Category: AEW

AEW Dynamite Preview 11/20/2024

Tonight’s AEW Dynamite, which is the go-home show for Saturday’s Full Gear will air live on TBS and take place from the Santander Arena in Reading, Pennsylvania.

  • All Star 8-Man Tag Team Match: Will Ospreay, Ricochet, Powerhouse Hobbs & Mark Davis vs. Don Callis Family (Konosuke Takeshita, Kyle Fletcher, Lance Archer & Brian Cage)
  • CMLL stars Hechicero, Atlantis Jr., and Mascara Dorada will be in action
  • Contract signing with Chris Jericho and Tomohiro Ishii ROH World Championship Match at Full Gear
  • Big Boom! AJ of the Costco Guys to appear
  • Orange Cassidy vs. Wheeler Yuta
  • Darby Allin vs. Claudio Castagnoli
  • Kris Statlander vs. Hikaru Shida

Danhausen’s AEW Future in Limbo Amid Long Hiatus

Danhausen, AEW’s “Very Nice, Very Evil” sensation, has been notably absent from television since Worlds End 2023, and a new report reveals that his status with the company remains uncertain. According to Fightful Select, Danhausen is not currently part of AEW’s creative plans, and discussions about his return have been minimal at best.

Communication Breakdown

Sources indicate that communication between AEW and Danhausen has been sporadic, limited primarily to securing approvals for his independent wrestling bookings. While this practice is standard for talent under AEW contracts, it highlights the lack of ongoing dialogue about his role within the company.

Plans for Danhausen’s return from injury were reportedly in the works last year but were later shelved. Frustrated by the situation, Danhausen directly approached Tony Khan to express his concerns. Earlier this year, there were attempts to integrate him back into AEW programming, with Bryan Danielson championing his return. Despite this support, no concrete plans materialized.

Creative Challenges and Personal Priorities

One potential sticking point was scheduling. AEW insiders reportedly believe Danhausen prioritized independent bookings over AEW’s Collision, which airs on Saturdays. However, Danhausen has maintained that his availability was dictated by family commitments, which fluctuated throughout the year.

Contract Status

Danhausen’s AEW contract is set to expire in the summer of 2025, leaving the door open for a potential return or departure from the company. For now, no active creative plans are in place, and it seems his focus remains on independent wrestling, where his eccentric persona continues to thrive.

What’s Next for Danhausen?

Fans of Danhausen, known for his unique mix of humor and supernatural antics, are left wondering what the future holds. Whether he finds a path back to AEW or explores opportunities elsewhere, his charismatic presence remains in high demand on the indie circuit.

Stay tuned to WrestlingNewsBlog.com for updates on Danhausen’s status and all the latest AEW news!

AEW Collision Preview 11/16/2024

AEW Collision tonight on TNT, tonight’s show was taped at the MVP Arena in Albany, New York on Thursday night.

  • AEW Full Gear Contender Series Match: La Faccion Ingobernable (Rush and Mortos) vs. The Acclaimed
  • AEW Women’s World Championship – No DQ Match: Mariah May (c) vs. Anna Jay
  • Harley Cameron vs. Mina Shirakawa
  • Johnny TV vs. Daniel Garcia
  • Shelton Benjamin vs. Komander
  • Powerhouse Hobbs vs. Bulk Bronson

AEW Rampage Preview 11/15/2024

AEW Rampage tonight on TNT.

  • Ricochet vs. Dante Martin
  • Mark Briscoe vs. Ariya Daivari
  • Leila Grey vs. Hikaru Shida
  • Rocky Romero vs. Komander
  • La Faccion Ingobernable in action

Speedball Mike Bailey Done With TNA, Expected To Sign With AEW

The wrestling world is abuzz with speculation following the news that “Speedball” Mike Bailey’s contract with TNA Wrestling officially expired on November 1. The dynamic former X-Division Champion, known for his high-octane in-ring style, is now a free agent—but it appears his next move is already in the works.

According to a report from Fightful Select, Bailey is expected to sign with All Elite Wrestling (AEW) in the near future. Sources close to Bailey and those within TNA have indicated that the talented star won’t be on the market for long. Interestingly, the report also highlighted that if Bailey were destined for WWE, whether on the main roster or NXT, there would have been no need for TNA to write him off television. This detail stems from the existing working relationship between TNA and WWE, which allows talent transitions without storyline departures.

Bailey’s potential move to AEW comes after a strong year of performances in TNA, where he showcased his versatility and ability to deliver standout matches. His fan-friendly style and undeniable charisma make him a natural fit for AEW’s diverse roster. Notably, Bailey was spotted backstage at an AEW Collision taping earlier this summer, reportedly visiting friends—a sighting that now seems more significant in hindsight.

Bailey’s last TNA Wrestling appearance came on the November 7 episode of “Impact,” when he lost the X-Division Championship to Moose. Afterward, Bailey’s ally Trent Seven shockingly betrayed him with a low blow and a lariat.

Bailey walks away from TNA Wrestling as a three-time X-Division Champion. Prior to losing the title to Moose, Bailey successfully defended it against El Hijo del Vikingo at TNA Bound for Glory, marking their first singles match since the GCW’s Joey Janela’s Spring Break event in 2023.

AEW Dynamite Preview 11/13/2024

AEW Dynamite airs live tonight on TBS from the Total Mortage Arena in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

  • Jon Moxley seizes TBS
  • Mina Shirakawa is coming
  • Adam Cole vs. Konosuke Takeshita
  • Jay White and Juice Robinson vs. “Hangman” Adam Page and Christian Cage
  • Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. vs. Penelope Ford
  • Lio Rush vs. Swerve Strickland
  • Falls Count Anywhere Match: Roderick Strong vs. Lance Archer
  • AEW Full Gear 4-Way Contenders Series Match: House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King or Buddy Matthews) vs. FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler)
  • Bobby Lashley to appear
  • We’ll hear from Will Ospreay
  • We’ll hear from Jamie Hayter

Tony Khan Struck Deal With Guns N’ Roses For AEW Full Gear Theme

AEW President Tony Khan hasn’t been shy to open his checkbook to use licensed music for AEW programming, and he’s announced that a legendary song will play to promote the AEW Full Gear pay-per-view later this month.

Khan announced on X that the “November Rain” song by Guns N’ Roses will be used ahead of Full Gear on AEW’s shows this weekend and next week’s “AEW Dynamite,” creating a fittingly epic atmosphere for the event on November 23.

“Thanks to @gunsnroses, AEW has secured a license to use November Rain in our videos promoting #AEWFullGear + this AEW November to Remember! Expect AEW November Rain by this weekend + again next Wednesday before the ppv!” said Khan.

https://twitter.com/TonyKhan/status/1856535046363967496

AEW has previously licensed songs like “The Final Countdown” for Bryan Danielson, Pantera’s “Walk” for Rob Van Dam’s debut, “Seek and Destroy” by Metallica for Sting and Darby Allin, and “Wild Thing” by X for Jon Moxley. 

Source: Wrestling Inc.

AEW Collision & Rampage To Air Back-To-Back On TNT November 30 With Special start Times

According to TNT’s current TV schedule, the cable network will air taped episodes of AEW Rampage and Collision back-to-back, beginning at 4:00 pm ET on Saturday, November 30, which is the same day at WWE’s Survivor Series. Collision is set to air beginning at 4:00 pm ET, followed by Rampage at 6:00 pm ET.

AEW will avoid going head-to-head with WWE Survivor Series, which is set to begin live at 7:00 pm ET on Peacock in the US and WWE Network everywhere else.

The reason for the early start times for Collision and Rampage is that TNT has and NHL game listed for Friday, November 29, with the Colorado Avalanche vs. the Dallas Stars beginning at 9:00 pm ET. Saturday on TNT, “Players Era” is listed with a start time of 7:00 pm ET and then again at 9:30 pm ET on Saturday, November 30th on TNT.

AEW will hold the November 30 Collision taping, following the live Dynamite on November 27 at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois.

Source: WrestleView

AEW Collision Preview 11/9/2024

AEW Collision tonight on TNT. Tonight’s show was taped earlier this week.

  • AEW World Trios Championships: Death Riders (Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta & PAC) (c) vs. The Conglomerate (Kyle O’Reilly, Mark Briscoe & Tomohiro Ishii)
  • AEW TNT Championship: Jack Perry (c) vs. Action Andretti
  • AEW Tag Team Title Qualifying Match: The Outrunners vs. Top Flight
  • Nick Wayne vs. AR Fox
  • Roderick Strong vs. The Beast Mortos
  • The House of Black vs. Iron Savages & Jacked Jameson
  • Kris Statlander in action

AEW Rampage Preview 11/8/2024

AEW Rampage tonight on TNT.

  • Lio Rush vs. Komander
  • Hikaru Shida vs. Viva Van
  • The Undisputed Era vs. The Dark Order vs. The Infantry
  • Top Flight vs. Beef & JD Drake