Author: John Bass

WWE NXT No Mercy 9/27/2025 (Results)

Quick Results

  • Je’Von Evans def. Josh Briggs
  • NXT Women’s Speed Championship: Sol Ruca (c) def. Jaida Parker
  • Weaponized Steel Cage Match: Jordynne Grace def. Blake Monroe
  • NXT North American Championship: Ethan Page (c) def. Tavion Heights
  • NXT Women’s Championship: Jacy Jayne (c) def. Lola Vice
  • NXT Championship: Ricky Saints def. Oba Femi (c)

Je’Von Evans vs. Josh Briggs

Je’Von Evans finally got his revenge on Josh Briggs, surviving a hard-hitting clash to open No Mercy. Briggs used his size to dominate early, but Evans battled back with a big dive to the outside and a Frog Splash that nearly sealed it. Briggs looked to finish things with an Avalanche Chokeslam, but Evans countered late—turning one Chokeslam attempt into a Cutter before hitting a Flying Cutter for the win.

Sol Ruca Retains the NXT Women’s Speed Championship

Sol Ruca overcame a surprise challenger in Jaida Parker after Lainey Reid was ruled out of action. Parker nearly stole the title after hitting her Hipnotic on the floor, but outside chaos played a role—Lash Legend and Zaria both got involved, throwing things off balance. With just seconds to spare, Ruca nailed the Sol Snatcher to keep the gold.

Jordynne Grace Tops Blake Monroe in a Weaponized Steel Cage

The rivalry between Jordynne Grace and Blake Monroe hit a violent peak inside a cage filled with weapons. Monroe fought dirty, using everything from kendo sticks to scissors, even cutting Grace’s hair mid-match. But Grace powered through, planting Monroe on a pile of diamonds before finishing things with a crushing Air Raid Crash through a table for the victory.

Ethan Page Keeps the North American Title

“All Ego” Ethan Page is still champion, but Tavion Heights pushed him to the limit. Heights nearly submitted the champ with an Ankle Lock and came close with a suplex attempt, but Page turned the tide in dramatic fashion, countering into his Twisted Grin to escape with the win.

Jacy Jayne Holds On To the Women’s Title

Jacy Jayne left No Mercy still NXT Women’s Champion, though controversy followed. Lola Vice had the match in hand after surviving Jayne’s technical assault, but outside interference changed the outcome. Fallon Henley first tried to disrupt the count, then a hooded figure blindsided Vice with a knee strike, allowing Jayne to hit Rolling Encore and score the three-count.

Ricky Saints Becomes NXT Champion

The main event saw Ricky Saints dethrone Oba Femi in a dramatic battle. Femi’s power was overwhelming early, including a devastating Chokeslam, but Saints dug deep and rallied with a big Spear. After surviving Femi’s Fall From Grace, Saints turned a second attempt into a Tornado DDT to score the biggest win of his career and capture the NXT Championship.

Ash By Elegance Vacates TNA Knockouts World Title, Stepping Away From In-Ring Competition

TNA Victory Road delivered one of the most emotional moments of the year when Knockouts World Champion Ash By Elegance announced she was stepping away from the ring and relinquishing her championship.

Ash was originally advertised to defend her title against Masha Slamovich, but the match was scrapped after Slamovich was pulled from the card due to an ongoing investigation. Instead, fans were told Ash had an important announcement to make — and it proved to be a career-altering one.

Standing in the ring alongside TNA officials, Ash fought back emotion as she told the crowd:

“I am no longer able to compete and do what I love to do. So with that being said, I’m stepping away from in-ring competition. And with a heavy heart, I have to forfeit this title.”

The announcement brought an end to her reign, which began at WWE NXT’s Heatwave event when she captured the Knockouts Championship in a Triple Threat against Masha Slamovich and Jacy Jane. Fans will also remember Ash from her WWE tenure, where she competed as Dana Brooke.

To immediately address the vacancy, TNA announced a surprise Knockouts Battle Royal. The match came down to two standouts: former WWE star Léi Yǐng Lee (fka Xia Li) and NXT’s Kelani Jordan. Both women advanced to the night’s later card, where they would face off to crown a new champion.

As a result of the shake-up, the scheduled Knockouts Tag Team Championship match between The IInspiration and The Elegance Brand was shifted to this Thursday’s episode of IMPACT.

TNA Victory Road 9/26/2025 (Results)

Countdown to Victory Road

  • Zachary Wentz def. Cedric Alexander & Trey Miguel

Main Card

  • The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers & JDC) w/ Alisha Edwards def. Order 4 (The Great Hands & Special Agent 0)
  • Ash By Elegance vacated the Knockouts World Championship; Battle Royal determined finalists → Kelani Jordan & Léi Yǐng Lee
  • Matt Cardona & The Home Town Man def. The Nemeths (Nic & Ryan)
  • Mike Santana def. NXT’s Ridge Holland
  • Mustafa Ali def. Moose — earns Hardcore War advantage for Order 4
  • Joe Hendry def. Eric Young
  • Matt Hardy def. AJ Francis — Tables Match
  • Kelani Jordan def. Léi Yǐng Lee — NEW Knockouts World Champion (Indi Hartwell as Special Referee)
  • Frankie Kazarian def. Steve Maclin — NEW TNA International Champion
  • Leon Slater (c) def. Myron Reed — retains the X-Division Championship

Post-show note: Je’Von Evans (NXT) challenged Leon Slater for the X-Division Title at Bound For Glory.

TNA Wrestling rolled into Edmonton for Victory Road, setting the stage for next month’s Bound For Glory. The night was filled with surprises, title changes, and some emotional moments that will have major implications going forward.

Countdown to Victory Road

The pre-show kicked off with a high-energy three-way featuring Cedric Alexander, Trey Miguel, and Zachary Wentz. Miguel got aggressive early, even superkicking his fellow Rascal. Wentz stole the spotlight, flying in with a Swanton to break up a submission before putting Alexander away with the UFO Cutter.

Winner: Zachary Wentz

Backstage, TNA International Champion Steve Maclin’s interview with Gia Miller was cut short when AAA legend El Mesias appeared, teasing a huge cross-promotional showdown.

Over in the FIR$T CLA$$ PENTHOU$E, AJ Francis ran down the Edmonton crowd before being joined by Matt Hardy. Francis tried to angle his way into the Hardys vs. Team 3D Tables Match at Bound For Glory, but Hardy shot down the idea. Things turned ugly fast as Francis put Matt through a table to send a loud message.

Meanwhile, The System demanded action against Order 4. Director of Authority Santino Marella gave them what they wanted, booking a trios clash for later in the night.

Victory Road Main Card

The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers & JDC) w/ Alisha Edwards def. Order 4 (The Great Hands & Special Agent 0)
Special Agent 0 made his TNA in-ring debut, but The System played it smart and isolated him. After chaos broke loose, JDC hit Down & Dirty to seal the win for the faction.

Knockouts World Champion Ash By Elegance Vacates Title
In an emotional moment, Ash By Elegance revealed she can no longer compete and officially relinquished the Knockouts World Championship. A battle royal was announced immediately to crown two finalists, with the new champion to be decided later in the night.

The match came down to Kelani Jordan and Léi Yǐng Lee, who would meet again with Indi Hartwell as special referee.

Finalists: Kelani Jordan & Léi Yǐng Lee

Matt Cardona & The Home Town Man def. The Nemeths (Nic & Ryan)
The crowd rallied behind the masked Home Town Man, who helped Cardona score a flash pin on Ryan Nemeth. The victory celebration was short-lived, however, as The Nemeths attacked post-match and unmasked Home Town Man.

Mike Santana def. NXT’s Ridge Holland
Holland used his power early, but Santana turned the tide with speed and resilience. After hitting the Rolling Buck 50, Santana finished Holland with Spin the Block. Post-match, TNA World Champion Trick Williams ambushed Santana, sending a clear message ahead of their rivalry.

Mustafa Ali def. Moose – Hardcore War Advantage
With both factions banned from ringside, Ali outmaneuvered Moose in a wild contest. After hitting a 450 splash that couldn’t keep Moose down, Ali’s entourage got involved. Tasha Steelz, disguised as one of Ali’s dancers, delivered a low blow that allowed Ali to land a second 450 for the huge win. Order 4 now has the numbers advantage heading into Bound For Glory.

Joe Hendry def. Eric Young
Hendry fought through injuries after a backstage attack earlier in the night. Young nearly stole it with dirty tactics, but interference from Travis Williams and Judas Icarus kept things even. Hendry countered with Standing Ovation into a steel chair for the victory.

Matt Hardy def. AJ Francis – Tables Match
After their earlier confrontation, Hardy and Francis went to war in a violent Tables Match. Hardy survived a brutal chair shot and used Francis’ arrogance against him. After hitting Twist of Fate, Hardy sealed the deal with a top rope leg drop through a table.

Kelani Jordan def. Léi Yǐng Lee – NEW Knockouts World Champion
With Indi Hartwell officiating, Jordan and Lee put on a hard-fought contest. A mid-match ref bump almost cost Jordan, but she rallied back and hit One of a King to capture her first Knockouts World Championship. Post-match, Ash By Elegance and Léi Yǐng Lee showed respect as TNA President Carlos Silva presented Jordan with the title.

Frankie Kazarian def. Steve Maclin – NEW TNA International Champion
Maclin had Kazarian on the ropes until AAA’s El Mesias reappeared to confront him. The distraction gave Kaz the opening he needed, and he hit the Slingshot Cutter to capture the International Championship.

Leon Slater def. Myron Reed – X-Division Championship
The main event lived up to the X-Division’s reputation. Both men traded highlight-reel offense, but Slater survived Reed’s 450 splash and nailed the Swanton 450 to retain.

After the bell, NXT’s Je’Von Evans appeared on screen to challenge Slater for the title at Bound For Glory, officially announced by Santino Marella.

AEW Collision Preview 9/26/2025

AEW Collision live tonight on TNT and HBO Max from the Health Network Arena in Huntington, WV

  • Jamie Hayter vs. Julia Hart
  • Hook and Eddie Kingston vs. Big Bill and Bryan Keith
  • Max Caster and Anthony Bowens vs. Swirl
  • TNT Championship Open Challenge: Kyle Fletcher (c) vs. Komander

WWE NXT No Mercy 9/27/2025 (Card)

WWE NXT No Mercy – Saturday, September 27, 2025 – FTL War Memorial in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

CARD

  • NXT Championship: Oba Femi (c) vs. Ricky Saints
  • NXT Women’s Championship: Jacy Jayne (c) vs. Lola Vice
  • North American Championship: Ethan Page (c) vs. Tavion Heights
  • NXT Women’s Speed Championship: Sol Ruca (c) vs. Lainey Reid
  • Weaponized Steel Cage: Blake Monroe vs. Jordynne Grace
  • Josh Briggs vs. Je’Von Evans

WWE SmackDown Preview 9/26/2025

WWE SmackDown live on USA Network from the Kia Center in Orlando, Fl

  • Fallout from Wrestlepalooza
  • WWE Women’s Championship Match: Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Nia Jax vs. Jade Cargill
  • Giulia & Kiana James vs. Michin & B-FAB
  • WWE United States Championship – Open Challenge: Sami Zayn (c) vs. TBD
  • Cody Rhodes to appear

TNA Victory Road 9/26/2025 (Card)

TNA Victory Road – Friday, September 26, 2025 – Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Card

  • Countdown to Victory Road — Three-Way Match: Cedric Alexander vs. Trey Miguel vs. Zachary Wentz
  • Countdown to Victory Road: A.J. Francis’ First Cla$$ Penthouse segment with Matt Hardy
  • Mike Santana vs. Ridge Holland
  • The Nemeths (Nic Nemeth & Ryan Nemeth) vs. Matt Cardona & The Hometown Man
  • TNA X Division Championship: Leon Slater (c) vs. Myron Reed
  • Moose vs. Mustafa Ali (Winner will earn advantage for their faction in Hardcore War match at TNA Bound For Glory)
  • TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championship: The Elegance Brand (M by Elegance & Heather by Elegance) (c) (w/ The Personal Concierge) vs. The IInspiration (Cassie Lee & Jessica McKay)
  • Eric Young vs. Joe Hendry
  • TNA International Championship: Steve Maclin (c) vs. Frankie Kazarian

AJ Styles Confirms Retirement Plans for 2026

The end of an era is officially on the horizon—AJ Styles has confirmed that he’ll be stepping away from in-ring competition in 2026.

Speaking with Tokyo Sports during WWE’s recent trip to Japan, Styles revealed that his time inside the squared circle is winding down. While he hasn’t locked in the exact date or match for his farewell, the Phenomenal One made it clear that next year will be his final run.

“I don’t want to show fans an AJ Styles who isn’t himself anymore,” he explained, noting that the decision stems from his desire to retire before his body gives out. “I’ve decided to walk away before I get to that point.”

Styles also hinted that WWE’s Supershow Japan event in Tokyo may end up being his last time competing in Japan—a country that played a huge role in his career resurgence during his New Japan Pro-Wrestling run. After retirement, he envisions staying involved with WWE, potentially working with young talent and preparing them for the main roster.

Interestingly, 2026 also marks the retirement year of Styles’ legendary NJPW rival Hiroshi Tanahashi. Styles praised Tanahashi as “a truly great wrestler,” and while he didn’t confirm anything, he left the door cracked open for one more dream clash with The Ace. “I still want to do it 1000%,” Styles admitted. “But we both have positions to consider, so I don’t know if it will happen.”

While fans wait to see how his final year shapes up, Styles won’t be short on big moments. WWE has already announced that he’ll face longtime rival John Cena during Cena’s own retirement tour at Crown Jewel. That showdown promises to be a major chapter in both men’s farewell journeys.

From TNA to NJPW to WWE, AJ Styles has done it all—world championships, show-stealing matches, and countless unforgettable moments. If 2026 truly is his last dance, he’s making sure it ends on his terms.

Masha Slamovich Breaks Silence on Abuse Allegations, Issues Public Statement

TNA star Masha Slamovich has publicly addressed recent domestic abuse allegations stemming from her past relationship with fellow wrestler AKIRA.

The situation unfolded on Sept. 23, when a friend of AKIRA shared screenshots of messages and additional archived material online, presenting them as evidence of physical, emotional, and mental abuse during the pair’s relationship.

The fallout was swift. TNA Wrestling announced they were investigating the matter and removed Slamovich from promotional material for a scheduled Knockouts Championship bout against Ash By Elegance at Victory Road. Multiple independent promotions have also taken her off upcoming cards.

On Thursday night, Slamovich released what she described as her “only statement” regarding the accusations. In it, she acknowledged that her relationship with AKIRA had been “toxic and mutually destructive,” while taking responsibility for her actions and admitting shame over how things unfolded.

“I take responsibility for my actions and I am sorry, embarrassed, and ashamed of the role I played in our relationship,” Slamovich wrote, adding that she has since sought professional help to learn healthier ways of managing conflict.

She closed by apologizing to AKIRA and others she feels she let down, expressing hope that her former partner will find healing.

At just 27 years old, Slamovich has been one of the standout performers in TNA’s Knockouts Division over the past two years, capturing the Knockouts World Tag Team Championship alongside Killer Kelly and competing in high-profile singles matches. However, this controversy has put her future with TNA—and on the independent scene—in serious question as the wrestling world awaits further updates.

TNA IMPACT Preview 9/25/2025

It’s the final TNA iMPACT! before Victory Road this Thursday at 8/7c on TNA+ around the world, AXS TV in the US, and Sportsnet 360 in Canada.

  • Frankie Kazarian & Jake Something vs. Steve Maclin & Mr. Anderson
  • Cedric Alexander & Leon Slater vs. The Rascalz
  • Jody Threat vs. Victoria Crawford
  • Bound For Glory Call Your Shot Gauntlet Battle Royal Qualifier
  • Team 3D and The Hardys: The Final Negotiation
  • Mike Santana’s Road to Glory