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  • The Young Bucks Discuss If They Feared Kenny Omega Would Sign With Other Promotion

    The Young Bucks Discuss If They Feared Kenny Omega Would Sign With Other Promotion

    The Young Bucks (Nick & Matt Jackson) recently did an interview with Brian Fritz of SportingNews.com where they talked about a wide range of topics.

    This includes former IWGP Heavyweight Champion Kenny Omega deciding to sign with AEW (All Elite Wrestling) over WWE once his contract with NJPW (New Japan Pro Wrestling) expired last month and was set to be a free agent.

    The news of his signing was made official at the All Elite Wrestling Double Or Nothing ticket announcement party earlier this month from the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

    According to The Young Bucks, his decision was something that they never feared of losing out on as he could’ve signed with WWE or NJPW.

    “Nah, we knew the whole time,” Nick Jackson replied.

    Matt Jackson added,  “I’ll tell you this right now: Kenny was the missing piece. I talked earlier about how Tony called me originally and got on the phone with him and he told me we need Kenny. We need The Elite. I need the best wrestler in the world and I need the best tag team in the world. That was it. Originally, it started as the three of us and then Cody later came on board. We kind of had to sell him on it because, in wrestling, and he’s probably heard a million stories about startups and billionaires investing in wrestling and we all have. We finally, the three of us, got him on board and once he was on board, he was all in and here we are.”

    Omega is slated to face Chris Jericho for a second time at the first official event under the AEW banner, Double or Nothing, on May 25th at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

  • Chris Jericho Reveals Amazing Offer IMPACT Wrestling Made To Him

    Chris Jericho Reveals Amazing Offer IMPACT Wrestling Made To Him

    Chris Jericho is currently under contract with All Elite Wrestling (AEW). However, “Y2J” certainly had great interest from other promotions as well. One of those being IMPACT Wrestling. Speaking to Dave Meltzer on the latest Wrestling Observer Radio, Jericho revealed that IMPACT offered him a four-match mid-seven-figure deal to sign with them:

    “In my mind, from a pure business standpoint, I’m worth as much as Brock Lesnar to WWE as far as what I bring to the table. That’s the watermark that I had. For me to go back to Vince, I want that kind of a deal.

    “When I was starting to talk with Tony (Khan) and New Japan and Impact as well– Impact offered me a hell of a deal for a four match series. We’re talking mid-seven figures. They have some cash as well. When they believe in something, they have money for it.”

    Of course, Jericho has now signed on with AEW and will take on Kenny Omega in his first match for the promotion. That match will go down at their Double Or Nothing pay-per-view (PPV) from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 25, 2019. Jericho will be part of a promotion that’s expected to really shake up the professional wrestling world.

    Many believe AEW has a chance at eventually competing with WWE and pushing the professional wrestling juggernaut to be better. Only time will tell if that ultimately proves to be the case. Check out the current line-up for Double Or Nothing below:

    • Triple Threat Match: Dr. Britt Baker vs. Nyla Rosee vs. Kylie Rae
    • “Hangman” Adam Page vs. Pac
    • SoCal Uncensored (Frankie Kazarian, Scorpio Sky, and Christopher Daniels) vs. Cima, TBA, and TBA
    • Kenny Omega vs. Chris Jericho

    What do you think about IMPACT offering Jericho a four-match mid-seven-figure deal?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI9CyJX3sKk

    H/T Fightful for the transcriptions

  • Injury Update On Rey Fenix

    Injury Update On Rey Fenix

    We recently reported on one half of the Lucha Bros., Rey Fenix, suffering an injury during a live event for AAW in Austin, Texas. An MRI revealed that Fenix suffered a muscle contusion. He was told he would need to take it easy for a while to rest and heal up.

    Thankfully, that appears to have done the trick as Rey Fenix took part in the recent tapings for Impact Wrestling.

    He and his brother faced off against LAX, who were accompanied by Konnan. The matchup was for the Impact Tag Team Championships, which Pentagon Jr. and Rey Fenix currently hold. The taping is set to air on February 22nd.

    Fenix originally sustained the damage whilst attempting a stunner and had to be stretchered out of the ring area in front of concerned fans. AAW requested that fans did not take pictures as the unmasked luchador was helped into an ambulance.

    Double Or Nothing

    Looking to the future, The Lucha Bros. are set to wrestle The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) at AEW’s ‘Double Or Nothing’ event. That show goes down on May 25th from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

    The Lucha Bros. attacked the Bucks during AEW’s recent Ticket Announcement Party, sending a direct message to the Jackson brothers over their intentions come ‘Double Or Nothing.’

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWAUwLHMSbg

  • Bully Ray Says AEW Is The Facebook Of Pro Wrestling

    Bully Ray Says AEW Is The Facebook Of Pro Wrestling

    The Buzz created with All In has carried out to All Elite Wrestling and the proof of it is the quick sell out of their first official event in Double Or Nothing.

    During the latest episode of Busted Open Radio, Bully Ray explained why the company has been a success and went on to compare it with Facebook.

    Ray said that they are doing something different and cool and he would put a lot of emphasis on the word cool because everyone associated to the promotion has a coolness factor attached to them.

    He then compared AEW to Facebook recalling how when Facebook was first invented, the guys within the company decided not to advertise on the site. They didn’t know what they had with Facebook but they knew that it was something cool.

    The former WWE Star detailed his comments further saying that he is not sure if AEW personnel know what they have yet but it’s similar to Facebook in the manner that it’s cool and you can tell it by looking at the quick sell out of All In and Double Or Nothing.

    So far, AEW has confirmed two matches for their Double or Nothing event and Chris Jericho is already taking credit for the success of the show. You can check out Bully Ray’s comments below:

  • The Rock Congratulates Chris Jericho On AEW Double Or Nothing Selling Out

    The Rock Congratulates Chris Jericho On AEW Double Or Nothing Selling Out

    All Elite Wrestling made history this week when tickets for Double or Nothing sold out in less than 5 minutes.

    AEW star Chris Jericho posted a video on Twitter taking full credit for the historic achievement. Jericho said the entire AEW crew was celebrating their success, but he’s actually the one who is solely responsible.

    WWE legend Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson took notice of Jericho’s video and got a kick out of it. Rock joked that he loves Jericho’s babyface promos and congratulated him on Double or Nothing selling out.

    It’s not the first time The Rock has taken notice of big happenings in the world of pro wrestling outside of WWE. Back in September, The Rock congratulated Cody on winning the NWA World Heavyweight Championship at All In.

    AEW Double or Nothing takes place Saturday, May 25th from Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

    Check out Chris Jericho’s “You’re Welcome” promo here:

  • Tony Khan Details His Vision For All Elite Wrestling

    Tony Khan Details His Vision For All Elite Wrestling

    All Elite Wrestling has generated a buzz in the sports entertainment industry before its first event has even taken place. Tickets are selling out, television rights are being shopped, and merchandise is popping up everywhere.

    Eventually, that buzz will give way to an actual professional wrestling product but what will that product look like?

    Tony Khan On His Vision For AEW

    We have heard from Executive Vice President Cody on what his vision for All Elite Wrestling is, and now President and CEO Tony Khan has explained his own on Talk Is Jericho.

    “It’s going to be a much more interesting time to be a fan of wrestling,” says Khan. “The time when [Jericho] came to national and international prominence in WCW and then on Raw, was the last time it was like that.”

    Khan says that while not looking to challenge WWE in a wrestling war, he is looking to recapture the feelings and interest that fans had during the Monday Night Wars era.

    “There’s still numerous podcasts and books being written about this era that’s been gone for 18 years now,” Khan says. “We still relive it week by week all the time. There’s just something about it.”

    “I’m not saying that this is going to be that, or that were trying to do that again or copy that.”

    “I just want people to feel that way again.”

    Khan also says that fans should not expect to see All Elite Wrestling’s TV show going head to head with Raw or Smackdown.

    “It doesn’t have to be that shows are on the same time of the same night,” he says. “If anything, put more shows on more nights of the week so there’s more wrestling for people to watch… There’s a lot of wrestling now, but there’s not as much high-budget, quality wrestling as there was 20 years ago.”

    “That’s a problem, and that’s something we’re going to do something about.”

    A Clear Vision For All Elite Wrestling

    Khan, who grew up watching every promotion imaginable, cites Memphis Wrestling and Mid South Wrestling as particularly influential on his vision. To that end, he says that fans can expect a product with a serious bend.

    “Great promotion, taking the stars seriously, the fans seriously, and treating the product as a legitimate sports property, and treating wins and losses as everything,” Khan says of his vision.

    “Winning should make your day, make your week, make your year, and losing should break your heart.”

    “If that’s not important, what are we even doing this for?”

    You can hear much more from Khan, including stories of traveling to ECW events, his Jericho fandom, and why he chose to get into the wrestling business, on the full episode of Talk Is Jericho below.

    When referencing this transcript, please credit SEScoops.com. This transcript has been edited for clarity.

    Are you excited for Tony Khan’s vision for All Elite Wrestling?

  • Cody Shares Interesting Stats On Double Or Nothing Sell Out, Sasha Banks Reacts To Being Cleared

    Cody Shares Interesting Stats On Double Or Nothing Sell Out, Sasha Banks Reacts To Being Cleared

    We noted before that the general tickets for AEW’s upcoming Double or Nothing event were sold out within 4 minutes after they went on sale yesterday.

    The company EVP Cody Rhodes took on his twitter after this quick sell out and told some interesting facts about this, including the fact that it was the first same day sell out for a Pro Wrestling Show in Las Vegas:

    Chris Jericho vs. Kenny Omega and a Women’s Triple Threat are the two matches that have been announced for Double Or Nothing so far. We can expect more matches to be added to the show in coming weeks.

    Sasha Banks Reacts To Being Cleared

    After being attacked on this week’s Raw, WWE had reported that Sasha Banks re-aggravated a shoulder injury and her Elimination Chamber status was in question.

    Though the company later confirmed that The Boss has been cleared to compete at the show and reacting to the news, Banks sent out the following Tweet:

    Banks is currently expected to compete in Elimination Chamber match to determine the Inaugural WWE Women’s Tag Champions and she along with her partner Bayley is expected to start the match.

  • Chris Jericho Talks ‘Game Changing’ AEW TV Deals

    Chris Jericho Talks ‘Game Changing’ AEW TV Deals

    While AEW has made some impressive moves since its inception, a lot of people believe that the company can’t be considered a serious competitor until they have a TV Deal.

    Though it appears that the Officials are also aware of these talks and a number of personnel related to the promotion have hinted that they have some serious offers on the table for the same.

    Chris Jericho is one of the stars who have openly talked about this before. During his recent interview with Brian Mazique of Forbes, he once again explained that he wouldn’t have signed with the company if they didn’t have a major league television deal:

    “I’m not going to show up somewhere that doesn’t have a major-league television deal. That’s not what I’m interested in doing. I’m not doing this to be a martyr or Robin Hood.

    I’m doing this to continue to grow my brand and to take over the business and the world. I know a few potential suitors for television. I know some potential ideas as far as how we’re going to do it. I know that both of them that I’ve heard are game-changers.”

    Apart from this, Chris Jericho also talked about the current AEW roster and a possible video game. You can check out his full interview at this link.

  • AEW Issues Statement Regarding LGBT Athletes

    AEW Issues Statement Regarding LGBT Athletes

    All Elite Wrestling is addressing backlash against the company utilizing LGBT competitors.

    Earlier this week, AEW announced a women’s match for Double or Nothing involving Dr. Britt Baker, Kylie Rae and transgender wrestler Nyla Rose. Apparently some people took issue with Nyla Rose’s involvement.

    Twitter user @Dnellicious sent a message to Brandi and Cody Rhodes urging them to address the ‘rampant homophobia’ amongst the pro wrestling community.

    AEW Executive Vice President Cody responded, “We are promoting matches that’s causing this apparent debate (which I admittedly have not seen and instead have seen only excitement/happiness). The stand is in standing by those matches. Why would we signal boost hatred? Wrestling is for everybody and not everything is a scandal.”

    Cody followed up in that thread by saying, “NOBODY is going to be able to vilify LGBT competitors/fans/staff at our events. Wrestling is for everybody.”

    AEW Chief Brand Officer Brandi Rhodes also issued the following statement:

    “As we look ahead to Las Vegas, let’s take this opportunity to make it clear that AEW is totally inclusive. We fully support and celebrate all of our athletes, and all of our fans, regardless of their sexual orientation, race, gender, religion or ethnicity. Period.

    A safe, inclusive, respectful and very cool environment will be central to everything we do at AEW. Be who you are, and come as you are. Because we’re all going to come together as a community to change the world.”

  • Damien Sandow Shares His Thoughts On AEW

    Damien Sandow Shares His Thoughts On AEW

    Former WWE/Impact Wrestling star Damien Sandow, real name Aaron Rex, recently spoke with Chris Van Vliet while in Los Angeles where he spoke about a wide range of topics.

    During the interview, Sandow spoke about potentially signing with AEW (All Elite Wrestling), which officially launched last month.

    “Right now I know I have a pretty busy summer coming up. I don’t know where I would fit time in,” Sandow stated. “Also, the thing is I haven’t been in a ring in almost two years.”

    Sandow would then question if he thinks he can get into the ring and perform after not working a match in two years. He does think he could but would want to get in there while being in front of a live audience to see how he feels and make sure he protects his opponent.

    The pro wrestler turned actor would continue by stating that he doesn’t think the Monday Night Wars will reignite within two weeks of AEW running shows but knows they have the financial backing and got the talent.

    “I really do wish that they succeed and kind of bring wrestling back. Cody and I have talked extensively about the business, everything in the past, his ideas. What he believes makes a good wrestling show and what makes good wrestling and I think that’s a really good idea.” He added that he thinks it’s going to be really interesting.

  • Tony Khan Explains Why It’s The Right Time To Strike With AEW

    Tony Khan Explains Why It’s The Right Time To Strike With AEW

    All Elite Wrestling President and CEO Tony Khan appears on Talk Is Jericho this week, and reveals why the time is right to launch his wrestling company.

    “There a number of factors, including economic factors,” Khan says. “I think for advertisers now, wrestling has become attractive. Advertisers can see there’s a huge base of wrestling fans all over the world that are really passionate.”

    Khan goes on to say that the notion of wrestling fans being second class citizens in the advertising world has been dispelled.

    “They’re good people, they’re educated people, and it’s a really diverse group,” says Khan.

    Another factor in the timing of the AEW launch was the unique opportunity to have a group of talented performers all be free of contractual obligations at once.

    “There’s a lot of really passionate fans around this group of wrestlers,” Khan says. “Jericho, The Elite, and a number of the competitors that we have coming into this.”

    “You’ve got all these great talents with their contracts coming up, and we’re in a market where there’s TV money to be had to try to make a deal with a major network for a wrestling TV show. I think it’s the right climate for a number of reasons.”

    “We’ve got a male and female roster with great engagement among the fans,” says Khan.

    “To me, that makes it the right time to strike.”

    You can hear much more from Khan on the full episode of Talk Is Jericho below.

    When referencing this transcript, please credit SEScoops.com. This transcript has been edited for clarity. 

  • AEW Double Or Nothing Officially Sold Out

    AEW Double Or Nothing Officially Sold Out

    All Elite Wrestling’s first show, Double or Nothing, is officially sold out.

    Monday’s pre-sale saw a staggering demand that exceeded the success of All In last year. Fans who were not in the ‘waiting room’ at AXS.TV within minutes of tickets going on sale were shut out. Dave Meltzer noted on Wrestling Observer Radio that over 43,000 fans were attempting to purchase tickets during the pre-sale.

    To put that in perspective, Cody recently told Jim Ross that AEW was planning to configure the MGM Grand Garden Arena to accommodate 11,600 fans.

    On Wednesday, the remaining seats went on sale to the general public. According to AEW, those were gone within 4 minutes.

    AEW Double Or Nothing Card

    As of this writing, the following matches are confirmed for Double or Nothing:

    • Kenny Omega vs. Chris Jericho
    • Hangman Page vs. PAC
    • Britt Baker vs. Nyla Rose vs. Kylie Rae

    Based on what we saw at the Double or Nothing Ticket Announcement party, the Young Bucks vs. Lucha Bros is also very likely.

    AEW: Double Or Nothing takes place on Saturday, May 25th from Las Vegas, NV at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

  • Women’s Match Announced For AEW Double Or Nothing

    Women’s Match Announced For AEW Double Or Nothing

    The first women’s match has been announced for All Elite Wrestling’s first pay-per-view event, Double or Nothing.

    On Tuesday night, Cody’s Nightmare Family Youtube channel dropped a new installment of its The Road To Double or Nothing series. During the latest episode, AEW star Britt Baker was shown having a video call with AEW’s ‘Chief Brandi Officer.’ Baker saw some of AEW’s new female talent at last week’s Double or Nothing ticket announcement party and wanted to know if she’d be part of the big show.

    Later in the episode, Cody and Brandi were looking through match graphics for Double or Nothing and they displayed two new matches for the event. The first is a women’s triple threat match between Britt Baker, Nyla Rose and Kyle Rae.

    The other confirmed match is Cody’s. Unfortunately, his opponent was blurred out and we are left to wonder for at least another week.

    Updated Card for Double Or Nothing

    The following matches have now been confirmed for Double or Nothing:

    • Kenny Omega vs. Chris Jericho
    • Hangman Page vs. PAC
    • Britt Baker vs. Nyla Rose vs. Kylie Rae

    Based on what we saw at the Double or Nothing Ticket Announcement party, the Young Bucks vs. Lucha Bros is also very likely.

    Watch: The Road To Double or Nothing Episode 3:

  • Batista Meets With WWE, Jericho Posts Photo With Batista Amid AEW Rumor

    Batista Meets With WWE, Jericho Posts Photo With Batista Amid AEW Rumor

    Earlier this week, there was a report by Pro Wrestling Sheet stating that Batista is in ‘deep talks’ with WWE about returning in time for WrestleMania. That same report noted that All Elite Wrestling is also in touch with The Animal in hopes of signing him.

    According to PWInsider, Batista met with WWE officials in Connecticut last Thursday to discuss his future with the company. Batista last appeared on WWE television back in October for SmackDown 1,000. During a segment reuniting the Evolution faction, Batista had a confrontation with Triple H and set the stage for a WrestleMania showdown.

    With WWE and AEW vying for Batista’s services, Chris Jericho is playing into the speculation. Jericho posted a photo on Tuesday alongside Batista, which you can view below. Jericho said he and Batista had a great discussion “earlier today” while dining at the 4 Rivers Smokehouse BBQ chain.

    Knowing Jericho’s penchant for trolling fans online, the photo could very well be 6 months old. However, if Batista is in fact considering working for All Elite Wrestling, his longtime friend Chris Jericho would likely be involved brokering that deal.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/Bty7w1oBtEX/?utm_source=ig_twitter_share&igshid=11dx4r3gj7vjo

  • Nick Jackson Defends Kenny Omega’s Decision To Sign With AEW Over WWE

    Nick Jackson Defends Kenny Omega’s Decision To Sign With AEW Over WWE

    Nick Jackson came to the defense of former IWGP Heavyweight Champion Kenny Omega for deciding to sign with AEW (All Elite Wrestling) over WWE once his contract with NJPW (New Japan Pro Wrestling) expired last month and was set to be a free agent.

    He joins the latest batch of talents to be confirmed under contract with the promotion that includes Sonny Kiss, Sammy Guevara, Trent Barreta, Chuck Taylor, Pentagon Jr., Fenix, Aja Kong, Yuka Sakazaki, Kylie Ray, and Nyla Rose.

    The news of his signing was made official at the All Elite Wrestling Double Or Nothing ticket announcement party last week from the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

    It’s been well known that Omega received contract offers from three top promotions – WWE, NJPW, and AEW. Once Nick welcomed Omega to AEW through the power of social media, a fan took issue with it and claimed that the former IWGP Heavyweight Champion going to AEW was an easier move than going to the WWE.

    In the eyes of Jackson, he thinks Omega going to WWE would’ve been the easy way out.

    Omega is slated to face Chris Jericho for a second time at the first official event under the AEW banner, Double or Nothing, on May 25th at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

  • Cody Rhodes Undergoes Knee Surgery

    Cody Rhodes Undergoes Knee Surgery

    Cody Rhodes underwent successful knee surgery in Atlanta on Tuesday morning.

    The AEW Executive VP announced that he needed the procedure back in November. He revealed on Twitter that his meniscus was “fairly damaged” but went on to compete at ROH Final Battle in December and NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 13 in January.

    Cody toughed it out through those two matches, but later admitted he was not satisfied with his WK13 performance. During a recent Twitter Q&A, he said, “Surgery is a must, I can’t afford to have another stinker like the dome match.”

    The procedure is expected to keep Cody out of action for two to three months. His next scheduled match will take place at AEW Double or Nothing on May 25th.

    As of this writing, Cody’s Double or Nothing opponent has not been announced. However, the identity of his Double or Nothing opponent was teased on a recent episode of the Road to Double or Nothing on Cody’s Nightmare Family Youtube channel. 

    On Episode 2, Cody received a phone call from a mystery caller. Cody teased that the situation was “fairly personal” but was in no rush to return the call. He later said there are 3 options on the table for his Double or Nothing opponent.

    Episode 3 of Road to Double or Nothing drops tonight at 7pm EST. Check out Episode 2 below.

  • AEW Star Jimmy Havoc Announced for Starrcast 2

    AEW Star Jimmy Havoc Announced for Starrcast 2

    AEW has announced that one of their latest signings will be joining the Starrcast 2 celebrations. Former PROGRESS and IPW:UK Champion Jimmy Havoc will be part of the Memorial Day Weekender in Las Vegas.

    The former PROGRESS World Champion has been making rounds in the American indie scene with his recent involvement with Major League Wrestling (MLW) and Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW). This past weekend at MLW Superfight, it was announced that Jimmy Havoc is set to return soon to MLW.

    The following stars and on screen personalities are now confirmed for Starrcast 2:

    • Former WCW and WWE Superstar Sting
    • Bruce Prichard
    • Tony Schiavone
    • Eric Bischoff
    • Bret ‘The Hitman’ Hart
    • Sean Mooney
    • Jim Ross
    • ‘The Hurricane’ Shane Helms
    • Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler
    • Lita
    • Scott Hall
    • Magnum T.A
    • Kevin Nash
    • Sean Waltman
    • Ricky Steamboat
    • Tommy Dreamer
    • Arn Anderson
    • Tully Blanchard
    • JJ Dillon
    • Barry Windham
    • Bill Apter
    • Joey Ryan
    • David Arquette
    • Colt Cabana
    • Jerry Lynn
    • Konnan
    • Terry Funk
    • The Godfather
    • Rob Van Dam
    • Leva Bates
    • ‘Hornswoggle’ Dylan Postl
    • Brian Pillman Jr

  • Rob Van Dam Shares His Thoughts On All Elite Wrestling

    Rob Van Dam Shares His Thoughts On All Elite Wrestling

    We’ve reported on wrestling veterans throwing in their thoughts and opinions on the forthcoming All Elite Wrestling (AEW), especially when it comes to potentially working with the startup company. One wrestler, however, has taken a more pragmatic approach in how he views AEW.

    Sitting down for a discussion with the WINCLY podcast, Rob Van Dam divulged his thoughts on AEW and spoke about what his future in the wrestling industry might look like.

    When asked if there was a certain promotion he would like to associate with, RVD admitted that there’s not — at least at this point in time. He admitted that, for him, “Money talks.”

    His goal at this juncture of his career is simple: work less and make more money.

    “I’m really looking to do less and less — travel less,” he confessed. “I consider myself semi-retired. At the same time, I stay ready, so I don’t have to get ready.”

    Asked if he saw any similarities between AEW and Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), RVD replied that he doesn’t see the comparison. He recalled ECW being a “gradual thing” and not something that made an impact “out of nowhere like this seems to be.” These comments are reminiscent of Kevin Nash’s thoughts, where he shared that AEW should “grow slow.”

    “These Guys Don’t EVen Have A TV Deal Yet”

    Other wrestlers have excitedly predicted a modern Monday Night Wars on the horizon between AEW and WWE. RVD doesn’t think so, saying, “As far as the Monday Night Wars goes, c’mon, these guys don’t even have a TV deal yet. I wish them all the luck in the world — I hope they do well.”

    “They [AEW] have to prove history wrong that they are different and that they’re gonna stick around. People who have a whole lot of money usually don’t waste a lot of money. That’s why they have money. I’m not saying that they are wasteful but if things aren’t set up right and they’re paying guys the rumored reports, then they’ve got to make the money back and I hope they do.”

    Despite all the hype and excitement, however, RVD still believes WWE will stand tall, claiming that he doesn’t see WWE getting “knocked out of its first place position.” He did add a caveat though: “[…] history is what it is and I’m all about breaking tradition.”

    H/T to Wrestling Inc. for the transcription.

  • AEW Double Or Nothing Presale Tickets Sold Out

    AEW Double Or Nothing Presale Tickets Sold Out

    The Elite still has the hot hand when it comes to moving tickets.

    A ticket pre-sale was held on Monday for All Elite Wrestling‘s first show, Double or Nothing. It did not take long for those tickets to sell out. Some fans reported long delays in the “waiting room” at AXS.com, where tickets were sold.

    AEW took steps to make sure fans got the tickets instead of scalpers, but ringside seats (face value: $211) are already on the secondary market for thousands of dollars.

    If you were hoping to score Double or Nothing tickets but were shut out on Monday, the general public onsale goes down this Wednesday (2/13) at 9am PST/ 12pm EST.

    Nick and Matt Jackson of the Young Bucks joked that after this latest, they might have to consider holding shows in a larger venue.

    As of this writing, two matches have been confirmed for Double or Nothing:

    • Kenny Omega vs. Chris Jericho
    • Hangman Page vs. PAC

    AEW Double or Nothing takes place on Saturday, May 25th from Las Vegas, Nevada at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

  • Batista In ‘Deep Talks’ For WWE Return, But AEW Also Interested

    Batista In ‘Deep Talks’ For WWE Return, But AEW Also Interested

    WWE legend Batista has a big choice in front of him. Does he return to WWE for a headline match at WrestleMania, or roll the dice and and join All Elite Wrestling?

    According to Pro Wrestling Sheet, Batista is “deep in talks” with WWE about a featured role at WrestleMania. However, WWE is no longer the only game in town with deep pockets. Executives from AEW have also been courting the Guardians of the Galaxy star and he’s said to be on the fence about which way to go.

    Batista’s most recent WWE television appearance was back in October. He appeared alongside his former Evolution teammates at SmackDown 1000. The Evolution reunion ended with a tense stare-down between Batista and Triple H, leading fans to believe WWE was planting the seed for a WrestleMania showdown.

    Triple H was injured at Crown Jewel the following month and underwent surgery to repair a torn pectoral muscle. He recently revealed that his recovery is going well and he’s been cleared to train again. Triple H would presumably be healthy in time for April 7th, but it’s not a sure thing that WWE can get Batista on board.

    Batista’s Choice: WWE or AEW?

    Should Batista return home to WWE or lend his star power to the upstart competition?

    In WWE, he’d most likely work against Triple H. This is a ‘farewell’ feud he has talked about for years. One final run with the company ensures he will be portrayed favorably in the future. On the flip side, Batista has been outspoken about WWE in recent years. He still loves professional wrestling, but can’t stand WWE writers. He’s gone so far as to say he would like to return to WWE, but only work non-televised shows, so he doesn’t have to deal with writers.

    All Elite Wrestling offers Batista the same thing they can offer Kenny Omega, Chris Jericho and other big names: Big money, more creative freedom and a lighter schedule. With AEW looking to secure a television deal, Batista is another household name that could put their TV negotiations over the top.

  • Cody Undergoing Knee Surgery Tuesday

    Cody Undergoing Knee Surgery Tuesday

    Along with his fellow AEW Executive Vice Presidents, Cody has had an extremely busy and productive few months. In between wrestling and announcing All Elite Wrestling to the world, Cody has probably had his focus and attention pulled in a million different directions.

    There is one thing, however, that Cody can’t avoid, no matter how much he might want to: surgery. He would poke fun at himself for wanting to do “anything to get out of surgery.”

    Cody admitted that surgery is a necessary evil in order to avoid wrestling another “stinker.” This is in direct reference to his Wrestle Kingdom 13 loss against Juice Robinson.

    Cody made this confession whilst answering a fan’s question via a recent Twitter Q+A session.

    “Surgery is a must, I can’t afford to have another stinker like the dome match.”

    The Good And The Bad

    Cody has been scheduled for knee surgery every since suffering an injury late last year. At the time he highlighted that the “GOOD news is my doctor is fairly confident that my mcl/pcl/acl are structurally sound.

    BAD news is the meniscus is fairly damaged, gonna’ require a scope. No dates will be adjusted at the moment, and I’ll definitely still compete in the final battle main event & at WK.”

    All of us wish Cody the best during this time and hope he has a speedy recovery.

  • AEW Double Or Nothing Seating Chart & Ticket Prices Revealed

    AEW Double Or Nothing Seating Chart & Ticket Prices Revealed

    All Elite Wrestling has released the seating chart and the ticket prices for their upcoming Double or Nothing event which will take place at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas on May 25, 2019.

    Let’s start with the most expensive front row seats: these go for $211.10. This tier consists of the first three rows ringside.

    The second tier at $178.40 will consist of the fourth and fifth rows. The floor section seats are priced at $156.60.

    The cheapest ones are the $36.70 seats in the 200 section.

    Tickets will be sold starting February 13. The pre-sale tickets link starts at 12PM PST/3PM EST today on the promotion’s website.

    AEW had reportedly received “thousands” of pre-sale code requests for the event. Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer reported that AEW received 12,000 code requests on their website past Thursday. This would be good news for the promotion as the MGM Arena is a 14,000 seater.

     

  • Kevin Nash Offers Advice To All Elite Wrestling

    Kevin Nash Offers Advice To All Elite Wrestling

    All Elite Wrestling continues to have the wrestling world buzzing. They recently held their Double Or Nothing Ticket Announcement Pool Party. Numerous names were officially unveiled as being a part of AEW’s growing roster during the night, including “The Best Bout Machine” Kenny Omega.

    As the burgeoning promotion continues to establish itself, many veterans have been providing their thoughts and opinions on AEW’s business model and overall chances.

    The most recent to provide their thoughts on the company is Kevin Nash.

    Speaking with Monsters And Critics, Nash answered a number of questions revolving around AEW, the nWo, and more.

    “Grow Slow”

    When asked if he had any advice for AEW, he responded that he had heard “so many rumors” — including that the company was initially bankrolled $100 million. He then shared what he believes AEW could do to achieve success within an industry that is on an indie upswing.

    “In wrestling with the production costs and what it costs to pay for talent, you can go through $100 million pretty quick,” Nash explained. “So far, from what I have seen, their strategy is to grow slow. You can’t compete at somebody that is at the level of the WWE.”

    What do you make of Kevin Nash’s advice? Do you think that AEW has been doing this?

  • Kenny Omega vs. Chris Jericho Set For AEW Double Or Nothing

    Kenny Omega vs. Chris Jericho Set For AEW Double Or Nothing

    Chris Jericho and Kenny Omega are going to meet in the ring at All Elite Wrestling’s Double or Nothing event.

    The promotion’s official Twitter account announced on Sunday night that Omega vs. Jericho has been signed for Double Or Nothing on May 25th in Las Vegas.

    The match was also confirmed on the recently released episode 138 of Being The Elite.

    The two met in the ring for the first time in 2017 when Omega was the victim of Jericho’s attack at New Japan Pro Wrestling’s Power Struggle event.

    This added momentum to their set match at Wrestle Kingdom 12 in 4 January 2018 where Omega defeated Jericho in a No Disqualification match and retained the IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship. The Wrestling Observer Newsletter awarded the match a five-star rating.

    At the All In event in September last year, Chris Jericho who disguised himself as Pentagon Jr. again attacked Kenny Omega with two Codebreakers.

    Chris Jericho was announced as part of AEW at the 8 January rally in Jacksonville, Florida.

    Meanwhile Kenny Omega made it official that he has joined the promotion at the Double or Nothing Ticket Announcement Party on Feb 7.

  • Rey Fenix Injured At Live Event (Video), Update On His Condition

    Rey Fenix Injured At Live Event (Video), Update On His Condition

    Rey Fenix was sustained an injury at Friday night’s AAW live event from Austin, TX. Fenix was injured while taking a cutter and had to be stretchered out of the ring area. Fans were asked not to take pictures as an unmasked Fenix was helped into an ambulance.

    The co-owner of AAW went with Fenix to the hospital and then posted the following update on his condition:

    An MRI would reveal Fenix suffered a muscle contusion and he’ll just need to rest for a few days. He is scheduled to take part in the Impact Wrestling TV tapings in Las Vegas from February 15-17 next week.

    Eventful Week For Pentagon Jr. & Fenix

    These last few days have been a period of transition for Pentagon and Fenix. One week ago today the brothers lost the MLW Tag Team Championships to Teddy Hart and Davey Boy Smith Jr. Then in a match which aired last night on Impact Wrestling, however, they defeated LAX to win the Impact Tag Team Championships.

    Both Pentagon and Fenix were in Las Vegas on Thursday night as well for the All Elite Wrestling rally at the MGM Grand. The Lucha Bros attacked the Young Bucks during the rally, likely setting up a match between the two teams of brothers at Double or Nothing on May 25.