Author: John Bass

Tyler Breeze Stuns NXT Crowd With Surprise Return Ahead Of Homecoming Title Match

WWE is pulling out all the stops for next week’s NXT Homecoming at Full Sail University, and the brand just got a huge blast from the past. Former NXT Tag Team Champion Tyler Breeze made a shocking return on Tuesday night’s episode of NXT, setting himself up for a high-stakes championship opportunity.

The surprise came right after a unique Flag Match between Tavion Heights and Ethan Page. Heights managed to grab his United States flag before Page could reclaim his Canadian banner, earning the win and draping the maple leaf over a fallen Page for added insult. While Heights celebrated with Old Glory from the stage, the Full Sail faithful erupted as Breeze emerged from the crowd, selfie stick in hand, for the first time in years.

In true “Prince Pretty” fashion, Breeze struck a pose in the middle of the ring, snapping a trademark selfie with Page still sprawled out behind him. Moments later, WWE confirmed that the return wasn’t just for nostalgia—Breeze will challenge Ethan Page for the NXT North American Championship at NXT Homecoming on September 16.

This marks Breeze’s first in-ring appearance for NXT since June 2021, when he and longtime partner Fandango defeated Imperium’s Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci. Both men were released shortly after, with Breeze shifting into work on WWE’s UpUpDownDown channel before officially joining NXT’s creative team earlier this year.

Ethan Page, meanwhile, has been carving out an impressive run since capturing the North American Title in May, already turning back challenges from Sean Legacy, Santino Marella, and Ricky Saints. But now he faces a whole new kind of test—a returning NXT original with nothing to lose and everything to prove.

With NXT Homecoming designed to spotlight the past colliding with the present, Tyler Breeze’s comeback couldn’t be timed any better. The only question is whether “Prince Pretty” still has enough in the tank to walk out of Full Sail with championship gold.

AEW’s Wardlow Reportedly Dealing With Possible Torn Pec Injury

AEW may have hit a major snag with one of its returning stars. According to a new report from Fightful Select, Wardlow could be sidelined once again—this time with a feared torn pectoral muscle.

Wardlow made his surprise comeback at Forbidden Door, aligning himself with Don Callis after ambushing Prince Nana and Swerve Strickland in the aftermath of Kazuchika Okada’s successful title defense. The return was positioned as the start of a major push for the former TNT Champion, but an injury suffered either during or after the pay-per-view may have derailed those plans.

If confirmed, a torn pec would keep Wardlow out for six to nine months, a brutal timeline for someone who just fought his way back from shoulder issues tied to a past motor-vehicle accident. AEW had actually cleared him months ago, but his return was delayed so he could participate in filming the first two seasons of Amazon Prime’s upcoming American Gladiators reboot, hosted by WWE’s The Miz.

While Wardlow’s in-ring future is uncertain, the report notes AEW is open to keeping him on TV in a non-wrestling role to maintain his presence alongside Callis. Still, the news reportedly left many in the locker room “bummed,” given how long Wardlow had waited to get back on television and the string of setbacks he’s endured.

This is another tough break for the powerhouse who, not long ago, was one of AEW’s fastest-rising names. Now the question becomes: can Wardlow’s momentum survive another long layoff?

WOW Season 4 Brings Women’s Wrestling to Las Vegas With Historic Fremont Street Residency

WOW – Women of Wrestling is about to make its biggest splash yet. Season 4 officially launches the weekend of September 14, and the promotion isn’t just bringing fresh episodes—it’s bringing history.

A brand-new trailer dropped this week teasing the action to come, including the debut of six new competitors. Among them are Brooklyn Love, a former child tennis star turned wrestler; Drucilla Blade, a specialist in weapons-based offense; and powerhouse newcomer Destiny Diesel, who looks primed to shake up the roster.

The season kicks off in a major way with the first-ever WOW Tag Team Championship Cage Match, setting the tone for what looks to be a high-stakes year. Fans will also be treated to a special retrospective celebrating 40 years of women’s wrestling in Las Vegas, hosted by Katie Marie Jones and WOW visionary David McLane.

But perhaps the biggest announcement is WOW’s first-ever residency in Las Vegas. Branded as Fights At Fremont Street Experience, the residency begins October 14 and promises to bring women’s wrestling right into the heart of the city’s entertainment district. Matches from the residency will start airing nationally beginning October 18.

WOW continues to expand its footprint across multiple platforms. The show airs weekly on VICE TV and in syndication nationwide. Fans can also binge past seasons: all episodes of Seasons 1–3 are on Pluto TV, while Seasons 2 and 3 are streaming on Tubi, and Season 2 is additionally available on Paramount+.

With new stars, groundbreaking matches, and a Las Vegas residency, WOW looks set to take women’s wrestling to an entirely new level this fall.

AJ Styles Drops “Shoot-Style” Promo During RAW Break – Subtle Shot at Triple H?

AJ Styles made some waves on this week’s episode of WWE RAW—and not just for what aired on TV.

Before his match with El Grande Americano, “The Phenomenal One” grabbed a mic and let loose with a fiery promo that had more of a worked shoot flavor than the usual scripted WWE dialogue. Styles told the live crowd (and Netflix viewers tuning in internationally) that he feels someone inside WWE is actively working against him.

Styles pointed to the recent departures of his longtime allies, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson, as well as the fact that Michin (Mia Yim) is tied up on SmackDown. He essentially claimed the deck has been stacked against him, leaving him without backup for the first time in years.

In one of the most eyebrow-raising moments, Styles broke from the usual “commercial break” routine and told fans:

“I’m gonna tell you something you’re not supposed to hear, but somebody doesn’t want me here. So tonight, you’re going to beat the piss out of Grande Americano for me, so that person feels some of this pain too.”

Styles went on to score a much-needed win over Americano, snapping a two-week skid and possibly putting management on notice in the process.

While AJ never dropped names, fans immediately began speculating that his words were aimed at Triple H, given The Game’s role in WWE’s creative direction. Whether this was a fully scripted moment or Styles venting some real frustrations remains to be seen—but it definitely added some intrigue to his current storyline.

One thing is clear: “The Phenomenal One” isn’t staying quiet, and if this leads to a bigger push or even a heel turn, we might be seeing AJ Styles entering a very interesting new chapter.

WWE NXT Preview 9/9/2025

WWE NXT on The CW.

  • WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship #1 Contender’s Triple Threat Elimination Match: Fatal Influence (Fallon Henley & Jazmyn Nyx) vs. Sol Ruca & Zaria vs. Izzi Dame & The Culling (Tatum Paxley)
  • WWE Women’s Speed Championship Tournament First Round Match: Lainey Reid vs. AAA’s Faby Apache
  • Flag Match: Ethan Page vs. Tavion Heights
  • Je’von Evans vs. Josh Briggs
  •  Trick Williams says he’ll see #DIY

Tony Khan Reveals Bryan Danielson’s New Full-Time Role On AEW Dynamite

Bryan Danielson is officially back on AEW television every week—just not in the way fans might have expected.

AEW President Tony Khan announced on social media that “The American Dragon” will be joining the AEW Dynamite commentary team full-time, starting this Wednesday in Philadelphia. The episode will also mark the end of AEW’s residency at the historic 2300 Arena, with the final show from the venue taking place on the September 11th edition of Collision.

What isn’t clear just yet is how Danielson fits into the current broadcast booth. The regular Dynamite lineup features Excalibur, Tony Schiavone, and Taz, but Khan hasn’t said whether Danielson will replace someone or if the announce desk will expand into a four-man team. If a shake-up does happen, it’s possible the odd man out could shift over to Collision, where Nigel McGuinness currently calls the action.

Danielson’s move to commentary comes nearly a year after he stepped away from full-time competition. His brutal defeat at the hands of Jon Moxley at WrestleDream last October signaled the end of his run as AEW World Champion and his full-time in-ring career. Since then, Danielson has made limited appearances, including a win over Max Caster in June and a cameo at All In, where he aided Hangman Page against Moxley.

Fans also got a preview of what to expect from Danielson behind the desk earlier this summer when he provided guest commentary on the August 20th episode of Dynamite and again at Forbidden Door on August 24th. Both outings were well received, with viewers praising his insight and ability to blend technical knowledge with personality.

Now, with a headset on instead of boots, Danielson’s presence on Dynamite will give fans a weekly look into the mind of one of wrestling’s most respected performers. Whether he eventually transitions back into the ring or sticks to the desk, the AEW faithful are guaranteed a fresh voice calling the action every Wednesday night.

AJ Styles’ Son Weighs In On Triple H’s Booking Of The Phenomenal One

AJ Styles’ recent run in WWE has caught the attention of fans for all the wrong reasons, and now even his own son has spoken up about the situation.

Over the weekend, a fan on social media vented frustration about how Triple H has been using Styles, calling the booking “disrespectful.” That comment struck a chord with Styles’ son, who posts under the handle ajaayyss. He replied, “You ain’t the only one man,” signaling that he shares the disappointment.

The frustration stems from Styles’ string of high-profile losses in recent months. The former WWE Champion has come up short against Dominik Mysterio in an Intercontinental Title match and has been unable to get the better of El Grande Americano, who he faces once again tonight on WWE Raw live from the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee—the first Raw broadcast since the brand’s big move to Netflix.

Adding more intrigue, Styles recently posted a cryptic image on social media: an hourglass featuring his iconic “P1” logo fading away into dust. Fans immediately speculated that the Phenomenal One could be hinting at retirement once his WWE contract runs out.

Back in July, reports indicated that Styles had quietly signed a one-year extension after missing time with an injury, which would keep him with the company into 2025. Still, the symbolism in his post has sparked plenty of conversation about how much longer fans will get to see AJ inside the squared circle.

Whether tonight’s clash with El Grande Americano is another setback or the start of a resurgence, one thing is clear—AJ Styles’ legacy in WWE is a hot topic, and even his family is voicing concern about how it’s being handled.

WWE Raw Preview 9/8/25

WWE Raw tonight live on Netflix at 8:00 pm ET/5:00 pm PT from the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

  • We’ll hear from AJ Lee who made her return to WWE this past Friday on SmackDown
  • IYO SKY and Stephanie Vaquer Wrestlepalooza contract signing
  • The Usos will address Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed
  • Lyra Valkyria vs. Judgment Day’s Raquel Rodriguez
  • AJ Styles vs. El Grande Americano

Triple H Posts Footage Of AJ Lee Signing New WWE Contract Before SmackDown Return

WWE fans in Chicago got the surprise they’d been waiting on for years last night—though most of them probably saw it coming. AJ Lee officially returned on SmackDown, stepping in to help her husband CM Punk when Becky Lynch tried to take him out in the main event segment.

From the second the show kicked off, chants of “AJ Lee” echoed through the arena, and it didn’t take long for those rumors to become reality. Between the Chicago setting and the Punk/Lynch confrontation being saved for the main event, all the signs were there that WWE had something big up their sleeve.

Adding to the excitement, Triple H took to social media after the show, posting a video of Lee signing her brand-new WWE contract just hours before walking back through the curtain. In the clip, AJ is dressed head-to-toe in black to keep her return under wraps, sharing a quick moment with The Game where she expressed how happy she was to be back in the fold.

Now that she’s officially on the roster, speculation is already heating up about her in-ring future. The leading rumor points toward a blockbuster mixed tag match: AJ Lee & CM Punk vs. Becky Lynch & Seth Rollins at the upcoming WrestlePalooza, the first-ever ESPN and WWE crossover event. That would not only pit two of wrestling’s most prominent real-life couples against each other, but it would also mark AJ and Becky’s first-ever showdown—something fans never thought they’d see given how their WWE careers never overlapped.

Beyond the dream-match possibilities, AJ’s return carries plenty of emotional weight. The former Divas Champion was a trailblazer for WWE’s women’s division, inspiring a generation of wrestlers who now fill out today’s roster. Seeing her share the ring with those she helped influence will be a full-circle moment that could reshape the women’s scene moving forward.

One thing’s for sure—AJ Lee being back in WWE is a game-changer, and if last night’s reaction in Chicago is any indication, the fans couldn’t be more ready for it.

AEW Collision Preview 9/6/2025

AEW Collision live tonight at 8PM ET on TNT and HBO Max from the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia

  • Jon Moxley vs. Daniel Garcia
  • Matk Briscoe vs. Konosuke Takeshita
  • All-Star 8-Woman Tag: AEW women’s World Champion “Timeless: Toni Storm, Interim ROH Women’s world TV Champion Mina Shirakawa, Kris Statlander & Harley Cameron vs. triangle Of Madness & Megan Bayne
  • FTR vs. Adam Priest & “The Dynamite Kid” Tommy Billington