Queen Aminata Issues Stern Warning After Scary Fan Encounter

AEW star Queen Aminata is speaking out after a recent incident with a fan crossed the line from admiration to invasion of privacy.

In a powerful message shared on social media, Aminata revealed that during a trip to New York, a fan somehow obtained her hotel information — including her full name and room number — and sent flowers directly to her room. What might have been intended as a kind gesture quickly turned into something unsettling, leaving Aminata feeling deeply unsafe.

“Be a fan. Don’t be a creep,” she wrote. “Imagine how I felt that day and days after… y’all need to stop for real.”

The chilling experience has sparked renewed conversation around the importance of boundaries and safety for wrestlers, especially as fan interactions grow more personal through social media and public appearances.

Unfortunately, Aminata’s story is not an isolated one. The wrestling world has seen a disturbing uptick in cases of stalking and harassment. WWE’s Roxanne Perez recently fell victim to a doxxing attack that exposed her private information online, and Liv Morgan was stalked by a man who went as far as showing up uninvited at her home, ultimately leading to his arrest.

These incidents serve as a sobering reminder: wrestlers may be public figures, but they’re still human beings entitled to privacy and personal safety.

Queen Aminata’s message wasn’t just a call-out — it was a plea for respect, not just for herself, but for all performers who put their bodies and lives on the line to entertain fans.

At WrestlingNewsBlog.com, we stand with Queen Aminata and all wrestlers who face these kinds of violations. Supporting your favorite stars doesn’t mean ignoring their boundaries. Let’s all do better.

WBD Splitting Into Two Companies—What It Could Mean for AEW’s Future

In a major shake-up that could eventually ripple through the wrestling world, Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has announced it will divide its sprawling media empire into two separate publicly traded companies. The move aims to streamline operations and allow each new entity to better focus on its specific goals—but it also creates some intrigue regarding AEW’s long-term media future.

The two divisions will be named Streaming & Studios and Global Networks. The Streaming & Studios side will house major entertainment and content brands like Warner Bros. Television, Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group, DC Studios, HBO, and HBO Max. Meanwhile, Global Networks will take over the reins of WBD’s “premier entertainment, sports, and news television brands,” which include CNN, TNT Sports, Discovery, and Bleacher Report.

So where does AEW land in all of this?

For now, All Elite Wrestling’s position remains steady. The promotion’s current media rights deal with WBD—inked earlier this year—keeps its flagship programming on both traditional TV and streaming via Max through at least 2028. Dynamite and Collision continue to air weekly while older episodes are gradually being added to Max’s library. AEW has also teased future plans to integrate pay-per-view purchases into the platform.

While the current split doesn’t affect AEW’s immediate situation, the long-term picture just got more complicated. With TNT Sports—AEW’s TV home—falling under Global Networks and Max now aligned with Streaming & Studios, future contract negotiations could require navigating two separate corporate structures. That adds a layer of complexity when AEW eventually sits down to renegotiate media rights or explore expansion.

On the leadership front, WBD CEO David Zaslav will head up Streaming & Studios, while the current Chief Financial Officer will become CEO of Global Networks. Both will remain in their current roles until the split officially goes through. According to Zaslav, this realignment is meant to give each business the focus and agility needed to succeed in an evolving media landscape.

Bottom line: AEW fans don’t need to worry—at least not yet. But as the media landscape shifts and AEW continues to grow, the promotion could be looking at a more intricate playing field when it’s time to map out its future home on TV and streaming.

Tay Melo Shocks AEW with Surprise Return at Fyter Fest, Saves Anna Jay from Brutal Attack

After nearly two years away from AEW programming, Tay Melo made her long-awaited return during Wednesday night’s Fyter Fest special — and she didn’t come empty-handed.

With Anna Jay cornered and seemingly moments away from being thrown off the stage by Megan Bayne and Penelope Ford, Melo’s music hit to a massive reaction. Charging to the ring wielding a kendo stick, she went straight after Ford, swinging with purpose and clearing house before mixing it up with Bayne. Officials quickly stepped in to separate them, but the message was loud and clear: Tay Melo is back, and she’s coming in hot.

This marks Melo’s first AEW appearance since January 2023, when she was still aligned with Jay as part of the Jericho Appreciation Society (JAS). Later that spring, Melo and her husband Sammy Guevara revealed at Double or Nothing that they were expecting their first child. The couple welcomed their daughter, Luna, on November 28, 2023.

While Wednesday marked Melo’s AEW comeback, fans may recall she quietly dipped her toe back into the ring earlier this year. In January, she teamed with STARDOM’s Mina Shirakawa at the New Year Dream event in Japan — a sign that the former Judo standout wasn’t done with wrestling just yet.

Now reunited with Jay, the duo known as TayJay is back in action. The two first began teaming in 2020, making it to the semi-finals of the AEW Women’s Tag Team Cup Tournament. Their chemistry led to a run within the JAS faction from 2022 through Melo’s hiatus. Though Melo was absent during the faction’s eventual implosion, her return signals a fresh start — this time clearly on the babyface side of the aisle.

With AEW’s women’s division heating up and TayJay reunited, all eyes will be on what’s next for Melo, Jay, and whoever dares to stand in their way.

AEW Fyter Fest Preview 6/4/2025

All Elite Wrestling will air AEW Fyter Fest tonight on TBS and MAX at 8pm ET from the Mission Ballroom in Denver, CO. This four-hour special features Dynamite and Collision.

  • AEW International Championship: Kenny Omega (c) vs. Mascara Dorada vs. Brody King vs. Claudio Castagnoli
  • FTR vs. Atlantis Jr. & Templario
  • AEW Women’s Champion Toni Storm & Mina Shirakawa vs. Skye Blue & Julia Hart (Mercedes Mone on commentary)
  • Mark Briscoe vs. Jon Moxley
  • LFI (RUSH, The Beast Mortos & Dralistico) vs. Kevin Knight, Mike Bailey & Komander
  • Thekla vs. TBD
  • We’ll hear from the Hurt Syndicate

Abadon Confirms AEW Departure as Contract Set to Expire in June

After years of carving out a unique niche in All Elite Wrestling, Abadon has confirmed she’ll be parting ways with the company once her contract expires next month.

In a heartfelt statement shared on social media, the “Living Dead Girl” revealed that her AEW deal will not be renewed, marking the end of her run with the promotion. Though she hasn’t appeared on AEW television since December 2023, Abadon remained active throughout the first half of 2024 with multiple appearances on Ring of Honor programming.

Here’s what she had to say:

“My time with AEW is coming to an end. My contract expires in June and I will not be renewed. The emotions I’m currently trying to manage are incredibly difficult and full of conflict as I reflect on my time there.

My goal is to not let this be it for me, because I love wrestling too much to just stop. I’ve put in a lot of hard work that I will now be able to showcase more often.

While my heart is currently broken you can bet that I’m still going to show up for training next week. If you are looking to book me please send an email to bookabadonhere@gmail.com

Thank you.”

Abadon debuted with AEW in 2020 and quickly gained attention for her horror-inspired character work and hard-hitting in-ring style. Though she never captured gold in the company, she was a fixture of the women’s division during AEW’s formative years and brought a unique presentation that stood out from the rest of the roster.

Her statement makes it clear that this isn’t the end of her wrestling journey. Abadon’s commitment to training and her passion for the business suggest that she’s far from finished — and now, with the freedom of free agency ahead, she’ll have more opportunities to showcase her talent on new stages.

Independent promoters, take note: Abadon is officially open for bookings, and she sounds more determined than ever.

Mariah May Removed from AEW Roster, WWE Move Reportedly Imminent

Another chapter appears to be closing in AEW, as “The Glamour” Mariah May has been officially removed from the company’s roster page — a move that almost always signals a wrestler’s exit from the promotion.

Though the update happened without fanfare earlier today, it doesn’t come as a complete surprise. Behind the scenes, whispers of May’s AEW contract nearing its end have been circulating for weeks. The buzz only intensified recently, with many within the industry speculating that she could be WWE-bound once free agency came into play.

Now, it seems those rumors may be turning into reality. According to Fightful Select, a source within WWE has confirmed that the company is expecting May to sign on in the near future.

May’s time in AEW, while relatively short, was impactful. After arriving with plenty of hype thanks to her international pedigree, she quickly made a name for herself in the women’s division, even capturing the AEW Women’s World Championship during her run. Her blend of charisma, in-ring ability, and character work made her a standout on AEW programming and a frequent talking point among fans and analysts alike.

If the reports are accurate and May is indeed heading to WWE, she’ll be the latest in a growing list of talent to make the leap from AEW to the Stamford-based giant. And with the depth of WWE’s women’s roster across Raw, SmackDown, and NXT, the possibilities for fresh matchups and storylines are wide open.

No official statement has been made by either AEW or WWE regarding May’s status, but all signs point to a major transition on the horizon for the former champ. Stay tuned — this is one move that could shake things up in a big way.

Thekla Arrives in AEW With a Statement-Making Debut Attack on Jamie Hayter

The AEW women’s division just got a venomous injection of chaos. Thekla, known to Japanese wrestling fans as the “Toxic Spider,” officially made her presence felt in All Elite Wrestling—launching a surprise attack on Jamie Hayter during the May 29 episode of Dynamite.

The ambush came just as Hayter, fresh off her loss to Mercedes Moné in the Owen Hart Cup final, was set to address the AEW audience about her next move. But before she could even speak, the lights dropped—and when they came back up, Thekla was in the ring, laying waste to the former AEW Women’s Champion. The message was loud and clear: Thekla is here, and she’s not wasting time climbing the ladder.

This dramatic entrance follows weeks of speculation. Thekla officially parted ways with STARDOM in April after a four-year stint that saw her evolve into one of the promotion’s most unpredictable and charismatic figures. Her exit was anything but quiet—following a loss to Sayaka Kurara on April 27, Thekla unleashed a chaotic farewell, attacking company officials, flipping off the crowd, and cementing her heel credentials on the way out.

Originally hailing from Vienna, Austria, Thekla broke into wrestling in 2017 in the underground European scene before gaining attention in the German independent circuit. Her career took a major leap when she moved to Japan, first wrestling for Ice Ribbon—where talents like Riho and Hikaru Shida also cut their teeth—before landing in STARDOM.

Aligning herself with Giulia’s Donna Del Mondo faction, Thekla captured both the Goddesses of STARDOM and Artist of STARDOM Championships. Her tag team success with Momo Watanabe and trios dominance alongside Giulia and Mai Sakurai earned her a solid reputation among joshi wrestling fans.

Rumors of Thekla making the jump to the U.S. swirled shortly after her STARDOM exit, with both WWE and AEW reportedly expressing interest. Ultimately, it was Tony Khan’s promotion that secured her signature—and now, it seems Thekla is wasting no time inserting herself into AEW’s title conversation.

What comes next for Hayter remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: Thekla’s bite is every bit as dangerous as her bark. The “Toxic Spider” has spun her web in AEW, and the women’s division better watch out.

AEW Dynamite Preview 5/28/2025

AEW Dynamite airs live tonight beginning at 8:00 pm ET on TBS and Max, from the El Paso County Coliseum in El Paso, Texas.

  • Fallout from Double Or Nothing
  • AEW International Title 4-Way Qualifying Match: Brody King vs. Josh Alexander
  • We’ll hear from Hangman Page.
  • Toni Storm and Mercedes Mone go face-to-face

Jim Ross Undergoes Successful Colon Cancer Surgery

Some encouraging news for fans of legendary wrestling announcer Jim Ross: the voice of generations has successfully undergone colon cancer surgery.

Conrad Thompson, JR’s longtime friend and co-host on Grilling JR, shared the update today via social media. According to Thompson, the news came directly from Rafael Morffi, a close associate of Ross, who informed him that the surgery went well and that doctors are hopeful they were able to fully remove the cancer.

“Just heard from @rmorfnyc that JR’s surgery went well and they hope to have successfully removed all of his cancer this morning!” Thompson posted. “Please keep @JRsBBQ in your thoughts and prayers as he begins his recovery!”

Ross, who has been transparent with fans about his ongoing health battles, has faced numerous medical hurdles in recent years but continues to show his trademark resilience. The AEW commentator and WWE Hall of Famer has received an outpouring of support from across the wrestling world, with many sending positive messages and well-wishes for a smooth recovery.

Everyone at Wrestling News Blog sends their best to Good Ol’ JR as he begins his healing journey. Here’s hoping we’ll hear that iconic voice back on commentary soon—sooner rather than later, by God.

UPDATE:

Jim Ross posted on social media about his surgery:

AEW Double Or Nothing 5/25/2025 (Results)

Here’s your full AEW Double or Nothing 2025 results and the recap from an epic night of action in Glendale, Arizona. from AllEliteWrestling.com

Buy-In Match: Megan Bayne and Penelope Ford vs. Anna Jay and Harley Cameron

In the first Buy-In match of AEW Double or Nothing 2025, Megan Bayne and Penelope Ford faced off against Anna Jay and Harley Cameron.

The match began with Megan Bayne quickly overpowering Harley Cameron with impressive physical strength. Bayne and Ford showcased their chemistry early on, isolating Harley effectively. Despite the early disadvantage, Jay and Cameron fought back with high-energy teamwork, creatively using their agility to counter the raw power of their opponents.

Throughout the match, Ford leveraged her experience advantage, maintaining control and employing dirty tactics to keep her team dominant. As the contest intensified, the momentum shifted multiple times. Bayne continued to demonstrate her sheer power, delivering impactful throws and high-impact strikes, while Ford added precise and cunning attacks, keeping the opposing team on the defensive. However, Anna and Harley’s resilient teamwork kept them competitive, with moments like a coordinated superplex exhibiting their synergy.

The closing moments featured Harley Cameron skillfully escaping a potentially dangerous doomsday device scenario. Displaying quick thinking, she ultimately scored a pinfall victory for her team.

Buy-In Match: Trent Beretta, Rocky Romero, Lio Rush and Action Andretti vs. AR Fox, Bandido, Komander and Hologram

In the second AEW Double or Nothing Buy-In match, Trent Beretta, Rocky Romero, Lio Rush, and Action Andretti squared off against AR Fox, Bandido, Komander, and Hologram. Early action saw the team of Trent Beretta and Rocky Romero, known collectively as RPG Vice, use their experience advantage to ground the high-flying opponents, focusing their strategy on isolating Bandido, the decorated Ring of Honor World Champion.

Throughout the match, AR Fox showcased his remarkable athleticism, quickly becoming a crowd favorite with his agility and innovative offense. However, RPG Vice effectively slowed the pace, emphasizing a more strategic and methodical approach that temporarily subdued their high-flying adversaries.

As the match progressed, Lio Rush and Action Andretti provided quick, dynamic exchanges, leveraging their impressive speed and innovative tag maneuvers. The match pace intensified significantly with the entrance of Komander and Hologram, who brought a breathtaking aerial assault that captivated the audience. Komander, in particular, accelerated the pace of the bout, using his remarkable agility to execute intricate moves seamlessly.

Late into the match, a notable incident saw Action Andretti visibly bleeding yet courageously continuing to fight. In a highlight-reel moment, Bandido and Komander performed an astounding double-team maneuver from the ropes, further emphasizing their team’s acrobatic superiority.

The match concluded with a spectacular series of aerial maneuvers from Fox, Bandido, Komander, and Hologram, highlighted by synchronized top-rope dives, a stunning assisted 450 splash, and an extraordinary assisted 21 Plex. This final combination secured the victory for AR Fox, Bandido, Komander, and Hologram.

Owen Hart Cup Tournament Women’s Final: Mercedes Moné vs. Jamie Hayter

In the Owen Hart Foundation Women’s Tournament Final at AEW Double or Nothing, Mercedes Moné faced Jamie Hayter in an intense and dramatic bout.

Early on, both competitors tested each other’s strength and agility. Hayter’s clear power advantage initially served her well, grounding Moné and leveraging heavy strikes and powerful clotheslines. However, Moné strategically targeted Hayter’s vulnerable lower back, relentlessly exploiting the previous injury with precise and punishing attacks.

Throughout the grueling contest, Moné executed multiple backstabbers and various submissions aimed explicitly at Hayter’s back, demonstrating ruthless focus and intensity. Despite the persistent assault, Hayter displayed remarkable resilience, continually fighting back with impactful strikes, suplexes, and a dramatic missile dropkick sequence that temporarily swung momentum back in her favor.

In the latter stages, both wrestlers executed their signature moves with increasing desperation. Mercedes applied her “Statement Maker” submission multiple times, nearly forcing Hayter to submit. Hayter, showcasing grit, managed to escape and even counter with her powerful “Haterade” lariat, seemingly securing victory only for Moné to narrowly survive the pinfall.

The climax of the match came after an exhaustive exchange, as Hayter attempted another Haterade. Moné cleverly countered the maneuver into a devastating, match-ending DDT variation that led to a decisive three-count.

Mercedes Moné emerged victorious, winning the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament and maintaining her undefeated streak in AEW. This monumental victory earned her a future title shot for the AEW Women’s World Championship at AEW All In Texas.

FTR vs. Nigel McGuinness and Daniel Garcia

This match opened with tension already evident, with FTR recently displaying a more ruthless side. Garcia initially squared off with Cash Wheeler, showcasing technical wrestling and agility. Wheeler leveraged his strength advantage, but Garcia’s determination and swift offense kept him competitive early on.

A major point of interest was McGuinness competing in his first high-profile tag team match in years. Nigel engaged in an aggressive confrontation with Dax Harwood, exchanging fierce chops and strikes, illustrating that he still possessed the skill and fire from his prime. However, FTR quickly turned their attention to isolating McGuinness, targeting him relentlessly and exploiting his ring rust and previous injuries.

Nigel endured considerable punishment, notably suffering a brutal “Tower of London” executed by Cash Wheeler onto the apron, severely weakening him. Garcia, desperate to tag in and shift momentum, finally received the tag, igniting the crowd with fiery offense, briefly rallying against both members of FTR. Garcia’s speed and innovative counters temporarily turned the tide, but FTR’s superior teamwork eventually reasserted their dominance.

In a chaotic sequence, FTR neutralized McGuinness outside the ring, delivering a devastating Shatter Machine onto the floor. Meanwhile, Garcia valiantly attempted to combat the duo alone inside the ring. Demonstrating incredible resilience, Garcia survived multiple high-impact maneuvers, including two consecutive piledrivers. Ultimately, however, Dax Harwood secured a tight Sharpshooter submission hold, and despite Garcia’s heroic refusal to tap, his body gave out, leading the referee to call the match for FTR.

The aftermath saw visible distress from McGuinness, who required assistance from Tony Schiavone and Matt Menard due to injuries sustained in the brutal encounter.

Stretcher Match: Ricochet vs. Mark Briscoe

In a brutally intense stretcher match at AEW Double or Nothing, Ricochet faced Mark Briscoe in a grudge match characterized by extreme violence and strategic ruthlessness.

The bout began explosively, with Ricochet sneak-attacking Briscoe from behind before the bell even rang. Despite Ricochet’s agility and cunning, Briscoe quickly rallied, capitalizing on his extensive hardcore wrestling experience. Briscoe used the ringside environment effectively, battering Ricochet through the audience area, employing the stretcher itself as a weapon, and showcasing his trademark unorthodox style, which included attacks like driving the stretcher into Ricochet’s abdomen.

Ricochet demonstrated remarkable resilience and strategic acumen, countering Briscoe’s aggressive approach by creatively defending himself with various improvised weapons. A critical moment occurred when Ricochet attempted a daring shooting star press onto the stretcher, but Briscoe evaded, causing Ricochet a painful landing. Nevertheless, Ricochet soon regained the advantage by ingeniously using cleaning solution to temporarily blind Briscoe, severely lacerating him, and turning the match’s momentum dramatically.

Despite substantial blood loss, Briscoe continued fighting aggressively, executing high-risk maneuvers such as a flying elbow drop from the barricade and landing a punishing Jay Driller.

The turning point of the match occurred when Ricochet, who had covertly hidden scissors under the ring, employed them to viciously wound Briscoe further. Ricochet repeatedly gouged Briscoe’s forehead, intensifying the brutality. Briscoe, however, managed to resist valiantly, countering several attacks even amidst heavy bleeding.

Ultimately, Ricochet’s calculated use of hidden weapons proved decisive. He delivered a devastating Spirit Gun to incapacitate Briscoe completely, finally placing him on the stretcher and securing him inside the ambulance to conclude the match.

AEW World Tag Title: The Hurt Syndicate vs. Sons of Texas

In an intense battle for the AEW World Tag Team Championship at AEW Double or Nothing, reigning champions The Hurt Syndicate (Shelton Benjamin and Bobby Lashley, accompanied by MVP and MJF) defended their titles against challengers Sons of Texas (Sammy Guevara and Dustin Rhodes).

The match opened with Rhodes squaring off against Lashley, who quickly asserted dominance through raw power and heavy strikes. Dustin, showcasing his legendary resilience, fought back valiantly, attempting to match Lashley’s physical intensity. Shelton Benjamin soon entered, displaying his technical prowess by executing impressive moves, including a textbook German suplex on Rhodes.

Throughout the match, The Hurt Syndicate utilized cohesive teamwork, systematically isolating Sammy Guevara and inflicting significant punishment. Guevara, noted for his agility and high-flying offense, briefly shifted momentum by executing quick aerial maneuvers and counters, including a perfectly timed cutter on Lashley. Yet, Lashley soon regained control, violently neutralizing Guevara with authoritative slams and strikes.

Rhodes, fueled by veteran experience and determination, mounted a spirited comeback. He employed his signature moves, including a precise powerslam, the “Code Red,” and even an “Unnatural Kick.” Guevara supported Rhodes by delivering a dramatic shooting star press to the floor, momentarily incapacitating Benjamin and leading to a near fall after Rhodes executed the “Cross Rhodes.”

However, interference and distractions played a pivotal role. MJF, the newest and controversial member of The Hurt Syndicate, attempted to influence the outcome but initially caused more harm than good. His missteps created opportunities for Sons of Texas to gain advantage temporarily. Tensions peaked outside the ring when Dustin confronted MJF, only to receive a punishing spear from Lashley that sent him crashing through the ringside barricade.

In the climactic sequence, Guevara attempted a desperate aerial maneuver targeting Lashley and MJF, only to be intercepted dramatically by Shelton Benjamin. Benjamin then seized the moment, delivering a devastating knee strike followed by a decisive superkick to Guevara’s jaw. This powerful combination sealed the victory, allowing The Hurt Syndicate to successfully retain their AEW World Tag Team titles.

AEW Continental Championship: Kazuchika Okada vs. Speedball Mike Bailey

From the outset, the match was characterized by a striking contrast in styles: Okada’s composed, efficient power and technical expertise against Bailey’s relentless agility, speed, and martial arts prowess. Bailey, never pinned in AEW prior to this bout, entered with significant momentum and confidence, immediately challenging Okada’s dominance.

Early in the match, Bailey showcased his agility, executing swift strikes and using a spectacular Triangle Moonsault to momentarily stun Okada. However, Okada quickly took control after strategically attacking Bailey’s leg, capitalizing on an unfortunate miscalculation where Bailey kicked the steel ring steps, which clearly hampered Bailey’s agility and ability to execute his offense throughout the match.

Okada, renowned for his methodical wrestling approach, meticulously targeted Bailey’s injured leg and back, employing a devastating DDT on the floor and a precise Dragon Screw leg whip. Despite Okada’s dominance, Bailey exhibited remarkable resilience, consistently fighting back with high-impact maneuvers like missile dropkicks and running shooting star presses.

As the bout intensified, Bailey appeared to turn the tide with a series of breathtaking maneuvers, including a Falcon Arrow and several impactful knee drops targeting Okada’s midsection. A dramatic near-fall came after Bailey delivered his signature “Time Adventure,” nearly capturing the Continental Championship. Okada narrowly survived by grabbing the bottom rope at the very last moment.

The match reached a dramatic climax when Bailey, looking to finish Okada from the top rope, made a critical miscalculation. Capitalizing instantly, Okada countered Bailey’s aerial attack mid-air with an impeccably timed and executed dropkick, followed immediately by his devastating “Rainmaker” lariat. This swift and decisive combination allowed Okada to secure the victory and retain the AEW Continental Championship.

AEW Women’s World Championship: “Timeless” Toni Storm vs. Mina Shirakawa

Timeless Toni Storm defended her AEW Women’s World Championship against Mina Shirakawa in an intense and strategic encounter.

From the start, Shirakawa employed a focused strategy, aggressively targeting Storm’s knee, which she previously injured in their interactions leading up to the event. Mina quickly attempted submissions, particularly the figure-four leg lock, aiming to capitalize on Storm’s weakened limb.

Storm, resilient and experienced, responded with her trademark offense, employing headlocks, snap suplexes, and stiff strikes to counter Mina’s relentless assault. Despite noticeable discomfort from her knee injury, Storm displayed impressive resilience, repeatedly fending off Mina’s figure-four attempts and aggressive leg attacks.

Throughout the match, the interference of Storm’s associate, Luther, played a comical yet minimal role, inadvertently providing Mina with leverage for high-impact moves, such as a memorable tornado DDT from Luther’s back.

The action intensified dramatically as both competitors exchanged powerful strikes, suplexes, and submission attempts. Mina nearly secured victory several times with expertly applied figure-four leg locks, repeatedly wrenching the champion’s already compromised knee. Storm, however, showcased remarkable grit, frequently reaching the ropes to break holds despite significant pain.

The climax saw Mina deliver her “Glamorous Driver,” leading to a dramatic near-fall. Storm barely survived, rallying courageously despite her visibly severe knee pain. After a series of reversals and counters, including multiple exchanges of inside cradles, Storm executed a sudden and decisive headbutt followed swiftly by her devastating “Storm Zero,” successfully pinning Shirakawa to retain the AEW Women’s World Championship.

Following the fiercely contested bout, both competitors exhibited mutual respect, acknowledging the formidable challenge they posed to each other.

Anarchy in the Arena

In a wild and chaotic spectacle at AEW Double or Nothing, the Anarchy in the Arena match featured two formidable factions: the Death Riders, comprising Jon Moxley, Marina Shafir, Claudio Castagnoli, and Wheeler Yuta, teamed with AEW’s “Founding Fathers,” Matthew and Nicholas Jackson (The Young Bucks); and their opponents, the Opps (Samoa Joe, Powerhouse Hobbs and Katsuyori Shibata), Kenny Omega, Willow Nightingale, and Swerve Strickland.

From the start, chaos reigned as the competitors spread across the Desert Diamond Arena, engaging in fierce, simultaneous battles throughout the concourse, ringside, and backstage areas. Samoa Joe initially appeared absent, only to strategically emerge later from the crowd to swing momentum for his team, surprising the Death Riders and briefly gaining an advantage.

Early highlights included Moxley’s brutal use of a fork on Powerhouse Hobbs, viciously carving at his forehead and causing severe bleeding. Concurrently, Willow Nightingale, resilient despite severe punishment, fought relentlessly against Marina Shafir, including an innovative sequence involving a frying pan from catering.

Significant brutality ensued as Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta viciously engaged Shibata and Omega, with violent exchanges involving weapons like trash cans, chairs, and barbed wire. The Young Bucks notably targeted opponents with high-impact maneuvers and taunting antics, parodying opponents and mocking their signature moves.

Amidst the mayhem, an unforgettable, cringe-inducing moment occurred as Marina Shafir used a staple gun against opponents, including stapling tongues in a graphic display. Willow Nightingale was gruesomely chained by her earlobe to a ring post, dramatically incapacitating her temporarily.

Late in the match, Mark Briscoe dramatically returned, still bloodied from his earlier stretcher match against Ricochet, to provide crucial assistance against the Death Riders. However, Gabe Kidd made a critical intervention as a surprise wildcard, brutally assaulting opponents and significantly shifting momentum back toward Moxley’s team.

The climax involved an electrifying series of sequences, including multiple devastating table spots, a forklift-assisted dive by Takeshita, thumbtacks being forcibly inserted into mouths before vicious knee strikes, and an array of finishers delivered amidst the destruction. Ultimately, Swerve Strickland emerged as a pivotal figure, executing a modified Swerve Stomp with thumbtack-adorned shoes onto Nicholas Jackson, sealing the brutal and unforgettable victory.

Trios Match: Paragon vs. the Don Callis Family

In a heated and dynamic trios match, the Don Callis Family (Konosuke Takeshita, Josh Alexander, and Kyle Fletcher) faced off against Paragon (Adam Cole, Kyle O’Reilly, and Roderick Strong), further intensifying an already explosive rivalry.

The match opened with Adam Cole, the reigning TNT Champion, squaring off against Konosuke Takeshita, immediately showcasing high-level technique and hard-hitting offense. Both sides displayed strategic teamwork early, frequently tagging in and out to maintain a fresh advantage. Early tactics saw the Don Callis Family aggressively targeting Roderick Strong, isolating him with a punishing offensive onslaught both inside and outside the ring, aided by timely interference from Don Callis himself.

Strong valiantly fought back, executing counters like a remarkable reversal of Takeshita’s Blue Thunder Bomb. However, the constant interference from Don Callis and his associate Lance Archer at ringside continually swayed momentum back to the Callis Family, highlighting their ruthless approach.

Paragon rallied impressively midway through, particularly with Adam Cole unleashing a rapid offensive flurry including precise strikes and a Backstabber on Josh Alexander. Kyle O’Reilly and Roderick Strong further energized their team with technical maneuvers and submission holds, notably O’Reilly’s fluid transitions into submission attempts and a fierce exchange of ankle locks between O’Reilly and Alexander.

The match built toward an exciting climax filled with near falls and dramatic interventions. Notably, Kyle Fletcher, despite an earlier injury to his leg caused by a targeted kick, impressively executed a high-impact brainbuster on Kyle O’Reilly. Despite visibly struggling with his leg injury, Fletcher secured a critical pinfall victory for the Don Callis Family, demonstrating his toughness and resilience.

Post-match chaos erupted as Archer, Rocky Romero, and Trent Beretta, additional associates of the Don Callis Family, stormed the ring to continue the assault on Paragon. The numbers advantage briefly overwhelmed Cole, Strong, and O’Reilly, but a shocking series of appearances dramatically reversed the odds. Brody King and Tomohiro Ishii, longstanding rivals of the Don Callis Family, rushed to Paragon’s aid, quickly followed by the stunning arrival of New Japan Pro-Wrestling icon Hiroshi Tanahashi.

Tanahashi’s unexpected presence energized the crowd and decisively swung momentum back to Paragon’s side. With the reinforcements clearing out the Don Callis Family members, Kyle Fletcher found himself isolated and vulnerable. Capitalizing on this opportunity, Adam Cole delivered a powerful final strike—the “Boom”—to Fletcher, leaving Paragon standing tall and victorious in spirit, despite the official match outcome.

Owen Hart Cup Tournament Men’s Final: Hangman Adam Page vs. Will Ospreay

In an exhilarating and intense finale of the 2025 Owen Hart Foundation Men’s Tournament, Hangman Adam Page faced off against Will Ospreay, marking their first-ever singles encounter in their storied careers.

The bout opened with palpable emotion, with Ospreay visibly more fired-up and restless, contrasted by Hangman’s composed demeanor. Initially, both athletes showcased impressive chain wrestling and technical counters, each trying to establish an early advantage. Early momentum swung back and forth with neither competitor gaining sustained control, emphasizing their familiarity and extensive scouting of each other’s strategies.

The match intensified dramatically as Hangman focused his offense strategically on Ospreay’s vulnerable lower back, exploiting damage inflicted early when Ospreay awkwardly landed during an aerial maneuver. Despite visible pain, Ospreay demonstrated remarkable resilience and aerial precision, executing high-risk offense such as the Sasuke Special and the Sky Twister Press, maintaining a fierce pace despite his growing physical toll.

The turning point came as both competitors exchanged devastating strikes on the ring apron, a dangerous territory. Ospreay delivered a harrowing OsCutter onto the apron, severely spiking Hangman’s head. This vicious maneuver momentarily incapacitated Page and nearly led to a count-out victory for Ospreay. However, Hangman dramatically beat the referee’s count at nine, only to narrowly survive a subsequent brutal Hidden Blade elbow strike.

A visibly frustrated Ospreay aggressively slammed Hangman’s head into the announce table, displaying a ruthless edge rarely seen from him. The violence escalated further when Hangman executed a Dead Eye piledriver onto a collapsing announce table, devastating Ospreay and severely exacerbating his back injury.

In the final explosive moments, Ospreay invoked Kenny Omega by attempting Omega’s signature One-Winged Angel—a symbolic act referencing their shared history. However, Hangman escaped, responding by paying homage to Swerve Strickland with a dramatic counter of his own. Ultimately, Hangman landed a thunderous Buckshot Lariat—arguably the most powerful he’s ever executed—finally securing the three-count and victory in an unforgettable climax.

This monumental win crowned Hangman Adam Page as the winner of the Owen Hart Foundation Men’s Tournament and earned him an opportunity to challenge AEW World Champion Jon Moxley on July 12th at AEW All In Texas.