Gabe Kidd Unleashes Explicit Rant Following Injury at AEW Dynasty

Gabe Kidd Unleashes Explicit Rant Following Injury at AEW Dynasty

Gabe Kidd went off in an explicit, profanity-filled rant following AEW Dynasty, unloading on multiple targets after being taken out of the Trios Title match.

Kidd competed alongside David Finlay and Clark Connors as part of The Dogs, defending the AEW World Trios Championships against Roderick Strong, Orange Cassidy, and returning star Kyle O’Reilly. However, Kidd was removed from the match midway through and taken backstage by medical staff.

After the event, Kidd took to social media and delivered an extended rant, directing his frustration at nearly everyone involved, including AEW staff, his opponents, and wrestlers from other promotions.

“Listen, yeah, I’ve just got back to the hotel. Took them near enough two hours to pop my shoulder back in because I’m so wham,” Gabe Kidd began. “Before we get down to real business, yo, f**k the doctors, f**k the security team, f**k everyone in that building tonight. Yo, I was trying to get on the mic, I said, give me the mic, I’m going to tell these pu**ies what’s what, and they didn’t want to give it to me.

“Two fu**ing 240-pound men dragged me out with my shoulders on the other side of my fu**ing shoulder, mate. What are you talking about, di**heads? F**k the Conglomeration di**heads, fake champions, paper champs. You’re a bunch of di**heads, bro f**k the lot of yous. If this didn’t happen, you’d be under the ground right now, you fu**ing pricks. Yo, Ishii wasn’t even there, but f**k him too. CC and Finlay still gonna f**k everyone up, and then I’m gonna come back, and it’s game over for everyone,” Gabe Kidd said.

F**k every single person that isn’t David Finlay, that isn’t Clark Connors, that isn’t one of the Death Riders. F**k every other person in that category in AEW. F**k all the WWE wrestlers. F**k the New Japan wrestlers, especially. Fu**ing embarrassing. You should be embarrassed of yourselves, you fu**ing scruffs. You fu**ing scruffs,” Gabe Kidd said.

Gabe Kidd post Dynasty explicit rant quickly gained attention online due to its tone and the number of targets he called out. His comments included direct shots at The Conglomeration and even extended to wrestlers in WWE and New Japan Pro-Wrestling.

While the rant followed his removal from the match, the focus has largely shifted to his words and the reaction they generated across the wrestling community.

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Sami Zayn Reacts to Backlash Ahead of WrestleMania 42 Title Match

Sami Zayn Reacts to Backlash Ahead of WrestleMania 42 Title Match

Sami Zayn appears to have responded to growing fan criticism surrounding his current United States Championship run.

In the lead-up to WrestleMania 42, Zayn posted an image on social media that suggested he does not believe he has done anything wrong, though he did not directly address the backlash. The reaction from fans has become more noticeable in recent weeks, both online and during live shows.

One of the more talked-about moments came during a recent episode of WWE SmackDown, where fans chanted “Sami Hogan” at Zayn. The chant references Hulk Hogan and his later career run, where some fans felt he remained in the spotlight longer than expected.

Zayn won the United States Championship from Carmelo Hayes only weeks ago and was quickly placed into a WrestleMania title defense. That decision has drawn criticism from fans who believed Hayes should have entered the event as champion instead.

The situation has also led to speculation about potential storyline changes. Some reports indicate that WWE has discussed the possibility of a double turn in the match, which could see Zayn shift into a villain role while Trick Williams transitions into a fan-favorite position. Williams has already been receiving positive reactions despite being presented as a heel in recent weeks.

Zayn’s upcoming match will mark his eighth appearance at WrestleMania, while it will be the first for Williams. Hayes, despite his recent title reign, has yet to compete at the event.

Zayn is set to defend the United States Championship against Williams on night two of WrestleMania 42 on April 19 at Allegiant Stadium.

With fan reactions continuing to build, the outcome of the match could play a key role in shaping the direction of all three competitors moving forward.

Sami Zayn Reacts to Backlash Ahead of WrestleMania 42 Title Match

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Update on WrestleMania 42 Ticket Sales Following Pat McAfee Promo

Update on WrestleMania 42 Ticket Sales Following Pat McAfee Promo

Pat McAfee delivered on his teased “massive surprise” during the April 10 episode of WWE SmackDown, revealing a 25 percent discount on WrestleMania Saturday tickets.

The announcement directly ties into WrestleMania 42 night one, which will be headlined by Cody Rhodes defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton, with McAfee set to be in Orton’s corner.

According to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer, the discount led to an increase in ticket movement for night one. A total of 1,265 tickets were sold for WrestleMania Saturday since Friday morning, bringing the overall total to 40,610.

Despite the promotion, WrestleMania Sunday outperformed night one during the same timeframe. Night two moved 1,452 tickets, pushing its total to 42,769, even with McAfee discouraging fans from attending that show during his promo.

Additional discounts remain available for both nights. Promo codes such as “CAESARS” and “REBELS” are currently lowering one-day ticket prices to $153.95, while two-day packages are priced at $307.85 using the same offers.

The WrestleMania 42 ticket sales situation continues to draw attention as the event approaches. As of Friday, April 10, overall sales are reportedly down 19 percent compared to WrestleMania 41.

Ticket pricing has been a major topic in recent months, with criticism coming from both fans and talent. Prices have significantly increased since the WWE-UFC merger in September 2023. CM Punk also addressed the issue during his recent RAW promo, calling for lower prices.

WrestleMania 42 is scheduled for April 18 and April 19 at Allegiant Stadium, marking the second consecutive year the event is being held at the venue.

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Former Knockout ODB To Be Inducted Into 2026 TNA Hall Of Fame

Veteran TNA star ODB will be inducted into the TNA Hall of Fame later this year, which was announced at the Rebellion pay-per-view. 

Four-time TNA Knockouts Champion ODB returned to the ring at Rebellion, where she teamed with Mickie James and Taryn Terrell against The Elegance Brand. After the match, Tommy Dreamer and TNA President Carlos Silva entered the ring and informed ODB about her Hall of Fame induction.

“And I like to do things spontaneous, and I like to do things so you catch the natural reactions. ODB, I’ve known you since day one. And I loved watching the three of you perform, but I think I would like to see you again. But you got to get a little dressed up,” said Dreamer.

Silva then took the mic and announced to ODB that she will be inducted into the TNA Hall of Fame.

“ODB, for all the fans and everything that you’ve done for the TNA team and our company, we’d like to announce tonight that in October, we’d like to see you at Bound for Glory because you’re going to be in the 2026 TNA Hall of Fame,” added Silva. 

An emotional ODB was surprised by the announcement and thanked the fans for their support through the years, while also sending words of encouragement to the TNA Knockouts division. 

“I was not expecting this. But there would be no ODB without all y’all. And I’m 25 years in this business, I’ve had a lot of fun. Thank you, guys. I love this business. I love you. I love everyone in the back. To all the Knockouts, keep on doing this ’cause it’s been a hell of a ride watching everyone,” she said.

ODB will be the fifth TNA Knockout to enter the TNA Hall of Fame, following in the footsteps of TNA greats like Gail Kim, Awesome Kong, Traci Brooks, and Mickie James. The Hall of Fame ceremony will take place during Bound for Glory, which will be held in Tampa, Florida, on October 11.

Marigold Confirms Mayu Iwatani Suffered Injury, Will Be Out Indefinitely

Since jumping from World Wonder Ring Stardom to Dream Star Marigold last spring, Mayu Iwatani had no problem continuing to find success, holding the Marigold Superfly Championship for nearly a year, and capturing the GHC Women’s Championship in January. But both title reigns have now been put into jeopardy, not because of an upcoming challenger, but because of Iwatani’s health.

Taking to X on Saturday evening, Marigold announced that Iwatani, along with English wrestler Maddy Morgan, would be off upcoming shows. While Morgan’s absence will be short-term due to illness, Marigold revealed Iwatani’s absence was caused by her breaking her big toe in two places. The promotion provided no timetable for her return, nor did they clarify the status of the Superfly or GHC Women’s Championships.

The announcement of Iwatani’s injury came only hours after she competed on the tenth show of Marigold’s Spring Victory Series tour, teaming with Yuuka Yamazaki to defeat Erina Yamanaka and Natsumi Showzuki. This would suggest Iwatani received the injury during that match, though Marigold didn’t clarify whether that was the case or if she had aggravated an injury she had been working through.

The injury a big blow to the long-time rival of WWE stars Kairi Sane and IYO Sky, as Iwatani has been a model of consistency since she debuted in January 2011. Since then, Iwatani has only missed a combined four months of action between stints in Stardom and Marigold, two of those months being due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Iwatani’s only absences due to injury occurred in late 2017, after she suffered a dislocated shoulder during a match with Toni Storm, and in 2019 after suffering a knee injury, though she was only out for a few weeks.