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Deonna Purrazzo talks about the AEW women's division and what it needs. Deonna signed with AEW in January of 2024, making her first appearance as a signed talent on the January 3rd edition of AEW Dynamite, interrupting Mariah May and calling her shot at the AEW Women's World Title. Now, she is currently embroiled in a blood feud with Thunder Rosa that has spread across multiple AEW programs.

Deonna Purrazzo: Every Women's Division Needs Time To Tell Stories And Let Them Breathe

The Judge is part of Swerve's House. Will Ospreay and Swerve Strickland had the weigh-in for the AEW World Title match on the June 29th episode of AEW Collision. In Strickland's corner was EJ Nduka, a former WWE wrestler who has also competed for MLW. Nduka has been wrestling dark...

EJ Nduka Part Of Swerve Strickland's Camp On 6/29 AEW Collision

Dr. Britt Baker is almost ready for a return to AEW, says Tony Khan. Britt Baker has not wrestled since she challenged Kris Statlander for the TBS Championship on the September 16, 2023 AEW Collision. Fortunately, Tony Khan has provided a positive update on her potential return to the squared circle.

Tony Khan: I'm Really Excited About Britt Baker Being Close To Ready For A Return To AEW

Mercedes Mone has high praise for Skye Blue and Mariah May. Mercedes Mone is still relatively new on the All Elite Wrestling roster but she is excited about the multiple possibilities for new matchups that await her. While she has already competed against Willow Nightingale in a strong match to win the TBS Title at AEW Double or Nothing, she also got to defend the championship for the first time ever in a first-time match against Skye Blue.

Mercedes Mone Calls Mariah May 'One Of The Greatest' On AEW's Roster; Praises Skye Blue's Work Ethic

Kayla Braxton is leaving WWE. On June 6th , Kayla Braxton surprised many fans, taking WWE out of her social media username, which has spawned many questions of the backstage interviewers’ status within the company. When Fightful reached out to WWE, and Braxton, real name Kayla Becker, we were told she was "still with" the company. However, we learned more.

More On Kayla Braxton aka Kayla Becker Finishing Up With WWE

Kayla Braxton thanks her WWE family. Kayla Braxton previously announced that she would be leaving WWE after the June 28 episode of WWE SmackDown. Braxton worked the show, and she appeared backstage. After SmackDown went off the air, Braxton took to Twitter/X to comment on her exit. Braxton wrote that...

Kayla Braxton: I Will Miss My WWE Family, But We Will See Each Other Again

Mike Bennett and Matt Taven wanted competition and they will get competition on July 4 in the form of two top-tier Luchadors. Mike Bennett and Matt Taven have been Ring of Honor World Tag Team Champions for the entirety of 2024 and on the June 27 episode of Ring of Honor, the members of the Undisputed Kingdom practically pleaded for competition and then it was announced that they would receive competition as they would face Komander and Metalik on the July 4 episode of ROH TV.

Undisputed Kingdom To Face Metalik And Komander In ROH Tag Title Proving Ground Match On 7/4 ROH

Full card for AAA Verano de Escandalo revealed. AAA announced the entire card for AAA's event "Verano de Escandalo", set to take place in the venue "Palenque de la Feria" at Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes Mexico with some big-time matches. The show is set to be headlined by a Triple Threat Cage...

Triple Threat Cage Match, Two Contenders Matches, More Set for 8/2 AAA Verano de Escandalo

WWE aired the latest episode of NXT Level Up from the WWE Performance Center on Friday, with the matches taped on June 25th prior to NXT. The event aired on Peacock. You can read the full results from the show below. NXT Level Up Results (6/28) - Riley Osborne def....

NXT Level Up Results (6/28): Jazmyn Nyx, Dante Chen Compete

Dijak makes his first post-WWE appearance. Donovan Dijak (Dijak in WWE) made his first post-WWE appearance Blitzkrieg Pro on June 29th. Dijak interrupted CPA's celebrate and laid him out with Feast Your Eyes. Dijak then got on the mic and said he's going to show up wherever he wants and take what he wants.

Donovan Dijak Makes First Post-WWE Appearance At Blitzkrieg Pro

Kayla Braxton reflects on her sendoff. Kayla Braxton worked her last WWE show for the time being as an interviewer on the June 28th episode of WWE SmackDown. After the event was over, Cody Rhodes brought her out to address the live crowd at Madison Square Garden. On Instagram, Braxton...

Kayla Braxton Says She Couldn't Have Asked For A Better Goodbye, 'This Family Is Truly Special'

Phil Lindsey (@PhilDL616) and Righteous Reg (@RighteousReg). are back for another episode of Grapsody! This week, the guys will discuss numerous topics. Ask a question or make a statement and get it read on the show! Donate a Superchat or HumperChat! To donate a Superchat, click the $ sign at the bottom of the chat box. If you would like to donate a Humperchat, go to Humperchat.com.

AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door Preview, WWE SmackDown at MSG, Dijak Is A Free Agent | Grapsody 6/29/24

Stephanie Vaquer will challenge for the gold. RevPro announced that Dani Luna will defend the Undisputed British Women's Championship against Stephanie Vaquer at RevPro's 12 Year Anniversary show on August 24. Vaquer is the reigning NJPW STRONG Women's Champion. She also currently holds the CMLL World Women's Tag Team Championship...

Dani Luna vs. Stephanie Vaquer Announced For RevPro 12 Year Anniversary Show

Bryan Danielson spoke with Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated to promote this Sunday’s AEW & NJPW: Forbidden Door 2024 pay-per-view. During the discussion, “The American Dragon” gave an update on his physical condition as he nears the end of his career as a full-time active in-ring talent.

Bryan Danielson Says His Neck Isn’t Great Going Into AEW Forbidden Door

Big news from MJF and a potentially bigger response from Joey Janela. The comes after he responded to the MFT t-shirt of Tama Tonga looking similar to his t-shirt. In a massive update to the story, Joey Janela has responded to this news from Maxwell Jacob Friedman by revealing that he, too, has taken a shit.

MJF Just Took A Shit, Joey Janela Takes A Shit Too

Mercedes Mone says she does have creative control in AEW. Mercedes made her debut for AEW back at Big Business early this year from the TD Garden before making her in ring debut at Double Or Nothing 2024, defeating Willow Nightingale for the TBS Championship at the event. Now, she is set to defend the TBS Championship while also attempting to capture the NJPW Women's Strong Championship from Stephanie Vaquer at Forbidden Door on Sunday evening.

Mercedes Mone: Yes, I Have Creative Control, But I Work With Tony Khan Very Closely

As one of the biggest names in the promotion, Bryan Danielson has been a protected star since joining AEW in 2021. Danielson previously confirmed that his full-time days in the ring are coming to an end this year. As he is from the state, it would be a good idea to conclude his full-time in-ring run at WrestleDream from the Tacoma Dome in Washington on October 12th.

Backstage News On Plans For Bryan Danielson’s AEW Storyline

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TNA iMPACT! held its latest set of television tapings on June 29th from the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, PA. During the tapings a NXT talent showed up. Read below if you want to be spoiled. At the tapings, No Quarter Catch Crew (Myles Borne, Charlie Dempsey, and Tavion Heights) showed...

Spoiler: NXT Group Shows Up At 6/29 TNA iMPACT! Tapings

Dijak addresses previous shots he's taken at Kenny Omega and ones he's received back. Back in 2019, the pair would have a brief online feud, with Kenny taking shots at NXT. Dijak would respond that he outwrestled Omega in PWG. This led to a memorable rant from Omega on BTE, but in a tweet earlier this year Dijak noted that there was no beef between the pair.

Dijak: I Have The Utmost Respect For Kenny And Everyone Else In AEW

Viewership and ratings information for the June 26th episode of AEW Dynamite. According to PWTorch, AEW Dynamite on June 26th drew 680,000 viewers. This number is up from the 502,000 viewers the show drew last Wednesday. The June 19th episode was the lowest viewership number for a non-preempted episode of AEW Dynamite.

AEW Dynamite (6/26) Viewership Bounces Back From Record Low, Draws 680,000 Viewers

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Bryan Danielson: I Don't Want To Be In The World Title Position, I Don't Feel That's My Position

Bryan Danielson doesn't see himself in the AEW World Title picture. Despite being touted as the best wrestler in the world, and one of the greatest...

Bryan Danielson: I Don't Want To Be In The World Title Position, I Don't Feel That's My Position

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