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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.
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Backstage Support for Interim WWE Women's Title Amid Ripley's Injury
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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.
Jack Perry Echoes CM Punk with Familiar Line on AEW Collision
A Cageside Seats analysis notes that Jack Perry opened AEW Collision with wording strikingly similar to CM Punk’s famous “opportunity falls out of the sky” line, prompting questions about coincidence versus deliberate homage amid Punk’s ongoing storyline and Perry’s title-shot scenario at AEW Redemption.
MJF Eyes Time Off from AEW TV After World Title Loss, All In Looms
Fightful Select reports MJF could take time off AEW television after losing the world title, though no confirmation or timeframe has been announced. He remains slated to appear at All In at Wembley Stadium on August 30, while Redemption in Montreal is still a possibility; Kenny Omega defeated MJF at Beach Break, marking the 19th AEW World Championship change.
AEW Dynamite & Collision: Rio Rancho ticket update flags modest advance toward Forbidden Door
Ticket sales for AEW’s Dynamite and Collision at the Rio Rancho Events Center show 2,066 distributed on the day of the show, below last year’s 3,103 at the same venue and under the year-to-date average of about 3,207 (including PPVs). Roughly 77 tickets remain on resale, with the cheapest Standard Admission at $33.75. The dual show card includes Konosuke Takeshita vs. Ricochet (International Title), Will Ospreay vs. El Phantasmo, Jon Moxley/Claudio Castagnoli/Wheeler Yuta vs. Mistico/Bandido/Brody King, Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Jack Perry, The Young Bucks vs Bad Dude Tito and Mikey Nicholls, plus Survival of the Fittest qualifiers Queen Aminata vs. Red Velvet and Harley Cameron vs. Marina Shafir. The program is billed as the final Wednesday Dynamite ahead of Forbidden Door, airing 8/7c LIVE on TNT/TBS and HBOMax.
Perros del Mal Unveils New Lineup, Attacks El Grande Americano on AAA on FOX
On the June 20 episode of Lucha Libre AAA on FOX, the rebranded Perros del Mal attacked El Grande Americano after his return from a Mask vs Mask win, with Daga, Bronco Nima, and Angel & Berto ambushing him as Karmen Petrovic delivered a finishing kick, signaling the faction’s new direction and setting its sights on Dominik Mysterio.
AEW Collision Spoilers From Sugar Land Hint Forbidden Door Showdowns
Spoilers for AEW Collision from Sugar Land reveal several results: The Young Bucks & Jack Perry beat The Lethal Twist; Maya World defeated Athena to reach the Owen Hart Foundation final against Mercedes Moné at Forbidden Door; Ciampa had a face-to-face with Jericho and challenged him to Beach Break (accepted); Shota Umino vs. PAC was announced for the IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship at Forbidden Door; Kris Statlander defeated Mina Shirakawa to enter Survival of the Fittest for the TBS title. Additional results include Zack Sabre Jr. over Adam Priest, Mistico over Dante Martin, PAC over Jay Alexander, and ROH action with Red Velvet defeating Charity King.
Jack Perry's AEW Contract In Negotiation Ahead Of Expiration
A report from F4W Online’s Bryan Alvarez says Jack Perry’s AEW contract is nearing expiration and negotiations are ongoing, but no specific date was disclosed; Perry has been with AEW since January 2019 and last competed on May 27, with neither Perry nor AEW commenting on the status.
Rematch set: Cody Rhodes vs Gunther with stipulation on June 19 SmackDown
Cody Rhodes will defend the Undisputed WWE Championship against Gunther in a rematch on the June 19 episode of SmackDown in Kansas City, with Gunther selecting the stipulation, continuing their clash following Clash in Italy.
Owen finals tease fuels AEW Dynamite; NXT slips into average—Bryan & Vinny weigh in
The Bryan & Vinny Show recaps AEW Dynamite, highlighting an Owen finals qualifier and a surprise women’s debut, then delves into a mostly average NXT episode with the hosts noting limited graphics and offering their usual commentary.