WWE Raw airs live globally today on Netflix from the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, beginning at 8:00 pm ET/5:00 pm PT.
AAA’s biggest night of the year, Triplemanía XXXII, went down on August 16th with a stacked card full of surprises, international star power, and wild lucha libre chaos. With Corey Graves, Konnan, and JBL calling the action on English commentary, the show delivered spectacle from start to finish.
The giant Omos walked away with the annual Copa Bardahl, an over-the-top battle royal that blended Royal Rumble rules with lucha flair. The match featured 14 entrants and plenty of colorful moments:
The final four came down to La Parka, Octagon Jr., Mecha Wolf, and Omos. La Parka eliminated Wolf, but Omos powered through both tecnicos to stand tall as the last man standing.
Order of entrance: 1. La Parka, 2. Laredo Kid, 3. Joaquin Wilde, 4. Abismo Negro Jr., 5. Taurus, 6. Aerostar, 7. Mecha Wolf, 8. Cruz Del Toro, 9. Otis, 10. Pimpinela Escarlata, 11. Cibernetico, 12. Microman, 13. Omos, 14. Octagon Jr.
Order of elimination: 1. Laredo Kid by Aerostar, 2. Joaquin Wilde by Mecha Wolf, 3. Aerostar by Otis, 4. Taurus by Otis & Pimpinela Escarlata, 5. Pimpinela Escarlata by technically Otis but Mecha Wolf was the real culprit, 6. Cibernetico by Otis & Microman, 7. & 8. Cruz Del Toro and Abismo Negro Jr. by Omos, 9. Otis by Microman, 10. Microman by Omos, 11. Mecha Wolf by La Parka, 12. Octagon Jr. by Omos, 13. La Parka by Omos, Winner: Omos.
El Mesias entered dressed in Doctor Doom-inspired gear, but it was El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. who left with the gold. Dorian Roldan’s constant interference backfired when Dr. Wagner Sr., sitting ringside, finally had enough and knocked Roldan out. With the crowd behind him, Wagner Jr. hit a superplex followed by a Wagner Driver to claim the Latin American Championship.
Finn Bálor, JD McDonagh, and Raquel Rodriguez got the win over Niño Hamburguesa, Mr. Iguana, and Lola Vice in a chaotic mixed trios bout. The match had comedy, cheeseburgers, and plenty of outside drama, with Roxanne Perez and La Hiedra getting involved. In the end, Raquel sealed the win for Judgment Day by planting Lola with the Texana Bomb.
In a brutal street fight, Psycho Clown and Pagano dethroned Angel Garza and Humberto Carrillo to win the AAA World Tag Team Titles. Highlights included Los Garza powerbombing both opponents through a table, Pagano wrapping Humberto in barbed wire, and Psycho Clown finishing things with a Spanish Fly onto the barbed wire for the victory. The Psycho Circus celebrated with the new champs after the carnage.
In one of the night’s most emotional moments, Rey Mysterio inducted Konnan into the AAA Hall of Fame, honoring the legendary figure’s decades-long contributions to lucha libre.
Flammer escaped with her Reina de Reinas Championship against Faby Apache and Natalya, thanks to some shady officiating from El Hijo del Tirantes. Faby nearly had the match won after planting Natalya with a Michinoku Driver, but Flammer stole the victory with a quick crucifix pin and a fast count. Afterward, tensions flared between Faby and Natalya, teasing more to come.
AAA confirmed that Worlds Collide will return on Friday, September 12, in Las Vegas.
The main event saw Hijo del Vikingo retain the AAA Mega Championship against Dragon Lee, El Grande Americano, and Dominik Mysterio in a four-way spectacle that spiraled into pure chaos.
The match featured interference from Judgment Day, the LWO, and multiple masked “Americanos.” Dominik nearly stole the win with loaded headbutts and a frog splash, but just when it looked over, another masked figure pulled the referee out. The shocking reveal: AJ Styles. Styles laid out Dom with a Styles Clash, allowing Vikingo to hit his signature 630 senton and remain champion.
Final Take: Triplemanía XXXII delivered everything fans expect from AAA – star power, wild brawls, surprise debuts, and jaw-dropping lucha action. Omos had a career-defining moment, multiple titles changed hands, and the arrival of AJ Styles sets the stage for a massive storyline heading into the fall.
The partnership between WWE and TNA Wrestling continues to raise eyebrows, and now new details suggest their deal may be even more significant than fans realized.
According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the agreement between the two promotions not only formalizes their current working relationship but also gives WWE the option to buy TNA outright. On top of that, the deal reportedly includes a “right of first refusal,” meaning if another buyer comes to the table, WWE would have the chance to match the offer and secure TNA for themselves.
This type of structure isn’t new for WWE. Similar clauses were part of past deals the company made with European independent promotions, allowing WWE to pull the trigger on a full acquisition within a set timeframe.
Still, the report indicates WWE may not be rushing to take over TNA anytime soon. Instead, the strategy could be more about ensuring TNA remains a strong, cooperative second promotion in the U.S. wrestling landscape. That kind of stability could ultimately benefit the industry as a whole — particularly when it comes to negotiating lucrative television rights deals down the line.
For now, TNA continues to operate independently, but the business safety net WWE has built into the partnership makes one thing clear: if the time ever comes for TNA to change hands, WWE won’t be left on the sidelines.
This Saturday, the biggest AAA event of the year, Triplemanía XXXIII, will stream LIVE exclusively on the WWE, WWE Español and Lucha Libre AAA YouTube channels at 9 ET/6 PT
Full Match Card:
AAA Mega Championship Fatal 4-Way Match
El Hijo del Vikingo (c) vs. Dragon Lee vs. Dominik Mysterio vs. El Grande Americano
AAA Tag Team Championship Street Fight
Angel & Berto (c) vs. Pagano & Psycho Clown
Six-Person Tag Team Match
Niño Hamburguesa, Mr. Iguana & Lola Vice vs. Finn Bálor, JD McDonagh & Raquel Rodriguez
Reina de Reinas Championship Triple Threat Match
Flammer (c) vs. Faby Apache vs. Natalya
Latin American Championship Match
El Mesías (c) vs. El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr.
Copa Bardahl Match
In the Copa Bardahl (Bardahl Cup), participants enter the match at timed intervals, similar to a Royal Rumble Match. Eliminations occur via pinfall. The last remaining competitor wins the Copa Bardahl trophy.
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WWE had to pull a last-minute audible on this week’s Monday Night Raw after Women’s World Champion Naomi was unexpectedly ruled out of her scheduled title defense against IYO SKY. The company announced just hours before the show that Naomi wasn’t medically cleared to compete, though no reason has been publicly revealed for her absence.
The change didn’t just affect that night’s lineup — it also reshaped a major storyline. According to PWInsider Elite, WWE had been building toward a slow-burn heel turn for Asuka against her Damage CTRL partner SKY. That confrontation was originally planned to happen further down the road, but with Naomi out, WWE decided to move up the split. Fans saw the seeds planted after SKY’s loss to Roxanne Perez, when Asuka walked out on her partner in frustration.
Interestingly, the Perez vs. SKY match itself wasn’t the original plan either. WWE reportedly considered booking Perez and Raquel Rodriguez against SKY and Rhea Ripley in tag action. It’s unclear why the singles match was chosen instead, or whether Asuka’s heel turn would’ve still happened in a tag scenario.
The accelerated breakup angle could hint that Naomi will be out of action for at least a short while longer. She is, however, scheduled to appear alongside her husband, Jimmy Uso, on Stephanie McMahon’s What’s Your Story? podcast this Thursday. That appearance might provide some answers about her status — and the fate of the Women’s World Championship picture.
Former WWE Superstar Karrion Kross has opened up about the surprising circumstances surrounding a recent contract offer from WWE — and why he ultimately walked away from it.
Speaking on The Ariel Helwani Show, Kross revealed that the company presented him with a new deal but only gave him 24 hours to make a decision. While Kross was interested, he says he wanted more clarity before signing.
“I got the offer and just wanted to understand how they came to that number,” Kross explained. “I asked for metrics, analytics, anything that could help me make an informed choice. They wouldn’t provide it, and told me I had 24 hours to decide or they’d rescind the offer. The next day I asked again, they still didn’t have the information, so I told them I wanted to keep talking. Instead, they pulled the deal.”
Despite the situation, Kross stressed there’s no bad blood. His intention — and that of his wife, Scarlett — remains to return to WWE. “The goal has always been to be with WWE,” he said. “We’re still at the table for conversations. We want to work it out.”
On the subject of Scarlett, Kross revealed there was never a formal offer made to her. When he inquired about her status, WWE reportedly told him, “After we deal with you, we’ll deal with her.” Kross noted that in the past, their deals were handled together and he doesn’t see why that approach couldn’t be used again.
Kross appears at the start of the second hour of The Ariel Helwani Show, where he discusses the full story.
It looks like WWE and AEW might be heading for another direct showdown on the wrestling calendar. According to POST Wrestling, WWE is preparing to run a main roster pay-per-view on Saturday, September 20th — the same date AEW has locked in for its annual All Out event.
While there’s no official word yet on whether WWE will go head-to-head during AEW’s confirmed 8 PM ET start time, the overlap is hard to ignore. WWE’s show is set for Indianapolis, Indiana, with Gainbridge Fieldhouse — a familiar stop for the company — being the frontrunner as the venue.
Meanwhile, All Out will be making a major move of its own this year, running from Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena instead of its usual Chicago home base.
The new WWE pay-per-view will also be part of a busy stretch for the company in Indiana. In the weeks surrounding the show, WWE has RAW booked for Evansville on September 22nd, SmackDown on September 19th in Toledo, Ohio, and even a series of appearances by Triple H at TEDSports in Indianapolis from September 9th–11th.
If the timing lines up, fans could be in for one of the most direct WWE vs. AEW event battles since the two promotions began running at the same time on TV in 2019.
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The wrestling rumor mill has been buzzing ever since Karrion Kross and Scarlett quietly slid into WWE.com’s Alumni section, sparking speculation that their time with the company might be over. Reports suggest their contracts may have expired, but not everyone is convinced this is the end of the story — and Dave Meltzer thinks there’s more going on than meets the eye.
Speaking on the latest Wrestling Observer Radio, Meltzer admitted that details are being kept under wraps.
“It’s definitely being kept quiet. It’s a weird one,” Meltzer said. “They gave him an offer and he didn’t sign as of this week. He may be a free agent.”
While Kross has been busy doing media rounds this week, the press push is tied to the release of his new book through ECW Press — not WWE. Interviews have reportedly come with strict instructions to avoid any questions about his contract status, further adding to the intrigue.
According to Meltzer, there’s still a feeling inside WWE that Kross will return, but even that comes with a shrug.
“The belief in WWE is that he’s gonna be back, but we’ll see… No one’s really saying he’s gone, but no one knows for sure either.”
Kross’ last WWE appearance was at SummerSlam, where he lost clean to Sami Zayn to wrap up their feud. For months, his and Scarlett’s contractual situation has been a source of conflicting reports and uncertainty — and this latest development only deepens the mystery.
Whether this is a genuine exit or a cleverly crafted storyline remains to be seen, but one thing’s for sure: fans will be watching closely to see where the Doomsday duo shows up next.
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