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Stratton’s Return to Money in the Bank Sparks Backlash Over Missed Opportunities
Tiffany Stratton secured the final spot in the Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match by defeating Tatum Paxley and Candice LeRae on SmackDown. While the match received positive in-ring reactions, social media backlash criticized WWE for overlooking fresh talent in favor of a veteran who has already won the briefcase and a world title.
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Kofi Kingston: AEW Debut Was Always a Duo With Austin Creed
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Bischoff Slams AEW's New Level Branding as a Cheap Rehash
Eric Bischoff criticizes AEW's branding of Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods as 'New Level,' calling it a derivative, cheap rehash of The New Day and urging a fresh, standalone identity rather than leaning on WWE past, despite acknowledging the duo's energy at All In 2026.
Former WWE New Day duo tipped for AEW All In debut in London
Fightful Select reports WWE’s Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods are set to debut for AEW at All In 2026 in London, joining Swerve Strickland in a new Trios Roulette Royale on the Buy-In; their deals reportedly came together in the last few weeks, though not yet officially signed, which would mark Kofi’s first non-WWE match since 2006 and Woods’ first since 2010.
Kofi Kingston and Austin Creed Set for AEW Debut at All In London
Fightful Select reports Kofi Kingston and Austin Creed are set to sign with AEW and appear at All In London as the wild-card trio with Swerve Strickland in the Trios Royal Roulette at Wembley, with a new team name and no New Day branding.
Sami Zayn Triggers Punk-KO Feud, Teasing a Three-Way Clash
On SmackDown, Sami Zayn interrupts Kevin Owens’ bid for the Undisputed Championship, hints at a love-hate dynamic with CM Punk, and ultimately attacks both Punk and KO after Punk’s win, setting up a potential three-way feud among Punk, KO, and Sami. The show also featured Damien Priest vs. R-Truth in tag drama, Giulia’s clash with Blake Monroe and related antics, Lil Yachty’s teased matchup with Baron Corbin, Lash Legend vs. Tiffany Stratton with Chelsea Green saving the day, plus a high-energy Cody Rhodes–Randy Orton opening and a Nick Aldis stipulation that raises tension ahead of Sunday’s Main Event.
Dragunov Departs WWE After Contract Expiry
Ilja Dragunov’s WWE contract has expired and he is reportedly leaving WWE, with his bio moved to the WWE Alumni section; his last appearance was the April 17, 2026 Battle Royal on SmackDown, following a March 20, 2026 US title loss to Carmelo Hayes, and he previously held the U.S., NXT, and NXT UK championships.
The Truth Behind Punk and Owens' ROH Backstage Moment
Owens says the ROH backstage moment with CM Punk was not a fight: a brief verbal exchange over his preference to wear a shirt, followed by an apology and no physical altercation; the story was amplified online and is being revisited as part of their current WWE storyline.
AEW Collision Las Vegas Spoilers: Good, Bad and Ugly Strike Trios Gold in Chaotic Night
Spoilers from AEW Collision in Las Vegas reveal The Good, The Bad and The Ugly defeated The Lethal Swirl to win the Trios title. The show also featured Kyle O’Reilly beating Roderick Strong, Nigel McGuinness pinning Katsuyori Shibata, Hechicero defeating Brian Cage, Lio Rush and The Rascalz defeating a multi‑man team, The Hurt Syndicate/Shane Taylor/Lee Moriarty over Sonico, Willie Montana, RO Montana and Jake Redondo, and Mercedes Mone defeating Zayda Steel before attacking both Zayda Steel and Christopher Daniels (Willow Nightingale saving the moment).
Backstage Support for Interim WWE Women's Title Amid Ripley's Injury
With Rhea Ripley out with a knee injury, WWE will crown an Interim WWE Women's Champion at SummerSlam in a five-way ladder match (Tiffany Stratton, Jade Cargill, Chelsea Green, Charlotte Flair, Lash Legend); Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp says backstage sentiment is largely positive, despite fan criticism, and the event will stream on ESPN App in the U.S. and Netflix internationally.
Giulia vows resilience after two-minute SmackDown setback
Giulia posted a defiant message on X after a two‑minute loss to Lash Legend on SmackDown, a result that sent Legend to the Interim WWE Women’s Championship ladder match at SummerSlam. The loss came after Giulia previously held the WWE United States Championship for 111 days and she has since been active on WWE’s European tour and related programming, signaling her vow to bounce back.
Ospreay's killer instinct kicks off All In feud with Omega
Will Ospreay finally unleashes his killer instinct on Dynamite, turning on the Death Riders and accepting Hangman Page’s offer as he vows to pull the trigger on Kenny Omega at All In. The show also stacked four title bouts, with Andrade retaining the AEW National Championship in a three‑way, Bandido and Mike Bailey gaining momentum, The Demand capturing the World Trios Championship, Moxley defending and retaining the AEW Continental Championship, and ongoing build toward Willow Nightingale vs. Mercedes Moné—setting up a tense marquee for All In.