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Newsweek
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Top AEW Star Expected To Take Time Off: Report
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Another top AEW star is expected to take time off from the company. Following a storyline write-off on this week's episode of Dynamite, a new report indicates that former AEW World Champion Kenny Omega will be absent from programming for an unknown period. This news comes as AEW is already dealing with a significant "injury bug," with other top stars like Adam Cole, Will Ospreay, and Samoa Joe also currently sidelined. Omega's potential absence would be another major blow to the company's main event scene. July 12, 2025 – Kazuchika Okada strikes Kenny Omega at AEW All In: Texas. July 12, 2025 – Kazuchika Okada strikes Kenny Omega at AEW All In: Texas. Ricky Havlik/AEW The Storyline Write-Off On the July 16th episode of AEW Dynamite, Omega's former manager and bitter rival, Don Callis, cut a promo addressing Omega's recent championship loss to Kazuchika Okada. During the segment, Callis repeatedly and callously referred to Kenny Omega as "dead," signaling a storyline reason for his absence. A subsequent report from Fightful Select confirmed that Omega is indeed expected to take time off. The report noted that the specific reason for his hiatus, and whether it will be a consecutive or sporadic absence, is not yet known. Omega was not present at the Dynamite or Collision tapings this week. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation This news is especially concerning given that Kenny Omega only recently returned from a career and life-threatening battle with diverticulitis. The illness, which is a severe inflammation of the digestive tract, kept him out of action for over seven months. He made his triumphant and emotional return to the ring in June of this year. Since his comeback, Omega has competed in ten matches. His return was seen as a massive boost for AEW, and he was immediately thrust back into the main event picture. This new, unexpected hiatus has fans worried, though it is unknown if it is related to his previous health issues. Another AEW Pillar Sidelined Kenny Omega is a foundational figure in AEW, serving as an Executive Vice President and its second-ever AEW World Champion. He is widely regarded as one of the best in-ring performers of his generation, with a legendary career in both AEW and New Japan Pro-Wrestling. His absence adds to a growing list of top AEW talent currently on the shelf. The company is navigating the recent losses of Adam Cole (concussion), Will Ospreay (banged up), and Samoa Joe (promotional duties for Twisted Metal). With another of its biggest stars now out, AEW faces a significant creative challenge as it builds towards the fall season. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports
Sunday World
10-07-2025
- Sunday World
Man arrested as motorcyclist critically injured in Waterford crash
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses A man in his 60s has been arrested and a motorcyclist in his 50s was critically injured following a collision with a car in Co Waterford yesterday evening. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following the incident, which occurred in Monvoy in Tramore around 7.40pm on Wednesday. The motorcyclist, a man in his 50s, was brought to University Hospital Waterford in the aftermath, where his condition is described as critical. The driver of the car, a man in his 60s, was arrested at the scene and has been detained at a Garda Station in the south east under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. The road is currently closed for a technical examination by Forensic Collision Investigators and local diversions are in place. Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information regarding this incident to come forward. A spokesperson said: 'Any persons who were in the Monvoy Cross area between 7.30pm and 7.50pm and who may have witnessed the incident should contact investigating Gardaí. 'Any road users who were travelling in this vicinity at the time, and who may have camera footage including dash cam, are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí. 'Gardaí can be contacted at the Tramore Garda Station on 051 391620, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.' Investigations are ongoing, they said. Stock photo (Niall Carson/PA) News in 90 Seconds - July 10th
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Multiple Matches Announced For AEW Collision 100, Updated Card
The 100th episode of AEW Collision is coming up this weekend, and has some big matches planned. During Wednesday's episode of AEW Dynamite, the company announced several matches for the special milestone episode of Collision. Among them, a Trios Match will take place, with Mistico, Hologram, and Mark Briscoe taking on RPG Vice and Hechicero. Advertisement An All Star 8-Woman tag team will also take place, featuring Thunder Rosa, Queen Aminata, Anna Jay, and Tay Melo taking on Megan Bayne, Penelope Ford, Thekla, and Athena. Finally, Kyle Fletcher and Daniel Garcia will go at it in singles action. The 100th episode of AEW Collision will take place on Saturday, July 5, 2025. It's unclear if any other surprises are in store for the event as of right now. Check out the fully updated card below: Mistico, Hologram, and Mark Briscoe vs. RPG Vice & Hechicero Thunder Rosa, Queen Aminata, Anna Jay & Tay Melo vs. Megan Bayne, Penelope Ford, Thekla, and Athena Kyle Fletcher vs. Daniel Garcia READ MORE: AEW Dynamite Results: Review, Grades, Card For July 2 Are you excited for the 100th episode of AEW Collision? Do you think the show has any surprises in store for us? Let us know in the comments section below. Advertisement The post Multiple Matches Announced For AEW Collision 100, Updated Card appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Business Insider
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
AEW CEO Tony Khan explains how he's balancing streaming, cable TV, and social media to lure new wrestling fans
The pay-TV bundle is dying a long, slow death, and streaming is the prime suspect. Media analysts sometimes blame content providers for cannibalizing the cable bundle and accelerating its collapse by building streaming services that give consumers direct access to once-exclusive content. But for All Elite Wrestling, this hasn't been the case. AEW started simulcasting on HBO Max in January, just as rival WWE's "Raw" event on Monday nights moved exclusively to Netflix. The move has corresponded with a rebound in AEW's cable ratings in that span from their lows late last year. Through the second quarter, AEW's audience on traditional TV has grown 25% for "Collision" on TNT on Saturdays and 6.5% for "Dynamite" on TBS on Wednesdays, compared to the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Nielsen data. And those figures don't include viewership on HBO Max, which isn't public. Notably, AEW's cable viewership rose even more this year in the 25- to 54-year-old cohort that advertisers love, even as a streaming alternative emerged. All of this growth came as pay TV continued to wither, which affected sports leagues like the NHL and NBA. That has AEW founder and CEO Tony Khan especially fired up. "We've been picking up traction in these key demos," Khan told Business Insider. Still, he said that among 18- to 24-year-olds, "a lot of the growth is on streaming." While ratings are trending higher, AEW is still clawing its way back out of a slump. Viewership for "Collision" and "Dynamite" was down 9% and 12%, respectively, year over year. AEW has been locked in a battle with the category's behemoth, WWE, which previously poached two of its biggest stars: Cody Rhodes and CM Punk. Khan, a lifelong wrestling fan, spoke with BI about how streaming has jump-started AEW's growth and why he's not sweating the uncertainty surrounding the spinoff at Warner Bros. Discovery — his most valuable business partner. AEW everywhere, all at once In this cutthroat, crowded media landscape, Khan's game plan is for AEW to be everywhere — from in-person events, to traditional TV, to streaming, to social media, to YouTube. But from a monetization standpoint, not all platforms are equally valuable. AEW's most lucrative businesses are in-person events and pay-per-view events, where it's paid directly, though Khan said its backbone is its $185 million media deal with WBD across TBS, TNT, and HBO Max. "The lifeblood of AEW, really, is the partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery," Khan said. Social media and YouTube serve a different role: generating buzz and bringing in new viewers. AEW has to be where its fans are, though there's a risk that showing highlights for free will train audiences to follow the action in short form, instead of watching full matches on TV or in person. However, Khan thinks highlights on TikTok and YouTube drive higher demand for TV and events instead of eroding it — similar to how streaming matches coincided with a cable ratings bump. "People want to watch the full event in its entirety, but also consume highlights on digital," Khan said. "I think we found a great balance in that, and also offering access to a lot of the great classic matches in the AEW library to the fans has helped us drive a lot of viewership, as well." AEW must thread the needle between maximizing reach and ensuring that live matches and pay-per-view events "feel special," as Khan put it. That means giving enough to lure casual fans and newcomers to TBS, TNT, and HBO Max, without giving so much that they don't watch live. AEW streams pre- and post-shows live on YouTube for big matches. But some of AEW's rivals are going a step further by experimenting with livestreaming marquee events on YouTube, for free. WWE streamed its "Worlds Collide" event live on the platform in early June, and the NFL is hosting a regular-season game live on YouTube in September. As of now, Khan isn't following suit. The AEW CEO said he's firmly committed to TBS, TNT, and HBO Max, no matter what's happening at their parent company. Not splitting hairs WBD announced a long-awaited spinoff last month that will pull HBO Max away from TBS and TNT. Khan said the split shouldn't affect AEW, which reached a media deal with WBD last fall. "We have a great partnership with both sides," Khan said, adding that AEW is "very well entrenched" across the forthcoming Streaming & Studios and Global Networks companies. WBD's media rights deal with AEW is unaffected by the split, so HBO Max will continue to stream matches that air live on TBS and TNT. Regardless, a top media analyst thinks sports leagues like AEW should brainstorm alternatives for their next deals in light of the spinoff. "Without a broadcast network or a streaming platform (we are not counting Discovery+), it is hard to imagine sports leagues being excited to work with GLN [Global Linear Networks] going forward, unless they have no choice," Lightshed's Rich Greenfield wrote in a mid-June note. AEW has seen firsthand how HBO Max can effectively complement TBS and TNT. Once they belong to separate companies, that symbiosis could disappear. And while AEW could theoretically re-up with TNT Sports and find a separate streaming deal, Greenfield questioned that logic. "GLN could license its sports streaming rights to third-parties (assuming contracts allow it)" Greenfield wrote. "But then why would a sports rights holder not just choose a vertically-integrated platform to begin with?" Other analysts are less bearish, including Robert Fishman of MoffettNathanson. He wrote last month that "sports remains a key pillar to support affiliate fee stability in the years ahead" for the Global Networks business that will house TBS and TNT. Instead of wondering what the future holds for WBD's assets, Khan is focused on the present. The 100th episode of "Collision" airs Saturday night, and viewers can tune in on TNT — or Max.
Newsweek
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Wrestling Legend Jim Ross Provides Major Health Update Amid Cancer Battle
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Legendary announcer Jim Ross has shared a positive update on his health. On his Grilling JR podcast, he confirmed his cancer is gone and praised AEW President Tony Khan. Ross has been dealing with health issues for some time. He stated that his main goal now is to get back to work at the commentary desk. Jim Ross Is Cancer-Free Ross expressed his excitement about returning to AEW. He also delivered the welcome news about his health status. "The cancer's gone, which I'm very happy to say," Ross shared (H/T to "So you know, I'm blessed that my health has returned, and I'm feeling pretty damn good." He is eager to stop sitting at home. He is targeting a major upcoming AEW event for his return. "My plan is to be in Dallas for the big event [AEW All In]," Ross said. Wrestling Commentator Jim Ross attends the premiere of "What Now" at The Laemmle Music Hall on March 10, 2015 in Beverly Hills, California Wrestling Commentator Jim Ross attends the premiere of "What Now" at The Laemmle Music Hall on March 10, 2015 in Beverly Hills, California Praise For Tony Khan Ross made a point to thank his boss for his support. He said Tony Khan has been "amazingly wonderful" during his illness. "He supported me wholeheartedly and I really do appreciate that," Ross stated. "That's the way a boss should act, should do is take care of your people." More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation He noted that he feels indebted to Khan and AEW. He plans to repay that support by doing his best work when he returns. "Tony Khan has certainly taken good care of me, and I plan on being reciprocal and doing my best to take care of him in my role going forward," he said. AEW All In weekend takes place in Arlington, Texas. It begins with the Starrcast convention on Friday, July 11, and the pay-per-view is on Saturday, July 12. Ross has been a foundational voice for AEW since its inception. He signed with the company in April 2019 in a dual role as both a lead commentator and a senior advisor, bringing instant credibility and a familiar, respected voice to the new promotion. For years, Ross was a regular fixture on the commentary team for Dynamite and major pay-per-views, calling many of the company's most historic moments. While health issues have recently seen him transition to making special appearances on shows like Collision and pay-per-views, he remains a key figure and mentor within the company. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
