TNA Against All Odds could be the final night that Santino Marella serves as Director of Authority should he be on the losing end of a crossover match. During the June 5, episode of TNA iMPACT, Marella announced that he’ll face WWE NXT’s Robert Stone at Against All Odds. The winner will assume full control as […]
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WWE NXT Battleground saw the end of Joe Hendry’s time as TNA World Champion as the title is now in the possession of WWE NXT’s Trick Williams. On the latest episode of TNA iMPACT, Hendry broke is silence on the defeat. “I lost the TNA World Championship to Trick Williams and it’s hard for me […]
Swerve Strickland responds to Hangman Page. At AEW Fyter Fester, Hangman Page stated that he didn't need, nor would he accept, help from Swerve Strickland. Will Ospreay tried to get the two men on the same page in an effort to dethrone AEW World Champion Jon Moxley, who is backed by The Death Riders (Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, & Marina Shafir). Swerve is fine if Hangman doesn't want his help, given their history, which includes arson and breaking and entering. Good, bitch https://t.co/JXyLuOqQEk — The Realest Swerve Strickland (@swerveconfident) June 5, 2025 Swerve is set to take on Ospreay at AEW Summer Blockbuster. Hangman will challenge Moxley for the AEW World Title at AEW All In.
First batch of Starrcast announcements. Starrcast is set to return for All In weekend in Texas with the event running on July 11 and 12. Among the headliners for the event is Sting, who is in his final year of appearances while in full makeup. Former TNA star Monty Brown will also be part of the convention in a rare appearance. Bryan Danielson, Jon Moxley, Swerve Strickland, Toni Storm, The Hurt Syndicate (MJF, MVP, Bobby Lashley, & Shelton Benjamin) and more AEW stars were also announced. Legends include Ric Flair and Bull Nakano. Who’s the first official guest announced for Starrcast Texas this July? -- In the words of Tony Schiavone… "IT'S STIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNGGG!” That’s right — The Icon himself is headed to Arlington for Starrcast Texas! Get your bracelets to meet @Sting now! LINK BELOW. pic.twitter.com/DVEpbpNloq — Starrcast (@StarrcastEvents) June 5, 2025 He was a force on the gridiron—and in the ring. "The Alpha Male" is making his way to Starrcast Texas this July! Get your bracelets to meet @TheMontyBrown now! LINK BELOW. pic.twitter.com/DA8UrEAYbi — Starrcast (@StarrcastEvents) June 5, 2025 He's a former AEW World Champion—and one of the most decorated wrestlers of all-time! "The American Dragon" is coming to Starrcast Texas July 11-12! Get your bracelets to meet Bryan Danielson now! LINK BELOW. pic.twitter.com/ZWI9LVxiX9 — Starrcast (@StarrcastEvents) June 5, 2025 Fans can learn more about Starrcast by clicking here.
Dalton Castle is headed back to ROH. A new vignette aired on the June 5th episode of ROH TV featuring Dalton Castle coming down in a UFO to collect his Boys. "Let's go break some hearts," stated Castle. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ROH - Ring of Honor Wrestling (@ringofhonor) Castle has been sidelined since July 2024 with a bicep injury. It is unknown when Castle will officially return to the ring.
Mariah May is now being represented by Paradigm Talent Agency. Paradigm wrote on social media, "Paradigm is excited to welcome Mariah May to the roster. With her standout presence in WWE and a growing reputation as one of wrestling’s rising stars, she’s poised to make a major impact both in and out of the ring." May joined WWE on Tuesday, making her debut on WWE NXT. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Paradigm Talent Agency (@paradigmtalentagency) Though she made her debut on WWE NXT, May was not identified by name by the NXT announcers or on social media. Fightful Select has more details on Mariah May signing with WWE.
Viewership and ratings information for AEW Fyter Fest Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer reports that AEW Fyter Fest on June 4th averaged 517,000 viewers across the four hours. The first two hours, billed as AEW Dynamite, drew 655,000 viewers while the second two hours, bill as AEW Collision, drew 360,000 viewers. AEW Fyter Fest averaged a 0.14 rating in the 18 to 49 demographic. AEW Dynamite scored a 0.18 demo rating while AEW Collision had a 0.10 demo rating. The May 28th episode of AEW Dynamite drew 636,000 viewers and a 0.16 demo rating. The May 31 episode of AEW Collision, which had a lead in from the NBA Playoffs and Inside The NBA, drew 504,000 viewers and a 0.18 demo rating. The episodes are streamed on Max and were split into two separate episodes. Viewership numbers for Max were not available. Top Five Most Viewed AEW Fyter Fest (6/4) Videos on YouTube MJF and The Hurt Syndicate issue a challenge, only to be interrupted (252K views) Hangman Page and Will Ospreay join forces in the face of Jon Moxley (195K views) Mercedes Moné raises the steaks during Toni Storm/Mina Shirakawa tag match (139K views) Jon Moxley takes Mark Briscoe to his limit with the Death Riders' help (106K views) INSTANT CLASSIC! Kenny Omega wins epic AEW International Title 4-Way Match! (103K views) Fans can find Fightful's coverage of AEW Fyter Fest by clicking here. Check out the post-show podcast for a full review here
Monty Brown is stepping back into the spotlight during AEW All In week, making one of his first official wrestling appearances in nearly two decades. Brown, a former TNA and WWE star, has been confirmed for Starrcast. According to Fightful Select, the deal to bring Brown to Starrcast was finalized in late May. Brown was […]
Money in the Bank competitors will be present for the June 6th episode of WWE SmackDown. WWE SmackDown general manager Nick Aldis announced John Cena, Logan Paul, Jey Uso, and Cody Rhodes will be present for Friday's WWE SmackDown. Cena will team with Paul to take on Jey and Cody at WWE Money in the Bank. Plus, Rhea Ripley, Alexa Bliss, and Stephanie Vaquer will team up to face Naomi, Roxanne Perez and Giulia on WWE SmackDown The six women are scheduled to compete in the women's Money in the Bank ladder match at WWE Money in the Bank on Saturday. Plus, Seth Rollins, Penta, LA Knight, Solo Sikoa, El Grande Americano, and Andrade are set to appear on WWE SmackDown. Those men will compete in the men's Money in the Bank ladder match at WWE Money in the Bank. #SmackDown GM @RealNickAldis is here with the latest ahead of tomorrow night! pic.twitter.com/crm3HzfCye — WWE (@WWE) June 5, 2025 Here is the current lineup for Friday's WWE SmackDown: WWE SmackDown (6/6) Rhea Ripley, Alexa Bliss, & Stephanie Vaquer vs. Naomi, Roxanne Perez, & Giulia Seth Rollins, Penta, LA Knight, Solo Sikoa, El Grande Americano, and Andrade to appear Cody Rhodes, Jey Uso, Logan Paul, John Cena to appear Fightful will have coverage of WWE SmackDown beginning at 8 p.m. ET on Friday.
Tay Melo returned to AEW TV at AEW Fyter Fest, saving Anna Jay from an attack by Penelope Ford and Megan Bayne. Tony Khan announced that Tay Jay will reunite at AEW Summer Blockbuster in a tag team bout against Ford & Bayne. This will be Tay's first AEW match since January 2023. She was sidelined for nearly two years after announcing her pregnancy at AEW Double or Nothing 2023, but returning to the ring at Stardom in January 2025. #AEWSummerBlockbuster 8pm ET/7pm CT This Wed, 6/11@meganbayne/@thePenelopeFord vs TayJay After @TayMelo returned to save @annajay___ from her nemeses Megan and Penelope, Bayne + Ford will fight vs Tay + Anna, teaming as TayJay for the first time in over 2 years THIS WEDNESDAY! pic.twitter.com/HXXn10R6zA — Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) June 5, 2025 Here is the current lineup for AEW Summer Blockbuster: AEW Summer Blockbuster (6/11) Swerve Strickland vs. Will Ospreay "Speedball" Mike Bailey, Kevin Knight, & Komander vs. Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, & MJF) Mistico in action Anthony Bowens vs. Kyle Fletcher "Timeless" Toni Storm vs. Julia Hart (Mercedes Mone on commentary) Thekla vs. Queen Aminata Kenny Omega and Kazuchika Okada contract signing Fightful will have coverage of AEW Summer Blockbuster on June 11.