Christopher Daniels says he will be thanking people for a long time.

The Fallen Angel touched the lives of many wrestling talents and fans through his storied career. Both as a wrestler for three decades as well as in his role as the head of AEW talent relations, there are a lot of people who will credit Daniels for their success in one way or the other.

The wrestling veteran who retired from active competition just last month appeared on AEW Unrestricted podcast to talk about his career. When asked about the lives he has affected, CD got emotional and said that it’ll be him who will be saying thank you to all those people for letting him live his dream for so long:

“It gets me emotional honestly. I think about having to go to every guy in that locker room at some point and I’m still doing it. I haven’t finished. I haven’t even scratched the surface. But there’s going to be a moment where I’m probably going to walk up to every person I’ve ever wrestled in that locker room and be like, ‘Thanks for letting me wrestle.’

There’s a movie that I just watched called My Old Ass and it’s very poignant. There’s a scene where a guy goes, ‘You know, there’s going to be a day where you’re going to go out with your friends and you’re going to play pretend and you’re going to come home and that’ll be the last time you ever play pretend.’

That hit me really hard because I watched it right when I had retired, right when I had made the decision. I thought to myself like, I’ve spent my life playing pretend. So I’m going to go up to each one of these guys and let them know it meant so much to me to be able to share a ring with all of them and play pretend.”

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It Just Means A Lot To Me: Christopher Daniels

Christopher Daniels said if he has inspired or helped anyone through his career then it’s only gravy on top of his own work. The former ROH Champion claimed that he cherishes even the worst wrestling match he has had because it was a moment that allowed him to do what he loved to do:

“Even the worst wrestling match I ever had was wonderful in that sense of doing what you love to do and doing what you felt you were sort of born to do. I got to do it for 32 years and each match I ever had, even the worst one was fun.

So I’m going to go up to each one of these guys and say I appreciate how much, we risk our lives, we risk our health to get in the ring and do this ridiculous dance called professional wrestling. It just means a lot to me to be able to have gone out there and affect the lives of fans like I have. If working with these guys has benefited them in any way, if I’ve made anyone happier or better as a professional wrestler, then that to me is just gravy.

I’m so happy that if I’ve had that experience with people, I’m thrilled to have done that. But honestly, they enriched my life by giving me the opportunity to do what I did for as long as I did. I think I’ll be thanking people for the next 10 years. I’ll be walking up to them and ‘Hey, I remember this match and I appreciate it and thank you.'”

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Mercedes Moné isn’t just playing the role of CEO on AEW TV, but the TBS Champion plans on making it a reality. Speaking with Katee Sackhoff, Moné shared her desire to build her legacy in wrestling outside of the ring.

“I definitely want to help own a wrestling company one day and be the woman of change and voice of change over there for any wrestling company that wants to have me.”

Moné, who joined AEW less than a year ago, added that she has always wanted to serve as a shareholder and “be a part of helping and creating” in wrestling.

Should Moné found her own promotion, she’d join a long list of talents to make the move from competitor to promotor. In 2002, Jeff Jarrett co-founded TNA Wrestling, aware that WWE would not want to rehire him after his controversial exit in 1999. Years later, Cody Rhodes and the Elite would found AEW, the promotion Mone works for to this day.

It remains to be seen if Moné creates her own company, but in the meantime, she continues to excel in the ring as the AEW TBS Champion and NJPW Strong Women’s Champion. Next month will mark one year since her AEW debut. With her one-year anniversary looming, Mone certainly has big plans, both in and out of the ring.

Eddie Kingston suffered a broken leg, torn meniscus, and torn ACL during his no-rope last-man-standing match against Gabe Kidd at NJPW Resurgence, where he lost the NJPW Strong Openweight Title. The injury occurred when his leg struck the barricade during a suplex. Following the match, Kingston was further attacked by The Young Bucks after a confrontation with Jack Perry.

In a recent interview with Will Turner of Wrestling With The Narrative, Kingston provided an update on his physical and mental well-being.

“Physically, I feel like shit. Mentally, I feel like shit. So every day, I’m just working on getting better, you know what I’m saying?”

Kingston also opened up about the challenges of physical therapy and ongoing stomach issues.

“Physical therapy, it’s been tough just to get to physical therapy because of my insurance. I just got new insurance, and then right when I was ready to start my new PT place, I started getting stomach issues. I had to wait a long time—they had to do a thing where they put a camera down my throat. Good that it’s happening now while I’m off, but I was in a lot of pain.”

While still awaiting full test results, initial findings ruled out serious conditions such as cancer or ulcers. However, Kingston’s doctor noted that stress could be a factor.

“My primary doctor was like, ‘How’s stress for you?’ [laughs] I said, ‘How long do you have? Do we need a therapist to come in here?’ They’re trying to get me to not stress out, calm down.”

Kingston’s recovery process remains a difficult journey, but he continues to push forward despite the setbacks. We wish him a speedy recovery. 

Buddy Matthews has confirmed that he suffered an injury at AEW Grand Slam: Australia by sharing that he is now using a protective walking boot. On his Instagram Stories, Matthews tried to see the funny side of his situation, suggesting that the boot made him feel like Marvel’s Iron Man.

Talk of Matthews suffering an injury at Grand Slam sprang shortly after his entrance for his match with AEW Continental Champion Kazuchika Okada. Coming down from the ropes, Matthews landed awkwardly on his ankle and was seen limping after his loss in his home country.

At this time, details remain scarce about the specifics of Matthews’ injury and how long he will need off to recover. His absence comes amid major changes in his on-screen direction. With Malakai Black no longer with AEW, the group formerly known as the House of Black are now the Hounds of Hell, but Brody King and Julia Hart will be without Matthews for the time being.

Matthews’ situation proves that injuries in wrestling can come at any time, not just when wrestlers are battling it out in or out of the ring. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Buddy Matthews and his recovery.

Adam Cole has opened up about his match with Malakai Black.

The Undisputed Kingdom star recently had an interview with 107.7 The Bone to promote the upcoming Revolution PPV. He talked about things such as his ankle injury, making his AEW debut alongside Bryan Danielson and more.

During the interview, the AEW star was also asked about sharing a hug with Malakai Black after their Dynamite match last November and if he had any idea about the future plans for the former House of Black leader. Adam Cole explained that it was just two friends sharing a moment after his return from his long hiatus:

“No, I really didn’t. So again I do have a history of working with Malakai. [He’s] just an unbelievable opponent, an unbelievable guy to step in there with. We’ve shared a lot of really really cool moments together. So for me all it was, was this personal moment between two guys who have a lot of love and respect for each other.

I don’t know anything about or didn’t know anything about what his plans were and things like that. For me it was just a cool moment with a friend after getting to work together after a long time.”

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Malakai Black is believed to be on his way out of AEW and reports suggest that he has already finished up with the promotion. If true then it would mean that the Adam Cole match was Black’s final 1-on-1 match in the company as he only wrestled in a few tag matches after that.

Cole is currently not booked for a match at the AEW Revolution PPV but the show features a lot of interesting matches including a couple added this week. You can check out more details about the PPV here.

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AEW has officially announced Swerve Strickland vs. Ricochet II for the upcoming AEW Revolution pay-per-view event.

On the February 26 episode of AEW Dynamite, Strickland and Ricochet agreed to face off at Revolution, with a major stipulation: the winner will earn a future AEW World Championship match.

After Ricochet left for the backstage area, Prince Nana expressed concerns to Strickland, warning that he might not be able to continue managing him unless Strickland retrieves his stolen robe from Ricochet.

AEW Revolution will take place on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. The Zero Hour pre-show begins at 6:30 p.m. ET, with the main card starting at 8 p.m. ET.

Updated AEW Revolution Card:

• AEW World Championship Match: Jon Moxley (c) vs. Cope
• MJF vs. Hangman Page
• AEW International Championship Match: Konosuke Takeshita (c) vs. Kenny Omega*
• AEW Women’s Championship Match: Toni Storm (c) vs. Mariah May
• Steel Cage Match: Will Ospreay vs. Kyle Fletcher
• TBS Championship Match: Mercedes Moné (c) vs. Momo Watanabe
• #1 Contender’s Match for the AEW World Title: Swerve Strickland vs. Ricochet
• Big Boom AJ vs. TBA

With high-stakes matchups and championship bouts, AEW Revolution is shaping up to be a must-see event.

Last week’s AEW Dynamite featured an unusual moment involving Thunder Rosa, who ran in with a chair to help Kris Statlander but hesitated, creating an awkward pause. The segment was later heavily edited for AEW Collision, leaving fans wondering what went wrong.

Speaking on Busted Open Radio, Rosa acknowledged the mishap, explaining that she refrained from swinging the chair out of concern for safety. She emphasized the importance of communication in wrestling and reaffirmed her passion for the business.

Addressing speculation about potential backstage tensions, Rosa dismissed any notion of drama. She stated that she, Statlander, Penelope Ford, and Megan Bayne had a positive discussion afterward and took the situation as a learning experience. Rosa made it clear that mistakes happen, but the focus remains on growth and teamwork within AEW.

On the February 26 episode of AEW Dynamite, MJF opened the show with a pre-taped promo, criticizing fans and emphasizing his self-centered focus. The promo included footage of MJF undergoing laser removal of his AEW tattoo.

Later in the night, after Adam Page defeated Aaron Solo, MJF confronted Page and revealed that he had attacked Christopher Daniels backstage.

MJF originally got the AEW tattoo to commemorate his return to the company at the Double or Nothing pay-per-view in 2024. His contract situation had been a central part of AEW storylines, often referred to as the “bidding war of 2024.” This angle blended real-life contract negotiations with kayfabe, as MJF frequently teased the possibility of leaving AEW for a more lucrative offer, primarily from WWE.

By playing up this uncertainty, MJF reinforced his heel persona—portraying himself as someone driven by money and self-interest. He routinely taunted fans and fellow wrestlers with the idea of departing AEW, further blurring the lines between fiction and reality. His contract was indeed set to expire in 2024, adding genuine intrigue to his storyline and keeping fans speculating about his next move.

MJF vs. Hangman Page in a singles match has been booked for AEW Revolution.

Mercedes Mone has detailed her mental health struggles following her WWE departure.

The current AEW star recently had an interview with fellow Mandalorian star Katee Sackhoff. She opened up about her departure from the promotion then owned by Vince McMahon during the talk. Mone noted how it was not an easy decision because it meant potentially saying goodbye to the Sasha Banks character forever.

Mercedes Mone explained that she wasn’t sure what to do even after her departure and her run in Japan was a way for her to figure out if she still wanted to continue wrestling. When asked if she considered leaving the business for good, the wrestling star revealed that she did have those thoughts:

“I did. I did because of how hurt I was by it and how much it drove me into a place of darkness. I couldn’t believe something that brought me so much light in my life, that saved me so many times when I was a kid, brought me so much darkness.

I was just like ‘I don’t want to feel like this.’ I don’t want to have so much stress where I’m legit killing myself because of all the stress that I’m creating or the sadness that I’m bringing to myself because of this bad constant mental talk in my head.”

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A Lot of Healing: Mercedes Mone

The former Sasha Banks had been frustrated with her booking for a long time before she finally decided to quit WWE in May 2022. The decision was not an easy one, however, and the former WWE star struggled with it for a long time.

Thankfully in the end, Mercedes Mone decided not to give in to those voices. She decided that she would continue pursuing her dreams instead of letting people who wanted her to quit win:

“So just a lot of healing. Just a lot of healing and I told myself ‘No, this is still what I freaking love. I love wrestling. I still have the same goal of when I was 10 years old. No one’s going to take that away.’ I felt like at this time maybe they want to see me gone forever.

Maybe people want to see me disappear and I’m like ‘I can’t give that to people. I can’t give up on myself and I can’t give up on my dream. I still have so much light and passion for this and such a chase and a drive.'”

Mercedes Mone also discussed potential retirement from wrestling and noted that she wants to start setting up her post-retirement career soon. You can check out her comments on the matter here.

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Mercedes Mone is not thinking about hanging her wrestling boots anytime soon but she definitely wants to take more time off to pursue her other interests and set up a post-wrestling career.

The wrestling veteran had already started exploring outside roles during her time in WWE, staring in Star Wars series The Mandalorian. She has only expanded her scope following her departure from the company in 2022, having made both her modelling and film debut since then.

The TBS Champion was asked if she has thought about her retirement from in-ring action during a recent interview with Katee Sackhoff. Mercedes Mone claimed that she is scared of the thought of hanging her wrestling boots, though she does want to start taking more time off to try out new things:

“You’re giving me goosebumps. That scares me, I don’t want to think about the word retirement but I do think about slowing down because I’ve been doing it for so long and aches and pains start to catch up and different dreams start to happen.

Life starts to grow and I just have so many more dreams that I want to go pursue and chase and go accomplish while I still can, being young and feeling good and having my body feel good.”

• Drew McIntyre Provides Update On His Knee Before Elimination Chamber

I Really Enjoy The Process of Creating: Mercedes Mone

Mercedes Mone later explained that she wants to stay connected to the wrestling world long after she has stopped competing. The current TBS Champion noted that she enjoys the creative process of putting together matches and it’s something she’d like to continue doing:

“I don’t want to put a time frame of when that exact moment I will slow down, but I know sooner than later, I definitely want to take more time to pursue other things and just really set that place of what am I going to do when I’m done wrestling.

What’s going to bring me the most joy, what is still my passion, and I still love this business so much so I always want to be a part of it whether that’s being a producer or a coach which is putting the matches together and creating something or just always being involved with that,

I really enjoy the process of creating and forming matches and I feel like I’m really good at that, especially for a women. So I feel like when I’m done with wrestling, that’s an aspect or avenue that I want to go into.”

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AEW commentator and wrestling veteran Taz recently shared his thoughts on fans comparing wrestlers from AEW and WWE. In a tweet, he acknowledged that fans enjoy making these comparisons but emphasized that it’s ultimately an unfair evaluation.

“I know fans like to compare wrestlers in AEW & WWE the past several years. I know as fans that’s fun to do! I get that, but PLEASE realize is it’s an unfair comparison. It’s too completely different organizations, with different goals creatively. With differing visions. Guys, u r comparing DOGS & CATS! And most of you don’t even realize that.” Taz wrote.

Taz’s perspective aligns with ongoing discussions in the wrestling community about the differences between AEW and WWE. While both companies feature elite talent and compelling storylines, their creative approaches, presentation styles, and business models vary significantly.

As the wrestling landscape continues to evolve, comparisons between AEW and WWE are inevitable. However, Taz’s comments serve as a reminder that each company offers its own unique brand of entertainment.

All Elite Wrestling star Hook has signed with sports agent Barry Bloom ahead of upcoming contract negotiations. According to PWInsider, Bloom actually signed Hook several months ago, but the news is only now coming to light. AEW is expected to make efforts to ensure the second-generation talent remains with the company.

Bloom represents several notable wrestling personalities, including Kenny Omega, Josh Alexander, and announcer Jim Ross.

Hook made his AEW debut in 2020 as part of Team Taz, aligning with his father, Taz, as well as Brian Cage, Ricky Starks, and Powerhouse Hobbs. He transitioned to singles competition in 2021 and, in July 2022, defeated Ricky Starks to win the FTW Championship—a title originally established by his father in ECW.

He held the championship for an extended period and feuded with Jack Perry over the FTW Title in the summer of 2023. He later regained the title in August 2023 before retiring it and presenting it to his father, Taz, in September 2023.

Currently, Hook is aligned with Samoa Joe and Katsuyori Shibata. As of this writing, he’s not scheduled to compete at AEW Revolution on March 9th. 

On his Extreme Life of Matt Hardy podcast, Matt looked at the recent push of Harley Cameron, who despite her popularity, came up short against Mercedes Moné at Grand Slam: Australia. Hardy argued that even if Cameron isn’t on Mone’s level when it comes to in-ring wrestling ability, that shouldn’t have been a factor in the event’s booking.

“Who cares? Harley doesn’t match her in the ring. That’s irrelevant.”

Hardy shared his issue with Tony Khan’s mantra that AEW is ‘Where the best wrestle.’ While this is some effective promoting of the company, Hardy believes that Khan’s focus on in-ring work is having a negative impact on popular acts on the roster who may not be the ‘best’ in the ring.

“It doesn’t matter if she doesn’t match up. It drives me nuts man. If you are over (as a) character, if people are interested, it’s gonna help sell tickets, it’s gonna move merch, and someone that’s popular, utilize them.”

While Cameron may still become AEW TBS Champion, many believe the promotion’s ideal window has passed, and that a victory in her native Australia should have happened. The match in Brisbane marked Cameron’s first time competing for any championship in AEW, with fans hoping it is not her last.

As for Hardy, he will be a part of the upcoming WWE NXT, in a historic return for both himself and Jeff. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Matt Hardy and his views on AEW and the wider wrestling world.

Ryan Nemeth has filed a lawsuit against AEW, Tony Khan, and CM Punk, in the latest chapter of the Best in the World’s controversial time with the promotion. Nemeth’s lawsuit was filed on February 14 in California. The complaint is for assault, breach of contract, breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing and intentional interference with prospective advantage.

This isn’t the first time Nemeth has taken aim at Punk and his AEW tenure. In December 2024, it was reported that Nemeth had alleged the use of threats and harrasment in AEW which involved Punk. Fightful reported at the time that Nemeth had detailed these issues in a complaint dated September 12, and provided emails, texts, and call logs as evidence.

In the lawsuit, Nemeth makes a series of startling claims, including that Punk assaulted the Young Bucks “in early 2023.” This would come after the altercation at All Out 2022 that resulted in Punk, the Bucks, and others being suspended.

Nemeth alleges that in April 2023, he contacted AEW executives, concerned that Punk would return from suspension to assault him. He adds that despite this, AEW didn’t hesitate in bringing Punk back. Nemeth alleges that on June 21, 2023, Punk assaulted him, despite Nemeth’s efforts to de-escalate the situation.

Punk faced no punishment for assaulting Nemeth, the lawsuit adds, while Ryan feared being “benched” by AEW. The promotion’s attorneys assured Nemeth that this would not be the case, but it would be another two months before he was used in any capacity.

Nemeth adds that he learned that Punk had insisted that he be ‘benched,’ despite not having done anything wrong. The suit adds that when Nemeth was booked to return in August, Punk spotted him and fired off a text. Nemeth was informed shortly after that he would not be used.

When Tony Khan fired CM Punk in September 2023, the AEW President blameed Nemeth, the suitn adds. It is claimed that Khan and Punk have embarked upon a campaign to “blackball” Nemeth from professional wrestling. Khan has “used his significant resources to make sure that Nemeth can never again make a living in wrestling” the lawsuit adds.

Punk returned to WWE in November 2023, where his conduct has reportedly been exemplarly. While Punk is focused on this weekend’s Men’s Elimination Chamber and a potential title match at WrestleMania 41, the issues stemming from Punk’s AEW tenure continue to haunt the Chicago-Made Superstar.

The Death Riders captured the AEW World Trios Championships at All In: London 2024 but fans have been far from impressed with their reign. In an AEW Digital Exclusive, Claudio Castagnoli, one-third of the reign champions, blamed AEW’s roster for why the titles are rarely defended.

“You wanna know why these titles haven’t been defended in over two, three months, huh?… That’s because the pool is so shallow when it gets to the level that we are at. It’s absolutely pathetic!”

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Since winning the titles, the Death Riders have defended the titles just six times, two of these title defenses coming in February 2025. Prior to that, fans would have to go back to the November 7, edition of AEW Collision to see the championships on the line.

These sporadic title defenses have only the issue fans have with the Death Riders and AEW’s top storyline. Many feel the group lacks a clear creative direction, and that their mission to ‘reshape’ AEW has been too vague without clear goals. Fans have also taken issue to the faction briefly aligning with the Learning Tree, a somewhat comedic group that the ultra-serious Death Riders should, in theory, be opposed to in their mission to change AEW.

With a lack of clear challengers and a “pathetic” pool of talent, it remains to be seen how much longer the Death Riders hold the Trios titles. While the group is finally defending the titles more, the lengthy reign has proven an issue for countless fans.

Toni Storm is set for a Hollywood ending at the upcoming AEW Revolution PPV.

This week’s episode of AEW Collision opened with Mariah May attacking the AEW Women’s Champion backstage. May then dragged Storm onto the stage, holding the Women’s title in her hand.

The former protege laid out the Timeless star with a Storm Zero. Mariah then asked for the spotlight and cut an intense promo challenging Storm to a Revolution match:

“Look what you made me do. You never did know how to write an ending, did you? I guess I’m going to write one for you. I’m going to write it in your own blood. This is our spotlight; this is our moment. Let’s be stars together. At Revolution, let’s have a Hollywood ending.”

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AEW Revolution 2025 Updated Match Card

The match was later made official for the upcoming AEW PPV. Here is the update card for the show:

• Steel Cage Match: Will Ospreay vs. Kyle Fletcher
• AEW International Championship Match: Konosuke Takeshita (c) (with Don Callis) vs. Kenny Omega
• Singles Match: MJF vs. “Hangman” Adam Page
• AEW World Championship Match: Jon Moxley (c) vs. Cope
• AEW TBS Championship Match: Mercedes Moné (c) vs. Momo Watanabe
• AEW Women’s Championship Match: Toni Storm (c) vs. Mariah May

“Big Boom!” A.J. is also expected to be in action at the March 9 show but his opponent is yet to be confirmed. The AEW Revolution PPV will be taking place from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.

• Mercedes Mone Speaks On Future Of Mone Muppet After Grand Slam

Former TNA X-Division Champion “Speedball” Mike Bailey is officially headed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW).

Bailey, who departed TNA Wrestling in late 2024, has been confirmed as the latest acquisition for Tony Khan’s promotion. A vignette hyping his arrival aired during tonight’s episode of AEW Collision.

The highly acclaimed Canadian wrestler, known for his dynamic striking ability and innovative offense, is currently finalizing his work visa requirements to perform in the United States.

Bailey’s impressive resumé includes three reigns as TNA X-Division Champion and a victory in the prestigious Battle of Los Angeles tournament in 2023. Many regarded him as one of the best wrestlers in the world during his 2023 run.

While awaiting visa approval, Bailey has been competing in select independent promotions across North America, including GCW, DEFY, and Pro Wrestling REVOLVER.

The wrestling world eagerly anticipates Bailey’s arrival in AEW, where he will undoubtedly bring his unique style and high-energy performances to an already stacked roster.

Former AEW star Ricky Starks made his debut in WWE NXT on last week’s episode after being sidelined by AEW for months. Starks had requested his release from AEW, but CEO Tony Khan initially refused to grant it.

It was widely believed that Starks would have to wait out the remainder of his contract before pursuing other opportunities, including the possibility of going to WWE. During this time, Starks made it clear that he wanted to wrestle, even booking independent dates while being kept off AEW TV. 

According to the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer reported that Khan expected Starks to leave AEW for WWE once his contract expired due to his close friendship with Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes. 

This week on NXT, Starks introduced his new ring name: Ricky Saints. Following the show, he appeared on Busted Open Radio, where he denied that his AEW status had been affected by his past appearances at WWE events, such as the Royal Rumble and WrestleMania to support Rhodes.

Starks emphasized that Khan had approved his presence at those events and claimed that certain AEW veterans interfered with his creative direction.

Mercedes Mone has commented on the future of the Mone Muppet after her Grand Slam victory.

The Mone Muppet was introduced by Harley Cameron as a way to mock the current TBS Champion during their recent feud. Thanks to the genius of Cameron, the whole thing became a huge hit with multiple Mone Muppet segments going viral.

The former WWE star discussed the unexpected success of the Muppet in her Newsletter. She mentioned how it took a life of its own when they looked nothing alike:

“This little Puppet has really taken on a life of its own. I mean, let’s be real—this thing doesn’t look anything like me, but it sure knows how to bring the entertainment!”

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Leave The Spotlight To The Real Star: Mercedes Mone

NOOOOOOOOO, MERCEDES MONÉ STOMPED DOWN & KICKED AWAY HER OWN PUPPET. ?

R.I.P. the Moné Puppet, 2025-2025. pic.twitter.com/HlqLYL7H3o

— Drainmaker ?? ? (@DrainBamager) February 16, 2025

Mercedes Mone also discussed how Cameron brought the Mone Muppet out for a spot during their Grand Slam match. She mentioned that it was a tribute to DDT’s inflatable dall Yoshihiko but claimed that it was time for the Muppet to take a seat:

“And at Grand Slam! That puppet had its moments, but I kicked it so hard that it practically flew backward! I’ve been a fan of DDT Yoshihiko for ages, so consider this my tribute.

If that Muppet Moné ever wants to hop on the money train, it’s going to need to step up its game. Seriously, it should probably just take a seat and leave the spotlight to the real star—because we all know who runs this show!”

Despite many hoping otherwise, Mercedes Mone picked up the victory over Harley Cameron at AEW’s Australia debut. The rivalry between the two seems to be over for now as AEW teased Momo Watanabe as the next challenger for the TBS title at Dynamite this week.

• The ‘Real’ Reason Shane McMahon’s AEW Appearance Never Happened

Shane McMahon was ghosted by Tony Khan after their viral meeting in the Summer of 2024 because the son of the former WWE chairman wanted control of AEW.

Photos of McMahon meeting with the AEW President at an airport became viral last year amid rumors of him joining the company. Many at the time believed Shane might appear on AEW TV soon but nothing came out of it.

Former WWE broadcaster Jonathan Coachman made the topic hot again recently after claiming some interesting things about the meeting on his podcast. Per Coach, Shane had demanded equity in the company and he wanted to run the entire show. Khan, not willing to give in to his demands, then ghosted McMahon.

Fightful Select has since provided an update on these claims confirming that Tony Khan did not follow up on his airport meeting with Shane McMahon. They also confirmed that McMahon did want to ‘run things’, believing that his insight and ability to run the show was ‘valuable’

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Though despite the tall demands, Shane did not have familiarity with the AEW product or their business model and Khan almost thought that McMahon was joking when he mentioned the possibility of running things.  Sources close to the high-flying star noted that Shane did not take the lack of further communication from the AEW owner personally.

As is always the case in wrestling, the possibility of Shane McMahon making a cameo appearance down the line has not been ruled out, but there never seems to have been an extensive plan for him to work in AEW.

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AEW International Champion Konosuke Takeshita and Taya Valkyrie are set to make their debut in CMLL as they have been announced for future CMLL events at Arena Mexico.

CMLL recently dropped video clip on social media on Wednesday night and announced that Konosuke Takeshita is scheduled for future appearance at an Arena Mexico show. CMLL’s weekly show takes place every Friday night in the iconic arena. However, the promotion didn’t reveal any dates for the Japanese star’s debut.

On the other hand, Taya Valkyrie will also be making an appearance for CMLL for the first time soon. In another video clip on social media, Taya Valkyrie, who is a former AAA regular, announced that she will make her CMLL debut on the Friday, March 7th show. She will be going up against Lady Frost in a World Women’s Tag Team title qualifying match.

Valkyrie is replacing Red Velvet in the match after the latter announced that she was unable to compete due to injury.

‘The Alpha’ will be putting his AEW International Championship on the line against Orange Cassidy on February 26 edition of AEW Dynamite. The winner of that match will defend the title against Kenny Omega at the AEW Revolution pay-per-view on March 9th.

The AEW International title picture has gotten interesting. On this week’s AEW Dynamite, Orange Cassidy defeated The Undisputed Era’s Roderick Strong in an International Championship Series Match to earn a shot at Konosuke Takeshita’s title next week. The series was announced over the weekend as Kenny Omega challenged Takeshita to a match at AEW Revolution. Next week’s outcome of the title match will determine which superstar Omega is going to face.

Mercedes Moné retained her AEW TBS Title at Grand Slam: Australia against Harley Cameron and now the CEO has her next challenger lined up. During Wednesday’s Dynamite, Moné was being interviewed by Renee Paquette when a video aired featuring Stardom star Momo Watanabe issuing a challenge for the TBS Championship at next month’s Revolution pay-per-view in Los Angeles, California.

Watanabe was in attendance at Grand Slam: Australia and was shown at ringside during Moné’s successful title defense. After the CEO’s victory in Brisbane, Moné gloated in front of Watanabe, teasing a future showdown. On Dynamite, Moné wasn’t pleased with the surprise challenge, stating that if Watanabe wants an answer, she needs to show up on Dynamite.

If the match takes place, it won’t be the first time these two have faced off. Last August at Capital Collision, Moné successfully defended her NJPW Strong Women’s Championship against Watanabe. Mone still holds the title as one of the many championships in her possession.

AEW Revolution 2025 is set for March 9th, 2025, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. This will be the sixth annual Revolution event and AEW’s first at the Crypto.com Arena.

Latest AEW Revolution 2025 Card

• AEW World Championship: Jon Moxley (c) vs. Cope (Adam Copeland)
• MJF vs. “Hangman” Adam Page
• AEW International Championship: Konosuke Takeshita (c) (with Don Callis) vs. Kenny Omega
• Will Ospreay vs. Kyle Fletcher – Steel Cage Match

NJPW Strong Openweight Champion Gabe Kidd returns to All Elite Wrestling this Saturday on AEW Collision.

His first appearance in in June 2024 was as a spectator on the June 26, 2024 episode of Dynamite, followed by a match on Rampage where he teamed with Roderick Strong to defeat The Infantry.

Gabe Kidd was most recently seen in action at Wrestle Dynasty on January 5, 2025, where he lost to Kenny Omega. He also recently re-signed with NJPW in March 2024, making him primarily contracted to the Japanese promotion.

The upcoming episode of AEW Collision already has announced matches including:

• Daniel Garcia defending the TNT Championship Mark Briscoe
• Private Party vs. Lio Rush and Action Andretti

The stage is set for a showdown at AEW Revolution as a heated rivalry reignites between former AEW World Champions MJF and “Hangman” Adam Page.

The seeds of this confrontation were planted on the February 19th edition of Dynamite, which opened with a fiery war of words between the two competitors. The exchange quickly escalated, with both men taking personal shots at each other’s character and motivations. Page declared himself “real” while dismissing MJF as inauthentic, leading to a physical altercation. Later in the show, AEW made it official: MJF and Page will clash at AEW Revolution.

This match carries significant weight, as it marks the first time these two have faced each other in a one-on-one contest since 2019.

AEW Revolution 2025 is set for March 9th, 2025, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. This will be the sixth annual Revolution event and AEW’s first at the Crypto.com Arena.

Updated AEW Revolution 2025 Card

• AEW World Championship: Jon Moxley (c) vs. Cope (Adam Copeland)
• MJF vs. “Hangman” Adam Page
• AEW International Championship: Konosuke Takeshita (c) (with Don Callis) vs. Kenny Omega
• Will Ospreay vs. Kyle Fletcher – Steel Cage Match

Bryan Danielson, former AEW World Champion, is backstage at tonight’s Dynamite event in Phoenix, Arizona, according to PWInsider.

Danielson was last seen on AEW television during the October 8, 2024 episode of AEW Dynamite, where he teamed with Wheeler Yuta against Claudio Castagnoli and Pac.

His final match as a full-time competitor took place four days later at the WrestleDream pay-per-view on October 12, 2024, where he lost the AEW World Championship to Jon Moxley.

While Danielson hasn’t appeared on AEW television since then, he did make an appearance at the All In: Texas ticket on-sale rally on December 9, 2024.

Regarding his in-ring future, the “American Dragon” has said there’s a 50/50 chance he’ll wrestle again.