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Mercedes Martinez, who is no longer with AEW, plans to retire in 2026 after a career spanning more than 20 years. Martinez feels she was put "on the shelf" and not properly utilized during her time with AEW, which influenced her decision to retire.
AEW star Hechicero has outlined his plans for title defenses during his second reign as CMLL World Heavyweight Champion. The wrestler has laid out his strategy for defending the championship going forward.
Eric Bischoff dismissed the idea of Ric Flair joining the nWo as "bad casting" during an appearance on the 83 Weeks podcast, stating that WCW never seriously considered the concept. Bischoff explained that Flair's character would have clashed with the rebellious nature of the nWo from a storytelling perspective, and believed Flair himself would have rejected the idea if it had been pitched to him.
Eric Bischoff stated on the 83 Weeks podcast that he would never have considered bringing Shawn Michaels into WCW during the nWo era due to Michaels' reputation at the time. Bischoff explained he already had enough chaos to manage and wasn't willing to take a risk on Michaels, adding that Sean Waltman (X-Pac) was better suited for the role he filled in the nWo faction.
Julia Hart praised Brody King's actions amid anti-ICE chants at AEW shows, saying he "did a great job" by wearing supportive t-shirts and donating money to affected families. Hart, who grew up in Bloomington, Minnesota, said the situation hit close to home because some incidents happened near places from her childhood, including a donut shop she used to visit. In the same interview with Inside the Ropes, Hart discussed how her wrestling journey began when her older cousin introduced her to wrestling through video games, which eventually led to her discovering wrestling on television and deciding she wanted to pursue it as a career.
AEW Dynamite airs tonight at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT on TBS and HBO Max from the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The show will feature Kenny Omega in trios action and an MJF vs. Omega contract signing. AEW Dynasty is scheduled for Sunday, April 12 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Queen Aminata shared a major recovery update on social media, revealing she is now moving pain-free after suffering a neck and spine injury that sidelined her since late October. The injury forced her to miss key appearances including the women's Blood & Guts match in November, and she described how she previously could barely walk without pain and was unable to train or sleep properly. While no official return timeline has been announced, Aminata stated she is now focusing on rebuilding after months of physical and mental struggles with the injury.
CMLL World Heavyweight Champion Hechicero has pitched a title match against AEW's MJF. Hechicero has named MJF among the All Elite Wrestling stars he wants to defend his championship against.
Eddie Kingston reflected on his career history with Ring of Honor, describing the promotion as "AEW without the money." Kingston shared his thoughts on the different periods he spent with ROH and its significance to him personally.
An AEW and ROH wrestler is set to become a free agent at midnight when their contract expires. The wrestler's departure will impact the women's rosters of both promotions.
AEW's Rocky Romero has announced that a CMLL star has joined the Don Callis Family ahead of Friday's Arena Mexico event. The identity of the specific CMLL wrestler was not disclosed in the announcement.
Chris Jericho believes that match quality is overemphasized in professional wrestling today. The AEW star has expressed concerns about wrestler longevity due to the increased focus on physical feats in modern wrestling.