https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/en-usCopyright (C) 2026 newslocker.comThu, 03 Sep 2026 06:48:00 +0200 Will Ospreay’s first AEW World Championship defense is officially set. At the end of the September 2 episode of AEW Dynamite, an announcement was made that Ospreay will defend the AEW World title against Jon Moxley at All Out in Chicago on September 26.Ospreay and Moxley have faced each other twice in singles competition, and the latter holds a 2-0 advantage. Their first meeting took place at NJPW Windy City Riot in 2022. They met again at AEW Dynasty in April, with the C]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/will-ospreay-amp-jon-moxleyrsquos-reunion-ends-with-aew-world-title-match-announcement/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/will-ospreay-amp-jon-moxleyrsquos-reunion-ends-with-aew-world-title-match-announcement/ On the September 2 episode of AEW Dynamite, Adam Copeland and Christian Cage agreed to defend the AEW World Tag Team Championship against former champions at All Out on September 26.At All In, Copeland and Cage retained the titles against The Young Bucks in a controversial way. Cage used a wrench during the match, helping the team pick up the win.That decision emerged as a major issue on this week’s Dynamite.FTR, The Young Bucks, Adam Copeland, and Christian Cage set for]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/adam-copeland-amp-christian-cage-to-headline-wild-aew-all-out-tlc-match/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/adam-copeland-amp-christian-cage-to-headline-wild-aew-all-out-tlc-match/ Swerve Strickland candidly discussed his new team-up with Kofi and Austin Creed. The two wrestling icons, who were part of WWE as the New Day, debuted in AEW under a new name, the New Level, at All In. They also went on to win the AEW World Trios Championships with Strickland.Swerve Strickland discusses Big E, Kofi, Austin Creed, and the New LevelStrickland shed light on how his storyline with Kofi and Creed took shape backstage at AEW during an interview with Black Couch Booki]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/swerve-strickland-reveals-why-he-chose-kofi-amp-austin-creed-for-aew-trio/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/swerve-strickland-reveals-why-he-chose-kofi-amp-austin-creed-for-aew-trio/ Josh Alexander finally made his return to AEW Dynamite, and he wasted no time making an impact with a sudden attack on Sting’s son, Steven Borden.Alexander has been sidelined since March 18, when he suffered a serious knee injury during a trios match on AEW Collision. He underwent surgery several weeks later, although AEW never publicly revealed the exact nature of the injury.Now, after nearly six months away from the ring, The Walking Weapon surprised everyone by appeari]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/josh-alexander-makes-shocking-aew-return-attacks-steven-borden/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/josh-alexander-makes-shocking-aew-return-attacks-steven-borden/ Grayson Waller is once again at the center of a war of words with TNA Wrestling. This time, one of TNA’s prominent stars is taking things a step further by challenging him to a fight.The reigning WWE NXT World Champion has made it clear that he does not have much respect for TNA in recent weeks. Waller has repeatedly taken shots at the promotion and its roster, with his latest comments getting responses from several TNA stars, including AJ Francis.AJ Francis offers to box]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/grayson-waller-took-shots-at-tna-now-one-of-its-biggest-stars-wants-to-box-him/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/grayson-waller-took-shots-at-tna-now-one-of-its-biggest-stars-wants-to-box-him/ Christian Cage had plenty to say during AEW Dynamite on Sept. 2, but one line aimed beyond the Young Bucks and FTR quickly became the talking point. While discussing their recent win, Cage and Adam Copeland, the AEW star brought real-world WWE contract reports into the mix.The segment began with Matt and Nicholas Jackson addressing their loss at All In. Matt said he wouldn’t complain about being “screwed or cheated,” but questioned why Copeland and Cage needed]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/aews-christian-cage-mocks-wwe-stars-over-reported-50-pay-cuts/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/aews-christian-cage-mocks-wwe-stars-over-reported-50-pay-cuts/ Kofi and Austin Creed officially arrived on AEW Dynamite with the AEW World Trios Championship on the line. Teaming with Swerve Strickland as The New Level, the duo faced The Rascalz in a fast-paced title defense that delivered more than one memorable moment.The match began with Creed and Dezmond Xavier trading counters before Kofi entered the action and immediately raised the pace. New Level combined their offense with Strickland’s power, while Prince Nan]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/kofi-amp-austin-creed-make-a-statement-in-aew-dynamite-debut-retain-trios-titles/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/kofi-amp-austin-creed-make-a-statement-in-aew-dynamite-debut-retain-trios-titles/ Paul Leduc, one half of the famous Leduc Brothers and a longtime wrestling promoter, has died at 89. Leduc passed away on Aug. 30, leaving behind a career that stretched from the territorial era to his later work promoting wrestling in Quebec.Born Léodard Mimeault on Nov. 10, 1936, in Mont-Louis, Quebec, Leduc entered professional wrestling in 1957 after training in Quebec and Mexico. He began his career at just 18 years old, despite weighing 195 pounds a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/paul-leduc-wrestling-legend-amp-former-tag-team-champion-dies-at-89/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/paul-leduc-wrestling-legend-amp-former-tag-team-champion-dies-at-89/ Ivy Nile has been away from WWE RAW for several months, but a new backstage update suggests there could be more happening behind the scenes than fans realize. While her television absence raises questions, reports indicate WWE creative has been discussing a significant change for the Superstar.According to Fightful Select, WWE creative sources say plans for Nile have been in development “for quite a while” and would involve “a big change for her.” The ex]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/ivy-nilersquos-wwe-future-gets-good-amp-bad-news-in-backstage-update-mdash-report/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 03:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/ivy-nilersquos-wwe-future-gets-good-amp-bad-news-in-backstage-update-mdash-report/ Grayson Waller’s first NXT Championship victory at Heatwave carried more weight than the celebration alone suggested. The newly crowned champion has revealed that, not long before his return to NXT, he believed his WWE career had reached a point where he was simply waiting for the company to let him go.Waller recently defeated Tony D’Angelo, Zilla Fatu and Cruz Montana to capture the NXT Championship for the first time. The victory came on the back of his return to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/wwes-newly-crowned-champion-thought-he-was-getting-released-before-recent-career-turnaround/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 03:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/wwes-newly-crowned-champion-thought-he-was-getting-released-before-recent-career-turnaround/ John Cena has offered a fresh update on the WWE tournament carrying his name, and it appears the project is much further along than fans may have realized. While the company has kept the finer details under wraps, Cena says there’s only one thing left to do — pull back the curtain.The John Cena Classic was announced at WWE Backlash in May. However, WWE has yet to officially reveal when the tournament will take place or how the event will be presented. Reports have s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/john-cena-gives-update-on-wwes-new-classic-tournament-im-all-in/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 03:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/john-cena-gives-update-on-wwes-new-classic-tournament-im-all-in/ Roman Reigns could be in for a difficult night when he defends the World Heavyweight Championship against Penta in Mexico City. ECW legend Tommy Dreamer believes the atmosphere could remind fans of another famously hostile championship setting — although he isn’t sure anything can truly match it.Penta earned his title opportunity by defeating his brother, Rey Fenix, in the Roman Reigns World Title tournament. He will now challenge Reigns on the Sept. 14, 2026, episo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/roman-reigns-potential-mexico-city-reception-compared-to-john-cena-at-ecw/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 03:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/roman-reigns-potential-mexico-city-reception-compared-to-john-cena-at-ecw/ WWE is making another move to secure the name behind one of its most popular archival projects. The company has filed a new trademark application for “WWE Vault,” but the latest filing comes after the name previously ran into a legal roadblock.WWE submitted the application to the United States Patent and Trademark Office on Sept. 1. The filing seeks protection for entertainment services involving professional wrestling distributed through television, broadcast media]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/wwe-files-trademark-for-wwe-vault-after-previous-dispute/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 02:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/wwe-files-trademark-for-wwe-vault-after-previous-dispute/ Our AEW Dynamite results for tonight feature Swerve Strickland and The New Level (Kofi and Austin Creed) defending the AEW World Trios Championship against The Rascalz. The show will also feature appearances from AEW Women’s World Champion Mercedes Moné and AEW World Champion Will Ospreay, among others.AEW Dynamite Card
Swerve Strickland and The New Level (c) vs. The Rascalz – AEW World Trios ChampionshipMercedes Moné AEW Women’s World Championsh]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/aew-dynamite-results-review-grades-card-for-september-2/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/aew-dynamite-results-review-grades-card-for-september-2/ Ric Flair has shared his thoughts on the praise surrounding the recent AEW World Championship clash between Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay.Ospreay defeated Omega in the main event of All In: London to capture the AEW World Championship. The bout marked the third singles meeting between the two AEW stars and is likely to be the final chapter in their singles rivalry.Following the match, fans and wrestling figures praised the encounter, with some comparing Omega and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/ric-flair-pushes-back-on-huge-praise-for-kenny-omega-vs-will-ospreay-at-aew-all-in/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/ric-flair-pushes-back-on-huge-praise-for-kenny-omega-vs-will-ospreay-at-aew-all-in/ WWE NXT Superstar Kendal Grey will remain on the sidelines for the next several weeks as she continues to recover from vertigo and other issues.Grey’s condition was discussed during the September 1 episode of NXT, where WWE confirmed that she had been experiencing vertigo. She was not diagnosed with a concussion, but the situation has prevented the former NXT Women’s Champion from competing.The issue appears to have originated during Grey’s Underground match w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/new-update-on-kendal-greys-wwe-nxt-absence-after-being-ruled-out-indefinitely/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/new-update-on-kendal-greys-wwe-nxt-absence-after-being-ruled-out-indefinitely/ AEW’s New Level is still getting used to the freedom Tony Khan’s company offers. That said, Austin Creed and Kofi Kingston have confirmed they are allowed to take bookings outside AEW.The duo made their groundbreaking debut at All In in London after months of speculation following their WWE release. And unlike their WWE contract, Creed and Kingston are afforded greater flexibility in AEW.New Level Has Freedom To Wrestle Outside AEWWhile speaking on The Ariel Helwani]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/new-level-reveal-major-freedom-they-have-under-tony-khan-after-aew-all-in-debut/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/new-level-reveal-major-freedom-they-have-under-tony-khan-after-aew-all-in-debut/ Athena is willing to give Mercedes Moné some time to enjoy her AEW Women’s World Championship before potentially coming for the title herself.Moné defeated Willow Nightingale to capture the AEW Women’s World Championship at All In this past Sunday.During a recent interview with WFAA, Athena was asked about her relationship with Moné. Futhermore she was asked the possibility of the two former tag partners crossing paths again.&ldq]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/aew-star-gives-mercedes-mon-a-couple-months-before-coming-for-womens-world-title/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/aew-star-gives-mercedes-mon-a-couple-months-before-coming-for-womens-world-title/ WWE star Grayson Waller thinks CM Punk has gone soft after his recent appearance at the NXT Live Event. During his remarks, Waller made a subtle reference to Punk’s AEW choking incident.While speaking on Busted Open Radio, the reigning NXT Champion Grayson Waller expressed that he wants to see the old CM Punk back.Grayson Waller Expected CM Punk To Choke HimCM Punk recently made an appearance on the NXT Live Event in August. This was at the Virginia State University Mult]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/wwe-star-seemingly-references-cm-punks-aew-choking-incident-while-saying-hes-softened/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/wwe-star-seemingly-references-cm-punks-aew-choking-incident-while-saying-hes-softened/ AEW‘s Andrade addresses his recent comments about Samoan wrestlers in WWE.Reigning AEW National Champion Andrade El Idolo recently made headlines for criticizing WWE for giving Samoan wrestlers repeated opportunities despite them not being ready. He also claimed the promotion doesn’t give Mexican wrestlers the same chances. However, he didn’t speak ill of Roman Reigns.After Andrade made those comments, a fan on X/Twitter asked him three questions. The fan aske]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/aews-andrade-clarifies-comments-about-samoan-wrestlers-after-criticizing-wwe/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/aews-andrade-clarifies-comments-about-samoan-wrestlers-after-criticizing-wwe/