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Dennis Condrey, a founding member of the Midnight Express and a pioneer of tag-team wrestling, has died at 74 after a career across major promotions from the 1970s to 2011. Dax Harwood launched a GoFundMe for Condrey’s funeral expenses, and Fightful offered condolences to his family and fans.
WWE is reportedly considering a Jelly Roll and Royce Keys tag-team pairing for WrestleMania 42, based on internal discussions rather than a confirmed plan. Jelly Roll recently appeared on SmackDown, and Keys has been backstage while WWE tests his return in production material. If approved, the storyline would leverage their shared life hardships and could mark Keys’ WrestleMania debut, though no official announcement has been made.
Blake Monroe and Jordynne Grace, potentially known as 'The Glamournauts', are teaming up for a match at WWE NXT's The Great American Bash, with speculation about their future as a duo following their upcoming matches and fan interest in their partnership.
WWE Worlds Collide returns after three years with a crossover event featuring stars from WWE and AAA, including title defenses and tag team matches, taking place at The Kia Forum and streaming on YouTube.
This week's NXT episode left fans with cliffhangers and uncertainty ahead of the Deadline event. Key storylines include Trick Williams' questionable ability to defend his title after an injury, and Eddy Thorpe's mysterious attack, leaving his participation in the Iron Survivor Challenge in doubt. The show featured a mix of strong matches and questionable booking decisions, with standout moments from Jaida Parker and Lola Vice's feud. The tag team division remains a highlight, but overall, the episode's drama felt lacking.
After retiring at AEW Revolution 2024 with a perfect 29-0 record, Sting received heartfelt tributes from AEW commentator Taz and other wrestling legends. With Sting and Darby Allin vacating the AEW Tag Team Championships, a tournament will be held to crown new champions, leaving a significant gap in the tag team division.
WWE taped the Feb. 20 episode of NXT, featuring Oba Femi retaining the North American championship, Roxanne Perez defeating Wren Sinclair, and Bron Breakker & Baron Corbin having a segment with the Dusty Cup. Additionally, Jacy Jayne defeated Arianna Grace, Andre Chase & Duke Hudson became #1 contenders for the Tag titles, and Lyra Valkyria retained her NXT Women’s championship after a match with Lash Legend.
The Young Bucks, Matt and Nick Jackson, are reportedly expected to be backstage for tonight's "AEW Dynamite: Homecoming," with speculation about their return to television soon, following their absence since AEW Full Gear. Reports suggest a potential heel turn and the formation of a faction featuring long-time friends upon their return.
Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson are expected to make their return to WWE SmackDown tonight after being off television for several months. The former tag team champions were spotted in New York ahead of the show, with Gallows recovering from a knee injury and Anderson not being used. They previously reunited with AJ Styles in October 2022.
There are speculations that Kevin Owens might betray Sami Zayn and align with Drew McIntyre in WWE. Owens has hinted at a possible heel turn and expressed his displeasure with Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso going after the tag team titles. The duo could dominate the roster if they join forces, and Owens has previously praised Zayn's talent.
AEW Collision on August 12 featured tag team wrestling, including The Acclaimed vs. The Iron Savages and Krist Statlander/Willow Nightingale vs. Diamante/Mercedes Martinez. Ricky Starks was suspended for attacking Ricky Steamboat but vowed to still be on the show. Samoa Joe defeated Andrew Everett in a squash match and called out CM Punk. Luchasaurus defeated Brock Anderson in a TNT Championship match. The main event saw House of Black retain the Trios Championship against CMFTR, with Samoa Joe attacking Punk. Overall, the show set up future matches and had some entertaining encounters.
The semi-finals of the AEW Blind Eliminator Tournament have been set for the upcoming episode of Dynamite. The matches will feature Sammy Guevara & Daniel Garcia facing Darby Allin & Orange Cassidy, and Big Bill & Brian Cage taking on Maxwell Jacob Friedman & Adam Cole. The winners will advance to the finals for a shot at the Tag Team title.
Raquel Rodriguez and Shotzi are teaming up as a tag team in WWE, with their alliance forming after Shotzi saved Rodriguez from a beatdown by heels Chelsea Green & Sonya Deville. They will be competing in a 4-way match for the vacant WWE Women’s Tag titles against Deville & Green, Ronda Rousey & Shayna Baszler, and Damage CTRL’s Bayley & IYO SKY. Money in the Bank qualifying matches will also begin on the May 29 Raw.
Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons is a new co-op brawler game featuring Billy and Jimmy Lee, set in a post-nuclear war New York City. The game boasts seamless tag team abilities and a multitude of strategies for devastating combos, defensive and offensive moves. Players can swap characters on the fly to switch between their individual skills. The game features 13 playable characters, including Marian and newcomer Uncle Matin. It's coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC.
WWE Hall of Famer Bushwhacker Butch, whose real name is Robert Miller, has died at the age of 78. Miller was half of the famous WWE tag team named The Bushwhackers, who became fan favorites in WWE and in wrestling promotions around the world. The duo won championships in Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling, the Continental Wrestling Association, Stampede Wrestling and Pacific Northwest Wrestling, among other promotions.