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Kazuchika Okada heading To AEW, Expected To Sign Soon
849 days ago
AEW News

Kazuchika Okada heading To AEW, Expected To Sign Soon

Kazuchika Okada, the iconic Rainmaker and former NJPW mainstay, is reportedly set to join the ranks of All Elite Wrestling (AEW) after his departure from NJPW. While the deal isn't officially signed, sources claim it's effectively agreed upon, marking a major acquisition for the young promotion. ## Fightful Select reports that AEW has been confident in securing Okada since mid-January, indicating serious discussions and creative planning in anticipation of his arrival. Reports also reveal that WWE was in the running, but ultimately, AEW's offer proved more enticing. ## Though Okada's NJPW obligations remain unfulfilled, AEW reportedly has grand plans for the Rainmaker's debut. While an exact date remains unknown, speculations suggest the first half of March could hold significant developments.## Sources claim that creative ideas for Okada's involvement in AEW have been in motion since January, hinting at a well-defined role for the legendary wrestler. With his star power and in-ring prowess, Okada's impact on AEW's landscape is sure to be significant.## With its talent pool constantly growing, AEW continues to make waves in the wrestling world. Landing a talent like Okada, internationally recognized and immensely popular, marks another feather in its cap and raises the stakes for professional wrestling entertainment.## While the official announcement awaits, Kazuchika Okada's potential arrival in AEW sets the stage for an exciting new chapter in his career and a significant boost for the promotion. Fans eagerly await updates, speculating on his debut date, potential matchups, and the creative direction he'll take in the Land of Opportunity. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

Tony Khan Releases The Latest AEW Rankings (February 10, 2024): Full List
849 days ago
AEW News

Tony Khan Releases The Latest AEW Rankings (February 10, 2024): Full List

Following the conclusion of AEW Collision, which airs weekly, AEW has released the latest rankings.## In the men's division, Swerve Strickland and "Hangman" Adam Page top the list, while Adam Copeland comes in third. The Women's Division features Deonna Purrazzo in the first position, fresh off her AEW debut, with Thunder Rosa coming in second.## The team of Ricky Starks & Big Bill holds the first position in the tag team division, with Jon Moxley & Claudio Castagnoli coming in second.## Men's Division ## World Champion: Samoa Joe ## TNT Champion: Christian Cage ## International Champion: Orange Cassidy## Continental Crown Champion: Eddie Kingston## 1. Swerve Strickland ## 1. Hangman Adam Page (previous ranking: #2)## 3. Adam Copeland## 4. Jon Moxley## 5. Konosuke Takeshita (previously unranked)## (Roderick Strong falls from #5)## Women's Division ## AEW Women's World Champion: Toni Storm## AEW TBS Champion: Julia Hart## 1. Deonna Purrazzo## 2. Thunder Rosa## 3. Hikaru Shida## 4. Skye Blue## 5. Mariah May## Tag Team Division## Champions: Sting & Darby Allin## 1. Ricky Starks & Big Bill (previous ranking: champions) ## 2. Jon Moxley & Claudio Castagnoli (previously unranked)## 3. Top Flight (Dante Martin & Darius Martin) (previously ranked)## 4. Private Party (Isiah Kassidy & Marq Quen)## 5. FTR (Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler) (previously unranked)## (John Silver & Alex Reynolds fall from #2, Bryan Danielson & Claudio Castagnoli fall from #3, Orange Cassidy & Trent Beretta fall from #5)## Trios Division ## Champions: The Acclaimed & "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn ## 1. FTR (Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler) & Daniel Garcia (previous ranking: #4)## 2. Bullet Club Gold (Jay White, Austin Gunn & Colten Gunn) (previous ranking: #1)## 3. The Hardys (Matt Hady & Jeff Hardy) & Mark Briscoe (previous ranking: #2)## 4. Blackpool Combat Club (Bryan Danielson, Claudio Castagnoli, & Jon Moxley) (previously unranked)## 5. Dark Order (Evil Uno, Alex Reynolds & John Silver) (previous ranking: #3)## (House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King & Buddy Matthews) fall from #5)## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

Tony Khan Comments On WWE Moving To Netflix: 'That's Great To See For Everybody'
850 days ago
AEW News

Tony Khan Comments On WWE Moving To Netflix: 'That's Great To See For Everybody'

On January 23rd, a game-changing announcement hit the ropes. WWE's flagship show, Raw, will be suplexed off traditional TV and onto the mat of Netflix in January 2025. ## This historic move marks the first time since its 1993 debut that Raw won't be broadcast on linear television. ## During an interview on Payne & Pendergast, AEW President Tony Khan threw his support behind the move, recognizing its positive impact on the entire wrestling world: "Absolutely. We're excited to get big media rights renewals in the wrestling business. That's great to see for everybody." ## Khan also dropped a hint about AEW's own contract negotiations: "We're in a big contract year, too, and I think AEW is going to get big media rights. Right now, we have a great partnership on TBS and TNT that I want to continue for a long time. ## We've been on since 2019, it's five years now we're going on TBS and TNT, and it's been great and I want to keep it going because there is a great tradition of wrestling on those channels." ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

AEW Revolution 2024 Predictions & Match Card: Preview, Start Time, Location
850 days ago
AEW News

AEW Revolution 2024 Predictions & Match Card: Preview, Start Time, Location

Here is the complete match card and everything you need to know about The 2024 Revolution which is all set to take place on March 3, 2024, at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. ## As of the latest update, the card features 4 matches. First, Samoa Joe will defend his AEW World Championship against "Hangman" Adam Page and Swerve Strickland in a Three-Way match. Plush, "Timeless" Toni Storm puts her AEW Women's World Championship on the line against Deonna Purrazzo. ## Also featuring on the card will be Orange Cassidy vs. Roderick Strong (with Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) in a Singles match for the AEW International Championship. Moreover, the show features Sting's retirement match with Darby Allin tagging along. ## AEW Revolution 2024 Predicted & Confirmed Match Card ## AEW World Championship: Samoa Joe (c) vs. "Hangman" Adam Page vs. Swerve Strickland ## Samoa Joe puts the AEW World Championship on the line against "Hangman" Adam Page and Swerve Strickland. ## WINNER PREDICTION: "Hangman" Adam Page ## AEW Women's World Championship: "Timeless" Toni Storm (c) (with Mariah May and Luther) vs. Deonna Purrazzo ## Deonna Purrazzo challenges "Timeless" Toni Storm in a single match for the AEW Women's World Championship.## WINNER PREDICTION: Deonna Purrazzo ## AEW International Championship: Orange Cassidy (c) vs. Roderick Strong (with Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) ## Roderick Strong looks to shine bright when he takes on Orange Cassidy in a Singles match for the AEW International Championship. ## WINNER PREDICTION: Orange Cassidy ## Tornado tag team match for the AEW World Tag Team Championship: Sting and Darby Allin (c) (with Ric Flair) vs. The Young Bucks (Matthew Jackson and Nicholas Jackson) ## One of the top matches on the card features Sting's retirement match as he tags Darby Allin against The Young Bucks (Matthew Jackson and Nicholas Jackson). ## WINNER PREDICTION: Sting and Darby Allin (c) (with Ric Flair) ## Eddie Kingston (c) vs. Bryan Danielson ## This will be a singles match for the Continental Crown Championship and the stipulation says, If Danielson loses, he has to shake Kingston's hand. ## WINNER PREDICTION: Eddie Kingston ## Will Ospreay vs. Konosuke Takeshita ## WINNER PREDICTION: Will Ospreay ## AEW TNT Championship: Christian Cage (c) (with Killswitch, Mother Wayne, and "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne) vs. Daniel Garcia ## WINNER PREDICTION:Christian Cage ## FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) vs. Blackpool Combat Club (Jon Moxley and Claudio Castagnoli) ## WINNER PREDICTION: FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) ## All-Star Scramble match: Chris Jericho vs. Wardlow vs. Powerhouse Hobbs vs. Lance Archer vs. Hook vs. Brian Cage vs. Magnus vs. Dante Martin ## WINNER PREDICTION: Wardlow ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

AEW Rampage Results February 9, 2024: Highlights, Commentary, Live Update, Winners
852 days ago
AEW News

AEW Rampage Results February 9, 2024: Highlights, Commentary, Live Update, Winners

Here are the complete results for this Friday's edition of AEW Rampage which takes place on February 9, 2024, at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, AZ. ## AEW Rampage airs every Friday at 11 pm ET on TNT in the United States. It is AEW's second weekly television show, positioned behind their flagship show, Dynamite. ## AEW Rampage Results February 9, 2024 ## Undisputed Kingdom (Roderick Strong, Mike Bennett & Matt Taven) (w/ Adam Cole and Wardlow) vs Best Friends (Orange Cassidy, Trent Beretta & Rocky Romero) ## In tonight's build-up, Strong avoided facing Cassidy early on, with tension brewing between Cassidy and Beretta. The match itself showcased an entertaining offensive sequence from all six men before the first ad break. Strong sealed the victory with a running knee and his End of Heartache on Romero, catching Taven off guard for the pin. Surprisingly, Cassidy wasn't involved in the finish. ## WINNER: Undisputed Kingdom (Roderick Strong, Mike Bennett & Matt Taven) (w/ Adam Cole and Wardlow) ## Post-match, Strong delivered another punishing End of Heartache on Romero, this time onto two chairs, before the heels retreated. Cassidy is set to defend his International title against Tomohiro Ishii on Saturday's Collision. ## The Young Bucks vs Mondo Rox & Robbie Lit ## AEW surprised many by having the Bucks' first match since Full Gear on Rampage, not even mentioned on Dynamite. The match was a squash with the Bucks showcasing their heel tactics, including a low blow behind the referee's back. They won with the EVP trigger and delivered a promo demanding respect and recognition by their real names. ## WINNER: The Young Bucks ## Singles Match: Mistico vs. Matt Sydal ## Mistico and Sydal faced off in a TV match, with Mistico emerging victorious after hitting a spectacular Spanish fly off the top rope. Despite being a heel, Mistico played up to the fans throughout the bout. ## This wasn't their first encounter; they previously battled in WWE as Sin Cara and Evan Bourne on Raw in 2011. Despite lacking support from Christopher Daniels and others, Sydal fought valiantly but ultimately fell short. ## WINNER: Mistico (w/ Star Jr. & Esfinge) ## Willow Nightingale & Kris Statlander vs. Saraya & Ruby Soho ## Hathaway replaced Menard on commentary. Soho's suspicious behavior hinted at something significant. The match, although repetitive, highlighted the need for a Women's Tag Team Championship in AEW. ## Soho's betrayal of The Outcasts, followed by Nightingale's win over Saraya, was the main storyline. Hathaway showed support for the winners. Skye Blue's appearance set up a future match with TBS Champion July Hart. ## WINNER: Willow Nightingale & Kris Statlander (w/ Stokely Hathaway) ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

Chris Jericho Is The Highest-Paid Wrestler In AEW
852 days ago
AEW News

Chris Jericho Is The Highest-Paid Wrestler In AEW

All Elite Wrestling boasts a star-studded roster, brimming with legends like Chris Jericho, Jon Moxley, Adam Copeland, Bryan Danielson, and rising stars like MJF, Kenny Omega, The Young Bucks, Will Ospreay, Samoa Joe, Hangman Page, and more. ## But with big names come bigger budgets, as these icons draw crowds, boost merchandise sales, and drive up pay-per-view buys, engagement, and TV ratings. ## Jericho, a pioneer who signed with AEW before they even secured a TV deal, stands out as the promotion's highest-paid grappler, according to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio. This fact sparked discussion after Jericho put over rising star Konosuke Takeshita on Wednesday's Dynamite.## “I think he's the highest-paid guy in the company. He is the highest-paid guy in the company. And it's like, you really want to protect that investment if you're paying a guy that much money. I mean, you can get anyone to put over these guys. It's like you need to have him lose when the losses mean you know again, but it's great for Takeshita.” ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

Mercedes Mone (FKA Sasha Banks) Seemingly Reacts To The Big Announcement Made On AEW Dynamite
853 days ago
AEW News

Mercedes Mone (FKA Sasha Banks) Seemingly Reacts To The Big Announcement Made On AEW Dynamite

Pro wrestling superstar Mercedes Mone (formerly Sasha Banks in WWE) reacted to the exciting news dropped on tonight's AEW Dynamite. ## During the February 7th episode, AEW CEO Tony Khan unveiled "AEW Big Business," a special event scheduled for March 13th at the TD Garden in Boston. ## Following this bombshell announcement, Mone, widely anticipated to make her debut at the show, took to Twitter to express her thoughts: ## “I remember when couldn’t pay the rent## “Now I own the whole building that I’m living in## “Sky’s the limit when you’re never giving in## “You get in, you ride it out ## “And don’t look back again” ## The sentiment might ring a bell as those words form the lyrics of Sasha Banks' previous theme song "Sky's the Limit" in WWE.## Despite ample hints suggesting the AEW's Big Business event will witness the debut of the former Mercedes Mone in All Elite Wrestling, the company hasn't explicitly disclosed Mone's arrival yet.## Nevertheless, all indications affirm that it's indeed occurring—Mercedes Mone is officially part of the All Elite roster. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

Sting And Darby Allin Win AEW Tag Team Titles On 2/7 AEW Dynamite
853 days ago
AEW News

Sting And Darby Allin Win AEW Tag Team Titles On 2/7 AEW Dynamite

Sting & Darby Allin ascended to the top of the tag team division, defeating Big Bill & Ricky Starks to claim the AEW Tag Team Championships. Sting sealed the victory with his iconic Scorpion Death Drop on Starks, sending the crowd into a frenzy. ## However, their celebration was brutally interrupted by The Young Bucks. In a vicious ambush, Matt & Nick Jackson rained down blows on Sting & Darby with steel pipes, leaving them bloodied and battered in the ring amidst Sting's celebrating family. ## This victory marks a historical moment for Sting & Darby Allin, not only as their first reign as AEW Tag Team Champions, but also maintaining their undefeated streak as a duo in AEW. Meanwhile, Starks & Bill's 124-day reign, which began on October 7th at AEW Collision and included three successful title defenses, comes to an abrupt end. ## More significantly, this win marks Sting's first championship victory since 2011, when he held the TNA World Heavyweight Title. Despite the brutal post-match attack, Sting & Darby Allin stand atop the tag team division, their resilience and fighting spirit undoubtedly tested in the coming weeks. ## #ANDNEWThe Legend Lives On! @Sting and @DarbyAllin are your NEW #AEW World Tag Team Champions! pic.twitter.com/Js9gwhJgD1— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) February 8, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

Mercedes Mone Headed To AEW, Has Been On Their Payroll For A While
853 days ago
AEW News

Mercedes Mone Headed To AEW, Has Been On Their Payroll For A While

Mercedes Moné, formerly known as Sasha Banks in WWE, has been generating a lot of buzz about a potential debut in AEW. For the majority of her career, Banks was a prominent figure in WWE from 2012 to 2022. However, due to creative issues in 2022, she walked out of WWE and did not return. ## Subsequently, she made her presence felt in NJPW/Stardom at Wrestle Kingdom 17 in January 2023, adopting the ring name Mercedes Moné. Unfortunately, Moné encountered an ankle injury during a match against Nightingale. ## Speculation about her return has been rife, initially suggesting a comeback to WWE. However, recent reports have diverged, indicating that Tony Khan has already secured her services. ## Now, per the latest report from Fightful Select, Mercedes Mone is headed to AEW, and has been on their payroll for a while. ## While there was debate about an earlier announcement or debut, the decision was made to save the reveal for the Boston event. Interestingly, plans for both the February 7th and March 13th shows were finalized weeks before, adding intrigue to the timing. ## Addressing speculation of an earlier New York debut, sources clarified that Moné wasn't fully prepared due to a 2023 injury. This information, corroborated by NJPW sources, confirms she hadn't yet received medical clearance or resumed training despite earlier reports. Notably, NJPW intends to continue exploring potential collaborations with Moné. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

AEW Drops A Bombshell: 'Big Business' Set For March 13th
853 days ago
AEW News

AEW Drops A Bombshell: 'Big Business' Set For March 13th

In a stunning announcement, AEW boss Tony Khan unveiled "AEW Big Business," a landmark event scheduled for Wednesday, March 13th at TD Garden in Boston. ## Khan himself highlighted the event's immense importance, calling it one of the most critical nights in AEW history, destined to leave an indelible mark on the annals of professional wrestling.## This cryptic announcement has ignited fan speculation, with many suspecting it could potentially witness the highly anticipated debut of Sasha Banks, now known as Mercedes Mone. ## As per the latest report from Fightful Select, Mone is seemingly poised to join AEW, with whispers suggesting she's already on their payroll. ## As announced by #AEW CEO & GM @TonyKhan, #AEW returns to @TDGarden in Boston, MA on Wednesday, March 13th, with #AEWDynamite: BIG BUSINESS on @TBSNetwork!Tickets go on sale THIS SATURDAY 2/10 at 10am ET at https://t.co/UN1cNj1kQq! pic.twitter.com/xWmp2CE93a— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) February 8, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

Hangman Page vs. Swerve Strickland vs. Samoa Joe Set For AEW Title Set For AEW Revolution
853 days ago
AEW News

Hangman Page vs. Swerve Strickland vs. Samoa Joe Set For AEW Title Set For AEW Revolution

Hangman Page and Swerve Strickland battled it out in a nail-biting number one contender's match on Dynamite, vying for the chance to challenge Samoa Joe for the AEW World Title at Revolution. But after a grueling 30 minutes, neither competitor managed to pin the other, resulting in a controversial draw.## Just as Swerve stood on the brink of victory, landing a two-count after his JML Driver, the clock cruelly ran out. Desperate, he pleaded for a five-minute extension, but Hangman wasn't having it, insisting he hadn't earned the right to be number one contender.## In a surprising twist, Tony Schiavone announced that both men would be number one contenders, forcing Joe to defend his title in a triple-threat showdown at Revolution.## This decision didn't sit well with the champion. Joe fumed, accusing AEW of "celebrating mediocrity" and declaring neither challenger worthy of sharing the ring with him. However, he vowed to maintain his reign at Revolution, promising both challengers a world of hurt. ## Samoa Joe knows the deck is stacked against him at #AEWRevolution, but he has a warning for "Hangman" Adam Page and Swerve Strickland.Watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on TBS!@SamoaJoe pic.twitter.com/c7Mt9A9aE8— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) February 8, 2024 # Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

Saraya Makes A Playful Splash In Phoenix Before AEW Dynamite
853 days ago
AEW News

Saraya Makes A Playful Splash In Phoenix Before AEW Dynamite

While in Phoenix for tonight's AEW Dynamite at the Footprint Center, Saraya, who joined AEW in 2022 following her retirement due to spinal stenosis, took a break from the squared circle to have some lighthearted fun on Tuesday night. ## In 2023, Saraya had her first shot at AEW gold during a thrilling triple threat match against Ruby Soho and then-champion Jamie Hayter at Revolution, but ultimately fell short. However, she later found redemption by capturing the Women's Title at All In. ## Her most recent in-ring action came on the January 10th episode of Dynamite, where she teamed with The Outcasts (Ruby Soho & Skye Blue) and Julia Hart, but their alliance fell to Anna Jay, Kris Statlander, Thunder Rosa, and Willow Nightingale.## However, Tuesday night belonged to playful antics. Saraya attended the Suns vs. Milwaukee Bucks game, where she unexpectedly got into a playful tussle with the Suns mascot. In a hilarious display, she delivered a mock suplex onto a crash pad, but the mascot, clearly enjoying the moment, sprung right back up with laughter. To cap off the fun exchange, they even snapped a photo together. ## #AEW's @Saraya and @JustinRoberts are guests of the Phoenix @Suns at tonight's game ahead of TOMORROW's LIVE #AEWDynamite from the @FootprintCNTR!The action starts locally at 5:30pm MT, Get your tickets NOW!Wednesday Night Dynamite airs LIVE on TBS @ 8/7c with an overrun! pic.twitter.com/hklIiP2sur— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) February 7, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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