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Shingo Takagi, PAC declare for AEW Owen Hart Foundation tournament

Posted on by Bryan Rose

PAC and NJPW’s Shingo Takagi are entering the Owen Hart Cup.

A video aired on Dynamite showing Takagi talking about being ready to enter the Owen Hart Cup this year.

Prior to the main event, PAC talked about the recent losses he has taken since returning from injury, saying it has been humiliating. He said it ends now, as he is entering the Owen Hart Cup. He said he would win the touranment and claim the AEW World title at Wembley Stadium.

The only other person who has declared in the men’s tournament is Bryan Danielson. For the women’s tournament Willow Nightingale, Kris Statlander, and Mariah May have all declared.

This year’s Owen Hart Foundation Cup does not have a start date, but the finals will take place at the Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada on the July 10 edition of Dynamite. Dr. Martha Hart will present trophies to the winners of the tournaments, and the winners will also earn World title matches that will take place at All In on August 25 in London, England.

Former TBS Champions, Mariah May declare for women’s AEW Owen Hart Foundation tournament

Posted on by Josh Nason

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The women’s Owen Hart Foundation tournament has its first three entrants following Saturday’s AEW Collision in former TBS Champions and current rivals Kris Statlander and Willow Nightingale and Mariah May.

After her quick win over Robyn Renegade, Stokely Hathaway took to the microphone to say that Statlander was going to make history in becoming the first-ever woman to hold both the AEW Women’s World title and TBS title.

Shortly afterward, last year’s winner Nightingale was being interviewed in the back and was asked for her reaction to Statlander’s declaration. She then revealed she was also entering the tournament.

Following AEW Women’s Champion Toni Storm’s non-title win over Lady Frost, she pulled May onto the apron and suggested she also enter the tournament which the former Stardom star accepted.

In a change to the format, the winners of both the men’s and women’s tournaments will earn World title shots at August’s All In at London’s Wembley Stadium. While the start date hasn’t been announced, the finals will be held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, on Wednesday, July 10th.

On the men’s side, the only entrant thus far has been Bryan Danielson.

Bryan Danielson declares for AEW Owen Hart Foundation tournament

Posted on by Ethan Renner

Bryan Danielson has declared for the AEW Owen Hart Foundation men’s tournament.

In a backstage promo on Wednesday’s Dynamite, Danielson announced his intention to enter the 2024 edition of the Owen Hart tournament, noting that it was his final year as a full-time pro wrestler and that winning the tournament could mean his last chance at winning the AEW World Championship.

AEW’s Tony Khan and the late Owen Hart’s widow Dr. Martha Hart announced the upcoming tournament at last month’s Double or Nothing pay-per-view, with the added twist that this year’s tournament winners will receive World title shots at All In at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, August 25.

This year’s men’s and women’s tournament finals will be held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada on Wednesday, July 10.

AEW has yet to announce a start date or other participants for this year’s tournaments.

Danielson and his Blackpool Combat Club teammates Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, and the returning Wheeler Yuta were victorious in eight-man tag team action on Wednesday’s Dynamite. Our full report from the show is here.