AAA World Cruiserweight Championship: Rey Fenix defeated Laredo Kid (c) to win the title.
AAA Latin American Championship: Hijo del Vikingo defeated El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. (c) to win the title.
AAA World Tag Team Championship: War Raiders defeated Psycho Clown & Pagano (c) to win the titles.
Mask vs. Mask: El Grande Americano (Ludwig Kaiser) defeated Original Grande Americano (Chad Gable). After the match: Original Grande Americano unmasked to reveal himself as Chad Gable. Gable had his family in the ring. He gave his mask to El Grande Americanoand said he will always be the Original Grande Americano, but now there is only one El Grande Americano.
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World Heavyweight Championship – Tribal Combat: Roman Reigns (c) vs. Jacob Fatu
Undisputed WWE Championship: Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Gunther (opening match)
WWE Women’s Championship: Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Jade Cargill
Women’s Intercontinental Championship: Becky Lynch (c) vs. Sol Ruca
WWE reportedly came very close to reviving one of the most iconic factions in wrestling history during the pandemic era.
Former WWE writer Chris Dunn recently revealed that the company seriously discussed launching a modern version of the New World Order while WWE programming was being produced inside the ThunderDome and Performance Center during COVID-19 restrictions.
Speaking on Public Enemies Podcast HQ, Dunn explained that WWE creative was constantly throwing around ideas at the time due to the unusual atmosphere and challenges of producing television without live crowds.
“Really tough to do TV in there,” Dunn said about the ThunderDome era. “A lot of ideas were thrown against the wall.”
According to Dunn, one of those ideas was “NWO 2020,” a reboot of the legendary faction that originally changed the wrestling business during WCW’s peak in the 1990s.
The proposed lineup reportedly included Sheamus, Cesaro, Shinsuke Nakamura, and former WWE talent Lars Sullivan. Dunn claimed the idea was actually much closer to becoming reality than many fans may expect.
“It was really close to happening,” he said.
The plan reportedly called for a legendary member of the original NWO to appear and introduce the new version of the group on WWE television. However, the storyline was ultimately scrapped after that Hall of Fame star allegedly failed a COVID test upon arriving in Orlando.
Dunn did not reveal which NWO member was involved, although he clarified it was neither X-Pac nor Big Show.
At the time, WWE was regularly adjusting creative plans on short notice due to pandemic-related complications, making long-term storytelling difficult. Dunn noted that the new faction would likely have evolved over time had it officially debuted.
Looking back now, the proposed lineup is especially interesting given where those performers ended up. Lars Sullivan was released by WWE in 2021 following multiple controversies and later stepped away from wrestling entirely. Cesaro eventually exited WWE and signed with AEW, where he now competes as Claudio Castagnoli. Meanwhile, both Sheamus and Nakamura remain with WWE, though neither has been consistently featured in major storylines recently.
While the NWO reboot never materialized, the original faction still received a major spotlight that same year when Hulk Hogan, Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, and Sean Waltman were inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as the Class of 2020’s NWO representatives.
Given WWE’s history of revisiting classic factions, it’s not surprising the company at least explored the idea. Still, hearing how close “NWO 2020” reportedly came to happening adds another fascinating “what if?” to the ThunderDome era of WWE history.
Logan Paul is facing another setback in WWE, but if you ask him, he won’t be gone for long.
Following WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event, Paul revealed that he suffered a torn tricep during the show and has already undergone surgery to repair the injury. Despite doctors reportedly giving him a recovery timeline of around six months, the former United States Champion is already predicting a much faster comeback.
Paul shared the update on Instagram, where he posted photos from the hospital along with footage of the moment the injury occurred. According to Paul, he even stayed awake during the procedure.
“Tore my tricep, got surgery while wide awake,” Paul wrote. “They’re telling me 6 month recovery but I don’t believe them.”
In typical Logan Paul fashion, the WWE star mixed the injury update with some humor and promotion for his outside ventures, while also reminding fans that he remains one-half of the World Tag Team Champions alongside Austin Theory.
The injury reportedly happened during a chaotic ringside sequence involving Angelo Dawkins of The Street Profits. Dawkins landed awkwardly onto Paul on the floor outside the ring, and the spot appears to have caused the tricep tear that will now sideline him indefinitely.
WWE later confirmed the injury on Monday Night Raw, noting that Paul is expected to miss several months of in-ring action while recovering from surgery.
Even with Paul out, Austin Theory is still officially recognized as a tag team champion. On Raw, Paul Heyman reassured Theory that the titles remain with “The Vision,” signaling that WWE may keep the championship situation intact until Paul is medically cleared.
This latest injury comes at a time when Paul had continued building momentum as one of WWE’s most high-profile crossover stars. Since joining WWE, he has consistently impressed fans and critics alike with his athleticism and willingness to take risks inside the ring — sometimes at the expense of his own body.
Whether Paul can actually beat the projected recovery timeline remains to be seen, but based on his comments, he clearly has no intention of staying away from WWE any longer than necessary.
Rumors surrounding a potential reunion of Enzo Amore and Big Cass in WWE continue to pick up steam following recent reports about the company wanting to strengthen its tag team division.
Last week, word surfaced that WWE has shown interest in rebuilding its tag team scene despite making several roster cuts shortly after WrestleMania. Among the names reportedly being discussed were former fan-favorite duo Enzo & Cass, who became one of the company’s most popular acts during the black-and-gold NXT era before moving to the main roster.
A new update from Fightful Select has added even more intrigue to the situation, particularly regarding Enzo Amore, now known on the independent scene as Real1.
According to the report, promoters have allegedly been informed that Amore is no longer accepting future wrestling bookings. Several promoters reportedly believe that decision could indicate he is WWE-bound, though no official confirmation has been made.
Amore has been away from WWE since early 2018, when he was released following allegations of sexual assault that reportedly were not disclosed to the company at the time. While the allegations generated major headlines, they never resulted in criminal charges. Since leaving WWE, Amore has wrestled for promotions including MLW, TNA, and various independent companies. His latest appearance came at WWA Hysteria 178, where he defeated Clay Williams.
Meanwhile, Big Cass — currently known as Big Bill in AEW — has also fueled speculation due to his recent absence from television. Bill has not appeared on AEW programming since February, while his last ROH match took place in early April.
Previous reports indicated that Bill’s AEW contract was expected to expire around the end of May or beginning of June, and Fightful noted this week that they have not heard of any changes to that timeline. His former tag team partner in AEW, Bryan Keith, has continued competing in singles matches during Bill’s absence.
Although Enzo and Cass have not regularly teamed together since splitting in WWE back in 2017, the duo did briefly reunite earlier this year during Chris Jericho’s Rock ‘N’ Wrestling Rager at Sea cruise event.
If WWE is truly looking to inject new life into its tag division, bringing back one of the most recognizable teams of the late 2010s would certainly create conversation. Whether the former “Realest Guys in the Room” actually make their return remains to be seen, but the speculation is clearly growing louder.
AAA has officially found its new general manager, and the promotion turned to one of the most legendary names in lucha libre history to fill the role.
During this week’s episode of AAA on FOX, WWE Hall of Famer and AAA icon Rey Mysterio was revealed as the company’s new General Manager. The announcement came weeks after AAA President Marisela Peña stated the promotion was actively searching for someone to lead the brand into its next chapter.
The reveal took place in front of a packed crowd at Gimnasio Olímpico in Mexico City. Peña, Dorian Roldán, several AAA legends, and current roster members gathered in and around the ring for the ceremony before introducing Mysterio to a massive ovation from the crowd.
Following the announcement, Mysterio addressed the fans and reflected on the significance of the moment. The legendary luchador described the opportunity as a full-circle moment in his career, noting that his journey in professional wrestling began in AAA. He also promised to help guide the promotion into a new era that both talent and fans can be proud of.
Not everyone appeared thrilled with the decision, however.
AAA Mega Champion Dominik Mysterio was shown backstage during the segment and did not look pleased about his father taking over as General Manager. The reaction immediately raised questions about possible future tension between the father-and-son duo inside AAA storylines.
Before Mysterio was selected, Dorian Roldán and WWE Hall of Famer John “Bradshaw” Layfield were both reportedly candidates for the position.
AAA now turns its attention toward Noche de los Grandes in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. Night one of the event is scheduled for next Saturday and will feature four matches, including a heavily promoted Mask vs. Mask match between El Grande Americano and “The Original” El Grande Americano.
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