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Time of India
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Popular AEW star steals John Cena's iconic catchphrase on live television
is one of the most renowned and successful superstars of all time, who this year rightfully claimed the moniker of being called the G.O.A.T. The Cenation Leader has captivated the audience for more than two decades with his persona, charisma and resilience. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In doing so, he became popular for numerous aspects such as his merchandise, attitude, and even iconic catchphrases. Recently, a highly popular AEW star decided to steal a page from Cena's playbook and steal his famous catch phrase on live television. Which top AEW star stole John Cena's catchphrase? On the historic edition of AEW Dynamite 300, top star Mercedes Mone was slated to defend her TBS Championship against Mina Shirakawa. The match was a stellar showdown and led to loud cheers from the audience. In the end, The CEO rolled up Shirakawa for the pin to retain her title. She even attacked "Timeless" Toni Storm who was watching the action ringside. As she was leaving the ringside area, Mone decided to steal one of John Cena's iconic catchphrases. She held the TBS title high, looking into the camera to send a message to Toni Storm and said, "Your Time is Up, My Time is Now." Cena has been heard saying the line for years, and this is even the first line of his WWE theme song that he recorded himself. Mercedes Mone and Timeless Toni Storm have been engaged in a heated feud for weeks. It began when Mone won the Owen Hart Foundation Cup to earn the right to challenge her for her AEW Women's World title at their premier event, AEW All In Texas in a few weeks. It has been billed as a dream showdown for the company and is expected to be nothing short of a blockbuster event. As for John Cena, he is halfway through his farewell tour in WWE. The Never Seen 17 successfully defended his Undisputed WWE title at the Night of Champions PLE against his longtime rival, CM Punk. He is next set to compete in a major match at SummerSlam, with Cody Rhodes, who won King of the Ring tournament, likely to be his opponent in a rematch from WrestleMania 41. Also read:
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
AEW Collision Viewership Decreases On 5/22, Demo Stays Even
AEW Collision saw a decrease in viewership on May 22 when the show moved back to Thursday and had to compete with the NBA and NHL Playoffs. According to Wrestlenomics, Collision averaged 353,000 viewers on Thursday. The show drew a 0.08 rating in the 18 to 49 demographic. The viewership is down from last week's episode, when an average of 398,000 viewers tuned in. The demo stayed even from last week's show (0.08 rating in the same demographic). Viewership for Thursday's show on MAX is also unknown at this time. What happened on AEW Collision this week? This week's show kicked off with an in-ring contract signing between FTR, Daniel Garcia, and Nigel McGuinness for their tag team match at Double or Nothing. Advertisement In women's action, Mercedes Moné defeated Reyna Isis to retain the TBS Championship. Elsewhere on the show, Josh Alexander defeated AR Fox. In the main event of the evening, Speedball Mike Bailey and Komander defeated RUSH and Dralistico. Kazuchika Okada confronted Bailey after the match. READ MORE: Report: AEW's Original Plans For Darby Allin Revealed What did you think of AEW Collision this week? What was your favorite match or segment? Let us know your thoughts by sounding off in the comments section below. The post AEW Collision Viewership Decreases On 5/22, Demo Stays Even appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Willow Nightingale Confirms AEW Contract Status
Willow Nightingale is still All Elite. Last week, Fightful Select's Sean Ross Sapp reported that Willow Nightingale had re-signed with All Elite Wrestling under a multi-year contract. Nightingale, whose previous contract expired later this year, was reportedly happy with her run in AEW, so much so that she looked to stay with the company. Advertisement The Takedown on SI confirmed this to be the case through a new interview with Nightingale. 'That is true, yes. I am happy where I am,' Nightingale told The Takedown on SI's Jon Alba. 'I think there is so much left ahead for me to do at AEW, things that I want to accomplish. But also, I'm just really excited to be a part of something when it's fresh and new and, like, you know, I think we're past the years of finding our footing. But to have been a part of that and continue to water and watch it grow is just a privilege as well as a joy, you know? So I'm excited to continue, to take part in that.' Nightingale, A 10-year veteran, initially signed with AEW in late 2022. Since then, she's notably claimed the TBS Championship. In 2023, she also won the 2023 Women's Owen Hart Foundation tournament by defeating Ruby Soho in the finals. Currently, Nightingale finds herself entangled in the ongoing story involving The Death Riders, The Elite, The Opps, Swerve Strickland, and Kenny Omega. Last week, she helped her allies fend off The Death Riders and The Elite in the main event of AEW Dynamite. RELATED: Willow Nightingale Had The Nickname 'Godzilla' As A Kid For A Hilarious Reason The post Willow Nightingale Confirms AEW Contract Status appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mercedes Moné Is Blown Away By Toni Storm: I've Never Seen A Woman So Captivating
One of the most popular names in the current era of women's wrestling is the current AEW Women's World Champion 'Timeless' Toni Storm. Some might even say that the 4-time AEW Women's World Champion is by far the best character in the Jacksonville-based promotion. Recently, the current TBS Champion Mercedes Moné shared her thoughts on the Timeless One's current run in AEW. Recently, the CEO, Mercedes Moné, was interviewed by Denise Salcedo. During the interview, Moné shared that she was blown away by the character of 'Timeless' Toni Storm. She also mentioned that Storm is one of the most captivating characters in professional wrestling. Moné also can't wait to take all of Storm's success away from her. Advertisement 'Man, I am blown away by her work. Before I even thought about signing with AEW, Toni [Storm], I've just been watching her weeks upon weeks. And I was just so captivated by her charisma, by her character, by her presence. I think she is not one of the best women, one of the best talents in the whole world. I've never seen a woman captivate a character so… Just like… Just so on demand like she does. She brings so much to AEW. And I can't wait to take that all away from her,' Mercedes Moné said. Read More: Toni Storm Reveals Which Film Stars She Would Like To Wrestle Mercedes Moné recently qualified for the finals of the Owen Hart Foundation tournament. She will be wrestling Jamie Hayter and the winner will compete for the AEW Women's Championship at the All In pay-per-view. Advertisement Do you think 'Timeless' Toni Storm is the best wrestling character of all time? The post Mercedes Moné Is Blown Away By Toni Storm: I've Never Seen A Woman So Captivating appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Yahoo
09-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
AEW Revolution 2025 live results: Full card, start time, winners and losers, updates and highlights
AEW Revolution 2025 has all the makings of a night for the history books. Set to go down live from Los Angeles' Arena, AEW's biggest stars will take center stage, with AEW World Champion Jon Moxley defending his title in the main event against challenger Cope, who plans to end the Death Riders' reign of terror. But that big title tilt is only one of a whopping six championship matches. On the women's side, the brilliant, long-running feud between AEW Women's World Champion "Timeless" Toni Storm and Mariah May reaches its Hollywood ending, as the two rivals face off in a championship rubber match with a Falls Count Anywhere stipulation attached, guaranteeing further beautiful chaos for their already epic story. Mercedes Mone also brings big business to the west coast when she defends her TBS Championship against Japan's Momo Watanabe, and Kenny Omega seeks gold for the first time since making his big 2025 comeback by taking on AEW International Champion Konosuke Takeshita. Those are just a handful of the expected highlights. The AEW World Tag Team champs The Hurt Syndicate and AEW Continental champion Kazuchika Okada also defend their belts on the card, while big rivalries like Swerve Strickland vs. Ricochet, Will Ospreay vs. Kyle Fletcher and MJF vs. Hangman Adam Page collide in a star-studded card. Keep it locked to Uncrowned all night as the action unfolds! Here's a look at Sunday's full match card, which kicks off at 7 p.m. ET on pay-per-view via Prime Video, Triller TV, and YouTube: AEW World Championship: (C) Jon Moxley vs. Cope AEW Women's World Championship - Falls Count Anywhere: (C) Toni Storm vs. Mariah May AEW International Championship: (C) Konosuke Takeshita vs. Kenny Omega TBS Championship: (C) Mercedes Mone vs. Momo Watanabe AEW Continental Championship: (C) Kazuchika Okada vs. Brody King AEW World Tag Team Championship: (C) The Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley & Shelton Benjamin) vs. The Outrunners (Turbo Floyd & Truth Magnum) Steel Cage Match: Will Ospreay vs. Kyle Fletcher Swerve Strickland vs. Ricochet MJF vs. Hangman Adam Page "Big Boom!" A.J. and The Conglomeration (Orange Cassidy & Mark Briscoe) vs. Johnny TV and MxM (Mansoor & Mason Madden)
