If you follow wrestling news you won’t be surprised that there was a post-WrestleMania bloodletting of talent, nor that it was done on a Friday. Braun Strowman, Shayna Baszler, Dakota Kai, Kayden Carter, Katana Chance, Cora Jade, Gigi Dolin, Eddy Thorpe, Riley Osborne, Jakara Jackson, Wolfgang, Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, and broadcast personality Ryan Pappolla were all released from their WWE contracts. (PWI) Whether they have a “90 day no compete” or are free and clear to work for anybody anywhere else immediately is not yet known.
Last night on SmackDown Aleister Black picked up his first WWE win since his return. After hitting The Miz with Black Mass, he had a staredown with Carmelo Hayes.
A new report says that TNA has banned both blading and “excessive blood” in their wrestling matches. In addition Eric Tompkins and Ross Forman were both promoted to Vice Presidents in the company. Tompkins is the Director of TV Production and Forman is in Media Relations. (PWI)
Cora Jade is now Elayna Black, the name she used before WWE.
Here’s the updated card for Collision tonight. (AEW)
- AEW Women’s World Championship Eliminator Match: Toni Storm vs. Lady Frost
- Megan Bayne vs. Harley Cameron
- Brody King vs. Josh Alexander
EJ Nduka is no longer under contract to AEW.
Scott D’Amore talks about fans cheering for heels: “Let the audience make whatever noise it wants, as long as it makes plenty of it. But here’s where it gets tricky: It is OK for your heels to be so bad they are cool. It is not OK for your babyfaces to be presented as so ineffective, so weak, that they look impotent and dumb.”
Here are CMLL Martes de Glamour results. (FF)
- Torneo Cibernético: Temerario def. Obek, Logan, Último Ángel, Mandala, Abigor La Pesadilla, Amenaza Negra Jr. & Cowboy
- La Catalina, La Jarochita & Nexy def. Zeuxis, Hera & Olympia
- Infierno, Black Boy & Shezmu def. Persa, Draego & Makará
- Prince Drago & Los Hermanos Calavera def. Los Magníficos
- Último Guerrero, Bárbaro Cavernario & Dulce Gardenia def. Star Black & Los Depredadores
From WWE: “Nassau, The Bahamas – May 2nd, 2025 – WWE Hall of Famer and ‘The World’s Strongest Man’ Mark Henry, in his role as owner of All Caribbean Wrestling (ACW), proudly announces a groundbreaking partnership with WWE through its global talent initiative, the WWE ID Program. This collaboration kicks off live on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at the Baha Mar Hotel in Nassau, The Bahamas, during one of the most anticipated wrestling events in Caribbean history. Mark Henry’s involvement underscores the growing collaboration between ACW and WWE and his vision to increase visibility for wrestling talent. The June 28th event represents a new chapter in global wrestling development.”
AEW is running eight shows back to back at 2300 (ECW) Arena. (AEW)
- August 27: Dynamite
- August 30: Collision
- September 3: Dynamite
- September 5: ROH Death Before Dishonor
- Septemebr 6: Collision
- September 10: Dynamite
- September 11: Collision
