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Athena saw the talent in Maya World from a young age and has revealed that she went so far as to get her the opportunity that she capitalized on. The wrestling business, much like other industries, can sometimes be defined as “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” Maya World was one of…
Kevin Knight says AEW will have both Rebel and The Butcher on their mind during the September 9 edition of Dynamite. Tomorrow’s “Rebel Heart” edition of AEW Dynamite will aim to honour Tanea Brooks, known to fans as Rebel, in an effort to raise awareness for ALS. The event was officially added to the calendar…
AEW’s Eddie Kingston has a touching message for the dearly missed Williams Following a match at Saturday night’s Enjoy Wrestling card, The Butcher collapsed as a result of a medical emergency. Medical assistance was reached and the show was called off, though Andy “The Butcher” Williams sadly passed away that night after being rushed to…
AEW’s Kyle Fletcher has revealed the backstory to his “it’s who we are” tattoo. At present, Kyle Fletcher is one of AEW’s most consistent performers. He’s had a prominent rise in the singles division, and many even feel he could be one of the next world champions for the company, particularly after he lost the…
Known to fans as “The Butcher”, Andy Williams has passed away. After suffering a medical emergency during a match last night in Pennsylvania, former AEW wrestler Andy Williams, aka The Butcher, has sadly passed away. Williams’ death occurred following a tag team match with his partner The Blade at an Enjoy Wrestling event in Millvale,…
If a new report is to be believed, AEW has set a new bar for its pay-per-view buys. Going into AEW All In: London this past Sunday, anticipation was high for the two world title matches, with Mercedes Moné challenging Willow Nightingale in the penultimate bout, following by Kenny Omega defending the AEW Men’s World…
AEW All In is reportedly heading back to North America. AEW is coming off its third All In: London event, which took place at Wembley Stadium on August 30 and drew nearly 50,000 fans. The show has also generated considerable discussion among fans online, with many praising the event and its matches. However, the location…
WWE reportedly offered Austin Creed and Kofi a 75% pay cut. Earlier this year, Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston departed WWE at the expiry of their contracts, a move that shocked many fans. It was reported that this followed a potential pay cut during contract negotiations. Following their AEW debut at All In: London this…
Jim Ross might return at AEW All Out. One of AEW’s biggest strengths that fans appreciate is the carousel of announcers that help bring different styles and perspectives to the matches they watch. One that’s been there since the beginning, though, is “Good Ol JR” Jim Ross. Unfortunately, this year, Ross has been plagued by…
Swerve Strickland discussed joining up with The New Level in AEW. On Sunday, during the opening contest of All In: London, Swerve Strickland brought in Austin Creed and Kofi, now called New Level, to capture the AEW Trios Championships. The reception to the arrival of The New Level has been overwhelmingly positive, especially with them…