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Natalya Set to Appear at AAA Event in Mexico City — But Don’t Expect the Same Old WWE Star

It looks like “The Low Key Legend” is taking her talents to Mexico. WWE veteran Natalya Neidhart is being advertised for an upcoming Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide event set for this Friday in Mexico City — but fans shouldn’t expect the classic WWE version of Nattie.

The appearance, promoted by AAA on social media, will take place at the Gimnasio Olímpico Juan de la Barrera. While her opponent hasn’t been revealed yet, anticipation is high — especially given the gritty reinvention Natalya’s been showcasing lately outside of WWE.

A New Edge for a WWE Veteran

In recent months, Natalya has been shaking things up with surprise appearances in promotions like Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport, Reality of Wrestling, and the NWA. Embracing a harder edge, she’s been entering to Rage Against the Machine mixed with the iconic Hart family guitar riff — a nod to her legendary wrestling roots with a rebellious twist. She’s even started leaning into the nickname “Nattie” more than ever before.

When AAA announced her involvement, Natalya made it clear that fans might be getting more than they bargained for, posting:

“I know you have Natalya on your poster, but you might get NATTIE.”

Sounds like a warning… or a promise.

WWE Stars Invade AAA

Natalya isn’t the only WWE talent heading south of the border. The card for AAA’s Friday event is shaping up to be a cross-promotional spectacle. El Grande Americano will go one-on-one with Octagon Jr., and NXT’s Lola Vice is booked for a triple-threat tag match, teaming with a mystery partner against Lady Shani & Faby Apache and the team of Dalys & Chik Tormenta.

Meanwhile, AAA fan favorite Mr. Iguana will link up with Psycho Clown and Pagano to take on the trio of Mecha Wolf, Sansón, and Forastero in what’s expected to be a chaotic six-man tag showdown.

WWE x AAA: The New Reality

This flurry of WWE crossover comes on the heels of WWE’s blockbuster acquisition of AAA, announced during WrestleMania 41 weekend. Since then, the partnership has opened the door for talents from both promotions to cross paths in exciting new ways. Notably, Angel and Berto of Los Garza — now AAA World Tag Team Champions — have already made waves since the merger.

As the walls between WWE and AAA continue to break down, stars like Natalya are taking full advantage — reinventing themselves in fresh environments and giving fans something different.

Whether we get Natalya the technician or Nattie the rebel this Friday, one thing’s certain — she’s not just showing up. She’s making a statement.

WWE NXT Preview 7/22/2025

WWE NXT Tuesday night on The CW from the 713 Music Hall in Houston, TX

  • Fallout from TNA Slammiversary
  • WWE NXT Championship: Oba Femi (c) vs. Yoshiki Inamura vs, Josh Briggs 
  • WWE Hall of Famer The Undertaker will confront TNA World Champion Trick Williams
  • Ricky Saints vs. Jasper Troy
  • Blake Monroe vs. Wren Sinclair (Monroe has invited Jordynne Grace to watch her match)

WWE Raw Preview 7/21/2025

WWE Raw airs globally today from the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, beginning at 8:00 pm ET/5:00 pm PT.

  • WWE World Tag Team No. 1 Contenders Match: The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) vs. The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus) vs. The LWO’s Joaquin Wilde and Cruz Del Toro
  • WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch has an offer for Lyra Valkyria
  • Roman Reigns to address Paul Heyman.
  • Sami Zayn vs. Karrion Kross
  • Rusev vs. Sheamus
  • CM Punk to appear

AJ Styles Makes Return to TNA at Slammiversary — “The Phenomenal One” Comes Home

In one of the most unforgettable moments of TNA Slammiversary, AJ Styles made his long-awaited return to TNA Wrestling, sending the crowd into an absolute frenzy.

Walking out to his classic “Get Ready to Fly” entrance theme, Styles soaked in the reaction before taking the mic. Reflecting on his storied career, he admitted it’s been a long journey—but emphasized that he’s finally back where it all began.

Styles didn’t shy away from addressing the doubts that swirled over the years about whether he’d ever step into a TNA ring again. But as he put it, now that he’s here, the lights shine a little brighter—and the talent roster has never looked stronger.

One star in particular earned Styles’ praise: Leon Slater. After Slater’s milestone victory over Moose to become the youngest X-Division Champion in TNA history, Styles gave him a heartfelt nod, saying Slater didn’t just earn the title—he deserved it.

AJ also paid tribute to the names that built TNA from the ground up, mentioning legends like Samoa Joe, Christopher Daniels, Chris Sabin, Jerry Lynn, Austin Aries, Amazing Red, and others who helped lay the foundation for the company’s legacy.

But as Styles made clear, tonight belonged to Leon Slater. The young champion may have made his name at Slammiversary—but now, Styles challenged him to build his legacy as the face and future of TNA.

Kevin Owens Undergoes Neck Surgery — WWE Star Faces Long Road to Recovery

One of WWE’s most beloved superstars is officially on the shelf for the foreseeable future. Kevin Owens, the former Universal Champion and fan-favorite brawler, has undergone neck surgery after months of uncertainty about his in-ring future.

Back on April 4 during SmackDown, Owens shocked fans when he grabbed a microphone and revealed he’d been wrestling through significant neck issues. Despite his best efforts to push through the pain for a planned WrestleMania 41 showdown with Randy Orton, Owens confirmed that he would need surgery — stepping away from competition indefinitely.

At the time, reports swirled suggesting Owens had already gone under the knife. However, those claims were premature. According to a new report from Fightful Select’s Sean Ross Sapp, Owens finally underwent surgery on July 18. WWE insiders have indicated that recovery from this type of neck procedure generally takes about a year — casting serious doubt on Owens’ chances of making it back in time for WrestleMania 42 in April 2026.

That said, every recovery journey is unique. WWE reportedly plans to monitor Owens’ progress closely, with no firm timetable set for his return. The company seems committed to giving Owens the time he needs to heal fully, both for his health and future in the ring.

In a candid interview on Cody Rhodes’ What Do You Wanna Talk About? podcast before his surgery, Owens opened up about the frustrating nature of his injury. Despite feeling little to no pain at times, the damage to his spinal cord was severe enough that a medical clearance was impossible. Owens explained that doctors advised waiting for natural healing before surgery to improve his long-term recovery prospects.

With surgery now complete, fans around the world will be watching and waiting for updates on Owens’ condition. His grit and resilience have defined his WWE career, and while his road back may be long, no one is counting out the Prizefighter.

WWE SmackDown Preview 7/18/2025

Tonight’s WWE SmackDown from the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, live on the USA Network in the United States and Netflix internationally.

  • Contract signing for SummerSlam between Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena and Cody Rhodes
  • Stephanie Vaquer vs. Alba Fyre
  • WWE Tag Team Championship No. 1 Contenders Match: Andrade and Rey Fenix vs. Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer and Axiom) vs. DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) vs. Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin)
  • Charlotte Flair vs. Raquel Rodriguez
  • Jacob Fatu to appear

AJ Styles Confirmed For TNA Slammiversary This Sunday

The rumors swirling around TNA Wrestling’s Slammiversary have been officially put to rest — and they were, in a word, Phenomenal.

After days of cryptic teases and not-so-subtle hints, TNA Wrestling President Carlos Silva confirmed that “The Phenomenal” AJ Styles will make an appearance at Slammiversary this Sunday, July 20th, live from UBS Arena in Elmont, New York.

Styles, a cornerstone of TNA’s golden era and one of the promotion’s most celebrated icons, hasn’t been part of the company since departing over a decade ago. Now, his surprise return is shaping up to be the centerpiece of what’s already being billed as TNA’s biggest event in recent memory. Silva, who had been fueling speculation with social media teasers, made the news official — and even revealed that the arena stage setup is being adjusted to allow for a larger crowd, further signaling the magnitude of this year’s Slammiversary.

What exactly AJ will be doing on the show remains a mystery. Silva hasn’t dropped any details about Styles’ role, whether it’s a match, a special appearance, or something completely unexpected. But with Slammiversary stacking up as a major crossover event, the possibilities seem endless.

The card itself is loaded with high-stakes matchups, headlined by a triple threat for the TNA World Championship. NXT’s Trick Williams defends against former TNA World Champion Joe Hendry and New York’s own Mike Santana. Meanwhile, in a rare inter-promotional clash, NXT Women’s Champion Jacy Jayne faces off with TNA Knockouts World Champion Masha Slamovich — a winner-takes-all bout where one woman will leave as a double champion.

Between the blockbuster title matches and AJ Styles’ shocking involvement, this year’s Slammiversary isn’t just shaping up to be a must-watch — it could be a turning point in TNA’s modern resurgence.

Backstage Report On TNA Teasing Appearance By WWE Star AJ Styles

With TNA Slammiversary just days away, the company is pulling out all the stops to sell out Long Island’s UBS Arena — and it looks like they may be betting big on a blast from their past.

The buzz kicked off Tuesday when TNA President Carlos Silva dropped a not-so-subtle hint, promising fans that the pay-per-view would be “PHENOMENAL.” The choice of words sent the internet rumor machine into overdrive, with many interpreting it as a tease for an appearance by none other than AJ Styles.

Silva didn’t exactly pump the brakes when pressed about the tease in an interview with Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp. In fact, according to Fightful Select, Silva doubled down, continuing to heavily imply that Styles might just show up. While TNA insiders stopped short of confirming anything, one source within the company reportedly believes Styles will appear — suggesting it would be a bad look for the promotion to hype a “phenomenal” surprise and not deliver.

AJ Styles, of course, is a cornerstone of TNA’s legacy. Long before becoming a WWE Grand Slam Champion, Styles made his name in TNA’s X-Division and held the World Heavyweight Title multiple times, becoming one of the faces of the promotion throughout the 2000s and early 2010s. His last TNA match came in December 2013 when he lost a world title unification bout to Nick Aldis. Styles nearly returned in 2015 before ultimately signing with WWE, where he’s been a top-tier star ever since.

As for Styles himself? The former “Face That Runs the Place” has kept quiet on the speculation. He’s currently wrapped up in a storyline with WWE Intercontinental Champion Dominik Mysterio, with no public indication that a TNA cameo is in the works.

Will TNA actually deliver AJ Styles at Slammiversary, or is this just a clever marketing swerve? Fans won’t have to wait long to find out. Either way, the buzz has done its job — and all eyes are now on Long Island this Sunday.

WWE Raw Preview 7/14/2025

WWE Raw airs live today globally on Netflix from the Legacy Arena at the BJCC in Birmingham, Alabama, beginning at 8:00 pm ET/5:00 pm PT.

  • Fallout from Saturday Night’s Main Event and Evolution
  • Newly crowned WWE Women’s World Champion Naomi to appear
  • Chelsea Green vs WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella
  • WWE World Heavyweight Champion Gunther to appear
  • Gauntlet Match, with the winner challenging Gunther at SummerSlam for the World Heavyweight Title: CM Punk vs. Jey Uso vs. LA Knight vs. Penta vs. Bron Breakker

Update on Seth Rollins’ WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event Injury

Seth Rollins sparked concern over the weekend after his match with LA Knight at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event ended abruptly, with Rollins appearing to suffer a knee injury. The moment felt like a major blow — both to Rollins, who’s been riding high as Raw‘s top heel since WrestleMania 41, and to WWE’s rumored summer plans for him.

However, questions quickly emerged about whether the injury was legit or part of a storyline.

Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Newsletter and John Pollock of POST Wrestling both reported that at least one WWE source claimed the injury angle had been mapped out days before the event, hinting it may have been a planned storyline twist rather than a real injury.

On Monday’s Wrestling Observer Radio, Meltzer revisited the situation and admitted the waters remain murky.

“Everyone is insisting it was legit — that it’s a knee injury,” Meltzer said. “I tried to get it confirmed, and someone I reached out to wouldn’t confirm it. I think it’ll all come out eventually… Everyone’s saying it’s real, but at the same time, nobody is outright denying John Pollock’s report either.”

Co-host Bryan Alvarez chimed in with a possible explanation for the conflicting reports: both sides might be telling the truth.

Alvarez suggested Rollins may have entered the match already dealing with a legitimate knee issue, and the injury spot with LA Knight was scripted to cover for the existing injury — a way for WWE to write Rollins off TV while he gets it taken care of.

“He is hurt, but what happened on Saturday was storyline,” Alvarez said. “That spot didn’t cause the injury — it was a cover for it. He’ll be out a little while, but they’ll probably say nine months or some long stretch for storyline reasons. But in reality, he’ll be back sooner.”

Meltzer agreed that theory fits with what he’s been hearing behind the scenes, especially when factoring in buzz about Rollins’ potential Money in the Bank cash-in down the line.

“That makes the most sense,” Meltzer noted. “I’ve been told the cash-in will happen out of nowhere, so this lines up.”

Whether this is clever storytelling or a genuine setback, Rollins’ status remains one of the biggest questions heading into WWE’s summer season — and fans will no doubt be watching closely for the next twist.