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Trent Beretta Turns Heel On Orange Cassidy After Tag Team Loss On AEW Dynamite
797 days ago
AEW News

Trent Beretta Turns Heel On Orange Cassidy After Tag Team Loss On AEW Dynamite

A shocking turn of events unfolded on tonight's AEW Dynamite, as a beloved tag team imploded after a disappointing loss. ## The Young Bucks and Best Friends (Orange Cassidy & Trent Beretta) clashed in a semifinal match of the ongoing AEW Tag Team Championship tournament. Despite the support of Trent's mom Sue and Chuck Taylor at ringside, the Bucks emerged victorious, aided by an exposed turnbuckle. ## Following the defeat, a somber mood hung over the ring as both Cassidy and Beretta remained dejected. However, the crowd's anticipation for a signature Best Friends hug quickly turned to shock as Beretta unleashed a vicious flying knee strike on Cassidy.## This brutal attack marked a shocking heel turn for Beretta, who then abandoned a stunned Cassidy, his own mother, and long-time tag partner Chuck Taylor. ## La Mera Mera is dead set on winning back the #AEW Women’s World Championship that she never lost and will go through Mariah May to do it!Watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on TBS!@ThunderRosa22 | @MariahMayX pic.twitter.com/hYWDnVhSqp— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) April 4, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

Mercedes Mone's AEW Debut Match Set for Double or Nothing
797 days ago
AEW News

Mercedes Mone's AEW Debut Match Set for Double or Nothing

The anticipation for Mercedes Mone's in-ring debut in AEW heightened considerably during this week's episode of Dynamite in Worcester, Massachusetts. ## Willow Nightingale, in an interview with Renee Paquette, expressed her confidence and readiness to capture the TBS Championship from Julia Hart at the upcoming AEW Dynasty event. However, her moment was cut short by a surprise arrival. ## Mercedes Mone, making a bold entrance, addressed Nightingale. While wishing her luck against Hart, Mone declared herself the next challenger for the TBS Championship, regardless of the Dynasty outcome.## Commentary confirmed this as Mone's official challenge for the Double or Nothing pay-per-view, scheduled for May 26th at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. AEW Dynasty takes place two weeks prior in St. Louis. ## While this is the first confirmed match for Mone, the possibility of her appearing in the ring before Double or Nothing remains open. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

AEW Releases; Stu Grayson & Dasha Kuret Depart
799 days ago
AEW News

AEW Releases; Stu Grayson & Dasha Kuret Depart

All Elite Wrestling has seen its first wave of talent releases, marking a shift in the company's previous strategy. While the details are still emerging, Fightful Select confirmed that Stu Grayson is one of the wrestlers no longer with AEW. ## Grayson's absence from recent AEW programming hinted at a potential departure. Unlike previous talent situations, where contracts were allowed to expire, these releases suggest a new direction for AEW's roster management. ## As of the latest update The Boys, Dasha, Jose The Assistant, Jora Johl, Anthony Henry, Gravity, Stu Grayson, Parker Boudreaux, and Slim J have been released. ## The source is currently investigating to uncover any additional names on the released list. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

Kenny Omega Names Xavier Woods As Dream Celebrity Boxing Opponent
799 days ago
AEW News

Kenny Omega Names Xavier Woods As Dream Celebrity Boxing Opponent

AEW's Kenny Omega, currently sidelined from in-ring action, has sparked an interesting idea - a celebrity boxing match against WWE's Xavier Woods. ## Omega and Woods boast a long history together. Despite playful jabs and friendly competition that transcends wrestling promotions, they've maintained a strong real-life friendship.## During a recent Twitch stream, Omega fielded questions about a potential celebrity boxing venture. "Who knows though?" he mused, "Maybe in a Triller card, somewhere in the future, I'll be celebrity boxing someone." The conversation then turned to potential opponents, with fans suggesting Xavier Woods.## "The Cleaner" seemed intrigued by the idea. "Creed (Xavier Woods)," he said, "Actually you know what? Creed, I honestly — it would be a good match. I actually think that'd be a really good match… But in an actual shoot boxing match. I think it'd be a good fight. I think it really would be. That'd be actually really good."## Omega playfully emphasized that despite their on-screen rivalry, he wouldn't want to inflict any real harm. "I wouldn't wanna hit him though," he joked. "I hate him, I don't wanna hit him. I hate his guts but I don't wanna hit the guy... I don't think he wants to hit me either. I don't think it's like that. I don't think it's like that."## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

Ricky Starks Assures Fans After AEW Collision Scare: 'All Good'
800 days ago
AEW News

Ricky Starks Assures Fans After AEW Collision Scare: 'All Good'

AEW fans can breathe a sigh of relief as Ricky Starks has confirmed he's healthy following a worrying moment during the March 30th episode of AEW Collision.## Starks teamed with Big Bill in a Tag Team Championship tournament match against Top Flight. The closing moments of the bout saw Starks fail to kick out of a pin attempt, leading to a rushed finish with Top Flight securing the victory.## This unscripted sequence sparked concerns about a potential injury for Starks. Thankfully, the former champion himself took to Instagram to address the situation.## In an Instagram story, Starks wrote a simple yet reassuring message: "I'm all good, everything checked out fine. Was being precautious."## This update confirms that the altered finish wasn't due to a serious injury but rather a precautionary measure. While details on the specific issue remain undisclosed, Starks' message indicates a clean bill of health, much to the delight of his fans. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

Adam Copeland To Compete In Six-Man Tag At AEW Dynasty
801 days ago
AEW News

Adam Copeland To Compete In Six-Man Tag At AEW Dynasty

TNT Champion Adam Copeland is confirmed for a non-title trios match at the upcoming AEW Dynasty pay-per-view, the first ever for the promotion. ## Copeland will join forces with Mark Briscoe and Eddie Kingston to battle the House of Black (Malakai Black, Buddy Matthews, and Brody King).## The match stems from an attack on Copeland by Black and Matthews following his successful title defense against Matt Cardona on the latest episode of AEW Collision. Briscoe and Kingston intervened, setting the stage for the six-man showdown at Dynasty.## Before their pay-per-view encounter, Kingston will defend the ROH World Championship against Briscoe at ROH Supercard of Honor on April 5th.## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

Update On Kenny Omega’s Health Amid Speculation Surrounding The Timeframe On His Potential Return To The Ring
802 days ago
AEW News

Update On Kenny Omega’s Health Amid Speculation Surrounding The Timeframe On His Potential Return To The Ring

Kenny Omega, the popular AEW wrestler and Executive Vice President, is facing some hurdle in his return to the ring. Diagnosed with diverticulitis in December 2023, Omega has been sidelined for months and may now require surgery. ## While an official decision hasn't been made, reports from Dave Meltzer suggest surgery is becoming increasingly likely. Omega himself has experienced persistent pain and doctors are leaning towards this option for a full recovery and return to wrestling. ## This news comes amidst speculation about a potential feud between Omega and Kazuchika Okada, fueled by the recent inclusion of Okada in The Elite faction, previously led by Omega. However, Omega's health remains the primary concern. ## While Omega feels obligated to return to the ring, his focus now is on getting healthy. Surgery, if chosen, would involve removing affected portions of his intestine and colon, followed by an undetermined recovery period. ## “While no decision has been made, it looks more likely than not that Kenny Omega will be getting surgery on his intestines. He’s had his ups and downs but has largely been dealing with a good amount of pain for months now.## “He said surgery is becoming more and more likely as two different doctors have told him they think it’s the best option. It’s not 100 percent that he will have surgery but it’s looking more likely, particularly if he wants to get into condition to resume his career that he will probably have to get rid of the perforated sections of his intestine and colon.” ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

AEW Rankings (3/27/24): Updated Table
803 days ago
AEW News

AEW Rankings (3/27/24): Updated Table

Here is the AEW Rankings as of Wednesday, March 27, immediately following AEW Dynamite on March 27, 2024. ## Men's Division World Champion Samoa Joe TNT Champion Adam Copeland 1. Swerve Strickland 2. Orange Cassidy 3. Jon Moxley 4. Will Ospreay 5. Bryan Danielson Women's Division Women's World Champion Toni Storm TBS Champion Julia Hart 1. Thunder Rosa 2. Mariah May 3. Willow Nightingale 4. Deonna Purrazzo 5. Serena Deeb Tag Team Division World Tag Team Champions VACANT 1. Best Friends 2. Matthew & Nicholas Jackson 3. Jon Moxley & Claudio Castagnoli 4. Ricky Starks & Big Bill 5. FTR Trios Division World Trios Champions The Acclaimed & "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn 1. Bang Bang Gang 2. The Elite 3. Blackpool Combat Club 4. Undisputed Kingdom 5. House of Black ## Stay Tuned TO Sacnilk...

Tony Khan Takes Jab At Eric Bischoff As 'Strictly Business' Podcast Concludes
803 days ago
AEW News

Tony Khan Takes Jab At Eric Bischoff As 'Strictly Business' Podcast Concludes

The longstanding rivalry between AEW President Tony Khan and wrestling legend Eric Bischoff took another turn this morning on social media. Khan seemingly aimed a shot at Bischoff's podcast, "Strictly Business," following the latest episode of AEW Dynamite. ## The back-and-forth began when a fan commented on Khan's tweet, noting the late hour (4 AM) of the post. Khan's tweet itself referenced a "fraud of a business podcast" without explicitly naming it, but concluding with the AEW Dynamite hashtag. ## Wrestling fans quickly connected the dots, realizing Khan was likely referring to "Strictly Business," which announced its final episode earlier that day. Host Jon Alba explained Bischoff's busy schedule and his desire to focus on other projects as reasons for the podcast's conclusion.## Despite Khan's apparent disapproval, the podcast garnered support from wrestlers like Matt Cardona and Joey Janela, who expressed their appreciation for "Strictly Business." Alba himself highlighted the show's unique dynamic, existing despite the 38-year age gap and contrasting perspectives between him and Bischoff.## Some news tonight about the future of Strictly Business with @EBischoff pic.twitter.com/twm1dO81tt— Jon Alba (@JonAlba) March 28, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

Young Bucks vs Best Friends Set For 4/3 AEW Dynamite, Updated Lineup
804 days ago
AEW News

Young Bucks vs Best Friends Set For 4/3 AEW Dynamite, Updated Lineup

The Young Bucks and Best Friends punched their tickets to the semifinals of the AEW World Tag Team Championship tournament on the latest episode of AEW Dynamite. ## The duo of Matt and Nick Jackson, known as the Young Bucks, wasted no time in the first quarterfinal match. They defeated Private Party (Isiah Kassidy and Marq Quen) with a partial EVP Trigger for the pinfall victory. ## The team of Orange Cassidy and Trent Beretta, collectively known as Best Friends, continued their tournament run in the second quarterfinal match. They outsmarted and overpowered the team of Mike Bennett and Matt Taven to secure their spot in the next round. ## ## With these victories, the stage is set for a highly anticipated AEW Dynamite encounter on April 3rd. The Young Bucks and Best Friends, both beloved by AEW fans, will go head-to-head in the semifinals. The winner will advance to the finals at the upcoming AEW Dynasty pay-per-view event, where they will have a chance to be crowned the new AEW World Tag Team Champions. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

Willow Nightingale Earns TBS Title Shot At AEW Dynasty, Sets Up Potential Collision Course With Mercedes Mone
804 days ago
AEW News

Willow Nightingale Earns TBS Title Shot At AEW Dynasty, Sets Up Potential Collision Course With Mercedes Mone

A hard-fought four-way match on Wednesday night's AEW Dynamite determined the next challenger for the TBS Championship. The four competitors vying for the opportunity were Willow Nightingale, Kris Statlander, Skye Blue, and Anna Jay.## With CEO Mercedes Mone providing commentary, the stakes were high as the winner would earn a shot at Julia Hart's title at the upcoming AEW Dynasty event on April 21st. ## The match saw its fair share of high-flying maneuvers and close calls. A particularly noteworthy moment included Willow Nightingale delivering a Death Valley Driver to Skye Blue on the apron. ## Nightingale ultimately secured the pinfall victory over Anna Jay to become the number one contender. However, her celebration was cut short as the reigning champion, Julia Hart, launched a surprise attack from behind. The segment concluded with a tense staredown between Nightingale and Mone, hinting at a potential future rivalry between the two. ## While Nightingale now has her sights set on dethroning Hart at Dynasty, Mercedes Mone remains without an official match for the event. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

Young Bucks Soar In AEW Tag Team Championship Tournament Opener On 3/27 AEW Dynamite
804 days ago
AEW News

Young Bucks Soar In AEW Tag Team Championship Tournament Opener On 3/27 AEW Dynamite

The Young Bucks wasted no time rekindling their rivalry with Private Party, defeating the high-flying duo in the opening quarter-final match of the AEW World Tag Team Championship Tournament on Wednesday night's Dynamite. ## This marked a rematch of their encounter on the second-ever episode of Dynamite in October 2019, where Private Party pulled off a major upset. ## However, the outcome was different this time around. Despite Private Party's impressive aerial maneuvers, the experienced Young Bucks proved too much to handle. The match culminated with both Matthew and Nick Jackson pinning Marq Quen to secure their advancement in the tournament.## Fans are still in for more thrilling tag team action this week, as Orange Cassidy and Trent Beretta are set to face the Undisputed Kingdom's Matt Taven and Mike Bennett in another quarter-final bout. ## Additionally, the upcoming AEW Collision event on Saturday will see FTR, The Infantry, Top Flight, Absolute Ricky Starks, and Big Bill battle it out in the remaining quarter-final matches. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...