Author: M. Swift

If you were expecting CM Punk taking on current Strong Openweight Champion KENTA at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2023, you’ll be disappointed. The match which had been anticipated by many as KENTA created and Christened CM Punk’s finisher the Go to Sleep. What Happened to CM Punk vs KENTA at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2023? It was never explicitly said that the match would take place and it kind of existed as loud fantasy booking. I mean, “GTS vs. G2S” is a good match subtitle, it works. In the lead up to Forbidden Door, there was a lot…

We’re just days from the June 29, 2023 release of AEW Fight Forever. The release is expected to be a one-off release but if this is to expand into a series it’ll need to do well in sales according to AEW senior VP of business development, partnerships, and video games Nik Sobic. AEW Fight Forever Will Become a Franchise ‘If This Video Game Does Well’ According to Executive In speaking with SEScoops, Sobic said: “I’ve worked at AEW and known Tony Khan for the last 10 years. I can pretty much tell you he is one of the most generous…

There’s some speculation that Goldberg could very well be the third man in Sting and Darby Allin’s team against the Le Suzuki Gods trio of Chris Jericho, Sammy Guevara, and Minoru Suzuki at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2023. Could Goldberg Be the Unannounced Third Man for Sting and Darby Allin at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2023? With Forbidden Door 2023 going down on June 25, AEW didn’t have a full card for the event at the time of Dynamite. From most reports, the company just had four matches but have a full card of ten bouts. However,…

So, how did AEW Collision perform in the ratings? It has a whole Canadian tour around it, CM Punk returned after a lengthy period out for injury, it’s on TNT, there was a big main event, and it opened with a spicy return promo from Punk. There was a lot of anticipation, speculation, and other varied expectations heading into the debut. How Did the Debut of AEW Collision Perform in the TV Ratings The show came in ranked third for Saturday night with 816,000 viewers in the 18-49 demographic, according to Wrestlenomics. Topping AEW Collision were the College World…

Tonight AEW Collision debuts on TNT. Wrestling podcasts and social media has been a mix of enthusiasm and pessimism towards the third weekly show. There are valid reasons for the concern. Saturday has been viewed pretty lousy day for advertisers—especially within the Warner Bros broadcasting system. Will AEW Collision Hit It Out of the Park from the Debut? Wrestling shows have always been a strong vehicle for advertising partners because there’s always some varying interest in it. It’s not a form of entertainment and athletics that absolutely falls off and it’s marketable. Also of concern is the two-hours during Saturday…

Kevin Nash—like Booker T—always has an interesting take on the ongoings in present day wrestling. He’s also business savvy when it comes to the business. The new World order was a groundbreaking faction in U.S wrestling during the 90s and the iconic black and white shirt became a hot seller after the company closed. As a matter of fact, it’s still a big seller. However, Kevin Nash wasn’t pleased with his last royalties payment and he might just have to shakedown Endeavor to get what he’s owed. Kevin Nash Might Have to Shake Down Endeavor’s CEO Over WWE Royalties from…

Formerly an AEW Dark staple for the promotion’s women’s division hopefuls, Skye Blue has endeared herself to fans with her performances and energy. Now she sits as the contender to Toni Storm’s AEW Women’s World title. However, not everyone is a fan of Skye Blue as she told the story of being excommunicated from church for lighting a kid on fire. AEW Women’s Division Star Skye Blue Excommunicated from Local Church Because She ‘Lit a Kid on Fire’ Skye dropped in a guest on Hey! (EW) with RJ City and was asked about the worst thing she has ever done.…

While the viewership numbers for AEW Dynamite aren’t as strong as they could be, the show does very well for its night. That’s good for TBS as AEW Dynamite tends to to rank as the network’s top show, landing in the top three or five shows weekly on Wednesday nights. Tony Khan Discusses Warner Brothers Discovery’s Confidence in AEW Now, that could just be an indication of how weak of a night Wednesday is for television. Dynamite often hovers between the third or fourth slot but has slipped into second place with a lower-than-usual viewership. I bring up the viewership…

There’s always some lingering league issue with WWE that you might just forget about then there’s the legal battle with MLW or Major League Wrestling. While AEW is viewed as WWE’s corporate rival because of finances, roster depth, and television exposure, MLW is the reoccurring nemesis here. A U.S District Court Judge Dismisses an Attempt by WWE to Get Monopoly Lawsuit from MLW Thrown Out If you hear MLW’s team tell it, WWE has gone out of its way to cut the company off at the knees. A few broadcasting deals MLW had lined up or in play were ended…

We’re back to speculation of Bray Wyatt heading to AEW. Remember when news and discourse around Bray centered more around his in-ring ability? The gimmick: most fans loved the swamp cult leader period of Bray. Then he evolved from a cult leader to a supernatural being—not totally unlike The Undertaker, a supernatural being who dabbled in cults and biker sh**. As WWE TV Hiatus Rolls On Could Bray Wyatt Finally be Bound for AEW? This stage of Wyatt’s character was very polarizing. Some liked it, others hated it, and a couple liked it but felt this WWE wasn’t the place…