Paige, Nikki Bella, Josh Barnett, Dynamite, AEW – Saturday’s Wrestling News for April 18th, 2026

Paige

Sources are reporting that Paige (Saraya) has signed a one year deal with WWE and will be taking Nikki Bella’s spot at WrestleMania 42. (BSN)

Coincidentally or not Nikki was wearing a walking boot on her live podcast. Both of these things could be entirely a work. Be somewhat skeptical.

At this year’s Bloodsport in Las Vegas, Josh Barnett said the event is going on hiatus for the foreseeable future with no timetable for it to return. He has “his reasons,” whatever they are, so I wish him the best.

The last Dynamite did a 0.12 18-49 and 710,000 viewers. (Wrestlenomics)

Speaking of Dynamite here’s the updated card for next Wednesday. (AEW)

  • AEW World Championship Match: Darby Allin vs. Tommaso Ciampa
  • Mina Shirakawa vs. Hikaru Shida
  • Will Ospreay vs. Mark Davis
  • We hear from Darby Allin