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Newsweek
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Fan-Favorite AEW Wrestler To Undergo Surgery
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Just days after making her surprise debut at AEW All In: Texas, Japanese wrestling superstar Syuri has delivered an unfortunate update on her health. The former IWGP Women's Champion has announced that she is set to undergo elbow surgery, which will halt the momentum from her highly anticipated arrival. In a post to her Instagram Stories on Tuesday, Syuri broke the news to her fans. She confirmed that the injury has been bothering her for some time. An Unfortunate Update For AEW Star Syuri's AEW debut was a major moment, but her journey in the company will be put on pause before it can truly begin. Her announcement came just three days after she appeared at the All In pay-per-view. "I'm having surgery this month on my elbow, which has been hurting for a while!!" she wrote in her post. The timing of the surgery is a tough setback. It comes just as she was being introduced to a massive new audience in North America. Syuri is widely regarded as one of the best professional wrestlers in the world. She made a name for herself as a top star in Japan's premier women's promotion, Stardom. During her time there, she held both the World of Stardom Championship and the IWGP Women's Championship, establishing herself as a dominant main event talent. BOGOTA, COLOMBIA - NOVEMBER 16: A general view of the AAA Mexican Lucha Libre friday night show at the Movistar Arena during an AAA World Wide Wrestling match on November 16, 2018 in Bogota, Colombia. BOGOTA, COLOMBIA - NOVEMBER 16: A general view of the AAA Mexican Lucha Libre friday night show at the Movistar Arena during an AAA World Wide Wrestling match on November 16, 2018 in Bogota, is known for her unique and legitimate fighting style, which blends technical wrestling with hard-hitting strikes from her background in kickboxing and MMA. Her arrival in AEW was seen as a massive acquisition for the company's women's division. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation A Shocking And Celebrated AEW Debut After departing Stardom in June, Syuri's next move was a mystery. A vignette hyping her arrival aired during the Ring of Honor Supercard of Honor event on Friday, July 11th. The next night, she made her shocking AEW debut as a surprise entrant in the Women's Casino Gauntlet Match at All In: Texas inside Globe Life Field. Although she did not win the match, her appearance received a huge reaction from the live crowd and generated significant buzz online. While fans will now have to wait to see her compete in a singles match, her debut still marks a major moment for AEW. The entire wrestling community now wishes her a full and speedy recovery. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports
Newsweek
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
WWE Reportedly Signs International Wrestler
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. WWE has reportedly signed another star who made a strong impression during the company's recent partnership events with Lucha Libre AAA. Octagon Jr. is believed to have inked a new contract with WWE. The company's acquisition of AAA led to the WWE-AAA Worlds Collide and Money in the Bank weekend in Los Angeles. The events introduced new faces like Mr. Iguana and Psycho Clown to the WWE fans. Octagon Jr. Reportedly Signs With WWE According to a report from Octagon Jr. has officially signed with WWE. He is reportedly no longer taking independent bookings and will be full-time with the company. The 34-year-old impressed during the crossover weekend. At Worlds Collide, he teamed with Mr. Iguana and Aero Star to defeat Lince Dorado, Dragon Lee, and Cruz Del Toro. Later that same night at Money in the Bank, he was involved in another high-profile match. He unsuccessfully challenged Dominik Mysterio for the Intercontinental Championship. BOGOTA, COLOMBIA - NOVEMBER 16: Psycho Clown celebrates his victory against Hijo del Fantasma and Blue Demon at the Movistar Arena during an AAA World Wide Wrestling match on November 16, 2018 in Bogota, Colombia. BOGOTA, COLOMBIA - NOVEMBER 16: Psycho Clown celebrates his victory against Hijo del Fantasma and Blue Demon at the Movistar Arena during an AAA World Wide Wrestling match on November 16, 2018 in Bogota, news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Decorated AAA Champion Is WWE Bound The signing adds another decorated luchador to the WWE roster. Octagon Jr. has held multiple championships throughout his career. He is a former AAA Latin American Champion and a former AAA World Trios Champion. He has also held the MLW Caribbean Heavyweight Championship. WWE's working relationship with Lucha Libre AAA has occurred in two distinct eras. The first was a brief talent exchange in the mid-1990s, most notably at the 1997 Royal Rumble, where several top AAA stars like Mil Máscaras and Pierroth competed on the WWE stage. For nearly three decades after, the two companies had no formal partnership. The relationship was rekindled under Triple H, leading to talent appearing on each other's shows. This culminated in the major WWE-AAA Worlds Collide event in June 2025, which also featured talent from TNA. The co-branded show was seen as a huge success, leading to reports that WWE signed several key luchadors who impressed during the event, including Psycho Clown and Octagon Jr., establishing a deeper connection between the promotions. WWE signing so many new AAA talents and having them be on its roster will hurt the drawing power of AAA, as they're losing some of their biggest stars. However, it will give a new influx of talent for WWE, and that's needed. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Former WWE Champion Involved In Controversial Moment At Indie Show
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A mid-match walkout by former WWE Champion Raj Dhesi, formerly known as Jinder Mahal, at an independent event has been the subject of conflicting reports, with the latest suggesting the entire incident was a planned storyline. Dhesi has been active on the independent scene since his WWE release, including a run in AAA. This recent appearance at a Battleground Championship Wrestling (BCW) event in May, however, caused significant confusion. A Controversial Finish In a match against deathmatch veteran MASADA, Dhesi walked out mid-bout, resulting in a count-out loss and reportedly leaving the venue altogether. The promoter initially claimed the walkout was due to issues with hotel bookings. The story gained more attention after MASADA claimed on social media that Dhesi had arrived with a list of rules for what could and could not be done in their match. This painted a picture of a legitimate backstage dispute between the two performers. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Was It All A Work? According to a report from Fightful Select, the entire situation may have been a planned angle from the start. Sources close to Dhesi insist that the walkout was a complete "work" orchestrated by the BCW promoter to generate buzz for the promotion. BOGOTA, COLOMBIA - NOVEMBER 16: A general view of the AAA Mexican Lucha Libre friday night show at the Movistar Arena during an AAA World Wide Wrestling match on November 16, 2018 in Bogota, Colombia. BOGOTA, COLOMBIA - NOVEMBER 16: A general view of the AAA Mexican Lucha Libre friday night show at the Movistar Arena during an AAA World Wide Wrestling match on November 16, 2018 in Bogota, news re-frames the incident from a backstage issue into a deliberate attempt to blur the lines between reality and storyline. Regardless of the reason, Dhesi is not currently booked for any future dates with the promotion. Dhesi's Post-WWE Career Mahal's career in WWE is marked by two distinct runs, with his major accomplishments coming during his second tenure with the company after a significant physical transformation. Mahal is also a former United States Champion. He won the title at WrestleMania 34 in a Fatal 4-Way match, defeating champion Randy Orton, Bobby Roode, and Rusev. The controversial walkout comes after another notable event in Dhesi's post-WWE career. He and AEW's Satnam Singh won the AAA World Tag Team Championship in August 2024. However, after 241 days of inactivity and never defending the belts, the pair were stripped of the titles by the promotion in March 2025. It will be interesting to see where Mahal goes from here in his pro wrestling career. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
AEW Star Suffers Devasting Setback After Undergoing Surgery
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. AEW star Bryan Cage is facing a long road to recovery after undergoing a second major surgery in just eight weeks. The powerhouse wrestler revealed he recently had a knee replacement. This procedure comes shortly after he had surgery to repair a torn quad tendon suffered in March. Despite the significant setbacks, Cage is already back in the gym, showcasing his trademark intensity and determination. Cage made his AEW debut at Double or Nothing in 2020, winning the Casino Ladder Match and later becoming the FTW Champion under the management of Taz. As a founding member of Team Taz, he was a dominant force before being kicked out of the group. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation In recent years, he has been a key member of the Mogul Embassy faction alongside Swerve Strickland and Prince Nana, primarily competing in AEW and its sister promotion, ROH. He is a former two-time ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Champion. The string of injuries began with a quad tear that forced him and his tag team partner, Lance Archer, to be pulled from a scheduled AEW World Tag Team Championship match at the Dynasty pay-per-view in April. Cage explained on social media that he decided to address a long-standing knee issue while he was already sidelined. BOGOTA, COLOMBIA - NOVEMBER 16: A general view of the AAA Mexican Lucha Libre friday night show at the Movistar Arena during an AAA World Wide Wrestling match on November 16, 2018 in Bogota, Colombia. BOGOTA, COLOMBIA - NOVEMBER 16: A general view of the AAA Mexican Lucha Libre friday night show at the Movistar Arena during an AAA World Wide Wrestling match on November 16, 2018 in Bogota, Colombia."I've been dealing with excessive knee pain for years and have been working through it with the intention of going under the knife after All In," Cage wrote on Instagram. "With the unfortunate setback of tearing my quad, I figured F it, let's just get 'em both done." He remains defiant and focused on his eventual return to the ring. "Love me, hate me, or somewhere in-between, you can't deny I'm a f***** machine! Not an easy or fun choice, but I'm gonna come back ripping heads off. Especially if this is me right now after surgery." Cage is a good in-ring worker and was getting a notable push by AEW CEO Tony Khan before he was sidelined with this injury. Perhaps, when Cage returns to television, AEW will give him a renewed push that can set him up for a bigger run with the promotion. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Former WWE Superstar To Return At Historic Event
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. WWE is reportedly bringing in several well-known wrestling personalities for its upcoming WWE x AAA Worlds Collide special event on Saturday, June 7, 2025. According to former WWE star Lince Dorado and WWE legend Savio Vega are among those expected to be involved in the Los Angeles show. It will stream live on YouTube. Adding to these appearances, Hector "Moody Jack" Melendez is also slated for a significant, ongoing role within WWE's newly acquired AAA brand. While Dorado and Vega are specifically being brought in for the Worlds Collide event, potentially for on-screen roles or special appearances given their history in lucha libre and with WWE, respectively, Melendez's involvement extends further. reports that Hector Melendez is also on board and will be working on the AAA brand going forward for WWE. The belief is that Melendez "will be working behind the scenes for the promotion," leveraging his extensive experience. BOGOTA, COLOMBIA - NOVEMBER 16: Psycho Clown celebrates his victory against Hijo del Fantasma and Blue Demon at the Movistar Arena during an AAA World Wide Wrestling match on November 16, 2018 in Bogota, Colombia. BOGOTA, COLOMBIA - NOVEMBER 16: Psycho Clown celebrates his victory against Hijo del Fantasma and Blue Demon at the Movistar Arena during an AAA World Wide Wrestling match on November 16, 2018 in Bogota, made a name for himself in WWE as part of the high-flying Lucha House Party and was a standout in the Cruiserweight division. Vega was a popular WWF superstar in the 1990s. He was known for his time with The Nation of Domination and as the leader of Los Boricuas. He has remained active in the Puerto Rican wrestling scene. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Hector "Moody Jack" Melendez has a long and respected career as a wrestling announcer and personality, notably as the iconic voice for LAX during their TNA run, and has also worked extensively with AAA and Puerto Rican promotions WWL and WWC. To prepare for his new responsibilities with WWE's AAA brand, Melendez is reportedly expected at the WWE Performance Center this week in preparation for the event. His past working relationship with WWE's Jeremy Borash during their respective tenures in TNA is also noted as a relevant connection. The inclusion of these experienced individuals points to WWE's commitment to authentically presenting its AAA brand, beginning with the Worlds Collide showcase. It will be interesting to see if Vega gets involved in the show in more of a way than just making an appearance by sitting at ringside. Vega could be part of the finish of a match if decided upon. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
