Category: AEW

Backstage Report On The State Of AEW Sister Promotion Ring Of Honor

Changes are reportedly coming to AEW’s sister promotion, Ring of Honor. The promotion popularized by the likes of Bryan Danielson and Samoa Joe was acquired by Tony Khan in 2022 after going on hiatus at the end of 2021, and has since been run adjacent to AEW with its titles defended on weekly TV, even with a weekly show on its HonorClub streaming platform and dedicated pay-per-view events throughout the year. 

A new report from Fightful Select indicates, however, that there will be more care given to ROH. The upcoming tapings from Arlington, Texas were noted as something to be a “turning point,” with the brand getting its own dedicated taped shows. A source reportedly indicated that this should lead to more consistent creative as a result of the show getting consistent treatment as opposed to tapings held at AEW shows. 

Mansoor and Mason Madden’s recent signing with ROH was pointed to, said to have been brought in specifically for the brand. It was also indicated that champions were going to be more present on ROH shows going forward. The report made note that inquiries were made pertaining to ROH as it relates to AEW’s ongoing media right saga, but there wasn’t any update on that front. Khan has previously made it known that he wanted to align his brands in coordination with his present relationship with Warner Bros. Discovery, wanting to be cautious with discussions with other parties, but the brand has not been mentioned as on the table during current negotiations recently.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

AEW Collision Preview 7/13/2024

AEW taped tonight’s episode of Collision following the June 10th episode of Dynamite in Calgary, Alberta, CA.

  • Konosuke Takeshita vs. Tommy Billington
  • The Bang Bang Gang (Juice Robinson, Austin Gunn, and Colten Gunn) vs. London Lightning, Michael Allen Richard Clark, and Shaun Moore
  • Dalton Castle vs. Roderick Strong
  • Nyla Rose vs. Ava Lawless
  • Lee Moriarty and Anthony Ogogo vs. Top Flight (Dante Martin and Darius Martin)
  • Skye Blue vs. Harley Cameron
  • The Undisputed Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) vs. Orange Cassidy and Kyle O’Reilly

AEW Rampage Preview 7/12/2024

Tonight’s AEW Rampage on TNT.

  • Kings of the Black Thorne vs. Premier Athletes
  • Rey Fenix vs. Angelico vs. Komander vs. AR Fox
  • Top Flight & Action Andretti vs. Shane Taylor Promotions
  • Thunder Rosa vs. Rachael Ellering
  • Roderick Strong in action

New Report Details The Latest Available Info On Long-Absent AEW Star Jamie Hayter

All Elite Wrestling has been fortunate enough to have some of its major stars return from injury in recent months, including MJF, Kyle O”Reilly, and Dr. Britt Baker. One person who still has yet to return, however, is Jamie Hayter. The former AEW Women’s World Champion was last seen at the 2023 Double or Nothing pay-per-view where she lost the belt to Toni Storm, and had reportedly been working through an injury at the time. She’s now been out of action for more than a year, with little to no word on the nature of the injury or when she might be ready to return. On Thursday, a new report from Fightful Select didn’t exactly provided good news, but it did give us a little more information and perhaps the hope that Hayter might be back soon.

 The report stated that Hayter was backstage at a recent episode of “AEW Dynamite” as the roster had to undergo their yearly physicals. While it was noted that talent who weren’t being used on TV still had to show up for physicals, Fightful claims the feeling inside AEW is that the backstage appearance indicated “some positive movement towards a potential recovery for Hayter.” There’s also a sense of optimism about a potential return for Hayter as far as some AEW talent are concerned, primarily because her name has been brought up in match pitches in case she is cleared.

Hayter is said to largely be keeping to herself during her recovery and rarely makes backstage appearances, which has contributed to the lack of information about her injury and rehabilitation. While there has been discussion of her possibly returning by the end of 2024, there is still no official timetable, though Fightful’s sources in AEW remain broadly confident that she will return at some point.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

AEW Dynamite Preview 7/10/2024

AEW Dynamite airs live tonight on TBS and will take place from the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland returns

Women’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Finals: Willow Nightingale vs. Mariah May

Men’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Finals: Bryan Danielson vs. Adam Page (Special Enforcer: Jeff Jarrett)

Stampede Street Fight: Samoa Joe vs. Chris Jericho

Global Glory 4-Way Match: Claudio Castagnoli vs. Kyle Fletcher vs. PAC vs. Tomohiro Ishii

Mercedes Mone’ Double Championship Victory Toast

Will Ospreay promo

Eddie Kingston Undergoes Surgery For Torn ACL

Eddie Kingston took to Instagram today to announce that he underwent surgery for a torn ACL. It is said that Kingston is likely to be out of action for 9-12 months.

Kingston captioned the photo with,

“Well it’s done. So what up!”

Source: eWn

AEW & ROH Star Maria Kanellis Reveals Doctors Have Found A Mass On Her Adrenal Gland

AEW and ROH star Maria Kanellis has provided a health update via her social media accounts after experiencing some problems in recent weeks. Kanellis was last seen managing the trio of Anthony Henry, Cole Karter, and Griff Garrison on the June 20 edition of “ROH on HonorClub,” which was originally taped on June 8, and has been absent from tapings as of late.

“So fun story,” Kanellis wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter). “Six months ago I asked to get my adrenal glands checked and blood work done to check hormone levels because of symptoms I had been having. Insurance would not approve the tests. Fast forward today, I had a CT with contrast to check a mass that was found accidentally during another test, that is either on my kidney or adrenal gland. Moral of the story… listen to your body.”

https://twitter.com/MariaLKanellis/status/1810340969478340841

In a second post, Kanellis revealed more details.

“So here is the update,” she wrote.” Yes it is a mass on my adrenal gland. Next step is meeting with an endocrinologist surgeon. It’s inconclusive at this point, if it is cancer. In other news, I ate French fries and a concrete mixer and I feel a little better.”

https://twitter.com/MariaLKanellis/status/1810401494027456752

The adrenal glands, located just above the kidneys, produce hormones which are then released into the bloodstream. Masses on these glands can lead to increased hormone levels that can lead to things like high blood pressure and diabetes, and are often non-cancerous, with around one in ten cases being cancerous.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

AEW Collision Preview 7/6/2024

AEW Collision live tonight on TNT from Southaven, MS.

  • MJF to open the show and address his attack on Daniel Garcia
  • Men’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Semifinal Match: Adam Page vs. Jay White
  • Mark Briscoe, Kyle O’Reilly & Orange Cassidy vs. The Iron Savages
  • Toni Storm vs. Trish Adora
  • Riho vs. Lady Frost
  • We’ll hear from new TNT Champion Jack Perry
  • We’ll hear from The Patriarchy

NJPW Star Minoru Suzuki Updates Fans On His Condition After Collapsing Mid-Match

Minoru Suzuki provided a positive update on his status after the NJPW legend suffered a concussion mid-match on Saturday. Suzuki was wrestling for Tenryu Project at their Osake Crush Night show on July 6, a trios match pitting Suzuki, Kengo and YASSHI against Tomohiro Ishii, Yuji Hino, and Don Fuji for the Tenryu Project WAR Six-Man Tag Team titles. But the match was stopped by referee Keigo Yushino when, as he would explain on social media, Suzuki did not respond to initial calls. 

Yushino noted that Suzuki wanted to continue, but it was determined that he would not be safe to do so and the match was thrown out. In an announcement posted by Tenryu Project, it was revealed that Suzuki was diagnosed with a concussion after hospital examination, he has since been discharged and the promotion confirmed it would be keeping tabs on his condition over the next few days. The statement made note that Suzuki is walking and talking properly, not showing any significant symptoms and did not suffer any bleeding on the brain.

“Murder Grandpa” has since taken to social media himself, stating he’d had a CT scan which reflected no particular issues, further assuring fans that there was no need to worry. He said that he remembered everything about the incident, including the moment he collapsed. Tenryu Project said in its statement on the matter that it apologized for the abrupt finish to the match, and that it will endeavor to book a rematch once the 56-year-old is ready to return.  Suzuki had been active this week leading into his collapse, wrestling twice during Hiratsuka Shinshiku Yokocho Tanabata Matsuri on July 5. He has been teased for an upcoming clash against AEW’s Chris Jericho, confirming he wouldn’t team with Jericho at Forbidden Door last weekend for the first time, and that he would be seeking a shot at the FTW Championship when they do meet.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

AEW Rampage ‘Beach Break’ Preview 7/5/2024

Tonight’s AEW Rampage ‘Beach Break’ on TNT.

  • Owen Hart Foundation Women’s Tournament Semifinal Match: Mariah May vs. Hikaru Shida
  • RUSH vs. Komander
  • Konosuke Takeshita & Kyle Fletcher vs. Private Party
  • Kyle O’Reilly vs. TBA