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Jey Uso vs CM Punk | Andrade Legal Situation | Darby Allin and Jon Moxley vs the Missouri State Athletic Commission | Dirt Sheet Radio EP. 212

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Jey Uso vs CM Punk is on for Saturday Night's Main Event after Seth Rollins VACATES the World Championship.

The injury bug continues to spread throughout WWE Sol Ruca steps back from an NXT North American Championship defense.

Andrade may be stuck in a one year long non compete situation after his WWE firing, some rumors claim WWE will not be paying him in this period. What is the legal fallout going to be as most agree this can't be legal?

ULTIMONÉ! Mercedes Moné wins her 12th Championship and drinks the tears of the outspoken minority!!

While Darby Allin and Jon Moxley had their hands tied by the Missouri State Athletic Commission, they still managed to make some people clutch their pearls. Are Darby Allin and Jon Moxley looking to make up for the lack of bloody violence in their I Quit match?

AEW Dynamite Review 10-22-2025

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AEW Dynamite Results 10-22-2025

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AEW Dynamite opens with a very well done recap video of the WrestleDream PPV

The competitors of DC Comics' DC KO Tournament are on the ring apron and ringside barriers of AEW Dynamite this week

  • AEW Trios Championships: The Opps def. Hurt Syndicate after Ricochet distracts MVP

Samoa Joe grabs a mic. He's happy to be in San Antonio where the fat women can occupy Hobb's attention.

Joe explains his actions. If you're a champion, if you think you're the man, if you think you're the best in the world.

Samoa Joe is hunting you. Samoa Joe will not stop until he is AEW World Champion.

Kris Statlander has accepted Mercedes Moné's challenge for the AEW Women's World Championship at Full Gear!

13 Belts? Or the beginning of the fall for Mercedes Moné?

Darby Allin reminds the world that he would die for AEW.

He's not stupid. He knows the Death Riders don't just lose and go away, so as long as they're around. Darby will be right behind them.

Not a man of many words

Now that they're through with the Elite, Jurassic Express want their AEW World Tag Team Championships back!!

Jurassic Express vs Brodido???

  • Jamie Hayter and Queen Aminata def. Willow and Harley, Penelope Ford and Megan Bayne, & Sisters of Sin

Hayter and Aminata have the right to choose their first round opponents for the AEW Women's World Tag Team Championship tournament.

They have chosen Julia Hart and Skye Blue, the Sisters of Sin

The Young Bucks are begging Tony Khan to come out. They need money!

Tony Khan actually appears! He makes an offer. He'll put up $400k if they fight Jurassic Express and JetSpeed in a 4 on 4 All Star Tag.

The Bucks will have to team with..... THEIR LONG TIME RIVALS FTR!!!!

Jon Moxley cuts a promo after his match that had a bit of an audio imbalance, very hard to hear.

The point seemed to be that Moxley did not expect Darby to overcome him, he has no excuses. He needs to get back to the drawing board.

It appears Moxley vs Darby is not over!

Mercedes Moné wants to have a 12 belt celebration but Harley Cameron is out with the Mini Moné.

Mercedes takes this as a mockery and shoves the puppet into a celebratory cake. Then Kris Statlander attacks Moné from behind. Good segment!

  • Kyle O'Reilly def. Jon Moxley by DQ

Jon Moxley was trapped in an ankle lock with no way out. But he chose to attack the referee rather than tap out again after Wrestledream.

The Death Riders and the Conglomeration come out to brawl and this leads to our next match

  • Conglomeration def. The Death Riders in a very fun match!!

Jay Driller to Yuta gets the Victor but PAC attacks immediately and a brawl breaks out. Until Darby Allin runs out to even the odds.

Darby, Orange Cassidy, Kyle O'Reilly, Mark Briscoe and Roderick Strong vs Death Riders at Blood and Guts?!!

Mercedes Moné accepts Athena's offer to team up in the AEW Women's Tag Team Championship tournament!!!!!

Mark Briscoe wants one more shot at the AEW TNT Championship but Don Callis will not allow it.

The brackets have been revealed for the AEW Women's Tag Team Championship tournament!!

Mina Shirakawa reveals Toni and her will be named Timeless Love Bomb. She's interrupted by Thekla who mocks Mina, Mina challenged her to a match on Collision

  • AEW Unified Championship: Kazuchika Okada def. Bandido after reversing a 21 Plex into a Rainmaker

No surprise, these two had an incredible main event match.

Takeshita comes out and wants a piece of Okada to end Dynamite!!

WWE RAW Results 10-20-2025

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  • SETH ROLLINS STRIPPED OF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP; BATTLE ROYALE SET TO DETERMINE WHO WILL FACE CM PUNK FOR THE TITLE

Adam Pearce tries to make an announcement but he's interrupted by the Brons.

Once they hit the ring, Adam announced that Rollins has been stripped of the World Heavyweight Championship. He asks Bron Breakker for the title back.

Bron Breakker says what if he doesn't want to give it back? Heyman tries to convince Bron to give it back. Bron says maybe Pearce should say it with more respect.

Pearce asks respectfully.

Bron says maybe Adam Pearce should say please.

Adam Pearce says please.

Bron laughs and hands the belt to Paul Heyman who gives it to Adam Pearce.

Paul Heyman says he gets it, he also watched WWE Unreal. They're the bad guys, they're the "heels".

But he doesn't understand why people are mad. The Vision was NEVER about Seth Rollins. Paul Heyman did not turn on Roman and Punk for Seth. He turned on them because Bron Breakker is the future and Bronson Reed is better than Roman Reigns.

How could Seth Rollins talk about the future when he's standing there with his bum shoulder. Unable to carry the burden.

Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed conspired to take Seth Rollins Main Event spot. Paul Heyman says this is not revisionist history, this is a RE-VISION of the future.

Welcome to Monday Night RAW.

Finn Balor and JD McDonough are pissed with Dom for getting them into a tag title defense against AJ Styles and Dragon Lee this week.

Dom says he doesn't understand how they're mad when he defends his belts every week, and he's already beaten AJ Styles.

Balor and JD say Dom can handle his defense against Rusev on his own because they're getting ready for their match. They leave.

Roxanne wants Dom to relax. He's great. He's got this.

AJ Styles and Dragon Lee are the new World Tag Team Champions!!!

  • AJ Styles and Dragon Lee def. Judgement Day in an EXCELLENT match!!

The line-up for the World Heavyweight Championship #1 Contender Over the Top Battle Royale

  • Intercontinental Championship: Dominik Mysterio def. Rusev

Dom tries to leave with his championships but Penta appears and stops him. Rusev attacks Penta and Dom steals the ringside hammer.

Rusev catches Dom with the hammer, the ref catches Rusev with the hammer, Dom low blows and hits a frog splash for the win.

  • WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship: Maxxine Dupri def. Becky Lynch by DQ

Becky Lynch has enough of Maxxine's luck, so she smacks her with the title and beats her down after the match.

Asuka is done with Iyo and Rhea. She broke Iyo's spirit and she ruined Rhea's return to Australia at Crown Jewel.

Asuka is happy that Kairi finally showed her ruthless side last week when they attacked Rhea and Iyo.

Now the Kabuki Warriors want a new challenge. They want gold and they're putting the entire Women Tag Team Division on hold

Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed have been REMOVED from the World Heavyweight Championship Battle Royale

Heyman turned around and runs into Becky Lynch. Heyman tries to convince Becky Lynch that he only turned on Seth Rollins because he needed to survive. Heyman says Becky still has a place in the Vision.

Becky grabs him by the neck and says Rollins always knew Heyman would turn, he even wondered why it took so long.

When Rollins returns, he's not going to hurt Heyman. He's going to make Heyman watch him take down whatever nepo baby he's decided to attach himself to at that time.

  • Stephanie Vaquer def. Roxanne Perez

Raquel and Roxanne jumped Stephanie after the match but Nikki Bella runs out to even the odds!!!

The screen went black and the camera focused on Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez after the post match angle on RAW.

When the camera finally cut back to Nikki Bella and Stephanie Vaquer, Nikki was desperately trying to keep her top back together.

  • Jey Uso wins the World Heavyweight Championship #1 Contenders Battle Royale by throwing his own brother over and finally Dirty Dom.

Jey Uso will face CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship on November 1st at Saturday Nights Main Event

SPOILER: Plans Reportedly Revealed for the Future of the World Heavyweight Championship

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Fightful reports Seth Rollins is expected to vacate the WWE World Heavyweight Championship on tonight's episode of Monday Night Raw following the shoulder injury he suffered at WWE Crown Jewel.

As of Monday afternoon, WWE was reportedly discussing holding a battle royal to determine a new contender for the vacated title.

The winner of that match would likely go on to face CM Punk, who is already positioned as a top challenger, to crown the new World Heavyweight Champion. While not yet confirmed, this championship match is tentatively slated for an upcoming Saturday Night's Main Event.

AEW Wrestledream Results 10-18-2025

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  • The Death Riders defeat The Conglomeration & Roderick Strong with PAC pinning Tomohiro Ishii with a running Busaiku Knee.

Very fun opening match on the Free Tailgate Pre Show

-HOOK & Eddie Kingston defeat The Frat House with the Redrum on Cole Karter

LFI is on the ramp looking on

Big Justice and AJ are at a tailgate event putting over the upcoming PPV matches when they're attacked by Rocky Romero and Trent on behalf of the Don Callis Family.

Rocky and Trent lay out Big AJ in front of his family

Megan Bayne and Penelope Ford as Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn on the AEW Wrestledream Tailgate Pre Show

  • Willow Nightengale and Harley Cameron def. Penelope Ford and Megan Bayne

  • FTR def JetSPEED in a GREAT opening match that actually bled over from the Pre Show!!

Stokley Hathaway's hoeless ass held down Mike Bailey's feet when the ref wasn't looking to get FTR the victory.

  • Jamie Hayter def Thekla in a hard hitting match

*Insufficient Funds* plays over the speakers as the $32.17 Bucks make their way to the ring 💀💀💀

  • Jurassic Express def. The Young Bucks in the very same building where the Young Bucks took the AEW Tag Team Championships from them

WHAT A FKN MATCH?!!

Incredible match that ends with the long lost COUNTDOWN TO EXTINCTION finisher

Jurassic Express is trying to bury the hatchet with the Young Bucks after this incredible match. They even offered the Bucks some money!

But the Don Callis Family attacks and the Bucks are conflicted but they decided not to get involved.

KENNY OMEGA is here to save Jurassic Express but for a second he asks the Bucks if they're gonna help... Nick says I don't know man.. but Kenny has had enough and he saves Jurassic Express, burying HIS beef with them.

  • Hurt Syndicate def the Demand in a WAR to become #1 contenders for the AEW World Trios Championships

  • TNT Championship: Kyle Fletcher (c) def. Mark Briscoe

How many times are we going to say this tonight? WHAT A MATCH?!?!?

Mark Briscoe brought EVERYTHING he had and came oh so close, but Kyle Fletcher pulled a turnbuckle brainbuster out of his pocket for the win.

Toni Storm would simply not give up, or tap out or go to sleep. So she screamed at Kris to "Just fukin k*ll me!"

Kris Statlander obliged.

  • Kris Statlander def. Toni Storm to retain the AEW Women's World Championship

Mercedes Moné disrespected Kris Statlander who's too tired to retaliate right now. Statlander leaves the ring to Mercedes for her open challenge

Interim ROH Women's TV Champion Mina Shirakawa answers the TBS CHAMPIONSHIP Open Challenge

11. BELTS. MONE!! HISTORY has been made!!!!!

  • Mercedes Moné def. Mina Shirakawa to become the Interim Ring of Honor Women's TV Champion!!

Kris Statlander runs out and takes out Mone during her celebration as payback for what happened before the match!

🚨MATCH OF THE YEAR CANDIDATE!🚨

  • Brody King and Bandido def. Okada and Takeshita in one of the best Tag Team Matches of 2025

At one point, Okada accidentally Rainmakers Takeshita but Okada is NOT broken up about it

"BANDIDO!! NEVER STOP FIGHTING"

Brody King screams at Bandido after a failed attempt at a 21-plex because of an injures arm. Bandido heeds those words and hits a ONE ARMED 21-plex for the win!

Toni Storm told Mina Shirakawa they’ve lost everything

Mina said they still have each other. ♥️

  • AEW World Championship: Hangman Adam Page def Samoa Joe with THREE STRAIGHT Buckshot Lariats

But the Opps will NOT accept this. The Opps have destroyed Hangman Adam Page.

Mercedes Moné has challenged Kris Statlander for the AEW Women's Championship at Full Gear in New Jersey

Justified WE ARE NERVOUS chants from the crowd as Darby Allin lays the AEW flag across the middle of the ring.

  • I QUIT MATCH: Jon Moxley vs Darby Allin

  • I Quit: Darby Allin def. Jon Moxley

Tasers, Fish Tanks, Fingernail torture, and Old Man Sting

Every single thing you could imagine happened in this I Quit match.

In the end, after Sting evened the odds, Darby Allin choked Jon Moxley out with the AEW Flag, wrapped it around Moxley's neck, hit a scorpion death drop and then a scorpion death lock to make Jon Moxley quit.

WWE Sends AEW Cease and Desist Over Usage of Andrade

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Wrestling Observer Radio is reporting WWE has issued a cease and desist letter to All Elite Wrestling (AEW). The legal notice concerns the recent appearance of Andrade El Idolo on AEW programming, which is alleged to be a violation of a non-compete clause following his dismissal from WWE in the summer of 2025.

Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez spoke on the latest Wrestling Observer Radio about the subject:

"Here’s what I heard. I don’t know what’s going on with Andrade but I was told that he’s not hurt. He didn’t get himself fired. Apparently something is up involving his WWE non-compete…I was given the impression it could be something that could be resolved quickly or it could be something that might not be resolved for a while, but it’s something related to the non-compete. When he was fired, remember we were told they [WWE] didn’t care," Bryan Alvarez said.

"That is what I’ve been hearing was WWE sent a letter and they [AEW] obviously didn’t know. AEW obviously believed that there was no non-compete. There were people who talked to people in WWE who also believed there was no non-compete but WWE apparently, you know, that’s the story that they said he can’t do them for 90 days," added Dave Meltzer.

Andrade's second tenure with WWE concluded abruptly when he was released on September 14, 2025. Reports at the time indicated the departure was not mutual but a disciplinary action from the company. The release followed a tumultuous period for the superstar, which included at least one supposed wellness policy violation that led to a suspension without pay.

The heart of the dispute is the standard 90-day non-compete clause included in WWE main roster contracts. This clause prevents a superstar from appearing for a competing promotion for that period after their departure, during which WWE continues to pay their salary. Andrade made his surprise return to AEW in early October, well within the 90-day window of his September firing. His appearance on AEW programming seemingly triggered the legal action from WWE.

Seth Rollins Believed to be Hurt In Crown Jewel Match with Cody Rhodes

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PWInsider reports the angle on Raw earlier today with Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker turning on Seth Rollins happened because Seth Rollins was hurt at Crown Jewel: Perth over the weekend.

The belief is Rollins landed on his left shoulder when he hit the coast to coast headbutt

There is no official word on the nature of the issue, but Rollins was seen sporting a sling in a photo he took with a fan Sunday evening in Australia.

PWInsider reports he will be undergoing testing in the coming days.

Fightful reports sources in WWE hinted Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed attacked Rollins as a “heavy creative pivot” without being explicitly stated.

Fightful Select spoke to a source in WWE that indicated that they'd heard that a Bron Breakker split originally wasn't planned or in the cards until next year, somthing that Ibou from Self Made PW had heard previously.

WWE CROWN JEWEL RESULTS 10-11-2025

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  • Bronson Reed def. Roman Reigns after an accidental spear from Jey Uso through a table.

Bronson Reed is the first person to pin Roman Reigns since Cody Rhodes

Bronson Reed has now pinned both Roman Reigns and Kazuchika Okada. Two of the most dominant wrestlers of the past decade.

Roman is furious. He specifically asked the Usos not to come out and they cost him this match.

"What did I tell y'all?? The whole world thinks I can't do shit on my own! This only works if you win!

I love you. I don't wanna see y'all till Christmas."

Roman leaves and then Jey Uso decides he doesn't want to deal with Roman anymore either.

"He always doing him! I'm outta here!"

  • Crown Jewel Championship: Women's World Champion Stephanie Vaquer def. WWE Women's Champion Tiffany Stratton

Stephanie Vaquer's place at the top of the entire Women's Division has been cemented

In just 458 days, Stephanie Vaquer has accomplished:

NXT North American Championship

NXT Women's Championship

Dual Holder of the NXT Women's and North American Championship

WWE Women's Championship

WWE Crown Jewel Championship

Paul Heyman says no matter what, the Brons CANNOT run down to the ring and help Seth defeat Cody Rhodes tonight.

Seth has to beat Cody on his own. Bron asks what happens if Cody wins? Heyman says they both know the answer to that

AJ Styles rocking his TNA gear from the 2005 Cover of Pro Wrestling Illustrated with him and John Cena on the cover

  • John Cena def. AJ Styles with a Tombstone Piledriver and FU

Alica Taylor delivers an emotional message to AJ Styles from John Cena

"Ladies & Gentleman, the definition of Total Non-stop Action.

The ace and undisputed boss of The Bullet Club, it's our honour as fans and my honour as an opponent to see if he can beat up John Cena one final time.

He is the face that runs the place, The Phenomenal, AJ Styles!"

John Cena and AJ Styles tore the fuckin house down one final time.

Once in a lifetime performance that saw both men pay tribute to their entire time in professional wrestling.

Go out of your way to watch this match.

Every tribute move performed by John Cena and AJ Styles

Cena:

Skull Crushing Finale - The Miz

The Accolade - Rusev

Walls of Jericho - Chris Jericho

Sister Abigail - Bray Wyatt

2nd Rope DDT & RKO - Randy Orton

Chokeslam - Kane / The Undertaker

Tombstone Piledriver - Kane / The Undertaker

Attempted 619 - Rey Mysterio

Attempted Pedigree - HHH

Styles:

Scorpion Death Drop - Sting

Coquina Clutch - Samoa Joe

Angels Wings - Chirstopher Daniels

Dead Eye - Frankie Kazarian

Sweet Chin Music - Shawn Michaels

Credit to Syed in the DSR comment section

  • Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky def Asuka and Kairi Sane after Kairi sacrificed herself by pushing Asuka out of the way of a big boot.

Ripley hits the Riptide on Kairi for the win

  • WWE Crown Jewel Championship: World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins def WWE Champion Cody Rhodes

Seth Rollins cracks Cody with the Rolex that Cody gave him. Then a Curbstomp and then an AVALANCHE Curbstomp for the win.

What a match.

Our 2025 Crown Jewel Champions

Wes Lee Amongst Multiple NXT and WWE ID Releases

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A number of talent departures from WWE's NXT brand were reported on Friday. Initial reports from Cory Hays of Bodyslam, later confirmed by Fightful Select, named several performers released from the developmental brand.

The list includes former NXT North American Champion Wes Lee, Stevie Turner, Lance Anoa’i, Jin Tala, Drako Knox, Haze Jameson, Summer Sorrell, Brayden "BJ" Ray, and Jamar Hampton.

Following the reports, Lance Anoa’i, Stevie Turner, and Drako Knox have all taken to social media to confirm their releases from the company.

These releases coincide with a series of departures from the WWE ID (Inaugural Developmental) program. It was confirmed that Zara Zakher's WWE ID deal has expired, following the expiration of Kylie Rae's contract earlier in the week.

Additionally, Zayda Steel announced that she had chosen not to renew her own WWE ID contract.

Tony Khan Speaks to Dirt Sheet Radio and 3NT Wrestling!

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In this exclusive interview, AEW CEO Tony Khan joins DJ Danny Ocean, Matthew Malik Wilson & Jon Escudero to break down:

AEW Dynamite: Blood & Guts coming to the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, NC on November 12th

AEW Title Tuesday live TONIGHT on TBS

What he looks for in new wrestling talent for AEW & Ring of Honor

How he saw star power in wrestlers like Swerve Strickland & Toni Storm that other companies overlooked

Memories of Sting’s last match in Greensboro and the city’s rich wrestling history

The exciting AEW x DC Comics collaboration

His Jacksonville Jaguars starting the NFL season 3-1

The difference between being a fan and being a promotor and MOST IMPORTANTLY:

Who are AEW's Batman, Superman, Lex Luthor and Wonder Woman???

Check it out below!!

WWE RAW Results 10-06-2025

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Roman Reigns is going to cut the opening promo but he's cut off by Bronson Reed and Paul Heyman

Heyman asks the crowd to acknowledge the Tribal Thief. He says Roman has never had a problem like Bronson.

Bronson put Roman on a Stretcher. Roman has never been stretchered out before(?).

The Rock has never been stretchered out(?)

Afa and Sika have never been stretchered out. But Bronson Reed had Roman Reigns stretchered out of the building.

Roman says he wants to fight right now. Heyman tries to keep Bronson from fighting but Roman calls him a coward and says he's levels above Bronson anyway.

Doesn't matter where, when or how, Roman will get his hands on Reed.

Roman Reigns vs Bronson Reed in an Australian Street Fight for Crown Jewel in Perth!!!

Heyman tries to leave but Roman calls them bitches and the brawl is on!!

Asuka has forced Kairi into a match with Iyo Sky tonight. Kairi tries to protest because she still wants to bring her family back together.

Asuka slaps her in the face. Iyo is not in this family anymore. And you better win tonight.

  • Maxine Dupri def. Becky Lynch by countout

Genuinely the greatest match in Maxine Dupri's career this far

Roman Reigns asks Jey Uso who's talking at the top of the hour, USO says CM Punk.

Roman says why not him? Uso walks off to do something about it.

Then Roman tells Jimmy that he hears and sees everything. So what's the problem with Jey taking advice from Roman?

  • Roxanne Perez def. Lyra Valkyria

Great match that saw Bayley help fight off Judgement Day interference from Raquel

But it wasn't enough to get Lyra the victory.

AJ Styles proposes to Finn Bálor, JD McDonagh, and Dominik Mysterio a 6 Man Tag Team Match for tonight. Without making it clear who his partners will be.

It's revealed to be Penta and Dragon Lee

Ayo? World Champion of what?

CM PUNK comes out. He says he won't be getting involved in Seth Rollins business at Crown Jewel because he respects Cody Rhodes.

LA Knight interrupted Punk to say he was a shitty World Champion. Lost the belt in five minutes. Doesn't deserve another shot.

Jey Uso interrupted them both but LA Knight wouldn't stop yapping so Jey super kicked him.

CM PUNK says he assumes Jey Uso came out to interrupt LA Knight and NOT Punk. Punk understands why Jey Uso is motivated to get his title back but he belongs BEHIND CM Punk on the line.

Jey goes to superkick Punk, Jimmy stops him. Punk shoes Jimmy down and attacks Jey, this leaves Jimmy no choice but to take out Punk.

He clearly didn't want this to go down the way it had.

  • Kairi Sane def. Iyo Sky with help from Asuka

Iyo tried to attack Asuka several times during the match, which makes it easy for Kairi to fight Iyo.

Asuka distracts Iyo, allowing Kairi to hit a spinning back fist and pin her while Asuka gives her leverage behind the ref's back

Seth Rollins wants to know what happens if he loses to Cody Rhodes. Paul Heyman says he'll lose the respect of the locker room, he'll lose the Brons and then Heyman himself will have to ask himself why did he choose Seth Rollins over Roman Reigns

Jey Uso is furious at Jimmy for getting him punched in the face. He asks what is Jimmy doing out there if he's not gonna fully support him.

Roman agrees and Jimmy snaps at Roman. He wants Roman to know the Usos are not like him.

But Roman reminds Jimmy, why Jey won the World Championship, he became more like Roman and less like Jimmy.

If Jimmy really wants to help his brother, sometimes he needs to stay out of the way.

  • AJ Styles, Penta and Dragon Lee def. The Judgement Day after Rusev comes out and scares the shit out of Dominik Mysterio

  • LA Knight and CM PUNK def the Usos after LA Knight tags himself in and steals Punk's victory

Gunther Reportedly Chosen to Be John Cena's Final Opponent

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WWE is reportedly planning a significant storyline for John Cena's final match, with Intercontinental Champion Gunther positioned as his last opponent.

In July, WRKD Wrestling first reported that Gunther was the chosen opponent for Cena's retirement match. That initial claim has now been followed up by Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer, who reports that WWE Chief Content Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque is planning to announce a company-wide tournament to determine who will face the 16-time world champion in his career-ending bout.

According to these reports, the tournament will feature many of WWE's top stars, all vying for the historic opportunity to be John Cena's final opponent. However, it is believed that the ultimate outcome has already been decided, with Gunther slated to win the tournament and earn the spot.

While WWE has not made an official announcement, the convergence of these reports suggests that a monumental match between the legendary John Cena and the dominant Gunther is the intended direction for Cena's farewell to the ring.

Santos Escobar Leaving WWE

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Santos Escobar is reportedly set to depart from WWE, with his contract officially expiring at midnight on October 6, 2025.

According to a report from Mike Johnson of PWInsider, Escobar will become a free agent upon the expiration of his contract. This will leave him free to sign and compete with any other professional wrestling promotion immediately.

The report states that WWE made significant efforts to re-sign the superstar, including a substantial contract offer with a higher salary. However, Escobar reportedly declined the new terms, choosing to explore his options outside of the company.

This news follows earlier speculation about his future, fueled by his prolonged absence from WWE television and rumors of his contract status being a topic of discussion. At this time, neither WWE nor Santos Escobar has released an official statement regarding the departure.

Steven Borden, Son of Sting, Makes Pro Wrestling Debut

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Following in the footsteps of a legend, Steven Borden, the son of iconic wrestler Sting, has officially stepped into the squared circle, making his professional wrestling debut at the unique "52W Hardway" event. The show, an art exhibition in New York City hosted by AEW star Darby Allin, blended the worlds of contemporary art and live pro wrestling.

In his debut match, Borden teamed up with JD Drake to face a formidable duo: his mentor Darby Allin and Karrion Kross. This first official match marks a significant step for Borden, who has been diligently training for a career in the ring.

This was not Borden's first time in front of a wrestling crowd, however. He made a memorable appearance at All Elite Wrestling's "Revolution" pay-per-view earlier in the year, during his father's emotional retirement match. Paying tribute to his father's storied career, Borden appeared dressed in Sting's classic nWo Wolfpac attire, while his brother Garrett donned the "Surfer" Sting look. During the match, Steven electrified the audience by executing a picture-perfect "Stinger Splash," a move made famous by his father, hinting at the athletic potential he possessed

That appearance at "Revolution" served as a catalyst, and soon after, it was confirmed that Borden, a former University of Kentucky tight end who was briefly signed by the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs, had begun training to become a professional wrestler. He has been honing his craft under the guidance of several respected figures in the industry, including Darby Allin, Adam Copeland (formerly Edge), and the tag team FTR. Borden's debut at "52W Hardway" is the culmination of that hard work and the first chapter in what many fans hope will be another storied Borden legacy in professional wrestling.

WWE Smackdown Results 10-03-2025

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Cody Rhodes opens the show but the Vision is already waiting for him. Randy Orton rushed out and the odds have been evened.

But it's exactly what Heyman wanted. Heyman begins to sew dissent between Orton and Cody

"When you lose, everyone knows that Randy will look at Cody and say 'I could do better than THAT.'

Melo has ended his tag team with the MIZ.

"This is done", Melo says.

Melo tries to answer the US Open Challenge again but he's attacked by the Miz!!

Aleister Black then answers the Open Challenge!!

Aleister Black vs Sami Zayn is on NOW!

  • US Championship Open: Sami Zayn def. Aleister Black

The match ends when Aleister Black gets distracted by Damian Priest allowing Sami to hit a Helluva Kick and Blue Thunder Bomb.

Post match, Priest gives Black a Razor's Edge through the announce table

  • Sol Ruca and Zaria def Chelsea Green and Alba Frye

Ruca got the win after hitting Chelsea with the Sol Snatcher

Charlotte and Alexa are backstage asked about the potential new challengers. They're more focused in their own friendship

Stephanie Vaquer and Tiffany Stratton have a very normal and uneventful contract signing where there was no violence!!

Until Giulia attacks Stratton on the way out. Kiana James tried to recruit Stephanie Vaquer into her stable with Giulia but it didn't work.

Looks like a tag match is on the horizon

  • JeVon Evans and Rey Fenix def. Los Garzas

Backstage Nick Aldis is trying to sign JeVon to a Smackdown contract when Rey Fenix walks up.

Fenix wants to face Evans one on one. But Los Garzas walk up and laugh at him for babysitting th new kid.

Match is set up.

Fenix and Evans have an excellent match with Los Garzas.

  • The Vision def. Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes

The match ends when Paul Heyman distracts the referee for Seth Rollins to Curbstomp Orton, allowing Reed to hit the Tsunami.

Post match Heyman warns Rollins not to get back in the ring tonight, their job is done and Cody is in his head.

Rollins doesn't listen, he runs in and immediately catches a Crossrhodes to end the show.

Andrade Returns to AEW - AEW Dynamite Results 10-01-2025

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The Young Bucks are officially broke again after Nick Jackson spent all their money at the Casinos

  • Kenny Omega and Brodido def. The Young Bucks and Josh Alexander

Post match, Kenny and the Bucks are alone in the ring. It looks like the Elite might get back together.

But Josh Alexander attacks Kenny Omega before a reunion can happen. The Bucks look like they might break it up but Jurassic Express comes out for the save.

They clear the ring but Kenny Omega has not forgotten that Jack Perry helped injure Omega in the past. They almost fight but they don't.

  • ANDRADE RETURNS TO AEW, ATTACKS KENNY OMEGA AND JOINS THE DON CALLIS FAMILY

  • TNT Championship: Kyle Fletcher def. Orange Cassidy

The match ends when Hologram attacks Orange Cassidy but it's not Hologram! It's El Clon!!!

The Conglomeration run down to the ring. El Clon reveals himself to be yet another member of the Don Callis Family!

"Aren't you a cat right now? And you're everybody's friend!"

"Everyone knows you can't do the puppet and the cat thing at the same time 💀"

Renee Paquette asks Mercedes about the AEW World Women's Tag Team Championships. Mercedes is about to talk about potential partners when Mini Moné appears on screen.

Moné asks what is Harley doing there and in the wrong gimmick. Harley says she can't do two gimmicks at once. Mercedes says she can't trust Harley because she's everyone's friend.

Harley says she IS everyone's friend but she knows Mercedes needs her.

Hangman Adam Page accidentally poked the sleeping Dragon and PISSED HIM OFF.

  • The Opps and Hangman def the Death Riders

During the match, a hyped up Hangman stole Samoa Joe's tag without thinking. Joe was mad but he let it go.

After the match, Hangman knocks the Trios Championship out of Joe's hand by accident and never apologized or turned around to acknowledge it.

Samoa Joe is visibly growing angry as Hobbs tries to calm him down. Joe tries to calm down but h can't. He grabs Hangman and asks what the fuck is his problem?

Security runs down before a brawl could break out but Joe shoves Hangman anyway. Samoa Joe can NOT calm down as we go to commercial

Hangman Adam Page vs Samoa Joe is officially on for AEW Wrestledream!!!

Hangman Adam Page is confused backstage because why is Joe so angry? He's throwing a fit because Hangman made a mistake??

No, when they were out there Samoa Joe told Hangman "YOU'VE NEVER BEATEN ME"

So this must be about the World Championship. Samoa Joe helped Hangman against the Death Riders. So Hangman will give him a title shot without thinking twice!

It's on!

But if Joe ever throws a fit like that in front of Hangman again, Hangman will ruin his life.

  • Toni Storm def. Tay Melo

Toni Storm gets the win but she is distraught. She grabs a mic and tells the world she doesn't know who she is without the World Championship

But she needs to know for sure so KRIS STATLANDER, TONI STORM IS NOT DONE!

One on One for the World Championship

  • GoA def. The Swirl

Post match the Hurt Syndicate come out to save Swirl from a beat down. MVP apologized for allowing himself to be pinned at All Out.

But it won't happen again. He challenged Ricochet and the GoA to a No DQ Street Fight in Jacksonville next week!

Don Callis says Brodido got away from their beat down and it doesn't sit right. So he's sending Okada and Takeshita after them next week.

Takeshita does not want to team with Okada. They're face to face when Don Callis says it's going to be fun!

There are THUMBTACKS in Marina Shafir's BARE FEET!!!!

  • Tornado Street Fight: Kris Statlander and Darby Allin def the Death Riders(Yuta and Shafir)

WILD street fight main event that saw everything from thumbtacks to stacks of chairs.

Post match, Toni Storm stares down Kris Statlander and brawls her off the stage

Darby is attacked by the Death Riders. Jon Moxley tells Darby he doesn't have it in him to kill Moxley at WrestleDream

But Moxley will do the impossible and get the indestructible Darby Allin to say I QUIT

The show ends with PAC absolutely demolishing Darby with a lariat from his tree trunk sized arms

AEW to Crossover with DC Comics in Two Issue Miniseries

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DC Comics and All Elite Wrestling (AEW) are joining forces for a two-issue crossover comic book event that will bring the Justice League together with AEW's biggest stars. The collaboration, announced on October 1, 2025, will kick off with an exclusive preview of the comic at New York Comic Con.

The 48-page saga, written by Steve Orlando and illustrated by Travis Mercer with covers by Lucas Meyer, will see top AEW talent such as Mercedes Moné, Will Ospreay, Jon Moxley, Swerve Strickland, and Kenny Omega team up with iconic DC Super Heroes including Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, and Harley Quinn. The story will follow their joint mission to recover the "Big Galactic Belt" and prevent a cosmic disaster.

Fans attending New York Comic Con will have the first opportunity to get the limited-edition preview comic and can attend two special events.

On Friday, October 10, a panel titled “Heroes, Villains, Spaces In-Between: Pro Wrestling and Comic Storytelling” will feature AEW CEO Tony Khan, Jon Moxley, Swerve Strickland, Orange Cassidy, Willow Nightingale, and the comic's creative team.

On Saturday, October 11, fans can meet the AEW stars and the creative team for a special signing at the DC Comics booth.

Wristbands for this signing will be available on Saturday morning in the DC Booth between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. ET.

The partnership extends beyond the comic book. AEW will promote DC's upcoming "DC K.O." comic event across its platforms, which will feature AEW variant covers. In return, DC Comics will serve as the presenting sponsor for AEW's "Full Gear" pay-per-view event, scheduled for Saturday, November 22, 2025, live from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

The complete two-part "DC x AEW" comic book series will be available for purchase in 2026 at comic book shops, on ShopAEW.com, and at select AEW live events.

OFFICIAL INFORMATION

"DC and All Elite Wrestling (AEW) are teaming up for an electrifying crossover that unites two powerhouse universes in a bold new storytelling experience. This unprecedented collaboration will bring the Justice League and AEW’s top wrestling talent together in a high-octane, two-issue comic book event...

"AEW has built a universe as rich and dramatic as any comic book — where stories unfold through grit, passion, and unforgettable rivalries. Now, that universe leaps from the ring to the page in a 48-page, two-part comic book saga written by Steve Orlando, illustrated by Travis Mercer, with covers by Lucas Meyer.

"In this epic tale, AEW’s finest — including Mercedes Moné, Will Ospreay, Darby Allin, Jon Moxley, Swerve Strickland, "Hangman" Adam Page, "Timeless" Toni Storm, Willow Nightingale, Orange Cassidy, and Kenny Omega — team up with legendary DC Super Heroes including Aquaman, Batman, Nightwing, Green Lanterns Guy Gardner and John Stewart, Hawkgirl, Zatanna, Wonder Woman, and Harley Quinn. Together, they must recover the Big Galactic Belt and prevent a cosmic catastrophe."

NXT/TNA ‘INVASION’ Re-Named to ‘SHOWDOWN' Following Israeli Controversy

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The upcoming crossover event between WWE's NXT brand and Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling, scheduled for October 7, has been met with significant controversy and backlash, particularly from media outlets in Israel, due to its original branding as "NXT vs. TNA: Invasion."

The controversy stems from the date of the event, which falls on the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack on Israel. Critics have condemned the use of the word "Invasion" as "extremely insensitive" and "tone-deaf" given the real-world context of the anniversary.

Reports from Israeli news outlets, including Israel Hayom, highlighted the backlash, describing the combination of the date and the "Invasion" title as a "preposterous decision." The name of the special episode is a callback to a popular 2001 WWE storyline, but its use in this context has been viewed as a significant oversight that draws a parallel between a fictional wrestling angle and a day of real-world violence and mourning.

In response to the widespread criticism, the special has been officially renamed "NXT vs. TNA: SHOWDOWN." The name was quietly updated on WWE's official schedule and promotional materials, acknowledging the insensitivity of the original title. While the company did not issue a formal public statement addressing the controversy directly, the change was made to mitigate the offense caused by the initial branding. The event will proceed on the scheduled date under the new, less contentious n

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WWE RAW Results 09-29-2025

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Rhea Ripley opens RAW by calling out Asuka and Kairi for turning on Iyo.

Iyo comes out very sad. She tells Rhea that Rhea was right about them. But Asuka and Kairi are still her family.

Asuka and Kairi say Iyo can come back to the family if she apologizes but it's too late for Rhea. Rhea tells Iyo that she doesn't need to go back to them but Iyo needs time.

Asuka and Kairi attack Rhea from behind and Iyo can't decide if she should get involved. Iyo finally gets in the ring and shoves Asuka off of Rhea.

Kairi tries to stop Iyo from attack Asuka but Asuka uses the distraction to mist Iyo. Kairi looks distraught but she helps Asuka complete the beatdown on Rhea Ripley to end the segment.

  • INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP: Dom Mysterio def. Rusev

Dom distracted the referee with several attempts to cheat before finally low blowing Rusev behind the referee's back and rolling him up

Bayley approaches Lyra Valkyria backstage, wearing one of her T-Shirts. She asks Lyra to be in her corner, but Lyra isn't feeling it after what happened last time.

Bayley says she's going through a lot and needs Lyra to be there for her. Lyra says she's on her own.

Bayley hugs Wade Barrett before her match with Raquel Rodriguez

  • Raquel Rodriguez def. Bayley with Roxanne Perez taking Bayley's eyes to give Raquel the advantage

Post match they beat Bayley down until Lyra runs out for the save. Lyra gets beaten down until Bayley's angry personality comes out and takes down both Roxanne and Raquel with ease.

The segment ends with Bayley being nice to Lyra this week, the opposite of last week

Kairi Sane is trying to mend things between Asuka and lyo but lyo won't hear any of it. Kairi cries and leaves a photo of their family together in lyo's lap.

-Jey Uso remains upset with Jimmy Uso for wanting to help LA Knight.

Jey said helping Knight gets them nowhere. If he did more things like beating Knight, he might be World Heavyweight Champion by now... something that Jimmy doesn't get.

  • LA Knight def. Kofi Kingston after ducking the Trouble in Paradise and hitting a BFT

Seth Rollins is out. Cody Rhodes follows.

Rollins was chastising the Crowd for choosing people like Cody, Roman and Punk to lead the company into the future.

Cody asks what is Seth even talking about. They don't control the future. The fans do. Cody says Seth is doing too much, this match is supposed to be between two great champions. When they're both old and retired, they can look back at this match

Rollins says Cody is confused, they were never friends. At WrestleMania 40, Rollins was choosing an ends to a means.

But it's written in Rollins face that he doesn't mean anything he's saying.

Nevertheless, Rollins says he's wiping the slate clean and at Crown Jewel, Rollins will win.

AJ Styles and Dragon Lee defeat Los Americanos

The names of Los Americanos are Bravo and Rayo. Bravo is in blue. Rayo is in red

  • Street Fight: The Usos def. The Vision

Roman Reigns returns to help the Usos get the win.

RAW ends with Roman approving of Jey Uso's new attitude while Jimmy looks on disappointed