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Newsweek
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Former WWE Superstar To Make AEW 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. In his home state of Michigan, wrestling legend Rhyno is slated to appear at upcoming All Elite Wrestling and Ring of Honor television tapings. At the same time, AEW unveiled a stacked card for its next Dynamite episode. AEW announced via social media that the Detroit native and former ECW World Champion, Rhyno, will make an appearance during the company's TV tapings in Detroit on May 7th and May 8th, 2025. "The Man Beast" RHINO will appear LIVE in Detroit at the Masonic Temple Theatre Wednesday 5/7 and Thursday 5/8 When AEW + @RingOfHonor return to the Motor City! Get your tickets NOW at — All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) May 5, 2025 While it wasn't specified if "The War Machine" will see in-ring action, his presence is sure to excite the Michigan fanbase. Rhyno, who also held the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship, became a free agent after departing TNA Wrestling in December 2024. Following his AEW/ROH appearance, he is scheduled to challenge NWA Champion Thom Latimer at the Crockett Cup on May 17th. Rhyno joins a list of former ECW standouts like Rob Van Dam, Sabu, and Raven who have appeared for AEW. Jerry Lynn and Taz hold prominent backstage and commentary roles, respectively. This news comes as AEW recently announced plans for a residency at the famed 2300 Arena (formerly ECW Arena) in Philadelphia. Looking ahead to the next episode of AEW Dynamite, several high-profile matches and segments have been confirmed. In a blockbuster trios match, The Young Bucks (Matthew & Nicholas Jackson) will team with Ricochet to face the formidable alliance of Swerve Strickland, "Speedball" Mike Bailey, and Mark Briscoe. This encounter stems from The Elite costing Strickland the AEW World Championship at Dynasty, with tensions further escalating after The Elite's eight-man tag team victory last week over a team that included Bailey and Briscoe. This photo shows AEW owner Tony Khan on April 20, 2022, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Khan spoke with Newsweek recently about the company coming to New York City for a large event. This photo shows AEW owner Tony Khan on April 20, 2022, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Khan spoke with Newsweek recently about the company coming to New York City for a large event. AEW More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Another heated rivalry sees Samoa Joe go one-on-one with Claudio Castagnoli. Joe has been embroiled in a bitter feud with members of the Blackpool Combat Club, and Castagnoli intensified matters by viciously attacking Katsuyori Shibata on a previous episode. This match serves as a crucial prelude to the steel cage match between Joe and Jon Moxley scheduled for May 14th. Additionally, former AEW Women's World Champion Jamie Hayter will have an exclusive sit-down interview with Renee Paquette. Hayter has her sights set on Mercedes Moné and the finals of the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament at Double or Nothing. This path could potentially lead her to a confrontation with current AEW Women's World Champion Toni Storm at All In later this year. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
CBC
07-04-2025
- Politics
- CBC
N.S. government asked municipalities to support more resource development. It hasn't happened
Most Nova Scotia municipalities have not followed the province's request to publicly support more resource development in the province, with some calling the appeal "vague" and "inappropriate." Municipal Affairs Minister John Lohr wrote to all 49 municipalities on Feb.11, asking them to signal their support for "greater resource development within our province" by letter or press release. Lohr offered no details about what kinds of resources he meant, but the PC government had by that time discussed lifting the ban on uranium mining and fracking for onshore gas. That eventually happened when Bill 6 passed in late March. Many municipal councils discussed Lohr's letter in recent weeks, while others have simply accepted the letter without comment. Warden Penny Smith of the District of Shelburne attended a meeting of mayors, wardens and CAOs in late February to talk about issues like the resource letter. "The feel around the table was, 'What are you thinking?' Smith said during a Feb. 26 council session. "I think a lot felt it was disrespectful and inappropriate to ask for carte blanche for resource extraction." Coun. Keith Rhyno of East Hants said he had heard from residents worried about the return of fracking. People in Noel and Kennetcook have long complained of test wells in those areas, and fracking wastewater in holding ponds left behind. Rhyno said he might be able to consider new resource or fracking projects if the province can provide evidence they won't harm groundwater, drinking wells, or contaminate the land. "But they haven't done that.… They just want to open 'er up. And without those assurances, how can anybody support this letter?" Rhyno said on Feb.26. "It doesn't say how, when, where, what are the plans, what are the details. We don't know any of that stuff, so it is vague," said Colchester Mayor Christine Blair on Feb.27. The PC government has said it is working to update regulations around natural resource development, and is mindful of modern environmental protections. The Municipality of the County of Cumberland approved a letter on March 26 that said while resource development may help the provincial economy, it cannot come with "at all costs." "Cumberland municipal council is saying neither 'yes' nor 'no,' in each and every case of resource development. Rather, we say 'maybe-maybe not.' We say 'show us the details, let us examine the risks and benefits and consult on each project,'" said the letter from Mayor Rod Gilroy. In Mahone Bay, Coun. Kelly Wilson said on Feb.27 that while he might personally agree with the PC government's resource approach, "I don't think it's our place to support a particular party's position on a particular issue." Various municipalities also have had residents and advocacy groups write to their councillors with environmental concerns, asking them to not support Lohr's request. Resident Leitha Haysom, a former councillor with the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg, said she found it odd that the provincial government was asking for municipal support on resources when they have dismissed their concerns in the past over issues like the decision to abandon the Coastal Protection Act. "You shouldn't dirty your hands by doing the province's dirty work. They weren't elected on the platform of resource extraction … but they do want you to give them the credibility," Haysom said at a Feb.25 council meeting. Instead of signaling support for Lohr's request, many municipalities have agreed to have the Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities speak for all 49 units on the issue. "We've had a number of members just say clearly like 'we're not going there. We need NSFM to lead this with the province,'" Pam Mood, federation president and mayor of the Town of Yarmouth, said last week. In light of recent PC bills stepping into municipal territory, like on Halifax development and transportation decisions across the province, Mood said municipalities are always concerned that the province will push through resource projects without local consultation. The District of Yarmouth is one of the only municipalities who have taken a different approach. On March 5, council passed a letter drafted by Deputy Warden Trevor Cunningham that told Lohr it supported the province's efforts to "promote responsible resource development" in Nova Scotia. "These initiatives are crucial pieces to strengthening our economy, creating jobs, and ensuring long-term prosperity for our communities," the letter said. It also referenced the importance of the Yarmouth district's port and airport, which councillors said require overdue upgrades. "It also puts a little onus on the back of the Department of Municipal Affairs, and [Lohr] as he's also the minister of finance — touching upon the wharfs and the airport is a great opportunity for us to do a little quid pro quo, and get something back in return," said Coun. Phil Mooney. Mood said she wasn't aware of any municipalities who had supported Lohr's request, but even if one wanted to take that step "that doesn't mean the other 48 municipalities are ready to go." When asked about the lack of explicit municipal support for resource development, Premier Tim Houston said his government has reached out to community and elected leaders. He said the response has been encouraging. "There'll be full consultation," Houston told reporters last Thursday. "It's OK to proceed cautiously, but we have to proceed — and we will." CBC asked to interview Lohr about the response to his letter, but that request was declined. Province says 'collaboration' will happen A statement from the Department of Municipal Affairs said work on natural resources "will require close collaboration" with municipal partners and the federation of municipalities to "determine how to move forward in a sustainable way, while supporting our economy for the benefit of all Nova Scotians." Mood said she has spoken with the province about municipal concerns, and the federation has a strong relationship with the PC government that she is hopeful will continue. The NSFM is now speaking with its members and drafting a formal response around resource development. Mood said that should go to the province in the next few weeks.
