BY SACNILK

Ontario, 22 September - There's a lot of commotion in WWE right now due to the recent firings on September 21, 2023, which involve some longtime wrestlers like Dolph Ziggler and Shelton Benjamin. ## Dolph Ziggler and Shelton Benjamin, both seasoned talents, were let go following WWE's announcement of a new TV deal for SmackDown. These releases are expected to impact AEW's decision-making when it comes to potential signings. ## AEW has consistently been the top choice for wrestlers exiting their WWE contracts. However, AEW can't sign every released wrestler, as they also require performers with extensive in-ring experience to captivate their audience. ## Among the latest releases, there are some individuals who might join AEW as soon as their 90-day non-compete clauses expire. Below check out the top 3 stars who could be locked in by AEW. ## #1. DOLPH ZIGGLER ## If Dolph Ziggler decides to join a new company, he'd likely be the top pick. Ziggler started with WWE in 2004 as part of the Spirit Squad, using the name Nicky. In 2008, he moved up to the main roster and became a prominent WWE figure. ## During his time in WWE, Ziggler achieved considerable success, which includes two World Heavyweight Championship wins, a NXT Championship victory, a United States Championship victory, six Intercontinental Championship wins, a SmackDown Tag Team Championship run, two Raw Tag Team Championship victories, a World Tag Team Championship win, and a Money in the Bank win.## Considering all of this, especially the mentioned accomplishments, it seems likely that AEW would be keen on signing Ziggler. Additionally, he's garnered significant attention on social media, with endorsements from The Rock, John Cena, and others. So, AEW wouldn't want to miss the opportunity to bring him on board. ## #2. SHELTON BENJAMIN ## Another wrestler WWE might want to consider rehiring is Shelton Benjamin. During his tenure with WWE, Benjamin achieved some noteworthy accomplishments. These include winning the WWE 24/7 Championship three times, clinching a WWE United States Championship once, securing the WWE Intercontinental Championship on three separate occasions, and capturing the WWE (Raw) Tag Team Championship three times. He teamed up with Charlie Haas twice and later with Cedric Alexander. ## #3. MUSTAFA ALI ## Ali made this announcement recently and it comes as a surprise, especially considering his scheduled appearance on WWE Raw next week, scheduled for September 25, 2023, at the Toyota Arena in Ontario, CA. Ali was also slated to challenge Mysterio for a title at NXT No Mercy on September 30. ## It's worth noting that Ali had previously requested to be released a couple of years ago when Vince McMahon was in charge of creative decisions. He had been more active on NXT since June, with his most recent match on the main roster happening on the June 9 WWE SmackDown episode. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY SACNILK

New York, 20 September - AEW's Dynamite: Grand Slam took place on September 20, 2023, at the Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York, NY. The main event featured an intense match, with MJF successfully retaining his title. ## While the match itself went smoothly, there was an unexpected incident involving Adam Cole. Cole rushed to ringside to motivate MJF, but this move backfired as he ended up injuring himself. His presence served as a distraction that allowed MJF to secure a victory by choking out Joe. ## After the event, reports surfaced regarding Cole's injury. It appeared that he got hurt when he leaped towards the ringside area, and he was visibly limping afterward. ## PWInsider provided an update on Cole's injury, but specific details were not provided in the provided text. ## Adam Cole appeared to injure his ankle jumping down off the entrance ramp to the floor during Samoa Joe vs. MJF bout on Dynamite. ## Cole was noticeably limping and hurting for the remainder of the bout. ## It should be noted that Jon Moxley also got injured during his match against Rey Fenix. Check out, HERE for more details. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY SACNILK

New York, 20 September - Jon Moxley got injured during his match against Rey Fenix at AEW Dynamite Grand Slam. The injury happened after Moxley took a Black Fire Driver from Fenix, and it looked like his head hit the mat hard. ## Bryan Alvarez provided an update on Moxley's condition and mentioned that he was indeed hurt during the match. However, the good news is that it doesn't seem to be a major injury. Additionally, the way the match ended was not planned. ## According to PWInsider, there's a possibility that Moxley suffered a concussion. During the match, Moxley had to signal to the referee to make the count, even though it wasn't part of the planned script. The match concluded with Fenix delivering another Black Fire Driver to secure the victory. ## After the match, Moxley was examined by doctors for an extended period before eventually sitting up and walking out. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY SACNILK

New York, 20 September - AEW's Dynamite: Grand Slam on September 20 featured a headline match between AEW World Champion MJF and Samoa Joe. ## The main event was a thrilling showdown with MJF successfully defending his title. MJF had a home-field advantage as he hails from New York. The match concluded with MJF making Joe pass out to secure the victory. ## Below check out the complete recap of the match: ## The match kicked off with Joe slamming MJF and delivering a senton. MJF responded with two consecutive lariats, while Joe countered with a lariat of his own. Joe went for the cover, but MJF managed to kick out. Joe followed up with a kick and a headbutt, but MJF countered with a Kangaroo kick that sent Joe out of the ring. MJF attempted a dive but ate a kick from Joe, who then executed a Death Valley driver for a near fall. ## Joe later hit a piledriver on the exposed floor, and MJF needed medical attention. Joe removed the medical staff and sent MJF back into the ring for a near fall. MJF answered with a Liger bomb, but it also resulted in a near fall. MJF resorted to a low blow, but Joe retaliated with his own low blow and attempted a muscle buster for the cover, but couldn't secure the win. Joe appeared disappointed. ## At this point, Adam made his way to the ring when Joe locked in the sleeper hold. For the first time in the match, MJF fought back and rolled up Joe. MJF then attempted his own sleeper hold, but Joe slammed him into the corner. Cole created a distraction, allowing MJF to lock in the sleeper hold successfully, making Joe tap out. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY SACNILK

Norwich, 20 September - Saraya faced a tough road back to the wrestling ring after a career-threatening injury forced her to retire at just 25 years old in 2018. ## However, after a lengthy absence, Saraya made her return to the wrestling world in September 2022 when she signed with AEW and had her debut at Grand Slam. Since then, she has solidified her position as one of the top stars in the company. ## Saraya's comeback story took an exciting turn when she captured her first championship in nearly nine years. She defeated AEW Women's World Champion Hikaru Shida, Baker, and Toni Storm in a four-way match at All In. ## In an interview with Metro.co.uk, Saraya revealed that her debut in AEW was always intended to position her as a villain, even before AEW knew she would be returning to the ring. ## “I always wanted to be a heel, even before AEW knew I was gonna be wrestling again. I always wanted to be a bad guy. Because I already knew it wasn’t going to be long until they turned on me. I knew that. I said that – having conversations before I came to AEW, I was speaking to Jon Moxley, I was speaking to [Chris] Jericho, I was speaking to Tony Khan.” ## “They were all telling me, ‘You’re gonna be a babyface first because people are just gonna be happy to see you.’ It was really frustrating. What I kept doing is I kept throwing in heelish things in promos or how I acted, things like that. I wanted that slow burn anyway and then eventually I was gonna get the opportunity to turn heel, I just had to wait a little bit. It worked out!” ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY SACNILK

Jacksonville, 20 September - AEW keeps putting on impressive shows, going head-to-head with the long-established company, WWE, which is considered one of the top wrestling organizations globally. WWE has a massive worldwide fanbase due to its long history of events and matches. AEW, on the other hand, has emerged as an alternative to WWE. ## At first, it seemed unlikely that AEW could compete with WWE, given WWE's immense fan following. However, AEW stepped up and introduced its first-ever game, "Fight Forever." ## It's been three months since the game's release on June 29th, and it received mixed reactions from both fans and critics. The game faced significant criticism for lacking quality-of-life features and having limited customization options. But it's understandable since it was their first attempt, and they might improve in the future. ## The AEW Games team has been working hard to make improvements, and it appears they've added a new DLC character pack to the game. AEW Games' official Twitter account announced the upcoming "HOOKHausen: Very Handsome, Very Evil" DLC pack, set to drop on September 28th for Xbox, PlayStation, and PC. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY SACNILK

Perry, 20 September - Jake Hager has officially announced that he's done with his MMA career. ## After leaving WWE in 2017, he decided to try out professional mixed martial arts (MMA) and signed with Bellator MMA. He did pretty well, with a 3-0-1 record, and his last fight was against Brandon Calton at Bellator 250 in October 2020, which he won by split decision. ## Before his AEW wrestling stint, he worked with different wrestling promotions, including Lucha Underground, where he was known as Jake Strong and was the final Lucha Underground Champion. ## During a virtual signing with K & S WrestleFest, Hager made it clear that he's hanging up his MMA gloves. He mentioned that Bellator wasn't treating him right, so he's putting all his focus back into wrestling. ## Now, it looks like he'll be a regular wrestler in AEW. After his AEW debut, he joined the Inner Circle with Santana, Ortiz, and Sammy Guevara before becoming part of the Jericho Appreciation Society. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY SACNILK

New York, 20 September - AEW's Dynamite: Grand Slam is returning to Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York, NY for the third consecutive year, and it's set to air live on September 20, 2023. ## As for the lineup, the show includes four championship bouts. MJF, the AEW World Champion, will defend his title against Samoa Joe in the main event. Saraya will also put her AEW Women's World Championship on the line when she faces Toni Storm. ## One of the night's marquee matches is a Winner Takes All showdown for both the ROH World Championship and the Strong Openweight Championship between Claudio Castagnoli and Eddie Kingston. And last but not least, Jon Moxley, the AEW International Champion, will square off against Rey Fenix for the championship. ## Let's check out the complete match card below: ## #1. AEW World Championship Match: MJF (c) vs. Samoa Joe ## Samoa Joe aims to snatch the AEW World Championship from MJF's grasp in what I see as the night's main event showdown. ## #2. AEW Women's World Championship: Saraya (c) vs. Toni Storm ## Another title defense of the night will be Saraya defending the AEW Women's World Championship against Toni Storm. ## #3. Chris Jericho Vs Sammy Guevara ## Chris Jericho and Sammy Guevara will meet one-on-one on AEW Dynamite: Grand Slam. On the September 8 episode of AEW Rampage. Both men agreed to battle on AEW Dynamite: Grand Slam. ## #4. Claudio Castagnoli (ROH World) vs. Eddie Kingston (Strong Openweight) - Winner Takes All match for the ROH World Championship and Strong Openweight Championship ## Eddie Kingston will take on the line against Claudio Castagnoli in a Winner Takes All match for the ROH World Championship and Strong Openweight Championship. ## #5. AEW International Championship: Jon Moxley (c) vs. Rey Fenix ## The fourth championship match of the evening features Jon Moxley defending his title against Rey Fenix. ## #6. Christian Cage and Luchasaurus vs. Darby Allin and Sting ## Christian Cage and Luchasaurus are teaming up to take on Darby Allin and Sting in a tag team showdown. I anticipate it to be another exciting match of the night. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY SACNILK

New York, 19 September - Here are the full results for this Wednesday's AEW Dynamite Episode which is slated to air live on September 20, 2023, from Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York, NY. ## AEW Dynamite airs every Wednesday at 8 pm ET on TBS in the United States. In Canada, AEW Dynamite is available through the TSN website. In India, AEW Dynamite airs on Eurosport every Thursday at 5:30 AM IST. ## The show is available on the TSN Direct streaming service at 10 pm Eastern, the same time that the show will air live on TNT and FITE TV. ## AEW Dynamite Results September 20, 2023: Highlights ## Title vs. Title Match: Claudio Castagnoli (Ring of Honor World Champion) vs. Eddie Kingston (New Japan Strong Open Weight Champion) ## The first match of the night is underway right now. The bell rings and the match starts off with both men exchanging strikes. Eddie is sent to the floor, they fight outside now, and Eddie throws Claudio into the ringside barricade. Eddie with a Dropkick when they get back into the ring. ## Claudio with a Gut Wrench Bomb, while Eddie hits a German suplex, no cover made so far. Claudio with a slam for the cover, but no win there. Claudio misses an uppercut and Eddie comes out with a back suplex for a near fall. ## Claudio with a clothesline for the cover, but Eddie kicks out at two and a half. Eddie tries his move, but Claudio hits an uppercut for a near fall. Claudio tries the Ricola bomb and he gets it for the cover, but Eiddi kicks out again. Kingston goes for a hurricane back first and lands a Northern Lights bomb for the cover, but no win there. Meanwhile, Eddie connects with a powerbomb for the cover and gets the win. ## WINNER: Eddie Kingston (New Japan Strong Open Weight Champion) ## Chris Jericho vs. Sammy Guevara ## Both superstars are in the ring, the bell rings and the match starts off. Sammy goes for a dropkick, while Jericho with a double underhook backbreaker. Jericho tries for a springboard dropkick but misses. Sammy with his moves now, Jericho is sent into the ring and Sammy comes off with a Crossbody for the cover, but doesn't get the win. ## Jericho avoids a GTH and connects with a codebreaker. Sammy gets on the apron, while Jericho lands a suplex that sends him to the floor. Sammy goes for a Spanish fly for a near fall. Jericho also gets the cover but doesn't get the win. Sammy with a moonsault sends Jericho into the ring. ## After landing a superkick, Sammy goes to the top of the ring post and comes off with a cutter for a near fall. Sammy tries another move, but Jericho counters into the Walls of Jericho. Sammy once again goes to the top and hits a Cutter for the cover, but no win...Jericho connects with a bulldog followed by a lionsault for the cover but kicks out. Sammy with a GTH and goes to the top of the ropes. Sammy performs a shooting star press, but sides up and hits with Codebreaker for the cover and gets the win. ## WINNER: Chris Jericho ## AEW International Championship: Jon Moxley (c) vs. Rey Fenix ## Before the match kicks off, Fenix hits a springboard kick. Fenix goes for a dive onto Moxley. Both superstars are back in the ring and the match officially starts now. Moxley with a Stomp for the cover, but no win there. ## Moxley sends Fenix outside the ring after hitting with a kick. Moxley sends him into the crowd. Moxley with a draping DDT. While, Fenix with a Springboard kick, and follows up with a cutter for the cover, but doesn't get the win. Fenix with another move, he goes for a splash and gets the cover, but no win there again. ## Moxley gets Fenix on the top of the ropes, but Moxley instead gets knocked off the top rope to the mat. Fenix comes off with a Diving foot stomp for the cover, but Moxley kicks out at two and half. Moxley hits a piledriver for near fall. While, Fenix goes his own piledriver for the cover, but no win there. Fenix goes for it again and gets the win. ## WINNER: Rey Fenix ## AEW Women’s World Championship: Saraya (c) vs. Toni Storm ## The bell rings and the match kicks off a high-fly offense early into the ring. Storm with the first big move of the match, knocks down Saraya for the cover, but no win there. Storm removes the bottom pad on the turnbuckle. Storm has the spray paint, but Ruby is there, she takes it and hands it over to Saraya. She goes for the Knight cap after spraying the paints...cover was made, but no win there. ## Storm with a Storm zero for the cover and doesn't get the win. Storm tries a hip attack on the exposed turnbuckle, but she misses. Meanwhile, Saraya takes the advantage and hits with a Knight cap for the cover and gets the win. ## WINNER: Saraya ## AEW World Championship: MJF (c) vs. Samoa Joe ## The main event of the night is here. The match kicks off with Joe slamming MJF. Joe with a senton. MJF with two back-to-back lariat, while Joe with his own Lariat for the cover, and MJF kicks out. Joe with a kick followed by a headbutt. MJF with a Kangaroo kick that sends Joe out of the ring. MJF goes for a dive, but eats a kick from Joe and follows up with a Death Valley driver for the cover, and MJF kicks out at two and a half. Joe hits the piledriver on the exposed floor. MJF is being checked on. Joe removes medical staff and sends MJF back into the ring for a near fall. ## MJF with a Liger bomb for another near fall of the match. MJF hits Joe with a low blow. Meanwhile, Joe lands his own low blow and follows up with a muscle buster for the cover, but no win there. Joe falls with disappointment. We see Adam come out there when Joe locks in the sleeper hold. For the first time MJF fights back and gets a roll-up. MJF goes for his own sleeper hold, but Joe slams him into the corner. Cole brings out distraction and MJF does it well now, he locks in the sleeper hold and makes him tap out. ## WINNER: MJF ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY SACNILK

Pensacola, 19 September - There have been significant updates regarding Jade Cargill's departure from AEW. According to Dave Meltzer on the recent Wrestling Observer Radio, WWE is actively working on important creative plans for Jade Cargill's inclusion in the main roster. ## WWE's intentions with Jade Cargill are different from how they handle some NXT talent like Von Wagner or Alba Fyre. Often, new talents brought in by WWE end up fading away due to poor storylines. However, it is expected that Jade Cargill is not earmarked for such treatment; she is being considered for more substantial opportunities. ## Last week, it was reported that Jade Cargill would be leaving AEW for WWE. Her final match in AEW was against Kris Statlander, which aired on the last episode of Rampage. Cargill had a notable tenure in AEW, holding the TBS Championship for over 500 days. ## The potential reason for Cargill's departure from AEW seems to be related to her contract negotiations. Cargill had reportedly requested a significant increase in her salary to remain with AEW, and Tony Khan, the owner of AEW, believed that her asking price was reasonable. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk... Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Currently, AEW has various contracts involving talents from both their brand and ROH. These talents contribute to shows like Dynamite, Collision, and Rampage. Beyond AEW's in-ring performers, there are individuals working behind the scenes. ## One such behind-the-scenes talent is QT Marshall, who holds the role of Vice President. It appears that he has chosen to extend his contract with AEW. In a recent conversation with Jofo in the Ring, Marshall confirmed his contract renewal with the company. ## Marshall started with AEW in 2019 as a wrestler and associate producer. He had his first in-ring match on AEW Dark, teaming up with Peter Avalon to face Dustin Rhodes and Sonny Kiss. ## His debut on the main roster happened on AEW Dynamite. He teamed with Alex Reynolds and John Silver but lost to Trent, Chuck Taylor, and Orange Cassidy. ## Marshall also competes in Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide, where he currently holds the AAA Latin American Championship. Fans can check out the full comment right below: ## ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Pensacola, 18 September - Fightful Select recently reported that Jade Cargill, the former TBS Champion, is not expected to return to AEW following her recent match against Kris Statlander on Rampage. ## After her loss, Cargill was visibly emotional and shared a hug with Statlander, signaling her departure from the company. ## PWInsider recently confirmed that Cargill will be heading to WWE's Performance Center in Orlando starting this week due to her contract expiring. However, it's unclear when she will make her appearance on WWE television, but it's likely to be directly on the main roster. ## According to Dave Meltzer on the latest Wrestling Observer Radio, a former AEW star has landed a substantial contract with WWE. While the exact amount wasn't disclosed, it was confirmed that her deal is for the main roster and not for a yearly salary of $68,000. ## It's important to note that her earnings won't match what Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch make currently. However, she will be making more than the typical wrestler on the roster. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...