“Hangman” Adam Page Injured On Dynamite, AEW Issues Statement, Concussion Expert Chris Nowinski Reacts 

“Hangman” Adam Page suffered an injury during his AEW World Championship match with Jon Moxley. The match was cut short about ten minutes before the show was scheduled to go off the air, after AEW’s medical staff came into the ring and waved it off. This resulted in the announcers stalling to kill time as Page was stretchered out of the arena.

Page was legitimately hurt and was checked out backstage. He was then taken to a local hospital.

AEW has now confirmed that Page suffered a concussion. With that being said, the good news is that he has already been discharged from the hospital.

“Hangman Adam Page was taken tonight by medical personnel to a Cincinnati trauma center and diagnosed with a concussion. He was discharged, but will remain in AEW’s concussion protocol.

AEW and Hangman Page are grateful for the exemplary response and care of staff and local medical personnel, and are appreciative of the love and support of fans everywhere.”

https://twitter.com/AEW/status/1582587399057854464

It should be noted that following the AEW Dynamite TV tapings, Jon Moxley once again took the microphone and asked everyone to say a prayer for Hangman Page. Mox went on to say that he hoped Page would be okay, saying it’s a dangerous business and accidents can and do happen.

Former WWE Superstar Chris Nowinski, who founded The Concussion Legacy Foundation, took to Twitter to send his well wishes to Page. He wrote,

“Sending positive thoughts to Hangman. This was not a high risk move. Something went wrong. Ref Paul Turner is trained to recognize a #concussion or a possible neck injury & stopped match. @DocSampson13 was ringside & there in seconds, gives us the best chance for a good outcome.”

https://twitter.com/ChrisNowinski1/status/1582562894306488321

Source: EWrestlingNews

Chris Jericho Signs Three-Year Contract Extension With AEW

Chris Jericho will stay with AEW for the next three years as he has signed a contract extension with the company that would bring him through 2025. 

Variety reported the news today. AEW later confirmed it with the following press release:

October 18, 2022 –Tony Khan announced that Chris Jericho, the Ring of Honor World Champion and leader of the Jericho Appreciation Society, has signed a contract extension through December 2025, keeping sports entertainment alive and well in AEW for the foreseeable future. Jericho will also increase his responsibilities within AEW, serving as a producer and creative advisor in addition to continuing as a mentor to young talent.

Jericho, in his eighth world championship reign, continues to reinvent himself and evolve as his illustrious career enters its 32nd year. This year has been a career year for Jericho, who, on top of capturing the Ring of Honor World Championship recently at “AEW: Dynamite Grand Slam,” has undergone an incredible physical transformation over the past few months and is in peak wrestling form.

Tonight, Jericho defends the ROH World Championship against Dalton Castle on a special Tuesday edition of “AEW: Dynamite,” in Cincinnati, live on TBS at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT. Castle, who currently holds the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championship alongside The Boys, was the 28th ROH World Champion, holding the championship across much of 2017 and 2018.

“Chris Jericho long ago cemented his legacy as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time, and we’re fortunate to have his skills, charisma, knowledge and insights in AEW for years to come,” said Tony Khan, CEO, GM and Head of Creative of AEW. “Chris has discovered a fountain of youth this year, and he’s having some of the very best matches of his legendary career against some of the top names in wrestling. In expanding his responsibilities, he’ll continue to serve as a valuable leader with our roster having the opportunity to utilize one of most creative minds in the history of wrestling.”

“I’ve been with AEW since literally day one, and in the midst of enjoying what is being called a career year for me in 2022 – after 32 years in the pro wrestling business – I am excited and proud to announce the extension of my relationship with AEW and the Khan family,” said Chris Jericho. “Working closely with Tony Khan every day is a rewarding and stimulating experience from both a creative and a professional standpoint, which has reignited my love for pro wrestling. I don’t think I would still be wrestling at this level or be as passionate about the business if AEW didn’t exist.

“As a result, I feel a great responsibility to keep AEW the best it can be both inside and out of the ring. Over the next three years, I’m looking forward to not only continuing my work in the ring, but to also focus on my ever-increasing responsibilities outside the ring, including producing, advising and assisting Tony with creative ideas, and providing leadership, encouragement and guidance for our fantastic roster. AEW is a great team – a team that I’m proud to say I’ll be a part of for a very long time.”

https://twitter.com/AEW/status/1582403913709256705

AEW Dynamite Preview 10/18/2022

AEW has announced the lineup for tonight’s new special Tuesday night episode of Dynamite on TBS at 8/7C., which you can see below. Dynamite is airing on Tuesday due to MLB playoffs.

  • AEW World Championship: Jon Moxley (c) vs. Hangman Page
  • Interim AEW Women’s Championship: Toni Storm (c) vs. Hikaru Shida
  • AEW Trios Championship: Death Triangle (c) vs. Orange Cassidy & Best Friends
  • ROH Championship: Chris Jericho (c) vs. Dalton Castle
  • William Regal interview with Tony Schiavone

WWE NXT Preview 10/18/2022, RAW & SmackDown Stars Appearing

Here is the lineup for tonight’s episode of WWE NXT in Orlando, Florida at the Capitol Wrestling Center on the USA Network.

Kevin Owens is slated to make his return to the WWE NXT brand on tonight’s loaded show to be the moderator for a segment featuring NXT Champion Bron Breakker, Ilja Dragunov, and JD McDonagh.

The three stars will meet in a triple threat match at Halloween Havoc this Saturday night. Owens announced the news in a video shared on his Twitter account:

JBL Returns To WWE On RAW With Baron Corbin

JBL along with Baron Corbin made their return to WWE Television last night on RAW.

On Monday night’s episode of RAW, Corbin was introduced by the returning JBL. The WWE Hall of Famer called Corbin a “wrestling god.” JBL announced Corbin coming over to RAW from SmackDown was a trade for Rey Mysterio who became part of SmackDown this past Friday on SmackDown. Corbin then proceeded to pick up a win over Dolph Ziggler.

WWE RAW Preview 10/17/2022

Tonight’s WWE RAW live from the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, OK on USA Network at 8/7C.

TripleMania XXX: Mexico City Results 10/15/2022

To celebrate their 30th year in the wrestling industry, Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide decided to hold not one, not two, but three editions of their biggest show of the year, TripleMania, during 2022, along with a mask vs. mask tournament to round out the festivities. TripleMania XXX: Monterrey kicked things off back in April, followed by TripleMania XXX: Tijuana in June. Both shows led to TripleMania XXX: Mexico City this Saturday, headlined by Penta El Zero M vs. Villano IV in a mask vs. mask match, while also featuring AEW star Rey Fenix challenging Hijo del Vikingo for the AAA Mega Championship.

You can read the full results below.

Team Leyenda Americana defeated Team Terror Purpura in a Marvel Lucha Libre Showcase match on the pre-show.

Black Taurus won the Copa TripleMania on the pre-show. Among those who participated in the match was former AEW star Jack Evans, who made his first AAA appearance since 2019 in this match.

Dragon Lee & Dralistico defeated Arez & Willie Mack, Komander & Myzteziz Jr., and Latigo & Toxin. The win makes Lee and Dralistico the #1 contenders for the AAA World Tag Team Titles, held by FTR.

Taya Valkyrie defeated Kamille to retain the AAA Reina de Reinas Championship.

Konnan came out to cut a promo but was interrupted by Los Vipers, who laid him out with an attack.

Brian Cage, Johnny Caballero, and Sam Adonis defeated Bandido, Laredo Kid, Psycho Clown and Cuatrero, Forastero, and Sanson.

Pagano defeated Cibernetico in a Hair vs. Hair match. Cibernetico’s head was shaved after the match.

Hijo del Vikingo defeated Rey Fenix to retain the AAA Mega Championship.

Penta El Zero M defeated Villano IV in a Mask vs. Mask match. Villano IV unmasked as Tomas Diaz Mendoza, 57 years old.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Backstage Latest on WWE’s Storyline Plans for Bray Wyatt’s “Wyatt 6” Faction

Bray Wyatt is the most talked about name in WWE this week, as his storyline plans remain a mystery.

Wyatt made his return over a week ago at Extreme Rules, and he spoke for the first time as himself during SmackDown, but the show ended with his promo being cut off by the mysterious video on the titantron, leaving fans wondering what was going on. There’s also speculation that Wyatt will command a new “Wyatt 6” faction. According to a WWE source, the entire storyline is still being worked out.

Dave Meltzer was asked about some of the suspected names for Wyatt’s faction during an appearance on TSN Radio’s “Sunday Night’s Main Event” broadcast.

Meltzer said, “I think they are gonna be a faction but I’m not sure who is gonna be in it. I’ve certainly heard names for a faction but then I heard other people say those aren’t the names. And someone even told me it’s not even all worked out exactly how it’s all gonna go down. I think it’s a faction. As far as who’s playing what, I don’t know. It’s being kept like that for a reason. I think they are trying to keep it secretive…”

Joe Gacy as Huskus, Grayson Waller as Mercy the Buzzard (Waller has denied this speculation), and Alexa Bliss as Sister Abigail are among the names that have been circulated. There is also a hint that Liv Morgan will become a darker character. There has been rumors of Erick Rowan’s comeback, particularly following a recent interview in which he stated that he is open to a WWE return because he has unfinished business.

Based on what Meltzer has gathered about the speculated names, it appears that most, if not all, of the individuals listed above, will not be part of the group.

Source: PWMania

WWE Making Major Changes to Premium Live Events in 2023

WWE is expecting even more changes in the coming year.

As PWMania.com previously reported, WWE has canceled the Day 1 Premium Live Event. Bryan Alvarez confirmed the cancelation via his Super Followers Twitter account. Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics.com broke the news earlier today.

Alvarez also mentioned that there will be more overseas shows and less gimmick events. If that is the case, we will see fewer events like Extreme Rules and Hell in a Cell.

The company has faced backlash from fans and critics who believe that a match like Hell in a Cell should be protected rather than used just because it’s that time of year. The same could be said about TLC and Extreme Rules.

There are no other details available at this time, but this is the most recent move in the post-Vince McMahon era.

In the past few months, a number of people have returned, and the weekly shows have undergone a number of changes. It appears that the product will undergo additional significant changes in 2023.

Source: PWMania

Humberto Garza, Grandfather To Humberto Carrillo & Angel Garza, Dies At Age 85

Wrestling veteran Humberto Garza, the grandfather to current WWE Superstars Humberto Carrillo and Angel Garza, has died at the age of 85.

On Twitter, Alberto Del Rio sent out a message regarding Garza’s death and offered his condolences to the two Superstars. He wrote,

“Today Mexican wrestling is mourning the loss of Mr. Humberto Garza. To his grandchildren, @AngelGarzaWwe and @humberto_wwe , my condolences and a big hug, as well as to all his family and fans at this difficult time. Rest in peace Don Humberto.”

Like his grandchildren, Humberto Garza was a wrestler and competed for EMLL from the 1950s to the 1970s.

Source: EWrestlingNews