & Phantom Invader defeated HAYATA & Marufuji
  • GHC Jr Tag Titles: Team 2000X (Masaoka & YO‑HEY) defeated Alejandro & Dragon Bane — TITLE CHANGE
  • N‑1 Victory Final: OZAWA defeated Kaito Kiyomiya

Ed: “OZAWA winning the N‑1 is a tectonic shift — NOAH just crowned a new ace candidate.”

⭐ ALL JAPAN PRO WRESTLING — Raising An Army Memorial Series (Tag 1, Oct 3)

  • Sekimoto & Mashimo defeated Arashi & Aoki
  • Rising HAYATO & Yasutaka Yano defeated Omori & MUSASHI
  • HAVOC defeated Suzuki, Kono & Kimura
  • Kofuji, Anzai & Aoyagi defeated the Saito Brothers
  • Shiozaki & Miyahara defeated Ayabe & Honda
  • AJPW World Junior Title: Dan Tamura (c) defeated Seiki Yoshioka

Gordon: “Tamura’s junior title defense was a marathon — 22 minutes of pure All Japan pacing.”

⭐ NEWS & RUMORS ACROSS THE FIVE PROMOTIONS

ROH

  • AR Fox’s challenge to Bandido is expected to headline an upcoming HonorClub special.
  • Il Cartello Grillo teased a faction rebuild after their losses.

Stardom

  • Cosmic Angels’ win over HATE may set up a multi‑unit showdown at the next Korakuen doubleheader.
  • Fuwa‑chan’s upset over Julia Hart has fans buzzing about a potential cross‑promotion rematch.

wXw

  • Multiple Grand Prix injuries are being evaluated; Shotgun’s October 8 episode will reveal the updated roster status.

NOAH

  • Team 2000X’s junior tag title win signals a faction‑wide push.
  • OZAWA’s N‑1 victory positions him for a GHC Heavyweight Title shot.

AJPW

  • Miyahara & Shiozaki teaming again has sparked speculation about a future tag title run.
  • HAVOC’s win continues their rise as AJPW’s newest chaos engine.

⭐ CLOSING FROM THE SPORTS DESK

EDITOR’S NOTE: Power Rankings will be posted tomorrow.

Ed: “So in one sweep, we’ve watched ROH crown momentum, Stardom tighten its championship picture, wXw regroup after a grueling Grand Prix, NOAH elevate OZAWA to the top of the mountain, and AJPW deliver a classic Raising An Army opener.”

Gordon: “Five promotions, five different rhythms — but one truth: the sport never stops. Champions rise, factions shift, and every match writes another line in the global story.”

Ed: “From Jacksonville to Tokyo to Saitama to Oberhausen, this week showed how deep the wrestling world runs. We’ll be right here at the sports desk to call the next chapter with you.”

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 10/4/26: News, Collision & “There’s two types of eulogies at funerals.”

Good evening from the sports desk—Ed here alongside Gordon, and AEW has had a heavy, emotional week wrapped around big in‑ring stakes and contract questions.

Headlines

  • Scorpio Sky’s contract status: A founding AEW signee is nearing the end of his five‑year deal this month and, per recent reporting, has not yet put pen to paper on a new agreement. He’s been more visible in ROH lately than on AEW TV, picking up wins there while his future with AEW remains unresolved.
  • Ryan Nemeth hesitant to return to wrestling: After a turbulent AEW exit and legal issues involving CM Punk and Tony Khan, Nemeth says he seriously considered walking away from the business altogether. He describes TNA’s outreach as a slow, cautious conversation, only agreeing to return once he was assured he’d be part of a meaningful angle with his brother Nic, not just filler on under‑watched multi‑man matches.
  • What it would take for Thunder Rosa to do Blood & Guts: The former AEW Women’s World Champion loves the creativity of hardcore matches but says she’d only step into a Blood & Guts–style war again if the story truly demanded it—no random brawls, no “everyone bleeds” for shock value. For her, a stipulation that violent has to be the emotional peak of a deeply personal feud.

Collision – October 3, 2026 (Truist Arena, Highland Heights, KY)

Gordon: “Let’s go bell‑to‑bell, Ed—Collision was a full slate of tournament stakes, tributes, and title implications.”

Kofi vs. Lee Moriarty

  • Result: Kofi defeated Lee Moriarty in a competitive opener.
  • Highlights:
    • Lee leaned on his Pure‑style grappling, tying Kofi up in straight‑jacket holds and headscissors.
    • Kofi answered with aerial offense—big top‑rope DDT, moonsault, and finally a knockout kick Tony Schiavone dubbed the “TNT” to seal the pin.
    • Post‑match handshake underscored the respect between AEW World Trios Champion Kofi and the long‑reigning ROH Pure Champion.

Ed: “That was a statement—Kofi proving he’s not just a trios specialist, he’s a singles threat on any given night.”

The Conglomeration vs. Griff Garrison & Soloroto (Aaron Solo & Nick Comoroto)

  • Result: Orange Cassidy, Kyle O’Reilly, and Roderick Strong beat Garrison, Solo, and Comoroto.
  • Highlights:
    • Classic Conglomeration structure: quick tags, double‑teams on Garrison, and Cassidy’s casual brutality.
    • Comoroto ate an Orange Punch for the decisive three‑count.
    • The Death Riders hit the ring afterward, leading to a tense three‑way stare‑down with Bang Bang Gang—Collision quietly building a trios triangle of factions.

Gordon: “You can feel it, Ed—those three units are orbiting the same championship gravity.”

Death Riders vs. Bang Bang Gang (Ace Austin & the Gunns)

  • Result: Claudio Castagnoli, Daniel Garcia, and Wheeler Yuta defeated Ace Austin, Austin Gunn, and Colten Gunn.
  • Highlights:
    • Ace Austin showcased freakish strength, hoisting both Yuta and Garcia at once before the Death Riders cut him off.
    • Chaos down the stretch: Marina Shafir distraction, Juice Robinson and Gabe Kidd brawling, and all six men trading lariats in the center.
    • Garcia locked in the Dragon Tamer on Ace for the submission, giving the Death Riders a much‑needed win in the faction arms race.

Ed: “Technical precision from Garcia, brute force from Claudio, and Yuta’s grit—that trio is becoming AEW’s pressure cooker.”

Dante Martin vs. Myron Reed

  • Result: Myron Reed defeated Dante Martin.
  • Highlights:
  • Collision leaned on this match as its “stand‑by,” but it delivered like a featured attraction.
  • Speed chess: counters, roll‑ups, and apron exchanges with Christopher Daniels coaching Dante and Dezmond Xavier & Zachary Wentz backing Reed.
  • Reed survived Dante’s high‑impact offense and hit a picture‑perfect cutter followed by a 450 splash for the win.

Gordon: “That’s the modern junior heavyweight template—risk, timing, and one mistake turning the tide.”

Divine Dominion vs. Emily Rose & Joiya Blake

  • Result: Megan Bayne and Lena Kross crushed Rose and Blake in under a minute.
  • Highlights:
    • Lariats, slams, and the Divine Intervention double‑team finished it almost as soon as it started.
    • A reminder that even after losing the Women’s Tag Titles, Divine Dominion remain a looming threat.

Ed: “That wasn’t a match, Gordon—that was a warning shot.”

Julia Hart vs. Queen Aminata

  • Result: Queen Aminata defeated Julia Hart.
  • Highlights:
    • Aminata refused Hart’s handshake and set the tone with stiff strikes and “chocolate kisses” kicks.
    • Hart’s Heartless submission nearly closed it, but Aminata powered out, hit a German suplex and a head‑kick, and scored the upset pin.
    • Post‑show, Aminata called out Mercedes Mone for a Women’s World Title shot at Grand Slam France.

Gordon: “That’s how you punch your ticket into the title conversation—beat a spooky favorite and call your shot.”

Mark Davis vs. Adam Priest

  • Result: Mark Davis defeated Adam Priest.
  • Highlights:
    • Priest targeted Davis’ leg, even locking in a half‑crab, trying to chop the big man down.
    • Davis answered with shotgun dropkicks and heavy strikes, finally flooring Priest for the three‑count despite the damaged knee.
    • Rocky Romero on commentary framed Davis as a future cornerstone of AEW’s heavyweight division.

Ed: “If you’re limping and still winning, you’re sending a message to every other big man in the locker room.”

Continental Championship Eliminator: Jon Moxley vs. Jake Doyle

  • Result: Jon Moxley defeated Jake Doyle by submission in a non‑title eliminator.
  • Highlights:
    • Doyle tried to bully Moxley with powerbombs and big impact offense, even scoring a near fall after a huge powerbomb.
    • Moxley answered with the trademark grit: biting out of a piledriver attempt, hitting his own piledriver, and finally cinching a grinding headlock that forced Doyle to tap.
    • Marina Shafir presented Moxley with the Continental Championship afterward, underscoring his role as AEW’s workhorse champion heading into Grand Slam France.

Gordon: “That’s the essence of Moxley—when the body’s failing, he leans on willpower and ring craft.”

Other AEW results since October 1, 2026

While Collision was the centerpiece, the broader week is anchored by the September 30 Dynamite: A Tribute to PAC, which sets the emotional tone for everything AEW is doing right now.

Dynamite – September 30, 2026 (Tribute to PAC)

Key results:

  • Jon Moxley vs. Orange Cassidy – Continental Title: Moxley retained, outlasting Cassidy in a hard‑fought opening event that doubled as part of the ongoing tribute to PAC’s influence on AEW’s rugged style.
  • The Elite vs. Don Callis Family & Rocky Romero/Trent Beretta: Omega and the Bucks, with Adam Page, scored a win over Callis’ crew, keeping the Elite firmly in the upper‑card mix.
  • Will Ospreay vs. Ricochet: Ospreay, flanked by Andrade El Idolo, Francesco Akira, and Mike Bailey, defeated Ricochet in a showcase of aerial precision and big‑match pacing.
  • Women’s trios bout: Hyan, Marina Shafir, and Thunder Rosa beat Dr. Britt Baker, Mercedes Mone, and Persephone, giving Rosa and Shafir momentum heading into future stories.
  • Bryan Danielson & Death Riders vs. Don Callis Family: Danielson and the Death Riders took a multi‑man victory over Doyle, Alexander, Archer, Davis, and Wardlow, reinforcing the idea that AEW’s “craftsmen” are steering the company’s in‑ring identity.

Ed: “That show wasn’t just about wins and losses—it was about saying goodbye to PAC in the language he loved: high‑stakes wrestling.”

News and rumors around AEW this week

Scorpio Sky’s future

  • Contract ticking down: Sky’s five‑year AEW deal is reportedly expiring this month, with no new contract signed as of the latest update. He’s been more active in ROH, where he’s picking up singles wins and working both singles and tag divisions.

Gordon: “When a day‑one talent hits the end of a deal without a signature, that’s a crossroads—for the wrestler and the promotion.”

Ryan Nemeth’s hesitancy and TNA role

  • Post‑AEW burnout: Nemeth describes being “turned off” by wrestling after his AEW exit and legal battles, initially declining TNA’s overtures.
  • Conditions for return: He only agreed to come back once TNA pitched a storyline that treated him as a featured player, especially in tandem with Nic Nemeth, rather than a disposable undercard body.

Ed: “That’s the modern reality—talent wants creative respect as much as a paycheck.”

Thunder Rosa and Blood & Guts

  • Stipulation must matter: Rosa says she’d only do another ultra‑violent match if the story demanded a Lights Out‑level climax, not just a random street fight.
  • Legacy of violence: She points to her Lights Out war with Britt Baker and a Texas Bullrope match with Deonna Purrazzo as examples where brutality served the narrative, not the other way around.

Gordon: “When a veteran of that style says ‘make it meaningful,’ promoters should listen.”

Jon Moxley’s “two kinds of eulogies” promo (September 30, 2026)

Ed: “Now, Gordon, we’ve got to talk about the words that have echoed all week—the promo Moxley cut after All Out, replayed and reframed during the PAC tribute.”

  • Context: The promo, titled “There’s two kinds of eulogies at funerals,” was delivered after Moxley lost the AEW World Title match to Will Ospreay at All Out 2026.
  • Core message (paraphrased):
    • Moxley admits Ospreay was the better man that night, stressing that losing is part of wrestling and life.
    • He talks about how everyone will lose matches, opportunities, and people—and the only answer is to get up and give your best again because every day in the ring is a gift.
    • He contrasts two kinds of eulogies: one listing accomplishments, the other describing who a person was. Moxley says he knows which one he wants when he’s gone.
    • He frames AEW’s present as the hinge point for the future of pro wrestling, insisting that he, Ospreay, the Death Riders, and anyone brave enough to chase greatness are holding the craft’s destiny in their hands.

Gordon: “That’s not just a promo, Ed—that’s a mission statement. He’s telling the locker room that the legacy isn’t the belts, it’s the way you carry yourself when the belts are gone.”

Ed: “And when Collision closes with Mox grinding out another win, that speech is the subtext—you lose, you learn, you come back swinging.”

Closing thoughts from the sports desk

Ed: “So in one week, AEW gives us a heartfelt tribute to PAC, a Collision stacked with faction warfare and rising contenders, and a news cycle full of crossroads—Scorpio Sky’s contract, Ryan Nemeth’s second chance, Thunder Rosa’s line in the sand on violence.”

Gordon: “And threading through it all is Jon Moxley’s idea of legacy—whether you’re a champion, a veteran thinking about one more Blood & Guts, or a talent deciding if you even want to come back, the question is the same: what do you want people to say about you when the matches are over?”

Ed: “From the sports desk, that’s the story of AEW this week: a company juggling grief, opportunity, and identity, with its wrestlers deciding what kind of eulogy they’re writing every time the bell rings.”

Gordon: “We’ll be here to call the next chapter, Ed. Until then—protect the craft, respect the ring, and we’ll see you at the next show.”