Here are the latest Slam Wrestling news and rumours from the world of pro wrestling.
From MLW:
Major League Wrestling (MLW) today announced a Pre-Show Meet & Greet Dijak for MLW Battle RIOT VIII on Thursday, January 29 at the Osceola Heritage Park Events Center in Kissimmee, FL. Fans attending the event can pre-order autographs and photos now at http://www.MLWVIP.com and take part in a limited pre-show Meet & Greet before the RIOT erupts. The Meet & Greet will take place from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM, giving fans the opportunity to meet some of the biggest stars in Major League Wrestling, including:
Matt Riddle
KUSHIDA
MLW World Tag Team Champions The Skyscrapers (Donovan Dijak & Bishop Dyer)
Isla Dawn
MLW World Middleweight Champion Templario
Fans must show proof of purchase to participate in the Meet & Greet. A limited number of Meet & Greet items will also be available for purchase on-site at the event.
Mustafa Ali has resigned with TNA.
Here is what you will see on the final TNA Impact! on AXS TV.
Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo vs. Steve Maclin for the TNA International Championship
“The System” Moose, Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, and JDC vs. Matt Hardy, Jeff Hardy, Leon Slater, and Cedric Alexander
Dani Luna vs. Harley Hudson
WWE has announced the following: ESPN and WWE are extending their partnership into college football by rolling out fan-driven experiences during the CFP. Coming to Miami on Jan. 16 at a joint WWE and ESPN fan activation at the Miami Beach Convention Center is a custom CFP National Championship title belt, which features co-branded elements and designs inspired by the host city, Hard Rock Stadium, and 136 diamonds for each FBS team. The activation will also include a custom experience in which fans can create their own entrance and walk out along a football‑inspired path with music, lighting effects, smoke and props similar to WWE or their favorite college football team. Fans will get their first look at the custom CFP title belt tonight when WWE performer Nikki Bella appears with it on the sideline of the Miami-Ole Miss semifinal at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, Ariz. Fans will have the chance to win the title belt through an official ESPN sweepstakes.
In case you missed it, Jake Something debuted as Jake Doyle in AEW last night.
WWE has released some new event dates:
| Date | City | State | Show | Venue | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, March 6 | Portland | Oregon | SmackDown | Moda Center | Ticketmaster |
| Monday, March 9 | Seattle | Washington | RAW | Climate Pledge Arena | Ticketmaster |
| Friday, March 13 | Phoenix | Arizona | SmackDown | PHX Arena | Ticketmaster |
| Monday, March 16 | San Antonio | Texas | RAW | Frost Bank Center | Ticketmaster |
| Friday, March 27 | Pittsburgh | Pennsylvania | SmackDown | PPG Paints Arena | Ticketmaster |
| Monday, March 30 | New York | New York | RAW | Madison Square Garden | Ticketmaster |
| Monday, April 6 | Houston | Texas | RAW | Toyota Center | AXS |
| Friday, April 10 | San Jose | California | SmackDown | SAP Center | Ticketmaster |
| Monday, April 13 | Sacramento | California | RAW | Golden 1 Center | Ticketmaster |
Chris Jericho was notably absent from WWE Raw’s one-year Netflix anniversary show despite fan speculation that he might return to the company. According to a report from PWInsider, he was never scheduled to appear and was in Los Angeles at the time, with WWE’s cryptic promotional line interpreted as a thematic reference rather than a tease of his comeback.
Reports that CM Punk was placed under WWE’s concussion protocol after his World Heavyweight Title defence on the Raw anniversary show are incorrect, with PWInsider saying the claims are “entirely incorrect.” Punk participated in media appearances the following day, suggesting he did not suffer a serious injury.
Logan Paul claims he has signed a full-time contract with WWE, suggesting a long-term commitment to the company following his recent appearances. Paul said in a vlog on his YouTube channel that the deal marks a new chapter in his wrestling career, though WWE has not yet publicly confirmed the details.
WWE Superstar Sheamus and his wife, Isabella, are mourning the death of their beloved dog, Betty. The couple shared the news on Instagram, expressing their grief and appreciation for the time they had with their pet.
