More Details On TNA Pulling Wrestlers From Indie Matches With AEW Talent

There’s been a lot of resentment floating around the pro wrestling community this week, especially after TNA President Carlos Silva chose to block two star-studded matches from happening, between Ricochet and X-Division Champion Leon Slater (next weekend) and current AEW World Champion MJF versus Nic Nemeth on May 1(the second time this match was booked to be held). More information on this matter was revealed, via the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, on who might’ve been behind Silva’s decision, and how talent and AEW President Tony Khan are reacting to this situation.

To begin, Silva made the call to nix those two scheduled matches that were to be held by two independent promotions. Silva noted in his call that this sudden change of plans stems from “partner conflicts.” According to WON, it’s speculated that this decision was essentially made by WWE. But as the report indicates, take this viewpoint with a grain of salt.

Of course, this isn’t the first time in recent history that TNA talents were pulled from working for other promotions, as the former two-time Impact/TNA World Champion, Moose, was stopped from appearing for Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling, run by TNA’s former President, Scott D’Amore. Not to mention, AEW once held a brief partnership with TNA from December 2020 to October 2021. TNA’s multi-year partnership with AEW’s top rival, WWE, took effect last January.

On that note, regarding the CEO of AEW, Khan approved Ricochet and MJF’s matches, and was quite surprised to hear these change of plans. In his thought of thoughts, he was under the impression that all parties were in agreement to everything, so long as his stars weren’t booked to compete on the same day as his television or pay-per-view events.

Knowing how MJF felt about this conclusion, as he called Silva’s actions “disgusting,” many also echo the same sentiment, especially from TNA’s locker rooms. However, none of the talent have gone out and publicly aired their grievances about management. Instead, they are preparing for TNA’s annual springtime pay-per-view event, Rebellion, tonight in Cleveland, Ohio.

Liv Morgan On WWE ‘Lore’ With Rhea Ripley: ‘She Is The Batman To My Joker’

Rhea Ripley is undoubtedly Liv Morgan’s biggest rival in WWE, with both women having one of the best friends turned enemies storylines in recent memory. Their feud started in 2022 when Ripley betrayed Morgan after they had been tagging together for several months, and throughout the last four years, they’ve had countless battles against each other. Both competitors have also changed roles throughout their rivalry, with Ripley initially starting out as the heel, but turned babyface once she left The Judgement Day, leading Morgan to reflect on the history between herself and “Mami” during an interview with Esteban Ramirez.

“Rhea and I have quite a bit of lore. Like I remember back in the Performance Center, when I saw her, I knew that she was going to be a star. It was just very evident to me, and so when I had gotten called up to the main roster, I had left Rhea my locker,” Morgan explained. “She gets called up to the main roster, has tons of success. We get put into a tag team where we have so much chemistry. We tagged for a while and then she turned on me. Joined the Judgment Day, injured me. I came back on the Liv Morgan revenge tour and took everything that she loved … she is the Batman to my Joker and I am the villain in her hero story and she’s the villain in my hero story.”

When Morgan returned from injury, she not become Women’s World Champion, but also won the heart of “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio, who betrayed Ripley at SummerSlam 2024 and has been with Liv ever since.

If you use any of the quotes in this article, please credit “Esteban Ramirez” with a h/t to Wrestling Inc. for the transcription.

WWE Weighing Double Turn At WrestleMania As Crowd Reactions Continue To Shift

WWE Weighing Double Turn At WrestleMania As Crowd Reactions Continue To Shift

WWE may be lining up a major character shift for WrestleMania, with plans reportedly in place for a dramatic double turn involving Sami Zayn and Trick Williams during their United States Championship clash.

According to internal discussions noted by Bodyslam.net, the company has explored the idea of flipping both competitors mid-match. The concept would see Zayn transition into a more villainous role, while Williams emerges as a fan-favorite babyface. The move is said to stem from recent crowd reactions, which have noticeably shifted in recent weeks.

“WWE has discussed the idea of doing double turn with Zayn and Williams at WrestleMania due to Zayn having go home heat and Williams getting louder crowd reactions as the weeks go by.”

Momentum for the change picked up following Zayn’s SmackDown appearance, where he openly addressed the audience’s negative reaction. During the segment, he made it clear he was unfazed by the boos, telling fans he did not care how they felt, further hinting at a possible character evolution.

On the other side, Williams has continued to build strong support from live crowds, with reactions growing louder week by week. That contrast has reportedly made WrestleMania the ideal stage for WWE to pull the trigger on a double turn.

If the switch goes ahead, it could become a defining moment in the match and set a new direction for both stars coming out of the event. WrestleMania has long been the backdrop for major character shifts, especially when fan reactions begin to dictate the narrative.

How To Watch TNA Rebellion 2026 Live Tonight: Full Match Card, Start Time, More

TNA Wrestling’s premier spring showcase has arrived. TNA Rebellion 2026 takes place tonight, Saturday April 11, from the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Now in its eighth year, the event once again blends talent from across the roster, including appearances tied to the ongoing collaboration with WWE’s NXT brand.

Fans can tune in early, with the Countdown to Rebellion pre show beginning at 7 PM ET, streaming live and free on TNA+. The main card follows at 8 PM ET, available via traditional pay per view and TNA+. Viewers in the United Kingdom can catch the action from 1 AM BST. The event can be ordered through TNA+ and PPV.com.

Tickets remain on sale through Ticketmaster and AXS, with doors opening at the Wolstein Center ahead of the pre show.

The night kicks off on the pre show as BDE looks for redemption against Ryan Nemeth after coming up short at Sacrifice. This marks an opportunity for BDE to pick up his first singles win on a TNA pay per view stage.

The main card is headlined by a major championship clash, as Mike Santana defends the TNA World Championship against Eddie Edwards. Edwards earned this opportunity by capturing Briefcase No. 3 in the Feast or Fired match back in January, securing a guaranteed title shot. He now looks to capitalize against a red hot Santana, who continues to build momentum following a successful defense against Steve Maclin.

The TNA Knockouts World Championship will also be on the line as Arianna Grace defends against Léi Yǐng Lee. Grace, representing NXT, captured the title at No Surrender and now faces a familiar challenger in a high stakes rematch.

Tag team gold is up for grabs as Matt and Jeff Hardy defend the TNA World Tag Team Championship against The System’s Bear Bronson and Brian Myers. The challengers earned their shot with a statement victory in a four way match, while The Hardys have re established themselves as one of the promotion’s standout acts in recent months.

The X Division Championship will see Leon Slater defend against Cedric Alexander. This bout has been a long time coming after scheduling complications delayed their originally planned encounter, adding extra anticipation heading into tonight.

Trey Miguel defends the TNA International Championship against Mustafa Ali in what has quickly become a deeply personal rivalry. Miguel is seeking payback after being humiliated at Sacrifice, while Ali arrives with the backing of Order 4, giving him a clear numbers advantage.

Nic Nemeth squares off with AJ Francis following a shocking attack that derailed Nemeth’s original plans to cash in his Call Your Shot opportunity. With tensions boiling over, Nemeth heads into the match with NFL legend Bernie Kosar in his corner, while Francis looks to prove he deserves the spotlight.

Elijah and Frankie Kazarian finally meet in singles action after weeks of escalating confrontations. Kazarian has made it clear he will go to any lengths necessary to settle the score.

In a chaotic six woman tornado tag team match, Mickie James teams with ODB and Taryn Terrell to take on The Elegance Brand. This Hardcore Country clash stems from months of hostility and promises to deliver an all out brawl.

Rounding out the card, Moose goes one on one with Special Agent 0 following shifting alliances that have left Moose without backup heading into the fight.

With championships on the line, grudges set to explode, and outside influences looming, TNA Rebellion 2026 is shaping up to be one of the promotion’s most unpredictable nights of the year.

Austin Theory Fires Back At Pat McAfee Ahead Of WrestleMania 42

Austin Theory Fires Back At Pat McAfee Ahead Of WrestleMania 42

Austin Theory is making it clear he has no interest in getting caught up in the ongoing storyline involving Pat McAfee, Randy Orton, and Cody Rhodes as the road to WrestleMania 42 heats up.

Speaking with Adrian Hernandez ahead of the event, Theory dismissed the situation entirely and took aim at McAfee in the process.

“I think whatever’s going on there is just for that lane. I think for me personally, I really don’t care what he says. I think he’s an old guy too. So all these guys, they’re just sitting there with dust all over them, and they need to get out of here.”

Theory then shifted the focus to what he believes is the future of WWE, positioning himself and Logan Paul as the new standard bearers.

“It’s time for the shiny stuff. It’s time for the greatest tag team champions of all time, Austin Theory and Logan Paul, to let the world know that the vision is clear, and it has nothing to do with CM Punk, Roman Reigns, or Cody Rhodes. We’re done. How many times do we have to see this? We’re just done with it, man.”