Vix Crow, better known to fans as WWE’s Alicia Fox, proved she’s still got ‘it’ with an impressive victory in her first wrestling match in a very long time. 

Crow competed against fellow WWE alum Mickie James at the all-female Starrcast: Down Under ‘HER’ event. As seen in the match highlights below, Crow hadn’t lost a step when she defeated the former WWE & TNA Women’s Champion. 

Alicia Fox made her return to wrestling as “Vix Crow” for Mickie James’ HER show

HASNT MISSED A BEAT! @VIX_CROW ?????? pic.twitter.com/2LP98T2aMm

— MuscleManMalcolm (@MalcolmMuscle) April 13, 2024

This match was Crow’s first official match in wrestling since January 2022 when she was a surprise entrant in the WWE Women’s Royal Rumble match won by Ronda Rousey (which also featured James.) The match at ‘HER’ was Crow’s first singles match since the April 22, 2019, edition of WWE Monday Night Raw, where she lost to Becky Lynch. Her previous singles victory was back on the July 30, 2018, episode of Raw where she defeated Natalya. 

Vix Crow is Back

Crow was with WWE for over a decade but confirmed in May 2023 that she was a free agent. Crow later admitted that she felt bad about how things ended with WWE as there was a lack of communication by the promotion over her status on the roster. 

Whether Vix Crow wrestles again or if her role at Starrcast was a one-off remains to be seen. In the past, the former WWE Divas & 24/7 Champion has shown interest in facing off with Deonna Purrazzo and Ruby Soho, both of whom are with AEW. Whatever the future holds, Crow remains in great ring condition which certainly bodes well for her future. 

Championships from TNA Wrestling will be on the line in Australia next month as part of an event that’ll see some of the biggest stars in wrestling go ‘down under.’

The Starrcast Downunder convention will take place from April 11 to April 14, from Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. Guests named for the convention include Bret Hart, Mickie James, Eric Bischoff, Bull Nakano, SoCal Val, Alicia Fox, Powerhouse Hobbs and Chris Masters, among others. The event will be presented by Oceania Pro Wrestling (OPW), in partnership with Visit Victoria. 

TNA Wrestling at Starrcast

The upcoming convention will see plenty of TNA participation. It has been announced that TNA World Champion Moose will put his title on the line against Josh Alexander. The challenger never lost the title but his record-breaking reign ended in 2023 due to an injury. This match will go down at the Australian Stampede on April 13 at the Selkirk Stadium, and will be curated by Bret ‘Hitman’ Hart.’

On the women’s side of things, the HER event will be hosted by Mickie James and will also see TNA gold on the line. TNA Knockouts World Champion Jordynne Grace will defend against Delta, the most dominant force in the Australian wrestling scene. That show will take place on April 12 from the Selkirk Stadium.

In addition to the three TNA talents named in these matches, Starrcast Downunder will also see KUSHIDA make an appearance. 

TNA Wrestling in Australia

Starrcast Downunder will mark TNA’s return to Australia after hosting its Down Under Tour in the summer of last year. That tour saw the roster, host shows at the Equex Centre in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales. 

Ric Flair will indeed be walking down the aisle for a wrestling match one more time.

Starrcast has announced that Flair will end the month of July with the final match of his pro wrestling career. He’ll be in action on July 31 inside the Nashville Fairgrounds. An opponent has not been revealed at this time.

The event will be airing live on FITE TV. Tickets go on sale on May 27.

Flair had been teasing making a comeback by releasing a couple of videos capturing his training sessions with AEW star Jay Lethal.

“I’m going to walk that aisle, one last time to prove once and for all, that to be the Man, you’ve got to beat the Man.”

– Ric Flair

Ric Flair’s Last Match

In a press release sent in to SEScoops, Starrcast provides the official details:

“On July 31st, at 6:05pm EDT, ‘The Nature Boy’ Ric Flair, who many consider the greatest professional wrestler of all-time, is set to return to the ring, one final time, as part of ‘Jim Crockett Promotions Presents: Ric Flair’s Last Match’ wrestling event.”

“Taking place at the world famous Nashville Fairgrounds, the 16-time former World Heavyweight Champion will don a new custom-made robe and bring the one-of-a-kind showmanship that has made Flair a cultural icon for his over-40 years in the professional wrestling business.”

Tickets for Ric Flair’s Last Match go on sale next Friday, May 27th at RicFlairsLastMatch.com.

Here’s the official hype video for Ric Flair’s Last Match:

Conrad Thompson has revealed on Twitter that All Elite Wrestling’s Jon Moxley will unfortunately no longer be attending Starrcast.

Thompson cited the same elbow infection that forced Moxley to pull out of his highly-anticipated grudge match at All Out.

• AEW All Out Predictions

As soon as Moxley found out, he apparently contacted Conrad to inform him of the situation, telling them he was sorry.

“We received word today that unfortunately @JonMoxley won’t be able to travel to @StarrcastEvents. Once he got the word from his doctor he told us, “I’m sorry, this sucks.” I’m sure we all echo those sentiments. We wish him a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing him soon.

He followed it up with another tweet, regarding those who had purchased Meet and Greet opportunities to meet Moxley:

“Everyone who purchased his meet and greet has been notified via email. Refunds will begin being processed tomorrow. His stage show has been cancelled and a new schedule will be released tomorrow.”

Despite this bad luck, Starrcast will still feature an all-star lineup.

Notably, former WWE Superstar CM Punk will be in attendance for an on-stage interview. Other wrestlers have speculated that Punk’s involvement with this massive pro wrestling event may be a step towards a return to the squared circle.

Starrcast III takes place between August 29-September 1st from the Hyatt Regency Chicago in Schaumburg, Illinois.

In the wake of the Roast of Ric Flair having to be postponed, Starrcast has added new panels to their convention this weekend.

“Regrettably, we need to postpone ‘The Roast of Ric Flair,’” said Conrad Thompson to Sports Illustrated. “He’s been told by his doctor not to fly this weekend.”

Flair’s surgery was successful and he is expected to make a full recovery. His doctors have advised against air travel so soon after having had surgery, however.

• Ric Flair Undergoes Successful Heart Surgery

New Starrcast II Panels

On Thursday evening, Jim Ross will host a remembrance of Owen Hart. This will be followed by a comedy show hosted by Ron Funches. On Friday night, willing fans will have the opportunity to watch “Ready to Rumble” along with Tony Schiavone, Shane Helms, and David Arquette.

Starrcast posted the following updates to Twitter recently:

Conrad Thompson On Ric Flair Situation

Starrcast organizer Conrad Thompson spoke to Sports Illustrated regarding the situation with his father-in-law Ric Flair this week.

“It’s not canceled, but it is postponed,” said Thompson. “This is not the last you’ve heard of ‘The Roast of Ric Flair.’ We’ve invested too much time, effort, and energy to ever cancel, but unfortunately, it will not be happening this weekend in Las Vegas.”

Thompson also spoke on Flair’s condition following surgery.

“Everything changed when he went to the hospital last week, ahead of the appointment,” said Thompson. “That’s when the doctors discovered a complication, delaying surgery from last week to this week. That complication is preventing air travel.”

“So, the bad news is the roast is postponed to a date yet to be determined. The good news is that his surgery was successful and he will be back to his regular routine again very soon.”

In a recent media call hyping up the highly anticipated Starrcast II event, Conrad Thompson addressed the fact that WWE Superstar, The Undertaker, was pulled from the proceedings.

When queried by Wrestling Inc. whether they had received any sort of concession from WWE, Thompson replied, “No concessions were made to me. Absolutely none. It would have been nice if that were to be the case.”

He explained that he made alternative pitches to try and compensate for The Undertaker no longer appearing. Though every time he suggested a new name, including the McMahons and Shawn Michaels, he was denied.

“They Had A Contract With Me And Ultimately Did Not Honor It”

Conrad clarified that he “[…] booked The Undertaker through Get Engaged Media and wired my deposit to Get Engaged Media and I had a contract with Get Engaged Media and I was contacted by Get Engaged Media to let me know WWE would not allow The Undertaker to appear.”

“So, unfortunately, WWE is getting painted with the ugly stick here and I think The Undertaker has too and I think that’s a little unfair,” he said, before explaining that “My deal is with Get Engaged Media who marketed and advertised him on social media. They had a contract with me and ultimately did not honor it. The heat should not be with WWE or The Undertaker. It’s Undertaker’s representation, Get Engaged Media.”

Holy Grail

Although The Undertaker will no longer be at Starrcast II, WWE has allowed the event the opportunity to screen the 1986 dark match between Bret Hart and Tom Magee—a match that has recently resurfaced and is cosidered a “Holy Grail” in pro wrestling.

Starrcast II takes place between May 23-26th in Las Vegas, Nevada from Caesars Palace.

Thanks to Wrestling Inc. for the transcription.

The Roast of Ric Flair has been announced as the headline attraction of next month’s Starrcast II convention in Las Vegas.

The Nature Boy will be in the hot seat Friday night, May 24th at Cesars Palace. Comedian Ron Funches will host. The pay-per-view event will stream live at FITE.tv.

Starrcast II promoter Conrad Thompson tells CBS Sports, “Well, I wanted to turn the volume up, and we are here at Caesar’s Palace, and there is no bigger name in the history of wrestling than Ric Flair,” Thompson told CBS Sports. “So, the ‘The Roast of Ric Flair’ is happening.”

Flair will be roasted by some of the biggest names in professional wrestling and comedy. The 16-time-world champion has cleaned up his hard-partying ways, but he still has fond memories of running wild in Sin City.

“I’ve got a lot of history with Caesar’s Palace,” Flair tells CBS Sports. “Oh God, it was a regular stop in the 80s and 90. I’m lucky to be here and every day is a blessing. But one of those reasons is Las Vegas. I’ve had a couple of drinks in that town!”

Starrcast II is the wrestling convention taking place in Las Vegas, NV during AEW: Double or Nothing weekend. For more details on the convention, visit Starrcast.com.

We’ve reported previously that The Undertaker is now taking bookings outside of WWE. He will be making an appearance at the Starrcast II event later this year in May. According to Jim Ross, this announcement supposedly rankled a number of WWE officials.

Ross would once again discuss ‘Taker’s Starrcast II booking on his podcast, The Jim Ross Report. His guest for this particular episode was Conrad Thompson, who trademarked the name ‘Dead Man Talking.’

In the past, JR has supported The Undertaker’s decision to take these bookings, saying “I’m not surprised about it and to me, it’s just a third-party booking. He’s still under contract to WWE and I’m sure WWE gave him the blessing to go make a payday.”

Elaborating on WWE’s feelings on this, Ross would now comment on ‘Taker’s decision from a personal and business standpoint.

“They’re not happy in the front office, apparently,” Ross said. “How mad can you get at The Undertaker? And secondly, you’ve got a 50-year-old guy with young children, a son in college. His track record with marriages is much like mine. It takes a while sometimes to find the right one and he has. But he has got to make a living and if he’s at a point age-wise where WWE doesn’t want to use him in the ring, or if he doesn’t feel able to compete in the ring, and you want to keep him around, then you’ve got to pay him something! But you might not pay him the same if you can’t get the one, two, three matches a year out of him.”

Conrad would confess to Ross that he was “shocked” when he learned Undertaker was available for appearances. He, somewhat fairly, assumed that ‘Taker would simply be an instrumental part of WrestleMania, and therefore be locked down by WWE.

“I understand how that got people talking,” Conrad said. “The publicity alone when we announced, or when we had Sports Illustrated announce that he was coming, I mean it was a worthwhile investment just for all the attention it brought our convention just because he hasn’t done anything like this before.”

Starrcast II takes place from May 23rd to 26th. It will emanate from Las Vegas, Nevada, and already has a number of top tier talent involved. The Young Bucks, Cody, Lita, and Bret Hart are all scheduled to appear.

H/T to Wrestling Inc. for the transcription.

In an update to the news over a trademark being filed for the name ‘Dead Man Talking,’ Conrad Thompson has clarified the reasoning behind the filing.

The trademark came up after it was revealed that The Undertaker was now taking appearance bookings outside of the WWE. Not only that, but he would be present at Starrcast II. This announcement was reportedly not well received by WWE officials.

Speaking with Total Engagement With Matt Koon, Conrad addressed the ‘Dead Man Talking’ title. He confessed that he simply “[…] thought it was a cool name.”

“I first heard the name years ago, and nobody trademarked it. And there is another podcast with that name out there but they don’t cover anything wrestling-related. I don’t know that I’ll be successful — I petitioned for the trademark, I don’t know that I’ll be awarded the trademark. But I thought it was a cool name.”

“The Undertaker Is A Contracted Professional With The WWE”

Thompson would continue, saying, “And we did book the Undertaker for Starrcast, and we have talked about there being the possibility of there being a second booking or there being a stage show or whatever involved with that. Maybe there might be something besides just pictures and autographs, but I don’t have anything confirmed with anyone.”

He would stress that “The Undertaker is a contracted professional with the WWE. I can’t imagine that he would do something outside of their umbrella besides a one-off appearance here or there at a Comic-Con or something like that, like he’s got coming up in the UK or Starrcast. But I thought it was a cool name. And so, I mean that’s sorta where we are.”

The Starrcast II convention takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada from May 23rd to 26th. The convention has already booked a number of talent and events, including The Young Bucks, Cody, Lita and Bret Hart.

WWE legend The Undertaker will be appearing at the Starrcast II fan convention in Las Vegas, NV during AEW Double or Nothing weekend. Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated broke the news on Thursday afternoon.

Tickets for Starrcast II go on sale to the general public tomorrow (Friday) at Starrcast.com.

Starrcast founder Conrad Thompson told Sports Illustrated, “The Undertaker is synonymous with wrestling and generations of wrestling fans have grown up with The Undertaker. We wanted to bring something unique to Las Vegas, and there isn’t anyone more special in this business than The Undertaker.”

The Undertaker will have his own “standalone experience” at Starrcast, but no further details are available at this time. Other wrestlers who are appearing at Starrcast are taking part in stage shows, Q&A panels and autograph signings.

Conrad was very clear that Undertaker’s appearance at Starrcast in no way implies he is involved with All Elite Wrestling. He said, “We have wrestlers appearing from every promotion from all over the world, and Starrcast isn’t just for All Elite Wrestling fans, it’s for all wrestling fans.”

The Undertaker got people talking earlier today when he posted a photo of himself and wife Michelle McCool in front of a private jet. The caption of the photo teased, “Must be meeting with somebody important today!”

Other big names appearing at Starrcast II include Sting, Bret Hart, Scott Hall and Kevin Nash, Jim Ross, Eric Bischoff, Bruce Prichard, Tony Shiavone and many more.

Jim Ross has made his feelings clear on the All In main event going short on the most recent episode of his podcast, The Jim Ross Report. Recorded during a panel at Starrcast, and available to download and listen to now, Jim Ross had this to say:

“The last match was cut from 28 minutes to 12; that’s because the guys before them were trying to get their own s**t in and they went over [time],” he said, before continuing, “It’s not funny really, because all they did was rob the main event and matches later on of time, and those matches are in those spots for a reason.”

Not holding back, Ross concluded with the fact he “found that to be selfish and not professional. So, better they work for these guys [Young Bucks/Cody] and not for me.”

The main event of All In saw The Young Bucks and Kota Ibushi defeat Rey Mysterio, Bandido, and Rey Fenix in a six-man tag match, and has been widely reported as being cut short due to time constraints.

The Young Bucks were honest that this was a dream match for them, so it would be understandable for all six competitors to be left frustrated with their match being cut down so dramatically.

Listen to the latest episode of the Jim Ross Report podcast:

We’re just days away from the huge ALL IN spectacular from Chicago. Before this historic event takes place the Second City will play host to the 4-day Starrcast event. Iconic names from the history of professional wrestling will be hosting panels throughout the event.

Day 1 takes place tomorrow and here is the full rundown of the day:

• 8pm EST – The Monday Night War Debate with Bruce Prichard & Eric Bischoff
• 8pm EST – Elite Karaoke with Marty Scrull
• 10pm EST – Papa Buck Jam Session
• 10pm EST – Botchamania w/Tony Schiavone
• PLUS Stand Up Comedy fromRon Funches & Casio Kid

The full 4-day event will be available to purchase via the FITE app, here’s the press release from FITE hyping Starrcast:

Your favorite wrestling podcast hosts be performing their shows live on multiple stages, and you can join them on FITE and enjoy over 20 live stage shows featuring legends, Hall of Famers, celebrities, and of course some of the top podcasters around like Bruce Prichard, Eric Bischoff, and Sean Waltman – LIVE on every screen.

Plus, you have the chance to own a piece of the actual ALL IN Ring canvas delivered to your door. The Platinum Weekend Pass is exclusive to FITE fans and is available while supplies last. Don’t miss out – Orders start at 8pm ET Monday!

The Starrcast Weekend Pass is now on sale for $99. For more details and to purchase the Starrcast Platinum Weekend Pass, visit Fite.tv/Starrcast.

Check out our dedicated ALL IN page here.

If you’ve ever wanted to know what kind of direct private messages female wrestlers receive, you’ll have your chance on September 1st.

Before she competes in the “Over Budget Battle Royal” at All In, fast-rising indy star Jordynne Grace will release “DMs of a Female Wrestler”. The book features DMs Grace has received through Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram over the years.

https://twitter.com/JordynneGrace/status/1029380548244975616

Pre-orders for the book can be purchased here.

Grace began compiling content for the book earlier this summer:

https://twitter.com/jordynnegrace/status/1013106784779882496?lang=en

“Preorder your very own copy of “DM’s of a Female Indy Wrestler”, featuring never before seen DM’s from a female indy wrestler that she’s received over eight years,” a description of the book reads.

“28 pages of funny, gross, and absurd DM’s that Jordynne Grace has received over the course of her career via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.”

Jordynn Grace “DMs of a Female Wrestler”

Grace made her pro debut 4 years ago and is quickly becoming a talked about star on the indy scene. Her feats of strength in the ring have earned her the nickname “Thick Mama Pump”.

Grace is a regular with Progress and the current Women Superstars Uncensored Champion. She is a talented inter-gender wrestler as well.

Grace recently competed in “the Northern”, a BOLA style tournament hosted by Smash Wrestling in Toronto. She was defeated by Joey Janela in the first round of the tournament. The match was heavily praised live by those who saw it.

Late last year Grace sat down with Impact Wrestling’s Alicia Atout:

Last week, it was announced that the Starrcast convention during All In weekend will be available for streaming via FITE. Earlier today, FITE released full details on how fans across the world can be part of the Starrcast convention, including the complete streaming schedule for the weekend.

The Starrcast Platinum Weekend Pass is now on sale for $149.99. For more details and to purchase the Starrcast Platinum Weekend Pass, visit Fite.tv/Starrcast.

Your favorite wrestling podcast hosts be performing their shows live on multiple stages, and you can join them on FITE and enjoy over 20 live stage shows featuring legends, Hall of Famers, celebrities, and of course some of the top podcasters around like Bruce Prichard, Eric Bischoff, and Sean Waltman – LIVE on every screen.

Plus, you have the chance to own a piece of the actual ALL IN Ring canvas delivered to your door. The Platinum Weekend Pass is exclusive to FITE fans and is available while supplies last. Don’t miss out – Orders start at 8pm ET Monday!

Here’s the full weekend schedule, followed by the first Starrcast Event Center video, hosted by Sean Mooney.

8/30/2018

8pm EST – The Monday Night War Debate with Bruce Prichard & Eric Bischoff
8pm EST – Elite Karaoke with Marty Scrull
10pm EST – Papa Buck Jam Session
10pm EST – Botchamania w/Tony Schiavone PLUS Stand Up Comedy fromRon Funches & Casio Kid

8/31/2018

11:30am EST – Madusa Unthrottled w/a Panel on Women’s Wrestling featuring stars like Gail Kim, Lisa Marie Vachon, and GLOW Founder David McLane
1:00pm EST – What Happened When w/ Tony Schiavone & Conrad Thompson
1:30pm EST – Four Star Summit with the Wrestling Observer & the ProWrestling Torch
3:00pm EST – Empty Arena Match Retrospective w/ Jerry Lawler & Terry Funk, hosted by Bill Apter
3:30pm EST – WrestleCrap w/ RD Reynolds & Friends
5:30pm EST – War Games Retrospective w/ JJ Dillon, Tully Blanchard, Lex Luger & Road Warrior Animal
7:00pm EST – Clockblockers Trivia w/ Macaulay Culkin & Matt Cohen of the Bunny Ears Pod
9:00pm EST – The Roast of Bruce Prichard
9:00pm EST – The Raven Effect
11:00pm EST – Stranglemania with the Insane Clown Posse
12:00 Mid EST – Spend My Days Karaoke w/ Bruce Prichard & Jeff Jarrett

9/1/2018

9:30am EST – The ALL IN DDP Yoga Workshop
10:00am EST – Remembering Andy Kaufman w/ Jerry Lawler & Dutch Mantell, hosted by Bill Apter
12:00 noon EST – X-PAC 1-2-360 Degrees of the nWo w/ Scott Hall & Kevin Nash, hosted by Sean Waltman
12:30pm EST – Total Non Stop Jarrett w/ a Panel on TNA, hosted by Jeff Jarrett
2:00pm EST – PrimeTime with Sean Mooney Presents: Behind the Themes with Jim Johnston
2:30pm EST – Keepin’ It 100! with Konnan, Disco Inferno, & Shane “Hurricane” Helms
4:00pm EST – The Death of WCW Panel w/ Eric Bischoff, Kevin Sullivan, JJ Dillon & the Author of the Book, RD Reynolds

9/2/2018

11:30am EST – The Art of Wrestling with Colt Cabana
11:30am EST – Bunny Ears Podcast w/ Macaulay Culkin featuring Stephen Amell
1:30pm EST – Storytime with the Young Bucks
1:30pm EST – Greatest Trivia Rumble w/Many Wrestling Personalities
3:30pm EST – The Lapsed Fan
3:30pm EST – Why It Ended w/Robbie E & Matt Koon

Starrcast Event Center hosted by Sean Mooney

In addition to the All-In event scheduled for September 1 in Chicago’s Sears Center, Arena, Bullet Club has been putting together a solid roster of entertainers and podcast hosts to appear at their Starccast convention the weekend of the event.

In addition to notable wrestling podcast hosts such as Konnan and Bruce Prichard, Starrcast has recently announced Macauley Culkin, Diamond Dallas Page, and several other names will be appearing at the event.

Tickets for All-In go on sale this Sunday while tickets for Starrcast go on sale May 15th.

?: #ALLIN – on sale THIS SUNDAY at 4pm EST ?? https://t.co/c0h9AvnRRf
?: #Starrcast – on sale May 15th at 8pm EST ?? https://t.co/GmWQnR2f2c

Radio & Podcast Row participants will be announced SOON. Currently announced as being featured during ALL IN Weekend: pic.twitter.com/p2VoO2yRLb

— Starrcast (@StarrcastEvents) May 11, 2018

Names Announced for Starrcast

• Bruce Pritchard
• Eric Bischoff
• Tony Schiavone
• Cody
• Colt Cabana
• Jerry Lawler
• Matt Jackson
• Sean Mooney
• Nick Jackson
• Macaulay Culkin
• Dutch Mantell
• Ron Funches
• Diamond Dallas Page
• David Penzer
• Kevin Nash
• “Papa Buck” Matthew Lee Massie (Young Bucks father/music guy)
• X-Pac
• Konnan
• Road Warrior Animal
• Tully Blanchard

Starrcast will run from August 30th to September 2nd

Names Announced For All-In

• Matt Cross (announced earlier this week)
• Jay Lethal
• Britt Baker
• Penelope Ford
• “Bad Boy” Joey Janela
• Chelsea Green
• Kazuchika Okada
• Deonna Purrazzo
• Pentagon Jr.
• Ray Fenix
• Tessa Blanchard
• Kenny Omega
• Matt & Nick Jackson
• Hangman Page
• Cody
• Specifically not Flip Gordon (though he’ll have another chance to qualify soon)
• Stephen Amell
• Marty Scurll