AEW Dynamite live tonight at 8/7c on TBS and HBO Max from the Viejas Arena in San Diego, California
Mike Santana’s future appears to be coming into focus following his loss at TNA Slammiversary, as a new report indicates the former TNA World Heavyweight Champion has wrapped up his run with the promotion.
According to PWInsider Elite, Santana’s appearance at Slammiversary was his final commitment with TNA. The report states that he is not scheduled for this week’s Impact television tapings in Albany, New York, and is currently considered finished with the company.
The news comes just days after Santana lost the TNA World Heavyweight Championship to Nic Nemeth in the main event of Slammiversary. While championship changes are often part of the normal wrestling cycle, the timing of the loss immediately fueled speculation regarding Santana’s contract status and long-term future.
With Santana now reportedly done with TNA, attention has quickly shifted toward a potential move to WWE. The company has shown interest in Santana in the past, and he made several appearances on WWE NXT programming during TNA’s ongoing partnership with WWE.
Despite the rumors, the report notes that there is currently no confirmation that Santana has signed with WWE. It also remains unclear whether he could appear on NXT television in the immediate future. Santana himself declined to discuss his plans when questioned prior to Slammiversary, stating that his focus remained solely on his title defense against Nemeth.
Santana first gained national recognition in TNA as one half of LAX alongside longtime partner Ortiz. The duo later signed with AEW in 2019, making a memorable debut at All Out by attacking both The Young Bucks and The Lucha Brothers.
During their AEW run, Santana and Ortiz became key members of The Inner Circle, led by Chris Jericho. Although the team enjoyed several high-profile feuds, they never captured the AEW World Tag Team Championship. A real-life falling out eventually led to the partnership ending, and Santana departed AEW in March 2024.
Shortly after leaving AEW, Santana returned to TNA and quickly reestablished himself as a singles star. His resurgence culminated at Bound for Glory 2025, where he defeated Trick Williams to capture the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.
While his next destination remains unknown, Santana’s reported departure marks the end of a successful second run with TNA and opens the door for what could be one of the more intriguing free-agent stories in professional wrestling.
A familiar tag team could soon be making its way back to WWE.
According to a report from Fightful Select, Big Bill has informed AEW that he will not be remaining with the company once his contract expires. The report notes that Bill’s deal is set to run out within the next week, effectively bringing an end to his four-year run with AEW.
The former AEW World Tag Team Champion has been rumored as a potential WWE return candidate for months, and the latest report indicates that WWE is expected to be his next destination.
Perhaps even more interesting is who may be joining him.
Fightful reports that Enzo Amore is also expected to sign with WWE, setting the stage for a reunion of one of the company’s most popular tag teams from the mid-2010s. The duo rose to prominence in NXT before becoming fan favorites on the main roster as Enzo and Cass.
Despite their popularity, the team never captured WWE Tag Team Championship gold before splitting in 2017. Their partnership came to an end when Big Cass turned on Enzo, leading to a brief singles run before injuries and other circumstances ultimately led to both men’s departures from WWE.
While Enzo has been a free agent and available to sign for some time, the report states that WWE intentionally waited for Bill’s contractual situation to be resolved before moving forward. The goal reportedly was to secure both talents at the same time rather than bringing one in without the other.
Big Bill joined AEW in 2022 after previously wrestling for Impact Wrestling and on the independent scene. During his AEW tenure, he enjoyed a successful run alongside Ricky Starks, with the pair capturing the AEW World Tag Team Championship. He later aligned with Chris Jericho as part of The Learning Tree faction and remained a regular presence on AEW programming.
At this stage, it remains unclear where the reunited duo would debut. WWE could opt to bring them back through NXT, where they first became stars, or place them directly on the main roster.
Neither WWE nor AEW has officially commented on the report, but if the move becomes official, fans may soon be hearing one of the most recognizable catchphrases of the past decade back on WWE television.
Two of the most iconic figures in Memphis wrestling history will reunite this summer for a special event supporting a worthy cause.
Memphis Wrestling has announced that WWE Hall of Famers Jerry “The King” Lawler and Jimmy “Mouth of the South” Hart will appear together at the Memphis Wrestling Tupelo SuperShow on August 21, 2026, at the Tupelo Furniture Market in Tupelo, Mississippi.
The event is being presented in partnership with the Pontotoc Run Club, with proceeds benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Lawler and Hart remain synonymous with the glory days of Memphis wrestling and both have deep ties to the Mid-South region. Their appearance at the Tupelo SuperShow brings together two legendary personalities who helped define an era of professional wrestling that remains beloved by fans decades later.
Memphis Wrestling owner and host Dustin Starr expressed his excitement about welcoming the Hall of Famers to the annual fundraising event.
“We’re honored to welcome Jerry Lawler and Jimmy Hart to this year’s Tupelo SuperShow,” Starr said. “They inspired generations of wrestling fans, including me, and having them join us in raising money for St. Jude makes this event even more special.”
The Tupelo area played an important role in the history of the Memphis territory during the 1970s and 1980s. Fans may remember classic events held in the city, including the legendary Tupelo Concession Stand Brawl in 1979.
The annual fundraiser has continued to grow over the years. Organizers reported that the event raised more than $15,000 in 2023, followed by more than $19,000 in 2024. Last year’s event set a new record by generating $25,005 for St. Jude, and organizers are hoping to surpass that total in 2026.
Pontotoc Run Club founder Murray Collum, known to many as Coach Pillar, has been a driving force behind the fundraising efforts. Since its founding in 2019, the organization has raised more than $55,000 for St. Jude and related charitable projects, while North Mississippi St. Jude Heroes have collectively contributed more than $300,000 to support the hospital’s mission.
Tickets for the Memphis Wrestling Tupelo SuperShow are currently available through Memphis Wrestling’s official website.
The event promises not only a rare reunion between Lawler and Hart but also another opportunity for the wrestling community to come together in support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the families it serves.
WWE NXT tonight at 8/7c on The CW and Netflix internationally.
WWE Raw live on Netflix from the Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey, with a special start time of 6:00 pm ET/3:00 pm PT.
WWE Hall of Famer AJ Styles’ 19-year-old son, Avery Styles, made his professional wrestling debut on June 26, 2026, at a Squared Circle Action (SCA) event in Royston, Georgia. Avery wrestled Ashton Martin in the main event, winning the match with his father’s signature finishing move, the Styles Clash.
AJ Styles, who recently retired from in-ring competition, was in his son’s corner for the event and even stepped into the ring to personally count the 1-2-3 pinfall. Viral footage of the moment shows Avery performing his father’s iconic slide under the ropes into a Phenomenal Forearm before hitting the match-winning finisher
AJ later praised the bout, noting the in-ring chemistry and pacing both young athletes displayed.
AEW returned with another supersized edition of Forbidden Door, bringing together talent from AEW, NJPW, CMLL, and STARDOM for one of the most stacked cards of the year. The event featured championship matches, interpromotional dream encounters, Owen Hart Cup Finals action, and a major return that could have significant implications moving forward.
Before the main card began, fans were treated to several matches on The Buy In pre-show.
Daniel Garcia targeted Drilla Moloney’s knee throughout the contest while Marina Shafir provided a constant distraction at ringside. Garcia appeared poised for victory after locking in the Dragon Tamer and later connecting with Twist and Shout.
However, Moloney overcame the odds and capitalized on a timely distraction from Shafir. He caught Garcia in mid-air and planted him with the Drilla Killa to score the win.
TBS Championship Survival of the Fittest Qualifier
In her AEW debut, STARDOM standout Maika impressed with a dominant performance against Skye Blue. Blue used every shortcut available to keep herself in the match, but Maika’s power proved too much to overcome.
After a brutal brainbuster on the apron, Maika finished things off with a Michinoku Driver to advance to the upcoming Survival of the Fittest match for the vacant TBS Championship.
AEW Women’s Tag Team Championship Match
Thunder Rosa and Olympia came close to dethroning the champions, generating several near falls during an energetic tag team encounter.
The champions eventually regained control when Lena Kross and Megan Bayne connected with From Heaven to Hell on Rosa, allowing Kross to secure the pinfall and retain the titles.
The opening match featured a chaotic trios showdown pitting The Young Bucks against Sky Team’s Mistico and Mascara Dorada and NJPW representatives Shingo Takagi and Titan.
The action never slowed down, with high-risk dives, Canadian Destroyers, and multiple near falls highlighting the contest.
In the end, The Young Bucks capitalized on a brief opening and connected with the Meltzer Driver on Titan to score the victory.
Two of the best wrestlers in the world delivered another technical masterpiece.
Sabre focused relentlessly on Omega’s arm throughout the match, constantly looking for submissions and ways to neutralize Omega’s offense. Omega repeatedly escaped danger and responded with several V-Triggers and Snap Dragon suplexes.
After surviving a Zack Driver and multiple submission attempts, Omega finally landed the One-Winged Angel to secure a hard-fought victory.
AEW Continental Championship Match
Bandido brought speed and creativity while Moxley delivered his trademark brand of brutality.
The champion ripped at Bandido’s mask, busted him open, and repeatedly dragged the match into deep waters. Despite several impressive near falls and a tremendous effort from the challenger, Bandido eventually faded while trapped in the Bulldog Choke.
Moxley retained the Continental Championship via submission before helping Bandido to his feet in a rare show of respect after the match.
IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship Match
PAC dominated much of the early action, attacking Umino before the bell and controlling large portions of the match.
Umino survived everything from a Brutalizer attempt to an Awesome Bomb through a table before mounting a comeback. Following a hard-fought exchange, Umino connected with the Northern Lights Bomb to retain the IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship.
Afterward, Hiroshi Tanahashi appeared to celebrate with Umino while Jon Moxley and Marina Shafir observed from ringside.
AEW Women’s World Championship Match
Thekla and Starlight Kid battled in one of the night’s most intense women’s matches.
Starlight Kid repeatedly targeted the champion’s leg and came within inches of capturing the title on several occasions. Thekla, however, survived every challenge and eventually halted the challenger’s momentum with a decisive spear and a pair of crushing stomps.
Thekla retained the AEW Women’s World Championship before escalating her rivalry with STARDOM President Taro Okada following the match.
Adam Copeland and Christian Cage reunited to face David Finlay and Clark Connors in tag team action.
The War Dogs controlled much of the contest, isolating Christian and attacking his arm. After Copeland received the hot tag, momentum shifted dramatically.
As Finlay appeared poised to steal the victory with a shillelagh, the lights suddenly went out. When they returned, Jay White had made his return, laying out Finlay with a Blade Runner.
Copeland capitalized moments later by hitting a Spear on Finlay for the victory.
Owen Hart Cup Final
Maya World pushed Mercedes Moné to the limit in one of the standout matches of the night.
Despite surviving multiple Meteoras, the Money Maker, and numerous submission attempts, Maya continued to battle back and came close to pulling off a major upset.
The CEO ultimately managed to lock in the Statement Maker, forcing Maya to submit.
With the victory, Mercedes Moné won the Owen Hart Cup for the second consecutive year and earned another AEW Women’s World Championship opportunity at All In.
Blood & Guts Match
Chaos defined the annual Blood & Guts match.
Weapons, tables, thumbtacks, ladders, backpacks, and even a Nintendo Entertainment System became part of the action as both teams waged war inside the cage.
The closing moments saw tensions finally boil over within Team MJF. Andrade shocked everyone by turning on MJF and revealing a shirt that read:
“F** Don, F*** MJF.”*
The betrayal opened the door for Mark Briscoe to deliver a decisive Jay Driller, earning the victory for his team.
As a result, Briscoe secured a future AEW World Championship match against MJF.
Owen Hart Cup Final – Main Event
The main event delivered an instant classic between Will Ospreay and Swerve Strickland.
Both competitors endured a brutal battle filled with near falls, blood, and increasingly desperate attempts to put the other away. Hidden Blades, House Calls, Storm Breakers, Styles Clashes, and vertebreakers all failed to end the match.
Late in the contest, Jon Moxley and the Death Riders appeared at ringside, creating a dramatic atmosphere as Ospreay fought through exhaustion and punishment.
After surviving everything Swerve threw at him, Ospreay finally resorted to the Tiger Driver, a move he had previously vowed to avoid. The maneuver proved decisive, allowing him to score the pinfall victory.
With the win, Ospreay captured the 2026 Owen Hart Cup and earned his long-awaited world championship opportunity on one of AEW’s biggest stages later this summer.
Forbidden Door 2026 featured major interpromotional clashes, championship defenses, the return of Jay White, and two Owen Hart Cup winners. The biggest headline coming out of the event is Will Ospreay’s victory over Swerve Strickland, positioning him for a marquee championship opportunity in the months ahead.
WWE presented NXT The Great American Bash 2026 featuring several championship matches, the continued fallout from recent rivalries, and a major title change in the night’s main event.
By the end of the show, Kendal Grey reached the top of the NXT women’s division, while Tony D’Angelo, Zaria, Myles Borne, and Wren Sinclair successfully defended their championships.
Here are the full results and highlights.
Despite entering the match with a heavily bandaged eye following Naraku’s fireball attack earlier in the week, Tony D’Angelo refused to back down from the challenge.
The champion started aggressively, even spearing Naraku through the wall of The Perch area before the action officially settled inside the ring. Naraku targeted the injured eye throughout the contest and nearly forced the referee to stop the match due to D’Angelo’s condition.
Tony battled through the punishment and rallied late with a series of suplexes and power moves. After surviving a German suplex, D’Angelo connected with Dead to Rights to secure the victory.
Winner and Still NXT Champion: Tony D’Angelo
Tatum Paxley pushed Zaria to her limits in one of the most competitive matches of the night.
The challenger came within inches of capturing the championship after delivering multiple Cemetery Drives, including one on the floor and another inside the ring. Despite the relentless attack, Zaria refused to stay down.
After surviving Tatum’s best offense, the champion regained control with a spear and eventually delivered a snap F-5 to retain the title.
Winner and Still NXT Women’s North American Champion: Zaria
Following the match, a frustrated Paxley was confronted backstage by Kelani Jordan, leading to a heated altercation that required security intervention.
Shiloh Hill and Tristan Angels delivered one of the more unusual matches of the evening, complete with a bizarre sequence underneath the ring involving mysterious voices and masked appearances.
Once the action returned to normal, Hill used the steel steps to his advantage before finishing Angels with Whisper of the Beast.
Winner: Shiloh Hill
After the match, Hill proudly celebrated while wearing his Mr. NXT sash.
With a strict five-minute time limit, Wren Sinclair and Arianna Grace wasted little time getting down to business.
Grace controlled portions of the match by targeting Sinclair’s previously injured knee, but the champion remained resilient. As the clock ticked down, Wren fought back and trapped Grace in the Final Wren-ch submission hold.
Grace tapped out before time expired, allowing Sinclair to retain.
Winner and Still Women’s Speed Champion: Wren Sinclair
Former DarkState allies collided in a heated grudge match.
The rivalry continued to intensify throughout the bout, with Cutler James and Osiris Griffin appearing at ringside despite both men seemingly dealing with injuries. Their presence created a distraction, but Shugars still found a way to overcome Lennox.
After a back-and-forth battle, Shugars scored the victory with an inverted splash.
Winner: Saquon Shugars
The celebration was short-lived, however, as James and Griffin revealed they were fully healthy before launching a post-match assault. The trio left Shugars laid out following a devastating DarkState powerbomb.
Myles Borne and Tavion Heights showcased their amateur wrestling backgrounds in a highly technical championship match.
The two competitors traded submissions, suplexes, and counters throughout the contest, with Heights nearly capturing the title after a series of impressive power moves and submission holds.
Borne ultimately found an opening late in the match, escaping a fireman’s carry and delivering Borne Again for the victory.
Winner and Still NXT North American Champion: Myles Borne
Following the match, Borne praised Heights while promising that his title reign is far from over.
The main event saw Lola Vice defend the NXT Women’s Championship against Kendal Grey.
The match featured strong grappling exchanges, submission counters, and momentum swings from both competitors. Grey repeatedly targeted Vice’s leg with ankle lock attempts, while the champion responded with her trademark strikes and submission offense.
Outside interference briefly came into play when Kelani Jordan attempted to get involved, only for Wren Sinclair to neutralize her and remove the distraction.
As the match entered its final moments, both women exchanged near falls and submission reversals before Grey delivered a massive middle-rope Shades of Grey to score the decisive victory.
Winner and NEW NXT Women’s Champion: Kendal Grey
After the match, Wren Sinclair joined her longtime friend in the ring to celebrate the championship victory. Lola Vice showed respect to the new champion before leaving the ringside area.
The Great American Bash delivered several standout performances, but the biggest story of the night was Kendal Grey’s championship victory. Grey closed the show by capturing the NXT Women’s Championship, while Tony D’Angelo survived a brutal challenge from Naraku and the rest of NXT’s champions successfully defended their titles
TNA Wrestling presented Slammiversary 2026 on June 28, featuring multiple championship matches, a pair of Hall of Fame announcements, and an emotional tribute to the late Joe Doering. By the end of the night, several titles had changed hands, including the TNA World Championship.
Here are the full results and highlights from the event.
The pre-show kicked off with a fast-paced three-way match featuring Elayna Black, Mara Sade, and Indi Hartwell.
Sade nearly secured the victory after planting Black with a powerbomb, but Hartwell interrupted the pin attempt. After a series of counters and high-impact offense from all three competitors, Black capitalized on an opening and connected with a double-arm DDT on Sade to score the win.
Winner: Elayna Black
Traci Brooks appeared during the Countdown show to unveil a brand-new championship for the Knockouts division.
The newly introduced TNA Knockouts Television Championship will be defended exclusively on TNA Impact, with the inaugural champion set to be crowned through a 16-woman tournament.
Ricky Sosa continued to build momentum with an upset victory over veteran Eric Young.
Young controlled portions of the match with his experience and power, but Sosa battled back with a series of aerial attacks before finishing Young off with the Blue Thunder Bang.
Winner: Ricky Sosa
Before the opening match, TNA paid tribute to the late Joe Doering with a ten-bell salute. Cody Deaner addressed the crowd afterward, honoring Doering’s loyalty, passion, and strength while encouraging the locker room to put on a memorable show in his honor.
The annual Ultimate X spectacle delivered another chaotic showcase of athleticism.
Amazing Red dazzled with multiple Code Reds, while Fabian Aichner impressed with a springboard crossbody onto Frankie Kazarian suspended from the cables. Leon Slater appeared moments away from victory after pulling down the championship, but because his feet had not touched the mat, the match remained active.
As Slater dangled with the title, Cedric Alexander seized the opportunity and ripped the championship away to retain.
Winner and Still TNA X-Division Champion: Cedric Alexander
Following the match, Kazarian revealed that Amazing Red will be inducted into the TNA Hall of Fame at Bound For Glory.
Stipulation: Winner receives rights to Elijah’s music and likeness.
AJ Francis entered with Expressions at ringside and nearly secured the victory after hitting a Styles Clash.
Elijah fought back, neutralized Expressions with a guitar shot, and stunned the crowd with a rope-walking destroyer before earning the pinfall victory.
Winner: Elijah
Rosemary and Allie captured tag team gold after overcoming interference from the Elegance Brand entourage.
The finish saw the champions’ offense backfire before Allie connected with a Codebreaker and Rosemary followed up with a Scorpion Death Drop for the victory.
Winners and NEW Knockouts World Tag Team Champions: Rosemary & Allie
Mustafa Ali’s open challenge turned into a triple threat match after Santino Marella introduced Rich Swann and Uhaa Nation (aka Apollo Crews) as surprise challengers.
Uhaa Nation showcased his strength throughout the contest, while Swann dazzled with his trademark agility. Outside interference once again aided Ali when Agent Zero neutralized Nation at ringside.
Ali capitalized on the chaos and countered a handspring attack from Swann into a backslide pin to retain.
Winner and Still TNA International Champion: Mustafa Ali
This deeply personal rivalry escalated into one of the most intense matches of the night.
With victory only possible by forcing an opponent’s corner to throw in the towel, both men pushed the limits. The match took a disturbing turn when Eddie Edwards involved Moose’s family, threatening his son after already attacking Moose’s wife.
The distraction backfired, however, as Moose’s son delivered a low blow to Edwards. Moose recovered, unleashed a barrage of spears, and appeared ready to inflict even more punishment before Alisha Edwards finally threw in the towel.
Winner: Moose
After the match, Moose and JDC continued the assault, sending both Eddie and Alisha Edwards crashing through a table.
Lei Ying Lee entered as champion but was unable to overcome Xia Brookside’s strategy of targeting her injured leg.
After a competitive battle, Lee found herself in trouble when an exposed turnbuckle came into play. Brookside capitalized, sending Lee into the exposed steel before planting her with a lifting DDT for the victory.
Winner and NEW Knockouts World Champion: Xia Brookside
One of the wildest matches of the evening featured ladders, tables, and even a barbed-wire-covered “Wicked Garden” ladder brought to ringside by The Righteous.
The match featured numerous high-risk moments, including Bear Bronson driving Vincent onto the dangerous ladder and Jeff Hardy hitting a Swanton Bomb onto opponents laid out on a ladder.
After clearing the ring, Matt and Jeff Hardy climbed the ladder and retrieved the titles.
Winners and NEW TNA World Tag Team Champions: The Hardys
Another Hall of Fame announcement took place during the broadcast, with TNA confirming that wrestling legend Konnan will join the TNA Hall of Fame.
The main event saw Mike Santana defend the TNA World Championship against Nic Nemeth.
Santana dominated early, but the momentum shifted when Nic used the Call Your Shot trophy as a weapon after Ryan Nemeth’s attempted involvement created a distraction.
The champion battled through significant punishment and blood loss, even kicking out at one after a series of superkicks. However, the damage eventually caught up with him.
As Santana attempted to mount one final comeback, he collapsed from exhaustion and injury. Nemeth immediately capitalized by delivering the Danger Zone to score the decisive pinfall.
Winner and NEW TNA World Champion: Nic Nemeth
Following the match, Nemeth celebrated his championship victory with champagne as Slammiversary came to a close.
Slammiversary 2026 proved to be a night of major changes for TNA Wrestling. Nic Nemeth captured the TNA World Championship, The Hardys added another tag team title reign to their legendary careers, Xia Brookside reached the top of the Knockouts division, and TNA unveiled a new championship for its growing women’s roster. Combined with the emotional tribute to Joe Doering and two Hall of Fame announcements, the event delivered one of the best nights of the year for the promotion.
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