WWE’s talent relations department has been hit by the changes and consolidations in the new TKO corporate structures. As reported by PWInsider first, Kristin Altern — the company’s Vice President of Talent Relations Operations — has left WWE after joining in 2007. Altman started her career as a receptionist, then moved to the talent relations • Read More »
Roman Reigns will make two consecutive WWE SmackDown shows following his return at SummerSlam. The Kia Center, located in Orlando, Florida, announced today that Reigns would be in the building on Friday, August 16, for the episode of SmackDown. Reigns is already confirmed for this week’s SummerSlam Fallout edition of SmackDown, which will take place • Read More »
According to a recent report by Fightful, the former X-Division champion Mustafa Ali has left TNA Wrestling. Ali posted a goodbye letter to the X-Division on social media last week after his loss to TNA World Championship Nic Nemeth. However, it wasn’t clear if he would be wrapping up his tenure in general. Ali announced • Read More »
Scott D’Amore, who left TNA Wrestling six months ago, has confirmed his next move. D’Amore announced that he’s reviving Maple Leaf Wrestling starting with two events in October. Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling is coming to St. Clair College, Windsor, Ontario Canada, on Saturday, October 19, and Sunday, Oct. 20. Triller TV will air the shows • Read More »
Bryan Danielson was impressed by Will Ospreay before he faced him in the ring. Danielson and Ospreay had their first ever dream match in April at AEW. The match lived up to the hype that preceded it and was widely regarded by many as an instant classic. Ospreay won a match between two of the • Read More »
Kenny Omega’s return to AEW will likely lead to a Golden Lovers reunion. Kota Ibushi, as well as Omega, have both been sidelined due to injuries. Ibushi had ankle surgery in January, while Omega underwent surgery in May after a bout of diverticulitis. Omega hasn’t wrestled since December 20,23. Ibushi, in celebration of his 20th • Read More »
Bryan Danielson would like to see Zack Sabre Jr., his in-ring opponent, win the NJPW G1 Climax. Sabre is a leading contender to win the G1 as it is in full swing. Danielson told Sports Illustrated he is rooting for Sabre to win the G1 and hopes he becomes IWGP World Heavyweight champion. Sabre is • Read More »
Darby Allin will be in action during the AEW Rampage episode on Friday. AEW announced Allin’s appearance for Friday’s show on Wednesday’s Dynamite. Allin and The Butcher competed in singles on Friday’s Rampage, which was taped in Winston-Salem in North Carolina. On Friday, Rampage will also feature three more matches. Wheeler Yuta, of Blackpool Combat • Read More »
On Saturday, the AEW Collision will determine the next top contenders for AEW Trio titles. A title match at All In this month is on the line. Christian Cage, the current titleholder (seen in the above picture) announced on Wednesday’s Dynamite that the Bang Bang Gang would face the House of Black on Saturday. The • Read More »
AEW shot a scene in which multiple wrestlers were involved in a brawl backstage after Wednesday’s Dynamite. Renee Paquette interviewed Jeff Jarrett in the angle after his loss to Bryan Danielson at Dynamite’s main event. Hangman Page began to beat Jarrett. Sonjay Dutt, Jay Lethal and Karen Jarrett came to Jarrett’s aid while Karen Jarrett • Read More »