Ricky Morton Speaks Out on Risky Spot at TNA Rebellion: “Leon Gave You His Trust”

Wrestling legend and WWE Hall of Famer Ricky Morton is never shy about speaking his mind, especially when it comes to the safety of today’s talent. Following a jaw-dropping — and dangerous — moment at TNA Rebellion, Morton took to social media to call out what he saw as a breakdown in one of wrestling’s most sacred codes: trust.

The incident occurred during the multi-man TNA X Division Championship match, where reigning champ Moose defended his title against five challengers. At one point, rising star Leon Slater scaled a steel beam more than 15 feet in the air and launched himself with a Swanton Bomb onto the crowd of wrestlers waiting below on the outside. But instead of catching him and absorbing the impact — a standard in high-risk spots like this — Slater crashed through them and hit the floor hard. Miraculously, he walked away seemingly unscathed.

Morton, watching from afar, didn’t hold back in his criticism. “I’m disappointed,” he wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “Leon gave you his trust and body on the line for an amazing moment & all of you DROPPED him. Thank God he walked away. In our business, trust is everything and his trust may never be the same.”

The Rock ‘n’ Roll Express veteran wasn’t trying to throw anyone under the bus, though. In a follow-up post, he urged younger wrestlers to speak up when they’re not fully confident in a planned move. His message was as much about accountability as it was about protection.

“I will add, don’t agree to stuff if you don’t feel confident and comfortable. Speak up. I assure you, it won’t make you any less of a wrestler,” Morton advised. “I just genuinely hoped that everyone could take something from what happened, learn from it, and focus on fixing what’s next. We all make mistakes, myself included.”

The spot has sparked debate online, with some fans applauding Slater’s fearlessness and others echoing Morton’s concerns about safety and timing. Regardless of where you stand, it’s clear the conversation about risk and responsibility in modern wrestling isn’t going away anytime soon.

One thing’s for sure — when a veteran like Ricky Morton speaks, the industry listens.

Moose successfully defended his title against Slater, Matt Cardona, KC Navarro, Sidney Akeem, and El Hijo del Vikingo, and is closing in on 200 days with the title.

WWE Raw Preview 4/28/2025

WWE Raw airs live globally tonight on Netflix from the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

  • Rhea Ripley vs. Roxanne Perez
  • Becky Lynch will explain her attack on Lyra Valkyria
  • Paul Heyman, Bron Breakker and Seth Rollins to appear
  • Pat McAfee has requested time to address being attacked by Gunther
  • SmackDown General Manager Nick Adis will fill in for Adam Pearce this week only
  • Logan Paul to appear

Naomi Opens Up About Nearing The End Of Her Wrestling Career, Wants To Be A Mother

During a heartfelt conversation with The Bella Twins, Naomi revealed that she’s preparing for life after wrestling as she hopes to start a family soon.

Naomi pointed out that she is currently 37 and has a limited timeframe remaining to start a family.

She said, “I always wanted kids young. I always wanted a lot. Your girl is getting up there. I’m 37. Time. I’ve got to figure this out like yesterday. I’m asking myself and struggling with that question. I’m definitely leaning towards it, but I’ve had health issues. I only have one ovary. Even if I wanted to continue wrestling longer, my biological clock, I can’t. We got a lot to figure out. I have to step away and take care of my health and myself. If we’re going to have kids, I have to start that process very soon. With that on my mind and on my plate, I think that makes my time left here even more special and valuable to me. That’s why I’m so passionate about what I’m doing because I think this might be it.”

Indi Hartwell Signs With TNA

TNA made a major addition to its Knockouts roster, officially announcing the signing of Indi Hartwell during the Rebellion pay-per-view on April 27, 2025.

In a backstage segment, Hartwell shared her excitement about this next chapter, calling it a dream come true. “It’s officially official. Indi Hartwell has crossed the line,” she said, referencing TNA’s iconic slogan.

The Australian star brings a strong résumé to the table. Hartwell is a former NXT Women’s Champion and former NXT Women’s Tag Team Champion, where she teamed with Candice LeRae. She also gained popularity as part of the faction The Way, alongside LeRae and Johnny Gargano, and was involved in a memorable storyline romance with Dexter Lumis. Hartwell was released from WWE on November 1, 2024, making her a highly sought-after free agent.

Fans won’t have to wait long to hear more — Hartwell is set to speak on the upcoming live episode of Impact Wrestling this Thursday, May 1, 2025.

TNA Rebellion 4/27/2025 (Results)

TNA Rebellion 2025 delivered plenty of chaos, title defenses, and a few major surprises. Here’s a full rundown of everything that went down:

Pre-Show Action

Fallon Henley, Jacy Jayne, & Jazmyn Nyx def. Rosemary, Xia Brookside, & Lei Ying Lee
In a high-energy six-woman tag, the TNA side looked strong early, especially after Rosemary speared Henley on the floor. Brookside and Lee kept the momentum going with tandem dives, but the tide turned when Rosemary slipped brass knuckles to Brookside, urging her to take the shortcut. Brookside refused, tossing the knucks away — but the distraction let Jayne shove her into Rosemary before landing a nasty discus punch to steal the win for the NXT trio.

Johnny Dango Curtis Out; Deaner Rejected by The System
Travel issues kept Johnny Dango Curtis off the card, leaving Moose to pull double duty. Deaner, whose contract is set to expire May 1, volunteered as a replacement — but Eddie Edwards quickly shut him down, mocking Deaner’s recent refusal to accept a “young boy” spot. No second chances here.

Walk with Elijah Open Challenge: Elijah def. Shane Haste
NJPW’s Shane Haste answered Elijah’s open challenge, but it didn’t end well for him. After shouting “I walk alone” and trying to rally, Haste ran right into a flying knee strike. Elijah sealed the deal moments later with a tombstone piledriver.


Main Card

TNA X-Division Championship – Ultimate X: Moose (c) def. Leon Slater, Matt Cardona, Hijo del Vikingo, KC Navarro, and Sidney Akeem
Despite his fear of heights, Moose retained his title in a wild Ultimate X match. Alisha Edwards even tried climbing for him at one point but lost her grip. Leon Slater stole the show with a daring Swanton 450 from the truss, but just when it seemed like he’d secured victory, Moose speared him out of mid-air to snatch the win.

TNA Knockouts Tag Team Championship: Ash & Heather by Elegance (c) def. Dani Luna & Jody Threat, Jakara Jackson & Lash Legend, Gigi Dolin & Tatum Paxley
The champs found a way to survive a chaotic four-way. Tower of Doom suplexes erupted in opposite corners, but Elegance’s new recruit Maggie Lee held Ash’s legs down to avoid being tossed. That positioning let Ash hit a Swanton Bomb on Threat to retain.

Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz, & Ace Austin (w/ Sean Waltman) def. Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, & Moose (w/ Alisha Edwards)
With Curtis unavailable, Sean Waltman got involved to even the odds. Channeling D-Generation X energy, the faces hit classic moves before Waltman laid out Alisha Edwards with the X-Factor. The Rascalz and Ace followed up with Bronco Busters, and Wentz sealed the win with a UFO Cutter on Moose.

TNA International Championship: Steve Maclin (c) def. Eric Young
Maclin stood tall against Eric Young, rejecting offers to join the Northern Armory. Despite interference from Judas Icarus and Travis Williams, Maclin survived a gritty slugfest, countering a piledriver attempt into a roll-up for the win. Post-match, Northern Armory laid out Maclin, hanging him over the ropes in a brutal scene.

Falls Count Anywhere: Mike Santana def. Mustafa Ali
In a wild brawl packed with table spots and Cabinet interference, Santana overcame the odds. After handcuffing the Great Hands and powerbombing Tasha Steelz through a table, Santana fought off a barbed wire bat attack from Ali and ended it with a bloody, defiant Spin the Block discus lariat.

Breaking News: Indi Hartwell Signs with TNA
During the show, it was announced that former NXT standout Indi Hartwell has officially joined TNA.

TNA Knockouts Championship: Masha Slamovich (c) def. Tessa Blanchard
Slamovich wasted no time, launching a suicide dive before the bell. Blanchard focused on Masha’s injured knee and nearly stole the win with a cutter and Buzzsaw DDT, but the champion weathered the storm. A brutal avalanche Death Valley Driver set up Slamovich’s submission win via armbar, forcing Blanchard to tap out in a huge moment.

TNA World Tag Team Championship: Nic & Ryan Nemeth def. The Hardy Boyz (Matt & Jeff Hardy) (c)
Matt’s focus on punishing Ryan backfired. After Ryan backdropped Matt onto a chair, Nic capitalized on the chaos, low-blowing Jeff and hitting the Danger Zone. Ryan tagged in to cover Jeff for the win — crowning the Nemeth brothers the new tag champs.

TNA World Championship: Joe Hendry (c) def. Frankie Kazarian & Ethan Page
In a frantic triple threat, Hendry survived Kazarian and Page’s assaults. He took Kaz out with an Attitude Adjustment off the apron through a table, then finished Page after a series of counters, hitting the Standing Ovation to retain.

The Aftermath: Trick Williams Arrives
As Hendry celebrated, NXT’s Trick Williams made a shocking appearance, dropping the champion with a spinning kick and the Trick Shot knee. Looks like Hendry has a new threat on the horizon!

AEW Collision Preview 4/26/2025

AEW presents the AEW Collision Playoff Palooza show tonight. Tonight’s show will air immediately following the NBA Playoffs on TNT.

  • ROH World Championship Match Bandido vs. Dralistico
  • Tornado Tag Team Match: Top Flight vs. CRU
  • AEW Women’s Championship Eliminator Match: Toni Storm vs. Queen Aminata
  • FTR vs. Paragon (Kyle O’Reilly & Roderick Strong)
  • Swerve Strickland vs. Blake Christian
  • Rush vs. AR Fox
  • Anna Jay in action
  • Best Wrestler Alive Max Caster Open Challenge

TNA Rebellion 4/27/2025 (Card)

TNA Rebellion Pay-Per-View – Sunday, April 27 – Galen Center in Los Angeles, California.

CARD

  • TNA World Championship: Joe Hendry (c) vs. Frankie Kazarian vs. Ethan Page from NXT
  • Knockouts Championship: Masha Slamovich (c) vs. Tessa Blanchard
  • TNA World Tag Team Championship: Matt Hardy & Jeff Hardy (c) vs. Nic Nemeth & Ryan Nemeth
  • X-Division Championship: Moose (c) vs. Leon Slater vs. Matt Cardona vs. Hijo del Vikingo from AAA vs. KC Navarro vs. Sidney Akeem in Ultimate X
  • Knockouts Tag Team Championship: Ash & Heather by Elegance (c) vs. Spitfire vs. Meta Girls (Lash Legend & Jakara Jackson) from NXT vs. Gigi Dolin & Tatum Paxley from NXT
  • TNA International Championship: Steve Maclin (c) vs. Eric Young
  • Falls Count Anywhere Match: Mike Santana vs. Mustafa Ali
  • Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz, & Ace Austin (with Sean Waltman) vs. Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, & Johnny Dango Curtis (with Alisha Edwards)
  • Walk with Elijah open challenge (pre-show)
  • Rosemary, Xia Brookside, & Lei Ying Lee vs. Fatal Influence (Fallon Henley, Jacy Jayne, & Jazmyn Nyx) from NXT (pre-show)

Aleister Black Returns to WWE on SmackDown

After weeks of cryptic vignettes keeping fans on their toes, Aleister Black made his highly anticipated return to WWE Friday night on SmackDown — and he didn’t waste any time making an impact.

The Miz was in the ring, venting his frustrations over being left off the WrestleMania 41 card. A WrestleMania mainstay since 2007, Miz felt blindsided after not even getting a cameo at this year’s biggest show. Adding to his fury, Miz called out the recent surge of newcomers, specifically targeting El Grande Americano, who recently clashed with Rey Fenix, and TNA Champion Joe Hendry — revealed as Randy Orton’s surprise tag partner after Kevin Owens was sidelined with an injury. Miz didn’t hold back, mocking Hendry as nothing more than a “meme” who turned the ring into a musical theater stage.

But before Miz could get too deep into his rant, the arena lights dropped — signaling something big was about to happen.

Out came Aleister Black, making a chilling entrance that paid homage to his original WWE persona, complete with a remixed version of his first theme. The crowd erupted as Black stepped into the ring. Miz barely had time to react before Black leveled him with a devastating Black Mass, leaving the “A-Lister” laid out to a thunderous ovation.

Black’s return comes after finishing up his run with AEW earlier this year. While he wrapped things up there in January, it’s believed his free agency wasn’t finalized until late February or early March. Fans will remember Black’s initial WWE stint beginning in 2016, where he quickly became a standout star before his release in 2021 led him to AEW.

Now, Aleister Black is back on WWE soil — and if Friday night was any indication, the blue brand just got a whole lot darker.

Fraxiom Officially Joins WWE SmackDown Roster with Big Debut Win

SmackDown just got a serious boost in its tag team division. Fraxiom — the dynamic duo of Nathan Frazer and Axiom — officially made their blue brand debut on this week’s episode, and they wasted no time making a statement.

Facing off against Los Garza (Angel & Berto), the former NXT Tag Team Champions looked right at home under the SmackDown lights. The match reached its climax when Axiom nailed Angel with a beautiful Spanish Fly, perfectly setting up Frazer to hit his signature Phoenix Splash for the three-count.

While this was their first official outing as a team on SmackDown, both Frazer and Axiom have been making solo appearances recently. Frazer battled Rey Fenix on the April 4 episode, while Axiom tested himself against the powerhouse GUNTHER back on March 14.

WWE has confirmed that Fraxiom will be sticking around on the SmackDown brand moving forward, adding some fresh energy — and high-flying fireworks — to the tag team scene. Get ready for more show-stealers from these two.

WWE SmackDown Preview 4/25/2025

WWE SmackDown live tonight on USA Network and Netflix International, beginning at 8:00 pm ET. from the Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, TX

  • Fallout from WrestleMania 41
  • WWE Tag Team Championship – TLC Match: Street Profits (c) vs. Motor City Machine Guns vs. D.I.Y.
  • Mystery person in the teaser vignette video to appear tonight (4/25/2025) – expected to be the return of Aleister Black
  • Also scheduled to appear: John Cena, Cody Rhodes, Tiffany Stratton, Bianca Belair, LA Knight, Solo Sikoa