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Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Skye Blue Comments On AEW Return
Skye Blue is on her way back to All Elite Wrestling. On the July 20, 2024 episode of AEW Collision, Skye Blue suffered a broken ankle in her match against Hikaru Shida. The injury was caught almost immediately, and the match was stopped before further damage could be done. Advertisement Blue would appear for AEW months later in her hometown of Chicago during All Out: Zero Hour. Blue would be attacked by Mariah May before being saved by Queen Aminata. Earlier this week on AEW Collision, it was announced that Blue was cleared to return and would be competing next week at the Dynamite: Beach Break special in Chicago. She'll compete in a four-way Eliminator match with Timeless Toni Storm. The other two competitors have yet to be named for this match. Skye Blue took to social media following the announcement of her return, tweeting out: 'Did ya miss me? *Smiling face with horns emoji,*' Skye said in a post. WrestleZone will have live coverage of AEW Dynamite: Beach Break next Wednesday. Advertisement READ MORE: Kyle Fletcher Gives A Promising Update On Skye Blue's Injury Status What do you make of Skye Blue's comments? Are you looking forward to her returning to the ring for AEW next week? Let us know your thoughts by sounding off in the comments section below. The post Skye Blue Comments On AEW Return appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
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Zach Gowen Reacts To Ricochet Assaulting Him In Front Of His Family
Zach Gowen returns to the ring for the first time in almost a year to face Ricochet this Wednesday on AEW Dynamite. Thursday night on AEW Collision, Ricochet mocked Zach Gowen in front of his family as they sat at ringside for the event. As Ricochet attacked security who tried to diffuse the situation, Gowen hit the ring but was overwhelmed by Ricochet, who stole his leg in the process. This altercation will lead to a match between the two men in Chicago at the Dynamite: Beach Break special. Advertisement Following the attack on Thursday, Zach Gowen spoke to AEW for social media with his children at his side, delivering a very inspiring and powerful message ahead of his match against Ricochet. 'You know, life always seems to put me in impossible situations to overcome. Yet I always overcome,' Zach Gowen said. 'The Gowens always overcome. It's what we do. Overcoming cancer to become the world's first one-legged professional wrestling superstar. Climbing a mountain with 11 other amputees. 'It doesn't matter you put a challenge in front of me, I'm going to overcome. This is what I teach my boys: that life is not about what happens to us. Life is about how we respond to what happens to us. And Ricochet, it's time for me to overcome one more time, because you're going to see me, Zach Gowen, in an AEW ring next Wednesday.' The card for AEW Dynamite: Beach Break Here is the update card for AEW Dynamite: Beach Break… Advertisement Steel Cage match for the AEW World Championship: Jon Moxley (c) vs. Samoa Joe Will Ospreay and Hangman Page vs. Konosuke Takeshita and Josh Alexander AEW Women's World Championship Eliminator Match: Timeless Toni Storm vs. Skye Blue vs. TBA vs. TBA Ricochet vs. Zach Gowen WrestleZone has live coverage of AEW Dynamite every Wednesday night. READ MORE: Report: Top AEW Star Is In A Contract Year What do you make of Zach Gowen's overall comments? Are you looking forward to his match with Ricochet next week on Dynamite? Let us know your overall thoughts by sounding off in the comments section below. If you use any of these quotes, please credit AEW with a link to this article for the transcription. The post Zach Gowen Reacts To Ricochet Assaulting Him In Front Of His Family appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Zach Gowen Reveals Who Pitched Bringing Him In For AEW Match
Zach Gowen will have his first match with All Elite Wrestling later tonight against Ricochet on the Dynamite: Beach Break special. Former WWE Superstar Zach Gowen recently sat down with Zack Heydorn of Sports Illustrated. When asked how he got connected with AEW, Gowen gave that credit to agent and producer Kevin Matthews. Advertisement 'I saw that a gentleman by the name of Kevin Matthews, who's a producer and agent for AEW. An old friend of mine and a lifelong supporter of mine as well,' Zach Gowen said. 'He's done good by me throughout the years. I saw that he was in town in Detroit, my hometown, for AEW, so I hit him up and I said, Hey, man, do you want to go to lunch? 'He just started pitching these ideas, which fired up my imagination, and it got me thinking. It got me hyped up, and so really, it's from that relationship that I have with Kevin and a lot of those guys that work backstage, and that was able to bring it to fruition.' Stepping in the ring with Ricochet When asked about his match with Ricochet later this evening, Gowen said he's looking forward to it, calling Ricochet the best wrestler in the world. Advertisement 'I'm absolutely looking forward to getting in the ring with him, because Ricochet is the best wrestler in the world,' Zach Gowen said. 'I've said that for a long, long time. I saw him put on an absolute clinic — must have been 2016 or 2015 somewhere in New York. He wrestled the Amazing Red and was one of the best matches I've ever seen live.' WrestleZone will have live coverage of AEW Dynamite: Beach Break later this evening. READ MORE: Zach Gowen Reacts To Ricochet Assaulting Him In Front Of His Family What do you make of Zach Gowen's comments? Are you looking forward to his match with Ricochet later tonight on Dynamite? Let us know your overall thoughts by sounding off in the comments section below. The post Zach Gowen Reveals Who Pitched Bringing Him In For AEW Match appeared first on Wrestlezone.
New York Post
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Samoa Joe ready to be AEW's ‘standard bearer' and save the world title at Beach Break
Samoa Joe is looking to succeed where others have failed. He will be the next up to try to end Jon Moxley's 210-plus day reign as AEW World champion when the two veterans step into a steel cage together for the first time at Dynamite: Beach Break on Wednesday (8 p.m., TBS, Max). Joe and his Opps faction have already taken the Trios titles from Moxley and his Death Riders. Now, he will look to become a two-time AEW world champion. Before the big match, Joe took time for some Q&A with The Post's Joseph Staszewski. Advertisement (Edited for clarity and length)
Newsweek
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Former WWE Superstar To Make AEW In-Ring Debut
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. Zach Gowen, known for his inspiring WWE run as the first one-legged professional wrestler, is set to make his official in-ring debut for All Elite Wrestling. He will face "The One and Only" Ricochet at the upcoming AEW Dynamite: Beach Break special on May 14, 2025. This highly match follows a recent shocking incident on AEW Collision. Gowen, who was in attendance with his family, was brutally attacked by Ricochet, who callously used Gowen's prosthetic leg as a weapon. In response to the controversial assault, AEW President Tony Khan announced on X (formerly Twitter) that Gowen would receive an opportunity for retribution. This Dynamite: Beach Break encounter will mark Gowen's first wrestling match since October 2024. This Wednesday, May 14 Chicago, IL 8pm ET/7pm CT, on TBS + Max Wednesday Night #AEWDynamite Beach Break@KingRicochet vs @ZachGowen After Ricochet assaulted Zach Gowen in front of his family on #AEWCollision tonight, they'll fight 1-on-1 at Beach Break Dynamite THIS WEDNESDAY! — Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) May 9, 2025 Gowen's journey in wrestling is remarkable, having overcome childhood cancer, which led to the amputation of his left leg. He first captured mainstream attention during his memorable, albeit brief, tenure with WWE in 2003-2004. His WWE debut on SmackDown in May 2003 was unforgettable; introduced as a fan, he came to the aid of Mr. America (Hulk Hogan) during an attack by "Rowdy" Roddy Piper and Sean O'Haire. The segment famously saw Piper remove Gowen's prosthetic leg, instantly establishing his courageous character. TOKYO,JAPAN - JUNE 29: Ricochet and Cesaro compete during the WWE Live Tokyo at Ryogoku Kokugikan on June 29, 2019 in Tokyo, Japan. TOKYO,JAPAN - JUNE 29: Ricochet and Cesaro compete during the WWE Live Tokyo at Ryogoku Kokugikan on June 29, 2019 in Tokyo, news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation This led to a prominent storyline where Gowen allied with Mr. America against Vince McMahon. He notably refused to join Mr. McMahon's "Kiss My Ass Club," culminating in a singles match between them at the Vengeance pay-per-view in July 2003. Gowen also "earned" his WWE contract by teaming with Stephanie McMahon to defeat The Big Show in a unique handicap match, with assistance from Kurt Angle and then-WWE Champion Brock Lesnar. During his time, he also faced Lesnar in a series of intense, one-sided encounters that highlighted Lesnar's dominance. Despite facing other top stars like Matt Hardy and John Cena, WWE released Gowen in February 2004. He has since attributed his short run to immaturity at the time, though he left an indelible mark as an inspirational figure. Now, years later, Gowen steps back onto a major national stage in AEW. His match against the high-flying Ricochet is part of a loaded Dynamite: Beach Break card. The same show will also feature AEW World Champion Jon Moxley defending against Samoa Joe in a steel cage match. Additionally, Will Ospreay will team with "Hangman" Adam Page against Konosuke Takeshita and Josh Alexander, and a Women's World Title eliminator four-way will occur. The wrestling world will be keenly watching as Zach Gowen seeks redemption against Ricochet. It remains to be seen if the veteran can overcome the aggressive tactics of his opponent in this deeply personal AEW debut. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
