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A new report indicates that Bayley is expected to remain with WWE for the foreseeable future after reportedly agreeing to a new deal with the company.
According to False Finish, there had been speculation regarding Bayley’s future in recent months as her previous contract was believed to be approaching its expiration date. Despite those questions, sources reportedly expected the former Women’s Champion to stay with WWE, and it is now believed that a new agreement has been finalized.
While neither WWE nor Bayley has publicly commented on the report, backstage belief is that “The Role Model” has signed a new contract that could see her take on additional responsibilities beyond her role as an on-screen performer.
Details regarding those expanded duties remain unclear at this time. There has been no indication as to whether the reported role would involve talent development, creative input, mentorship, ambassador work, or another position within the company.
Bayley has been away from WWE television since July, but the report notes that discussions regarding her eventual return have already begun internally. Creative plans are reportedly being explored as WWE prepares for her comeback.
A longtime fixture of WWE’s women’s division, Bayley has built a résumé that includes multiple championship reigns and headline appearances throughout her career. If the report proves accurate, the new deal would ensure that one of WWE’s most accomplished stars remains part of the company while potentially contributing in a larger capacity behind the scenes.
For now, fans will have to wait for official confirmation from either WWE or Bayley regarding the reported agreement and any expanded role she may be taking on.
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Tessa Blanchard has found a new home in professional wrestling.
According to comments made during an appearance on TMZ‘s Inside the Ring podcast, Blanchard confirmed that she is set to join Major League Wrestling after departing TNA earlier this year.
“I’m going to be starting with MLW here soon, and I’m super, super excited for everything to come,” Blanchard said.
The move marks the first time in Blanchard’s career that she will compete under the MLW banner. The former TNA World Champion and Knockouts Champion indicated that she plans to make an immediate impact once she arrives, with her sights already set on the MLW Women’s World Championship, currently held by Shotzi Blackheart.
Blanchard also expressed interest in becoming a cornerstone of the promotion’s women’s division, suggesting she hopes to establish herself as one of the key faces of that roster moving forward.
An additional benefit of the deal is that it allows Blanchard to continue working with CMLL in Mexico. MLW’s working relationship with the lucha libre promotion gives her the flexibility to remain active in both organizations.
During the interview, Blanchard also addressed her departure from TNA, explaining that she was ultimately forced to choose between remaining with TNA or continuing her association with CMLL. She opted to stay with the Mexican promotion, leading to her exit from TNA.
Blanchard’s arrival adds another notable name to MLW’s growing women’s division and immediately creates a potential championship match with Shotzi.
Once regarded as one of the top female performers in North America, Blanchard’s career has experienced several highs and lows over the past several years. Despite the controversies and setbacks that impacted her career trajectory, she has remained active in professional wrestling through various promotions, including CMLL and TNA.
Now, with MLW officially in her future, Blanchard is preparing for the next chapter of her career and appears ready to make her presence felt as soon as she steps into an MLW ring.
The WWE Speed Championships have officially come to an end.
During this week’s episode of WWE NXT, General Manager Robert Stone confirmed that both the Men’s and Women’s Speed Championships have been retired following developments at NXT Heatwave.
The decision came after newly crowned Unified Women’s North American and Speed Champion Zaria informed Stone that she would only be keeping the NXT Women’s North American Championship following her title unification victory over Wren Sinclair and Kali Armstrong. Zaria captured both championships at Heatwave, effectively merging the two titles into one.
In a backstage segment, Stone accepted Zaria’s decision and acknowledged that the Women’s Speed Championship would no longer exist. He then turned his attention to Lexis King, who entered the show as the reigning Men’s Speed Champion, and informed him that his title had also been retired.
The announcement didn’t sit well with King’s allies in BirthRight.
Charlie Dempsey questioned why the group seemed to be suffering setbacks, while King reluctantly handed over the championship. King insisted that nobody would ever take away BirthRight’s “birthright,” prompting Dempsey to declare that it was time for the faction to start taking what they wanted from the wrestling business instead.
King then appeared to have a plan in mind, leading Dempsey, Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo, and Arianna Grace out of Stone’s office as the segment came to a close.
The WWE Speed Championships were originally introduced as part of WWE’s partnership with X (formerly Twitter), with the titles defended exclusively in matches held under strict time limits ranging from three to five minutes. The concept served as the centerpiece of the WWE Speed series, which streamed on the social media platform.
After new episodes of WWE Speed stopped airing in July 2025, WWE moved both championships to NXT, where they remained active until this week’s official announcement.
With Zaria’s title unification and Stone’s confirmation on NXT, the WWE Speed Championships have now been formally retired, bringing an end to a unique chapter in WWE’s recent championship history.
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Austin Creed and Kofi made an unforgettable first impression in AEW.
The duo, now competing under the name The New Level, officially debuted for All Elite Wrestling during Sunday’s AEW All In: London event at Wembley Stadium. Teaming with Swerve Strickland, the former WWE stars entered the AEW World Trios Championship Roulette Royale and left with championship gold in their very first match.
Following their victory, Creed and Kofi spoke about the significance of the moment and what it meant to begin this new chapter of their careers with such a major accomplishment.
Kofi reflected on the achievement, noting that winning championships immediately after arriving in AEW felt like validation after making the jump from another promotion.
“It feels good. It feels valid,” Kofi said. “Validation to come all the way over here from another universe. On our first night out, our first match, to be in there with such prestigious teams, and look at us now. What does that say about us?”
Their partner, newly crowned Trios Champion Swerve Strickland, had a simple answer.
According to Strickland, the trio has already established themselves as history makers and intends to operate at the highest level in the industry.
“I’ll tell you what it says: history makers,” Strickland said. “All three of us. Of this generation, of this era, of this culture. Nobody is above us. Because we’re at the highest level. The New Level.”
Speculation surrounding Creed and Kofi’s future had been growing in recent days. Strickland fueled those rumors ahead of All In when he posted a cryptic message reading “New” on social media, leading many fans to believe a major debut was imminent.
That speculation became reality when the pair arrived at Wembley and helped Strickland secure the AEW World Trios Championship.
Creed and Kofi entered free agency earlier this year after departing WWE in May. The longtime tag team stars reportedly chose not to accept reduced contract offers and instead elected to explore opportunities elsewhere.
The two previously rose to prominence as members of The New Day, one of WWE’s most successful factions alongside Big E. The group became one of the most decorated teams in company history after forming in 2014. Following Big E’s neck injury in 2022 and the eventual on-screen split of The New Day in late 2024, Creed and Kofi continued their careers together before ultimately making the move to AEW.
Now officially part of the AEW roster, The New Level has already accomplished something few wrestlers ever do—winning championship gold in their debut match.
With Strickland at their side and the Trios Championships around their waists, all eyes will be on what comes next for AEW’s newest stars.
WWE Superstar Matt Cardona has revealed that he recently suffered a torn triceps that required surgery, putting an unfortunate halt to what he believed was positive momentum on SmackDown.
Cardona shared details of the injury on social media, explaining that the issue may have originated during his physical encounter with GUNTHER on the August 21 episode of WWE SmackDown. According to Cardona, the impromptu match left him dealing with significant punishment, including multiple powerbombs on the announce table, the ring apron, and inside the ring.
While he initially believed the discomfort in his elbow was simply the result of a tough match, the injury worsened over the following week.
The former Intercontinental Champion said the situation escalated during a match against Kit Wilson that was taped for WWE Main Event. Early in the bout, Cardona performed a second-rope dropkick and landed on his elbow, something he noted is routine for him. This time, however, he immediately felt something was wrong.
Cardona recalled feeling a pop in his arm and later realizing that he had likely torn his triceps. Despite the injury, he was able to finish the match before seeking medical evaluation.
An MRI conducted the following day confirmed the diagnosis, and Cardona underwent surgery earlier this week to repair the damage.
The injury comes at a particularly frustrating time for the WWE veteran, who admitted he felt he was beginning to gain traction on the blue brand following his return to the company. Cardona acknowledged that reestablishing himself in WWE was always going to be a challenge, and now the injury presents another obstacle in his pursuit of eventually becoming a world champion.
Even with the setback, Cardona expressed confidence that he will overcome the injury and return stronger once he completes his recovery.
There is currently no official timetable for Cardona’s return to WWE programming.
WWE NXT Heatwave 2026 took place Sunday afternoon in Texas and featured multiple championship matches, several title changes, and a shocking conclusion to the NXT Championship main event.
Below are the full results and highlights from the show.
The opening contest saw both the NXT Women’s North American Championship and Women’s Speed Championship unified in a Triple Threat Match.
Armstrong used her power advantage throughout the bout, while Sinclair relied on submissions and quick pinning combinations to keep both opponents off balance. Several near falls had the crowd believing the match could end at any moment.
Late in the contest, Sinclair trapped Zaria in the Wrench, but Armstrong pulled Sinclair to the floor before the hold could force a submission. After powerslamming Sinclair on the outside, Armstrong returned to the ring only to be met by a spear and an F5 from Zaria.
Zaria scored the pinfall victory to leave Heatwave with both championships.
Winner: Zaria via pinfall to become the Unified Women’s North American and Speed Champion
The Vanity Project continued their rise in NXT by dethroning the reigning champions.
Borne and Heights controlled portions of the match with their power offense, but constant distractions from Myka Lockwood and teamwork from Bryce Baylor and Brad Baylor Smokes helped swing momentum in the challengers’ favor.
After a chaotic closing stretch involving all four competitors, Vanity Project connected with their Hit It and Quit It finisher on Borne. Smokes secured the pinfall to capture the titles.
Winners: The Vanity Project via pinfall to become the new NXT Tag Team Champions
Following the match, Heights attempted to comfort Borne as they made their way backstage.
The rivalry between Jaida Parker and Nattie came to a head in a hard-fought Submission Match.
Both women battled around ringside before taking the fight back into the ring, trading submission attempts throughout the contest. Interference from Lash Legend and Karmen Petrovic briefly shifted momentum before outside events changed the landscape of the match.
After targeting Nattie’s knee, Parker eventually trapped the veteran in a Sharpshooter. With nowhere to go and the pressure increasing, Nattie was forced to submit.
Winner: Jaida Parker via submission
One of the standout matches of the evening saw Kelani Jordan challenge Kendal Grey for the NXT Women’s Championship.
Jordan focused much of her offense on Grey’s injured ear, repeatedly attacking the area throughout the contest. Grey fought through the punishment and nearly retained after connecting with Shades of Grey and multiple Ankle Lock attempts.
Jordan survived everything the champion threw at her and capitalized late after driving Grey into the ring post. A moonsault finally put Grey away and crowned a new champion.
Winner: Kelani Jordan via pinfall to become the new NXT Women’s Champion
During the broadcast, NXT General Manager Robert Stone officially announced that Halloween Havoc will be the brand’s next Premium Live Event.
After losing the Tag Team Championship earlier in the night, Myles Borne attempted to salvage Heatwave by defending the North American Championship against Jackson Drake.
Borne entered the match heavily worn down from his earlier battle, and Drake wasted no time targeting the champion’s injured ribs and back.
Despite a spirited effort that included multiple powerbombs and a dive to the outside, Borne could not overcome the damage sustained throughout the evening. Drake delivered a 450 Splash to secure the victory and win the championship.
Winner: Jackson Drake via pinfall to become the new NXT North American Champion
The story did not end there. Following the match, Tavion Heights entered the ring seemingly to support Borne. Instead, Heights shocked the NXT audience by attacking his longtime partner, signaling a major heel turn.
A video package later aired featuring Kam Hendrix issuing a challenge to Mason Rook.
The main event featured four of NXT’s top stars battling for the NXT Championship.
The match quickly broke down into chaos as all four competitors fought throughout the arena. Cruz Montana delivered several highlight-reel moments, while Zilla Fatu repeatedly showcased his dominance with explosive power offense.
Late in the match, Zilla crashed through the announce table after Grayson Waller delivered a huge elbow drop from the top rope. That left Tony D’Angelo and Montana alone in the ring.
Montana appeared poised to capture the championship after hitting Spin The Block on D’Angelo. Before he could capitalize, Waller slid into the ring and stole the pinfall on the champion.
The opportunistic move earned Waller the biggest victory of his NXT career.
Winner: Grayson Waller via pinfall to become the new NXT Champion
Heatwave closed with two new singles champions, new tag team champions, and Grayson Waller standing tall as the new face of NXT heading into Halloween Havoc.
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