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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

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It's still Swerve's House. The main event of AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door saw the clash of two titans in AEW that are both currently champions. Will Ospreay and Swerve Strickland has been a match for the ages since Ospreay signed with AEW earlier this year. The two have faced off against one another a few times in their careers, but it's hard to argue that they're both at their peak currently. With Ospreay holding the International Championship, it laid the groundwork for the first AEW World Champion and International Champion simultaneously if one of them dethroned the other. Fortunately, the reign of Swerve isn't over just yet.

Swerve Strickland Retains AEW World Championship Against Will Ospreay at 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

Swerve Strickland is eager to run it back with Bryan Danielson. At AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door, Swerve Strickland defeated Will Ospreay to retain the AEW World Championship. Heading into AEW All In, Strickland is waiting to see who he will defend the title against. The winner of the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament will challenge for the gold. Bryan Danielson advanced to the semi-finals by beating Shingo Takagi at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door.

Swerve Strickland: Bryan Danielson Is At The Top Of My List, I Need That Win Back

Toni Storm says this is the start of a beautiful relationship. At AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door, Mariah May's relationships with Toni Storm and Mina Shirakawa were in the spotlight, as Storm defended the AEW Women's World Championship against Shirakawa. Storm scored the win, and at May's urging, she hugged Shirakawa after the bell. The three women then shared a post-match kiss.

Mariah May On Toni Storm And Mina Shirakawa: I Can Take Them Both

Congratulations to the happy couple. Angelo Dawkins took to social media to announce that he has gotten married to his partner. Montez Ford served as the officiant. Bianca Belair was also present at the ceremony. The Street Profits will be in action on the July 5th episode of WWE SmackDown.

Angelo Dawkins Gets Married, Montez Ford Serves As Officiant

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

Evan Husney won't rule out any topic for Dark Side Of The Ring. Despite the fact that the show is five seasons in, many fans believe that there are still plenty of topics for the 'Dark Side Of The Ring' show to explore. The show's co-creator, Evan Husney, won't rule out covering any topic in the future that currently can't be covered for whatever reason.

Evan Husney: Getting Access To Certain Stories Is Probably The Hardest Part Of What We Do

During Miro vs. Powerhouse Hobbs at AEW All Out 2023, the crowd got into the action by chanting "meat" with every strike and move. At the AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door post-show scrum, AEW President Tony Khan was asked about a meaty super heavyweight division in the future after the showdown between Samoa Joe and Jeff Cobb.

Tony Khan: We Can Chant 'Meat' Any Time

Britt Baker returned to AEW for the first time since September of 2023.

Britt Baker Returns To Confront Mercedes Moné at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door

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

Simon Miller reflects on working with Joe Hendry. Last year, as IMPACT (now TNA) prepared to make their return to the island for Turning Point, an interesting storyline began on social media as Simon Miller and Joe Hendry would take their feud online before it's eventual blowoff match at the event in Newcastle.

Simon Miller Reflects On Rivalry With Joe Hendry, People Believing They Actually Hated Each Other

Maven talks about his friendship with Randy Orton. Maven was good friends with Randy Orton during their time together on the WWE roster. That friendship would even blossom on screen as Randy Orton chose Maven to be part of his WWE Survivor Series team in 2004. Maven spoke about his...

Maven Believes Randy Orton's Confidence In Him Led To His 2004 Main Event Push

On June 7th, Javier Bernal announced on his Twitch stream following the dates episode of NXT Level Up that he had suffered a broken foot and would require surgery, revealing he could be out of action for up to six months with the injury. Fightful Select’s Corey Brennan has learned...

More Details On Javier Bernal's Injury, NXT Absence

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Liv Morgan shows off her arm. WWE Women's World Champion Liv Morgan threw out the first pitch at the Boston Red Sox game on Sunday, June 30. Morgan then took to social media to take a shot at Rhea Ripley. Morgan is set to defend her WWE Women's World Title...

Liv Morgan Throws Out First Pitch At Boston Red Sox Game, 'Better Arm Than Rhea Ripley, Huh?'

Joe Alonzo is leaving NWA. Joe Alonzo announced that he is departing the National Wrestling Alliance. Alonzo is the reigning NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion. He joined the NWA in 2022. Missa Kate also announced her departure from the NWA. NWA has recently announced talent signings, including Max The Impaler....

Joe Alonzo Announces Departure From NWA

Lio Rush is back in the fold at AEW. Rush had been absent from All Elite Wrestling, and instead worked for TNA, MLW and NJPW over the past couple of years. However, Lio made an in-ring return in May, and made a good enough impression that he was quickly booked to face Roderick Strong at the following night’s tapings.

Lio Rush Expected To Be A Regular In AEW Moving Forward

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

Hulk Hogan compliments Seth Rollins. Seth Rollins had a remarkable run with the World Heavyweight Championship before he lost it to Drew McIntyre at WWE WrestleMania XL. Rollins was sidelined for well over a month as he underwent surgery. He then made his return on the June 17 episode of WWE Raw. Rollins accepted Damian Priest's challenge to a match for the World Heavyweight Championship at WWE Money in the Bank.

Hulk Hogan: Seth Rollins Is 'Solid As They Get', He's An Attraction

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MJF: I Know How To Pick My Spots, Right Now Is Not The Time To Challenge For The AEW World Title

MJF lost his AEW World Title at AEW Worlds End, losing to Samoa Joe in the main event before being turned on by his former best...

MJF: I Know How To Pick My Spots, Right Now Is Not The Time To Challenge For The AEW World Title

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