Athena could return to the ring sooner than expected

Athena is one of the most prominent figures on the Ring of Honor (ROH) roster under the direction of Tony Khan. Recently, she suffered an ankle injury that caused concern among fans and the wrestling community. However, the latest news confirms that the injury is not as serious as initially feared. 

Athena, formerly known as Ember Moon in WWE, has been a dominant champion in ROH, holding the ROH World Women's Championship for 533 days. This injury raised questions about her availability to defend the title at the upcoming Death Before Dishonor PPV, scheduled for July 26.

Fortunately, according to the latest report from Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Athena's injury is not as serious as initially thought and she is expected to return within a few weeks. This more positive diagnosis suggests that Athena will have enough time to fully recover before her next title defense.

The talented fighter will be back in the ring soon, ready to continue her reign and face new challenges.

Jordynne Grace announces an open challenge for TNA Against All Odds

Jordynne Grace, in a recent interview with Busted Open Radio, has announced an open challenge for any superstar who wants to challenge her for her Knockouts championship at TNA Against All Odds on June 14.

This has made the rumors about who her opponent may be more fueled than ever, since in recent days it has been reported that both WWE and TNA Wrestling intend to maintain these exchanges between superstars from different promotions, so It wouldn't be crazy to think that any NXT fighter would make her debut in TNA next June to challenge Grace.

All in all, we will have to wait and see who ends up challenging Jordynne Grace in Against All Odds, but these two weeks promise to be full of possible speculation with fighters who could face her in the next TNA Wrestling PPV.

William Regal could join No Quarter Catch Crew as a mentor

After a brief stint in All Elite Wrestling, William Regal returned to WWE to be close to his son, Charlie Dempsey, and help him in his training as a professional wrestler. Once the clause that prevented him from appearing for a year in the company owned by Endeavor expired, Regal was able to be shown on screen on two occasions, both on the NXT show.

The last of these took place on NXT Roadblock, where he interrupted a segment featuring the No Quarter Catch Crew after Dempsey won the Heritage Cup Championship. Regal stood in front of the team members (Drew Gulak, Myles Borne, Damon Kemp and Dempsey himself), warning them that he would watch them closely to ensure that they defended the cup with the integrity and honor it deserved.

However, Gulak's departure changed plans for the team, which seemed to have lost its creative direction in recent weeks. Something that could change soon. And the last episode of the development brand featured a segment in which Dempsey commented to his colleagues about the need for the group to have a structure. Some words that predict changes in the stable, and that could mean the recurring appearance of William Regal.

This was revealed by the specialized media Fightful, reporting that WWE has been considering the possibility of having Regal as a No Quarter Catch Crew mentor for months. At the moment, it is unknown what this would mean for the group, and if the legend would accompany its members in their television appearances. In any case, the truth is that the group is ready to evolve, and an addition of Regal would be unanimously welcomed by fans.

Star Jr. will enter to MLW Battle Riot VI

Major League Wrestling (MLW) has confirmed a new participant for Battle Riot on Saturday, June 1, at the PPV to be held from the Center Stage in Atlanta, Georgia.

As MLW has announced on its official website and social networks, through a statement, the young wrestler named Star Jr. from the Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) will return to Court Bauer's company as part of the Battle Riot Match.

It should be remembered that Battle Riot VI will take place on Saturday, June 1 from the Center Stage in Atlanta, GA, and will be broadcast live on the Triller TV+ streaming platform.

Adam Copeland gets the rights to The Brood

A few days ago, All Elite Wrestling held its Double or Nothing 2024 show in Las Vegas, Nevada. The pay-per-view featured several notable matches, such as Adam Copeland's victory over Malakai Black in a Barbed Wire Steel Cage Match for the TNT Championship.

The presentation of the Canadian professional wrestler and actor has been a source of surprise for fans. For many, the presence on the screens of the logo of The Brood was a big surprise, a team that The Rated R Superstar knew how to integrate with Gangrel and Christian Cage in his first years in WWE. 

PWInsider confirmed that Adam Copeland registered the rights to THE BROOD in the United States Patent and Trademark Office, with the support of the company No Laughing Matter, LLC. In the past, Cope was clever enough to register well-known trademarks from his past, such as RATED R SUPERSTAR and THE ICONOCLAST.

WWE NXT and TNA Wrestling could extend their collaboration

The world of professional wrestling received a high-impact surprise such as the appearance of Jordynne Grace in WWE NXT. The American professional wrestler, under contract to Total Nonstop Action, answered Roxanne Perez's challenge for the Performance Center Women's Championship.

The good relationship between both professional wrestling companies would have written a new chapter on Tuesday night. The approval towards a possible extended collaboration between the Anthem and TKO companies is not only perceived among the fans, but is also latent in the backstage of NXT.

PWInsider noted that there are high expectations that the collaboration between WWE and TNA will extend beyond the show at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The belief at the Performance Center is that NXT could be represented in some way at future Total Nonstop Action events, although it has not been specified if this interaction will involve the rivalry between Roxanne Perez and Jordynne Grace.

Eddie Kingston has a date to undergo surgery

Eddie Kingston is preparing to undergo surgery on August 7, with the aim of repairing his anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus tears, as confirmed by the PWInsider portal. The surgical intervention is a necessary measure after a series of injuries that Kingston has suffered in recent weeks, which has led him, among other things, to miss the Double or Nothing PPV.

Despite the news, Kingston has maintained a positive attitude. Doctors have informed Kingston that the recovery process could last up to ten months, which implies that his return to in-ring action would be scheduled for May 2025, as long as there are no changes to the initial schedule.

Before surgery, Kingston will have to wait for a fracture in his leg to fully heal and undergo physical therapy to strengthen the affected area. This preparation is crucial to ensure that surgeons can properly focus on repairing his knee, minimizing potential complications and speeding up his subsequent recovery.

WWE abandons a trademark related to Becky Lynch

Becky Lynch's contractual situation has caught the attention of wrestling fans. At the time of writing these lines, the professional wrestler has not signed her renewal with WWE, and theories regarding her future flood social networks.

Although nothing is said until the end of her agreement on June 1, the seven-time women's champion could open the doors to other options after eleven years of relationship with the TKO Group Holdings company. In the last few hours, fans became aware of a possible clue related to her future.

On May 24, and after several legal discussions with a wrestler from the independent scene, WWE gave in to abandoning the BIG TIME BECKS brand at the United States Patent and Trademark Office. James K. Duck had filed a similar trademark shortly before the company registered in early April.

Becky Lynch used the nickname Big Time Becks during her time as a villain. The superstar replaced the famous alias of The Man with this new expression between 2021 and 2022. Becky would continue to use this phrase in several promos after the aforementioned years, in addition to remaining in her graphics and merchandising.

Fans took this fact as a possible clue to Becky Lynch's departure. However, and as we mentioned above, both parties are maintaining their talks in order to reach an agreement before the weekend. More news related to the future of The Man is expected in the coming hours.

Paul Heyman reveals he doesn't know who is directing The Bloodline

The current storyline starring The Bloodline had a new chapter in the most recent Friday Night SmackDown show. After weeks of uncertainty, with Solo Sikoa taking command of the faction, apparently unilaterally, last night Paul Heyman, advisor to the group and, especially to Roman Reigns, admitted to not having spoken to The Tribal Chief since Wrestlemania XL.

The news broke during a backstage segment. Heyman visited Nick Aldis to ask him about a written request he had previously sent him. The General Manager of SmackDown claimed to have read it, but refused to comply, revealing that Heyman wanted Kevin Owens and Randy Orton not to fight at WWE Backlash. Paul responded that he didn't care. His request was for the good of both fighters and the brand itself. However, now it was no longer a burden of conscience for him, but for Aldis.

Nick hinted that everything related to The Bloodline was still being orchestrated by Roman Reigns through Heyman. However, he accidentally revealed that he had not spoken to Reigns since WrestleMania XL.

The last time fans were able to see Reigns and Heyman together was in a video recorded on the entrance ramp of Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, minutes after Cody Rhodes' victory at WrestleMania XL. Roman and Paul embraced each other in a heartfelt embrace before the former left the premises. Since then, he has not appeared on the company's television programming again.