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Newsweek
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Ric Flair Is Returning To AEW
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. WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair is set to make a significant appearance on All Elite Wrestling programming for a special tribute to the late Steve "Mongo" McMichael. This appearance comes amidst Flair's ongoing multi-year agreement with AEW. Flair officially signed with AEW in November 2023, a deal that also established his Wooooo! Energy as the exclusive energy drink of the promotion. His on-screen presence was most prominent while supporting his close friend, Sting, during his retirement tour. That emotional journey culminated with Sting's final match at AEW Revolution in March 2024. Since then, Flair has not been a regular fixture on AEW television, though he continues to maintain an active public schedule with various appearances. AEW is now preparing to honor Pro Football Hall of Famer and former WCW wrestler Steve "Mongo" McMichael. The tribute was announced during this week's AEW Collision broadcast. This special tribute segment will air on Saturday, May 17, 2025, "Beach Break" episode of AEW Collision, which will fittingly emanate from Chicago. McMichael played 13 impactful seasons of his 15-year NFL career with the Chicago Bears. Ric Flair speaks onstage at The Roast of Ric Flair at Nashville Fairgrounds on July 29, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. Ric Flair speaks onstage at The Roast of Ric Flair at Nashville Fairgrounds on July 29, 2022 in Nashville, commentator Tony Schiavone confirmed during a recent broadcast that McMichael's longtime friend and fellow Four Horsemen comrade, Ric Flair, will be in attendance for this heartfelt tribute. Flair's presence will undoubtedly add a significant emotional weight to the occasion. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation The wrestling and football worlds recently mourned the loss of McMichael, who passed away in April 2025 at the age of 67. His passing came after a long and courageous public battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). This tribute follows McMichael's well-deserved induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August 2024. His legacy as a Super Bowl champion and a charismatic wrestling personality will be celebrated. The "Beach Break" episode of AEW Collision featuring the tribute is scheduled to air in its usual 8 p.m. Eastern time slot on TNT and Max on May 17th. However, the show itself will be taped on Wednesday night, May 14th, alongside the live AEW Dynamite: Beach Break broadcast. In addition to the McMichael tribute, AEW has also announced further in-ring action for the May 17th Collision. Megan Bayne is scheduled to face Anna Jay in a singles competition. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
'What a beauty by McMichael': Connor McMichael scores a breathtaking breakaway score for the Washington Capitals in Round 2 Game 2
(Image via Getty: Connor McMichael) A breakaway goal is when an NHL player with possession of the puck goes ahead of all the defending players and faces only the goaltender, and in that moment, he attempts to score a goal! Precisely what the 24-year-old Canadian professional ice hockey center for the Washington Capitals , Connor McMichael , did! He found the unoccupied puck and attempted to take it towards the Carolina Hurricanes ' net! Watch here! An X user commented, 'What a beauty by McMichael! Perfect finish on the break. Operation Sindoor Operation Sindoor: 'India won't give face-saving exit to Pak army chief Asim Munir' Pak def min gives absurd excuse for army's failure to withstand Op Sindoor '1971 war was not remotely as terrifying': Residents of border areas shell-shocked This kid's got serious potential.' Another wrote, 'What a thrilling play. Go team. ��', and a third fan said, 'Man of the wolf ��' Connor McMichael opens Round 2 Game 2 with a breakaway score, and his team, the Washington Capitals, wins against the Carolina Hurricanes by a riveting score of 3-1 Sometimes, the confidence you carry in the first few minutes of the game matters a lot! It's the kind of confidence that leaves a condescending mark on the opposing team! It somehow affects the opposing team, and they carry a laid-back attitude during the entire game. Exactly what Connor McMichael did! He carried confidence! And, the Carolina Hurricanes couldn't stand a chance against the Capitals! - In Game 2 of Round 2 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs . And the best part about intimidating a goaltender? Connor McMichael faced Frederik Andersen with a loose puck. Before Andersen could even predict, analyze, and implement his actions, McMichael aimed for the goal crease! And his puck went straight above Andersen's head, hit the goal crease, and landed on the Carolina Hurricanes' net! Wow! What a breakaway goal. Connor McMichael talked about his breakaway goal with My San Antonio(MySA) news, 'The first game didn't go our way, weren't too happy with that. Got outplayed pretty bad there. So I think it was a really good response by our group. We were moving pucks quicker. I think we weren't hanging onto it and looking for the perfect play. We were kind of just getting it out of our zone and forcing them to make plays.' 'He kept us in the game. He gave us confidence.' Alexander Ovechkin , the Washington Capitals captain and ice hockey left winger, was certainly too proud of his teammate, Connor McMichael! Also Read: 'Dude is so ridiculously good looking': Detroit Red Wings goaltender participates in a 4-minute-long Q&A and fans love him | NHL News - The Times of India
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
WWE and AEW Legends Mourn Death of Former Four Horsemen & NFL Hall of Famer
Steve "Mongo" McMichael has died at the age of 67. After a long bout with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), McMichael passed away in Joliet, IL, in the same state where he starred for the Chicago Bears in the late 1970s and through the 1980s. After McMichael's Hall-of-Fame football career ended, he had a successful career in professional wrestling, first as a broadcaster and then as an in-ring competitor and member of the legendary Four Horsemen faction. Several former professional football players and wrestling legends took to social media to pay their respects to McMichael. Getty Images North America Ric Flair, who has consistently posted updates about Mongo's condition posted a touching tribute to McMichael: WCW legend Sting also posted a tribute to McMichael reflecting on his final conversations with him. All Elite Wrestling posted this classy tribute image and post. WWE Raw General Manager, Adam Pearce paid homage to McMichael with an image and reflection on Mongo's professional accomplishments. WWE legend, Brian Heffron aka The Blue Meanie posted an image and a memory of a conversation he had with McMichael. Wrestling icon, Missy Hyatt also posted about McMichael. McMichael battled the disease since being diagnosed in 2021. Despite his declining health, he remained a source of strength and inspiration for fans of both football and wrestling. His story resonated beyond the ring or the field—it became a message about resilience, loyalty, and legacy. Advertisement McMichael's impact spanned two arenas—football and professional wrestling—each of which felt his presence in different ways. In the NFL, he was one of the anchors of the famed 1985 Chicago Bears defense, a Super Bowl-winning team etched into football history. McMichael was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2024. In wrestling, he was both a surprising and successful crossover, eventually joining one of the sport's most iconic stables. His personality, toughness, and charisma translated in ways few athletes have ever managed when crossing over from one entertainment field to another. As a Chicagoan who was in love with that 1985 Bears team, I am especially sad to cover the news of Mongo's passing. Expect WWE to acknowledge McMichael on Friday's episode of SmackDown as AEW did on Wednesday night for Dynamite. His presence meant enough to professional wrestling to be universally recognized. Advertisement Related: Corey Graves Sends Cold X Message After Gunther Attacks Pat McAfee Related: Former WWE Announcer Samantha Irvin Releases Steamy New Song and Video 'Shawty Wanna'
Chicago Tribune
28-04-2025
- Chicago Tribune
Gary Police work with FBI to investigate teenage girl's disappearance, offer $20K for information
For Dalia Guerrero, a new update in the investigation to find her granddaughter gives her hope. 'We're happy that they're doing something and just not doing anything,' Guerrero said. 'We don't want this to be a cold case, by any means.' The Gary Police Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation announced Monday that the two agencies are working together to find Ja'Niyah McMichael, a 14-year-old girl who has been missing since Aug. 12, 2024. The two agencies are also offering a $20,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those involved with McMichael's disappearance. The city of Gary and FBI are both offering $10,000 each. A news release from the two agencies said investigators believe McMichael might be the victim of foul play, and the search remains an active and ongoing investigation. McMichael's 14th birthday was Monday, Guerrero said. 'She should be like any other 14-year-old today,' Guerrero added. 'She should be having a birthday party with her friends and family.' Jasmine McMichael, Ja'Niyah McMichael's mother, first reported her daughter missing from their home in the 1900 block of Malcolm X Drive in Gary. McMichael was seen wearing a black hoodie, black pajamas and red and black Air Jordans. The city of Gary first released an update on McMichael's disappearance on Oct. 5, 2024. In October, the city said it was working with the FBI and Department of Child Services to investigate the case, reported tips and leads, according to the city's website. 'We strongly urge the public to refrain from sharing unvetted information as this can severely impede the ongoing investigation,' Gary's October news release said. 'Our actions to date have been aimed at ensuring compliance with the law and preserving the integrity of the investigation.' The city of Gary has not included another update on McMichael's investigation online since October. In September, Darnell Compton Jr., 31, was charged with starting a brawl during a search party for McMichael, according to Post-Tribune archives. He was charged with three counts of battery, one count of strangulation and three misdemeanors. Darnell has a hearing scheduled for the end of May, according to online court records. Jasmine McMichael said Compton showed up uninvited with several family members and wanted to take their other children with him, according to Post-Tribune archives. Compton fought multiple people, including Jasmine McMichael, her aunt, Dequan Jones, and tried to punch an officer as he was arrested. McMichael was originally reported as a runaway, according to Post-Tribune archives. Guerrero said in January that the family didn't believe that theory. Representatives from the city of Gary did not immediately respond to requests for comment Monday, including about why the reward money was now announced. Police Chief Derrick Cannon has continually communicated with Guerrero, she said Monday. 'They're still working on (McMichael's investigation),' Guerrero said. 'We're just missing her and wish someone would speak.' Anyone with information is urged to come forward, according to the release from the FBI and city of Gary. Tips can be anonymously submitted to the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or online at
Washington Post
26-04-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Caps lose Game 3 — and their goalie — on a chippy night in Montreal
MONTREAL — The roar was deafening before anyone was even on the ice. Bell Centre hasn't been at full force in the Stanley Cup playoffs since 2017, and the NHL's largest building — with its most fervent fanbase — rose to the occasion for Game 3 of the first-round series between the Montreal Canadiens and the Washington Capitals on Friday night. As the video board showed a torch being passed, projections of flames began at the mouth of Montreal's tunnel and spread across the entire ice surface. Somehow, the crowd grew louder with each flicker of the fire. The Canadiens' home crowd and a series of unforced errors for Washington lifted Montreal to a 6-3 win. The Capitals lead the series 2-1, with Game 4 set for Sunday. Both starting goaltenders left the game with injuries. Logan Thompson made 30 saves on 35 shots before being injured in a collision with Dylan Strome with 6:37 left to play; Charlie Lindgren made four saves in relief. Sam Montembeault stopped 11 of 13 before he left midway through the second; Jakub Dobes made seven saves on eight shots after he came in. The story for the Capitals in Games 1 and 2 was that they were the better team for the majority of each night, but cracks appeared when Montreal made a push in the third period. On Friday, the push from the Canadiens came from the moment the puck dropped, as the delirious Bell Centre injected the home team with the kind of energy seems to only exist here in Montreal. The 23 Stanley Cup banners that hang from the rafters imbue every moment with a sense of history, history Canadiens' fans are calling on with every chant. But despite being overwhelmed in the run of play in the first few minutes, it was Washington that struck first. Forward Connor McMichael scored his third goal in two games just 3:20 in, tipping a shot by defenseman Matt Roy past Montembeault from close range. Goals from the visiting team typically silence the home crowd. In Montreal, they were chanting 'Go Habs go! Go Habs go!' before the next faceoff. The Canadiens, sparked by their crowd, quickly resumed their dominance on the offensive end of the ice. Thompson had to make three saves on Juraj Slafkovsky in the span of 13 seconds, among the 14 saves he made in the first period. Montreal received the game's first power play just over four minutes after McMichael's goal, when rookie winger Ryan Leonard was whistled for unsportsmanlike conduct. The Capitals killed the penalty, but it didn't do much to draw any momentum to their side. Washington was less than 60 seconds from taking its lead into the first intermission when McMichael turned the puck over at the top of the faceoff circle, which allowed Alex Newhook to set up Alexandre Carrier for a point shot that beat Thompson through traffic with just 53 seconds left in the first period. Thompson took a slash to his helmet by Nick Suzuki in the final seconds of the period, giving the Capitals 1:21 of carryover time on the power play to start the second. They couldn't convert on the opportunity. At the 8:33 mark of the period, winger Brandon Duhaime hit David Savard high and went to the box for an illegal check to the head. Montreal needed just four seconds to score. Suzuki capitalized on a turnover from defenseman John Carlson and backhanded the puck over Thompson to give the Canadiens their first lead. Washington has let momentum snowball in the wrong direction for stretches of this series, but just 2:10 after Suzuki's goal, defenseman Jakob Chychrun fired a shot from the top of the left faceoff circle that tied the game at 2. Once again, though, the Capitals couldn't get out of the final minute unscathed. Defenseman Rasmus Sandin, trying to make a breakout pass, turned the puck over directly to Lane Hutson, who one-touched a pass to Cole Caufield wide open at the back post. Caufield's go-ahead tally came with just nine seconds left in the middle frame. A scrum kicked off in front of Washington's bench after the horn sounded on the second period. As the two teams came together, winger Tom Wilson and Montreal's Josh Anderson tangled to such a degree that they wound up wrestling one another inside the Capitals' bench — nearly collecting Coach Spencer Carbery, who had not left the bench yet, in the process. Anderson and Wilson each received a minor penalty for roughing and a 10-minute misconduct; Lars Eller and Arber Xhekaj also received minors for roughing. Montembeault left the game with an apparent lower-body injury at the 11:39 mark of the second period. Washington recorded only one shot on goal in the rest of the frame after that. Of the mere 14 shots on goal the Capitals had through 40 minutes, none of them were from captain Alex Ovechkin. Just 2:39 into the third period, he changed that. Off a feed from Strome, Ovechkin rifled a shot past Dobes to tie things at 3. Washington's self-inflicted wounds hadn't closed yet, though, and the Canadiens regained the lead less than two minutes later. Defenseman Matt Roy missed a chance to win the puck deep in the defensive zone, and Christian Dvorak's shot deflected into the net off the stick of Duhaime in front. Montreal led, 4-3, with 15:43 left to play. Slafkovsky extended the Canadiens' lead with 6:37 left, as Strome was colliding with Thompson. When Thompson attempted to stand up, he couldn't put weight on his left leg and needed assistance off the ice. Alex Newhook added the sixth goal for Montreal with 2:25 left.
