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We’ve got a guy named Nigel joining Marquette men’s basketball this fall, so let’s celebrate with a tour through the best Nigel McGuiness matches from Ring of Honor.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / June 3

Reason For Wardlow's Lengthy Absence From AEW Reportedly Revealed

Wardlow has been out of action for over a year now and a new report is shining a light on why he's been gone from AEW for so long. The former TNT Champion has been off of television since he lost a world title match to Samoa Joe in March of last year.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / May 25

Strickland uses weaponized shoe to win Anarchy In The Arena

Swerve Strickland uses weaponized signature shoe to win Anarchy In The Arena

It indeed was Anarchy in the Arena at AEW Double or Nothing.

Will Ospreay has earned the right to be AEW's gatekeeper

This AEW star gets some surprise praise from Bully Ray

Wrestling News / The Sportster / May 22

'Preview Of The Anarchy' Dynamite Ends In Absolute Chaos

Dynamite came to an end with the two teams from Anarchy in the Arena fighting around the ring. The lineup for Anarchy in the Arena was confirmed. NJPW's Gabe Kidd won't be an official part of the match.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / May 16

What Could Gabe Kidd’s Alliance with The Death Riders Mean?

On May 15, Gabe Kidd made a shock appearance on the Beach Break episode of AEW Dynamite. As AEW World Champion Jon Moxley battled with the sizable challenger, Samoa Joe, inside a steel cage, Kidd snuck in, cloaked in a black hoodie.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / May 15

'Let's Create Some Anarchy': Massive Match Set For AEW Double Or Nothing

AEW Dynamite Beach Break ended with Samoa Joe taking on AEW World Champion Jon Moxley in a brutal steel cage match. Moxley managed to retain the AEW World Championship with help from Gabe Kidd and by smashing Joe with his briefcase.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / May 15

AEW Dynamite Beach Break Results: Jon Moxley Retains World Title As Anarchy Erupts

Violence was promised and violence was delivered at AEW Dynamite Beach Break. Jon Moxley is still the AEW World Champion after he defeated Samoa Joe inside of Steel Cage Match Wednesday night, but he didn't do it alone.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / May 14

AEW Dynamite Start Time Tonight: May 14 2025

Tonight’s AEW Dynamite: Beach Break special airs live from the NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, on TBS and Max. The marquee matchup features Jon Moxley defending the AEW World Championship in a steel cage against Samoa Joe, alongside tag team and women’s title contender eliminator bouts.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / May 13

Samoa Joe All Smiles Heading Into Violent Cage Match At AEW Beach Break

Spend a few minutes with Samoa Joe ahead of AEW Beach Break and you'll hear the jovial tones of a man who sounds like he's about to go for a stroll along the ocean shore without a single care in the world.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / May 7

AEW Dynamite Results (5/7/25): Samoa Joe Defeats Claudio, MJF Hurts Top Flight, Mone And Hayter Brawl

This week's episode of AEW Dynamite was the birthplace of a very oddball tag team in AEW. Adam Page kicked off the show with a passionate promo in which he owned his past demons and spoke about the rough year he's had because of Swerve Strickland.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / April 30

Cage match stipulation added to AEW World title match at Beach Break

The first-ever AEW singles clash between reigning World Champion Jon Moxley and Samoa Joe will now take place inside a steel cage. The bout takes place on the Beach Break edition of Dynamite, set for Wednesday, May 14th in Chicago, Ilinois.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / April 23

AEW Dynamite Results (4/23/25): FTR Gets New Manager, Joe Chokes Out Moxley, Hayter Advances

This week's episode of AEW Dynamite started where last week's show left off. Tony Schiavone opened the show and introduced Master P. Master P got on the mic and hyped up New Orleans before announcing the new AEW World Trios Champions, The Opps.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / April 23

Next AEW World Championship Defense For Jon Moxley Made Official

The next AEW World Championship defense from Jon Moxley has been made official. As announced on this week's episode of AEW Dynamite, Moxley will put his title on the line against Samoa Joe on the special May 14 Beach Break episode of AEW Dynamite in Chicago.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / April 17

Jon Moxley challenges Samoa Joe, offers to put up AEW World title

Image: AEW For the first time since 2017 in a much different era, a singles match between AEW World Champion Jon Moxley and Samoa Joe appears to be in the cards.

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Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / April 16

AEW crowns new Trios Champions at Dynamite Spring BreakThru

New AEW Trios Champions have been crowned. The Opps team consisting of Samoa Joe, Katsuyori Shibata, and Powerhouse Hobbs — substituting for Hook, defeated

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / April 9

AEW Dynamite post-show notes and ROH TV spoilers from Baltimore

The following are notes and spoilers from Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite and Ring of Honor TV taping in Baltimore. Notes and commentary are provided by our own Jim Valley.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / April 3

Samoa Joe Has A Time Frame For Retirement

Samoa Joe joined AEW partially due to Tony Khan accommodating his Twisted Metal schedule. Joe hints at retirement soon, reflecting on his 25 years in wrestling.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / April 3

Samoa Joe names Tyson Kidd injury as ‘largest regret’ of his career

Nearly a decade after the accident that ended Tyson Kidd’s in-ring career, Samoa Joe is still sick over what happened. Kidd (TJ Wilson) suffered the career-ending spinal cord injury while taking a Muscle Buster from Joe in a WWE dark match in June 2015.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / April 17, 2024

Swerve Strickland backs AEW to continue growing

Since being launched in 2019, AEW has rapidly grown to become the second-biggest professional wrestling brand in the world.

AEW president Tony Khan doesn't rule out crossover event with WWE

What AEW can do to draw more fans

WWE Hall of Famer lays out retirement timeline

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Wrestling News / Wrestling News / March 3, 2024

AEW Revolution Results: Samoa Joe Survives Triple Threat To Retain World Title

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Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / January 17, 2024

Samoa Joe vs. Hook to air commercial-free on AEW Dynamite

The AEW World Championship match between Samoa Joe and Hook will not go to picture-in-picture. Tony Khan announced on Wednesday afternoon that the main

Wrestling News / Wrestling News / January 3, 2024

Samoa Joe segment announced for tonight’s AEW Dynamite

AEW will have the fallout from the final pay-per-view event of 2023, Worlds End, on tonight’s episode of Dynamite as the promotion looks to break in the new year on a strong note.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / January 1, 2024

Dethroned AEW Champion removed from roster page amid free agency

MJF lost his AEW World Championship to Samoa Joe at World's End. He had held the title for a record-setting 406 days. Heading into the highly anticipated pay-per-view bout, he wrote an article for the "Players Tribune" noting how his body was carrying multiple injuries. As such, his loss to Joe makes sense. MJF needs a rest.

MJF's heartfelt article leaves all options on the table

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Wrestling News / Wrestling News / December 30, 2023

AEW Worlds End results: Adam Cole revealed as The Devil, Samoa Joe wins World Title

AEW World Heavyweight Champion MJF vs. Samoa Joe took place at the AEW Worlds End pay-per-view event from Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / December 11, 2023