AEW
Nick Wayne Defeats Chris Jericho Again at AEW WrestleDream 2026
Nick Wayne followed his Grand Slam France victory over Chris Jericho by surviving a chaotic WrestleDream rematch marked by near falls, ringside brawling and a decisive roll-up.
THE MAGAZINE
The latest from ringside.
AEW
Motor City Machine Guns Take 1-0 Lead Over FTR at AEW WrestleDream
Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley survived FTR’s early control and a late spike piledriver scare to win the opening match of their best-of-five series.
AEW
Maya World Announces She Has Been Cleared to Return at AEW WrestleDream BUY-IN
Former TBS Champion Maya World confirmed she is medically cleared after being sidelined since September, while her partner Hyan challenges for the title at WrestleDream.
AEW
Don Callis Family Scores Dominant Tailgate Brawl Win at AEW WrestleDream
Jake Doyle, Josh Alexander and Wardlow made quick work of Alex Breeze, Papi D and Rhys Maddox, with Wardlow’s powerbomb barrage setting up a ruthless three-man pinfall finish.
AEW
Kairi Remains Unsigned as AEW Talks Continue Amid Strong Interest in Japan
Kairi has not finalized a new contract as of this weekend, with ongoing AEW discussions reportedly affecting a potentially significant amount of interest from Japanese promotions.
AEW
Kenny Omega’s AEW Return for PAC Tribute Show Was a Same-Day Decision
Kenny Omega was not initially expected to wrestle during the week of AEW’s PAC tribute show, but ultimately made the decision on the day of the event before quickly returning to Japan.
NJPW
More AEW Wrestlers Reportedly Set for Upcoming NJPW Appearances
Kenny Omega’s attack on IWGP Heavyweight Champion Yota Tsuji has already put the AEW-NJPW relationship back in focus, and further crossover appearances are reportedly expected in Japan.
NJPW
Dangerous Tekkers Reunite for Victory at NJPW Taichi School Pro Wrestling 2
Taichi and Zack Sabre Jr. closed the October 17 event in Ishikari with a win over Naomichi Marufuji and Yoshinobu Kanemaru, while Ryusuke Taguchi retained the DDT Universal Championship.
WWE
David Otunga Breaks Down Montez Ford Lawsuit, Says Public Video Favors Defense
Former WWE talent and Illinois attorney David Otunga reviewed the publicly available footage tied to Noel Lucas’ lawsuit against Montez Ford and WWE, stressing that additional evidence could still affect the case.
Explainers
Why Wrestling Game Editions Deserve to Be Kept
A wrestling game can be both a playable release and a record of its moment. Here is what a box preserves—and what still depends on digital services.
AEW
Anthony Bowens Reflects on AEW Pride Month Segment and Its Lasting LGBTQ+ Impact
The Acclaimed’s Anthony Bowens has revisited the celebrated 2023 Rampage moment in which he told Harley Cameron, “I’m gay,” explaining how the segment came together and why its crowd response remains so meaningful.
WWE
AEW Teases WrestleDream Arrival as Ilja Dragunov Speculation Builds
A new vignette has been given a WrestleDream deadline, with mounting signs pointing toward former WWE champion Ilja Dragunov appearing at AEW’s event.