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 4/30/2026

🎙️ Rundown — AEW

Presented by Ed & Gordon

🟦 DESK INTRO

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

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

🟥 THE WEEK IN AEW (April 23–29, 2026)

🔥 Darby Allin’s Reign Rolls On

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

🟩 MJF’s Meltdown Continues

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

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

🟧 Jamie Hayter Injury Update

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

🟪 Britt Baker Resurfaces — Outside AEW

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

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

📍 EagleBank Arena — Fairfax, VA

🏆 TNT Championship

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

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

🏆 AEW International Championship

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

🏆 AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championship

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

💥 Cage & Cope def. RPG Vice

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

⚡ Rush def. Steven Fuerte

A quick showcase win to keep Rush hot.

🏆 MAIN EVENT — AEW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

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

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

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

📰 AEW NEWS & RUMORS

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

🎙️ DESK OUTRO

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

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

Around the World of Pro Wrestling

⭐ 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.”