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Dory Funk Jr won't be stopped. FMW-E celebrated the 50th anniversary of Atsushi Onita and paid tribute to Terry Funk on August 24 with a main event featuring 83-year-old Dory Funk Jr. teaming with Osamu Nishimura, who is currently battling cancer against Atsushi Onita & Raijin Yaguchi in a Double Hell Current Explosion Death Match.

Dory Funk Jr, 83, Hit With Exploding Bat To The Back At FMW-E Event

Kris Statlander hopes to work her way up to main eventing pay-per-view events, but for now, she's happy to be included. Kris Statlander's rivalry with Willow Nightingale will see a new chapter on August 25 when Statlander teams with Stokely Hathaway and Nightingale teams with Tomohiro Ishii as part of the AEW All In: Zero Hour. While the Zero Hour technically means that the match won't be a part of the official show, Statlander says she has no problem with the spot on the card and his happy to be setting the tone for such an evening.

Kris Statlander Says Competing At AEW All In: Zero Hour Isn't A Bad Thing, 'You Set The Tone For The Show'

Bryan Danielson has put it all together in AEW. Ahead of AEW All In, many fans have been reflecting on Bryan Danielson's run in AEW. Some fans have stated that his AEW run has been the best run of his career, even eclipsing some of the high points of his tenures with WWE and ROH.

Bryan Danielson: From A Creative Aspect, My AEW Run Has Really Felt Like Me Putting It All Together

Roderick Strong enters the field. Roderick Strong was on commentary for the opening match on the August 23rd episode of AEW Rampage, in which The Conglomeration (Mark Briscoe, Kyle O'Reilly, and Tomohiro Ishii) faced Brian Cage, Johnny TV, and The Beast Mortos. During the match, Strong said that he would be in the Casino Gauntlet match at AEW All In on August 25. He noted that he hoped Bryan Danielson won the AEW World Championship so he could beat him after he won the Casino Gauntlet match.

Roderick Strong Says He Will Be In AEW Casino Gauntlet At AEW All In On 8/23 AEW Rampage

On the July 31st episode of AEW Dynamite, Mercedes Mone noted that Britt Baker had been suspended by Matthew Jackson & Nicholas Jackson for her actions at San Diego ComicCon. The Wrestling Observer first reported that Baker was legitimately suspended after an incident involving Baker, MJF, and Alicia Atout. Fightful...

Will Ospreay Calls MJF-Britt Baker Incident 'The Most Completely Blown Out Of Proportion Thing I Ever Seen'

Will Ospreay says MJF is constantly searching. In recent weeks, Will Ospreay and MJF have been locked in a heated rivalry. MJF beat Ospreay to win the AEW International Championship. MJF trashed it and introduced the AEW American Championship. Ospreay will challenge for the title in a rematch at AEW All In.

Will Ospreay: MJF Is One Of The Greatest, But He's Constantly Searching To Try And Prove Doubters Wrong

MLW has signed a reigning champion to a contract. Fightful Select has learned that MLW Women's World Featherweight Champion Janai Kai has signed with MLW. Kai has had a successful run in MLW up to this point; she debuted at MLW Slaughterhouse 2023, where she beat Delmi Exo to win the title. Kai has been the face of the women's division ever since, as she has defended the title against Exo, Unagi Sayaka, and other competitors. Kai is also a member of Contra Unit.

Janai Kai Signs With MLW

Will Ospreay opens up about the Tiger Driver '91. Ospreay often used the move during his time in NJPW and elsewhere. However, after Bryan Danielson had an injury scare during his match against Ospreay at AEW Dynasty, Ospreay retired it. Ospreay previously said that Danielson needing to get neck surgery was enough to keep him from using the move.

Will Ospreay: Ricky Steamboat Told Me Not To Bastardize The Tiger Driver '91, I Have Remorse For Hurting Bryan Danielson

Swerve Strickland just can't wait to be king of the Pacific Northwest. Swerve Strickland will defend the AEW World Title against Bryan Danielson at AEW All In: London on August 25. If Danielson loses, he will end his career immediately. While that is a high-pressure situation for Strickland, he says he is 100% okay with the fact that he will go down in history as the person who ended Bryan Danielson's career should be victorious at Wembley Stadium.

Swerve Strickland Is 100% Comfortable With Ending Bryan Danielson's Career At AEW All In

Mariah May comments on the long-term storytelling in her rivalry with Toni Storm and has a very playfully grim promise for their upcoming match at Wembley Stadium. Mariah May stepped into a movie plot from the moment she signed with AEW and began targeting Toni Storm. May previously stated that the whole reason she joined AEW. A chapter of their story will climax when they face off for the AEW Women's World Championship at AEW All In: London on August 25.

Mariah May On Her Match With Toni Storm At AEW All In: I’m About To Murder A Woman In Front Of 50,000-Plus People

Jey Uso praises Sami Zayn. In the latter half of 2022 and the beginning of 2023, Sami Zayn became part of The Bloodline story, winning over Roman Reigns and becoming an Honory Uce. The relationship between Sami and Jey Uso was at the forefront of the story as Jey did not accept Sami at first, but eventually the two became best friends before Sami's eventual turn at Royal Rumble 2023.

Jey Uso: Sami Zayn Is One Of My Favorite Performers To Watch

WWE SmackDown (8/23) WWE Tag Team Championship: The Bloodline (Jacob Fatu & Tama Tonga) (c) vs. The Street Profits (Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins) WWE United States Championship: LA Knight (c) vs. Santos Escobar. Naomi, Jade Cargill & Bianca Belair vs. Blair Davenport, Alba Fyre & Isla Dawn. Cody Rhodes...

Cody Rhodes On The Grayson Waller Effect Set For 8/23 WWE SmackDown

In a video previewing tonight’s episode of WWE Smackdown, GM Nick Aldis announced that Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn will be defending the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships against Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill at next weekend’s Bash in Berlin.

New Match Announced For Next Weekend’s WWE Bash in Berlin Premium Live Event

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A promotion for Jacob Fatu meant a change for the WWE Tag Team Championship on WWE SmackDown. Solo Sikoa promoted Jacob Fatu to his personal enforcer on the August 23 episode of WWE SmackDown. Alongside this move, he told Fatu to give his WWE Tag Team Championship to Tonga Loa. The order came moments before […]
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WWE Makes Change To WWE Tag Team Titles On 8/23 WWE SmackDown

Scott D’Amore says former NXT & WWE commentator Mauro Ranallo has agreed to become the voice of his rebooted Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling promotion. (Insight with Chris Van Vliet)

Mauro Ranallo the voice of Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling

Nick Comoroto claims he was wrestling "on one leg" for years before undergoing successful hip resurfacing surgery. Nick Comoroto is part of AEW and ROH, spending most of his time alongside Jacoby Watts on Ring of Honor these days. However, Comoroto will be taking some time off. He has revealed that he underwent successful hip resurfacing surgery and plans to return in 2025.

Nick Comoroto Undergoes Hip Resurfacing Procedure, 'I'll See You All In 2025'

Orlando, FL

NXT held a live event on August 24th from Englewood Neighborhood Center in Orlando, FL. Full results (courtesy of Wrestling Bodyslam) and highlights are below. NXT Live From Orlando, FL Results (8/24) - Axiom & Nathan Frazer def. Tyson Dupont & Tyriek Igwe. - Layla Diggs def. Ajiea Lee Hargrave.

NXT Live From Orlando, FL Results (8/24): Ethan Page Headlines, Joe Hendry Competes

Willow Nightingale, Orange Cassidy, HOOK, and other stars will compete on the August 24th episode of AEW Collision. AEW confirmed that HOOK will face Big Bill, and Willow Nightingale will face Harley Cameron. AEW also announced that Jeff Jarrett will battle Ariya Daivari, and Jay Lethal will take on Katsuyori Shibata. Kris Statlander and Stokely […]
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HOOK, Willow Nightingale, More Set For 8/24 AEW Collision

Nick Wayne wants to be the best part of the highlight reel following AEW All In 2024. Nick Wayne will be a part of a London Ladders Match for the AEW World Trios Titles at AEW All In. The Patriarchy (Christian Cage, Killswitch & Nick Wayne) will have three challenging teams and nine opponents as they defend their championships against the House Of Black (Brody King, Buddy Matthews & Malakai Black), the Bang Bang Gang (Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn & Juice Robinson), and a team to be determined on the August 24 AEW Saturday Collision. That alone is a recipe for carnage.

Nick Wayne: I Want To Make A Crazy Impact; I Really Want To Be A Highlight Of AEW All In This Year

PAC, Claudio Castagnoli & Wheeler Yuta are going to All In. On the August 24th episode of AEW Collision, PAC, Claudio Castagnoli & Wheeler Yuta defeated Top Flight (Dante Martin & Darius Martin) & Lio Rush to qualify for the London Ladders Match for the AEW Trios Titles at AEW All In.

PAC, Claudio Castagnoli, And Wheeler Yuta Qualify For AEW Trios Titles London Ladder Match At AEW All In

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Saraya Makes Appearance At RevPro 12th Anniversary To Support Ricky Knight Jr

Saraya made a surprise appearance at Revolution Pro Wrestling 12th Anniversary Show, supporting he brother Ricky Knight Jr. Saraya is in England with AEW for AEW...

Saraya Makes Appearance At RevPro 12th Anniversary To Support Ricky Knight Jr

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