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While Ricochet’s run in WWE has officially come to an end, that doesn’t mean the “One and Only” didn’t leave an impact on the company that will live on well past his tenure, as at the Royal Rumble, he effectively put Logan Paul on the map as a legitimate wrestler, instead of just a celebrity […]

While Cody Rhodes is sitting pretty as the WWE Champion, the top guy in the top wrestling promotion in the world, there’s a segment of the IWC that remains viciously interested in the “American Nightmare’s” run in AEW. How could someone take so many shots at WWE, challenge them head-on for years, and literally make […]

Though it’s been almost a month since Samantha Irvin made her last announcement in WWE, fans around the world are still trying to understand why the most popular ring announcer in the promotion would follow Ricochet out the door despite being at the height of her presumed powers. Goodness, how could you go from announcing […]

When Kenny Omega made his big babyface return to New Japan Pro Wrestling to effectively announce his first match back after a year and a half on the shelf, it felt like a big deal. Sure, it was going to be in a title match against Zack Sabre Jr., a tag team match against the […]

After almost a year on the shelf, it looks like Kenny Omega is finally returning to the wrestling ring. That’s right, in a special appearance for New Japan Pro Wrestling, Omega took the ring of the promotion that made him a star and laid out the trials and tribulations of his extended absence from the […]

When Bobby Lashley made his much-anticipated debut for AEW at the end of Fright Night Dynamite, it set the internet by storm. His debut video has over a million views on YouTube, wrestlers like Max Caster are reconsidering joining the Hurt Syndicate, and fans are already hypothesizing over which matches they would like to see […]

As the professional wrestling world deals with the disappointment of the latest round of WWE releases, another dominant television wrestler from the 2020s has announced a major change to their career moving forward in Marko Stunt, the AEW original and one-time Jurassic Express member who has officially announced his retirement from the sport at just […]

While much of the professional sports-watching world was engrossed in an incredibly dramatic Game 5 of the World Series, Tony Khan delivered an absolute heater of a “Fright Night” edition of Dynamite. Do you want to see title changes? Well, say hello to your new AEW World Tag Team Champions, Private Party. How about drama? […]

While Cody Rhodes has been a member of the WWE Univers for years now, holding the elite honor of being WWE Champion in his first reign, fans still have one question above all others: what the heck happened at the end of his run in AEW? Did he have a falling out with Kenny Omega, […]

When Bobby Lashley officially left WWE to test the open market of wrestling free agency, most fans had more or less the same assumption: the “All Mighty” was AEW bound. On paper, it made sense, right? Lashley could stay in WWE and continue to work a limited schedule or return to TNA and go on […]

When Adam Cole made his triumphant return at WrestleDream, it felt like a long time coming for the AEW star. After headlining Webley Stadium at the first running of AEW All In, Cole’s career took an ugly turn when he destroyed his ankle jumping off the ramp at Grand Slam 2023, leading to multiple surgeries […]

When news broke that Daniel Garcia was considering a move from AEW to WWE amid his first major crack at professional wrestling free agency, fans across the IWC more or less made the same joke: DG is going to be incredibly popular with the ladies of NXT. Now, for the uninitiated, it’s become somewhat of […]

Earlier this year, Sting had what many consider the perfect retirement match in AEW. He went on a three-year win streak, winning the AEW Tag Team Championship along the way, and at Revolution, Sting went out on top, defeating the Young Bucks with Darby Allin and his sons in front of a packed crowd in […]

When Samantha Irvin shocked the professional wrestling world by announcing her exit from WWE as Monday Night RAW‘s ring announcer, one narrative immediately came into focus: she should follow her finance Ricochet to AEW. On paper, it makes sense, right? Irvin is one of the very best ring announcers in the game, her betrothed looks […]

As crazy as it may sound now, what with being one of the premier professional wrestlers in the world today, there was a time when Swerve Strickland just couldn’t seem to find his footing as a member of the WWE Universe. Initially starting things off as a singles guy, Strickland worked on his character, worked […]

While “The Learning Tree” Chris Jericho didn’t become the new Ring of Honor World Champion at AEW WrestleDream, he earned a pretty incredible consolation prize: being a featured player in the number one film in America, Terrifier 3. But how did it happen? How did Jericho go from full-time Learning Tree and part-time Fozzy rocker […]

With their massive media right deal officially on the books, the biggest piece of intrigue surrounding AEW isn’t what the Blackpool Combat Club has planned for the promotion, if fans will get to see Bryan Danielson again, or who will dethrone John Moxley but instead, whether fans will get to see Shane McMahon in Tony […]

WWE fans are trolling after AEW changed Lance Archer’s look to resemble Drew McIntyre, calling him the Scottish Warrior’s lookalike. On the latest episode of AEW Dynamite, Archer wore a leather vest. He already was a stone’s throw away from being a Drew McIntyre lookalike given his long hair and beard. But the wet hair […]

Between making his big return at AEW All In, then having his first singles match in a decade with Bryan Danielson at Grand Slam, and his commentary work on Collision, Nigel McGuinness is having a major resurgence in the professional wrestling world since being released from WWE last year. Fans love his efforts, the unique […]

Edge was a huge part of WWE after winning several world championships and tag-team titles. Nowadays, Edge continues to wrestle for rival company, All Elite Wrestling. Given Edge’s significance in wrestling, have you ever wondered what kind of cars the Rated R Superstar drives? Well, wonder no more. Here’s Edge’s incredible $316K car collection, with […]

In what was widely expected to be his final professional wrestling match as a full-time competitor, Bryan Danielson took the ring at his hometown arena, the Tacoma Dome, to the “Final Countdown,” a fitting one-hit wonder from the 1980s that has been the unofficial theme of his AEW World Championship reign. After boldly declaring that […]

On a night that Tony Khan promised to make fans “fall in love with wrestling all over again” at AEW WrestleDream, the CEO of the second-most profitable wrestling company of all time pulled out all the spots early on at the end of Jack Perry’s TNT Championship win over Katsuyori Shibata. After watching the “Scapegoat” […]

When Bryan Danielson takes the ring at WrestleDream, it might just be the final time as a full-time professional wrestler. Now, sure, some of that is to tell a compelling storyline; fans want to see a true babyface hero fight like his life and career depend on it, and adding that sort of stipulation to […]

After weeks and weeks of anticipation, WrestleDream has officially arrived, with AEW fans the world over ready to watch their favorite wrestlers take the ring at the Tacoma Dome in Washington to duke it for pride, glory, and sweet, sweet championship gold. Swerve Strickland will be returning in front of his hometown crowd, titles will […]

After spending months watching “experts” like Eric Bischoff boldly declare that AEW couldn’t possibly earn a nine-figure-per-year extension from Warner Brothers Discovery due to their declining ratings, members of the promotion, from Tony Khan to Chris Jericho, have taken a victory lap following a massive new deal with $185 million a year. Discussing the promotion’s […]

After committing multiple segments on the go-home edition of Dynamite to the arrival, return, and fallout of Daniel Garcia officially spurning WWE for a long-term contract with AEW, Tony Khan did a victory lap of sorts during the WrestleDream media call. Discussing the process of keeping Garcia on the roster despite heavy interest from WWE […]

After weeks and weeks of questions surrounding his pro wrestling future, with AEW reportedly booking a loss to MJF at All Out because of his contract status, Danial Garcia has officially made his pick between remaining in Tony Khan’s company or leaving for WWE to become the new face of NXT. Taking the ring in […]

After months and months of anticipation, it finally happened: Tony Khan and AEW have officially announced a new media rights deal between the promotion and their long-term home, Warner Brothers Discovery. While the terms of the deal haven’t been officially announced in AEW’s initial press release, the number is reportedly “valued at upwards of $150 […]

With professional wrestling the hottest it’s ever been, with WWE putting up some of its biggest numbers ever while AEW is about to announce a new media rights deal that could come in at as much as $200 million a year, performers all over the sport, from the very top guys like Cody Rhodes and […]

While stopping by the Superstar Crossover to talk WWE, hype of his title reign, and maybe get a few more eyes on Bad Blood this weekend in Atlanta, Cody Rhodes was met with a blast from the past – literally – when his former TNT Championship rival Darby Allin asked him a fairly straightforward question […]

Normally, when a wrestler in WWE or any other promotion hits an incredible move or pulls off an impressive spot in a match, they will hear positive praise from their booker for turning in a good effort… unless you’re Ricochet. That’s right, while appearing on Talk is Jericho, Ricochet recalled how one time, after hitting […]

Though there are plenty of alternatives in the professional wrestling world, with some premier young stars like Darby Allin and El Soberano Jr. opting to stick with promotions like AEW and CMLL over pursuing outside ventures, for many, WWE is still the end-all, be-all of the sport. They have the biggest shows, the highest pay, […]

As the professional wrestling world continues to work through the hours and hours of content presented by The Ringer and Netflix in their new docuseries, Mr. McMahon, one revelation has become crystal clear: Vince was a horrible father to his kids, Stephanie and Shane McMahon. From putting their family drama on screen weekly to pushing […]

Ever since WWE opted to release Hit Row – Swerve Strickland, Top Dolla, Ashante “Thee” Adonis, and B-Fab – from their contracts back in 2021, a small but vocal segment of the fanbase clamored to see the group return to the promotion at full strength, especially once Paul “Triple H” Levesque officially rose to power […]

After watching Nigel McGuinness duke it out with Bryan Danielson and the Young Bucks retain their titles against the United Empire duo of Will Ospreay and Kyle Fletcher at AEW Grand Slam, fans sat back to enjoy a promo from Prince Nana, who was supposed to update fans on his client Swerve Strickland’s condition after […]

As the calendar rapidly approaches the one-year anniversary of CM Punk’s surprise return at Survivor Series: WarGames, folks are getting introspective about everything he’s accomplished and everything he still needs to do as a member of the WWE Universe. Some fans have fallen back in love with professional wrestling due to the return of their […]

As fans around the professional wrestling world took a step back to feel nostalgic about NXT as the brand prepares for its final episode on the USA Network before officially moving to The CW in October, one of the brand’s biggest personalities, WWE Vice President of Global Talent Development William Regal wrote a touching farewell […]

In one week, Nigel McGuinness will do something he hasn’t since all the way back in December of 2011: wrestle a single match. Now sure, he technically wrestled a match already this year, making his surprise return at AEW All In to make good on his childhood dream of working a match at Wembley Stadium, […]

When Swerve Strickland and Bryan Danielson took the ring in the main event of All In, it marked the end of a pretty incredible moment for the AEW World Champion. He went from undesirable to undeniable, from a performer released by WWE without earning a fair shot on the main roster to one of the […]