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Post by Jake on Aug 26, 2024 15:47:49 GMT
- AEW CHAMPIONS -
AEW World Champion Christian Cage
AEW Tag Team Champions The Von Erichs
AEW International Champion Kyle Flecther
AEW Television Champion Darby Allin
- AEW ROSTER -
Action Andretti Adam Cole Adam Copeland Adam Page Austin Gunn Big Bill Cash Wheeler Chris Jericho Christian Cage Claudio Castagnoli Colten Gunn Daniel Garcia Dante Martin Darby Allin Darius Martin Dax Harwood Eddie Kingston Hologram Hook Jack Perry Jay White Jeff Jarrett Jon Moxley Juice Robinson Katsuyori Shibata Kazuchika Okada Kenny Omega Kevin Steen Kota Ibushi Kyle Flecther Kyle O’Reilly Matthew Jackson MJF Nicholas Jackson Nick Wayne Orange Cassidy PAC Powerhouse Hobbs Ricky Starks Ricochet Roderick Strong Sammy Guevara Samoa Joe Swerve Strickland The Blade The Butcher Wardlow Wheeler Yuta Will Ospreay
AEW NEWS
AEW have announced that All In 2025 will have a 'high stakes' feel to it as the show features multiple title unification matches, this is ahead of the 'rebrand of the brands' as AEW Chief Tony Khan put it, as he made the decision to make AEW Collision a female based brand for its female wrestlers. As AEW Dynamite will be the show that features the male talent. On top of that announcement, ROH was announced that it would be absorbed by AEW, which is why All In features a lot of unification matches. Tony Khan said it was a 'stupid idea' to have so many championships floating around, hence the card feeling more like a 'Battle of the Belts' event. AEW earlier this week quietly retired both the AEW Continental & FTW Championships.
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Post by Jake on Aug 27, 2024 10:01:52 GMT
 Dustin Rhodes going ALL IN
ROH Champion speaks before Big ALL IN clash
ROH World Champion Dustin Rhodes will take on AEW World Champion Bryan Danielson in a title-unification match at AEW: ALL IN Live from Arlington, Texas. Dustin Rhodes spoke to the media earlier about his career & ALL IN.
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Post by Jake on Sept 7, 2024 11:56:43 GMT
 AEW News Round-Up
- AEW All IN is expected to have a 'few' surprises on the card that haven't been announced or leaked ahead of the AEW's show-piece event in Texas. Speculation has already begun that it may be a 'debut' of a new performer, a return of an injured wrestler, with MJF and Adam Cole being the names mentioned or a 'Huge Angle' that has not been seen on AEW television before.
- Before this week's Dynamite went on air we were shown a brawl between two men, as Swerve & Adam Page were laying into each other outside the arena. Multiple personnel were shown to break up the fight, as Tony Khan stood by and looked on in horror. Both men were arrested by local Police Enforcement with Khan shaking his head in anger and heard muttering "You two idiots"
- The Patriarchy is no more, as Killswitch & Nick Wayne told Christian Cage they no longer felt safe or comfortable around the increasingly paranoid Cage. They told him that he is by himself going forward, and that may not last any longer than Saturday at All In when Adam Copeland beats his ass. Cage angrily tells both men to get out of his sight, but not before putting both men down. "IF only your father could see you now, he'd say what a paethetic piece of crap you are. Walking away from a golden opportunity to learn from one of the best to do it in this business" he told Wayne. "And as far as you're concerned 'Killswitch' or whatever pathetic masked name you want to go by now, just remember...everyone thought of you as an afterthought behind Jack Perry & that prick Marco Stunt or whatever jos name was". Both men left disgusted by Cage's words.
- The Young Bucks aired a video package of them and 'proclaimed' themselves as THE most decorated team in all of professional wrestling, and the best wrestling family in all of professional wrestling. They said that they'll beat The Von Erichs so bad, they'll wish they were with their family members who are no longer among us.
- Bryan Danielson & Dustin Rhodes had a huge face-off on Wednesday evening's edition of AEW Dynamite, both men brought up their entire history in the business, ranging from each company (some the same) they have performed for. We already know that Rhodes has stated he will retire if he doesn't win his AEW/ROH World Championship Unification match against Danielson, however Danielson announced he isn't blind to what the fans have been seeing lately, and however strong he is mentally and physically, he knows father time is creeping up on his wrestling career, he too also announced that failure to leave AEW All IN as the unified AEW World Champion will result in his wrestling career ending.
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Post by Jake on Sept 8, 2024 13:05:07 GMT
![]() Jon Moxley aims revenge
Moxley plans to be at AEW All In
- Jon Moxley has not been seen on AEW TV since Worlds End, and no one in AEW or Professional Wrestling has heard from him since the event either, that was until today. Moxley confirmed he'll be at ALL IN.
"It may have been a long time since anyone has seen me in AEW, heck a long ass time since anyone had seen me in the professional wrestling scene since last December at World's End thanks to that heinous beat down I was at the receiving end of thanks to your AEW EVPs Kenny Omega, Matt & Nick Jackson, I was beaten so badly that for the first time in my life, I thought I wasn't going to survive this attack and I'd end up on the shelf for a very, very long time. My boys Yuta, Claudio & PAC ran down and made the save, they fought off the evil forces that were the EVPs...but I didn't imagine they'd turn their backs on me and give me an ass kicking. You all know I was power bombed through a table off the top off that set, you saw how I landed, and how I got hurt. I had surgery on a broken collarbone, and the surgeons & doctors gave me a slim timeline to be ready for 2026 let alone June 2025"
"Through all the pain, the aggression and the anger I had all built up inside me I used it as motivation to get my ass back into shape, get my ass into gear to not only prove all those surgeons wrong, but to each and every person that every doubted me wrong....including PAC, Yuta & Claudio. You boys may have your hands full with Jay White & The Gunns...but hell its going to get worse for you lot as I've been cleared by my medical team, and I will be at All In. I've not got a match, so I've done what anyone would do for an event like this....I've bought a ticket for myself & my family to sit ringside to witness your downfall....and when it happens I'm coming along to make sure you'll never come back from it."
"Nick, Matt & Kenny don't think for one second I've forgotten about the men who put me in this position for the first place, don't think I've forgotten about the men who started this. Nick & Matt...you EVP status won't save your asses from me. Kenny? For a man that still hasn't been cleared to perform, and for someone who has a loudmouth.....you know how to keep your mouth shut when shit hits the fan. Kenny, I don't care if it takes 3 months....3 years or 3 decades.... I will get my revenge on your ass, and make you wish you never came back to AEW"
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Post by Jake on Sept 15, 2024 9:59:33 GMT
Tony Khan Social Media Statement
AEW President Tony Khan took to social media today to confirm a few additions to matches on the AEW ALL IN card, as well as giving us news on speculation as of late.
"First off I'd like to say hello to everyone this afternoon. I'm here today to give you fans a little more news ahead of the ALL IN event this coming Saturday, as well as address some speculation you may or may not have seen floating around on X or Instagram as of late. They've been rumours that a new investor and/or person has joined the board in a very high position, one that is level with your EVPs. I can today confirm that is true, and we will unveil the identity of this person in due course, after all formalitys have been
"Now we move onto AEW All In news, so I can confirm the winner of the Loser Leaves Town match will become the NEW number one contender for the Unified AEW World Championship, so that means the winner of Christian Cage versus Edge will take on the winner of Bryan Danielson versus Dustin Rhodes. Another HUGE stipulation that I am going to add to one match is the Tag Team Title Unification match, that match will a special guest referee and that man will be no other than Jeff Jarrett. Thank you all for your time".
Below is the now updated card for AEW ALL IN.
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Post by Jake on Sept 17, 2024 9:01:18 GMT
AEW ALL IN 2025 REVIEW
AEW ALL IN was another spectacle of an event for the company, as title changes, huge results, a shock return & debut with a controversial ending to the show led to one of the more positive received shows in the company’s history.
The show opened with the ‘Loser Leaves Town’ match between Christian Cage & Adam Copeland, both men have a storied history in the business, and it comes down to this, two best friends battling each other to end the other one's career. The added spice to this match was revealed earlier in the week by Tony Khan, as he confirmed the winner would receive a unified World Title shot at a later date. It was a battle, one that was filled with emotion, that ALMOST got the better of Adam Copeland, as Christian Cage was trying to sneak a win over his old friend. However, it was The Rated-R Superstar that got the victory in the end, thanks to help from Cage’s old patriarchy as Nick Wayne & Luchasaurus made sure Cage was on his way out of the company.
Both Bryan Danielson & Dustin Rhodes arrived at the arena, both with their championships draped around their waist, and their family in tow. Both men aware of the huge ramifications of the match, both knowing defeat will be their last in professional wrestling. Bryan gives his wife and children a kiss, as he departs for his locker room and Brie and his children to their seats for the evening. Dustin Rhodes gives his wife a goodbye kiss, she wishes him luck as he heads to his locker room, when he is stopped by two people. Those two people are his half-brother Cody, and his wife Brandi. Cody & Dustin hugged it out, Cody said he was allowed to attend the event as a goodwill gesture to the big man. The big man being Dusty Rhodes, and Cody said use him as inspiration to win the main event match to Dustin.
Kyle Fletcher pulled off the first shock of the evening, as he defeated Will Ospreay to unify the ROH Pure Championship with the AEW International Title. Fletcher & Ospreay shook hands after the match, and raised each other's hand. The next shock was Darby Allin as he defeated Eddie Kingston to unify the AEW TNT & ROH Television Championships, however Allin’s celebrations were cut short as Samoa Joe attacked him, choking him and making him pass out.
The EVPs were seen backstage talking to each other, addressing how they’re gonna cope with the Moxley problem, and if there is anything they can do about it. They just can fire him without Tony’s permission, they were conducting a plan to bait Moxley into doing something that would get him fired.
The rivalry which seems never-ending match is next. As Swerve Strickland takes on Adam Page, in an aptly named ‘Texas Deathmatch’ The feud was placed on a hiatus, as Swerve took some time out following the ‘unsanctioned’ match at All Out last year, and this was the sticking point for Page for this match. He may have won the last encounter between the two but it doesn't count, he wants it to count, and wants to end Swerve for good. The two battled a bloody match, one that saw a flaming-table covered in thumbtacks spot. Swerve was about to pick up the victory when Page hit Swerve with a piece of burned wood from Swerve’s childhood home, Page hit The Deadeye on Swerve to pick up the vital victory he so wanted. The feud just like Swerve’s childhood home is finally laid to rest.
Adam Copeland was interviewed backstage, he said he was saddened to see Christian’s career come to an end this evening, said he didn’t want to be the one to end it, but it had to be done, AEW had to be rid of him. His attention now turns to this evening’s main event, as he has a guaranteed Unified AEW World Championship title opportunity, and that neither Bryan nor Dustin will be able to stop him climbing to the summit.
The ROH & AEW Tag Team Title Unification match was one of the most anticipated affairs of the evening, as the reigning AEW Tag Team Champions Matt & Nick Jackson, the EVPs were all month long warning that if Jon Moxley got himself involved,he’d regret it, and earlier this evening they were seen speaking to Kenny Omega on how they’d be able to get rid of him. It somewhat overshadowed what should be a big event for their opponents, the ROH Tag Team Champions The Von Erichs, who are trying to right the wrongs of the past, forge their own path in history and change the image of the Von Erich family in wrestling. The EVPs thought they had the match won, but Ross Von Erich had his food on the bottom rope. The EVPs were starting to bully the ref, and order them to give them the win, until they saw Moxley sitting in the front row. Moxley was seen cheering on The Von Erichs, Matt Jackson splashed Moxley with some soda, he thought this would get a reaction out of Moxley. A masked man punched Matt, knocking him to the floor, Moxley smiled, as the man unmasked himself to unveil himself as MJF. One of the pillars of AEW has just knocked a AEW EVP out cold, Nick Jackson ate the pin in the ring as The Von Erichs unified both the AEW & ROH Tag Team Championships.
Christian Cage was seen being escorted out of the arena by AEW security & Tony Khan, he was angered at being screwed by his own family, the ones he took under his wing and brought to relevancy. He promised Tony & the fans that THIS ISN'T the last they’ve seen of him in professional wrestling or AEW as a whole.
The penultimate match of the evening was the AEW & ROH Trios unification as The Combat Club, who were trying not to implode take on Bullet Club Gold, and it was indeed an implosion that took place for one club. The Combat Club dominated a majority of the match, when a mistimed forearm knocked Yuta off the apron, leading to Jay White to hit Castagnoli with the Kiwi Krusher for the win. Bullet Club Gold had become platinum in their quest for all the gold, they unified both the ROH & AEW Trios Championships. As they departed, Yuta, Castagnoli & PAC were seen arguing with one another in the ring. Yuta stormed out of the ring to the back, as Castagnoli laid out PAC.
Tony Khan appeared on stage to thank all in attendance for their continued support of AEW, he thanked the guys so far for their efforts in the matches, as he hyped up the main event. He said this was THE biggest main event in AEW history, a title unification match that’ll merge two companies together. He said that fans best tune into Dynamite this coming Wednesday, as the new investor will be revealed to the world. The news didn’t stop there as Tony Khan unveiled the latest addition to the AEW roster, as the former ROH World Champion Kevin Steen, who had recently departed another company, revealed he had accepted Khan’s offer to come to AEW, he’ll explain more in the coming weeks as to why he made the decision to become All Elite.
Now it was time for the main event, the unification title match between AEW World Champion Bryan Danielson & ROH World Champion Dustin Rhodes, a big hype video package played before the match, it panned over both men's storied careers up to this point, fans were cheering both on during the hype video.
The match begun, and both men could not break the other down, their experience between the ropes was on show for all to see. Huge spots which saw both men go through commentary tables, and spill to the outside had fans gasping for more, but their families begging to stop and show mercy. Dustin was starting to show his more veteran instincts against Danielson, as he countered move after move, Danielson was getting visibly annoyed at this point as neither of the men were ready for their wrestling careers to end. Near the end of the bout Danielson had Rhodes locked into The Lebell Lock, as many of the fans in attendance as well as his family, they were expecting Rhodes to tap out, but he managed to reach the ropes breaking the hold. Danielson lost his patience, he aggressively shouted at the ref and started pushing him, he turned around as was met with the iconic bionic elbow from Rhodes, who then hit a CrossRhodes on Danielson, an obvious nod to his late father Dusty & his brother Cody. The fans sensed that the culmination of the match was about to come, as Dustin hoisted Bryan up off the floor, he hit The Reckoning 1..2…..3. The bell had rung, and we have a NEW UNIFIED AEW WORLD CHAMPION, and it was the underdog heading into the match. The American Dragon had lost to The Natural Dustin Rhodes, everybody in the arena was cheering, and we saw many faces in the back as cameras panned there cheering.
When the dust initially settled, both men stood in the ring, both men acknowledged each others accomplishments, there was a loud ‘Thank You Bryan’ chant, as he thanked the crowd, he hugged and shook Rhodes’ hand as he departed the ring to cheers as ‘The Final Countdown’ played out, Dustin smiling and weaving both title belts around, he had finally reached the summit of his professional wrestling career. He looked up at the sky, and pointed towards it thanking Dusty for putting him on this path, he then invited his family into the ring, we saw Dustin Rhodes celebrating the unlikely win over Danielson with his family in the ring, including his brother Cody, who was in attendance at the event to see the crowning of the new Unified World Champion of AEW. The fans were in celebration….until they heard Christian Cage’s theme, the man who earlier in the night lost his match, and his job was walking down the ring with a contract in hand. It was his own-guaranteed title match, the contract he won at last year's ALL IN event in the battle royal. HE was choosing this moment as the one to use it, Rhodes bruised and bloodied from his match with Danielson agreed to the impromptu match, despite pleas from fans and family not to do so, A well-rested Christian smiled as the ring was cleared by the officials, ready for the match to start. Before the bell was rung, as the ref was giving the title to the officials on the outside, Christian hit a low blow on Rhodes, the bell was rung and a swift killswitch was hit on Rhodes. 1….2…3 and a new Unified AEW World Champion was crowned mere moments after Rhodes’ huge victory in the main event. As the fans thought the ending of AEW ALL IN would be a sweet one, it soon turned sour as Christian Cage was celebrating, the realisation that both Bryan Danielson’s & Dustin Rhodes’ careers had come to an end, as the broadcast was ending.
Quick Results
Adam Copeland def. Christian Cage
Kyle Flecther def. Will Ospreay
Darby Allin def. Eddie Kingston
‘Hangman’ Adam Page def. Swerve Strickland
The Von Erichs def. The Young Bucks
Bullet Club Gold def. The Combat Club
Dustin Rhodes def. Bryan Danielson
Christian Cage def. Dustin Rhodes
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Post by Jake on Sept 18, 2024 8:38:45 GMT
 Dynamite preview & More
ALL IN FALLOUT
At ALL IN Darby Allin gained victory over Eddie Kingston to unify both the AEW TNT & ROH Television championships, Tony Khan announced that the championship now has a new name and going forward it will be known as the AEW Television Championship. Samoa Joe has been announced as the first challenger for Allin's newly won championship, after the Samoan Submission Machine's attack on Darby, will both men have words for each other tune in to find out.
Bryan Danielson will be at Dynamite to say goodbye to the professional wrestling world, after his defeat to Dustin Rhodes in the main event of ALL IN, in which he stated he would retire in defeat, Dustin Rhodes WILL NOT be at the show also following his retirement despite victory in the main event, after the dastardly Christian Cage used his guaranteed championship shot after the 45 minute long main event on Dustin to claim the Unified AEW World Championship for himself, despite losing a loser leaves town match earlier that evening.
Christian Cage will have a crowning ceremony for his newly won Unified AEW World Championship, and he has already promised on scoial media that Adam Copeland will NOT be first in line to face him, despite Adam Copeland gaining a title shot of his own in victory over Cage at ALL IN, will the newly aquired Kevin Steen have anything to say on Cage or Copeland or will The Prizefighter stay out of the way for the meantime?
Matches confirmed for Dynamite are listed below:
Hologram v PAC
Jack Perry v Eddie Kingston
Big Bill v Chris Jericho
What more will happen on Dynamite? Tune in to find out
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Post by Jake on Sept 20, 2024 16:44:23 GMT
AEW Dynamite - All In Fallout
Bryan Danielson opened the show to say his goodbye to the professional wrestling world, he thanked each and everybody who was there with him every step of the way, even through his other ‘retirement’. He said while it was a difficult decision to come too, it was made easier by explaining it to his wife and children, and he wanted to see them grow up, and wanted his children to see their father grow up, and not be inactive out of the ring. Bryan & the fans both in tears, the fans chanting ‘Thank You Bryan’ & ‘Yes!!’ to the top of their lungs, Bryan said that in every other possible conceivable universe, he would wish he would have done what he achieved in this one, he thanked the crowd one last time as he departed the ring crying, as he is met by his wife and children on stage.
Tony Khan was seen on the phone speaking to the ‘new investor’ who will be at the show tonight, but he is running late, Khan is assuring the new person that everything is going smoothly, when Kevin Steen walks into the scene. ‘Listen Tony, you have nothing to worry about. I’m not going to be angry or go off the rails, I signed with AEW because I believe in AEW & more importantly I believe in you. I’m not asking for a title opportunity to present itself to me..but if you were to allow it….I won’t deny it”.
Pac v Hologram was the evening’s opening match, Pac’s attention is elsewhere following the breakdown of The Combat Club at All In, Pac controlled most of the match, he was about to go for a high flying move when Castagnoli was seen on stage, that got Pac’s attention. Claudio started to slowly walk down the ramp, when Yuta dragged him back and begged him to stop. Pac was met with a mean super kick, which planted him to the floor, Hologram hit a phoenix splash for the win, Hologram celebrated as the disintegration of The Combat Club continues to unfold.
A MJF package aired next “I’ve been getting questions since ALL IN about why I done what I did, am I an ally of Moxley? The answers you’re looking for won’t be the ones you find, and the answers you think you know, forget it as it ain’t true. MJF doesn’t work for or with anyone, Jon has his own issues with The Bucks, I have my own. I AM one of, no I AM THE PILLAR of AEW, THE ONLY PILLAR that this company should be built on. Time and time and time and time and time again I am overlooked, not only by them, not only by Tony, not only by the fans but by everyone….time will show you all, time will show you’re all wrong, and time will show you all that I AM BETTER THAN YOU”.
Darby Allin was interviewed next “Listen, I don’t know what MJF is on about, but I’m the only pillar that these fans and critics all care about. What went down at ALL IN? Am I afraid of Samoa Joe I’m bet you’re all asking, the answer is no, I’ve face bigger, I’ve faced scarier men…and I’ve always ended up on the winning side. I’m still fighting the claims that I can’t do anything without Sting, why am I standing here as your new AEW Television Champion. I’ll take on all...”, as Allin was about to finish speaking, Samoa Joe took him out, as he locked in the coquina clutch to make Allin pass out.
Jack Perry took on Eddie Kingston next, it was a quick contest as Kingston made quick work of Jack Perry. Kingston grabbed the mic and said “I don’t give a shit if Adam Copeland is ahead of me, or if MJF is ahead of me, heck I ain’t assed if Action Andretti is ahead of me, I’m gonna keep kicking ass, I’m gonna keep destroying guys, I’m gonna keep coming out on top until I get that world championship shot. So if it’s Christian Cage I face or whoever else it will be holding that gold by the time I get there, the ending will be the same….ME AS CHAMPION”.
Christian Cage was seen entering the arena, and a loud chorus of boos were heard. He was smirking, he knew had had pulled the wool over the world’s eyes with his defeat in the ‘loser leaves town’ match, he was now atop the summit of AEW as its Unified World Champion. He bumped into Adam Copeland, who was perplexed and confused to see Christian Cage standing in front of him, holding the gold he had just earned a shot at by defeating him. “See you later on, Adam” Cage smiled as he pushed past Copeland, who looked on with more confusion.
Big Bill v Chris Jericho was the main event match for show, as The Learning Tree was wilting throughout this match, and in truth an awful lot lately. Big Bill was able to chop down his opponent in record time to a thunderous reception, as Jericho tasted another defeat.
The ‘Christian Cage Championship Ceremony’ was THE main talking point of the evening, with the way it was conducted, and how it ended. Christian was in the ring talking down the crowd and the entire locker room saying for months people had forgotten about his ‘guaranteed’ world title shot he earned at All In in 2024. He was just an after-thought in many people’s minds, and while everyone including Adam Copeland focused on how they thought his career would end, he had different ideas, he knew he only had until the end of All In 2025 to use his title opportunity, and while he felt bad for both Danielson & Rhodes for their respective careers coming to an end, he was happy as it meant THE TRUE MAIN EVENTER of AEW could rise, it meant The Instant Classic could finally stand at the summit of AEW as its Unified World Champion.
Adam Copeland then came out and demanded answers from Cage, Christian reminded Adam that his victory over him only gave him a title shot against the winner of Bryan Danielson versus Dustin Rhodes, and now that neither men hold the championship, let alone work for AEW, Adam Copeland has to go to the back of the line and earn the opportunity like anyone else in the back. “It doesn’t matter how hard you or others try, what will always be the same is who will be Unified AEW World Champion at the end of the bout, and that man is me. You could face me, it could be MJF, it could be Jericho, Big Bill, Darby Allin, Eddie Kingston, Omega whoever….they will all fail in their pursuit to take this away from me. I’ve worked so hard for this my entire career, and I’m not letting some pumped up freak take it away from me”.
Copeland and Cage were about to come to more blows when Tony Khan appeared on stage telling them both to stop, as the new investor had arrived, and wanted to reveal himself to the AEW fans and roster. Everybody was waiting for the person to unveil themselves, and they eventually walked out, everybody was gobsmacked that it was in fact Shane McMahon to be the ‘new investor’ of AEW. “Guys, you know how the old saying goes…. Don’t cross the boss", he slammed the mic down on the stage and exited, leaving all wondering what they had just witnessed.
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Post by Jake on Sept 22, 2024 18:23:37 GMT
![]() Shane McMahon - AEW's New Shareholder
McMahon speaks following dramatic debut
Shane McMahon shocked the professional wrestling world when he made an appearance on this past week's AEW Dynamite, after the dust had settled on his momentous debut Shane sat down and recorded a video statement, that has since be released on all AEW Social Pages and other Wrestling Media Sites. He went into detail how he came around to being in AEW, aswell as stacking up the show for next week's edition of Dynamite.
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Post by Jake on Sept 29, 2024 10:55:35 GMT
AEW Dynamite - Championship Controversy
Championship Main Event raises questions for ALL OUT
Dynamite was to be headlined by the huge main event booked by new AEW ‘investor’ Shane McMahon, as the AEW Unified World Championship was on the line as Champion Christian Cage would take on challenger Will Ospreay. We also heard the beginnings of an 8-man tournmanet, in which the victor of the whole thing would be named the new #1 contender for the Unified AEW World Championship at ALL OUT
First match of the evening saw Powerhouse Hobbs pick up a victory over Action Andretti, Shane McMahon was seen smiling on camera, as he said that Hobbs would be his first pick for the 8-man tournament, Tony Khan was standing next to Shane and said 3 of his men were already chosen, and he didn’t need to see them in action. The men in question were announced as Adam Copeland, Chris Jericho & Big Bill, Shane smiled and said his other 3 men are going to shock the world or shock the system.
Samoa Joe made quick work of Hologram in the 2nd match of the evening, as he made Hologram tap out. Joe got onto the mic after the match “Darby…Darby…Darby….. Let us cut the shit shall we? AEW ALL OUT….I challenge you to a 30-minute submission match for the AEW Television Championship”, he slams the mic to the mat and storms out of the ring.
Kenny Omega was seen backstage on the phone “Listen, things are going smooth here so far, all I can say is” and before we could hear the end of the conversation, The Young Bucks walked into him. Kenny said that while he is not in a high-up position in AEW any more, he still has some pull for the meantime, he has given The Young Bucks to chance to win the Tag Team Championship, as he has ordered The Von Erichs to defend the titles, that brings a smile to The Bucks’ faces. He has also been given assurances that Jon Moxley is not in the city, let alone the arena.
The Von Erichs defeated The Young Bucks, with some assistance from Jon Moxley to retain their AEW Tag Team Championships. This angered The Young Bucks who tried to get to Moxley, but he delivered a viscous chair shot to both of them to knock them out.
Tony Khan, Shane McMahon & Kenny Omega were seen arguing about the whole ‘Moxley Situation’, Tony said he had no idea Mox was in the area, Shane said he can’t be blamed for it being his first show, Omega made a match official for ALL OUT with the blessing of the co-owners, Jon Moxley v The Young Bucks in a handicap match….with himself as the special guest referee. It was time for the evening's main event, Christian Cage defending his Unified AEW World Championship for the first time against Fan Favourite world over Will Ospreay, and it was a one that ended in controversy. Will had the match won, until Kevin Steen interfered and delivered not one, not two but three pop-up powerbombs, this helped Christian hit a decisive Killswitch on Ospreay for the win, fully unaware of Steen’s interference. He was seen celebrating big, while behind the curtain Shane McMahon was seen confirming Steen to be in the 8-man tournament for a shot at the Unified AEW World Championship.
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Post by Jake on Sept 30, 2024 11:37:12 GMT
AEW #1 Contender Tournament News
The AEW World Championship #1 contender tournament will kick off next week on Dynamite, with 8 men taking part in it to determine the new challenger for the Unified AEW World Championship at AEW ALL OUT. The men who will take part in the tournament are confirmed to be Adam Copeland, Adam Cole, 'Hangman' Adam Page, Big Bill, Chris Jericho, Claudio Castagnoli, Kevin Steen & Powerhouse Hobbs. The quarter-final match ups have already been confirmed, with them being listed below.
AEW World Championship #1 contender tournament
Quarter-final 1
Kevin Steen v Chris Jericho
Quarter-final 2
Adam Copeland v Adam Cole
Quarter-final 3
Powerhouse Hobbs v Big Bill
Quarter-final 4
'Hangman' Adam Page v Claudio Castagnoli
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Post by Jake on Oct 16, 2024 17:14:38 GMT
![]() Chris Jericho announces shock news
Jericho also announces Canada show for AEW
On the latest episode of Talk is Jericho, Chris Jericho announced he is to retire at the end of 2025, with the World's End show set to emanate from Canada, and a place that Jericho holds dear to his heart.
"As you know I have been named in the AEW World Championship #1 contender tournament, while I am thankful to both Tony Khan & Shane McMahon for giving me a chance to earn an opportunity at the top prize in AEW, the prize I was the first recipient of I will add, I know that time is winding down on my career. That's right I'm not announcing it on AEW Dynamite, nor on Twitter or some soppy Instagram post.... its being done on my podcast, 2025 is the last tour of Jericho, with the last date being World's End 2025 which is being held in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada at The Canada Life Centre. I have been blessed by Tony Khan to confirm this news, as that show will be THE LAST show I will ever compete in as a professional wrestler inside the ring. SO whether that show be the one I walk into as World Champion, who knows maybe I will exit it as World Champion...maybe I'll fall into a paddling pool of mimosa, be sure to not miss the encore performance of Chris Jericho".
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Post by Jake on Oct 19, 2024 10:54:33 GMT
AEW Dynamite Review
AEW World Championship #1 Contender Tournament kicks off
This evening's show was based around the tournament to find Christian Cage a challenger at ALL OUT, so in match one, Chris Jericho advanced through to the semi-finals of the AEW World Championship #1 contender tournament, as Kevin Steen didn't even make it to the ring, as he was blind sided by Will Ospreay, it was declared officially as a 'no-contest' but Shane McMahon declared a man had to go through to the next round, and as Jericho was in the ring, he wet through virtue of that.
Christian Cage spoke to the audience, he said it doesn't matter which of the 8-men challenged him for his AEW World Championship, he would still walk out of ALL OUT still your AEW World Champion, he plans to hold it for the longest time in AEW history, in fact he plans to keep it until his death, which will be 'NEVER'
Powerhouse Hobbs impressed as he easily defeated Big Bill to advance to the semi-finals, where he will face Adam Page or Claudio Castagnoli, Big Bill was helped to the back by medical professionals after sustaining a back injury thanks to multiple power bombs by Hobbs.
Samoa Joe cut a promo on Darby Allin next saying he will take what he holds most dear to him his AEW Television Championship, and after he squeezes the life out of Allin, he'll move on to each person that has desecrated ROH, and he will run through AEW until they know what true honor is. We also saw Kevin Steen arguing with Shane McMahon backstage, demanding that his match with Chris Jericho be redone but Shane declines saying he can't stop the wheels that are already in motion, and Steen did attack Will in his championship match last week, and that if he wants his payback against him, he must do it at ALL OUT.
'Hangman' Adam Page defeated Claudio Castagnoli, after the match Powerhouse Hobbs walked to the ring and had a staredown with Adam Page ahead of their semi-final match on next week's Dynamite, Hobbs tried to power bomb Page, but he shuffled out of the move and low blowed the big man. He store at both men on the mat, and shook his head and was heard muttering "This is what I'm up against?"
Kenny Omega was backstage talking to The Young Bucks, he promised that after ALL OUT, Moxley would not be an issue any more, and they can focus their attentions to claiming back what was rightfully theirs..the AEW Tag Team Championships and more. Omega also said he has a meeting with a doctor after ALL OUT, which could determine if he can return to the ring, and this got a positive reaction from both The Bucks & The crowd in attendance.
The main event of the evening saw Adam Copeland victorious in the final quarter-final match of the tournament, as he defeated Adam Cole, and he goes on to next week's show to face Chris Jericho in the semi-final for a chance to claim what was rightfully his after All IN, a opportunity to challenge for the AEW World Championship. The show faded to black as a concerned Christian Cage looked on.
Quick Results
Chris Jericho def. Kevin Steen
Powerhouse Hobbs def. Big Bill
'Hangman' Adam Page def. Claudio Castagnoli
Adam Copeland def. Adam Cole
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Post by Jake on Oct 19, 2024 13:47:47 GMT
![]()  ![]() Dave Meltzer speaks about AEW
Meltzer confirms some AEW news
- Dave Meltzer recently spoke to WrestleTalk about the current state of All Elite Wrestling, the future of All Elite Wrestling, and whether Kenny Omega is/has been cleared for in-ring action, below is a little extract from the conversation he held with them on his own podcast.
"My understanding was that what happened at ALL IN with the ROH & AEW Trios Championships being unified, it was of the end goal of the trios championship being y'know retired. The AEW Roster is pretty thin when it comes to tag teams & trios, so I believe an announcement in due course will be made about the future of the Trios championship. Tony Khan wants a more scaled down roster, and probably in my mind just have the four championships representing the AEW brand going forward. I know people speculated online that maybe with Shane coming in as a co-owner or whatever they're doing, they'd keep ROH as a separate brand, and let him run that...NO that isn't happening. ROH is dead, and Shane is a AEW Guy both on-and-off screen, but for how long? That's another story for another day".
"AEW while they're currently on the road to ALL OUT, attention has already been turned towards the following huge event of theirs WrestleDream, in which it has been speculated online that AEW has signed a huge, and I mean HUGE name of professional wrestling to their brand, and they will be making an appearance at the show. While at this moment it would be unwise to speculate on who that person may be, and also unwise to confirm their identity. It is a one that many will be shocked by...."
"The Kenny Omega situation is this he is still at the same point he was pre ALL IN, he is just waiting for the all clear from his own doctors to get back into in-ring action, I know he has been training for his 'potential' at this moment comeback. We all know he is set to be the guest referee in the ALL OUT match between Moxley & The Young Bucks, but if there is any sign that he is cleared to compete again in a wrestling ring, then it'll happen in that match".
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Post by Jake on Oct 20, 2024 8:41:06 GMT
![]()  AEW scraps Trios Division
Trios Championship & division dissolve
- AEW President & Co-Owner Tony Khan has released a short statement on his X account, regarding the AEW Trios Division.
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Post by Jake on Oct 20, 2024 13:45:50 GMT
 Kevin Steen speaks out
Kevin Steen speaks about why he joined AEW
- AEW social media sites released a video today with Kevin Steen detailing why he joined AEW, what he plans for ALL OUT, and his plans for AEW as a whole.
"You know, it is quite insulting to make me wait this long to actually sit down, and address you all on why I decided to leave the place where I was and join All Elite Wrestling. First off it wasn't Shane McMahon who signed me to the AEW brand, it wasn't Shane who convinced me in the slightest. It was all down to the plan & ideas set out to me by AEW President Tony Khan...actually who I'm I kidding...I convinced THEM to sign ME!! A multiple time world champion in various companies, accolade after accolade in my cabinet and people still view me as an after-thought? I was sick of that under Vince, I was sick of that under Hunter, I was sick of that at WWE or TKO or whatever you want to call them. People may think this is WWE bashing speech...NO its the bashing of people who have NEVER believed in me as THE TOP GUY despite the fact I have proved countless times otherwise I can LEAD a company as THE FACE".
"All Elite Wrestling presented me a new and exciting opportunity to, no I'm not climbing any ladders or summits, not reaching for any brass rings....I PRESENT MYSELF to AEW as the MAN to build this company around. It should be the AEW World Championship around my waist, it should be in fact every championship in this company around my waist..no other guy in this company can hold a candle to the talent and in-ring ability I have, and that gentlemen is no laughing matter when you consider my size and shape".
"That's why at ALL OUT I will make sure Will Ospreay knows why it is a foolish decision to label himself as the best wrestler on this planet, why it is foolish to rule out being nothing but a footnote in professional wrestling and why it is foolish to claim you're the best....when you have NOT FACED THE BEST. I am the prizefighter, I am the man that after you've run that gauntlet.....I'm at the end waiting to snatch those dreams away from you, and smash them to make sure you know your place. I don't care how long it takes me to climb to the top of this company....all that matters is WHEN I DO GET THERE...I'm not leaving".
"....and Shane....If I hear you mutter to anyone that you are the reason I AM here....and anyone else that's coming in, that's right....we're not stupid we all ready those clickbait sites....me and you are going to have a problem...and you won't have your problematic father there to help you and protect you this time".
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Post by Jake on Oct 21, 2024 16:30:40 GMT
AEW News Round-Up
Potential 'Huge' name signing for AEW - Dynamite preview
All Elite Wrestling are set to announce a huge signing that will send shockwaves throughout the wrestling landscape, Dave Meltzer has already touched on this recently and more and more names are confirming the news that AEW will announce the new signing at their WrestleDream event. The show is set to be headlined by Jay White challenging for the AEW World Championship against the man who will hold it after the ALL OUT event.
Rumours have been swirling that is a former WWE World Champion that is set to sign a deal with All Elite Wrestling, and while this may sound and read as a disappointing article, those close to the situation are stating this as a 'signing of intent' from Tony Khan.
Dynamite this coming week will see the semi-finals & final of the AEW World Championship #1 contender tournament, which of the 4 men left will go on to face Christian Cage at AEW ALL OUT. Also on this coming week's edition of Dynamite will be a special segment entitled 'The Steen Show' with special guest Will Ospreay, Meanwhile, Kazuchika Okada will also be in action as he takes on Hologram in Okada's first match in months, after a 'period of self-preservation' spent in Japan.
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Post by Jake on Oct 22, 2024 15:43:41 GMT
AEW Dynamite Review
AEW ALL OUT shapes up
The show opened with the two semi-final matches, as fans were treated to two spectacles. 'Hangman' Adam Page made Powerhouse Hobbs tap-out with an unusual looking Texas cloverleaf to advance to the final, and he made his feelings know that he wasn't going easy on whoever it was he was facing, either Adam Copeland or Chris Jericho. That match was up next and it was Adam Copeland who was victorious over Chris Jericho, and the two Canadians embraced after the match, with both knowing this could be the last time they face one another in the ring following Chris Jericho's retirement announcement recently.
Shane McMahon & Tony Khan were seen discussing the night's main event, and what it could mean for ALL OUT, Which then brought on the next topic of WrestleDream and how Jay White was given the title opportunity at that event, despite the identity of Cage's opponent at All Out still being a mystery. It was then quickly changed to the 'BIG NAME' signing that is being rumoured to be unveiled at WrestleDream, TK confirms that a HUGE NAME will be at WrestleDream and it is a one that will shock everyone, including Shane and even himself.
Kazuchika Okada made quick work of Hologram as 'The Rainmaker' won on his return to AEW, Okada mocked Hologram post match, and he then went on to mock the crowd, he looked directly down the camera and said "We know this industry has only ONE TRUE ROYAL FAMILY". We were then taken to the parking lot as Chris Jericho was being beaten up by Eddie Kingston who demanded a match against him at ALL OUT, to not only put himself out of the misery of watching an ageing old man wrestle, but to save everyone else from watching it.
'The Kevin Steen Show' was up next as Steen was hosting a talk-show style segment, and his first guest was Will Ospreay , and to say it was an explosive first show is saying something. Steen at first was very complimentary of his guest, listing off each of his achievements and feats he has done in his career to date..but they don't hold a candle to what Steen has achieved in his. Ospreay asked "Bruv are you jealous of me or summit? 'cause while I was doing it worldwide, you couldn't do it state side". Steen smirked and replied "Listen, stop it with that British accent or whatever it is you're speaking, because you and I and all these people know...I speak better English than you and them....and hell it is my second language. You come onto MY SHOW and INSULT ME!?!?! You're nothing more than a big headed child who needs to be put in his place, that's why these last few weeks I've been watching you, yes I have attacked you as well.....but it's a lesson for you to always be on your guard and that no matter how much older or younger people may be than you are, they'll take your spot and make you pay for it. That is a lesson I learned in every company I've worked in......and its a lesson I'm not wanting to learn again here, especially from pricks like you. That's why I am taking Shane McMahon up on his offer, I WILL FACE YOU at ALL OUT!!!". The fans were buzzing in the arena, but the buzz soon turned sour as Steen laid out Ospreay, and hit a fierce powerbomb from the ring to ringside to end the segment.
FTR were seen speaking with Kenny Omega backstage, and he was agreeing with them that The Gunns shouldn't have just been handed a AEW Tag Team Championship opportunity, just like Jay White should not have been handed a AEW World Championship opportunity, he knows he has little say in what goes on, and he must follow the orders of Tony Khan & Shane McMahon for the 'immediate' future, but he is looking into it and see what he can do.
The main event saw Adam Copeland taking on 'Hangman' Adam Page for a chance at Christian Cage & his AEW World Championship at AEW ALL OUT. Just as the match was about to begin, the champion took a seat with commentary as the fans watching at home would be treated to what he had to say on his potential opponents, Page & Copeland both knew they were more than capable of beating Cage for his championship, the match didn't last long as Cage jumped the barrier and laid both men out with a shot to the head from his title belt. He was heard screaming, "None of you deserve a match against me, none of you deserve a shot at this!!!!"
Tony Khan appeared on stage and stopped Christian Cage from making a quick escape, "Listen Christian, no this is not how we do things here in All Elite Wrestling, you want to play games to keep a hold of that championship? Stop, you're the face of MY brand of MY COMPANY!!! You think its funny what you just done? Making this match end in a no-contest...well listen here...at AEW ALL OUT..you will be defending your AEW World Championship against...Adam Copeland......and 'Hangman' Adam Page in a three-way dance" the crowd cheered, as a worried Cage looked on, as both men were smiling in the ring.
Quick Results
Adam Copeland def. Chris Jericho
'Hangman' Adam Page def. Powerhouse Hobbs
Kazuchika Okada def. Hologram
Adam Copeland v 'Hangman' Adam Page (NO CONTEST)
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Post by Jake on Oct 23, 2024 9:53:21 GMT
![]() AEW ALL OUT NEWS
- AEW ALL OUT is just a few weeks away now, it'll air live on August 16th 2025. 6 matches have been announced for the event, with some having stipulations that could/will affect AEW going forward. The AEW World Championship #1 contender tournament ended in controversy this past week on Dynamite, so Tony Khan announced that both Adam Copeland & Adam Page would contest for the championship, taking on Christian Cage in a 'three-way' dance. We will see former AEW EVPs The Young Bucks take on a returning from injury Jon Moxley, but with the added spice of (again) Former AEW EVP Kenny Omega serving as the match's special guest referee.
- The full card for the event is availabe to see below:
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Post by Jake on Nov 10, 2024 15:23:27 GMT
AEW News Round-Up
With AEW ALL OUT this coming weekend, there has been some huge shockwaves sent throughout the AEW locker room and boardroom. We have condensed the news below, into a managable amount to digest before the huge AEW ALL OUT event.
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