Category: Wrestling News

The Hardys React to Team 3D’s Emotional Retirement at TNA Bound For Glory

It was the end of an era at TNA Bound For Glory, as Team 3D seemingly called time on their legendary in-ring careers — and no one was more surprised than their longtime rivals, The Hardy Boyz.

In a high-stakes Tables Match that saw both the TNA and NXT Tag Team Championships on the line, Matt and Jeff Hardy managed to outlast Bully Ray and D-Von Dudley in a hard-hitting, nostalgia-filled showdown. But what came after the bell rang left fans and the Hardys alike stunned.

Following the match, Team 3D removed their boots and handed them to the Hardys — a symbolic gesture in pro wrestling that traditionally signifies retirement. With that simple act, one of the most decorated tag teams in history appeared to say goodbye to active competition.

Speaking in a post-match interview, Matt Hardy admitted the moment caught him completely off guard:

“They came out looking for a knockout — 3Ds right out the gate. But what shocked me was when the match ended, they took off their boots. They called it a career. We did not expect that. They… they gave us their boots, which was the ultimate sign of respect.”

Jeff Hardy echoed his brother’s emotions, reflecting on what the moment meant to him personally:

“What an honor. That right there gave us confidence and momentum for however long we keep doing this, knowing that that happened tonight.”

For both teams, the moment felt like a full-circle conclusion to a rivalry that helped define tag team wrestling at the turn of the millennium. The Hardys and Team 3D (then the Dudley Boyz) first clashed in a Tables Match at the 2000 Royal Rumble, and along with Edge and Christian, went on to create some of WWE’s most iconic moments in the original TLC matches.

Now, 25 years later, those same teams once again shared the spotlight — this time, to close the book on one of wrestling’s most storied tag team rivalries.

If Bound For Glory truly marked the final bow for Bully Ray and D-Von, it was a fitting farewell for a team that redefined what tag team wrestling could be — and an emotional passing of the torch to two men who helped them make history.

Sting’s Son Steven Borden Preparing for First Wrestling Match This October

The Borden family legacy looks set to continue inside the squared circle. Steven Borden, the son of WWE Hall of Famer Sting, is reportedly preparing to make his in-ring debut this October.

Fans last saw Steven earlier this year at AEW Revolution 2024, where he and his brother Garrett paid tribute to their father during Sting’s emotional retirement match. Dressed in one of Sting’s classic looks, Steven even got physical, hitting the Young Bucks with his dad’s iconic Stinger Splashes in a memorable moment that had the wrestling world buzzing.

Now, according to PWInsider Elite, Steven is moving beyond cameos and stepping fully into the ring. His debut is scheduled for shows at New York’s 52 Walker gallery space on October 3 and October 10.

Training Under Darby Allin

What makes this debut even more fitting is who’s helping Steven prepare — none other than Darby Allin, Sting’s final tag team partner and one of the men most influenced by The Icon’s legendary career.

Allin reportedly began working with Steven shortly after Revolution, easing him into wrestling after the younger Borden had been reluctant to follow in his father’s footsteps. Earlier this year, Allin noted that Steven “has big shoes to fill” but emphasized that their training journey has been about respect, legacy, and giving back to Sting, who became both a mentor and friend to him in AEW.

A New Chapter for the Bordens

While Steven Borden made his mark as a football player at the University of Kentucky, his decision to step into the wrestling world is a significant moment. It’s not just about carrying the Sting name — it’s about seeing if the next generation can carve its own path.

With Darby Allin guiding him and the wrestling world watching closely, Steven’s debut this October will be one of the most intriguing stories to follow this fall.

TNA Wrestling Announces Mickie James As The First Inductee Into 2025 TNA Wrestling Hall Of Fame

TNA Wrestling has revealed that Mickie James will be the first name honored in the 2025 class of the TNA Hall of Fame. The multi-time Knockouts World Champion will officially take her place among the company’s legends later this year.

The induction is scheduled for Sunday, October 12th, during the annual Bound For Glory pay-per-view, which traditionally serves as TNA’s biggest event of the year.

James’ career with the promotion stretches across multiple eras, with her success helping establish the Knockouts division as one of the most respected women’s rosters in the business. From championship reigns to historic main-event moments, her impact on TNA/IMPACT Wrestling has been undeniable.

This Hall of Fame nod not only cements her legacy with the company but also highlights her influence on women’s wrestling as a whole. Fans can expect a special night at Bound For Glory when Mickie James takes her rightful place in the TNA Hall of Fame.

You can read the full announcement from TNA below:

Mickie James Will Be Inducted Into The TNA Wrestling Hall of Fame On Sunday, October 12 at Bound For Glory

Five-Time Former TNA Knockouts World Champion Is One Of The Most Accomplished, Decorated Wrestlers Of All Time

Mickie James, an 11-time women’s world champion between WWE and TNA Wrestling, will be inducted into the TNA Wrestling Hall of Fame on Sunday, October 12, at Bound For Glory – the showcase event of the year for TNA, held at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, Mass.

The surprise announcement was made today during a live episode of Notsam Wrestling Live! on SiriusXM. While James was being interviewed by hosts Roberts and Tommy Dreamer, TNA Wrestling President Carlos Silva made an appearance and shocked James with the Hall of Fame announcement.

James is the first announced member of the class of 2025 for the TNA Wrestling Hall of Fame, which was established in 2012 and has honored 12 individuals and two groups (4 members): 16 total inductees. James is the fourth-ever Knockout inducted into the TNA Wrestling Hall of Fame, joining Gail Kim, Awesome Kong and Traci Brooks.

MICKIE JAMES 
An 11-time Women’s World Champion, Mickie James has been wrestling for more than two decades, including multiple title runs in WWE and TNA Wrestling. She has been wrestling since 1999 and has been a multi-time winner of the Woman Wrestler of the Year award. Her 2021 Bound For Glory match against Deonna Purrazzo was voted the 2021 Knockouts Match of the Year. Away from the ring, James is a renowned country music singer, perhaps best known for her hit single “Hardcore Country.” She is an inductee into the Native American Music Awards Hall of Fame and is signed to Sony Music.

The TNA Wrestling Hall of Fame ceremony is Sunday, October 12, at Bound For Glory, which will air live around the world from the Tsongas Center in Lowell, Mass.

All the TNA stars will be at Bound For Glory, including Jeff & Matt Hardy, Nic & Ryan Nemeth, Mike Santana, Moose, AJ Francis, Steve Maclin, Eric Young, Brian Myers, Mustafa Ali, Leon Slater and Knockouts such as Indi Hartwell, Tessa Blanchard, Masha Slamovich and all members of the Elegance Brand. 

In addition, TNA World Champion Trick Williams – a member of the NXT roster – will be at Bound For Glory in Lowell.

One of the most-anticipated BFG matches this year is The Hardys vs. Team 3D (members of the TNA Wrestling Hall of Fame) One Last Time.

For tickets to BFG, go to: https://tsongascenter.evenue.net/events/TNA.

Kylie Rae Announces Pregnancy

Kylie Rae has shared some major life news outside of the squared circle—she’s expecting her second child.

The announcement came after fans asked why she vacated the Relentless Wrestling Women’s Championship. Rae revealed on social media that her pregnancy was the reason for stepping away.

Rae and her fiancé, fellow wrestler Isaias Velazquez, are already proud parents, having welcomed their first child in October 2023. Now the couple is preparing to grow their family once again.

Inside the ring, Rae hasn’t competed since August 8, but she’s still officially recognized as the WWE ID Women’s Champion. Her in-ring future remains uncertain, but the wrestling world is rallying around her with congratulations as she enters this next chapter.

For now, Rae’s focus is on family—but fans will no doubt be excited to see what the future holds whenever she’s ready to return to action.

ROH Action Wrestling: Action Dean 3 9/11/2025 (Card)

The following matches are advertised for tonight’s ROH and Action Wrestling “Action Dean 3”. on Honor Club (watchroh.com)at 7/6C.

  • ROH Pure Championship: Lee Moriarty (c) vs. Josh Woods
  • Billie Starkz vs. Nicole Matthews
  • Best-Of-Three-Falls Trios Match (only be won by submission): Blue Panther, El Pantera, and Virus vs. Dr. Cerebro, Hechicero, and Xelhua
  • Hair vs. Hair Match: Demus vs. Mad Dog Connelly
  • Wheeler Yuta vs. Matt Mako
  • “La Faccion Ingobernables” Sammy Guevara, Dralistico, and The Beast Mortos vs. Cheeseburger, Rhett Titus, and Eli Isom

Toni Storm Gets Kendo Stick Gifted From The Sandman Ahead of Philly Street Fight

AEW is wrapping up its month-long residency at Philadelphia’s legendary 2300 Arena, and the company has been making sure the shows feel special. We’ve already seen MJF cost Mark Briscoe a shot at the TNT Title, Kyle Fletcher take out both Hangman Page and Kenny Omega, and Taz get inducted into the Hardcore Hall of Fame. Tonight on Dynamite, it’s the women’s division taking the spotlight, as “Timeless” Toni Storm puts her AEW Women’s World Championship on the line against Skye Blue in a Philly Street Fight.

And if her latest interaction is any indication, Storm is tapping into the spirit of ECW itself for this one.

Earlier today, ECW legend The Sandman shared a photo and video on X of himself meeting Storm in a hotel room. In the clip, Sandman gifted Storm her very own kendo stick — a weapon he made famous in his hardcore glory days. Storm, in her trademark theatrical fashion, proceeded to “knight” Sandman with the weapon before the two broke into laughter.

Sandman captioned the post:

“You gotta check in with Uncle Hak if you touch down in Philly. But if you meet the timeless one you better be bearing gifts.”

Along with the meeting, Sandman revealed that Storm will be a guest on his Sandman Podcast, though no release date was confirmed.

Storm certainly has no shortage of business to handle in the meantime. After tonight’s street fight against Skye Blue, she’ll defend the AEW Women’s World Championship again at All Out, where she faces Jamie Hayter, Kris Statlander, and Thekla in a four-way clash.

If Storm’s newfound kendo stick plays into the chaos in Philadelphia, fans could be in for a hardcore-flavored chapter in her “timeless” reign.

Former AEW Star Allie (The Bunny) Announces Return to Wrestling Training After Two-Year Hiatus

A familiar face from AEW and IMPACT Wrestling is lacing up the boots once again. Allie—known to AEW fans as The Bunny—revealed on social media that she’s officially returned to wrestling training after two years away from the business.

Allie’s last appearance inside the squared circle came on the September 6, 2023 episode of AEW Dynamite, where she teamed with Anna Jay and Taya Valkyrie in trios action against Hikaru Shida, Skye Blue, and Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. Shortly after that match, Allie stepped away from AEW and professional wrestling entirely.

In a heartfelt video posted to Instagram, Allie opened up about her time away, admitting she had completely disconnected from the industry:

“Not only did I not have a match but I hadn’t trained, I hadn’t bumped, I hadn’t been in wrestling at all for quite a long time. Maybe the last couple months, I started feeling like I really missed it in a way that I honestly didn’t expect.”

During her time in AEW, Allie carved out a niche as one of the company’s most versatile women’s performers, transitioning from her darker “Bunny” persona to more traditional roles depending on the story. Prior to that, she enjoyed a successful stint in IMPACT Wrestling, where she captured the Knockouts Championship and became a cornerstone of the women’s division.

While there’s no word yet on whether this return to training will lead to an in-ring comeback with a major promotion, it’s clear Allie’s passion for wrestling has been reignited. With her veteran presence and proven track record, fans will be watching closely to see if “The Bunny” hops back into the spotlight.

WOW Season 4 Brings Women’s Wrestling to Las Vegas With Historic Fremont Street Residency

WOW – Women of Wrestling is about to make its biggest splash yet. Season 4 officially launches the weekend of September 14, and the promotion isn’t just bringing fresh episodes—it’s bringing history.

A brand-new trailer dropped this week teasing the action to come, including the debut of six new competitors. Among them are Brooklyn Love, a former child tennis star turned wrestler; Drucilla Blade, a specialist in weapons-based offense; and powerhouse newcomer Destiny Diesel, who looks primed to shake up the roster.

The season kicks off in a major way with the first-ever WOW Tag Team Championship Cage Match, setting the tone for what looks to be a high-stakes year. Fans will also be treated to a special retrospective celebrating 40 years of women’s wrestling in Las Vegas, hosted by Katie Marie Jones and WOW visionary David McLane.

But perhaps the biggest announcement is WOW’s first-ever residency in Las Vegas. Branded as Fights At Fremont Street Experience, the residency begins October 14 and promises to bring women’s wrestling right into the heart of the city’s entertainment district. Matches from the residency will start airing nationally beginning October 18.

WOW continues to expand its footprint across multiple platforms. The show airs weekly on VICE TV and in syndication nationwide. Fans can also binge past seasons: all episodes of Seasons 1–3 are on Pluto TV, while Seasons 2 and 3 are streaming on Tubi, and Season 2 is additionally available on Paramount+.

With new stars, groundbreaking matches, and a Las Vegas residency, WOW looks set to take women’s wrestling to an entirely new level this fall.

Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling to Stream Sacred Ground Free on YouTube

Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling is giving fans a big surprise ahead of its next major event. The promotion has announced that MLP Sacred Ground, which was originally set to be an untelevised house show, will now stream live and free on the company’s official YouTube channel.

The event is set for September 11 at the Six Nations Sports & Cultural Centre in Ohsweken, Ontario. What was once meant to be a local showcase has quickly grown into something much bigger, thanks in large part to fan demand.

MLP CEO Scott D’Amore addressed the decision in an official statement:

“This was never intended to be a broadcast show, but the fans demanded it. The lineup we have assembled with the support of the Six Nations is pay-per-view quality, and we are thrilled to make it available free to fans around the world.”

While the full card has yet to be revealed, D’Amore’s comments suggest fans can expect a stacked lineup worthy of the company’s growing reputation. Offering the show for free on YouTube is also a bold move that could put Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling in front of its largest audience to date.

With buzz building and fan expectations high, Sacred Ground may end up being one of the most important shows in MLP’s young history.

You can check out the updated lineup for MLP Sacred Ground below:

  • Canadian Championship: Josh Alexander (c) vs. TJP
  • Title vs. Title: Destiny Women’s Champion Priscilla Kelly vs. MLP Women’s Canadian Champion Gisele Shaw
  • PWA Champion’s Grail: Rohan Raja (c) vs. Bishop Dyer
  • The Good Brothers vs. The Flatliners
  • Ace Austin vs. Stu Grayson vs. Taylor Rising
  • Shotzi Blackheart & PCO vs. Kris Chambers & Taylor Rising
  • Billy Gunn, Psycho Mike & Bupinder Gujjar vs. Sheldon Jean, Bryce Hansen & Brent Banks

Matt Riddle Explodes on Social Media After No-Show Allegations, Insults Fans Over 2020 “Speaking Out” movement Accusations

Matt Riddle’s name has been making plenty of headlines yesterday, and not for the best of reasons. The former WWE star and current MLW World Heavyweight Champion was called out over the weekend for reportedly no-showing a charity wrestling event in the UK. On top of that, the organizers claimed he refused to return the deposit he had already been paid.

Riddle initially addressed the situation with a video on X, attempting to give his side of the story. But instead of cooling things down, the “Original Bro” poured gasoline on the fire with a second video that quickly went viral for all the wrong reasons.

In the profanity-laced clip, Riddle unloaded on critics and fans who have questioned him in recent years. Much of his anger was directed toward those who believed the accusations made against him during the 2020 “Speaking Out” movement. Riddle was accused at the time by independent wrestler Candy Cartwright, who later filed a lawsuit against him, WWE, EVOLVE, and Gabe Sapolsky. WWE, EVOLVE, and Sapolsky were dismissed from the case in 2021, and Cartwright voluntarily dropped the suit entirely soon after.

In his rant, Riddle dismissed those allegations as “bulls***” and took aim at fans who supported them. He bragged about continuing to get booked, teased a possible return to fighting, and even promoted his OnlyFans account, making sure to emphasize he wasn’t worried about backlash. His message was blunt: those who don’t like him should unfollow him, because he doesn’t care.

While Riddle insisted “the cream rises to the top,” this latest outburst has left many wondering if he’s doing more harm than good to his own career. MLW has not yet commented on the controversy, but it remains to be seen if Riddle’s unfiltered social media presence will impact his standing with the promotion—or future opportunities elsewhere.