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AEW's Kota Ibushi is planning to create a new wrestling venue to replace a closing event hall in Tokyo. Ibushi has been recovering from an injury that occurred during his last AEW match in November 2025.
AEW's Jamie Hayter addressed her upcoming match against Thekla at AEW Double or Nothing and discussed All In 2026 at Wembley Stadium. Hayter stated "We're Gonna Blow The Roof Off Of Wembley Stadium" when speaking about the future event.
MJF accused WWE and TKO of strategically spreading negative rumors about AEW's television deal negotiations to deflect criticism from their own product. Speaking with Sports Illustrated, MJF claimed that WWE executives are fueling online speculation about AEW's media rights future as a business tactic, stating "Let me get people talking negatively about AEW so they stop talking negatively about my promotion." MJF also argued that AEW remains in a strong position with Warner Bros. Discovery executives and that professional wrestling's status as live sports programming makes it valuable to cable networks.
AEW star MJF has discussed his decision to remain with AEW rather than pursue opportunities with WWE. MJF explained that he finds it more meaningful to potentially be considered one of the greats by achieving success on his own terms within AEW.
Kota Ibushi has announced plans to build a new pro wrestling venue while he remains sidelined with an injury and absent from AEW and in-ring competition. The project is currently underway during his recovery period.
Former WWE LFG star BJ Ray has responded to MJF's recent claim that he created wrestling's social media formula of staying in character online and blurring reality with storylines. Ray rejected MJF's assertion on Twitter/X, stating that he "actually layed the ground for social media in pro-wrestling" and claimed a head creative writer told talent to copy "the BJ Ray formula" after he had been active for six months.
Tommaso Ciampa commented after his Anything Goes match against Mark Briscoe on AEW Dynamite, stating "If You Wanted the Psycho Killer, You've Awakened Him." Ciampa indicated that the match re-awakened the 'Psycho Killer' persona in him and sent out a warning following the bout.
WWE star Ludwig Kaiser (Marcel Barthel) turned himself in to Orange County, Florida authorities on May 20 on an active warrant for misdemeanor battery and posted $1,000 bond. Court documents show he was released with several conditions including no contact with victims or witnesses, maintaining separate residences, and restrictions on weapons and alcohol consumption. The alleged incident occurred at the Paramount on Lake Eola Apartments, and WWE has not publicly commented on the arrest.
AEW star Will Ospreay has praised NJPW's Robbie X, calling him "the best junior heavyweight for the last four years." Ospreay made the declaration about his fellow wrestler's abilities in the junior heavyweight division.
Darby Allin retained the AEW World Championship against Speedball and O'Reilly at the live 3-hour special AEW Dynamite and Collision from Portland, Maine on May 20, 2026. The event aired on TBS and HBO Max and served as the final show before AEW Double or Nothing in New York.
FTR defeated The Conglomeration's Orange Cassidy and Roderick Strong in the main event of AEW Collision on Wednesday night. The victory allowed FTR to retain their AEW World Tag Team Championships.
Darby Allin defeated "Speedball" Mike Bailey by submission on AEW Dynamite to retain the AEW World Championship. Following his victory, Allin will now face MJF at the Double or Nothing pay-per-view event.