Tag: Kenny Omega

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 7/26/26: Collision, Redemption & “You will never be me.”

Sports‑desk intro

Ed: “Fans, All Elite Wrestling just ran a two‑night gauntlet—Collision set the table, Redemption flipped it over, and the fallout has every title picture vibrating.”

Gordon: “A most consequential span—championship defenses, ladder warfare, and narrative threads tightening en route to All In.”

AEW Collision — July 25, 2026 (Nashville, TN)

Full match results

  • Tommaso Ciampa def. Zachary Wentz
  • The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson) def. Death Riders (Wheeler Yuta & Daniel Garcia)
  • CMLL World Women’s Champion Persephone def. Angelica Risk
  • SkyFlight (Matt Sydal, Scorpio Sky, Dante Martin) def. The Lethal Twist (Jay Lethal, Blake Christian, Lee Johnson)
  • Nick Wayne def. AR Fox — International Title ladder qualifier
  • The Conglomeration (Orange Cassidy, Roderick Strong, Kyle O’Reilly) (c) def. Dalton Castle & The Outrunners — AEW World Trios Championship
  • El Clon def. Lio Rush — International Title ladder qualifier
  • Thekla & Hikaru Shida def. Willow Nightingale & Maya World

Key highlights & story beats

  • Ciampa sends a message to Jericho: violent win over Wentz, followed by a direct promise of brutality at Redemption.
  • Young Bucks vs Death Riders escalates: interference from PAC and Claudio, then Adam Copeland and Christian Cage; post‑match, Moxley and Will Ospreay drop the Bucks, hinting at fractures inside the Death Riders.
  • Trios chaos: Conglomeration retain, but are jumped by Lethal Twist and The Demand, ending with Jeff Jarrett smashing Ricochet with a guitar—Nashville getting the full Jarrett experience.
  • Ladder match field finalized: Nick Wayne and El Clon grab the last two spots for the six‑way at Redemption.
  • Women’s champions stand tall: Thekla and Shida pin their respective challengers the night before both titles are on the line.

Ed & Gordon call Collision

Ed: “Collision felt like a pressure test—every contender either rose to the occasion or got exposed under the lights.”

Gordon: “A most revealing broadcast—hierarchies clarified ahead of pay‑per‑view confrontation.”

AEW Redemption — July 26, 2026 (Montreal, QC)

Main card results

  • AEW World Championship: Kenny Omega (c) def. Kevin Knight
  • AEW Women’s World Championship: Thekla (c) def. Willow Nightingale
  • AEW TBS Championship: Hikaru Shida (c) def. Maya World
  • AEW International Championship: Kyle Fletcher (c) def. Bandido
  • AEW National Championship: Andrade El Idolo def. Mark Davis (c) — new champion
  • AEW World Tag Team Championship: Cage & Cope (Christian Cage & Adam Copeland) (c) def. Death Riders (PAC & Claudio Castagnoli)
  • The Young Bucks def. Jon Moxley & Will Ospreay
  • No Holds Barred: Tommaso Ciampa def. “Painmaker” Chris Jericho
  • Double Chain Match: The Dogs (David Finlay & Clark Connors) def. Bang Bang Gang (Jay White & Juice Robinson)
  • Six‑Way Ladder Match (International Title shot): “Speedball” Mike Bailey def. Jack Perry, The Beast Mortos, Komander, Nick Wayne, El Clon

Buy‑In

  • AEW World Trios Championship: The Conglomeration (c) def. Lethal Twist

Redemption highlights & implications

  • Omega retains, All In path cleared: Knight pushes him, but Omega keeps the world title, preserving the looming showdown with Will Ospreay at Wembley.
  • Women’s division locked in: Thekla survives Willow, Shida turns back Maya—both champions roll into All In with momentum and fresh challengers circling.
  • International scene heats up: Fletcher retains, while Bailey wins the ladder match—Callis Family politics and Okada/Takeshita tension make that belt the most volatile in AEW.
  • Andrade’s national breakthrough: Davis falls, Andrade grabs the National Championship, immediately sparking talk of a collision with MJF once he’s cleared.
  • Tag chaos and Death Riders drama: Cage & Cope hold onto the tag belts, Bucks beat Moxley/Ospreay, and Ospreay’s conflicted body language keeps the “breakaway” rumor mill spinning.
  • Ciampa vs Jericho turns violent: the Painmaker persona can’t save Jericho; Ciampa’s win cements him as a top‑tier threat heading into All In season.

Ed & Gordon call Redemption

Ed: “Redemption felt like a crossroads—some careers accelerated, some stalled, and a few took sharp, unexpected turns.”

Gordon: “A most pivotal event—title landscapes recalibrated with notable precision.”

AEW news & rumors

  • All In card taking shape: Omega vs Ospreay is effectively locked in; tag title and International Title programs are clearly being steered toward Wembley payoffs.
  • Mercedes Moné hovering over the women’s scene: coverage points to Moné waiting for the Redemption winner, with Thekla’s run in danger.
  • Callis Family friction: reports highlight subtle tension between Fletcher and Okada around the International Title, suggesting internal conflict could explode on a big stage.
  • Andrade’s push: multiple outlets frame the National Title win as the start of a renewed main‑event push, with MJF as the likely long‑term target.
  • Young Bucks and Death Riders saga: speculation continues about Ospreay’s loyalty and Moxley’s role, with fans reading every glance and post‑match beatdown as a clue.

Ed: “From boardroom plans to locker‑room whispers, you can feel AEW steering everything toward one giant collision at Wembley.”

Gordon: “A most deliberate trajectory—creative direction aligning with marquee event strategy.”

This week’s classic spotlight: Michaels vs Jericho, July 7, 2008 RAW

The “You will never be me” promo was one of the most celebrated segments of the Michaels/Jericho feud.

What happened in the promo

  • Jericho’s accusation: Jericho tears into Michaels for wrestling hurt, calling him a martyr chasing applause and insisting the fans won’t pay his bills or visit him in the hospital.
  • Michaels’ rebuttal: Shawn fires back that his life has been an open book for two decades, every flaw exposed, and that despite everything—being blamed, ostracized, blackballed—he’ll be remembered forever.
  • Core line: the promo peaks when Shawn tells Jericho that no matter what he accomplishes, “you will never be me”—the identity gap between them is the real wound Jericho can’t heal.

Why it still matters

  • Character study: it’s not just about wins and losses; it’s about legacy, ego, and how fans choose their heroes.
  • Blueprint for modern feuds: AEW’s best promos—Omega vs Ospreay, MJF vs whoever—borrow that same idea: the real fight is over who gets remembered.
  • Emotional stakes: the segment shows how a few carefully chosen lines can make a match feel like a referendum on a career.

Ed: “That exchange between Shawn and Jericho was less a promo and more a confession—two men arguing over who history will love.”

Gordon: “A most incisive dialogue—identity, reputation, and audience perception woven into competitive narrative.”

Sports‑desk outro

Ed: “Fans, from Collision’s tune‑up to Redemption’s high‑stakes chaos and a classic reminder from Michaels and Jericho, this week proved that wrestling’s sharpest stories live where pride, legacy, and opportunity collide.”

Gordon: “A most comprehensive chronicle—present trajectories and past touchstones combining to illuminate the state of the sport.”

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 7/23/26: AEW Dynamite and This Week In History.

🎙️ Sports‑Desk Intro

Ed: “Fans, AEW didn’t just heat up this week — it roared. Titles on the line, alliances cracking, and Redemption looming like a storm front!”

Gordon: “A most consequential interval — championship defenses, faction turbulence, and escalating hostilities ahead of the pay‑per‑view.”

🔵 AEW Dynamite — July 22, 2026 (Nashville, TN)

Full Match Results

  • TNT Championship: Kevin Knight (c) def. Darby Allin
  • Brodido (Bandido & Brody King) def. Kyle Fletcher & Kazuchika Okada
  • Jay White def. Clark Connors
  • AEW Women’s Tag Team Championship — No DQ: Divine Dominion (Megan Bayne & Lena Kross) (c) def. Sisters of Sin (Skye Blue & Julia Hart)
  • Trios Main Event: Kenny Omega, Will Ospreay & Jon Moxley def. Brian Cage, Hechicero & Jake Doyle (Don Callis Family)

⭐ Major Segments & Storyline Beats

Kevin Knight’s Record Defense & Omega Assault

Knight retained the TNT Title with a belt shot to Allin, then later blasted Kenny Omega with the TNT Title, leaving him bloodied ahead of Redemption.

Fletcher vs. Bandido Escalates

Kyle Fletcher announced everyone is banned from ringside for his International Title defense at Redemption — then got pinned by Bandido in the tag match.

Thekla vs. Willow Nightingale — Heated Face‑Off

Moderated by Mick Foley, the confrontation turned violent when Thekla struck Willow, only for Willow to Pounce her out of the ring.

Bang Bang Gang vs. The Dogs — Double Chain Match Set

White and the Bang Bang Gang challenged The Dogs to a brutal stipulation match at Redemption.

Backstage Chaos

PAC & Claudio Castagnoli attacked Adam Copeland & Christian Cage backstage, promising to ruin their Redemption homecoming.

🎙️ Ed & Gordon Call the Action

Ed: “Kevin Knight fought like a man chasing history — sharp, opportunistic, and absolutely ruthless!”

Gordon: “A most strategic retention — champion exploiting every permissible advantage.”

Ed: “And that main event? Omega, Ospreay, and Moxley moved like a three‑headed thunderbolt — precision, power, and pure chaos!”

Gordon: “A most formidable trio — synergy evident even amid underlying tension.”

📰 AEW News & Rumors

⭐ Young Bucks vs. Moxley & Ospreay Official for Redemption

A blockbuster tag match added to the PPV.

⭐ Jericho vs. Ciampa — No Holds Barred

The Painmaker returns for a violent showdown at Redemption.

⭐ Athena Reaches Historic Milestone

Athena surpasses Roman Reigns’ Universal Title reign — now the longest modern world champion at 1,317 days.

⭐ Tay Melo Granted AEW Release

Confirmed July 23.

⭐ Anna Jay Extends AEW Contract

Despite injury, Jay signs a new deal.

⭐ MJF’s Absence Explained

Tony Khan confirms why MJF is not on the Redemption card is due to minor injuries.

⭐ Mercedes Moné Set for DJ Debut at All In Afterparty

Moné will perform her first‑ever DJ set.

⭐ Luke Gallows Backstage at Dynamite

Not on camera, but present behind the scenes.

📺 Dynamite Highlights

Omega/Ospreay/Moxley vs. Don Callis Family

  • High‑speed trios action
  • Omega accidentally V‑Triggers Mox
  • Post‑match brawl erupts
  • Knight lays out Omega with TNT Title to close the show

Women’s Tag Title Carnage

Divine Dominion retain after chokeslamming Skye Blue through a table.

Jay White’s Return Momentum

White defeats Connors; Finlay attacks; Bang Bang Gang makes the save.

🕰️ This Week in History

⭐ July 22, 2019 — AEW’s First Major TNT Announcement

AEW officially announced its weekly TNT show, laying the foundation for Dynamite’s modern era.

⭐ July 23, 2002 — Shawn Michaels Returns to WWE

HBK’s comeback set the stage for his legendary second run.

⭐ July 20, 1998 — Goldberg vs. Hogan on Nitro

WCW’s Georgia Dome classic drew one of the largest crowds in cable wrestling history.

⭐ July 21, 1989 — Great American Bash

Ric Flair vs. Terry Funk ignited one of wrestling’s most iconic feuds.

🎙️ Sports‑Desk Outro

Ed: “Fans, AEW delivered a week packed with electricity — champions rising, tempers flaring, and Redemption shaping up to be a powder keg ready to blow!”

Gordon: “A most comprehensive chronicle — momentum shifting, rivalries intensifying, and anticipation reaching a notable crescendo.”

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 7/9/26: AEW Dynamite, History.

🎙️ ESPN‑Desk Intro

Ed: “Fans, All Elite Wrestling hit July like a runaway freight train — title fights, faction chaos, and enough storyline twists to make your head spin!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most dynamic interval — momentum shifting, alliances fracturing, and championship pictures evolving across multiple broadcasts.”

🔵 ALL ELITE WRESTLING (AEW)

Coverage: July 1 – July 7, 2026

AEW rolled into July with a packed week on Dynamite, plus cross‑promotional movement involving ROH and CMLL talent.

Below is the full rundown.

⭐ AEW Dynamite — July 1, 2026

Credit: Cagematch

⭐ (08.07.2026) AEW Dynamite #353 – Beach Break 2026 – TV-Show @ The BayCare Sound At Coachman Park in Clearwater, Florida, USA


Dark Six Man Tag Team: Brody King, Mike Bailey & Mistico defeat Chico Adams, Dante Casanova & Main Man Oro
Dark Tag Team: Kiran Grey & Steven Borden defeat The Lethal Twist (Blake Christian & Jay Lethal)
Dark: Brian Cage defeats Rhys Maddox
Tommaso Ciampa defeats Jericho (13:46)
AEW International Title: Kyle Fletcher (w/Lance Archer) defeats Konosuke Takeshita (c) (16:45) – TITLE CHANGE !!! Ed: “Kyle Fletcher had that arena bouncing like a summer festival!” Gordon: “A most cohesive outing — rhythm and power evident.”
Death Riders (Jon Moxley & Will Ospreay) (w/Marina Shafir) defeat The WorkHorsemen (Anthony Henry & JD Drake) (8:37) Ed: “Ospreay moved like he was trying to outrun gravity itself — breathtaking!” Gordon: “A most precise exhibition — technique and timing in perfect alignment.”
AEW Women’s World Title #1 Contendership Casino Gauntlet: Willow Nightingale defeats Athena and Julia Hart and Maya World and Mina Shirakawa and Rina and Skye Blue and Thunder Rosa (18:24) Ed: “Nightingale fought like she had something to prove — and she proved it!” Gordon: “A most disciplined encounter — mat control decisive.”
AEW World Title: Kenny Omega defeats MJF (c) (24:04) – TITLE CHANGE !!! Ed: “Omega wrestled like a man who refuses to take a backward step!” Gordon: “A most assertive victory — champion’s poise unmistakable.”

📰 AEW News & Rumors (July 1–7)

⭐ Major Storylines & Backstage Notes

  • Mercedes Moné reportedly negotiating a crossover match with Stardom talent for autumn.
  • FTR teasing a “career‑defining announcement” for late July.
  • Tony Khan continues to push AEW–CMLL cooperation, with Mistico and Mascara Dorada appearing on ROH TV.

⭐ Injury & Return Rumors

  • A top AEW heel reportedly cleared for return after a six‑month absence.
  • Two AEW women’s division talents expected back before All Out.

Ed: “Fans, the rumor mill is spinning like a carnival ride — July might be explosive!”

Gordon: “A most intriguing horizon — developments imminent.”

🕰️ This Week in History — AEW Edition

⭐ July 3, 2019 — The First AEW Fyter Fest

AEW’s early identity took shape with:

  • Cody vs. Darby Allin
  • The Elite vs. Lucha Bros & Laredo Kid
  • Jon Moxley’s Fyter Fest debut

Ed: “That night felt like AEW planting its flag in the ground — loud and proud!”

Gordon: “A most formative event — foundations laid for future triumphs.”

⭐ July 5, 2023 — Blood & Guts Announcement

The Elite vs. Blackpool Combat Club set the stage for one of AEW’s most violent spectacles.

Ed: “That announcement hit like a thunderclap — fans knew chaos was coming!”

Gordon: “A most consequential declaration — anticipation reaching a fever pitch.”

⭐ July 1, 2021 — Miro’s TNT Title Rampage

Miro’s dominant TNT Championship run peaked with a crushing victory over Brian Pillman Jr.

Ed: “Miro looked unstoppable — like a fortress with legs!”

Gordon: “A most commanding reign — power and presence undeniable.”

🎙️ Desk Outro

Ed: “From Dynamite’s fireworks to Collision’s heavy hitters, AEW proved once again that July is no time for coasting — it’s full throttle or nothing!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most comprehensive survey — championships defended, rivalries intensified, and history honored.”

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.”

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 5/25/26: ROH, Stardom, wXw, NOAH, AJPW and AEW Double or Nothing.

Global rundown — ROH, Stardom, wXw, NOAH, AJPW & AEW Double or Nothing

Desk intro

Ed: “Wrestling fans, the rings have been busy from Jacksonville to Tokyo, Oberhausen, and beyond! ROH, Stardom, wXw, NOAH, All Japan, and AEW’s Double or Nothing build have all cranked the volume up this past week!”

Gordon: “Quite. A most expansive landscape—each promotion advancing its own narratives, yet all converging on the same themes of ambition, attrition, and opportunity.”

Ring of Honor (ROH)

HonorClub tapings & TV — May 18, 2026

ROH ran a loaded taping at WJCT Studios in Jacksonville, Florida on May 18, feeding into ROH on HonorClub #168–169.

Key matches from the taping block:

  • Action Andretti def. Soleil
  • Serpentico & The Colons def. Alex Kane, Bruss Hamilton & Kiran Grey
  • Anthony Ogogo def. Darian Bengston (referee’s decision)
  • ROH World Title Proving Ground:
    • Bandido (c) def. Angelico
  • ROH World Title (TV episode):
    • Bandido (c) def. Volador Jr. (21:15)
  • Pure Rules: Viva Van def. Rachael Ellering
  • ROH Pure Title Proving Ground: Lee Moriarty (c) def. Mance Warner
  • ROH Women’s World Title Proving Ground: Athena (c) def. Hyan
  • ROH Women’s Pure Title Proving Ground: Deonna Purrazzo (c) def. Isla Dawn
  • Tag & Trios highlights:
    • Top Flight def. The Premier Athletes
    • The Kingdom def. Alec Price & Jordan Oliver
    • Eddie Kingston & Ortiz def. The WorkHorsemen
    • Dalton Castle & The Outrunners (c) won a Six‑Man Proving Ground over The Frat House
    • The Lethal Twist (Blake Christian, Jay Lethal & Lee Johnson) won a trios showcase

Credit: cagematch.net

Name of the event: ROH on HonorClub #167
Date: 16.05.2026
Promotion: Ring Of Honor
Type: Online Stream
Location: Salisbury, Maryland, USA
Arena: Wicomico Youth And Civic Center
Attendance: 2.038
Broadcast type: Taped
Broadcast date: 21.05.2026
TV station/network: ROHWrestling.com
Commentary by: Caprice Coleman & Ian Riccaboni
Singles Match
Action Andretti defeats QT Marshall (8:51)
Tag Team Match
Hyan & Maya World defeat Allie Katch & Kaia McKenna (4:35)
Singles Match
Rush defeats Ryan O’Neill (1:00)
Tag Team Match
Bustah And The Brain (Alec Price & Jordan Oliver) defeat The Premier Athletes (Ariya Daivari & Tony Nese) (w/Mark Sterling & Stori Denali) (9:51)
ROH World Six Man Tag Team Title Proving Ground Match
Dalton Castle & The Outrunners (Truth Magnum & Turbo Floyd) [c] defeat 4Play (Chulo Montana, Danny Grandview & Ykies) (2:40)
Singles Match
Lio Rush defeats Aaron Solo (5:39)
ROH Women’s Pure Title Proving Ground Match
Deonna Purrazzo [c] defeats Janai Kai (7:00)
Tag Team Match
Mina Shirakawa & Queen Aminata defeat MIT (Billie Starkz & Diamante) by DQ (8:44)
ROH World Television Title Match
AR Fox (c) defeats Shane Taylor (w/Anthony Ogogo & Trish Adora) (9:05)

Ed: “ROH’s running these tapings like a gauntlet—champions in Proving Ground matches all night long, and nobody getting an easy evening!”

Gordon: “A most rigorous schedule. The champions remain intact, yet the volume of challengers suggests that any misstep could prove costly.”

News & direction:

  • Bandido continues to be presented as a workhorse World Champion, defending both in Proving Ground and full title matches.
  • Athena, Moriarty, and Purrazzo all turned back Proving Ground challengers, keeping the Pure and women’s divisions locked down.
  • The Kingdom, Top Flight, and Dalton Castle & The Outrunners remain central to the tag and trios picture.

Stardom

(23.05.2026) Stardom Queens Dynasty – Pay Per View @ Toyoda Gosei Memorial Gymnasium ENTRIO in Inazawa, Aichi, Japan
Pre-Show Three Way: Waka Tsukiyama defeats Matoi Hamabe and Rian (5:29)
Pre-Show: Syuri defeats Kiyoka Kotatsu (10:03)
HATE (Ruaka & Saya Kamitani) defeat Fuwa-chan & Saori Anou (9:20)
Three Way: Saya Iida defeats HANAKO and Xena (10:19)
Artist Of Stardom Title #1 Contendership Three Way: God’s Eye (Ami Sourei, Hina & Lady C) defeat Cosmic Angels (Aya Sakura, Natsupoi & Yuna Mizumori) and Mi Vida Loca (Akira Kurogane, Itsuki Aoki & Rina Yamashita) (10:22)
FWC (Hazuki & Koguma) defeat AZM & Ema Maishima (14:44)
Future Of Stardom Title: Ranna Yagami (c) defeats Kikyo Furusawa (10:45)
World Of Stardom Title #1 Contendership Four Way: Suzu Suzuki defeats Maika and Natsuko Tora and Starlight Kid (13:17)
Wonder Of Stardom Title: Hanan (c) defeats Bea Priestley (20:02)
World Of Stardom Title: Sayaka Kurara (c) defeats Maki Ito (21:51)

Ed: “Over in Stardom, it’s like a revolving door of rivalries—every show, another combination, another statement win, another challenger stepping up.”

Gordon: “A layered structure, to be sure. Television advances the unit rivalries; major events provide the decisive resolutions.”

wXw (Westside Xtreme Wrestling)

NEWS

Credit: Fightful

“They (wXw) wrote the following under one of their Instagram posts, where a fan asked if their True Colors event would air on TrillerTV. 

“We would very much like to stream on Triller. Unfortunately they haven’t paid us for anything we streamed there since October and haven’t responded to any emails since they laid off our person in charge. We are unable to stream on a service that doesn’t pay its contributors.”

Fans can read more about AEW’s lawsuit by clicking here.”

Ed: “wXw keeps that European pressure‑cooker vibe—small buildings, loud fans, and matches that feel like they matter even when there’s no belt on the line.”

Gordon: “Continuity is their hallmark. Each taping adds incremental weight to existing rivalries rather than resetting the board.”

Pro Wrestling NOAH

(25.05.2026) NOAH Monday Magic Inside Out Season #2 – Online Stream @ Shinjuku FACE in Tokyo, Japan
Rich Port Ayala defeats Iker Navarro (6:57)
Three Way: Seri Yamaoka defeats Mio Momono and Momoka Hanazono (11:40)
AMAKUSA & Kenoh defeat Brahman Brothers (Brahman Kei & Brahman Shu) by DQ (0:15)
AMAKUSA & Kenoh defeat Brahman Brothers (Brahman Kei & Brahman Shu) (8:28)
Kaito Kiyomiya defeats Alan Angels (10:19)
HAYATA & Titus Alexander defeat Archie Cole & Reece Alexios (12:59)
GHC Hardcore Openweight Title: Hikaru Sato defeats Masato Tanaka (c) (16:13) – TITLE CHANGE !!!

(24.05.2026) NOAH Neo Global Tag League 2026 – Tag 2 – Online Stream @ Umeda Sky Building Stella Hall in Osaka, Japan
Eita defeats Midori Takahashi (4:33)
Team 2000X (Jun Masaoka, Kai Fujimura, Masa Kitamiya & Takashi Sugiura) defeat All Rebellion (Alejandro, Harutoki & Kaito Kiyomiya) & Black Menso-re (5:16)
Atsushi Kotoge & Hi69 defeat AMAKUSA & Daiki Odashima (6:49)
Good Brothers (Doc Gallows & Karl Anderson) & Quiet Storm defeat White Raven Squad (HAYATA & Tetsuya Endo) & Yuto Koyanagi (7:47)
Hiroto Tsuruya & Lykos Gym (Kid Lykos & Kid Lykos II) defeat Los Tranquilos de Japon (BUSHI, RYUSEI & Tetsuya Naito) (7:18)
Neo Global Tag League 2026 Block B: Stallion Rogers & Yoshiki Inamura [2] defeat Katsumi Inahata & KENTA 0
Neo Global Tag League 2026 Block B: Passionate RATEL’S (Manabu Soya & Yuki Iino) [2] defeat Kazuyuki Fujita & Mohammed Yone 0
Neo Global Tag League 2026 Block B: Kenoh & Naomichi Marufuji [2] defeat Team 2000X (OZAWA & Tadasuke) 0

(23.05.2026) NOAH Neo Global Tag League 2026 – Tag 1 – Online Stream @ Kyoto KBS Hall in Kyoto, Japan
Alejandro, Stallion Rogers & Yoshiki Inamura defeat Katsumi Inahata, KENTA & Yuto Koyanagi (9:13)
Eita, Midori Takahashi & Passionate RATEL’S (Manabu Soya & Yuki Iino) defeat Black Menso-re, Hi69, Kazuyuki Fujita & Mohammed Yone (9:11)
Atsushi Kotoge defeats Hiroto Tsuruya (7:27)
Team 2000X (Jun Masaoka, Kai Fujimura, OZAWA & Tadasuke) defeat AMAKUSA, Daiki Odashima, Kenoh & Naomichi Marufuji (12:34)
Neo Global Tag League 2026 Block A: White Raven Squad (HAYATA & Tetsuya Endo) [2] defeat Lykos Gym (Kid Lykos & Kid Lykos II) 0
Neo Global Tag League 2026 Block A: Good Brothers (Doc Gallows & Karl Anderson) [2] defeat All Rebellion (Harutoki & Kaito Kiyomiya) 0
Neo Global Tag League 2026 Block A: Los Tranquilos de Japon (BUSHI & Tetsuya Naito) [2] defeat Team 2000X (Masa Kitamiya & Takashi Sugiura) 0

Ed: “In NOAH, every forearm and kick sounds like it could end a career—those GHC champions are living in a constant state of siege.”

Gordon: “The interplay between veterans and the emergent generation remains central—legacy versus aspiration, played out in very physical terms.”

All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW)

Credit: all-japan.co.jp

“The match order for the Koga tournament on Sunday, May 31 has been decided, for the “Super Power Series 2026” ~Five Is Home presents~

《Match Order》

◆ First Match Singles Match 20 minutes one-fall match Ryo
Inoue vs. Shiyuki Sakuda

◆ Match 2: Tag Match 20 minutes one-fall
match MUSASHI Yoshioka Seiki vs. Hikaru Sato Yuya Aoki

◆ Match 3: Singles Match, 20 minutes, one-fall match: Hokuto
Omori vs. Jack Kennedy

◆ Match 4 Tag Match 30-minute one-fall match
Zion Shotaro Ashino vs Ryuki Honda Aran

*Break after Game 4

◆ Match 5: Singles Match, 30 minutes, one-fall match: Go
Shiozaki vs Yasutaka Yano

◆ Match 6: 6-man tag match, 30 minutes one-fall match.
Yuma Aoyagi, Ryusei Aoyagi, Rising HAYATO vs. Yuma Anzai, Oji Tamura, Shota Kofuji

◆ Match 7 Main Event Triple Crown Heavyweight Championship & World Tag Team Championship Prep 6-Man Tag Team Match 30 minutes one-fall Kento
Miyahara, Ren Ayabe, Taros vs. Hideki Suzuki, Jun Saito, Rei Saito

“Superpower Series 2026”
May 31, 2026 (Sun) Doors open 13:15 / Start
14:00 Ibaraki Koga City ES Central Sports Park Hanamomo Gymnasium ~Five Is Home presents~

  • Food trucks available
  • Food and drink allowed
    inside the venue * Wearing shoes allowed

*Advance tickets for Premium Seats and Special Ringside are nearly depleted.
If you are considering attending, please purchase your advance tickets early!”

Ed: “All Japan’s still that slow‑burn furnace—long tours, layered grudges, and when a title match finally hits, it feels like a payoff months in the making.”

Gordon: “A methodical approach, emphasizing escalation over time rather than immediate gratification.”

AEW Double or Nothing

Credit: cagematch.net

(24.05.2026) AEW Double Or Nothing 2026 – The Buy In – Online Stream @ Louis Armstrong Stadium in New York City, New York, USA
AEW Women’s World Tag Team Title Five Minute Challenge Eliminator: Divine Dominion (Lena Kross & Megan Bayne) [c] defeat Viva Van & Zayda Steel (w/Christopher Daniels) (4:45)
Death Riders (Claudio Castagnoli, Daniel Garcia & Wheeler Yuta) (w/Marina Shafir) defeat The Opps (Anthony Bowens, Hook & Katsuyori Shibata) (10:32)
Boom And Doom (Big Boom AJ & QT Marshall) & The Conglomeration (Mark Briscoe, Orange Cassidy & Roderick Strong) (w/Big Justice, Harley Cameron & The Rizzler) defeat Shane Taylor Promotions (Anthony Ogogo, Carlie Bravo, Lee Moriarty, Shane Taylor & Shawn Dean) (w/Christyan XO) (6:31)
All Elite Wrestling
(24.05.2026) AEW Double Or Nothing 2026 – Pay Per View @ Louis Armstrong Stadium in New York City, New York, USA
AEW World Tag Team Title I Quit: Adam Copeland & Christian Cage defeat FTR (Cash Wheeler & Dax Harwood) (w/Stokely) (c) (19:34) – TITLE CHANGE !!!
AEW International Title: Konosuke Takeshita defeats Kazuchika Okada (c) (19:01) – TITLE CHANGE !!!
Owen Hart Foundation 2026 Women’s Tournament Quarter Final: Athena defeats Mina Shirakawa (10:46)
AEW Continental Title No Time Limit: Jon Moxley (c) defeats Kyle O’Reilly (18:44)
Owen Hart Foundation 2026 Men’s Tournament Quarter Final: Will Ospreay defeats Samoa Joe (13:52)
Owen Hart Foundation 2026 Men’s Tournament Quarter Final: Swerve Strickland (w/Prince Nana) defeats Bandido (15:15)
AEW Women’s World Title Four Way: Thekla (c) defeats Hikaru Shida and Jamie Hayter and Kris Statlander (13:59)
Stadium Stampede: Jack Perry, Jericho, The Elite (Kenny Omega, Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson) & The Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley & Shelton Benjamin) (w/MVP) defeat Don Callis Family (Andrade El Idolo & Mark Davis), The Demand (Bishop Kaun, Ricochet & Toa Liona) & The Dogs (Clark Connors & David Finlay) (31:10)
AEW World Title Vs. Hair: MJF defeats Darby Allin (c) (24:01) – TITLE CHANGE !!!

Ed: “Double or Nothing is AEW’s big early‑summer swing—when they load the bases with title matches and then swing for the fences with one or two absolutely wild stipulations.”

Gordon: “Quite. It serves as both culmination and catalyst—resolving certain rivalries while simultaneously seeding the next phase, particularly with regard to international collaborations.”

Desk outro

Ed: “So if you zoom out on this past week, here’s the picture: ROH just ran a marathon taping where every champion had to prove their mettle; Stardom had a BIG show; and AEW’s Double or Nothing was the next big explosion on the calendar.”

Gordon: “A most intricate tapestry, to be sure. As more time passes, the finer details will sharpen—but the trajectories are already unmistakable.”

Around the World of Pro Wrestling

🟦 ALL ELITE WRESTLING — WEEKLY RECAP

🎙️ DESK INTRO

Ed: “Fans, All Elite Wrestling rolled into Winnipeg this week with a Dynamite episode hotter than a depot stove! Returns, rivalries, and some downright vicious matches — this one had everything you could ask for!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most eventful broadcast, with several developments that will shape the road to Dynasty.”

🔥 AEW DYNAMITE — APRIL 1, 2026

FULL MATCH RESULTS & HIGHLIGHTS

⭐ Chris Jericho Returns to AEW

The show opened with a major surprise as Chris Jericho made his return, declaring to the crowd, “I’m home.” A huge reaction, a major moment, and a clear signal that Jericho remains a central figure in AEW’s future.

Ed: “Fans, that building nearly came unglued!”

📝 Contract Signing: MJF vs. Kenny Omega (Dynasty)

  • MJF and Omega signed the contract for their upcoming AEW World Championship match at Dynasty.
  • Omega delivered a passionate speech about reclaiming the title.
  • MJF fired back with a brutal verbal assault, referencing Omega’s diverticulitis and claiming he was “one gust of wind away from retirement.”
  • Mike Bailey stepped in, setting up a match later in the night.

Gordon: “A most personal exchange — verbal warfare at its sharpest.”

🥇 MATCH RESULTS

Kenny Omega, Brody King & Jack Perry def. The Demand (Ricochet, Bishop Kaun & Toa Liona)

A fast, physical trios match with Omega scoring the win after a V‑Trigger and One‑Winged Angel. Ricochet even referenced the infamous CM Punk–Jack Perry incident mid‑match, adding fuel to the fire.

Will Ospreay def. PAC

A high‑octane bout between two of AEW’s most dynamic performers. After the match, Ospreay was attacked by the Death Riders, with Moxley warning him to “use his head next time.”

Mina Shirakawa & The Brawling Birds def. Triangle of Madness

The women’s trios division delivered again, with Shirakawa, Jamie Hayter, and Alex Windsor picking up the win.

MJF def. “Speedball” Mike Bailey

In the night’s main event, MJF defeated Bailey clean in an eliminator match, keeping momentum strong heading into Dynasty.

📰 AEW NEWS & RUMORS

⭐ Jericho Staying in AEW

Despite months of speculation about a WWE return, Jericho is confirmed to be staying with AEW. Jericho was missing since disbanding The Learning Tree stable the night after he lost the ROH World title to Bandido in April of last year. AEW had extended his contract while he was away. It’s believed that Jericho and AEW came to an agreement on a new contract leading to his return. One advantage signing with AEW over WWE has is that Jericho will be able to continue pursuing outside projects. (According to Bleacher Report) WWE wanted him to sign for a retirement tour. (According to ITRWrestling.com)

⭐ Eric Bischoff weighs in on Ricochet

“Ricochet is not the smartest, brightest bulb on the tree, so to speak. That was a stupid thing to do. I think his excuse was, ‘Oh I was in character.’ No, I just think it was poor judgment, that he tried to camouflage by talking about the fact that he was in character when he did it as opposed to just saying, ‘I’m sorry.’ He should have just said, ‘I’m sorry’ and not try to make an excuse for it. Whatever, he did apologize, that’s what matters. We all move on.” (According to ITRWrestling.com)

⭐ Omega Touts AEW’s Affordable Prices

“We’re sort of like the alternative. We’re not quite WWE, and we’re not an indie either. We’re just All Elite Wrestling.

What we try to be is the most fun live show that you can watch, available to you. And I do think that for family-friendly shows, mostly family-friendly, the ticket prices are absolutely friendly. We never skimp on the content. You’ll always get a ton of wrestling for your money’s worth.

I even think we’re getting a double taping as well in Winnipeg, so you’re getting a whole lot of AEW, and you’re not having to mortgage your house or sell off your first child. That’s not even a knock on any promotion, it’s just that if you want to check out a television product, see yourself on TV, and have fun, see what makes AEW special, you can do it at an affordable price.

And I’m just really glad that if there’s any interest whatsoever, whether you’re a diehard AEW fan or you just want to check out a night of wrestling and do something fun with family or friends, there are price point options available for all walks of life. That’s one thing I’m very proud of with AEW.” (As seen on CBC News Manitoba)

🎙️ DESK OUTRO

Ed: “Fans, AEW is firing on all cylinders heading into Dynasty — returns, rivalries, and some of the hardest‑hitting action anywhere!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most compelling week in All Elite Wrestling. And with that… so long from Winnipeg!”