TNA Wrestling will present a new episode of Impact tonight on AXS TV, which serves as a Countdown special for Unbreakable.
AEW Collision ‘Spring Break Thru’ airs live tonight on TBS and Max from the MGM Music Hall at Fenway in Boston, Massachusetts.
AEW daredevil Darby Allin is pushing himself to the absolute limit — and this time, it’s not inside the ring. Allin’s highly anticipated expedition to climb Mount Everest is officially underway, and according to a recent update from his guiding team, the former TNT Champion is doing just fine on one of the most grueling physical challenges on Earth.
The update comes via Adventure Consultants, the mountain guiding company overseeing Allin’s journey. In their latest public check-in, posted on Wednesday, the team revealed that Allin and his fellow climbers gained an elevation of 530 meters during a three-and-a-half-hour hike from Pheriche to Chhukhung. The next step in their acclimatization process is a trek to a hill standing at 5,540 meters — scheduled for Thursday.
“Darby is doing great! … It was a nice and clear day with great views,” the guiding team shared in the update, providing a positive sign that the AEW star is adjusting well to the harsh conditions and intense altitude.
Allin’s climb began around April 10 and marks a major personal milestone. He’s spoken openly for years about his dream of summiting Everest, and while he originally planned to make the climb in 2024, a shoulder injury sustained at AEW Big Business forced him to delay. AEW has since given Allin ample time to prepare for the expedition, and by all accounts, his training and conditioning have paid off so far.
It’s worth noting that Everest is no small feat — even for experienced climbers. According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, most attempts take up to two months, and only about two-thirds of climbers make it to the summit. For those without extensive mountaineering experience, the odds drop significantly, especially if weather conditions worsen. Tragically, nine climbers lost their lives on the mountain in 2024 alone.
But if there’s anyone in pro wrestling you’d bet on to take on something this extreme, it’s Darby Allin. Known for throwing himself off ladders, crashing through barricades, and launching off stages with reckless abandon, Allin has built his entire career on defying limits. Now, he’s attempting to conquer the highest one on the planet.
No word yet on how far he intends to go in the coming weeks, but if his current progress is any indication, Darby Allin is more determined than ever to plant his flag — both as a professional wrestler and as an adventurer.
Stay tuned to Wrestling News Blog for more updates as Darby continues his incredible journey up Mount Everest.
The landscape of All Elite Wrestling just got a lot more dangerous. Josh Alexander officially arrived on the AEW stage during the latest episode of Dynamite, entering the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament as the surprise Wild Card — and stepping right into battle with none other than “Hangman” Adam Page.
Alexander didn’t waste any time proving why he’s one of the most talked-about free agents in recent memory. He brought the fight to Page in a hard-hitting showdown that had fans on the edge of their seats. Despite coming up short, Alexander’s AEW debut was anything but forgettable.
The match itself was a near-even war of attrition, with Page narrowly escaping a late-match flurry from the former IMPACT World Champion, including a close call with the C4 Spike and a dangerous ankle lock attempt. It wasn’t pretty, but Page managed to catch Alexander in a quick cradle pin for the win, punching his ticket to the tournament semi-finals against Kyle Fletcher.
But the real drama went down after the bell.
As Don Callis and Kyle Fletcher made their way out — signaling the continuation of Callis’ interest in Fletcher’s rise — all eyes were on the standoff between Fletcher and Page. That is, until Alexander struck. In a shocking post-match twist, “The Walking Weapon” blindsided Page, seemingly at the prompting of Callis, who was caught whispering in his ear just moments before the ambush.
Alexander didn’t stick around for long. He laid Page out and then quietly exited, leaving Callis and Fletcher to soak in the heat. The segment closed with Fletcher standing tall over a fallen Page, but the bigger question was clear: is Josh Alexander officially part of the Don Callis Family?
Alexander’s debut marks a significant chapter for the Canadian standout. After finishing up his six-year run with TNA earlier this year — a tenure that included two World Championship reigns, tag team gold alongside Ethan Page, and a run as X-Division Champion — Alexander’s free agent status had been a hot topic among wrestling insiders.
With appearances in NJPW, GCW, AAA, RevPro, and ROH also under his belt, Alexander arrives in AEW with a world-class pedigree. Now, with the AEW spotlight firmly on him — and possibly a powerful (and polarizing) ally in Don Callis — it looks like “The Walking Weapon” is ready to carve out a violent new path in the company.
AEW Dynamite ‘Spring Break Thru’ airs live tonight on TBS and Max from the MGM Music Hall at Fenway in Boston, Massachusetts.
This will be the 289th episode, which will make it the longest-running prime-time weekly pro wrestling program in the history of TBS/TNT.
AEW is officially making its long-awaited debut in Mexico, and they’re doing it in a big way.
Announced early this morning via Fox Sports Mexico and quickly confirmed by AEW on social media, the promotion will host AEW Grand Slam: Mexico Edition on June 18, 2025, live from the legendary Arena Mexico in Mexico City. This marks the first AEW show ever held in Mexico—and the first time a U.S. wrestling promotion has run an event at Arena Mexico in the venue’s nearly 60-year history.
That’s right. The hallowed home of CMLL, one of the oldest wrestling promotions in the world, is opening its doors to AEW for a landmark television taping that’s poised to make international wrestling history.
While AEW hasn’t revealed the full match card yet, the official poster already teases some major star power. Featured talents include Kenny Omega, Will Ospreay, rising luchador favorites Komander and Hologram, plus CMLL icons Mistico and Mascara Dorada. With AEW and CMLL growing closer over the last two years, this show looks to be another major step in their cross-promotional partnership.
The event is being billed as another installment in AEW’s “Grand Slam” series—following the brand’s international expansion that kicked off earlier this year in Australia. The Grand Slam Australia show in Brisbane drew attention for its strong turnout and fan enthusiasm, and now AEW hopes to capture that same energy south of the border.
Beyond AEW’s own milestones, Grand Slam Mexico is significant for another reason: it will be the first live TV taping by a U.S. wrestling promotion in Mexico since WWE last taped Raw and SmackDown in 2011. With Fox Sports Mexico airing the event live, AEW is positioning itself not just as a global touring brand, but one capable of delivering historic, first-of-their-kind experiences.
AEW owner Tony Khan has made no secret of his desire to expand AEW’s international presence—and now, that vision is coming to life. Between the Australia debut, this upcoming Mexico show, and rumored future events in Japan and the UK, 2025 is quickly shaping up to be AEW’s biggest global year yet.
Expect more announcements in the coming weeks regarding matches, ticket sales, and how fans worldwide can watch live. One thing’s certain: AEW is about to bring some serious lucha heat to the heart of Mexico.
In a move that few wrestling fans saw coming, Tetsuya Naito is officially parting ways with New Japan Pro-Wrestling after nearly 20 years with the company. NJPW confirmed the news via a press release, revealing that both sides have mutually agreed not to renew his contract. Naito isn’t leaving alone either—fellow Los Ingobernables de Japon member Bushi is also set to exit the promotion.
Naito will fulfill his remaining obligations with NJPW through May 4. After that, he’s free to explore new opportunities across the wrestling world. While there’s been no announcement yet about his next destination, NJPW made it clear that the split was amicable.
Behind the scenes, it turns out Naito had been operating without a contract for some time. According to Fightful Select, the veteran star and NJPW had been in discussions for a new deal, but ultimately couldn’t come to terms. The report also indicates that several other NJPW talents are in similar contract limbo, working without signed agreements.
Alongside Naito and Bushi, Jeff Cobb is another name expected to depart, with heavy speculation linking him to a WWE debut. This follows a growing trend over the past few years that’s seen some of NJPW’s top stars—like Kazuchika Okada and Will Ospreay—head to AEW or WWE in search of new challenges.
Naito’s departure hits differently, though. Apart from brief stints in CMLL, ROH, and various indies, NJPW has been his wrestling home since the very beginning. A founding member of Los Ingobernables de Japon and one of the promotion’s most beloved and decorated stars, Naito’s exit marks the end of an era. Bushi, while not a day-one NJPW talent, has been a consistent presence for more than a decade and was instrumental in the faction’s identity and growth.
What’s next for the Los Ingobernables de Japon leader? Time will tell. But one thing’s for sure—wherever Naito shows up next, the wrestling world will be watching.
Stay tuned to WrestlingNewsBlog.com for updates on this developing story and the latest on NJPW’s shifting landscape.
AEW’s women’s division breakout star Mariah May has been conspicuously absent from television since dropping the AEW Women’s Championship back to Toni Storm last month—and there may be more to her disappearance than just a post-title break.
According to the latest update from Wrestling Observer Radio, veteran journalist Dave Meltzer is reporting that WWE insiders are under the impression that May is eyeing a move to the company. “I know from people in WWE that she has been — they know she wants to go there,” Meltzer shared. While her contract details haven’t been publicly confirmed, Meltzer added that “everyone seems to think it’s this summer” when her AEW deal could be up.
Co-host Bryan Alvarez backed up the speculation, noting he’s heard similar buzz from AEW sources. It’s believed May signed a two-year deal when she first joined AEW, though the official debut came in November 2023—leaving the door open that the contract may have started earlier in the year.
Adding fuel to the speculation, May recently posted a cryptic Instagram Story with a motivational quote about “ending up where you’re meant to be,” tagged from Orlando, Florida—home base for WWE’s Performance Center. That subtle post didn’t go unnoticed by fans or industry insiders, including Meltzer.
This isn’t May’s first brush with WWE. She previously participated in a 2019 WWE tryout, where she was advised by trainer Sarah Stock to gain international experience—a suggestion May took to heart, eventually making waves in STARDOM before landing in AEW.
While it’s possible her current TV absence is simply a breather following a high-profile feud with Toni Storm, AEW President Tony Khan has a track record of quietly pulling talent from programming when he suspects they’re WWE-bound. Wrestlers like Ricky Starks (Saints), Rey Fenix, and Penta all saw reduced screen time ahead of their departures. Conversely, Malakai Black was used until shortly before his own exit.
At just 26 years old, Mariah May’s stock is rising fast, and her next move could be one of the biggest shifts in the women’s wrestling landscape this year. If WWE is indeed her next destination, we could be seeing the early stages of another significant defection in the ongoing talent tug-of-war between AEW and WWE.
WWE will present the Stand & Deliver go-home episode of NXT tonight on The CW at 8 pm ET.
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