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• Kenny Omega Also Slated To Take Time Off From AEW, Details
Another top AEW talent looks to have time off. This past week on AEW Dynamite, Don Callis repeatedly referred to Kenny Omega as “dead” after losing his Unified Championship match against Kazuchika Okada. Omega was absent from AEW Dynamite, as well as the Collision tapings, and AEW sources tell Fightful Select he’s expected to take … The post Kenny Omega Also Slated To Take ...2025
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• AEW seems to have given new names to three different acts on Dynamite

@AEW That, and other clips from last night’s Shark Week edition of the show — right here. Why do wrestling fans seem to love it when individual wrestlers or groups of them change their name with a change in gimmick, storyline, or promotion? My theories are: It’s a factor in whether or not an act “gets over” by making a connection with the audience, It’s relatively unique to this pastime....2025
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• Bryan Danielson Calls Match Against Kazuchika Okada The Hardest Of His Career
Pro wrestling veteran Bryan Danielson recently spoke with The Sun Sport about various topics, including the most difficult match of his career. He identified his bout against Kazuchika Okada at AEW Forbidden Door 2023 as the hardest match, as he suffered a broken arm, even though he emerged victorious. Danielson said, “Forbidden Door 2023, I […]...2025
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• Bryan Danielson Says His Match With Kazuchika Okada At AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2023 Was The Hardest Of His Career
Bryan Danielson names the hardest match of his wrestling career. In 2023, Kazuchika Okada and Bryan Danielson would meet in singles action for the first time in what was billed as a ‘dream match’ at the AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door event. The bout was a brutal affair for Danielson, as he suffered a broken … The post Bryan Danielson Says His Match With Kazuchika Okada At AEW x NJPW F...2025
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• AEW tries to copy WWE’s popular gimmick without screwing it up this time

AEW AEW promotes Shark Week by teasing their equivalent of a Money in the Bank cash-in. Dynamite airs tonight (July 23) with a live show from Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, Illinois. This is the second episode of Dynamite during the six week build to Forbidden Door, which takes place on August 24. AEW tries to copy WWE’s popular gimmick without screwing it up this time Tonight’s e...2025
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• Matt Hardy Criticizes AEW All In: Texas Finish For Breaking Company’s Own Rules
Professional wrestling legend and TNA World Tag Team Champion Matt Hardy addressed various topics on a recent episode of his podcast, “The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy.” Among the discussions was the controversial finish of the Kenny Omega vs. Kazuchika Okada match at AEW All In: Texas, focusing on how the company overlooked certain rules […]...2025
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• Kenny Omega Taking Time Off After AEW All In Loss to Kazuchika Okada

Kenny Omega may have walked out of AEW All In: Texas without serious injury—but that doesn’t mean he’s sticking around. According to Fightful Select, Omega is expected to take time ......2025
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• Thekla joined forces with Julia Hart & Skye Blue on Dynamite

@AEW That, and other clips from last night’s All In Texas fallout show — right here. Continuing the hot streak she’s been on since arriving in AEW after Double or Nothing, Thekla won $100,000 last night (July 16) on Dynamite by beating Kris Statlander, Willow Nightingale, and her nemesis Queen Aminata in a 4-Way. She did so by pinning Aminata... with help from Julia Hart & Skye Blue: @...2025
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• The landscape of AEW is changed forever

AEW Major changes are coming to AEW in the fallout from All In Texas. Dynamite airs tonight (July 16) with a live show from Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, Illinois. This is the first episode of Dynamite during the six week build to Forbidden Door, which takes place on August 24. The landscape of AEW is changed forever This past weekend’s All In Texas event changed the landscape of...2025
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• ‘All In: Texas’ was the reset AEW desperately needed

AEW is back in the best possible way. All In: Texas was more than a pay per view for All Elite Wrestling, it was the most important show they’ve had in over two years. The six-hour marathon stadium show wasn’t the company’s best show, and certainly not its most concise — but it was pivotal in order to fix the story issues which had arisen inside of AEW. In this way it wasn’t the best show, but the...2025
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• It’s time for Tiffany Stratton to be a full heel

WWE.com Welcome to the weekly Rumor Look Back, where we look at the rumors from six months ago and see which played out as originally stated. Let’s jump right to it. January 6, 2025 According to Dr. Chris Featherstone, Hulk Hogan will be appearing on the Raw on Netflix premiere episode. Stone Cold Steve Austin was also apparently discussed to make an appearance but “that has been scrappe...2025
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• All In recap & reactions: Perfect finish to the story

Oh what a night it was in Texas for AEW, with the perfect close to the evening. The nightmare is over. Hangman Page defeated Jon Moxley in Texas Death to win the AEW World Championship, and it was the perfect finish to the story. Hangman versus Moxley was the main event for All In (July 12, 2025) from at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The fight lived up to its Texas Death stipulation with b...2025
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• New AEW Champions Crowned At All In, Mercedes Moné Defeated, JR Returns
WWE Hall of Famer and AEW broadcaster Jim Ross made his highly anticipated return at AEW All In: Texas, marking his first on-air appearance since announcing his colon cancer diagnosis in May. Now cancer-free following successful surgery, Ross called two marquee bouts at the show: the AEW Unified Championship clash between Kazuchika Okada and Kenny […]...2025
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• Tony Khan better not screw up AEW’s most important booking decision of the year

AEW AEW finally has good momentum going its way after a rough 2024, but that can change fast if All In Texas leaves fans with a bad taste in their mouths courtesy of the Death Riders. All Elite Wrestling returns to pay-per-view today (July 12) with All In Texas. The show comes our way from Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The free Zero Hour pre-show kicks things off starting at 1 pm E...2025
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• Dynamite recap & reactions: Go-home chaos

HBO Max Things broke down on the road to All In Texas. Break it all down with us here! AEW Dynamite (July 9, 2025) was full of chaos for the go-home episode to All In. The broadcast featured Jon Moxley warning Hangman Page about Texas Death, Swerve Strickland destroying the Young Bucks’ limousine, MJF with despicable words for Mark Briscoe, and more from Curtis Culwell Center in Garland, T...2025
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• All In Texas is stacked from top to bottom

AEW A look at the current line-up, and boy is it loaded. AEW’s biggest show of the year is next weekend with All In on Saturday, July 12 from Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The card is stacked from top to bottom. The current lineup for All In includes: AEW World Championship: Jon Moxley (c) vs. Hangman Page in Texas Death AEW Women’s World Championship: Toni Storm (c) vs. Mercede...2025
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• It really sucks to be a Death Rider in AEW right now

AEW It looks like Jon Moxley is on the verge of losing the AEW world title, and there’s nothing he can do about it. Dynamite airs tonight (Mar. 5) with a live show from Sacramento Memorial Auditorium in Sacramento, California. This is the final episode of Dynamite during the ten week build towards AEW Revolution, which takes place on Sunday (March 9). It really sucks to be a Death Rider in...2025
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• Rumor Roundup: Goldberg return, SmackDown change, Jade Cargill status, more!

WWE Speculating on the rumors surrounding pro wrestling is a favored pastime of many fans, perhaps second only to actually watching the matches. In this daily column, we take a look at the latest rumors being churned out by the pro wrestling rumor mill. Important reminder: Rumors are just that — rumors. None of this has been confirmed as fact, it’s just circulating around the pro wrestling...2025
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"In his latest vlog, Mike Bailey discussed making enemies in AEW, mentioning Kazuchika Okada, RUSH, and Dralistico."

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"Kazuchika Okada’s contract with NJPW is set to expire this month, and he has garnered interest from both AEW and WWE."

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"Naito will now face Kazuchika Okada in the finals of the tournament."

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• AEW has fun humbling The Young Bucks, then they get new allies

@AEW EVPs no more after their loss at All In Texas, Matt & Nick Jackson had a rough night on Dynamite. But one person extended a hand, and their first collaboration led to a win. In one of All In Texas’ big matches, Will Ospreay & Swerve Strickland beat The Young Bucks in tag action. The stakes were high for both teams, and losing meant Matt & Nick Jackson were stripped of their executive ...2025
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• Watch All In Texas’ Zero Hour pre-show here!

AEW’s YouTube All Elite Wrestling (AEW) comes our way from Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas today (Sat., July 12, 2025) with its annual summer stadium show — All In Texas — live on PPV. Before the main card kicks off at 3 p.m. ET, the promotion will offer a free live stream of the pre-show, which despite being two hours long is still entitled “Zero Hour”. As of this writing, three ma...2025
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• All In Texas adds Casino Gauntlet entrants, Big Boom AJ challenge

@ajbefumo Richochet, Bandido & Brody King are in Saturday’s big men’s match for a fixture World title shot. And don’t worry... The Rizzler will be at Globe Life Field, too. In line with reports the show will be done before 8 p.m. ET and steer clear of WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event, AEW didn’t add any matches to the All In Texas card during Dynamite tonight (July 9). They did put three m...2025
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• The Young Bucks try hard to screw people over during AEW’s biggest week of the year

AEW The AEW EVPs might as well go out with a bang since they are on the verge of losing all their backstage power. Dynamite airs tonight (July 9) with a live show from Curtis Culwell Center in Garland, Texas. This is the final episode of Dynamite during the seven week build towards All In, which takes place on Saturday (July 12). The Young Bucks try hard to screw people over during AEW’s b...2025
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• Dynamite 300 recap & reactions: Hangman wants Texas Death

AEW’s YouTube Break it down with us here! AEW Dynamite (July 2, 2025) hit the 300th episode milestone. The broadcast featured Hangman Page getting Texas Death from Jon Moxley, Mercedes Moné in the best match of the night with Mina Shirakawa, Kota Ibushi looking like a star against Kazuchika Okada, the Young Bucks accepting a stipulation for All In, and more from Toyota Arena in Ontario, Ca...2025
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• Dynamite recap & reactions: No more crybabies

AEW’s YouTube Break down this week’s episode with us — right here! AEW Dynamite (June 25, 2025) emanated from accesso ShoWare Center in Kent, WA. The show featured Jon Moxley choking the crybaby shit out of Hangman Page, Will Ospreay raising the stakes on the Young Bucks, and more. Catch up on all the details with excellent play-by-play from Claire Elizabeth. No more crybabies Stories inte...2025
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• AEW kicks off its new era in first place

AEW First place ain’t what it used to be, but it’s still better than all the other places. The TV ratings and viewership data are in for the July 16 episode of AEW Dynamite. Per Programming Insider, Dynamite netted 588,000 viewers and a 0.15 rating in the 18-49 year old demographic. Both numbers are down compared to last week’s 637K and 0.16, but it was still good enough to finish in first...2025
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• Thekla joined forces with Julia Hart & Skye Blue on Dynamite
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• What was ‘Match of the Night’ at All In Texas?

@AEW Come vote in our poll and let us know! AEW just wrapped up its annual summer stadium show from Arlington, Texas. They closed their All In Texas PPV at Globe Life Field with Hangman Page’s cathartic World title victory over Jon Moxley, accomplished because allies like Will Ospreay, Swerve Strickland, Bryan Danielson & Darby Allin neutralized the Death Riders to give Page a fair shot. W...2025
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• AEW All In: Texas Results: Review, Grades, Card For July 12

Our AEW All In: Texas results for this afternoon include Jon Moxley defending the AEW World Championship against Hangman Page in a Texas Death Match, Mercedes Moné challenging Toni Storm for the AEW Women’s World Championship, and Kenny Omega facing Kazuchika Okada to determine the first AEW Unified Champion. AEW All In: Texas Card The announced card […] The post AEW All In: Texas Resu...2025
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• AEW All In: Tony Khan and AEW Stars Address Media in Post-Show Press Conference
Following AEW's successful All In pay-per-view event in Texas, company president Tony Khan and several top AEW stars spoke to the media about the night’s standout moments, title implications, and what lies ahead. Featured during the press conference were Hangman Page, Athena, Toni Storm, Kazuchika Okada (with Don Callis), and...2025
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• All In recap & reactions: Perfect finish to the story
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• Watch the AEW All In Texas media scrum

AEW’s YouTube Don’t miss Tony Khan & the stars of AEW discussing what went down at their big summer stadium show — right after it happened. AEW’s big All In Texas pay-per-view (PPV) is in the books. Sat., July 12’s show from Arlington’s Globe Life Field closed with Hangman Page getting help from Bryan Danielson, Darby Allin & Swerve Strickland to finally end Jon Moxley’s AEW World title re...2025
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• All In Texas predictions

@AEW Check out who our panel is picking in all the matches coming our way during Saturday’s huge event from Arlington. Then let us know who you’ve got! All Elite Wrestling is back on July 12 with their third annual — and for the first time in the United States — stadium pay-per-view, All In! The event comes our way Saturday from Arlington, Texas at 3 p.m. Eastern. After a free streaming pr...2025
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• Dynamite recap & reactions: Go-home chaos
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• All In Texas adds Casino Gauntlet entrants, Big Boom AJ challenge
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• Dynamite 300 recap & reactions: Hangman wants Texas Death
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• KJ Orso Unleashes On Tony Khan, Mike Bailey Talks Making Enemies In AEW
In his latest vlog, Mike Bailey discussed making enemies in AEW, mentioning Kazuchika Okada, RUSH, and Dralistico. Bailey challenged Okada to an AEW Continental Title match last Saturday on AEW Collision: Beach Break. He said, “So here’s where we’re at. I don’t know what happens next. I don’t know if it’s going to be Okada. […] The post KJ Orso Unleashes On Tony Khan, Mike Bailey Talks Makin...2025
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• Kazuchika Okada Headed To WWE?
Kazuchika Okada’s contract with NJPW is set to expire this month, and he has garnered interest from both AEW and WWE. However, he has not signed with either promotion at this time. In WWE, there is a belief that there is a better chance of signing Okada now compared to before. It is reported that […] The post Kazuchika Okada Headed To WWE? appeared first on eWrestlingNews.com....2024
• Kazuchika Okada to leave New Japan Pro-Wrestling

Thank you for supporting New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Kazuchika Okada will be leaving New Japan Pro-Wrestling after the conclusion of his contract on January 31 2024. We apologise to fans for the abrupt nature of this announcement, but join them in wishing Okada the very best in his future. As the New Beginning series begins this weekend, […]...2024
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• Spoiler on Major Debut Planned For 3/6 AEW Dynamite
Kazuchika Okada officially concluded his 17-year stint with New Japan Pro Wrestling on February 1st. Having fulfilled his commitments, Okada is now poised to make his debut in AEW, and ......2024
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• Will Ospreay Changes IWGP US Title To IWGP UK Title
Will Ospreay redesigns the IWGP US Title. In a backstage interview following his NJPW G1 Semifinal bout, Will Ospreay revealed that he changed the IWGP United States Championship to be the IWGP United Kingdom Championship. Ospreay changed the US flag to the UK flag and replaced United States with United Kingdom on the title. Ospreay said, "I'm the best in the world... Dear IWGP Committee. You k...2023
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• Claudio Castagnoli To Make NJPW Debut At NJPW Dominion
Claudio Castagnoli is coming to New Japan Pro-Wrestling. At the NJPW Best of the Super Juniors 30 final on May 28, Shota Umino announced that he, Jon Moxley, and Castagnoli will challenge Kazuchika Okada, Hiroshi Tanahashi, and Tomohiro Ishii for the NEVER Openweight Six-Man Tag Team Championship at NJPW Dominion on June 4. Moxley will […] The post Claudio Castagnoli To Make NJPW Debut At NJ...2023
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• Kazuchika Okada On Potential Rematch Against Bryan Danielson: I Don't Want To Get There Easily
Kazuchika Okada discusses a potential rematch with Bryan Danielson. After being pitched in many dream matches over the years, the two competitors finally squared off in a singles bout at the Forbidden Door pay-per-view back in June. Many fans are already wondering when the next match between Okada and Danielson will take place, as the first bout was highly praised by a vast majority of the wrestli...2023
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• Alexander, Sabin, Shelley join NEVER challenge in Ryogoku Oct.9!

IMPACT trio formed for 6 man dream match Destruction in Ryogoku on October 9 has a huge championship bout freshly added, as after a successful second defence of their championship gold in Korakuen last week, Hiroshi Tanahashi, Tomohiro Ishii and Kazuchika Okada will put their titles on the line in Ryogoku. Watch Destruction in Ryogoku […]...2023
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• Karl Anderson Heard There Were Little Rumblings Of Him Winning IWGP Heavyweight Title In 2013
Karl Anderson made it to the G1 Final in 2012, losing to Kazuchika Okada. Anderson would go on to face Masato Tanaka for the NEVER Openweight Title tournament final in November 2012 and then win World Tag League 2012 with Hirooki Goto. Speaking on Talk N Shop, Anderson revealed he heard rumblings of a possible IWGP Heavyweight Title reign in 2013 after his run in 2012. "I’d heard there were litt...2025
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• All In recap & reactions: Perfect finish to the story
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• All In Texas results, live blog

@GlobeLifeField Follow along with today’s big show — right here! All Elite Wrestling returns to pay-per-view TODAY (Sat., July 12, 2025) with their annual summer stadium show, this year coming our way from the USA’s Lone Star State — All In Texas. AEW’s latest PPV comes our way from Arlington’s Globe Life Field at 3 p.m. ET. A Zero Hour pre-show will stream live and free starting at 1:00 ...2025
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• All In Texas adds Casino Gauntlet entrants, Big Boom AJ challenge
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• Backstage News On How Long Several AEW All In: Texas Matches Have Been Planned, One Planned Match Scrapped
Several AEW All In: Texas matches had been internally planned well in advance, while others that were once in consideration are no longer scheduled. Fightful Select previously reported that Kazuchika Okada vs. Kenny Omega had been in the works for quite some time — dating as far back as last year. At one point, the […] The post Backstage News On How Long Several AEW All In: Texas Matches Hav...2025
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• All In recap & reactions: Perfect finish to the story
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• Dynamite recap & reactions: Go-home chaos
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• Dynamite 300 recap & reactions: Hangman wants Texas Death
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• Okada vs. Ibushi Set for Historic AEW Dynamite 300 as NJPW Legends Clash Again
The wrestling world is buzzing as two of New Japan Pro Wrestling's most celebrated stars prepare to reignite their legendary feud on American soil. Kazuchika Okada and Kota Ibushi will square off next week on AEW Dynamite's milestone 300th episode, marking their first encounter outside Japan and ... The post Okada vs. Ibushi Set for Historic AEW Dynamite 300 as NJPW Legends Clash Again first appea...2025
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• Kota Ibushi’s first AEW match since 2023 booked for Dynamite

Ricky Havlik for All Elite Wrestling It’s also the returning Japanese star’s first-ever singles match for the company! Given his years-long storyline with his real-life friend Kenny Omega, Kota Ibushi’s arrival in AEW was expected from the company’s formation in 2019. It finally happened in 2023, but the injuries that have plagued Ibushi’s career this decade impacted his work before taking...2025
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• Mark Briscoe Says Kota Ibushi Is Looking For A Fight On 6/25 AEW Dynamite
Mark Briscoe reacts to Kota Ibushi's return. On the June 21st edition of AEW Collision, Kota Ibushi made his return to All Elite Wrestling alongside Mark Briscoe to confront Kazuchika Okada and Don Callis. In a digital exclusive posted to AEW's social media following this week's AEW Collision, Briscoe noted that Ibushi is looking for a fight on Wednesday's AEW Dynamite. "Let me keep this short and...2025
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• AEW Grand Slam Mexico recap & reactions: Historic broadcast

The AEW Grand Slam Mexico special featured Hangman Page saving Swerve Strickland, Mercedes Moné winning CMLL gold, MJF unmasking Mistico, and more! This week’s episode of Dynamite was the AEW Grand Slam Mexico special (June 18, 2025) from Arena Mexico in Mexico City. The historic broadcast featured Hangman Page saving Swerve Strickland, Mercedes Moné winning CMLL gold, MJF unmasking Mistico, and m...2025
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• Mark Briscoe wants to hurt Okada at AEW Grand Slam Mexico

There’s been no update from AEW on Omega’s condition after spitting up blood, but he has a friend who wants to hurt Okada as payback. Kazuchika Okada sunk to new lows with his violent attack on Kenny Omega this week on Dynamite. There has been no update from AEW on Omega’s condition after spitting up blood. The assumption is that this won’t hinder the title versus title showdown at All In. In the ...2025
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