AEW Collision Preview 8/30/2025

AEW Collision live tonight on TNT and HBO Max from the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia

As of this posting there is only one match announced.

Juice Robinson vs. Big Bill

WWE Clash In Paris 8/31/2025 (Card)

WWE Clash in Paris – Sunday, August 31 at 2 PM ET – Paris La Défense Arena in Nanterre, France

CARD

  • World Heavyweight Championship: Seth Rollins (c) vs. Jey Uso vs. CM Punk vs. LA Knight
  • Intercontinental Championship: Becky Lynch (c) vs. Nikki Bella
  • WWE Tag Team Championship: Wyatt Sicks (c) vs. Street Profits
  • Good Ol’ Fashioned Donnybrook: Sheamus vs. Rusev
  • John Cena vs. Logan Paul
  • Roman Reigns vs. Bronson Reed

ROH Death Before Dishonor 8/29/2025 (Card)

ROH Death Before Dishonor on Friday, August 29 from 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, PA

CARD

  • ROH World Championship: Bandido (c) vs. Hechicero
  • ROH Women’s World Championship: Athena (c) vs. Mina Shirakawa
  • ROH World Tag Team Championship: Sammy Guevara & mystery partner vs. Outrunners
  • ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championship: Sammy Guevara & Von Erichs vs. Shane Taylor, Shawn Dean, & Carlie Bravo
  • ROH Pure Championship: Lee Moriarty (c) vs. Xelhua
  • Fight Without Honor: QT Marshall vs. Paul Walter Hauser

ROH World Tag Team Champion and ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Champion Dustin Rhodes is out following double knee replacement surgery.

Taz Set for 2300 Arena Hardcore Hall of Fame Induction During AEW Collision

AEW is paying homage to one of ECW’s most iconic figures. This Saturday, during AEW Collision at Philadelphia’s legendary 2300 Arena, Taz will officially be inducted into the venue’s Hardcore Hall of Fame.

The announcement came after this week’s episode of AEW Dynamite went off the air, where the AEW roster surrounded the ring in “Team Taz Dojo” shirts for a surprise tribute. The moment was capped off by AEW President Tony Khan, who praised Taz as one of the building’s all-time greats.

“After a great night here for the first ever AEW show in the 2300 Arena, I can’t think of a more fitting way to end it than to pay respect to the greatest legend in the history of this building,” Khan said, recalling how he wore a Taz shirt as a teenager attending ECW shows.

Taz carved out a legendary career during his six-year run in ECW, capturing the ECW World Heavyweight Championship twice, the Television Title twice, and the Tag Titles three times. He also famously introduced the FTW Championship — a belt later revived in AEW in 2020. That legacy continued through his son, HOOK, who became the final FTW Champion before retiring the title in 2024.

According to Taz, the tribute caught him off guard, with his wife and son helping keep the surprise under wraps. On Saturday, his official Hardcore Hall of Fame banner will be raised inside the arena that defined so much of his career.

For a man once known as “The Human Suplex Machine,” the honor is another suplex-sized stamp on his lasting impact in professional wrestling history.

Cody Rhodes & Brandi Rhodes Announce The Birth Of Second Child

Cody Rhodes & Brandi Rhodes Announce The Birth Of Second Child

The Rhodes family just got a little bigger. Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and his wife Brandi have announced the arrival of their second child, sharing the happy news with fans on social media.

The couple, who became first-time parents in 2021 with the birth of their daughter Liberty, are now celebrating the arrival of another baby girl. Born on August 29, 2025, the newest addition to the family has been named Leilani Ella Runnels.

Brandi shared the announcement on Twitter, posting a photo of herself holding her newborn’s tiny hand alongside a heartfelt message:

“Welcome to the world Leilani Ella Runnels. We are in love. Thank you God for answered prayers. Cody + Brandi + Libby + Lani = ❤️”

For Cody, this marks an especially meaningful time in his life, balancing the top spot in WWE with the joys of fatherhood. Fans and fellow wrestlers have already begun flooding the couple’s timelines with congratulatory messages, celebrating not only his championship reign but also the family milestone.

WWE SmackDown Preview 8/29/2025

WWE SmackDown airs tonight on USA Network from the LDLC Arena in Lyon, France.

Final stop en route to Clash In Paris on Sunday.

  • United States Championship: Solo Sikoa (c) vs. Sami Zayn
  • WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship: Alexa Bliss & Charlotte Flair (c) vs. Secret Hervis
  • WWE Tag Team Championship #1 Contender’s Match: Street Profits vs. Melo Don’t Miz
  • John Cena to appear

TNA Impact Preview 8/28/2025

The Path to Bound For Glory rages on! Don’t miss an all-new TNA iMPACT! this Thursday at 8/7c on TNA+ worldwide, Sportsnet 360 in Canada, and at 9/8c on AXS TV in the US.

  • We’ll hear from the new TNA Knockouts World Champion Ash By Elegance
  • Mike Santana & Steve Maclin vs. TNA World Champion Trick Williams & AJ Francis
  • TNA World Tag Team Champions The Hardys vs. X-Division Champion Leon Slater & Cedric Alexander
  • The IInspiration vs. Fatal Influence
  • Eric Young vs. Myron Reed
  • Mara Sadé vs. Tasha Steelz

DDP Hospitalized After Experiencing Atrial Fibrillation

WWE Hall of Famer Diamond Dallas Page (DDP) recently revealed that he was hospitalized after suffering an episode of atrial fibrillation, a heart condition that causes an irregular and often rapid heartbeat.

DDP shared the news with fans on social media, explaining that the incident occurred while he was working out. He noted that he wasn’t wearing a heart monitor at the time, which made it harder to immediately track what was happening. Doctors later performed a cardioversion procedure — a treatment used to restore a normal heart rhythm.

The 68-year-old legend has long been known for his dedication to health and fitness, especially through his DDP Yoga program, which has helped countless wrestlers and fans alike improve their quality of life. While the episode was certainly a scare, Page seemed upbeat in his update and appears to be on the mend.

Wrestling fans everywhere will no doubt be wishing DDP a speedy recovery.

Hook Returns to AEW with a New Theme Song — Here’s Why the Change Happened

Hook made his long-awaited return to AEW this week on Dynamite, but fans quickly noticed something different about the presentation — the music. The former FTW Champion no longer walks out to Action Bronson’s “The Chairman’s Intent,” instead making his entrance to Jay Jay Johanson’s “So Tell The Girls I Am Back In Town,” a track that dates all the way back to 1996.

According to a report from Fightful Select, the switch comes after some behind-the-scenes friction between AEW and Action Bronson. The rapper previously described the AEW locker room atmosphere as “weird,” which reportedly didn’t sit well with the company. While things between both sides have since cooled down, AEW had already chosen to move forward with a new theme for Hook. To add to it, the rights to use Bronson’s track had officially expired back in January, making the change inevitable.

Hook’s comeback wasn’t just about a new song — it was about revenge. Appearing at the historic 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, the son of Taz stormed the ring to go after Wheeler Yuta of the Death Riders. Yuta and his crew had taken Hook out of action for months, and the young star wasted no time in getting payback.

It was also a strong night for Hook’s faction, The Opps, who successfully defended the AEW World Trios Championship against Ricochet and the Gates of Agony. With Hook back in the mix, the group looks stronger than ever heading into the fall.

Whether fans miss the old Action Bronson entrance or prefer the eerie vibe of Johanson’s track, one thing is clear — Hook is back, and he’s got unfinished business.

IATSE Union Planning Protest at Tonight’s AEW Dynamite in Philadelphia

Things could get a little more heated than usual outside of AEW Dynamite tonight in Philadelphia. Members of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 8 have announced they’ll be protesting outside the 2300 Arena during AEW’s tapings.

The union claims that AEW is not meeting the standard wages and benefits expected for live entertainment workers in the area. IATSE issued a statement on social media earlier today, saying their goal is to “inform the public” that the company’s current pay structure undercuts fair labor practices and could have long-term effects on jobs across the entertainment industry in the city.

AEW is running a residency at the historic ECW Arena this week, and IATSE’s post included the full schedule of shows, hinting that the demonstrations may not be limited to just Wednesday night’s Dynamite.

The union emphasized solidarity with its members, stating:

“When employers undercut these standards it threatens wages, benefits, and job opportunities for all entertainment workers in the community. We stand in solidarity with our Local 8 kin as they hold employers accountable and fight to protect the fair standards that entertainment workers deserve.”

It remains to be seen if this will have any direct impact on tonight’s tapings, but the presence of protesters outside such a high-profile wrestling event is sure to draw attention.