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Thursday, April 24th, 2025

Good morning. Today we take a look back at 1991’s UK Rampage featuring Hulk Hogan in the main event, plus full results from last night’s AEW Dynamite. Also inside: WWE reacts to Jeff Cobb’s NJPW exit, Tony Kahn reflects on Sting’s final match, Ricochet calls out bald legends, and Randy Orton goes full stealth mode backstage. Plus, Bryan Alvarez compares Dominik Mysterio’s IC title win pop to one of the loudest reactions he’s ever heard, and much more. Let’s dig in!

🗓️ On This Day - 1991

Hulk Hogan Defends the Gold in London

34 years ago today, WWF presented its second UK Rampage event, airing exclusively on Sky Movies Plus. The London Arena crowd witnessed WWF Champion Hulk Hogan defend his title in the main event, defeating Sgt. Slaughter. Earlier in the night, The Rockers, with Andre The Giant in their corner, took down The Orient Express alongside Mr. Fuji. Also on the card, The British Bulldog scored a victory over The Berzerker, while Jake “The Snake” Roberts was disqualified in his clash with Earthquake.

AEW Dynamite Results - April 23rd, 2025

AEW Dynamite aired live from New Orleans’ Lakefront Arena, kicking off with chaos and closing with a big Owen Hart Tournament semifinal.

Master P & The Opps Celebration Turns Violent. Master P introduced the new Trios Champions, The Opps, but their celebration was interrupted by the Death Riders and Marina Shafir. Jon Moxley was choked out by Samoa Joe, and the Elite ran down, only to be blocked by the returning Kenny Omega. Swerve Strickland also arrived, with Joe declaring his intent to reclaim the AEW World Championship.

Backstage with the Patriarchy. Christian Cage took credit for Nick Wayne’s title win and dismissed his efforts, claiming he celebrated more with “Mother Wayne.” Wayne fired back before reclaiming his ROH Television Championship.

Mark Briscoe def. Ricochet. Briscoe overcame Ricochet in a competitive match with a victory roll pin. Post-match, Ricochet attacked with a chair and scissors, but Kevin Knight made the save, forcing Ricochet to flee.

FTR Return and Turn Heel on Rock ‘n Roll Express. With Stokely Hathaway now their agent, FTR aired grievances over disrespect and being suspended. After mocking the Rock ‘n Roll Express in-ring, FTR attacked Ricky Morton with a spike piledriver. Undisputed made the save.

Young Bucks def. Kevin Knight & “Speedball” Mike Bailey. In their first AEW match since October, the Bucks defeated Knight and Bailey in a wild tag bout. Ricochet interfered late, helping set up the BTE Trigger for the win.

Toni Storm Issues an Open Challenge. Backstage, Storm announced an eliminator match for Collision, accepted by Queen Aminata.

MJF Tries (and Fails) to Join the Hurt Syndicate. Maxwell Jacob Friedman tried to buy his way into the Hurt Syndicate with promises and a luxury car. Shelton Benjamin was skeptical, and after test-driving the car, Bobby Lashley gave MJF a thumbs down and drove off with it.

Hangman Page and MJF Trade Barbs. Backstage, Page vowed to kick Kyle Fletcher’s ass. MJF interrupted, reigniting their rivalry with sharp words about past losses and future choke jobs.

Josh Alexander & Konosuke Takeshita def. Brody King & Will Ospreay. With help from Lance Archer, the Don Callis Family picked up the win after Alexander pinned King. Post-match, Hangman Page attempted a save but was laid out by Fletcher and Roppongi Vice.

Jamie Hayter def. Kris Statlander – Owen Hart Tournament Semifinal. In the night’s main event, Hayter survived a 450 splash and nailed Hayterade for the win. Mercedes Moné appeared post-match to confront her opponent for the Double or Nothing finals.

WWE News, Rumors & Updates

🕊️ Wrestling Loses a Legend: Steve 'Mongo' McMichael Passes Away at 67

The wrestling world mourns the loss of Steve 'Mongo' McMichael, who passed away at 67 after a brave battle with ALS. Known for his illustrious NFL career and later his significant presence in WCW, McMichael won the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship and was part of the Four Horsemen. 'With deep sorrow, I share that Steve McMichael passed at 5:28 PM after a brave fight with ALS, surrounded by loved ones,' announced WGN reporter Jarrett Payton. McMichael's contributions to wrestling will be remembered.

🔮 Post-WrestleMania 41: Charting the Future

With WrestleMania week officially wrapped up, the wrestling world is abuzz with new champions and the formation of a potential new faction. "The Showcase of the Immortals is over", so where does WWE go from here? Jacob Fatu is poised to dominate the men's mid-card, while the feud between Jade Cargill and Naomi might be far from over. Tiffany Stratton's reign continues, and John Cena's controversial championship win leaves questions in its wake. A new Paul Heyman alliance shakes things up and keeps everyone guessing.

🔄 Jeff Cobb Bids Farewell to NJPW, Eyes WWE

Jeff Cobb has sparked excitement among WWE fans as he seems set to depart from New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW). The former IWGP Heavyweight Tag Team Champion took to Twitter to say his goodbyes, cryptically using WWE's catchphrase, 'Then, now, forever'. While many thought Cobb would debut at WrestleMania 41, it's still unclear when he will make his WWE entrance. Meanwhile, NJPW is bracing for departures of other major stars, including Tetsuya Naito and Bushi.

💥 AAA Unveils Triplemania Regia, Hot on Heels of WWE's Worlds Collide

AAA isn't wasting any time. Shortly after WWE's announcement of acquiring the lucha libre company and the joint venture Worlds Collide show, AAA has dropped another bombshell — Triplemania Regia is slated for June 15 in Monterrey, Mexico, just a week after Worlds Collide. Though there's no word on the matches yet, the event is already garnering attention, thanks to its higher ticket prices. Some optimistic fans speculate that this could mean WWE superstars making an appearance.

AEW News and Rumors & Updates

🦂 Tony Khan Crowns Sting's Last AEW Match as 'Best Night of His Life'

AEW CEO Tony Khan hailed Sting's final match at AEW Revolution as one of his happiest moments, both in wrestling and life. He praised the team effort in creating a memorable farewell for Sting, who retired at 65 after a successful title defense with Darby Allin against the Young Bucks. 'I’m really glad that we were all able to put it together for Sting. All that came together to create, I think, a perfect night, a perfect match, and probably the greatest, happiest memory of my entire life.'

🚑 Bryan Danielson: AEW's Behind-the-Scenes Champ

Despite an emotional retirement, Bryan Danielson remains a pivotal part of AEW's creative engine. Tony Khan confirmed in an interview on the Way of the Blade podcast that Danielson is still a 'big part of his office' and the two communicate almost daily. Danielson, although out of the ring due to injuries, is hopeful for a possible return. In the meantime, his wrestling acumen continues to positively influence AEW's trajectory.

🎤 Master P Steps into the Ring at Dynamite

Hip-hop legend Master P made a surprise appearance on AEW Dynamite, delivering some 'Shane McMahon-esque punches' to AEW World Champion Jon Moxley. Accompanied by Trios title winners, The Opps, Master P found himself in a heated situation with the Death Riders and The Elite. With rising tensions between Swerve and Joe, it seems we're heading towards an intense showdown at either Anarchy in the Arena or Blood & Guts.

👑 Ricochet's Reign: AEW Star Lists Inferior High-Flyers and Bald Wrestlers

AEW's Ricochet is on a 'feeling himself' streak in 2025, and he's not afraid to voice it. Despite recent losses, his confidence remains sky-high, reflected in a recent social media post where he lists high-flyers and bald wrestlers he believes are inferior. Among the names are AEW's Will Ospreay, WWE's Rey Mysterio and legend Steve Austin. A fan's request led to a follow-up post ranking bald wrestlers, with Ricochet placing himself above Jon Moxley and The Rock.

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