Category: TNA

News On Saraya’s Health Prior To AEW Signing & Whether She Is Cleared To Wrestle

Saraya (fka Paige) shocked the wrestling world this week by appearing at “AEW Dynamite: Grand Slam,” making her surprise debut for the company by hitting the ring and staring down Britt Baker. However, since that point, there have questions going around regarding Saraya’s health, and whether or not she’s been medically cleared to compete again following the neck injury which forced her retirement.

In the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter, it was reported that as of very recently, the former WWE Divas Champion had not been cleared to wrestle. She has not competed in the ring since a live event in December of 2017 where she suffered her career-ending injury in a six-woman tag team match, and while she did appear in different roles for WWE after that, the company had a rule that nobody was allowed to touch her.

It was notable that she did not get physical during her AEW debut, but that could be simply because the company is wanting to hold off on that for another big reaction in the future. AEW has added her to the official roster page on its website, and she does have a win/loss record, which could indicate that there are plans for her to step into the ring at some point.

Saraya’s WWE contract expired earlier this year in June, and throughout 2022 she has teased the wrestling world with the idea that she could be putting her boots on once more, with Natalya adding fuel to the fire when she replied to one of Saraya’s Instagram posts, claiming she couldn’t wait to wrestle her again. However, as of right now it is unknown whether this is a possibility, and neither Tony Khan nor Saraya herself has made any comment on the matter thus far.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Ruby Soho Set To Undergo Surgery For Injury Suffered At AEW All Out

Ruby Soho has revealed that she will be out of active competition for a while.

In a video posted to One Pro Wrestling’s Twitter account, Soho revealed that she was forced to bow out of an upcoming show due to a surgery she will be undergoing to correct her broken nose and her “mess of a septum”. She apologized to fans before saying that she hoped she would be able to make it back in England for the promotion’s show on February 18.

“Honestly, this is the only thing that would keep me from coming back to England,” Soho said in the video. “I was very much looking forward to the show and very much looking forward to meeting all of you and seeing all of you again, so for that, I do truly apologize.”

Soho competed in a mixed tag team match at All Out, teaming up with her partner Ortiz to take on AAA World Mixed Tag Team Champions Sammy Guevara and Tay Melo for their titles in a losing effort. Soho suffered the injury after she took a knee from Melo to the face, and subsequently held her nose as blood gushed out.

Soho debuted in AEW last year, at the same pay-per-view, as the Joker in the Women’s Casino Battle Royal. She went on to win the match and earn herself a future shot at the AEW Women’s Championship. She then went on to make it to the finals of the TBS Championship Tournament, but lost to Jade Cargill. She then competed in the Owen Hart Cup Tournament, but again fell short after Britt Baker bested her in the finals.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

IMPACT Wrestling Victory Road 9/22/2022 (Card)

IMPACT Wrestling presents Victory Road LIVE September 23rd on IMPACT Plus, YouTube for IMPACT Ultimate Insiders and FITE from Skyway Studios in Nashville, TN!

The action begins on Countdown to Victory Road streaming LIVE and FREE September 23rd at 7:30pm ET on IMPACT Plus and YouTube.

CARD

Barbed Wire Massacre:
Sami Callihan vs. Moose vs. Steve Maclin

Pick Your Poison:
Jordynne Grace vs. Max the Impaler w/Father James Mitchell

X-Division Championship Match:
Mike Bailey (c) vs. Delirious

X-Division Triple Threat Revolver Match – Winner Challenges For X-Division Title At Bound For Glory:
Frankie Kazarian vs. Kenny King vs. Laredo Kid vs. Alex Zayne vs. Mia Yim vs. Trey Miguel vs. Black Taurus vs. Yuya Uemura

Heath, Josh Alexander & Rich Swann vs. Honor No More (Matt Taven, Mike Bennett, Eddie Edwards)

Gisele Shaw vs Mickie Jamesy

The Motor City Machine Guns vs. PCO & Vincent

Countdown To Victory Road

Tasha Steelz w/Savannah Evans vs. Killer Kelly

IMPACT Preview 9/22/2022

Just 24 hours away from Victory Road, don’t miss an all-new IMPACT! this Thursday at 8/7c on AXS TV and 8:30pm ET on YouTube for IMPACT Insiders.

  • Aussie Open vs. Motor City Machine Guns
  • Digital Media Championship – Ladder Match: Brian Myers (c) vs. Bhupinder Gujjar
  • One night before Sami Callihan, Moose and Steve Maclin tear each other apart in Barbed Wire Massacre, they will sign the dotted line as part of a Hold Harmless Contract Signing
  • Heath continues his fight against Honor No More when he challenges any member of the renegade group to a Street Fight!
  • Black Taurus vs. Laredo Kid vs. Alex Zayne vs. Trey Miguel vs. Mia Yim
  • Jorydnne Grace vs. Zicky Dice

The action begins Before the IMPACT, streaming this Thursday at 7:30pm ET exclusively on IMPACT Plus, YouTube and Facebook. As Gisele Shaw looks to end Mickie James’ career at Victory Road, she must first face off against Hyan in an exclusive Knockouts contest!

Saraya (Paige) Makes AEW Debut On Dynamite ‘Grand Slam’

Saraya (Paige) is All Elite.

During Wednesday night’s episode of AEW Dynamite ‘Grand Slam’, the former WWE Divas Champion made her debut following a Fatal-4 Way Match for the AEW Women’s Championship that featured Toni Storm, Serena Deeb, Athena, and Dr. Britt Baker.

As Britt Baker, Rebel, and Jamie Hayter were attacking Toni Storm and Athena after the match, Saraya came out to the ring and ran everyone off. She then had a staredown with Britt Baker and the rest of the women in the ring.

AEW President Tony Khan took to Twitter following the segment to announce that Saraya is officially All Elite.

Saraya departed WWE back in July after her contract expired and the company decided not to renew it.

According to a report from Fightful, the company reached out to Saraya after she departed WWE back in July. Fightful Select report also suggested that WWE had expressed interest in hiring Saraya. 

Following “Dynamite,” Saraya took to Twitter to discuss the live reaction to her debut and revealed who allowed her to use the theme song she came to the ring to: “F WOW! Absolutely blown away by the pop in the stadium and the reception outside of it. Been a long journey. Couldn’t be happier to be in @AEW thank you to everyone! 🥹🥹 and thank you to my babe @RonnieRadke for letting me use his song Zombified! LFG!! ❤️❤️”

It’s typical for wrestlers who plan to make a surprise debut to stay hidden beforehand. Saraya tweeted a photo of the outfit she wore yesterday, stating: Thanks @Lizzy_Cupcake for capturing me in my prime hiding attire last night 😂”

AEW Dynamite ‘Grand Slam’ Preview 9/21/2022

AEW has announced the lineup for tonight’s AEW Dynamite ‘Grand Slam’ episode live from Arthur Ashe Stadium at Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens, New York City.

Vacant AEW World Championship Match: Jon Moxley vs. Bryan Danielson

Interim AEW Women’s World Championship Fatal 4-Way Match: Toni Storm (c) vs. Britt Baker vs. Serena Deeb vs. Athena

AEW World Tag Team Titles Match: Swerve In Our Glory (Swerve Strickland & Keith Lee) (c) vs. The Acclaimed (Max Caster & Anthony Bowens)

AEW All-Atlantic Championship Match: PAC (c) vs. Orange Cassidy

Ring of Honor World Championship Match: Claudio Castagnoli (c) vs. Chris Jericho

Tony Khan Says Surprises Might Be In Store For Tonight’s Dynamite and Rampage

Tony Khan has continued to hammer home that tonight’s AEW Grand Slam event, featuring a live Dynamite and a Rampage taping, will be a major event. 

During his appearance with Busted Open Radio Wednesday, Khan said he might “have a trick up his sleeve” for tonight’s show, and that surprises might be in store for both Dynamite and Rampage.

He said the event is “the closest thing to a PPV on TV we’re going to get.” Khan also noted that the show is a big value to fans in the area and urged them to come to the show. 

Source: EWrestlingNews

Kenny Omega Pulled From AAA TripleMania Over AEW Suspension

AEW EVP Kenny Omega won’t be appearing at next month’s AAA TripleMania event due to his ongoing suspension from AEW.

Omega, along with The Young Bucks, CM Punk, and Ace Steel, have all been suspended from AEW following a confrontation backstage at AEW All Out 2022.

During his Keepin’ It 100 podcast, Konnan confirmed that Omega was meant to be part of the event, but is off the card. He said,

“Omega was gonna headline Triplemania and [AEW] won’t let him go.”

Konnan added that Omega and AEW’s Head of Talent Relations Christopher Daniels have both said he will be unable to make the show.

Matches announced for the October 15 show in Mexico City include Pentagon Jr. vs. Villano IV in a mask vs. mask match.

AAA Reina de Reinas Champion Taya Valkyrie will defend against Kamille, who is replacing the injured Thunder Rosa.

Source: EWrestlingNews

Backstage Update On Jeff Hardy’s AEW Status

Jeff Hardy has not been seen on AEW television since June following his DUI arrest, and since that time he has been in rehab to recover from his addiction. However, according to the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the wrestling veteran is expected to be out of rehab soon, and back inside the ring. 

No time frame was given for exactly when he will be leaving rehab, or when fans can expect to see him wrestle again, but it is a major step towards the former WWE Champion making his return to action. His last match took place back at AEW’s Double Or Nothing earlier this year when he and Matt Hardy teamed up to defeat The Young Bucks.

Hardy was arrested for a third DUI on June 13th, and following that Tony Khan suspended him from the company without pay because of his actions. The AEW President also made it clear that he could “only return to AEW upon successfully completing treatment and maintaining his sobriety,” which is what he has been working on ever since.

Jeff was referenced on “AEW Dynamite” this week when his brother challenged Darby Allin to a match, as he spoke about the encounter Allin and Jeff had in the past. Matt also teased an upcoming return for his brother, saying, “we’re getting close to the point where we meet the new Jeff and we figure out his future and what he ends up doing.”

Jeff pleaded “not guilty” to the charge against him, and a pre-trial hearing will be taking place in October in regards to the incident.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

AEW Rampage Preview 9/16/2022

AEW has announced the lineup for tonight’s new Rampage episode.

  • ROH TV Champion Samoa Joe defends against Josh Woods
  • Danhausen vs. Ethan Page
  • Darby Allin vs. Matt Hardy
  • Penelope Ford vs. Willow Nightingale