Tag: AEW

Brandi And Cody Rhodes To Star In New TNT Reality Show

AEW stars (and real life married couple) Cody and Brandi Rhodes are set to star in their very own reality show on TNT.

A trailer for the upcoming “Rhodes To The Top” aired during the latest edition of Dynamite.

AEW later released more details via a press release.

“Tonight’s action-packed episode of “AEW DYNAMITE” delivered another special announcement for soon-to-be parents Cody and Brandi Rhodes. TNT has ordered a new unscripted series, ‘Rhodes to the Top,’ from Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Shed Media, that will go inside the lives of Cody and Brandi as they navigate their growing family while building AEW’s global wrestling empire,” the company said.

“Each 30-minute episode will take viewers behind-the-scenes as the powerhouse couple manage their ever-busier lives inside and outside the ring, all the while surrounded by a colorful and often hilarious motley crew of wrestlers, family and friends who both support and test them at every turn,” the release continued. “Married in 2013, Cody and Brandi have been on an unprecedented path to wrestling greatness, but will now face their newest and possibly biggest challenge yet.”

Brandi and Cody were regular cast members on the now cancelled E! reality show “WAGS Atlanta,” so this won’t be the couple’s first foray into the world of reality TV.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

AEW Dynamite Preview 3/24/21

Tonight’s AEW Dynamite episode airs on TNT at Daily’s Place in Jacksonville, Florida.

* AEW World Champion Kenny Omega vs. Matt Sydal (Non-Title Match — If Sydal wins, he receives a title match)

* Nyla Rose with Vickie Guerrero vs. Tay Conti

* FTR and Shawn Spears with Tully Blanchard vs. Varsity Blonds and Dante Martin

* Darby Allin (c) vs. John Silver (AEW TNT Championship)

* AEW World Tag Team Champions The Young Bucks and Brandon Cutler vs. The Lucha Brothers and Laredo Kid

Britt Baker And Thunder Rosa Battle In A Wild Unsanctioned Lights Out Match On Dynamite

The main event of last night’s AEW Dynamite: St. Patrick’s Day Slam was Britt Baker taking on Thunder Rosa in a Unsanctioned Lights Out/Anything Goes Match. The long rivalry between the two AEW stars hit a climax at the end of the show.

Thunder Rosa picked up the pinfall victory after hitting a thunder driver off the apron and through a table. The wild match saw both wrestlers get busted open — Baker, in particular. Along with chairs, tables, and a ladder, thumbtacks were also introduced into the match with Baker taking a powerbomb on them at one point in the bout. Rosa picked up the pin fall victory after hitting a thunder driver off the apron and through a table.

AEW Women’s World Champion Hikaru Shida was seen watching on a monitor in the back, so it’s possible the winner of this match may take her on in the near future.

After her win, an emotional Rosa spoke to Tony Schiavone on the AEW Dynamite Post-Show.

“I’m very emotional right now,” said Rosa, while trying to hold back tears. “This means everything to me. As you guys know, I come from nothing. And seven months ago I came here [from NWA] to make a statement: and that was to put women’s wrestling on the map.”

She continued, “And tonight, with blood, sweat, and tears, I just showed you that women should be valued everywhere. And I’m very proud of this.”

Rosa, still under contract with NWA, thanked AEW fans for embracing her and believing in the Thunder Army.

“Thank you everybody for believing in me and the Thunder Army.”

AEW Dynamite St. Patrick’s Day Slam Preview 3/17/21

Tonight’s AEW Dynamite: St. Patrick’s Day Slam episode airs on TNT at Daily’s Place in Jacksonville, Florida.

* Jon Moxley and Eddie Kingston vs. The Good Brothers

* Cody Rhodes with Arn Anderson vs. Penta El Zero Miedo

* Jurassic Express and Bear Country vs. Matt Hardy, Private Party, The Blade, and The Butcher with The Bunny

* Jade Cargill in action

* Rey Fenix vs. Angelico

* Christian Cage speaks

* Tony Schiavone interviews Sting and AEW TNT Champion Darby Allin

* Britt Baker with Rebel vs. Thunder Rosa (Unsanctioned Lights Out Match – Anything Goes) – Main Event

AEW Star Anna Jay Underwent Surgery

AEW star Anna Jay underwent shoulder surgery yesterday.

AEW announced back on February 22 that Jay suffered a shoulder injury and would need to undergo surgery, putting her on the shelf for 6-12 months. Jay reportedly suffered the injury back in January. Jay tweeted a post-surgery photo this afternoon and said she will be ready to begin her rehab after a few days of rest.

“Hi everyone 🙂 I just got out of my shoulder surgery, and all is well. For the next two days I will most likely sleep and eat only ice cream and soup. But after that…I will be working my ass off in any way I can. Thanks for all of the support and well wishes. [folded hands emoji] [heart exclamation emoji] -99,” she wrote.

Jay has not wrestled since her win over Alex Garcia on the January 12 edition of AEW Dark. She was removed from the Women’s World Title Eliminator Tournament due to the injury.

There is no update on if Jay will still be out of action for 6-12 months, but they should have a better idea of her return once she gets into rehabbing the injury.

Stay tuned for more on Jay’s status and recovery. You can see her full tweet below:

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Christian Cage On The Length Of His AEW Contract, Why His Debut Was “Nerve Wracking”

After a life-threatening injury kept him on the retirement shelf for seven years, Christian Cage finally got the redemption story that is hard to come by when he appeared at this year’s Royal Rumble. Just two months after his triumphant return, the former two-time World Champion made headlines again when it was revealed that he was All Elite this past Sunday at AEW’s Revolution. Just one day after the news broke, Cage spoke with his former WWE Backstage co-panelist partner Renee Paquette about this massive transition and where his head is at the moment.

“It’s weird and cool all in one to hear the full name ‘Christian Cage,’ again,” Cage noted during his interview on Oral Sessions. “It’s weird how things, like, kind of come full circle.”

Despite his long-awaited comeback at the Royal Rumble, Cage revealed that facing the AEW crowd on Sunday was more nerve-racking than his in-ring return just two months ago.

“Let me be honest with you: When I did the Royal Rumble, like, what a month ago at this point, I was not nervous at all. And I hadn’t wrestled in seven years. When I walked out of that trailer to go out last night, I was nervous,” he admitted. “You’re just kind of like the new kid in class.

“This announcement had been hyped up, and it kind of took a life of its own. You’re like, ‘Oh, my God, am I going to live up to what people are expecting here?’ So, yeah. I think it was all of these nerves and just the anticipation of getting out there and getting started.”

Just before the big reveal of Cage’s signing, Paul Wight (fka Big Show) teased on Dynamite earlier last week that a “Hall of Fame talent” would appear four days later. To Cage, he had no idea that AEW was going to promote his arrival ahead of time – even before he officially signed with the company.

“I didn’t know. As far as I knew at that point in time, it was going to be a complete secret, and I was going to show up, and it was going to be a complete surprise,” he said. “Honestly, on Wednesday, there was nothing signed. So, it was a shock to me when I heard it. Tony [Khan] and I hit it off fairly quick. We felt comfortable enough to definitely to get something done and worked out at that point.”

For the first time, Cage announced just how long his contract is good for. He is more than ready to be in AEW for the long haul.

“It’s a long-term deal,” he announced. “I’m not here for just a couple of matches now, like, I’m here for the long haul.”

Next, Paquette asked Cage who on the roster would be part of his dream matchups. He made sure to address the former AEW World Champion Jon Moxley, who vouched for Cage to join the company.

“Like, all these possibilities you never thought were going to be – less than a year ago – were going to be real,” he continued with his dream matches in AEW. “You look at this roster, and there is so much young talent as well.

“I mean, obviously, Jon and I have wrestled so many times, but we’ve bonded over wrestling. We never really had that much communication together. But when we worked together, it was kind of like opening that door with him as far as having conversations with him and that. We kind of came [up] on another level. I appreciate all the things he said about me. At some point, he and I are going to do something together, which I can’t wait for because we have great chemistry.”

Not only is Moxley among one of Cage’s dream opponents, but he also went on to mention several more stars, including the AEW World Tag Team Champions, The Young Bucks. Not only will Cage be performing in the ring, but he’ll also become part of the coaching staff that will train the up-and-coming talents who make up half of the current roster.

“But you look at a guy like Kenny Omega, and I still haven’t met him. I didn’t even see him yesterday. Obviously, he has a great reputation for having great matches, so at some point, I think that is inevitable,” he added on who else he’d like to face. “Or I look at a young guy like Darby Allin, who’s got that – you don’t know what it is – but he’s got something, right? Like that Jeff Hardy, cool factor about him. Obviously, I think The Young Bucks. You know, obviously, the Edge and Christian thing can’t happen, but at some point, something will happen with those guys. Those guys were obviously Edge and Christian and Hardy Boyz fans. So, for them to share a space with them and eventually do something with them as well is huge.

“It’s such a wide-open thing, and I haven’t fully wrapped my head around it. Or like MJF. He’s super talented. Even with the promos and things like that, he gets it. The fact that the roster is so young… being able to get in there and help mold some of these guys is what coming back meant to me, like helping set up the next generation.”

You can listen to Christian Cage’s full interview here. 

Source: Wrestling Inc. with credit to Oral Sessions w/Renée Paquette 

AEW Dynamite Preview 3/10/21 – Christian Cage

Tonight’s AEW Dynamite episode airs on TNT at Daily’s Place in Jacksonville, Florida.

* Ethan Page makes his Dynamite debut against Lee Johnson

* Britt Baker, Maki Itoh and Nyla Rose vs. AEW Women’s World Champion Hikaru Shida, Ryo Mizunami and Thunder Rosa

* AEW World Tag Team Champion Matt Jackson vs. Rey Fenix

* Darby Allin (c) vs. Scorpio Sky (AEW TNT Championship)

* The Inner Circle holds a War Council meeting

* Christian Cage to appear

* Sting to speak

* Cody Rhodes in action

Pro Wrestling Events With Fans Could Return To The State Of Maryland Soon

Pro wrestling events could return to the state of Maryland with fans in attendance soon.

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has eased some of the state’s COVID-19 restrictions, announcing that large indoor venues and outdoor venues can now operate at 50% capacity.

While venues are able to run at 50% capacity, coronavirus safety protocols and the mask mandate must be followed, according to The Baltimore Sun.

The new capacity limits will go into effect this Friday at 5pm.

It will be interesting to see if WWE, AEW and other promotions start to book shows with larger crowds now that many states are re-opening from COVID-19 shutdowns.

Ring of Honor operates out of Maryland and will run their 19th Anniversary Show later this month from the from the UMBC Event Center in Baltimore, on Friday, March 26. It will be interesting to see if they put tickets on sale for the event. You can click here for the current ROH 19th Anniversary Show card.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Kenny Omega Announced For Title Vs. Title Match At Impact Rebellion

Before concluding last night’s go-home show before Sacrifice this weekend, Executive Vice President Scott D’Amore has announced that Rich Swann and Moose will defend both their Impact World and TNA World Heavyweight Championships in a Unification Match. The winner will go on to face the AEW World Champion Kenny Omega in the main event of Rebellion on Saturday, April 24 in a Title versus Title Match.

After a back and forth exchange since Hard To Kill, Moose has been targeting Swann for a World Title shot. Coincidentally, this feud arose just after they took a major loss to Omega and the Impact World Tag Team Champions, The Good Brothers, in that main event.

Moose, who originally brought back the retired TNA World Heavyweight Championship last April at Rebellion, has called himself the “Self-Proclaimed” Champion and has defended it countless times against TNA veterans. It wasn’t until last month that D’Amore sanctioned the title again. It’ll be interesting to see who will be the first in the company’s history to unify the top titles.

Omega, on the other hand, has been on a roll since winning the AEW World Championship off of Jon Moxley last December. This past Sunday at Revolution, Omega retained his championship against Moxley in a rubber match which saw both men compete in AEW’s first-ever Exploding Barbed Wire Death Match.

Sacrifice will be live exclusively on Impact Plus this Saturday.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Big Swole On Her Issues With Crohn’s Disease And Her AEW Status

AEW star Big Swole took to Twitter last night and wrote about her struggles with Crohn’s Disease over the past year.

Swole’s comments came after AEW President & CEO Tony Khan noted during Sunday’s post-Revolution media scrum that Swole had been out of action as of late due to the disease. Khan talked about how strong of a competitor Swole is and how much he likes her. He also said she hasn’t been active or ranked in 2021 because she had a flare up of the disease shortly before they started the Eliminator Tournament. He called her a great asset to the company and said he hopes they can have her in regular competition as she gets healthier.

Swole, who is married to WWE RAW Tag Team Champion Cedric Alexander, appeared on Saturday’s special AEW Dark episode to cut a promo on how she wants a shot at the AEW Women’s World Title as she was the top ranked female competitor before the Eliminator Tournament was held. She has not wrestled since the January 12 Dark episode, where she defeated Alex Garcia.

Swole noted in her Twitter statement how 2020 was a rough year due to her bout with pneumonia, her Crohn’s disease, and the COVID-19 pandemic. She started to have flare-ups in the fall, which led to various problems, including mobility issues. She asked fans to bare with her as she gets the treatments that she needs to heal.

You can read Swole’s full statement below:

“This past year has been filled with ups and a lot of downs. After my bout with pneumonia early last year, I was informed that resuming my medicine for Crohn’s would result in death given the COVID-19 circumstances. Seeing as how the biologic I was on shuts down my immune system and acts as such resuming my medicine was not an option. I was doing alright self-managing until the flare ups started in the fall. As some of you may not know Crohn’s attacks the body as a whole so on top of my intestines issues different body parts would lock up and become incapable of bending at the joints. Some days I could barely walk and that took a toll on me emotionally and mentally. Living with this disease may seem like a thorn and it is but it also shows me that His grace is sufficient and no matter what happens I will smile because I am more than a conqueror. I am Swole and that mentality/faith will carry me through it all. I ask that you bare with me, I’m getting the treatments that I need and my journey to complete healing is underway. Thank you for your love and thoughtful messages, I appreciate them and you! Much love to everyone, be safe! #Chronies”

https://twitter.com/SwoleWorld/status/1369136699184455681

Source: Wrestling Inc.