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Scarlett Bordeaux To Debut For MLW At Battle Riot IV

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Former IMPACT and NXT superstar Scarlett Bordeaux is headed to Major League Wrestling.

The one-time DDT-Pro Ironman Heavymetalweight Champion will be making her debut at the promotion’s June 23rd Battle Riot IV pay-per-view from New York City’s legendary Melrose Ballroom. No opponent has been revealed for her as of yet.

Bordeaux was released from WWE, along with former NXT champion Karrion Kross, back in November of 2021 as a part of the company’s “budget cuts” from COVID-19. Outside of wrestling she works as an actress and a model.

Battle Riot serves as MLW’s Royal Rumble, and was won last year by current world champion, Alexander Hammerstone.

MLW has since sent out the following press release regarding Bordeaux’s debut, as well as an updated look at the Battle Riot IV card. Check it out below.

“Major League Wrestling issued the following press release announcing that former NXT and IMPACT superstar Scarlett Bordeaux will be making her debut for the promotion at the June 23rd Battle Riot IV event from the Melrose Ballroom in New York City. Check out the full details below.

Major League Wrestling today announced Scarlett Bordeaux will make her MLW in-ring debut at the Battle Riot when MLW returns to New York City’s Melrose Ballroom on June 23, featuring an MLW Fusion TV taping.

?Limited tickets are available at www.MLWNYC.com and on Eventbrite.

A heat advisory has been issued for the women’s featherweight division as pro wrestling’s smoke show, Scarlett Bordeaux, has officially joined Major League Wrestling.

MLW matchmaker Cesar Duran is meeting today with several potential opponent’s for the silver siren’s debut. A match announcement is forthcoming.”

In the meantime, it may be best to fall and pray to the Perfect 10 as Scarlett Bordeaux has made an ominous warning that all in MLW’s new featherweight division cannot stop the unstoppable.

Known as the doomsday duo, along with her husband Killer Kross, Bordeaux and Kross have left a path of destruction in their wake from Mexico to the US. Now, they have set their eyes on MLW as they look to turn up the heat in New York City June 23.

Promising destruction and domination, what happens when Scarlett Bordeaux makes her in-ring MLW debut?

Find out LIVE in New York City on June 23 at MLW Battle Riot IV!

Who will outlast, outfight and out riot 39 other wrestlers and earn a title shot against the World Champion? Find out June 23 in the Big Apple at the Melrose Ballroom.

Battle Riot Participants:
Jacob Fatu
Killer Kross
Lince Dorado
EJ Nduka
Calvin Tankman
Alex Kane
Marshall Von Erich
Matt Cross
Mini Abismo Negro
Plus more to be announced in the days ahead!

Scarlett Bordeaux makes her debut

More talent and matches will be announced in the coming weeks ahead at MLW.com.

WHAT IS THE BATTLE RIOT?
A mash-up of a battle royal, royal rumble and anything goes street fight, this super-sized main event will feature 40 wrestlers with new participants entering the ring every 60 seconds.

There will be surprises! There will be legends! There will be WTF entries… and there will be no disqualifications!

Elimination is by pinfall, submission or by throwing an individual over the top rope.

Anything is possible in a Battle Riot!

WHAT DOES THE WINNER GET?
The winner gets a World Heavyweight Title Shot anywhere, anytime! It could be that night; it could be in 6 months. The challenger has the key to unlock an instant title shot against whoever the champion is!

More athletes and matches will be announced at MLW.com.

Tickets start at $15 at MLWNYC.com and Eventbrite. Tickets will also be available day of show at the box office unless the event sales out in advance.

Plans for Next WWE Tag Team Title Match Revealed

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The plans for the next WWE Tag Team Title match have seemingly been revealed.

Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio reports that The Usos had not been scheduled to defend their WWE Unified Tag Team Titles at the upcoming Hell In A Cell premium event. That plan could very well change.

Their first defense has been planned to come at WWE’s Money In The Bank in Las Vegas on July 2. Meltzer noted that WWE could very well make a change and have the match booked at Hell in a Cell last-minute.

Their opponents have already been locked in. On this week’s episode of Monday Night RAW, the team of Matt Riddle and Shinsuke Nakamura defeated The Usos via disqualification to earn a future Tag Team Title opportunity.

Recently, WWE had to change Money In The Bank to a smaller venue, swapping from the original Allegiant Stadium, as advertised, to the smaller MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Initially, it was reported that the plan was for Roman Reigns to defend the WWE Unified World Championship against Riddle at Money In The Bank.

He would then defend it against Randy Orton at WWE SummerSlam, before defending it against Drew McIntyre at Clash At The Castle in Wales.

While the match with Riddle isn’t officially off, it likely won’t be happening at Money In The Bank now.

Roman Reigns recently signed a new deal with WWE, and will be working a lighter schedule. This could be an indication that he won’t be working the Money In The Bank show in July. He was also taken off of advertising for the event when the venue was swapped.

Currently both Riddle and Nakamura’s original tag team partners, Orton and Rick Boogs, respectively, are out dealing with injuries.

Teddy Long Recalls Being Taken to Wrestler’s Court for Selling Viagra

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Former WWE SmackDown General Manager Teddy Long was once taken to wrestler’s court for selling viagra.

Long was recently interviewed by Wrestling Inc. to talk about several professional wrestling topics, including the time he got taken to wrestler’s court.

The former GM notes he was taken to court for selling viagra to the boys. For those unfamiliar with wrestler’s court, it was how the locker room would police each other when mistakes were made behind-the-scenes.

The Undertaker served as the judge, and those accused would get lawyers. In this case, Long’s lawyer was none other than Mae Young.

Long was ultimately found guilty and his punishment was to buy buckets of chicken and beer for Undertaker, Bradshaw (JBL), and some of the other boys for two weeks.

“They took me to Wrestler’s Court for selling viagra, so I had to get a lawyer” Long said. “So the lawyer I got was Mae Young. I tell Mae Young the whole story.

“We went into wrestler’s court and the first thing she said everybody popped. She said, ‘Well, I want you guys to know Teddy Long is not guilty of selling that Niagra.’

“She couldn’t say it right, so she called it Niagra! That was a great day, but I still was found guilty, so I had to buy buckets of chicken and beer for about two weeks for Bradshaw, ‘Taker, and some more of the boys.”

The concept of wrestler’s court has been pretty hit or miss with talents over the years. For example, CM Punk once called it “the most insecure small dick energy average white man embarrassment to the wrestling business s–t of all time.”

However, Teddy Long did not share those sentiments. Long said he loved wrestlers court and believes the locker room needed something like that to keep things in line and entertain themselves.

“I loved it,” Long said. ‘Taker was the judge … we needed stuff like that, we needed our own thing to do. We entertained the people all the time, so now let’s entertain ourselves!

“So I loved Wrestler’s Court, especially when I wasn’t the guy on trial … It didn’t bother me at all, but that was just something that we did and all the boys loved it.”

The Undertaker Once Squashed Michelle McCool WrestleMania Storyline

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The Undertaker once put a stop to a WrestleMania storyline involving his wife, Michelle McCool.

Freddie Prinze Jr. recently took to his podcast, “Wrestling With Freddie,” to share the story from his days as a member of the WWE writers team.

Prinze noted that he was once tasked by Stephanie McMahon to write a WrestleMania storyline involving the then-WWE newcomer Awesome Kong (real name Kia Stevens). The storyline would culminate with a WrestleMania match between Kong and Beth Phoenix.

The plan was to have Kong go on a tear through the women’s division, taking out names such as Kelly Kelly, Gail Kim, and the then-WWE Divas Champion, Michelle McCool.

Kong was to win the title off McCool at the Royal Rumble. This would then open up the door for a title match between Kong and Beth Phoenix at WrestleMania 28.

However, Michael Hayes later informed Prinze that word about the storyline made it to The Undertaker, who put a stop to it after speaking to Vince McMahon.

“So I write this up. I give it to Steph and she really likes it and Michael Hayes really likes it. It goes all the way to the top.

“It goes to Vince and it’s approved. But the WrestleMania match is not guaranteed. That’s the goal.”

(Some time later), “Michael Hayes tells me, ‘There’s a problem with your Diva storyline and we need to talk about it.’ I said, ‘What’s the problem?’

“He said, ‘It’s gone.’ I said, ‘What happened?’ He said, ‘Well, Michelle (McCool) said that you and her talked and she didn’t really like the story, so it’s gone.

“She talked to Undertaker. Undertaker talked to Vince. The story is gone.’”

Michelle McCool would not end up competing at WrestleMania 28. Instead, the only women’s match on the card would be a tag team match, seeing Kelly Kelly and Maria Menounos defeating Beth Phoenix and Eve Torres.

Quotes via WrestlingNews.co

5 of the Best Hell in a Cell Matches in WWE History

Joey Haverford
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The Hell in a Cell match deserves to be considered in the conversation for WWE’s greatest match stipulation. WWE realized the traditional cage match was starting to grow stale in 1997 when coming up with the concept. Fans of the Attitude Era fell in love with the chaotic violence of the match, and it now exists as its own PPV due to the drawing power.

Legendary names like The Undertaker, Triple H, Shawn Michaels and Mick Foley have created career-defining moments in the sadistic structure. The unpredictable nature of wrestlers competing outside or even on top of the cell made it must-watch television.

Certain matches deserve extra credit for its impact adding to the stipulation. Each of the following bouts were the greatest to take place in the Hell in a Cell structure.

The Undertaker Vs Mankind (King of the Ring 1998)

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The most iconic Hell in a Cell match in WWE history

WWE witnessed the Hell in a Cell match becoming a bigger deal when The Undertaker and Mankind had an Attitude Era-defining match. King of the Ring 1998 saw their rivalry back at the forefront with Mick Foley taking some must-watch bumps that was sheerly unbelievable at the time.

Every young wrestling fan was talking about this match at school the next day. Undertaker throwing Foley off the cell through the commentary table and through the cell itself into the ring was a spectacle. WWE even used the story of Undertaker “making people famous” in HIAC matches due to this one.

Sasha Banks Vs Bayley (Hell In A Cell 2020)

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The Boss stands tall after Hell in a Cell

One common argument against the Hell in a Cell PPV is that it forces matches not worthy of the stipulation and overlooks some feuds due to the timing. Hell in a Cell 2020 featured a tremendous feud worthy of paying off inside of the structure.

Bayley turning on Sasha Banks after years of ups and downs as best friends paid off all the fan investment. This match allowed WWE to give the story a proper payoff of Banks dethroning Bayley to become Smackdown Women’s Champion for the violent revenge.

Triple H Vs Cactus Jack (No Way Out 2000)

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This match helped elevate Triple H to main event status

WWE booked the feud between Triple H and Mick Foley perfectly in 2000. Triple H was reaching that elite top star tier when having back-to-back classic PPV matches with Foley. The story saw Mick forced to adopt his Cactus Jack persona to match the violence of Triple H.

Royal Rumble 2000 was an all-time great match and added pressure to their Hell in a Cell match having to follow it. Triple H and Foley lived up to the hype with a spectacular HIAC match. The use of barbed wire, fire and various weapons created the perfect platform for a legendary feud at No Way Out 2000.

The Undertaker Vs Triple H (WrestleMania 28)

WWE has used the Hell in a Cell match on a handful of WrestleMania events, but one clearly stands out above the rest. The four-year storyline of Triple H and Shawn Michaels trying to end The Undertaker’s undefeated WrestleMania streak in classic matches may have been WWE’s peak storytelling.

Triple H and Undertaker were the two names most synonymous with the Hell in a Cell match when facing off at WrestleMania 28 with Michaels as the referee. Undertaker kicking out of the Sweet Chin Music/Pedigree combo is a legendary moment every wrestling fan will remember. This match is worthy of being considered on the Mount Rushmore of WM matches.

Shawn Michaels Vs The Undertaker (Badd Blood: In Your House)

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The first Hell in a Cell match set a new standard for violence in WWE

The first Hell in a Cell match still deserves to be viewed as the peak of the match. WWE wasn’t sure about how often it would be used when creating the concept, until The Undertaker and Shawn Michaels showed how tremendous of a match it can be.

Everything in this match meshed together to create perfect pro wrestling merging violence, story, and a caliber of entertainment only formed in a squared circle. Undertaker and Michaels had a flawless match and added a major finish of Kane debuting in impressive fashion. This match ensured the Hell in a Cell gimmick would stick around for decades.

Major IMPACT Wrestling Star Parts Ways With Company

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A big main event player for IMPACT Wrestling has made his exit from the promotion.

PWInsider is reporting that W. Morrisey, who was known as “Big Cass” in WWE, is no longer with IMPACT. His last televised appearance will be on the June 2 episode of IMPACT.

He’ll be in a tag team match with PCO taking on Moose and Steve Maclin.

Andrew Zarian of the Mat Men Podcast noted back in May that WWE was impressed by W. Morrisey’s appearance on AEW Dynamite. He was pinned by Wardlow.

There’s no word on what’s next for Morrisey but he’s been making quite the career comeback and may soon find himself working for another major promotion.

W. Morrissey Impressed WWE With His AEW Dynamite Performance

AEW Dark: Elevation Spoilers For 6/6 & AEW Dynamite Notes

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The June 6th episode of AEW Dark: Elevation was taped on June 1st.

The taping took place before AEW Dynamite at The Kia Forum in Inglewood, California.

It’s possible that more matches will be filmed before Rampage on Friday.

AEW Dark: Elevation Spoilers For 6/6 

  • Frankie Kazarian def. Serpentico
  • Nyla Rose & Serena Deeb def. Skye Blue & Miyu Yamashita
  • Death Triangle (PAC, Rey Fenix & Penta Oscuro) def. The Wingmen (Peter Avalon, Ryan Nemeth, & Cezar Bononi)

AEW Dark: Elevation streams at 7 p.m. ET on Monday on the AEW YouTube channel. 

Notes From 6/1 AEW Dynamite

Matt Compton of PWInsider shared a few notes from last night’s AEW Dynamite that only fans in attendance were privy to. 

  • There did not seem to be any areas tarped off, besides perhaps the area behind the stage.  There was no large screen above the ramp.  They did have 3 or 4 large screens hung from the rafters/scaffolding around the building.
  • What got bleeped from MJF’s promo was him calling Tony Khan a f*cking mark.  Also, when CM Punk came down to the ring during the commercial, he was only wearing one boot.
  • Also, when Eddie Kingston ran down to attack Chris Jericho, he almost tripped over, I believe, a camera cable (https://www.youtube.com/shorts/w31JAicGwA8).

AJ Lee Names Surprising Pick as the Best Wrestler in AEW

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Former WWE Divas Champion AJ Lee has made her pick for the best wrestler in AEW, and it’s not her husband CM Punk.

Lee is no stranger to the ring, having worked for WWE between 2009-2015 and signed on as an executive producer for WOW – Women of Wrestling in October 2021.

On this week’s ‘The Sessions,’ the retired wrestler praised Serena Deeb as the best name working for Tony Khan.

“I’ve been watching some AEW. I’ve got to say, I love so many people on the roster. I think the best wrestler they have is Serena Deeb.”

AJ Lee.

Carrying on, Lee said how Deeb, who was once part of Punk’s ‘Straight Edge Society’ stable in WWE, was a huge influence on her career.

“I was in FCW and I was the first indie female they had signed in like a decade or something. It was this huge deal. I only had two years of experience. When she came in, it was like I was drowning and this wonderful person came in to save me. She was an indie wrestler that had a lot of experience. She was so good and she taught me so much in a very short period of time.”

Deeb unsuccessfully challenged for the AEW Women’s World Championship against Thunder Rosa at last weekend’s Double or Nothing event.

Her most recent match saw her and Nyla Rose beat Skye Blue and Miyu Yamashita during this week’s AEW: Dark Elevation taping.

Thanks to Wrestling News for the transcription.

Rumor Killer on AEW X NJPW Title Match

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UPDATE: Dave Meltzer has retracted his claim that Kazuchika Okada vs. Hangman Page is being planned for Forbidden Door

ORIGINAL:

A big-time championship match for the AEW-NJPW crossover show may have been revealed.

Forbidden Door will be taking place on June 26. The special PPV event will see the biggest stars from AEW and NJPW collide. The action will be held inside the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.

AEW has already teased Jeff Cobb and Great-O-Khan of NJPW faction United Empire having a presence at Forbidden Door. The two interrupted an ROH Tag Team Title match between champions FTR and Roppongi Vice.

On the June 1 edition of Dynamite, the seeds were planted for an AEW World Title match between champion CM Punk and NJPW legend Hiroshi Tanahashi.

One major title match that hasn’t been hinted at on AEW TV may have been leaked.

Kazuchika Okada vs. Hangman Page?

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(via NJPW)

Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio has reported that an IWGP World Heavyweight Championship match between titleholder Kazuchika Okada and Hangman Page is internally listed for Forbidden Door.

The other match listed was indeed CM Punk vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi for the AEW World Championship.

There is a bit of history between Okada and Hangman. The two competed in NJPW’s G1 Climax back in 2018. Okada picked up the win.

WWE Raw Superstar Backstage at AEW Dynamite

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A current member of the WWE Raw roster was backstage for the June 1 episode of AEW Dynamite.

The show was held inside The Kia Forum in Inglewood, CA. This episode of Dynamite very much had a “Raw after WrestleMania” feel to it. This was the post-Double or Nothing edition of Dynamite.

Fans witnessed a scathing shoot-style promo from MJF. He called AEW President Tony Khan a “f*cking mark” and demanded to be fired.

Adding another element of realism, CM Punk tried confronting MJF during commercial break but Max left through the crowd.

Who Was Backstage For AEW Dynamite?

Dolph Ziggler
(via WWE)

Fightful is reporting that WWE Raw superstar Dolph Ziggler was backstage for AEW Dynamite. It’s been said that he was very well-liked by the end of the night.

CJ Perry, the former Lana, was also backstage. She is the wife of Miro, who made his return from injury.

Ziggler’s younger brother, Ryan Nemeth, is on the AEW roster.

Dolph had some fun with his brother after Ryan scored his first piece of AEW merchandise back in May.

Dolph Ziggler’s Hilarious Response To His Brother Getting AEW Merchandise

Jon Moxley & Eddie Kingston Address Crowd After June 1 AEW Dynamite Goes Off The Air

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Once the June 1 episode of AEW Dynamite went off the air, Jon Moxley had something to say and his hype man was Eddie Kingston.

The main event of the show saw Moxley of Blackpool Combat Club take on Daniel Garcia of the Jericho Appreciation Society. Chris Jericho attempted to distract Moxley but Kingston ran out to thwart him.

Moxley ended up choking out Garcia for the win. He then took the mic and said he’s down with Kingston’s idea of a Blood & Guts match against the JAS.

After The Show

Stephanie Chase & Garrett Martin were in attendance for the June 1 episode of AEW Dynamite and posted Jon Moxley’s message to the fans once the cameras stopped rolling.

https://twitter.com/grmartin/status/1532182518073503745

What Happened With MJF & CM Punk When Dynamite Went to Commercial

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MJF and CM Punk had a brief interaction following Max’s scathing promo.

During the June 1 episode of AEW Dynamite, MJF was given a live mic and cut a promo fans won’t soon forget. This was very much shoot-style mic work from MJF, playing off of real-life events.

MJF has been the talk of the wrestling world since no-showing a meet and greet one day before Double or Nothing. His status for the DoN PPV event was a big question mark but he ultimately did the job for Wardlow.

CM Punk Attempts To Confront MJF

MJF’s promo included a diss aimed at Tony Khan for not upping his pay but opening up the checkbook for former WWE stars.

At the end of his promo, MJF called Tony a “f*cking mark” and demanded that he be fired.

This led to CM Punk limping down the ramp and trying to talk to Max. MJF would have none of it and left through the crowd.

NOTE: Language NSFW.

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Miro Makes His Grand Return At Tonight’s AEW Dynamite

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AEW President Tony Khan had announced earlier in the day that Johnny Elite would be competing on this evening’s Dynamite from Los Angeles, as Elite had signed an open challenge to face a mystery opponent.

That opponent ended up being former TNT champion Miro, who had been out of action since last fall with an injury. The Redeemer cut an epic promo promising his God that he was going to take back everything that was taken from him, and warning everyone who got in his path.

Miro’s wife, former WWE star CJ Perry (Lana) had tweeted out earlier in the day that she was going to keep a close eye on tonight’s Dynamite, a not-so-subtle hint that made many speculate that Miro would return.

As for Elite…he put up a good effort against Miro, but was eventually defeated when the Redeemer locked in his Game Over submission finisher. This was Miro’s first matchup since his loss to Bryan Danielson at Full Gear 2021, which was the final round of the World Title eliminator tournament.

Highlights can be seen below.

#TheRedeemer, @ToBeMiro, is BACK and the crowd are on their feet! Watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on @TBSNetwork right now! pic.twitter.com/Aw8DJAitSE— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) June 2, 2022

The power of the #Redeemer @ToBeMiro! Watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on @TBSNetwork right now! pic.twitter.com/KoDswakl7C— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) June 2, 2022

.@ToBeMiro is VICTORIOUS in his much-anticipated return to #AEW! Watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on @TBSNetwork right now! pic.twitter.com/ogeBqSZVSL— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) June 2, 2022

MJF Cuts Brutal Promo on AEW Dynamite, Slams Tony Khan

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MJF went scorched earth on AEW President Tony Khan.

We have a new pipebomb that won’t soon be forgotten. MJF made his way out for the June 1 episode of Dynamite and things got ugly in a hurry.

Maxwell started things off by discussing how banged up he is but he said all the fans wanted is for him to talk.

He said the fans weren’t there for him when they called him “unprofessional” for no-showing a meet and greet one day before AEW Double or Nothing.

Max also bashed fans for once claiming he couldn’t wrestle. He questioned why that was the case, mentioning that he works a safer style, doesn’t get dropped on his head, and doesn’t watch NJPW.

He then talked about being disrespected by the AEW brass for not paying him more despite being key to the company’s success in viewership.

MJF claimed Tony Khan doesn’t want to pay him because he’s too busy paying former WWE stars.

When a production member told him to wrap things up, MJF called him a “piece of sh*t.” He then demanded that Tony fire him and called him a “f*cking mark.”

MJF’s mic was then cut off and the camera faded to black before a commercial break.

NOTE: Language NSFW.

Here’s a look at what happened after AEW Dynamite went to commercial break:

What Happened With MJF & CM Punk When Dynamite Went to Commercial

Hiroshi Tanahashi Appears on AEW Dynamite, Answers CM Punk’s Challenge

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Japanese wrestling legend and NJPW Ace Hiroshi Tanahashi made his way to an AEW arena.

On the June 1 episode of AEW Dynamite, CM Punk and FTR defeated Max Caster and The Gunn Club. After the match, Punk called out an NJPW star who will step up to the plate to face him at Forbidden Door on June 26.

Tanahashi made his way out and made a motion signaling he’s going after CM Punk’s AEW World Championship.

https://twitter.com/AEW/status/1532156164951130112

AEW Dynamite Results (6/1/22): MJF Demands To Be Fired, Miro Returns, Double Or Nothing Fallout

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AEW Dynamite airs live tonight from the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California. It was the first episode of Dynamite following Double or Nothing this past Sunday night. MJF delivered an incredible promo tonight and called out AEW president Tony Khan. New AEW Champion CM Punk teamed up with ROH Tag Team Champions FTR in a Trios match. Miro made his return and answered Johnny Elite’s Open Challenge.

Dynamite Results (6/1)

  • CM Punk & FTR def. Max Caster & Gunn Club
  • Miro def. Johnny Elite via submission
  • Young Bucks, ReDragon, Hikuleo def. Jurassic Express, Christian Cage, Matt Hardy, Darby Allin
  • Wardlow def. JD Drake
  • Ruby Soho & Toni Storm def. Britt Baker & Jamie Hayter
  • Jon Moxley def. Daniel Garcia

Here are the takeaways from this week’s episode of AEW Dynamite:

CM Punk vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi Set For Forbidden Door

AEW World Champion CM Punk kicked off the show to a great reaction from the crowd in the sold-out Kia Forum. Punk did a crowd dive off the entrance ramp and posed with the title until FTR joined him on the entrance ramp. Punk and FTR then battled Max Caster and Gunn Club in a Trios match.

FTR isolated Austin Gunn to start off the action but Austin eventually battled back. Colten Gunn tagged in and beat Cash Wheeler down in the corner. Wheeler planted Colten with a Back Body Drop and applied a headlock. Punk tagged in and hit a double axehandle off the top rope on Caster.

Punk delivered some forearms to Max’s face but Caster shrugged it off and stomped the AEW Champion down in the corner. Punk connected with a Crossbody off the top rope and tagged in Wheeler. Punk and Dax lifted Caster up and Wheeler hit a Powerslam off the middle turnbuckle for a two count.

Dax Harwood and Austin Gunn tagged in and traded punches. Austin threw Dax to the corner and stomped him down to the mat. Gunn Club took turns beating Dax down and Austin hit a Neckbreaker for a two count as Punk fired up the crowd. Caster tagged back in and launched Harwood into the turnbuckle. Billy Gunn got in a cheap shot as referee Aubrey Edwards was distracted.

Harwood cleared the ring but couldn’t make a tag because Gunn Club knocked Punk and Wheeler off the apron. Gunn Club hit a slam on Harwood for a near fall as Dynamite went to a commercial break. When Dynamite returned, Punk botched a flying Clothesline and then hit a Dropkick. Punk that almost botched a Powerbomb but barely got Austin there and he fell onto Billy Gunn. FTR hit the Big Rig for the pinfall victory.

After the match, Punk said he knows he has to get better and you can call him what you want, but you have to call him the champ. CM Punk issued a challenge for Forbidden Door and Hiroshi Tanahashi answered the call to a big pop from the crowd. Punk raised the title and had a stare down to close the segment.

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MJF Demanded To Be Fired

MJF angrily marched to the ring and asked for the music to be turned off. MJF said he is in a lot of pain after what happened on Sunday but all the fans want to hear is him talk. Maxwell took off the scarf, said there is a big merger going on Tony Khan, it would be a real shame if something bad happened.

Maxwell shouted that Tony Khan has been trying to settle things but it is too little too late. MJF shouted that he has created moment after moment for this company and he still gets no respect. Maxwell added that everything he touches turns to gold and there is nobody on his level. Friedman claimed that he expected to hit grand slams every week and he does this shit on a weekly basis.

MJF added that he is the only guy capable of carrying AEW on his back as he has for months. Maxwell noted that he also hears clapping, and that the boys in the back can have his spot because he doesn’t want to be here anymore. MJF called the fans marks and shouted that they don’t know shit. Max added that the crowd opinions suck, they change at the drop of a dime.

Maxwell joked that he doesn’t pretend to watch New Japan, doesn’t drop his opponents on his head like others in the back. MJF shouted that he’s the best in the world because he makes everyone feel and doesn’t have to do a bunch of shit to get the fans there. Maxwell shouted that he’s a generational talent, but don’t ask Tony to reach in his pocket unless its an ex-WWE guy that can’t lace his god damn boots. MJF got a big pop and wondered if Tony Khan would treat him better if he was an ex-WWE guy. Maxwell dared Tony Khan to fire him and started cursing into the microphone until it was cut off.

Miro Returned & Tapped Out Johnny Elite

Johnny Elite issued an Open Challenge to anyone on the roster and Miro made his return. Miro dominated the action and stomped Johnny Elite down to the canvas. Miro followed it up with a Suplex as Dynamite went to a commercial break.

Johnny hit a boot to the side of the head and followed it up with a Shooting Star Press. Elite climbed to the top rope and went for a flip but Miro dodged it. Miro hit the Machka Kick and locked in Game Over for the submission victory

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Hair vs. Hair Match Set, Samoa Joe Attacked

JAS made their way to the ring and bragged about winning Anarchy in the Arena. JAS asked the “AEW Galaxy” to “appreciate us”. Jericho brought up Eddie Kingston pouring gasoline on him at Double or Nothing and wondered “what kind of a man burns another man?”. Jericho and Hager bragged about choking out Danielson and that he’s not here tonight.

Chris said that Daniel Garcia is going to defeat Jon Moxley in tonight’s main event. Eddie Kingston interrupted with William Regal. They said they wanted Blood & Guts and Kingston rushed the ring alone. JAS obviously beat him down but Ortiz clocked Jericho with the madball. Ortiz then cut off some of Jericho’s hair and Chris then wanted a Hair vs. Hair match. Jericho added that he will shave and then burn Ortiz because he is a wizard.

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Samoa Joe was then set for a backstage interview but was attacked by Jay Lethal, Sonjay Dutt, and Satnam Singh.

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Young Bucks, ReDRagon, Hikuleo Picked Up A Win

Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson), Hikuleo, Bobby Fish, Kyle O’Reilly battled AEW Tag Team Champions Jurassic Express (Jungle Boy & Luchasaurus), Christian Cage, Darby Allin, Matt Hardy in a 10-man tag team match tonight on Dynamite. Owen Hart Tournament winner Adam Cole joined commentary for the match. He was originally advertised to be in the match but is out with an injury. Jeff Hardy missed the match with an injury as well but accompanied Matt Hardy to the ring.

Christian Cage shoved Matt Jackson to the corner and unloaded some punches to his face. Cage followed it up with a Tornado DDT and went for the cover but Matt kicked out at two. Christian climbed to the top rope as Jungle Boy sent Bobby Fish to the floor with a Hurricanrana. Everyone hit a bunch of dives until Young Bucks were left standing and posed for the crowd as Dynamite went to a commercial break.

When Dynamite returned, Darby Allin hit O’Reilly with a Splash and followed it up with a Stunner. Darby pulled down the top rope and Hikuleo went over it and crashed (almost on his head) to the floor. Matt Hardy bounced Kyle’s face-off of every turnbuckle and did the same to Bobby Fish. O’Reilly leveled Darby with a knee strike outside the ring. Young Bucks hit Luchasaurus with Superkicks and then did the same to Jungle Boy. Young Bucks hit Jungle Boy with the Meltzer Driver for the pinfall victory.

Jade Cargill Interrupted Athena

Tony Schiavone interviewed Athena tonight on Dynamite. Athena made her debut at Double or Nothing along with Stokely Hathaway during the TBS Championship match. Jade Cargill and The Baddies attacked Anna Jay after the match and Athena made the save. Athena said she’s excited to be All Elite but was quickly cutoff.

TBS Champion Jade Cargill, The Baddies, and Stokely Hathaway interrupted. Stokely said Cargill is a queen, a goddess, and our TBS Champion. Kiera Hogan and Athena then traded some words and Anna Jay joined the party. Kris Statlander as well and Stokely asked for security. The teams argued until security broke it up to end the promo.

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Wardlow Dominated

Wardlow got a great reaction as he made his way to the ring. Wardlow demolished MJF with 10 Powerbombs at Double or Nothing and officially became a member of the AEW roster with the victory. Wardlow made quick work of JD Drake tonight and hit the Powerbomb Symphony for the dominant win. Tony Schiavone interviewed Wardlow after the match but Mark Sterling interrupted with a bunch of security guards. Sterling represented the “American Arena Security Professionals” and said he will see Wardlow in court. Wardlow hit a security guard with a Powerbomb and shoved the legal document in his mouth.

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Soho & Storm Picked Up A Win

Britt Baker and Jamie Hayer battled Toni Storm & Ruby Soho tonight. Rebel accompanied Baker & Hayer to the ring. Storm beat Baker down to start off the action and Britt cowered out of the ring to regroup. Britt posed with the women’s Owen Hart Tournament title as the referee started counting.

Toni connected with a Dropkick as Britt got back into the ring. Ruby Soho tagged in and delivered a boot to the face on Baker for a near fall. Baker slammed Soho down on the floor with a Neckbreaker outside the ring and waved to the camera as Dynamite went to a commercial break.

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Back from the commercial, Ruby rolled up Baker in the ring for a two-count. Hayter planted Toni with a DDT outside the ring but turned around into a Crossbody from Soho. Britt planted Soho with a Slingblade on the floor outside the ring. Back in the ring, Hayter hit Double Knees on Storm for a two count. Toni hit an Alabama Slam and tagged in Soho. Baker hit Ruby with a Superkick as Jamie hit Storm with a big boot. Jamie connected with a Backbreaker on Soho and tagged in Baker.

Britt climbed to the top turnbuckle and hit a Butterfly Suplex. Ruby rolled up Baker for a near fall before following it up with No Future (kick) for a two count. Baker went for Lockjaw but Soho escaped. Toni tripped up Hayter outside the ring. Soho hit a knee to the face and then Destination Unknown on Baker for the pinfall victory.

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Jon Moxley def. Daniel Garcia, Blood & Guts Announced For June 29th

Jon Moxley squared off against Daniel Garcia in the main event of this week’s Dynamite. Moxley and Garcia locked up to start off the match. Moxley took Garcia down and delivered a boot to the back as William Regal & Chris Jericho argued on commentary. Moxley went for the Paradigm Shift but Garcia broke it up. The action spilled out of the ring and a busted open Moxley was sent flying into the steel steps. Garcia trapped Moxley’s leg in the steps and delivered a Dropkick as Dynamite went to a final commercial break of the night.

When Dynamite returned, Garcia hit Moxley with a Suplex off the top rope and went for a Sharpshooter but Jon broke it up with a rake to the eyes. Moxley set up the steel steps and Suplexed Garcia onto them. Back in the ring, Moxley hit a Superplex and went for a choke hold but Garcia escaped.

Daniel started unloading elbows to the face but Moxley responded with some elbow strikes of his own. Moxley went for an armbar but Garcia countered into a submission hold. Moxley reached the ropes and then planted Garcia with a Suplex. Garcia responded with one of his own and then a Piledriver for a near fall. Garcia went for the Sharpshooter but Moxley countered into a choke. Garcia escaped and traded strikes with Moxley. The action spilled out of the ring and Moxley slammed Garcia on the table but it did not break. Chris Jericho rushed the ring for a distraction.

Eddie Kingston followed and almost wiped out on the ramp. Kingston dragged Jericho off the apron and beat him down as Moxley hit Garcia with the Paradigm Shift for the pinfall victory. Moxley said he wanted in on the Blood & Guts match. As Dynamite went off the air, Jericho versus Ortiz in a Hair vs. Hair match was announced for Road Rager on June 15th’s Dynamite. Blood & Guts was announced for the June 29th edition of Dynamite.

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Ric Flair Partners With WWE For New Documentary

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Ric Flair is once again teaming up with WWE as well as FOX Sports’ Tom Rinaldi for a new documentary that is promising to give fans their most unprecedented look yet at legendary pro wrestling. 

The documentary will be two hours that will feature “never before revealed history about him. No further details on when it is set to release or on what platform were revealed. 

This will be Flair’s first project with WWE since he was granted his release back on August 3, 2021. ESPN previously did a “30 for 30” documentary about his life and career. 

Flair was heavily criticized after Vice TV’s Dark Side of the Ring episode covering “The Plane Ride From Hell” aired last year because of the allegations made against him. 

The episode featured an interview from Heidi Doyle, former a flight attendant, who alleged that he exposed himself to her while wearing a robe and forced her to touch his penis. At the time, CarShield decided to pause their commercials featuring Flair, but they continued their relationship with the WWE Hall Of Famer. Flair denied the allegations at the time. 

Flair is coming out of retirement for what is touted as his final match on July 31 at the Starrcast event in Nashville, TN that will air on FITE.TV. Flair is expected to team with AEW’s FTR against The Rock N’ Roll Express and a mystery partner.

Ex-WWE Talent Returns On AEW Dynamite Tonight

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A former WWE superstar will be making his way back to an AEW ring in short order.

During the May 18 episode of AEW Dynamite, the former John Morrison made his promotional debut. He took on Samoa Joe in the quarterfinals of the Owen Hart Cup.

Morrison, who went by the name “Johnny Elite,” fell short in the match. He was pinned via Muscle Buster.

After the match, Jay Lethal, Sonjay Dutt, and Satnam Singh attacked both men. Members of CHAOS ran out to make the save.

While Johnny Elite isn’t quite “All Elite” at this time, he will be making an appearance on the June 1 episode of Dynamite.

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Johnny Elite is currently 1-1 under the AEW banner. His other promotional match was against Marq Quen on AEW Dark.

Jake Roberts On Virgil’s Health: “Seeing Him This Weekend Played With My Heart Quite A Bit”

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WWE Hall of Famer Jake “The Snake” Roberts spoke about Virgil’s health on the latest edition of his DDP Snakepit Podcast. The Master of the DDT stated that despite his condition Virgil has remained positive about his situation.

“I just wanna throw some love out there to that guy. He went through a lot and he’s, he’s still positive, man.”

Roberts does add that it was hard for him to see his old friend because of how badly the strokes have left him.

“Seeing him this weekend played with my heart quite a bit because, you know, seeing him not be able to lift the one arm. Strokes, yeah, two of them.”

We’ll keep you updated on Virgil’s health. Wishing him the best from all of us here at Sescoops.

(Quotes via EWrestlingNews)

Jamie Hayter Would Join Blackpool Combat Club If She Wasn’t With Britt Baker

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Since debuting on the first episode of AEW Rampage, Jaime Hayter has always been in the corner of Dr. Britt Baker.

Hayter helped Britt retain the AEW Women’s Championship multiple times when she held the title. Hayter also helped Britt progress in the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament.

Hayter On The Possibility Of Joining The Blackpool Combat Club

Hayter recently spoke with WhatCulture about her interest in joining the Blackpool Combat Club.

Hayter said, “Yes, absolutely. I would love to be. If I wasn’t with Britt, I would be gunning to go to the BCC. It’s just because they kick ass. That’s my shit. They do the stuff I love doing. I’m a bit rough around the edges and things like that, like a usual British person is. I would love to be under their wing and learn from them and be more of a lethal weapon. I’ll be the new Steve Blackman [laughs].”

The Blackpool Combat Club is currently being led by William Regal. Bryan Danielson, Jon Moxley, and Wheeler Yuta are members of the group as well.

Jamie On Learning From William Regal & Other Legends

Hayter also spoke about learning from minds like Regal backstage at AEW.

“It’s fantastic. Especially being here, all we want to do is learn. Everybody just wants to get better and put out a really good product for TV, which we do, but personally, if I want to improve, you want to pick these people’s brains like a Regal, Arn Anderson, Dean Malenko, Jerry Lynn, all these amazing performers and people who have been in the business for such a long time. You can just go up to them and talk. It’s crazy. 

I never thought I could go up to Regal and be like, ‘I’d like to pick your brain about something. What do you think about this?’ It’s great and very handy. In the short time of being here, I have learned a lot and made the most of the fact that there are so many incredible people there,” Hayter responded. 

Hayter is scheduled to compete in a tag team match on the 6/1 AEW Dynamite. She will team with Dr. Britt Baker to take on Toni Storm & Ruby Soho.

H/T to Jeremy Lambert Fightful for the transcription

Xavier Woods Shows off New Video Game Inspired Tattoo

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WWE Superstar Xavier Woods has taken his love of video games to the next level, getting some ink based on two of his favorite franchises.

On Twitter, Woods showed off the new arm tattoo which incorporates both Final Fantasy and Megaman.

The ink in question sees the Buster Sword, used by Cloud the protagonist of Final Fantasy VII, considered by many to be the best game in the series.

On top of the sword is the helmet of Megaman from the game franchise of the same name.

In the tweet, Woods added that the artwork had been done by InkbyPnut, and shared a timelapse video of his tattoo session.

Woods is an avid gaming fanatic, with his UpUpDownDown Youtube Channel now boasting over 2.2 million subscribers.

In November 2021, the channel became inactive after the creators went on strike in solidarity with Woods.

It was believed that WWE was taking advantage of Woods’ time and efforts and wanted him to have a better deal.

In April 2022, WWE officials held a meeting about compensating Woods for his work, and the channel returned in full last month.

Despite being a regular on G4’s Attack of the Show though, he won’t be featured on an upcoming episode with AEW stars.

Adam Cole, Nyla Rose, and Danhausen will all be appearing on the show this week which Woods will not be on.

WWE SmackDown Superstar Teases Going Back to Old Gimmick

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A member of the WWE SmackDown roster has dropped a big hint that she could be going back to her old gimmick.

For weeks, many fans have called into question WWE’s handling of Xia Li. When she was brought up to the main roster, she had been presented as a protector to those who had been wronged by then-authority figure Sonya Deville.

Li was quickly pulled from WWE TV and upon her return, she turned heel. In video packages, Li said she used to be a protector but now she’s only looking after herself.

Xia Li Bringing Back NXT Gimmick?

Xia Li took to her Twitter account to post a hype video of herself. Near the end of the video, a woman is seen with facepaint resembling Li’s Tian Sha gimmick from NXT.

Tian Sha was a faction on the NXT brand. The group featured Xia Li, Mei Ying, and Boa.

Mei Ying is now “Wendy Choo,” while Boa is on his own as a singles competitor.

WWE Announces ‘John Cena Month’ to Celebrate 20th Anniversary of his Debut

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WWE is celebrating the legendary career of John Cena in a major way by having the entire month of June dedicated to the 16-time World Champion.

On WWE.com, the company praised Cena as someone who “forever changed” the promotion upon his debut on the June 27, 2002, SmackDown.

Cena debuted by answering Kurt Angle’s open challenge, boldly declaring that he had “ruthless aggression.”

A new episode of WWE Playback will feature Cena breaking down his own debut.

Cena-themed editions of WWE Top 10 and WWE Playlist have also been announced, as well as never before seen photos and classic videos.

Fans are encouraged to use the hashtag #CenaMonth to celebrate their favorite matches and moments related to the veteran wrestler.

John Cena’s next match

Austin Theory would want to retire John Cena in his dream match scenario - Wrestling News
John Cena could be eyeing up another reign as WWE United States Champion after having a war of words with Theory.

While Cena was for years considered the face of WWE, his appearances for the company have become less frequent as his Hollywood career grows.

Cena’s last match for WWE was back at Summerslam 2021, where he lost to Universal Champion Roman Reigns.

While Cena’s return to WWE has not been confirmed, it’s reported that the 16-time WWE World Champion will be back soon.

Cena recently had a war of words over social media with WWE United States Champion Theory, who has teased facing John at Summerslam.

Cena recently said that he has been gone from WWE for too long, teasing a return to the ring.

WWE Hell in a Cell: Match Card, Date & Time, How to Watch

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WWE Hell in a Cell is the company’s next premium live event.

This year marks the 14th installment of Hell in a Cell as a standalone show. It was established in 2019.

Hell in a Cell takes place after WrestleMania Backlash and before Money in the Bank.

Hell in a Cell Match Card

The following matches are confirmed for WWE Hell in a Cell 2022:

  • Hell in a Cell: Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins
  • Raw Women’s Champion Bianca Belair vs. Becky Lynch
  • Bobby Lashley vs. Omos and MVP
  • The Judgment Day vs. AJ Styles, Finn Balor & Liv Morgan
  • Ezekiel vs Kevin Owens
  • United States Champion Theory vs. Mustafa Ali

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When is Hell in a Cell?

WWE Hell in a Cell takes place Sunday, June 5th from Rosemont, Illinois at the Allstate Arena. The main card of this premium live event starts at 8pm ET / 5pm PT.

How to Watch

WWE Hell in a Cell streams live on Peacock in the United States and on the WWE Network internationally.

5 of the Best Hell in a Cell Matches in WWE History

Tony Khan Credits MJF For Big Part Of AEW’s Success, Won’t Comment On His Contract

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The situation between MJF and AEW President Tony Khan has been a hot topic for months that escalated this past weekend for Double Or Nothing after MJF missed the fan fest on Saturday. 

As scheduled, MJF showed up to Double or Nothing where he lost in a quick match to Wardlow. He later told Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp that he had a lot to think about after the match as his AEW deal runs through January 1, 2024 and is expected to have a bidding war for his services between AEW and WWE. 

Khan spoke to Andreas Hale on The Corner podcast on Friday night where he was asked about MJF’s situation. However, he won’t comment on MJF’s contract details. 

“I can’t…he’s been a big part of the company from day one, but I can’t really speculate on what he’s been saying about stuff that is unrelated to his match with Wardlow. It’s not related to what we’re talking about on television.”

MJF has stated that he will go where the money goes and will listen to an offer from WWE when he’s free and clear to do so. Khan was asked if he was surprised by MJF’s comments regarding his contract.

“No, I’m not surprised, for a variety of reasons. Coming out of this weekend, as of now and everything he’s done in AEW, he’s been a huge part of the success of the company and he’s signed here for a long time. It’s 2022, and 2024 is a long way away.”

MJF was spotted at LAX on Tuesday and is reportedly having a meeting with Khan this week. It’s likely that meeting is happening at Wednesday’s Dynamite. 

H/T to Fightful for the transcript

Major Update on MJF’s Whereabouts Ahead of AEW Dynamite
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