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5 hours ago
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Briscoe has good reason to fight Moxley, more matches added to Fyter Fest
AEW is serving a 'free PPV' in Fyter Fest on Wednesday, June 4 from Denver, CO. The special will act as a four-hour block of Dynamite and Collision airing all in the same night. The card is coming together quickly with Jon Moxley in a non-title bout, Toni Storm in tag team action, Kenny Omega in a four-way championship defense, and more. Moxley has a fight for Fyter Fest. Mark Briscoe called that scallywag out. Briscoe was choked unconscious by Moxley in the recent six-man tag. When Briscoe went back home, his young son asked if daddy quit. Briscoe will never quit. Now, his kids are doubting him. Briscoe challenged Moxley to a match. This isn't about the AEW world title. This is about erasing those doubts in the eyes of his kids by kicking Mox's ass. Advertisement AEW made the non-title bout official for Fyter Fest. After Mina Shirakawa bested Skye Blue in the ring, Julia Hart ran in to attack Mina. Toni Storm made the save, and now a tag team bout is cooking. Storm and Mina will wrestle the spooky sisters at Fyter Fest. As an added bonus, Mercedes Moné will be on commentary. Kenny Omega's four-way AEW International Championship bout is set. Brody King, Claudio Castagnoli, and Mascara Dorada from CMLL each won qualifier bouts in a mini tournament. With Grand Slam Mexico coming soon, FTR have their eyes on the CMLL World Tag Team Championship. Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler plan to use Atlantis Jr. and Templario as a warm-up. Advertisement The card for Fyter Fest currently includes: AEW International Championship: Kenny Omega (c) vs. Brody King vs. Claudio Castagnoli vs. Mascara Dorada Jon Moxley vs. Mark Briscoe Toni Storm & Mina Shirakawa vs. Julia Hart & Skye Blue FTR vs. Altantis Jr. & Templario Rush, Dralistico, & Beast Mortos vs. 'Speedball' Mike Bailey, Kevin Knight, & Komander Thekla debuts The Hurt Syndicate Remember that this will be a four-hour broadcast, so expect more matches to be announced in the coming days. Where do you stand on the Fyter Fest lineup so far? More from
Newsweek
5 days ago
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Former AEW Women's Champion Mariah May Leaving for WWE: 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. An iconic champion is leaving All Elite Wrestling. According to a report from Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select, former Women's World Champion Mariah May has been removed from the AEW roster page, meaning her time with the company has come to an end. Mariah May has been removed from the AEW roster page. She is expected to go to WWE imminently. Details coming to @FightfulSelect — Sean Ross Sapp of (@SeanRossSapp) May 30, 2025 According to Sapp's sources, May is expected to join WWE as soon as her two-year contract with AEW has expired. Aug. 25, 2024 – Mariah May holds the AEW Women's World Championship high after defeating Toni Storm at AEW All In London 2024. Aug. 25, 2024 – Mariah May holds the AEW Women's World Championship high after defeating Toni Storm at AEW All In London 2024. Lee South/AEW May is most well-known for her feud with "Timeless" Toni Storm, which echoed similar plot points to the classic film 'All About Eve.' Eventually, May defeated Storm for the AEW Women's World Title at AEW All In London 2024. She would go on to hold the championship for 174 days before it was won back by Storm at Grand Slam Australia on Feb. 15, 2025. More Pro Wrestling: AEW Superstar Is Leaving The Company For more AEW, WWE, and professional wrestling news, head on over to Newsweek Sports. This story is currently being updated...
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6 days ago
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Mercedes Moné Opens Up About the Star That Lured Her to AEW
Mercedes Moné says AEW Women's World Champion Toni Storm is one of the reasons she came to AEW. At AEW Double or Nothing, Mercedes Moné defeated Jamie Hayter in the Owen Hart Cup tournament finals. This win not only put her name on the list of Owen Hart Cup winners but also earned her a shot at Toni Storm's AEW Women's World Title at All In: Texas. Advertisement On the AEW Double or Nothing Post Show post-show press conference, Mercedes Moné addressed her upcoming match with Toni Storm. She credited Storm as a key influence in her decision to come to AEW. Moné also expressed admiration for Storm's skills and status as champion. 'She might be timeless, but I'm legendary. I'm iconic and my legacy can never be undone. I mean, I've been looking forward to facing Toni Storm for a very long time. I've been watching her for years, all the way since STARDOM. She is timeless for a reason. She holds the AEW Women's Championship for a reason. But I'm four belts Moné, I am the CEO of not only AEW, RevPro, New Japan. Soon we'll be going to Mexico.' 'But, I am a global champion for a reason and I want all the gold and Toni, be prepared for your greatest match of your life. She's legit one of the reasons why I came to AEW. She put AEW on storm for me. I couldn't stop watching every single week because of her. But I'm ready to dethrone the 'Timeless' one and we're gonna go onto the revolution of Mercedes Moné.' [H/T: Fightful] Toni Storm's bold response to defending her title against Mercedes Moné at AEW: All In Texas At AEW Double or Nothing, Women's World Champion Toni Storm successfully defended her title against Mina Shirakawa. While her upcoming challenger, Mercedes Moné, has expressed respect for Storm, the champion responded with a mix of humor and sarcasm regarding Moné's title shot. Advertisement Storm said, 'Ah yes, Miss Money. Haven't met her yet. Questions, anyone? I have questions; is it okay to smoke tobacco in here? Is it okay to smoke cannabis in here? Name a drug. Name a drug. What can we do? Something — if I want to get really messed up, what am I taking? [Someone says 'meth.] Luther, get me the meth. Luther, they said it was okay. Get me the meth.' Storm admitted she's excited for the match, 'I've been orgasming ever since. Looking very much forward to meeting Miss Mone — Money.' [H/T: 411Mania] Read More: Naomi Reflects On Anniversary Of Walking Out Of WWE With Sasha Banks The post Mercedes Moné Opens Up About the Star That Lured Her to AEW appeared first on Wrestlezone.
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26-05-2025
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AEW Double or Nothing takeaways: Hangman Page's redemption arc takes center stage
PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 02: Hangman Adam Page in the ring during AEW Dynamite on October 2, 2024, at the Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, PA. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) AEW Double or Nothing delivered a packed show on Sunday from the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona. It also set the main event picture for All In, the biggest AEW show of the year. Mercedes Moné and Hangman Page showed they're both ready to lead AEW into the next phase of the promotion's journey. Anarchy in the Arena also provided the expected chaos. Plus, Toni Storm continued her world championship run. Advertisement With just a few months to go before All In, here are our five biggest takeaways from Double or Nothing. 1. Welcome back to the main event, Hangman Page Will Ospreay and Hangman Page gave us everything we expected in this one. Page, a former champion who lost it all, went a bit deranged, and is on a journey back to the top. Ospreay, the fresh star who hasn't had his taste of world championship gold just yet, came in hungry for his first opportunity. All of that background made for a really compelling match and the continuation of stories not quite at their conclusion. The drama and the stakes for both men built perfectly across the span of the match. At the end, it was Page clearing his redemption arc with a chance to win the promotion's biggest prize, while Ospreay is now left searching for answers yet again. Advertisement 2. Swerve is the people's champion Anarchy in the Arena was fun, chaotic, and a brutal mess. The match was full of surprises and big moments, and the spotlight continues to follow Swerve Strickland in everything he does. He's a massive star for the AEW promotion, and it feels almost wrong that he didn't walk out of Dynasty a month ago as World Champion. Whether that's something that happens in the next month or next year, it's almost unquestionable that he'll continue to be the face of the company with or without the title. 3. Mercedes Moné is the belt collector Just over two years removed from what could have been a career-ending ankle injury, Mercedes Moné is on an incredible run. With her feet firmly back underneath her, Moné is taking on all challengers in organizations around the world and claiming as much championship gold as she can handle. Advertisement Her showdown against Jaime Hayter may have been one of her best since joining AEW with a blend of physicality and ring smarts. After doing essentially everything else she can do in AEW, Moné is next in line for an AEW Women's World Championship title shot at the biggest show of the year, All In. 4. Toni Storm's program with Mariah May program spoiled us Toni Storm is one of the best gimmicks in all of wrestling right now, but it's hard to connect with what's going on in the world championship picture recently. Since winning the belt back from Mariah May in one of the promotion's top rivalries, everything has felt a bit rushed. From Megan Bayne to now Mina Shirakawa, Storm has moved quickly through challengers that felt like they should have had more runway for a program. Now she'll face off against Moné at All In, and it should be a memorable one. Advertisement 5. Ricochet has his fire again When Ricochet joined AEW, there were questions about which version of the high-flyer we'd get. He appeared complacent at times in his run with WWE, and his arrival in AEW immediately looked pretty similar to what we'd seen in recent years. Since leaning into his baldness and a corresponding heel turn, Ricochet has been an unhinged nightmare in the absolute best way possible. His match with Mark Briscoe was violent and brutal. It provided another step forward in his evolution in AEW. It feels like Ricochet is finding unique ways to stand out, and that's significant for what's become an increasingly stacked roster.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
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Mercedes Moné Is Blown Away By Toni Storm: I've Never Seen A Woman So Captivating
One of the most popular names in the current era of women's wrestling is the current AEW Women's World Champion 'Timeless' Toni Storm. Some might even say that the 4-time AEW Women's World Champion is by far the best character in the Jacksonville-based promotion. Recently, the current TBS Champion Mercedes Moné shared her thoughts on the Timeless One's current run in AEW. Recently, the CEO, Mercedes Moné, was interviewed by Denise Salcedo. During the interview, Moné shared that she was blown away by the character of 'Timeless' Toni Storm. She also mentioned that Storm is one of the most captivating characters in professional wrestling. Moné also can't wait to take all of Storm's success away from her. Advertisement 'Man, I am blown away by her work. Before I even thought about signing with AEW, Toni [Storm], I've just been watching her weeks upon weeks. And I was just so captivated by her charisma, by her character, by her presence. I think she is not one of the best women, one of the best talents in the whole world. I've never seen a woman captivate a character so… Just like… Just so on demand like she does. She brings so much to AEW. And I can't wait to take that all away from her,' Mercedes Moné said. Read More: Toni Storm Reveals Which Film Stars She Would Like To Wrestle Mercedes Moné recently qualified for the finals of the Owen Hart Foundation tournament. She will be wrestling Jamie Hayter and the winner will compete for the AEW Women's Championship at the All In pay-per-view. Advertisement Do you think 'Timeless' Toni Storm is the best wrestling character of all time? The post Mercedes Moné Is Blown Away By Toni Storm: I've Never Seen A Woman So Captivating appeared first on Wrestlezone.
