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Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison revealed that Paramount intends to combine HBO Max with Paramount+ once the Paramount/WBD sale is complete. HBO Max currently serves as AEW's streaming platform.
Zayda Steel responded to a fan who mocked her ROH appearance and criticized the promotion's smaller Jacksonville studio crowd size compared to other venues. The fan claimed Steel went "from working in front of 300 people at the PC to working in front of less than a hundred people in a PBS studio," to which Steel sarcastically replied that wrestling in front of 300 people at the PC was "news to me" and stated she's happy where she's at in her journey. The exchange occurred amid ongoing discussions about ROH's tapings at WJCT Studios in Jacksonville, which operates with smaller in-person crowds than traditional wrestling venues.
AEW commentator Jim Ross expressed surprise at Chris Jericho's absence from the Royal Rumble. Ross believes Jericho may appear at a future WWE event.
Kazuchika Okada recently defended his AEW International Championship in a match. The article contains spoilers regarding the outcome of that championship match.
Reports suggesting that Tommaso Ciampa's AEW debut might happen earlier than originally planned have been debunked. The timeline for Ciampa's WWE departure and subsequent AEW debut remains as previously reported.
AEW's Darby Allin revealed he was "willing to die" to ensure Sting retired with respect during the wrestling legend's final match. Allin detailed his mindset going into the bout, explaining that he wanted to give his iconic tag team partner a fitting send-off.
AEW star Mercedes Mone has announced the launch of Mone Wear, where fans can purchase authentic ring gear and wardrobe pieces she has worn. The initiative allows fans to acquire actual clothing items worn by the wrestler.
The IInspiration will make their AEW in-ring debut on this week's Dynamite. The duo previously worked for WWE and TNA Wrestling before joining AEW.
Chris Jericho criticized modern wrestling fans for demanding instant payoffs during a March 1, 2026 conversation with Spencer Matthews, stating "shut the hell up and let me tell my story" and comparing wrestling storylines to watching a three-hour movie. The former Undisputed WWE Champion defended long-term storytelling, citing his 366-day feud with MJF in AEW and his extended WWE rivalry with Shawn Michaels as examples of how patience can create more meaningful payoffs. Jericho argued that wrestling's strength lies in its ability to tell layered, episodic stories that evolve over time rather than delivering instant gratification every week.
Former WWE star Ashante "Thee" Adonis (real name Tehuti Miles) signed with AEW during the first week of September, less than a month after his WWE contract expired on August 10. Miles recently surfaced publicly at the March 1 Ring of Honor tapings, marking his first appearance since joining All Elite Wrestling several months ago.
Thekla believes she handled the hostile environment well when she first joined AEW. She is currently the AEW Women's World Champion.
Chris Jericho revealed that his extreme method acting approach during his 2008 "suit-and-tie" heel persona led to real-life physical attacks from fans on the street. The WWE star explained that he stayed in character for approximately two years, refusing fan interactions and even forbidding WWE from making his merchandise to maintain heel heat. Jericho admitted the commitment put him in "a real dark place" and resulted in several street fights with fans that can still be found on YouTube.