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Speak Now: A super newsworthy AEW Dynamite
There is tons to talk about on tonight’s AEW Dynamite review on Speak Now Pro Wrestling!
We had a Casino Battle Royale to determine Moxley’s opponent. In additon AEW announced a brand new championship belt, Will Ospreay appeared on the show, David Finlay wrestled Hangman Page, who then expressed interest in challenging for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship, Wardlow wants the TNT Championship, matches for next week’s Road Rager, and more!
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Denise will return on Friday to chat WWE SmackDown and AEW Rampage!
Two matches added to AEW Dynamite
AEW has added two more matches to the lineup for Dynamite.
Tony Khan announced on Wednesday that Wardlow will face JD Drake on the show. He also revealed that Johnny Elite will return for his third match in the promotion and has “signed an open contract to fight anyone in AEW.”
“For AEW’s LA debut, hometown hero Johnny has signed an open contract to fight anyone in @AEW! Who will he face on Dynamite on TBS @ 8pm ET/7pm CT tonight?” Khan wrote on Twitter.
Wednesday’s edition of AEW Dynamite will take place from the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. The updated lineup for the show is as follows:
- AEW World Champion CM Punk & ROH World Tag Team Champions FTR (Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler) vs. Max Caster & The Gunn Club (Colten & Austin Gunn)
- Darby Allin, Jungle Boy, Luchasaurus, Matt Hardy, and Christian Cage vs. Hikuleo, Bobby Fish, Kyle O’Reilly, and The Young Bucks
- Britt Baker & Jamie Hayter vs. Ruby Soho & Toni Storm
- Jon Moxley vs. Daniel Garcia
- Wardlow vs. JD Drake
- Johnny Elite open contract
- We hear from MJF
We’re Live, Pal: Double Or Nothing weekend recap
It’s a brand new episode of We’re Live, Pal.
Andrew Zarian is out this week but I invited Kyle Ross from Top Rope Nation to join me to talk about Double Or Nothing weekend.
Kyle was in Las Vegas all weekend. We talked about AEW Rampage, the F4W Convention, including him finally meeting Dave Meltzer at the suite party, what he thought about the T-Mobile Center, and then we talked about the AEW Double Or Nothing Card.
We talked about the MFJ situation as well as what is next for Wardlow, the length of the show, and how Jon Moxley stood right beside me during his entrance.
Enjoy the latest We’re Live, Pal in podcast form below or on YouTube above.
Wardlow defeats MJF at AEW Double or Nothing, earns contract
MJF, in fact, did show up to AEW Double or Nothing Sunday in Las Vegas and took a beating in a loss to Wardlow, giving MJF’s former associate his freedom and a new storyline contract.
There was 24 hours of drama surrounding MJF as he no-showed Saturday’s meet and greet and there was buzz that he might completely skip the show altogether due to some sort of new dispute with AEW.
In the end, he did appear and lost in just over seven minutes. Shortly before the show, it was reported the match would kick off the PPV.
Wardlow picked up the win after ten power bombs, declining to pin his rival after several of them in order to keep delivering more punishment. After the tenth that saw him pull the straps down, Wardlow simply put his foot on MJF’s for the pin and win.
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After the match, MJF was stretchered out, had a neck brace applied and got oxygen.
As Wardlow walked up on the top of the stage, Tony Schiavone came out and revealed that Tony Khan said Wardlow was now #AllElite.
MJF vs. Wardlow scheduled to open AEW Double or Nothing
Those wondering about the status of MJF won’t have to wait long to get their answer.
Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated reports that MJF vs. Wardlow is scheduled to open tonight’s Double or Nothing pay-per-view main card, which begins at 8 p.m. Eastern time.
“Per sources close to AEW, the opening match of tonight’s Double or Nothing pay per view is currently scheduled to be MJF vs. Wardlow,” Barrasso wrote. “Young Bucks-Hardys is second, then Jade Cargill-Anna Jay. Anarchy in the Arena is two before the main event, which is Hangman-Punk.”
MJF’s status has been the main point of conversation since he no-showed yesterday’s Double or Nothing Fan Fest meet and greet. AEW has yet to comment publicly on the situation.
Dave Meltzer tweeted at 3:31 p.m. Eastern today: “As of a few minutes ago MJF wasn’t at the building.”
Fightful reported earlier this month that MJF is “leaning towards leaving AEW as of now” when his contract expires in 2024. MJF signed a five-year deal with AEW in 2019.
During a media call ahead of Double or Nothing, Tony Khan spoke about MJF’s contract situation being mentioned on screen: “For MJF, it’s been a great opportunity to not only air some real-life grievances and air his actual status, contractually or otherwise.”
In storyline, MJF vs. Wardlow has a stipulation where — if Wardlow wins — he’ll be free from the contract that he signed with MJF. If MJF wins, Wardlow can never sign with AEW.
Speak Now: AEW Dynamite in Las Vegas post-show
It’s the AEW DOUBLE OR NOTHING go home show edition of AEW Dynamite! Join on-camera personality Denise Salcedo as she breaks down the events of the night, analyzes the storylines and matches while also engaging with the live viewers!
Topics include the build to AEW DON, Wardlow and MJF’s feud, the beef between Hangman Adam Page and CM Punk, NJPW’s Jeff Cobb and Great-O-Khan of the United Empire appear, a wacky Hardy Boys promo, the Owen Hart Cup Men’s and Women’s tournament, and more!
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Denise will also return on Monday to discuss her live event experience at AEW Double or Nothing.
MJF vs. Wardlow officially set for AEW Double or Nothing
After months of building up to it, MJF vs. Wardlow is now official for Sunday’s AEW Double or Nothing pay-per-view.
Wardlow earned himself the match on Wednesday’s Dynamite by completing the final stipulation MJF decreed several weeks ago: defeat Shawn Spears in a steel cage match with himself as special referee.
While the odds worked against him early, Wardlow ducked a Spears chair shot which landed flush on MJF’s head knocking him out. Bryce Remsburg then came out to replace him, counting the pin after Wardlow landed his series of power bombs — the last one delivered on the same chair that knocked out MJF.
The other stipulation was ten lashes which Wardlow took last week.
If Wardlow wins at Double or Nothing, he is free and clear of his storyline contract with MJF. If he loses, he cannot sign a deal with AEW and remains under MJF’s employ.
Here’s the current lineup for Sunday’s PPV in Las Vegas:
- AEW World Champion Hangman Page defends against CM Punk
- AEW Women’s Champion Thunder Rosa defends against Serena Deeb
- AEW Tag Team Champions Jungle Boy & Luchasaurus defend against Keith Lee & Swerve Strickland and Ricky Starks & Powerhouse Hobbs
- TBS Champion Jade Cargill defends against Anna Jay
- Owen Hart Foundation Men’s Tournament finals: Adam Cole vs. Samoa Joe or Kyle O’Reilly
- Owen Hart Foundation Women’s Tournament finals: Britt Baker vs. Ruby Soho or Kris Statlander (determined Friday)
- Young Bucks vs. The Hardys
- Wardlow vs. MJF
- Anarchy in the Arena match: Chris Jericho, Matt Menard, Angelo Parker, Daniel Garcia & Jake Hager vs. Jon Moxley, Bryan Danielson, Eddie Kingston, Santana & Ortiz
- Malakai Black, Brody King & Buddy Matthews vs. PAC, Penta Oscuro & Rey Fenix
- Pre-show match: Hook & Danhausen vs. Tony Nese & Mark Sterling
Report: AEW, Killer Kross discussed Dynamite match with Wardlow
According to a Fightful report Wednesday, Killer Kross and AEW had talked about him as an opponent for Wardlow as part of the recent MJF angle.
Impact Wrestling regular W. Morrissey ended up being the MJF-picked opponent for Wardlow on the Wednesday, May 4th Dynamite, losing after a competitive match.
Fightful reported that AEW and the former Karrion Kross in WWE couldn’t come to terms on a deal, saying he was approached after AEW head Tony Khan said he enjoyed Kross and Scarlett’s work in response to a rumor he was originally tabbed for April’s ROH Supercard of Honor pay-per-view.
Scarlett was not going to be part of Kross’ match in AEW and Kross “was concerned that his introduction to the AEW audience would mimic that of his WWE debut against Jeff Hardy as opposed to the successful NXT formula that helped lead him to two NXT Championships.”
Since being released by WWE, Kross has worked in NJPW Strong, MLW, Warrior Wrestling, NEW and other indies.
Speak Now: AEW Dynamite recap, Denise’s birthday party podcast
It’s a BIRTHDAY PARTY PODCAST! Come join Denise Salcedo as she recaps/reviews the May 18th edition of AEW DYNAMITE on Speak Now Pro Wrestling! This is a very fun show and there is plenty to talk about!
Topics include: Owen Hart Foundation results from both the men’s and women’s tournaments, plus the surprise jokers, Hangman Page vs. Konosuke Takeshita, MJF’s 10 lashes, plus lots more!
Speak Now: AEW Dynamite post-show, tons to talk about
We had a very good episode of AEW DYNAMITE tonight! Join Denise Salcedo as she recaps the entire show while sharing her honest thoughts and opinions! This is a very lively show perfect for all fans of AEW. Plus there was tons that happened on tonight’s show, lot’s to talk about!
Topics include: Both the Men’s and Women’s Owen Hart Cup Tournaments, a confrontation between CM Punk and Hangman Adam Page, Danhausen’s AEW in-ring debut, MJF’s hometown promo, Jeff Hardy vs Darby Allin in a wild match and more!
MJF vs. Wardlow official for AEW Double or Nothing
MJF vs. Wardlow is official for AEW Double or Nothing on Sunday, May 29.
The contract for the bout was signed during this week’s AEW Dynamite episode after Wardlow agreed to adhere to a set of stipulations before the match.
MJF said that Wardlow must agree to receive ten lashes in a callback to MJF’s AEW feud with Cody Rhodes, who MJF mentioned by name. Wardlow must then face Shawn Spears in a steel cage match, with MJF serving as guest referee, presumably on an upcoming AEW Dynamite, though no date was announced. In an added twist, if Wardlow loses at Double or Nothing, he can never sign an AEW contract.
Wardlow agreed to the stipulations, signed the contract, then attacked the security in the ring. Before he could deliver a powerbomb to MJF, Mark Sterling jumped on Wardlow, allowing MJF to escape.
Five matches are now set for the Double or Nothing pay-per-view. Here is the announced lineup to this point:
AEW Double or Nothing, Sunday, May 29 —
- AEW World Championship: Hangman Page (c) vs. CM Punk
- AEW Women’s World Championship: Thunder Rosa (c) vs. Serena Deeb
- Owen Hart Foundation Men’s Tournament finals
- Owen Hart Foundation Women’s Tournament finals
- MJF vs. Wardlow *If Wardlow loses, he can never sign an AEW contract*
We’re Live, Pal: Roman Reigns’ schedule, Cody Rhodes, Wardlow vs. MJF
It’s a brand new episode of We’re Live, Pal.
Andrew Zarian and I talk about the aftermath of WrestleMania Backlash, including news about Roman Reigns’ future schedule.
We also wondered if Cody Rhodes’ Money in the Bank video foreshadowed anything about the winner. We took a look at the upcoming AEW Dynamite in Long Island and some of the big feuds at Double or Nothing.
We also took some viewer questions.
Enjoy the latest We’re Live, Pal in podcast form below or on YouTube above.
Speak Now: AEW Dynamite post-show
Heads up, it’s Wednesday which means it’s time for AEW DYNAMITE! Join Denise Salcedo on Speak Now Pro Wrestling as she does an honest, in-depth recap of the show while sharing her analysis on stories and matches. She also engages with the live audience! Tune in for a good time.
Some of the items talked about on the show include lots of Owen Hart Cup talk, AEW Double or Nothing build up, Wardlow facing W. Morrissey, did Hangman Adam Page turn heel, Julia Hart’s storyline, Deonna Purrazzo vs. Mercedes Martinez, and more!
Impact’s W. Morrissey appears on AEW Dynamite, faces Wardlow
W. Morrissey appeared on tonight’s AEW Dynamite, facing Wardlow in a singles match.
On tonight’s Dynamite, MJF introduced Morrissey as Wardlow’s surprise opponent. He was announced as William Morrissey, with announcers noting he was part of Impact Wrestling. The finish had Wardlow countering Morrissey with a moonsault, pinning him with a powerbomb.
Last week’s Dynamite had MJF fuming after Wardlow was able to defeat Lance Archer. He then calmed down and made a phone call. He said that next week he would have someone bigger, stronger, and taller than Wardlow, and “you can’t teach that”, using the former catchphrase of the Enzo & Big Cass (Morrissey) tag team in WWE.
Morrissey made his debut for Impact last year, and has since feuded with the likes of Rich Swan and Moose. He most recently appeared at Impact’s Rebellion event, where he and Jordynne Grace failed to win the Impact Tag Team title elimination challenge that was later won by champions Eric Young & Joe Doering.