Around the World of Pro Wrestling 7/10/26: TNA & Indies in Idaho and Spokane.

🎙️ ESPN‑Desk Intro

Ed: “Fans, TNA Wrestling hit the post‑Slammiversary stretch like a runaway locomotive — title fights, emotional promos, and enough storyline sparks to light up the summer!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most eventful interval — champions defending, contenders rising, and the entire landscape shifting beneath our feet.”

🔵 TNA WRESTLING — FULL RUNDOWN (July 2–July 9, 2026)

TNA iMPACT! — July 9, 2026 (Albany, NY)

(Full match results & highlights)

🏆 TNA World Tag Team Championship

The Hardys (Matt & Jeff Hardy) def. The Great Hands (John Skyler & Jason Hotch) Jeff Hardy hit the Swanton Bomb to secure the win and retain the titles.

Ed: “The Hardys wrestled like they were carving their legacy in stone — decisive and dominant!”

Gordon: “A most authoritative defense — veteran instincts prevailing.”

🏆 Knockouts World Championship — No DQ

Xia Brookside (c) def. Lei Ying Lee Brookside retains after a brutal, emotional rematch with her former partner.

Ed: “Brookside fought like she had thunder in her veins — fierce and unyielding!”

Gordon: “A most resolute champion — composure under extreme conditions.”

🔥 Three‑Way Tag Team Match

Ricky Sosa & Leon Slater def. The Righteous & The System High‑energy chaos with Slater and Sosa emerging victorious.

Ed: “That match was a tornado in a bottle — nonstop motion!”

Gordon: “A most spirited triumph — youthful momentum undeniable.”

Knockouts TV Title Tournament

  • Indi Hartwell def. Vicious Vicki
  • Jody Threat def. Gabby Forza

Ed: “The Knockouts division is heating up like a July sidewalk — every match a statement!”

Gordon: “A most competitive bracket — stakes rising with each round.”

🎤 The King’s Speech — Frankie Kazarian w/ Moose

A tense promo segment setting up Moose vs. AJ Francis for next week.

Ed: “That confrontation felt like two storm fronts colliding — electricity everywhere!”

Gordon: “A most compelling exchange — tensions escalating toward a decisive clash.”

🎥 Elijah Promo

Elijah declares his pursuit of the TNA World Championship — his “promised land.”

The Hardys’ win and Mustafa Ali’s post-match appearance hint at instability in Order 4 Yahoo Sports.

Lei Ying Lee’s storyline sets up a major Knockouts title rematch.

Moose’s promo positions him as a top contender heading into the next week’s card.

📰 TNA NEWS & RUMORS (July 2–July 9, 2026)

Mike Santana Missing From TV — WWE Rumors Intensify

Santana was absent from the July 2 iMPACT!, fueling speculation he may be WWE‑bound.

Former TNA World Champion Drops Cryptic “7/15” Message

Santana posted a cryptic date hinting at free agency.

Rich Swann Re‑Signs With TNA

Swann officially re‑upped with the company.

Daria Rae (formerly Sonya Deville) Re‑Signs

TNA confirms her contract extension.

Road Dogg in Talks for Creative Role

WWE Hall of Famer Brian James is being discussed for TNA’s creative team.

Eric Young Released — Likely WWE‑Bound

Young joins a wave of veteran departures.

Ed: “Fans, the rumor mill is spinning like a carnival ride — TNA’s summer might be the most unpredictable in years!”

Gordon: “A most transitional period — departures, arrivals, and creative shifts shaping the horizon.”

🟩 INDIE WRESTLING — IDAHO

Idaho Wrestle Club — Recent Highlights

The Idaho Wrestle Club continues delivering strong local cards:

  • Jonathan Monroe (c) vs. Adrian Mercury — Potato Bowl Championship
  • Jet Wilson vs. Chuck Yeager
  • Pascal Penguino vs. Jeffrey Alan
  • Damien Black vs. Luke Powers
  • Gaberiel Garcia vs. Alacran
  • Rusty Livings vs. Tre Vino
  • Jay Crews vs. Mega Mosca

All part of the Leap of Faith 2026 and Club Resolution events.

Ed: “Idaho’s indie scene is punching way above its weight — hungry talent everywhere!”

Gordon: “A most energetic circuit — prospects sharpening their craft with vigor.”

🟪 INDIE WRESTLING — SPOKANE, WASHINGTON

⭐ Relentless Wrestling returns August 15th to Players and Spectators in Spokane Valley!

Join us for a night of non stop action, drama, comedy and more as Relentless Wrestling returns to Spokane Valley. Featuring Jonathan Gresham and Samuel Shaw.

Ed: “Spokane’s wrestling calendar is packed tighter than a sardine can — nonstop action!”

Gordon: “A most diverse slate — stars from all over the indies, opportunities abound.”

🎙️ Desk Outro

Ed: “From TNA’s explosive iMPACT! to the indie battlegrounds of Idaho and Spokane, this week proved wrestling’s heartbeat is loudest when every level of the sport is firing on all cylinders!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most comprehensive chronicle — champions crowned, rivalries ignited, and regional scenes thriving.”

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 5/21/26: AEW Dynamite & Collision

🎙️ Rundown — AEW

Presented by Ed & Gordon.

🟦 DESK INTRO

Ed: “Fans, All Elite Wrestling has been moving like a runaway freight train! Dynamite on May 20 shook the rafters, Collision kept the pedal down, and the road to Double or Nothing is tightening by the minute!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most consequential stretch — rivalries sharpening, champions under siege, and several competitors making emphatic statements.”

🟧 AEW DYNAMITE — MAY 20, 2026 (FULL MATCH‑BY‑MATCH REVIEW)

📍 Live from a packed mid‑week crowd that was red‑hot from bell to bell.

From Portland, Maine.

AEW Dynamite & Collision — May 20, 2026 Results

Credit: All Elite Wrestling, Sports Illustrated and Wrestling Inc.

The May 20, 2026 special back-to-back of AEW Dynamite and AEW Collision in Portland, Maine served as the final build to Double or Nothing. Here’s a breakdown of the key matches and moments.

Dynamite Results

  • Trios Match: Ricochet, Andrade El Ídolo, and Mark Davis def. Chris Jericho & The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson). The Dogs interfered, allowing El Ídolo to pin Matt Jackson. Post-match, Jack Perry hit Toa Liona with a bag of onions, sparking a brawl with The Don Callis Family, The Demand, and The Dogs — a preview of the Stadium Stampede main event.
  • Anything Goes Match: Mark Briscoe def. Tommaso Ciampa. The match was brutal, featuring kendo sticks, staplers, and barbed wire. Briscoe won after hitting a Froggy Bow and a piledriver through a barbed wire table.
  • AEW Continental Championship Eliminator: Jon Moxley (c) vs. Kyle O’Reilly — Time Limit Draw (20 minutes). O’Reilly earned a future title shot at Double or Nothing with no time limit.
  • 8-Woman Tag Match: Triangle of Madness (Thekla, Julia Hart, Skye Blue) & Athena def. Thunder Rosa, Mina Shirakawa, and the Brawling Birds.
  • AEW World Championship: Darby Allin (c) def. “Speedball” Mike Bailey via submission (Scorpion Death Lock). MJF joined commentary, tried to help Bailey, and even attempted to shave Allin’s head — a tease for the Title vs. Hair match at Double or Nothing.

Gordon: “A most deliberate psychological tactic — and one that clearly rattled the champion.”

Collision Results 

  • Katsuyori Shibata vs. Will Ospreay: Ospreay won, setting up his Owen Hart Cup run. He told Samoa Joe he has “his whole country on his back” and aims to win the Cup before challenging for the world title at All In.
  • Rush vs. TJ Crawford: Rush won.
  • 5-Minute Eliminator: Divine Dominion (Lena Kross & Megan Bayne) def. Kayla Lopez & Elle Valentine — a quick, one-sided win.
  • AEW World Tag Team Championship: FTR (c) def. Orange Cassidy & Roderick Strong via gold watch/Stokely. The titles remain on the line for Double or Nothing.

Ed: “That was less a match and more a catharsis — and the fallout is going to be seismic!”

Notable Storylines & Hype

  • Willow Nightingale revealed a shoulder injury, vacated the TBS Championship, and withdrew from the Owen Hart Cup.
  • MJF’s interference in the Dynamite main event and his “bald” threat to Allin were major Double or Nothing foreshadowing.
  • Stadium Stampede main event set: 14 men from multiple factions will collide at Double or Nothing, with Jericho & The Young Bucks’ loss to El Ídolo, Davis, and Ricochet as a key setup.

This was a high-octane, three-hour special packed with title defenses, eliminator wins, and major PPV storylines, making it one of the most action-filled nights before Double or Nothing.

NEWS

MJF Accuses WWE Of Using AEW TV Deal Rumors To Deflect Criticism From Their Own Product

“AEW has an insane amount of momentum. There’s a paradigm shift going on similar to the paradigm shift that was happening back in 2019. People are disenfranchised at WWE right now. They want to see a different type of product. In comes AEW. We are the alternative. We are the Pepsi to the Coke. There will always be room for Pepsi. Always.”

“Well, because it’s a way to hold the competition down, right? So, when you look at how these rumors started, where did they come from? They came from WWE, TKO, right?” Credit: ringsidenews.com

Mick Foley’s AEW Status Confirmed After Recent Backstage Rumors

“Tony Khan announced that Foley will join Renee Paquette as a co-host for the Double or Nothing Buy In special before also appearing during Wednesday Night Dynamite.” Credit: ringsidenews.com

AEW Talent Pushing to Sign Leon Slater as TNA Deal Nears End

“While speaking during a Self Made Session, Self Made Pro revealed that many people previously viewed Slater eventually joining WWE as practically inevitable. However, AEW talent and figures within the company are now pushing for AEW to aggressively pursue the rising UK star instead.

“Months ago, it was considered a formality that he’s going to WWE. And I’m not here to tell you that that’s not happening anymore. But what I am telling you is that there are many people in AEW pushing for them to look into exploring their options to basically sign him.”” Credit: ringsidenews.com

🎙️ DESK OUTRO

Ed: “Fans, AEW is firing on all cylinders! Dynamite delivered fireworks, Collision brought the hammer, and the road to Double or Nothing is paved with chaos!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most compelling week — and the next chapter promises even greater upheaval.”

Around the World of Pro Wrestling

Here is your full, fact‑checked rundown of last night’s TNA iMPACT!, presented exactly as if Ed and Gordon were anchoring an ESPN desk in 1983. All match results, segments, champions, news, and rumors come directly from the latest verified reports.

TNA iMPACT! — FULL RUNDOWN (Aired March 19, 2026)

Gateway Center Arena — College Park, Georgia

🎙️ OPENING DESK SEGMENT

Ed:

“Fans, we had ourselves a ring‑a‑ding‑dong dandy on iMPACT! last night! Championships in jeopardy, tempers flaring, and Sacrifice right around the corner!”

Gordon:

“Indeed. The strategic landscape of TNA continues to shift. Rivalries intensify, contenders emerge, and the championship hierarchy becomes increasingly volatile.”

🏆 CURRENT TNA CHAMPIONS (AS OF MARCH 19, 2026)

  • TNA World Champion: Mike Santana
  • X‑Division Champion: Leon Slater
  • Knockouts World Champion: Arianna Grace
  • Knockouts Tag Champions: M & Heather By Elegance
  • World Tag Team Champions: Matt & Jeff Hardy

🔥 FULL MATCH RESULTS & HIGHLIGHTS

1. The Home Town Man def. Frankie Kazarian

A chaotic opener featuring interference, misfires, and a surprise cradle pin. Elijah returned and smashed AJ Francis with a guitar after the match.

2. Mr. Elegance def. Mike Jackson

His official in‑ring debut with The Elegance Brand. ODB stormed in with a chair afterward and dumped jars of grease/fat all over him.

3. Dani Luna & Arianna Grace def. The Angel Warriors (Lei Ying Lee & Xia Brookside)

Luna scored the pin with the Luna Landing. Backstage earlier, Santino Marella announced a Triple Threat Knockouts Title Match at Sacrifice: Arianna Grace vs. Dani Luna vs. Lei Ying Lee.

4. Moose def. Brian Myers

A quick, decisive spear gave Moose the win as he continues his mission to dismantle The System.

5. Elayna Black def. Jada Stone

Tasha Steelz interfered to help Black secure the victory. Order 4 attempted a post‑match beatdown, but Trey Miguel made the save with a steel chair.

6. The Nemeths (Nic & Ryan) def. The Righteous

A strong showing for the Nemeth brothers as they build momentum toward Sacrifice.

🎤 KEY SEGMENTS & STORY DEVELOPMENTS

Mike Santana & Steve Maclin — Face‑to‑Face Before Sacrifice

A tense but respectful confrontation over drinks. Santana ended the segment by telling Maclin he “should be thankful for his job.”

The System Issues Warnings

  • Bear Bronson: coming for The Hardys
  • Cedric Alexander: calling out Leon Slater
  • Eddie Edwards: promising the end of Santana’s reign
  • Brian Myers: vowed to “kill Moose” (before losing to him)

Leon Slater Promo — X‑Division Champion

Slater addressed Eric Young’s piledriver attack and challenged him to a match at Sacrifice.

Knockouts Division Chaos

  • Triple Threat Title Match set for Sacrifice
  • Jada Stone returned
  • Elayna Black continues her winning streak

Rosemary & Allie Seek Raven’s Help

Raven gave them a vial of Tommy Dreamer’s 1995 ECW blood. Intent unknown — but ominous.

📰 LATEST TNA NEWS & RUMORS

🔥 1. Sacrifice shaping up as a major card

  • Santana vs. Maclin (World Title)
  • Arianna Grace vs. Luna vs. Lei Ying Lee (Knockouts Title)
  • Leon Slater vs. Eric Young (X‑Division)

🔥 2. The System may be fracturing

Internal tension is being teased as Moose continues targeting members one‑by‑one.

🔥 3. Mr. Elegance’s push is expected to continue

His debut was heavily spotlighted, and backstage reports suggest more segments planned.

🔥 4. Nemeth Brothers gaining momentum

Their win over The Righteous positions them for a potential tag title opportunity.

🎥 YOUTUBE HIGHLIGHTS (OFFICIAL TNA CHANNEL)

🎙️ CLOSING DESK SEGMENT

Ed:

“Fans, if this is the road to Sacrifice, then buckle up — we’re headed straight into a storm!”

Gordon:

“The championship picture is volatile, alliances are shifting, and the psychological warfare is escalating. And with that… so long from the Peach State.”