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.
AEW has added another big name to its roster. Former TNA standout Ace Austin is now officially All Elite, signing with the company following his in-ring debut against Ricochet on this week’s episode of AEW Collision.
Austin parted ways with TNA back in May after six years with the promotion, as contract talks reportedly broke down without a new deal being reached. During his run, Austin built an impressive résumé, capturing the X-Division Championship three times and holding the TNA World Tag Team Titles. His final appearance for the company came in a loss to Mustafa Ali, putting over the reigning X-Division Champion before hitting the independent circuit.
Fast forward nearly three months later, Austin walked into AEW and was thrown straight into the spotlight against Ricochet. While the newcomer pushed the high-flying veteran to the limit, Ricochet ultimately sealed the win with his Spirit Gun finisher. Post-match, The Gates of Agony hit the ring and joined Ricochet in a beatdown of Austin, setting the tone for what could be the start of a new chapter — and new rivalries — for the former TNA star.
Though not shown on television, reports from the tapings revealed that AEW President Tony Khan made things official right after the match. Khan reportedly asked Austin if he was ready to be “All Elite,” to which Austin replied that while he’s been good for a while, he now feels it’s the right time to become elite.
With his mix of athleticism, charisma, and big-match experience, Ace Austin has all the tools to make an impact in AEW. Now the question is: how soon will he climb the ranks in his new home?
AEW Collision Saturday night on TNT and HBO Max.
TNA Wrestling returned to pay-per-view Friday night with Emergence, live from Baltimore, and the show delivered a mix of big title matches, shocking moments, and emotional goodbyes. Here’s how it all went down:
The pre-show featured some early grudge matches to get the crowd warmed up.
X-Division Championship
Matt Cardona vs. Mustafa Ali (w/ Order 4)
Tag Team Match
Baltimore Street Fight – Sami Callihan’s Career on the Line
Knockouts World Tag Team Championship – Four-Way Match
Indi Hartwell lays claim to the Knockouts World Championship.
TNA International Championship – No DQ, No Countout
TNA World Tag Team Championship
In-Ring Segment – FIR$T CLA$$ Penthouse
TNA World Championship Main Event
After the match, TNA President Carlos Silva personally handed the belt back to Trick, cementing his reign with the company’s top prize.
TNA Emergence balanced high-octane action with major story progression. Leon Slater proved again why he’s the face of the X-Division, The Hardys rolled on as tag champions, and Trick Williams survived his toughest challenge yet. But the night may be remembered most for the emotional farewell of Sami Callihan, who left his boots in the middle of the ring after one last war.
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.
TNA Wrestling may be on the verge of another ownership shake-up, and this time a very big name is being floated around.
According to a new report from Fightful Select, former UFC co-owner Lorenzo Fertitta’s name has come up in recent internal conversations regarding a possible TNA sale. Fertitta, who helped build the UFC into a global juggernaut alongside his brother Frank and Dana White, has strong ties to TKO Group Holdings — the same parent company that now oversees both WWE and UFC.
The speculation picked up even more steam when Conrad Thompson fueled the rumor mill with a cryptic “Lorenzo!” GIF on social media, seemingly hinting at the discussions.
This wouldn’t be the first time TNA has been in play. Former executive Scott D’Amore previously made a push to buy the company, while Tony Khan revealed he passed on purchasing TNA both before and after the launch of AEW. For Khan, the company’s tape library held little added value, as much of TNA’s classic footage already resides in Ring of Honor’s collection.
The timing of these new sale talks comes as rumors continue to swirl about TNA’s broadcast future. Recent chatter has linked the promotion to networks like The CW and A&E — both of which currently have partnerships with WWE and, by extension, TKO.
Whether Fertitta’s involvement is simply exploratory or a sign of something much bigger remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: TNA’s future could soon look very different.
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.
WWE SmackDown live on the USA Network in the United States and Netflix internationally from the TD Garden in Boston, MA
It looks like the Wednesday night wrestling wars could be getting a new twist — and it might involve TNA Wrestling stepping directly into AEW’s territory.
For the past six years, Impact Wrestling has had a steady home on Anthem’s AXS TV, as well as the TNA+ streaming service. But since the start of 2025, TNA President Carlos Silva has been shopping around for a new TV deal, hoping to give the company’s flagship show a bigger platform. Now, multiple reports suggest that new home could be on a network with WWE ties.
According to Jon Alba of The TakeDown on SI, TNA has explored moving Impact to a WWE-affiliated station — with The CW and A&E among the potential suitors. Both networks currently air WWE content, with The CW being the new home of NXT and A&E producing WWE documentary specials. Alba also notes that TNA officials are open to shifting Impact from its traditional Thursday night slot to Wednesdays, a direct clash with AEW Dynamite.
The time slot in question? Either 8–10 PM ET or 9–11 PM ET — the exact hours AEW has occupied on TNT since 2019. Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer and reporter Andrew Baydala have both backed up these reports.
Silva insists that any move wouldn’t be made purely to compete with AEW, but to act in TNA’s “best interests.” Still, the idea of WWE’s broadcast partners airing TNA programming — on the same night as AEW’s flagship — would be a major shake-up in the wrestling TV landscape.
Earlier this month, The CW was reported to have “legitimate interest” in adding TNA to its lineup, with some WWE stakeholders also reportedly in favor. Nothing has been finalized yet, and Silva says TNA’s current relationship with WWE remains limited to cross-promotional appearances and advertising.
One more wrinkle? There’s been chatter that Peacock could also make a play for TNA programming, especially now that WWE is set to leave the streamer for ESPN in the near future. If that happens, it could keep TNA in business with NBCUniversal while adding another layer to the ongoing TV shuffle.
Bottom line — if TNA jumps to Wednesdays, it could be the boldest scheduling move the company has made in years. Whether it’s The CW, A&E, or even Peacock, the next few months could redefine where and how fans watch Impact Wrestling.
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