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Violent J Admits He Was “Scared to Death” Letting Vince Russo Run JCW
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Violent J Admits He Was “Scared to Death” Letting Vince Russo Run JCW

Violent J admitted he was "scared to death" of letting Vince Russo take over writing duties for Juggalo Championship Wrestling during a recent podcast appearance. The Insane Clown Posse frontman explained that giving up creative control of JCW was difficult since it had been his personal vision for years, but said their relationship has become collaborative. Violent J stated that wrestling is now one of his biggest passions outside of his children, calling JCW "the most exciting thing going on in my life right now."

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MJF Reacts To AEW Double Or Nothing 2026 Announcement
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MJF Reacts To AEW Double Or Nothing 2026 Announcement

AEW has announced the date and location for Double or Nothing 2026. MJF, who is from New York, has reacted to the announcement as the event will be held near his home area.

4 months ago258 views
AEW Announces Official Date & Venue For Double Or Nothing 2026 In Queens, New York
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AEW Announces Official Date & Venue For Double Or Nothing 2026 In Queens, New York

AEW has officially announced that Double or Nothing 2026 will take place in Queens, New York on Memorial Day weekend. The announcement follows reports from the previous week about the event's location and timing.

4 months ago283 views
AEW Dynamite Preview: February 18, 2026 – Omega vs. Swerve, MJF & Hangman Face-to-Face, TBS Title 4-Way, More
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AEW Dynamite Preview: February 18, 2026 – Omega vs. Swerve, MJF & Hangman Face-to-Face, TBS Title 4-Way, More

AEW Dynamite airs live tonight at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT on TBS and HBO Max, featuring Kenny Omega vs. Swerve Strickland, a face-to-face segment between MJF and Hangman Page, and a four-way match for the TBS Championship. The show will address fallout from AEW Grand Slam Australia.

4 months ago231 views
AEW Double Or Nothing 2026 Date & Location Revealed
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AEW Double Or Nothing 2026 Date & Location Revealed

AEW has revealed the date and location for Double Or Nothing 2026. The pay-per-view will mark the company's debut at a new venue.

4 months ago267 views
Louis Armstrong Stadium To Host AEW Double Or Nothing Sunday, May 24
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Louis Armstrong Stadium To Host AEW Double Or Nothing Sunday, May 24

AEW Double Or Nothing will take place at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, New York on Sunday, May 24. The event will air live worldwide on pay-per-view and stream live on HBO Max pay-per-view.

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Tony Khan Confident AEW Talent Won’t Jump Ship to WWE
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Tony Khan Confident AEW Talent Won’t Jump Ship to WWE

Following Powerhouse Hobbs' departure to WWE where he now performs as Royce Keys, AEW President Tony Khan expressed confidence that top talent will choose to remain with his company. In an interview with talkSPORT, Khan stated that wrestlers want to stay in AEW because "this is where we're wrestling at the highest level" and cited examples like MJF receiving WWE interest but ultimately deciding to stay with AEW.

4 months ago238 views
Swerve Strickland Fires Back At Booker T With ‘Bad Habits’ Trademark Tease
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Swerve Strickland Fires Back At Booker T With ‘Bad Habits’ Trademark Tease

Booker T made another comment about Swerve Strickland during his Hall of Fame podcast on February 17, 2026, referencing "bad habits" while discussing Je'Von Evans and generational influence in wrestling. Strickland responded by quote-tweeting the story with "(Trademarks 'BAD HABITS')", suggesting he may be looking to legally claim the phrase that Booker used as a jab against him. This continues the ongoing tension between the two that dates back to AEW Dynasty 2025, when Strickland told a Philadelphia crowd "F** Booker T."

4 months ago283 views
Booker T Says Swerve Strickland Influenced ‘Bad Habits’ in Wrestling
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Booker T Says Swerve Strickland Influenced ‘Bad Habits’ in Wrestling

Booker T took another verbal shot at Swerve Strickland during the February 17, 2026 episode of his Hall of Fame podcast, suggesting that Je'Von Evans needs to get rid of "bad habits" he may have learned from watching wrestlers like Strickland. This continues their ongoing feud that began nearly a year ago when Strickland said "F** Booker T" at AEW Dynasty 2025, after which Booker stated he would never say anything positive about Strickland again.

4 months ago334 views
Booker T Breaks Down Heated Confrontation With Dave Meltzer on Jericho Cruise
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Booker T Breaks Down Heated Confrontation With Dave Meltzer on Jericho Cruise

Booker T provided his detailed account of a heated confrontation with Dave Meltzer that occurred on the Jericho Cruise before the pandemic, explaining that his frustration stemmed from being quoted by Meltzer despite the two never having met or spoken directly. According to Booker, during a gathering in Ric Flair's room, he confronted Meltzer about this issue, calling him "a piece of you know what" and telling him "I could rip your ears off right now" before Meltzer left the room without responding. Booker emphasized that the confrontation was purely verbal with no physical altercation, describing it as "two men airing grievances" with his anger being based on what he considers improper journalism practices.

4 months ago282 views
Booker T Reveals Why He Doesn’t Blame ‘AEW Sickos’ for Worst Announcer Award
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Booker T Reveals Why He Doesn’t Blame ‘AEW Sickos’ for Worst Announcer Award

Booker T addressed being named Worst Television Announcer of 2025 by Wrestling Observer subscribers, stating he doesn't blame the voters but rather Dave Meltzer as their "teacher" who influences their opinions. On his Hall of Fame podcast, Booker argued that wrestling should prioritize fun over analysis and pointed out that his commentary role has lasted five years despite being originally planned for three months, suggesting he "must be doing something right."

4 months ago265 views
Backstage Report Explains AEW Decision To Have MJF Beat Samoa Joe For World Title
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Backstage Report Explains AEW Decision To Have MJF Beat Samoa Joe For World Title

According to a backstage report, MJF defeated Samoa Joe for the AEW World Championship at AEW Worlds End 2025. The report reveals the reasoning behind AEW's decision to have MJF dethrone Joe for the world title.

4 months ago252 views