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On The Mend: Update On Injured AEW Star’s Recovery Status

February 20, 2023

It could be a little while. Injuries are one of the worst things that you can see in wrestling as you never know how long someone is going to be out of action. Someone getting hurt can slow them down out of nowhere and cut off anything they have going. That just leaves everyone waiting around for the injury to heal up, and now we know a bit more about how long an injured AEW star will be out of action. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: WATCH: AEW Star Returns After Two Month Hiatus To End Rampage Andrade El Idolo has been out of action since September 2022 and has not been seen on AEW television in months. According to Fightful Select, El Idolo is still recovering from surgery to recover from a torn pectoral muscle. He is not expected to return until some point this spring. In addition to his injury, El Idolo was suspended in November for attacking Sammy Guevara backstage at an AEW TV taping. El Idolo is a rather talented star. Check out his time in AEW: [This post contains video, click to pl..

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That Could Mean Something: AEW Star Posts Cryptic Message, Says “Bye”

January 11, 2023

He’s gone? There have not been very many departures from the AEW roster during its few years of existence. As a result, seeing someone leave feels like a bigger deal when it actually takes place. It means something to see someone leave AEW and you get to see where they might go from there. While not confirmed, it does seem like another AEW star is hinting at heading elsewhere. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Up For Grabs: Former IWGP World Champion Jay White Free Agent Soon, WWE And AEW Interested AEW’s Andrade El Idolo has released a post on Instagram, showing a picture of his mask with the caption “Bye!!!”. There is no word on what this means for El Idolo, who is currently under suspension due to a backstage altercation with Sammy Guevara. El Idolo’s most recent AEW match took place in September. AEW has yet to comment on El Idolo’s comments or given a date for his return to television. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Andrade El Idolo (@andradealmas) El Idolo has done well du..

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It’s Overdue: AEW Star Reveals Major Surgery For Months Old Injury

November 29, 2022

That’s never good to see. Injuries are one of the few constants in all of wrestling as anyone can get hurt at any time. They can take someone out of action for any length of time and that can be devastating to any momentum that a wrestler has. Some injuries are a lot worse than others and now it appears likely that an AEW star will be out of action for a good while after a serious one. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: WATCH: Longtime AEW Stable Loses Member In Emotional Moment AEW’s Andrade El Idolo has posted a message to Instagram, revealing that he has undergone surgery to repair a torn pectoral muscle this week. El Idolo said that he suffered the injury a few months ago but is just now undergoing the surgery to repair it. There is no word on when exactly the injury took place or how long he will be out of action. El Idolo was reportedly sent home from AEW due to a backstage fight with Sammy Guevara in September, though it is not clear if he was allowed to return. View this post on Instagr..

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Farewell? AEW Star Says “Thank You”, “Bye” In Cryptic Post

November 22, 2022

That’s a tease. The AEW roster has grown quite a bit during the company’s three and a half year history. There have been several names to come and go from the locker room and it can mean a lot for a wrestler to get a spot in the company. While there have been several successes, there have been some who can’t seem to get out of the blocks. Now another one of the latter is teasing something. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: AEW’s Saraya Shares Details On Planned Autobiography About Her Drug Addiction Issues AEW’s Andrade El Idolo has posted an image of himself holding his mask with the caption “I just want to say thank you!!! Bye” in both English and Spanish. El Idolo does not go into further details of what he is saying “bye” to. He is currently suspended from AEW after a backstage altercation with Sammy Guevara and has not wrestled a match for the company since September 4. There has been nothing to indicate that El Idolo is leaving AEW. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Andrade El..

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AEW’s Saraya Shares Details On Planned Autobiography About Her Drug Addiction Issues

November 21, 2022

She has a story to tell. There are all kinds of wrestlers in the industry and some of them have very interesting stories. Some of them are inspiring stories that you will not see almost anywhere else, while others are much sadder stories that happen to have a happy ending. Now another of the sadder stories is going to tell her story in a longer form than most get to use. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Bring Them Back? AEW’s Tony Khan Opens Up On The Status Of Miro And Andrade El Idolo AEW’s Saraya appeared on Insight With Chris Van Vliet where she discussed writing a book about her life and struggles with drug addiction. Saraya is not sure on what the book will cover or whether it should be split into multiple books. She also promised that the book will include the dark side of her life and addiction issues. There was no release date included, but Saraya said the book would take a year or two to write. She has come a long way. Check out Saraya’s time in AEW: [This post contains video, clic..

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Bring Them Back? AEW’s Tony Khan Opens Up On The Status Of Miro And Andrade El Idolo

November 21, 2022

Wanted: Two missing wrestlers. There are all kinds of talented wrestlers on the AEW roster, but there is only so much time for them to be able to get in the ring. With only three hours of television every week, AEW is limited in who and what it can present. Some wrestlers are going to be missing at times and now the company’s boss is talking about two wrestlers who haven’t been around much lately. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: AEW Star Rips Championship Concept: “This ‘Interim’ Stuff Is Bull****. During the AEW Full Gear media scrum, AEW President Tony Khan was asked about the statuses of Andrade El Idolo and Miro. Khan said that he wanted to have a large roster, which included leaving some names off of some bigger shows. He did insist that El Idolo and Miro were part of his long term plans for AEW. Khan said that wrestlers take sabbaticals or breaks from AEW for various reasons before coming back to get involved, which could be the case for both of them. Both last wrestled at All Out on S..

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WRESTLING RUMORS: Speculation About Charlotte’s WWE Return

November 18, 2022

She’s a big deal. There are a lot of huge names on the WWE roster and it can be interesting to see what happens when one of them comes back after a long hiatus. It can do a wrestler a lot of good to be away for a decent amount of time, as it means the fans can miss someone a bit more. That is the case with a certain top star, and now we have an idea of when they might be back. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Homecoming: Another Former WWE Star Reportedly Set For Return According to Cagesideseats.com, recent social media activity has led to speculation that Charlotte will be returning to WWE soon, though there is no word on when that might be. Charlotte has been absent since WrestleMania Backlash in May when she lost to Ronda Rousey. In her absence, Charlotte got married to Andrade El Idolo and has reportedly been dealing with unspecified personal issues. Charlotte is pretty impressive when she is around. Check out some of her bigger moments: [This post contains video, click to play] [This..

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WATCH: Chris Jericho Makes Surprise Appearance On Masked Singer

November 18, 2022

I remember him! Wrestlers are celebrities, but they have a bit of a strange status to them. While they are famous, they are famous for pretty much one thing. Occasionally they will be able to break through to the other side and gain fame for something else, which can open up some doors. That was on display this week, as a wrestling legend was unveiled on a competition show. AEW’s Chris Jericho was unveiled as the Bride on this week’s edition of the Masked Singer, where he was eliminated from the competition following his performance of Billy Idol’s “White Wedding”. This came a week after Jericho, then still masked, performed on the show and was identified by fans recognizing his voice. Jericho’s appearance on the show has not been mentioned in any way on AEW television. Jericho can do a lot. Check out his Masked Singer reveal and something else he is better known for: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] Opinion: This wasn’t a shock ..

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AEW Rampage Results – October 7, 2022

October 8, 2022

Rampage Date: October 7, 2022 Location: Entertainment And Sports Arena, Washington DC Commentators: It’s the first half of a live double shot with a special Rampage. That should make the show a bit more interesting, which is a boost that is rather necessary around here. We have a Trios Titles match tonight, as the previously announced mask vs. career match has been canceled due to reasons of Andrade El Idolo. Let’s get to it. Opening sequence. Blackpool Combat Club vs. Rush/Private Party Regal calls Excalibur a caramel cheesecake that he would let melt in his mouth. Regal to Jericho: “I’d rather rip off my own eyelids and dip my head in hot soapy water than sit next to you.” The Firm is watching at ringside as Castagnoli takes Kassidy down with almost no effort to start. Yuta comes in as Jericho and Regal argue over how filthy and horrible Blackpool, England is. Kassidy gets sent down again so it’s off to Rush, who spits at Moxley and shakes his hair, which is enough to bring Moxle..

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Several More Details On AEW Backstage Fight, Who Started Everything

October 6, 2022

There’s a lot more to it than that. One of the biggest wrestling stories of the week has been the backstage altercation between Andrade El Idolo and Sammy Guevara at this week’s AEW TV taping. It is the latest physical altercation between AEW stars and comes after El Idolo made negative comments about Guevara in an interview on Mexican television. Now we know some more about the situation. According to Fightful Select, El Idolo was said to have been the aggressor and was at the taping for the sake of fighting Guevara. El Idolo reportedly threw punches at Guevara, who did not throw punches back. According to Wrestling Observer Radio and Fightful Select, this is why only El Idolo was sent home and not Guevara, who went on to get the pinfall in the show’s main event. The Observer had five accounts of the incident, none of which say that Guevara ever threw a punch, but one account did say he shoved El Idolo after being spun around. El Idolo is said to be doing this in an effort to get fir..

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WRESTLING RUMORS: Another Backstage Altercation At AEW TV, Star Sent Home

October 6, 2022

Yes, again. There are all kinds of stories in wrestling and ways to present a feud between stars. Some of the better ones have elements of real life issues built in, as they can allow for some great moments in front of the camera. That can also lead to some backstage issues though and that seems to have happened again between two stars who are not getting along at all. Earlier this month, AEW’s Andrade El Idolo and Sammy Guevara got into an argument on Twitter over an interview El Idolo did on Mexican television. Now, according to TMZ Sports, the two had a backstage altercation at this week’s AEW TV taping, resulting in El Idolo being sent home. This comes shortly after AEW President Tony Khan announced that El Idolo’s mask vs. career match against 10 had been pulled from Rampage. Opinion: I’m not sure where this is going to lead, but at some point there have to be some serious consequences for the people involved. We are just barely over a month removed from the big backstage brawl ..

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AEW’s Andrade El Idolo Reportedly On The Outs With AAA Promotion

October 5, 2022

It isn’t going well. AEW has been around for a few years now and the company has done rather well in its limited existence. The company has a devoted following and new stars continue to join the ranks. However, there are always going to be some problems for the wrestlers either in front of or behind the camera. That is the case for a current AEW star, but it isn’t in AEW itself. Earlier this week, AEW’s Andrade El Idolo and Sammy Guevara got into a Twitter spat. According to Wrestling Observer Radio, El Idolo is currently having issues with the AAA promotion in Mexico. This stems from TripleMania XXIX in 2021, when Kenny Omega successfully defended the AAA Mega Championship against El Idolo. This was reportedly a change of plans over El Idolo’s asking price for the appearance. The relationship continued to deteriorate and El Idolo has only wrestled for AAA once since then, back in April. El Idolo is scheduled to face 10 on this week’s AEW Rampage, with his AEW career on the line. Opi..

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Two AEW Stars Get In Heated Argument (And It Gets Personal)

October 4, 2022

It isn’t going well. The rise of technology has changed the way the wrestling world works in a very good way. Fans are now able to see more content than they have ever been able to see before from the comfort of their own home. However, there are also downsides to this technology and that was on display this week as some stars got into an argument in a rather public setting. AEW’s Sammy Guevara and Andrade El Idolo have gotten in a Twitter argument. The issues began with an interview that El Idolo gave (in Spanish) saying that Guevara complained about El Idolo hitting too hard in the ring. El Idolo said Guevara was the only one who ever complained, as the solution was to hit back harder. Guevara sent out a tweet of his own, albeit without referencing El Idolo, saying “You are a jobber. A favor hire. Be grateful b****.” El Idolo responded, with Guevara’s name, saying that if he has a problem with someone, he says it to their face. The two have continued to go back and forth throughout..

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AEW Star Hints At Wanting To Leave Company (And He Might!)

October 3, 2022

Out the door? The AEW roster is comprised of all kinds of talented wrestlers, some of whom are well known names who have been around the world for several years now. Those are the stars that AEW will often present for the sake of expanding to as big of an audience as possible. That is not going to work forever though and now a star is hinting that he wants out of the company. Last week on AEW Rampage, Andrade El Idolo challenged 10 of the Dark Order to a mask vs. career match on this week’s show. After the announcement, El Idolo’s manager Jose The Assistant sent out a tweet thanking him for everything in AEW. Later, a fan tweeted to El Idolo that he hoped 10 won the match, with which El Idolo agreed. This comes amid rumors of El Idolo being unhappy in AEW and wanting to leave, though there is nothing to suggest he will be moving on from the company. You are one of the best in ring competitors, I learned a great amount working alongside you. You brought me to #AEW and I stand by your ..

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AEW Signs Another Former World Heavyweight Champion

October 2, 2022

Another one for the collection. One of AEW’s greatest strengths has been its roster. The company has been built on the amount of wrestlers that it has and the variety that it is able to present. AEW continues to add new talent to the roster and create new possibilities, which they have done again by signing another former World Heavyweight Champion to an official contract. AEW President Tony Khan has announced that Rush has officially signed a contract with the company. Rush has been appearing with the company for several weeks now, mainly teaming with Andrade El Idolo. A former two time Ring Of Honor World Champion, Rush wrestled his first match as a part of the AEW roster this week on Rampage, defeating John Silver. It’s official: @rushtoroblanco is All Elite! What a week for Rush! Yesterday was his birthday, today he’s All Elite, and it’s Rush vs @SilverNumber1 TONIGHT on Friday Night #AEWRampage! Don’t miss Friday Night #AEWRampage on @TNTdrama @ 10pm ET/9pm CT TONIGHT! pic.tw..

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Ric Flair May Be Hinting At Wrestling Again THIS WEEKEND

August 6, 2022

Again? There are certain wrestlers who stand out even in a crowd of legends and those are the names that are going to be the most remembered. Unfortunately some of them are known for some more negatives than positives, and that might be true in this case. Now we might be seeing someone changing their mind on what seemed to be a definitive decision about his career. Last weekend, Ric Flair wrestled his last match when he teamed with his son in law Andrade El Idolo to defeat Jeff Jarrett and Jay Lethal. Following the match, Flair said that he was officially retired. However, Flair has tweeted that he and El Idolo will be “back at it again” at WWC Anniversario 49 in Puerto Rico, with a photo of them from the tag match. Flair was previously announced as being in El Idolo’s corner against Carlito. To be clear, there is nothing definitive about Flair wrestling and he may just be hyping up his previously advertised appearance. We’re The Dirtiest Players In The Game! @AndradeElIdolo & The Na..

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Ric Flair’s Last Match Comes Close To All Time Record Attendance And Gate Revenue

August 5, 2022

That’s quite the number. While AEW and WWE get the most attention in the wrestling world, they are certainly not alone. There are all kinds of other promotions, some of which have television or web series that you see on a regular basis. At the same time, there are other places where it is a bit harder to find them, and one such one off show did something very impressive. Last weekend, Jim Crockett Promotions was brought back for one night only to present Ric Flair’s Last Match. The show featured Ric Flair wrestling for the last time, teaming with Andrade El Idolo to defeat Jay Lethal and Jeff Jarrett. According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the event drew 6,800 fans and a gate of $448,502, both of which are the second highest results in independent wrestling history, behind All Out’s 10,541 fans and $458,525 gate. Opinion: This is the kind of thing that you do not see happen very often but well done for Flair for having such a well received show. Flair may not have the best ..

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Call It A Win: Medical Update On Ric Flair Following His Last Match

August 1, 2022

That could have been worse. There are legends in wrestling and then there are people like Ric Flair. After a career that has spanned the better part of fifty years, Flair was finally ready to hang it up after this weekend’s appropriately titled Ric Flair’s Last Match event. Flair has been training for months, but there is only so much that can be done at 73 years old. The match has taken place, and now we know a bit about how he is doing. Flair teamed with Andrade El Idolo to defeat Jay Lethal and Jeff Jarrett in his final match, which saw him busted open. According to PWInsider.com, Flair was immediately checked out by two doctors backstage and was said to be “great” after the match. Flair also said that he was starving and wanted to get something to eat as he headed out on the town for the evening. Opinion: As disturbing as it is, Flair’s health was the thing people were talking about the most coming into the match so hearing that he is ok is great to see. At the same time, Flair g..

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Ric Flair Appears at Tennessee Titans Training Camp

July 29, 2022

WOOOOOOOO! Earlier today, Ric Flair made an appearance at the NFL’s Tennessee Titans training camp as they are preparing to begin the NFL season. You can see the video of the appearance below, in which dismisses the team after the end of their practice: .@RicFlairNatrBoy breaks down the @Titans after practice. “Woooooo!” pic.twitter.com/JtmdRKlQnd — Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) July 28, 2022 Flair is in Tennessee in preparation for Starrcast V, which takes place on July 31. The event is being billed as his “last match” and will see him team with Andrade El Idolo to take on the team of Jeff Jarrett and Jay Lethal. Other matches on the card include: Jonathan Gresham and Nick Wayne vs. Alan Angels and Konosuke Takeshita The Bunkhouse Battle Royal Kerry and Rocky Morton vs. Brian Pillman Jr. and Brock Anderson The Wolves (Davey Richards & Eddie Edwards) vs. The Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin) Rey Fenix & Taurus vs. Laredo Kid and Bandido Josh Alexander vs. Jacob F..

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WOO-No! Ric Flair Announces He Suffered An Injury During Training For Last Match

July 20, 2022

That might slow things down. Later this month, Ric Flair will wrestle his final match at an event appropriately called Ric Flair’s Last Match. The announcement of the match earlier this year brought up a variety of questions, including if Flair’s health would allow him to wrestle such a match. Now we know that things are starting to go badly for Flair, who is already a bit banged up. During an appearance on Busted Open Radio, Flair revealed that he has suffered plantar fasciitis in his left foot which is causing him to have difficulty training. However, the match is still scheduled to take place as scheduled, with Flair saying that he would deaden the bottom of his foot if he had to in order to make the match happen. Flair’s match is scheduled to take place in Nashville, Tennessee on July 31 when he teams with Andrade El Idolo against Jeff Jarrett and Jay Lethal. Opinion: This is one of those things that is going to happen at some point, but thankfully it seems that the injury is min..