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AEW All In Returns to Wembley Stadium in 2026

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All Elite Wrestling has officially confirmed the return of their flagship international pay-per-view event, with AEW All In set to take place at London’s iconic Wembley Stadium on Sunday, August 30, 2026.

The announcement marks another significant commitment by AEW to expand their international presence, returning to the venue that has become synonymous with major wrestling events in the United Kingdom. The early announcement provides fans with over a year’s notice to plan travel and accommodations for what promises to be another landmark event.

Event Details and Ticket Information

According to the official AEW website, ticket sale dates have not yet been announced, but the company is already accepting registrations for their AEW Insider program, which will provide early access to presale opportunities. This early registration system allows dedicated fans to secure priority access when tickets become available.

The timing of the event, scheduled for a Sunday in late August, positions it perfectly for international audiences and maintains AEW’s tradition of making their major UK events accessible to fans traveling from around the world.

Building on Wembley Success

This announcement demonstrates AEW’s continued confidence in the UK wrestling market and their commitment to providing world-class entertainment at one of the most prestigious venues in sports and entertainment. Wembley Stadium’s reputation as the “Home of Football” and its history of hosting major wrestling events makes it an ideal location for AEW’s international showcase.

The advance notice also reflects the logistical complexity of international events and AEW’s understanding that fans need significant lead time to plan travel, book accommodations, and secure time off work for such a major wrestling weekend.

What This Means for AEW’s Global Strategy

The confirmation of All In 2026 signals AEW’s long-term commitment to international expansion and their confidence in building sustainable global audiences. By announcing the event more than a year in advance, AEW is treating this as a destination event rather than a one-off show, encouraging fans to make it a centerpiece of their 2026 wrestling calendar.

Fans interested in securing early access to tickets can register for the AEW Insider program through the company’s official website. Additional details about the event, including match announcements and specific ticket sale dates, are expected to be revealed as the event approaches.

CM Punk On Triple H: “I Love Working With The Guy”

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CM Punk has opened up about his current working relationship with WWE’s Chief Content Officer, Triple H, calling it a “treat” and explaining how their dynamic has evolved from adversarial to collaborative.

In a new interview with TV Insider, Punk praised his current collaboration with Levesque. He explained that both men have gained new life experiences and perspectives since his first run with the company, which has changed their professional relationship from competitive to one focused on the same goals.

“Between me and Triple H, there is so much more of an understanding,” Punk said. “It was more adversarial because we were competition. Now we’re not and are on the same page and want to help the next generation… Look, I love working with the guy. It’s amazing. It’s really a treat. I think we’ve only scratched the tip of the iceberg.”

Punk also discussed the biggest difference between his two runs in WWE, stating that he now feels much more secure in his position and no longer feels the need to constantly fight to prove himself.

“I don’t think I’m fighting for real estate anymore whereas early in my career I was always fighting for what I thought was the way to do things. I feel like my role is 100 percent more solidified now,” he explained. “It feels weird saying that I’m a living legend, but I’m not sure how else to say it… I’m pretty f*ckin’ good at it. I know that now.”

Punk’s new perspective and solidified role have quickly propelled him back into the main event scene. On this past Monday’s episode of Raw, he won a grueling gauntlet match to become the number one contender for the World Heavyweight Championship. He is now scheduled to challenge the champion, GUNTHER, at the SummerSlam premium live event.

CM Punk On Changes, Triple H & Being Very Good At Wrestling

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CM Punk returned to WWE in November 2023 after close to a decade away from the wrestling juggernaut. Speaking to Scott Fishman of TV Insider, Punk reflected on how his attitude today differs from the CM Punk of old.

“I don’t think I’m fighting for real estate anymore where as early in my career I was always fighting for what I thought was the way to do things. I feel like my role is 100 hundred percent more solidified now.”

While Punk’s desire for things to be done the ‘right way’ (i.e. his way) rubbed many the wrong way early into his WWE career, things are different now. Today, Punk knows his work speaks for itself, and is hardly shy of self-praise.

“It feels weird saying that I’m a living legend, but I’m not sure how else to say it. I’m 46 years old and have been doing this for a very long time. Pardon my French, I’m pretty f*ckin’ good at it.”

One name intrinsic to Punk’s return to WWE is Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque, someone who Punk had an issue with for years. Without both men changing their attitudes, Punk’s return would never had happened, something CM Punk doesn’t take lightly.

“Between me and Triple H, there is so much more of an understanding. I’ve advanced in my life to a point where I have the perspective I didn’t have before. For him likewise has advanced in life to where he has experiences and knowledge he didn’t have before.

“Me and him, I think we were both on the main roster, and were talented guys. It was more adversarial because we were competition. Now we’re not and are on the same page.”

CM Punk’s more level-headed attitude has kept him incident-free in WWE, in stark contrast to his fiery final year with All Elite Wrestling. Today, Punk is ready to let his work speak for itself, and appreciate that what he does is “pretty f***ing good!”

CM Punk Is One Gruesome Dude In SyFy Revival Series

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CM Punk is part of Revival, a new series on SyFy with a macabre twist. When the dead begin coming back to life, but not as the shuffling zombies of old, those still living are left to ponder where this second-chance came from, and what to do with those who have been revived.

Tony Check, played by Punk, certainly knows what the revived means for him. Speaking to Scott Fishman of TV Insider, Punk teased what fans can expect from his character on the show.

“He is an opportunistic guy. He recognizes that with the revivers there is a new business opportunity in Wausau. He is not afraid to get his hands dirty. He is a gruesome dude.”

Punk is no stranger to roles outside of the ring. The former WWE/AEW World Champion earned praise for his part in Girl On The Third Floor, a tension-filled drama. Punk put his wrestling knowledge to good use when he played a journeyman grappler for Heels and would share the screen with Stephen and Robbie Amell.

Punk continues to impress both in and out of the squared circle, and fans are excited to see him in Revival. Though his character may be a “gruesome dude,” don’t expect fans to look away when the Best in the World is on the screen.

Scott D’Amore Thinks The Young Bucks Could End Up In WWE

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After The Young Bucks were stripped of their Executive Vice President titles at AEW All In: Texas, former TNA President Scott D’Amore has weighed in on their future. He suggested that Matt and Nick Jackson could one day make the jump to WWE.

Speaking on the most recent edition of his podcast, The D’Amore Drop, Scott D’Amore discussed the current storyline for the Young Bucks. He noted that with all they have accomplished in AEW, a move to WWE for a “WrestleMania moment” could be in their future.

“It’s no secret WWE wanted the Bucks badly before they helped form AEW — and I can see Matt and Nick, not tomorrow, but at some point — maybe deciding it is time to go have a WrestleMania moment like fellow AEW founder Cody Rhodes did,” D’Amore stated.

D’Amore’s comments come after a major shift in the Young Bucks’ on-screen status. At All In, they lost a tag team match to Swerve Strickland and Will Ospreay, with the stipulation being that they would lose their EVP titles. On the following episode of AEW Dynamite, the brothers were portrayed as being lost without the perks of their executive roles. Despite this storyline, Matt and Nick Jackson signed long-term contract extensions with AEW in August 2023.

D’Amore’s comparison to Cody Rhodes is a timely one. Since leaving AEW and returning to WWE in 2022, Rhodes has become one of the company’s top babyfaces. After winning this year’s King of the Ring tournament, he is now scheduled to challenge John Cena for the Undisputed WWE Championship at the upcoming SummerSlam premium live event.

CM Punk Reveals Why He Refuses To Work with Wife AJ Lee

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Fans may be clamoring for AJ Lee to return, but if that happens, don’t expect her to work alongside her husband CM Punk. Speaking to Scott Fishman of TV Insider, Punk explained that working on-screen isn’t in the card for himself and his bride.

“There are really two things me and my wife don’t do together. One is to work out and the other is to work together. It’s really the perfect relationship.”

Though this is the couple’s rule now, Punk and Lee worked closely on TV together in 2012. That year AJ would form a romantic interest in Punk, who in his own words, dug “crazy chicks.” Months later, when Punk was a heel, he and AJ would butt heads as Lee was introduced as Raw’s General Manager.

Doing More in Acting?

Both Punk and Lee have appeared in projects outside of the ring, with Punk earning praise for his role in Heels and Girl on the Third Floor. While he doesn’t plan to work with AJ, one name CM Punk is never shy to reach out to over work is Dave Bautista.

“He has been a friend for so long, Dave Bautista. I can reach out to Dave and ask him a million different questions.”

In WWE, Punk is preparing for SummerSlam where he will battle World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER. No matter what comes, expect to see plenty of CM Punk on TV, even if his wife won’t be at his side.

Kurt Angle Joins Real American Freestyle as Live Event Commentator and Partner

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Wrestling legend Kurt Angle is making his return to the wrestling world in a new capacity, as Real American Freestyle announced today that the Olympic gold medalist will serve as live event commentator, analyst, and partner for the emerging freestyle wrestling organization. Angle will join Chael Sonnen and Bubba Jenkins in the commentary booth for RAF01, the company’s inaugural event scheduled for August 30, 2025, at Cleveland’s Wolstein Center.

Olympic Hero Brings Credibility to New Wrestling Venture

The announcement represents a significant coup for Real American Freestyle, bringing in one of wrestling’s most accomplished figures to lend his expertise and star power to their launch. Angle’s credentials span both amateur and professional wrestling, making him uniquely qualified to analyze the freestyle wrestling format that RAF is promoting.

Angle’s amateur wrestling resume is unparalleled – he captured NCAA Division I Championships in 1990 and 1992 for Clarion University and was later named by USA Wrestling as the greatest shoot wrestler of all time. His crowning amateur achievement came at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, where he won freestyle wrestling gold despite competing with injuries, capturing the hearts of the hometown crowd.

From Olympic Glory to Professional Wrestling Stardom

Angle’s transition to professional wrestling proved equally successful. After entering WWE’s developmental system in 1998, he made his television debut in 1999 and quickly established himself as a main event talent. Within two months of his introduction, he held both the European and Intercontinental Championships simultaneously – a testament to his rapid rise.

His professional wrestling achievements include: five-time WWE Champion, 13-time world champion overall, and the only wrestler to have captured the WWE Championship, World Heavyweight Championship, WCW Championship, TNA World Heavyweight Championship, IWGP Heavyweight Championship, and NCAA Wrestling Championship. Angle holds the distinction of being both the tenth wrestler to achieve the WWE Triple Crown and the fifth to complete the WWE Grand Slam, while also becoming the first person to hold both WWE and TNA Triple Crowns.

Hall of Fame Recognition Across Multiple Organizations

Angle’s impact on wrestling has been recognized with inductions into three separate halls of fame: the WWE Hall of Fame (2017), TNA Hall of Fame (2013), and Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame (2004). He formally retired from in-ring competition in 2019, making the announcement at WrestleMania 35 after a storied career that spanned over two decades.

“Kurt Angle is a living legend. He’s achieved every accomplishment he could in wrestling, so it makes sense that he’s partnering with Real American Freestyle as we actively change the name of the game across the sport. Kurt will provide fire, infamy, and unparalleled experience to the commentary and analysis of our live events. We couldn’t be more excited to have him on the Real American team.” – Hulk Hogan, RAF Commissioner

Perfect Fit for Freestyle Wrestling Coverage

Angle’s appointment appears to be a natural fit given his freestyle wrestling background and proven ability to connect with audiences. His aggressive in-ring style, influenced by the Attitude Era’s top stars including Stone Cold Steve Austin, Triple H, and The Rock, should translate well to providing energetic commentary and analysis.

“I grew up freestyle wrestling, and achieved the highest level of success in the sport. I couldn’t be prouder to support athletes at all levels of their careers and partner with Real American Freestyle to make it happen. Chael and Bubba will bring a unique aspect to their analysis given their own backgrounds in combat sports, and I’m excited to join them for RAF01 to bring freestyle wrestling to audiences around the world.” – Kurt Angle

Real American Freestyle’s High-Profile Launch Strategy

The Angle signing adds further momentum to Real American Freestyle’s ambitious rollout, which has already featured signings of top freestyle wrestling talent. The organization, founded by Chad Bronstein, Hulk Hogan, Eric Bischoff, and Israel Martinez with backing from Left Lane Capital, launched in 2025 with a 40-athlete roster.

RAF promises a “dynamic modern approach” to freestyle wrestling coverage, with high-impact entertainment elements designed to captivate both live audiences and television viewers. The commentary team of Angle, Sonnen, and Jenkins brings together expertise from Olympic wrestling, mixed martial arts, and professional wrestling backgrounds.

Tickets for RAF01 on August 30 at Cleveland’s Wolstein Center are currently available through Ticketmaster. The event represents the beginning of what Real American Freestyle hopes will be a full slate of events throughout their debut season, positioning themselves as an innovative force in combat sports entertainment.

For more information about Real American Freestyle and upcoming events, visit realamericanfreestyle.com or follow @RAFWrestlingUSA on social media.

Montez Ford Calls Post-WrestleMania Match The ‘Greatest TLC Match Of All Time’

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Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins, The Street Profits, recently looked back on what they consider to be a signature moment in their careers: the chaotic TLC match for the WWE Tag Team Championships on the Friday Night SmackDown after WrestleMania 41.

Speaking on the Battleground Podcast, the duo explained that being left off the WrestleMania 41 card gave them extra motivation heading into that title defense. Montez Ford stated that regardless of the event, The Street Profits are always the main attraction.

“You’re not on WrestleMania but, you also look at it a positive way where now they have other WWE superstars who’ve never been a part of WrestleMania to showcase their talents,” Ford said. “But, the thing about it is once that gets finished with… we step up to the plate and show ‘em how it’s really done… We had a lot of chips on our shoulder.”

That “chip on their shoulder” resulted in a match that Ford boldly calls “the greatest TLC match of all time.” In the bout, The Street Profits successfully defended their titles against #DIY and the Motor City Machine Guns. Angelo Dawkins agreed with the sentiment, saying they took the match personally.

“That was one of the funnest nights ever right there. Magic was made that night,” Dawkins said. “I feel like we all left with our heads held high and we put on a clinic, we put on a show. We had a crazy chip on our shoulder that day.”

While The Street Profits look back fondly on that successful title defense, their reign as WWE Tag Team Champions recently came to an end. On the July 11 episode of Friday Night SmackDown, Ford and Dawkins were defeated by Dexter Lumis and Joe Gacy of The Wyatt Sicks, who captured the titles for the sinister faction.

CM Punk Reveals Unconventional WWE Moment Which Made Him Realize He Was A Star

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The moment when a talent realizes that he has made it in wrestling is usually when they main event a big show or win a title. For CM Punk, however, the realization came in the most unconventional way.

The Straight Edge Star teamed up with Rhea Ripley to promote WWE Unreal in a recent ESPN interview. During the interview, both WWE stars were asked about the moment they realized they had made it. Ripley went first, picking up her 2018 Mae Young Classic match against IYO SKY.

CM Punk, however, picked a very different direction. He mentioned how WWE nowadays offers a lot more facilities to superstars behind the scenes, but when he was in developmental, all talent had was one makeup table:

“It used to be one makeup lady, her name was Jan. Not the nicest lady in the world. This is how I knew I made it. My first time, I was under contract, I was in Ohio Valley wrestling in the developmental, and I was brought up to do a dark match, pre-television match.

I found a spray bottle that was in the makeup case and I was wetting my hair and I hear down the hallway like all these explicatives, like a sailor was yelling at me. I turned around, and it’s Jan. And she’s like, ‘What do you think you’re doing? That’s for talent. Put it down.’ And I was like, ‘okay.’ I just quietly tiptoed away.”

I’m A Top Guy Now: CM Punk

Things changed when he became a staple of the main roster, however. Per CM Punk, he first felt like a star when the same makeup lady spoke to him again:

“So that’s 2005 and like 2011, CM Punk becomes hottest superstar in the business, and Jan walks up to me one day and goes, ‘How come you never come see me? You know I can cut your hair, right?’ And I was like, ‘I made it. I’m a top guy now.'”

CM Punk was part of a big Gauntlet match on this week’s Raw. He picked up the victory in the bout, which earns him the right to challenge Gunther for the World Title at SummerSlam next month.

Randy Orton Names The Most Important Match of His Career

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Randy Orton has revealed a match he thinks earned him the respect of the fans.

The Viper was a recent guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live with Jelly Roll being the guest host of the show. During the talk, the Singing star asked the former world champion which is the favorite match of his career.

Randy Orton picked his 2004 Backlash match against Mick Foley because it showed fans a side of him which they had never seen before:

“Gosh. You know, I’ve been asked that before and that’s a very hard question because I’ve had a lot of matches, I consider to be like up there as my favorite. But when I was 24 years old, I wrestled Mick Foley at Backlash in a hardcore match.

This is in 2004. That match probably was the most important one in my career, I think, because the fans saw me put myself, put my body through something they had never seen me put my body through before. It was a very physical match.

Lots of blood, lots of sweat, some tears. But I think I earned the fans’ respect that night. From then on, I could tell something was different in the air when I would walk through that curtain.”

The Backlash bout saw Randy Orton defending his IC title against Cactus Jack. Evolution was banned from the ringside so The Legend Killer was on his own.

The brutal bout featured many unnerving moments including one where the Evolution member was thrown into thumb tacks after missing an RKO. The match ended with Orton delivering an RKO to Foley onto a barbed wire baseball bat.

You can check out Randy’s full interview on Jimmy Kimmel including an angle with Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul below:

New Trailer For ‘WWE: Unreal’ Released

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With the premiere date fast approaching, Netflix has released a new trailer for its upcoming docuseries, “WWE: Unreal.” The exclusive look from Entertainment Weekly reveals more details about the show, including that WWE’s Chief Content Officer, Triple H, will serve as the series narrator.

The new trailer features behind-the-scenes footage of top stars such as John Cena, Cody Rhodes, Bianca Belair, Rhea Ripley, and CM Punk. The five-episode first season, which premieres on July 29, promises an unprecedented look into the WWE creative process and the lives of its superstars.

The series is produced by WWE in partnership with Skydance Sports, NFL Films, and Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions. In the interview with Entertainment Weekly, Triple H explained the motivation behind the project.

“Our business evolves and so do the expectations of our audience,” Triple H said. “When you look at the track records of Omaha Productions and NFL Films, it felt like we had the right partners in place to pull back the curtain and showcase WWE in a brand-new way.”

To promote the series, stars like Rhea Ripley and CM Punk have been making media appearances this week. As previously reported, Punk shared his mixed feelings about the project, stating that due to his “old school” mentality of protecting the business, he finds the concept of letting cameras so far behind the scenes “really strange,” even while understanding its appeal to the fans.

R-Truth Says Fan Backlash To His Release Showed ‘Good In Humanity’

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WWE superstar R-Truth has opened up about his brief departure from the company last month, reflecting on the massive outpouring of support from fans and peers that led to WWE reversing its decision and re-signing him.

In early June, it was announced that WWE had chosen not to renew R-Truth’s contract, which sparked a significant backlash on social media. Speaking on the Toronto Sun’s No Holds Barred podcast, Truth said the experience of seeing everyone come together was what he would remember most.

“The outreach,” Truth responded. “The love. I think it was meant for me and it was meant for everybody, man. Through all social media, [there were] over 100 million reactions of emotions and of unifying on one thing. So if anything, it showed that we all can come together on something… So that was showing the good in humanity, man. That was great.”

Less than a week after the initial news, WWE reached a new deal with the 53-year-old veteran. Since his return to television, R-Truth has been presented with a repackaged persona that shows more of his real self. He is currently in a feud with Aleister Black, whom he defeated on last week’s episode of SmackDown.

R-Truth’s victory over Aleister Black on last week’s SmackDown was a notable one, though not for its length. As was previously reported, the match was significantly shortened due to a preceding segment running long, a decision one WWE source called a “necessary evil.” Despite the time constraints, the win keeps the momentum with the veteran as his popular resurgence continues on the blue brand.

Seth Rollins Reacts To CM Punk Winning SummerSlam Title Shot

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Seth Rollins doesn’t think he can ever be friends with CM Punk.

The Straight Edge Star picked up a big victory at this past Monday’s Raw. He won a #1 contender’s gauntlet match to earn a shot at World Heavyweight Champion Gunther at SummerSlam.

While hosting The Rich Eisen Show on Wednesday, Seth Rollins was asked about Punk’s victory. The Architect claimed that he cannot wait to watch The Ring General beat his arch rival up:

“Great questions. I mean, I think CM Punk, you know, he won the match fair and square on Monday, the gauntlet match, so he’s entitled to a championship match vs. Gunther at SummerSlam.

So good for him. I fully expect Gunther to turn his chest into ground beef. I’m very excited to watch that from the confines of my living room.”

He’s The One: Seth Rollins

Seth Rollins mentioned that he might even be in the arena to watch CM Punk’s loss in person since his wife Becky Lynch will be competing at the show. The former World Champion then shared a hypothesis, claiming that he can never be friends with Punk in any universe:

“My feelings on CM Punk are not hard to find. I don’t like the guy. Never liked the guy. Haven’t liked the guy. Probably never gonna like the guy. You know what? I often wonder is there any world where CM Punk and I could be friends? Is there any world where I could not hate this dude? And, so far, the answer’s no.

And I’m not a guy that likes to hold grudges. I find that grudges, they take a lot of energy. Takes a lot of energy to hold grudges. You know what I mean? It takes time. It takes effort.

And I don’t like that. I like to put my effort into good things, positive things, people I like, I love, not people I hate. I think he’s the one. I think he’s the one. The one that I mean, there’s some other guys who I’ve had bad experiences with, but [it’s] water under the bridge. Not with him. Not with old Phil Brooks.”

Randy Orton Reveals The Most Rewarding Thing About Wrestling For Him

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Randy Orton is a proud father.

Jelly Roll hosted an episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live on Wednesday and invited The Viper as his guest. During the interview, the Singing Star asked Randy if any of his children are interested in following in his footsteps in the wrestling business.

Orton explained that his youngest daughter has become a fan after he got the audience to sing her happy birthday during a WWE show:

Gosh, I’ve got some older ones, some younger ones. I [am] a father of five. Three boys, two daughters. My youngest daughter Brooklyn. Funny story for you. We’re in Brooklyn, New York, at the Barclays Center. It was the day of her fifth birthday.

So I have got my daughter, Brooklyn, in Brooklyn. After we went off the air, before those 20,000 people started to leave and go home. I was like, ‘Man, I gotta do this. She’ll never forget this if I bring her in the ring and have these people sing happy birthday to her,’ And that’s what I did.”

The Most Rewarding Thing: Randy Orton

Randy Orton then mentioned that her daughter joins her for shows every now and then. For him, seeing her reaction is the most rewarding thing about wrestling now:

“Oh, I’m telling you as a father, just to look on her face and she didn’t know what to think at the time. But now, I mean she’s eight and that little girl thinks she has fans all over the world. Every time she comes to a show, oh man.

Getting the reactions from my kids. It’s probably the most rewarding thing about what I do. But seeing her little face, seeing her proud of her father sitting front row. Cheering for me, booing for whoever’s kicking my ass that night. Man, it just warms my heart.”

The interview with Orton quickly turned into a wrestling segment when Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul showed up to the Talk Show. You can check out what happened afterward below:

Kane Believes Window For WWE Farewell Match Has Passed Him By

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For decades, Glenn ‘Kane’ Jacobs dominated in the ring, but it’s been years since the Devil’s Favorite Demon competed. Appearing on Busted Open Radio, Jacobs was asked if he had any plans for a final farewell in the ring. While the idea may be tempting for some, the WWE Hall of Famer acknowledged that he may never receive a full send-off.

“[Laughs] I don’t know about that, man. Oh man. Brother, we were just talking about athleticism and movement and keeping up with the pace of people nowadays. That may have left me behind, guys.”

Kane last appeared in the ring during the 2021 Royal Rumble match, where he had a brief but solid showing in the bout won by former rival Edge. While some hope to see Kane back for one more match, it appears that fans have seen the last of the Big Red Machine.

Outside the ring, Jacobs serves as the mayor of Knox County, Tennessee, and though he identifies as a Libertarian, he is in office as a member of the Republican party. With Jacobs’ political career taking center stage, appearances in wrestling, either in or out of the ring, are becoming a rarity.

Kane had a career most wrestlers can only dream of, including reigns as WWE, World Heavyweight, and ECW World Champion. While a proper send-off may not be in the cards, the Big Red Machine’s legacy will last forever.


WWE NXT Hits Year-Long Ratings Low Against Stiff Competition

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WWE NXT struggled to keep the momentum of its recent Great American Bash event, resulting in the silver brand reaching an unfortunate milestone in its programming. Programming Insider reports that WWE NXT on July 15th drew 586,000 viewers on the CW Network. This marks a significant drop from the 659,000 viewers who tuned in the previous week.

The July 15, number is the lowest WWE NXT has hit since July 2024, and this is not the only unfortunate stat. The show scored a 0.12 rating in the 18 to 49 demographic, down from the 0.16 demo rating last Tuesday. This 0.12 is the lowest rating in the coveted demo since March 2023.

WWE NXT’s shortcomings can’t entirely be blamed on the show itself. The episode faced stiff competition the MLB All-Star Game on Fox, which drew 7.185 million viewers and a 1.43 demo rating. WWE has often struggled when going against other sports, with WWE Raw often being hit hard during Football season.

The show saw the fallout from Great American Bash and WWE Evolution, as well as several names from TNA Wrestling make themselves known. It remains to be seen how WWE NXT bounces back after this unfortunate milestone.

Another Top AEW Star Taking Time Off After All In Texas

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Another top AEW star is set for some time off.

Samoa Joe being stretchered out after his All In Texas match against Death Riders, was recently revealed to be an angle, allowing Joe to take time off for the promotion of the Twisted Metal Series.

Now Fightful Select has revealed that the heavyweight star is not the only one taking time off from the company after the latest PPV.

Will Ospreay picked up a big victory at All In. He teamed up with Swerve Strickland, and the duo defeated The Young Bucks to rid them of their EVP status in the company.

The Aerial Assassin then came out to help Hangman Page against Jon Moxley in the main event. This time, however, his opponents proved to be too much, and Ospreay had to be taken out on a stretcher.

The report has now revealed that this whole angle was done for the same reason as Samoa Joe. The former IWGP World Champion had been working banged up before the PPV and he will also be absent from AEW TV for a while.

A concrete timetable for Will Ospreay’s return to the company has not been confirmed, but it’s believed that he will be out for at least a month

While Ospreay will not be seen on TV in the upcoming weeks, his All In partner Swerve Strickland doesn’t seem to be going anywhere. The former AEW Champion started a new program on this week’s Dynamite which you can check out here.

Cody Rhodes On What Will Happen If John Cena Leaves As WWE Champion

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John Cena has vowed to leave WWE as champion, forcing the company to create a new ‘toy’ for Superstars to battle over. If that happens, WWE will lose pover six decades of history and legacy associated with the real WWE Championship, a threat Cody Rhodes isn’t taking lightly.

Speaking to the Boston Herald, Rhodes acknowledged Cena’s status as one of the greatest to ever grace a WWE ring. Rhodes can’t help but speculate as to what WWE will be forced to do if John’s vow to ruin wrestling comes to fruition.

John Cena is the greatest champion in wrestling history. It’s foolish to think he’s handing out any torches. He wants to go out like a warrior, or he will leave with the title, then we’ll have to have some silly tournament or something that I can prevent here and now.”

Cody, who lost the title to John at WrestleMania, has a chance to make things right at SummerSlam. After winning the King of the Ring crown, Rhodes will challenge Cena at the August PLE, a match that he knows won’t be easy.

“You have to beat him to grab that torch. Hit him where the ref can count to 100 if he wants. It honors his legacy to give him that as a warrior.”

WWE SummerSlam 2025 is scheduled to take place as a two-night event on Saturday, August 2, and Sunday, August 3, 2025, at MetLife Stadium. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Rhodes’ road to redemption.

ROH Champion Injured At All In Texas

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A current ROH champion suffered an injury during All In Texas.

The latest AEW PPV featured a Women’s Gauntlet match with a future shot at the Women’s World Title on the line. The ending of the bout saw Athena pinning Mina Shirakawa after hitting an O-Face.

Athena then appeared on this week’s episode of Dynamite, interrupting the current Women’s Champion Toni Storm. Storm was delivering her victory speech after defeating Mercedes Mone at the show this past Saturday.

The Forever ROH Women’s Champion talked about winning the Gauntlet match and claimed that not only Luther but also Shirakawa was out of her way.

Announcer Tony Schiavone later provided an update on these comments, revealing that Mina suffered a broken hand during the ending sequence of the All In match.

The injury comes at a troubling time for AEW, as Mina Shirakawa was crowned the Interim ROH Women’s TV Champion at Supercard of Honor last week due to Red Velvet’s injury.

Now Shirakawa getting injured herself will force the company to change their plans once again. Based on how long she will stay out of action, the officials could potentially strip her of the belt and put it on someone else.

Injured AEW Star Reveals Role In Upcoming Steven Spielberg Movie

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Brian Cage is recovering from double knee surgery—but that’s not slowing him down. The AEW star is also making a major leap into Hollywood with a role in an upcoming Steven Spielberg film.

Speaking to The Magic of Wrestling, Cage shared how Chavo Guerrero reached out with an opportunity to star in a wrestling-themed TV show. When that project stalled however, Guerrero put Cage’s name forward for a new movie and quickly caught the attention of producers.

“I get an email: ‘Hey, I just sat down and watched all your stuff with the director. He absolutely loves you. He thinks you’re perfect. He knows everything about you—your look, your charisma, your personality. He wants to offer you the role.’”

Cage was excited about the correspondence but had no clue who the director who thinks he is “perfect” actually was. When he reached out to find out, he learned that one of Hollywood’s biggest names is now a fan of his.

“I call the guy… and he goes, ‘Stephen said this, Stephen said that.’ And I go, ‘Stephen?’ And he goes, ‘Yeah, the director. It’s Steven Spielberg.’ And I’m like, ‘Oh, oh sh*t.’”

When asked if there was anyone he’d like to work with on the film, Cage didn’t hesitate to name his AEW tag partner, Lance Archer. The two reportedly filmed scenes together before Cage’s injury. The movie is currently slated for a June 2026 release, though that date may still shift.

In early 2025, it was reported that Cage had torn his quadriceps at an independent show, rendering him out of action for up to a year. While it’s unclear when he will be back, the wrestler continues to make waves in and out of the ring.



Jim Ross Recovering After Hotel Fall During AEW All In: Texas Week

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Jim Ross has revealed that he’s currently recovering from a bad fall that occurred during AEW All In: Texas weekend. Despite this setback, Ross was able to make a return to AEW programming after a break from TV to battle colon cancer.

Speaking on Grilling JR, Ross shared that the incident happened on Thursday night before the event. The situation was made worse by the fact that he was unable to call for help.

“I had a bad fall on Thursday night in my hotel room. And I was lucky. I wasn’t down for the count, but I had a hell of a fall and soft tissue… I didn’t break anything, I don’t think, but I had a bad fall in my hotel room, and I didn’t have my phone.”

Ross added that he didn’t suffer any broken bones, but he has been left dealing with soft tissue damage and lingering soreness. At 72, Ross is aware that his body doesn’t heal like it used to, though he remains optimistic.

“Still sore, to this very minute, I’m still sore. So it was quite the ordeal. That’s the only negative thing I could say is that I had a bad fall, and I survived it… The older you get, the slower you heal. And that’s kind of my situation right now.”

Despite the injury, Ross returned to the commentary desk just two days later at AEW All In, where he called the high-profile bout between Kenny Omega and Kazuchika Okada. We at SEScoops are continuing to wish the AEW commentator a full and speedy recovery.

Ron Killings Says John Cena Isn’t Over, Wants To Turn Him Face

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Ron Killings’ feud with John Cena is far from over, despite the Undisputed WWE Champion’s career in the ring nearing its end. Speaking to the Toronto Sun, Killings reflected on working with Cena this year, and hasn’t given up on the ‘Unseen Seventeen.’

“Oh, it ain’t over. He got to turn back who he was. He hurt people’s hearts. That’s right. You just asked me the good stuff about him. He betrayed people, dog. He betrayed you, me, us, them, everybody, man.

“So he’s taking me on that roller coaster just like he’s taking everybody else. I need John back. Not for me, but for my sanity. For the sanity of R-Truth. So it ain’t over yet with him.”

Killings played a key role in Cena retaining at WWE Backlash: St. Louis, only to eat an AAA from Cena for his troubles. Killings faced John Cena at Saturday Night’s Main Event in May, followed by a match on SmackDown last month.

Right now, Cena is preparing for Cody Rhodes, who earned a title match at SummerSlam by winning the King of the Ring tournament. Though a WrestleMania rematch is looming for Cena, Killings is keeping a close eye on the WWE GOAT as his career continues to wind down.

Young Bucks Struggle On Dynamite After Losing AEW EVP Status

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The July 16 episode of AEW Dynamite took place at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, Illinois and dealt with the fallout from last week’s All In: Texas pay-per-view. During that show, the Young Bucks lost their tag team match against Will Ospreay and Swerve Strickland, and in the process, lost their status as AEW EVPs.

During Dynamite, the former EVPs were clearly unhappy with their new circumstances. They arrived via a standard Lyft instead of their usual limo and were downgraded to a modest locker room, far from the executive treatment they once received.

In the ring, the Bucks teamed with Josh Alexander and Hechicero in an All-Star 8-Man Tag Team Match against ROH World Champion Bandido, JetSpeed, and Brody King. Their usual entrance video was replaced with a crudely styled alternative—seemingly created in MS Paint. Ring announcer Justin Roberts appeared to take pleasure in emphasizing their demotion during the introductions as he nixed their usual introductions with their full names.

Despite these changes, Don Callis seems to be aligning himself with the Bucks once again, hinting at potential developments to come. For now, though, the Young Bucks appear to be sliding down the AEW hierarchy.

Watch: Jelly Roll Puts Logan Paul Through Table At Jimmy Kimmel Live

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A wrestling angle took place at Jimmy Kimmel Live tonight.

Jelly Roll was filling in as the host for Kimmel at the talk show this Wednesday night. He invited his SummerSlam tag team partner Randy Orton to the show.

So it wasn’t a surprise when Drew McIntyre showed up to the set as well. After a war of words, the Scottish Warrior got into a fist fight with Orton, and the two led each other away.

Logan Paul was the next to show up and he started talking trash to Jelly Roll once again. The YouTuber then slapped Jelly Roll, and in response, the rapper chokeslammed Paul onto a table to end the segment:

The singing star was involved in WWE segments at this past Friday’s SmackDown and the following Saturday Night’s Main Event as well. After SNME, he was announced to team with Randy Orton to face Logan Paul and Drew McIntyre at the upcoming SummerSlam PPV.

The Grammy-nominated artist originally caught the wrestling bug after his appearance at SummerSlam last year, so his debut match being at the show this year makes sense.

Jelly Roll was a guest on the latest episode of Pat McAfee Show, where he revealed some details about his training for the upcoming bout. You can check out what he said here.

New Female Faction Formed On Dynamite

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A new alliance was formed on Dynamite.

This week’s episode of the Wednesday night show featured a women’s fatal four-way among Kris Statlander, Queen Aminata, Thekla and Willow Nightingale. The winner was announced to receive a cash prize of $100,000.

The ending of the bout saw Willow hitting the Doctor Bomb on Thekla and going for the pin. Kris Statlander, however, pulled the referee out of the ring to keep the match going. Nightingale then got out too and started brawling with Kris, leading the action away from the ring and onto the ramp.

Aminata took the opportunity to deliver a double stomp on Thekla, and she then went for a pin of her own. The Toxic Spider, however, managed to kick out.

Skye Blue then showed up at the ringside. Julia Hart appeared in the ring as well and spat the green mist on Aminata.

Thekla took advantage of the opportunity, and she pinned the fellow AEW star for the victory. The trio of Hart, Thekla, and Blue raised each other’s hands after the match, confirming that they are now working together.

Tonight’s show also featured The Young Bucks in action, who received a new entrance after their All In Texas loss. You can check out more about it here