Ed: “Fans, All Elite Wrestling has been hotter than a depot stove this past week! Four championships on the line, tempers flaring, and a Dynamite in Fairfax that shook the rafters!”
Gordon: “Indeed. A most eventful week — rivalries intensified, champions were tested, and the road to Double or Nothing became clearer.”
🟥 THE WEEK IN AEW (April 23–29, 2026)
🔥 Darby Allin’s Reign Rolls On
Darby Allin continued his weekly‑defense mission, preparing for Brody King’s challenge while refusing MJF a rematch unless Max “puts something on the line.”
🟩 MJF’s Meltdown Continues
MJF opened Dynamite demanding respect, then lost the TNT Title match to Kevin Knight after Knight returned Max’s own cheating tactics with a low blow and inside cradle.
After the bell, MJF attacked Knight’s knee until Darby descended from the rafters to stop him.
🟧 Jamie Hayter Injury Update
AEW confirmed Jamie Hayter is not cleared following her Dynasty match with Thekla, forcing lineup changes on Collision and halting her momentum.
🟪 Britt Baker Resurfaces — Outside AEW
Still absent from AEW TV, Britt Baker appeared on the NFL Draft broadcast in Pittsburgh, fueling continued speculation about her return timeline.
🟦 AEW DYNAMITE — APRIL 29, 2026 (FULL REVIEW)
📍 EagleBank Arena — Fairfax, VA
🏆 TNT Championship
Kevin Knight (c) def. MJF Knight outsmarted Max with a retaliatory low blow and cradle. Post‑match chaos brought Darby down from the rafters to chase MJF off.
The Brawling Birds (Alex Windsor & Jamie Hayter) defeat Emily Jaye & Jordan Blade
🏆 AEW International Championship
Kazuchika Okada (c) def. Ace Austin A clean, decisive defense for Okada as he continues building toward Takeshita.
🏆 AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championship
Divine Dominion (c) def. Hikaru Shida & Kris Statlander Megan Bayne & Lena Kross retained, continuing their dominant run.
💥 Cage & Cope def. RPG Vice
Adam Copeland & Christian Cage scored the win and accepted FTR’s “I Quit” stipulation for Double or Nothing.
⚡ Rush def. Steven Fuerte
A quick showcase win to keep Rush hot.
🏆 MAIN EVENT — AEW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
Darby Allin (c) def. Brody King A brutal, emotional fight. Allin survived King’s onslaught, used a powerbomb on exposed concrete, and hit three Coffin Drops to retain.
Ed: “Fans, that young man is wrestling like every night could be his last!”
Gordon: “A most courageous champion — and a most dangerous challenger.”
📰 AEW NEWS & RUMORS
Broadcast shake‑ups: Warner Bros. Discovery announced major schedule shifts for Dynamite & Collision throughout May due to NHL playoffs.
Darby Allin defended by peers: Brian Cage publicly backed Allin amid backlash to his title win.
Forbidden Door 2026: Officially set for June 28 in San Jose, featuring AEW, NJPW, CMLL, and STARDOM talent.
🎙️ DESK OUTRO
Ed: “Fans, AEW is firing on all cylinders — champions standing tall, challengers circling, and Double or Nothing shaping up to be a powder keg!”
Gordon: “Indeed. A most compelling week. And with that… so long from the wrestling world.”
⭐ AROUND THE WORLD OF PRO WRESTLING — WEEK IN REVIEW
TNA • AEW • MLW • WOW
🎙️ OPENING DESK SEGMENT
Ed:
“Fans, what a week it’s been across the wrestling world! From TNA’s Sacrifice special to AEW’s Collision, plus action from MLW and WOW — the squared circle has been hotter than a prairie fire with a tailwind!”
Gordon:
“Indeed. Championships defended, rivalries intensified, and several most intriguing developments unfolded across the major promotions.”
🔵 TNA WRESTLING — SACRIFICE 2026 (FRIDAY)
(All results verified from the March 27 event.)
⭐ X‑Division Championship
Leon Slater (c) def. Eric Young Slater retains after a wild opening sprint.
⭐ Knockouts World Championship — Triple Threat
Arianna Grace (c) def. Dani Luna & Léi Yǐng Lee Grace steals the win after Stacks pulls Lee from the ring.
⭐ Intergender Tag Match
Order 4 (Mustafa Ali & Tasha Steelz) def. Trey Miguel & Jada Stone Ali hits the 450 after The Great Hands zip‑tie Trey to the ropes.
⭐ Moose def. Eddie Edwards — by DQ
Agent Zero interferes, escalating the feud.
⭐ Tag Match
Brian Myers & Cedric Alexander def. Jeff Hardy & Vincent
Matt Hardy was attacked on iMPACT! and The Righteous requested this match. Hardy’s tag titles were not on the line.
⭐ World Championship — Strange Ending
Mike Santana (c) vs. Steve Maclin ends in a forfeit/no‑contest Maclin is injured early; Eddie Edwards attacks; Santana stands tall.
Ed:
“Fans, Sacrifice lived up to its name — chaos, controversy, and championship drama!”
Gordon:
“Quite so. The ramifications will be felt for weeks.”
🟧 AEW — COLLISION (MARCH 28, 2026)
Presented in the style of Ed & Gordon
🎙️ DESK INTRO
Ed:
“Fans, AEW Collision rolled into Cedar Rapids and delivered a night hotter than a depot stove! Championships defended, factions clashing, and a main event that had the whole building shaking!”
Gordon:
“Indeed. A most competitive broadcast, with several bouts carrying significant implications for the weeks ahead.”
🟦 FULL MATCH RESULTS — MARCH 28, 2026
⭐ AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championship
Divine Dominion (Megan Bayne & Lena Kross) def. Babes of Wrath (Willow Nightingale & Harley Cameron) A bruising, physical title match. Dominion retain.
Ed:
“Fans, Willow and Harley fought like wildcats, but Bayne and Kross were simply too powerful!”
⭐ Myron Reed def. Johnny TV
Reed scores the win with Rascalz backing him at ringside.
⭐ Death Riders (Jon Moxley & Daniel Garcia) def. Private Party
Submission victory for the Death Riders.
Ed:
“Moxley and Garcia were in rare form — a real clinic in controlled aggression!”
⭐ Mina Shirakawa & The Brawling Birds def. Niki XS, Aminah Belmont & Haven Harris
Post‑match: Thekla and the Sisters of Sin appear to taunt Shirakawa, setting up a trios match for next week.
⭐ Tommaso Ciampa def. Ace Austin
Ciampa continues his winning streak with another strong singles performance.
Ed:
“Fans, Ciampa is rolling like a freight train!”
⭐ Kyle Fletcher & Mark Davis def. The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier & Zachary Wentz)
A strong showing for the Aussie duo.
⭐ AEW International Championship — Main Event
Kazuchika Okada (c) def. Kevin Knight A high‑energy rematch from their Continental Classic clash. Okada retains.
Gordon:
“A most excellent contest. Knight pushed the champion to his limits, but Okada’s precision and experience prevailed.”
🔥 ADDITIONAL SEGMENTS & BACKSTAGE MOMENTS
⭐ Babes of Wrath Split Amicably
After their loss, Willow Nightingale and Harley Cameron agree to part ways. Willow sets her sights on the TBS Championship. Cameron says she’s “going where the wind takes her.”
⭐ Shirakawa vs. Sisters of Sin Escalates
Thekla’s post‑match taunts set up a trios showdown next week.
⭐ Death Riders Issue a Warning
Moxley and Garcia cut a short but intense promo about “unfinished business” in AEW.
⭐ Fletcher & Davis Call Out the Tag Division
The Aussie duo say they’re “done waiting” and want top‑tier competition.
🎙️ DESK OUTRO
Ed:
“Fans, what a night! Collision delivered from bell to bell — champions standing tall, teams breaking up, and rivalries heating up!”
Gordon:
“Indeed. AEW’s competitive landscape remains most compelling as we march toward the next major event. And with that… so long from Cedar Rapids.”
🔴 MLW — THIS WEEK’S ACTION
MLW ran a lighter schedule this week, but key developments include:
⭐ Meet and Greet in Charleston to Feature NJPW on April 12
Including NJPW’s El Desperado, NJPW’s Taiji Ishimori, IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion Douki and MLW World Middleweight Champion Kushida.
⭐ Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey & Wolfgang sign with MLW
Gallus debuted at Battle Riot VIII and Sports Illustrated announced all three members have signed with MLW. They will be known as Glasgow Boys On Top (GBOT).
⭐ Killer Kross suggests crossover shows with NJPW and CMLL
MLW World Champion mentions MJF in interview with AOL.
Ed:
“Fans, MLW may not have had a major card this week, but the pot is simmering!”
Gordon:
“Quite so. The strategic maneuvering behind the scenes is most intriguing.”
🟣 WOMEN OF WRESTLING — EPISODE 424 (“Fabulous and Mysterious”)
Presented in the style of Ed & Gordon
🎙️ DESK INTRO
Ed:
“Fans, WOW rolled out Episode 424 and it was a humdinger! Mystery, mayhem, and tag team fireworks lit up the Fremont Street Experience!”
Gordon:
“Indeed. A most spirited broadcast, with several matches showcasing the depth of the WOW roster.”
🟦 FULL MATCH RESULTS — EPISODE 424
(Based on official episode materials and match photography.)
⭐ Ashley Blaze & Tara Strike vs. Miami’s Sweet Heat (Laurie & Lindsey Carlson) w/ Lana Star
A heated tag team showdown featuring the Carlson twins and the ever‑scheming Lana Star. Blaze and Strike brought the fire, but Sweet Heat’s experience and Star’s ringside influence shaped the momentum throughout the match.
Ed:
“Fans, this one was hotter than a depot stove! Blaze and Strike fought tooth and nail, but Miami’s Sweet Heat were in rare form!”
Gordon:
“Quite so. The twins’ cohesion remains one of WOW’s strongest assets.”
⭐ Penelope Pink In Action (Featured Spotlight)
Episode 424 heavily spotlighted Penelope Pink, with multiple featured segments and match photography emphasizing her ongoing dominance and presence in the WOW title picture.
Ed:
“Fans, Penelope Pink continues to shine — a true centerpiece of WOW programming!”
Gordon:
“Indeed. Her confidence and poise remain most noteworthy.”
🔥 KEY STORY DEVELOPMENTS
⭐ Lana Star’s Influence Grows
Her ringside presence with Miami’s Sweet Heat continues to tilt the scales — and Episode 424 reinforced her role as WOW’s most manipulative mastermind.
⭐ Ashley Blaze’s Fiery Temper Highlighted
WOW’s official short clip from Episode 424 shows Blaze going ballistic, underscoring her rising intensity and potential push.
⭐ Tag Division Momentum Shifts
With Sweet Heat gaining traction again, the tag team landscape is tightening — and Blaze & Strike’s performance keeps them in the conversation.
🎙️ DESK OUTRO
Ed:
“Fans, Episode 424 delivered the goods — fierce competition, big personalities, and tag team action that had the crowd roaring!”
Gordon:
“Indeed. WOW’s momentum continues, and the ramifications of this episode will echo into the coming weeks. And with that… so long from Las Vegas.”
📰 NEWS & RUMORS ACROSS ALL PROMOTIONS
⭐ TNA
Ricky Sosa officially signs.
TNA officials reportedly “very high” on Léi Yǐng Lee despite her loss.
Santana vs. Edwards likely next major program.
⭐ AEW
Internal buzz around Roderick Strong joining The Conglomeration.
Don Callis Family rumored to be expanding again.
Thekla’s title reign under scrutiny after brass‑knuckle controversy.
⭐ MLW
Talks of a summer super‑show involving multiple promotions.
⭐ WOW
Backstage belief that The Beast is being positioned for a title run.
New tag belts rumored for late spring.
🎙️ CLOSING DESK SEGMENT
Ed:
“Fans, from Sacrifice to Collision to WOW and MLW, the wrestling world is red‑hot! Rivalries are boiling, championships are in play, and the road ahead is paved with excitement!”
Gordon:
“Indeed. A most eventful week across the sport of professional wrestling. And with that… so long from the wrestling world.”
