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Around the World of Pro Wrestling

🎙️ Rundown — AEW

Presented by Ed & Gordon

🟦 DESK INTRO

Ed: “Fans, All Elite Wrestling has been hotter than a depot stove in the past week! Championships on the line, factions colliding, and a Collision card in Portland that shook the rafters!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most eventful week — with rivalries escalating and several divisions shifting dramatically.”

🟥 THE WEEK IN AEW

🔥 FTR Raises the Stakes for Double or Nothing

FTR responded to Adam Copeland’s New York Street Fight challenge by accepting — and escalating it to an ‘I Quit’ match. This adds major heat to the Copeland & Christian vs. FTR feud.

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

🟩 Will Ospreay Abducted by the Death Riders

Footage aired showing Jon Moxley and the Death Riders kidnapping Ospreay, tying directly into the fallout from Dynamite. Moxley taunted him with a chair, daring him to strike — Ospreay hesitated, leaving his next move uncertain.

Gordon: “A most psychological confrontation — and one that leaves many questions unanswered.”

🟧 AEW Collision — April 25, 2026 (FULL REVIEW)

📍 Veterans Memorial Coliseum — Portland, OR

🏆 AEW World Trios Championship

The Conglomeration (c) def. Don Callis Family (Lance Archer, Hechicero, Andrade El Ídolo) Orange Cassidy, Roderick Strong, and Kyle O’Reilly retained after a coordinated attack on Lance Archer, capped by an Orange Punch and a group pin.

💥 The Rascalz & Young Bucks vs. Death Riders & The Dogs

Winners: Death Riders & The Dogs A chaotic multi‑team clash ending with Clark Connors pinning Zachary Wentz.

⭐ Kris Statlander def. B3cca

A clean, decisive win for Statlander as she continues building momentum.

⚡ Rush def. Adam Priest

Rush dominated in a fast, physical bout.

👑 Thekla & Skye Blue def. Persephone & Alex Windsor

A strong showing for the Sisters of Sin pairing.

🏅 AEW National Championship

Jack Perry (c) def. El Clon Perry retained cleanly in a competitive match.

🎤 Anthony Bowens & The Opps

Bowens demanded an answer about joining The Opps — Samoa Joe told him he’s already in, closing the segment with a twist.

🤼 Chris Jericho & The Hurt Syndicate vs. The Demand

Winners: The Demand Ricochet pinned Jericho, continuing Jericho’s downward spiral.

📰 AEW NEWS & RUMORS (Verified)

  • Dynamite ratings down: Credit: augustafreepress.com “The first “Dynamite” in the reign of new AEW world champ Darby Allin was a dud in the ratings.
  • The April 22 show, headlined by an Allin main-event title defense against former TNT champ Tommaso Ciampa, drew an average of 617,000 viewers, according to Nielsen numbers reported by Programming Insider.
  • That’s down 13.1 percent from last week, and down 19.3 percent from the 2026 ratings high of 765,000, which was recorded for the March 25 episode.
  • This week’s show had the lowest viewership since way back on Feb. 11, which averaged 604,000 viewers.
  • Divine Dominion to defend Women’s Tag titles on Dynamite: Credit: Yahoo Sports. Kris Statlander and Hikaru Shida will be challenging after a confrontation with Harley Cameron and Mina Shirakawa.
  • Aleister Black to AEW?: Credit: ringsidenews.com “No.” That was the response from AEW Talent Coordinator Shawn Dean.
  • David Benoit at Dynamite in Edmonton: Credit: Fightful Select. Sean Ross Sapp stated when asked if there was a chance of Benoit stepping in the ring, “I guess there’s always still a chance, but I wouldn’t count on it… I’d heard he went to Lance Storm’s school briefly and was not quite the natural that his father was. The people that I spoke to said he wasn’t there long and that it didn’t seem like pro wrestling was for him.”

🎙️ DESK OUTRO

Ed: “Fans, from title defenses to faction warfare, AEW is firing on all cylinders!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most compelling week — and the road to Double or Nothing promises even more fireworks. And with that… so long from the wrestling world.”

Around the World of Pro Wrestling

🎙️ AEW Rundown by Ed & Gordon

🟦 DESK INTRO

Ed: “Fans, All Elite Wrestling has been hotter than a depot stove since this past week! A new World Champion, a furious former champion, factions circling like sharks, and a Dynamite that shook Portland to its core!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most eventful week, with championship implications and personal rivalries intertwining across the AEW landscape.”

🟩 THE WEEK IN AEW (April 16–22, 2026)

🔥 Darby Allin’s First Week as AEW World Champion

  • Allin’s win over MJF at the Spring Break Dynamite set the tone for a chaotic week.
  • MJF has spent every moment since claiming he was robbed in what he calls the “Seattle Screwjob.”
  • Allin vowed to be a fighting champion and immediately accepted a defense against Tommaso Ciampa.

Ed: “Fans, Allin didn’t even have time to breathe before challengers lined up around the block!”

🟥 Major Storylines Heating Up

  • MJF vs. Everyone: MJF interrupted nearly every segment he could, demanding his title back and insulting Kevin Knight, who confronted him with the TNT Championship.
  • Brody King’s Rise: After defeating Lio Rush, King declared he has his eye on the World Title.
  • Will Ospreay vs. Mark Davis / Don Callis Family: Ospreay’s match ended via doctor stoppage after a brutal apron piledriver, followed by the Death Riders abducting him.
  • Women’s Division Turmoil: Mina Shirakawa vs. Hikaru Shida escalated suspicions around Toni Storm’s backstage attack.
  • Tag Team Stakes: Copeland & Christian challenged FTR for Double or Nothing — with a retirement stipulation if they lose.

🟦 AEW DYNAMITE — APRIL 22, 2026 (FULL REVIEW)

📍 Veterans Memorial Coliseum — Portland, OR

🎤 Opening Segment — MJF Meltdown

MJF stormed the ring, furious about losing the title, calling last week a conspiracy and demanding Allin return the belt. Kevin Knight confronted him, leading to a teased TNT Title match that MJF backed out of.

Gordon: “A most petulant display — but effective in stirring the pot.”

🟫 Brody King def. Lio Rush

A clash of size and speed. Rush’s new unhinged persona wasn’t enough to stop King’s power. Post‑match, King declared his intentions for the World Title.

🟪 Hikaru Shida def. Mina Shirakawa

A hard‑hitting bout with storyline weight, as Mina continues to suspect Shida in Toni Storm’s attack.

🟧 Mark Davis def. Will Ospreay (Doctor Stoppage)

A brutal match between former United Empire partners. Davis spiked Ospreay on the apron, leading to stoppage. The Death Riders then abducted Ospreay.

Ed: “Fans, that was as frightening a scene as we’ve seen in some time!”

🟩 Samoa Joe def. Cody Chhun

A dominant showcase for Joe in his return from injury.

🟦 MAIN EVENT — AEW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Darby Allin (c) def. Tommaso Ciampa

Allin’s first defense was a gritty, emotional fight. MJF attempted to interfere verbally earlier, but Allin shut him down. After a dramatic closing stretch, Allin retained.

Gordon: “A most courageous defense — Allin proved he is no transitional champion.”

📰 AEW NEWS & RUMORS

  • Double or Nothing build begins: MJF likely positioning for a rematch, though Allin refuses to grant one without stakes.
  • Ospreay injury angle: His neck injury is storyline‑significant and may set up a major faction war.
  • Tag division shake‑up: Copeland & Christian’s retirement stipulation has fans buzzing.
  • Women’s division intrigue: Shida’s win deepens the mystery around Toni Storm’s attacker.

🎙️ DESK OUTRO

Ed: “Fans, AEW is firing on all cylinders — champions standing tall, challengers circling, and tempers hotter than ever!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most compelling week, and the road to Double or Nothing promises even more fireworks. And with that… so long from the wrestling world.”