Tag: AEW

Details On Jon Moxley’s New AEW Contract

It was recently announced that three-time and current AEW World Champion Jon Moxley would remain All Elite for quite a while, as the news broke yesterday that Moxley has signed a five-year extension with AEW. It also was revealed that Moxley would not only be used as a wrestler, but also as “a coach and mentor.” Now more details on Moxley’s new deal have surfaced. 

According to Fightful, several sources told them that Moxley was actually working without a contract for some time. While unclear exactly how long it was, it was noted that throughout the summer Moxley’s contract was “quite a situation” and that AEW owner Tony Khan would do whatever it took to keep Moxley in the company for the rest of his career. What’s interesting is that Moxley won both the AEW World Championship and Interim World Championship during the summer without being under contract.

Fightful also revealed that Moxley is exclusive to AEW and its international partners, including NJPW, where Moxley is a former United States Heavyweight Champion. It is uncertain if Moxley will be able to continue working for companies such as GCW and REVOLVER, as AEW didn’t comment on the matter. GCW officials said today that they didn’t know about the press release regarding Moxley’s contract until it was made public. Moxley is still slated to put his GCW World Championship on the line against Nick Gage in a Title vs, Career Match later tonight.

Regarding the backstage role as a coach and mentor, Fightful said that Moxley-led talent meetings backstage are very well-received. One of these meetings notably happened after the All Out pay-per-view last month despite other events that transpired. The decision to move Moxley into the role stemmed from the weight his words carry, according to Fightful.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

AEW Rampage & Battle Of The Belts Preview 10/7/2022

Tonight’s AEW Rampage and Battle of the Belts live specials takes from the Entertainment & Sports Arena in Washington DC.

Battle of the Belts will air live on TNT, immediately following the special live episode of Rampage.

AEW Rampage (10:00 pm ET):

-Jon Moxley, Wheeler Yuta & Claudio Castagnoli vs. Rush & Private Party

-AEW Trios Championship Match: Death Triangle (c) vs. Dark Order

-Tony Nese & Josh Woods vs. Varsity Blondes

-Tay Melo & Anna Jay AS vs. Skye Blue & Madison Rayne

AEW Battle of the Belts IV (11:00 pm ET):

-AEW All-Atlantic Championship Match: PAC (c) vs. Trent Beretta

-ROH Tag Team Championship Match: FTR (c) vs. The Gates of Agony

-AEW TBS Championship Match: Jade Cargill (c) vs. Willow Nightingale

Saraya Medically Cleared To Compete By AEW’s Dr. Michael Sampson

Saraya, formerly known as Paige in WWE, has reportedly been given the go-ahead to wrestle again.

The former WWE Divas Champion was forced to retire in 2017 as WWE’s doctors didn’t clear her to perform in the ring as an active wrestler because of spinal stenosis. 

She would remain with WWE for many years following the injury before WWE decided not to renew her deal a few months ago, making her a free agent. 

At AEW Dynamite: Grand Slam 2022, Saraya debuted with AEW. She got physical in a wrestling ring for the first time in five years this past Wednesday night with Britt Baker. Before the confrontation, Baker claimed that Saraya wouldn’t be wrestling in the company as she hadn’t been cleared for in-ring action. 

Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter reported that AEW’s Dr. Michael Sampson has cleared Saraya.

Source: EWrestlingNews

Uncooperative Person & Threat Of Lawsuit Delaying AEW Investigation

An uncooperative person is to blame for the investigation into the All Out media scrum fight being delayed.

The fight took place backstage at AEW’s most recent pay-per-view, following explosive comments made by then-World Champion CM Punk.

When asked about why the investigation has not concluded, Dave Meltzer said that one person has been “uncooperative” and has threatened legal action.

Meltzer did not name who this person is, nor if their legal threat was in response to the fight, or the investigation.

Kenny Omega and the Young Bucks continue to serve out a suspension due to their role in the fight.

CM Punk, who reportedly threw the first punch, has been removed from AEW programming, with a belief that he could be fired by Tony Khan.

Source: EWrestlingNews

Andrade El Idolo Punched Sammy Guevara In An Apparent Attempt To Get Fired By AEW

Andrade El Idolo was sent home by AEW on Wednesday night after he got into a fight backstage with Sammy Guevara, who was working the main event of Dynamite. 

This occurred after they had a verbal altercation on Twitter, during which Guevara accused El Idolo of wanting to make a comeback in WWE.

Many fans were under the impression that this was all an act and part of a storyline in which Andrade would compete in a mask vs. career match against 10 from the Dark Order on Friday’s Rampage. That match will not take place any more.

On today’s Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer brought up the fact that Andrade had stated on Twitter during the exchange with Guevara that he wasn’t scared to get fired, as well as the belief that Andrade is trying to get out of his AEW deal.

“Andrade’s trying to get fired, we all know that….when guys want to leave, some will go to great extremes to do that. It’s happened with WWE. I’ve talked to people in WWE who’ve tried to get fired with some of the craziest things in the world, and I’ve told them it’s not gonna work. There were some crazy stories of people trying to do things to get fired. Getting in a fight was never one of them, but there are things much crazier than that from people who wanted to leave and get out and were not going to be allowed to do that because the company wasn’t going to release them. So now the situation is on the other front, where there are a few people, and it’s not that many, it’s like three that wanna leave [AEW]. There’s different stories and whatever, and Andrade’s one of them.”

Meltzer then added, “So, Tuesday night, they were talked to. Both of them were told no fighting. Andrade was told, ‘If this is your idea, you’re not gonna get fired if you fight, but you will be sent home’. Andrade said, ‘Don’t worry, nothing’s gonna happen. There’s gonna be no fight.’ This was Tuesday night. Sammy was the same thing, ‘Nothing’s gonna happen’. They had security there. Everybody was warned ahead of time.”

Bryan Alvarez and Meltzer both mentioned that they were aware of the fact that they had heard several distinct accounts of how the altercation initially began.

Alvarez stated, “Sammy in fact didn’t throw any punches. One person did say that Andrade spun Sammy around, and Sammy shoved him, and then Andrade punched him. The other stories were that Andrade just punched him and that Sammy didn’t fight back.”

Meltzer mentioned that a reliable source had told him the following, “Andrade was waiting in the hallway, got two punches in before it was broken up, and Sammy didn’t fight back.”

Meltzer pointed out that Sammy didn’t appear to have any bruises on his face due to the punches he took during the backstage altercation at Dynamite.

“He did throw two punches, and it was broken up right away and Andrade was sent home.”

You can listen to the Wrestling Observer Radio below:

Source: PWMania

Backstage News On Jeff Hardy’s AEW Status And Potential Return

Contrary to recent reports, it seems Jeff Hardy may not be back in the ring as soon as previously thought. According to PWInsider, Hardy is preparing for a pre-trial hearing set to take place later this month regarding his DUI arrest back in June. The report also claims that Hardy is not expected back with AEW until his legal issues are handled and the company feels confident that Hardy has a handle on his sobriety.

Last month, Jeff’s brother Matt Hardy teased on his podcast that we would soon be getting a look at a brand new Jeff. Matt shared his confidence in his brother’s new outlook on life and his ability to stay sober. Prior to his DUI arrest, Jeff was reportedly set for a major run with his brother in AEW, with the pair even being “strongly considered” for an AEW Tag Team Championship victory. However, Hardy’s arrest and subsequent suspension derailed those plans.

Hardy was released by WWE last December after a strange incident that saw him leave a match during a live event and enter the crowd. Many speculated that Hardy was somehow inebriated at the time, but nothing was ever conclusively proven, and it was later denied by both Hardy brothers. Following his release, WWE reportedly attempted to convince Hardy to return to the company, even offering him a spot in the company’s Hall of Fame. However, Hardy turned down the offer and instead decided to join his brother in AEW. Though their initial run in the company would wind up being short-lived, it seems likely that Hardy will be given another chance once he has straightened things out in his personal life.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

AEW Dynamite Preview 10/5/2022

AEW Dynamite will air live tonight on TBS, and emanate from the Entertainment & Sports Arena in Washington, DC.

MJF vs. Wheeler Yuta

Bryan Danielson & Daniel Garcia vs. Chris Jericho & Sammy Guevara

TNT Championship Match: Wardlow (c) vs. ROH star Brian Cage

Hangman Page vs. Rush

Toni Storm, Athena & Willow Nightingale vs. Jamie Hayter, Serena Deeb & Penelope Ford

Darby Allin vs. Jay Lethal

Luchasaurus in action

National Scissoring Day” with The Acclaimed and Billy Gunn

AEW Rampage Preview 9/30/2022

Tonight’s AEW Rampage on TNT at 10/9c.

  • The Acclaimed (c) vs. Private Party vs. The Butcher & The Blade – AEW World Tag Team Championships
  • Rush vs. John Silver
  • Lee Moriarty vs. Fuego Del Sol
  • Jamie Hayter vs. Willow Nightingale
  • HOOK appearance

Jim Ross Says He Assumes Saraya Will Wrestle In AEW

AEW commentator Jim Ross has joined the growing number of people who believe Saraya will compete as part of Tony Khan’s promotion.

Saraya hasn’t wrestled since Boxing Day 2017 when she suffered an injury at a WWE Live event.

The former WWE Divas Champion retired in April 2018 but remained hopeful of an in-ring return, before her departure from WWE this July.

Speaking on his Grilling JR podcast, Ross said he is hopeful that she will wrestle again.

“Saraya, I am assuming she’s going to be healthy enough to wrestle, I don’t know, I am assuming that she is.

“We will see, she’s a positive addition if so. It’s good, helps our women’s division I think, she was a good hand, and still is a good hand … so we will see.”

Neither Saraya nor AEW President Tony Khan have confirmed or denied claims that she will wrestle in AEW.

A recent report has suggested that she will wrestle given the amount she is being paid by AEW.

Source: EWrestlingNews

AEW Dynamite Preview 9/28/2022

AEW Dynamite will air live tonight on TBS at 8/7C, and emanate from the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, PA.

Saraya to speak

AEW World Champion Jon Moxley vs. Juice Robinson in a World Title Eliminator Match

Chris Jericho’s Championship Celebration

Chris Jericho to defend ROH World Heavyweight Title against Bandido

AEW Interim Women’s Champion Toni Storm defends against Serena Deeb

MJF to speak