AEW Rebel Heart Dynamite airs live tonight at 8:00 pm ET/5:00 pm PT on TBS and HBO Max from the Akins Ford Arena in Athens, Georgia.
Tonight’s Dynamite is a special episode to support Rebel who battling ALS, help raise money towards finding a cure and raise more awareness about the disease.
Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. & Rebel Present The Waiting Room with special guests Persephone & Hikaru Shida
AEW World Championship Eliminator Match: Will Ospreay (c) vs. David Finlay
AEW World Trios Championship Match: Swerve Strickland & The Level (c) vs. The Conglomeration (Orange Cassidy, Kyle O’Reilly & Roderick Strong)
Tables Match: Don Callis Family’s Kyle Fletcher & Kevin Night vs. The Young Bucks
Trios Match: Maya World, Hyan & Thunder Rosa vs. Persephone, Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. & Hikaru Shida
Darby Allin & Steven Borden vs. Don Callis Family’s Mark Davis & Josh Alexander
Former WWE star Kairi Sane could soon be headed to a new promotion, as a new report indicates that multiple companies are interested in bringing her in following her WWE departure earlier this year.
According to Fightful Select, several promotions have expressed interest in the former Women’s Champion, with AEW reportedly among the companies that have held discussions with Sane about a potential deal.
While talks between AEW and Kairi have reportedly taken place, no agreement has been finalized at this time.
Speculation surrounding Kairi’s future intensified in recent weeks, with some fans believing she could appear at AEW All In: London. However, the report notes that a debut at the event was never realistically in the cards, as she was not expected to be signed in time and was reportedly never included in the company’s creative plans for the show.
Interest in Kairi reportedly extends beyond North America as well. Despite that, sources familiar with the situation indicated that she is not expected to join Rossy Ogawa’s Marigold promotion.
The report did not provide any update regarding a potential return to STARDOM, where Kairi enjoyed two successful runs during her career. She competed for the promotion from 2011 to 2017 before returning from 2022 to 2023. During her time there, she captured the World of Stardom Championship and established herself as one of the company’s top stars.
Kairi’s most recent WWE run began in 2023 and came to an end earlier this year. Her final appearance for the company saw her team with Asuka in a loss to Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky on Raw. Four days later, WWE released her from her contract.
Prior to that stint, Kairi spent five years with WWE between 2016 and 2021, winning multiple championships and becoming one of the company’s most popular international stars.
Back in July, reports surfaced that several promotions had shown interest in booking Kairi for non-contracted appearances, further fueling speculation about her next move.
Another notable detail is that Kairi is represented by veteran agent Barry Bloom, whose client list includes several top AEW names such as Kenny Omega, The Young Bucks, Chris Jericho, Will Ospreay, Josh Alexander, and Jim Ross.
For now, Kairi remains a free agent, but with interest reportedly coming from multiple promotions around the world, it appears only a matter of time before the former WWE star decides on the next chapter of her career.
NXT Women’s Championship Match: Kelani Jordan (c) vs. Jaida Parker
NXT North American Championship Match: Jackson Drake (c) vs. Tavion Heights
Tony D’Angelo, Mason Rook, & Saquon Shugars vs. EK Prosper, Cruz Montana, & Keanu Carver (The winners will compete next week to determine the next No. 1 Contender for the NXT Title)
Bayley’s WWE future has become the subject of conflicting reports following her surprise return on this week’s episode of WWE Raw.
The former Women’s Champion made her first appearance since July by interfering in Lyra Valkyria’s attempt to qualify for the Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match, immediately reigniting their ongoing rivalry. Her return led many fans to believe recent speculation surrounding her WWE contract had been settled.
However, reports regarding her status with the company are telling two very different stories.
According to Dave Meltzer on a recent edition of Wrestling Observer Radio, Bayley has already agreed to a new deal with WWE.
“She signed a new deal,” Meltzer stated while discussing Bayley’s return.
That report was later challenged by PWInsider Elite, which described Meltzer’s claim as inaccurate. According to PWInsider’s sources, Bayley has not signed a new contract and there have reportedly been no recent negotiations between the two sides.
The report further noted that Bayley’s current WWE deal still has significant time remaining, making immediate contract talks unnecessary. Sources also disputed any suggestion that Bayley’s return to television was contingent upon signing a new agreement.
While questions remain regarding the exact details of her contractual situation, there appears to be no uncertainty about WWE’s plans for Bayley on-screen.
Her return immediately resumed her feud with Valkyria, the former tag team partner who turned on Bayley several months ago. The rivalry previously led to a match at Saturday Night’s Main Event in July, where Valkyria picked up the victory.
At the time, many viewed the loss as a potential write-off should Bayley decide not to remain with WWE. Instead, her return suggests the storyline is far from over.
Valkyria has seen limited action on Raw since their previous encounter, with this week’s Money in the Bank qualifying match marking only her second match on the brand since defeating Bayley.
For now, Bayley is back on WWE television, but whether she has already signed a new contract remains unclear as conflicting reports continue to emerge.
Results for WWE Saturday Sunday Night’s Main Event 9/6/2026 from Atlanta, Georgia.
Five Minute Challenge
Lil Yachty vs. Baron Corbin
The evening kicked off with a unique stipulation. If Atlanta native Lil Yachty could survive five minutes against United States Champion Baron Corbin, his friend Trick Williams would receive an immediate shot at the title.
Yachty showed plenty of heart throughout the contest, using his speed and even some help from friends at ringside to stay alive. Corbin dominated much of the challenge and appeared moments away from victory on multiple occasions.
With just seconds remaining, Yachty escaped a dangerous situation in the corner and successfully ran out the clock to secure the opportunity for Trick Williams.
Winner: Lil Yachty (survived the five-minute time limit)
Following the challenge, an enraged Corbin put Yachty through a table before the championship match began.
WWE United States Championship
Trick Williams def. Baron Corbin (c)
Despite the attack on his friend, Trick Williams wasted no time taking the fight to Corbin.
The challenger controlled the early stages before Corbin slowed the pace and targeted Williams with a methodical assault both inside and outside the ring. Corbin repeatedly focused on wearing Trick down and nearly retained after hitting Deep Six.
Late in the match, Yachty returned to neutralize Corbin’s attempt to use the championship belt as a weapon. Moments later, Williams capitalized by connecting with the Trick Shot.
The impact was enough to score the three-count and complete the upset.
Winner: Trick Williams via pinfall to become the NEW WWE United States Champion
Williams celebrated the championship victory with Yachty as pyro erupted around the arena.
Bron Breakker vs. Oba Femi
Two of WWE’s most physically dominant stars collided in a highly anticipated showdown.
Breakker and Femi engaged in a hard-hitting battle that lived up to expectations, with both men trading power moves and near falls throughout the contest. The match spilled outside the ring multiple times as neither competitor was willing to give an inch.
As the action intensified, outside interference began to play a role. Austin Theory and Logan Paul attempted to get involved, while Maxxine Dupri provided Breakker with a pair of brass knuckles.
Before Breakker could take advantage, Oba countered and regained momentum. However, the match came to an abrupt end when a returning Bronson Reed stormed the ring and attacked Femi with a steel chair.
The match ended in controversy when returning Bronson Reed stormed the ring and attacked Oba Femi with a steel chair, forcing the referee to call for the bell.
Winner: Oba Femi via disqualification after Bronson Reed interfered on behalf of Bron Breakker
After the bell, Reed with Breakker continued the assault, delivering multiple chair shots and several devastating Tsunami splashes to Femi before WWE officials finally intervened.
Six-Woman Tag Team Match
Jade Cargill & The Baddies def. Alexa Bliss, Charlotte Flair & Tatum Paxley
The women’s division was on display in a fast-paced six-woman tag team encounter.
Alexa Bliss and Tatum Paxley provided early momentum for their team, but Jade Cargill and The Baddies eventually took control through frequent tags and aggressive teamwork.
Charlotte Flair nearly secured victory after connecting with a moonsault and several trademark offensive sequences, but interference and distractions from the opposing side prevented her from putting the match away.
In the closing moments, Cargill delivered Jaded to Flair and scored the decisive pinfall.
Winners: Jade Cargill & The Baddies via pinfall
Main Event
Randy Orton def. Cody Rhodes
Longtime rivals Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton closed out the show in a physical and emotional main event.
The match quickly turned personal as both men targeted each other’s weaknesses and repeatedly brawled around ringside. Orton even attempted to get under Rhodes’ skin by confronting members of Cody’s family seated at ringside.
Rhodes appeared to gain control late after delivering multiple Cross Rhodes and leaving Orton vulnerable. However, the veteran continued to find ways to survive.
As the referee situation broke down due to repeated collisions, Orton took advantage of the chaos. After appearing defeated and pleading with Rhodes, Orton struck at the perfect moment, catching both Rhodes and an official off guard before delivering a sudden RKO.
With referee Charles Robinson finally back in position, Orton covered Rhodes and secured the victory.
Winner: Randy Orton via pinfall
WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event Results (9/6/2026)
Lil Yachty survived Baron Corbin’s Five Minute Challenge
Trick Williams def. Baron Corbin to win the WWE United States Championship
Oba Femi def. Bron Breakker via disqualification after interference from Bronson Reed
Jade Cargill & The Baddies def. Alexa Bliss, Charlotte Flair & Tatum Paxley
Randy Orton def. Cody Rhodes
The biggest stories coming out of Saturday Night’s Main Event were Trick Williams capturing the United States Championship, Bronson Reed’s shocking return, and Randy Orton stealing a controversial victory over Cody Rhodes in the night’s main event.
Tessa Blanchard’s recently announced move to Major League Wrestling may not be as certain as it appeared just days ago.
Questions regarding Blanchard’s status with the promotion surfaced after MLW quietly removed references to her signing from its official website. The development comes shortly after the company announced that the former TNA World Champion would make her MLW debut at Fightland 2026 on September 12.
The sudden disappearance of the announcement has led to speculation about whether Blanchard’s relationship with the promotion has changed behind the scenes.
Adding another layer of uncertainty to the situation, CMLL recently clarified that Blanchard’s involvement with MLW was only intended to be a one-time appearance. According to the Mexican promotion, there is currently no broader agreement involving Blanchard, MLW, and CMLL beyond the previously announced Fightland date.
Further fueling questions is the fact that Blanchard was reportedly never added to the official Fightland lineup despite the initial announcement of her appearance. It remains unclear whether the event page simply was not updated or if plans changed after the signing news became public.
The situation is particularly noteworthy because Blanchard recently spoke publicly about her future, describing MLW as her “second home” while emphasizing that CMLL remains her primary wrestling destination.
At this point, neither MLW nor Blanchard has commented on the removal of the announcement or her disappearance from the company’s online roster page.
Until either side addresses the situation, the status of Blanchard’s planned MLW debut remains uncertain, leaving fans waiting for clarification just days before Fightland is scheduled to take place.
The wrestling and music worlds are mourning the reported loss of Andy Williams, known to AEW fans as The Butcher, who has died at the age of 48.
According to TMZ, Williams suffered a medical emergency following a match at an Enjoy Wrestling event in Millvale, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Williams was teaming with longtime tag team partner Braxton Sutter, known to wrestling fans as The Blade, when he reportedly collapsed after the bout.
Medical personnel immediately attended to Williams and performed CPR before he was transported from the venue by ambulance. The remainder of the event was canceled, and fans were asked to leave the building. Details regarding the medical emergency have not been publicly disclosed.
Before becoming known to wrestling audiences around the world, Williams built a successful career in music. His original aspirations of becoming a professional wrestler were delayed after a knee injury during training. That setback ultimately led him to help form the metalcore band Every Time I Die in 1998, where he served as bassist and became a prominent figure in the heavy music scene.
Williams eventually returned to his wrestling ambitions in the 2010s, training under former UFC Heavyweight Champion Josh Barnett. His connection with Barnett led to appearances at Bloodsport events, where his hard-hitting style quickly gained attention.
In 2017, Williams teamed with Braxton Sutter to form The Butcher & The Blade, a pairing that became a regular fixture on the independent wrestling circuit. Alongside Sutter’s wife Allie, known as The Bunny, the trio developed a unique presentation that helped them stand out wherever they performed.
The group made its surprise debut in All Elite Wrestling in November 2019 and soon became a recognizable part of the company’s tag team division. During their AEW run, The Butcher & The Blade shared the ring with many of the promotion’s top teams and were involved in rivalries with acts including The Lucha Bros.
Following Allie’s departure from AEW in 2023 and Sutter’s recovery from back surgery, the team became less active in the promotion. While there had been speculation about a potential return, Williams and Sutter ultimately departed AEW when their contracts expired in June 2026.
Williams leaves behind a legacy that extended far beyond professional wrestling. Whether performing on stage with Every Time I Die or competing inside the ring as The Butcher, he built a devoted following through his passion, intensity, and unmistakable presence.
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The professional wrestling world is mourning the loss of one of Memphis wrestling’s most iconic figures.
“Superstar” Bill Dundee has passed away at the age of 82. The news was announced Sunday by his son, Jamie Dundee, who revealed that his father died at approximately 3:30 a.m. No cause of death was disclosed. Dundee had been living with dementia after being diagnosed in 2023.
Born in Scotland and raised in Australia, Dundee’s path to professional wrestling began in an unlikely place. Before entering the ring, he worked as a trapeze artist after joining the circus at just 16 years old. He eventually transitioned into wrestling in 1962 and spent more than a decade competing throughout Australia before making his way to the United States.
Dundee would become synonymous with the Memphis wrestling territory, where he established himself as one of the promotion’s biggest stars. Wrestling for organizations including the Continental Wrestling Association (CWA) and the United States Wrestling Association (USWA), Dundee built a reputation as both a gifted performer and one of the region’s top villains.
Much of his legacy was forged through his legendary rivalry with Jerry “The King” Lawler. Their feud produced numerous memorable moments and unique stipulation matches that helped define Memphis wrestling during its peak years. Among the most famous encounters were bouts involving hair stipulations and even a match that saw Dundee win Lawler’s prized Cadillac.
Over the course of his career, Dundee captured the AWA Southern Heavyweight Championship nine times and became one of the most recognizable names in Southern wrestling.
As the territorial era began to fade, Dundee also spent time with Jim Crockett Promotions and later appeared in WCW as Sir William alongside Lord Steven Regal. Although his WCW run was brief, he remained active in the wrestling business for decades afterward as a wrestler, manager, promoter, and mentor on the independent scene.
Dundee continued competing well into his later years before officially retiring from in-ring action in 2019.
Wrestling was truly a family affair for Dundee. His son Jamie Dundee found success in his own career, including a stint in WWE under the name JC Ice. Dundee’s daughter, Donna, was married to legendary tag team wrestler Bobby Eaton until her passing in 2021.
In recognition of his contributions to the industry, Dundee was inducted into the Memphis Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2017.
In a poignant moment, Memphis Wrestling honored Dundee during its September 5 television episode, just one day before his passing. Members of the roster gathered to celebrate the longtime star and his impact on the promotion and the wrestling business as a whole.
Bill Dundee leaves behind a lasting legacy as one of the most influential performers in Memphis wrestling history. His contributions to the industry spanned more than five decades, and his name will forever be linked to one of professional wrestling’s most beloved territories.
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