Zilla Fatu, the cousin of Roman Reigns and son of the late Umaga, made his first appearance connected to AEW through a special highlight on AEW Collision. This segment showcased footage from Fatu’s recent main event match against AEW World Champion MJF at the House of Glory event No Turning Back. The eighteen-minute bout ended with MJF retaining his title, and the post-match footage showed Andrade intervening to protect Fatu from a potential attack by The Salt of the Earth. This marked the first time an Anoa’i family member was prominently featured on AEW programming, highlighting the family’s wrestling legacy within this promotion’s context.
Mercedes Mone to Make Wrestling Return at UK Promotion Before AEW Comeback
Mercedes Mone, previously known as Sasha Banks, has been absent from AEW television since late 2025 following a series of setbacks and losing her title. While fans await her AEW return, she is slated to compete outside of the Jacksonville-based promotion first. The United Kingdom’s RevPro announced that Mone will re-enter the ring on March 21, 2026, at their High Stakes event, as confirmed via their Instagram account. This will be her return to RevPro, where she held the British Women’s Championship for nearly a year until recently dropping it to Alex Windsor during an episode of Collision. Additionally, Mone is set to defend her CMLL World Women’s Championship at Arena Mexico on March 26.
“oh yes… SHE’S BACK! 🤑”
– RevPro Instagram
Upcoming AEW Match: Jon Moxley to Take on El Clon
All Elite Wrestling has outlined the next chapter in Jon Moxley’s Continental Championship reign. Known as the Purveyor of Violence and leader of the Death Riders, Moxley has been involved in a heated rivalry with the Don Callis Family and Konosuke Takeshita. Their bitter feud saw a title match at Grand Slam Australia, which ended in a time-limit draw, leaving the conflict unresolved. Moxley secured a win against Mark Davis in a recent Dynamite episode, demonstrating his resilience.
On the latest Collision episode, Moxley teamed with PAC and Wheeler Yuta against Takeshita, Davis, and the masked luchador El Clon. The Don Callis Family triumphed when Takeshita pinned Yuta, but Moxley sent a strong message by delivering a Paradigm Shift to The Alpha after the bell. AEW has confirmed Moxley will face El Clon in a singles match on next week’s Dynamite, continuing this intense rivalry.
WWE Removes Powerhouse Hobbs References from Royal Rumble 2026 Broadcast
A notable development came after the 2026 Royal Rumble held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where WWE edited parts of the broadcast on Netflix to erase references to a former AEW star. Royce Keys, formerly known to AEW fans as Powerhouse Hobbs, debuted at the event, initially appearing with his old ring name on screen. However, the replay no longer shows “Powerhouse Hobbs” and now exclusively displays his new ring name, Royce Keys.
Keys participated at number 14 in the Royal Rumble match, lasting around ten minutes before elimination. This edited presentation appears to be WWE’s strategy to firmly establish Keys’ new persona without acknowledging his six-year tenure with AEW, during which he captured the TNT Championship and the World Trios Championship.
Significance of Recent AEW Developments and What Lies Ahead
The recent AEW news surrounding Jon Moxley, Mercedes Mone, and the debut of an Anoa’i family member on AEW programming illustrates key narratives shaping the promotion’s present and future. Moxley’s upcoming match against El Clon is a pivotal moment in his ongoing feud with the Don Callis Family, likely influencing title dynamics in the coming weeks.
Mercedes Mone’s decision to return first to RevPro before rejoining AEW adds anticipation around her long-term role in the company. Meanwhile, the appearance of Zilla Fatu’s highlight in AEW content signifies potential future involvement tied to the Anoa’i family legacy, which could affect storylines in the Jacksonville-based promotion.
Furthermore, WWE’s removal of Powerhouse Hobbs’ name from the Royal Rumble replay underlines the competitive tension between wrestling promotions and the emphasis on establishing new identities for talent crossing between companies. Overall, these developments reflect ongoing shifts and story progressions that fans of All Elite Wrestling and the wrestling industry should watch closely.
