Britt Baker was the first woman signed to an AEW talent contract in 2019 and for a while, was the top star of the women’s division. Baker’s days on top are now a distant memory, and her recent social media activity may have teased a bold move.
Baker has removed all references to AEW in her Instagram bio, distancing herself from the All-Elite promotion. On X, Baker’s bio is similarly AEW-free and makes reference to her role as a wrestler and a dentist.
Baker’s alterations come amid an interesting time in the DMD’s career. Baker hasn’t competed since November 2024, and has competed just five times over the past year. Baker remains active on social media though rarely makes reference to AEW.
Interestingly, her latest reference to AEW on social media saw her throw support behind Saraya following the British wrestler’s exit from AEW.
— Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. (@RealBrittBaker) March 26, 2025
Baker’s absence has left fans wondering as to whether her time with AEW may also be coming to an end. In January, Chris Jericho cast doubt on the idea that Baker will leave AEW, following reports of alleged heat on the former Women’s World Champion.
If Baker does end her time with AEW, fans can expect WWE to make an effort to sign Baker who could also see interest from promotions overseas such as STARDOM. Whatever’s next, Britt Baker remains a talking point among wrestling fans, even with her hiatus from AEW growing day-by-day.
Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton has been dominating in WWE and now the popular Superstar has her sights set on Hollywood. During a recent Instagram Live with WWE Deutschland, Stratton shared her dream to make it in a Marvel movie. Not only does Stratton have a dream, but already has a superhero person in mind.
“I would love to be a part of the Marvel franchise and have my own superhero called Buff Barbie. Because I feel like I’ve been kind of calling myself [that] since before wrestling, and I feel like there’s a lot of different things you can do with it, you know? A badass, blonde, buff girl that looks like a Barbie doll, kicking ass and taking names. I think that’s such a cool concept for a Marvel movie.”
If Stratton does indeed join the Marvel Cinematic Universe, she wouldn’t be the first Superstar to join the world of superheroes. Past examples include:
Dave Bautista (Drax the Destroyer, Guardians of the Galaxy): Batista brought a unique blend of deadpan humor, physical intensity, and unexpected heart to his portrayal of Drax, making the character a fan favorite in the MCU.
Triple H: (Jarko Grimwood, Blade Trinity): Triple H leaned into his wrestling persona to play Grimwood as a snarling, musclebound brute with a menacing presence and a few moments of comic relief.
John Cena (Christopher ‘Peacemaker’ Smith, The Suicide Squad): While Cena has not appeared in the MCU, he plays Peacemaker in the DC Extended Universe
Kevin Nash (The Russian, The Punisher): Kevin Nash used his imposing size and silent demeanor to make the Russian a memorable, physically dominant adversary in a standout fight scene.
Becky Lynch: The Man was part of a post-credits scene for The Eternals, but the scene was nixed for reportedly being too depressing.
Stratton embraced her ‘Buff Barbie’ gimmick with a Barbie-inspired entrance at WrestleMania 41, which saw her retain against Charlotte Flair. With the look, charisma, and confidence to match, Stratton is putting Marvel on notice—and she’s not shy about making her pitch.
Bryan Danielson made a surprise return at AEW All In: Texas, but what does this mean for the former World Champion’s in-ring future. Speaking on The Nikki and Brie Show, Nikki Bella asked her brother-in-law if he was supposed to do the moves he did at All In.
“Well, some of them I had cleared, some of them I didn’t—but I was feeling it. To be fair, Dr. Samson wasn’t upset, but he did think I was an idiot. No, I’m not back.”
During his appearance at All In: Texas, the American Dragon landed a Busaiku Knee and his signature Yes kicks on the Death Riders, driving them from the ring and into the crowd—an explosive moment that thrilled fans. Danielson’s efforts would play a role in ‘Hangman’ Adam Page capturing the AEW World Championship from Jon Moxley.
Despite getting physical, Bryan isn’t making a return to the ring just yet. With this October marking one year since his most recent match, it remains unclear if he will ever be medically cleared for a full match again.
The crossover between TNA Wrestling and WWE is set to continue in a major way, as TNA’s on-screen Director of Authority, Santino Marella, has announced he will appear on tomorrow night’s episode of WWE NXT.
In an announcement following the TNA Slammiversary pay-per-view, Santino Marella stated he is heading to the July 22nd episode of WWE NXT in Houston. His stated purpose is to address the fact that two NXT superstars, Trick Williams and Jacy Jayne, are currently in possession of TNA’s top championships.
The announcement comes after a historic night at TNA Slammiversary on Sunday. In the main event, NXT’s Trick Williams successfully retained the TNA World Championship in a triple-threat match against Mike Santana and Joe Hendry. In an even more shocking development, NXT Women’s Champion Jacy Jayne defeated Masha Slamovich in their “Winner-Take-All” match to also become the new TNA Knockouts World Champion, making her a dual-brand champion.
Marella’s appearance is just one part of the TNA fallout scheduled for tomorrow’s NXT. The new dual-champion, Jacy Jayne, is also set to be confronted by Lash Legend and Jaida Parker. Furthermore, in another major crossover, WWE Hall of Famer The Undertaker is scheduled to confront the TNA World Champion, Trick Williams.
Former WWE NXT Superstar Cora Jade (Elayna Black) announced an indefinite break from wrestling due to mental health concerns.
She stated “I am going to be taking a break from wrestling for the foreseeable future. It’s no longer good for my mental health” and “I apologize to the fans and promoters who were looking forward to my upcoming appearances.”
The 24-year-old plans to take the rest of the year to focus on self-care.
Moose is stepping away from in-ring competition for the time being following his crushing loss at the recent TNA Slammiversary event. After losing the TNA X-Division Championship to Leon Slater, Moose took to social media to share that he was taking a leave of absence.
“I’ve accomplished almost everything here at TNA Wrestling. Leon Slater, I have the ultimate respect for you and the X-Division is now in your hands….. SHOW THEM HELL. For me it’s time to take a step back…. Get healthy and see what’s next… I’ll be back soon.”
One of the longer-tenured stars in TNA Wrestling, Moose has been part of some of the company’s biggest moments. The powerhouse is a former TNA World Champion and collided with NXT Champion Oba Femi earlier this year.
While Moose has vowed to return, only he knows when that will be. In the meantime, it will be up to Leon Slater, the youngest TNA X-Division Champion in history, to lead the division.
Following his surprise solo appearance at last night’s TNA Slammiversary pay-per-view, Bully Ray has explained why his longtime tag team partner, D-Von Dudley, was not by his side. In a new interview, Bully confirmed D-Von’s absence was due to a family matter and that he will be at Bound for Glory.
Speaking on Busted Open Radio, Bully Ray addressed the fan questions surrounding D-Von’s absence. He made it clear that it was not due to any creative or backstage issues, but rather a personal commitment that D-Von could not miss.
“I wish my brother was by my side last night, but he had a very important family matter that he just couldn’t get out of,” Bully said. “We talked, and we both felt that last night was just too important to miss—like catching lightning in a bottle. We wanted to make a big surprise happen, and D-Von will definitely be there at Bound for Glory in Boston.”
During his appearance at Slammiversary, Bully Ray confronted The Hardy Boyz and issued a challenge for one final match between the two legendary tag teams. The match is now set to take place at TNA’s biggest show of the year, Bound for Glory, on October 12. Bully Ray was adamant that his partner would be there, stating, “D-Von will be at Bound for Glory, trust me.”
The challenge from Team 3D comes after a chaotic night for the TNA World Tag Team Championship. At Slammiversary, The Hardy Boyz competed in a four-way ladder match for the titles, which was ultimately won by the team of Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis & KC Navarro). Team 3D will now be the first challengers for the new champions at Bound for Glory.
All Elite Wrestling has officially announced the date and location for its annual fall pay-per-view, WrestleDream. The company confirmed on Monday that the 2025 edition of the show will emanate from the Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, Missouri, on Saturday, October 18th.
The news, first reported by the St. Louis Business Journal, was confirmed by AEW via a social media post on July 21. The announcement shared the event details and the ticket rollout plan for the big event. Premium seating early access for the show begins on July 22, with general tickets going on sale to the public on July 28 at 10 a.m. local time.
The WrestleDream announcement helps solidify AEW’s pay-per-view schedule for the remainder of the year. Before heading to St. Louis, the company has two other major international events planned. On Sunday, August 24, AEW will be at Wembley Stadium in London, UK, for the annual AEW x NJPW: Forbidden Door crossover event. Following that, AEW All Out is scheduled for Saturday, September 20, at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Canada.
The WrestleDream event was established by AEW in honor of the late wrestling icon and New Japan Pro-Wrestling founder, Antonio Inoki. The 2024 edition of the pay-per-view was headlined Jon Moxley beating Bryan Danielson for the World Heavyweight Title.
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There are times in pro wrestling when long-time fans can see a familiar story taking shape. When Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed fell into line as supporting characters in a new Seth Rollins faction with Paul Heyman, it shared some DNA with Evolution, which saw main event heel Triple H take inexperienced Randy Orton and Batista under this wing, while Ric Flair played a mentor and mouthpiece.
Of course, for every runaway success story like Evolution, there were also groups that tried similar tactics like JBL’s Cabinet which failed to produce new stars in the long run, or Orton’s own Legacy stable. While that latter group arguably helped Cody Rhodes by putting him into such close contact with The Viper behind the scenes, it’s hard to say Legacy really helped anyone but Orton at the time or for the immediate years to follow.
In any event, Rollins and company were off to a strong start, only for things to come to a screeching halt at Saturday Night’s Main Event, when The Revolutionary suffered an in-ring injury. At press time, it’s not clear how long he’ll be out of action, but the following Raw suggested WWE is already shifting plans. Wherever things land, they should include Bron Breakker getting his biggest push to date.
Seth Rollins Looked To Be The Centerpiece Of Raw For Months To Come
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There’s a strong case to be made that Seth Rollins joining forces with Paul Heyman was the biggest story coming out of WrestleMania 41. The surprise moment capped arguably the best match WWE put on that weekend, in the high-profile spot of the Night One main event. Moreover, it charted a course for Rollins and Heyman to be the top heel act on Raw moving forward.
Add in Bron Breakker, then Bronson Reed teaming up with The Visionary, plus a Money in the Bank briefcase win, and the writing was on the wall. Rollins was going to be a world champion again soon—probably carrying the World Heavyweight Championship as the face of Raw. The smart money was on him cashing in before the end of the summer and carrying that belt into WrestleMania 42.
Bron Breakker Had Been In A Holding Pattern As A Seth Rollins Henchman
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Though Bron Breakker lost his Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania 41, he gave a show-stealing performance in his Fatal Fourway match. The guy looked like an absolute beast and like none of the three men challenging him would have stood a chance individually. Indeed, Dominik Mysterio winning seemed to underscore this point—for as over and entertaining as Dirty Dom is, it’s the nature of his character that he’s not a super serious threat in the ring.
Breakker joining forces with Seth Rollins and Paul Heyman presented an interesting situation. On one hand, Breakker was positioned to work with top guys and he has still been pushed as a monster. On the other hand, by virtue of standing alongside a main eventer and the two clearly not being equals, it also felt like this partnership more firmly planted Breakker in the mid-card, losing a little of the momentum he had coming off ‘Mania.
Triple H May Have Had Slow Burn Plans For Seth Rollins And Bron Breakker
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There’s every possibility that Triple H had a long term vision when he booked a Bron Breakker to team up with Seth Rollins. In the short-term, Breakker would pose a formidable henchman-type to reinforce Rollins in his heel role, work tag matches, and act as a gatekeeper for rising challengers. In the longer term, though?
There’s a classic archetype of the student rising up to challenge the teacher. Whether it was Larry Zbyszko turning heel on his mentor Bruno Sammartino or Batista turning babyface against Triple H, this is a classic story. The longer Rollins and Breakker ran together, the more fulfilling it could one day before Breakker to feud against his sensei.
Bron Breakker Is Ready For The Main Event
With Seth Rollins injured, WWE has a top heel void to fill. On SmackDown, John Cena is planted as the top heel, though fans’ reactions may turn him back to his babyface role sooner than planned on his retirement tour. On Raw, Gunther is a more than capable world champion, but his run on top is feeling a stale now that it’s run for essentially a year minus Jey Uso’s 51-day stint with the strap.
While Rollins hasn’t been a world champion for over a year, the writing was on the wall that a top title was coming back his way. With him out, Bron Breakker should be the man to take his place.
Breakker is over with fans as a physical specimen, with a look and style similar to his father and uncle, The Steiner Brothers. He’s been well-protected too, and with Paul Heyman in his corner and on the mic for him, he doesn’t feel out of place at least challenging for, if not capturing the World Heavyweight Championship.
SummerSlam Can Bridge The Credibility Gap
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When Roman Reigns made his surprise return on the July 14 episode of Raw, it was telling how readily Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed bumped off his offense. The two younger stars just didn’t look like they were on OTC1’s level. While Jey Uso looks more vulnerable, even he’s nonetheless also clearly established as a main eventer much more so than the newest Paul Heyman guys.
WWE has a chance to make a statement at SummerSlam. Internet speculation has already booked a tag match pitting Reigns and Uso against Breakker and Reed. Whether that is the bout WWE runs with or not, it seems as though Breakker will be in either singles or tag team action with at least one of the top babyfaces in the company. And what if he wins?
Breakker has already had statement performances on the main roster and established dominance in the mid-card with wins over guys like Sami Zayn and Penta. The Unpredictable Badass can rise to a whole new level though if he pins Uso or especially Reigns, even if it is in the protected circumstances of a tag match. Assuming Rollins really will be out for a period of months, that’s the right play to position Breakker as a new, bona fide main event player.
Tonight’s WWE Raw emanates live from the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, streaming exclusively on Netflix at 8 PM ET. As we continue on the road to SummerSlam, this penultimate episode promises brings huge star power and three matches you won’t want to miss.
TNA World Champion Trick Williams is not backing down from a confrontation with WWE Hall of Famer The Undertaker. Moreover, he has now sent a stern message to ‘The Phenom’ ahead of their face off.
Last week on NXT, Williams confronted The Undertaker’s WWE LFG rookies backstage. The rookies were excited after hearing their mentor would appear on the show but the champ was having none of it.
Now, while speaking on the Hall of Fame podcast, the TNA World Champion addressed the beef between him and The Phenom ahead of NXT show Houston. He was asked what fans could expect from him, Trick Williams opened up on his recent confrontation with LFG rookies. He said:
“Man, I ain’t gonna lie. Now, this is where I gotta sit back and think about what I’m about to say ‘cause, you know, I’m face to face with The Undertaker. Now hey, growing up, Attitude Era super fan, you know what I’m saying? There’s one guy on that roster, man, hey, look—I was hoping I would never have to see, and that was The Undertaker.”
He then clarified that he won’t back off just because he angered The Undertaker. Williams explained:
“But apparently I said a few things that ruffled his feathers, and you know, I talked about his LFG team… I ain’t tell a lie though, ‘cause you know Booker’s team—they holding it down over there, but we’ll talk about that later. But, you know, I see I pissed Undertaker off. And you know one thing about me is, I’ma say what I have to say and I’ma stand on what I believe in—and we’ll see where that take us.”
Trick Williams then took another shot at the legend, saying:
“If Undertaker come jumping stupid, it might be his last ride.”
Trick Williams isn’t interested in playing the respect game with legends. He is making his mark and daring anyone, even The Undertaker to step up. With Houston show on the horizon and tensions rising, the question remains how The Undertaker deals with the challenge.
AJ Styles, one of the original cornerstones of TNA Wrestling, made his long-awaited return after over a decade away at the TNA Slammiversary event. Styles’ return was much-hyped ahead of the show, leaving fans excited to see what happened when the “Phenomenal One” came home.
Following Leon Slater’s historic win as the youngest X-Division Champion, the arena erupted as AJ Styles’ classic TNA entrance music hit. The crowd sang along as Styles entered and embraced Slater in the center of the ring, a tender moment between the first and the newest X-Division Champion.
There’s only ONE Phenomenal @AJStylesOrg — and he just stamped his approval on the "Youngest in Charge" @LEONSLATER_!
Styles asked the crowd if they had missed him, prompting an overwhelming “welcome back” chant. He referenced those who doubted his return and received boos in response. Styles continued, noting that the lights are brighter, the crowd louder, and the talent better than ever.
Styles then turned his attention to Leon Slater, acknowledging his achievement and leading the crowd into a “you deserve it” chant. Styles corrected the sentiment, saying Slater didn’t just deserve the win—he earned it. He thanked Slater for his incredible performance, receiving chants of “one more match” from the fans.
The moment was powerful, spotlighting a rising star while honoring a returning icon. While fans didn’t see Styles get physical as some had hoped, this return was a phenomenal moment.
Shayna Baszler was cut from WWE in early 2025, leaving fans to wonder where the former NXT Women’s Champion will go next. At TNA Slammiversary Baszler made a surprising appearance, leaving some to wonder if the woman adept at knocking out opponents may soon be a TNA Knockout herself.
During TNA Wrestling’s Countdown to Slammiversary pre-show, a video package aired highlighting Invicta FC. Among those in the package was Baszler, who spoke about her time with the MMA promotion from 2012 to 2013. During her time with Invicta, Baszler racked up 1-2 record.
The Invicta FC package was hardly a coincidence, as Invicta is under the Anthem Sports & Entertainment umbrella with TNA. While Baszler did not appear during TNA Slammiversary itself, her appearance has shown that Anthem is willing to work with the ex-WWE Superstar.
Baslzer was released in May, but in early July, it was confirmed that she had worked in WWE NXT as a producer for a match. Whether Baszler returns to WWE in an off-screen role, appears for TNA, or does something else entirely, time will tell…
Toni Storm went viral during AEW All In: Texas for a unique moment during her AEW Women’s World Title Match with Mercedes Moné. Before hitting her ‘Wombstone Piledriver’ on the CEO, Storm mimed a suggestive act that fans instantly shared online.
One person who shared the clip is Moné herself, who has access to seeing how her upload performs. On Instagram, the AEW TBS Champion revealed that the clip had already garnered three years of watch time by fans in just one week. Taking aim at fans, Moné branded them “true sickos.”
Storm, who is bisexual IRL, has never shied away from teasing intimacy with female wrestlers, often as a form of mind-games. In 2024, the ‘Timeless’ one could often be found locking lips with Mariah May and Mina Shirakawa, so much so that they were told to cut it out.
With Storm handing Mercedes her first singles loss, it remains to be seen what’s next for both women. Whatever comes next, expect fans to tune in again, and again, and again.
TNA’s Slammiversary 2025 lit up the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York and saw another WWE NXT Superstar capture gold from TNA Wrestling. In one of the most stacked matches, NXT Women’s Champion Jacy Jayne battled TNA Knockouts Champion Masha Slamovich in a historic champion-vs-champion clash.
In the closing moments, Slamovich’s Requiem was countered, leading to a series of roll-up near falls. Jayne ultimately connected with a Rolling Encore to secure the win and become a double champion. Jayne is the second NXT Superstar to win gold in the WWE-TNA partnership, following on from reigning TNA World Champion Trick Williams.
Jayne’s win begs the question as to when, if ever, TNA will win gold from an NXT talent, as some believe this partnership has been one-sided so far. Whatever comes next, Jayne, who was flanked by Fatal Influence at Slammiversary, now has two titles in her possession.
Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling has announced that its flagship pay-per-view event, Bound for Glory, will take place on Saturday, October 12, 2025, at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, Massachusetts.
The wrestling promotion’s premier annual event will mark a significant moment for TNA as it continues to expand its live event presence across the United States. The Tsongas Center, located at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, will host what promises to be one of the year’s most anticipated professional wrestling events.
Ticket Information:
Pre-sale begins Wednesday, July 30 at 10:00 AM ET
General public on-sale starts Friday, August 1 at 10:00 AM ET
Wrestling fans interested in attending can find complete details and purchase information at TNAWrestling.com. The event represents TNA’s continued growth and commitment to bringing live professional wrestling entertainment to new markets.
Bound for Glory has historically served as TNA’s equivalent to WWE’s WrestleMania, featuring the company’s biggest storylines and championship matches of the year. The October date positions the event as TNA’s marquee fall attraction for wrestling fans in the North East.
The Hardy Boyz (Matt and Jeff Hardy) captured the TNA World Tag Team Championships at Slammiversary 2025. The victory came in a four-way ladder match where they defeated the defending champions The Nemeths, along with FIR$T CLA$$ and The Rascalz. The Championship Victory
The match took place at UBS Arena on Long Island, New York on July 20, 2025. This was described as a particularly significant moment for The Hardys, as it represented what many considered potentially their last opportunity to prove they still have what makes them one of the greatest tag teams of all time. The stakes were especially high since reports indicated The Hardy Boyz were going to quit if they didn’t win.
After the match, Bully Ray came out and issued a challenge for Bound for Glory: Matt and Jeff Hardy vs Team 3D one last time.
The history between these teams is well-documented. Team 3D and The Hardys have had extensive previous encounters, including notable ladder matches and tag team title series. Team 3D was inducted into the TNA Hall of Fame at Bound for Glory in 2014, marking the end of their contracted time with the company at that event.
The rivalry between these legendary tag teams has been a cornerstone of TNA Wrestling, with both teams having captured multiple tag team championships throughout their careers. If such a challenge was indeed issued, it would represent a significant continuation of one of professional wrestling’s most storied tag team feuds.
The Hardys’ victory at Slammiversary 2025 marks another chapter in their legendary career, reclaiming championship gold in a match that lived up to the high-stakes nature of TNA’s biggest summer event.
TNA Wrestling achieved a historic milestone at Slammiversary 2025, drawing 7,623 fans to the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. This marks the largest attendance for any TNA Wrestling event in North America in the company’s 23-year history.
Record-Breaking Achievement
The attendance figure surpasses any show TNA has held in the United States in over a decade, establishing a new benchmark for the promotion’s domestic live events. The company announced the official number during the show itself.
This success continues TNA’s upward trajectory throughout 2025, following other attendance records like TNA Sacrifice in March. The company’s resurgence reflects renewed fan interest stemming from their WWE partnership and rebranding efforts that began in 2024.
The 7,623 attendance officially makes Slammiversary 2025 a landmark event.
AJ Styles will return to TNA Wrestling at Slammiversary, marking his first live appearance for the promotion in over a decade. Taking to X, Styles reflected on him impending return with some words of wisdom to his younger self.
“If I had the ability to go back in time, I’d tell myself “You have no idea how far this ride’s about to take you. All the ups, the downs, the doubts—they’re gonna shape you into one of the best in the world. Don’t lose that chip on your shoulder, but learn when to let go of your pride. You’re gonna walk into places you never thought you’d belong… Way better than you could imagine. Stay humble, stay hungry, and trust God’s timing—it’s perfect, even when it doesn’t feel like it. You’re not just phenomenal. You’re built for this.”
If I had the ability to go back in time, I’d tell myself “You have no idea how far this ride’s about to take you. All the ups, the downs, the doubts—they’re gonna shape you into one of the best in the world. Don’t lose that chip on your shoulder, but learn when to let go of your… pic.twitter.com/x8B3JVz7iC
Styles’ return is another highlight of the ongoing WWE-TNA partnership, and fans are excited to see what the former World Champion Whatever comes next, whether it be a heartfelt promo, a face-to-face confrontation with a TNA Champion, or even a match, AJ’s return won’t just be great, it’ll be PHENOMENAL.
TNA Wrestling co-founder Jeff Jarrett has publicly questioned the company’s current business strategy, admitting he doesn’t understand the promotion’s direction under President Carlos Silva.
Speaking on his “My World With Jeff Jarrett” podcast, the company founder expressed uncertainty about TNA’s business model and goals, despite the promotion experiencing its most successful period in over a decade.
“I don’t, to this day, know what is the business model,” Jarrett stated. “Like, what is the plan? And partnerships are great, whether it’s AEW or WWE or NOAH or whoever they partner on with. I’m trying to figure out what is your goal here with all these partnerships? But more importantly, what’s your goal here, like, what’s your direction? Where are you headed?”
Jarrett specifically criticized Silva’s recent comments about pursuing a $10 million annual media rights deal, calling the figure “way, way, way low.” Silva has been actively shopping TNA’s media rights, hoping to secure a deal that would allow the company to broadcast live 52 weeks per year starting in January 2026.
The criticism comes during TNA’s strongest period since the early 2010s. The company completed a record-breaking 2024 with multiple sold-out shows, including Slammiversary 2024 which set attendance records as the highest-attended TNA event in over a decade.
TNA’s success has been largely attributed to its multi-year partnership with WWE, announced in January 2025, which has generated over 205 million impressions worth $5.3 million in earned media value.
TNA Wrestling presents its marquee summer event, Slammiversary 2025, tonight from the UBS Arena in Long Island, New York. This marks the 21st event under the Slammiversary chronology and celebrates TNA’s 23rd anniversary. The event is being hyped as potentially having the largest U.S. crowd in company history and has been described by TNA President Carlos Silva as “TNA’s greatest achievement”.
Event Details
Date: Sunday, July 20, 2025 Time: 8:00 PM ET Venue: UBS Arena, Long Island, NY Pre-show: Countdown to Slammiversary at 7:00 PM ET
How to Watch
TNA Slammiversary 2025 can be viewed through multiple platforms:
TNA+ (TNA’s official streaming app) – requires annual subscription plan
TrillerTV (formerly FITE.tv)
Traditional cable and satellite pay-per-view providers
Free pre-show available on TNA’s YouTube channel starting at 7:00 PM ET
Main Card
Championship Matches
TNA World Championship – Triple Threat Match
Trick Williams (c) vs. Joe Hendry vs. Mike Santana
This historic match features NXT’s Trick Williams defending the TNA World Championship he won at NXT Battleground, marking the first time a WWE-contracted wrestler has held a TNA championship. Williams has been calling the company “TrickNA” while making limited appearances, setting up this homecoming opportunity for both Hendry and New York native Santana.
TNA X-Division Championship
Moose (c) vs. Leon Slater
Slater earned this opportunity by pinning Moose in an eight-man tag team match at Against All Odds.
TNA World Tag Team Championship – 4-Way Ladder Match
The Nemeths (c) vs. The Hardys vs. The Rascalz vs. Fir$t Cla$$
This winner-take-all match represents a historic collision between TNA and NXT championships.
Featured Matches
Tessa Blanchard vs. Indi Hartwell
Mustafa Ali vs. Cedric Alexander
Darkstate (Cutler James, Dion Lennox, Osiris Griffin, and Saquon Shugars) vs. The System & Matt Cardona (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, JDC, and Matt Cardona)
Special Appearances
AJ Styles will make his return to TNA Wrestling at the event, marking a significant homecoming for the TNA legend.
Pre-Show Matches
TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championship
The Elegance Brand (c) vs. The IInspiration
Six-Man Tag Team Match
Steve Maclin, Jake Something & Mance Warner vs. Real1, Zilla Fatu & Josh Bishop
WWE releases can often come out of nowhere, and Adam Pearce recently had some fun online by suggesting he had been cut from the promotion. The RAW General Manager posted a video on his Instagram that began with a somber and serious tone. Speaking as if he were about to share deeply personal news, Pearce teased that his WWE tenure was over.
“Um, Happy Sunday everybody. Um, not exactly sure how to start this. Got some unfortunate news this morning… on a Sunday.
“Um, but I am grateful that I have been afforded the opportunity to release this information before it is disseminated publicly. Um, all of us realize that at some point the journey comes to an end. And I guess, bottom line is…“
Just as the video reached its emotional climax, the audio abruptly switched to Rick Astley’s classic hit “Never Gonna Give You Up,” revealing that the whole thing was a rickroll.
Instead of Pearce being let go, the veteran will continue to serve as Raw General Manager, delivering high-quality matches each and every week. While WWE may still release some names before the year is over, it appears Adam Pearce is safe for now.
Gimmick changes are nothing new in wrestling and are often tested at a live event before they are taken to TV. In WWE NXT, Ridge Holland made a name for himself as both a face and a heel, and it appears he’s had another change in attitude.
At the July 19 WWE NXT live event in Tampa, Florida, Holland arrived with a new moniker as ‘The Steam Pig.’ Holland arrived on the scene with updated ring gear, a custom logo, and a headband, marking a significant turn from his previous character.
New look or not, Holland got the win over Tate Wilder during the fourth match of the night. This marked a successful return to the ring for the former NXT Tag Team Champion, who hasn’t wrestled on TV since May of this year.
Whether this new character sticks for Holland, time will tell. Whatever comes, the ‘Steam Pig’ steam-rolled his way to a win in Tampa.
As he prepares for his World Heavyweight Championship match at SummerSlam, CM Punk has opened up about his current run in WWE. In a new interview, Punk said that at this stage of his career, every opportunity he gets is “extra credit” and a “dream come true.”
Speaking with ComicBook Nation, Punk reflected on his veteran status and his appreciation for his current position in the company. He noted that working with the top talent in WWE has been a rejuvenating experience.
“Listen, everything I’m doing on screen, on television, wrestling-wise now, it’s like extra credit. It’s a dream come true,” Punk said. “I feel like I don’t know when the roller coaster ride ends for me. I want to squeeze as much out of it as I can. Being able to work with the top talkers, wrestlers, and minds in the industry has just rejuvenated me as a whole.”
Punk singled out his upcoming SummerSlam opponent, GUNTHER, as being at the top of the list of people he wants to work with. He also named Bron Breakker, Chad Gable, and Damian Priest as other talents he has his eye on.
“Just getting able to lace up my boots and lock up with Gunther at this stage in my career is more important to me than anything,” he stated. “Gunther’s at the top of the list of people that I look at as not only the present, they’re definitely the future of the business.”
Punk earned his championship opportunity by winning a number one contender’s gauntlet match on the July 14th episode of Monday Night Raw. His match against GUNTHER for the World Heavyweight Championship is one of the marquee bouts scheduled for the two-night SummerSlam premium live event, which takes place on August 2nd and 3rd at MetLife Stadium.
AEW star Bryan Danielson has not wrestled a match since October 2024, and he recently revealed what he has been focusing on during his time away from the ring. At a recent stage show, Danielson shared that he is currently in training to become a volunteer firefighter in his community.
Speaking at a Starrcast stage show, Danielson explained his motivation for the new endeavor, stating that he wants to help combat forest fires in his area and find a new way to be of service.
“So one of the things in our area that needs help is the forest fires, and so, one of my things to provide service to my community is training to be a volunteer firefighter,” Danielson said. “I’m looking at how I can be of service to my community and where I can feel like I’m really doing something with my life that’s productive and has meaning, you know?”
“The American Dragon” has not competed in an official match since the WrestleDream pay-per-view last October. He has stated that he is currently focused on his family, though he has made some non-televised appearances for AEW and ROH during his time off.
While Danielson’s focus has been on his family and community, he made a surprise, non-wrestling appearance at the AEW All In: Texas pay-per-view on July 12. During the chaotic main event, a masked Danielson appeared, coming to the aid of “Hangman” Adam Page and attacking members of the Death Riders faction. The appearance has led to speculation among fans about whether he is planning a more permanent return to the ring.
Randy Orton will compete at WWE SummerSlam, and win, lose, or draw, the Legend Killer will walk away from the show as the holder of a new record. At the August PLE, Orton will team with Jelly Roll to face Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul.
By competing, Orton will have wrestled in 17 matches at SummerSlam, a new record for WWE. Currently, Orton shares the record number of 16 with The Undertaker, though that will change soon enough.
Orton’s has several noteworthy SummerSlam moments since his debut at the event inside the Elimination Chamber in 2003. The following year, Orton would win his first of several World Championships at the Biggest Party of the Summer. 2013 saw Orton cash in Money in the Bank on Daniel Bryan and 2016 saw the Viper left in a bloodied heap after being busted open by Brock Lesnar.
WWE SummerSlam 2025 will take place as a two-night event on Saturday, August 2, and Sunday, August 3, 2025, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Cardi B will serve as the host of the show.
