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The Theoretical Disjointment of the AEW Women’s Division

January 26, 2020January 25, 2020 by Sarah Hirsch

Let’s talk about the AEW Women’s Division. Just after the one year mark for the promotion, the Women’s Division has become a rather complex topic. Reactions throughout social media seemed to be mixed throughout, and fans are scratching their heads at what is exactly going on. Everything that is going on in the AEW Women’s … Read more

Winners & Losers: AEW Dynamite 01/22/20

January 25, 2020January 23, 2020 by John Duffy

AEW prides itself on being a different and alternative wrestling show and this week’s episode of AEW Dynamite was certainly that. The show came from Nassau, Bahamas onboard the Norwegian Pearl for Chris Jericho’s Rock N’ Wrestling Rager Cruise. Before the show aired the latest AEW rankings were released and the women’s division saw some … Read more

Winners & Losers: AEW Dynamite 01/15/2020

January 16, 2020 by John Duffy

AEW Dynamite – Bash at the Beach took place from Miami, FL and in a change to the advertised match, Kris Statlander and Hikaru Shida would now face Brandi Rhodes and Mel of the Nightmare Collective. There was a lot riding on this match, as the company needed to respond in the best way possible … Read more

Winners & Losers: AEW Dynamite 01/08/2020

January 9, 2020 by John Duffy

On the second Dynamite episode of Dynamite we had the highly anticipated AEW Women’s Championship match between Riho and Kris Statlander. There had been many weeks of build to this match with much of the focus placed on Statlander and her rapid rise through ranks on way to becoming number one contender. Riho, on the … Read more

AEW releases first women’s rankings of the year

January 8, 2020 by Nick

As previously reported, AEW is resetting their rankings for the new year. What was stated as a result of this reset was that the records would still be cumulative but the annual records would reset each calendar year. The last rankings of the year saw newcomer Kris Statlander at the top spot with a 3-0 … Read more

Riho retains AEW Women’s Championship

January 2, 2020January 1, 2020 by John Duffy

In the first AEW Dynamite of 2020, an epic 4-way match for the AEW Women’s Championship took place, which saw Riho claim the victory and retain her AEW Women’s Championship. The match pitted Riho against Nyla Rose, Britt Baker and Hiraku Shida against each other in a fast, furious and exciting match. The match was … Read more

Discussion Post: Dynamite 1/1/20

January 1, 2020January 1, 2020 by John Duffy

The first AEW Dynamite of 2020 kicks off the new year with a bang tonight as the AEW Women’s Championship will be up for grabs in a mouthwateringly exciting match. Riho will put her title on the line in a 4-way match against Nyla Rose, Hiraku Shida and Britt Baker. This is Riho’s greatest challenge … Read more

Riho vs Kris Statlander’s title match has been called off

December 27, 2019 by John Duffy

AEW has announced that the Women’s World Championship match scheduled for Jan. 1 between Riho vs Kris Statlander has been called off. Riho and Statlander were due to face off for the title in a highly anticipated match on the first AEW Dynamite of 2020. It has now been announced that due to scheduling conflicts … Read more

Winners & Losers: AEW Dark 12/17/19 & Dynamite 12/18/19

December 20, 2019December 19, 2019 by John Duffy

We’re back for another Winners and Losers AEW edition. We got a doozy of a match on Dark between Bea Priestly and Kris Statlander and Britt Baker taking on newcomer to AEW, Machiko. Dynamite would feature the number one contender match between Britt Baker and Kris Statlander and we would see Awesome Kong make her … Read more

Kris Statlander vs. Riho is set for the AEW Women’s World Title

December 19, 2019 by Nick

On this week’s Dynamite one of AEW’s newest signees, Kris Statlander defeated Britt Baker to earn a shot against Riho for the Women’s World Title. Statlander rushed her way up the AEW Power Rankings after picking up a couple wins against Bea Priestley and Hikaru Shida who was at the top of the rankings previously. … Read more

Winners & Losers: AEW Dynamite 12/11/19

December 12, 2019December 12, 2019 by John Duffy

This week we were treated to Big Swole versus Emi Sakura. This would be Big Swole’s first match on AEW Dynamite and her first match since she officially signed with the company. We would also get appearances from Allie/The Bunny, Penelope Ford and Brandi Rhodes throughout the show. To start we have The Butcher, The … Read more

Britt Baker vs. Kris Statlander set for the number one contender spot

December 11, 2019 by Nick

AEW has announced that Britt Baker will take on the newest signee Kris Statlander next week on Dynamite. This match will determine the number one contender for Riho’s Women’s World Championship. Baker was last seen in a one-on-one match against Hikaru Shida in a losing effort. Statlander also last faced Shida but in what many … Read more

Kris Statlander is formally signed to AEW

December 4, 2019 by Nick

It has been confirmed by Brandi Rhodes via an interview with Bleacher Report that Kris Statlander is All Elite. Statlander has been making her presence know for the past couple weeks by being featured on both AEW Dynamite and Dark. Rhodes made the announcement by saying, “I do make the suggestions for new talent, for … Read more

Kylie Rae speaks out on her exit from AEW

November 25, 2019November 24, 2019 by Nick

AEW launched in May of this year with their huge Double or Nothing pay-per-view which was the start of an “alternative” option to WWE. As a part of this exciting new option for wrestling fans was a promise of a stellar women’s division and Kylie Rae was a shining ray of sunshine within that promise. … Read more

Britt Baker climbs to the top of AEW’s women’s division rankings

November 18, 2019 by Nick

For the past two weeks, AEW has released their division rankings for the women (along with the men and tag teams). The purpose of the rankings is that wins and losses are said to mean something for the promotion as far as who is next in line as a title contender. During the first week’s … Read more

Brandi Rhodes comments on which woman she would bring to AEW

November 12, 2019 by Nick

Recently at Starrcast IV, Brandi Rhodes was asked by a fan in regards to which woman she would pick to bring to AEW. Cody Rhodes would later give his thought after his wife asked him for his opinion. Both names mentioned are previous multi-time champions. Brandi answered the fan with the answer of Alexa Bliss. … Read more

Riho successfully defends AEW Women’s Championship at Full Gear

November 11, 2019November 10, 2019 by John Duffy

AEW Full Gear took place at the Royal Farms Arena, in Baltimore, MD on Saturday and featured AEW Women’s Champion, Riho defend against Emi Sakura. We also got Britt Baker vs Bea Priestly on the pre-show and saw the return of women’s wrestling legend. The AEW Women’s Championship match was billed as Student vs Teacher … Read more

Big Swole is reportedly signed to AEW

November 8, 2019 by Nick

It is being reported by BodySlam.net that indie wrestler Big Swole has been signed to AEW. This is stemming from her AEW Dark match where she teamed up with Mercedes Martinez as they faced Allie and Sadie Gibbs. Once she reached to the back after her match, she was offered a contract. This news is … Read more

Women’s World Championship Match booked for AEW’s Full Gear

November 6, 2019November 6, 2019 by Nick

It has finally been announced that AEW will have a women’s match at their upcoming Full Gear pay-per-view event. It was mentioned earlier that Britt Baker will face Bea Priestley on the pre-show Buy In, but now we have a match on the main card. Riho will be defending her Women’s World Title against Emi … Read more

Britt Baker vs Bea Priestley announced for AEW Full Gear Buy In pre-show

November 6, 2019 by John Duffy

Britt Baker and Bea Priestley will face off one-on-one on the AEW Full Gear Buy In pre-show. The match was announced on episode 5 of AEW Dark complete with a fantastic segment by Britt Baker at the 33-minute mark. There is nothing better than a promo that blurs the lines between wrestling and reality, and … Read more

Mercedes Martinez & Big Swole return to AEW for a tag-team match on AEW Dark

November 4, 2019 by John Duffy

Tomorrow’s AEW Dark will see the return of Mercedes Martinez and Big Swole as they team up to face Sadie Gibbs and Allie in tag-team action. This will be the first time both Big Swole and Martinez have been back in an AEW ring since All Out in August. Both wrestlers took part in the … Read more

Shanna signs multi-year deal with AEW

November 1, 2019 by Nick

Shanna, who participated in her debut match last week on AEW Dynamite against Hikaru Shida has been signed a three-year deal with the company. In an interview with Portuguese Media which has been translated credit to @ucancallme on Twitter, Shanna confirmed this news.

Known as “Portugal’s Perfect Athlete” she has a 13-year history under her belt as she has worked in many indie promotions all around the world such as WSU, Stardom, and Pro Wrestling EVE. She has faced the likes of Santana Garrett, Nikki Cross, LuFisto, and Gail Kim just to name a few.

She did not win her debut match on Dynamite against Shida but she put on a solid performance. She would kick out of a Falcon Arrow but a running knee strike by Shida would put away the newest member of the women’s roster.

What are your thoughts on this signing for AEW? Feel free to discuss in the comment section.

Jamie Hayter to make AEW Dynamite debut tonight

October 23, 2019 by John Duffy

It was announced by Tony Schivone on AEW Dark that former RevPro Women’s champion Jamie Hayter will wrestle Britt Baker on AEW Dynamite’s ‘Brittsburg’ episode. Hayter is a regular for Stardom, where she is in tag-team with Bea Priestley. Now, we could be looking too far into this but Bea and Britt have been at … Read more

Awesome Kong has high hopes for AEW’s women’s division

October 19, 2019 by Nick

AEW is certainly still in its infancy stage. With only a hand full of pay-per-views and a few weeks on tv under its belt, it is hard to expect a fully rounded women’s division. In fact, there has been only one women’s match booked a week since AEW Dynamite has debut earlier in the month. … Read more

Riho vs. Britt Baker is set for the AEW Women’s World Title

October 10, 2019 by Nick

Riho made history on Oct. 2 when she became the inaugural AEW Women’s World Champion by defeating Nyla Rose. This was the television debut episode for AEW Dynamite on the TNT Network. Riho may be riding high at the top of the division right now but it has been confirmed that her first title defense … Read more

AEW Dark to start airing dark matches on Tuesday

October 7, 2019October 6, 2019 by John Duffy

Cody Rhodes announced this weekend that AEW Dark will begin this Tuesday. The program will feature matches that will not be shown on Dynamite. The new show will be hosted by Tony Schiavone and available on the official All Elite Wrestling YouTube channel. The first program will feature the four dark matches from their first … Read more

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