Jim Ross Hopes That “At Some Point” Tony Khan Recoups AEW Investment

Many people have had many thoughts on Sasha Banks and Naomi walking out on WWE last week on “WWE Monday Night Raw” and the aftermath that soon followed. Add Ruby Soho to the list. The AEW star, who worked with both Banks and Naomi during her time in WWE as Ruby Riott from 2016 to 2021, was asked about the ongoing standoff during an interview with CBS Sports’ Shakiel Mahjouri.

WWE WrestleMania 39 might not be taking place until next year, but Bobby Lashley already has his eyes set on one particular opponent. During an appearance on WWE’s The Bump the former WWE Champion made it clear that he wants to face Brock Lesnar on The Grandest Stage Of Them All next year, stating that, “we’re not done.”

Over the years, Bruce Prichard, D’Lo Brown, and several others have mentioned a locker room brawl between The Rock and Ahmed Johnson. In a recent interview with Gregory Iron of Iron-On Wrestling, Johnson confirmed that the altercation occurred in late 1997, at the peak of his on-screen feud with The Rock & Nation of Domination.

GCW fans waiting for Effy to get his revenge on Jeff Jarrett will now have to think about what might’ve been, for Double J is returning to WWE. In a shocking development, PWInsider reported earlier this afternoon that Jarrett has agreed to come back to WWE on the live events side of the business in what was described as a “high-level executive position.”

It’s been months since Cody Rhodes left AEW to rejoin WWE in time for WrestleMania 38, but the man occasionally known as the Roller Code-ster is still finding himself being asked to clarify just why he decided to make such a big career move. Rhodes did so again today, responding to a fan on Twitter who declared they were not watching AEW Double or Nothing due to Rhodes’ departure. It should be noted the fan deleted the tweet after Rhodes’ response.

Former WWE star Gangrel made a cameo appearance during Friday’s live episode of AEW Rampage. As seen below, Gangrel accompanied Young Bucks to the ring for a match against Taylor Rust and Jon Cruz, as Matt & Nick Jackson cosplayed The Hardys. The trio did their best impression of The New Brood, a former WWE stable consisting of Gangrel, Matt & Jeff Hardy. Brandon Cutler, meanwhile, dressed up as Lita.

The June 2 edition of FOX’s “MasterChef Junior” will have some familiar faces as special guests. It’s been announced that current WWE stars The Miz and Natalya will be appearing on the show to assist some of the junior chefs competing. Athena, formerly signed to WWE as Ember Moon, will also be in the mix representing WWE despite the fact that she was released in November 2021. This gives you fans an idea of how long ago this episode of the show was actually filmed before making it to television next week.

Charlotte Flair and Andrade El Idolo tied the knot Friday in a ceremony in Mexico. The pro wrestling couple exchanged vows in front of 160 people at Hacienda Mi Ranchito in Torreón – the groom’s hometown. As seen below, the likes of Finn Balor, Apollo Crews, Rey...

In 2002, the decision was made by Vince McMahon for Kurt Angle to go bald and become “The Wrestling Machine,” transitioning into one of the best runs of his Hall of Fame career. But before that decision was made, Angle revealed that McMahon chose to have some fun with another wrestler he had big plans for at the time.

Court Bauer, owner of Major League Wrestling (MLW), confirmed a new signee today who happens to be a member of one of wrestling’s most famous families. “We’ve just signed Lance Anoa’i,” Bauer said on SiriusXM’s Busted Open Radio. “Lance is the son of Samu, the cousin of The Rock, cousin of Roman Reigns, and he’s a third-generation wrestler. Grandfather’s Afa Anoa’i, and he’s part of our new era of Samoan Swat Team with Fatu and Big Juicy.”

WWE Hall of Famer D-Von Dudley revealed Thursday night that his podcast, “Table Talk,” is coming to an end — at least for the time being. The most recent episode was billed as the show’s finale, and the panel explained the reasons behind their decision, which largely involve scheduling issues — though co-host Mo Lightning left the door open for the show’s return, referring to the situation as a “break” and a “hiatus.”

As reported earlier, Sasha Banks and Naomi were suspended indefinitely by WWE following their walkout from last week’s Raw. While making the announcement on Friday’s “SmackDown”, Michael Cole revealed that a tournament will be held to crown new Women’s Tag Team Champions – titles that were vacated as a result of Banks and Naomi’s suspensions.

Night nine of NJPW’s Best of the Super Juniors 29 tournament took place at the legendary Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. The previous day at the same venue, Ace Austin joined Taiji Ishimori at the top of A Block, as he reached 8 points, while El Phantasmo and El Desperado restored their advantage at the summit of B Block.

It appears Madcap Moss could return to SmackDown next week with a brand new gimmick. After missing two episodes of SmackDown to sell injuries from a Happy Corbin attack on the May 13 episode, Moss announced his return via social media on Friday. His return was later confirmed during the live telecast of SmackDown.

WWE’s latest sinister faction, The Judgment Day, grows stronger as the weeks go by. Its leader, Edge, has been teasing a number of WWE Superstars that may join the ominous group. One of those wrestlers is former NXT Champion and recent “Raw” newcomer, Ciampa. “Yeah, I saw...

For the first time in months, a once-familiar face was reportedly seen backstage this past week at “AEW Dynamite.” Some would say he’s a man, but others would dispute this, claiming this figure is, in fact, a machine. Fightful Select reported earlier Friday that AEW star Brian...

Queen Zelina Vega recently suffered an in-ring injury for which she required surgery, according to PWInsider. The report didn’t specify the type of surgery or when Vega got hurt, but she was last seen on the April 11 episode of Raw. Prior to that appearance, Vega and Carmella dropped their Women’s Tag Team Titles at “WrestleMania 38” in a Fatal Four Way Match.

AEW’s “Legit” Leyla Hirsch hasn’t been seen or heard from since she was reportedly injured during a match taped back in early April. Nearly two months later, Hirsch resurfaced today to provide an update on her condition. In a Twitter post featuring a picture of Hirsch...

It appears that another match could be getting added to the AEW Double Or Nothing card this Sunday, which would make it a 12-match event. According to a new report from Fightful Select, the company is considering an angle for this week’s “AEW Rampage” that would set up a singles match between Darby Allin and Kyle O’Reilly in a continuation of their recent storyline.

Ciampa recently was a guest on El Brunch de WWE. During the show, Ciampa gave an update on his relationship with Johnny Gargano. As noted, Gargano left WWE in December after deciding not to re-sign with the company. “I still see him. I miss sharing the locker room with him,”...