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When AEW announcer and WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross announced that he was diagnosed with colon cancer, it took the professional wrestling world by storm. One of the true legends of the sport, with a voice that has narrated some of the most consequential moments of WWE, New Japan Pro Wrestling, and AEW history, […]

The long-awaited sequel, Happy Gilmore 2, starring Adam Sandler, features former AEW World Champion MJF, aka Maxwell Jacob Friedman, and WWE does not want to promote it on Netflix broadcasts. The solution? Edit MJF out of the trailers. According to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter (via Ringside News), WWE requested a Happy Gilmore […]

After news broke that her name and likeness had been officially removed from the AEW roster page, fans had a pretty good idea that Mariah May was heading to WWE one way or another. What they didn’t expect was to see “The Glamour” make her NXT debut a few days later, letting reigning Women’s Champion […]

Although he hasn’t appeared in a match in over ten years, last making an appearance at the 2012 Royal Rumble in the show’s namesake match, fans around the world still hold onto the hope that one day, Mick Foley will return to the ring for one final match. Now granted, Foley has shut down having […]

When news broke that WWE Hall of Famer and long-time AEW commentator Jim Ross was diagnosed with colon cancer, it impacted the wrestling world across the world. One of the signature voices of the sport, who has lent his legendary drawl to some of the most important moments in wrestling history, from the Attitude Era […]

In 2018, WWE owner Vince McMahon decided to take a shot at the NFL by announcing the return of the XFL, a failed venture from 2001 that only lasted one season. At the time, fans were skeptical about the announcement, but one football fan in particular, Jacksonville Jaguars owner Tony Khan, looked at the idea […]

Since turning heel, WWE star Becky Lynch has become ruthless on the mic, recently targeting Sasha Banks, aka Mercedes Moné in AEW. On an episode of RAW Talk, Lynch discussed her attack on Bayley, which set her up for her WrestleMania 41 return. She then mentioned Moné’s new business venture. “Bayley is so confused about […]

When news broke that CM Punk was returning to WWE after an AEW run filled with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, it got fans excited in a way few other talent announcements have in years. With Cody Rhodes on top, The Bloodline running wild, and the promotion on a hot streak […]

Well, it appears former WWE star and current AEW wrestler Ricochet is not a fan of president Nick Khan. He took to X, formerly Twitter, to reveal his displeasure with Khan. Recently, Khan told Bill Simmons he expects AEW talent to jump ship to WWE once their contracts are up. “In terms of the other […]

As AEW rolls into Boston for the Spring Breakthrough edition of Dynamite, the promotion was greeted by a special fan in attendance in Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis, who sat ringside for the show. That’s right, on a show that not only saw Dynamite officially pass WCW Nitro as the longest-running wrestling program on TBS/TNT, but […]

When AEW declined Cody Rhodes’ option in 2022, effectively allowing him to negotiate with any wrestling company, fans openly wondered if WWE would make a hard push at their former employee. Sure Rhodes had become somewhat of a middling presence in the TNT Championship scene, and his unwillingness to turn heel made him a heel […]

As AEW prepares for its April Pay-Per-View, Dynasty, Tony Khan and company decided to get some additional eyes on the promotion by sending former and maybe future World Champion Swerve Strickland to the Wells Fargo Center to ring the bell before the Philadelphia 76ers’ game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Taking the court before opening tipoff, […]

In a surprising twist, AEW star Saraya (aka Paige) has announced that she is leaving the company. The former WWE Superstar is a free agent. She made the announcement on her new podcast, Rulebreakers with Saraya, which premieres on Thursday, March 26, 2025. Entertainment Weekly broke an exclusive tidbit from the episode where the two-time […]

After their ugly split in 2023, former WWE and AEW stars Miro and CJ Perry, also known as Rusev and Lana in the former company, have decided to renew their vows and marriage. TMZ Sports reports Miro and Perry are back together. They have already renewed their vows and are resuming their relationship. The news […]

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 […]