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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

Fightful has learned a bit of an update on Megan Bayne. After finishing up with Stardom and returning to the United States, Fightful posted a report that creative pitches were being made for Megan Bayne. At the time, it appeared that she was still with All Elite Wrestling, but we’re told that hasn’t been the case for quite a while.

Update On Megan Bayne-AEW

Will Ospreay is willing to listen to criticism. Five years into business, AEW has emerged as a challenger brand to WWE with three shows on cable television and consistent pay-per-view business in terms of buys and gates. As with any promotion or brand, growing pains are part of the process.

Will Ospreay: Taking Criticism On Board Is How AEW Is Going To Grow As A Company

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

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

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

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

– As previously reported, The Bloodline turned on Paul Heyman last night on WWE SmackDown, brutally assaulting him. WWE has now released footage of Heyman leaving the Madison Square Garden inside of an ambulance after the brutal beatdown by The Bloodline. You can view that clip below:

WWE Reveals Footage of Paul Heyman Leaving MSG in an Ambulance After The Bloodline Beatdown

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

Ludwig Kaiser comments on WWE's upcoming trip to Berlin. On August 31st, WWE will be making the trip to Berlin for the Bash In Berlin Premium Live Event. This will be the latest trip to Europe for WWE of the back of events in Glasgow, Scotland and Lyon, France. While...

Ludwig Kaiser On Bash In Berlin: I Am Looking Forward To Marching In In Front Of My People

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

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

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

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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Dijak lands his first post-WWE booking. Prestige Wrestling announced that Donovan Dijak (Dijak in WWE) will compete at Prestige Roseland 9 on September 29. The event is a joint show with Prestige, DEADLOCK Pro, and West Coast Pro. An opponent was not announced. Dijak became a free agent after his...

Donovan Dijak Announced For Prestige x DPW x WCPW Roseland 9

MJF recalls speaking to Brodie Lee through a medium following his passing. Earlier this month, Sole Retriever revealed that AEW and Reebok will collaborate once again with a new shoe honoring the late Brodie Lee, which will release on July 1st. Brodie tragically passed away in December 2020. While speaking...

MJF Recalls Story Of Communicating With Brodie Lee Through A Medium

Lex Luger has filed new trademarks. On June 25, Lex Luger (under his real name Larry Pfohl) filed to trademark "Lex Luger," "The Total Package," and "Total Package 2.0." Entertainment in the nature of wrestling contests; Entertainment services, namely, wrestling exhibits and performances by a professional wrestler and entertainer; Entertainment services, namely, live appearances by a professional wrestler and sports entertainer; Entertainment services, namely, personal appearances by a professional wrestler and sports entertainer; Entertainment services, namely, televised appearances by a professional wrestler and sports entertainer; Providing wrestling news and information via a global computer network; Providing online interviews featuring a professional wrestling and sports entertainment personality in the field of professional wrestling and sports entertainment for entertainment purposes.

Lex Luger Files To Trademark 'Lex Luger,' 'The Total Package,' More

Damian Priest won't be able to compete at Madison Square Garden. Damian Priest took to social media to inform fans that he won't be able to make the June 28th episode of WWE SmackDown at MSG due to travel issues. Priest was scheduled to face Jey Uso in a dark...

Damian Priest To Miss 6/28 WWE SmackDown At Madison Square Garden Due To Travel Issues

Jacob Fatu was nearly given a new ring name. On the June 21st episode of SmackDown, Jacob Fatu made his long-awaited WWE debut, and he did so in style. The show was due to be headlined by a clash between Solo Siko and Cody Rhodes but before the match really got going, Rhodes was attacked by Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa.

WWE’s Original Name For Jacob Fatu Revealed

Dijak is set to become a free agent. Dijak took to social media to inform fans that his last day under WWE contract is June 28. He said that WWE told him at the 11th hour that his deal would not be renewed and that WWE never made an offer to him. He said he attempted to negotiate but was stonewalled.

Dijak Says His Last Day Under WWE Contract Is June 28, Was Told His Deal Won't Be Renewed

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WWE Money In The Bank Hijinks, SmackDown Highlights, SmackDown LowDown, More | Fight Size Update

Here's your fight size update for Saturday, June 29, 2024. - With WWE Money in the Bank 7 days away, WWE has uploaded highlights of some...

WWE Money In The Bank Hijinks, SmackDown Highlights, SmackDown LowDown, More | Fight Size Update

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