AEW’s Konosuke Takeshita Stuns Zack Sabre Jr. To Capture IWGP World Heavyweight Title at NJPW King of Pro Wrestling – (Results)

New Japan Pro Wrestling crowned a new top champion this morning, as AEW standout Konosuke Takeshita shocked fans in Tokyo by dethroning Zack Sabre Jr. to win the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship.

The victory came after a grueling 31-minute battle at King of Pro Wrestling, where over 5,000 fans watched Takeshita outlast one of the most dominant champions in recent NJPW history. Sabre, who had held the title twice since first winning it nearly a year ago, came in with momentum from high-profile victories over Shota Umino, Shingo Takagi, Ricochet, and Nigel McGuinness.

But on this night, Takeshita proved to be the better man. The match told a classic NJPW story of contrasting styles — Sabre methodically targeted Takeshita’s arm, looking to neutralize his power, while Takeshita relied on his explosive strikes and athleticism. In the end, the AEW star broke through, delivering a pair of brutal knee strikes — the final one with the kneepad down — to score the decisive pinfall and claim the gold.

Takeshita’s celebration didn’t last long, though. Hirooki Goto, the man who briefly interrupted Sabre’s championship dominance earlier this year, confronted the new champion immediately after the match and issued a challenge. Takeshita mocked Goto and took shots at New Japan’s younger generation for failing to step up, but he ultimately accepted the challenge. Whether that title match happens soon or is saved for Wrestle Kingdom in January remains to be seen.

The win marks Takeshita’s first reign as IWGP World Heavyweight Champion and continues his rapid ascent across multiple promotions. Already under contract with AEW, NJPW, and DDT, Takeshita now joins Jon Moxley as the second AEW wrestler in the past year to hold New Japan’s top championship.

And the momentum might not stop there — Takeshita is scheduled to compete at AEW WrestleDream this weekend, where he’ll team with Kazuchika Okada, his sometimes ally and rival within the Don Callis Family, to challenge Brodido for the AEW World Tag Team Titles.

If Takeshita can pull off another win, the “Alpha of the Callis Family” could soon be holding gold in two major promotions at once — a feat that would firmly cement his status as one of wrestling’s most unstoppable rising stars.

New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) held the 2025 King of Pro-Wrestling event on October 13 from Ryogoku Sumo Hall in Tokyo, Japan.

You can check out the complete results from the show below:

  • IWGP Women’s Championship: Syuri def. Sareee (c) to win the title.
  • War Dogs (David Finlay, Taiji Ishimori & Clark Connors) def. Shingo Takagi, Hiromu Takahashi & Titan.
  • Riot in Ryogoku: Drilla Moloney def. SANADA.
  • YOH, YOSHI-HASHI & Hirooki Goto def. TMDK (Ryohei Oiwa, Hartley Jackson & Kosei Fujita).
  • NJPW World TV Championship: El Phantasmo (c) def. Hiroshi Tanahashi.
  • NEVER Openweight Championship: EVIL def. Boltin Oleg (c) to win the title. House of Torture attacked Boltin after the match. Aaron Wolf made the save.
  • IWGP Tag Team Championships: Knockout Brothers (OSKAR & Yuto-Ice) (c) def. Yuya Uemura & Shota Umino.
  • IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship: Yota Tsuji def. Gabe Kidd (c) to win the title. Unaffiliated and War Dogs shook hands after the match.
  • IWGP World Heavyweight Championship: Konosuke Takeshita def. Zack Sabre Jr (c) to win the title. Hirooki Goto challenged Takeshita after the match.

TNA Bound For Glory 10/12/2025 (Results)

TNA delivered a memorable Bound For Glory this year, mixing nostalgia, chaos, and emotional moments in front of a red-hot crowd. From new champions to double winners and surprise appearances, the show had fans buzzing from start to finish.

Countdown to Bound For Glory

TNA Hall of Fame Inductions

The Beautiful People were first to be enshrined in the 2025 TNA Hall of Fame. Tommy Dreamer handled the induction — though, in true Beautiful People fashion, they put a paper bag over his head before their acceptance speech. Angelina Love and Velvet Sky shared their gratitude with names like Dreamer, Terry Taylor, Jeff Jarrett, and even “Cute Kip” Billy Gunn, while giving a heartfelt shoutout to the “Pigeon Army” fans. The segment closed with a crowd-wide “Let the pigeons loose!” chant.

Mickie James was the second inductee of the night, introduced by her longtime friend and rival Lisa Marie Varon (Tara/Victoria). Mickie thanked Jeff and Jerry Jarrett for giving her an opportunity in TNA, reflected on her early run with Raven’s Gathering stable, and credited Dixie Carter for believing in her “Hardcore Country” reinvention. Mickie summed up her legacy best herself: “I might be too crass, too badass, not your cup of tea — but I’ll always be Hardcore Country.”

Knockouts Tag Team Championship

The IInspiration (c) def. Elegance Brand

The IInspiration held onto their gold after a well-timed mistake from their challengers. Heather accidentally struck her partner M, opening the door for Cassie Lee and Jessie McKay to hit the IIdolizer for the win. Ash by Elegance accompanied her team but couldn’t prevent the champs from keeping their streak alive.

Bound For Glory Main Card

TNA International Championship

Steve Maclin def. Frankie Kazarian (c) to win the title

Maclin kicked things off with an ambush during Kaz’s entrance, setting a violent tone early. The two traded each other’s signature moves and even dragged Kazarian’s mother into the story — who flipped off Maclin after being taunted. After a gritty back-and-forth, Maclin countered Kaz’s tree-of-woe spear attempt and nailed the KIA DDT to become a two-time International Champion, celebrating with his mother afterward.

Tessa Blanchard def. Gia Miller

Tessa showed zero respect for Gia’s clean wrestling approach, using the steps, exposed steel, and even interference from Victoria Crawford to maintain control. Once Crawford was ejected, Jody Threat evened the odds — but Tessa used a roll of quarters to knock Gia out cold while the referee was distracted, stealing the pin.

Call Your Shot Gauntlet – Double Winners

Frankie Kazarian & Nic Nemeth declared co-winners

In one of the most chaotic “Call Your Shot” matches yet, the bout ended in controversy as Kaz and Nic Nemeth simultaneously scored pinfalls following a superplex and double cradle. With two referees giving two separate counts, Santino Marella ruled a rare double victory — and the crowd erupted with “bullshit” chants. Both men now hold guaranteed title shots at any TNA championship.

Notable highlights:

  • Jody Threat had her spot stolen by Kazarian.
  • Santino got revenge with a Cobra strike on Kaz.
  • Ryan Nemeth was accidentally superkicked by his brother Nic.
  • Matt Cardona’s elimination came after interference from Mance Warner and Steph De Lander.

Knockouts Championship

Kelani Jordan (c) def. Indi Hartwell to retain

In one of the night’s most technically competitive matches, Hartwell came close to ending Jordan’s reign with the Hurts Donut, but Jordan’s ring awareness saved her. After Indi missed a top-rope elbow, Jordan connected with a sharp kick and a split-legged moonsault to seal the win.

Hardcore War

The System (Moose, Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers & Johnny “JDC” Curtis) def. Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, Tasha Steelz, John Skyler, Jason Hotch & Agent Zero)

This wild, WarGames-style brawl lived up to its name. Agent Zero made a statement by choke-bombing Alisha Edwards onto thumbtacks. Moose later wrapped a steel chain around his arm for a devastating spear, and after chaos all around, Eddie Edwards put Ali away with a barbed wire–wrapped Boston Knee Party. Brutal from bell to bell.

Chris Bey announced the new TNA attendance record for North America with 7,794 fans.

X-Division Championship

Leon Slater (c) vs. Je’Von Evans – No Contest

This one had “match of the night” written all over it until the finish went south. After a 20-minute time limit draw, Santino Marella restarted the bout for five more minutes. Just as Evans seemed ready to capture the gold, the lights went out — and DarkState attacked both men, ruining a fantastic contest. The crowd let TNA know how they felt about that one.

TNA/NXT Tag Team Championship (Tables Match) – One Final Table

Matt & Jeff Hardy (c) def. Team 3D (Bully Ray & D-Von)

Bound For Glory turned into a nostalgia trip when Team 3D faced the Hardy Boyz in a throwback tables match. With Spike Dudley making a cameo, both teams hit their classic moves in a hard-hitting, crowd-pleasing encounter. Jeff’s Swanton Bomb through a table evened the score, and the Hardys finished Bully Ray with a double table spot to retain both sets of titles. Afterward, Team 3D removed their boots and handed them to the Hardys.

TNA World Championship

Mike Santana def. Trick Williams (c) to win the title

The main event was emotional, violent, and story-driven from the start. Trick Williams’ trash talk lit a fire under Santana, who brawled with the champ through the crowd before the match even officially started. Williams targeted Santana’s head and taunted his daughter at ringside — earning a slap for his trouble. Santana fought back through blood and interference, hitting Spin the Block to capture the TNA World Title. He celebrated in tears with his daughter in the ring.

But Bound For Glory wasn’t done yet.

Post-Match Chaos

As Santana basked in victory, Nic Nemeth arrived to cash in his Call Your Shot trophy — only for the lights to go out. A familiar guitar strum rang out, and Elijah returned from injury to smash Nemeth with his signature weapon. Meanwhile, Frankie Kazarian tried his own cash-in attempt, but Santana stopped him cold with another Spin the Block. Santana closed the show still champion as the crowd chanted, “TNA! TNA! TNA!”

Bound For Glory 2025 delivered everything fans could ask for — legends, hardcore violence, shocking finishes, and emotional payoffs. With Santana leading the charge as TNA World Champion and multiple wrestlers holding title shots, the road ahead for TNA looks absolutely wild.

WWE Raw Preview 10/13/2025

WWE Raw live at special time Monday morning at 8pm ET / 5pm PT from the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.

  • Fallout from Crown Jewel
  • WWE Intercontinental Championship: Dominik Mysterio (c) vs. Penta
  • Bayley & Lyra Valkyrie vs. Roxanne Perez & Raquel Rodriguez

WWE Crown Jewel 10/11/2025 (Results)

Quick Results

  • Bronson Reed def. Roman Reigns (Australian Street Fight)
  • Stephanie Vaquer def. Tiffany Stratton – Women’s Crown Jewel Championship
  • John Cena def. AJ Styles
  • Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY def. The Kabuki Warriors
  • Seth Rollins def. Cody Rhodes – Men’s Crown Jewel Championship

Bronson Reed Defeats Roman Reigns in an Australian Street Fight

Perth’s own Bronson Reed earned the biggest win of his career, knocking off Roman Reigns in a wild Street Fight that turned the arena into a playground of destruction.

Reigns opened strong, controlling Reed with signature strikes and even working in some local flavor — wielding a cricket bat, rugby ball, and trash can like a one-man sports montage. But Reed’s power eventually broke through, and things escalated fast once Bron Breakker stormed out to spear Reigns through the barricade.

The Usos made a shocking return to even the odds, briefly helping Roman regain control, but a chaotic sequence ended with Jey accidentally spearing his own cousin through a table. Reed capitalized, hit a crushing Tsunami splash, and pinned the “Tribal Chief” in front of his home-country fans.

Post-match, Reigns tore into Jimmy and Jey for disobeying him, saying he “didn’t need their help” and ordering them to stay away — at least until Christmas. It was a meltdown that could mark another fracture in The Bloodline’s story.

Stephanie Vaquer Becomes WWE Women’s Crown Jewel Champion

La Primera made history again, defeating Tiffany Stratton in a technical, hard-hitting match to claim the Women’s Crown Jewel Championship.

The two women traded chain wrestling early, showing off crisp counters and athleticism before the match turned physical. Stratton found her rhythm mid-way with her signature handspring elbow and power offense, but Vaquer’s precision striking and submissions slowly wore her down.

After surviving the Prettiest Moonsault Ever, Vaquer connected with a beautiful corkscrew moonsault to seal the victory. Triple H presented her with the championship belt and ring, and a visibly emotional Vaquer delivered a heartfelt promo thanking fans for believing in her journey. Perth responded with a thunderous “You deserve it” chant — and they weren’t wrong.

John Cena Tops AJ Styles in a Classic Showcase

For longtime fans, this one was pure nostalgia — and pure class. John Cena and AJ Styles revisited their legendary rivalry in a match that felt like a greatest hits album for both men.

Cena showed respect from the start, handing ring announcer Alicia Taylor a handwritten intro for Styles, referencing his TNA and Bullet Club accolades. What followed was twenty minutes of tight, competitive wrestling — reversals, callbacks, hitting each other with a lot of famous finishers of wrestling greats and a whole lot of near falls.

One cool moment came when Cena paid homage to Bray Wyatt with a Sister Abagail to Styles which caused the fans to bring out the fireflies.

Styles unleashed a full arsenal of classics, including the Phenomenal Forearm and Styles Clash, but Cena kept kicking out. In the end, a top-rope Attitude Adjustment followed by one final AA did the job. The two embraced post-match as the crowd gave them a standing ovation — a true love letter to their shared history.

Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY Defeat The Kabuki Warriors

Hometown hero Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY united to take down Asuka and Kairi Sane in an electric tag team bout that blended Japanese aggression with Aussie attitude.

The Kabuki Warriors isolated IYO early, cutting off the ring and punishing her with pinpoint strikes. But once Rhea finally tagged in, the match flipped fast — Ripley bulldozed both opponents and nearly finished Sane with a RipTide before chaos took over.

After a series of counters and double-teams, Ripley hit the RipTide and SKY followed with her trademark moonsault to score the win. The Perth crowd roared for Ripley, who celebrated with her championship belt and IYO after the match.

Seth Rollins Wins the Men’s Crown Jewel Championship Over Cody Rhodes

In a main event that had “match of the night” written all over it, Seth “Freakin’” Rollins finally overcame Cody Rhodes to capture the Men’s Crown Jewel Championship.

Both men wrestled like they had something to prove, trading technical holds early before turning the bout into a slugfest. Cody nearly had it won after a springboard Cutter and CrossRhodes, but a referee bump changed everything.

Rollins, torn between his ego and his conscience, ultimately gave in to the darker side — cracking Rhodes with his diamond watch before hitting two Stomps (one from the top rope) to secure the three count.

After the bell, Rollins celebrated with Triple H and delivered a fiery promo calling himself “the greatest of all time” and “a Visionary. A Revolutionary. Seth Freakin’ Rollins.” Stephanie Vaquer joined him in the ring for the closing moment — the two new Crown Jewel champions standing tall as fireworks lit up the Perth sky.

AEW Collision Homecoming Preview 10/11/2025

AEW Collision Homecoming tonight on TNT and HBO Max from Daily’s Place in Jacksonville, FL.

  • Trios Match: AEW Women’s World Champion Kris Statlander, “Timeless” Toni Storm & Harley Cameron vs. Triangle Of Madness
  • Kota Ibushi vs. Josh Alexander
  • Max Caster & Anthony Bowens vs. Big Bill & Bryan Keith
  • Mixed Trios Match: Megan Bayne & FTR vs. Willow Nightingale & Jetspeed
  • Eddie Kingston vs. The Beast Mortos
  • Anna Jay & Tay Melo in action

TNA Bound For Glory 10/12/2025 (Card)

TNA Bound for Glory – Sunday, October 12, 2025 – Tsongas Center in Lowell, MA 

CARD

Countdown To Bound For Glory

  • Mickie James will be inducted into the TNA Hall of Fame by Lisa Marie Varon (Tara in TNA – Victoria in WWE)
  • The Beautiful People (Angelina Love & Velvet Sky) will be inducted into the TNA Hall of Fame by Tommy Dreamer
  • TNA Knockouts Tag Team Championship Match: The IInspiration vs. The Elegance Brand

Bound For Glory

  • TNA & NXT World Tag Team Championship Tables Match – One Final Table: The Hardys (c) vs. Team 3D
  • TNA World Championship: Trick Williams (c) vs. Mike Santana
  • TNA Knockouts World Championship: Kelani Jordan (c) vs. Indi Hartwell
  • TNA X-Division Championship: Leon Slater (c) vs. Je’Von Evans
  • TNA International Championship: Frankie Kazarian (c) vs. Steve Maclin
  • Hardcore War: The System vs. Order 4 (Order 4 has advantage in the match)
  • Call Your Shot Gauntlet Match: Lei Ying Lee at #1 and Mance Warner at #20, BDE and More TBD
  • Tessa Blanchard vs. Gia Miller

WWE Crown Jewel 10/11/2025 (Card)

AEW Crown Jewel – Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 8am ET / 5am PT – RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia, Australia

CARD

  • Men’s Crown Jewel Championship: Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes vs. World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins
  • Women’s Crown Jewel Championship: WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton vs. Women’s World  Champion Stephanie Vaquer
  • John Cena vs. AJ Styles
  • Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY vs. The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka & Kairi Sane)
  • Australian Street Fight: Roman Reigns vs. Bronson Reed

WWE SmackDown Preview 10/10/2025

WWE SmackDown tonight on USA Network taped early this morning from Perth, Australia.

  • Cody Rhodes takes to the mic ahead of his WWE Crown Jewel showdown against Seth Rollins
  • WWE Tag Team Championship: The Wyatt Sicks vs. The Street Profits
  • Tiffany Stratton & Stephanie Vaquer vs. Giulia & Kiana James
  • Last Man Standing Match: Damian Priest vs. Aleister Black
  • Sami Zayn will once again issue a United States Title Open Challenge

Tony Khan Says Collision Was Last AEW Event At Daily’s Place Until After Renovations

AEW is saying goodbye—for now—to one of its most meaningful homes. Company president Tony Khan has confirmed that this week’s AEW Collision taping at Daily’s Place in Jacksonville, Florida, was the final event the promotion will hold there before the venue undergoes extensive renovations.

Daily’s Place holds a special place in AEW’s history. Connected to EverBank Stadium—the home of the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars—the open-air amphitheater served as AEW’s primary base during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. With travel restrictions and crowd limitations affecting live events, the company essentially made Daily’s Place its home arena, producing a full year of Dynamite episodes there from 2020 through 2021.

Khan, whose family owns the Jaguars, is closely tied to the future of the facility. The amphitheater and adjacent stadium are both publicly owned, but Shahid Khan—the Jaguars’ owner and Tony’s father—played a key role in financing the complex. The current construction project, dubbed the “Stadium of the Future,” is set to reshape the area with sweeping renovations expected to continue through 2028, carrying an estimated price tag of $1.3 billion.

Daily’s Place originally opened in 2017, making it one of Jacksonville’s newer entertainment venues. Despite its short history, it’s become a major landmark for AEW fans—hosting everything from the Fight for the Fallen event in 2019 to numerous Dynamite and Rampage tapings.

This week’s Title Tuesday edition of AEW Dynamite and the following Collision episode marked AEW’s final stop at the venue before work begins. While the company’s home base is temporarily out of commission, Khan made it clear that AEW’s relationship with Jacksonville is far from over.

Once renovations are complete, it’s safe to assume AEW will return to Daily’s Place—bigger, louder, and ready to make new memories in a rebuilt home that helped the company thrive during some of its most challenging early years.

AJ Styles Confirms 2026 Retirement: “It’s Time to Take Care of My Family”

The wrestling world is preparing to say goodbye to another modern legend. Hot on the heels of John Cena’s announcement that he’ll retire at the end of 2025, AJ Styles has revealed that he plans to hang up his boots in 2026.

During the WWE Crown Jewel Kickoff Show, “The Phenomenal One” opened up about his decision to step away from the ring after nearly three decades in the business.

“I’m getting old, folks,” Styles told fans. “If I could find the fountain of youth and take a couple sips, I’d wrestle for the rest of my life, but the fear of embarrassing myself is getting closer. There comes a time when you’ve got to take care of business—and when that’s done, it’s time to take care of your family.”

For Styles, that family time has become the next big priority. At 48 years old, the veteran performer admitted that the dream of every wrestler is to someday retire on their own terms—and he’s determined to do exactly that.

While Styles didn’t outline every detail of his final stretch in WWE, he’s hinted that a WrestleMania 42 appearance in Las Vegas is likely. Before that, fans can look forward to one more major showdown—Styles vs. Cena—at Crown Jewel, a match being promoted as their last encounter inside a WWE ring.

Styles joined WWE in 2016, making an unforgettable debut in the Royal Rumble before quickly becoming one of the company’s cornerstone stars. In less than a decade, he captured every major title available to him—the WWE, United States, Intercontinental, and Raw Tag Team Championships—earning Grand Slam Champion status and respect across the industry.

As the countdown to 2026 begins, Styles has also hinted at staying involved with WWE in a backstage capacity after retirement. Whether he’s mentoring the next generation or contributing creatively, “The Phenomenal One” seems poised to leave his mark on the business long after his final bell rings.

AJ Styles’ in-ring career may be nearing its end, but his legacy is already secure—and fans will surely savor every remaining match as one of wrestling’s all-time greats takes his final bow.