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Mercedes Moné Comments On Speaking To Shane McMahon At The Airport
Podcaster Conrad Thompson recently claimed that Shane McMahon had spoken to several AEW talents about possibly joining Tony Khan’s company. This would subsequently result in a great deal of debate among fans on whether this would be a good or bad move for all concerned, although once Khan confirmed in an interview that he’d never spoken to McMahon, the speculation would die down. However, after it was reported that Mercedes Moné had been spotted speaking to McMahon at Laguardia Airport, the chatter resumed regarding this possibility. And now the AEW talent has confirmed the reports were indeed accurate via her latest newsletter, although she...
Former WWE Wrestler Was Backstage At Dynamite
AEW seemingly has a very flexible policy regarding allowing visitors to attend backstage, so while it sometimes indicates that someone is set to join the promotion, it can just as easily mean someone wanted to catch up with friends. And now, following AEW’s latest taping in Chicago, Illinois, PWInsider.com has reported that former WWE wrestler Mustafa Ali was in attendance. For those unaware, Ali is currently TNA’s X Division Champion, although it has been claimed he has been working for the promotion without a contract, which will potentially lead to speculation that he could be AEW-bound. 38-year-old Ali’s big break came in 2016 when WWE signed him during their search for new cruiserweight talents. And while he was never significantly pushed as a featured star, possibly due to having been branded a cruiserweight, he was always over with fans who appreciated his in-ring ability and mic skills. Still, it is known he was at times disgruntled during his run with the company, going as far as to request his release in January 2022 after Vince McMahon pitched him a gimmick that he felt was offensive and against his principles.
The Legitimacy Of Dr. Britt Baker’s Health Disclosure Has Been Confirmed
Having not wrestled since September 2023, Dr.Britt Baker delighted fans at Forbidden Door this past weekend when she returned to AEW at the end of Mercedes Moné’s match, clearly setting a future clash. And now, during Dynamite, the AEW original would open up about her absence from the ring, disclosing that she had suffered a transient ischemic attack, which is more commonly known as a ministroke, which left her hospitalized for a week. Thankfully, Baker has since recovered, and for the handful of fans questioning whether this legitimately happened, PWInsider.com has confirmed that what she said in her promo was legitimate. 33-year-old Baker was AEW’s first female signing and quickly established herself as the face of the women’s division thanks to her outstanding promo ability. Yet it would be her rivalry with Thunder Rosa that took her career to the next level and proved she was deserving of a top spot. However, having been off AEW television for so long and thus losing much of her momentum, she does need to re-establish herself, which a feud with Moné should do.
Hayabusa’s Brother Acknowledges Will Ospreay’s Forbidden Door Tribute
Over the years, Will Ospreay has made it well-known he was inspired by Japanese legend Eiji Ezaki, better known to fans as Hayabusa. This has, therefore, seen him wearing ring gear inspired by the 90s star on several occasions, having previously gotten permission from his family. Still, his tribute at this past weekend’s Forbidden Door pay-per-view was arguably the highest profile. And now, AEW has shared on social media the contents of a letter that they received prior to the event from Hayabusa’s brother Takanori, in which he acknowledged Osperay’s plan and noted it made the family very proud. For those unaware, Hayabusa was a death match wrestler in FMW who transcended the genre due to his high flying and charisma. Additionally, he became a cult favorite in the United States, having wrestled for ECW on their Heat Wave show in 1998, teaming with Jinsei Shinzaki against Rob Van Dam and Sabu. However, he tragically broke his neck in 2001 when attempting a springboard moonsault off the middle rope during a match with Mammoth Sasaki and would be paralyzed for years. Subsequently, he passed away 15 years later, aged just 47, leaving behind two daughters.
Top Prospect To Make Her WWE Television Debut During This Week’s NXT Level Up
WWE signed Olympic gold medalist Tamyra Mensah-Stock in 2023, and since then, she has been working on transitioning from amateur to professional wrestling. Of course, the big question on everyone’s mind is whether she will follow Kurt Angle’s example and become a star or instead flop like Gable Steveson. And while it is far too early to tell, Mensah-Stock is set to make her WWE television debut this Friday, having wrestled during this week’s NXT’s Level Up tapings under the ring name of Tyra Mae Steele. 31-year-old Mensah-Stock began amateur wrestling at the age of 15, and her potential was evident in all who watched her compete. This would see her dedicate her life to the sport, and while she wouldn’t always finish in first place and even missed out on the 2016 Olympics in Rio, she would achieve her dream in 2021 when she defeated Nigeria’s Blessing Oborududu 4–1 in the women’s freestyle 68-kilogram competition to win Olympic gold.
Ring Of Honor Talent Undergoes Surgery
In unfortunate news, Cole Karter, who hasn’t wrestled since the June 8 ROH HonorClub tapings, has disclosed via X that he’s undergone surgery on a broken arm. How long the 24-year-old will now be sidelined remains unknown, although he’ll likely be aiming to return to the ring in time for Final Battle, which typically takes place in December. Additionally, this leaves a question over the immediate future of Karter’s tag partner, Griff Garrison, who himself hasn’t wrestled in several weeks. 24-year-old Karter was previously signed with WWE as part of their NXT brand under the ring name Troy Donovan but was soon let go due to an unspecified policy issue. However, it’s understood he was told that he might be brought back in a year. Still, having previously worked for AEW as an enhancement talent, he would instead return to Tony Khan’s company, and since April 2023, he has been wrestling for ROH as both a singles competitor and as part of a tag team with Garrison.
Talk Is Jericho: Axel F, Aliens, & The Upside Down With Paul Reiser
Paul Reiser is everywhere these days – on Stranger Things, the Marvel Universe, and the long-awaited Beverly Hills Cop Axel F on Netflix (which just hit the streamer TODAY)! Paul talks about filming with Eddie Murphy 40 years later, the conversations they had between takes, and why he hopes to see Eddie at a comedy club in the not-so-distant future! Paul talks about the original Beverly Hills Cop movie, how he landed the role, and some of his favorite scenes. He shares the story about being invited to play in The Upside Down world of Stranger Things, the nostalgic feeling of the supernatural horror series, and the status of the final season. He also discusses Aliens, the genius of James Cameron, playing the “misunderstood” Carter Burke, and how he got involved in the Marvel comic book series What If…Aliens. And, he’s got more stories about his award-winning, long-running sitcom, Mad About You, and co-writing Michael McDonald’s (of the Doobie Brothers fame) autobiography, What A Fool Believes. For more Talk Is Jericho episodes, please visit our archives, and for future episodes, you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts.
WWE Files Trademark Application For WCW Pay-Per-View Name
Over the years, WWE has revived multiple former WCW pay-per-view names for special episodes of NXT and premium live events, and now it appears another former name could be about to be resurrected. That is because it has been noted that on July 2, WWE filed an application for the SuperBrawl trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Obviously, this doesn’t guarantee the name will be used for NXT, but it seems likely, given the use of Halloween Havoc, The Great American Bash, and even ECW’s Heatwave. SuperBrawl was a noteworthy event in pro wrestling history, making its debut in May 1991, with Ric Flair vs. Tatsumi Fujinami headlining the show. The event would then move to February to coincide with the NFL’s Super Bowl hype, from which it took its name. However, the annual event ended in 2001, and just a month afterward, WWE acquired WCW’s intellectual properties, effectively ending the promotion. Additionally, the name graced WCW’s 1994 Super NES video game, although it was unfavorably reviewed compared to WWF Royal Rumble, released the prior year.
The Phibes Philes: Save Our Station – 35 Years of “Weird Al” Yankovic’s “UHF”
“Those who laugh at ‘UHF’ should inspire our admiration; in these dreary times, we must treasure the easily amused.” That is a line from Roger Ebert’s review of “UHF,” “Weird Al” Yankovic’s 1989 movie that attempted to translate his brand of parodic humor to the silver screen. As you probably know, Yankovic is the musical jester who takes popular songs and makes them (for lack of a better word) weird. He achieved an unprecedented level of fame when he took Michael Jackson’s “Beat It” and gave us “Eat It.” The song itself was pretty funny on its own, but it...
Billy Gunn Reveals Former Tag Partner Turned Down Opportunities To Appear In AEW
Billy Gunn, a WWE tag team champion 11 times, is best known for his partnerships with Bart Gunn and Road Dogg. However, he also teamed with Chuck Palumbo, and one of his most memorable career moments was a segment on SmackDown where he and Palumbo teased getting married. And now in a recent interview with Chris Van Vliet, the current AEW talent revealed he unsuccessfully attempted to bring Palumbo in for cameo appearances in Tony Khan’s promotion, although Palumbo’s lack of desire and busy schedule has always prevented this. 53-year-old Palumbo broke into the business in 1998 and joined WCW the following year. From there, he would win tag team gold with Shawn Stasiak and Sean O’Haire, going on to join WWE in 2001 as part of The Alliance angle after Vince McMahon had purchased WCW. And while his WWE career was unforgettable due to his partnership with Billy Gunn, he never moved above the mid-card and quality retired in 2012 after several years on the indies, having decided to focus on building custom motorcycles.
Heartbreaking Details Revealed About Final Days Of Crazy Town Singer
Last month, Crazy Town singer Shifty Shellshock, real name Seth Binzer, passed away following an apparent overdose. Crazy Town came to prominence in 2000 on the back of No. 1 single “Butterfly.” The band’s debut album, “The Gift of Game,” sold more than a million copies, and the group toured with the Red Hot Chili Peppers and made an appearance on Ozzfest. Sadly, Binzer’s friend and sober coach, Tim Ryan, has revealed that the singer was living on the streets in the months preceding his passing. “The last I heard about Seth, he had been bouncing from house to house,...
Chris Jericho Shares Who He Thinks Was KISS’ Best Guitarist
Kuarantine, the non-makeup era KISS cover band featuring Chris Jericho, are gearing up for a short run of dates in the Midwest. The band will play shows in Chesterfield, Michigan (July 5), Franklin, Ohio (July 6) and Warrendale, Pa. (July 7). In a recent interview with Youngstown Studio, Jericho talked all-things Kuarantine and non-makeup KISS, and he also shared who he thinks was the band’s best guitarist. KISS guitarists include Ace Frehley, Paul Stanley, Vinnie Vincent, Mark St. John, Bruce Kulick and Tommy Thayer. “I appreciate KISS with makeup, but this non-makeup stuff is a million times better,” Jericho said of...
Heart Singer Ann Wilson Shares Sad Health News
Classic rock fans were delighted earlier this year when it was announced that sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson would be reuniting for an extended Heart tour. The band was scheduled to tour both Europe and North America, but they sadly canceled the Euro leg for what was described as a “time sensitive but routine medical procedure.” Now, unfortunately, Heart has canceled their remaining North American dates, and singer Ann Wilson issued a statement regarding her health. “Dear friends,” she wrote, “I underwent an operation to remove something that, as it turns out, was cancerous. The operation was successful and I’m feeling...
Shane McMahon Spotted Talking To AEW Star
During an episode of Jim Ross’ podcast, Conrad Thompson recently revealed that Shane McMahon has been in touch with some of AEW’s roster to discuss the possibility of joining the promotion. Obviously, this sent social media into a frenzy, with the possibility of McMahon becoming All Elite seeming plausible, although once Tony Khan stated he’d never spoken to him, things would cool off. However, in what is sure to spark additional speculation, it has been reported by PWInsider.com that McMahon was spotted on Monday morning talking to Mercedes Moné at Laguardia Airport, with it noted in the update that it’s known they spoke about AEW. 54-year-old McMahon has been out of the wrestling spotlight since WrestleMania 39, where he suffered a torn quad during the start of an impromptu match with The Miz. Prior to that, he had been away from WWE for 14 months after he was effectively fired due to the 2022 men’s Royal Rumble match, which he put together, being heavily criticized. And while he will always be synonymous with WWE due to his surname, given his father’s resignation earlier this year, it does seem that his time with the company may also be over, making a jump to AEW seem believable.
Former WWE Tag Team Believed To Have Signed With AEW
It’s recently been reported that Mansoor and Mason Madden, who was previously known as Mace in WWE, have been backstage at AEW television tapings. And while that has led to speculation that the duo collectively known as the Maximum Male Models could be about to sign with the company, no official confirmation has been forthcoming. However, during a recent podcast for Fightful Select, Sean Ross Sapp has shared that he believes the pair has signed with the promotion. The Maximum Male Models, now known as MxM, began teaming up in 2022 when WWE took the two underutilized singles performers and put them together alongside LA Knight, then called Max Dupri. Yet despite showing potential as a comedy tag team, they were often used to put over other teams like The New Day, Hiot Row, and Alpha Academy, firmly establishing themselves near the bottom of the tag division. Therefore, their release last September wasn’t a massive surprise, even though both men are undoubtedly talented.
Unfortunate News Reported On Asuka’s Return To The Ring
Last month, WWE’s Asuka underwent surgery, having suffered a knee injury before WrestleMania XL. Therefore, it was hoped by fans that her absence from the ring wouldn’t be for too much longer. However, in regrettable news, Sean Ross Sapp has now reported during a Q&A session for Fightful Select that she isn’t expected to return this year. 42-year-old Asuka injured her knee during the March 15 episode of SmackDown as part of an angle that saw her and the rest of Damage CTR attack Bayley to close the show. At the time, it was obvious she was impaired due to her notable limp. Still, despite this, she continued to fulfill her commitments to the company, wrestling at both WrestleMania XL and Backlash France, demonstrating her toughness and determination.
Lio Rush Shares Injury Update Following Forbidden Door Ladder Match
Following Sunday night’s Forbidden Door pay-per-view, independent wrestling promotion Beyond Wrestling announced that Lio Rush was off their show later this week due to injury. This obviously concerned fans, especially given the bumps he took during the ladder match to crown a new TNT Champion. However, the former X Division Champion has now confirmed on X that he’ll be fine after a couple of ice baths, which is excellent news, considering he only returned to AEW a few months ago. Most pro wrestling fans are familiar with the 29-year-old for his time in WWE between 2017 and 2020, where he held the NXT Cruiserweight Championship and even managed Bobby Lashley on the main roster. Still, his career stalled after he developed a reputation as having attitude problems. This, along with injuries and mental health struggles, has seen him announce his retirement from the business on more than one occasion. Yet, he appears to be in a good place currently, and while it’s understood he isn’t contracted to AEW, that’s likely his aim.
Significant Update On Ricochet’s WWE Contract Status
Last month, news broke that Ricochet had decided not to re-sign with WWE, and shortly afterward, he was written off the television at the hands of Bron Breakker. Still, at the time, it wasn’t known precisely when his WWE contract was expiring, with various dates throughout the summer being speculated. However, Fightful Select has now reported that he officially became a free agent at midnight and is, therefore, free to talk to other promotions. 35-year-old Ricochet, real name Trevor Mann, broke into the business back in 2003 and, after a decade on the indies, received his big break via New Japan. There, he would become a worldwide star thanks to his matches with Will Ospreay becoming the talk of the industry, seemingly making his WWE signing inevitable. Yet despite winning both the Intercontinental Championship and United States Championship, many fans still considered him underutilized, with Ricochet’s decision to leave the company seemingly indicating that he agrees.
Former WWE Presenter Was Backstage At Forbidden Door
WWE unexpectedly released Matt Camp, who is best known for hosting The Bump, to the shock of many fans back in February. The official reason for this was that the company was making budget cuts, which is typically what WWE tells talents in this situation. However, having been off television for several months, it now appears there is a possibility of him joining AEW, as according to PWInsider.com, he was backstage at Forbidden Door along with former NXT wrestler Donovan Dijak. Camp broke into the business in 2017 via Tommy Dreamer’s House of Hardcore promotion and, within a couple of years, was hired by WWE to be a presenter. From there, he would quickly become a familiar face to wrestling fans, appearing on The Bump, Raw Talk, SmackDown LowDown, Best of WWE, NXT Level Up, WWE’sWWE’s The Ultimate Show, and multiple premium live event kickoff shows. Additionally, it’s known that he worked as a historical advisor on several WWE documentaries, seemingly indicating that he has a vast knowledge of the industry.
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