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Tony Khan gives Penelope Ford injury update

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Penelope Ford’s return to the ring may be some time away, according to AEW head Tony Khan.

During a pre-AEW Collision video posted to X, Khan was explaining a new match made for the show (Toni Storm & Mina Shirakawa vs. Megan Bayne & Lena Kross) when he gave an update on Ford who is also part of the group.

Khan said, “It looks like, unfortunately, (Ford) will be out with an injury maybe for weeks, but possibly even up to months.”

According to our Bryan Alvarez, Ford suffered an ankle sprain during she and Bayne’s match against AEW Women’s Tag Team Champions Willow Nightingale & Harley Cameron on the February 25 Dynamite. Ford sustained the injury after a moonsault where she landed on her feet. At the time, Alvarez said she was expected back “soon.”

The finish of the match had to be changed due to Ford’s injury which saw Kross interfere for a DQ. Kross made a surprise appearance on the Grand Slam Australia show to align with Bayne and Ford.

Megan Bayne to wrestle singles match at upcoming CMLL event

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An injury in AEW has resulted in changes for CMLL.

Megan Bayne & Penelope Ford were scheduled to wrestle as a team this Friday at CMLL’s La Noche de Las Amazonas (literally, “Night of the Amazons”), an all-women’s show. Ford, however, suffered an ankle injury against the Babes of Wrath on AEW Dynamite last week. Though the injury is not believed to be severe, it is going to keep her off of this weekend’s card. 

Instead, Megan Bayne will wrestle a singles match against Olympia. It will be Bayne’s debut in CMLL, her first match in Mexico, and the first time she has wrestled Olympia.

Mina Shirakawa will also be in Mexico City, facing Zeuxis. This will be Shirakawa’s second appearance in Mexico, and technically the second time she has faced Zeuxis. Both wrestlers took part in the 18-woman Team Mexico vs. Team World Torneo Cibernetico at CMLL International Women’s Grand Prix at Arena Mexico last October. 

Olympia and Zeuxis have each appeared on AEW television a handful of times. Zeuxis wrestled a pair of matches against Mercedes Mone, losing both: once in an unsuccessful challenge for Mone’s AEW TBS Championship last June, and then losing the CMLL World Women’s Championship the next week at Grand Slam Mexico. 

Olympia then had a win over Taya Valkyrie last October before losing a challenge for Mone’s CMLL World Women’s Championship a week later. 

The card so far for La Noche de Las Amazonas:

  • CMLL World Women’s Championship Match: Mercedes Moné (c) vs. Persephone
  • CMLL World Women’s Tag Team Championship Match: Starlight Kid Mei Seira vs. Las Chicas Indomables (Lluvia & La Jarochita)
  • Copa Irma González 2026 Marcela vs. Princesa Sugehit vs. La Magnifica
  • Megan Bayne vs. Olympia
  • Zeuxis vs. Mina Shirakawa
  • Garra Negra & Keyra vs. La Catalina & Sanely

Wrestling Weekly: Who comes out of Elimination Chamber with a chance at the title?

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It’s Elimination Chamber weekend, so Les Thatcher and Victor Sosa run down the card and give our predictions for who will have championship opportunities at WrestleMania.

We’ll also take a look at Hangman Adam Page and the idea that he may never be able to challenge for the AEW title again. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!

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WOL: Penelope Ford injury, AJ stays with WWE, Dynamite!

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Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez is back with a solo show running down all the news including an update on Penelope Ford’s injury, why moonsaults off the post are more dangerous the way they’re done today, the AEW Dynamite report, AJ Styles not leaving WWE anytime soon, and tons more! A fun show as always so check it out~!

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Penelope Ford injury update following AEW Dynamite

Posted on by Josh Nason

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Penelope Ford suffered an injury during a tag team match on Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite that resulted in the finish needing to be changed as she was unable to continue.

Our Bryan Alvarez has a positive update on Ford’s status Thursday, stating she suffered an ankle sprain and should be be back soon.

Ford and Megan Bayne were challenging Willow Nightingale and Harley Cameron for the AEW Women’s Tag Team titles when Ford sustained the injury on a moonsault to the outside (pictured above) after she landed on her feet.

She was able to continue for several minutes before she had to bow out, attended to by ringside doctors. AEW then made a backstage change on the fly due to the injury, having Lena Kross interfere by using a title belt, resulting in a DQ win for the champions.

Ford was out for three months in late-2025 with a torn UCL in her elbow and returned in January alongside Bayne.

WOR: AEW Dynamite report, injury updates, WWE 2025 financials & news

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Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the death of Bobby Douglas, Bronson Reed biceps update, TKO business notes from today’s earnings call, AJ Styles reiterates retirement, Stand and Deliver not in Vegas, Arena Mexico, the Dynamite and NXT reports, Penelope Ford injured, and more.

A packed show as always so check it out~!

Timestamps:
Start: Ric Flair’s 77th birthday, Bobby Douglas passes away
6:08: Bronson Reed update, TKO business notes
14:15: New WrestleMania weekend events announced, NXT Stand & Deliver moved
20:52: AJ Styles confirms he’s retired
26:31: Arena Mexico notes, ratings
37:03: AEW Dynamite recap
55:47: WWE NXT recap

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Penelope Ford injured during AEW Dynamite match, finish reportedly changed

Posted on by Shounak Chakrabarti

While challenging for the AEW Women’s tag team titles, Penelope Ford found herself injured on the latest edition of Dynamite.

On Wednesday, during the February 25 episode of Dynamite, MegaBad (Penelope Ford & Megan Bayne) took on Babes of Wrath (Harley Cameron & Willow Nightingale) for the women’s tag team titles; however, the match did not end originally as planned.

According to Fightful Select, Ford sustained an injury that ruled her out of the match. Midway through the match, an audible was called that MegaBad’s manager, Lena Kross, would run in and cause a DQ, instead of leaving the match as a 2-on-1, with the heel Bayne fighting two babyfaces.

During a commercial break, Ford was checked and ruled out of the match. After Cameron got tagged out, she remained largely out of the match, too.

Fightful Select further reported that they are working on getting an update on Ford’s status. An audible was called mid-match to cover up the original plans. The report also claimed that they are currently working on finding out the original planned winners. The change also caused a few immediate adjustments on the show.

AEW files to trademark tag team name

Posted on by Ian Carey

AEW has filed to trademark the tag team name of Megan Bayne and Penelope Ford.

All Elite Wrestling, LLC filed to trademark the term “MegaBad” for wrestling and entertainment purposes with the United States Patent and Trademark Office on Thursday, February 5, 2026.

Bayne and Ford were listed in match graphics as MegaBad on Wednesday’s Dynamite. They have also previously teamed under the name Top Gods, and Bayne has teamed with Marina Shafir under the name The MegaProblems.

The purposes of the filing are listed as: “Conducting entertainment exhibitions in the nature of professional wresting exhibits and performances by professional wrestlers, namely, performances by a tag team of wrestlers during professional wrestling events; Entertainment services in the nature of live professional wrestling performances; Entertainment services, namely, televised appearances by a tag team of professional wrestlers; Entertainment services, namely, live appearances by a tag team of professional wrestlers.”

AEW’s attorney on record for the filing is Bradley M. Stohry.

On Wednesday’s Dynamite, MegaBad defeated the Women’s World Tag Team Champions Babes of Wrath, Harley Cameron and Willow Nightingale, in an Eliminator match. A title match between MegaBad and Babes of Wrath has since been scheduled for AEW Grand Slam Australia.

Bayne and Ford have been teaming together since March 2025 and are 3–0 so far in 2026.

Penelope Ford cleared to return from injury, AEW return date set

Posted on by Shounak Chakrabarti

After having to miss the inaugural AEW Women’s Tag Team title tournament, Penelope Ford is set to return to the ring after a three-month absence.

On Wednesday’s AEW Maximum Carnage Dynamite, Ford was announced to be teaming with Megan Bayne on Collision Maximum Carnage airing Saturday against opponents to be named.

Last October, Ford suffered a UCL tear and was ruled out of action. While previously scheduled to team with Megan Bayne in the AEW Women’s Tag Team Title tournament, she was later replaced by Marina Shafir.

Ford’s last match dates back to the October 22 Dynamite when she teamed with Bayne against Jamie Hayter & Queen Aminata, Harley Cameron & Willow Nightingale, and Sisters Of Sin (Julia Hart & Skye Blue).

Announced AEW Collision lineup | This Saturday (taped Wednesday)

  • Eddie Kington & Ortiz vs. Grizzled Young Veterans (James Drake & Zack Gibson)
  • Andrade vs. Angelico
  • Skyflight (Dante & Darius Martin and Scorpio Sky) vs. Don Callis Family (Kyle Fletcher, El Clon & Josh Alexander)
  • Zayda Steel vs. Marina Shafir
  • Megan Bayne & Penelope Ford in action
  • National title eliminator: Jack Perry vs. Anthony Bowens
  • AEW Trios Champions The Opps (Samoa Joe, Katsuyori Shibata & Powerhouse Hobbs) defend against Hangman Page and JetSpeed (Kevin Knight & Mike Bailey)

Injury forces change in AEW Women’s Tag Team title tournament

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A change has been made in the inaugural AEW Women’s Tag Team title tournament due to an injury.

Announced during Wednesday’s Fright Night edition of AEW Dynamite, Penelope Ford revealed she suffered a torn UCL in her right arm last week and she is out indefinitely.

Tony Schiavone then asked her partner Megan Bayne what her plan was to which she challenged any woman that thought she was bad enough to join her. Death Riders member Marina Shafir then walked into the frame and offered her services, leading to Jon Moxley walking in the shot to give his approval.

Shafir and Bayne then fist bumped to seal the deal. The two will face TayJay (Anna Jay & Tay Melo) in a first round bout in a date yet to be announced.

Ford hurt her arm on a moonsault in a four-way that took place on last Saturday’s Collision, taped last Wednesday.

Earlier in the night, the Sisters of Sin (Julia Hart & Skye Blue) advanced with a win over Jamie Hayter & Queen Aminata thanks to Thekla’s interference.

AEW Women’s World Tag Team title tournament bracket:

Left side:

  • Julia Hart & Skye Blue defeated Jamie Hayter & Queen Aminata to advance
  • Mercedes Mone & Athena vs. Willow Nightingale & Harley Cameron (Wed., November 5)

Right side:

  • Riho & Alex Windsor vs. Toni Storm & Mina Shirakawa (Date TBA)
  • Anna Jay & Tay Melo vs. Penelope Ford & Megan Bayne (Date TBA)

First match announced for AEW Saturday Tailgate Brawl

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An Eight-Woman Tornado Tailgate Brawl is set for AEW’s upcoming All Out pre-show.

It was announced on Collision that Willow Nightingale, Mina Shirakawa, Harley Cameron, and Queen Aminata will team up to take on Julia Hart, Skye Blue, Megan Bayne, and Penelope Ford in a tornado match at AEW’s Saturday Tailgate Brawl event, which will serve as the pre-show prior to All Out that will air at 2 pm ET on TNT and HBO Max.

The eight women have been teaming against each other in recent weeks as part of All Star Eight Woman tag team matches. It was in one of these matches that AEW Women’s Champion Toni Storm issued the challenge for All Out against Thekla, Jamie Hayter, and Kris Statlander. 

This will be AEW’s first pre-show held on cable television and HBO Max. The usual pre-show, Zero Hour, airs across social media.

Here is the updated lineup for Saturday Tailgate Brawl:

AEW Saturday Tailgate Brawl (September 20 at 2 pm ET:)

  • Eight-Woman Tornado Tailgate Brawl: Willow Nightingale, Mina Shirakawa, Harley Cameron, and Queen Aminata vs. Julia Hart, Skye Blue, Megan Bayne, and Penelope Ford

Two matches announced for AEW Dynamite

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Two new matches have been announced for tonight’s episode of AEW Dynamite.

Following their match at AEW Double or Nothing: Zero Hour on Sunday, Anna Jay and Harley Cameron will face Megan Bayne and Penelope Ford again, this time in a no disqualification bout. Tony Khan announced the bout on Wednesday afternoon.

At Zero Hour, Cameron pinned Ford after hitting her Finishing Move, the name of her inverted Twist of Fate–style move she uses as a finish. Bayne and Ford entered that match with a 2-0 record, having previously defeated Thunder Rosa and Toni Storm, and Rosa and Kris Statlander in tag action.

Also announced for tonight’s show is a trios match pitting Mark Briscoe, Mike Bailey, and Willow Nightingale against Gabe Kidd, Jon Moxley, and Marina Shafir.

Tonight’s episode of Dynamite will take place from the El Paso County Coliseum in El Paso, Texas. The updated lineup is as follows:

AEW Dynamite, Wednesday, May 28 —

  • AEW International title qualifier: Josh Alexander vs. Brody King
  • Mercedes Mone & Toni Storm face-to-face
  • We’ll hear from Hangman Page
  • Anna Jay & Harley Cameron vs. Penelope Ford & Megan Bayne in a no disqualification match
  • Mark Briscoe, Mike Bailey, & Willow Nightingale vs. Gabe Kidd, Jon Moxley, & Marina Shafir

Cope vs. Claudio Castagnoli, Owen Hart Cup bracket reveal announced for AEW Dynamite

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Two new matches have been added to the growing lineup for next week’s episode of AEW Dynamite.

Adam Copeland vs. Claudio Castagnoli was confirmed during a backstage segment with Castagnoli and The Death Riders on the March 29 episode of AEW Collision on TNT and Max in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

“For what you did to me, I bet you think that was oh so ruthless,” Castagnoli said while sending a message to “The Rated-R Superstar” directly into the lens of the camera. “But I know you are losing your edge and you are just trying to cope with it. That’s why I’m going to beat you to a pulp.”

Later in the show, the bout was confirmed.

Also joining the 4/2 Dynamite lineup is AEW Women’s World Champion “Timeless” Toni Storm vs. Penelope Ford in non-title women’s action, as well as the unveiling of the brackets for the 2025 Owen Hart Cup tournament for both the men and the women.

Next week’s episode of AEW Dynamite is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, April 2 from Peoria, Illinois, and will serve as the “go-home show” for the AEW Dynasty 2025 pay-per-view on April 6 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Here is the updated lineup:

  • Mixed tornado tag team match: Jon Moxley & Marina Shafir vs. Swerve Strickland & Willow Nightingale
  • Will Ospreay returns
  • Cope vs. Claudio Castagnoli
  • Toni Storm vs. Penelope Ford
  • Men’s and women’s Owen Hart Foundation tournament bracket reveal

Tag team match announced for AEW Dynamite

Posted on by Ian Carey

A new match has been added to the lineup for Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite.

Kris Statlander & Thunder Rosa vs. Megan Bayne & Penelope Ford is now scheduled for the show.

AEW announced the news on Sunday, writing, “Weeks of tension finally boil over in this huge Tag Team Match on Wednesday Night Dynamite at 8/7c on TBS + Max!”

Last week on AEW Dynamite, Bayne defeated Statlander with some assistance from Ford at ringside. After the match, Bayne and Ford continued their attack until Rosa ran out to make the save. The segment ended awkwardly, as Bayne and Ford didn’t back down from Rosa, forcing her to repeatedly feign swinging a chair until they eventually left. Our own Dave Meltzer called it “the weirdest segment of the week” in last week’s edition of The Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

Wednesday’s show is scheduled for the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium in Sacramento, California.

AEW Dynamite lineup for Wednesday, March 5, 2025:

  • Cope vs. Wheeler Yuta
  • Swerve Strickland & Ricochet AEW Revolution contract signing
  • Megan Bayne & Penelope Ford vs. Kris Statlander & Thunder Rosa

Anna Jay vs. Penelope Ford added to AEW Dynamite

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A new match is set for the Wednesday, December 4 AEW Dynamite.

AEW’s Tony Khan revealed in a social media post Monday night that he has signed Anna Jay vs. Penelope Ford for this week’s Dynamite. AEW’s owner wrote:

Jay is coming off a win over Deonna Purrazzo on the Full Gear Zero Hour pre-show on November 23. Prior to that, Jay was involved in a three-match series against Women’s World Champion Mariah May, including a win in a title eliminator bout, and twice challenging for the Women’s World title in November.

Ford made her in-ring AEW return in October after two years out of action in the promotion, and is 1-2 since returning.

Six matches are now set for this week’s AEW Dynamite. The updated card:

  • Dynamite Dozen battle royal
  • PAC vs. Jay White
  • Swerve Strickland vs. Max Caster
  • Anna Jay vs. Penelope Ford
  • Continental Classic Gold League: Claudio Castagnoli vs. Brody King
  • Continental Classic Blue League: Kyle Fletcher vs. Shelton Benjamin