Tag: AEW Dynamite

Ric Flair Misses Planned AEW Dynamite Segment Due to Injury, Backstage Scramble Ensues

WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair was expected to resurface on AEW Dynamite this week alongside longtime rival Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat—at least, that was the plan on paper. Instead, only Steamboat made it onto the broadcast, leaving many fans wondering why Flair, who was advertised for the segment, never hit the stage.

According to Wrestling Observer Radio, Flair was in the building but unable to appear due to a recently suffered torn rotator cuff. Dave Meltzer reported that Flair’s injury came from a fall, though details are still unclear. Despite showing up to the arena, Flair was said to be in significant pain throughout the day.

Meltzer noted that Flair even removed his arm from its sling while speaking to fans before the show began—apparently not wanting anyone to notice he was hurt. After addressing the crowd, Flair quietly left the venue before Dynamite went live.

While Meltzer wasn’t 100% certain Flair was originally scripted to participate in the Steamboat/FTR promo segment, the references made to Flair during the broadcast strongly suggest he was meant to be part of the angle. With Flair unable to perform, AEW reportedly had to adjust the segment on short notice—a change that Bryan Alvarez believes contributed to Steamboat coming off “frantic” during his promo.

Flair’s most recent AEW television appearance came during the build to Sting’s retirement earlier this year. He has since acknowledged ongoing health issues as the primary reason for his light AEW schedule.

As of now, there’s no word on when (or if) Flair will return to AEW programming, but the company clearly had plans for “The Nature Boy” on Dynamite. Whether those plans get revisited once he recovers remains to be seen.

AEW Dynamite ‘Blood And Guts’ Preview 11/12/2025

AEW Dynamite: Blood and Guts airs live tonight on TBS and HBO Max from the First Horizon Center in Greensboro, North Carolina. Blood and Guts is a 2.5 hour special.

  • Men’s Blood and Guts Match: Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Daniel Garcia, & Pac) vs. Darby Allin & The Conglomeration (Mark Briscoe, Orange Cassidy, Roderick Strong & Kyle O’Reilly)
  • Women’s Blood and Guts Match: Mercedes Mone, Megan Bayne, Marina Shafir & The Triangle of Madness (Julia Hart, Skye Blue, & Thekla) vs. Kris Statlander, Toni Storm, Willow Nightingale, Mina Shirakawa, Jamie Hayter & Harley Cameron
  • Falls Count Anywhere: Hangman Adam Page vs. Powerhouse Hobbs
  • Appearances by Ricky Steamboat and Ric Flair

AEW Dynamite Preview 11/5/2025

AEW Dynamite airs live tonight on TBS and HBO Max from the Bayou Music Center in Houston, Texas.

  • Trios Match: Hangman Adam Page, Hook & Eddie Kingston vs. The Opps
  • AEW Women’s Tag Team Championship Quarterfinal Match: Mercedes Mone and Athena vs. Harley Cameron and Willow Nightingale
  • Men’s Blood & Guts Advantage Battle Match I: Orange Cassidy vs. Claudio Castagnoli
  • Men’s Blood & Guts Advantage Battle Match II: Darby Allin vs. Daniel Garcia
  • Women’s Blood & Guts Advantage Battle Match I: Megan Bayne vs. Queen Aminata

AEW Fright Night Dynamite Preview 10/29/2025

  • AEW Fright Night Dynamite live tonight from the Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg, Texas on TBA and HBO Max.
  • AEW World Championship #1 Contenders Match: Samoa Joe vs. HOOK vs. Bobby Lashley vs. Ricochet
  • AEW Women’s Tag Team Title Tournament First Round Match: Queen Aminata & Jamie Hayter vs. Julia Hart & Skye Blue
  • AEW World Tag Team Title #1 Contenders Match: The Young Bucks vs. FTR vs. Jurassic Express vs. JetSpeed
  • Jon Moxley vs. Kyle O’Reilly
  • Orange Cassidy & Darby Allin vs. Wheeler Yuta & Daniel Garcia
  • Don Callis Family Summit.

AEW Dynamite Preview 10/22/2025

AEW Dynamite airs live tonight on TBS and HBO Max from the Boeing Center at Tech Port in San Antonio, Texas.

  • Fallout from WrestleDream
  • AEW Unified Championship: Kazuchika Okada (c) vs. ROH Champion Bandido
  • AEW World Trios Championship: The Opps (c) vs. The Hurt Syndicate
  • Brackets to be revealed for the AEW Women’s Tag Team Titles Tournament
  • 12 Belts Mone’ Celebration

AEW Dynamite & Collision Preview 10/15/2025

Tonight’s AEW Dynamite/Collision live 3-hour special airs live tonight on TBS and HBO Max from the Cable Dahmer Arena in Independence, Missouri.

Tonight’s special, which is the go-home show for Saturday’s WrestleDream, which begins at 8:00 pm ET.

  • Kenny Omega & Jurassic Express vs. Mark Davis, Hechicero & Josh Alexander
  • Famous Last Words Before WrestleDream – AEW Women’s World Champion Kris Statlander and “Timeless” Toni Storm 
  • Darby Allin and Jon Moxley – Special Face-To-Face
  • Orange Cassidy & Kyle O’Reilly vs. Death Riders (Wheeler Yuta & Daniel Garcia)
  • -AEW World Trios Championship: The Opps (c) vs. LFI
  • Claudio Castagnoli vs. Roderick Strong
  • Skye Blue vs. Jamie Hayter
  • The Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley & Shelton Benjamin vs Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun & Toa Liona)
  • Harley Cameron vs. Megan Bayne

Taz Announces Temporary AEW Commentary Hiatus for Shoulder Surgery

AEW commentator and ECW legend Taz is stepping away from the broadcast table for a while to focus on his health. After calling Tuesday night’s Title Tuesday edition of AEW Dynamite, Taz revealed on X that he’ll be undergoing total shoulder replacement surgery in the near future and will be “off for some time.”

The former ECW World Champion assured fans that this isn’t a permanent goodbye, closing his message with a simple promise: “See you soon.”

This isn’t the first time Taz has had to take time off for surgery. Around this same time last year, he underwent knee replacement surgery. AEW used an on-screen angle to write him off television then — an attack that set the stage for his son, Hook, to feud with Christian Cage and The Patriarchy. Taz returned to the company later that year, receiving a hometown welcome at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

This time, however, AEW has opted not to use a storyline to explain his absence, and there’s currently no word on how long Taz will be sidelined. The company’s schedule doesn’t include any New York events for the rest of the year, though Full Gear is set to take place just across the river in Newark, New Jersey, on November 22 — a show that could mark his eventual return if his recovery goes smoothly.

Taz joined AEW in its early days as a manager and transitioned to the commentary desk full-time in mid-2022, where his sharp analysis and signature sense of humor have made him a fan favorite. Most recently, this past August, AEW honored Taz with an induction into the Hall of Fame at Philadelphia’s iconic 2300 Arena — the historic home of ECW. In a classy move, Taz requested that the planned segment be kept off television so that airtime could instead go to AEW’s current roster.

For now, the Human Suplex Machine is focused on recovery, but fans can rest easy knowing Taz fully intends to return to the booth once his shoulder is healed and ready to go.

AEW Dynamite Homecoming Title Tuesday 10/7/2025

AEW Dynamite Homecoming Title Tuesday live at 8pm ET/7pm CT on TBS and HBO Max from Daily’s Place in Jacksonville, FL. It will be a 2.5 hour special!

  • TNT Championship Match: Kyle vs. Kyle 2– Kyle Fletcher (c) vs. Kyle O’Reilly
  • AEW World Tag Team Double Jeopardy Eliminator Match: Brodido (Brody King and Bandido) (c) vs. Kazuchika Okada & Konosuke Takeshita. If either Okada or Takeshita win, they earn a future AEW Tag Team Title Match. However, if Bandido or Brody King win, whoever gets the pinfall challenges Okada for the AEW Unified Championship.
  • TBS Championship Open Challenge Match: Mercedes Mone’ (c) vs. someone from Florida
  • Street Fight: The Demand (Ricochet, Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) vs. Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin)
  • Orange Cassidy vs. PAC (No Death Riders, No Conglomeration – 1 on 1
  • Jon Moxley vs. Tomohiro Ishii
  • Jurassic Express in action
  • AEW World Champion Hangman Adam Page and Samoa to go face-to-face

Andrade Returns to AEW and Aligns with the Don Callis Family

Andrade El Idolo has officially made his way back to AEW, closing the loop on one of the most unusual journeys we’ve seen in modern wrestling. After bouncing between WWE and AEW over the last few years, Andrade has now returned to Tony Khan’s promotion, making his shocking reappearance during the sixth anniversary episode of Dynamite.

The surprise came at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino when Kenny Omega was addressing the fans. Just as Omega was wrapping up a heartfelt promo, the arena lights went out. When they came back up, a masked figure was lurking behind Omega — only to unmask himself as Andrade. The former WWE and AEW star wasted no time reminding fans of his intensity, drilling Omega with his signature move, The Message. Moments later, he shook hands with Don Callis, officially joining forces with the Callis Family.

This return also marks a unique milestone: Andrade is now the first wrestler to make the jump from WWE to AEW, return to WWE, and then head back to AEW again. His career path has been anything but conventional, and this latest twist keeps him firmly in the spotlight.

What Led to His AEW Comeback?

Andrade’s WWE comeback earlier this year was short-lived. Reports suggest he was released in mid-September after disciplinary issues, despite still having significant time left on his contract. With no non-compete clause in play, AEW was able to bring him back immediately. According to Fightful Select, Andrade has signed on full-time with AEW, meaning fans can expect to see him regularly on Dynamite and Collision moving forward.

His first AEW run ended somewhat chaotically, with rumors of a backstage altercation with Sammy Guevara and speculation he was pushing to leave early. Despite that, Tony Khan spoke highly of him upon his 2023 departure, leaving the door open for a return — a door Andrade has now walked back through.

Andrade vs. MJF Brewing?

The timing of Andrade’s comeback is also interesting considering his recent online back-and-forth with MJF. What started as a playful exchange about meeting up in Mexico quickly escalated, with Andrade challenging Friedman to a potential Mask vs. Hair match. MJF brushed it off, but not before throwing some personal jabs Andrade’s way, referencing his divorce from Charlotte Flair and past backstage conflicts.

With Andrade now standing alongside Don Callis, who has been staking claims against the Hurt Syndicate (MJF’s crew), it feels inevitable that these two will cross paths sooner rather than later.

What’s Next for El Idolo?

Outside of AEW, Andrade is also booked for House of Glory’s Superclash on November 15th, though his opponent has yet to be announced. With AEW and TNA talent also set to appear at the event, his schedule looks busier than ever.

One thing is clear: Andrade’s latest AEW run isn’t just a cameo — it’s the start of a new chapter. And with Don Callis in his corner, it might be the most dangerous version of Andrade El Idolo we’ve seen yet.

AEW Dynamite 6th Anniversary Preview 10/1/2025

AEW Dynamite’s 6-Year Anniversary 2.5 hour special airs live tonight on TBS and HBO Max, beginning at 8:00 pm ET. from the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.

  • TNT Championship Match: Kyle Fletcher (c) vs. Orange Cassidy
  • Mixed Tag Team Tornado Match: Darby Allin & AEW Women’s Champion Kris Statlander vs. Wheeler Yuta & Marina Shafir of the Death Riders
  • Trios Match: Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Daniel Garcia & Claudio Castagnoli) vs. AEW World Champion “Hangman” Adam Page, Powerhouse Hobbs & Samoa Joe
  • Trios Match: Josh Alexander & The Young Bucks vs. AEW World Tag Team Champions Brodido (Brody King & Bandido) & Kenny Omega 
  • Jurassic Express Returns (“Jungle Boy” Jack Perry & Luchasaurus)
  • “Timeless” Toni Storm to appear live