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Former TNA World Champion Josh Alexander is one of the hottest free agents in professional wrestling right now, and it looks like he’s made his decision. While rumors have been swirling that The Walking Weapon is heading to AEW instead of WWE, nothing has been officially confirmed—yet. However, Dave Meltzer shed some light on the situation during a recent episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, confirming two key details about Alexander’s next move.
According to Meltzer, Alexander has already made his decision, and it ultimately came down to whoever offered the best deal financially. “His TNA contract is up, and obviously, he was going to go to AEW or WWE, and it looks like AEW,” Meltzer said. “The two things I do know is, number one, he has decided where he’s going, and number two, it’s to whoever the highest bidder was for him.”
While some fans will inevitably be disappointed no matter where Alexander ends up—because, let’s face it, wrestling fandom can get pretty tribal—this was a business decision. Alexander prioritized what was best for his family, and whoever put the biggest offer on the table is where he’s going.
Though financial details haven’t been revealed, Alexander’s deal with AEW (assuming that’s where he lands) could be a major payday, thanks in part to wrestling agent Barry Bloom. Bloom has helped negotiate major contracts for top stars like Kenny Omega, Kazuchika Okada, and Will Ospreay—each of whom has secured lucrative deals with AEW in the last two years. If Alexander is in that same category, he could be cashing in big-time.
With AEW continuing to bolster its roster with world-class talent, adding Alexander would be another major win for Tony Khan’s promotion. Now, fans just have to wait for the official announcement—and see how WWE responds.
Stay tuned to Wrestling News Blog for more updates on Josh Alexander’s next move!
Former TNA World Champion Josh Alexander is one of the hottest free agents in professional wrestling right now, and it looks like he’s made his decision. While rumors have been swirling that The Walking Weapon is heading to AEW instead of WWE, nothing has been officially confirmed—yet. However, Dave Meltzer shed some light on the situation during a recent episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, confirming two key details about Alexander’s next move.
According to Meltzer, Alexander has already made his decision, and it ultimately came down to whoever offered the best deal financially. “His TNA contract is up, and obviously, he was going to go to AEW or WWE, and it looks like AEW,” Meltzer said. “The two things I do know is, number one, he has decided where he’s going, and number two, it’s to whoever the highest bidder was for him.”
While some fans will inevitably be disappointed no matter where Alexander ends up—because, let’s face it, wrestling fandom can get pretty tribal—this was a business decision. Alexander prioritized what was best for his family, and whoever put the biggest offer on the table is where he’s going.
Though financial details haven’t been revealed, Alexander’s deal with AEW (assuming that’s where he lands) could be a major payday, thanks in part to wrestling agent Barry Bloom. Bloom has helped negotiate major contracts for top stars like Kenny Omega, Kazuchika Okada, and Will Ospreay—each of whom has secured lucrative deals with AEW in the last two years. If Alexander is in that same category, he could be cashing in big-time.
With AEW continuing to bolster its roster with world-class talent, adding Alexander would be another major win for Tony Khan’s promotion. Now, fans just have to wait for the official announcement—and see how WWE responds.
Stay tuned to Wrestling News Blog for more updates on Josh Alexander’s next move!
AEW Grand Slam: Australia Quick Results:
AEW’s latest event delivered blockbuster action, dramatic title defenses, and major challenges set for Revolution. From Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay picking up a huge tag win to Toni Storm reclaiming her spot atop the AEW women’s division, here’s a full breakdown of all the chaos from the night.
Kenny Omega is still recovering from his diverticulitis battle, and The Callis Family knew exactly how to exploit it. Konosuke Takeshita & Kyle Fletcher targeted Omega’s midsection throughout the match, forcing Will Ospreay to step in as the protector. But even with the odds against him, The Best Bout Machine still had plenty of fight left.
The final moments saw Omega turn the tide, dropping low to drive Takeshita’s face into the turnbuckle. With Fletcher neutralized outside—thanks to a stunning Ospreay springboard dive—the path was clear for a spectacular finish. Omega lifted Takeshita for the One-Winged Angel, and Ospreay flew in from the top rope for a devastating Hidden Blade-assisted One-Winged Angel combo. Omega pinned Takeshita for the win.
After the match, Omega officially challenged Takeshita for the AEW International Championship at Revolution, while Ospreay set his sights on revenge, demanding a steel cage match against Fletcher.
TBS Champion Mercedes Moné defended her title against Harley Cameron, but the match had an unexpected guest: Momo Watanabe, who sat front row with a championship shot of her choosing after winning the International Women’s Cup at Wrestle Dynasty.
The mind games started early, with Harley using her infamous Mercedes puppet as a distraction. That only angered Moné, who stomped it out of existence. The match turned into a back-and-forth battle, with Harley nearly scoring an upset after a crossbody and an Australian Destroyer. But Moné regained control with a powerbomb and meteora, only for Cameron to keep fighting, nearly stealing the win with a crucifix pin and sunset flip bomb.
Ultimately, Moné capitalized on a missed flipping senton, hitting the Moné Maker to retain her title. On her way out, she made a bold statement—pie-facing Watanabe with the championship belt—hinting at a future showdown.
The Brisbane Brawl was an all-out war between Jon Moxley & Claudio Castagnoli and the team of Adam Copeland & Jay White. White nearly secured victory after hitting a Blade Runner on Claudio, but Wheeler Yuta stormed in, whipping White with a belt to break the pin.
The chaos only escalated from there—Copeland speared Claudio through a table, followed by a spear to Moxley. He even went for a barbed wire chair conchairto, but Yuta snatched the weapon away just in time. That distraction allowed Marina Shafir to smash Copeland with a title briefcase, setting up Claudio’s Neutralizer. Copeland still kicked out.
Moxley locked in a bulldog choke, and with Yuta choking out White on the outside, Copeland passed out, giving The Death Riders the win. But Mox wasn’t done—he reapplied the choke post-match, further damaging Copeland’s neck.
AEW Continental Champion Kazuchika Okada defended against Buddy Matthews in a match that nearly rewrote history. Midway through, Matthews became the first man in AEW to ever kick out of Okada’s Rainmaker. That set the stage for an intense closing stretch.
With the champion rattled, Okada attempted to use the title belt as a weapon, but the referee intervened. That opened the door for Matthews, who nearly stole the win with a roll-up, a curb stomp, and a pumphandle Death Valley Driver.
In the final moments, Matthews hit a superplex and a jackhammer suplex, but Okada refused to stay down. Sensing danger, Okada shoved the referee aside and hit a sneaky mule kick to Matthews, followed by a Rainmaker to retain his title. A controversial ending to an otherwise incredible match.
AEW revealed an International Championship Series to determine the next challenger for Konosuke Takeshita’s AEW International Championship:
The stakes couldn’t be higher, and with Omega, Takeshita, Cassidy, and Strong in the mix, fans are in for an exciting road to Revolution.
In an emotional and hard-fought battle, “Timeless” Toni Storm reclaimed the AEW Women’s World Championship from Mariah May in a match filled with high-risk moments and near-falls.
Mariah unleashed everything, hitting a Mayday Driver on the floor, followed by a shotgun dropkick and running hip attack. But Storm turned the tables, countering with a Mayday Driver of her own before delivering multiple hip attacks and a Storm Zero piledriver—only for Mariah to miraculously kick out.
Desperate to put Storm away, May hit two consecutive Mayday Drivers, but Storm refused to stay down. The champion nearly secured the win again after a headbutt and another piledriver, but as she went for one final Mayday, Storm reversed into a shocking roll-up to snatch the victory.
After months of tension and admiration, Storm proved she was still the true leading lady of AEW.
With Kenny Omega vs. Takeshita, Ospreay vs. Fletcher in a cage, and AEW’s International Championship Series unfolding, AEW is setting up a must-see road to Revolution.
Meanwhile, Toni Storm’s return to the top, Mercedes Moné’s next challenger looming, and Moxley’s ruthless assault on Copeland leave plenty of unanswered questions heading into Dynamite.
NXT Vengeance Day delivered a night of thrilling action, title changes, and unexpected chaos, leaving fans buzzing about what’s next for the black and gold brand. Here’s a full breakdown of the night’s biggest moments, including a historic title win, a brutal strap match, and a TNA crossover tease that could shake things up in NXT.
In one of the most exciting matches of the night, Fallon Henley defended her NXT Women’s North American Championship against Stephanie Vaquer in a hard-hitting encounter. The early moments saw Vaquer use her technical prowess to keep Henley grounded, locking in an STF and a figure-four headscissors. However, Henley turned the tide with a vicious right hand and underhanded tactics, thanks to interference from Jazmyn Nyx and Jacy Jayne at ringside.
Vaquer fought back with an explosive sequence, hitting a springboard crossbody and a Tiger Feint Kick, before spiking Henley’s head into the mat repeatedly. Despite Jayne’s attempts to interfere, Vaquer refused to stay down, eventually leveling Henley with a brutal Angel’s Wings on the apron followed by a diving splash to the floor.
With Henley reeling, Vaquer sealed the victory with a spectacular Spiral Tap, becoming the new NXT Women’s North American Champion.
Fraxiom (Axiom & Nathan Frazer) put their NXT Tag Team Titles on the line against the powerhouse team of Josh Briggs & Yoshiki Inamura in a high-energy clash. Frazer and Axiom used their speed and precision to control the early minutes, but Inamura’s brute strength soon shifted the momentum.
As both teams battled back and forth, the match reached a fever pitch when Briggs delivered a devastating avalanche chokeslam, sending Frazer crashing into Axiom. The champions barely held on, eventually countering Inamura’s offense and hitting a missile dropkick-assisted reverse STO to retain their titles.
However, the celebration was short-lived. The mysterious masked faction that has been disrupting NXT events struck again, ambushing both teams and leaving them laid out. Dion Lennox was singled out by commentary, suggesting he may be involved with the group.
The Eddy Thorpe vs. Trick Williams strap match didn’t follow the traditional “touch all four corners” rule but instead allowed the strap to be used as a legal weapon. Williams jumped Thorpe before the match officially started, and the two brawled all around the ringside area, whipping each other against the barricade.
Inside the ring, Williams nearly put Thorpe away with a Trick Shot, but the impact sent Eddy rolling out of the ring, saving him from being pinned. Thorpe capitalized on a momentary opening, delivering a low blow with the strap before finishing Williams with a brutal knee strike for the victory.
In his first major NXT match, Ethan Page squared off against rising star Je’Von Evans, and the two went all out. Evans started hot, launching himself over the announce desk with a torpedo dive and punishing Page with stiff strikes. However, “All Ego” turned the tide by targeting Evans’ leg, locking in an Achilles lock and an ankle lock to slow him down.
Despite absorbing an avalanche Ego’s Edge, Evans refused to stay down, mounting a comeback. However, Page delivered a stiff punch that sent Evans’ mouthpiece flying before planting him with Twisted Grin to secure the win. Post-match, Evans was seen bleeding from the mouth as medical personnel checked on him.
The NXT Championship was on the line in a chaotic triple-threat match featuring Oba Femi, Grayson Waller, and Austin Theory. Waller and Theory briefly worked together to wear down the dominant champion, but their alliance quickly crumbled.
Femi’s raw power was on full display as he suplexed both challengers at once and later sent Waller crashing through the announce desk. Theory nearly stole the win with A-Town Down, but Waller yanked the referee out of the ring before he could complete the count.
Femi capitalized on the distraction, delivering Fall From Grace on Waller to retain his title. But as soon as the match ended, the mysterious masked faction struck again, attacking Femi and laying him out with an assisted double powerbomb.
With this group now targeting champions, NXT management will have to address their growing influence.
In a surprising backstage moment, Arianna Grace returned and introduced TNA Director of Authority Santino Marella to NXT GM Ava Raine. The two shared a moment of mutual respect, with Santino noting he hadn’t seen Ava since she was a child.
The segment ended with Santino and Ava heading off to discuss potential cross-promotional ideas, hinting at a deeper collaboration between NXT and TNA.
The main event saw Giulia defend her NXT Women’s Championship against Bayley, Cora Jade, and Roxanne Perez in a thrilling four-way bout. Giulia smartly let her challengers fight early before asserting dominance with vicious strikes and submission attempts.
The match featured incredible moments, including a double pin attempt by Giulia, stereo superkicks from Perez and Jade, and a Tower of Doom spot that had the crowd on their feet. Bayley nearly won after hitting middle rope Stunners, but the champion regained control, landing Arrivederci on Jade before finishing Perez with a Northern Lights Bomb to retain her title.
As Giulia celebrated, Stephanie Vaquer—her fellow champion—entered the ring, holding up her newly won NXT Women’s North American Championship in a show of unity.
But just as they embraced, a siren blared through the arena…
Jordynne Grace appeared!
Grace stepped into the ring, staring down both champions in a non-confrontational but intense moment.
NXT Vengeance Day delivered on every front—great wrestling, a title change, and major storyline developments. Stephanie Vaquer’s title win, the masked faction’s continued attacks, and Jordynne Grace’s appearance make it clear that the road to NXT Stand & Deliver is already heating up.
With NXT’s Roadblock special coming up on March 11 and the looming presence of TNA talent, the landscape of WWE’s developmental brand is more unpredictable than ever.
AEW Grand Slam Australia will air on TNT and stream on Max Saturday night immediately after NBA All-Star Saturday Night from the Brisbane Entertainment Centre – Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
AEW will also be taping an event called AEW ROH Global Wars Australia: There’s no word on when fans who won’t be at Brisbane Entertainment Center will be able to see Global Wars
WWE NXT Presents Vengeance Day PLE – Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025 – Entertainment & Sports Arena in Washington, D.C.
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THE NXT CHAMPIONSHIP – TRIPLE THREAT:
Oba Femi (c) vs. Austin Theory vs. Grayson Waller
NXT WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP – FATAL 4-WAY:
Giulia (c) vs. Bayley vs. Cora Jade vs. Roxanne Perez
NXT WOMEN’S NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP:
Fallon Henley (c) vs. Stephanie Vaquer
STRAP MATCH:
Eddy Thorpe vs. Trick Williams
Je’Von Evans vs. Ethan Page
NXT TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH:
Axiom & Nathan Frazer (c) vs. Josh Briggs & Yoshiki Inamura
It looks like one of WWE’s most dominant tag teams from the late ’80s is back in the fold. According to PWInsider Elite, Demolition—comprised of Bill Eadie (Ax) and Barry Darsow (Smash)—have reportedly signed legends deals with WWE.
The news comes as a significant development, given the history between the former three-time WWE World Tag Team Champions and the company. The duo originally teamed together from 1987 to 1991, cementing their legacy as one of WWE’s longest-reigning tag teams during their era. They officially retired from in-ring competition in 2017.
While Demolition’s return to the WWE umbrella may excite longtime fans, it’s notable considering past legal disputes between the team and the company. Eadie previously fought WWE over the rights to the Demolition name and gimmick but was unsuccessful in his legal battle. Additionally, both Eadie and Darsow were part of a 2016 class-action lawsuit against WWE, alleging that the company concealed the risks of traumatic brain injuries suffered by wrestlers. That lawsuit was ultimately dismissed in 2018.
Interestingly, speculation about Demolition’s renewed relationship with WWE began swirling when their profiles were recently re-added to the Alumni section of WWE.com. Now, with reports of legends deals in place, fans may wonder if this could lead to future WWE-related appearances or even a long-overdue Hall of Fame induction.
For now, it seems WWE and Demolition have put past disputes behind them, and the legendary tag team is once again part of the company’s extended family.
Tonight’s WWE SmackDown will air live on the USA Network in the United States and on Netflix internationally, beginning at 8:00 pm ET from the Capital One Arena in Washington, DC.
In an inspiring update, Chris Bey has taken his first unaided steps after suffering a life-altering neck injury in October 2024. The former TNA World Tag Team Champion was left paralyzed following a freak in-ring accident, but thanks to unwavering determination and support from the wrestling community, he’s now defying the odds.
Bey shared the emotional moment on social media, posting a video to X (formerly Twitter) on his 29th birthday. The clip shows him rising from a seated position and walking forward without assistance—an incredible sight considering that just months ago, he had no use of his arms or legs.
Bey expressed deep gratitude for the outpouring of love and support he has received since the accident. “I’ve had an incredible support system,” he wrote, admitting he was “overwhelmed” by the encouragement from fans, friends, and colleagues.
The TNA star revealed that he was discharged from the hospital in December, marking a major milestone in his recovery. He specifically thanked TNA, his longtime tag team partner Ace Austin, and his girlfriend for being by his side throughout the grueling journey.
“Today you see me celebrating life and taking the steps they said would be unlikely,” Bey continued. “Will I ever wrestle again? Never say never. I’m just so grateful to be alive. I don’t know what my purpose is, but I know there’s something meant for me to do… This will be the Greatest Story Ever Told. I love you all.”
Bey’s remarkable progress has caught the attention of wrestling legends, including WWE Hall of Famer Rob Van Dam, who recently hinted that Bey’s mobility was improving and expressed confidence that the former X Division Champion could one day return to the ring.
While Bey’s in-ring future remains uncertain, his resilience is undeniable. Whether or not he competes again, his story is already inspiring countless fans and wrestlers alike. One thing is certain—Chris Bey’s journey is far from over.
The WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2025 just gained another legendary name—Michelle McCool. The former Divas and Women’s Champion was surprised with the news earlier today by Paul “Triple H” Levesque during an appearance on ESPN’s Get Up. This comes just two weeks after The Undertaker and Shawn Michaels shocked Levesque with his own Hall of Fame induction announcement.
During the segment, Levesque praised McCool’s contributions to WWE, emphasizing her role in evolving women’s wrestling. “It’s long overdue,” he told her. “You’re one of the women that transformed what we do and brought it into the modern era… Just amazing. So happy for you and such a well-deserved honor.”
McCool’s WWE journey began in 2004 as a participant in the WWE Divas Search. Despite finishing seventh, her athleticism and charisma earned her a contract, leading to a successful in-ring career during the Ruthless Aggression era.
In 2008, McCool made history by becoming the inaugural WWE Divas Champion, defeating Natalya at The Great American Bash. After dropping the title to Maryse later that year, she embraced a new persona as a dominant heel, setting the stage for her iconic partnership with Layla as LayCool. The duo ran roughshod over the SmackDown women’s division, with McCool capturing both the Women’s Championship and a second Divas Championship—winning the latter in a historic unification match against Melina at Night of Champions 2010.
McCool stepped away from full-time competition in 2011 after losing a Loser Leaves WWE match to Layla. However, she has made sporadic returns, appearing at WWE Raw 25 Years, WWE Evolution, and multiple Royal Rumble matches.
Now, with her place in WWE history officially recognized, McCool joins an already star-studded 2025 Hall of Fame class. With WrestleMania weekend approaching, fans will soon see The All-American Diva take her rightful place among the greats.
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