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WWE Believes AEW May Struggle To Land Major TV Deal After Current Contract Ends

According to a Wrestling Observer Newsletter report, WWE sources are internally discussing the possibility that AEW may struggle to secure a major TV deal when their current contract expires at the end of 2027, with some high-level WWE personnel reportedly talking as if AEW won't get another deal. The uncertainty stems from the ongoing Paramount/Skydance merger situation, as WWE sources admit nobody knows who will make programming decisions once the merger is finalized or whether AEW will remain part of the company's future plans.

AEW Double or Nothing 2026 Closing In On Sellout After Huge Ticket Sales Jump

AEW Double or Nothing 2026 has distributed approximately 13,848 tickets according to WrestleTix, with sales jumping by more than 300 tickets in a single day following Wednesday's AEW Dynamite. The May 24 event at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Flushing, New York is significantly outpacing last year's Double or Nothing in Arizona, which distributed around 8,200 tickets total, with the lowest-priced standard tickets currently priced around $225. The card features an AEW World Title vs. Hair match between Darby Allin and MJF after Darby issued the challenge and MJF accepted on Dynamite.

Paul Wight Names AEW Stars He'd Still Like To Get In The Ring With

Paul Wight has expressed optimism about returning to wrestle in AEW and has identified two AEW stars he would like to face in the ring. The specific names of the wrestlers he mentioned were not detailed in the available content.

Buddy Matthews Returns and Attacks Donovan Dijak After Long Injury Layoff

Buddy Matthews made a surprise return at WSW Rise Against in Australia, attacking Donovan Dijak with a steel chair and laying him out with a stomp. Matthews clarified on the microphone that he has not yet been medically cleared to wrestle following his ankle injury, but expects to receive clearance in October. The injury originally occurred during his entrance at AEW Grand Slam: Australia in February 2025 and required surgery after Matthews initially attempted to work through it.

AEW Has No Known Plans To Merge Championships Despite Growing Fan Criticism

AEW has no known plans to merge championships despite growing fan criticism about the crowded title scene, according to Sean Ross Sapp during a recent Fightful Select Q&A. Sapp reported that while he hasn't heard of any creative plans to consolidate titles, multiple people inside AEW support the idea of merging championships. AEW currently has multiple champions including Darby Allin as World Champion, Jon Moxley holding the Continental Championship, Kazuchika Okada with the International Title, Mark Davis as National Champion, and Kevin Knight as TNT Champion.

Possible AEW Names For Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods Revealed

According to WrestleVotes on Fightful Select, if Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods join AEW, Kingston would keep using the Kofi name while Woods would likely return to using Austin Creed, the name he used before signing with WWE. Fightful Select also reported there is strong internal support within AEW to bring in the former New Day members, with several AEW wrestlers expressing interest in working with them.

AEW Collision Ratings & Viewership Report: 5/9/2026

AEW Collision's viewership declined after going head-to-head with WWE Backlash and facing competition from NBA and NHL playoff games. The show aired on 5/9/2026.

Former AEW Champ Swerve Strickland Reacts To Kofi Kingston's WWE Departure

Former AEW Champion Swerve Strickland commented on Kofi Kingston's WWE departure in an interview with TMZ. Strickland specifically weighed in on the departures of New Day members, with particular focus on Kingston's exit from the company.

AEW's Adam Copeland Offers Update On His Retirement 'Clock'

AEW star Adam Copeland has discussed whether he has thought about retiring from pro wrestling and teased that he's close to calling time on his career. Copeland offered an update on his retirement timeline during recent comments about his future in wrestling.

Swerve Strickland On Celebrities In Wrestling: 'There's A Time And A Place For It'

AEW's Swerve Strickland has shared his thoughts on celebrities appearing in wrestling, stating that there is "a time and a place for it." Strickland explained that fan reaction should be the determining factor for when celebrities get involved in wrestling.

Update On Big Bill's AEW Contract

Former AEW World Tag Team Champion Big Bill, who has been with AEW since 2022, could be nearing the end of his time with the promotion. No additional details about his contract status were provided.

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