Around the World of Pro Wrestling 8/6/26: AEW Dynamite & This Week In History.

đŸŽ™ïž Sports Desk Intro

Ed: “Well folks, AEW has been moving at a full sprint this past week. Dynamite delivered title fights, confrontations, and a major shift in the trios division. It’s been a week where every match seemed to push a story forward.”

Gordon: “And the tension between Will Ospreay and Kenny Omega has escalated into one of the most personal rivalries AEW has ever seen. Championships changed hands, alliances cracked, and the road to All In London grew sharper.”

đŸ“ș AEW Dynamite

đŸ”„ RESULTS

(05.08.2026) AEW Dynamite #357 – Grand Slam Mexico 2026 – TV-Show @ Arena Mexico in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexiko
Dark: Lio Rush defeats El Clon
Dark Six Man Tag Team: Hyan, Maya World & Thunder Rosa defeat Hikaru Shida, Marina Shafir & Skye Blue
Dark Ten Man Tag Team: Brillante Jr., Jeff Jarrett, Mascara Dorada, Orange Cassidy & Roderick Strong defeat Nick Wayne, The Dogs (Clark Connors & David Finlay) & The Swirl (Blake Christian & Lee Johnson)
Death Riders (Daniel Garcia, Jon Moxley, PAC & Wheeler Yuta) defeat Cage And Cope (Adam Copeland & Christian Cage) & The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson) (11:32)
Casino Gauntlet #1 Spot Three Way: Andrade El Idolo defeats Komander and Tommaso Ciampa (11:04)
The Brawling Birds (Alex Windsor & Jamie Hayter) & Willow Nightingale defeat Divine Dominion (Lena Kross & Megan Bayne) & Mercedes Mone (11:24)
AEW International Title: Kyle Fletcher (c) defeats Mike Bailey (16:41)
Corazon de Leon, Darby Allin & Mistico defeat Don Callis Family (Hechicero, Kazuchika Okada & Kevin Knight) (10:32)
Persephone defeats Kris Statlander (10:04)
AEW World Trios Title: Adam Page & Brodido (Bandido & Brody King) (w/KeMalito) defeat The Demand (Bishop Kaun, Ricochet & Toa Liona) (c) (13:35) – TITLE CHANGE !!!
No Outside Interference Mexico City Street Fight: Will Ospreay defeats Mark Davis (17:03)

(04.08.2026) CMLL Semana Internacional CMLL vs. AEW – Online Stream @ Arena Mexico in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexiko
Lightning: Leon Cage defeats Max Star (8:44)
Lightning Tag Team: Candela & Kira defeat Hyan & Maya World (9:06)
Lightning Tag Team: Los Hermanos Calavera (Calavera Jr. I & Calavera Jr. II) defeat The Swirl (Blake Christian & Lee Johnson) (9:34)
Lightning: Austin Aries defeats Esfinge (8:57)
NJPW STRONG Openweight Tag Team Title: Los Hermanos Chavez (Angel de Oro & Niebla Roja) (c) defeat House Of Torture (DOUKI & Yujiro Takahashi) (8:58)
Neon, Ultimo Guerrero, Xelhua & Zandokan Jr. defeat Don Callis Family (Brian Cage, El Clon, Hechicero & Volador Jr.) (11:26)
Lightning: Soberano Jr. defeats Komander (9:19)
Barbaro Cavernario defeats Bandido (15:30)
AEW TNT Title: Kevin Knight (c) defeats Titan (12:16)
Kyle Fletcher defeats Mascara Dorada (11:53)

📰 AEW News & Rumors

📉 Viewership Snapshot

Collision drew 362,000 viewers, down 15% from the previous week due to airing on Thursday instead of Saturday.

Ospreay vs. Omega Intensifies

Ospreay struck Omega with the Hidden Blade after a heated confrontation, escalating their All In storyline.

Casino Gauntlet Official for All In

Winner earns a guaranteed AEW World Title shot.

Willow vs. Moné Set for All In

Contract signed; tensions rising.

📚 This Week in History (AEW Edition)

August 1, 2020 — The Rise of the Daily’s Place Era

AEW continued running shows from Daily’s Place during the pandemic, solidifying the venue as a historic home base.

July 31, 2021 — The Elite Dominate

Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks held multiple championships simultaneously, marking one of AEW’s most dominant faction runs.

July 29, 2023 — Collision Finds Its Identity

Early episodes of Collision established the brand as AEW’s “workhorse show,” featuring longer matches and fewer backstage segments.

July 30, 2024 — Swerve Strickland’s Breakout Summer

Swerve’s rise toward the AEW World Championship picture began with a string of high‑profile wins.

đŸŽ™ïž Sports Desk Closing

Ed: “AEW’s week has been a storm—title changes, tournament announcements, and rivalries that feel ready to explode. Every show since July 30 has pushed the company toward a massive August.”

Gordon: “And with All In London looming, every match carries weight. The sports desk will be watching closely as the pieces continue to move.”

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

đŸŽ™ïž 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.”

đŸ”” 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.

đŸŽ™ïž 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

MonĂ© will perform her first‑ever DJ set.

⭐ Luke Gallows Backstage at Dynamite

Not on camera, but present behind the scenes.

đŸ“ș 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.

đŸ•°ïž 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.

đŸŽ™ïž 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 7/2/26: AEW Dynamite & History.

đŸŽ™ïž ESPN Desk Intro

Ed: “Fans, if you thought Forbidden Door slammed shut last weekend, Dynamite proved it only cracked open a new chapter — and what a night it was in San Diego!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most eventful broadcast — championships defended, alliances tested, and several competitors making emphatic statements as July begins.”

đŸ”” AEW Dynamite #352 — July 1, 2026

📍 Viejas Arena — San Diego, California

⭐ Dark Tag Team Match

Danger Ross & Steven Borden def. KM & Rosario Grillo

Ed: “They kicked off the night with a burst — Danger Ross and Borden looked like they were trying to set the pace for the whole evening!”

Gordon: “A most efficient victory — fundamentals applied with confidence.”

⭐ AEW World Championship

MJF (c) def. Mark Briscoe — 18:21

Ed: “Briscoe fought like a man possessed, but the champion found that extra gear when the moment demanded it!”

Gordon: “A most resilient defense — MJF demonstrating tactical awareness under pressure.”

⭐ AEW TNT Championship

Kevin Knight (c) def. Lio Rush — 8:43

Ed: “Knight’s speed was the story — he moved like he had lightning in his boots!”

Gordon: “A most decisive retention — Knight’s timing continues to sharpen.”

⭐ Tag Team Match

Jon Moxley & Will Ospreay def. The Swirl (Blake Christian & Lee Johnson) — 9:16

Ed: “Moxley brought the grit, Ospreay brought the flash — together they were a storm front rolling through San Diego!”

Gordon: “A most complementary pairing — intensity and precision intertwined.”

⭐ AEW TBS Championship — Survival of the Fittest Six‑Way (Vacant)

Hikaru Shida def. Harley Cameron, Kris Statlander, Maika, Persephone & Queen Aminata — 17:29 TITLE CHANGE

Ed: “That match was a kaleidoscope — bodies flying, momentum shifting, and Shida emerging like a phoenix from the chaos!”

Gordon: “A most grueling contest — Shida’s endurance proving decisive in the closing stretch.”

đŸ”„ Highlights & Story Beats

đŸ”č MJF’s reign stabilizes

After the chaotic Forbidden Door cage match, MJF’s clean win over Briscoe re‑establishes him as a calculating champion.

đŸ”č Kevin Knight’s TNT dominance continues

Knight has now defended against Myron Reed, Dezmond Xavier, Hook, Brian Cage, and Lio Rush in rapid succession.

đŸ”č Shida reclaims gold

The TBS division resets with Shida atop the mountain again — and the field beneath her is stacked.

đŸ”č Moxley & Ospreay alliance

Their teamwork hints at future tag or trios ambitions, especially with the Death Riders and United Empire threads still active.

📰 AEW News & Rumors (June 28 – July 2)

  • Forbidden Door fallout continues to ripple across Dynamite and Collision.
  • Trios division heating up with The Conglomeration, Death Riders, and multiple factions circling.
  • TBS division reset expected to produce several rematches from the qualifying rounds.
  • Mark Briscoe’s world title pursuit may not be over — internal chatter suggests a rematch angle.
  • Kevin Knight’s TNT run rumored to culminate in a multi‑man match at the next PPV.
  • Ospreay’s momentum after winning the Owen Hart Men’s Tournament is expected to carry into a major summer program.

📅 This Day in Wrestling History — July 1

⭐ July 1, 2002 — WWE Brand Split Era Begins to Take Shape

Raw and SmackDown began defining distinct rosters, reshaping the modern wrestling landscape.

⭐ July 1, 2011 — CM Punk’s “Leaving with the Title” Angle Peaks

The Money in the Bank build reached fever pitch as Punk threatened to walk out with the WWE Championship.

⭐ July 1, 2019 — AEW Fyter Fest Fallout

Early AEW storylines began crystallizing, laying groundwork for the company’s identity.

Ed: “History doesn’t just sit on a shelf — it echoes through every match we watch today!”

Gordon: “A most instructive reflection — past and present forever intertwined.”

đŸŽ™ïž Desk Outro

Ed: “From Shida’s triumph to Knight’s speed to MJF’s calculated defense, Dynamite delivered a night that felt like AEW planting its flag for the summer ahead!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most compelling broadcast — momentum shifting, rivalries deepening, and July promising considerable excitement.”

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

đŸŽ™ïž 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.

đŸ”„ 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.

đŸ”„ (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:
  • đŸš« 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.

đŸ”„ 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.””

đŸ”” ALL JAPAN PRO WRESTLING (AJPW)

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

đŸ”„ 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 DatesSunday, June 21, 2026
Opening Hours12:15
Start time13:00
VenueTKP Garden City Chiba 4F Concerto

MatchupMatch Card

Special Single Match: 30-minute one-fall match

Shotaro Ashino

defeated

Takuro Niki

Decision Time10minute

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

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

đŸŽ™ïž 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

đŸŽ™ïž 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 MonĂ© 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 MonĂ© weathered the storm, targeted the neck and back, and eventually forced the tap. The win sends MonĂ© to the women’s Owen Hart Cup final at Forbidden Door.

Ed: “MonĂ© 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 MonĂ© 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 MonĂ© 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 MĂ©xico Show

CMLL delivered a standout trios main event featuring Volador Jr., CarĂ­stico, and Valiente — a match that blended athleticism, tradition, and spectacle in a way only Arena MĂ©xico 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.”

đŸŽ™ïž 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 6/4/26: AEW Dynamite. Wrestling History.

đŸŽ™ïž Rundown — AEW

Presented by Ed & Gordon.

🟩 DESK INTRO

Ed: “Fans, All Elite Wrestling has been moving like a runaway freight train! The fallout from last week’s chaos has only intensified, and this week’s Dynamite delivered enough shockwaves to rattle every corner of the AEW landscape!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most consequential stretch — champions tested, alliances strained, and several competitors making emphatic statements as the summer calendar approaches.”

🟧 AEW COLLISION MAY 30, 2026 & DYNAMITE — JUNE 3, 2026

📍 A packed house, a red‑hot crowd, and a card stacked with implications.

Below is your full match‑by‑match breakdown.

Credit: cagematch.net

(03.06.2026) AEW Dynamite #348 – TV-Show @ Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia, USA
AEW World Title No Count Out: MJF (c) defeats Rush (18:32)
Mark Briscoe defeats Lio Rush (9:12)
Andrade El Idolo defeats DK Vandu (0:38) Ed: “Andrade didn’t just win — he swallowed the poor kid whole!”
AEW TNT Title: Kevin Knight (c) defeats Mike Bailey (13:15)
Owen Hart Foundation 2026 Women’s Tournament Quarter Final: Mercedes Mone defeats Alex Windsor (12:23)
Owen Hart Foundation 2026 Men’s Tournament Semi Final: Will Ospreay defeats Mark Davis (23:16) Ed: “Ospreay’s wrestling like he’s got lightning in his veins!”

(30.05.2026) AEW Collision #146 – TV-Show @ Propst Arena At Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama, USA
Dark: Steven Borden defeats Darkness Argento
AEW World Trios Title: The Conglomeration (Kyle O’Reilly, Orange Cassidy & Roderick Strong) (c) defeat Don Callis Family (Lance Archer, Rocky Romero & Trent Beretta) (11:48)
AEW Women’s World Tag Team Title Five Minute Challenge Eliminator: Divine Dominion (Lena Kross & Megan Bayne) [c] vs. TayJay (Anna Jay & Tay Melo) – Time Limit Draw (5:00)
Hazuki defeats Maya World (10:20)
Lee Moriarty defeats Tim Bosby (1:28)
Death Riders (Jon Moxley & PAC) defeat The Infantry (Carlie Bravo & Shawn Dean) (11:08)
The Dogs (Clark Connors & David Finlay) defeat The Gunns (Austin Gunn & Colten Gunn) (10:44) Gordon: “A most authoritative victory — The Dogs continue to carve a path toward championship contention.”
Don Callis Family (Brian Cage & Jake Doyle) defeat Jimmy Wild & Tommy Mars (1:49)
AEW International Title: Konosuke Takeshita (c) defeats Daniel Garcia (14:27) Gordon: “A most intriguing development — the champion finds himself surrounded by adversaries on all sides.”

📰 AEW NEWS

Credit: Wrestling Inc.

Christopher Daniels Praises Young AEW Stars

“Right now, I feel like Kevin Knight is doing great work as the TNT Champion,” Daniels said during a virtual signing with K&S WrestleFest. “I feel like Thekla as the AEW Women’s Champion is an outstanding signing for AEW. She’s doing great work. She’s had some great matches in the last year. I’m a big fan of The Rascalz, all three of them. I think they’ve fit in very well. I’m glad that they’re getting an opportunity to show their best work, whether it’s singles, tags, or six-man matches. I’m a big fan of all three of those guys. They all do awesome stuff.” … “I think [Konosuke] Takeshita is one of the best wrestlers in the world right now,” Daniels added, referring to the brand-new AEW International Champion. “I was very fortunate to get an opportunity to wrestle him a couple times. I’m very happy that I got that opportunity to work with him.” … “I think Action Andretti is outstanding,” Daniels said. “I feel like he had an opportunity on TV when he first came to AEW and since that time, he’s showed up and showed out in Ring of Honor in these last couple of weeks. I think he’s got a bright future ahead of him. Zayda Steel, my protege in the Sky Flight group. Zayda is amazing. I think she’s got a long career ahead of her. I think she’s done a lot of great stuff in the short time that she’s been in Ring of Honor, AEW.” … “From day one, I think they’ve been outstanding athletes, outstanding wrestlers,” Daniels said of Darius and Dante Martin, two of Sky Flight’s other members. “Just a matter of putting it all together, getting opportunities, and breaking through to that next level. But I think Top Flight can do it.”

Backstage Update On Possibility Of Mick Foley Wrestling In AEW

“…sources also revealed that AEW President Tony Khan would be eager to book the match, but it would entirely depend on whether Foley could get himself medically cleared to compete. Foley’s health was what inevitably forced him to retire in 2012 after not being cleared to enter into a feud with Dean Ambrose in WWE, now better known to AEW fans as Jon Moxley. Foley has talked about potentially having some sort of death match with Moxley in the past, but one man who has actively pushed to wrestle Foley if he were to get cleared is the current AEW World Champion MJF, with AEW sources even noting that MJF has wanted to work a program with the WWE Hall of Famer since before he was signed to AEW.”

Bryan Danielson’s AEW status just changed

Credit: Wrestling World

“Bryan has not officially announced his retirement from this business, but the feeling is that the chances of seeing him in action are really low. It would make no sense to put his health at risk just to chase new goals, having already proven to be one of the best performers of his generation.

Interviewed by Justin Barrasso, Danielson confessed that he is trying in every way to give himself a new chance: “In April of 2025, Adam Copeland sent me to his physical therapist. He said the guy was a miracle worker. This guy worked on me for two days in a row, six hours each day. After the first night, I slept nine hours straight. After the second night, I slept eight hours straight. After that, I was sleeping seven or eight hours almost every night. That’s a game changer for how you feel.”

He continued: “I had these delusions of, ‘Okay, maybe I can get back and do a little bit of wrestling.’ Now I see that they really are delusions, because this traveling is like
 this is not a good idea. I hate the r-word because I was forced to retire before. I never consider myself fully retired.”

Meanwhile, All Elite Wrestling has decided to remove his name from the list of active wrestlers within the roster. A signal that certainly does not bode well for the future.”

WRESTLING HISTORY

Credit: PWInsider

June 4th

On this day in history in ….

1973 – Pablo Marquez, who worked in ECW and in the WWF as Babu, was born.

1973 – Mikey Whipwreck, the first man to hold the ECW Triple Crown, winning every championship in the company, is born.

1979 – A live event in Memphis, TN at the Mid-South Coliseum featured the following results:

Rick Oliver beat Bub Smith.
Tommy Gilbert, Jr. & Sr. drew Wayne Ferris & Larry Latham.
Ron Bass beat Tony Charles.
Bill Dundee beat Dick Slater in a “chain” match.
Jerry Lawler & Bill Dundee beat Mr. Fuji & Toru Tanaka to win the Southern Tag Title.
Robert Fuller beat The Mongolian Stomper in a “loser leaves town vs. title” match to win the Southern Title.

1979 – WWF ran Madison Square Garden in New York City with the following results

Tito Santana defeated Jose Estrada (Santana’s MSG debut)
Hussein Arab (the future Iron Sheik) won a 20-man $10,000 battle royal at 8:17 by last eliminating Dominic DeNucci & Jimmy Valiant; other participants included: Gorilla Monsoon, Greg Valentine, Ivan Putski, Haystacks Calhoun, Nikolai Volkoff, Steve Travis, Jose Estrada, Gypsy Rodriguez, SD Jones, Mr. X, Johnny Rodz, Baron Mikel Scicluna, Tito Santana, WWF Tag Team Champions Johnny & Jerry Valiant, Bulldog Brower, & WWF North American Champion Ted Dibiase; order of elimination: Calhoun by several wrestlers; Rodriguez by several wrestlers; Putski by several wrestlers; Volkoff by several wrestlers; Brower by a Valiant; Estrada by Jones; Jones by several wrestlers; Scicluna by Arab; Rodz by Monsoon; Valentine by Johnny & Jerry Valiant; Johnny & Jerry Valiant by Dibiase & Santana with simultaneous dropkicks; Dibiase by Jimmy Valiant; Travis by Arab; Santana by Jimmy Valiant; X by DeNucci; Monsoon eliminated himself after grabbing Jimmy Valiant by the legs and spinning him round with the momentum knocking Monsoon over the top; stipulations stated the winner would earn a WWF World Title match later in the show (the first battle royal held at MSG)
Nikolai Volkoff pinned SD Jones at 6:50 after hoisting him up in a gorilla press slam and dropping him across his knee
Greg Valentine pinned Dominic DeNucci at 9:07 after reversing a monkey flip into a cover; prior to the bout, the Grand Wizard escorted Valentine ringside
Bulldog Brower pinned Mr. X at the 3-minute mark with an elbow drop
WWF World Champion Bob Backlund pinned Hussein Arab at 30:40 with an atomic drop; prior to the bout, Arnold Skaaland & Capt. Lou Albano (sub. for Freddie Blassie) accompanied Backlund and Arab, respectively, to ringside; as Albano went to leave ringside, he went up to Vince McMahon who threw his drink in Albano’s face
Ivan Putski pinned Baron Mikel Scicluna at 4:28 after pushing him into the corner
WWF North American Champion Ted Dibiase fought Jimmy Valiant to a 15-minute time-limit draw in a non-title match
WWF Tag Team Champions Johnny & Jerry Valiant defeated Haystacks Calhoun & Steve Travis at 6:25 in a non-title match when Johnny pinned Travis with an elbow to the back off the top as Travis had Jerry in an abdominal stretch.

1984 – A live event in Memphis, TN featured the following results:

Rick Rude beat Ric McCord.
Johnny Wilhoit & Mark Batten beat The Nightmare #1 & Porkchop Cash.
Dutch Mantel & Scott Shannon drew Koko Ware & Norvell Austin.
Phil Hickerson & The Spoiler beat Tommy Rich & Eddie Gilbert via DQ.
Jim Neidhart beat Austin Idol via DQ.
Southern Champ Jerry Lawler beat Kimala (17:39) via countout.

1984 – Jim Crockett Promotions ran Greenville, SC featuring the following results:

Keith Larson defeated Doug Vines
Barry Hart defeated Paul Kelly
Sam Houston defeated Kurt Von Hess
Jimmy Valiant defeated Adrian Street
Angelo Mosca Jr. defeated the Outlaw
NWA Tag Team Champions Ivan Koloff & Don Kernodle defeated Wahoo McDaniel & Brian Adidas
NWA U.S. Champion Ricky Steamboat defeated Dick Slater in a falls count anywhere match
NWA World Champion Ric Flair defeated NWA World TV Champion Tully Blanchard

1985 – In what turned out to be the final WWF spot show in Staten Island, NY the following results took place:

Rene Goulet defeated Steve Lombardi
B. Brian Blair defeated Charlie Fulton
Rick McGraw vs. Larry Sharpe, draw
Tony Atlas defeated Terry Gibbs
The U.S. Express, Barry Windham and Mike Rotudno defeated The Iron Sheik and Nikolai Volkoff by countout

1986 – Kerry Von Erich is involved in a motorcycle accident in Argyle, Texas, crashing into the back of a police car while trying to pass a truck on a two-lane highway while wearing shorts and no shoes.  Von Erich suffers a dislocated hip and a severely damaged right foot and undergoes over 13 hours of surgery. Von Erich would later have the foot amputated, but returned to the ring with a prosthetic foot and continued his career.  To this day, there is no definitive answer as to whether Von Erich lost the foot at the time of the initial surgery, or had it amputated later (with some even saying it was removed after a failed early comeback attempt did further damage to it).  Von Erich and his family would claim he had his ankle fused to account for the lack of mobility in the foot, and it was not until after his death that his family would admit that he was wrestling without a foot (although in one Las Vegas match, his boot was pulled off accidentally, and several fans saw that he had no foot). 

1986 – Jim Crockett Promotions ran Raleigh, NC at the Dorton Arena featuring the following results:

The Italian Stallion defeated Zane Grey
Denny Brown defeated Steve Regal
Black Bart defeated Todd Champion
Jimmy Garvin defeated Hector Guerrero
NWA World Tag Team Champions Bobby Eaton & Dennis Condrey defeated Wahoo McDaniel & Ron Garvin via disqualification
Dusty Rhode & The Rock N’ Roll Express defeated NWA World Champion Ric Flair, NWA TV Champion Arn Anderson & NWA National Heavyweight Champion Tully Blanchard via disqualification in an elimination match

1987 – Jim Crockett Promotions ran Raleigh, NC at the Dorton Arena featuring the following results:

 NWA U.S. Tag Team Champions Bobby Eaton & Stan Lane defeated the Italian Stallion & Todd Champion
NWA World Tag Team Champion Robert Gibson defeated Arn Anderson
NWA World Tag Team Champion Ricky Morton fought NWA World TV Champion Tully Blanchard to a draw
NWA US Champion Nikita Koloff defeated Lex Luger via disqualification

1987 -WWF ran Omaha, NE at the Civic Auditorium featuring the following results:

Hercules pinned Billy Jack Haynes in a chain match
Demolition fought The Can-Am Connection, Rick Martel & Tom Zenk to a 20-minute draw
Sika pinned Cpl. Kirchner
Ron Bass pinned Scott Casey
Butch Reed pinned Lanny Poffo
WWF Women’s Champion the Fabulous Moolah pinned Debbie Combs
Ken Patera pinned Harley Race
Koko B. Ware pinned the Honkytonk Man with a roll up.  Although he was the WWF Intercontinental Champion at the time of the match, Honky’s title win had not yet aired on TV, so he did not come out with the belt or was announced as champion.

1992 – Smoky Mountain Wrestling ran Tazwell, VA at the Middle School Gym with the following results:
Dixie Dynamite pinned Killer Kyle
Hector Guerrero defeated Buddy Landel via disqualification
SMW Heavyweight Champion Brian Lee defeated the Dirty White Boy
Brad & Bart Batten defeated Jimmy Golden & Dutch Mantell
Robert Gibson & Tim Horner defeated The Heavenly Bodies, Stan Lane & Tom Pritchard
Robert Gibson won a battle royal

1993 – WCW ran Spartanburg, SC featuring the following results:

Brad Armstrong & Johnny Gunn defeated the Wrecking Crew at 16:30 when Gunn pinned Rage with a Thesz Press
Johnny B. Badd pinned Michael Hayes at 19:32 with a punch
The Barbarian defeated Robbie V at 14:43
Keith & Kent Cole fought Shanghai Pierce & Tex Slazenger to a 20-minute time-limit draw
The Junkyard Dog pinned Dick Slater at 10:08 by using the ring ropes for leverage

1993 – WCW ran Cleveland, Ohio at the Convention Center with the following results:

Erik Watts defeated TJ Arion
Maxx Payne defeated Kensuke Sasaki
Ron Simmons defeated WCW World TV Champion Paul Orndorff at the 11-minute mark; the title was only at stake for the first 10 minutes
Arn Anderson (substituting for 2 Cold Scorpio) & Marcus Alexander Bagwell defeated Lord Steven Regal (substituting for injured WCW/NWA World Tag Team Champion Brian Pillman) & WCW/NWA World Tag Team Champion Steve Austin
Dustin Rhodes defeated Rick Rude
Davey Boy Smith defeated WCW World Champion Big Van Vader via disqualification

1994 – SMW ran Barbourville, KY at Knox County High School with the following results:
The Thrillseekers, Chris Jericho & Lance Storm defeated Well Dunn
The Dirty White Boy defeated Killer Kyle
Bruiser Bedlam defeated Tracy Smothers in a coal miner’s glove match
SMW Tag Team Champions Brian Lee & Chris Candido fought The Rock N’ Roll Express, to a no contest in a piledriver match

1999 – Extreme Championship Wrestling ran Dalton, GA at the Northwest Georgia Convention Center, featuring the following results:

Taka Michinoku pinned El Mosco
Jerry Lynn pinned Tony Devito
ECW World Tag Team Champions Buh Buh Ray & D-Von Dudley defeated Chris Chetti & Nova
Balls Mahoney defeated Rod Price
Yoshihiro Tajiri defeated Little Guido
Skull Von Krush & Spanish Angel fought Danny Doring & Roadkill to a no contest
Sabu defeated Justin Credible
ECW World TV Champion Rob Van Dam defeated Spike Dudley

1999 – WCW ran Cincinatti, Ohio featuring the following results:

Chris Adams defeated Vampiro
Ernest Miller defeated Chavo Guerrero Jr.
Juventud Guerrera defeated Kaz Hayashi
Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Hak in a hardcore match
Chris Benoit defeated Billy Kidman
WCW Cruiserweight Champion Rey Mysterio Jr. defeated Chris Jericho
Sting defeated Ric Flair

2002 – Billy Gunn & Chuck Palumbo defeated Rico & Rikishi for the WWE World Tag Team Title in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, starting Billy & Chuck’s second title reign.

2002 – NWA:TNA announced the signing of Rick Steiner for their first PPV event.

2007 – WWE requested that Ric Flair not appear at a NWA live event where Flair was to be inducted into the NWA Hall of Fame.  Flair cancels his appearance, but his induction goes on as planned.

đŸŽ™ïž DESK OUTRO

Ed: “Fans, AEW is firing on all cylinders! Dynamite delivered a night of high‑octane action, and the road ahead looks even more explosive!”

Gordon: “Quite so. A most compelling week — and the next chapter promises even greater upheaval as AEW marches toward its summer showcase events.”

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 5/15/26: AEW Dynamite

🟩 DESK INTRO

Ed: “Fans, the action in All Elite Wrestling has been hotter than a depot stove! Collision set the table, and Dynamite on blew the roof off with championship stakes, faction warfare, and a main event that shook the very foundation of the company!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most turbulent week — rivalries escalating, alliances fracturing, and the road to Double or Nothing becoming increasingly treacherous.”

đŸŸ„ AEW — WEEK IN REVIEW

⭐ 2026 Owen Hart Tournament Brackets Revealed for Men’s and Women’s Owen Cup Brackets

Credit: allelitewrestling.com

“It’s Owen season! The 2026 Owen Hart Foundation Tournament brackets were revealed on Wednesday night’s AEW Dynamite for both the Men’s and Women’s fields.

The 2026 Men’s Owen Cup participants are:

  • Samoa Joe 
  • Will Ospreay 
  • Swerve Strickland 
  • Bandido
  • Mark Davis 
  • “Jungle” Jack Perry 
  • Claudio Castagnoli 
  • Brody King

The opening quarterfinal matches of the 2026 Men’s Owen Cup are:

Claudio Castagnoli vs. Brody King

Samoa Joe vs. Will Ospreay (at AEW Double or Nothing on Sunday, May 24)

Swerve Strickland vs. ROH World Champion Bandido (at AEW Double or Nothing)

Mark Davis vs. “Jungle” Jack Perry

The 2026 Women’s Owen Cup participants are:

  • Persephone 
  • Hazuki 
  • Mina Shirakawa 
  • Athena 
  • Willow Nightingale 
  • Alex Windsor 
  • Skye Blue 
  • Sareee

The opening matches of the 2026 Women’s Owen Cup are:

  • Persephone vs. Hazuki
  • Mina Shirakawa vs. ROH Women’s World Champion Athena
  • Willow Nightingale vs. Alex Windsor (at AEW Double or Nothing)
  • Skye Blue vs. Sareee”

⭐ How to Watch Double or Nothing

Credit: si.com

AEW Double or Nothing date:

Date: Sunday, May 24, 2026

AEW Double or Nothing start time:

Start time: 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT

AEW Double or Nothing location:

Location: Louis Armstrong Stadium, Queens, New York

How To Watch AEW Double or Nothing:

Streaming: HBO Max, Prime Video, PPV.com, Fubo, and YouTube in the United States and internationally on MyAEW.com.

AEW Double or Nothing card (Announced):

  • Thekla (c) vs. Hikaru Shida vs. Jamie Hayter vs. Kris Statlander for the AEW Women’s World Championship
  • Kazuchika Okada (c) vs. Konosuke Takeshita for the AEW International Championship
  • FTR (c) vs. Cage & Cope in an “I Quit” Match for the AEW World Tag Team Championship
  • Stadium Stampede: Chris Jericho, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, Kenny Omega, Jack Perry and The Young Bucks vs. Ricochet, Gates of Agony, Mark Davis and three members of the Don Callis Family

⭐ Swerve Strickland Thinks AEW Didn’t Properly Set Up Darby Allin’s World Title Run

Credit: WrestleZone.com

“”I feel like there could’ve been more done for Darby for that moment,” Strickland said. “I feel like it anchored Darby a little too much… I’m not saying Darby’s not qualified to compete with that, but you’ve got to make Darby qualified to compete like that,” he explained. “I feel like they didn’t do him a favor with that… But Darby is so talented that now his run is making up for that,” Strickland said.”

⭐ Possible Names for The New Day in AEW

Credit: ringsidenews.com

“Fightful Select reported that there is a heavy push within AEW among talent to bring in Kofi and Austin Creed.”

“A number of AEW talent also have expressed interest in working with New Day, who will need to go by a new name.”

🟧 AEW DYNAMITE — MAY 13, 2026 (FULL MATCH‑BY‑MATCH REVIEW)

📍 Location: Harrah’s Cherokee Center in Asheville, North Carolina.

Renee Paquette approached MJF backstage about the hair stipulation in his title match. He did not answer but looked upset as he passed a number of bald men backstage.

đŸ”„ MATCH 1 — Bucks, Cage, Cope and Orange Cassidy vs. FTR, The Dogs and Tommaso Ciampa

A huge brawl to start the match. Enjoyable chaos! Who is the legal man, though!? A better than average match with Copeland pinning Connors. Cope may not have ever thrown a superkick before this.

đŸ”„ MATCH 2 — Mike Bailey vs. Westbrook

Bailey against local talent that slipped on the ropes leading to a quick victory for Bailey. After The Jets victory Speedball said he wanted a shot at the World Title.

Gordon: “A most impressive showing — momentum firmly in his corner.”

đŸ”„ MATCH 3 —  Kevin Knight vs. Brian Cage

The Machine looked better than ever. Cage looks good against small guys because of his speed. Knight retains the TNT Title. A better than average match.

The Demand and Mark Davis reveal that Andrade and The Dogs have joined their Stadium Stampede team.

đŸ”„ MATCH 4 — Will Ospreay vs. Ace Austin

Ospreay shows what he learned from the Death Riders. Handshakes and technical wrestling to start. Austin focused on the neck in the beginning but Ospreay started building momentum after the TV break. This was a very good match. Ospreay wins with an armbar. The Opps come out to taunt him before his Owen Hart match with Samoa Joe. Anthony Bowens and Katsuyori Shibata approached the ring but were chased off by the Death Riders.

Ed: “Fans, that’s dominance — pure and simple!”

đŸ”„ MATCH 5 — Triangle of Madness vs. Brawling Birds and Hikaru Shida

The Triangle of Madness with a sneak attack but are quickly chased from the ring by the Birds and Shida. A very hard hitting match. Thekla gets a DQ after hitting Hayter with the belt. Shida refused to help her partner. Willow Nightengale, Mina Shirakawa and Thunder Rosa made the save. Another better than average match.

Kris Statlander wasn’t there as she was not cleared to travel. Andrade shook his hair in MJF’s face backstage. Mark Briscoe returned during a Conglomeration segment backstage.

Ed: “Fans, that’s as personal as it gets!”

Gordon: “A most combustible situation — and one that cannot be contained much longer.”

đŸ”„MAIN EVENT– Darby Allin vs. Konosuke Takeshita

Allin has defended the title every week on TV. Takeshita’s size allowed him to punish the champ early. He tested Allin’s limits in a very punishing match. Don Callis tried to interfere but was waived off by Takeshita. Allin won after hitting a pair of Coffin Drops. Another better than average match. MJF had given Callis the Dynamite Diamond Ring to help Takeshita win. MJF came out after the match to sign the contract for the hair vs title match. He attacked Allin and was going for a piledriver off the middle turnbuckle when Kevin Knight made the save.

📰 AEW NEWS & RUMORS (Past Week)

✔ Forbidden Door 2026

Confirmed for June 28 in San Jose, featuring AEW, NJPW, CMLL, and STARDOM talent.

✔ Warner Bros. Discovery Scheduling

AEW programming continues to shift around NHL playoff coverage.

đŸŽ™ïž DESK OUTRO

Ed: “Fans, AEW is charging toward Double or Nothing with a full head of steam! Dynamite brought the chaos, the champions stood tall, and the roster is fighting like every match could change the landscape!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most compelling week — and the road ahead promises even greater turbulence. And with that
 so long from the wrestling world.”

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 4/30/2026

đŸŽ™ïž 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.”

đŸŸ„ THE WEEK IN AEW (April 23–29, 2026)

đŸ”„ 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.”

đŸŸ© 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.

đŸŸȘ 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.

đŸ’„ 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.

đŸŽ™ïž 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.”