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Chris Jericho Reportedly Returning To WWE For Retirement Tour And Hall Of Fame Induction

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Jericho’s WWE return looks to be on the horizon. Speculation has been growing in recent months that Chris Jericho could be set for a WWE return once his AEW contract expires. Dave Meltzer reported on Wrestling Observer Radio yesterday that several people within WWE believe the move is happening, and now a major update has […]

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Andrade Could Reportedly Miss A Year Of Action Due To WWE Non-Compete Clause Breach With AEW

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The recent AEW returnee could be set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines. Earlier today, Dave Meltzer revealed on Wrestling Observer Radio that WWE had sent a legal letter to AEW concerning Andrade’s non-compete clause, shedding light on his onscreen absence since returning to the promotion on 1 October. Mike Johnson of PWInsider Elite

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WWE Reportedly Informed Andrade Of His Non-Compete Clause To Close A Loophole Regarding Wellness Policy Violations

WWE didn’t want policy violations to provide a loophole to work elsewhere. Due to the short turnaround between leaving WWE and returning to AEW, it was initially believed Andrade didn’t have a non-compete clause attached to his departure. However, after he’d been missing from programming since his comeback, it was clarified earlier today on Wrestling

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WWE Reportedly Sent AEW A Legal Letter Over Andrade’s Dynamite Return, Believed He Can’t Appear For 90 Days

WWE has reportedly sent AEW a legal letter. On September 13, it emerged that Andrade had left WWE with immediate effect, and it wasn’t long before he made his next move. Just over two weeks later, the 35-year-old shockingly returned to All Elite Wrestling, attacking Kenny Omega on Dynamite and joining The Don Callis Family.

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Samoa Joe Reveals He’s ‘Most Likely’ Done With Wrestling When His AEW Contract Is Up, Doesn’t Want Ceremonial Retirement

AEW, TOP STORIES / Lewis Lawes-Cole

Samoa Joe may be done with wrestling after his current deal expires. Being notable for his respective time in ROH, TNA, WWE and now AEW, few wrestlers have achieved a wide array of success quite like Samoa Joe. With over 25 years of in-ring experience, ‘The Samoan Submission Machine’ is an icon of the industry

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Powerhouse Hobbs Recalls Thinking AEW’s Offer In 2020 Was A Rib

AEW, TOP STORIES / Lewis Lawes-Cole

Powerhouse Hobbs almost didn’t reply to AEW’s offer in 2020. Fans of All Elite Wrestling have seen Powerhouse Hobbs grow as a performer on Dynamite and Collision since his debut five years ago. The 34-year-old is a former TNT Champion and is currently one-third of the AEW World Trios Champions, gaining momentum as part of

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Tony Schiavone Says He Has No Interest In Watching WWE Or NXT, Doesn’t Want It To Influence Anything For AEW

Tony Schiavone isn’t watching current WWE. Perhaps best known for his time behind the commentary desk in WCW and his work in AEW today, Tony Schiavone had a very short run with WWE between April 1989 and April 1990. During this time, he was the lead play-by-play commentator for SummerSlam and the Royal Rumble. However,

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Samoa Joe Discussing Having A Lot Left On The Table As AEW World Champion

AEW, TOP STORIES / Lewis Lawes-Cole

Samoa Joe is looking to reclaim the gold. At Worlds End 2023, Samoa Joe surprised many by defeating MJF to win the AEW World Championship. Holding the title for 113 days, ‘The Samoan Submission Machine’ would eventually lose the gold to Swerve Strickland. Ahead of challenging for the title this weekend, Joe has now discussed

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Konosuke Takeshita Discusses Being Triple Contracted, Says He Wants To Change The Wrestling World

AEW, JAPAN, TOP STORIES / Lewis Lawes-Cole

‘The Alpha’ is changing the world. Back in January, Konosuke Takeshita confirmed that he had signed a contract with New Japan Pro Wrestling. Adding to his existing deals with DDT and AEW, the move made ‘The Alpha’ a triple-contracted performer, appearing across all three promotions throughout 2025. Now, having reached the pinnacle in NJPW as

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Darby Allin Claims ‘Egotistical Wrestlers’ Were A ‘Cancer’ That Got Cut Out Of AEW

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The former TNT Champion says the backstage atmosphere in All Elite Wrestling has improved dramatically. Since joining AEW in April 2019, Darby Allin has witnessed countless stars come and go, with the ever-changing roster naturally transforming the atmosphere backstage over the years. Speaking on The Ariel Helwani Show, Darby Allin offered a glimpse into the

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