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  • GCW Cage Of Survival 5 Results – June 7th, 2026

    GCW Cage Of Survival 5 Results – June 7th, 2026

    Game Changer Wrestling held their Cage of Survival 5 event on Sunday, June 7th, 2026 from The Showboat in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The event aired live on Triller TV +.

    Below are the results for GCW’s Cage of Survival 5:

    • Five Way Scramble Match: Tony Deppen defeated Devious Cass, Logan Cavazos, Ryan O’Neill and Sal Mistretta – (8:38)
    • GCW Tag Team Championship Match: Bustah And The Brain (Alec Price & Jordan Oliver) (c) defeated Charles Mason & Joey Janela to retain the GCW Tag Team Titles. – (14:27)
    • Marcus Mathers defeated Juni Underwood – (9:58)
    • Tag Team Death Match: Dysfunction & Nick Gage (w/Dewey Donovan) defeated Iceman & Jack Harrop – (11:45)
    • GCW Ultraviolent Championship Cage Of Survival Match: Otis Cogar defeated Matt Tremont (c), Anakin Murphy, Conor Claxton, Dr. Redacted, Gabby Forza, Jamesen Shook, Jeffrey John, Jimmy Lloyd, Lil Sicko, Lucky 13, Masashi Takeda and Vipress to become the new GCW Ultraviolent Champion. – (35:59)
  • GCW Tournament Of Survival 11 Results – June 6th, 2026

    GCW Tournament Of Survival 11 Results – June 6th, 2026

    Game Changer Wrestling held their Tournament of Survival 11 on Saturday, June 6th, 2026 from the Showboat in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The event aired live on Triller TV+.

    Below are the results for GCW Tournament Of Survival 11:

    • Tournament Of Survival 11 First Round Death Match: Vipress defeated Anakin Murphy – (10:30)
    • Tournament Of Survival 11 First Round Death Match: Mr. Danger defeated Dr. Redacted – (14:21)
    • Tournament Of Survival 11 First Round Death Match: Masashi Takeda defeated Jonathan Gresham – (13:35)
    • Tournament Of Survival 11 First Round Death Match: Nino Extremo defeated Sicko the Clown – (16:58)
    • Tourmament Of Survival 11 Semi Final Death Match: Mr. Danger defeated Vipress – (5:25)
    • Tourmament Of Survival 11 Semi Final Death Match: Masashi Takeda defeated Nino Extremo – (8:33)
    • Tourmament Of Survival 11 Death Match Finals: Masashi Takeda defeated Mr. Danger to win Tournament of Survival 11 – (7:23)

     

  • Exclusive: GHC Heavyweight Champion Shane Haste On A Potential Return To WWE, NJPW, TNA, And AEW

    Exclusive: GHC Heavyweight Champion Shane Haste On A Potential Return To WWE, NJPW, TNA, And AEW

    Current Pro Wrestling NOAH GHC Heavyweight Champion Shane Haste reflects on the possibility of a potential WWE return.

    Former WWE Superstar Shane Haste, known as Shane Thorne and Slapjack during his time with the company, recently spoke with Bodyslam.net‘s Wombeezy for an exclusive interview. During the discussion, the topic of a potential WWE return was brought up, to which Haste appears to be keeping the door open for a potential return one day, saying “I’d never say never again..”

    Um, so yeah, I’d never say never again to us being there, but, uh, that’s, it’s all up to, you know, in like we, as wrestlers, some wrestlers do get to pick where they get to go and whatnot, but you just see like a lot of things with like fans being like, they should go to AEW, they should go to TNA.

    I’m like, it’s not our choice. Like 90% of the time, it’s not up to us wrestlers to be like, yeah. Hey Tony, give me, yeah, I’ll go here. Give me what I want. You know what I mean? We don’t get that choice. We just got to go where the work is. Um, I’m very fortunate that my work has now led me back to NOAH and to the GHC title.

    So you just never know when things are going to turn around and whatnot, but I would never say never to going back to, uh, New Japan again. I mean, TMDK is there. Um, I’d love to go back and be with the boys. I’d love the boys there to be with us in NOAH as well. Um, yeah, I’d go back to, I’d do TNA. I’d do AEW again for sure. I go back to WWE. I’m open to it. You know what I mean?

    Shane Haste originally signed with WWE back in 2016 along with his tag team partner Mikey Nicholls. The two debuted on the NXT brand as part of the tag team TM-61. They competed in the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, making it to the finals in 2016 before an injury sidelined them.

    Haste would then transition into singles competition under the ring name Shane Thorne, before briefly reforming TM-61 until his tag partner Mikey Nicholls, who was going by the ring name Nick Miller, would leave WWE in 2019. This would eventually lead to a main roster call up for Haste early in 2020.

    In August of 2020, Haste would be repacked as the hockey mask wearing Slapjack as part of the Retribution stable, which also  consisted of Mustafa Ali, T-Bar (Dominik Dijakovic), and Mace (Mason Madden). The stable faced blowback from networks as it was viewed as being a “terrorist group,” which would lead to changes creatively before eventually quietly being disbanded.

    Haste would then be kept off WWE programming before officially being released from his contract on November 18th, 2021.

    You can watch the entire interview with GHC Heavyweight Champion Shane Haste below.

    (Please credit Bodyslam.net when using the quotes above as news.)

  • MLW Announces STARDOM’s Saya Kamitani and RINA Meet & Greets in NYC & Philly

    MLW Announces STARDOM’s Saya Kamitani and RINA Meet & Greets in NYC & Philly

    STARDOM’s Saya Kamitani and RINA are coming to New York City and Philadelphia later this month.

    Major League Wrestling issued a press release earlier today announcing the pre-order for STARDOM’s Saya Kamitani and RINA’s upcoming meet and greets in New York City and Philadelphia. MLW is offering exclusive meet and greet experiences during their upcoming events on June 11th in New York City, and on June 12th and June 13th in Philadelphia.

    You can see MLW’s press release announcing the Meet & Greet Experiences with STARDOM Stars Saya Kamitani and RINA below.

    Pre-order STARDOM’s Saya Kamitani and RINA Meet & Greets in NYC & Philly

    MLW x STARDOM Meet & Greet Experiences

    Major League Wrestling (MLW) is excited to announce that two of STARDOM’s biggest international stars, Saya Kamitani and RINA, will be available for exclusive Meet & Greet experiences during MLW’s upcoming events on June 11th, 12th, and 13th in New York and Philadelphia.

    Fans attending MLW’s highly anticipated events will have the opportunity to meet the Japanese sensations before the action begins:

    This is a rare opportunity for fans to meet two of the most exciting competitors in women’s wrestling today. Known worldwide for their incredible athleticism, charisma, and success in STARDOM, Saya Kamitani and RINA have captivated audiences across Japan and around the globe. Now, MLW fans will have the chance to meet them in person, take photos, and get autographs before each event.

    Meet & Greet tickets are available for pre-order now at MLWVIP.com. Fans are encouraged to reserve their spots early as availability is expected to be limited.

    Please note: Fans must possess a valid ticket to the corresponding MLW event in order to participate in the Meet & Greet.

    Don’t miss your chance to meet two of STARDOM’s brightest stars as they make their appearances during MLW’s action-packed weekend in New York City and Philadelphia.

    Pre-order now at MLWVIP.com and secure your opportunity to meet Saya Kamitani and RINA before the shows!

    About Major League Wrestling

    Major League Wrestling is one of the fastest-growing professional wrestling organizations in the world, delivering premium live events, television programming, and original wrestling content to fans globally through its roster of world-class athletes and distinctive storytelling. MLW’s weekly flagship series “MLW Fusion” airs Saturday nights on VEEPs, YouTube and beIN Sports.

    For more information visit MLW.com and follow MLW on X, Instagram and YouTube.

     

     

     

     

     

  • AEW Grand Slam: Mexico Returning To Arena Mexico On August 5th, 2026

    AEW Grand Slam: Mexico Returning To Arena Mexico On August 5th, 2026

    AEW Grand Slam: Mexico is coming back later this year.

    All Elite Wrestling sent out a press release earlier today announcing that AEW Grand Slam: Mexico will be returning to Arena Mexico on Wednesday, August 5th, 2026. The event is scheduled to air live in the United States on TBS and streaming live on HBO Max, and on FOX Sports Mexico in Mexico.

    Tickets will be on sale beginning this Saturday, June 6th at 10 am CST.

    You can read the press release below.

     

     

    AEW Grand Slam: Mexico Returns To Arena Mexico
    Wednesday, August 5
    General Tickets On Sale This Saturday, June 6 at 10 AM CST

     June 2, 2026 – All Elite Wrestling (AEW) today announced that AEW Grand Slam: Mexico will return to Arena Mexico on Wednesday, August 5.  The event will air live in the United States on TBS and stream live on HBO Max and in Mexico on Fox Sports Mexico.

    Tickets for AEW Grand Slam: Mexico will go on sale this Saturday, June 6 at 10AM CST via AEWTix.com and Ticketmaster.com.mx.

    Additional information regarding AEW Grand Slam: Mexico will be announced in the near future.  All interested fans can register to become an AEW insider by visiting allelitewrestling.com/aew-insider.

    About AEW

    Founded by CEO, GM and Head of Creative Tony Khan in 2019, All Elite Wrestling is a red-hot professional wrestling promotion that presents more than 100 live events a year around the world and features a world-class roster that injects new spirit, freshness and energy into the industry. AEW Dynamite airs every Wednesday from 8-10 p.m. ET on TBS and simulcasts on HBO Max, AEW Collision airs every Saturday from 8-10 p.m. ET on TNT and simulcasts on HBO Max. For more info, check out X.com/AEW; Instagram.com/AEW; YouTube.com/AEW; Facebook.com/AEW.

     

    We will have updates on AEW’s Grand Slam: Mexico here at Bodyslam.net as they become available.

     

  • Octagon Jr. Suffers Injury, Taken Out On Stretcher During Last Night’s AAA Noche de Los Grandes Tapings

    Octagon Jr. Suffers Injury, Taken Out On Stretcher During Last Night’s AAA Noche de Los Grandes Tapings

    A scary situation occurred last night during Week 2 of the AAA Noche de Los Grandes tapings, when Octagon Jr. was taken out on a stretcher after suffering an injury during a Fatal 5 Way match.

    The injury happened when Octagon Jr. was on the receiving end of a top rope tornado DDT from WWE Superstar Joaquin Wilde. Wilde went for the pin following the move, which was broken up by El Hijo de Vikingo hitting the two with a top rope splash. Octagon Jr. appeared to have injured his neck while taking the move,  and the referee was checking on him when Vikingo connected with the splash.  The ref quickly threw up the “X” signal stopping the match momentarily, while Octagon Jr. was helped out of the ring and taken to the back on a stretcher.

    You can see video of the incident below.

    We at Bodyslam.net want to wish Octagon Jr. well during his recovery. Currently the extent of the injury is not known. but we will keep you updated here at Bodyslam as more information becomes available.

  • Former WWE Star Joe Hennig Arrested In Minnesota On DUI, Obstruction Charges

    Former WWE Star Joe Hennig Arrested In Minnesota On DUI, Obstruction Charges

    Former WWE Superstar Joe Hennig, best known to wrestling fans as Curtis Axel and Michael McGillicutty, was arrested earlier this month in Minnesota and is currently facing multiple charges.

    According to public records from Anoka County, Minnesota, Hennig was arrested on May 17 and booked on several charges related to driving while impaired, obstruction, and a traffic incident.

    The listed charges include:

    • Traffic-DUI-Third-Degree Driving While Impaired-Refuse to submit to chemical test.
    • Traffic – DWI – Refuse to submit to chemical test; Breath or test refusal or failure.
    • Obstruct Legal Process-Lawful Execution Legal Process.
    • Traffic-Open bottle law-Possession-crime described.
    • Traffic-Accidents-Driver Involved Fails to Stop for Accident to Property-No injury.

    Hennig was released from custody on May 19. As of this writing, no court date has been publicly listed.

    The 46-year-old comes from one of professional wrestling’s most well-known family lineages. He is the son of WWE Hall of Famer Curt Hennig, known worldwide as “Mr. Perfect,” and the grandson of wrestling legend Larry “The Ax” Hennig.

    Joe Hennig officially began his WWE journey in 2007 after helping induct his father into the WWE Hall of Fame earlier that same year. He later signed with WWE and developed in Florida Championship Wrestling before gaining wider exposure during season two of WWE NXT under the ring name Michael McGillicutty.

    Hennig would go on to become part of The Nexus faction in 2010 before eventually receiving a renewed singles push in 2013. Repackaged as Curtis Axel and aligned with Paul Heyman, Hennig captured the WWE Intercontinental Championship and later the WWE Tag Team Championships during his run with the company.

    WWE released Hennig in 2020 during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic cuts. He later briefly returned to the company in 2022 in a producer role.

    At this time, no additional public details surrounding the arrest have been released.

    It should also be noted that Curtis Axel has still not been eliminated from the 2015 WWE Royal Rumble match.

  • Final Card For PFL San Diego Announced

    Final Card For PFL San Diego Announced

    The full card for PFL San Diego on June 27th, 2026 has been finalized.

    Professional Fighters League sent out a press release earlier today announcing the full card for their upcoming PFL San Diego event scheduled to take place on June 27th, from the Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California. Headlining the event will be Liz Carmouche taking on Viviane Araújo in the Women’s Flyweight co-main event, and in the main event AJ McKee will face Salamat Isbulaev.

    You can check out the entire PFL San Diego press release below.

    FULL CARD FINALIZED FOR PFL SAN DIEGO PRESENTED BY GOVX ON JUNE 27 AT PECHANGA ARENA SAN DIEGO  

    PFL San Diego Presented by GOVX Will be Available in the U.S. on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes 

    Tickets for PFL San Diego Presented by GOVX Are Available Now via AXS 
    NEW YORK — May 27, 2026 — The Professional Fighters League (PFL) today announced the completed card for PFL San Diego Presented by GOVX, set for Saturday, June 27 at Pechanga Arena San Diego.

    Southern California staples anchor the top of the card as Long Beach’s No. 2-ranked AJ McKee (24-2) faces undefeated No. 6-ranked Salamat Isbulaev (10-0) and San Diego’s No. 2-ranked Liz Carmouche (25-8) will face Brazil’s No. 8-ranked Viviane Araújo (13-7) in a women’s flyweight co-main event.

    The PFL San Diego Presented by GOVX main card will air live on ESPN2 in the U.S. beginning at 10 pm ET / 7 pm PT. The preliminary portion of the event will begin at 7 pm ET / 4 pm PT and can be seen via the ESPN app. Tickets for the event are available now, for more information visit pfl.info/sandiego.

    Completing the 10-fight card, four bouts have been added to the prelims. 2025 PFL World Tournament Bantamweight Finalist Justin Wetzell (12-3) faces No. 8-ranked Sarvarjon Khamidov (16-1) at 135 pounds, while at lightweight, Gamid Khizriev (4-0) takes on Lorenzo Parente (4-0). At women’s flyweight, Shannon Clark (7-1) steps in the cage against Ilara Joanne (13-10) and opening the night, bantamweights Cobey Fehr (3-0) and Daniel Bzdigian(0-0) dance under the bright lights.

    PFL San Diego Presented by GOVX will serve as a featured event within the league’s newly announced partnership with GOVX, the leading platform serving military members, first responders, and government personnel. Through the partnership, GOVX will offer exclusive discounted ticket access to its community of more than 12 million members, while also serving as the Presenting Partner of PFL San Diego and the presenting sponsor of “Military Row,” honoring the San Diego military community on fight night.

    CompletedPFL San Diego Presented by GOVX Main Card:
    Pechanga Arena San Diego – San Diego, Calif.
    June 27 | 10 pm ET / 7 pm PT
    ESPN2 (U.S.)

    Featherweight Main Event: #2-AJ McKee (24-2) vs. #6-Salamat Isbulaev (10-0)

    Women’s Flyweight Co-Main Event: #2-Liz Carmouche (25-8) vs. #8-Viviane Araújo (14-7)

    Lightweight Main Card: #4-Alexander Shabliy (24-4) vs. #1-Alfie Davis (20-6-1)

    Light Heavyweight Main Card: #7(HW)-Abraham Bably (8-2) vs. #6-Rob Wilkinson (19-5)

    Completed Preliminary Card:
    Pechanga Arena San Diego – San Diego, Calif.
    June 27 | 7 pm ET / 4 pm PT
    ESPN+ (U.S.)

    Featherweight Bout:Khasan Magomedsharipov (10-0) vs. Josh Weems (13-6)

    Women’s Flyweight Bout: #7-Ariane Lipski (18-11) vs. #5-Jena Bishop (10-3)

    Bantamweight Bout:Justin Wetzell (12-3) vs. #8-Sarvarjon Khamidov (16-1) 

    Lightweight Bout: Gamid Khizriev (4-0) vs. Lorenzo Parente (4-0)

    Women’s Flyweight Bout:Shannon Clark (7-1) vs. Ilara Joanne (13-10)

    Bantamweight Bout:Cobey Fehr (3-0) vs. Daniel Bzdigian (0-0)

    UPCOMING PFL SCHEDULE: 
    Saturday, June 27 – PFL San DiegoPresented by GOVX – Pechanga Arena San Diego – San Diego, California  
    Saturday, July 18 – PFL Austin – Moody Center – Austin, TX 
    Saturday July 25 – PFL D.C. – CareFirst Arena – Washington DC 
    Saturday, July 31 – PFL New York Presented by Arkham– UBS Arena – Belmont Park, Long Island, New York

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    ABOUT PROFESSIONAL FIGHTERS LEAGUE
    The Professional Fighters League (PFL) is a global mixed martial arts organization and one of the world’s leading combat sports properties. PFL produces live, premium MMA events broadcast and streamed to fans in more than 170 countries through an extensive network of international media partners. The organization features a roster of professional fighters representing the highest levels of international mixed martial arts competition. 

    Headquartered in the United States, PFL holds events across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, with continued global expansion underway. PFL is backed by leading institutional investors and professional sports team owners, reflecting the accelerating growth of MMA as a mainstream global sport.

    For more information, visit PFLmma.com and follow PFL at Facebook.com/PFLmma and @PFLMMA on X, Instagram, and TikTok.

    We will have continued coverage of PFL San Diego right here at Bodyslam.net.

     

  • Bryan Danielson Officially Moved From AEW Roster Page To Broadcast Team Page

    Bryan Danielson Officially Moved From AEW Roster Page To Broadcast Team Page

    One of the defining stars of the modern era appears to have officially closed the chapter on his in-ring run in All Elite Wrestling.

    AEW has now officially moved Bryan Danielson from the company’s active roster page to the AEW broadcast team section on its official website, further cementing the idea that “The American Dragon” has transitioned away from active competition and into his new full-time role behind the desk.


    Danielson originally debuted with AEW on September 5, 2021, (as first reported by Cassidy Haynes of Bodyslam.net) making his shocking first appearance for the company at the AEW All Out pay-per-view event in Chicago. (His debut date was also originally reported by Cassidy Haynes of Bodyslam.net) The debut instantly became one of the most memorable moments in the company’s history, as Danielson arrived in AEW after an iconic run in WWE following a two year hiatus following neck surgery and immediately positioned himself as one of the cornerstones of the promotion.

    Over the course of his AEW career, Danielson delivered classic matches against names like Kenny Omega, Hangman Adam Page, MJF, Zack Sabre Jr., Kazuchika Okada, and Will Ospreay while also helping elevate younger talent across the roster. His run included winning the AEW World Championship and headlining multiple major pay-per-view events.

    Bryan Danielson’s last professional wrestling match took place on October 12, 2024, during the main event of the AEW WrestleDream pay-per-view. In that match, Danielson lost the AEW World Championship to Jon Moxley in what many viewed as a fitting and emotional conclusion to his full-time in-ring career.

    While speculation about Danielson’s future continued throughout 2025, AEW eventually confirmed his transition into broadcasting when he officially debuted on commentary on a full-time basis beginning with the September 10, 2025 episode of AEW Dynamite.

    Since joining the booth, Danielson has received praise from fans for bringing the same intensity, technical insight, and authenticity to commentary that defined his wrestling career. His ability to break down matches from a competitor’s perspective has quickly made him one of the standout voices on AEW programming.

    The roster page update may not come as a surprise to longtime fans following Danielson’s career trajectory, but it does serve as another symbolic moment in the evolution of one of professional wrestling’s most respected performers.

    Even if his days as an active competitor are over, Bryan Danielson continues to leave a major imprint on AEW — just now from the broadcast desk instead of inside the ring.

    We will keep you updated here at Bodyslam.net if we hear anything more about Bryan Daniels, and his AEW status.

  • UFC Champion Alex Pereira Fronts New Project Rock Shoe Campaign

    UFC Champion Alex Pereira Fronts New Project Rock Shoe Campaign

    As UFC 328 approaches, reigning UFC champion Alex Pereira is stepping into the spotlight outside of the Octagon as the face of a new campaign from Project Rock and Under Armour.

    Project Rock, the performance training brand founded by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in partnership with Under Armour, unveiled a new campaign centered around Pereira and the emotional pressure athletes face before stepping into competition. The campaign highlights the quieter, more personal side of fight preparation rather than the chaos and spectacle often attached to major UFC events.

    The campaign follows Pereira during the tense moments leading up to a fight, focusing on the pressure, expectations, and mental weight carried by elite athletes before walking into battle. Rather than leaning entirely into intensity and aggression, the story pivots when Pereira notices a young fan in the crowd, reconnecting him with the deeper motivation behind his journey and career.

    The message behind the campaign centers on the idea that even at the highest level of combat sports, athletes are still driven by personal purpose, inspiration, and the people who support them along the way.

    The release also serves as the official launch of the new Project Rock BSR 5 Training Shoes. The “Blood. Sweat. Respect.” training shoe was designed to handle multiple forms of training, including strength work, HIIT sessions, conditioning, and mobility exercises.

    You can see the new Alex Pereira Project Rock BSR 5’s below.

    According to Under Armour, the BSR 5 was created to provide versatility throughout every phase of training, giving athletes a shoe built for both explosive performance and everyday preparation.

    Pereira continues to be one of the UFC’s biggest global stars and most recognizable champions, making him a natural fit for the latest Project Rock campaign heading into one of the company’s biggest UFC promotional windows of the year.

    The timing of the campaign alongside UFC 328 places additional focus on Pereira as one of the promotion’s marquee attractions, while also further connecting Project Rock and Under Armour to the combat sports audience.

    Fans can expect the campaign to roll out across digital and social media platforms in the lead-up to UFC 328.

    We will have coverage of UFC 328 here at Bodyslam.net, so check back for more updates.