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Toni Storm gets AEW Women’s title shot at Grand Slam: Australia

An All In rematch will be taking place at the Grand Slam: Australia show with Mariah May defending her AEW World title against her former friend and champion herself Toni Storm.

Storm won the first-ever women’s Casino Gauntlet match last night, pinning Julia Hart with a small package to earn the shot. She entered the match at #6.

The Kiwi-born star got rid of her “Timeless” gimmick when she returned in December following her loss to Mariah May in August at Wembley Stadium.

She has since been playing a character seemingly suffering from amnesia, forgetting that she was even part of the company before her Winter Is Coming return, with AEW announcers playing along with the “rookie!”

WWE and TNA sign multi-year deal for talent partnership

WWE, part of TKO Group Holdings, and TNA Wrestling, one of the world’s top wrestling brands and a subsidiary of Anthem Sports & Entertainment, today announced a multi-year partnership aimed at creating unprecedented crossover opportunities within WWE and TNA programming for NXT Superstars and TNA Wrestling Stars.

The agreement will enable talent to garner additional exposure across key WWE and TNA programming, including weekly flagship shows such as NXT – which airs live on The CW – and TNA iMPACT!, select WWE Premium Live Events and TNA pay-per-views, in turn bolstering their in-ring development with exposure to world-class talent and coaching.

“This historic relationship demonstrates that collaboration and competition do not have to be mutually exclusive,” said Ariel Shnerer, Senior Vice President of Content & Distribution for TNA Wrestling and Anthem Sports & Entertainment. “Our partnership allows the TNA Wrestling brand and its incredible athletes to reach a significantly wider audience, while giving WWE and NXT stars an opportunity to cross the line and gain valuable experience, as they join forces with one of the most talented rosters in professional wrestling today. The response to our collaboration over the past year has been tremendous and both companies have benefited, but the fans have reaped the greatest rewards from this talent crossover and working relationship.”

“We look forward to growing and evolving our partnership with TNA Wrestling and its outstanding group of athletes by creating new opportunities to further the development of our talent and to elevate the viewer experience at home,” said WWE Senior Vice President of Talent Development Creative Shawn Michaels.

Former TNA Knockouts World Champion Jordynne Grace and Joe Hendry frequently appeared on NXT programming in 2024, highlighted by an NXT Championship match featuring Hendry and Ethan Page at No Mercy,and an NXT Women’s Championship match featuring Grace and Roxanne Perez at Battleground.

Many NXT Superstars also crossed the line into TNA Wrestling, including Wes Lee’s short-lived reunion with The Rascalz, Charlie Dempsey and the No Quarter Catch Crew, Riley Osbourne, Dante Chen, Gallus, Arianna Grace, Tatum Paxley, Izzi Dame, Wendy Choo, Brinley Reece and more.

TNA iMPACT! airs on AXS TV and TNA+ in the U.S., in addition to being distributed internationally on TNA+ and other leading broadcast platforms, including Sportsnet 360 across Canada.

In November 2023, WWE and The CW announced a five-year agreement to bring NXT to broadcast television for the first time in its 13-year history.

Grand Slam: Australia set to air on regular television on TNT

The AEW Grand Slam: Australia show looks like it will be airing on regular television and not as a streaming special on Max or pay-per-view as it was initially thought.

A graphic which aired during Dynamite last night showed that Grand Slam: Australia will air on Saturday, February 15 at 8PM ET on TNT, some 17 hours after it originally takes place in Brisbane. The show, like every AEW TV broadcast, will simulcast on Max too.

While it certainly is replacing Collision on that night, the 8PM time slot on TNT remains a question mark despite AEW’s promotion as TNT is set to air NBA All-Star Weekend programming during the same time on the same day.

Grand Slam: Australia was originally set for the Suncorp Stadium but bad ticket sales forced a move to a regular indoor arena at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre, where the show has still not sold out despite Tony Khan originally saying they sold “thousands” of tickets for the stadium show.

Megan Bayne makes surprise appearance during women’s Casino Gauntlet match

The women’s Casino Gauntlet match last night on Dynamite saw the return of Megan Bayne, the former OVW Women’s champion who is considered one of the best female indie stars.

The 5’11” Bayne came out third in the Casino Gauntlet and locked up with the company’s top female talent, a change from how she was used before just as an enhancement talent.

Bayne last wrestled for AEW in a dark match in July 2023, losing in a tag team match with Eli Sakura against Maki Itoh and Willow Nightingale.

Since then, Bayne has been a constant on Stardom and GCW among other indie promotions.

Samoa Joe returns to AEW after six months out

Former AEW World champion Samoa Joe returned to television last night, coming out to save Hook and Katsuyori Shibata from an attack by The Patriarchy.

Joe has not been seen on AEW television since July of last year and was out due to commitments with filming Twisted Metal, a series which airs on Peacock. He plays the role of Sweet Tooth in the series.

He was one of the couple of main event names missing from the company either due to injury or due to other outside projects but AEW is slowly getting all their top stars back.

Joe’s last match was against Chris Jericho, losing a Stampede street fight.

AEW World title defense and Omega returns to the ring on Dynamite tonight

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The Maximum Carnage Dynamite on TBS and Max will have a bit of a different look tonight simply because of the location it’s taking place in.

The company is making its venue debut at the Brady Music Center in Cincinnati and this will not be your typical arena show, with around 1,500 in attendance at a location not typically used for pro wrestling setups.

Headlining the show will be Cincinnati’s own AEW World champion Jon Moxley defending the title against Powerhouse Hobbs. Other matches including Christian Cage vs Hook, The Hurt Syndicate vs Private Party and Mark Briscoe in a trios match, Kenny Omega returns to the AEW ring vs Brian Cage, and a number one contender for the AEW Women’s title will be decided in the first-ever women’s Casino Gauntlet.

Meta Girls become #1 contenders for the WWE Women’s Tag Team titles

WWE Women’s Tag Team champions Bianca Belair and Naomi have new number one contenders to watch out for: Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson from NXT.

The Meta Girls defeated Unholy Union, the team of Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn, last night on the show to get the next shot at the Women’s Tag Team titles.

Belair and Naomi have not defended their titles in a month, a week after Naomi replaced Jade Cargill on the team. Cargill was taken out during an episode of Smackdown in November in a backstage segment, with the assailant still a mystery.

It has not been announced when The Meta Girls will be getting their shot.

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Jon Moxley says AEW is building “a lot more than what happens in the ring”

Ahead of tonight’s Maximum Carnage Dynamite in Cincinnati, AEW World champion Jon Moxley did the media rounds to promote the show, telling Yahoo Sports that AEW is “building a lot more than what happens in the ring.”

“Building something sustainable for the future that we can take pride in, we’ve been doing that for the past few months,” Moxley said.

The company has been facing more than usual criticism over their product, with reduced attendances at live events, falling ratings, and some wrestlers who want out.

Moxley said that it’s a long process but tiny victories every day is what gets him excited.

“It’s about a mindset and an approach of taking pride in what we do. We have a lot of guys and girls that are part of it. I’m pretty proud,” the champion continued.

Moxley said that he works for all the people who need AEW to succeed and for that to happen, everyone has to operate at their highest level at every level.

“I feel a responsibility to these people because to be successful in wrestling, they’ve given and sacrificed their lives for the pursuit of this, as I had,” he said. “I am but a servant to the pursuit of helping the whole thing, raising it up, and bringing along as many people as we can. It’s making me better and helping me learn a hell of a lot.”

Penta added to the Royal Rumble meet and greet sessions

Penta has been added to the Royal Rumble weekend meet and greet event for Thursday afternoon at 4PM.

This will be his first such event with the company meeting WWE fans at one of the biggest weekends of the year wrestling-wise.

A photo with WWE’s newest luchador costs $80.29 plus an additional $16.28 if you want it printed. Photo ops come as a high-res download by default.

You can purchase the ticket at Epic.

Raw views for 01/06/2025

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The Raw on Netflix premiere last week ranked #4 in the top 10 most-watched English language shows on Netflix chart, with 5,900,000 views.

The Netflix chart showed that there was a total of 17,700,000 hours of Raw streamed last week, with Missing You, American Primeval, and Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action, coming before it.

The first episode was very successful, hitting the #1 spot in 26 different countries.

Netflix rankings are released a week later and are available every Tuesday night.

Two NXT title matches set for next week’s broadcast

Oba Femi will be making his first NXT title defense next week as he takes on Eddy Thorpe in the main event of the show which will air on CW in the United States and Netflix in most of the other markets.

The match was set up in the opening segment of last night’s show which also saw the inclusion of Tony D’Angelo and Ridge Holland. With D’Angelo and Holland fighting, Thorpe knocked down the champion and in a backstage segment later, Femi told NXT General Manager Ava that he wants Thorpe for next week.

Meanwhile, the two other individuals involved in the opening segment will also have a match of their own as Tony D’Angelo will defend his NXT North American title against Ridge Holland as a consequence of their brawl.

The two title matches are the only thing announced so far for next week’s broadcast.

Key wrestling events and matchups for 2025

Sometimes, it is hard to differentiate whether WWE is more about wrestling or entertainment. What we know for sure is that we eagerly expect every new event and every new duel. We’re lucky to live in an age where WWE events are available on the web, television, streaming platforms, YouTube, and other outlets. Technology and the all-powerful Internet have made the life surrounding WWE a joy to be living.

The year 2025 has just begun, and we have so much to look forward to in terms of both events and matchups. The WWE writers and people in management have their hands full of work bringing us the best wrestling product out there week in and week out. Out of respect toward them, we will lay out the key wrestling events and matchups for 2025 in this article.

Upcoming Events

Like many other entertainment companies, such as Netflix or Stake.com, WWE is looking to expand its brand globally. Due to this trend, wrestling events are now organized in Australia, Germany, France, Scotland, and even Saudi Arabia. The company has been in good hands since Triple H took over as the creative force behind the curtains. We’re not saying Vince McMahon wasn’t a good leader, but we’re having a blast right now, and Triple H deserves the props. When you consider that he was pushing for global expansion, you understand that WWE wouldn’t be what it is today without Triple H. We say this about both the GM and the wrestler.

Even people doubting Triple H at the beginning of his career outside of the ring had to take their hats off. At Wrestlemania 40, he brought back the likes of The Undertaker, John Cena, and The Rock. It is rumored that Cena will even be there for the Royal Rumble event in 2025. Some claim that 2025 RR will be a farewell to John Cena from the company and vice versa. As you can see, the upcoming WWE events are not only going to be entertaining but also emotional. Let’s take a look at the top events that await us.

WWE Royal Rumble 2025

As you know, the Royal Rumble is an annual WWE event. It is the event that marks the beginning of the road to Wrestlemania. Those who exit the RR victorious can fight for the World Championship. The stakes are as high as ever, and we expect high-end competing duels. The upcoming Royal Rumble is the 38th event of its kind. It is scheduled for February 1st, 2025, and will be streamed live from the famous Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. As we said, the biggest name entering this event will be John Cena, who will start his farewell tour in Indiana.

Elimination Chamber 2025

Here we have an exciting event. This EC match is the first of its kind in the last five years. Saturday, March 1st, is the date set for Elimination Chamber in 2025, and you should mark it in your calendars. It will take place at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It has become almost a tradition that EC matches are held outside of the US, as this is the consecutive event that will be held in Canada, as the last one was in Montreal.

WrestleMania 41

The mother of them all. WrestleMania must be one of the events that made WWE so popular among the fans. The 41st edition is scheduled for Saturday, April 19th, and will run until Sunday, April 20th. The venue is the brand new Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, in Paradise, Nevada. WrestleMania 41 has all the makings of an event that will go down in history as one of the best ever in this domain. The venue is ideal; the crowd will be fantastic, and the participants will give their best. After all, the Allegiant Stadium is expected to host 65 thousands of WWE fans.

Before WrestleMania 41, only the WrestleMania IX event was held in Las Vegas. Sin City is ready to make history. If you’re into sports betting, you can bet the upcoming event will be one of the best ever. The only downside is that we have to wait so long until it starts as it was postponed for a few weeks. The tickets for the event have been on sale for a while now, so hurry up and get yours before the supplies run out. While April appears far away today, it will come around the corner in no time.

Money in the Bank 2025

This is where we will be mysterious. Not like Rey Mysterio, but close to it. Money in the Bank is an event that will occur in 2025. The mystery is that we do not know when or where. The WWE either doesn’t know where it will be at the moment, or they are keeping it a secret. Last year, they took the event to Canada, and it was on July 6th. So, it would happen in the summer months just before the SummerSlam. We love surprises, and the fact that Money in the Bank is in the TBA phase only means that WWE is waiting for some other significant events to play out to create the most entertaining matchups for that event.

SummerSlam

The biggest party of the summer has been on the program since 1988. It is a truly cherished event by the WWE organization. Each year, barring one, SummerSlam is scheduled for August, and this year is no different. If you want to witness this event this year, plan your visit to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, for Saturday, August 2nd and 3rd. This event could be your chance to witness history, as this is the first time in history that SummerSlam is a two-day manifestation.

Top WWE Matchups Expected in 2025

WWE is going all-in in 2025, and we can expect more than a few captivating matchups. While some bouts are already scheduled, some are in the works, and some we hope to see down the road. The year is long, and WWE writers can be an imaginative bunch. While one could argue that scripted WWE duels lack the excitement of real contact-sports duels like those in MMA, we beg to differ. They have their charm, and if it’s not your cup of tea, you can skip the continuation of this article and skip right to UFC Odds instead. Please continue reading for all of you who’re genuinely into WWE and what it brings to the table.

Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton

These two have a shared history, as both came from the Legacy faction. Cody Rhodes has been making waves since his return to the WWE in 2021, and this teacher vs. Pupil story would be mouth-watering for the fans. Orton is a well-known face in the WWE, and the 14-time champion is a top draw regardless of who his opponent is. On the other hand, Rhodes is an undisputed champion right now, and this doesn’t bode well with Randy. Orton has been aiming his titles for a while now, and with two in a not-so-good relationship, this might be a chance he’s been waiting for. Especially after American Nightmare sparked Kevin Owens’s attack on him. WWE always has rich stories in store for the loyal fan base, and this might just be the richest of them all.

John Cena vs. Anyone?

John Cena is one of the biggest legends of modern wrestling. The man has become a synonym for WWE, and like many of his teammates, it was time for him to move on to greener pastures. Like Dwayne Johnson and Dave Bautista before him, Hollywood came calling, and Cena accepted the call. In the meantime, he has made a stellar career, and no one doubted he would be a top draw in Hollywood, too.

Despite becoming a superstar in a different field, John Cena didn’t forget where he came from. This year, he will make his farewell tour and a final goodbye to the world of WWE. So, who will be his opponent? For one, we believe he’s going to have more than one. His storyline for this year will be on for the ages. WWE writers have a golden goose in their hands here, and we’re sure everyone will feast on its eggs. So, who could be John Cena’s best opponent?

Not even the biggest fans of WWE are unsure who he could face first, who is in the middle, and who will be his final opponent. Some names circling around include R-Truth, Jacob Fatu, Randy Orton, Kevin Owens, Chad Gabe, CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, and The Rock. Of course, some of these matchups are fan fiction. Still, everything is possible, and we want nothing less than a spectacle every time John Cena appears.

The Rock vs. Roman Reigns

This duel was dubbed for too long without ever happening. WrestleMania 40 was the closest we got to it, and since then, we can’t get this duel from our minds. It is a duel that made the WWE fan base divisive. The fraction wanting Cody Rhodes to finish his story got what they wanted in Philadelphia. The Bloodline is debating who is more fitted to be the Tribal Chief. If The Rock has any say in it, we know he wants that spot. At the moment, Roman Reigns is not a world champion, making the possibility of this duel even more realistic. Also, last year, everyone and their mother were convinced that Reigns would easily win this duel. Today, no one is that sure.

Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens

These two will go at it, and there’s almost little to no doubt about it. Kevin Owens is becoming one of the most dangerous men in the WWE, and his heel adventure is only getting started. The battle in a Ladder Match will be an ideal opportunity for both men to battle for the undisputed title. During Saturday Night’s Main Event, Owens was defeated by the American Nightmare. But that was not the end, as KO returned with a Package Piledriver and struck Rhodes, saying that this one was incapable of fighting back.

After this manic performance, Kevin Owens was parading the Winged Eagle WWE Title, boasting that he was the real champ. Rhodes took the rightful path and challenged Owens to a Ladder Match that would have both belts hanging in the rafters, with only one of the fighters being able to reach them at the end of the fight. Owens accepted the challenge but not before attacking Cody again, showing that his heel turn is the real deal, and we will be dealing with a real menace from now on. This gave everyone enough reasons to fasten their seatbelts and wait for a showdown between Rhodes and Owens.

The incoming Ladder Match will be one to remember. The venue is already set, and the two men will face off at the Royal Rumble on Saturday, February 1st. The match will be streamed by Peacock in the States and by Netflix internationally.

Summary

We have an exciting WWE year ahead of us. The company is scheduling and planning high-end events all over the place. From Australia, across Saudi Arabia and Europe, to the United States, WWE will leave its mark in 2025. As you’ve seen above, they already have dates set for some events, the biggest ones, while some are still in the TBA phase. Regarding matchups, nothing is written in stone, and we can only guess. What we know is that in the next few months we will be seeing the legends of old in Dwayne The Rock Johnson and John cena, and young bucks in Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes alike. At the end of the day, we hope some of our predictions will be spot on. Either way, the WWE schedule is one worth monitoring. Entertainment in its purest form –  that’s what WWE is.

Bayley and DIY show up on NXT

Main roster stars Bayley and DIY made an appearance on NXT last night as the brand tries to continue its upward momentum following several successful shows.

The WWE Tag Team champions returned to the brand they know – and fought in – very well over the past years and were on hand to check out the NXT Tag Team champions Fraxiom. The duo were interviewed backstage and Ciampa said that he’s been hearing that Fraxiom are labeled as the best tag team in NXT history, something which Johnny Gargano did not agree with. Both promised no shenanigans and watched the NXT tag team title match from the perch, keeping their promise.

Bayley also showed up at the end of the broadcast, interrupting the main event segment which had an in-ring promo from former NXT Women’s champion Roxanne Perez. Perez was nice at first but then heeled on the crowd and said that the NXT women’s division will be lost without her and that the fans don’t deserve her.

Perez added that NXT in the past needed the Four Horsewomen but now they only need one: herself. Bayley interrupted to a big pop from the crowd and tried to knock some sense into Perez’s head to no avail.

With the show going out of time, Bayley said she’s going to beat Tiffany Stratton for the title and then Perez slapped Bayley on her face and the two brawled.

TNA Knockouts champ Masha Slamovich makes surprise NXT appearance

TNA Knockouts champion Masha Slamovich made a surprise appearance on last night’s episode of NXT on The CW.

Slamovich is the second champion to appear on the show, following the footsteps of former champion Jordynne Grace who had her fair share of appearances on NXT television as well as the Royal Rumble last year.

The TNA Knockouts champ was sitting at ringside and acknowledged by the commentary team before the Cora Jade vs Kelani Jordan match started.

During her entrance, Jade looked to her left and eyed Slamovich who had her title with her.

“I’m everywhere. And I’m always watching,” Slamovich wrote on X afterward.

The NXT/TNA relationship cooled off over the past several weeks but it seems that more things are planned for the near future.

Collision rating for 01/11/2025

Collision last Saturday night drew 337,000 viewers, just 8,000 viewers down from last week’s broadcast. The show faced competition from the NFL game which aired on Amazon Prime. Collision drew a 0.09 rating in 18-49, the same number it did last week and was #7 on the top 50 cable chart for the night. (Ratings credit: Programming Insider)

Report: Corey Graves off tonight’s NXT following controversial post

PWInsider.com is reporting that Corey Graves has been taken off tonight’s NXT broadcast following his controversial comments on X last night.

Graves, who was unhappy that he was moved to NXT, wrote on X that he was told he’s not “famous enough” for his own job and then added that he had a lot to say tonight on NXT.

But it turns out he won’t be saying anything at all as Graves was pulled out from the commentary team and according to PWInsider, he’s already on his way back home.

It’s unclear what his status with the company is, or will be, after the post on X. Graves has been doing commentary for WWE since 2014.

Matt Cardona says he was not offered an AEW contract, wants to go back to WWE

Speaking on The Ariel Helwani Show, Matt Cardona refuted the reports that he was offered an AEW contract following his short stint with ROH which culminated with an ROH World title shot against Chris Jericho last month.

Cardona made a surprise appearance on ROH TV in early December and went for Chris Jericho, challenging him for the title at the Final Battle show.

“We do weeks of great TV and then nothing. Even Dave Meltzer reported I got a contract offer,” Cardona told Helwani. “Sorry Dave, you’re wrong. I didn’t get one.”

Cardona expressed his wish to return to WWE, saying he thinks he earned the opportunity to go back and does not like to use the word ‘deserved’ in this instance.

“I’d be lying if I said I didn’t want another WrestleMania moment, or wrestle at MSG, or to be on Smackdown with my wife,” Cardona said. “If my music hit at the Royal Rumble…the place would explode, the roof would go off the place, social media would explode, I’d move merch. I know that.”

Cardona said that he has not been offered anything from WWE. Asked why there has been no offers, Cardona said he doesn’t know, and while communication is very cordial, nothing came out of it.

He added that while he can’t live his life waiting for a call back, but if they do, there’s a catchphrase he uses and it’s ‘always ready.’

“I would love to go back if the circumstances are correct,” Cardona said.

More WWE Superstars added to Royal Rumble 2025 meet and greet sessions

WWE has added more meet and greets during Royal Rumble weekend with additional WWE Superstars now appearing on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

WWE champion Cody Rhodes, Chelsea Green, Naomi, Finn Balor and JD McDonagh, Karrion Kross and Scarlett, Kevin Owens, Nia Jax, Trish Stratus, Shinsuke Nakamura, Drew McIntyre, Sami Zayn, AOP, and others have all been added, joining an already-packed list of stars scheduled to appear.

Prices vary by Superstar, but a Cody Rhodes’ photo op will cost a cool $205 for example.

All the meet and greets will happen at the Indianapolis Convention Center inside Hall E between January 30 and February 2. Tickets can be purchased at Epic.

Wyatt Sicks move to Smackdown

The Wyatt Sicks, the group of Bo Dallas, Erik Rowan, Dexter Lumis, Joe Gacy, and Nikki Cross, will no longer be terrorizing the Raw roster as they have been moved to the Smackdown brand.

The announcement came yesterday on Raw with Karrion Kross telling The Miz that they have been moved to the blue brand. Both Kross and Miz, along with AOP, were involved in the recent feud involving the Wyatt Sicks.

It has been a month since the group was last seen on television and with now Smackdown being three hours for the time being, maybe there will be some more space over there to showcase the faction.

WWE recently announced its “transfer window” although only a couple of WWE Superstars actually moved, with Braun Strowman moving to Smackdown and Logan Paul moving to Raw.