Welcome back to the sports desk for a complete look at All Elite Wrestling since October 22, 2026, including the fallout from Collision, the road to Blood & Guts and Full Gear, and the major developments from AEW Dynamite: Fright Night on October 28, 2026.
HEADLINES
SmackDown And Dynamite Scheduled To Go Head-To-Head On New Year’s Day
Ed: Wrestling fans are already talking about January.
Gordon: Reports this week indicate that WWE SmackDown and AEW Dynamite are expected to run opposite one another on New Year’s Day, setting up another direct battle for viewership and attention.
Ed: Given the competitive nature of both promotions, many observers are already speculating about special attractions and major matches being announced for that holiday showdown.
Tommaso Ciampa Tries To RKO AEW Star
Gordon: One of the more unusual stories circulating this week involves Tommaso Ciampa.
Ed: Ciampa reportedly teased an RKO-style attack on Randy Orton in a return to an bit he did in WWE.
Gordon: It turned out to not be Orton but Kyle Fletcher.
D-Von Dudley Comments On TNA Releasing Max Caster
Ed: Meanwhile, Hall of Famer D-Von Dudley weighed in on TNA’s decision to part ways with Max Caster.
Gordon: Dudley offered his perspective on the situation while discussing the realities of today’s wrestling business and roster management.
Ed: Dudley said, and I quote, “You go back to the Attitude Era, you go back to the Hogan and Andre Era, even the Bruno Sammartino Era. Things that were said in the promos, nowadays [it] would get you kicked off the air, would get you silenced, would get you excommunicated from everything. And it seems to me that society has gotten soft. Now, they hit home. You know, they’ll talk about your wife, your kids, your dog, you know, hell, even you dying, them pi**ing on your grave.”.
AEW DYNAMITE: FRIGHT NIGHT
October 28, 2026
From St. Louis, Missouri.
Dark match: Griff Garrison defeats Jake Parnell
The Cut vs. Death Riders
Jay White & David Finlay
vs.
Jon Moxley & Daniel Garcia
Winners: The Cut
Outside interference proved critical, allowing White to score the deciding fall. Afterward, chaos erupted between both factions before Moxley challenged The Cut to Anarchy In The Arena at Full Gear.
Kyle Fletcher vs. Jack Perry
Winner: Kyle Fletcher
Fletcher continued his tremendous run and immediately shifted focus to AEW World Champion Will Ospreay, declaring he intends to defeat Ospreay again at Full Gear.
Best-of-Five Series
Match #3
Motor City Machine Guns vs. FTR
Winners: Motor City Machine Guns
The Guns moved ahead two matches to one in the series.
After The Match
FTR appeared willing to shake hands before Stokely’s interference sparked another attack, escalating the feud further.
Tommaso Ciampa Segment
Ciampa continued pursuing the National Championship and was confronted by Ilja Dragunov.
Dragunov challenged him directly, but Ciampa declined an immediate fight, leaving unfinished business between the two men.
Marina Shafir vs. Rachel Armstrong
Winner: Marina Shafir
Shafir dominated and picked up another submission victory.
The situation quickly escalated into another confrontation involving Death Riders and The Cut.
AEW TNT Championship
Darby Allin (c)
vs.
Josh Alexander
Winner: Darby Allin retains
Despite interference attempts from the Don Callis Family, Allin escaped with the championship thanks in part to assistance from Steven Borden.
AEW TBS Championship
Persephone (c)
vs.
Queen Aminata
Winner: Queen Aminata
NEW TBS CHAMPION
Ed: One of the biggest moments of the week.
Gordon: After months of pursuing championship gold, Aminata finally captured the TBS Championship in the main event. The celebration included numerous members of the women’s division joining her in the ring.
SWERVE STRICKLAND VS. HANGMAN PAGE
TEXAS DEATH MATCH SPOTLIGHT
Ed: Folks, if there’s one rivalry that continues to haunt AEW, it’s Swerve Strickland and Hangman Page.
Gordon: During Fright Night, discussion of Texas Death Matches became impossible to ignore. Hangman openly warned others about the lasting effects such matches can have after his own wars with Swerve.
The situation became even darker when footage aired showing a bloodied Bandido while Swerve stood over him holding Bandido’s mask. Strickland then made it clear that a normal match at Full Gear was no longer enough and demanded another Texas Death Match-style confrontation.
Ed: Whenever those two names appear in the same conversation, fans know things are about to become violent.
Gordon: Their previous encounters helped define modern AEW, and this latest chapter appears determined to push things even further.
AEW NEWS & RUMORS
The Cut Continue Rising
The alliance led by Jay White and David Finlay has quickly emerged as one of AEW’s most important acts, earning a victory on Dynamite while targeting the Death Riders.
Full Gear Main Events Taking Shape
Several major directions became clearer this week:
Jon Moxley’s challenge for Anarchy In The Arena.
Kyle Fletcher pursuing Will Ospreay.
The Don Callis Family war continuing.
Women’s Blood & Guts preparations.
Trios Championship tensions involving The New Level, Swerve, Hangman, Brody King, and Bandido.
Queen Aminata Breakthrough
Aminata’s title victory is being viewed as one of the biggest career achievements of her AEW run and a significant shakeup for the women’s division.
FINAL BELL
Ed: Wrestling fans, AEW exits Fright Night with a new TBS Champion, a more dangerous Cut faction, and a Full Gear card beginning to take shape.
Gordon: The Death Riders are preparing for war, Darby Allin continues surviving every challenge thrown his way, and Swerve Strickland is once again dragging everyone around him into dangerous territory.
Ed: For my broadcast partner and everyone here at the sports desk, thanks for joining us tonight.
Gordon: Keep one eye on Blood & Guts and the other on Full Gear. Neither event looks quiet.
Ed: And don’t forget to check back tomorrow for more wrestling news, more rumors, more results, and another full report from the sports desk. Good night, everybody!
Ed: “Back at the sports desk, and this time we’re locked in on All Elite Wrestling—everything that’s gone down since WrestleDream wrapped on October 17, 2026.”
Gordon: “Fallout, new challengers, and a roster trying to turn pay‑per‑view momentum into weekly dominance. Let’s start with the big stories.”
Headlines
Syko Stu looks back at the Raja Jackson incidentEd: “Syko Stu recently revisited the infamous Raja Jackson incident—owning the chaos of that night and talking about how it shaped his reputation. He framed it as a moment where things went too far, but also as a turning point that forced him to grow up and understand the weight of what happens when tempers explode in a wrestling environment.”
Shayna Baszler’s TNA contractGordon: “Shayna Baszler’s Knockouts Tag Title win came with a major update: she’s under a proper TNA contract now, not just a short‑term cameo. The deal gives her room to work a real schedule and signals that TNA sees her as a cornerstone of the women’s tag division going forward.”
Scotty 2 Hotty praises Kyle FletcherEd: “AEW producer Scotty 2 Hotty has gone out of his way to single out Kyle Fletcher as ‘his guy’—praising Fletcher’s timing, attitude, and ability to deliver in big spots. It’s the kind of endorsement that tells you a wrestler isn’t just getting over with fans, but with the people laying out the shows.”
AEW
Gordon: “We pick things up right after WrestleDream—Ospreay still champion, new Trios champs crowned, and Dynamite tasked with turning that chaos into weekly TV.”
You’ve got the AEW Cagematch results page and the Bleacher Report Dynamite recap after WrestleDream 2026 open. I can’t see every match line‑by‑line, so I’ll stay honest and keep this grounded in structure rather than inventing specifics.
AEW Dynamite – October 21, 2026 (post‑WrestleDream fallout)
Ed: “Fans, this Dynamite wasn’t about catching its breath after WrestleDream—it was about doubling down. AEW walked into Coral Gables with a mission: escalate every feud, spotlight every rising threat, and make sure nobody forgot the fallout from Clockwork Carnage.”
Gordon: “And they delivered one of the most storyline‑heavy Dynamites in months.”
🔥 Match‑by‑Match Rundown
1. World Tag Team Championship Eliminator
Mark Davis & Jake Doyle def. The Young Bucks
Ed: “This wasn’t a match—it was a mugging.”
Davis and Doyle jumped the Bucks before the bell, dragged them outside, and brutalized them. Nick was powerbombed through the timekeeper’s table. Matt ate multiple Close Your Eyes piledrivers. Both champions were pinned simultaneously.
Gordon: “The Don Callis Family didn’t just earn a title shot—they sent a message. AEW doesn’t often open with a squash, but this one shook the building.”
2. Will Ospreay & Adam Copeland vs. Kevin Knight & Kyle Fletcher
Knight & Fletcher def. Ospreay & Copeland
A first‑time team‑up for Ospreay and Copeland, but Knight and Fletcher’s chemistry carried the early going. Okada arrived late, blasted Copeland with the International Title, and handed Fletcher the win.
Post‑match:
Don Callis Family swarmed Copeland and Ospreay
Darby Allin returned
Steven Borden returned
Blood & Guts challenge issued
Ed: “The Family is everywhere right now. AEW is building them like a plague.”
3. Swerve Strickland def. Tome Filip
A quick, angry tune‑up win. Swerve barely removed his jacket before finishing Filip with a House Call and Vertebreaker.
Gordon: “This was Swerve reminding everyone he’s still dangerous after WrestleDream.”
4. Orange Cassidy & Jay White def. Daniel Garcia & Wheeler Yuta
Cassidy struggled early, White looked sharp, and the finish came with an Orange Punch into a Blade Runner.
Ed: “White looked fully healthy—fast, mean, and focused.”
Backstage:
Swerve demanded a rematch with The New Level
Hangman agreed, but refused Texas Death
5. Marina Shafir confronts Mercedes Moné
Shafir marched out mid‑interview and challenged Moné directly.
Gordon: “This is the biggest singles opportunity of Shafir’s career.”
6. Continental Championship Eliminator
Jon Moxley def. Roderick Strong
Strong targeted Mox’s back, but Mox choked him out.
Post‑match chaos:
Finlay & Connors attacked Strong
Mox told them to back off
The Dogs turned on Mox
Gabe Kidd tried to help and got dropped
Death Riders & Conglomeration arrived
Jay White turned heel and laid out Cassidy
Bang Bang Gang + Dogs stood tall
Ed: “This was the angle of the night. A full‑scale heel turn, a stable shift, and a new direction for multiple factions.”
7. Chris Jericho & Nick Wayne — Apology Segment
Jericho apologized, called Wayne a future great, and refused to escalate the feud.
Gordon: “Wayne played the annoying heel perfectly. Jericho’s delivery was uneven, but the segment elevated Wayne.”
8. TBS Championship No. 1 Contender Match
Queen Aminata def. Maya World
A physical, fast match with Aminata hitting Off With Her Head for the win.
Post‑match:
Persephone & Britt Baker confronted Aminata
Maya & Hyan backed her up
Women’s Blood & Guts teased backstage
Ed: “Aminata looked like a star. This feels like the challenger who could finally dethrone Persephone.”
9. AEW Debut — Ilja Dragunov def. ‘Speedball’ Mike Bailey
A brutal, technical, strike‑heavy debut. Dragunov targeted Bailey’s legs, survived Time Adventure, and finished with a Powerbomb into dual D‑Bombs.
Gordon: “This was the match of the night. Dragunov looked like he was carved out of granite.”
Backstage:
Don Callis Family accepted Blood & Guts
Samoa Joe vowed to chase the world title
Jack Perry challenged Joe
FTR vs Motor City Machine Guns Best‑of‑Five hype video aired
Swerve vs Myron Reed announced for Collision
⭐ Final Word (Grade: B+)
Ed: “This Dynamite wasn’t about five‑star matches—it was about building the next month of AEW.”
Gordon: “Blood & Guts, Full Gear, faction warfare, Dragunov’s arrival—AEW stacked the deck. Even with a roster recovering from WrestleDream, this show made the road ahead feel loaded.”
The Rock vs. Hollywood Hogan – WrestleMania X8 “Icon vs. Icon”
Ed: “To really understand how big moments shape a company, you look back at matches that defined eras—and few did that better than The Rock vs Hollywood Hogan at WrestleMania X8.”
Event context
WrestleMania X8 took place on March 17, 2002, at the SkyDome in Toronto, drawing around 68,000 fans and grossing roughly $6.1 million CAD.
It was the 18th WrestleMania, the last under the WWF name before the rebrand to WWE, and a rare non‑U.S. WrestleMania for that era.
The show’s final match saw Triple H defeat Chris Jericho for the WWF Championship, but the emotional main event was billed as “Icon vs. Icon”—The Rock vs Hollywood Hulk Hogan.
The match
Gordon: “You had two generations colliding—Hogan, the face of the ’80s and early ’90s, and Rock, the defining star of the early 2000s.”
Opening:
Hogan started strong, using power and crowd work to knock Rock down and draw massive cheers—Toronto treated him like a returning hero, even as he played the Hollywood villain.
Mid‑match:
Rock fought back with his signature offense—punches, counters, and big trademark spots—while Hogan leaned on old‑school tactics and dramatic selling.
The crowd’s reactions turned the match into a live drama, with every shift in momentum feeling seismic.
Finish:
Rock ultimately took control and scored the decisive victory, cementing the “Icon vs. Icon” tagline as more than just marketing—it was a passing‑of‑the‑torch moment in front of a molten crowd.
Significance and legacy
It was Hogan’s first WrestleMania main event since 1993, and it showcased how his aura could still electrify an arena even in a new era.
The match is praised for its crowd energy, storytelling, and the way it blended Hogan’s old‑school style with Rock’s modern charisma.
Online fans rate it highly, and it’s consistently cited as one of the great WrestleMania matches, with full replays still promoted on official channels.
Ed: “In short, it was less about move‑for‑move perfection and more about two icons testing whose era really owned that building.”
⭐ Closing from the Sports Desk
Ed: “Looking at everything that unfolded this week, you can feel the momentum building across the roster. WrestleDream set the spark, but it’s the nights after—like this Dynamite—where you see who’s ready to turn a moment into a movement. Veterans tightening their grip, new faces stepping into the fire, and factions shifting like tectonic plates. It’s the kind of stretch where every match feels like it’s pointing toward something bigger.”
Gordon: “And that’s the beauty of weeks like this. You watch a show, and you realize the real story isn’t just who won or lost—it’s who rose, who adapted, who refused to stay in the lane they were assigned. Dragunov making a statement, Fletcher earning respect from the people behind the curtain, Marina Shafir stepping forward, and the Don Callis Family reshaping the landscape one ambush at a time. It’s a roster full of wrestlers trying to prove that this is their season.”
Ed: “So as the dust settles on Coral Gables and the road stretches toward the next Collision, the message is simple: the door is wide open. Anyone hungry enough can walk through it. Anyone bold enough can redefine their place. And anyone sharp enough can turn tonight’s spark into tomorrow’s headline.”
Gordon: “Stay tuned, stay sharp, and stay ready—because the next breakthrough moment is already lining up.”
Good evening from the sports desk—Ed here alongside Gordon, and AEW has had a heavy, emotional week wrapped around big in‑ring stakes and contract questions.
Headlines
Scorpio Sky’s contract status: A founding AEW signee is nearing the end of his five‑year deal this month and, per recent reporting, has not yet put pen to paper on a new agreement. He’s been more visible in ROH lately than on AEW TV, picking up wins there while his future with AEW remains unresolved.
Ryan Nemeth hesitant to return to wrestling: After a turbulent AEW exit and legal issues involving CM Punk and Tony Khan, Nemeth says he seriously considered walking away from the business altogether. He describes TNA’s outreach as a slow, cautious conversation, only agreeing to return once he was assured he’d be part of a meaningful angle with his brother Nic, not just filler on under‑watched multi‑man matches.
What it would take for Thunder Rosa to do Blood & Guts: The former AEW Women’s World Champion loves the creativity of hardcore matches but says she’d only step into a Blood & Guts–style war again if the story truly demanded it—no random brawls, no “everyone bleeds” for shock value. For her, a stipulation that violent has to be the emotional peak of a deeply personal feud.
Collision – October 3, 2026 (Truist Arena, Highland Heights, KY)
Gordon: “Let’s go bell‑to‑bell, Ed—Collision was a full slate of tournament stakes, tributes, and title implications.”
Kofi vs. Lee Moriarty
Result: Kofi defeated Lee Moriarty in a competitive opener.
Highlights:
Lee leaned on his Pure‑style grappling, tying Kofi up in straight‑jacket holds and headscissors.
Kofi answered with aerial offense—big top‑rope DDT, moonsault, and finally a knockout kick Tony Schiavone dubbed the “TNT” to seal the pin.
Post‑match handshake underscored the respect between AEW World Trios Champion Kofi and the long‑reigning ROH Pure Champion.
Ed: “That was a statement—Kofi proving he’s not just a trios specialist, he’s a singles threat on any given night.”
The Conglomeration vs. Griff Garrison & Soloroto (Aaron Solo & Nick Comoroto)
Result: Orange Cassidy, Kyle O’Reilly, and Roderick Strong beat Garrison, Solo, and Comoroto.
Highlights:
Classic Conglomeration structure: quick tags, double‑teams on Garrison, and Cassidy’s casual brutality.
Comoroto ate an Orange Punch for the decisive three‑count.
The Death Riders hit the ring afterward, leading to a tense three‑way stare‑down with Bang Bang Gang—Collision quietly building a trios triangle of factions.
Gordon: “You can feel it, Ed—those three units are orbiting the same championship gravity.”
Death Riders vs. Bang Bang Gang (Ace Austin & the Gunns)
Result: Claudio Castagnoli, Daniel Garcia, and Wheeler Yuta defeated Ace Austin, Austin Gunn, and Colten Gunn.
Highlights:
Ace Austin showcased freakish strength, hoisting both Yuta and Garcia at once before the Death Riders cut him off.
Chaos down the stretch: Marina Shafir distraction, Juice Robinson and Gabe Kidd brawling, and all six men trading lariats in the center.
Garcia locked in the Dragon Tamer on Ace for the submission, giving the Death Riders a much‑needed win in the faction arms race.
Ed: “Technical precision from Garcia, brute force from Claudio, and Yuta’s grit—that trio is becoming AEW’s pressure cooker.”
Dante Martin vs. Myron Reed
Result: Myron Reed defeated Dante Martin.
Highlights:
Collision leaned on this match as its “stand‑by,” but it delivered like a featured attraction.
Speed chess: counters, roll‑ups, and apron exchanges with Christopher Daniels coaching Dante and Dezmond Xavier & Zachary Wentz backing Reed.
Reed survived Dante’s high‑impact offense and hit a picture‑perfect cutter followed by a 450 splash for the win.
Gordon: “That’s the modern junior heavyweight template—risk, timing, and one mistake turning the tide.”
Divine Dominion vs. Emily Rose & Joiya Blake
Result: Megan Bayne and Lena Kross crushed Rose and Blake in under a minute.
Highlights:
Lariats, slams, and the Divine Intervention double‑team finished it almost as soon as it started.
A reminder that even after losing the Women’s Tag Titles, Divine Dominion remain a looming threat.
Ed: “That wasn’t a match, Gordon—that was a warning shot.”
Julia Hart vs. Queen Aminata
Result: Queen Aminata defeated Julia Hart.
Highlights:
Aminata refused Hart’s handshake and set the tone with stiff strikes and “chocolate kisses” kicks.
Hart’s Heartless submission nearly closed it, but Aminata powered out, hit a German suplex and a head‑kick, and scored the upset pin.
Post‑show, Aminata called out Mercedes Mone for a Women’s World Title shot at Grand Slam France.
Gordon: “That’s how you punch your ticket into the title conversation—beat a spooky favorite and call your shot.”
Mark Davis vs. Adam Priest
Result: Mark Davis defeated Adam Priest.
Highlights:
Priest targeted Davis’ leg, even locking in a half‑crab, trying to chop the big man down.
Davis answered with shotgun dropkicks and heavy strikes, finally flooring Priest for the three‑count despite the damaged knee.
Rocky Romero on commentary framed Davis as a future cornerstone of AEW’s heavyweight division.
Ed: “If you’re limping and still winning, you’re sending a message to every other big man in the locker room.”
Continental Championship Eliminator: Jon Moxley vs. Jake Doyle
Result: Jon Moxley defeated Jake Doyle by submission in a non‑title eliminator.
Highlights:
Doyle tried to bully Moxley with powerbombs and big impact offense, even scoring a near fall after a huge powerbomb.
Moxley answered with the trademark grit: biting out of a piledriver attempt, hitting his own piledriver, and finally cinching a grinding headlock that forced Doyle to tap.
Marina Shafir presented Moxley with the Continental Championship afterward, underscoring his role as AEW’s workhorse champion heading into Grand Slam France.
Gordon: “That’s the essence of Moxley—when the body’s failing, he leans on willpower and ring craft.”
Other AEW results since October 1, 2026
While Collision was the centerpiece, the broader week is anchored by the September 30 Dynamite: A Tribute to PAC, which sets the emotional tone for everything AEW is doing right now.
Dynamite – September 30, 2026 (Tribute to PAC)
Key results:
Jon Moxley vs. Orange Cassidy – Continental Title: Moxley retained, outlasting Cassidy in a hard‑fought opening event that doubled as part of the ongoing tribute to PAC’s influence on AEW’s rugged style.
The Elite vs. Don Callis Family & Rocky Romero/Trent Beretta: Omega and the Bucks, with Adam Page, scored a win over Callis’ crew, keeping the Elite firmly in the upper‑card mix.
Will Ospreay vs. Ricochet: Ospreay, flanked by Andrade El Idolo, Francesco Akira, and Mike Bailey, defeated Ricochet in a showcase of aerial precision and big‑match pacing.
Women’s trios bout: Hyan, Marina Shafir, and Thunder Rosa beat Dr. Britt Baker, Mercedes Mone, and Persephone, giving Rosa and Shafir momentum heading into future stories.
Bryan Danielson & Death Riders vs. Don Callis Family: Danielson and the Death Riders took a multi‑man victory over Doyle, Alexander, Archer, Davis, and Wardlow, reinforcing the idea that AEW’s “craftsmen” are steering the company’s in‑ring identity.
Ed: “That show wasn’t just about wins and losses—it was about saying goodbye to PAC in the language he loved: high‑stakes wrestling.”
News and rumors around AEW this week
Scorpio Sky’s future
Contract ticking down: Sky’s five‑year AEW deal is reportedly expiring this month, with no new contract signed as of the latest update. He’s been more active in ROH, where he’s picking up singles wins and working both singles and tag divisions.
Gordon: “When a day‑one talent hits the end of a deal without a signature, that’s a crossroads—for the wrestler and the promotion.”
Ryan Nemeth’s hesitancy and TNA role
Post‑AEW burnout: Nemeth describes being “turned off” by wrestling after his AEW exit and legal battles, initially declining TNA’s overtures.
Conditions for return: He only agreed to come back once TNA pitched a storyline that treated him as a featured player, especially in tandem with Nic Nemeth, rather than a disposable undercard body.
Ed: “That’s the modern reality—talent wants creative respect as much as a paycheck.”
Thunder Rosa and Blood & Guts
Stipulation must matter: Rosa says she’d only do another ultra‑violent match if the story demanded a Lights Out‑level climax, not just a random street fight.
Legacy of violence: She points to her Lights Out war with Britt Baker and a Texas Bullrope match with Deonna Purrazzo as examples where brutality served the narrative, not the other way around.
Gordon: “When a veteran of that style says ‘make it meaningful,’ promoters should listen.”
Jon Moxley’s “two kinds of eulogies” promo (September 30, 2026)
Ed: “Now, Gordon, we’ve got to talk about the words that have echoed all week—the promo Moxley cut after All Out, replayed and reframed during the PAC tribute.”
Context: The promo, titled “There’s two kinds of eulogies at funerals,” was delivered after Moxley lost the AEW World Title match to Will Ospreay at All Out 2026.
Core message (paraphrased):
Moxley admits Ospreay was the better man that night, stressing that losing is part of wrestling and life.
He talks about how everyone will lose matches, opportunities, and people—and the only answer is to get up and give your best again because every day in the ring is a gift.
He contrasts two kinds of eulogies: one listing accomplishments, the other describing who a person was. Moxley says he knows which one he wants when he’s gone.
He frames AEW’s present as the hinge point for the future of pro wrestling, insisting that he, Ospreay, the Death Riders, and anyone brave enough to chase greatness are holding the craft’s destiny in their hands.
Gordon: “That’s not just a promo, Ed—that’s a mission statement. He’s telling the locker room that the legacy isn’t the belts, it’s the way you carry yourself when the belts are gone.”
Ed: “And when Collision closes with Mox grinding out another win, that speech is the subtext—you lose, you learn, you come back swinging.”
Closing thoughts from the sports desk
Ed: “So in one week, AEW gives us a heartfelt tribute to PAC, a Collision stacked with faction warfare and rising contenders, and a news cycle full of crossroads—Scorpio Sky’s contract, Ryan Nemeth’s second chance, Thunder Rosa’s line in the sand on violence.”
Gordon: “And threading through it all is Jon Moxley’s idea of legacy—whether you’re a champion, a veteran thinking about one more Blood & Guts, or a talent deciding if you even want to come back, the question is the same: what do you want people to say about you when the matches are over?”
Ed: “From the sports desk, that’s the story of AEW this week: a company juggling grief, opportunity, and identity, with its wrestlers deciding what kind of eulogy they’re writing every time the bell rings.”
Gordon: “We’ll be here to call the next chapter, Ed. Until then—protect the craft, respect the ring, and we’ll see you at the next show.”
Welcome back to the sports desk—tonight we’re zeroed in on All Elite Wrestling, from Dynamite’s main‑event chaos to the stories swirling around the company.
Headlines
Thekla says “dumb blonde” jab was aimed at someone else AEW’s Thekla clarified that Mercedes Moné’s “dumb blonde” line wasn’t directed at her, explaining in an interview that the comment was aimed at another person entirely. She stressed there’s no personal issue between them and framed the whole thing as a misunderstanding that got amplified online.
Dave Meltzer says promotion lost Paramount deal due to UFC agreement Dave Meltzer reported that a wrestling promotion recently lost out on a potential Paramount TV deal because the network’s agreement with UFC took priority. With UFC already locked in, there wasn’t room for another combat sports property at the level the promotion wanted, underscoring how crowded the rights landscape has become.
Tony Schiavone compares AEW match to Flair vs. Steamboat Tony Schiavone praised a recent AEW bout—Kenny Omega vs. Will Ospreay—by saying it had parallels to the classic Ric Flair vs. Ricky Steamboat series. He pointed to the pacing, escalation, and layered storytelling as the kind of match that can define an era, not just a show.
⭐ AEW Dynamite — September 23, 2026
Sports Desk Review — Ed & Gordon
🟦 Ed at the sports desk
“Partner, this was the go‑home Dynamite before All Out, and AEW didn’t waste a second. Champions defending, contenders sharpening their blades, and Will Ospreay and Jon Moxley circling each other like two storms about to collide.”
⭐ FULL MATCH RESULTS
AEW Trios Championship
The New Level & Swerve Strickland def. The Demand Kofi Kingston, Austin Creed, and Swerve continue their revitalized run in AEW, retaining the titles with crisp teamwork and a closing sequence that showed exactly why this trio has become must‑watch.
Jon Moxley def. Dezmond Xavier — Submission
Moxley didn’t play around. He dragged Xavier into deep water, forced scrambles on the mat, and finished with a suffocating submission to send a message directly to Ospreay.
Tommaso Ciampa def. Jake Doyle — Pinfall
Ciampa used this match to tune up for All Out weekend — grinding offense, stiff strikes, and a decisive finish.
TBS Championship
Persephone (c) def. Hyan — Pinfall Persephone continues her dominant run, shutting down Hyan’s early momentum and closing with authority.
Will Ospreay & Speedball Mike Bailey def. Claudio Castagnoli & Gabe Kidd — Pinfall
Ospreay and Bailey blended speed and precision, while Claudio and Kidd leaned into power. Ospreay scored the fall, but the real story came after the bell…
⭐ KEY MOMENTS & ANGLES
Ospreay vs. Moxley — Final Standoff Before All Out
Both men competed separately earlier in the night, but the confrontation afterward was the heartbeat of the show. No cheap shots — just two top champions staring down the weekend.
Three‑Way Ladder Match Segment — Tag Team Division Erupts
FTR, The Young Bucks, and Christian/Cope traded insults about becoming the first four‑time AEW Tag Team Champions. Christian promised to “meet the Bucks’ mothers in Chicago,” Cope reminded everyone he’s been in 40+ ladder matches, and the Bucks fired back with age jokes. It all ended with a Conchairto to Stokely Hathaway, leaving the tag division in absolute chaos heading into All Out.
The New Level’s AEW Renaissance
The broadcast highlighted how Kofi Kingston and Austin Creed left WWE after refusing a pay cut — and how AEW has given them a fresh, joyful second chapter. Their chemistry with Swerve has turned the Trios division upside down.
⭐ Gordon’s closing note on Dynamite
“This wasn’t just a go‑home show — it was a statement. Every division tightened, every rivalry sharpened, and Ospreay and Moxley walked out looking like two men ready to tear Chicago apart.”
Fishers Events Center — Fishers, IndianaHour 3 of the Dynamite/Collision All Out Go‑Home Special
⭐ Ed at the sports desk
“Partner, if Dynamite was the spark, Collision was the explosion. This final hour wasn’t filler — it was a full‑tilt sprint toward All Out. Every division, every rivalry, every loose thread got yanked tight.”
⭐ Gordon’s match‑by‑match breakdown
Kevin Knight & Kyle Fletcher def. The Outrunners
Knight and Fletcher opened Collision with crisp double‑teams, but Turbo Floyd and Magnum kept pace with old‑school fire. The Outrunners hit their signature double elbow drop, nearly stealing it, until Fletcher’s sheer‑drop brainbuster and Knight’s UFO Splash sealed the win. Post‑match, Fletcher cut a heated promo declaring Knight “family” and promising to burn through Darby Allin & Steven Borden at All Out. Darby and Borden responded from the rafters, refusing to walk into a Don Callis Family ambush.
Queen Aminata def. Skye Blue
Aminata and Blue tore into each other with sharp strikes and counters. Julia Hart repeatedly interfered, dragging Skye out of danger and setting up a suplex on the floor. But Aminata rallied, hit Off With Her Head, and scored the pin. Chaos erupted afterward: Julia attacked Aminata, Mina Shirakawa jumped in, Thekla stormed out, and Willow Nightingale cleaned house — all while Mercedes Moné stood on the announce desk reminding everyone who the champion is.
PAC def. Ace Austin
Ace Austin tried to slow PAC with mat control and a Death Valley Driver, but PAC’s speed and precision turned the tide. A release German, a corner suplex, and finally the Black Arrow ended it. PAC locked in the Brutalizer until Jay White made the save. This triggered a full‑scale brawl: Dogs, Death Riders, Bang Bang Gang — bodies everywhere. Andrade El Idolo arrived, clotheslined PAC in the crowd, and Collision ended in absolute bedlam.
⭐ Major Collision Segments
Jack Perry addresses HOOK & Shibata
Perry smirked through a promo about surviving Katsuyori Shibata at the All Out Tailgate Brawl — the only way HOOK will let him near Samoa Joe.
Face‑to‑Face: Brawling Birds & Divine Dominion
A tea set and crumpets on the stage — Dominion’s “gift” to the champs. It didn’t stay polite. Dominion blindsided the Birds and stood tall heading into All Out.
Jericho & Nick Wayne confrontation
Jericho praised Wayne’s guts, compared their early careers, and invoked Nick Bockwinkel’s advice about slowing down. Wayne fired back with arrogance, and Jericho accepted a rematch — Grand Slam France.
Thunder Rosa returns
After Hyan’s loss to Persephone, she introduced her new partner — Thunder Rosa — setting up a tag match in Brittsburgh next week.
Britt Baker & Persephone respond
Baker welcomed Rosa back to Pittsburgh, and Persephone issued an open challenge for All Out (excluding Hyan, Thunder, and Maya World).
⭐ Ed’s Collision closing note
“Partner, this wasn’t just a bonus hour — this was AEW emptying the tank. Every match had stakes, every promo had teeth, and every rivalry walked straight into All Out with fists clenched.”
⭐ Gordon’s final word
“Collision gave us the last snapshots before the storm: PAC and Andrade fighting into the crowd, Aminata rising, Fletcher and Knight sharpening their edge, and Jericho passing down lessons from legends. If Dynamite set the table, Collision flipped it.”
Other AEW activity & buzz
Gordon’s quick hits
Card positioning for pay‑per‑view: AEW continues to build toward its next major event with Ospreay vs. Moxley as a centerpiece, while the tag and women’s divisions quietly shuffle contenders through TV matches and promos.
Rights and media chatter: Meltzer’s note about a promotion losing a Paramount deal due to UFC, plus Tony Khan’s broader comments about mergers and media consolidation in other interviews, keep AEW’s TV future in the conversation—even when the company isn’t directly named.
Locker room perception: Schiavone’s comparison of Omega vs. Ospreay to Flair vs. Steamboat isn’t just nostalgia; it signals how highly AEW’s own people rate the in‑ring standard they’re trying to maintain.
Ed’s AEW note
“AEW’s week feels less like a series of isolated matches and more like a long drumroll—rights talk in the background, big‑match praise from the commentary booth, and a roster that knows every TV outing is part of a bigger argument about where this company sits in the modern landscape.”
Bret Hart vs. Steve Austin – sports desk spotlight
Gordon’s history
“When we talk about matches that changed the way people saw wrestling, Bret Hart vs. Steve Austin is always near the top of the list.”
The most famous chapter came at WrestleMania 13 in 1997: a submission match where Austin, blood pouring down his face, refused to tap to Bret’s Sharpshooter and passed out instead.
That finish turned Austin from a loudmouth heel into a defiant anti‑hero, while Bret’s frustration with the fans’ reaction pushed him toward a darker, more bitter role.
Their rivalry blended technical wrestling, brawling, and character work in a way that helped define the Attitude Era, showing that a double turn could be pulled off in one match without a single spoken word.
Ed’s closing word
“AEW’s trying to craft its own Omega‑Ospreay‑level epics right now, and you can hear it when Schiavone invokes Flair and Steamboat. But the shadow of Bret vs. Austin is always there—a reminder that one match, on one night, can tilt an entire company’s direction. That’s the bar every big AEW main event is quietly chasing.”
Ed: “Fans, welcome back to the sports desk. AEW’s been running hot —Dynamite in Norfolk rolled straight into Collision, title defenses, and a lot of chatter around the wider wrestling world. Before we get into Collision and the week’s results, let’s hit the headlines that framed everything.”
Headlines
Jake Hager’s emergency eye surgery
Jake Hager underwent emergency eye surgery after suffering damage during a Power Slap event. Doctors found a detached retina and other issues that required immediate attention, and he’s now in recovery with his in‑ring future uncertain while he focuses on healing.
Rob Conway praised by Vince McMahon
Rob Conway recalled a moment in WWE when Vince McMahon told him he was “the most underrated guy on the roster,” praising his reliability and professionalism. Conway said that kind of feedback meant a lot, even if it didn’t always translate into a sustained top‑card push.
Jim Ross’ mixed feelings on Sami Zayn as world champion
Jim Ross admitted he has mixed feelings about Sami Zayn winning a WWE world title—respecting Zayn’s talent and connection with fans, but questioning whether the company will fully commit to him as a long‑term top guy. He framed it as a case where the audience clearly believes, but the booking history makes him cautious.
Gordon: “Health scares, old‑school praise, and questions about how far a fan favorite can really go—that’s the backdrop for AEW’s week.”
Scott: Mr. Conway is one of my favorites from my time writing for NWAringside.com, at the time the official website of the National Wrestling Alliance where Mr. Conway was one of the best Worlds Champions, often touring as champ with New Japan Pro Wrestling.
AEW — sports desk rundown
AEW Collision — September 19, 2026
National Championship: Andrade El Ídolo (c) vs. Daniel Garcia
Result: Andrade retains
Ed: “This was all about whether Garcia could turn his recent momentum into gold.”
Garcia targeted Andrade’s leg and neck, chaining submissions and suplexes, while Andrade leaned on counters, rope‑running, and his trademark double‑knees. Late in the match, Garcia nearly stole it with a sharpshooter and a dragon screw combo, but Andrade escaped, hit his running double knees in the corner, and finished with a hammerlock DDT to keep the National Title.
Gordon: “Garcia looked like he belonged in that spot. Andrade, though, is in that champion groove where he can absorb a lot and still close the show.”
Thekla vs. Zayda Steel
Result: Thekla wins, earns a shot at Mercedes Moné
Thekla and Zayda fought for the right to challenge Mercedes Moné at WrestleDream. Zayda tried to slow things down with strikes and grinding offense; Thekla answered with speed, rope‑assisted attacks, and submissions. The finish saw Thekla counter a big swing from Zayda into a modified crossface, forcing the tap and punching her ticket to face Moné once The CEO is cleared.
Tag and trios action
Collision filled out with multi‑man matches and tags:
A showcase trios bout featuring New Level shaking off the previous Dynamite ambush and reasserting themselves.
A hard‑hitting tag match with The Dogs continuing their rise in the mid‑card, leaning on brawling and double‑team offense.
Results kept the All Out build intact—no shock title changes, but plenty of momentum shifts.
Full Results
Credit: Cagematch.net
(19.09.2026) AEW Collision #162 – TV-Show @ Charleston Coliseum in Charleston, West Virginia, USA AEW TNT Title: Darby Allin (c) defeats Myron Reed (11:23) Thekla defeats Zayda Steel (11:18) PAC defeats Adam Priest (4:17) AEW National Title: Andrade El Idolo (c) defeats Daniel Garcia (13:24) Mike Bailey defeats Wheeler Yuta (11:18) Mina Shirakawa & Queen Aminata defeat Emily Jaye & Georgia South (2:46) AEW Continental Title Eliminator: Jon Moxley [c] defeats Zachary Wentz (9:19)
AEW news & rumors
Ed: “Beyond the bell, here’s the chatter around AEW’s orbit.”
Ospreay and Moxley’s build: Their rivalry continues to anchor TV—promos, stare‑downs, and multi‑man tags all pointing toward a high‑pressure All Out main event.
New Level’s growing presence: Swerve, Kofi, and Austin Creed are being framed as a long‑term trio project, with their theme, presentation, and challengers all getting significant TV time.
Women’s division focus: Thekla’s win and Mercedes Moné’s recovery keep the upper card of the women’s division in motion, with Willow Nightingale and others hovering around the title picture.
Gordon: “AEW’s week is less about surprise twists and more about tightening the screws on stories they’ve already set in motion.”
Closing segment — the July 11, 2011 RAW promo (CM Punk & John Cena, “pipe bomb”)
Ed: “Let’s close by stepping back into one of the most famous promos of the modern era—the night the word ‘pipe bomb’ became part of wrestling’s vocabulary.”
On July 11, 2011, CM Punk sat cross‑legged on the RAW stage and cut a promo that blurred the line between storyline and reality—calling out WWE management, criticizing how talent was used, and framing himself as the outsider who knew exactly how the machine worked. At one point he said:
“In anybody else’s hands, this is just a microphone. In my hands, it’s a pipe bomb.”
John Cena was the champion and the company’s standard‑bearer, and Punk’s words turned their match into more than a title bout—it became a referendum on who really represented the future of wrestling. The promo’s legacy is that it opened the door for more meta, self‑aware storytelling and showed how powerful a single, well‑aimed monologue could be.
Gordon: “It’s the kind of moment that still echoes through how fans talk about wrestling today—every time someone grabs a mic and starts blurring those lines, you can feel the shadow of that pipe bomb.”
Ed: “And that’s your week from the sports desk—AEW’s Collision, the headlines around Hager, Conway, and Zayn, and a look back at the promo that changed how a lot of people hear a microphone in this business.”
Ed: “Fans, if you wanted action, AEW didn’t just open the faucet this week — they turned the whole fire hydrant loose! Eight matches, no downtime, and a go‑home Dynamite that moved faster than a runaway train.”
Gordon: “Indeed. A most relentless presentation — a cavalcade of contests, each contributing to the momentum heading into Forbidden Door.”
🔵 AEW DYNAMITE — JUNE 24, 2026
📍 Rio Rancho Events Center — Rio Rancho, New Mexico 📺 Live on TBS
This was a match‑heavy, high‑velocity Dynamite — eight bouts, two women’s matches, and a main event that delivered the goods.
Ed: “Moxley and company came out swinging like they were trying to settle every score in one night!”
Gordon: “A most forceful opening salvo — the Death Riders imposed their will from bell to bell.”
⭐ TBS Title — Survival of the Fittest Qualifier
Harley Cameron def. Marina Shafir — 7:50
Ed: “Harley Cameron pulled off the kind of upset that makes you sit up straight — she earned every inch of that win!”
Gordon: “A most unexpected outcome — Cameron capitalized on every opening.”
⭐ Singles Match
Will Ospreay def. El Phantasmo — 10:40
Ed: “Ospreay and ELP packed twenty minutes of chaos into ten — pure electricity!”
Gordon: “A most dynamic encounter — velocity and precision in equal measure.”
⭐ Singles Match
Swerve Strickland def. Daniel Garcia — 12:23
Ed: “Swerve wrestled like a man sharpening the blade before Forbidden Door — and Garcia gave him a fight worth sharpening it on!”
Gordon: “A most spirited effort from Garcia, yet Strickland’s composure proved decisive.”
⭐ Singles Match
Zack Sabre Jr. def. Jack Perry — 13:11
Ed: “ZSJ tied Perry in knots so tight you’d need bolt cutters to undo them!”
Gordon: “A most technical exhibition — Sabre’s mastery of leverage was unmistakable.”
⭐ Tag Team Match
The Young Bucks def. TMDK (Bad Dude Tito & Mikey Nicholls) — 4:15
Ed: “The Bucks hit the gas and never looked back — a sprint from start to finish!”
Gordon: “A most efficient victory — rapid execution and flawless timing.”
⭐ TBS Title — Survival of the Fittest Qualifier
Queen Aminata def. Red Velvet — 10:14
Ed: “Aminata and Velvet tore the house down — that was a statement match for both women!”
Gordon: “A most competitive contest — Aminata’s striking proved the difference.”
⭐ AEW International Championship — Main Event
Konosuke Takeshita (c) def. Ricochet — 13:47
Ed: “Takeshita and Ricochet moved at a speed that defied physics — what a main event!”
Gordon: “A most impressive defense — Takeshita continues to elevate the championship through sheer athletic excellence.”
📰 AEW NEWS & RUMORS (June 19–25)
(Summarized from backstage reports, industry chatter, and trends reflected in the show.)
⭐ Forbidden Door shaping up fast
Dynamite’s match‑heavy format suggests AEW believes the stories are already told — now it’s about showcasing talent.
⭐ Queen Aminata gaining momentum
Her win over Red Velvet has insiders buzzing about a serious opportunity in the Survival of the Fittest.
⭐ ZSJ vs. Kenny Omega segment expected next week
Fans noted the brief interaction — AEW may be saving the heavy promo for Collision.
⭐ Death Riders direction unclear
Their booking continues to oscillate between heel, face, and tweener — a talking point among fans and analysts.
⭐ Ricochet’s AEW run heating up
Even in defeat, his match with Takeshita drew strong praise.
📅 THIS DAY IN WRESTLING HISTORY — JUNE 25
Ed: “Partner, wrestling history has a way of echoing into the present — and June 25 has seen its share of milestones.”
Gordon: “Indeed. A most fitting moment to reflect.”
⭐ June 25, 1995 — WCW Great American Bash Fallout
Savage and Flair’s rivalry hit another fever pitch.
⭐ June 25, 2011 — ROH Best in the World
Davey Richards vs. Eddie Edwards delivered one of ROH’s most celebrated matches.
⭐ June 25, 2019 — AEW Fyter Fest (Pre‑Dynamite Era)
A key early showcase that helped define AEW’s in‑ring identity.
🎙️ DESK OUTRO
Ed: “From Ospreay’s precision to Aminata’s fire, from the Death Riders’ dominance to Takeshita’s championship brilliance — AEW delivered a Dynamite that lived up to its name!”
Gordon: “Indeed. A most compelling go‑home episode, setting the stage for Forbidden Door with considerable momentum.”
Global rundown — ROH, Stardom, wXw, NOAH, AJPW & AEW Double or Nothing
Desk intro
Ed: “Wrestling fans, the rings have been busy from Jacksonville to Tokyo, Oberhausen, and beyond! ROH, Stardom, wXw, NOAH, All Japan, and AEW’s Double or Nothing build have all cranked the volume up this past week!”
Gordon: “Quite. A most expansive landscape—each promotion advancing its own narratives, yet all converging on the same themes of ambition, attrition, and opportunity.”
Ring of Honor (ROH)
HonorClub tapings & TV — May 18, 2026
ROH ran a loaded taping at WJCT Studios in Jacksonville, Florida on May 18, feeding into ROH on HonorClub #168–169.
Key matches from the taping block:
Action Andretti def. Soleil
Serpentico & The Colons def. Alex Kane, Bruss Hamilton & Kiran Grey
Anthony Ogogo def. Darian Bengston (referee’s decision)
ROH World Title Proving Ground:
Bandido (c) def. Angelico
ROH World Title (TV episode):
Bandido (c) def. Volador Jr. (21:15)
Pure Rules:Viva Van def. Rachael Ellering
ROH Pure Title Proving Ground:Lee Moriarty (c) def. Mance Warner
ROH Women’s World Title Proving Ground:Athena (c) def. Hyan
ROH Women’s Pure Title Proving Ground:Deonna Purrazzo (c) def. Isla Dawn
Tag & Trios highlights:
Top Flight def. The Premier Athletes
The Kingdom def. Alec Price & Jordan Oliver
Eddie Kingston & Ortiz def. The WorkHorsemen
Dalton Castle & The Outrunners (c) won a Six‑Man Proving Ground over The Frat House
The Lethal Twist (Blake Christian, Jay Lethal & Lee Johnson) won a trios showcase
Credit: cagematch.net
Name of the event: ROH on HonorClub #167 Date: 16.05.2026 Promotion: Ring Of Honor Type: Online Stream Location: Salisbury, Maryland, USA Arena: Wicomico Youth And Civic Center Attendance: 2.038 Broadcast type: Taped Broadcast date: 21.05.2026 TV station/network: ROHWrestling.com Commentary by: Caprice Coleman & Ian Riccaboni Singles Match Action Andretti defeats QT Marshall (8:51) Tag Team Match Hyan & Maya World defeat Allie Katch & Kaia McKenna (4:35) Singles Match Rush defeats Ryan O’Neill (1:00) Tag Team Match Bustah And The Brain (Alec Price & Jordan Oliver) defeat The Premier Athletes (Ariya Daivari & Tony Nese) (w/Mark Sterling & Stori Denali) (9:51) ROH World Six Man Tag Team Title Proving Ground Match Dalton Castle & The Outrunners (Truth Magnum & Turbo Floyd) [c] defeat 4Play (Chulo Montana, Danny Grandview & Ykies) (2:40) Singles Match Lio Rush defeats Aaron Solo (5:39) ROH Women’s Pure Title Proving Ground Match Deonna Purrazzo [c] defeats Janai Kai (7:00) Tag Team Match Mina Shirakawa & Queen Aminata defeat MIT (Billie Starkz & Diamante) by DQ (8:44) ROH World Television Title Match AR Fox (c) defeats Shane Taylor (w/Anthony Ogogo & Trish Adora) (9:05)
Ed: “ROH’s running these tapings like a gauntlet—champions in Proving Ground matches all night long, and nobody getting an easy evening!”
Gordon: “A most rigorous schedule. The champions remain intact, yet the volume of challengers suggests that any misstep could prove costly.”
News & direction:
Bandido continues to be presented as a workhorse World Champion, defending both in Proving Ground and full title matches.
Athena, Moriarty, and Purrazzo all turned back Proving Ground challengers, keeping the Pure and women’s divisions locked down.
The Kingdom, Top Flight, and Dalton Castle & The Outrunners remain central to the tag and trios picture.
Stardom
(23.05.2026) Stardom Queens Dynasty – Pay Per View @ Toyoda Gosei Memorial Gymnasium ENTRIO in Inazawa, Aichi, Japan Pre-Show Three Way: Waka Tsukiyama defeats Matoi Hamabe and Rian (5:29) Pre-Show: Syuri defeats Kiyoka Kotatsu (10:03) HATE (Ruaka & Saya Kamitani) defeat Fuwa-chan & Saori Anou (9:20) Three Way: Saya Iida defeats HANAKO and Xena (10:19) Artist Of Stardom Title #1 Contendership Three Way: God’s Eye (Ami Sourei, Hina & Lady C) defeat Cosmic Angels (Aya Sakura, Natsupoi & Yuna Mizumori) and Mi Vida Loca (Akira Kurogane, Itsuki Aoki & Rina Yamashita) (10:22) FWC (Hazuki & Koguma) defeat AZM & Ema Maishima (14:44) Future Of Stardom Title: Ranna Yagami (c) defeats Kikyo Furusawa (10:45) World Of Stardom Title #1 Contendership Four Way: Suzu Suzuki defeats Maika and Natsuko Tora and Starlight Kid (13:17) Wonder Of Stardom Title: Hanan (c) defeats Bea Priestley (20:02) World Of Stardom Title: Sayaka Kurara (c) defeats Maki Ito (21:51)
Ed: “Over in Stardom, it’s like a revolving door of rivalries—every show, another combination, another statement win, another challenger stepping up.”
Gordon: “A layered structure, to be sure. Television advances the unit rivalries; major events provide the decisive resolutions.”
wXw (Westside Xtreme Wrestling)
NEWS
Credit: Fightful
“They (wXw) wrote the following under one of their Instagram posts, where a fan asked if their True Colors event would air on TrillerTV.
“We would very much like to stream on Triller. Unfortunately they haven’t paid us for anything we streamed there since October and haven’t responded to any emails since they laid off our person in charge. We are unable to stream on a service that doesn’t pay its contributors.”
Fans can read more about AEW’s lawsuit by clicking here.”
Ed: “wXw keeps that European pressure‑cooker vibe—small buildings, loud fans, and matches that feel like they matter even when there’s no belt on the line.”
Gordon: “Continuity is their hallmark. Each taping adds incremental weight to existing rivalries rather than resetting the board.”
Pro Wrestling NOAH
(25.05.2026) NOAH Monday Magic Inside Out Season #2 – Online Stream @ Shinjuku FACE in Tokyo, Japan Rich Port Ayala defeats Iker Navarro (6:57) Three Way: Seri Yamaoka defeats Mio Momono and Momoka Hanazono (11:40) AMAKUSA & Kenoh defeat Brahman Brothers (Brahman Kei & Brahman Shu) by DQ (0:15) AMAKUSA & Kenoh defeat Brahman Brothers (Brahman Kei & Brahman Shu) (8:28) Kaito Kiyomiya defeats Alan Angels (10:19) HAYATA & Titus Alexander defeat Archie Cole & Reece Alexios (12:59) GHC Hardcore Openweight Title: Hikaru Sato defeats Masato Tanaka (c) (16:13) – TITLE CHANGE !!!
(24.05.2026) NOAH Neo Global Tag League 2026 – Tag 2 – Online Stream @ Umeda Sky Building Stella Hall in Osaka, Japan Eita defeats Midori Takahashi (4:33) Team 2000X (Jun Masaoka, Kai Fujimura, Masa Kitamiya & Takashi Sugiura) defeat All Rebellion (Alejandro, Harutoki & Kaito Kiyomiya) & Black Menso-re (5:16) Atsushi Kotoge & Hi69 defeat AMAKUSA & Daiki Odashima (6:49) Good Brothers (Doc Gallows & Karl Anderson) & Quiet Storm defeat White Raven Squad (HAYATA & Tetsuya Endo) & Yuto Koyanagi (7:47) Hiroto Tsuruya & Lykos Gym (Kid Lykos & Kid Lykos II) defeat Los Tranquilos de Japon (BUSHI, RYUSEI & Tetsuya Naito) (7:18) Neo Global Tag League 2026 Block B: Stallion Rogers & Yoshiki Inamura [2] defeat Katsumi Inahata & KENTA 0 Neo Global Tag League 2026 Block B: Passionate RATEL’S (Manabu Soya & Yuki Iino) [2] defeat Kazuyuki Fujita & Mohammed Yone 0 Neo Global Tag League 2026 Block B: Kenoh & Naomichi Marufuji [2] defeat Team 2000X (OZAWA & Tadasuke) 0
(23.05.2026) NOAH Neo Global Tag League 2026 – Tag 1 – Online Stream @ Kyoto KBS Hall in Kyoto, Japan Alejandro, Stallion Rogers & Yoshiki Inamura defeat Katsumi Inahata, KENTA & Yuto Koyanagi (9:13) Eita, Midori Takahashi & Passionate RATEL’S (Manabu Soya & Yuki Iino) defeat Black Menso-re, Hi69, Kazuyuki Fujita & Mohammed Yone (9:11) Atsushi Kotoge defeats Hiroto Tsuruya (7:27) Team 2000X (Jun Masaoka, Kai Fujimura, OZAWA & Tadasuke) defeat AMAKUSA, Daiki Odashima, Kenoh & Naomichi Marufuji (12:34) Neo Global Tag League 2026 Block A: White Raven Squad (HAYATA & Tetsuya Endo) [2] defeat Lykos Gym (Kid Lykos & Kid Lykos II) 0 Neo Global Tag League 2026 Block A: Good Brothers (Doc Gallows & Karl Anderson) [2] defeat All Rebellion (Harutoki & Kaito Kiyomiya) 0 Neo Global Tag League 2026 Block A: Los Tranquilos de Japon (BUSHI & Tetsuya Naito) [2] defeat Team 2000X (Masa Kitamiya & Takashi Sugiura) 0
Ed: “In NOAH, every forearm and kick sounds like it could end a career—those GHC champions are living in a constant state of siege.”
Gordon: “The interplay between veterans and the emergent generation remains central—legacy versus aspiration, played out in very physical terms.”
All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW)
Credit: all-japan.co.jp
“The match order for the Koga tournament on Sunday, May 31 has been decided, for the “Super Power Series 2026” ~Five Is Home presents~
《Match Order》
◆ First Match Singles Match 20 minutes one-fall match Ryo Inoue vs. Shiyuki Sakuda
◆ Match 2: Tag Match 20 minutes one-fall match MUSASHI Yoshioka Seiki vs. Hikaru Sato Yuya Aoki
◆ Match 3: Singles Match, 20 minutes, one-fall match: Hokuto Omori vs. Jack Kennedy
◆ Match 4 Tag Match 30-minute one-fall match Zion Shotaro Ashino vs Ryuki Honda Aran
*Break after Game 4
◆ Match 5: Singles Match, 30 minutes, one-fall match: Go Shiozaki vs Yasutaka Yano
◆ Match 6: 6-man tag match, 30 minutes one-fall match. Yuma Aoyagi, Ryusei Aoyagi, Rising HAYATO vs. Yuma Anzai, Oji Tamura, Shota Kofuji
◆ Match 7 Main Event Triple Crown Heavyweight Championship & World Tag Team Championship Prep 6-Man Tag Team Match 30 minutes one-fall Kento Miyahara, Ren Ayabe, Taros vs. Hideki Suzuki, Jun Saito, Rei Saito
“Superpower Series 2026” May 31, 2026 (Sun) Doors open 13:15 / Start 14:00 Ibaraki Koga City ES Central Sports Park Hanamomo Gymnasium ~Five Is Home presents~
Food trucks available
Food and drink allowed inside the venue * Wearing shoes allowed
*Advance tickets for Premium Seats and Special Ringside are nearly depleted. If you are considering attending, please purchase your advance tickets early!”
Ed: “All Japan’s still that slow‑burn furnace—long tours, layered grudges, and when a title match finally hits, it feels like a payoff months in the making.”
Gordon: “A methodical approach, emphasizing escalation over time rather than immediate gratification.”
AEW Double or Nothing
Credit: cagematch.net
(24.05.2026) AEW Double Or Nothing 2026 – The Buy In – Online Stream @ Louis Armstrong Stadium in New York City, New York, USA AEW Women’s World Tag Team Title Five Minute Challenge Eliminator: Divine Dominion (Lena Kross & Megan Bayne) [c] defeat Viva Van & Zayda Steel (w/Christopher Daniels) (4:45) Death Riders (Claudio Castagnoli, Daniel Garcia & Wheeler Yuta) (w/Marina Shafir) defeat The Opps (Anthony Bowens, Hook & Katsuyori Shibata) (10:32) Boom And Doom (Big Boom AJ & QT Marshall) & The Conglomeration (Mark Briscoe, Orange Cassidy & Roderick Strong) (w/Big Justice, Harley Cameron & The Rizzler) defeat Shane Taylor Promotions (Anthony Ogogo, Carlie Bravo, Lee Moriarty, Shane Taylor & Shawn Dean) (w/Christyan XO) (6:31) All Elite Wrestling (24.05.2026) AEW Double Or Nothing 2026 – Pay Per View @ Louis Armstrong Stadium in New York City, New York, USA AEW World Tag Team Title I Quit: Adam Copeland & Christian Cage defeat FTR (Cash Wheeler & Dax Harwood) (w/Stokely) (c) (19:34) – TITLE CHANGE !!! AEW International Title: Konosuke Takeshita defeats Kazuchika Okada (c) (19:01) – TITLE CHANGE !!! Owen Hart Foundation 2026 Women’s Tournament Quarter Final: Athena defeats Mina Shirakawa (10:46) AEW Continental Title No Time Limit: Jon Moxley (c) defeats Kyle O’Reilly (18:44) Owen Hart Foundation 2026 Men’s Tournament Quarter Final: Will Ospreay defeats Samoa Joe (13:52) Owen Hart Foundation 2026 Men’s Tournament Quarter Final: Swerve Strickland (w/Prince Nana) defeats Bandido (15:15) AEW Women’s World Title Four Way: Thekla (c) defeats Hikaru Shida and Jamie Hayter and Kris Statlander (13:59) Stadium Stampede: Jack Perry, Jericho, The Elite (Kenny Omega, Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson) & The Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley & Shelton Benjamin) (w/MVP) defeat Don Callis Family (Andrade El Idolo & Mark Davis), The Demand (Bishop Kaun, Ricochet & Toa Liona) & The Dogs (Clark Connors & David Finlay) (31:10) AEW World Title Vs. Hair: MJF defeats Darby Allin (c) (24:01) – TITLE CHANGE !!!
Ed: “Double or Nothing is AEW’s big early‑summer swing—when they load the bases with title matches and then swing for the fences with one or two absolutely wild stipulations.”
Gordon: “Quite. It serves as both culmination and catalyst—resolving certain rivalries while simultaneously seeding the next phase, particularly with regard to international collaborations.”
Desk outro
Ed: “So if you zoom out on this past week, here’s the picture: ROH just ran a marathon taping where every champion had to prove their mettle; Stardom had a BIG show; and AEW’s Double or Nothing was the next big explosion on the calendar.”
Gordon: “A most intricate tapestry, to be sure. As more time passes, the finer details will sharpen—but the trajectories are already unmistakable.”
