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Samoa Joe to defend TV title against former ROH tag champ
Ring of Honor is loading up their June 15 episode with a pair of title fights, a Proving Ground match, and leading peacocks to slaughter.
AEW
Tony Khan on fan reaction to CM Punk’s return & a Collision roster split
It’s a big week for AEW, and their head honcho is on the media trail promoting their upcoming shows. He’s not giving away too much (especially about behind the scenes drama & politics), but his promoter-ly answers on a couple hot topics are interesting.
AEW fires BJ Whitmer after domestic violence arrest
The former Ring of Honor Tag champ had been working for AEW as a coach & producer since 2019, but was terminated after a report of his arrest on strangulation and burglary charges earlier this month.
Rampage’s numbers down for third straight week
AEW was up against the NBA Finals on June 9, but they & TNT were probably hoping for better results than this now that the show’s been back in its regular timeslot for three weeks.
Chris Jericho says Sting match will ‘never happen’
The AEW star says that particular dream match will ‘never happen’, but we’re not sure we believe him.
Roman Reigns passes CM Punk on WWE title all-time list
And looks really strong doing it.
Mox’s next New Japan match looks to be getting even more hardcore
El Desperado needs a partner to take on the AEW star & Homicide at ‘Independence Day’, and he’s turned to deathmatch icon Jun Kasai.
Rumor Roundup: New women’s championship, WWE returns, Elias contract, more!
The latest rumors, including what’s going on with the women’s title situations in WWE, talk of returns, what’s going on with Elias’ contract, and more!
Tweets of the Week: Matt Cardona arrested for killing Zack Ryder, Renee Paquette sniffing bacon, more!
A look at social media with a bent towards the fun side.
This Roman Reigns idea was never going to work
Rumors six months ago speculated on Roman’s WrestleMania plans, CM Punk & WWE, and Charlotte Flair’s return. Were they accurate?
Kris Statlander is more than a champion
Her TBS title win at Double or Nothing also landed her first place in our latest Community Wrestler Rankings. But it’s a new week, and your vote will give us a new top 10!
Skye Blue’s #1 contender victory was her first win on TV
She’ll be gunning for Toni Storm’s AEW Women’s championship next Wednesday, but until last night she’d never won a match on television.
New Japan announces G1 Climax 33 blocks, match schedule
All the details on the legendary tournament, kicking off next month and running through August. Who will emerge from each of the four blocks, and ultimately the briefcase for a Wrestle Kingdom title shot?
Rampage recap & reactions: Underdog #1 contender
AEW’s June 9 show featured Skye Blue triumphing as an underdog, Matt Hardy making Ethan Page’s life difficult, a surprise for Karen Jarrett, and more. Break it down with us here.
Rumor Roundup: Rhodes vs. Lesnar stip, new Bullet Club member, Forbidden Door, more!
The latest rumors, including a gimmick match idea discussed for Cody Rhodes vs. Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam, a new member joining Bullet Club Gold, no more AEW house shows, Raw sidecast, and more!
Skye Blue scores the biggest win of her AEW career
And now she gets a title match on next week’s loaded episode of AEW Dynamite.
Aubrey Edwards’ first AEW match just got weird with a surprise trios partner
Well, I didn’t see this one coming.
Rampage live results, open thread: Women’s 4-Way
Tonight’s episode of Rampage features a women’s 4-way match between Britt Baker, Skye Blue, Nyla Rose, and Mercedes Martinez, with the winner earning a title shot against Toni Storm next week on Dynamite.
ROH TV recap & reactions: Grayson’s not impressed with the Dark Order
Ring of Honor’s June 8 offering featured the continuing soap opera between Dark Order & Stu Grayson, an Athena attack backfiring, Willow Nightingale defending her New Japan title, and a huge announcement from Tony Khan. Break it down with us here.
Modern fan behavior isn’t always awesome
And for those trying to enjoy the show, they DON’T deserve it.
AEW confirms Miro will return on the Collision premiere
CM Punk won’t be the only star we haven’t seen since All Out making a comeback on June 17 in Chicago.
KENTA reacts to report he might finally face Punk at Forbidden Door
The New Japan star hasn’t changed his tune about a potential battle over the GTS since earlier this week.
Twisted Metal gives us a taste of Samoa Joe & Will Arnett’s Sweet Tooth
The latest look at Peacock’s upcoming live action adaptation of the popular game features Joe dancing to & Arnett singing along to Sisqó’s ‘Thong Song’ while they menace Anthony Mackie’s character.
Rumor Roundup: CM Punk dream match, Mercedes Moné in AEW, Adam Cole, more!
The latest rumors, including a dream match for CM Punk at Forbidden Door, original plan for Mercedes Moné, WWE’s offer for Adam Cole to be a manager, Nick Khan wants NXT to be a major third brand, Drew McIntyre injured, and more!
AAA Triplemania XXXI Tijuana full card: Pentagon’s mystery stalker revealed to be AEW wrestler
AAA announces the full card for Triplemania XXXI Tijuana, and it happens to coincide with the reveal of Pentagon Jr.’s mystery stalker.
The handsomest tag team in wrestling is back for the summer in AEW
But is it a setup for a surprising heel turn?
AEW’s big box office attraction does shockingly well against the NBA Finals
Dynamite was expected to post its worst numbers of the year, so this was a shocking result.
Christian Cage’s war on dads enters a new phase
That, and more highlights from the June 7 Dynamite — right here.
Rampage spoilers: New women’s title contender, Aubrey Edwards creative, more!
Here are spoilers for the June 9 episode of AEW Rampage. This card features a promo setting up Aubrey Edwards’ match with Jarrett, a four way match to determine Toni Storm’s next challenger, Daddy Ass & The Acclaimed in action, and more!
Dynamite recap & reactions: MJF roasts Adam Cole
AEW’s June 7 show featured MJF roasting Adam Cole, Forbidden Door news, Bullet Club bs, Orange Cassidy finding a way to win, and much more. Break it down with us here.
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