Miro, aka Rusev, is on his way back to WWE programming, but could another wrestler be coming with him? Following reports that Miro had re-signed with WWE, a fan reached out to Matt Rehwoldt, suggesting he should come back as well. Rehwoldt, known to WWE fans as Aiden English, didn’t reject the idea, sharing that WWE has his number.
As Aiden English, Rehwoldt was part of perhaps Miro’s most popular run in WWE, that being Rusev Day. The ‘holiday’ took place every single day and would see Rusev declare that the day was all about him. English would serve as a manager for Rusev during this time and often used his singing abilities to hype up the fans for their daily Rusev Day celebrations.
Since leaving WWE, Rehwoldt has found a home for himself as part of the broadcast team for TNA Wrestling. Between the return of Miro/Rusev and WWE’s ongoing partnership with TNA, fans shouldn’t count out the former Vaudevillain making a surprise appearance in the Sports Entertainment juggernaut.
Another name fans are curious about is CJ Perry, known to WWE fans as Lana. After confirming her exit from AEW last year, it was revealed that she and Miro had separated. Now though, the pair are back together and while Perry didn’t accompany her husband to WWE’s headquarters, fans can’t count out seeing the Ravishing Russian again.
Mick Foley recently had a serious car accident, but thankfully, he didn’t get badly hurt. He shared a picture of his wrecked car on Tueesday to and alerted fans of what happened.
The Hardcore Legend said he was sore and had a slight concussion, but he knew he was lucky it wasn’t worse. This was a scary situation, but he walked away from it mostly okay.
On Wednesday, Foley made a video to thank everyone who sent him well wishes. He said it was almost unbelievable that he only had some soft tissue damage from the crash. Even though he’s still feeling the effects of the accident, he plans to keep all the appointments and appearances he already had scheduled.
“Hey everybody, it’s Mick Foley. And I just want to take a moment to thank all of you for your well-wishes, your positive energy, your prayers,” he said. “I had so many people in wrestling reach out to me. I just was sending some texts with The Undertaker a few minutes ago. Triple H reached out. Been a pleasure, really, to have had some of the biggest stars in wrestling — and Al Snow — reach out to me [laughs]. That never gets old.
“I’m going to be honest, though — I’m banged up. I feel like a truck has run over me. I’m propped up against about seven pillows. But, looking at that accident, and looking at that car, I don’t think anyone would predict that the guy in that car would come out of it with soft tissue damage. It’s pretty — I don’t want to say miraculous, but I’m feeling really fortunate right now. And I will not be missing any of my dates. I’ll be in Texas this weekend. I’ll be traveling to New Mexico, Arizona, of course on to WrestleMania.
“And, again, I just want to thank everyone [and] assure you that it was not an April Fool’s joke. I’m very grateful, very sore, but thankful for all of you. Have a nice day.”
Foley, when he was at a wrestling fan event in February, said that his health was “pretty good” overall. He also mentioned that he’s lost a lot of weight and that he used medicine to help him with his weight loss.
The Rock’s ‘Smashing Machine’ Movie has revealed its theatrical release date. On Wednesday, A24 announced that the film would be released on Friday, October 3rd.
The movie, which is based on the life of former MMA/UFC star Mark Kerr, is directed and written by Bennie Safdie. It also stars Emily Blunt who Johnson has appeared alongside in Disney’s Jungle Cruise.
Deadline noted that the plot is reads like, “(The movie) follows Kerr (Johnson) from the no-holds-barred era of the UFC at the peak of his career as he questions himself and struggles with life and his relationships. Meanwhile, Mark’s girlfriend Dawn Staples (Blunt) struggles as well to find her place in Mark’s chaotic and contradictory world.”
Kerr was an NCAA Division I amateur wrestling champion in addition to other global tournaments before he became the wniner of two of the early UFC heavyweight tournaments (UFC 14 and 15) and also competed in PRIDE.
His last fight came in August 2009 and ended his career on a five-fight losing streak. The former fighter was the focus of a 2002 documentary of the same name.
AEW star Jay White has sustained a legitimate injury that necessitated his withdrawal from the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament, as confirmed by Fightful Select. White is expected to undergo surgery.
This development is a significant setback for “Switchblade,” who has been a prominent figure in professional wrestling.
Fans and colleagues alike are extending their support and well-wishes for his swift recovery.?
AEW has officially unveiled the brackets for the 2025 Owen Hart Foundation Men’s and Women’s Tournaments, featuring high-stakes matchups across both divisions.
Women’s Bracket
In the women’s bracket, Jamie Hayter will face Billie Starkz, while Thunder Rosa takes on Kris Statlander on one side. The other half features AEW TBS Champion Mercedes Moné vs. Julia Hart and ROH Women’s Champion Athena vs. Harley Cameron. The tournament finals are scheduled for AEW Double or Nothing on May 25, with the winner earning a shot at the AEW Women’s Championship at AEW All In.
Men’s Bracket
The men’s bracket also includes several major names. Will Ospreay faces Kevin Knight, while Brody King battles Konosuke Takeshita in the opening round. On the other side, Mark Briscoe will square off with Kyle Fletcher, and Adam Page is set to meet a mystery opponent. Winners will advance through the semifinals, leading to the finals at Double or Nothing.
Also on the April 2 edition of AEW Dynamite, Willow Nightingale scored a pinfall win over Marina Shafir in a mixed tag team match, delivering a powerbomb for the finish. The celebration was cut short when Jon Moxley attacked Nightingale with a DDT post-match, escaping before Swerve Strickland could intervene.
Britt Baker will appear at WrestleCon in Las Vegas during WrestleMania 41 weekend despite her ongoing absence from AEW television. This marks her first major public engagement during her hiatus.
WrestleCon confirmed via Twitter that Baker will be available for meet-and-greets on April 17-19. Pricing includes $50 for autographs, $50 for selfies, and $80 for combo packages, with no table pre-orders available.
Baker has not appeared on AEW Dynamite since November 13, a four-month absence that has prompted speculation. According to reporting from Sean Ross Sapp, Baker’s time away is primarily for personal reasons rather than backstage issues.
The Doctor is IN! Welcome back Britt Baker D.M.D. She is available for pro photos now. No table preorders, but pricing is $50/50/$80 on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. pic.twitter.com/HUFrPYe6n0
Known for their hard-hitting style and technical prowess, the duo has established themselves as one of the most decorated teams on the independent circuit, recently reclaiming the GCW Tag Team Championships in a four-way match at GCW No Compadre.
Violence is Forever has previously worked AEW events, including AEW Dark: Elevation, and their return could signal a strategic addition to AEW’s evolving tag team division.
With a reputation for blending technical wrestling and brutality, Garrini and Ku have held titles across promotions like GCW, DPW, and SUP.
Their storied career includes a 442-day reign as GCW Tag Team Champions and matches against top-tier teams like FTR.
WWE Women’s U.S. Champion Chelsea Green is here to support the LGBTQ+ community, no matter what Val Venis may have to say. On X, Green shared her support for transgender people during transgender day of visibility with a tongue-in-cheek dig at WWE rival Michin.
While countless fans were pleased to see Green make such a public display of support, Val Venis was not happy. The former WWE star complained that Green supporting trans people is part of what has driven him from wrestling. Venis, who played an adult film star for much of his wrestling career, argued that Green being okay with transgender people demonstrated a “lack of moral engagement.”
It’s so unfortunate that instead of simply scrolling past, you chose to quote-tweet me, knowing it would invite your followers to pile on. You were fully aware of what you were doing— encouraging harassment towards me and towards the LGBTQ+ community. Fortunately, neither your…
Venis would later respond, arguing that he is being vilified by being labeled as transphobic, bigoted, or hateful. Venis went as far as to claim that such labels “takes a nuke to the foundations of any meaningful dialogue.” In response, Green rejected a claim by Venis that her support for LGBTQ+ people was anything to do with politics. She also argued that unlike her, Venis would “love to take this time to further push your political agenda.”
Val, I've been holding back from responding with the same level of hostility you've shown, but since you keep tagging me, I'll say this and I won’t be responding again: I’m Canadian—I can’t even vote. So when I speak about human rights, I’m not talking about politics; I’m talking…
Venis may act like him being labeled as transphobic is an unfair slur to shut down debate, but his actions certainly fit the term according to many. In 2020, Venis mocked Nyla Rose following her AEW Women’s World Championship victory and has often taken aim at the wrestler. In 2024, Venis said that showing any kind of support to trans people was “affirming evil.” He insinuated that trans people would be sent to hell and that Cody Rhodes was a tool of Satan because he posed with a trans flag with a lucky fan. While Venis may want to pretend that him being labeled hateful is coming from out of the blue, there’s no shortage of examples.
Keep AFFIRMING evil into the minds of the fans that pay for your paycheck @CodyRhodes. Why do you hate your fans so much that you would fool them into never realizing their own salvation? pic.twitter.com/BdzybmfTNV
For Chelsea Green, supporting trans people isn’t some ‘gimmick’ for poticial theater, but is a matter that hits home for the ‘Hot Mess.’ When a ‘fan’ claimed that Green must have only thought about things for seconds before throwing her weight behind trans rights, Green shared that she’s been thinking for a lot longer than that as she has family and loved ones who are trans.
I hate to break it to you but not only have I shared locker rooms with all genders, I’ve also shared bathrooms. So no, I wouldn’t give a f*ck. In fact, I’ve got family members that are trans so I’ve given not just 10 seconds of thought to this, but close to 30 years and 10…
Venis’ career in the ring is long over and today, he is known for his comments on social media, including a brief ban from X. As for Green, she will continue to represent WWE as Women’s U.S. Champion and won’t let anyone, especially not Val Venis, dictate who she is going to show support for.
Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes shared a surprising story on Stephanie’s Places involving “Stone Cold.” Before his rise to superstardom, he revealed that a young Steve Austin once babysat him during WCW shows.
“It was a legit, real babysitter. In terms of my dad had to go out and do a meeting. Hey, will you watch him? And most of the guys at that age really didn’t feel you needed to watch me. But he actually would kind of check in, hey, all right, kid, all right, and then pop back out. And I thought years later, watching him, you know, Stone Cold Steve Austin, you know, romp and stomp and doing everything changing the industry. If you were in this building, you knew Stunning Steve Austin was awesome. He was outstanding. And I feel like if you saw him, you weren’t surprised, maybe the character and everything that was far you’d never seen anything.”
The shocking heel turn of John Cena, coupled with his alliance with The Rock and the unexpected addition of Travis Scott, has created an interesting opposition for Cody Rhodes heading into WrestleMania 41. Rhodes may require significant support to defend his Undisputed WWE Title if he faces such a powerful trio while defending his title in a singles match against Cena. Austin has stepped forward, offering his assistance and throwing his iconic “hat in the ring” to even the odds in Las Vegas.
Austin’s willingness to aid Rhodes was made clear during a 2024 interview on the “Unlikely with Adrian Hernandez” podcast, where the WWE Hall of Famer expressed his readiness to stand by the current Undisputed WWE Champion.
Austin’s Submission Match with Bret Hart from WrestleMania 13 will be inducted into this year’s WWE Hall of Fame class as part of the new Immortal Moments category.
Miro, formerly known as Rusev in WWE, has officially re-signed with the company, according to PWInsider. The former United States Champion was reportedly at WWE Headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut for most of the day.
Multiple sources confirmed his presence at the facility, with indications that the visit was part of setting up his return to WWE programming.
Although the timeline for his on-screen comeback remains unclear, his re-entry into the WWE fold appears to be underway.
Micro’s wife CJ Perry, best known to WWE fans as Lana, did not accompany him during the visit.
When Paul Heyman cuts a promo on WWE TV, it’s pure cinema in the eyes of countless pro wrestling fans. Now, the WWE Hall of Famer has opened up on how an iconic film helped craft one of of his most iconic promos from 2014.
Heyman was given a tall-order during the March 3, 2014, edition of WWE Raw. Mere weeks after CM Punk walked out of the company, Heyman would have to speak to the crowd in Chicago, not about Punk, but about Brock Lesnar. The Beast Incarnate was in the midst of a feud with The Undertaker, one that’d culminate with Brock’s victory at WrestleMania 30.
Speaking to Justin Barrasso, Heyman recalled the promo coming at a “very unique period of time” for himself and WWE. Heyman explained how 1987’s The Untouchables helped put him in the right frame of mind.
“One of the villains in the movie kills one of ‘The Untouchables’ and writes ‘Touchable’ in blood on the elevator wall. It was such a dramatic turning point in the movie.”
Heyman explained that he wanted to pull off an effective, WrestleMania-building promo, despite the hostile reception from the Chicago crowd. While everyone in attendance wanted to hear him give details about Punk and possibly reveal a return date, focusing on Lesnar and the Phenom still engaged the fans.”
“I never saw the situation in Chicago as unwinnable. I looked at it as a magnificent opportunity to promote Brock Lesnar vs. The Undertaker.”
Heyman, who sat cross-legged in the ring, made references to Punk in passing during the promo. He argued that Punk would’ve ended the Streak a year earlier had he listened more to him and less to his massive fanbase. Heyman’s character ultimately blamed the fans for pushing Punk away from himself and WWE and vowed to punish the fans by taking the Streak away.
“It sounds so f***ing convoluted, but when you put it in front of yourself, with that audience that night in that moment, it all made sense.”
This wouldn’t be the last time Heyman’s movie love helped shape his WWE craft. Speaking recently to the Hollywood Reporter, Heyman revealed how he had Roman Reigns study Apocalypse Now and Marlon Brando’s portrayal as Colonel Kurtz to create the Tribal Chief.
With Heyman still a fixture of WWE TV, aligned with both Reigns and Heyman, his enduring impact on the industry at the highest levels are apparent.
Starrcast is set to return to the United States for the first time in two years, scheduled to coincide with AEW’s All In: Texas weekend. The wrestling convention will take place Friday, July 11 and Saturday, July 12 at the Sheraton Arlington Hotel, near Globe Life Field.
Starrcast organizer Conrad Thompson tells the Dallas Morning News, “This will be the first one that we’ve done in America in two years, and I’m looking forward to it.”
Originally created to support the inaugural All In in 2018, Starrcast now rejoins the event as it returns stateside.
“The idea that Starrcast was created to support the very first ‘All In,’ and now, seven years later, ‘All In’ is back in America, I jumped at a chance to have Starrcast make it an even bigger week,” Thompson said.
The two-day convention will feature meet-and-greets with AEW stars, appearances from wrestling legends, panel discussions, and exclusive fan experiences. According to Thompson, the event will offer “really unique autograph opportunities and photo op opportunities that we’ve never really been able to offer before.”
Thompson also hinted at special moments honoring legendary careers.
“I think my calendar shows that JR has been involved in wrestling for 50 years this year, so maybe we’ll celebrate that, too. It’s going to be a fun week.”
Tickets for Starrcast go on sale April 21 at 10:00 a.m. through Starrcast.com.
AEW has officially shifted the start time of its All In: Texas pay-per-view to the afternoon on Saturday, July 12, 2025. The event will now begin at 3 PM ET (2 PM local time) in Arlington, Texas, moving away from prime time.
The change comes after WWE announced its own event, Saturday Night’s Main Event, scheduled for the same evening at 8 PM ET. AEW’s adjustment avoids direct competition, highlighting the ongoing pattern of strategic scheduling between the two wrestling promotions.
All In: Texas is AEW’s first pay-per-view in the state and will be held at Globe Life Field. Despite the scheduling shift, the company is maintaining a full week of events, including AEW Dynamite on July 9 and AEW Collision on July 10 at the Curtis Culwell Center.
Tickets are available now, with VIP packages offering ringside or lower bowl seating, AEW star meet and greets, pre-show photo ops, and other premium perks.
Former WWE writer Vince Russo says Dwayne Johnson’s lucrative five-film deal with Disney is affecting the presentation of his character in WWE.
On Sportskeeda’sWrestling Outlaws, Russo claimed The Rock intentionally distanced himself from his “Final Boss” persona in WWE cannon to stay in line with the Mouse. According to Russo, The Rock told TKO executives, including CEO Ari Emanuel, “Guys, I’ve got a five-picture deal with Disney. So I am going to make it clear to the fan base that I am just an actor. I am just playing a character.”
The Rock Draws The Line
This statement allegedly preceded the media scrum that took place after Elimination Chamber, where The Rock broke kayfabe and clarified to fans:
“The Final Boss is a character. It’s a performance.”
Russo suggests the move was strategic, aimed at protecting both The Rock’s public image and financial interests. Full-time wrestling could pose risks—physical injury, conflicting schedules, or public controversies—that might conflict with Disney’s family-friendly brand and contractual expectations.
“Rock’s trying to protect all sides of his business,” Russo explained. “There’s no kayfabe anymore… it doesn’t matter to the fans today.”
While The Rock’s in-ring persona is that of a ruthless heel, his Hollywood obligations may require clear boundaries between character and reality.
If true, The Rock’s kayfabe break wasn’t a misstep—it was a calculated move to keep Disney happy while maintaining his WWE presence.
Paul Heyman recently recalled cutting a promo in 2014 in Chicago, the hometown of CM Punk. It came after Punk’s departure from the company following Royal Rumble that year. Punk’s future in pro wrestling was up in the air and Paul Heyman had to deal with the hostile Chicago crowd as he came out to Punk’s music on the March 3rd edition of WWE Raw in 2014. Well, Heyman revealed that he drew inspiration from ‘The Untouchables’, the popular film from 1987 that revolves around Chicago gangster, Al Capone.
During an interview with Undisputed’s Justin Barrasso, Paul Heyman recalled the segment and how he managed to pull of the iconic promo. He said:
“That moment in Chicago was a very unique period of time. It came after the Royal Rumble where CM Punk had walked out, and the Chicago crowd was on fire, angry that obviously CM Punk was not going to be there. In the meantime, my appearance took on a whole new meaning because I was so closely associated with Punk. I was going to be a distraction from Brock Lesnar, and we had to get Brock Lesnar vs. The Undertaker on the map because we were heading straight into WrestleMania.”
Heyman continued that given the circumstances of the show, it reminded him of the movie, ‘The Untouchables.’ He said:
“In looking at the circumstance, it reminded me of The Untouchables, which was directed by Brian De Palma. Kevin Costner, who plays Eliot Ness, leads a group–they’re ‘The Untouchables’. One of the villains in the movie kills one of ‘The Untouchables’ and writes ‘Touchable’ in blood on the elevator wall. It was such a dramatic turning point in the movie.”
Dealing with Chicago crowd is not a walk in the park but Paul Heyman did not see it as an unwinnable situation in Chicago. Heyman grabbed the opportunity to promote the historical match between Brock Lesnar and The Undertaker at WrestleMania. He managed to struck a chord with the fans and the rest is history. He said:
“I never saw the situation in Chicago as unwinnable. I looked at it as a magnificent opportunity to promote Brock Lesnar vs. The Undertaker. I knew I could spin within my persona the fact that Punk would have beaten The Undertaker the year before had he just listened to me and ignored the love being bestowed upon him by the audience. In blaming the audience for Punk’s decision to leave, which would only have happened outside of my wisdom, I was directing my venom towards them–and I’d punish the audience by taking something away from them, which would be The Streak, and the only beast on the planet that could beat The Streak was Brock Lesnar. It sounds so fucking convoluted, but when you put it in front of yourself, with that audience that night in that moment, it all made sense.”
Paul Heyman and CM Punk have a fair share of history together in WWE. After Punk’s shocking return in 2023, he has been on quite the run. Punk and Heyman are also reunited together on-screen. Punk is finally set to live his dream of headlining WrestleMania against Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins. This Friday on WWE SmackDown, it all comes full circle as Paul Heyman returns to Chicago, Illinois with the hometown hero in the mix as well.
WWE is dusting off the archives with the long-awaited release of WrestleMania IX: Becoming a Spectacle, premiering Friday, April 11, exclusively on Peacock. The documentary dives deep into the chaos and charisma of WrestleMania IX, the infamous 1993 Las Vegas event known as the “World’s Largest Toga Party.”
The documentary offers never-before-seen footage and behind-the-scenes insights from the first WrestleMania held outdoors, staged at Caesars Palace. Viewers will get an insider look at the production challenges, outrageous set design, and memorable in-ring moments that helped shape WWE’s future.
The film features appearances from WWE legends like Hulk Hogan, The Undertaker, Bret “Hit Man” Hart, Shawn Michaels, and Lex Luger, alongside modern stars like Kofi Kingston and Natalya. WWE and Caesars Palace executives, producers, and directors also lend their voices to offer a full-circle view of the event’s cultural and operational impact.
Timed ahead of WrestleMania 41, which returns to Las Vegas more than 30 years later, the documentary adds historical weight to this year’s festivities. WWE fans can catch WrestleMania IX: Becoming a Spectacle on April 11 and stream WrestleMania 41 live on Peacock, April 19–20.
This retrospective joins other WWE Originals on Peacock, including Bray Wyatt: Becoming Immortal and Woooooo! Becoming Ric Flair.
Charlotte Flair is firmly in the prime of her career. Once tasked with living up to the legacy of Ric Flair, she’s long since stepped out of her father’s shadow to forge a Hall of Fame-worthy path of her own. Along the way, she’s not only become one of the most decorated women in WWE history, but has also transitioned from rising star to standard-bearer—shifting from student to teacher.
In a recent interview with Alex McCarthy for Daily Mail, Flair reflected on her pivotal matches with wrestling legends and her role in mentoring emerging talents like Tiffany Stratton. Flair drew parallels between her 2019 SummerSlam bout with Trish Stratus and her current storyline with Stratton, emphasizing the responsibility she feels in shaping the next generation of WWE superstars.
Trish Stratus
Recalling her match with Stratus, Flair shared:
“In 2019, Trish Stratus wanted to come back, and I kept thinking to myself, ‘Trish Stratus wants to come back and wrestle me.’ I have to be as good as she thinks I am; I can’t be less than. Charlotte Flair is that good that I have to come back.”
Tiffany Stratton
This sentiment resonates in her current feud with Tiffany Stratton. Flair recognizes the significance of being the benchmark for up-and-coming wrestlers:
“This is a similar situation. I am going to be as good as everyone thinks I am, and now I feel like I’m even that much better because 2024 did kick my ass and it did give me the clarity and it did like the spark like no, my career is on my time and I’m coming for everything. I’ve done my homework.”
Flair’s commitment to excellence not only cements her legacy but also sets a high standard for newcomers like Stratton, ensuring the evolution and continuity of women’s wrestling.
When wrestling legend Lex Luger collapsed in a San Francisco hotel room in 2007, Diamond Dallas Page (DDP) was one of the first people on the scene—and his emotional recollection of that day is a powerful reminder of how quickly life can change.
“I ran through the door… and he’s sitting there like this in the chair. Cleaned up,” DDP recounted during a recent conversation with Eric Bischoff and Luger himself. “I give him a hug and didn’t even notice he didn’t move. It wasn’t even in my brain.”
Initially, those around Luger believed he was having a heart attack.
“The promoter calls me and says, ‘DDP, I just heard Lex had a heart attack—they had to break down his door.’” But the reality was more devastating: Luger had suffered a spinal cord injury that would leave him temporarily paralyzed from the neck down.
The journey that followed was anything but typical. The EMTs transporting Luger were wrestling fans and made a bold decision to bypass local hospitals to take him to Stanford—a world-class facility 45 minutes away.
“We might get fired,” one EMT said. “Let’s do it,” the other replied. Luger was then treated by nurses with symbolic names like Faith and Hope. “When I got to the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, they put me in room 3:16,” Luger said. “I was like, ‘What are the odds of that?’”
Faced with the prognosis of lifelong paralysis, Luger leaned into his newfound faith.
“Either bring me home or teach me how,” he prayed. “I knew that whatever happened, God had me in his hand.”
For DDP, it was a full-circle moment—seeing a man transformed not just physically, but spiritually.
“He’s a different person,” DDP said. “God gave Lex a new purpose.”
Though once told he’d need 24/7 care forever, Luger has since regained partial movement and a renewed sense of mission, crediting the inspiration he found in others DDP had helped, like Jake “The Snake” Roberts and Butterbean.
“I still have a purpose,” Luger said. “I can be a light for others.”
Lex Luger: WWE Hall of Famer
Lex Luger’s induction into the WWE Hall of Fame later this month is a fitting culmination of a life and career defined by resilience, transformation, and inspiration.
From his days as “The Total Package” dominating the wrestling world to his personal battles and physical challenges, Luger’s journey has been inspirational.
His ability to overcome adversity, including a spinal cord injury that left him paralyzed, and his embrace of faith and purpose have made him a beacon of hope for many.
This honor not only celebrates his in-ring accomplishments—such as his iconic bodyslam of Yokozuna and being a co-winner of the 1994 Royal Rumble—but also recognizes the man he has become outside the ring. Luger’s gratitude, humility, and dedication to helping others serve as a testament to his enduring legacy.
As he takes his place among wrestling’s greatest at the Hall of Fame ceremony in Las Vegas, it is clear that Lex Luger’s story is one of redemption, perseverance, and triumph—a legacy that will inspire generations to come.
AEW has confirmed a major four-day stretch of programming with All In: Texas Week, scheduled for July 9 through July 12, 2025. The events will span two cities—Garland and Arlington, Texas—featuring multiple top-tier shows and fan events.
The week kicks off with AEW Dynamite on Wednesday, July 9, followed by AEW Collision on Thursday, July 10. Both shows will be held at the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland.
On Friday, July 11, ROH Death Before Dishonor takes place at Esports Stadium in Arlington. That same day also marks the start of Starrcast Texas, running Friday and Saturday at the Sheraton Arlington.
All In: Texas Week wraps up on Saturday, July 12, with AEW All In Texas at Globe Life Field in Arlington, starting at 2 PM.
For more information and tickets, fans can visit AEWAllInTexas.com.
Giulia has not appeared on WWE television since her title loss at NXT: Roadblock 2025, though she was recently spotted at a WWE live event. At the March event, Giulia dropped the NXT Women’s Championship to Stephanie Vaquer, the reigning champion who just forfeited the NXT Women’s North American title.
Giulia has been at the WWE Performance Center in recent weeks, per Fightful, but has not participated in any in-ring training since her title loss. While there is speculation of a possible ankle injury, this has not been officially confirmed. WWE is said to remain hopeful about her return.
Giulia’s 2025 in NXT has marked a breakout year, firmly establishing her as one of the brand’s top stars. She captured the NXT Women’s Championship at NXT: New Year’s Evil on January 7 after defeating Roxanne Perez, becoming only the third wrestler to hold both the World of Stardom Championship and the NXT Women’s Championship—joining Asuka and IYO SKY. Her reign featured a high-profile defense at NXT Vengeance Day in February, where she retained her title in a fatal four-way against Perez, Bayley, and Cora Jade.
Though her championship run ended on March 11 in a Winner Takes All match against Vaquer, Giulia’s impact on the women’s division has been undeniable. Her charisma, in-ring style, and ability to elevate talent around her have positioned her as a standout presence in NXT.
Nintendo has confirmed that WWE 2K25 will be available on the Nintendo Switch 2, marking the franchise’s return to Nintendo platforms since WWE 2K18 in 2017. The announcement was made during Wednesdays Nintendo Direct presentation.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to launch on June 5, 2025. This new iteration maintains the hybrid design of its predecessor but introduces several enhancements. It features a larger 7.9-inch 1080p LCD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, providing a more vibrant and smoother visual experience.
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The Joy-Con controllers have been redesigned for improved ergonomics and now attach magnetically to the console. Additionally, these controllers can function similarly to a computer mouse, offering new gameplay possibilities. A notable addition is the “C” button, which activates the GameChat feature, allowing players to communicate with friends during online gaming sessions.
The Switch 2 also boasts 256GB of internal storage, accommodating a more extensive game library and media. The accompanying dock supports 4K output, enhancing the gaming experience on compatible televisions.
To provide gamers with a hands-on experience before the official release, Nintendo will host “Switch 2 Experience” events in major cities, including Los Angeles, New York, London, and Paris, starting this month. These events will offer an opportunity to explore the new features and capabilities of the Switch 2 firsthand.
Here’s the preview for tonight’s AEW Dynamite, broadcasting live from the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, Illinois at 8 PM ET/7 PM CT on TBS and streaming on Max.
Tonight marks the go-home show for AEW Dynasty, which takes place this Sunday in Philadelphia. The card features several high-profile matches as tensions build heading into the pay-per-view.
Adam Copeland vs. Claudio Castagnoli: With Rated-FTR’s Trios Championship opportunity at Dynasty looming, Copeland faces a vengeful Claudio who has promised to “beat the Rated R Superstar to a pulp”
Mixed Tag Team Match: AEW World Champion Jon Moxley teams with Marina Shafir to face #1 contender Swerve Strickland and Willow Nightingale in tornado tag team action
Toni Storm vs. Penelope Ford: The AEW Women’s Champion looks to deal with Megan Bayne’s ally ahead of her championship defense against “The Mighty Megasus” at Dynasty
Will Ospreay Returns: The aerial sensation makes his first appearance on AEW programming in weeks, declaring “Restore the feeling? I AM the feeling!”
Owen Hart Foundation Tournament: The brackets for both the Men’s and Women’s tournaments will be unveiled tonight
This episode sets the stage for AEW Dynasty this Sunday, April 6th at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, where Jon Moxley will defend the AEW World Championship against Swerve Strickland, Toni Storm puts her Women’s Championship on the line against Megan Bayne, and Rated-FTR will challenge for the AEW World Trios Championships.
What Happened Last Week?
Ahead of tonight’s AEW Dynamite, here’s a quick recap of last week’s show:
Swerve Strickland called out AEW World Champion Jon Moxley ahead of their title match at Dynasty
MJF responded to MVP’s proposal
The Don Callis Family (Takeshita, Fletcher, and Davis) competed in singles matches against Mark Briscoe, Brody King, and Powerhouse Hobbs
Toni Storm and Thunder Rosa teamed up against Megan Bayne and Penelope Ford
Adam Copeland and Dax Harwood had a sit-down interview with Tony Schiavone to address their issues
R-Truth may be known as WWE’s resident funny man, but the comedic Superstar recently fell for a practical joke from the team at WWE 2K25. For April Fool’s Day, the WWE 2K account on X claimed that a Limited Edition of the new game would feature Truth on the cover. While Truth learned that this was just a prank, that realization only came after he thought the new coer was the real deal.
While Truth doesn’t have his own limited edition of WWE 2K25, he is a part of the largest wrestling video game of all time. Truth is a veteran of WWE video games, dating all the way back to WWF Raw (2002) where he appeared as K-Kwik. Ironically, Truth’s first appearance in a WWE video game would come without him being under contract, as he was released in August 2001.
Now a fixture of WWE video games, Truth continues to entertain fans both in the ring and in the gaming world. While he isn’t following The Bloodline and The Undertaker with a limited edition of WWE 2K25, Truth continues to be a hit with fans and gamers alike.
Rhodes was pivotal in the formation of AEW, though fans often gave him a frosty reaction during his All-Elite run. Rhodes is now the reigning Undisputed WWE Champion, a two-time Royal Rumble and had a brief tag-team title reign with Jey Uso in 2023.
Lexis King
The NXT Heritage Cup holder, King’s time in thhe silver brand has been a major success for him. Previously, he was Brian Pillman Jr. in AEW where he and ally Griff Garrison never won gold.
Shawn Spears
The man Ricky Saints beat to win the NXT North American Title, Spears won the gold earlier this year. In AEW, Spears received a strong start and a feud with Cody Rhodes but the momentum of the ‘Chairman’ would quickly peter out.
Jade Cargill
Cargill was pushed strong from the start of her AEW career and would become the promotion’s first TBS Champion. In WWE, Cargill is a two-time Women’s Tag Team Champion and fans expect singles gold in her future in due time.
Ethan Page
Page was a fixture of AEW for years though never won gold during his time under Tony Khan. Proving that his decision to leave was the right one, Page won the NXT Championship in 2024 just 40 days after his debut in WWE.
Andrade
A name fans expected big things for in AEW, Andrade’s time with the company ended in 2023 without any gold to his name. Though the former NXT and U.S. Champion has yet to hold gold on WWE TV since returning, he has held the WWE Speed Championship.
Honorable Mention: Blair Davenport
Though she never held a championship title in WWE, Davenport won the Women’s Iron Survivor Challenge in 2023. She signed with AEW in February 2019 but was released in August 2020 due to being unable to travel due to COVID-19 restrictions.
At the March 24, edition of WWE Raw in Glasgow, things turned sour after the show went off the air. One fan in attendance repeatedly grabbed at CM Punk and Cody Rhodes, making for an uncomfortable situation. After Punk made clear that this wasn’t appropriate, the fan grabbed him again. Punk allegedly warned the fan that if she tried to cross the line again “I’m going to punch you in the face.”
Footage of the incident was recorded by a photographer named Kirsten and footage of the incident quickly went viral. The fan in question has been identified as Morgan Holly Moore, an Only Fans model and content creator. On her Instagram, Moore was unfazed by the backlash to her actions inside Glasgow’s OVO Hydro arena.
Walking back after WWE fans tried cancelling me ??
Morgan also took to X to explain her side of things and was far less smug about what transpired. Moore claimed that she was unaware of a ‘no-touching policy.’ She also mocked the hygenie of other fans, saying it “makes sense” that WWE talent wouldn’t want to touch fans.
I didn’t know there was a rule that you can’t put your arms around a wrestler but given a lot wrestling fans hygiene is questionable this makes sense. I apologised at the time for being too aggressive trying to do that for a pic when they came back and took photos on my phone. pic.twitter.com/vMa51da27w
Moore also questioned the uproar from other WWE fans which she finds to be hypocritical. Moore argued that fans have been selective with their outrage given that they’ll still watch Logan Paul despite the many controversies to his name. Moore also brought up WWE promoting someone “that beat up his wife,” a nod to WWE Hall of Famer ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin.
Moore’s actions at the show have sparked a conversation among fans about fans who go too far when it comes to coming close with talent. While Superstars often get up-close with fans, typicallt for photos of other post-match moments, Moore clearly crossed a line with Punk and the American Nightmare.
