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ROH TV Preview 6/1/2023

ROH will air a new episode of its weekly television show tonight at 7 pm ET on HonorClub. 

You can sign up for the streaming service here. Below is the lineup for the show: 

  • NJPW World Television Championship: Zack Sabre Jr. (c) vs. Rocky Romero
  • ROH Pure Championship: Katsuyori Shibata (c) vs. Alex Coughlin
  • ROH Women’s World Championship: Athena (c) vs. Kiera Hogan
  • Kip Sabian & The Butcher And The Blade (The Blade & The Butcher) (w/ Penelope Ford) vs. Bryce Saturn, Jakob Austin Young & Shogun Jones
  • The Kingdom (Matt Taven & Mike Bennett) (w/ Maria Kanellis-Bennett) vs. The Infantry (Carlie Bravo & Shawn Dean)
  • Brian Cage vs. Willie Mack
  • Bandido, El Hijo del Vikingo & Komander vs. Spanish Announce Project (Angelico & Serpentico) & Jack Cartwheel (w /Luther)
  • Action Andretti & Darius Martin vs. The WorkHorsemen (Anthony Henry & JD Drake
  • Skye Blue vs. Trish Adora
  • Diamante vs. Promise Braxton
  • Stu Grayson & The Righteous (Dutch & Vincent) vs. The Dark Order (Alex Reynolds, Evil Uno & John Silver)

Fans Who Pre-Order AEW Fight Forever Will Be Able To Play More Than One Matt Hardy

“AEW Fight Forever” will be available to play on all major consoles come June 29, 2023. However, fans who pre-order the game will be able to play as Matt Hardy for free when it’s released later this month.

Furthermore, AEW Games has released a trailer for “Fight Forever” to promote Hardy’s inclusion. The teaser features the veteran wrestler as his “Broken” and Hardy Boyz personas, both of whom will be included as playable characters in the game. Both iterations of the wrestling veteran even sit down to play the game in the trailer.

https://twitter.com/AEWGames/status/1664255668025425928

It’s worth noting that the trailer states pre-ordering the game is the only way to get Hardy added for free. However, it remains unclear if he’ll be available as a downloadable character at a later date. Of course, it’s been speculated that some top AEW stars will be left out of the upcoming release. FTR was reportedly dropped from “Fight Forever” last year, but they’re expected to feature as DLCs down the line. Jake Hager, Isiah Kassidy, Jeff Hardy, and The Acclaimed may also have missed the first cut, but the full roster is expected to be confirmed very soon.

The good news, though, is that Eddie Kingston and the Young Bucks have been confirmed for “Fight Forever.” They join a list of names that includes Chris Jericho, Britt Baker, MJF, Kris Statlander, and many more. Interestingly, Cody Rhodes is also expected to be part of the game, despite leaving AEW to join WWE last year.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Tony Khan Confirms CM Punk Return For AEW Collision Debut

Tony Khan took to the TBS airwaves during Wednesday night’s “Dynamite” to announce that former AEW World Champion CM Punk will indeed be featured on the “Collision” debut on June 17 at the United Center in Punk’s hometown of Chicago, Illinois. The announcement was met with a mix of cheers and boos from the live crowd in San Diego, California.

Tony Khan Confirms CM Punk Return For AEW Collision Debut
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BY ROSS W BERMAN IV/UPDATED: MAY 31, 2023 9:19 PM EST
With “AEW Collision” on the horizon, one question has lingered in the minds of AEW fans, when will CM Punk return to the company?

Tony Khan took to the TBS airwaves during Wednesday night’s “Dynamite” to announce that the former AEW World Champion will be featured on the “Collision” debut on June 17 at the United Center in Punk’s hometown of Chicago, Illinois. The announcement was met with a mix of cheers and boos from the live crowd in San Diego, California.

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Punk had long been rumored as returning to the company, with his difficulties with some members of the locker room creating the necessity for “Collision” and what is rumored to be a roster split for AEW. Khan had been tight-lipped about Punk’s possible return, even as he continued to tout the “Collision” premiere. The announcement that the show would take place in Chicago’s United Center, the location of Punk’s AEW debut, further fed the speculation that Punk would be returning to action.

“AEW Collision” will air on Saturday nights at 8 PM ET on TNT and run two hours, making it the second major show for AEW behind its flagship program “Dynamite.”

Punk has not been on AEW programming since his infamous tirade after AEW All Out in September of last year that led to a backstage brawl between Punk, Kenny Omega, Matt and Nick Jackson, Punk’s friend and trainer Ace Steel, members of the AEW talent relations staff, and Punk’s dog Larry. Omega recently downplayed rumors of animosity, seemingly making light of the situation during his feud with the Blackpool Combat Club. 

Source: Wrestling Inc.

AEW Dynamite Preview 5/31/2023

AEW Dynamite will air live tonight on TBS and emanate from the Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl San Diego State University in San Diego, CA.

  • Fallout from Double or Nothing
  • AEW CEO, President and General Manager Tony Khan is scheduled to make an announcement about the debut of Collision.
  • Adam Cole and Britt Baker vs. Chris Jericho and Saraya
  • Promo segment with Don Callis and Konosuke Takeshita
  • The return of TBS Women’s Champion Kris Statlander to Dynamite

AEW Star Matt Jackson Provides Update On Bicep Injury, Explains Not Choosing Surgery

This past Sunday saw Matt Jackson of the Young Bucks compete in an Anarchy in the Arena match, pitting The Elite against the Blackpool Combat Club at AEW’s Double or Nothing pay-per-view. It was Jackson’s first match back since partially tearing his bicep in a trios’ title match back in March, with the AEW star confirming (via Instagram) that his arm has fully healed, and in far less time than initially anticipated.

“I got hurt about 10 weeks ago, literally on day one of the beginning of a very important story that we started,” Jackson wrote. “I was told there was a good chance I wouldn’t be cleared to perform again for 6-7 months after surgery. … I opted not to do surgery, but rather try other therapeutic options that’d get me back quicker.” Though he said he doubted the decision at points, Jackson chose physical therapy and other techniques rather than surgery. In the end, he was able to return quicker, and the AEW star says that his arm feels great in the aftermath of the highly-physical match.

The former AEW World Tag Team Champion continued to play a prominent part on AEW television despite his injury, furthering the storyline between The Elite and their BCC rivals on a regular basis. Last month, an update on Jackson’s injury cited stem cell procedures and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy as two of the reasons for the AEW star’s quick recovery progress.

“A few days removed from my first match back, my arm is great,” Jackson continued. “My strength is completely back [and] I couldn’t be happier. Everything else on my body, including my foot? Not so much.”

Source: Wrestling Inc.

AEW Double Or Nothing 5/28/2023 (Results)

The Buy In

The Hardy’s and Hook def. Ethan Page and The Gunns

Double Or Nothing

AEW INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 21-MAN BLACKJACK BATTLE ROYAL MATCH:
Orange Cassidy (c) def. The Butcher, The Blade, Bandido, Komander, Lee Moriarty, Big Bill, Ari Daivari, Tony Nese, Chuckie T, Trent Beretta, Kip Sabian, Rey Fenix, Penta El Zero Miedo, Swerve Strickland, Brian Cage, Ricky Starks, Jay White, Juice Robinson, Keith Lee and Dustin Rhodes

UNSACTIONED MATCH: (Special Enforcer Sabu)
Adam Cole def.. Chris Jericho

Sabu made his presence felt early, wiping out members of the Jericho Appreciation Society and driving “Daddy Magic” Matt Menard through a table. The brawl, also featuring Roderick Strong, headed to the back and left Cole and Jericho to have their match.

Britt Baker hit the ring and unloaded on Jericho with a kendo stick, retribution for the assault she suffered at the hands of The Outcasts in the build to the match. When Saraya attempted to make the save for The Ocho, she suffered the same fate. 

Cole pummeled Jericho late, pounding away at the heel, who failed to defend himself. Aubrey Edwards called for the bell and a referee stoppage. 

AEW WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH: (Special Guest Referee Mark Briscoe)
FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) (c) def.. Jeff Jarrett and Jay Lethal

Jarrett accidentally delivered a guitar shot to Briscoe and Karen Jarrett not at all accidentally leveled Aubrey Edwards with one of her own, drawing hearty, and unsavory, chants from the AEW faithful.

Double J disrespectfully berated Briscoe for not counting his pinfall of Harwood. Mark responded, shoving him right into the Shatter Machine as FTR retained their titles.

AEW TNT CHAMPIONSHIP LADDER MATCH:
Wardlow (c) def.. Christian Cage (with Luchasaurus)

AEW WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH:
Jamie Hayter (c) vs. Toni Storm def. Jamie Hayter (c) to become New AEW Women’s world Champion

Saraya and Ruby Soho beat Hayter all the way down the ramp, further damaging her shoulder along the way.

Soho blinded Hayter with spraypaint.

Baker and Shida took the fight to the heels in support of their friend but Storm still managed to put Hayter away to win the title.

AEW WORLD TRIOS CHAMPIONSHIP – OPEN HOUSE RULESMATCH:
House of Black (c) def.. The Acclaimed and Daddy Ass

AEW TBS CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH:
Jade Cargill (c) def.. Taya Valkyrie

Taya delivered Road to Valhalla for the closest near-fall of the match and one of the better fan reactions of the night. Cargill responded with Jaded for the successful title defense. 

“Smart” Mark Sterling issued an open challenge on behalf  of Jade

Kris Statlander returned to and answered the open challenge

AEW TBS CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH:
Kris Statlander def. Jade Cargill (c) to become New TBS Champion

AEW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FOUR PILLARS FOUR-WAY MATCH:
MJF (c) def.. Darby Allin vs. Jungle Boy Jack Perry vs. Sammy Guevara

MJF slid the world title in the way of Allin’s Coffin Drop. He then pinned Allin with the same insulting headlock takeover that he infamously used at Full Gear 2021.

“I’m getting bored,” the champ said as made his way up the ramp, imploring AEW officials to find him more competition.

ANARCHY IN THE ARENA MATCH:
Blackpool Combat Club (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, and Bryan Danielson) def.. The Elite (Kenny Omega, Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson and “Hangman” Adam Page)

Don Callis gave Yuta a screwdriver and he used it on Page. He attempted to do the same to Omega but ate a V-Trigger.

Takeshita appeared from out of nowhere, wiped Omega out and Yuta scored the win with a seatbelt pin.

Jordynne Grace & Impact Wrestling Part Ways

Jordynne Grace’s run with Impact Wrestling has come to an end.

According to a report from Fightful Select, Grace will be parting ways with the company for now. Her contract expires this month.

The current plan is for Grace to take some time off from wrestling where she’ll be focusing on some additional projects. It should be noted that there has been interest from higher ups in multiple companies.

Finally, it was noted that Grace has reached millionaire status through her paywall site. She often posts adult content on that platform.

Source: eWn

Impact Wrestling Under Siege 5/26/2023 (Results)

  • IMPACT World Championship Match: Steve Maclin (c) defeated PCO
  • IMPACT Knockouts World Championship Match: Deonna Purrazzo defeated Jordynne Grace
  • ABC (Ace Austin and Chris Bey) (c) defeated Subculture (Mark Andrews and Flash Morgan Webster)
  • IMPACT X-Division Championship Match: Trey Miguel (c) defeated Chris Sabin
  • IMPACT World Championship #1 Contenders Match: Alex Shelley defeated Eddie Edwards, Frankie Kazarian, Jonathan Gresham, Moose, and Yuya Uemura
  • Rich Swann, Sami Callihan, and Jake Crist defeated The Design (Deaner, Angels, and Kon)
  • Trinity defeated Gisele Shaw
  • Nick Aldis defeated Kenny King
  • IMPACT Digital Media Championship: Joe Hendry (c) defeated Dirty Dango (pre-show)
  •  Courtney Rush and Jessicka defeated The Coven (pre-show)

Santino Marella Returns 

Santino Marella made his return during the countdown show. He was the victim of backstage attacks from Dirty Dango recently on IMPACT on AXS TV. He made his return following Dango losing his match against Joe Hendry by disqualification with a low blow. A beat down from Dango ensued and Marella hit the ring to fend off Dango.

Bully Ray Returns 

Following the main event, Scott D’Amore made good on his promise to strap the belt around Steve Maclin’s waist. Afterward, Bully Ray came through the crowd and entered the ring, blindsiding Scott D’Amore. Maclin and Ray grabbed a table and looked to cover it in lighter fluid. Matthew Rehwoldt left his commentary position to try and help D’Amore only to be sprayed with lighter fluid. PCO returned to the ring and brawled with Maclin. The Motor City Machine Guns attempted to break things up, but was overpowered by Ray. Ray then set the table on fire and power-bombed D’Amore through it.

AEW Double or Nothing 5/28/2023 (Card)

  • Date: May 28, 2023
  • Time: 8PM ET
  • Location: T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada

Card

AEW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FOUR PILLARS FOUR-WAY MATCH:
MJF (c) vs. Darby Allin vs. Jungle Boy Jack Perry vs. Sammy Guevara

AEW WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH:
FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) (c) vs. Jeff Jarrett and Jay Lethal

UNSACTIONED MATCH: (Special Enforcer Sabu)
Adam Cole vs. Chris Jericho

AEW TNT CHAMPIONSHIP LADDER MATCH:
Wardlow (c) vs. Christian Cage (with Luchasaurus)

AEW INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 21-MAN BLACKJACK BATTLE ROYAL MATCH:
Orange Cassidy (c) vs. The Butcher, The Blade, Bandido, Komander, Lee Moriarty, Big Bill, Ari Daivari, Tony Nese, Chuckie T, Trent Beretta, Kip Sabian, Rey Fenix, Penta El Zero Miedo, Swerve Strickland, Brian Cage, Ricky Starks, Jay White, Juice Robinson, Keith Lee and Dustin Rhodes

AEW WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH:
Jamie Hayter (c) vs. Toni Storm

ANARCHY IN THE ARENA MATCH:
Blackpool Combat Club (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, and Bryan Danielson) vs. The Elite (Kenny Omega, Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson and “Hangman” Adam Page)

AEW TBS CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH:
Jade Cargill (c) vs. Taya Valkyrie

AEW WORLD TRIOS CHAMPIONSHIP – OPEN HOUSE RULESMATCH:
House of Black (c) vs. The Acclaimed and Daddy Ass

The Buy In at 7PM ET on YouTube

Ethan Page and The Gunns (Austin Gunn and Colten Gunn) vs. The Hardy Party (Jeff Hardy, Matt Hardy and Isiah Kassidy)

AEW Rampage Preview 5/26/2023

AEW Rampage is expected air at its regular time of 10:00 pm ET tonight on TNT.

  • Rush, Dralistico, and Preston Vance vs. The Acclaimed and Billy Gunn
  • Britt Baker & Hikaru Shida vs. Nyla Rose & Marina Shafir
  • Ethan Page & The Gunns in action
  • Lee Moriarty & Big Bill vs. Trent Beretta & Chuck Taylor