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Around the World of Pro Wrestling 5/29/26: TNA and History

đŸŽ™ïž Rundown — TNA Wrestling

Presented by Ed & Gordon.

🟩 DESK INTRO

Ed: “Fans, TNA Wrestling has been running hotter than a desert highway! The march toward Slammiversary is picking up steam, and this week’s iMPACT! delivered enough drama to fill a whole month!”

Gordon: “Quite. A most turbulent stretch — champions under siege, alliances shifting, and several competitors making decisive statements as the summer calendar approaches.”

đŸŸ„ TNA — WEEK IN REVIEW (May 22–May 28, 2026)

⭐ World Title Picture Intensifies

Mike Santana continues to carry the World Championship with a target the size of Montana on his back. Multiple contenders are circling, and the tension is thick.

⭐ The System Tightens Its Grip

Eddie Edwards and company are pushing harder than ever to dominate every division. Their fingerprints were all over this week’s show.

⭐ Knockouts Division Heating Up

The Knockouts roster delivered one of its strongest weeks of the year — new challengers rising, old grudges resurfacing.

⭐ X‑Division Chaos

Cedric Alexander’s title reign is already attracting a swarm of challengers, and the division is moving at breakneck speed.

🟧 TNA iMPACT! — MAY 28, 2026

Credit: Wrestling Inc.

📍 A packed house, a loud crowd, and a card stacked with implications.

Below is your full match‑by‑match breakdown. Tom Hannifan and Matthew Rehwoldt greet audience.

đŸ”„ MATCH 1 — Men’s Champions Challenge

Mike Santana, Mustafa Ali (w/ Tasha Steelz), and The System (w/ Alisha Edwards) vs. Eric Young, Frankie Kazarian, KC Navarro, Elijah, and Leon Slater Elijah with old school gets the first pin attempt on Myers who powers out. After break Elijah and Santana lock up, Elijah misses an elbow, Santana misses a dive outside. Kazarian tags in. Kazarian with strikes on the World Champion who counters with a dropkick before a cluster with Young, Elijah and Ali tagging in. Elijah with a sitdown powerbomb on Ali for a pin attempt. Alexander breaks the pin up, Elijah hits him and Bronson before a brawl with everyone breaks out. Elijah catches Ali’s suicide dive and slams him on the ring apron. Slater flies over the ringpost wiping out everyone brawling outside. After a commercial break Santana tags in and hits a running stomp. Kazarian and Young eat fists before Ali tags in and gets a roll up. Kazarian kicks out. Ali and Santana argue. Navarro with a missile dropkick, 619 and tornado DDT. 2 count on Ali. Bronson tags in and hits a sitout power bomb. Right hands and a Gorilla press slam leads to a pin attempt. No good! Ali and Slater tag in. Back heel kick by Slater and another using the ropes. Pin attempt. No good! Ali tries to us the International title belt against Slater and is stopped. Navarro tags in and hits sliced bread for the victory!

Ed: “Navarro’s wrestling like a man who refuses to let that title opportunity slip through his fingers!”

The Righteous introduce us to The Wicked Garden and say the Hardys will leave the garden changed men.

đŸ”„ MATCH 2 — Knockouts Match

Tessa Blanchard vs. Harley Hudson Action spills outside of the ring immediately. Blanchard works over the knee. Back in the ring Blanchard locks in a submission. Hudson escapes, hits a couple shoulder tackles and places Blanchard on the top rope. They grapple for control before Hudson rams Blanchard into the top turnbuckle repeatedly, hits a shoulder breaker and tries a pin. Kickout, rollup, second kickout, Blanchard with a chop block to the injured knee. Buzzsaw for the win!

Gordon: “A most commanding performance — Blanchard remains a formidable presence in the division.”

Injury Report- Maclin’s condition is unknown after he stormed out last week. Jada Stone and Moose aren’t cleared to compete. Marella and Lorenzo have been cleared.

đŸ”„ MATCH 3 — Family Feud

Santino Marrela vs. Stacks with Arianna Grace Stacks immediately goes to the outside to consult with Grace. When he enters the ring he goes for a boot but is caught and rolled up by Marrela. Kickout. Marrela with a stiff right. Stacks outside with Grace and some affection before getting pulled back in the ring by her father. Arm drag, splach attempt. Stacks gets the knees up. Stacks with the roll up and pinfall! After the match Grace distracts her father while Lorenzo attacks him. Indi Hartwell chases them off, grabs a mic and challenges them to a mixed tag match. Now! Daria Rae comes out and announces we will have to wait until next week.

The Edwards make their way to the ring. Fabian Aichner is out next.

đŸ”„ MATCH 4 — Grudge Match

Eddie Edwards (w/ Alisha Edwards) vs. Fabian Aichner Lockup. Aichner with a springboard crossbody and knocks Edwards out of the ring with a clothesline. Outside Edwards gets thrown into the steps and clotheslined. Back in the ring and Edwards sends Aichner chest first into the mat then puts a boot into Aichner’s chest. Aichner up top but Eddie pulls him down into a cutter. Eddie distracts the ref, Alisha chokes Aichner before Eddie throws him out of the ring. Alisha has a kendo stick but is caught by the ref and ejected. The System come out but are knocked to the ground by a crossbody to the outside by Aichner. Back in the ring he hits a DDT on Eddie. Slice bread and a submission by Aichner but The System attack him causing the DQ. Alexander hits a Lumbar Check on Aichner.

Ed: “Edwards didn’t just bend the rules — he twisted them into a pretzel!”

đŸ”„ MATCH 5 — Women’s Champions Challenge

LĂ©i Yǐng Lee and The Elegance Brand (w/ The Personal Concierge and Mr. Elegance) vs. Mara SadĂš (w/ Keith Jardine), Elayna Black, and Xia Brookside in a Women’s Champions Challenge Lee and Sade lockup. M by Elegance tags in. Sling blade by Sade. Heather tags in. Black tags in. Black with a shotgun dropkick, stomps Heather’s spine and Brookside tags in. Brookside with a dropkick, slams her face in the turnbuckle and stomps her in the corner. M tags in and hits Brookside with a coast to coast. Sade takes out the Elegance Brand on one side of the ring and Lee hits a dive onto Black and Brookside on the other side. Commercial. M tags in and lands rights to Sade’s spine. The Elegance Brand with quick tags works over Sade. Sade takes them both out with a springboard crossbody block. Lee and Brookside tag in and Lee hits a boot to the midsection. Follow up kick. Takes out Black. Right hands on Brookside in the corner. Suplex. Warrior’s Way. Pinfall broken up by Black. Elegance Brand with a codebreaker/German suplex combo on Black. Sade takes them out with a double DDT. Lee with a clothesline to Sade. Mr. Elegance looks to interfere but is caught in an ankle lock by Jardine. The Personal Concierge hits Jardine but is chased to the back. Lee sets up the Warrior’s Way on Brookside. Misses and Brookside with the elevated DDT for the win! She earns a title shot!

Gordon: “A most significant victory — Brookside is carving out a clear path toward championship contention.”

Ed: “That’s a powder keg waiting for a spark — and it’s only a matter of time before it blows!”

📰 TNA NEWS & RUMORS

✔ Slammiversary card taking shape

Multiple matches are expected to be announced within the next two weeks.

✔ The System’s summer storyline expanding

Backstage talk suggests the faction will be central to the next major arc.

✔ X‑Division multi‑man match rumored

Cedric Alexander may defend in a high‑stakes multi‑competitor bout soon.

✔ Knockouts division shake‑up

Xia Brookside, Tessa Blanchard, and Tasha Steelz are all being positioned for major programs.

✔ Hardy storyline continuing

Matt Hardy’s “Broken Universe” elements are expected to escalate heading into July.

✔ Tag division restructuring

The Hardys, The Righteous and The FBI are expected to anchor the next cycle.

HISTORY

đŸŽ™ïž DESK OUTRO

Ed: “Fans, TNA Wrestling is firing on all cylinders! From championship clashes to faction warfare, this week’s iMPACT! was a runaway freight train!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most compelling week — and the road to Slammiversary promises even greater upheaval.”

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 5/28/26: AEW Dynamite & Collision

đŸŽ™ïž Rundown — AEW

Presented by Ed & Gordon.

🟩 DESK INTRO

Ed: “Fans, All Elite Wrestling has been moving like a runaway locomotive! The fallout from Double or Nothing is still shaking the walls, and Dynamite on May 27 delivered enough fireworks to light up the whole strip!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most consequential week — champions tested, alliances strained, and several competitors making emphatic statements as AEW enters its summer cycle.”

🟧 AEW RESULTS — MAY 27, 2026

📍 A red‑hot crowd and a card stacked from top to bottom.

Credit: cagematch.net

(27.05.2026) AEW Dynamite #347 – TV-Show @ Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Dark: Steven Borden defeats Kiran Grey
Dark: Action Andretti defeats Joe Keys
Dark Tag Team: Death Riders (Daniel Garcia & Wheeler Yuta) (w/Marina Shafir) defeat LSG & Matt Mako
Jericho defeats Ricochet (13:57)
Superstation Showcase Four Way: Rush defeats Brian Cage and Lio Rush and Orange Cassidy (12:08)
Owen Hart Foundation 2026 Men’s Tournament Quarter Final: Brody King defeats Claudio Castagnoli (12:01)
TayJay (Anna Jay & Tay Melo) defeat Allie Katch & Ava Everett (1:10)
Owen Hart Foundation 2026 Men’s Tournament Quarter Final: Mark Davis defeats Jack Perry (17:24) Gordon: “A most intriguing development — the champion finds himself surrounded by adversaries on all sides.”

(27.05.2026) AEW Collision #146 – TV-Show @ Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Death Riders (Jon Moxley & PAC) & Will Ospreay (w/Marina Shafir) defeat The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier, Myron Reed & Zachary Wentz) (10:21) Ed: “Ospreay’s wrestling like a man who refuses to take his foot off the gas!”
Andrade El Idolo defeats Ace Austin (8:08)
Lights Out Philly Street Fight: Kris Statlander defeats Hikaru Shida (15:55) Gordon: “A most authoritative victory — Statlander is positioning herself squarely in the title conversation.”

📰 AEW NEWS & RUMORS

✔ Double or Nothing fallout continues

Several storylines remain unresolved, and AEW is expected to announce multiple rematches and stipulations for June.

✔ Forbidden Door 2026

AEW is expected to begin cross‑promotion teases within the next two weeks.

✔ Women’s division shake‑up

Thunder Rosa, Skye Blue, and Thekla are all rumored for major summer programs.

✔ Tag division restructuring

FTR, The Gunns, and Top Flight are expected to anchor the next cycle.

đŸŽ™ïž DESK OUTRO

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

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

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 5/27/26: Breaking NJPW News, NWA & CMLL

đŸŽ™ïž Rundown — NWA & CMLL, Breaking NJPW News

Presented by Ed & Gordon.

🟩 DESK INTRO

Ed: “Fans, the action from Atlanta to Arena MĂ©xico has been hotter than a blowtorch! The NWA is tightening the screws heading into summer, and CMLL just delivered another Friday night spectacular that rattled the rafters!”

Gordon: “Quite right. Both promotions showcased compelling developments — champions under pressure, contenders rising, and several intriguing shifts in momentum.”

đŸ”„đŸ”„đŸ”„Breaking NJPW NewsđŸ”„đŸ”„đŸ”„

Credit: The Flagship Wrestling Podcast

“NJPW Sold to TV Asahi and CyberAgent; Bushiroad Retains STARDOM

May 27, 2026

The most intriguing element of this transaction is the inclusion of CyberAgent and its implications for the Japanese wrestling landscape.
CyberAgent is a massive Japanese entertainment and tech conglomerate that entered the wrestling space in September 2017 by purchasing DDT Pro-Wrestling.
In January 2020, CyberAgent acquired a struggling Pro Wrestling NOAH, subsequently merging NOAH, DDT, and Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling (TJPW) under a single subsidiary called CyberFight.
CyberFight operates the Wrestle Universe streaming service, which hosts its core brands alongside partner promotions like Marigold, Marvelous, Sendai Girls, Michinoku Pro, and others.
CyberAgent’s 46% acquisition immediately raises questions regarding the future of NJPW World. While it might seem logical to migrate NJPW’s live events and tape library to Wrestle Universe, TV Asahi operates NJPW World and owns the other 46% of the company.
How these two media giants navigate distribution, and how closely NJPW will collaborate with the CyberFight umbrella promotions like NOAH and DDT, remain major question marks.
Notably, Bushiroad is keeping the booming Joshi promotion, STARDOM, which was completely excluded from the transaction.
Bushiroad purchased STARDOM in 2019 and initially placed it under the NJPW corporate umbrella.
In hindsight, a sign of today’s corporate restructuring came in April, when STARDOM was returned to being a wholly owned subsidiary of Bushiroad.
We will have much more analysis on this breaking story as the lead topic on this Thursday’s episode of The Flagship—streaming live Thursday night for our $10 tier subscribers!”

đŸŸ„ NATIONAL WRESTLING ALLIANCE (NWA)

⭐ Current Direction

The COMET era of Powerrr continues to settle into a gritty, studio‑wrestling rhythm. This week’s episode delivered a clean mix of title implications, character movement, and a heavyweight main event with real stakes.

🟧 NWA POWERRR

May 23, 2026 Results

Credit: prowrestling.fandom.com, Slam Wrestling, MOONSAULT.de,

The May 23, 2026 NWA Powerrr took place at The OC Theatre in Forney, Texas, featuring a double main event for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship and the Crockett Cup finals.

Commentary & On-Screen Talent

  • Commentators: Joe Galli, Tim Storm, and The Pope
  • Interviewer: Kyle Davis
  • Ring Announcer: Kyle Davis 

Match Results

1. Kiss My Boots Match – Eric Smalls defeated Daisy Kill
Kill started strong with a boot and mounted offense, but Smalls countered with an electric chair slam, inchworm, and bulldog to win. Per the stipulation, Kill kissed Smalls’ boots, then Smalls retaliated with a shot to Kill’s crotch. Gordon: “A most resourceful victory — he capitalized on a single opening.”

2. NWA World Heavyweight Championship – No Limits, Falls Count Anywhere Match – Silas Mason (c) defeated Bryan Idol
A chaotic, high-impact match saw both men exchanging chair shots, table impacts, and near falls. Idol nearly won with a double underhook suplex, but Mason countered and hit the Thrillride. The match ended with Mason retaining his title. Ed: “Mason is holding that championship like it’s the deed to his house!”

3. Crockett Cup 2026 Final Match – The Titans of Calamity (Ren Ayabe & Talos) defeated The Country Gentlemen (AJ Cazana & KC Cazana) (w/ Joe Cazana)
The Gentlemen initially dominated, but the Titans countered with a series of strikes and interference from Joe Cazana. The finish came after a brawl outside the ring, with Ayabe hitting the decisive blow. Ed: “That’s what you call blue‑collar wrestling — no frills, just fists!”

Notable Moments

  • The Crockett Cup finals saw The Titans of Calamity claim the Cup, with AJ Cazana promising a Disneyland trip afterward.
  • Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson commented on their loss, with The Slimeballz offering unsolicited advice.
  • The World Title match was praised for its high drama and near falls, with some calling it one of the year’s top matches.

This episode closed the 2026 Crockett Cup and set up future storylines, including Mason’s potential feud with Carson Drake.

📰 NWA NEWS & RUMORS

Credit: ringsidenews.com

NWA Apologizes After Tag Team Champion Odinson’s Social Media Comments Draw Backlash

“The NWA has issued a public apology after Odinson, one-half of the promotion’s Tag Team Champions, posted a social media video containing comments that were described as homophobic.”

Credit: ringsidenews.com

NWA Worlds Champion Silas Mason Names Mick Foley and Kurt Angle as Career-Changing Influences

“Mason was asked about his early inspirations and who influenced him when he was younger. That’s when he pointed directly to Mick Foley as one of the first wrestlers who made a lasting impression on him. Mason explained that Foley stood out to him because he didn’t look like a traditional superstar, yet still found a way to connect with fans in a powerful way.

“It was Mick Foley when I was a kid. Fat guy, sweat pants, made everybody laugh, that whole thing. The Rock, Mick Foley, that whole era, but Mick Foley was one of those guys. It was never so much the hardcore stuff. It was the sympathy and could make you laugh and make you care about him. He could go from making you laugh to making you think it was that serious, like a heart attack.”

Mason didn’t stop there when discussing the people who shaped his path. He also credited Kurt Angle with pushing him to take wrestling seriously at a competitive level, something that directly impacted his life outside the ring. While reflecting on that decision, Mason explained how Angle’s success motivated him to join amateur wrestling — a move that paid off in a major way. “I joined the wrestling team because of Kurt Angle. I have two state wrestling championships because of that guy. So it would be Mick Foley and Kurt Angle.”“


đŸŸȘ CONSEJO MUNDIAL DE LUCHA LIBRE (CMLL)

⭐ Current Direction

CMLL continues its spring surge with packed houses, faction warfare, and a Super Viernes that delivered speed, spectacle, and classic lucha chaos.

đŸŸ© CMLL RESULTS

Credit: cagematch.net

(26.05.2026) CMLL Martes De Glamour – Online Stream @ Arena Coliseo Guadalajara in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexiko
Los Elegidos (Amon-Ra, Continental & Kaiju) defeat Cowboy, Exterminador & Malefico
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Draego & Los Dinos Hermanos (King Rex & Prometeo) defeat Alexius, Carnifice & Troglodita by DQ [2:1]
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Atomo & KeMalito defeat Chamuel & Tengu [2:1]
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Garra Negra, Kira & Tessa Blanchard defeat Dark Silueta, Keyra & Sanely [2:1]
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Optimus, Star Black & Trono defeat Los Herederos (El Cobarde, Felino Jr. & Hijo de Stuka Jr.) [2:1]
Thunder Rosa defeats Zeuxis
Relevos Increibles Best Two Out Of Three Falls Eight Man Tag Team: Gallo Jr., Rafaga Jr., Soberano Jr. & Villano III Jr. defeat Fantastico & Galeon Fantasma (Difunto, Furia Roja & Zandokan Jr.) [2:1]

Gordon: “A most spirited contest — the pace never relented.”

(26.05.2026) CMLL Martes Populares – Online Stream @ Arena Mexico in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexiko
Kamelot & Troyano defeat Camaleon Jr. & Diamante Escarlata (9:22)
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team: Okumura & Shoma Kato defeat Atrapasuenos (Espiritu Negro & Rey Cometa) 2:1
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Brillante Jr., Diamond & Oro Jr. defeat Kimba, Tenochca & Vegas Depredador 2:1
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Los Dragones (Dragon de Fuego, Dragon Legendario & Dragon Rojo Jr.) defeat Los Bestia Del Diablo (Akuma, Gemelo Diablo I & Gemelo Diablo II) 2:1
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team: Black Tiger & Valiente defeat Flip Gordon & Star Jr. 2:0
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Esfinge, Neon & Templario defeat Los Guerreros Laguneros (Gran Guerrero, Stuka Jr. & Ultimo Guerrero) 2:1

(25.05.2026) CMLL Lunes Clasico – Online Stream @ Arena Puebla in Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza, Puebla, Mexiko
Lightning: Astro defeats Asturiano (9:48)
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team: Rey Espartano & Tiger Boy defeat Los Dinos Hermanos (King Rex & Prometeo) 2:1
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Brillante Jr., Diamond & Dulce Gardenia defeat Los Forajidos (El Coyote, Polvora & Vaquero Jr.) 2:1
Keyra defeats Garra Negra (11:22)
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team: Los Infernales (Averno & Euforia) defeat Esfinge & Stigma 2:1
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Atlantis & El Sky Team (Mascara Dorada & Neon) defeat Los Guerreros Laguneros (Gran Guerrero, Stuka Jr. & Ultimo Guerrero) 2:1

(24.05.2026) CMLL Domingo Familiar – Online Stream @ Arena Mexico in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexiko
Blue Shark & Vigia defeat Kamelot & Robin (10:22)
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team: King Rex & Prometeo defeat El Hijo del Pantera & Pantera Jr. 2:1
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: La Fuerza Poblana (Arkalis, Rayo Metalico & Stigma) defeat Crixus, Infarto & Troyano 2:1
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Lluvia, Marcela & Tessa Blanchard defeat Dark Silueta, Princesa Sugehit & Valkiria 2:0
El Clon defeats Mascara Dorada (16:25)
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Los Guerreros Laguneros (Gran Guerrero, Stuka Jr. & Ultimo Guerrero) defeat Atlantis Jr., Blue Panther & Neon 2:1

(23.05.2026) CMLL Sabados De Coliseo – Online Stream @ Arena Coliseo de Mexico City in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexiko
Shockercito & Ultimo Dragoncito defeat Mercurio & Minos I (12:00)
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team: Brillante Jr. & Diamond defeat Okumura & Shoma Kato 2:1
Kira & Thunder Rosa defeat Keyra & Zeuxis (13:32)
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: El Terrible, Explosivo & Maquina Letal defeat Los Divinos Laguneros (Blue Panther, Blue Panther Jr. & Dark Panther) 2:1
Lightning: Flip Gordon defeats Dragon Rojo Jr. (8:42)
Don Callis Family (El Clon & Volador Jr.) & Zandokan Jr. defeat Star Jr., Templario & Xelhua (15:02)

(22.05.2026) CMLL Super Viernes – Online Stream @ Arena Mexico in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexiko
Lightning: Estudiante Jr. defeats Tornado (8:36)
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Garra Negra, India Sioux & Thunder Rosa defeat Dark Silueta, Olympia & Reyna Isis 2:1
Don Callis Family (El Clon, Hechicero & Rocky Romero) defeat Barbaro Cavernario & El Sky Team (Mascara Dorada & Neon) (16:27)
Copa Jr. VIP 2026 Semi Final Cibernetico: Atlantis Jr. & Villano III Jr. defeat Angel de Oro and Brillante Jr. and El Cobarde and Espanto Jr. and Hijo de Stuka Jr. and Soberano Jr. and Star Jr. and Zandokan Jr. (30:41)
ROH World Title: Bandido (c) defeats Volador Jr. (21:15)

Gordon: “A most decisive victory — Bandido’s momentum remains formidable.”

(21.05.2026) IWRG/CMLL The Next – Online Stream @ Arena Naucalpan in Naucalpan de Juarez, Estado de Mexico, Mexiko
Angel Kid, Kenji & Leon Rojo defeat Eligor, Shura King & Super Porro
Three Way Tag Team: Fly & Gasparin Jr. defeat Charro de Jalisco Jr. & Lobo Blanco Jr. and Demencia & Pablo Rivas
Aguila Oriental, Caballero de Plata & Falcon Fire defeat Ayumu Gunji & Team Chile (Jasper Faster & Shocko)
Aguila Roja, Fauno, Mascara De Hierro & Principe Centauro defeat Chicanito, Fandango, Sol & X-Devil
Three Way Tag Team: Los Strippers Big (Big Mike & Big Ovett Jr.) defeat Los Porros NG (Lunatik Extreme & Super Boy) and Dr. Karonte I & Dr. Karonte II
Tabata & Tessa Blanchard defeat Olympia & Sanely
Difunto & Soberano Jr. defeat El Sky Team (Mascara Dorada & Neon) (29:50)

Ed: “That’s the kind of rule‑breaking that would make a referee pull his hair out!”

📰 CMLL NEWS & RUMORS

Credit: thecubsfan.com

“Mascara Dorada and Xelhua appeared at the Los Angeles Dodgers Mexican Heritage Night. I can’t tell if the emojis there are referencing the earlier announcement or are meant to tease more news.

CMLL held a CMLL versus Press soccer game on Tuesday, to promote their summer of even more Arena Mexico shows marketed towards World Cup visitors. Team CMLL lost 3-1, with Raider scoring the only goal for the luchadors. This is the only victory the press has had in 2026. The press team notably included Paul Aguilar of Fox Sports. This is Aguilar’s retirement gig; the CMLL guys were facing someone who was on the 2010 and 2014 Mexican World Cup team. Aguilar had an assist and a goal. Team CMLL included Angel de Oro (goalie, as his father famously played), Niebla Roja, Audaz, Robin, Raider, Calavera Jr. I, Capitan Suicida, Neon, Vaquero Jr., Dragon de Fuego, as well as Alexis Salazar and Jorge Livan from the press department. La Tijera has about 12 minutes of footage if you want to dig it. As an American, I’m unqualified to conduct any in-depth analysis of soccer skills. Cuauhtemoc mayor Alessandra Rojo de la Vega was also on hand.

When he was working in Arena Naucalpan recently, Neon recalled that he had actually participated in a tryout for IWRG, did not pass, and was now returning as a star. Neon – then Prisamatic – wrestled Alom in the 2021 Tryout competition. He received eight of fifteen possible points from judges Eterno, Black Terry, and Heddi Karaoui (who is critical of him for wrestling too much like a Mistico clone.) Mas Lucha’s Vic Martz was in the chat when the show aired and wrote that they should’ve picked Prismatic (and also Alom), so point for him. The Tryout match aired in February 2021, and Neon debuted in July 2022, so he had to wait nearly 18 months more. He also would’ve had to wait much longer had he won the IWRG tryout and signed a contract with them.”

đŸŽ™ïž DESK OUTRO

Ed: “Fans, both the NWA and CMLL delivered a week packed with grit, speed, and high drama. From studio brawls to lucha fireworks, the action just keeps escalating!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most compelling stretch for both promotions — and the weeks ahead promise even greater developments.”

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 5/26/26: NJPW, OVW and Top 25.

đŸŽ™ïž Rundown — NJPW & OVW

Presented by Ed & Gordon.

🟩 DESK INTRO

Ed: “Fans, buckle up — the action from Japan to Louisville has been hotter than a stovetop! New Japan is marching toward Dominion with purpose, and OVW is stacking contenders like cordwood as summer approaches!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most eventful week — champions tested, prospects rising, and several intriguing developments shaping the competitive landscape.”

đŸŸ„ NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING (NJPW)

⭐ Current Direction

The post‑Dontaku stretch continues, and the road to Dominion is tightening. This week’s NJPW World broadcast delivered a clean mix of faction warfare, singles showcases, and a main event with real implications.

🟧 NJPW WORLD RESULTS

Credit: cagematch.net

(24.05.2026) NJPW Best Of The Super Junior 33 – Tag 7 – Online Stream @ Kyoto KBS Hall in Kyoto, Japan
Daisuke Sasaki & Masatora Yasuda defeat Tatsuya Matsumoto & Toru Yano (5:43)
United Empire (Jakob Austin Young & Zane Jay) defeat El Desperado & Tiger Mask (7:09)
TMDK (Robbie Eagles & Ryohei Oiwa) defeat Unbound Co. (Gedo & Taiji Ishimori) (6:24)
Hyo, KUSHIDA & YOH defeat House Of Torture (Dick Togo, SHO & Yoshinobu Kanemaru) (7:28)
Best Of The Super Junior 33 Block A: Francesco Akira [6] defeats Daiki Nagai 0
Best Of The Super Junior 33 Block A: Master Wato [8] defeats Valiente Jr. 4
Best Of The Super Junior 33 Block A: Kosei Fujita [6] defeats Ryusuke Taguchi 6
Best Of The Super Junior 33 Block A: Robbie X [6] defeats Titan 10
Best Of The Super Junior 33 Block A: Jun Kasai [8] defeats Nick Wayne 6

(23.05.2026) NJPW Best Of The Super Junior 33 – Tag 6 – Online Stream @ Arcrea Himeji in Himeji, Hyogo, Japan
United Empire (Francesco Akira & Zane Jay) defeat Unbound Co. (Daiki Nagai & Gedo) (6:15)
TMDK (Hartley Jackson, Robbie Eagles & Ryohei Oiwa) defeat Six Or Nine (Master Wato & Ryusuke Taguchi) & Tatsuya Matsumoto (9:12)
Unbound Co. (Robbie X & Titan) defeat Nick Wayne & Tiger Mask (7:02)
Best Of The Super Junior 33 Block A: Valiente Jr. [4] defeats Jun Kasai 6
Best Of The Super Junior 33 Block B: Hyo 4 defeats KUSHIDA 2
Best Of The Super Junior 33 Block B: Jakob Austin Young [4] (w/Zane Jay) defeats Daisuke Sasaki 6
Best Of The Super Junior 33 Block B: Taiji Ishimori [6] defeats Yoshinobu Kanemaru 4
Best Of The Super Junior 33 Block B: El Desperado [6] defeats SHO 6
Best Of The Super Junior 33 Block B: Robbie Eagles [4] defeats YOH 6

Gordon: “A most significant result — El Desperado continues to ascend at a remarkable pace.”

(22.05.2026) NJPW Best Of The Super Junior 33 – Tag 5 – Online Stream @ Osaka Municipal Central Gymnasium Sub Arena in Osaka, Japan
Unbound Co. (Gedo & Taiji Ishimori) defeat Taisei Nakahara & Tatsuya Matsumoto (5:58)
United Empire (Jakob Austin Young & Zane Jay) defeat Daisuke Sasaki & Masatora Yasuda (6:33)
TMDK (Hartley Jackson, Robbie Eagles & Ryohei Oiwa) defeat Tiger Mask, Toru Yano & YOH (7:36)
El Desperado, Hyo & KUSHIDA defeat House Of Torture (Dick Togo, SHO & Yoshinobu Kanemaru) (8:25)
Best Of The Super Junior 33 Block A: Nick Wayne [6] defeats Daiki Nagai 0
Best Of The Super Junior 33 Block A: Titan [10] defeats Ryusuke Taguchi 6
Best Of The Super Junior 33 Block A: Francesco Akira [4] defeats Valiente Jr. 2
Best Of The Super Junior 33 Block A: Jun Kasai [6] defeats Robbie X 4
Best Of The Super Junior 33 Block A: Master Wato [6] defeats Kosei Fujita 4

Gordon: “A most fluid performance — Titan’s agility continues to be a differentiating factor.”


(20.05.2026) NJPW Best Of The Super Junior 33 – Tag 4 – Online Stream @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan
Best Of The Super Junior 33 Block B: Jakob Austin Young [2] defeats KUSHIDA 2
Best Of The Super Junior 33 Block A: Jun Kasai [4] defeats Daiki Nagai 0
Best Of The Super Junior 33 Block B: Yoshinobu Kanemaru [4] defeats Robbie Eagles 2
Best Of The Super Junior 33 Block A: Nick Wayne [4] defeats Ryusuke Taguchi 6
Best Of The Super Junior 33 Block B: Taiji Ishimori [4] defeats Daisuke Sasaki 6
Best Of The Super Junior 33 Block A: Titan [8] defeats Valiente Jr. 2
Best Of The Super Junior 33 Block B: El Desperado [4] defeats Hyo 2
Best Of The Super Junior 33 Block A: Master Wato [4] defeats Francesco Akira 2
Best Of The Super Junior 33 Block B: YOH [6] defeats SHO [6] by DQ (13:22)
Best Of The Super Junior 33 Block A: Robbie X [4] defeats Kosei Fujita

Ed: “That’s a young man wrestling like he’s got something to prove — and he’s proving it!”

📰 NJPW NEWS & RUMORS

Best of the Super Jr. 33 A Block Update: day 7

Credit: njpw1972.com

“Titan still leads in A Block, albeit with a four point advantage now cut to two over Jun Kasai and Master Wato on eight. Joint fourth goes to Nick Wayne, Francesco Akira, Kosei Fujita, Robbie X and Ryusuke Taguchi, before VAliente Jr. now on the bubble in ninth and the eliminated Daiki Nagai bringing up the rear. B Block will be the focus of night eight in Numazu Wednesday, but one A Block league match will see Francesco Akira and Jun Kasai collide in a critical bout for both men.”

Best of the Super Jr. 33 B Block update: day 6

Credit: njpw1972.com

“It’s a five way tie at the top of B Block now, with El Desperado, YOH, SHO, Daisuke Sasaki and Taiji Ishimori all accounted for, from Robbie Eagles, Jakob Austin Young, Yoshinobu Kanemaru and Hyo at four. KUSHIDA trails behind at two. A Block is next in action Sunday in Kyoto, with B Block returning Wednesday in Numazu.”

đŸŸȘ OHIO VALLEY WRESTLING (OVW)

⭐ Current Direction

OVW continues its spring‑into‑summer escalation with rising prospects, title contenders emerging, and long‑term feuds heating up.

đŸŸ© OVW RISE

Ed: “Rae Larson’s not winning friends, but she’s winning matches — and that’s what gets you paid!”

Gordon: “A most forceful performance — Jay Dinero has positioned himself as a legitimate threat to everyone.”

🟧 OVW OVERDRIVE

Ed: “Brendan Balling is holding that championship like it’s glued to his hands — challengers keep lining up, and he keeps knocking them down!”

📰 OVW NEWS & RUMORS

Credit: OVW Wrestling on Facebook

“After Jay DeNiro captured the OVW Heavyweight Championship, the OVW Media Championship was left vacant.

Now the race to crown a new champion begins.

The OVW Media Title Tournament kicks off THIS Thursday on OVW Rise with first round action featuring some of OVW’s top stars all fighting for a shot at championship gold. Who survives and advances?”

May 28th First Round matches.

Stephen Steel vs. Kal Herro

Donovan Cecil vs. Drew Hernandez vs. Austin Ryker

Jake Lawless vs. Austin Adonis

Colby Carter vs. Jake Painter vs. Erik Surge

TOP 25

  1. MJF 1-0 AEW World Champion 
  2. Titan 3-0 NJPW
  3. Will Ospreay 2-0 AEW
  4. RUSH 2-0 ROH
  5. Kosei Fujita 2-0 NJPW
  6. A. R. Fox 1-0 ROH TV Champion 
  7. Deonna Purrazzo 1-0 ROH Women’s Pure Champion
  8. Eita  1-0 NOAH
  9. Taiji Ishimori 1-0 NJPW
  10. Hiroto Tsuruya & Lykos Gym (Kid Lykos & Kid Lykos II) 1-0 NOAH
  11. Daisuke Sasaki 3-0 NJPW
  12. SHO 3-0 NJPW
  13. Ryusuke Taguchi 3-0 NJPW
  14. Los Tranquilos de Japon (BUSHI & Tetsuya Naito) 1-0 NOAH GHC Tag Team Champions
  15. Darby Allin 1-1 AEW
  16. Divine Dominion (Lena Kross & Megan Bayne) 2-0 AEW Women’s World Tag Team Champions
  17. Los Hermanos Chavez (Angel de Oro & Niebla Roja) 2-0 CMLL World Tag Team Champions, NJPW STRONG Openweight Tag Team Champions
  18. AMAKUSA & Kenoh 2-0 NOAH
  19. The Titans of Calamity (Ren Ayabe & Talos) 1-0 NWA, AJPW Tag Team Champions 
  20. Mike Santana 1-0 TNA World Champion 
  21. Swerve Strickland 1-0 AEW
  22. Adam Copeland & Christian Cage 1-0 AEW World Tag Team Champions
  23. Thekla 1-0 AEW Women’s World Champion 
  24. Athena 1-0 ROH Women’s World Champion 
  25. Konosuke Takeshita 1-0 AEW International Champion 

đŸŽ™ïž DESK OUTRO

Ed: “Fans, both NJPW and OVW delivered a week packed with grit, fire, and momentum swings. From New Japan’s march toward Dominion to OVW’s rising contenders, the landscape is shifting fast!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most compelling stretch for both promotions — and the weeks ahead promise even greater developments.”

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 5/25/26: ROH, Stardom, wXw, NOAH, AJPW and AEW Double or Nothing.

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.”

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 5/24/26: “You’re a disgrace to the profession, Tommy!”

Credit: cagematch.net,

Who: Cactus Jack

Date: 03.10.1995

Promotion: ECW

Event: Hardcore TV #128

Feud: Raven vs Tommy Dreamer

At the time, ECW was in the midst of a hardcore wrestling boom, with Dreamer and Raven at the forefront. Cactus Jack, known for his anti-hardcore persona, was positioning himself as a purist who believed the industry had been misrepresented in the media. The promo was a direct jab at Dreamer’s persona and the extreme style ECW was promoting.

Cactus Jack: “You know, I’d like to kind of apologize for my behavior. I’m embarrassed. Certainly feel a little stupid about the way I acted on the show a few weeks ago, because I get a little emotional when I talk about wrestling, because wrestling’s been my livelihood for the past 10 years, it’s enabled me to live out my childhood dream. So for me to come out on a show such as the ECW television program and bad mouth the wrestlers there, well I’m sorry. But I think in order to understand what’s going around my head and going through it, you have to understand where I came from, and what my goals were when I got into wrestling.

See, back in 1985, there was a program on 20/20 that challenged the wrestling industry, kind of portrayed it in a negative light. And Tommy, if you’re listening, try to understand that I was about the world’s biggest wrestling fan. And for me to stand in front of that television set and see people running down a business that I loved and held dear, even though I knew very little about it. To see my friends laughing at me, saying, “That’s what you want to get involved in?”

And that night I went to bed not with visions of sugar plumbs dancing through my head, but of broken bones, of battered bodies, of bloodied corpses, saying to myself, “If it’s the last thing I do, if I have to hold myself up for a human sacrifice, the world will respect professional wrestling.” Oh, and that dream came through. Yes, I’ve sacrificed myself for the past ten years and left the better part of my past lying on concrete floors, from Africa to Asia to South America to right into the middle of the ECW Arena.

And what’s it really done? Where have we really come to, lying in a hospital bed in Munich, Germany, watching my ear being thrown out into a garbage can, not being able to take it on the trip back because I don’t know the German word for formaldehyde. And having the nurse walk into my room, looking at that piece of my body that’s laying at the bottom of the garbage and saying “Das ist doch alles ein Schauspiel.”, which means “It’s all a big joke.” Excuse me, I didn’t know! Do you open up the lungs of a smoker and say, “Oh my golly, I thought smoking was supposed to be good for you.” Do you open up Terry Funk’s non-functioning liver and say, “Oh, I didn’t know four decades of heavy drinking took this kind of toll.” So if they show that much respect to a patient, what made me any different?

Because I was a wrestler, and professional wrestling will never be respected, no matter how many teeth I lose, no matter how many ears I lose, no matter how many brain cells have to die. And so it comes down to the point where it’s just not worth it. It’s not worth it, and Tommy Dreamer, you’ve gotta start looking realistically at wrestling as a way to make a living, nothing more and nothing less. And as long as it’s strictly business, well, you may as well be cuddled in the welcoming arms of World Championship Wrestling because ECW fans will be the death of you.

You see, they realized, and they were smarter than any of us, that they rule ECW wrestling, not us. What happened, Tommy? You came back from All Japan Wrestling with your trunks and your boots and said, “By golly, I’m gonna wrestle.” Did Giant Baba hand you a dozen eggs and say, “Hit these on Jumbo Tsuruta’s head?” You’re a disgrace to the profession, Tommy. You’re becoming a damn fool, and I can’t sit back there and take it, because I’ve got a moral obligation!

You see, when I survey the wasteland that is professional wrestling, Tommy, try to understand, I am but a failed experiment in human sociology. And I can accept that. But never in my sickest dreams did I imagine that there would be other people taking dives onto concrete floors, committing human suicide on my behalf, like I’m the patron saint of those sick sons of bitches. Is that all I stand for, Tommy? Is that all I stand for to sit in an arena where JT Smith lands head-first on the concrete to hear the fans chant, “You fucked up.” Well, fuck you! Who the hell do you think you are? We’re not a wrestling organization anymore, we’re the world’s damn biggest puppet show. And I’ll be damned if I’m gonna stand in the arena and let you call my match. “1, 2 ,3 jump, 1, 2, 3 jump.”

Well not me because I’m nobody’s stooge, and Tommy Dreamer, if you had a little bit of pride or a little bit of common sense, you’d realize those people don’t love you, they laugh at you. You took the worst beating this sport’s ever seen and they still laughed in your face. And I stood there with my arm around you six months ago and endorsed you saying, “He’s hardcore, he’s hardcore.” Well, for that I deserve to die a terrible, painful death, Tommy, because I feel responsible. And I go to bed at night and I’m not sure where I’m going to spend my eternity. And you, Tommy [laughs], you’re my salvation, because by delivering you to a better organization where you can be appreciated, loved, and held with just the littlest amount of respect in the Turner family, then maybe there’s a chance for me, too.

So please, Tommy, for my sake, think it over. Because a ‘yes’ to Cactus Jack would mean a great deal to me. And a ‘no’, well, I’d have to take that as you’re putting a big ‘okay’ stamp of approval on my eternal damnation! I’m counting on you, you little selfish bitch! Don’t make me hurt you, because I can. Don’t make me do it, and if I do with God as my witness, it won’t be in front of those little scumbags at the ECW Arena. It will just be me and you Tommy, and you don’t know when it’s coming and you don’t know where. So, unless you wish to damn me to the depths of hell, answer my call and say, “Okay, Cactus, you win, I’ll put on the suspenders, I’ll groom that mustache and I’ll call Uncle Eric and say, ‘Count me in.'”

Because not only would you be doing yourself a big favor, not only would you be helping your life, you’d be saving mine. You’d be saving mine. You’d be saving mine!”

Fans and critics have praised the promo for its raw emotion, storytelling, and authenticity. It humanizes Cactus Jack, showing vulnerability and trauma behind the anti-hardcore mask. Many see it as one of the most compelling promos in ECW history, blending personal history with a critique of the industry.

In short, the promo wasn’t just a feud moment — it was Cactus Jack’s way of defending his philosophy, his career, and his respect for wrestling as a profession, while simultaneously attacking the hardcore trend he felt was devaluing the sport.

I was just watching this promo. And, I was never able to convince my children of how great pro wrestling is. But, my youngest, my 12 year old, heard the passion in Cactus’s voice and came into my office from the kitchen where he was doing dishes and asked with genuine concern in his voice, he asked, “Dad… what happened to him? Is he going to be all right?” Go watch it here: https://youtu.be/LdkIsX0cdBE?si=ehd5SG3rpm748H_T

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 5/23/26: MLW & WOW

đŸŽ™ïžRundown — MLW & WOW

Presented by Ed & Gordon.

🟩 DESK INTRO

Ed: “Fans, the rings have been rattling from Philadelphia to Los Angeles! MLW came out swinging with a Fusion that shook the standings, and WOW delivered a night of high‑impact heroics that had the crowd roaring!”

Gordon: “Quite so. Both promotions advanced their narratives with precision — rivalries deepening, contenders emerging, and champions finding themselves under increasing scrutiny.”

đŸŸ„ MAJOR LEAGUE WRESTLING (MLW)

⭐ Current Direction

MLW continues its march toward a summer slate full of title fights, faction warfare, and rising stars making their presence felt.

🟧 MLW FUSION

Credit: Yahoo Sports

“Major League Wrestling announced the return of its flagship series, MLW Fusion. The show has been on hiatus since 2023, but the league will usher in a new era with a special two-hour premiere on Saturday, May 30.

Following the premiere episode, MLW Fusion will air hour-long episodes free every Saturday at 6:05 PM ET on YouTube. Fusion will also air Saturday nights at 10 PM ET on beIN Sports.

“6:05 is sacred ground,” said MLW Founder and CEO Court Bauer. “That time slot belongs to the history of this sport as made famous by legendary Ted Turner. We’re not just bringing back a weekly show — we’re planting our flag and celebrating wrestling’s southern soul. MLW Fusion is back, it’s free, and it’s built for the fans who remember what Saturday night wrestling felt like.”

MLW boasts new roster additions such as Shotzi, Lady Frost, Trevor Lee, Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang, and Big Damo. Additionally, the league brought in rising names like Brick Savage, Zamaya, and Jay Bishop who join a stacked roster with the likes of MLW World Heavyweight Champion Killer Kross, Matt Riddle, the legendary Mistico, The Good Brothers, and Bishop Dyer.”

Ed: “Killer Kross is wrestling like a man with something to sy — and he’s not taking prisoners!”

📰 MLW NEWS & RUMORS

Trevor Lee vs. Austin Aries signed for MLW FUSION premiere May 30

Credit: mlw.com

“The first major fight of MLW FUSION’s new era is official as Trevor Lee battles Austin Aries in a featured showdown during the special two-hour premiere Saturday, May 30 at 6:05 PM ET free on YouTube and later that night at 10 PM ET on beIN SPORTS.

As Major League Wrestling launches a new era of MLW FUSION, one of the sport’s most anticipated fights is already set for the special two-hour season premiere Saturday, May 30.

In a featured showdown, Trevor Lee collides with Austin Aries in a battle between two dangerous competitors looking to make an immediate statement.

MLW FUSION premieres free on YouTube every Saturday at 6:05 PM ET beginning May 30, with the series also airing nationally later that night at 10 PM ET on beIN SPORTS.

For Trevor Lee, the opening night spotlight represents an opportunity to prove he belongs at the front of MLW’s new wave. Fast, explosive, and fearless, Lee has built a reputation as one of the sport’s most unpredictable athletes, capable of turning a match upside down in an instant.

Standing across from him is Austin Aries, a seasoned veteran with world championship pedigree and a résumé few can rival. Calculated and relentlessly competitive, Aries enters the new season determined to remind the world exactly why he remains one of the most dangerous fighters in the game.

With a new season officially underway, the stakes are already massive. A victory on opening night could launch either man directly into the championship conversation and establish momentum heading into the summer.

Two elite competitors. One huge opportunity. One fight that could steal the entire show.

Don’t miss the special two-hour premiere of MLW FUSION Saturday, May 30 at 6:05 PM ET free at MLW’s YouTube channel, followed by the beIN SPORTS broadcast at 10 PM ET.”

Shotzi vs. Priscilla Kelly set for MLW Fusion

Credit: mlw.com

“Two undefeated wrestlers collide as Shotzi battles Priscilla Kelly in a high-stakes showdown during the special two-hour premiere of MLW FUSION on Saturday, May 30.

The fight for position in MLW’s women’s division intensifies May 30 as two undefeated competitors finally collide on the special two-hour premiere of MLW FUSION.

In a major women’s division showdown, Shotzi Blackheart clashes with Priscilla Kelly in a fight with championship implications written all over it.

The winner will move one step closer to challenging reigning MLW Women’s World Champion Shoko Nakajima.

Shotzi Blackheart enters the new season with momentum and chaos on her side. Wildly unpredictable and impossible to overlook, Shotzi thrives in high-pressure fights and has quickly become one of the most dangerous competitors in the division.

Standing opposite her is Priscilla Kelly, who has carved her own path through MLW with grit, fearlessness, and a relentless drive to prove she belongs at the very top of the women’s division. Kelly has matched Shotzi every step of the way, remaining undefeated while building serious momentum heading into the premiere.

Both women enter the fight undefeated.

Both see championship gold in their future.

But only one can keep their streak alive and move closer toward a collision with “Big Kaiju” Shoko Nakajima.

The road to the MLW Women’s World Championship begins May 30.”

ZAMAYA debuts against Carolina Cruz on MLW FUSION premiere

Credit: mlw.com

“A new force arrives in MLW as ZAMAYA makes her debut against Carolina Cruz during the special two-hour premiere of MLW FUSION.

A new threat enters the women’s division May 30 as ZAMAYA makes her long-awaited MLW debut during the special two-hour premiere of MLW FUSION.

Standing across from her will be Carolina Cruz, who looks to spoil the arrival of one of the division’s most talked-about newcomers.

But if ZAMAYA’s message is any indication, she isn’t coming to MLW to ease into the spotlight.

She’s coming to take over.

Bold, confident, and carrying an undeniable edge, ZAMAYA enters Fusion with momentum and attitude already turning heads before even stepping into an MLW ring. Every debut comes with pressure, but ZAMAYA appears ready for the moment
 and ready to make an immediate statement.

Carolina Cruz, however, has no intention of becoming part of someone else’s highlight reel. Cruz has built a reputation for toughness and grit and now has the opportunity to halt the hype before it truly begins.

One wrestler wants to announce a takeover.

The other wants to shut it down before it starts.”

đŸŸȘ WOMEN OF WRESTLING (WOW)

⭐ Current Direction

WOW continues to deliver superhero‑style storytelling with intense rivalries, faction clashes, and a Knockouts division firing on all cylinders.

đŸŸ© WOW — RESULTS

(16.05.2026) WOW Superheroes #188 – Return Of The GOAT – TV-Show @ The Fremont Street Experience in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Kandi Krush (w/Coach Campanelli & Gloria Glitter) defeats Lil J-Boogie
WOW Trios Title: Monsters And Metal (Chainsaw, Daisy Lane & Fury) (c) defeat The Alliance (BK Rhythm, Gigi Gianni & Sylvia Sanchez) (w/Arianna Gambino & Reina Del Rey)
Paola Mayfield (w/Abilene Maverick) defeats Tormenta

Ed: “That was a championship match with some real bite — and Monsters & Metal continue a stellar reign!”

📰 WOW NEWS & RUMORS

Credit: wowe.com

“THIS WEEKEND ON WOW – WOMEN OF WRESTLING

Three Teams. One Dream.

Coach Campanelli isn’t just testing others, she’s ready to prove she can live up to her own ruthless standards, stepping into the ring against The Albanian Grappler, Xena Phoenix. Newcomer, Dr. Pam Demonium steps into her first singles match, flanked by The Enlightened, to face the fearless nature lover, Scout Parker. In the Main Event, it’s a Triple Threat WOW World Tag Team Championship Match where three teams battle for one dream 
 the tag team championship titles! Best 4 Business: Kara Kai & Sandy Shore, Ashley Blaze & Tara Strike, and reigning champions Miami’s Sweet Heat: Lovely Laurie & Luscious Lindsey Carlson, led by The Fabulous Lana Star, all collide in one ring. With so much power, pride, and history
who will come out on top, holding the WOW World Tag Team Championship Titles?!”

đŸŽ™ïž DESK OUTRO

Ed: “Fans, WOW delivered the goods this week — heavy hitters, high flyers, and champions fighting to keep their grip on the gold! And, next week, we have the long awaited return of MLW Fusion!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most compelling week across both promotions, with the summer months promising even greater upheaval. The competitive landscape is shifting rapidly.”

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 5/22/26: TNA

đŸŽ™ïž “Good evening, wrestling fans!”

A Comprehensive TNA Wrestling Rundown (May 15–22, 2026)

Told by Ed and Gordon.

🟩 Opening Overview — The State of TNA This Week

Ed: “What a week it’s been, folks! TNA is hotter than a July sidewalk, and the action coming out of Sacramento has been nothing short of electric!”

Gordon: “Indeed. Championships defended, rivalries sharpened, and the roster’s internal tensions continue to escalate. The landscape is shifting, and every competitor seems aware that opportunity is fleeting.”

Through the May 21 live iMPACT!, TNA has delivered title matches, faction warfare, returns, and storyline pivots that set the stage for the road to Slammiversary.

Ed: “That’s a full plate of action, and we’re just getting warmed up!”

🟩 SECTION 1

đŸ“ș FULL TNA iMPACT! RESULTS — May 21, 2026

Sacramento Memorial Auditorium — AMC Network

đŸŸ© Match Results

1. Indi Hartwell vs. Elayna Black — No Contest

Arianna Grace interferes, continuing her crusade against Santino’s authority.

Ed: “That’s a full plate of action, and we’re just getting warmed up!”

2. “Broken” Matt Hardy def. Vincent

Hardy wins via Twist of Fate, and the “Willow” persona resurfaces later in the night.

3. TNA International Championship

Mustafa Ali (c) def. Chazz “Starboy” Hall via Jackknife Pin Ali continues his technical dominance.

4. Xia Brookside def. Jada Stone

Brookside’s momentum toward a title challenge grows.

5. TNA World Championship — Main Event

Mike Santana (c) def. Steve Maclin via Spin The Block Santana retains in a decisive finish.

đŸŸ© Major Segments & Story Developments

The System opens the show

Eddie Edwards declares the faction the “most dominant force in TNA,” celebrating Cedric Alexander’s X‑Division title win and setting sights on Santana’s World Title.

Fabian Aichner confronts The System

He vows to earn respect and championship gold, outmaneuvering the faction’s attempted beatdown.

Arianna Grace vs. Santino Marella tension escalates

Grace blames Santino for losing the Knockouts Championship; Santino threatens disciplinary action.

Willow returns

Hardy’s alter‑ego reemerges, signaling a darker chapter in his feud with Vincent and The Righteous.

🟧 SECTION 2

📰 NEWS & RUMORS

⭐ 1. Steve Maclin’s repeated title shots

Maclin received another World Title opportunity despite Eric Young winning a #1 contender battle royal the week prior. This was a Daria Rae decision, reportedly due to unresolved business from Sacrifice.

⭐ 2. The “Broken Universe” expanding

Reports highlight that more characters from the Hardy mythos are returning, with Willow’s appearance being the first step.

⭐ 3. Xia Brookside’s rising stock

Brookside is being positioned as a future title challenger, with consistent wins and strong crowd reactions.

⭐ 4. The System’s internal power grab

Cedric Alexander’s X‑Division win and Edwards’ pursuit of Santana suggest a faction‑wide push for total championship control.

⭐ 5. Slammiversary build begins

Tapings indicate multiple storylines—Hardys vs. Righteous, Ali’s title defenses, Santana’s challengers—are being structured for the PPV.

🟩 SECTION 3

đŸŽ™ïž Commentary Wrap‑Up — Ed & Gordon Style

Ed: “Fans, if this week is any indication, TNA is firing on all cylinders. Championships defended, tempers flaring, and a roster that refuses to take a night off!”

Gordon: “Quite so. The strategic maneuvering by The System, the psychological unraveling of the Hardys’ adversaries, and the continued excellence of champions like Santana and Ali all point to a promotion in dynamic motion. One misstep could alter the entire competitive hierarchy.”

Ed: “And with Slammiversary on the horizon, you can bet your bottom dollar the intensity’s only going to rise. Stay tuned, folks—this ride’s just getting started!”

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

đŸŽ™ïž 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

đŸŽ™ïž 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 5/20/26: NWA and CMLL

đŸŽ™ïž Rundown — NWA & CMLL

Presented by Ed & Gordon.

🟩 DESK INTRO

Ed: “Fans, the rings have been rattling from Atlanta to Arena MĂ©xico! The National Wrestling Alliance is tightening the screws heading into summer, and CMLL just lit up Friday night with a card that had the crowd shaking the walls!”

Gordon: “Quite right. Both promotions have delivered consequential developments — champions tested, alliances strained, and momentum shifting in fascinating ways.”

đŸŸ„ NATIONAL WRESTLING ALLIANCE (NWA)

⭐ Current Direction

The COMET era of Powerrr continues to settle in, and the roster is grinding through a stretch of hard, gritty studio wrestling.

🟧 NWA POWERRR — FULL MATCH‑BY‑MATCH REVIEW (May 16, 2026)

NWA Powerrr – May 16, 2026 Results

The May 16, 2026 NWA Powerrr aired on COMET TV from the The OC Theatre in Forney, Texas, featuring Crockett Cup quarterfinal action and a high-stakes women’s title match. Commentators: Joe Galli, Danny Dealz, Tim Storm 
Ring Announcer: Kyle Davis

đŸ”„ MATCH 1 — Carson Drake (w/ Aron Stevens) defeated Wrecking Ball Legursky

Drake overcame his much larger opponent thanks to Stevens.

Ed: “That’s a man who doesn’t just wrestle — he steamrolls!”

đŸ”„ MATCH 2 — The Country Gentlemen (AJ Cazana & KC Cazana, w/ Joe Cazana) defeated The Good Brothers (Doc Gallows & Karl Anderson) in a Crockett Cup 2026 Semi Final (5:43)

The Cazana Brothers overcome multi-time world champions with help from Joe.

Gordon: “They continue to refine their craft — a most disciplined performance.”

đŸ”„ MATCH 3 — The Titans of Calamity (Ren Ayabe & Talos) defeated The Wrestling Machines (Mike Mondo & Slade, w/ Aron Stevens) in a Crockett Cup 2026 Semi Final (9:30)

AJPW Tag Team Champions continue to steamroll everyone the NWA puts in their way.

đŸ”„ MATCH 4 — Natalia Markova (c) defeated Sirena Veil to retain the NWA World Women’s Championship

The newly crowned WWC Women’s Champion retains the NWA Women’s World Title.

đŸ”„ MAIN EVENT — Tiffany Nieves (w/ Gretta & Miss Starr) defeated Natalia Markova (c) to win the NWA World Women’s Championship

Nieves cashes in her title match that she earned last week and walks out the champion.

Ed: “Markova was holding that championship like it’s welded to her hands, too!”

This episode marked a pivotal point in the Crockett Cup tournament, advancing The Country Gentlemen and The Titans of Calamity into the finals, while also setting up a major women’s title change with Tiffany Nieves’ victory over Natalia Markova.

📰 NWA NEWS & RUMORS

Latest signings

Credit: ewrestlingnews.com

“According to a report from Fightful Select, indie wrestler Hayden Backlund has signed with the NWA after spending the last several months competing for the promotion. During that run, Backlund appeared in a National Title match and also competed in this year’s Crockett Cup. He had previously been a regular on NWA Exodus events as well.

Backlund, who hails from the Buffalo area, also gained early-career experience in AEW, where he worked several matches against talent including Best Friends and Miro, among others.”

“According to a report from Fightful Select, 19-year-old independent wrestler Liviyah has signed with the National Wrestling Alliance. While additional details regarding the deal are still emerging, the signing reportedly became official within the last few months.

Despite her young age, Liviyah has already built an impressive resume on the independent scene, competing for over two and a half years and amassing close to 200 matches. She has also become a familiar face at Wrestling Open events.

Liviyah previously appeared at the NWA TV tapings in February, where she challenged for both the NWA World Women’s Championship and the NWA Women’s Television Championship.”

Silas Mason and Bryan Idol Go Face to Face Before Next Week’s Rematch

Credit: nationalwrestlingalliance.com

Mason told the challenger, “Since my two best friends didn’t advance in the Crockett Cup, the only thing I got to look forward to is kicking your ass all over this arena.”

Idol responded to the champ with, “I know I got what it takes.”

The champ ended the confrontation with, “We’ll see, boy, we’ll see.”

đŸŸȘ CONSEJO MUNDIAL DE LUCHA LIBRE (CMLL)

⭐ Current Direction

CMLL continues its spring momentum with packed houses, faction warfare, and a Super Viernes that delivered speed, spectacle, and classic lucha chaos.

⭐ RESULTS

(19.05.2026) CMLL Martes De Glamour – Online Stream @ Arena Coliseo Guadalajara in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexiko
Angel Del Bien, Astro Oriental & Lince Del Bajio defeat Los Back Three Boys (Black Boy, Thunder Boy & Yaky Boy)
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: La Mafia (Leo, Omar Brunetti & Principe Daniel) defeat Bestia Negra, Shezmu & Temerario [2:1]
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Black Warrior Jr., Crixus & Vaquero Jr. defeat Arlequin, Guerrero de la Muerte & Rafaga [2:1]
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: India Sioux & Las Chicas Indomables (La Jarochita & Lluvia) defeat Dark Silueta, Hecate & Miss Guerrera [2:1]
KeMalito defeats Chamuel
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: El Elemental, El Terrible & Maquina Letal defeat Brillante Jr. & Los Magnificos (Adrenalina & Fantastico) [2:1]
Ultimo Guerrero defeats Barbaro Cavernario
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Dulce Gardenia, Neon & Templario defeat Los Villanos (El Hijo del Villano III & Villano III Jr.) & Soberano Jr. [2:1]
Ed: “Talk about a burst of energy — that match was like a firecracker going off!”

(19.05.2026) CMLL Martes Populares – Online Stream @ Arena Mexico in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexiko
Carnifice & Troglodita defeat Karma I & Pendulo (9:24)
Relevos Increibles Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team: Marcela & Metalica defeat Candela & La Magnifica 2:1
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Los Divinos Laguneros (Blue Panther Jr., Dark Panther & Hijo De Blue Panther) defeat Kimba, Tenochca & Vegas Depredador 2:1
Dragon Legendario defeats El Elemental (13:01)
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Los Infernales (Averno, Euforia & Mephisto) defeat Star Black, Star Jr. & Xelhua 2:1
Atlantis Jr. & Mascara Dorada defeat Don Callis Family (Rocky Romero & Volador Jr.) (16:13)

(18.05.2026) CMLL Lunes Clasico – Online Stream @ Arena Puebla in Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza, Puebla, Mexiko
Lightning: Multy defeats Makro (4:34)
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team: Astro & Meyer defeat Kamelot & Konjuro 2:1
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team: Okumura & Shoma Kato defeat El Hijo del Pantera & Pantera Jr. 2:1
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Keyra, Olympia & Zeuxis defeat Garra Negra & Las Chicas Indomables (La Jarochita & Lluvia) 2:1
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team: Los Hermanos Chavez (Angel de Oro & Niebla Roja) defeat Star Jr. & Xelhua 2:1
Don Callis Family (Hechicero & Rocky Romero) defeat Esfinge & Neon (12:48)

Gordon: “A most unscrupulous victory — yet undeniably effective.”

(17.05.2026) CMLL/Alto Voltaje Segundo Aniversario – Event @ Arena Jose Sulaiman in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexiko
Astro Jr. & Hijo del Astro defeat Imperial & King Bravo
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Jay Ortega, King Rex & Prometeo defeat Alberto Rios, Baby Xtreme & Engendro [2:1]
Lluvia defeats Sanely
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team: Soberano Jr. & Virus defeat Brillante Jr. & Flip Gordon [2:0]
Alto Voltaje Title: Hechicero (c) defeats Euforia
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: El Sky Team (Mascara Dorada, Mistico & Neon) defeat Los Guerreros Laguneros (Gran Guerrero, Stuka Jr. & Ultimo Guerrero) [2:1]

(17.05.2026) CMLL Domingo Familiar – Online Stream @ Arena Mexico in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexiko
Atrapasuenos (Espiritu Negro & Rey Cometa) & Fuego defeat Los Forajidos (El Coyote, Polvora & Vaquero Jr.) (8:34)
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: La Fuerza Poblana (Arkalis, Rayo Metalico & Stigma) defeat Los Herederos (El Cobarde, Felino Jr. & Hijo de Stuka Jr.) 2:1
Lightning: India Sioux defeats Keyra (9:12)
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team: Los Villanos (El Hijo del Villano III & Villano III Jr.) defeat Los Hermanos Calavera (Calavera Jr. I & Calavera Jr. II) 2:1
Los Hermanos Chavez (Angel de Oro & Niebla Roja) defeat Don Callis Family (El Clon & Rocky Romero) (15:48)Volador Jr. defeats Bandido (16:21)

Ed: “That main event had the crowd on its feet from bell to bell — pure electricity!”

(16.05.2026) CMLL Sabados De Coliseo – Online Stream @ Arena Coliseo de Mexico City in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexiko
Alexius & Fury Boy defeat Makara & Poseidon (10:54)
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team: El Hijo del Pantera & Pantera Jr. defeat Okumura & Shoma Kato 2:1
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Brillante Jr., Capitan Suicida & Magia Blanca defeat La Ola Negra (Dark Magic, Espanto Jr. & Gallero) 2:1
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Los Bestia Del Diablo (Akuma, Gemelo Diablo I & Gemelo Diablo II) defeat Blue Panther Jr., Star Black & Xelhua 2:1
Lightning: Gran Guerrero defeats Star Jr. (8:48)
Don Callis Family (Rocky Romero & Volador Jr.) defeat Esfinge & Neon

(15.05.2026) CMLL – Event @ Arena Coliseo Tony Arellano in Torreon, Coahuila, Mexiko
??? & Imperio Negro Jr. vs. Borrego Salvaje Jr. & Colombus
Lightning: Miss Guerrera defeats Raven
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Charly Montana & Los Hermanos Asteroth (Asteroth I & Asteroth II) defeat Caballero Aguila, Sepultura & Sepultura Jr. [2:1]
Best Two Ou Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Diabolico Jr., Kingperio & Rey Insolito defeat Flecha Veloz Jr., Onnix & Turbo [2:1]
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Infarto & Los Hermanos Calavera (Calavera Jr. I & Calavera Jr. II) defeat Brillante Jr., Dulce Gardenia & Magia Blanca [2:1]

(15.05.2026) CMLL Viernes Espectacular – Online Stream @ Arena Mexico in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexiko
Three Way: Pierrothito defeats Pequeno Olimpico and Ultimo Dragoncito (5:54)
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team: Cerebro Negro Jr. & Virus defeat Pantera Jr. & Rey Cometa 2:1
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team: Kira & Skadi defeat Keyra & Zeuxis by DQ 2:1
Blue Panther defeats Solar (7:04)
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Don Callis Family (El Clon, Hechicero & Rocky Romero) defeat Barbaro Cavernario, Difunto & Soberano Jr. 2:1
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: El Sky Team (Mascara Dorada, Mistico & Neon) defeat Averno, Ultimo Guerrero & Volador Jr. 2:1

(13.05.2026) CMLL/HF Promotions – Event @ Palenque de la Feria in San Luis Potosi, San Luis Potosi, Mexiko
Komander & Mistico defeat Soberano Jr. & The Beast Mortos

đŸŽ™ïž DESK OUTRO

Ed: “Fans, both the NWA and CMLL delivered a week packed with grit, speed, and high drama. From studio brawls to lucha fireworks, the action just keeps escalating!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most compelling stretch for both promotions — and the weeks ahead promise even greater developments.”