Swerve Strickland isn’t just making waves in AEW—he’s making history. In his conversation on Unlikely with Adrian Hernandez, Strickland reflected on the magnitude of his match against Bryan Danielson at AEW All In: Wembley Stadium in 2023. The bout wasn’t just about competition—it was about legacy.
“I’m the first Black wrestler to ever main event Wembley Stadium,” Strickland said. “Only four people have done it—Adam Cole, MJF, Bryan Danielson, and myself. Before Jericho. Before Moxley. That’s history.”
The match carried heavy stakes, with Danielson’s career winding down and Strickland cementing himself as a top-tier star. On top of that, it was a battle between two Washington natives, both fighting to prove themselves on one of the biggest stages in wrestling history.
“You have Bryan’s career on the line, you have 50,000 people watching, and you have Tony Khan saying, ‘I believe in you enough to close the show,’” Strickland recalled.
As if the moment wasn’t big enough, Strickland also signed his AEW contract extension in a place of royalty—literally.
“I signed my new contract in the Queen’s box, where she used to watch soccer games,” he revealed. “Tony chose that room on purpose. It all just added up to something massive.”
With legends like Bun B and Westside Gunn rapping him to the ring, Strickland felt like everything in his career had led to this moment.
“That night, I didn’t feel pressure—I just knew who I was,” he said.
For Strickland, the Wembley main event wasn’t just another match. It was proof that his name, his legacy, and his impact on wrestling are here to stay.
Swerve Strickland credits one unforgettable moment for changing his entire trajectory in AEW—his brutal match against Hangman Page in Los Angeles.
During his recent interview on Unlikely with Adrian Hernandez, Strickland reflected on how that night reshaped his career and proved he was willing to go further than anyone else.
“The good guy to a wrestling audience is always the guy that can keep getting up from getting beat down,” Strickland explained. “After the moment I stapled myself in the chest, everybody was like, ‘Okay, this is a different type of cat we’re dealing with.’”
The match, which took place in 2023, saw Strickland and Page take their rivalry to violent extremes. It wasn’t just about winning—it was about proving who could endure more. And for Strickland, that moment of self-inflicted pain became a turning point.
“That’s what got me to the world championship, that’s what got me the most lucrative deal in the industry,” he said.
Strickland also acknowledged how pivotal Los Angeles has been in his career. From his time in Lucha Underground to his AEW battles, the city has played a key role in his rise.
“All those moments literally stem from being in LA,” he said. “That’s where everybody turned and was like, ‘Oh, this is a different cat.’”
Strickland’s ability to push boundaries and captivate audiences with his intensity has made him one of AEW’s top stars. His career-defining moment proved he wasn’t just another wrestler—he was something more.
AEW Revolution 2025 delivered an unforgettable night of wrestling action at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, marking the company’s first pay-per-view of the year.
The crowd of over 11,000 witnessed a night filled with shocking moments, brutal battles, and championship implications. With major stars in action and Hollywood celebrities in attendance, AEW set a high bar for 2025.
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Quick Results:
AEW Revolution 2025 Results (March 9, 2025)
AEW World Championship: Jon Moxley defeated Cope via submission to retain; Christian Cage attempted to cash in but was choked out by Moxley.
AEW Women’s World Championship: Toni Storm defeated Mariah May in a Falls Count Anywhere match to retain.
AEW International Championship: Kenny Omega defeated Konosuke Takeshita via Crucifix Pin to win the title
TBS Championship: Mercedes Moné defeated Momo Watanabe via submission to retain
AEW Continental Championship: Kazuchika Okada defeated Brody King with the Rainmaker to retain
AEW World Tag Team Championship: The Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley & Shelton Benjamin) defeated The Outrunners (Turbo Floyd & Truth Magnum) to retain
Steel Cage Match: Will Ospreay defeated Kyle Fletcher with a Tiger Driver ’91
1 Contender Match: Swerve Strickland defeated Ricochet to become #1 contender for the AEW World Championship
Singles Match: “Hangman” Adam Page defeated MJF with a Buckshot Lariat
Zero Hour Pre-Show: Komander & Hologram defeated Lee Johnson & Blake Christian
Zero Hour Pre-Show: “Big Boom!” A.J. and The Conglomeration (Orange Cassidy & Mark Briscoe) defeated Johnny TV and MxM Collection (Mansoor & Mason Madden)
After the main event, Swerve Strickland attacked Jon Moxley with a Swerve Stomp from the concourse to end the show
Here are the four biggest takeaways from the event.
Jon Moxley Retains in a Chaotic Triple Threat
Jon Moxley walked into AEW Revolution as World Champion, but his path to victory took an unexpected turn. Originally set to defend against Cope, the match took a shocking twist when Christian Cage interfered mid-bout, pulling the referee out just as Cope hit a Spear on Moxley.
Cage then cashed in his title opportunity contract—earned at All In 2024—officially turning the contest into a triple threat. Despite attacking Cope with the contract briefcase and hitting a Killswitch, Cage couldn’t capitalize. Moxley ultimately forced Cage to pass out in a bulldog choke, securing his fourth reign as AEW World Champion.
After the match, Swerve Strickland—who had earlier earned a title shot by defeating Ricochet—interrupted Moxley’s celebration with a Swerve Stomp, making his championship intentions clear. The wild finish keeps the Death Riders storyline at the forefront of AEW programming and adds more fuel to the ongoing title picture.
Toni Storm and Mariah May’s Blood-Soaked War Steals the Show
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In what many are calling the match of the night, Toni Storm defended the AEW Women’s Championship against Mariah May in an ultraviolent Falls Count Anywhere match. The culmination of their 18-month rivalry turned into a spectacle of brutality, with both women suffering deep lacerations.
Storm, in particular, was left covered in blood—some calling her the “bloodiest woman ever seen in a match.” At one point, both competitors wrapped their hands in wrestling tape, dipped them in broken glass from champagne bottles, and engaged in a striking exchange reminiscent of a Taipei Death Match.
Storm ultimately retained after delivering a Storm Zero through a Hollywood-themed table on the entrance stage. As the words “The End” flashed on the screen, Storm cradled May in a fittingly cinematic conclusion to their war. While the match received widespread acclaim, some fans expressed disappointment that it wasn’t placed in the main event slot.
Kenny Omega Captures the AEW International Championship
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Kenny Omega’s road back to championship gold reached its destination as he defeated Konosuke Takeshita for the AEW International Championship. This marked Omega’s return to AEW pay-per-view singles action and his first title win since his 2025 comeback.
The highly anticipated showdown lived up to expectations, with many considering it a Match of the Year contender. Omega’s victory reaffirms his place as one of AEW’s top competitors and could set up a future collision with Continental Champion Kazuchika Okada, who was also in action at Revolution.
Will Ospreay and Kyle Fletcher Settle Their Feud in a Steel Cage War
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Former best friends Will Ospreay and Kyle Fletcher took their bitter rivalry inside a steel cage in one of the most personal battles of the night. The stipulation ensured no outside interference, forcing the two to settle their differences one-on-one.
Ospreay was left a bloody mess early in the contest, adding to the night’s theme of violent encounters. The match continued Revolution’s tradition of featuring high-stakes gimmick bouts, following in the footsteps of past Dog Collar and Texas Death matches.
By the end of the night, Ospreay emerged victorious, but both men left the cage battered and bruised, signaling the possible end of their long-standing feud.
Final Thoughts
AEW Revolution 2025 lived up to its reputation as one of the company’s strongest annual events. From shocking title matches to emotional rivalries reaching their climax, the pay-per-view set the tone for AEW’s year ahead. With fresh championship contenders emerging and long-running storylines taking new turns, the fallout from Revolution is sure to shape AEW’s landscape heading into the spring.
On Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer shared that Momo Watanabe left the arena on crutches and appears to be dealing with an ankle injury. Watanabe unsuccessfully challenged Mercedes Moné for the AEW TBS Championship. Moné didn’t leave the match unscathed either and is dealing with a bruised larynx, the report adds.
Will Ospreay was seen limping after his steel cage match victory with Kyle Fletcher. Meltzer shared that despite concerns about a hip injury, sources shared that it wasn’t anything serious. MJF landed on his face during his match with ‘Hangman’ Adam Page, but there is no word on him being hurt.
AEW Revolution went off the air with Jon Moxley retaining the AEW World Championship, only to be attacked by Swerve Strickland. With Strickland winning a shot at the AEW World title at the pay-per-view, fans can expect the pair to share the ring in the near future.
Eric ‘Butterbean’ Esch will be making his return to the wrestling world for the first time in over a dozen years as part of the WrestleMania 41 festivities. Butterbean will face Minoru Suzuki at the Mark Hitchcock Memorial WrestleCon Supershow on April 17. Adding to the star power of the match, Dan ‘The Beast’ Severn will serve as the special guest enforcer.
Though best known for his role in boxing, Butterbean also has a legacy in professional wrestling. His most famous wrestling appearance came at WrestleMania XV in 1999 where he defeated Brawl for All winner Bart Gunn. Butterbean knocked out Gunn in just 35 seconds, effectively ending plans for Gunn to be pushed in the promotion.
Beyond WWE, Butterbean made sporadic appearances in the wrestling world, including a stint in Japan with promotions like NJPW and PRIDE. He was also a part of Hulk Hogan’s Celebrity Championship Wrestling but came up short on the reality show to Dennis Rodman, a friend of Hogan and nWo alum. Butterbean’s most recent match to date came in Guyana in March 2012, where he defeated Cliff Compton, better known to WWE fans as Domino.
Butterbean’s return to action will be just one highlight of WrestleMania week which will see WWE and other promotions descend on Las Vegas. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest from the festivities in Sin City set to take place this April.
Tony Khan has named the one celebrity he would always welcome back in AEW.
The company’s partnership with TikTok stars The Costco Guys have proven to be a very fruitful endeavor for the promotion. Big Boom AJ who wrestled at the PPV tonight has helped promote the company outside of the usual wrestling circles and brought new eyes to the product.
The AEW President was asked about AJ’s performance and which other celebrity he could see wrestling for the company during the post-Revolution media scrum. Tony Khan named NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal as someone who is always welcome to do something with the promotion:
“Another person who came in and did fantastic for us and it’s somebody who has a lot of history in this arena in particular and somebody I think the world of is Shaq. Shaq came in and was fantastic for AEW and that was actually four years ago this week, ahead of the second Revolution, Revolution 2021. Shaq was in AEW, so four years ago we saw him. He is absolutely somebody else who’s always welcome in AEW.”
Shaq was involved in a storyline with AEW back in early 2021. The story led to him teaming up with Jade Cargill to defeat the duo of Cody Rhodes and Red Velvet at the March 3, 2021 episode of Dynamite. Tony Khan claimed that the retired Basketball player is one of the most genuine people behind the scenes:
“He was one of the greatest celebrities we’ve ever had and he is truly one of the most recognizable people in the world when he goes in front of the camera, but Shaq is also one of the most genuine, authentic and respectful and kind and amazing people behind the camera as well. So Shaq is always somebody that I would hold up to that standard.”
Gable Steveson’s WWE career may not have gone as intended, but the former NXT Superstar is winning big outside of the promotion. During the recent Big Ten Wrestling Championships, Steveson, competing for the Minnesota Golden Gophers, defeated Penn State’s Greg Kerkvliet. This victory marked Steveson’s fourth Big Ten title, a record in the heavyweight division.
Steveson joined WWE in 2021 shortly after his Olympic Gold Medal victory in that year’s Summer Games in Tokyo, Japan. Instantly treated as a huge signing, Steveson was drafted to Raw that same year, the first (and only) Superstar to be drafted before having a match.
Cracks began showing in Steveson’s WWE journey soon after with reports that he was not progressing at the speed the company had hoped. Rather than taking naturally like other Olympians such as Kurt Angle and Chad Gable, Steveson wouldn’t compete until 2023 as part of NXT. After what many felt was an underwhelming match with Baron Corbin, Steveson was cut from WWE in 2024 and has yet to resurface in pro wrestling.
Steveson has shown interest in UFC and a return to the Olympics, though has yet to make an official move towards either. While pro-wrestling may not have been the Gold Medalist’s calling, his historic win proves he’s always ready to compete at a high level.
At AEW Revolution, Will Ospreay defeated his former friend Kyle Feltcher in a brutal and bloodied Steel Cage match. Speaking backstage after the bout, Ospreay reflected on hitting a Spanish Fly from the top of the cage.
“I’ve never been more scared in my entire life. I’m being honest… Cling onto him before jumping off a 20-foot steel cage. Planting him into the ground.”
Moments before the spot, Fletcher looked into Ospreay’s eyes and told him he hates his former friend, a comment that broke the heart of the Aerial Asssassin. Ospreay recalled Fletcher being one of the first people he told about Will’s girlfriend, who would go on to become his wife.
With his feud with Fletcher seemingly over, Ospreay is looking to the future. Staring at a production truck emblazoned with the AEW logo, the British wrestler set his sights at the very top of the roster.
“I have a mission. I have always wanted to be the guy, I’ve always wanted the responsibility. I’ve always wanted the ball.”
Expectations have always been high for Ospreay ever since he first appeared for AEW. After officially signing in 2024, Ospreay is ready to be the guy on a path that could lead him to the AEW World Championship.
AEW Revolution saw several stars from Queen of the Ring in attendance, but Damaris Lewis’ comments at the pay-per-view drew attention for all the wrong reasons. Speaking about learning the wrestling business for the Mildred Burke biopic, Lewis shattered kayfabe during Revolution.
“You all know you are going to win before everybody else does, so thank you for teaching me that.”
This seems to have not gone over well. “One thing I learned about pro-wrestlers, y’all know you’re gonna win before anybody else does, so thank you for teaching me that.”#AEWRevolutionpic.twitter.com/VcQ5o13rBt
The comments from Lewis did not go unnoticed by those backstaged. According to Fightful Select, there were “audible groans” behind the scenes. One source noted that while Lewis likely didn’t mean to disrespect the business, her comment “wasn’t exactly received well.”
Lewis, who plays Babs Wingo in the biopic, was joined by co-star Kelli Berglund, who portrays Nell Stewart, as well as director Ash Avildsen. Berglund had a much more acceptable response when asked if she’d ever consider stepping foot in the ring for real.
“You know what, give me a couple of months to really train. I could be down. Once you learn about it, you’re so invested.”
As for Lewis, her comments may have been a ‘secret’ wrestling fans are well aware of, but saying it on pay-per-view is hardly a good look. Queen of the Ring is now in cinemas where fans can see Lewis, Berglund, and others in action.
At AEW Revolution 2025, ‘Timeless’ Toni Storm retained the AEW Women’s World Championship against Mariah May, delivering a ‘Hollywood Ending’ in Los Angeles. Speaking after the match, a bloodied and emotion Storm paid tribute to May, saying “I miss her aleady. Farewell my love” before blowing a kiss.
Toni Storm and Mariah May held nothing back in Los Angeles with a series of weapons that made sense given the history between the pair. These include using a Champagne bottle as well as the shoe that started their feud off in mid-2024. The finish saw Storm use the shoe as a weapon before driving May through a Hollywood-inspired table with a Storm Zero for the hard-earned and emotional victory
Storm’s victory over May marks the pair’s third high-profile match on pay-per-view. At AEW All In: London, May won the Women’s World Title from her former mentor. Storm won the title back at Grand Slam: Australia, making Storm the first four-time Women’s World Champion.
With their feud over, questions remain as to who will be next to challenge Storm and where May goes from here. While those questions will be answered in due time, Storm is mourning the end of her friendship and rivalry with May for the time being.
Big Boom AJ has confirmed his AEW contract status after the Revolution 2025 PPV.
The social media star took part in the post-Revolution media scrum after picking up another victory tonight. He was asked about potentially getting deeper into wrestling and signing a contract with Tony Khan’s promotion after the latest PPV.
Answering the question, AJ revealed that he is actually already signed to the company, as is Big Justice and The Rizzler. He claimed all of them are going to be ‘here for a while’:
“How much deeper does everybody want me to get? I thought I was deep. [Laughs]. Yes, I am officially with AEW right now. I’m undefeated. I am under contract right now, as is Big Justice and The Rizzler. We are going to be here for a while.
I know there are some names on the AEW roster that I might be gunning for. Some guys out there who don’t quite believe in what I believe in; the happiness, the positivity, the boom. You never know how deep this thing is going to go,”
Big Boom AJ competed in a six men tag team match at AEW Revolution: Zero Hour. He teamed up with Orange Cassidy and Mark Briscoe to defeat MxM Collection (Mansoor and Mason Madden) and Johnny TV. Both Big Justice and The Rizzler were part of the action as well.
Other big winners from the show include Kenny Omega, Jon Moxley, and Swerve Strickland. Unfortunately for Strickland however, the victory didn’t come without some damage and he revealed that he is dealing with an injury after the show. You can check out more details here.
Swerve Strickland has revealed that he is dealing with a serious injury after the 2025 AEW Revolution PPV from Crypto.com arena in Los Angeles.
The former AEW Champion picked up a big victory at tonight’s show. He defeated Ricochet to become the new #1 contender for Jon Moxley’s AEW World title.
Strickland was the first guest of the post-Revolution media scrum after his big win. Before answering questions, the former champion warned the attendees to speak loudly as he was dealing with an injury in his right ear:
“Pardon me, everybody, I have a ruptured eardrum right now. So I can only hear out of this ear [left], so definitely be loud with your questions. Thank you.”
His match with Ricochet was not the only time Swerve Strickland made an appearance at tonight’s PPV. He also showed up with Prince Nana after the main event and attacked Jon Moxley.
This came after Mox successfully defended his championship in the main event of the show. The AEW champion defeated both his original challenger Adam Copeland and Christian Cage, who cashed in his championship contract, to retain his title.
Strickland stayed around the ringside area even after the PPV event went off air. He got to share a moment with his childhood idol Adam Copeland after the show. You can check out what happened after Revolution here.
Swerve Strickland got to share a moment with his childhood idol after the AEW Revolution PPV from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles went off the air.
Jon Moxley defended his AEW World Championship against Adam Copeland in the main event of the latest AEW show. With Cope having taken out most of the Death Riders, Mox walked into this bout alone.
Wheeler Yuta did come out later and sided with the AEW Champion. His help didn’t prove enough for Mox to retain the belt as Jay White came out and beat Yuta up. White and Yuta then brawled each other away from the match.
The two main eventers continued their fight and Cope almost won the match after delivering not one but three spears to his opponent. Christian Cage, however, came out of nowhere and pulled the referee out at the last second.
Cage then cashed in his championship contract and made the bout a triple threat. Though he failed to pick up the victory in the end as Jon Moxley choked Christian out to retain the title once again.
Mox walked through the crowd after his victory but he was stopped by Prince Nana. As Mox argued with Nana, the new #1 contender Swerve Strickland came out of nowhere and jumped on Mox. The show ended with Swerve standing tall.
The former AEW Champion got into the ring after this segment and shared a moment with Cope. He cut a promo letting Copeland know that it was his house to end the night.
Several top WWE NXT stars including Stephanie Vaquer enjoyed some time off before their big matches at the upcoming Roadblock special.
The reigning NXT Women’s North American Champion recently shared some photos from the New York Rangers vs. Columbus Blue Jackets NHL game on Sunday. The photos show Vaquer attending the game with Oba Femi and Ethan Page:
All three of these names are scheduled to compete at the upcoming Roadblock special from The Theatre at Madison Square Garden on March 11.
Oba Femi will be defending his NXT Championship in a cross-promotion match. He’ll face TNA X-Division champion Moose in the main event of the show.
Ethan Page on the other hand, will be facing the 20-year-old sensation Je’Von Evans in a singles bout. The match will be contested under New York Street Fight rules.
Potentially the most interesting match of the night will see Stephanie Vaquer taking on NXT Women’s Champion Giulia at the show. Both the women will be putting their titles on the line for this bout, though it’s not a championship unification match.
Apart from this, the show will also feature The Hardy Boyz putting their TNA Tag Team Championships on the line and more. You can check out more details about the event here.
The former NWA Women’s Champion has been missing from AEW programming since last year, with very little update on when or if she will be returning to the company. Kamille was found mysteriously attacked backstage during the November 30 episode of Rampage.
Many have believed due to this segment that she was written off TV for outside work and the female star will be back with the company at the right time. A new move from the promotion however puts the possibility of it in doubt.
AEW recently posted a video from the Queen of The Ring premiere event, highlighting various roster members who made an appearance including Toni Storm, Swerve Strickland, and more.
This week, #AEW & Hollywood stars gathered for the @QOTRMovie premiere in Los Angeles! You can catch Queen of the Ring in theaters NOW! pic.twitter.com/kZgVEwrlAz
The stars of @AEW are gracing the red carpet at tonight’s premiere of @QOTRmovie in New York City! Queen of the Ring premieres nationwide THIS FRIDAY and features a number of AEW’s own. pic.twitter.com/PQeQoXOqb6
The video, however, curiously excludes any footage of Kamille who was also present on the night. This is despite the fact that the former champion actually starred in the movie as June Byers.
Queen of The Ring is a biographical sports drama featuring the story of Mildred Burke. The movie starring Emily Bett Rickards in the main role premiered in the United States on March 7.
Kamille ended her association with current TBS Champion Mercedes Mone prior to being written off TV so she has a story for her return. The latest exclusion from AEW however, puts a question mark over her status with the company.
Elektra López (Karissa Rivera) was seen backstage at the Crypto.com Arena for AEW Revolution, according to Lucha Libre Online. A former WWE NXT talent, López has kept a low profile since her release, making her appearance at such a major show even more notable.
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While her status remains uncertain, the rest of AEW Revolution promises major moments.
Jon Moxley defends the AEW World Championship against Adam Copeland, Mercedes Moné puts her TBS Championship on the line against STARDOM’s Momo Watanabe, and Kenny Omega faces Konosuke Takeshita for the AEW International Title.
AEW Revolution is live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles tonight, March 9, 2025, and several high-profile celebrities are in attendance, adding to the electric atmosphere of AEW’s Prime Video debut.
Leslie Jones has been a standout at ringside, passionately cheering during the Swerve Strickland vs. Ricochet match. Her enthusiasm has been hard to miss, with her voice cutting through the broadcast and multiple camera shots highlighting her reactions.
Comedian Brad Williams celebrates along with the crowd for the NEW #1 Contender Swerve Strickland as he returns the prized jacked to Prince Nana!
To promote AEW Revolution, Adam Copeland sat down with Jon Alba of Sports Illustrated to discuss the event, his feud with Jon Moxley, and the ongoing Death Riders storyline.
The Death Riders angle, which began last year, has been widely criticized by fans for its lackluster execution and unclear direction. Many hope that Copeland will put an end to the storyline by defeating Moxley for the AEW World Heavyweight Championship at the event.
Reflecting on the storyline, Copeland admitted that it initially left him confused:
“Well, for me, it was just confusing at first. Like, I didn’t fully understand what was happening. So I wanted to try and figure that out along with the audience, I think, and then go, ‘Alright, what can be the story here? The story can be you take them out, because it’s always the numbers that they have the advantage with. Okay, let’s do something about that. Let’s tell a story there.’ And more than anything, the beginning of the thing is, ‘Okay, you attacked all of my friends on television, right? Okay. So, yeah, I’m coming back. Time to step in and give this a shot.’”
Copeland also emphasized the importance of storytelling in wrestling and how he approaches building narratives within his feuds:
“Anything I’m involved in, I try to at least add some layers to it. And when putting the things together, going, ‘Okay, here’s the package for the match.’ You got to build in beats for that package to sum everything up, so if you watch that two minutes right before the match, you’re caught up. You got it, and know, ‘Alright, and now I’m looking forward to this thing.’ I think more than anything, that’s my mentality, is just trying to craft something or be a part of helping craft something where you get those beats, those tentpoles throughout that you can just insert in a package and get everybody caught up before, you know, they watch the actual match. But still, that to me is what hooks me.”
AEW Revolution will take place this Sunday at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.
An 18-month timeline has been set for WWE’s return to Australia, with TKO (the parent company of WWE and UFC) planning multiple events in Western Australia. This was confirmed by WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque, who stated on Friday that WWE will be in Perth this fall.
Triple H specifically mentioned, “We have Perth coming up in the fall.” Given the Northern Hemisphere context in which Levesque was speaking, the fall season begins in September.
WWE has a history of major events in Australia. In 2002, the company hosted WWE Global Warning at Melbourne’s Colonial Stadium (now Marvel Stadium), drawing over 56,000 fans. The event featured The Rock, Triple H, and Brock Lesnar in the main event.
In 2018, WWE returned for one of its biggest international shows, WWE Super Show-Down, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The event attracted over 70,000 fans, with marquee matches including The Undertaker vs. Triple H and AJ Styles vs. Samoa Joe.
Most recently, Elimination Chamber: Perth marked the first Premium Live Event (PLE) in Australia since Super Show-Down, reinforcing WWE’s commitment to the region. The event’s main event saw Nia Jax challenge Rhea Ripley for the Women’s World Championship.
The latest Saturday Night Live (SNL) Weekend Update took aim at Linda McMahon’s WWE past in a new skit.
For years, McMahon served as CEO of WWE, working alongside her husband, Vince McMahon, the company’s founder. During WWE’s Attitude Era, Linda was featured in several storylines as the McMahon family—Vince, Stephanie, and Shane—became prominent on-screen figures.
One notable storyline from 2003 saw her attacked by Kane to build up a feud between Kane and Shane McMahon. This angle was recently referenced on Weekend Update.
During the segment, Colin Jost used McMahon’s WWE history to joke about her role in dismantling the Department of Education. The punchline, “Maybe as high as 69,” was delivered alongside an image of Kane performing a Tombstone Piledriver on her.
While the skit acknowledged Linda McMahon’s WWE tenure, it did not mention that Kane’s portrayer, Glenn Jacobs, is now the mayor of Knox County, Tennessee.
Jost and his Weekend Update co-host, Michael Che, are no strangers to WWE. The duo competed in the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal at WrestleMania 35 in 2019, adding to the long history of celebrity involvement at WrestleMania.
Wardlow has been absent from AEW television for nearly a year, leading to speculation about his status with the company.
His last match took place on the March 13th episode of Dynamite, where he lost to then-AEW World Champion Samoa Joe via referee stoppage. Since then, he has remained inactive.
According to Fightful Select‘s Sean Ross Sapp, Wardlow has recently been in Los Angeles, the site of tonight’s AEW Revolution pay-per-view. This has naturally fueled speculation about a possible return. However, while sources haven’t confirmed his presence backstage, they noted that it “wouldn’t be surprising” if he were there.
Despite this, it’s been clarified that Wardlow’s visit to Los Angeles is primarily for an unrelated project. Reports throughout his absence have consistently pointed to an injury as the reason for his inactivity, despite other narratives surfacing.
As of now, there is no confirmation of Wardlow appearing on tonight’s broadcast, nor any updates regarding his potential return timeline.
Travis Scott’s Cactus Jack brand has teamed up with WWE to release the “Wrestling Is Real” T-shirt. This collaboration features a heavyweight, 100% cotton short-sleeve tee with a heavy wash and screen print details.
The front showcases the phrase “Wrestling Is Real,” while the back displays an image of Travis Scott standing alongside WWE icons The Rock and John Cena during their recent appearance at the WWE Elimination Chamber event.
The T-shirt is priced at $55 and is available for purchase on both Travis Scott’s official online store and WWE Shop. Orders are expected to ship within 5-6 weeks.
This collaboration follows Travis Scott’s involvement at the WWE Elimination Chamber event, where he appeared alongside The Rock and John Cena during a pivotal moment in the show.
AEW returns this Sunday with its sixth annual Revolution pay-per-view, live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.
Known as one of AEW’s “Big Five” events, Revolution promises an action-packed night featuring high-stakes title matches, heated rivalries, and marquee showdowns. Headlined by Jon Moxley defending the AEW World Championship against Cope, this event will also showcase six title matches and several grudge bouts that could redefine AEW’s landscape.
How to Watch
AEW Revolution 2025 marks a historic moment for All Elite Wrestling as the first pay-per-view event to be distributed through Amazon’s Prime Video platform, launching a new multi-year partnership between AEW and Amazon. This groundbreaking deal allows fans in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom to purchase AEW pay-per-view events directly through Prime Video:
Jon Moxley, AEW’s first-ever four-time World Champion, faces Cope in a highly anticipated clash. This marks their first singles encounter, with Moxley’s reign as champion and Cope’s comeback story on the line. Expect a brutal contest between two seasoned veterans.
AEW Women’s World Championship Match
Toni Storm (c) vs. Mariah May
In the third chapter of their rivalry, Toni Storm defends her title against Mariah May in a “Hollywood Ending” match. Storm’s transformation into “Timeless” Toni has revitalized her career, while May seeks redemption after losing their previous encounter.
AEW International Championship Match
Konosuke Takeshita (c) vs. Kenny Omega
Kenny Omega aims to reclaim gold as he battles Konosuke Takeshita for the International Championship. With Don Callis likely to interfere, Omega must overcome significant odds to secure victory.
Steel Cage Match
Will Ospreay vs. Kyle Fletcher
Former allies turned bitter enemies collide inside a steel cage. Ospreay and Fletcher, tied in their rivalry, will settle their score in what promises to be a show-stealing bout.
Singles Match
MJF vs. “Hangman” Adam Page
Two AEW originals face off in a heated grudge match. MJF looks to maintain his dominance over Page after defeating him once before, while Page seeks revenge and redemption.
TBS Championship Match
Mercedes Moné (c) vs. Momo Watanabe
Mercedes Moné defends her TBS Championship against Japanese star Momo Watanabe. While Moné has dominated the division since her debut, Watanabe poses a unique challenge.
AEW World Tag Team Championship Match
The Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley & Shelton Benjamin) (c) vs. The Outrunners
The Hurt Syndicate defends their titles against The Outrunners in what could be a breakout moment for the challengers.
No. 1 Contender Match for AEW World Championship
Swerve Strickland vs. Ricochet
Swerve Strickland and Ricochet battle for a shot at the AEW World Championship. Their rivalry has been intense, and this match will determine who steps up to challenge the winner of Moxley vs. Cope.
Pre-show Trios Match
“Big Boom!” A.J., Orange Cassidy & Mark Briscoe vs. Johnny TV & MxM Collection
The Zero Hour pre-show features this six-man tag team match showcasing fan favorites like Orange Cassidy alongside rising stars.
With its stacked lineup and compelling storylines, AEW Revolution 2025 promises unforgettable moments and thrilling action from start to finish. Don’t miss it live this Sunday.
Will Ospreay has revealed the one time he called himself the best in the world.
The AEW star recently had an interview with Chris Van Vliet. He talked about things such as his match with Bryan Danielson that was rated six and a half stars by Dave Meltzer, Triple H taking shot at him and more.
During the interview, Ospreay was also asked if he thinks about life after wrestling. The Aerial Assassin noted that he wants to have a normal life and have a regular job once he retires, but for now he’s focused on being the best in the world.
This prompted the question if he thinks he is the best wrestler in the world like many believe him to be and Will replied negatively:
“Yeah, of course not. I’m confident in my abilities, and I’m confident with my audience. Does that make me the best? I don’t know. Because I feel like the best is now so widely spread. Are you the guy that draws the most? Are you the guy that shifts the most merch? Are you best bell to bell? And I’ll just go I’m the best.”
Will Ospreay then revealed the one incident when he called himself one of the best of the sport. He recalled being out with his son watching a circus performance:
“I was out with my kid watching Cirque du Soleil at the Royal Albert Hall, and a guy came up and he takes a photo with me. Then Harry goes, why does that happen all the time?
I was just like, I don’t know how to explain it to him, because he’s six, and I have the mental capacity of a six-year-old. So I went, you know I do wrestling. He’s like, yeah. I said I’m like the best. That’s the only way I could put it.”
The 31-year-old also noted that his style has changed a lot from when he was 27 years old. According to him, doing something like a shooting star press takes a lot out of him nowadays. His body has locked up so he is having to change his wrestling style accordingly.
Shawn Spears has explained how his mindset about retirement has changed after having kids.
The new NXT North American Champion recently had an interview with Gabby Laspisa. He talked about things such as leaving AEW for NXT, Cody Rhodes’ WrestleMania plans, and more.
When asked about plans for his retirement, Spears who made his wrestling debut 23 years ago in 2002 noted that he always wanted to complete 25 years in wrestling. After the birth of his two sons with WWE alumni Peyton Royce, his mindset has changed:
“Before the kids it was kind of like, let’s just, I’ll just listen to my body kind of thing, which kind of still plays today. I thought if I can make it to a quarter of a century, cuz that just sounds, a, old but also sounds kind of neat. If I can make 25 years. 25 years at anything is impressive. 25 years in a sport? It’s pretty rare.
But now it’s pretty much as my kids get into playing sports, once they can play baseball, soccer, in another couple like another year, year and a half, two years. I also want to do Jiu-Jitsu with my kids. So once they’re old enough to understand some kind of control, like emotional regulation or whatever, maybe like four or five.
I want to do that with them. So that’s something we would do together. So when they see me getting beat up a little bit, which I will, I’m gonna get my ass thrown around. It’s one of those things where it’s okay. I just need to control how I react to it, kind of thing.”
Apart from running his own successful wrestling school named Flatbacks Wrestling, Shawn Spears also teaches a class in NXT. When the possibility of him leaving the development brand to go elsewhere was brought up, the wrestling veteran said that “I’m not going anywhere. This is the last stop.”
The 44-year-old explained that he’ll continue training people even after he has retired from active competition, though he’ll do it only as long as he can get in the ring and teach people things firsthand:
“So, if I’m still able to do those things and play sports and kick a ball and if they run and jump on me and I can catch them without blowing out my back or worrying about my knees collapsing, then I’ll be okay. But I’m gonna listen to the body on that regard.
Right now, I feel good. I’m still moving and I feel as if I can still keep up with the younger kids and I can still you know, I can still hang. But as long as it doesn’t kind of disrupt any plans I have in the future with my kids, I’ll do it as long as I can. The beautiful thing is that even when I step back from on-screen performing as a professional wrestler, I’m still gonna be, I’m still gonna have the school, I’m still gonna teach.
I’m still gonna be actively in there because I believe that’s the best way to learn is by hands-on teaching. That’s the way I was taught by Eric Young and that’s the way I teach my kids now at the Performance Center and here. So, I’ll always be a hands-on coach. The day that I can’t be, that’s probably time to pack it in.”
