26: AEW Collision & Jimmy Jacobs Promo.

🎙️ Desk intro

Ed: “Fans, if you like your wrestling with stakes, emotion, and a little chaos at the edges, AEW just gave you a week that felt like a powder keg waiting for that last spark!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most significant interval—titles defended, grudges deepened, and the road to Forbidden Door paved with considerable intensity.”

🔵 AEW week in review

From Dynamite in Rio Rancho to Collision’s go‑home show, AEW spent this stretch tightening stories around Forbidden Door, spotlighting the women’s scene, and giving the Trios and TNT titles big‑match shine.

🔥 AEW Collision — June 27, 2026 (Rio Rancho, NM)

⭐ AEW World Trios Championship

The Conglomeration (Orange Cassidy, Kyle O’Reilly, Roderick Strong) (c) def. The Opps (HOOK, Katsuyori Shibata, Anthony Bowens)

Ed: “The Conglomeration didn’t just defend belts—they turned that ring into a clinic on timing and teamwork!”

Gordon: “A most rigorous examination—each member contributed meaningfully to the collective success.”

⭐ TNT Championship

Kevin Knight (c) def. Dezmond Xavier

Knight kept the pace high and leaned on explosive offense to stay ahead of Xavier.

Ed: “Knight wrestled like a jet that never quite lands—just one burst of thrust after another!”

Gordon: “A most dynamic defense—velocity and precision combined to maintain championship status.”

⭐ Chris Jericho vs. JD Drake

Chris Jericho def. JD Drake

Post‑match, Jericho demanded Tony Schiavone declare him better than Tommaso Ciampa and cut a promo promising payback for Beach Break.

Ed: “Jericho didn’t just win a match—he grabbed the microphone and tried to rewrite the narrative in real time!”

Gordon: “A most pointed declaration—psychological warfare clearly in play ahead of future engagements.”

⭐ CMLL World Women’s Championship

Persephone (c) def. Billie Starkz

A hard‑fought bout, with Persephone retaining and a post‑match standoff among Survival of the Fittest qualifiers.

Ed: “Persephone held that title like it was welded to her hands—Starkz pushed her, but couldn’t pry it loose!”

Gordon: “A most competitive contest—champion and challenger both exhibited notable resilience.”

⭐ Tag team match

Místico & “Speedball” Mike Bailey def. Premier Athletes (Tony Nese & Ariya Daivari)

High‑speed, high‑impact tag wrestling with Místico and Bailey out‑maneuvering the Premier Athletes.

Ed: “They stitched together aerials and submissions like a highlight reel come to life!”

Gordon: “A most fluid encounter—offense transitioned seamlessly from one competitor to the next.”

⭐ Singles match

Jake Doyle def. Adam Priest

Doyle delivered a dominant showing, reinforcing his role within the Don Callis Family.

Ed: “Doyle wrestled like a man trying to carve his name into the roster with a chisel!”

Gordon: “A most emphatic victory—control maintained from the opening bell.”

⭐ Women’s tag team main event

Mercedes Moné & Athena def. Hyan & Maya World

Moné and Athena scored the win, but Maya World got the last laugh—laying out Moné post‑match and standing tall heading into the Owen Hart Cup final.

Ed: “Moné and Athena left with their hands raised, but Maya World made sure the closing image belonged to her!”

Gordon: “A most telling conclusion—momentum and symbolism both favor World as the tournament reaches its apex.”

📰 AEW news & rumors (June 24–27, 2026)

Forbidden Door build: Collision was framed as the final tune‑up—Trios champs, TNT champ, and key women’s players all featured to set stakes for the PPV.
Owen Hart Foundation Women’s Tournament: Maya World vs. Mercedes Moné in the final, with Collision’s main event and post‑match angle clearly tilting fan sentiment toward World as the underdog spoiler.
Triangle of Madness promo: Thekla and company vowed to “set the Forbidden Door on fire,” positioning themselves as chaos agents in the inter‑promotional landscape.
Don Callis Family: Knight’s TNT defense and Doyle’s win reinforce Callis’ stable as a central force heading into the multi‑man cage match and future PPVs.
Jericho vs. Ciampa: Jericho’s promo on Collision further heated the upcoming Beach Break showdown, leaning into veteran vs. workhorse framing.

🟣 “And the hero gets the girl” — Jimmy Jacobs promo (March 30, 2007)

This promo, cut in Ring of Honor during Jacobs’ feud with BJ Whitmer and his twisted love story with Lacey, is one of the most emotionally charged monologues of the 2000s indie era.

Context:

Jacobs had been obsessed with Lacey—blurring the line between romance, manipulation, and self‑destruction.
Whitmer stood as the “traditional” babyface foil, while Jacobs framed himself as the dark, wounded protagonist.

Promo beats:

Jacobs leans into the idea that in stories, “the hero gets the girl,” questioning whether he’s the hero or something more broken.
He paints Whitmer as the man who always does the “right thing,” while Jacobs admits to living in the shadows, bleeding for attention and love.
The speech reframes the feud as a tragic love story rather than a simple wrestling rivalry—Jacobs’ barbed wire, self‑harm imagery, and fixation on Lacey turn the angle into gothic melodrama.

Ed: “That promo wasn’t just about a match—it was a man tearing open his own chest and asking the audience to look inside!”

Gordon: “A most haunting declaration—Jacobs fused narrative, emotion, and violence into a singular, unforgettable moment.”

🎙️ Desk outro

Ed: “From Trios chaos to TNT turbulence, from Maya World’s defiant stand to the echoes of Jimmy Jacobs’ tortured poetry, AEW and the wider wrestling tapestry gave us a week that proves this sport is as much about stories as it is about suplexes!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most compelling chapter—one that bridges present‑day spectacle with the emotional lineage of promos past.”

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 6/22/26: ROH, Stardom, wXw, NOAH, AJPW & Top 25

🎙️ DESK INTRO

Ed: “Fans, buckle up — because this past week wasn’t just busy, it was a full‑scale international wrestling whirlwind! From HonorClub to Korakuen, from Shotgun to Stardom, every promotion on the map decided to hit the gas at the same time.”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most compelling stretch across the global landscape — championships defended, alliances tested, and several athletes making decisive statements as summer competition intensifies.”

🔴 RING OF HONOR (ROH)

ROH continued its steady rhythm on HonorClub: long matches, AEW crossover talent, and a women’s division anchored by high‑caliber performances.

🔥 HONORCLUB — June 18, 2026

(All results sourced by CoPilot)

ROH on HonorClub – Global Wars Cincinnati Results (June 18, 2026)
The June 18, 2026 HonorClub episode featured ROH’s Global Wars Cincinnati, with Athena retaining the ROH Women’s World Title and Lio Rush winning the ROH TV Title in a three‑way match BodySlam.net.

Main Event & Key Matches
ROH Women’s World Championship – Athena (c) def. Syuri to retain BodySlam.net

AEW National Championship – Mark Davis (c) def. Ace Austin to retain BodySlam.net

AEW International Championship – Konosuke Takeshita (c) def. Lee Johnson to retain BodySlam.net

ROH World Tag Team Championship – La Faccion Ingobernable (Sammy Guevara & The Beast Mortos) (c) def. Los Villanos (El Hijo del Villano III & Villano III Jr.) to retain BodySlam.net

ROH Women’s Pure Championship – Deonna Purrazzo (c) def. Olympia to retain BodySlam.net

Other Notable Results
Harley Cameron & Mina Shirakawa def. Lacey Lane & Viva Van BodySlam.net

Speedball Bailey, Mistico & The Outrunners (Truth Magnum & Turbo Floyd) def. RPG VICE (Rocky Romero & Trent Beretta) & The Lethal Twist (Blake Christian & Jay Lethal) BodySlam.net

Syuri def. Billie Starkz BodySlam.net Ed: “Billie Starkz is wrestling like she’s got a rocket strapped to her back but Syuri was too much for her!”

Maika def. Diamante BodySlam.net

Queen Aminata def. HANAKO BodySlam.net

Mikey Nicholls def. Aaron Solo BodySlam.net

The Opps (Anthony Bowens, Hook & Katsuyori Shibata) def. BEEF & The Premier Athletes (Ariya Daivari & Tony Nese) BodySlam.net Gordon: “A most coordinated effort — timing and teamwork in equal measure.”

Takumi Iroha (w/Sareee) def. Hyan BodySlam.net Gordon: “A most precise performance — Iroha continues to refine her craft with remarkable discipline.”

ROH World Television Championship (3‑way) – Lio Rush def. AR Fox (c) & Action Andretti to win the title BodySlam.net Ed: “Rush wrestled like a man who refused to let gravity or Fox and Andretti slow him down!”

Event Notes
Taped June 10–11, 2026 in Cincinnati, OH (tag title match taped June 12 in Mexico City) BodySlam.net.

📰 ROH NEWS & RUMORS (June 15–22)

ROH officials reportedly very high on Billie Starkz as a long‑term pillar.
Kyle Fletcher rumored for a major HonorClub title program this summer.
Increasing talk of AEW talent rotating in for marquee HonorClub episodes.

🌸 STARDOM

Stardom continued building toward its summer cards with faction warfare, title positioning, and a standout We Are Stardom episode.

🔥 (20.06.2026) Stardom The Conversion 2026 – Online Stream @ Yoyogi National Gymnasium #2 in Tokyo, Japan

(Results sourced from Cagematch,.)

Pre-Show: Yuna Mizumori defeats Matoi Hamabe (5:47)
Pre-Show: Mei Seira defeats Ema Maishima (9:10)
Aya Sakura defeats Anne Kanaya (7:19)
Three Way Tag Team: God’s Eye (Kiyoka Kotatsu & Ranna Yagami) defeat Koguma & Maika and Mi Vida Loca (Akira Kurogane & Itsuki Aoki) (5:31)
Artist Of Stardom Title: God’s Eye (Ami Sourei, Hina & Lady C) (c) defeat Kikyo Furusawa, Maki Ito & Rian (16:02)
Cosmic Angels (Natsupoi & Saori Anou), Fuwa-chan & Hazuki defeat HATE (Azusa Inaba, Fukigen Death, Natsuko Tora & Ruaka) (8:19)
Xena defeats HANAKO (10:18)
Neo Genesis (AZM, Miyu Amasaki & Starlight Kid) & Utami Hayashishita defeat HATE (Bea Priestley, Konami, Momo Watanabe & Saya Kamitani) (15:18) Ed: “AZM moves like she’s got a second gear nobody else can find!”
IWGP Women’s Title: Syuri (c) defeats Rina Yamashita (21:18)
Wonder Of Stardom Title: Hanan (c) defeats Saya Iida (19:36) Ed: “Iida sounded like a tree snapping in half!”
World Of Stardom Title: Suzu Suzuki defeats Sayaka Kurara (c) (21:32) – TITLE CHANGE !!! Gordon: “A most tactical victory — exploiting chaos with calm execution.”

📰 STARDOM NEWS & RUMORS

Utami Hayashishita To Challenge Suzu Suzuki For The World of Stardom Championship On June 30 “This will be Suzuki’s first title defense. She won the title at STARDOM The Conversion on June 20 defeating Sayaka Kurara. Hayashishita made her return to STARDOM on May 26 after previously being with Marigold.”

🟠 wXw

📰 wXw NEWS & RUMORS

Credit: wxw-wrestling.com

wXw Shotgun Championship Match with Special Rules at wXw Broken Rules “After two unsuccessful attempts, Dennis “Cash” Dullnig once again uses all his negotiating skills to secure another chance at Axel “Axeman” Tischer’s wXw Shotgun Championship.

This time special rules apply:
🚫 No Ropes
⏱️ No Time Limit
👨 ⚖️ Second Referee Standby”

Weapons Tornado 4-Way Dance at wXw Broken Rules in Frankfurt “In wXw Broken Rules, four teams will meet in a Weapons Tornado 4-Way Dance, who will do everything they can to leave the ring as winners:
10/10 Next Level (Aleksander Bellamy & Alex Duke)
* Roadkill (Conn Kelly & Aeron)
* Quick & Dirty (Hugo Brand & Niklas Bock)
* Swole Patrol (M4 & Tim Koslowski)
Because it’s not just about fame and honor. The winners will get a chance at the wXw World Tag Team Championship on the same evening and will face the Champions Planet Gojirah in another Weapons Match.”

European debut: Myron Reed comes to wXw! “Myron Reed!
The current AEW wrestler and member of the Rascalz has been one of the most exciting athletes on the American wrestling scene for years. In September, he will compete in Europe for the first time ever and enter the ring at wXw.
What challenge will await him? Who will face him at the Extreme Wrestling Party?”

🟢 PRO WRESTLING NOAH

Monday Magic leaned into faction warfare and junior division fireworks.

🔥 NOAH MONDAY MAGIC — June 15, 2026

(Results sourced from NOAH’s official site, Weekly Pro Wrestling, and Cagematch.)

(15.06.2026) NOAH Wrestle Magic 2026 – Pay Per View @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan
Daiki Odashima & Naomichi Marufuji vs. Daichi Hashimoto & Fuminori Abe (15:00)
Miku Aono, Miyuki Takase & ZONES defeat Johnnie Robbie, Miko Alana & Nightshade (7:53)
GHC Hardcore Openweight Title Match (vakant): Shuji Ishikawa defeats Daisuke Sekimoto (c) (12:23) – TITLE CHANGE !!!
HAYATA, MAO & Riiita defeat Danny Duggan, Reece Alexios & Rich Port Alaya (14:07)
Alejandro, Hayabusa, The Great Sasuke, Tsubasa & Ultimo Dragon defeat FUJITA, MAZADA, Shuji Kondo, Takuya Sugawara & YASSHI (9:33) Ed: “Ultimo Dragon looked like a man reclaiming territory!”
GHC Women’s Title Match (vakant): MIRAI defeats Great Sakuya (12:08) – TITLE CHANGE !!! Gordon: “A most punishing exchange — neither woman yielded an inch.”
Chris Brookes, Luis Mante & Zack Sabre Jr. defeat Archie Cole, Kaito Kiyomiya & Titus Alexander (26:22) Ed: “Brookes, Mante & Sabre wrestle like they’re allergic to wasted motion!”

(16.06.2026) NOAH Neo Global Tag League 2026 – Tag 12 – Online Stream @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan
Black Menso-re, Hiroto Tsuruya & Katsumi Inahata defeat Midori Takahashi, Super Crazy & Yuto Koyanagi (6:35)
Stallion Rogers & Yoshiki Inamura defeat Kazuyuki Fujita & Mohammed Yone (4:23)
AMAKUSA, Daiki Odashima & Lykos Gym (Kid Lykos & Kid Lykos II) defeat Team 2000X (Alpha Wolf, Jun Masaoka, OZAWA & Tadasuke) (9:15)
Eita & Shuji Kondo defeat Kenoh & Naomichi Marufuji (7:40)
Los Tranquilos de Japon (BUSHI & Tetsuya Naito), Kaito Kiyomiya & KENTA defeat Team 2000X (Masa Kitamiya & Takashi Sugiura) & White Raven Squad (HAYATA & Tetsuya Endo) (10:39)
GHC Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Title: Alejandro & Dragon Bane (c) defeat Atsushi Kotoge & Hajime Ohara (15:55)
Neo Global Tag League 2026 Final: Passionate RATEL’S (Manabu Soya & Yuki Iino) defeat Good Brothers (Doc Gallows & Karl Anderson) (25:55)

📰 NOAH NEWS & RUMORS Credit: noah.co.jp

2026/6/20 ‘Eita 15th Anniversary Debut Conference’ “* The 61st champion failed to defend his title, and Eita became the 62nd champion.
[Eita’s Story] “Take a look. Noah Jr.’s face has taken the belt, hey. NOAH has moved 26 years of history here today. I’m sorting through them one by one, but first, I got the belt. Because this isn’t the end. This is where the starting point begins. As I said in the ring, it’s a reverse pick—the next challenger. HAYATA, it’s you. Well, I don’t know if you remember though. Last year, there was a junior tag tournament. At that moment, I lost to you. I haven’t repaid the debt from that time yet. HAYATA, you’re the only one here, for the first time. Also, you’ve been quiet lately. It’s already quiet as it is. Because you’re so inconspicuous, I’ll light the fire for you. Let’s show how passionate Noah Junior is. Also, today’s Uematsu tournament. It’s been six months since I started saying I’d do it from New Year’s Day. It rained like crazy today, but with so many people coming in, I thought I had no choice but to use any means to win. We were truly able to win thanks to everyone’s support. There were a lot of tough moments, but he really gave me a push. Well, there’s nothing more to say anyway. Noah Junior’s face keeps moving more and more. Don’t take your eyes off me, hey.””

🔵 ALL JAPAN PRO WRESTLING (AJPW)

AJPW continued its classic King’s Road presentation with strong main events and rising young talent.

🔥 AJPW Results

Credit: cagematch.net

(18.06.2026) AJPW Super Power Series 2026 – Tag 6 – Online Stream @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan
Fuminori Abe, Hokuto Omori, Masayuki Kono, Yasutaka Yano & Yuya Aoki defeat Hyo Ogawa, MUSASHI, Seiki Yoshioka, Shota Kofuji & Xyon (7:22)
AJPW World Junior Heavyweight Title: Dan Tamura defeats Seigo Tachibana (c) (21:24) – TITLE CHANGE !!!
Titans Of Calamity (Ren Ayabe & Talos), Daisuke Sekimoto & Kengo Mashimo defeat Saito Brothers (Jun Saito & Rei Saito), Kuma Arashi & Ryuki Honda by referee’s decision (13:11)
NWA World Heavyweight Title: Silas Mason (c) defeats Shotaro Ashino (7:10) Gordon: “A most emphatic defense — Mason remains the axis around which the NWA revolves.”
Go Shiozaki & Yuma Anzai defeat Suwama & Yuma Aoyagi (16:28)
All Asia Tag Team Title: Atsuki Aoyagi & Rising HAYATO defeat Gajadokuro (ISHIN & Yoshiki Kato) (c) (19:04) – TITLE CHANGE !!!
Triple Crown Title: Kento Miyahara (c) defeats Hideki Suzuki (17:08) Ed: “Miyahara wrestles like he’s carrying the whole promotion on his shoulders!”

Credit: all-japan.co.jp

Event Dates	Sunday, June 21, 2026
Opening Hours	12:15
Start time	13:00
Venue	TKP Garden City Chiba 4F Concerto

MatchupMatch Card

Special Single Match: 30-minute one-fall match

Shotaro Ashino

defeated

Takuro Niki

10minute

40second

Ankle Rock Gordon: “A most spirited effort from both men.”

📰 AJPW NEWS & RUMORS

Nakajima expected to headline Ota Ward Gymnasium in July.
Miyahara rumored for a major singles program.
AJPW scouting NOAH juniors for crossover bouts.

TOP 25

YOH (IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion) 1-0 NJPW
Konosuke Takeshita (NJPW World TV Champion & AEW International Champion) 2-0 NJPW, ROH
Beast Mortos & Sammy Guevara (ROH World Tag Team Champions) 2-0 CMLL, ROH
Los Hermanos Calavera (Calavera Jr. I & II) (CMLL Arena Coliseo Tag Team Champions) 2-0 CMLL
Los Tranquilos de Japon (BUSHI & Tetsuya Naito (NOAH GHC Tag Team Champion)), Kaito Kiyomiya & KENTA 1-0 NOAH
Shota Umino (IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion) 1-0 NJPW
MJF (AEW World Champion), Kevin Knight (AEW TNT Champion), Jake Doyle, Kazuchika Okada, Kyle Fletcher & Andrade El Idolo 1-0 AEW
Maya World 1-0 AEW
Taichi & Yuya Uemura 1-0 NJPW
Stallion Rogers & Yoshiki Inamura 1-0 NOAH
Okumura & Tiger Mask 1-0 CMLL
Averno & Zandokan Jr. 1-0 CMLL
Bestia Negra (Occidente Heavyweight Champion) & Furia Roja 1-0 CMLL
Los Viajeros del Espacio (Futuro, Max Star & Valiente Jr.) 1-0 CMLL
Mascara Dorado (World Historic Welterweight Champion & CMLL World Trios Champion), Tiger Mask & Xelhua 1-0 CMLL
Mads Krule Krügger 1-0 MLW
Speedball Bailey, Mistico & The Outrunners (Truth Magnum & Turbo Floyd) 1-0 ROH
Mistico 2-1 NJPW, MLW
Templario (CMLL World Middleweight Champion) & Tiger Mask 1-0 CMLL
Templario (CMLL World Middleweight Champion) & Valiente Jr. 1-0 CMLL
Titans of Calamity (Ren Ayabe & Talos), Daisuki Sekimoto & Kengo Mashimo 1-0 AJPW
El Desperado 1-0 NJPW
Deonna Purrazzo (ROH Women’s Pure Champion) 1-0 ROH
Lio Rush (ROH World TV Champion) 1-0 ROH
Shuji Ishakawa (GHC Hardcore Champion) 1-0 NOAH

🎙️ DESK OUTRO

Ed: “From ROH’s precision to Stardom’s electricity, from wXw’s European fire to NOAH’s brutality and All Japan’s tradition — this week proved once again that wrestling is a global language spoken in many styles!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most dynamic chapter across the worldwide scene, with each promotion contributing its own distinct voice to the symphony of competition.”

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 6/18/26: AEW Dynamite & This Day in History

🎙️ Desk intro

Ed: “Fans, the spotlight swung to Sugar Land, Texas this week, and All Elite Wrestling answered with a broadcast that felt like a rocket launch—fast, loud, and pointed straight at Forbidden Door!”

Gordon: “Quite so. A most consequential edition of Dynamite, with tournament implications, championship aspirations, and factional tensions all intersecting in one evening.”

🟦 AEW Dynamite — June 17, 2026

Smart Financial Centre, Sugar Land, Texas — live on TBS/HBO Max

Opening segment — Team MJF takes shape

Backstage, MJF stood with the entire Don Callis Family, running down the list of would‑be challengers— Swerve Strickland, Will Ospreay, “Hangman” Page, Kenny Omega, and Mark Briscoe—before announcing his team for the upcoming 12‑man Steel Cage Match at Forbidden Door: Kevin Knight, Kyle Fletcher, Jake Doyle, Kazuchika Okada and Andrade El Idolo. Andrade bristled at being volunteered, forcing Callis to smooth things over and promise glory.

Ed: “MJF treated that locker room like a draft board—only difference is, he’s convinced he’s the league, the commissioner, and the MVP all at once!”

Match 1: Kenny Omega vs Tony Nese

Result: Kenny Omega def. Tony Nese (pinfall)

A short, decisive showcase for Omega. Nese got a few flashes in, but this was essentially a tune‑up: V‑Trigger, One‑Winged Angel, lights out. Post‑match, TMDK and Zack Sabre Jr. confronted Omega, only for the Young Bucks and Jack Perry to back him up. ZSJ tossed Omega the mic; Omega kept it brief, essentially saying they’d save the real fight for Forbidden Door.

Gordon: “A most efficient victory—Omega expended minimal effort while still reinforcing his status as a premier attraction heading into Forbidden Door.”

Match 2: Jon Moxley & Daniel Garcia vs Brodido (Bandido & Brody King)

Result: Brodido def. Moxley & Garcia (pinfall)

This one was a brawl with no time to breathe. Brodido—Bandido and Brody King—went strike‑for‑strike and suplex‑for‑suplex with the Death Riders. Marina Shafir’s presence added chaos at ringside, but the shocker was the finish: Brodido scored a clean win, giving the former tag champs a badly needed statement victory over one of AEW’s top stables.

Ed: “Brodido didn’t just hang with the Death Riders—they walked right into the lion’s den and left with the keys!”

Tommaso Ciampa promo

Ciampa cut a backstage promo on Chris Jericho, saying he once respected the innovator Jericho used to be, but despises the 2026 version. He challenged Jericho to show up as the man who changed the game—or not show up at all.

Cope & Cage vs The Dogs — angle

Adam Copeland and Christian Cage ambushed The Dogs after another attempt to bully production staff, chasing them off and then cutting a promo about being veterans who’ve been humbled by teams like the New Age Outlaws and APA—and promising to “housebreak” The Dogs at Forbidden Door.

Gordon: “A most pointed reminder that experience, when properly applied, can be as dangerous a weapon as any steel chair.”

Match 3: Owen Hart Foundation Women’s Tournament Semifinal

Mercedes Moné vs Hazuki

Result: Mercedes Moné def. Hazuki (submission) — advances to the tournament final

A high‑end, big‑fight semifinal. Hazuki brought SPARK Joshi World Champion swagger and stiff offense, but Moné weathered the storm, targeted the neck and back, and eventually forced the tap. The win sends Moné to the women’s Owen Hart Cup final at Forbidden Door.

Ed: “Moné wrestled like a closer in the ninth inning—no wasted motion, just precision until the lights went out on Hazuki’s hopes.”

Ospreay & Swerve face‑to‑face

In‑ring, Will Ospreay cut a promo about sacrificing his honeymoon for the Owen Hart Cup, framing the tournament as his personal World Cup. Swerve Strickland interrupted, calling out Ospreay for aligning with the Death Riders after everything they fought against together. Ospreay fired back, questioning why Swerve didn’t help him in their infamous cage match and suggesting Swerve chose self‑interest over loyalty. The tension set the table perfectly for their Owen Hart men’s final at Forbidden Door.

Gordon: “A most compelling exchange—two elite competitors, each convinced the other has betrayed something fundamental, and both determined to prove their point in the ring.”

Backstage notes

Thekla warned Starlight Kid about Forbidden Door, adding more STARDOM flavor to the build.
Brodido celebrated their win and teased new goals as a reunited team.
Moxley later counseled Ospreay on managing his emotions heading into Forbidden Door.

Main event: 12‑Man Tag Team Match

Team MJF vs Team Briscoe

Teams:

Team MJF: MJF, TNT Champion Kevin Knight, Jake Doyle, Kazuchika Okada, Kyle Fletcher & Andrade El Idolo
Team Briscoe: Mark Briscoe, Orange Cassidy, Kyle O’Reilly, Roderick Strong, Darby Allin & Konosuke Takeshita

Result: Team MJF def. Team Briscoe

A chaotic preview of the upcoming 12‑man Steel Cage Match at Forbidden Door. The bout featured extended heat on Briscoe, wild dives from Allin, heavy strikes from Takeshita, and Okada picking his spots with surgical precision. Andrade’s uneasy alliance with MJF added drama, but in the end, Team MJF stole the win, giving the champion bragging rights and psychological momentum heading into the pay‑per‑view.

Ed: “That main event looked like somebody shook up the entire AEW roster and poured it straight into one ring—bodies flying, egos clashing, and the champion walking out with that smirk just a little bit wider.”

📰 AEW news & rumors (since June 13, 2026)

Forbidden Door build intensifies: Dynamite heavily pushed the June 28 supershow, with the 12‑man cage match, Ospreay vs Swerve in the Owen Hart men’s final, and Mercedes Moné advancing in the women’s bracket as key pillars.
Owen Hart Cup stakes: Winners of the men’s and women’s tournaments are positioned for future world title shots, with Ospreay/Swerve and Moné emerging as central figures in AEW’s summer plans.
Injury & absence chatter: Tomohiro Ishii was shown laid out backstage in a segment on Dynamite, casting doubt on his Forbidden Door status and raising questions about NJPW representation on the card.
“Where are the outsiders?” discourse: Some analysis pieces have criticized the relatively light use of NJPW/CMLL talent so far in the Forbidden Door build, arguing the show feels more AEW‑centric than prior years.
Andrade’s babyface arc: Coverage continues to highlight Andrade El Idolo’s uneasy relationship with the Don Callis Family and his slow‑burn shift toward a more sympathetic role.

Gordon: “A most intriguing trajectory—tournaments shaping title pictures, alliances under strain, and a supershow looming that may well redefine several careers.”

📅 THIS DAY IN WRESTLING HISTORY — JUNE 17

Ed: “You know, partner, nights like this always make me think about how June 17 has echoed across the wrestling world — and none of these moments came from the big corporate machine up north!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most distinguished date, marked by pivotal events across multiple promotions and eras.”

⭐ June 17, 1995 — ECW Hostile City Showdown

Philadelphia’s ECW Arena erupted with one of the promotion’s most chaotic cards of the mid‑’90s. The atmosphere was molten, the matches were unrestrained, and the show helped cement ECW’s identity as the wild frontier of American wrestling.

Ed: “That building didn’t just shake — it vibrated like a jet engine!”

⭐ June 17, 2001 — NJPW Dominion (Osaka‑jo Hall)

New Japan’s early‑2000s Dominion events were crucial stepping stones toward the company’s modern resurgence. This particular card showcased the evolving strong‑style philosophy that would later define NJPW’s global identity.

Gordon: “A most formative period — the seeds of the modern heavyweight renaissance were being planted.”

⭐ June 17, 2018 — CMLL Sunday Arena México Show

CMLL delivered a standout trios main event featuring Volador Jr., Carístico, and Valiente — a match that blended athleticism, tradition, and spectacle in a way only Arena México can.

Ed: “Only in that cathedral of lucha can a Sunday night feel like a national holiday!”

Gordon: “So as AEW marches toward Forbidden Door, it’s fitting that this date carries echoes of ECW’s grit, New Japan’s evolution, and CMLL’s timeless artistry.”

Ed: “History doesn’t sit still — it lives in every ring around the world, and June 17 proves it every year.”

🎙️ Desk outro

Ed: “From Omega’s tune‑up to Moné’s march through the Owen, from Brodido’s statement win to that 12‑man powder keg, Dynamite this week felt like the last big inhale before Forbidden Door lets everything explode!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most pivotal broadcast—one that not only advanced storylines, but sharpened the focus on who may emerge as standard‑bearers for AEW in the months to come.”

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 6/14/26: Collision and Promo of the Week

🎙️ AEW WEEK IN REVIEW

Presented by Ed & Gordon.

🟦 DESK INTRO

Ed: “Fans, AEW didn’t just turn up the heat this week — they lit the fuse and let the whole building shake! Collision brought street‑fight mayhem, tournament drama, and a returning Kenny Omega swinging for the fences!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most turbulent and compelling week — championships defended, rivalries sharpened, and several competitors altering the trajectory of the summer.”

🟥 WHAT’S HAPPENING IN AEW

AEW rolled out two major broadcasts this week:

Dynamite: Summer Blockbuster on June 10
Collision: Summer Blockbuster on June 13

Dynamite saw Swerve Strickland advance to the Owen Cup Finals, Jon Moxley retain the Continental Title, and Andrade El Idolo defeat Orange Cassidy. Collision followed with Omega’s in‑ring return, a TNT Title defense, Survival of the Fittest qualifiers, and a wild Cincinnati Street Fight.

🟧 FULL MATCH RESULTS — AEW COLLISION (JUNE 13, 2026)

(All results sourced from Wrestling Inc., Wrestleview, WON/F4W, and AEW’s official site.)

⭐ Kenny Omega def. Bad Dude Tito

Omega returned to singles action, survived Tito’s early ambush, fired back with V‑Triggers, and finished with the One Winged Angel.

Ed: “Omega looked like a man reclaiming lost territory — battered early, but once he found his rhythm, Tito didn’t stand a chance!”

⭐ Hikaru Shida def. Zayda Steel — Survival of the Fittest Qualifier

A physical match ending with Shida forcing Steel to submit. She refused to release the hold until Christopher Daniels intervened. The Survival of the Fittest match is a multi-person elimination contest. Competitors are eliminated when pinned, and the last remaining wrestler is declared the winner. AEW will hold six qualifying matches over the weeks leading up to the main event to determine the six women who will compete in the final match. The winner of the July 1 match will be crowned the new TBS Champion.

⭐ The Rascalz def. Austin & Aaron Atlas

Fast‑paced double‑team offense from Wentz & Xavier sealed the win.

⭐ Kevin Knight (c) def. Myron Reed — TNT Championship

Knight retained in a high‑speed title match.

⭐ Athena def. Tiara James

Athena won via submission, staying hot heading into the Owen Cup semifinals.

⭐ The Dogs def. The Young Bucks

Finlay & Connors scored a major win over the Bucks.

⭐ Persephone def. Julia Hart — Survival of the Fittest Qualifier

A major upset as Persephone advanced.

⭐ Jake Doyle def. “Speedball” Mike Bailey

Knight assisted Doyle, continuing their feud.

⭐ Death Riders def. Shane Taylor Promotions — Cincinnati Street Fight

A violent, chaotic brawl with weapons, dives, and nonstop action.

Gordon: “A most punishing contest — bodies strewn about, momentum shifting constantly, and the Death Riders emerging with hard‑earned triumph.”

🟦 KEY STORYLINES & ANGLES THIS WEEK

⭐ Omega Accepts Zack Sabre Jr.’s Challenge

After defeating Tito, Omega cut a promo declaring ZSJ “one of the greatest technical wrestlers in the world” and vowed to meet him at Forbidden Door — then warned MJF he was coming for him next.

⭐ Shida’s Ruthlessness Escalates

Her refusal to release the submission on Steel signals a darker edge heading into Survival of the Fittest.

⭐ Thekla Calls Out Stardom

The AEW Women’s World Champion refused to apologize for her actions and challenged Stardom to send their best to Forbidden Door.

⭐ Don Callis Family Targets Takeshita

Kyle Fletcher, Mark Davis, and Kazuchika Okada vowed revenge on Konosuke Takeshita and to reclaim the International Title.

📰 AEW NEWS & RUMORS

⭐ Forbidden Door shaping up

Omega vs. ZSJ confirmed.
Thekla vs. a Stardom representative teased.

⭐ Owen Hart Cup developments

Swerve Strickland advanced to the finals on Dynamite.
Women’s bracket continues with Shida & Persephone advancing.

⭐ Moxley’s Continental Title reign continues

Moxley retained against Shane Taylor on Dynamite.

🟦 SPECIAL FEATURE — KENNY OMEGA & ADAM COLE’S 2021 PROMO

“The only people that would ever have a chance to beat me are either not here, they’re already retired, or they are already dead!”

This iconic line was delivered by Kenny Omega on May 9, 2021, after retaining the AEW World Championship at All Out.

Promo

Credit: cagematch.net

“[After defending the AEW World Championship against Christian Cage, Kenny Omega is joined in the ring by the rest of the Elite, who proceed to beat down Cage. As Jurassic Express join the brawl to defend Cage, Omega requests a microphone from a ringside worker]

Kenny Omega: “Are you finally starting to understand, Chicago? ‘Best in the World’ this, ‘Best in the World’ that, I don’t care if you have hometown heroes. I don’t care when you came from. No-one is on my level! Absolutely no-one. I’ve proven day-in, day-out, month-in, month-out, year-in, year-out, and it doesn’t matter where I go! But one thing’s for sure, when it comes to this AEW belt, the only people that would ever have a chance to beat me, EVER, are either not here, they’re already retired, or they are already dead.”

[The lights go out, before being switched back on as Adam Cole makes his AEW debut to a massive ovation. Once he gets in the ring, he stares down Omega, before delivering a superkick to “Jungle Boy” Jack Perry and embracing the Elite]

Kenny Omega: “In the words of the almighty Steve Urkel, ‘did I do that?’ You really believed him, didn’t you? You really thought I was scared? This guy’s one of our best friends! Tell ’em, Adam!”

Adam Cole: “Who’s ready for storytime with Adam Cole, bay bay? Boys and girls, it’s official: the Elite is the most dominant faction in the history of this business! And ain’t no chance in hell nobody’s gonna stop us! [he hands the mic back to Omega]”

Kenny Omega: “Now that’s what I call a happy ending. So really, the only thing I’ve got left to do is what I do best, and that’s send the crowd home happy. So without any further adieu, I must bid you goodbye — [he makes the finger-kissing motion] — and goodni–“

[Omega is drowned out by Bryan Danielson’s theme, as he also makes his AEW debut. He stares down Omega, who flees from the ring, as the remainder of the Elite brawl with Cage, Jurassic Express, and Danielson. After winning the brawl, the babyfaces celebrate in the ring as the Elite watch on from the ramp]”

Omega declared himself untouchable.
Adam Cole made his AEW debut moments later.
Bryan Danielson debuted immediately after, confronting Omega.

Ed: “That line still echoes like a thunderclap — Omega standing tall, the Elite united, and the whole wrestling world holding its breath!”

Gordon: “A most pivotal moment — one that reshaped AEW’s competitive hierarchy for years to follow.”

🎙️ DESK OUTRO

Ed: “Fans, AEW is firing on all cylinders — Collision was a runaway freight train, Dynamite set the stage, and Forbidden Door is shaping up to be an absolute barnburner!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most compelling week — and the developments ahead promise even greater intrigue.”