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IWGP Women’s Champion Mercedes Mone Fires Back At Comparison To 'Female Dean Ambrose'
1154 days ago
AEW News

IWGP Women’s Champion Mercedes Mone Fires Back At Comparison To 'Female Dean Ambrose'

Mercedes Mone, the current IWGP Women's Champion, has taken to social media to react to a claim that she is the "female Dean Ambrose." Mone is currently preparing for her title defense against Mayu Iwatani at the STARDOM All Star Grand Queendom event on April 23. ## During a recent press conference, Mone entertained the audience by performing her "new hit single" titled "Mayu Sucks," and eventually delivering her Mone Maker finisher to Mayu. ## A fan on Twitter made a comparison between Mone and Dean Ambrose, a former WWE star, initially implying that the comparison was based on the wackiness of the segment. However, the fan later clarified that they were arguing that both Ambrose and Mone are worse off after leaving WWE. ## In response to the tweet comparing her to Dean Ambrose, Mone took to social media and replied with a fiery comeback. ## "More like the female @TheRock 🥰🤩🎸 #TheCEO" ## It's worth noting that Moxley signed a five-year deal with AEW last year, which includes coaching and mentorship roles, indicating his contentment with his current position. This suggests that Moxley is unlikely to return to WWE anytime soon, and Mone's response may have been a subtle nod to this fact. ## More like the female @TheRock 🥰🤩🎸#TheCEO https://t.co/kGsep6zMYr— Mercedes Moné Varnado (@MercedesVarnado) April 13, 2023 ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

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Tony Khan And Chris Jericho Step Up As Top Donors For Late Butch Miller's Family Expenses
1156 days ago
AEW News

Tony Khan And Chris Jericho Step Up As Top Donors For Late Butch Miller's Family Expenses

The bereaved family of the late Bob "Butch" Miller, known for his legendary tag team career as part of the Sheepherders/Bushwhackers, has reached out for assistance with the overwhelming medical and funeral expenses. ## In a heartwarming display of support, Tony Khan and Chris Jericho, prominent figures in the wrestling community and well-known for their philanthropy, have stepped up as top donors on the GoFundMe campaign organized by Butch's family. ## Khan and Jericho have consistently shown their generosity by donating thousands of dollars to wrestlers in need over the years, and this latest contribution of $5,000 each is just another example of their compassion and dedication to helping others in the wrestling community during difficult times. ## In addition to Khan and Jericho's benevolent contributions, Cary Silkin, another notable name in the wrestling industry, has also made a generous donation of $500 towards the cause. The collective support from these individuals serves as a testament to the tight-knit and compassionate nature of the wrestling community, coming together to support one of their own during a challenging time. ## The family of Bob "Butch" Miller is undoubtedly grateful for the outpouring of support and assistance from Khan, Jericho, Silkin, and other donors, as they navigate the financial burden of medical and funeral expenses. ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

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FTR Reveals Dream Match To Elevate AEW To The Next Level: CM Punk And FTR vs The Elite In Wembley Stadium
1157 days ago
AEW News

FTR Reveals Dream Match To Elevate AEW To The Next Level: CM Punk And FTR vs The Elite In Wembley Stadium

On August 27, AEW is scheduled to host their grandest event to date, All In, at Wembley Stadium. With a seating capacity of approximately 90,000, it remains to be seen how many seats will be made available following the event configuration, but AEW has set its sights on smashing attendance records. ## Interestingly, this will be the first wrestling event at the modern Wembley Stadium. Back in 1992, WWE managed to attract a crowd of 80,355 for SummerSlam at the old Wembley Stadium. FTR recently expressed their aspirations of headlining a dream match that would attract a massive audience and propel AEW to new heights, as revealed during an interview with Raj Prashad from Uproxx. ## “CM Punk and FTR versus the Elite,” Dax Harwood said. “That’s gotta be it, right? If you want to sell 50,000 tickets and take this company to the next level, that’s it, that’s me dreaming. That’s the dream match. That six-man tag in Wembley Stadium could help launch AEW to the next level.” ## Since his victory over Jon Moxley for the AEW World Title at AEW All Out 2022, Punk has been absent from AEW Television due to an injury. However, he made headlines for airing his grievances with The Elite (comprised of Kenny Omega & The Young Bucks), Hangman Page, and Colt Cabana during the post-show press conference. Punk's remarks triggered an altercation involving himself, Ace Steel, and The Elite, resulting in the suspension of both Punk and The Elite, while Steel was terminated from the promotion. ## Wheeler continued, “Wembley Stadium is huge for AEW. AEW has to be ambitious right now. We’ve done so much as a company over the past three years that everybody said we couldn’t do. When Tony said we’re going to sell 20,000 (tickets at Arthur Ashe Stadium), that seemed ridiculous to people at the time. Everybody wants to keep moving the goalposts. Everybody wants to keep saying you can’t do this. I love that we’re going to Wembley because even if it’s not completely to the brim full, 50-, 60-, 70,000, whatever it ends up being, that’s huge for this company. As a company that’s only a couple years into its existence. You can’t play it safe all the time. The roster right now is so deep, why not go for it?” ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

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Nick Wayne's AEW Debut And Rematch Set Against Swerve Strickland
1158 days ago
AEW News

Nick Wayne's AEW Debut And Rematch Set Against Swerve Strickland

The highly anticipated debut of Nick Wayne in AEW is fast approaching. In a recent DEFY show held in Seattle, Washington, Wayne defeated AEW star Swerve Strickland to become the new DEFY Champion. The two wrestlers had previously faced each other twice, with each winning one match, making their rivalry all the more exciting. ## After the match, Strickland challenged Wayne to a rematch for the DEFY Title on the first episode of Dynamite after Wayne turns 18 years old. This is set to take place on July 12th, and fans are eagerly awaiting the showdown. ## Nick Wayne, who is the son of the late wrestler and trainer Buddy Wayne, has made a name for himself on the independent wrestling scene. He signed with All Elite Wrestling in February and has since regularly worked for GCW, further showcasing his talents. ## This is an exciting time for Nick Wayne and wrestling fans alike. The upcoming rematch between Wayne and Strickland promises to be a thrilling encounter, and fans cannot wait to see what the young wrestler will bring to the AEW stage. ## According to Bryan Alvarez on Wrestling Observer Radio, While speaking on Wrestling Observer Radio, Bryan Alvarez shared the details of the debut being set up. ## “So, tonight at DEFY, the main event was Swerve and Nick Wayne for the DEFY Title. Nick Wayne beat him and won the title. And afterward, Swerve cut a promo where he said that he had a time and place for his rematch, and it was going to be on Dynamite. The first show in July after Nick Wayne turns 18. Whichever day that is, Nick is going to debut on the first Dynamite after he turns 18 in a match with Swerve, apparently for the DEFY Title. So that’s the story there. It all happened tonight.” ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

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Two Major Matches Announced For 4/12/23 AEW Dynamite, Updated Lineup
1159 days ago
AEW News

Two Major Matches Announced For 4/12/23 AEW Dynamite, Updated Lineup

On the upcoming April 12 episode of AEW Dynamite, two exciting matches have been announced that are sure to thrill wrestling fans. The first match will feature former AEW World Champion Chris Jericho facing off against the imposing Keith Lee in a first-time-ever singles showdown. The stage for this match was set during a recent episode of AEW Rampage, when Lee confronted Jericho and tensions quickly escalated. ## Meanwhile, Darby Allin and Swerve Strickland will also face off in a singles match, renewing their longstanding rivalry that dates back to their pre-AEW days. Strickland recently revealed that his faction, Mogul Affiliates, had merged with The Embassy, and after a brutal attack on Allin, the two wrestlers will settle their score in the ring once and for all. ## In another exciting matchup, Orange Cassidy will defend his AEW International Championship belt against Buddy Matthews of the House of Black. After Cassidy defeated Dralistico to retain the gold, Matthews issued a challenge to the champ, and now the two will square off in what is sure to be an epic battle. Cassidy will need to be on top of his game to retain his title against this formidable opponent. ## Elsewhere on the card, Brandon Cutler and Michael Nakazawa will step up to defend The Elite (Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks) when they take on the Blackpool Combat Club's Jon Moxley and Claudio Castagnoli. The BCC has been relentlessly attacking The Elite in recent weeks, even sending The Young Bucks to the hospital. Cutler has stated that it's time to stand up to bullies like the BCC and show that The Elite are a force to be reckoned with. Wrestling fans won't want to miss this action-packed episode of AEW Dynamite. ## 4/12/23 AEW Dynamite, Updated Lineup ## -Keith Lee vs. Chris Jericho ## -Darby Allin vs. Swerve Strickland## -AEW International Championship: Orange Cassidy (c) vs Buddy Matthews## -Jon Moxley & Claudio Castagnoli vs. Brandon Cutler & Michael Nakazawa## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

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AEW All In 2023 Preview: Match Card, Logo, Matches, Location, Date
1160 days ago
AEW News

AEW All In 2023 Preview: Match Card, Logo, Matches, Location, Date

The upcoming All In professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event, known as All In London, is generating a lot of buzz. All Elite Wrestling (AEW) is behind this event, which will mark their debut in the UK and their first time organizing a PPV outside of North America. The event is scheduled for August 27, 2023, at Wembley Stadium in London, England. ## This will be a big deal for AEW as it's their first wrestling show in a soccer stadium. The All In London event is also making history by being the first wrestling event at the current Wembley Stadium in over 30 years. The last time was WWE's SummerSlam in 1992, so that adds even more significance to this event. ## The event smashed AEW's previous records, pulling in more than 60,000 ticket sales and raking in an impressive $7.7 million in just the first day of availability, counting pre-sale figures. By July 28, 2023, with no matches even announced yet, those figures had climbed to 70,400 tickets sold and a total revenue of $9 million. ## AEW All In 2023 Confirmed Match Card ## No. Matches* Stipulations 1P. Aussie Open (Mark Davis and Kyle Fletcher) (c) vs. MJF and Adam Cole Tag team match for the ROH World Tag Team Championship 2. FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) (c) vs. The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson) Tag team match for the AEW World Tag Team Championship 3. Hikaru Shida (c) vs. Toni Storm vs. Saraya vs. Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. Four-way match for the AEW Women's World Championship 4. Darby Allin and Sting vs. Mogul Embassy (AR Fox and Swerve Strickland) (with Prince Nana) Tag Team Coffin match 5. The Golden Elite (Kota Ibushi, Kenny Omega, and "Hangman" Adam Page) vs. Konosuke Takeshita and Bullet Club Gold (Juice Robinson and Jay White) (with Don Callis) Six-man tag team match 6. Eddie Kingston, Orange Cassidy, Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Trent Beretta), and Penta El Zero Miedo vs. Blackpool Combat Club (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, and Wheeler Yuta), Santana, and Ortiz Stadium Stampede match 7. Will Ospreay vs. Chris Jericho Singles match 8. MJF (c) vs. Adam Cole Singles match for the AEW World Championship 9. CM Punk (c) vs. Samoa Joe Singles match for the "Real World Championship 10. House of Black (Malakai Black, Buddy Matthews, and Brody King) (c) vs. Billy Gunn and The Acclaimed (Anthony Bowens and Max Caster) Six-man tag team match for the AEW World Trios Championship ## AEW All In 2023 Start Time/How To Watch The event will take place on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at 6pm UK/1pm ET/10am PT. The show will begin at 6pm local time, which is 1pm in New York and 10am in California. Fans in the United States can watch the show via DirecTV and the show will be available to watch via FITE for fans around the world. ## Tickets For AEW All In 2023/How To Buy Tickets for the show are available at $24. Fans can buy their tickets by CLICKING HERE! ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

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AEW Makes Surprising Move: Vickie Guerrero Removed From Roster Page Before Contract Expiration
1161 days ago
AEW News

AEW Makes Surprising Move: Vickie Guerrero Removed From Roster Page Before Contract Expiration

The landscape of AEW's roster has undergone a significant transformation in recent months, as some wrestlers have departed while new ones have joined the fold. Among those leaving the Tony Khan-led promotion is Vickie Guerrero, a long-time fixture of AEW's roster. Reports indicate that Guerrero will be bidding farewell to the company in the coming months, and fans have taken notice that her name has been removed from the AEW roster page. ## It has been widely reported that Vickie Guerrero will be concluding her tenure with AEW in the coming months. During her time with the promotion, Guerrero primarily served as the manager of Nyla Rose, and had a number of standout moments throughout their partnership. However, as her departure from AEW draws closer, fans are left wondering what the future holds for both Guerrero and the promotion itself. ## One of the standout moments of Vickie Guerrero's time in AEW was her involvement in Nyla Rose's feud with Jade Cargill. However, as Guerrero recently revealed, her contract with AEW is set to expire in July, giving her very little time left with the promotion. Despite her tenure with AEW, many fans have voiced their dissatisfaction with how the company utilized Guerrero's talents. ## The sharp-eyed users of Reddit have noticed a significant update to the AEW roster page following this week's episode of AEW Dynamite. As pointed out by u/Livid-Style-7935, Vickie Guerrero's name has been removed from the coaches section and has been entirely removed from the page. ## While Vickie Guerrero's imminent departure from AEW was not unexpected, the company's recent decision to remove her from the roster page has come as somewhat of a surprise. Typically, AEW waits until a talent's contract has fully expired before removing them from the page. ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

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FTR's Contract Status In AEW Resolved: Tag Team Captures Championship Gold
1161 days ago
AEW News

FTR's Contract Status In AEW Resolved: Tag Team Captures Championship Gold

In a highly anticipated main event on AEW Dynamite, the question of FTR's contract status was finally answered. Facing off against the AEW Tag Team Champions, the Gunns, FTR put on a hard-hitting and exciting match that ultimately saw them recapture their former gold. ## Despite numerous attempts by the Gunns to disqualify FTR, the tag team persevered and secured the pinfall victory, putting an end to any speculation that they may be leaving AEW for WWE. Notably, the match stipulation that would have forced FTR to quit AEW if they lost was not enforced. ## While there has been no official announcement regarding the length of FTR's contract with AEW, the conclusion of this storyline brings a sense of resolution and stability to the tag team's future in the company. ## AEW Dynamite delivered a night of surprises and excitement as a major free agent made a surprise appearance and officially signed with the company. The identity of the new signee was revealed by none other than Tony Khan, who made the announcement on air during the broadcast. ## In addition to the signing, AEW fans were treated to the return of a beloved star who added to the excitement of an already action-packed night. This star joined forces with the recently returned Christian Cage, who made a dastardly return to the company. ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

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Match Called Off At AEW Dark Taping Due To Injury
1173 days ago
AEW News

Match Called Off At AEW Dark Taping Due To Injury

During tonight's Dark: Elevation tapings in Orlando, there appears to have been an unfortunate incident involving a potential injury. ## According to Jacob Cohen, a regular Twitter user who provides updates from the tapings, the match between Action Andretti and Slim J had to be halted and a medic was called in to attend to Andretti. Although details are scarce, there are speculations that Andretti may have sustained a head injury. ## It's worth noting that Andretti has been gaining momentum in AEW, particularly after his surprise victory over Chris Jericho on a recent episode of Dynamite. As fans of his work, we can only hope for the best and wish him a speedy recovery. Let's hope that the injury, whatever it may be, won't keep him out of action for an extended period. ## The match has been called off, there is a medic in the ring checking on Action Andretti, maybe a concussion?— Jacob Cohen (@MrJacobCohen) March 25, 2023 ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

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CM Punk Claims He Wasn't Fully Cleared To Wrestle When He Did The First Match
1174 days ago
AEW News

CM Punk Claims He Wasn't Fully Cleared To Wrestle When He Did The First Match

In a now-deleted Instagram post, CM Punk criticized Tony Khan, Chris Jericho, and other AEW stars. Earlier today, Dave Meltzer took to the Wrestling Observer message boards, sharing information regarding the booking of CM Punk and Jon Moxley’s match heading into last year’s All Out pay-per-view. ## Meltzer noted the following: ## Do you know why they didn’t advertise Punk vs. Moxley longer and why it had a short build? Because Punk agreed to it, then AEW got a legal letter saying he wasn’t down with it and wasn’t doing it and they didn’t know if he’d come until Tony put his foot down. There are a lot of nice things I can say about him, and you can absolutely argue his position on Moxley was correct, but you can’t argue he willingly did what he was asked in that scenario. ## After Dave Meltzer made a claim on the Wrestling Observer message boards, CM Punk responded by posting on his Instagram stories, in which he criticized the company, Tony Khan, Chris Jericho, and others. However, the post was swiftly deleted. ## SIGH. I wasn’t cleared to come back to wrestle yet. Then plan was to wrestle at the ppv. I sat and listened to moxleys Rocky three idea. I explained how I’d never seen a Rocky movie.I and thought the idea sucked but if the boss wanted to do it whatever. He said he wouldn’t lose to me. I’d never experienced someone refusing to lose to me. I just laughed. I asked Tony if this was what he wanted. He said yes. He’s the boss so I said okay but I’d need to be cleared first. They kept saying it could just be a squash se l didn’t need to be cleared. I scoffed at that. My health i more important. Dave Meltzer is a liar. Jericho is a liar and a stooge. There were plans but plans always change but I’ll never put a company above my health ever again. ## Later, Chrish Jericho also took to Instagram and shared the following story: ## Chris Jericho just posted this after CM Punk’s Instagram post. pic.twitter.com/GC0gBINykP— Wrestling News (@WrestlingNewsCo) March 23, 2023 ## At Double or Nothing last year, CM Punk won the AEW World Championship by defeating Hangman Adam Page. However, he got injured on the following week's episode of Dynamite. Before the All Out pay-per-view, Jon Moxley and CM Punk were slated to have a championship match. Moxley surprisingly defeated Punk in a quick match to become the new champion. ## Their final match took place at All Out, where Punk regained the title, but he suffered a triceps injury during the match. ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

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Kenny Omega Comments On His Match Against El Hijo del Vikingo
1175 days ago
AEW News

Kenny Omega Comments On His Match Against El Hijo del Vikingo

A highly-anticipated dream match took place on the March 22 edition of AEW Dynamite, as Omega squared off against AAA Mega Champion El Hijo del Vikingo. ## The encounter was originally scheduled to happen in 2021 when Omega held the AAA Mega Championship, but he was forced to relinquish the title due to injuries and spent several months recovering. Vikingo finally made his way to AEW, and the two wrestlers engaged in an outstanding main event. Although Omega emerged victorious, Vikingo's high-flying moves generated plenty of excitement. ## Following the match, Omega took to Twitter to introduce Vikingo to his fans and express his gratitude to AAA for the opportunity to face him. He also offered prayers for the Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson), who were assaulted prior to Dynamite's airing. ## In the aftermath of Omega's match against Vikingo, he was attacked by the Blackpool Combat Club (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, and Wheeler Yuta). Hangman Page came to Omega's aid, but Don Callis feigned injury, sabotaging any chance of a reconciliation between the former tag team partners. ## Wrestling fans,Meet, Vikingo.Prayers to the Bucks. Thank you for the opportunity @luchalibreaaa and for the beauty of Lucha Libre.— Kenny Omega (@KennyOmegamanX) March 23, 2023 ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

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TNT Championship Match And More Set For AEW Rampage (3/25), Updated Lineup
1175 days ago
AEW News

TNT Championship Match And More Set For AEW Rampage (3/25), Updated Lineup

New matches and segments have been announced for the March 25, 2023 episode of AEW Rampage. ## The upcoming TNT Championship match will feature Powerhouse Hobbs defending his title against Penta El Zero Miedo, marking his second defense of the belt. Hobbs previously triumphed in a bout against Rey Fenix, Penta's tag team partner, to retain the championship. ## In addition, Taya Valkyrie is scheduled to participate in her second AEW match against Leila Grey. This bout came to fruition after Grey informed Cargill that she would personally deliver a contract to Valkyrie concerning the prohibition of her finishing move. ## Furthermore, The Acclaimed will clash with The Kingdom, comprised of Matt Taven and Mike Bennett, while Brody King will square off against Jake Hager. Additionally, spectators can look forward to hearing from Ricky Starks during the event. ## AEW Rampage (3/25) Updated Lineup ## -Taya Valkyrie vs. Leila Grey ## -We'll hear from Ricky Starks## -TNT Championship: Powerhouse Hobbs (c) vs. Penta El Zero Miedo## -The Acclaimed (Max Caster & Anthony Bowens) vs. The Kingdom (Matt Taven & Mike Bennett)## -Brody King vs. Jake Hager## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

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