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When news broke that former AEW World Champion MJF had been cast as one of Adam Sandler’s sons in the much-anticipated Netflix movie Happy Gilmore 2, it turned eyes around the entertainment world. Now sure, watching wrestlers go from in-ring action to the silver screen – or, in this case, the streaming screen – is […]

When news broke that Ricky Starks was now Ricky Saints as a member of the WWE Universe, it created genuine questions about his fit in NXT. Why would the promotion give him such an, um, unusual moniker and then push him like a legitimate star? Did they genuinely believe in him as a future main […]

Former AEW star CM Punk and president Tony Khan are being sued by former wrestler Ryan Nemeth for alleged assault, breach of contract, and more, according to a new report. Fightful reports Nemeth filed the lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court against AEW, Punk, and Khan on Friday, February 14, 2025. He is seeking “compensatory […]

Though he’s still in the middle of his prime, the topic of Seth Rollins’ future outside of the squared circle has been a topic of heavy conversation, with some hypothesizing that he could be an ideal fit in films like his canceled spot in Captain American: Brave New Word, and others – read: himself – […]

While AEW has made a name for itself for putting on some of the greatest wrestling matches in professional wrestling history, with the promotion already having more five-star matches than WWE in only five years, behind the scenes, things aren’t as elite. From wrestlers complaining about ghosting while injured to backstage politicking that has led […]

After making his surprise debut on the previous edition of NXT and doing some video packages for the promotion, fans eagerly tuned into Shawn Michaels’ Tuesday night show: what name would Ricky Starks use in WWE? Now granted, on paper, it’s not that big of a deal, as Starks by any other name is still […]

When news broke that Josh Alexander, the former TNA World Champion, was set to hit free agency amid recent roster cuts by AEW and WWE, it got the IWC talking. After working as part of one of the top tag teams of the last decade before proving himself a capable singles star, would Alexander land […]

Could Rusev (aka Miro) make his WWE return following his AEW exit? WWE’s “Celtic Warrior,” Sheamus, seemingly teasing it. He recently posted a picture of himself with Rusev on X, formerly Twitter, with the caption, “The Lads.” It also features the Ireland and Bulgaria flags. They are both holding a Guinness in the picture. If […]

When Ricky Starks made his WWE debut on NXT, it turned heads around the wrestling world, including in his old company, AEW. That’s right. Taking to Busted Open Radio to talk about his appearance, ex-Woman’s Champion Thunder Rosa noted she was shocked to see him go but wishes him well, as he deserves a chance […]

After quite literally being released from his contract hours earlier, former AEW World Tag Team Champion Ricky Starks shocked the professional wrestling world by making an appearance on NXT, walking through the crowd to cut a promo on his addition to the roster. “It’s obvious you know who I am. If NXT is the future […]

Where does MJF stand in 2025? Once the biggest star in AEW and one of the top names in professional wrestling regardless of the promotion during his dominant run as the AEW World Champion alongside his “brochacho” Adam Cole, MJF has become a certified part-timer for Tony Khan’s company, taking acting role after acting role […]

Former WWE/AEW star Chris Jericho is old. Years removed from running an angle centered around no longer being in the “key demo,” fiesty fans beg “The Nueve” to retire on the regular during his in-ring appearances, and his longevity has transformed from an asset to a liability as a result as a result. Need proof? […]

When the news of Luka Doncic being traded to Anthony Davis hit the internet, it sent shockwaves across the sports-watching world, from the NFL, to the NHL, and even to WWE, with fans jokingly asking for wrestling comps for the trade. Need proof? Well, look no further than the man, the myth, the legend himself, […]

As Penta blows the heck up in WWE as an instantly over singles star on RAW, fans of professional wrestling have been wondering what Rey Fenix, the other half of the Lucha Brothers, is up to while waiting for his contract to expire with AEW. Well, in an interview with Lalo Elizarrarás, Fenix broke down […]

After launching as a clear alternative to WWE, where some of the top stars in the business could tell their own stories instead of being trapped in Vince McMahon’s world, AEW has slowly but surely lost that reputation, with big stars like Penta, Malakai Black, Miro, and Ricky Starks either asking for their releases or […]

AEW star Saraya and “Falling in Reverse” frontman Ronnie Radke have ended their relationship after six years together, TMZ reports. Saraya, known to many wrestling fans as Paige during her WWE tenure, confirmed the split occurred late last year. Fans had speculated about their relationship status after Saraya noticeably skipped the tradition of publicly acknowledging […]

When Action Bronson linked up with Hook for a tag team match against 2.0 at AEW Grand Slam at Arthur Ashe Stadium, it turned heads around the entertainment world. On one hand, celebrity wrestling matches are nothing new, and Bronson, for better or worse, didn’t have to see a single move in the match. Still, […]

When news broke that Penta was leaving his Lucha Bro behind in AEW purgatory to debut in WWE solo, fans had pretty high expectations for the pride of Mexico City. Soon, fans of the biggest wrestling promotion in the world would get to see one of the greatest luchadors in the business perform against some […]

After making his in-ring return at NJPW Wrestle Dynasty, working the early March of the Year with Gabe Kidd, Kenny Omega made his return to AEW on MAX’s second-ever Dynamite simulcast and let it be known that he is returning as no part-time player. One person incredibly excited about this fact is WWE Hall of […]

When the Young Bucks, Nicholas and Matthew Jackson, finished their match at AEW x NJPW Wrestle Dynasty with their hands raised and the IWGP Tag Team Heavyweight Championships around their waists, it was a pretty big deal. After over two months away from television and a title loss to Private Party back on Fright Night […]

A lot has happened since Kenny Omega’s last professional wrestling match. For one thing, his last opponent, “All Ego” Ethan Page, no longer works for AEW, having won the NXT Championship as a member of WWE. The Golden Jets are no more, and in their place is The Learning Tree, with Chris Jericho now playing […]

After spending the last few weeks absolutely going off on Kenny Omega and AEW ahead of his much-anticipated match against “The Best Bout Machine” at New Japan Pro Wrestling’s first-ever running of Wrestle Dynasty, news broke that Gabe Kidd’s contract with the “King of Sports” is actually set to come to an end in early […]

Upon making his return to AEW, Adam Copeland underwent a name change, going as “Cope.” This shocked wrestling fans, who know him as Edge from his time in WWE and by his government name during his AEW run. It sounds like this has been in the works for a while. In a resurfaced interview with […]

Folks, the streaming era of professional wrestling is officially here, and AEW got the first bite at the apple on New Year’s Day with the MAX debut of Dynamite. Dubbed the “Mother of all Simulcasts” by all parties involved, the show featured major matches, surprising turns, and a main event that sent the fans in […]

As the last pay-per-view on the AEW calendar in 2024, not to mention the last show of this year, AEW World’s End had a good number of high points. Multiple matches were excellent showcases of professional wrestling, led by three final bouts of the evening. Saturday’s main event was a fun sprint of a match […]

When Kenny Omega walked out to hand Kazuchika Okada his Continental Championship after successfully defending the strap against Will Ospreay in the Continental Classic finale at Worlds End, it was a major moment for AEW fans old and new. Finally, after almost two years away, the “Best Bout Machine” was making his way back to […]

When Adam Copeland joined FTR at the end of Worlds End to signify the start of a new faction worthy of battling Jon Moxley and the Death Riders, it felt like a big deal. Suddenly, three of the biggest stars in AEW were back, and with Fight for the Fallen coming to their collective hometown, […]

After watching Adam Copeland make his triumphant return to AEW at Worlds End after six months away with a leg injury, fans wanted to know everything about the “Rated-R” Superstar’s triumphant return to the promotion. Did he just get cleared to return? How long has he been cleared to wrestle? And is he even cleared […]

Heading into AEW Worlds End, one of the showdowns fans wanted to watch most was the certified showdown between Adam Cole and MJF for the Dynamite Diamond Ring. Would the star of Happy Gilmore 2 get to keep the ring only he has held since it debuted last decade? Or would Cole get revenge on […]

When Matt Cardona showed up in AEW to challenge Chris Jericho for the Ring of Honor World Championship and the “King of New York” following his eventual foe to GCW for a major indie shakeup, fans assumed one thing: Tony Khan had buried the hatchet with the indie promotion. But what did this mean for […]

With 2025 mere days away, professional wrestling fans get one final major Pay-Per-View before calling it a year in AEW Worlds End. Soon, fans will get to see which belts exchange hands, who wins the Continental Classic, or C2 for short, and whether or not MJF will retain his Dynamite Diamond Ring in a grudge […]

December 27th will go down as a consequential day in AEW history, as it marks the final edition of Rampage before the show goes off the air in 2025. That’s right, the fastest hour in professional wrestling was not included in the promotion’s new media rights deal with Warner Bros. Discovery, and while a new […]

When Dustin Rhodes announced that his career was winding down in professional wrestling, fans wondered what he would do next: would he stick around in AEW, where he is currently a double champion in Ring of Honor, or return to his roots in WWE, where he made a career for himself as Goldust? Well, on […]

Danhausen is both very nice, very evil, and, in his latest vlog, very cold, coming to his fans from maybe Antarctica to break down one of the most highly anticipated returns the sport has seen in some time: his big moment in the opening match of Ring of Honor Final Battle live from the Hammerstein […]

Chris Jericho has been a member of the professional wrestling world in one promotion or another since all the way back in 1990, when he joined the Hart Brothers School of Wrestling in Canada alongside Lance Storm. He’s wrestled all over the world, held most of the top belts in the business, and is still […]

In the first match of the main card of Ring of Honor’s final PPV of the year, Final Battle, things weren’t looking good for Atlantis Jr., the CMLL star who found himself in a singles match against AEW’s Mansoor of the MXM Collection. Effectively working the match two-on-one, considering the presence of Mansoor’s tag team […]

As Chris Jericho prepares for the most important match of his second reign as the Ring of Honor Champion, taking on the “Indy God” Matt Cardona at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City, a lot has been hinted at about where the two former Superstars worked before their respective runs in AEW, WWE. And […]

Bobby Lashley has an awesome car collection. Lashley is a decorated wrestler, who first made waves for the WWE. During his WWE run, Lashley was a dominant force, who earned two ECW Championships, two WWE Championships, three United States Championship reigns, two Intercontinental Championships, and many more. However, Lashley recently left the WWE for AEW. […]

In the lead-up to the finale of the fallout edition of Monday Night RAW after Saturday Night’s Main Event, WWE did something interesting, showing a short, 23-second video clip featuring nothing more than a red zeo that became punctuated with a diagonal line splitting it from the upper right to the bottom left. Red? Zero? […]