Category: AEW

AEW “Grand Slam Mexico” Set for Historic Night in Arena Mexico

AEW is officially making its long-awaited debut in Mexico, and they’re doing it in a big way.

Announced early this morning via Fox Sports Mexico and quickly confirmed by AEW on social media, the promotion will host AEW Grand Slam: Mexico Edition on June 18, 2025, live from the legendary Arena Mexico in Mexico City. This marks the first AEW show ever held in Mexico—and the first time a U.S. wrestling promotion has run an event at Arena Mexico in the venue’s nearly 60-year history.

That’s right. The hallowed home of CMLL, one of the oldest wrestling promotions in the world, is opening its doors to AEW for a landmark television taping that’s poised to make international wrestling history.

While AEW hasn’t revealed the full match card yet, the official poster already teases some major star power. Featured talents include Kenny Omega, Will Ospreay, rising luchador favorites Komander and Hologram, plus CMLL icons Mistico and Mascara Dorada. With AEW and CMLL growing closer over the last two years, this show looks to be another major step in their cross-promotional partnership.

The event is being billed as another installment in AEW’s “Grand Slam” series—following the brand’s international expansion that kicked off earlier this year in Australia. The Grand Slam Australia show in Brisbane drew attention for its strong turnout and fan enthusiasm, and now AEW hopes to capture that same energy south of the border.

Beyond AEW’s own milestones, Grand Slam Mexico is significant for another reason: it will be the first live TV taping by a U.S. wrestling promotion in Mexico since WWE last taped Raw and SmackDown in 2011. With Fox Sports Mexico airing the event live, AEW is positioning itself not just as a global touring brand, but one capable of delivering historic, first-of-their-kind experiences.

AEW owner Tony Khan has made no secret of his desire to expand AEW’s international presence—and now, that vision is coming to life. Between the Australia debut, this upcoming Mexico show, and rumored future events in Japan and the UK, 2025 is quickly shaping up to be AEW’s biggest global year yet.

Expect more announcements in the coming weeks regarding matches, ticket sales, and how fans worldwide can watch live. One thing’s certain: AEW is about to bring some serious lucha heat to the heart of Mexico.

Report: Mariah May Wants To Leave AEW For WWE

AEW’s women’s division breakout star Mariah May has been conspicuously absent from television since dropping the AEW Women’s Championship back to Toni Storm last month—and there may be more to her disappearance than just a post-title break.

According to the latest update from Wrestling Observer Radio, veteran journalist Dave Meltzer is reporting that WWE insiders are under the impression that May is eyeing a move to the company. “I know from people in WWE that she has been — they know she wants to go there,” Meltzer shared. While her contract details haven’t been publicly confirmed, Meltzer added that “everyone seems to think it’s this summer” when her AEW deal could be up.

Co-host Bryan Alvarez backed up the speculation, noting he’s heard similar buzz from AEW sources. It’s believed May signed a two-year deal when she first joined AEW, though the official debut came in November 2023—leaving the door open that the contract may have started earlier in the year.

Adding fuel to the speculation, May recently posted a cryptic Instagram Story with a motivational quote about “ending up where you’re meant to be,” tagged from Orlando, Florida—home base for WWE’s Performance Center. That subtle post didn’t go unnoticed by fans or industry insiders, including Meltzer.

This isn’t May’s first brush with WWE. She previously participated in a 2019 WWE tryout, where she was advised by trainer Sarah Stock to gain international experience—a suggestion May took to heart, eventually making waves in STARDOM before landing in AEW.

While it’s possible her current TV absence is simply a breather following a high-profile feud with Toni Storm, AEW President Tony Khan has a track record of quietly pulling talent from programming when he suspects they’re WWE-bound. Wrestlers like Ricky Starks (Saints), Rey Fenix, and Penta all saw reduced screen time ahead of their departures. Conversely, Malakai Black was used until shortly before his own exit.

At just 26 years old, Mariah May’s stock is rising fast, and her next move could be one of the biggest shifts in the women’s wrestling landscape this year. If WWE is indeed her next destination, we could be seeing the early stages of another significant defection in the ongoing talent tug-of-war between AEW and WWE.

Josh Mathews Joins AEW in Backstage Role Following TNA Exit

AEW has welcomed another familiar face from the wrestling world into its growing backstage ranks. Josh Mathews, best known for his time as a WWE announcer and longtime TNA Wrestling commentator and producer, is now officially working behind the scenes for All Elite Wrestling.

The report, first noted by the Wrestling Observer, confirms Mathews’ new role within AEW, though the specifics of his position have yet to be revealed. However, it appears he’s already been spotted backstage at a recent episode of AEW Dynamite, signaling that his transition into the company is well underway.

Mathews’ move to AEW follows his recent departure from TNA Wrestling, where he spent over a decade in various capacities. Initially joining the promotion as a lead commentator, Mathews eventually shifted to a backstage producer role, helping shape the product from behind the camera. His time with TNA came to an end in February 2025, as part of a wider internal restructuring that saw several longtime staff members let go.

For fans who have followed Mathews’ journey, his arrival in AEW isn’t entirely surprising. Not only has he been a vocal supporter of the company in past interviews, but he also has a direct connection to the promotion — his wife, Madison Rayne, is an in-ring talent and coach within AEW’s women’s division. Mathews had previously expressed interest in AEW, though he admitted he appreciated the more relaxed pace of life working behind the scenes at TNA.

If Mathews is indeed stepping into a producer role — which many suspect — he’ll be joining a stacked lineup of veteran minds that includes Jerry Lynn, Dean Malenko, Chris Hero, Scotty 2 Hotty, Sarah Stock, and, of course, Rayne. With over two decades of experience spanning from his early WWE days as a Tough Enough contestant and backstage interviewer, to stints as a commentator and even an occasional wrestler, Mathews brings a well-rounded résumé to AEW’s already deep bench of wrestling minds.

AEW continues to build out its infrastructure with seasoned industry veterans, and the addition of Josh Mathews only strengthens its behind-the-scenes team as the company pushes forward into its next chapter.

AEW Collision Preview 4/12/2025

AEW Collision live tonight on TNT and Max from the MassMutual Center in Springfield, MA.

  • Women’s Owen Hart Cup Tournament Match: Athena vs. Harley Cameron
  • Women’s Owen Hart Cup Tournament Match: Jamie Hayter vs. Billie Starkz
  • Men’s Owen Hart Cup Tournament Match: Brody King vs. Konosuke Takeshita
  • Anthony Bowens vs. Blake Christian
  • Megan Bayne vs. TBA
  • We’ll hear from FTR

PAC Reportedly Injured During AEW Dynamite Match

AEW may be dealing with another unfortunate injury setback, as PAC appeared to suffer a significant injury during this week’s episode of Dynamite, live from Baltimore, MD.

The incident occurred during his highly anticipated matchup against Swerve Strickland. Multiple sources have reported that the injury seems to be centered around PAC’s right foot or ankle. The match, which had been delivering on expectations, came to a sudden halt following a buckle bomb from Strickland. Immediately afterward, PAC was seen clutching his lower leg in visible pain and rolled to the outside.

AEW medical personnel quickly checked on the former Trios Champion at ringside. Although PAC attempted to stay involved, it became clear he couldn’t continue, and he was helped to the back by officials. Swerve closed out the match swiftly with a kick followed by his signature Stomp to pick up the win.

At this time, AEW has yet to issue an official statement on the severity of the injury or PAC’s status going forward. The timing is especially rough considering PAC had just begun gaining momentum again after extended time off due to previous injuries.

AEW Dynamite Preview 4/9/2025

AEW Dynamite airs live tonight on TBS and Max from the Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena in Baltimore, Maryland.

  • Fallout from AEW Dynasty
  • Owen Hart Foundation Women’s Foundation Tournament: Kris Statlander vs. Thunder Rosa – (“Timeless” Toni Storm on commentary)
  • Death Riders (Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta) vs. The Opps (Samoa Joe and HOOK)
  • Swerve Strickland vs. PAC

AEW Dynasty 4/6/2025 (Results)

AEW Dynasty 2025 delivered a stacked night of action, featuring title changes, the emotional implosion of Rated FTR and the return of The Young Bucks. From pre-show chaos to main event drama, here’s your full breakdown of everything that went down.

Zero Hour Pre-Show Highlights

CRU & Nick Wayne def. Top Flight & AR Fox
The Patriarchy picked up steam with a hard-fought victory, despite interference attempts from Kip Sabian. AR Fox had the crowd on fire with a sequence of high-octane offense, but Nick Wayne sealed the deal with a brutal Wayne’s World to grab the win for his team.

Anthony Bowens def. Max Caster – Max Caster Best Wrestler Alive Open Challenge
Max Casters former The Acclaimed tag team partner Anthony Bowens with “Daddy Ass” Billy Gunn answered the challenge. After swiping Caster’s “Best Wrestler Alive” moniker, Bowens leveled him with a Famouser for the win.

Main Card Results

Will Ospreay def. Kevin Knight – Owen Hart Cup Quarterfinal (Men’s)
Ospreay and Knight tore it down in a fast-paced opening bout. Knight gave Ospreay everything he could handle, but a late surge by “The Aerial Assassin” — including a Styles Clash, Os Cutter, and finally the Hidden Blade — punched Ospreay’s ticket to the semis.

The Hurt Syndicate (c) def. Bryan Keith & Big Bill – AEW World Tag Team Titles
Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin retained their titles with help from MJF, who made a surprise appearance in the crowd, hits Big Bill with a forearm and led the fans cheering for The Hurt Syndicate. A spear by Lashley on Keith sealed the victory as The Hurt Syndicate continues to dominate the tag division.

Mercedes Moné def. Julia Hart – Owen Hart Cup Quarterfinal (Women’s)
Moné survived Julia Hart’s aggressive offense and multiple pinfall attempts. After escaping the Hartless submission, Moné locked in the Statement Maker for the decisive win. Harley Cameron was shown scouting from backstage.

The Death Riders (c) def. Rated FTR – AEW Trios Championship
A hard-hitting war ended in heartbreak — not just defeat — for Cope and FTR. After an epic bout featuring tandem submissions and aerial chaos, Wheeler Yuta scored the pinfall with a Busaiku Knee. Post-match, Dax Harwood shockingly turned on Cope, delivering a piledriver and ordering a brutal chair assault. Wheeler initially tried to stop him but eventually joined in. FTR hit a Shatter Machine and Con-Chair-To, leaving Cope stretchered out.

Toni Storm (c) def. Megan Bayne – AEW Women’s World Championship
Storm retained in a physically intense contest that saw interference from both Penelope Ford and Luther. After weathering Bayne’s powerhouse offense, Storm countered with a roll-up to escape with her title intact.

Kyle Fletcher def. Mark Briscoe – Owen Hart Cup Quarterfinal (Men’s)
Briscoe’s brawling spirit was alive and well, but Fletcher’s resilience and technical edge earned him the win. Despite absorbing a Razor’s Edge and elbow drop, Fletcher powered through and connected with a Brainbuster to advance.

Bandido def. Chris Jericho – ROH World Championship (Title vs. Mask)
Bandido is your new Ring of Honor World Champion — but only after the match had to be restarted due to Jericho’s underhanded tactics. After a bat-assisted pinfall, the referee reversed the decision, and Bandido capitalized on the chaos, landing a 21 Plex to score the three-count. Jericho’s mask-snatching plan backfired big time.

Adam Cole def. Daniel Garcia – TNT Championship
With ringside banned, this was a straight-up fight. Cole’s knee was targeted early, but he dug deep and landed two Panama Sunrises and The Boom to capture the TNT Title. Post-match, a show of respect between the two.

Kenny Omega (c) def. Speedball Mike Bailey & Ricochet – AEW International Championship
In a show-stealing triple threat, Omega outlasted two of wrestling’s most explosive strikers. After a relentless flurry of dives, suplexes, and 450 splashes, Omega hit a One Winged Angel on Ricochet from the middle rope to retain. Post-match, Kazuchika Okada emerged, Continental Title in hand, confronting Omega and teasing a dream title vs. title clash.

Main Event: Jon Moxley (c) def. Swerve Strickland – AEW World Championship

This brutal affair between Moxley and Swerve Strickland lived up to the hype — and chaos. From fighting on the steps to a ladder-assisted meteora through the announce table, both men pulled out all the stops. Just as Swerve seemed to have Mox beat with a top-rope Swerve Stomp, the lights cut out — and The Young Bucks appeared, landing a BTE Trigger on Strickland. Moxley crawled into the cover to retain.

Watch the AEW Dynasty Post-Show Media Scrum below.

Mark Davis Reportedly Suffers Broken Foot on AEW Dynamite

Another AEW star is heading to the sidelines, as new reports confirm that Mark Davis sustained a broken foot during his match with Powerhouse Hobbs on the March 26 episode of AEW Dynamite.

The injury, which caused the bout to end abruptly, had remained somewhat of a mystery until Wrestling Observer Radio’s Dave Meltzer provided a key update. Meltzer noted that the Aussie Open powerhouse fractured his foot during the match, which is expected to keep him out of in-ring action for at least a couple of months.

While AEW has yet to issue an official statement, there’s reportedly been backstage talk about keeping Davis visible on TV during his recovery — possibly in a non-wrestling or background role — to maintain his presence and keep momentum going for Aussie Open.

This injury comes at a tough time for Davis, who, alongside Kyle Fletcher, had been gaining traction as part of AEW’s tag team division. With Fletcher recently making solo appearances, it’ll be interesting to see how AEW handles Davis’ absence and whether Fletcher continues to work singles matches in the meantime.

No firm return date has been confirmed, but based on current expectations, fans may not have to wait too long to see Davis back on his feet — and back in the ring.

AEW Collision Preview 4/5/2025

AEW Collision tonight on TBS and Max taped Wednesday night from the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, Illinois.

  • Cash Wheeler vs. AEW Trios Champion Pac
  • Top Flight vs. Cru ( Action Andretti & Lio Rush)
  • “Speedball” Mike Bailey vs. Dralistico – (Ricochet on commentary)
  • Powerhouse Hobbs & Tomohiro Ishii vs. Kyle Fletcher & Konosuke Takeshita
  • AEW TBS Champion Mercedes Mone` & Harley Cameron vs. ROH Women’s world Champion Athena & Julia Hart
  • Sitdown with Daniel Garcia and Adam Cole
  • Best Wrestler Alive Max Caster Open Challenge
  • We’ll hear from Jay White

AEW Dynasty 4/6/2025 (Card)

AEW Dynasty – Sunday April 6, 2025 – Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

CARD

AEW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP:
Jon Moxley (c) vs. Swerve Strickland

AEW INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP:
Kenny Omega (c) vs. Ricochet vs. “Speedball” Mike Bailey

AEW WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP:
“Timeless” Toni Storm (c) vs. Megan Bayne

WOMN’S OWEN HART CUP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND MATCH:
Mercedes Mone vs. Julia Hart

MASK VS TITLE MATCH FOR THE ROH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP:
Chris Jericho (c) vs. Bandido

AEW WORLD TRIOS CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH:
Death Riders (c) (Claudio Castagnoli, PAC, & Wheeler Yuta) vs. Rated FTR (Cope, Cash Wheeler & Dax Harwood)

AEW TNT CHAMPIONSHIP – NO TIME LIMIT, NO OUTSIDE INTERFERENCE:
Daniel Garcia (c) vs. Adam Cole

AEW WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP:
The Hurt Syndicate (c) vs. Big Bill & Bryan Keith

MEN’S OWEN HART CUP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND MATCH:
Will Ospreay vs. Kevin Knight

MEN’S OWEN HART CUP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND MATCH:
Mark Briscoe vs. Kyle Fletcher

Top Flight & AR Fox vs. CRU & Nick Wayne