26: AEW Dynamite & This Week In History.

🎙️ 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.”

📺 AEW Dynamite

🔥 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.

🎙️ 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 7/26/26: 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: Willow Nightengale def Thekla
AEW TBS Championship: Maya World def Hikaru Shida
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: “Painmaker” Chris Jericho def Tammosa Ciampa.
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

Editor’s note: Three matches were reported incorrectly. All three have been corrected and show the participants in regular print (not bold). Our apologies.

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 7/9/26: 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 7/3/26: TNA & Indies in Colorado

🎙️ ESPN‑Desk Intro

Ed: “Fans, if you enjoy your wrestling with attitude, ambition, and a little danger lurking at the edges, TNA delivered a Thursday night that felt like a powder keg ready to blow — and AEW Collision wasn’t far behind with a night that shook San Diego to its core!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most eventful interval — tournaments advanced, contenders emerged, and several individuals made emphatic statements as the summer landscape continues to evolve.”

🔵 TNA Thursday Night iMPACT! — July 2, 2026

📍 Broadview Center — Albany, New York 📝 Full results sourced from Wrestling Inc.

⭐ We Hear From The Nemeth Brothers

Nic Nemeth gloats about becoming World Champion. Ryan Nemeth antagonizes KC Navarro, setting up a match later in the night.

Ed: “Nic strutted out there like a man who believes the world spins because he says so!”

Gordon: “A most self‑assured proclamation — confidence bordering on provocation.”

⭐ Knockouts TV Title Tournament — First Round

Mara Sadè def. Tasha Steelz

Sadè advances with a top‑rope moonsault.

Ed: “Sadè soared like she had no interest in gravity — what a statement!”

Gordon: “A most determined effort — her timing proved decisive.”

⭐ Six‑Man Scramble — X‑Division #1 Contender

Fabian Aichner def. Rich Swann, Mr. Elegance, The Hometown Man, Jason Hotch & BDE

Aichner hits a powerbomb on BDE to secure the win.

Ed: “That scramble looked like six men trying to outrun fate — and Aichner caught it first!”

Gordon: “A most impactful victory — strength and awareness in equal measure.”

⭐ We Hear From Ricky Sosa

Sosa celebrates his Slammiversary win before being confronted by The Righteous and The System. Leon Slater arrives to even the odds.

Ed: “Sosa stood tall until the wolves circled — but Slater’s arrival turned the tide!”

Gordon: “A most intriguing development — alliances forming under pressure.”

⭐ Knockouts TV Title Tournament — First Round

Heather By Elegance def. Allie

Heather advances with a double stomp off the top.

Ed: “Heather didn’t just win — she stamped her name on the bracket with authority!”

Gordon: “A most assertive performance — precision from the top rope.”

⭐ We Hear From Xia Brookside

The Knockouts World Champion gloats about dethroning Léi Yǐng Lee. Lee demands a No Disqualification rematch next week.

Ed: “Brookside strutted like she owned the division — but Lee reminded her that debts come due!”

Gordon: “A most heated exchange — tensions escalating toward a volatile rematch.”

⭐ KC Navarro def. Ryan Nemeth

Navarro scores the upset. Nic Nemeth blindsides him afterward with Danger Zone.

Ed: “Navarro snatched victory — but Nic made sure he didn’t leave smiling!”

Gordon: “A most calculated ambush — champion asserting dominance.”

⭐ Eddie Edwards def. Leon Slater

System interference leads to a stolen win.

Ed: “Edwards didn’t win clean — he won opportunistically, and sometimes that’s all that matters!”

Gordon: “A most opportunistic conclusion — experience exploiting distraction.”

⭐ Post‑Match Chaos

Slater and Sosa fight off The System to close the show standing tall.

Ed: “They didn’t just fight back — they planted a flag and dared The System to move it!”

Gordon: “A most defiant ending — momentum shifting toward the young challengers.”

📰 TNA News & Rumors (June 26 – July 3)

Knockouts TV Title Tournament continues next week.
Aichner vs. Cedric Alexander expected soon.
Brookside vs. Lee II set for July 9 — No DQ.
The System rumored to be expanding.
Nic Nemeth reportedly set for a major summer program.
Ricky Sosa gaining strong internal support.

🔴 AEW Collision — July 2, 2026

📍 Viejas Arena — San Diego, California 📝 Full results sourced from Wrestling Inc.

Ed: “Fans, if Dynamite lit the fuse, Collision threw gasoline on it — this Thursday edition was a runaway train!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most intense broadcast — Forbidden Door’s echoes still resonating as several competitors sought redemption, momentum, or outright vengeance.”

⭐ Death Riders def. Shingo Takagi & Drilla Maloney

PAC & Claudio Castagnoli outlast Shingo and Drilla in a brutal tag war.

Ed: “That match was a thunderstorm — strikes cracking like lightning all over San Diego!”

Gordon: “A most punishing encounter — endurance and timing proving decisive.”

⭐ Andrade El Idolo def. Brian Cage

A heated battle ends with Andrade hitting Dia de Los Muertos and DM.

Ed: “Andrade fought like a man with something to settle — and Cage felt every ounce of it!”

Gordon: “A most assertive victory — Andrade’s momentum unmistakable.”

⭐ Thunder Rosa & Mina Shirakawa def. Zara Zakher & B3cca

Rosa’s Tijuana Bomb seals the win.

Ed: “They moved like a team forged in fire — crisp, confident, and relentless!”

Gordon: “A most cohesive performance — synergy evident throughout.”

⭐ Bang Bang Gang & Adam Copeland def. STP

White hits the Bladerunner on Dean after chaos involving The Infantry, Trish Adora, and Christyan XO.

Ed: “That ring looked like a battlefield — bodies flying, alliances cracking, and White sealing the deal!”

Gordon: “A most chaotic affair — opportunism and coordination intertwined.”

⭐ The Demand def. Sonico, Chris Nastyyy & Jordan Oasis

Ricochet, KAUN, & Toa dominate decisively.

Ed: “They didn’t just win — they bulldozed their way through the competition!”

Gordon: “A most commanding display — power and precision unified.”

⭐ Athena def. Rina — Casino Gauntlet #1 Entrant

Athena finishes with the O‑Face.

Ed: “That match was a tug‑of‑war between willpower and fury — Athena pulled hardest!”

Gordon: “A most hard‑fought victory — resilience defining the outcome.”

⭐ Bandido, Mistico & Speedball Mike Bailey def. The Rascalz

Bandido’s 21 Plex ends a spectacular lucha‑infused trios match.

Ed: “That was a fireworks show disguised as a wrestling match — pure spectacle!”

Gordon: “A most exhilarating contest — athleticism at its peak.”

⭐ RUSH def. Jordan Cruz

A violent, decisive squash.

Ed: “RUSH didn’t waste a second — he tore through Cruz like a man on a mission!”

Gordon: “A most emphatic statement — dominance personified.”

⭐ Maya World def. Julia Hart — Casino Gauntlet #2 Entrant

World counters Hart’s moonsault and hits a Shining Wizard.

Ed: “Maya World fought like she had destiny on her shoulders — and she carried it across the finish line!”

Gordon: “A most strategic victory — adaptability proving essential.”

⭐ Kyle Fletcher def. El Phantasmo (ELP)

A brutal, dramatic match ends with Fletcher’s Brainbuster.

Ed: “That match was a roller coaster with no brakes — Fletcher and ELP threw everything they had!”

Gordon: “A most gripping contest — momentum shifting repeatedly until the final moment.”

🟢 Independent Wrestling in Colorado — Spotlight & Upcoming Shows

Colorado’s indie scene remains one of the most eclectic in the Mountain West.

⭐ Rocky Mountain Pro (RMP)

Next Show: Charged Live — July 6, 2026 — Golden, CO Strong storytelling, standout women’s division, and weekly tapings.

⭐ Primos Pro Wrestling

Next Show: Primos Underground — July 12, 2026 — Denver, CO Hardcore elements, lucha influence, and national indie talent.

⭐ Lucha Libre & Laughs (LLL)

Next Show: LLL at the Oriental Theater — July 19, 2026 — Denver, CO Comedy + lucha hybrid; one of the most unique wrestling experiences in the U.S.

⭐ Colorado Springs Wrestling (CSW)

Next Show: CSW Summer Slamfest — July 20, 2026 — Colorado Springs, CO Family‑friendly shows with strong local talent and community engagement. Weakness: no recent video on their YouTube.

Ed: “Colorado’s indie scene isn’t just alive — it’s thriving with every flavor of wrestling you can imagine!”

Gordon: “A most diverse landscape — creativity and tradition coexisting.”

🎙️ Desk Outro

Ed: “From tournament drama to X‑Division chaos to Collision’s gauntlet qualifiers, this week proved wrestling’s summer season is roaring to life!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most compelling panorama — rivalries deepening, divisions shifting, and next week promising considerable excitement.”

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

🎙️ DESK INTRO

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

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

🔴 RING OF HONOR (ROH)

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

🔥 HONORCLUB — June 18, 2026

(All results sourced by CoPilot)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Maika def. Diamante BodySlam.net

Queen Aminata def. HANAKO BodySlam.net

Mikey Nicholls def. Aaron Solo BodySlam.net

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

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

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

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

📰 ROH NEWS & RUMORS (June 15–22)

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

🌸 STARDOM

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

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

(Results sourced from Cagematch,.)

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

📰 STARDOM NEWS & RUMORS

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

🟠 wXw

📰 wXw NEWS & RUMORS

Credit: wxw-wrestling.com

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

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

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

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

🟢 PRO WRESTLING NOAH

Monday Magic leaned into faction warfare and junior division fireworks.

🔥 NOAH MONDAY MAGIC — June 15, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

🔵 ALL JAPAN PRO WRESTLING (AJPW)

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

🔥 AJPW Results

Credit: cagematch.net

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

Credit: all-japan.co.jp

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

MatchupMatch Card

Special Single Match: 30-minute one-fall match

Shotaro Ashino

defeated

Takuro Niki

10minute

40second

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

📰 AJPW NEWS & RUMORS

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

TOP 25

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

🎙️ DESK OUTRO

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

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

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

🎙️ Desk intro

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

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

🟦 AEW Dynamite — June 17, 2026

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

Opening segment — Team MJF takes shape

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

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

Match 1: Kenny Omega vs Tony Nese

Result: Kenny Omega def. Tony Nese (pinfall)

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

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

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

Result: Brodido def. Moxley & Garcia (pinfall)

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

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

Tommaso Ciampa promo

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

Cope & Cage vs The Dogs — angle

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

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

Match 3: Owen Hart Foundation Women’s Tournament Semifinal

Mercedes Moné vs Hazuki

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

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

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

Ospreay & Swerve face‑to‑face

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

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

Backstage notes

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

Main event: 12‑Man Tag Team Match

Team MJF vs Team Briscoe

Teams:

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

Result: Team MJF def. Team Briscoe

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

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

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

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

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

📅 THIS DAY IN WRESTLING HISTORY — JUNE 17

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

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

⭐ June 17, 1995 — ECW Hostile City Showdown

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

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

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

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

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

⭐ June 17, 2018 — CMLL Sunday Arena México Show

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

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

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

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

🎙️ Desk outro

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

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