Injury Update On AJ Styles

AJ Styles returned on last week’s episode of “WWE SmackDown” to face Carmelo Hayes. Unfortunately, he suffered an injury that’s derailed the momentum he had. While some fans and reports claimed the health setback was a work, it was ultimately confirmed that Styles is hurt.

According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the referee stopped the match and that this angered the star. Interestingly, the report further noted that Styles was meant to begin a storyline about farewell tour and teasing his retirement. Despite his injury, the report also claimed that Styles’ retirement storyline is still planned to occur pending the results of an MRI he underwent to assess the severity of the injury.

WWE’s current deal with TNA Wrestling could also factor into Styles’ retirement tour, since he’ll be able to appear in the promotion that put him on everyone’s radar. Earlier this year, Styles commented on WWE and TNA’s partnership, noting that he had hopes that he’ll still have a final match in his old stomping grounds. The veteran also commented on the stars crossing between the two promotions, and expressed how he believes it has enriched the companies and the talent involved. 

Hopefully for Styles, he will heal up while the promotions still have their crossover deal, as a TNA appearance would be the cherry on top of his rumored retirement tour. However, for now, it remains to be seen what’s in store for “The Phenomenal One,” as he is currently focused on recovering from the setback.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

TNA Impact Preview 10/10/2024

TNA Wrestling will present a new episode of Impact tonight on AXS TV as the build continues for Bound for Glory.

  • X Division #1 Contenders Match: Jason Hotch vs. Leon Slater vs. Laredo Kid
  • Josh Alexander vs. Eric Young
  • The Hardys vs. ABC
  • Wendy Choo, Rosemary & Tasha Steelz vs. Masha Slamovich, Sol Ruca & Jordynne Grace
  • We’ll hear from Mike Santana
  • We’ll hear from Nic Nemeth

ROH TV Preview 10/10/2024

Ring of Honor will present a new episode of ROH TV on Honorclub tonight.

  • ROH Women’s World Television Championship Match: Red Velvet (c) vs. Diamante
  • ROH World Championship Proving Ground Match: Mark Briscoe(c) vs. Josh Woods
  • Shane Taylor & Lee Moriarty vs. The Infantry
  • Lance Archer vs. TBA
  • Billie Starkz vs. TBA

AEW’s Adam Copeland Assisting FEMA Workers In NC, Cash Wheeler Starts Crowdfund For Hurricane Relief In Hometown Near Asheville, NC

As the Gulf Coast prepares for Hurricane Milton, those in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Tennessee are still cleaning up after Hurricane Helene ravaged the area, hitting towns like Asheville, NC unprecedentedly hard. On the pre-WrestleDream media call, AEW President Tony Khan says that his booking and travel woes caused by the hurricane were put in stark perspective by a conversation with AEW star and WWE Hall of Famer Adam Copeland.

“I talked to [Adam Copeland]…and I was dealing with a bit of a scramble with those [booking] issues and Adam called me, backstage at ‘Collision’ and he was with the FEMA workers and he was with them and he was helping them and they were digging [dead] bodies out,” Khan said. “Here I am, six cups of coffee and pulling my hair out because people’s flights got canceled.”

Khan said the conversation inspired him to think a little clearer, as realizing how small his problems were in comparison was all he needed to inspire a little creative problem-solving.

Copeland’s own family lives in the area, and his wife, WWE Hall of Famer Beth Phoenix, updated fans on the condition of the family following the storm. The couple’s daughter suffered an infection in the days after the hurricane but were able to navigate the flooded streets to get her medical attention.

Khan has given generously to the town of Asheville, home of AEW’s Cash Wheeler. Wheeler has led relief efforts within the wrestling world, which has seen numerous wrestlers donate to the cause.

Wheeler’s GoFundMe for Hurricane Helene victims has raised over $70,000 as of this writing with 534 donors. Former AEW World Champion MJF donated $1,000 to the campaign and Tony Khan donated $10,000.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

AEW Commentator Taz Underwent Successful Knee Replacement Surgery

During AEW Dynamite Title Tuesday, Tony Schiavone announced that color commentator Taz underwent successful total knee replacement surgery. Taz also took to X, noting that the surgery went well.

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Daniel Garcia Is Staying With AEW

Daniel Garcia has made his return to All Elite Wrestling.

On Tuesday night’s episode of AEW Dynamite, Garcia addressed the speculation over his future in AEW.

While Garcia revealed that he owed the fans an explanation for being absent and teased leaving the promotion, he said that he’d realized he can do what he wants because he’s one of the best in the world. With that, he announced that he’d be saying with AEW moving forward.

AEW’s Willow Nightingale To Be First Woman Inducted Into New York Indie Hall Of Fame

There’s no doubt that Willow Nightingale has had a 2024 to remember. The AEW star has held both the AEW TBS and CMLL World Women’s Championships, made it to the finals of the Owen Hart Cup for the second year in a row, was Mercedes Mone’s first opponent in AEW at Double or Nothing, and had one of the more memorable hardcore matches of the year against friend turned foe Kris Statlander at All Out, among other accolades. Now Nightingale is adding another accomplishment, one a little closer to home in Long Island, New York.

Independent wrestling promotion New York Wrestling Connection has announced that Nightingale will be inducted into the promotion’s Hall of Fame on October 19. The induction will take place during NYWC’s Homecoming of Madness event, taking place at the promotion’s home arena, the NYWC Sportatorium.

“Being recognized in this way by the place I learned my fundamentals, got my start, and grew into the Willow I am today is such an honor,” Nightingale said on X. “Thank you NYWC Wrestling. Can’t wait for October 19th.”

Nightingale joins a who’s who of notable names in the NYWC Hall of Fame, including AEW co-workers Jerry Lynn, Tony Nese, Trent Berreta, Alex Reynolds, and John Silver. It’s also a historic occasion, as Nightingale will become the first ever women’s wrestler to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.

By the time her induction rolls around, Nightingale may have added another accolade to her career year. Following her win over Saraya, Jamie Hayter, and Nyla Rose last night on “AEW Dynamite,” Nightingale will challenge Mariah May for the AEW Women’s World Championship this Saturday at WrestleDream. A victory would make Nightingale the first women in AEW history to have reigns as both AEW TBS and AEW Women’s World Champion.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Penelope Ford Returns To AEW Dynamite For The First Time In Two Years On Title Tuesday

The “Title Tuesday” edition of “AEW Dynamite” was full of surprises, but one that caught everyone off-guard was the return of Penelope Ford.

Ford made her presence felt during the four-way “anything goes” match to determine the No. 1 contender for the AEW Women’s World Championship, attacking Jamie Hayter from behind as Hayter looked to hit Saraya with a chair. Once she got her shots in, Ford made sure to keep her distance from Hayter as she headed backstage, with Hayter following her and out of the match in the process.

The 32-year old last wrestled for AEW in October 2022, which came shortly after she returned from a lengthy spell on the shelf due to injury. However, she would once again step away from the company after learning she was pregnant. Her husband, fellow AEW star Kip Sabian, revealed in a 2023 interview that the pregnancy came at a time in his own life when he was frustrated with the lack of time he was getting on TV, but he stated that AEW President Tony Khan was willing to do anything to make Ford’s pregnancy more comfortable.

Tragically, Ford and Sabian lost their baby ten weeks into the pregnancy; both individuals detailed everything in a short YouTube video a few weeks after they found out the news. Ford has been away from wrestling ever since, while Sabian would eventually return to the company on a full-time basis during the summer of 2024.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

AEW Dynamite Title Tuesday Preview

Tonight is a special AEW Dynamite Title Tuesday episode of AEW Dynamite live on TBS from the Spokane Arena in Spokane, Washington. Special start time of 9:00 pm ET. 

  • Double Title Match: Mercedes Mone will defend the TBS Championship and the NJPW Strong Women’s Championship against Emi Sakura
  • AEW Women’s Title Eliminator Match: Willow Nightingale vs. Dr. Britt Baker. D.M.D. The winner goes on to challenge Mariah May for championship at WrestleDream.
  • Bryan Danielson and Wheeler Yuta vs. Claudio Castagnoli and PAC
  • Darby Allin and Brody King will go face to face
  • Hook will call out whomever attacked his father Taz

WWE NXT Preview 10/8/2024

WWE NXT live on The CW from The Factory at the District in Chesterfield, Missouri. (St. Louis district)

  • NXT North American Championship Match: Oba Femi (c) vs. Tony D’Angelo
  • NXT Tag Team Championship Match: Nathan Frazer & Axiom (c) vs. A-Town Down Under
  • Randy Orton vs. Je’Von Evans
  • Jade Cargill, Bianca Belair, & Kelani Jordan vs. Fatal Influence
  • We will hear from NXT Women’s Champion Roxanne Perez and Cora Jade
  • Trick Williams addresses the NXT Universe
  • Sexyy Red to perform
  • Jey Uso to appear