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– AJ Styles was scheduled for SmackDown last night, but was pulled last minute, as management felt that it wasn’t the right week to bring him back just yet, reports PWInsider. Styles is planned to return to programming before WWE “Bash in Berlin” on Sat, August 31 in Germany.

AEW signs new talent, AJ Styles update, and a title match announced for TNA Impact

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One former WWE superstar has exited TNA Wrestling after his deal expired following Slammiversary.

Former WWE Superstar Leaves TNA Wrestling Weeks Following Slammiversary (Report)

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When news broke that Shane McMahon had met with Tony Khan about AEW, it garnered some pretty incredible reactions from around the professional world. Some wondered if McMahon would formally sign with the promotion, while others asked if this was nothing more than a way to juice up the hype cycle, but the prevailing thought wasn't so much how Shane-O-Mac would fit in AEW but who he would fit alongside, as at 54, there's basically no way the former SmackDown Tag Team Champion could hang on his own as a singles wrestler.

3 best fits for Shane McMahon in AEW

During the latest Bryan and Vinny Show (via Wrestling Inc), F4WOnline’s Bryan Alvarez reported that the Young Bucks are currently working in AEW on limited dates and not to blame for their booking. They are currently AEW World tag team champions but not have not appeared on television in past couple of weeks.

The Young Bucks Reportedly Working With Limited Dates in AEW

Undisputed WWE Champion “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes took to an episode of his So What Do You Want To Talk About? podcast to talk about a number of topics related to pro wrestling, including how he plans on putting on at least 75 to 100 pounds once he is done with wrestling.

Cody Rhodes Says He Plans On Gaining Weight Once He Is Done With Wrestling

Over the last few years some big moves have been made and fans have seen a number of AEW stars jump ship to WWE. Names like Jade Cargill, Ethan Page and Lexis King have joined the WWE roster and now it seems that another familiar AEW star could be joining the company as well.

AEW Star Expected To Leave The Company And Join WWE

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Cody Rhodes on Dustin Rhodes: ‘We Have Our Own Bloodline’

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Deonna Purrazzo established herself as one of the top female wrestlers in the world while working for Impact Wrestling between 2020 and 2023. Still, knowing she was capable of more, once she was officially a free agent, she signed with AEW in January 2024, with it known, she also spoke with WWE. And now, while being interviewed by Stephanie Chase, Purrazzo has explained why she opted to sign with AEW rather than return to WWE. Purrazzo previously looked destined for the top after signing with WWE in 2018 and becoming part of NXT. However, due to budget cuts and management at the time not feeling she was ready for television, she would be released just two years later. Yet, she obviously didn’t let this discourage her and has subsequently proven there is life after WWE if you’re prepared to put the work in.

Deonna Purrazzo Explains Why She Chose To Sign With AEW Over Returning To WWE

Like all pro wrestling promotions, AEW is always looking to bolster its roster with new talent. And now, after he worked two Collision tapings in Canada early this year, Fightful Select has reported that 23-year-old Tommy Billington has signed with AEW. However, it should be noted that the report notes it isn’t known whether he received a full-time contract or is on a per-appearance deal, which is typical for many unestablished talents when they first join AEW. For those unaware, Billington is the nephew of The Dynamite Kid, who worked for WWF, Stampede Wrestling, All Japan, and New Japan, often alongside his cousin Davey Boy Smith. And while he had a terrible reputation due to purposely injuring opponents and bullying those weaker than him in the locker room, he is still regarded as one of the most influential wrestlers ever. Sadly, his legendary career would be cut short while he was in his 30s due to injury, and after being confined to a wheelchair for decades, he passed away in 2018 on his 60th birthday.

AEW Has Reportedly Signed The Nephew Of Wrestling Legend

When All Elite Wrestling first launched in 2019, Cody Rhodes was at the forefront of the company and it seemed that he would be with AEW for years to come. However, Cody’s run with AEW surprisingly came to an end in 2022, and he made his return to WWE a few months after his contract with All Elite Wrestling expired.

Top AEW Star Accused Of Being One Of The Reasons Why Cody Rhodes Left The Company

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New number one contenders to the NJPW Strong Openweight Tag Team titles will be crowned in Washington, DC later this month. NJPW has announced a three-way number one contenders match for Capital Collision set for Friday, August 30. The bout will feature Grizzled Young Veterans vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi & Tomohiro Ishii vs. TMDK’s Robbie Eagles & Bad Dude Tito.

Number one contenders match added to NJPW Capital Collision

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It's been 21 years since actress/singer Nell Carter, best known for the 1980s NBC sitcom, Gimme a Break!, died of natural causes at only 54. This is her story. Nell Carter was born September 13, 1948, in Birmingham, Alabama. After initially finding fame on and off-Broadway, and via a brief role in 1977 on the TV datime drama, Ryan's Hope, Carter took the lead in Ain't Misbehavin'!, a live stage revue of the works of composer Fats Waller.

The Brief Life & Tragic Death of Nell Carter ('Gimme A Break' & 'Ain't Misbehavin'): 21 Years Later

Some familiar faces to fans of the early days of AEW could be turning up again at some point in the future. CIMA and The STRONGHEARTS, a trio consisting of CIMA, T-Hawk, and El Lindaman, were mentioned as talents by Tony Khan that he would like to see back in AEW during a recent Q101 interview.

Tony Khan Interested In Bringing Back Japanese Trio To AEW Again

In an interview with Talk is Jericho (via Fightful), Bryan Keith revealed that he watched the WWE a lot growing up but they never showed interest in hiring him. Prior to that, he wrestled for Booker T’s Reality of Wrestling. Keith is currently signed to AEW. When asked if...

Bryan Keith Says WWE Wasn’t Interested In Him, Says He Was a ‘WWF Kid’

During an interview with Busted Open Radio, former TNA Wrestling president Scott D’Amore talked about the his run with the company and stated the following about the TNA rebranding from Impact Wrestling…. “When we first started the reclamation project of IMPACT Wrestling, there was a lot of people against...

Scott D’Amore says that he “always thought the name Impact Wrestling sucked”

Adam Pearce has issued an official ruling regarding the Bronson Reed and Seth Rollins angle that played out last Monday. Reed attacked Rollins on the show and delivered multiple Tsunami splashes from the top rope before security was eventually able to pull Rollins to safety. WWE announced on Saturday that Rollins will be out of action for “an unspecified period of time” and that Reed has been fined “a massive yet undisclosed amount of money.”

WWE issues storyline injury update on Seth Rollins, Bronson Reed given ‘massive’ fine

The contract status of Fenix and Penta El Zero Miedo has become a topic of intense speculation in recent reports. Earlier this year, it was reported that Penta’s contract was nearing its expiration, with additional information from Fightful Select indicating that Fenix’s contract is also set to conclude. Sources close to the situation have indicated that Penta is expected to reach the end of his deal before Fenix, with the latter’s contract potentially expiring around September.

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TNA’s signature pay-per-view event will take place this October, with the promotion revealing the date and location on Thursday’s Impact. TNA Bound for Glory will emanate from the Wayne State University Fieldhouse in Detroit, Michigan on Saturday, October 26 as revealed by the company during Thursday’s Impact episode.

TNA Wrestling reveals Bound for Glory 2024 date & location

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Kenny Omega and Kota Ibushi have been out of AEW in-ring competition since 2023.

Kota Ibushi Teases Returning to AEW With Kenny Omega

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Scott D’Amore says he knew he was being replaced two days before TNA Hard to Kill

Scott D’Amore revealed when he knew his time with TNA was over. On Busted Open Radio, the former President of TNA said that he knew of...

Scott D’Amore says he knew he was being replaced two days before TNA Hard to Kill

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