Last night on Dynamite, Tommaso Ciampa made his AEW debut by answering Mark Briscoe’s open challenge for the TNT Title.
Also on Dynamite it was revealed Samoa Joe is out of action due to an injury he suffered in training which requires no contact for an indefinite period — sounds like a concussion to me.
AAW Wrestling has announced Trey Miguel vs. Samuray Del Sol for The Chi-Town Rumble taking place on February 21st.
Brian Pillman Sr.’s trainer and mentor Kim Wood has passed away. Condolences go out to all of his family and friends.
Due to injury Hechicero is being replaced by The Beast Mortos at upcoming events. Best wishes to Hechicero for a full recovery!
TNA has announced Ash by Elegance (f/k/a Dana Brooke) has signed a new deal.
Speaking of TNA here’s the lineup for Impact on AMC tonight. (TNA)
- No Holds Barred Match: Rich Swann vs. AJ Francis
- BDE vs. Nic Nemeth
- Jason Hotch vs. Elijah
- Feast or Fired briefcases are opened
- Elayna Black’s in-ring debut
- The System to kick off Impact
Santos Escobar is replacing Grayson Waller for NXT live events this weekend. (PWI)
Mercedes Martinez has been inducted into the Women’s Wrestling HOF. Congratulations!
The last SmackDown did 943,000 viewers and a 0.22 18-49. (Wrestlenomics)
Bear Bronson has officially signed with TNA Wrestling. Speaking of TNA here’s the Impact card for tonight’s show on AMC. (TNA)
- No Holds Barred Match: Rich Swann vs. AJ Francis
- BDE vs. Nic Nemeth
- Jason Hotch vs. Elijah
- The Feast or Fired cases are opened
- Elayna Black’s in-ring debut
- The System to kick off the show
Jake Doyle tore his bicep on Dynamite last night. Best wishes to him for a quick & full recovery!
AJ Styles has renewed trademarks on his “P1” logo and “The Phenomenal AJ Styles.”
Kevin Owens and Michin/Mia Yim are hosting a Royal Rumble watch party in Orlando.
Here’s the card for Collision on Saturday. (AEW)
- AEW Women’s Tag Team Championships Match: The Babes Of Wrath vs. Julia Hart & Skye Blue
- AEW TNT Championship Match: Mark Briscoe vs. Tommaso Ciampa
- Clark Connors vs. Darby Allin
- Dezmond Xavier & Zachary Wentz vs. CRU
And here’s the early card for Dynamite next week. (AEW)
- AEW World Championship Eliminator Match: MJF vs. Brody King
- AEW National Championship Match: Ricochet vs. Jack Perry
- Andrade El Idolo vs. Kenny Omega
