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WWE’s long-term plans for WrestleMania 43 don’t appear to be changing—for now—but there’s clearly some behind-the-scenes caution as global tensions continue to rise.
According to a new report from PWInsider Elite, WrestleMania 43 is still scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in 2027. Despite ongoing conflict in the Middle East, including recent U.S. military action involving Iran, WWE has not made any official adjustments to the event’s location.
That said, the company isn’t ignoring the situation. Sources indicate WWE has contingency plans in place for events scheduled in the region, should conditions change. While no specific alternatives have been outlined, officials are reportedly monitoring developments closely and are prepared to pivot if necessary.
The uncertainty comes as several major international events have already been impacted. Formula 1 recently canceled its Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix, both originally slated for April, due to the escalating conflict. WWE, however, is still moving forward with its Saudi partnership, with another event expected in the Kingdom this summer—though an official date has yet to be announced.
This isn’t the first time geopolitical tensions have threatened WWE’s plans in the region. Back in 2025, Night of Champions was briefly in jeopardy when Saudi Arabia closed its airspace amid missile exchanges between Israel and Iran. Travel disruptions even left some WWE production staff stranded in Qatar, though the event ultimately went on as scheduled.
As for WrestleMania 43, WWE has options if a change becomes necessary. The company has previously promised WrestleMania hosting duties to multiple U.S. cities, including Indianapolis and New Orleans, either of which could potentially step in if plans in Saudi Arabia fall through.
For now, though, WWE is staying the course—while quietly preparing for anything that might come next.
Santos Escobar’s in-ring future just took an unfortunate turn, as a lingering injury has reportedly gotten worse and will now require surgery.
According to reports from Fightful Select, Escobar originally hurt his tricep during an NXT live event in January while facing El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. Despite the setback, he continued working through the injury at the time, believing it wasn’t anything too serious. However, that assumption turned out to be off the mark.
The situation escalated during AAA’s Rey de Reyes event on March 14, where Escobar competed in a four-way match against the two El Grande Americanos and La Parka. It was in that match that the injury was aggravated, and it has since been confirmed to be a torn tricep rather than a minor issue. As a result, Escobar is now scheduled to undergo surgery, which is expected to sideline him for an extended period.
The timing is particularly rough given Escobar’s recent career trajectory. After hitting free agency, he re-signed with WWE in October despite earlier frustrations with creative direction. Since returning, his presence on WWE programming has been minimal—he hasn’t wrestled on television and has only worked a handful of NXT house shows, along with appearances in AAA.
There have also been rumblings about dissatisfaction on multiple fronts. Reports suggest Escobar hasn’t been thrilled with how he’s been utilized in WWE, while some within AAA reportedly haven’t been overly impressed with his recent performances either.
Now, with surgery looming and recovery ahead, Escobar faces yet another hurdle at a time when momentum has already been hard to come by. How WWE handles his return once he’s cleared will be something to watch closely.
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Royce Keys’ WWE run hasn’t exactly gotten off to the explosive start some fans expected—but behind the scenes, there’s a bit more to the story.
After making his debut during the Royal Rumble, the former AEW standout (known to many as Powerhouse Hobbs) has yet to appear on WWE television in any meaningful way. That absence has raised eyebrows, especially considering the buzz around his signing. However, a new report is shedding light on both his current status and a key decision he made before joining the company.
According to Fightful Select, Keys was firm on one major point during negotiations: he wanted to go straight to WWE’s main roster. Unlike many incoming talents who are routed through NXT to adjust to WWE’s system, Keys reportedly pushed to skip developmental entirely—and ultimately got his way.
Even though he hasn’t been featured on TV yet, Keys hasn’t been sitting idle. The report notes that he’s been involved in several behind-the-scenes projects, including filming content and being scanned for inclusion in an upcoming WWE 2K video game. He’s also been traveling with the SmackDown brand and working dark matches against notable names like Alex Shelley, Chris Sabin, and Rey Fenix—suggesting WWE is quietly getting him acclimated before a full-fledged debut.
There’s also been some indication that WWE is deliberately holding off on using Keys on television while he adjusts to the company’s style and structure. While that might test the patience of fans eager to see him in action, it could point to a more calculated rollout.
And that rollout might come sooner rather than later.
Word is that WWE could be lining up something for WrestleMania 42, potentially involving an unexpected crossover. Reports suggest Keys may be paired with music star Jelly Roll, who has recently reappeared in WWE and is seemingly heading into a storyline with The Miz and Kit Wilson. The idea would center around the two bonding over shared struggles, creating a unique angle that blends celebrity appeal with in-ring power.
Jelly Roll has only wrestled once in WWE so far—teaming with Randy Orton at SummerSlam against Logan Paul and Drew McIntyre—but the company appears open to bringing him back into the fold.
For now, Royce Keys remains off TV, but clearly not out of the picture. If WWE is indeed saving his true introduction for a bigger stage, fans may not have to wait much longer to see how this next chapter unfolds.
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Will Ospreay made his long-awaited return to AEW at Revolution, appearing moments after Jon Moxley successfully defended the AEW Continental Championship against Konosuke Takeshita.
Moxley retained the title after a grueling match that lasted more than 20 minutes, ultimately putting Takeshita away with a choke submission. As the champion prepared to leave with the Death Riders, the arena lights suddenly went out.
When they came back on, a video aired teasing the comeback of Ospreay. Moxley appeared unimpressed by the message — at least until Ospreay himself showed up in the arena moments later.
Once he entered the ring, Ospreay immediately went on the attack. The returning star unloaded on Daniel Garcia, Wheeler Yuta, and PAC, sending the group scrambling.
While Ospreay managed to take down several members of the faction, Moxley avoided direct contact and escaped the confrontation, leaving Ospreay standing tall in the ring as the segment ended.
The moment clearly signaled that Ospreay has his sights set on the Continental Champion moving forward.
Ospreay had been sidelined since August, with his most recent match prior to Revolution taking place at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door.
At that event, Ospreay competed in a Lights Out Steel Cage match that featured multiple top stars. Reports leading up to the bout indicated he was already dealing with a neck injury, but he chose to compete anyway before stepping away to recover.
Following the match, Ospreay underwent surgery and spent more than six months rehabbing the injury, keeping him out of action for the remainder of the year.
AEW had been airing vignettes teasing Ospreay’s comeback in the weeks leading up to Revolution, making his return one of the most anticipated moments of the event.
Revolution ultimately featured several major surprises, including Adam Copeland and Christian Cage returning earlier in the night, as well as Ronda Rousey appearing after Toni Storm’s victory over Marina Shafir.
With Ospreay now back in action and already targeting Moxley and the Death Riders, it appears a major feud could be on the horizon in AEW’s Continental Championship scene.
Ronda Rousey made a shocking appearance at AEW Revolution, confronting AEW Women’s World Champion “Timeless” Toni Storm moments after Storm defeated Marina Shafir.
The confrontation came after Storm and Shafir wrapped up a long-running rivalry in a singles match where everyone was banned from ringside to ensure a decisive finish. However, the no-interference rule didn’t apply once the match ended — which is when Rousey entered the picture.
Shafir controlled much of the early action, using her grappling background and striking to keep Storm on the defensive.
The match eventually spilled outside the ring, where Shafir slammed Storm to the floor and delivered several kicks while the champion was leaning against the announce desk. Storm avoided one of the strikes, causing Shafir to slam her foot against the desk, which shifted the momentum.
Back inside the ring, Storm took advantage by biting Shafir’s injured foot before launching her comeback. She followed up with three hip attacks and Storm Zero, but Shafir managed to kick out.
Storm continued the aggressive offense, even biting Shafir across the chest before landing a headbutt and ultimately securing the victory with a small package pin.
Storm began celebrating after the win when a woman suddenly jumped the barricade and entered the ring. Fans quickly realized it was former UFC champion and WWE star Ronda Rousey, who challenged Storm to step back into the ring.
Storm obliged, leading to a tense face-off between the two before officials and security rushed out to separate them.
During the chaos, Marina Shafir blindsided Storm with a cheap shot, allowing her to get the final word as she and Rousey exited through the crowd.
Rousey’s surprise appearance was one of the most talked-about moments of the night, and AEW President Tony Khan addressed it during the Revolution post-show media scrum.
According to Khan, Rousey’s presence was connected to her friendship with Shafir.
“Ronda is a really good friend of Marina Shafir, and Marina brought her in as backup,” Khan explained.
Khan also noted that this wasn’t the first time Rousey had worked with him, referencing her November 2023 Ring of Honor appearance, where she teamed with Shafir in a tag team match against Athena and Billie Starkz.
While Khan stopped short of confirming any formal agreement between AEW and Rousey, he suggested that the door is open for future appearances.
“Ronda Rousey is a huge star. We have a great relationship with her… and she’s always welcome here in AEW anytime.”
During the media scrum, Khan was also asked whether AEW could be involved in Rousey’s upcoming MMA fight against Gina Carano on May 16.
Khan indicated that AEW talent may attend the event.
“Ronda invited me to the fight tonight,” Khan said. “Anybody from AEW who wants to attend that fight is welcome to do so.”
While Rousey’s long-term role with AEW remains unclear, her confrontation with Storm — combined with her alliance with Shafir — suggests that a potential storyline could be developing around the AEW Women’s World Championship.
Adam Copeland and Christian Cage made their surprise return to AEW at Revolution on Sunday night, confronting FTR shortly after the champions successfully defended the AEW World Tag Team Championships against the Young Bucks.
The highly anticipated tag title bout saw FTR retain the championships, but the bigger story came moments later when Copeland and Cage appeared to confront the champions.
The duo — now referring to themselves as “Cope & Cage” — had not appeared on AEW programming since September. Their absence followed a storyline attack by FTR that targeted Copeland’s wife, Beth Phoenix, the former WWE star. Prior to stepping away, Copeland and Cage had actually scored a victory over FTR at AEW All Out that same month.
The match itself began with Matt Jackson and Dax Harwood exchanging heated words before the confrontation quickly turned physical. Both teams traded strikes and high-impact offense in a fast-paced battle that spilled both inside and outside the ring.
A turning point came when FTR delivered a spike piledriver to Matt Jackson on the apron, while Nick Jackson was left bloodied near the announce table during the chaos.
With Nick badly busted open, FTR seized control and focused their attack on the injured Jackson. Nick eventually fought back and managed to open up Harwood as well, leaving both competitors covered in blood during the closing stretch of the match.
The bout also featured some ringside drama involving members of the Jackson family seated in the front row, who attempted to rally the Young Bucks while being taunted by the champions.
After a dramatic sequence filled with near-falls and interference from Stokely Hathaway, FTR finally sealed the victory by hitting an Avalanche Shatter Machine on Nick Jackson to retain the titles.
Following the match, the arena lights went down and the crowd erupted when Adam Copeland returned to AEW, bringing Christian Cage with him.
The returning duo quickly targeted FTR, laying out the champions and making their intentions clear as they held up the AEW Tag Team Championships.
Their return signals that a major tag title showdown could be on the horizon, with Copeland and Cage seemingly setting their sights on FTR.
With the victory, FTR’s current tag team title reign reaches 114 days. The Revolution win marked their fourth successful defense during this run and the third time they’ve held the AEW World Tag Team Championships.
AEW delivered a chaotic night at Revolution 2026 on March 15, featuring shocking returns, multiple championship matches, and a violent main event between MJF and Hangman Adam Page.
Below are the full results and highlights from the event.
The pre-show kicked off with “Big Boom” AJ and QT Marshall taking on Carlie Bravo and Lt. Shawn Dean. The match spilled outside the ring with plenty of interference and distractions, including an argument involving someone in the front row.
After the chaos settled, Boom and Doom picked up the victory with an assisted powerbomb.
Willow Nightingale (c) def. Lena Kross – AEW TBS Championship
Kross dominated large portions of the match with her power offense, targeting Nightingale’s shoulder. Despite the damage, the champion managed to steal the win with a surprise backslide pin.
However, the celebration didn’t last long as Megan Bayne joined Kross in attacking Nightingale. Harley Cameron ran in with a lead pipe to even the odds.
A wild 21-man Blackjack Battle Royal determined the AEW National Champion.
The match featured numerous high-flying spots and quick eliminations. In the end, Jack Perry and Ricochet were the final two competitors battling on the apron.
Perry sealed the win by hitting a Poison Frankensteiner off the apron, eliminating Ricochet to become the new AEW National Champion.
FTR (c) def. The Young Bucks – AEW World Tag Team Championship
FTR and the Young Bucks delivered another classic encounter filled with near falls and brutal moments, including Nick Jackson fighting through heavy bleeding.
After a long back-and-forth battle, FTR retained the titles with an Avalanche Shatter Machine.
The lights went out after the match, and the arena erupted when Adam Copeland returned. He wasn’t alone either—Christian Cage joined him.
The duo laid out FTR before making it clear they’re targeting the AEW Tag Team Championships.
With everyone banned from ringside, Toni Storm survived a physical fight with Marina Shafir, eventually scoring the win with a small package.
After the match, the crowd was stunned when Ronda Rousey appeared. She confronted Storm before Shafir blindsided the champion, and the two left together through the crowd.
Jon Moxley (c) def. Konosuke Takeshita – AEW Continental Championship
In one of the most hard-hitting matches of the night, Moxley and Takeshita went to war in a no time limit championship match.
Despite Takeshita repeatedly refusing to stay down—even kicking out of multiple major moves—Moxley eventually forced a referee stoppage with an arm-trap sleeper.
Following the match, Will Ospreay returned and brawled with Moxley’s allies before standing tall and setting his sights on the champion.
Divine Dominion (Lena Kross & Megan Bayne) def. Babes of Wrath (c) – AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championship
Despite wrestling with an injured shoulder earlier in the night, Willow Nightingale attempted to defend the tag titles alongside Harley Cameron. The effort wasn’t enough, as Kross and Bayne captured the championships after a double chokeslam on Nightingale.
In a brutal and chaotic fight around the arena, Swerve Strickland eventually put away Brody King with a third House Call kick.
After the match, Strickland attempted to escalate the damage with a cinder block attack before Kenny Omega ran in to make the save.
Thekla (c) def. Kris Statlander – 2-out-of-3 Falls
Thekla scored the first fall using the ropes for leverage. Statlander battled back to even the score with Sunday Night Fever, forcing a deciding fall.
Interference from Thekla’s Sisters of Sin helped tip the scales, allowing Thekla to secure the final fall with Blackout to retain the championship.
JetSpeed (Kevin Knight & Mike Bailey) and Mistico def. Don Callis Family (c)
The high-flying trio of Knight, Bailey, and Mistico dethroned the champions after Knight delivered a UFO Splash to Mark Davis.
Following the match, AEW confirmed Mistico is officially All Elite.
In a fast-paced lucha-style showdown, Andrade el Idolo defeated Bandido with an avalanche version of the DM finisher after a competitive match filled with counters and high-impact spots.
Darby Allin, Orange Cassidy, and Roderick Strong defeated Clark Connors, David Finlay, and Gabe Kidd in a chaotic Tornado Trios match.
Cassidy ultimately scored the pin after connecting with an Orange Punch, followed by End of Heartache from Strong.
MJF (c) def. Hangman Adam Page – AEW World Championship (Texas Death Match)
The main event was a violent war involving barbed wire, broken glass, light tubes, chains, and tables.
Hangman unleashed brutal punishment throughout the match, including stapling a card to MJF’s chest and dragging him through broken glass. The two also fought around the arena and even off the stage.
In the closing moments, MJF countered a Buckshot attempt with a loaded punch from the Dynamite Diamond Ring, sending Page crashing to the floor through broken glass.
Page was unable to answer the 10-count, allowing MJF to retain the AEW World Championship.
Because of the match stipulation, Hangman can no longer challenge for the AEW World Title.
MJF closed the show standing tall, posing with the championship while Hangman was taken out on a stretcher.
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