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  • Tony Khan Makes Telling Remarks On Darby Allin’s AEW Role

    Tony Khan Makes Telling Remarks On Darby Allin’s AEW Role

    Tony Khan had strong praise for Darby Allin following the end of Allin’s AEW World Championship reign, specifically highlighting the pace, punishment and physical risks that defined his run on top.

    Although Allin’s reign lasted only 39 days, ending at the hands of MJF at Double Or Nothing this weekend in a Hair vs. Title bout, Khan suggested the reign further cemented Darby’s importance to AEW as one of the promotion’s original “Four Pillars.”

    Speaking during the post-show media scrum after AEW Double or Nothing, Khan described Allin as one of the most unique performers AEW has ever built around and emphasized that nobody in the company would ever be asked to put themselves through the type of punishment Allin willingly takes on.

    Khan praised Allin’s willingness to wrestle frequently, compete through physically demanding matches and continue performing dangerous stunts while carrying the pressure of being world champion. He said Allin has consistently given everything possible to AEW throughout his career, whether as a singles wrestler, tag team performer or champion.

    The AEW president also reflected on Allin’s previous accomplishments in the company, including his TNT Championship runs and partnership with Sting, before calling his world title reign one of the strongest championship runs AEW has produced.

    Khan specifically pointed to the schedule Allin maintained during the reign, noting that he was often wrestling multiple times per week while still working his trademark high-risk style. He compared the pace to Jon Moxley’s run as champion during the pandemic era, though Khan noted AEW was operating with only one weekly television show at that time and not the expanded schedule the company now carries.

    According to Khan, AEW has rarely had a world champion compete with the same frequency and physical intensity Allin displayed throughout the reign, which is part of why he considers him one of the company’s greatest fighting champions.

  • MVP Says Triple H Ignoring Him And Bobby Lashley Led To WWE Exit

    MVP Says Triple H Ignoring Him And Bobby Lashley Led To WWE Exit

    Former WWE Superstar MVP, who now is a prominent part of the AEW Roster, did not hold back while discussing the circumstances surrounding his departure from WWE.

    MVP is claiming that repeated attempts to communicate with Paul Levesque ultimately pushed both himself and Bobby Lashley toward leaving the company. Speaking on Marking Out with MVP & Dwayne Swayze, MVP detailed growing frustrations behind the scenes, specifically pointing to what he described as a lack of communication from WWE management.

    “I don’t like Triple H, I think he’s a coward and a liar. There were multiple times I tried to talk to Triple H, and he would always say, ‘I’ll get with you in a little bit.’”

    MVP went on to explain that Lashley also struggled to get direct answers regarding his future in WWE despite multiple attempts to speak with WWE’s Chief Content Officer.

    “Bobby couldn’t get Triple H on the phone. Triple H wouldn’t give Bobby any one on one time,” MVP continued. “Bobby wanted to talk to Triple H about, ‘Hey, what’s my direction? What am I doing here?’ But Triple H always had something come up.”

    According to MVP, the lack of communication eventually led him to encourage Lashley and fellow former WWE Superstar Shelton Benjamin to consider leaving WWE together and making the jump to AEW.

    “So I told Bobby while we were sitting in catering, ‘Dog, I’m not going to re-sign. Don’t re-sign either. You, me, and Shelton should go to AEW. Let’s go.’”

    MVP said he continued pushing the idea consistently until Lashley eventually agreed that their futures within WWE no longer appeared promising.

    “I was in Bobby’s ear every week. ‘Bobby, let’s go, dog. Let’s get Shelton and head across the street.’ It finally got to the point where Bobby was like, ‘Yeah, you’re right. There’s no future here for us.’”

    MVP also pushed back against speculation that WWE made the decision to move on from the group, stating clearly that the departures came down to their own choice not to remain with the company.

    “So my contract ran out. Bobby’s contract ran out. We chose not to re-sign. Contrary to what some people might say, that was our decision.”

    The comments add another layer to the ongoing discussion surrounding talent relations and communication within WWE under the current regime, while also shedding more light on how close-knit the bond remains between MVP, Lashley, and Benjamin following their time together as part of The Hurt Business.

    You can watch the entire episode of Marking Out with MVP & Dwayne Swayze below.

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

  • John Cena Opens Up On WWE Creative And Taking Risks

    John Cena Opens Up On WWE Creative And Taking Risks

    John Cena recently appeared on The Rich Eisen Show and discussed the creative direction behind his final WWE run, including the long-awaited heel turn that ultimately produced a divided response from fans.

    For years, many wrestling viewers had pushed for Cena to embrace a villain role after spending most of his career positioned as WWE’s top babyface. When the company finally made the change during his farewell run, however, a large portion of the audience quickly began gravitating back toward the more traditional version of Cena they had known for years.

    That response eventually helped steer Cena back into a more recognizable fan-favorite role heading into SummerSlam.

    During an appearance on The Rich Eisen Show, Cena explained that he intentionally approached the heel character in a grounded and realistic way rather than dramatically reinventing himself.

    According to Cena, he chose not to alter his look, entrance music or overall presentation because he wanted the turn to feel authentic instead of cartoonish. Rather than portraying a completely different personality, he said the character was built around the idea of frustration after years of receiving such polarized reactions from WWE audiences.

    Cena noted that while fans were initially curious to see the change, many ultimately decided they preferred the older version of his character and wanted that version back on television.

    He also made it clear that personally, he enjoys taking creative risks and rarely pushes back against WWE storylines or character ideas. Cena said he has almost never rejected a creative direction proposed by the company because he enjoys the challenge that comes with trying something different.

  • Mick Foley Is Happy To Be A Part Of AEW

    Mick Foley Is Happy To Be A Part Of AEW

    Mick Foley officially made his first appearance for All Elite Wrestling at AEW Double or Nothing and later spoke glowingly about the experience following the show.

    After the event, the hardcore wrestling icon shared a message on Instagram thanking AEW for including him in the pay-per-view and praising the overall presentation of the show. Foley said he was genuinely happy to be part of the company and proud to have contributed, even in a small role, to what he called an “amazing” night of wrestling.

    Foley appeared during the Zero Hour pre-show alongside Renee Paquette, helping host the coverage leading into the pay-per-view. During the segment, Foley discussed the AEW World Championship main event and attempted to offer some perspective and advice regarding the situation surrounding the match.

    The segment eventually turned physical when MJF interrupted Foley mid-discussion. After exchanging words with the WWE Hall of Famer, MJF attacked Foley with a low blow before Darby Allin ran out to intervene and chase him off. This led to a major night for the villain.

  • EXCLUSIVE: Top AEW Performers in Option Year

    EXCLUSIVE: Top AEW Performers in Option Year

    A major contract story is quietly developing within All Elite Wrestling involving two of the company’s top performers, sources tell us.

    According to sources familiar with the situation, Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler of FTR signed a four-year agreement with AEW in 2023.

    We’re told the team are now approaching the option year of that agreement, placing renewed focus on FTR’s long-term future within the company.

    Sources close to the situation describe FTR as believing their value and consistency over the last several years should place them among AEW’s top-tier acts financially.

    There has also reportedly been at least preliminary interest from WWE communicated through mutual contacts as the situation continues to draw attention internally.

    At present, there is no indication a departure is imminent, though FTR’s future beyond the current option year remains unclear.

  • Lash Legend Discusses Biggest WWE Main Roster Challenge

    Lash Legend Discusses Biggest WWE Main Roster Challenge

    Since making the jump from NXT to WWE’s main roster, Lash Legend has quickly adapted to the brighter lights and increased spotlight that come with competing on SmackDown every week.

    During a recent appearance on Bodyslam.net’s Wrestleholics podcast, Legend opened up about the biggest challenge she has faced since officially joining the main roster, pointing specifically to the demanding travel schedule and constant adjustment that comes with life on the road.

    “I mean, obviously the changing your schedule.. I think that NXT, you know, they started to get on the road. So we got opportunities of doing a lot of events and stuff like that. But now it’s weekly. So it’s just adjusting to life on the road, living out the suitcase and you know, it is what it is, but it’s been so much fun. It’s been a blessing.”

    Legend explained that while the transition has been chaotic at times, it has also been a rewarding experience as she continues to settle into the pace of WWE’s main roster environment.

    “So I would say just like the schedule change and just, you know, everything is chaotic. It’s like a scheduled chaotic, I guess, environment. So just adjusting to that has been fun.”

    Despite the hectic schedule, Legend also spoke about how much she has enjoyed sharing the ring with some of the biggest names in WWE, including several legends and future Hall of Famers.

    “But I feel like in the ring, you know, I’ve gotten to work with so many amazing people, Hall of Famers, future Hall of Famers, and it’s just like really cool that, you know, when I step in the ring, I’m always looking across the ring to somebody who’s just like a legend.”

    Legend specifically highlighted Rhea Ripley as someone who has helped bring out another level in her performances since arriving on the main roster.

    “And specifically for me, I think Rhea has brought a lot out of me and we haven’t had a singles match yet. But that is one of my dream matches — actually Rhea Ripley, Bianca Belair, and myself in the triple threat.”

    Legend added that sharing the ring with talents she has admired for years has made many of her long-term goals finally feel real.

    “So being able to, you know, actually pin her to get the tag team titles is like, whoa, it’s just been a dream. But also something that I know that I could accomplish and achieve. So it’s just really cool seeing all the things that I’ve wanted to do that is finally happening.”

    With her confidence continuing to grow and dream matches already in her sights, Lash Legend appears poised to become an even bigger presence on WWE television moving forward.

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

    You can check out the entire interview with WWE Superstar Lash Legend on Bodyslam.net’s Wrestleholics Podcast below.

  • Lash Legend Reflects On Main Roster Growth, Credits Preparation And Triple H’s Belief In Her

    Lash Legend Reflects On Main Roster Growth, Credits Preparation And Triple H’s Belief In Her

    Since officially arriving on WWE’s main roster late last year, Lash Legend has continued to build momentum as one of the company’s fastest-rising Superstars.

    During a recent appearance on Bodyslam.net’s Wrestleholics podcast, Legend opened up about her growth over the past several months, discussing the transition from NXT to WWE’s main roster and the confidence that has come with the opportunity.

    Legend explained that despite the spotlight and increased pressure that comes with performing on RAW and SmackDown, she never viewed the opportunity as something she wasn’t prepared for.

    “Yeah, I mean, it’s definitely just been a blessing. I think every opportunity that I’ve gotten. I’ve just made sure to, you know, take heed to it and run with it — run with whatever is thrown my way because I feel like the thing is, it doesn’t really feel like it’s thrown my way because I prepare.”

    The former NXT standout went on to reflect on the amount of time and work she invested while developing in WWE’s developmental system before finally making the leap to the main roster.

    “I’ve been at NXT. I was at NXT for five and a half years. So I’ve been craving these opportunities, opportunities craving these moments and now that it is happening, I’m just super grateful.”

    Legend also gave credit to WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque for believing in her abilities and trusting that she was ready for a larger role on WWE programming.

    “You know, shout out to Hunter for believing in me and not feeling like, ‘Oh no, maybe not.’ He’s like, ‘No, let’s do it. This is who you are and this is what you’re ready for. You have this talent.’ And I’m just grateful that he sees that and it’s been fun. It’s been a good fun ride.”

    Since arriving on the main roster in November of 2025, Legend has quickly become a featured part of WWE programming, continuing to showcase the athleticism and charisma that made her stand out during her time in NXT.

    Looking ahead, Legend made it clear that her focus is firmly set on championship gold once again.

    “I’ve officially been on the main roster since November and now it’s May. So yeah, a lot has happened. A lot has happened since then. I’m going after my tag team gold again, trying to be two-time and it’s going to happen right there at Saturday Night’s Main Event in Fort Wayne, Indiana.”

    With her confidence continuing to grow and WWE firmly behind her push, Lash Legend appears determined to make the most of her breakout year on the main roster.

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

    You can check out the entire interview with WWE Superstar Lash Legend below.

  • GCW Live In Milan Results – May 24th, 2026 – Milan, Italy

    GCW Live In Milan Results – May 24th, 2026 – Milan, Italy

    Game Changer Wrestling and Squash A Jobber Wrestling presented their Live In Milan event on Sunday, May 24th, 2026 from the Centro Sport Cesate in Milan, Italy. The event aired live on Triller TV+.

    Below are the quick results for GCW’s Live In Milan:

    • SAJ Combat Championship Six Way Scramble Match: Goro (c) defeated Flamingo, G. Sharpe, Irene, Jeffrey John and Rust
    • KJ Orso defeated El G
    • SAJ Openweight Championship Match: Gringo Loco defeated Lupo (c) by DQ. Lupo retains the SAJ Openweight Title.
    • Vipress defeated Shotzi Blackheart
    • GCW World Championship Match: Atticus Cogar (c) defeated Mirko Mori to retain the GCW World Title.
    • Merak defeated Joey Janela
    • Team GCW (1 Called Manders, Drew Parker & Jimmy Lloyd) defeated Team SAJ (Luca Bjorn, Sebastian De Witt & Spencer)

     

  • AEW Double Or Nothing 2026 Results – May 24th, 2026

    AEW Double Or Nothing 2026 Results – May 24th, 2026

    All Elite Wrestling held their annual Double or Nothing Pay-Per-View on Sunday, May 24th, 2026 from Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, New York.

    Below are the quick results for AEW Double Or Nothing 2026:

    AEW Double or Nothing: The Buy In

    • AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championship – Five Minute Challenge Eliminator Match: Divine Dominion (Lena Kross & Megan Bayne) [c] defeated Viva Van & Zayda Steel (w/Christopher Daniels) – (4:45)
    • Death Riders (Claudio Castagnoli, Daniel Garcia & Wheeler Yuta w/Marina Shafir) defeated The Opps (Anthony Bowens, Hook & Katsuyori Shibata) – (10:32)
    • Boom And Doom (Big Boom AJ & QT Marshall) & The Conglomeration (Mark Briscoe, Orange Cassidy & Roderick Strong) (w/Big Justice, Harley Cameron & The Rizzler) defeated Shane Taylor Promotions (Anthony Ogogo, Carlie Bravo, Lee Moriarty, Shane Taylor & Shawn Dean w/Christyan XO) – (6:31)

    AEW Double Or Nothing Main Card

    • AEW World Tag Team Championship – I Quit Match: Adam Copeland & Christian Cage defeated FTR (Cash Wheeler & Dax Harwood w/Stokely) (c) to become the new AEW World Tag Team Champions – (19:34)
    • AEW International Championship Match: Konosuke Takeshita defeated Kazuchika Okada (c) to become the new AEW International Champion – (19:01)
    • Owen Hart Foundation 2026 Women’s Tournament Quarter Final Match: Athena defeated Mina Shirakawa – (10:46)
    • AEW Continental Championship No Time Limit Match: Jon Moxley (c) defeated Kyle O’Reilly to retain the AEW Continental Title – (18:44)
    • Owen Hart Foundation 2026 Men’s Tournament Quarter Final Match: Will Ospreay defeated Samoa Joe – (13:52)
    • Owen Hart Foundation 2026 Men’s Tournament Quarter Final Match: Swerve Strickland (w/Prince Nana) defeated Bandido – (15:15)
    • AEW Women’s World Championship Four Way Match: Thekla (c) defeated Hikaru Shida, Jamie Hayter and Kris Statlander to retain the AEW Women’s World Title – (13:59)
    • Stadium Stampede Match: Jack Perry, Jericho, The Elite (Kenny Omega, Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson) & The Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley & Shelton Benjamin w/MVP) defeated Don Callis Family (Andrade El Idolo & Mark Davis), The Demand (Bishop Kaun, Ricochet & Toa Liona) & The Dogs (Clark Connors & David Finlay) – (31:10)
    • AEW World Championship – Title Vs. Hair Match: MJF defeated Darby Allin (c) to become the new AEW World Champion – (24:01)

    (h/t Cagematch for the match times.)

    You can watch The Buy In, below.

  • Pro Wrestling Noah Global Tag League Night 1 Results – May 23, 2026

    Pro Wrestling Noah Global Tag League Night 1 Results – May 23, 2026

    On May 23rd, 2026 Pro Wrestling Noah aired the 1st night of Global Tag League live in Kyoto Japan inside KBS Hall in front of 480 fans & can watch it on Wrestle Universe.

    6 Man Tag Team Match
    Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion Alejandro & Sunsetters (Yoshiki Inamura & Stallion Rogers) defeated TMP Squad (Katsumi Inahata & Kenta) & Yuto Koyonagi via From Dusk Till Dawn on Koyonagi (9:13)

    8 Man Tag Team Match
    Passion Max (Manabu Soya & Yuki Iino), Midori Takahashi & Eita defeated Team Noah (Mohammad Yone & Hi69), Black Menso-re & Kazuyuki Fujita via Jonetsu Is on Menso-re (9:11)

    Atsushi Kotoge defeated Hiroto Tsuruya via Komotitsuri Otoshi (7:27)

    8 Man Tag Team Match
    Team 2000X (Kai Fujimura, Jun Masaoka, Tadasuke & Ozawa) defeated MaruKen (National Champion Naomichi Marufuji & Kenoh), Daiki Odashima & Amakusa via Maowang on Odashima (12:34)

    Block A Match Of The 2026 Global Tag League
    Elegant Darkness (Tetsuya Endo & Hayata) (2) defeated Lykos Gym (Kid Lykos & Kid Lykos II) (0) via Shooting Star Press on Lykos #2 (11:26)

    Block A Match Of The 2026 Global Tag League
    Good Brothers (Karl Anderson & Doc Gallows) (2) defeated All Rebellion (Kaito Kiyomiya & Harutoki) (0) via Magic Killer on Harutoki (11:45)

    Non Title Block A Match Of The 2026 Global Tag League
    GHC Tag Team Champions Los Tranquilos De Japon (Tetsuya Naito & Bushi) (2) defeated God Chairman (Masa Kitamiya & Takashi Sugiura) (0) via Destino on Kitamiya (13:28)

    Block A Standings After Night 1

    1st Place- GHC Tag Team Champions Los Tranquilos De Japon, Elegant Darkness & Good Brothers (2 Points) (1-0)

    Last Place- God Chairman, All Rebellion & Lykos Gym (0 Points) (0-1)