Mercedes Mone recently made her first in-ring appearance outside of All Elite Wrestling after a two-month absence, marking a significant moment in her wrestling career. This Friday, at CMLL La Noche de la Amazonas, she defended her CMLL World Women’s Title against Persephone, ending her 261-day reign in an unexpected defeat. Mone had previously lost multiple championships, including the ROH Women’s World TV Title to Red Velvet, the RevPro Undisputed British Women’s Title to Alex Windsor, and the AEW TBS Title to Willow Nightingale, signaling a challenging period for the 24-year-old competitor.
Her future appearances on AEW programming remain uncertain as fans await news of when she might return to the promotion’s television events.
Ricochet Critiques WWE’s Editing Style on Social Media
Since joining AEW in 2024, Ricochet has been a vocal figure on social media, mixing character-driven commentary with candid opinions about the wrestling industry. Recently, the AEW National Champion targeted WWE’s production tactics while discussing a video clip from ROH tapings in Jacksonville, highlighting a distinct difference in broadcast editing approaches. Responding to complaints about excessive cuts in a match between Kazuchika Okada and AR Fox, Ricochet praised ROH’s editing for allowing viewers to clearly see the strike exchanges, contrasting it with WWE’s tendency to cut immediately after a strike.
“There’s nothing wrong with these cuts. They’re not being made as soon as someone gets hit, you can see every strike. Unlike other places where you HAVE to cut when someone ‘gets hit’ because they’re not actually hitting each other,” Ricochet wrote.
Currently embroiled in a heated feud with Jack Perry over the National Title, Ricochet recently retained his championship against Taiji Ishimori at NJPW The New Beginning USA, maintaining his standing as a top competitor in AEW.
Swerve Strickland Challenges Gravity Following Attack on Brody King
On the latest AEW Dynamite, Swerve Strickland launched a surprise attack on Brody King, using a steel chain to overwhelm the former World Trios and Tag Team Champion. The intense confrontation led to King accepting a singles match challenge to take place at AEW Revolution 2026. Strickland‘s assault was interrupted by King’s partner, Bandido, who intervened to stop the attack.
Building on this animosity, Swerve is scheduled to face Brody King’s brother, Gravity, this Saturday on AEW Collision. This bout presents an opportunity for Strickland to assert his dominance and reinforce his reputation as one of the most dangerous figures within All Elite Wrestling.
Dolph Ziggler Questions AEW Debut of The IInspiration
Following their debut at the House Rules Australia event last month, The IInspiration competed in their first AEW television match this past Wednesday on Dynamite. Facing The Brawling Birds, Jamie Hayter and Alex Windsor defeated Cassie Lee and Jessie McKay in under two minutes, drawing attention to the booking decision. Nic Nemeth, formerly known as Dolph Ziggler, expressed concerns about the booking during a recent segment on Busted Open, calling into question the future prospects of The IInspiration within AEW.
“I know The IInspiration personally. We had them with us at TNA and WWE for a long time, so already, I like them. This seemed to me like it was their last day in the company, and I don’t know how to explain it… “They got mauled, and I think the match was maybe 90 seconds, maybe two minutes,” he added. “If this is your (…) debut match on television, on ‘Dynamite’ for AEW, and that’s what happens? I don’t – I can’t say where they would possibly go in the future from that.”
The duo’s ability to recover from this swift loss and establish themselves on AEW television remains to be seen as the company’s storylines continue to evolve.
Significance of This Weekend’s AEW Clash Featuring Swerve Strickland
Swerve Strickland’s upcoming match against Gravity on Collision represents not only a personal vindication for Strickland but also marks a pivotal moment in AEW’s ongoing narratives. His ongoing feud with Brody King and alliance of animosity with the larger Most Wanted stable have created heightened tensions within the promotion. A victory this weekend could reinforce Strickland’s positioning as a top-tier threat in the company, intensifying rivalries and setting the stage for future high-profile matchups.
With talents like Mercedes Mone pursuing opportunities outside AEW, Ricochet openly criticizing former employers, and The IInspiration navigating challenging starts in AEW, the landscape is dynamic and charged. Tony Khan’s leadership continues to oversee a promotion characterized by intense competition and evolving storylines, promising a compelling AEW season ahead for fans and wrestlers alike.
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