AEW’s Brody King has been vocal about his dislike of ICE and he has detailed why he isn’t shy about expressing his opinions.to express the way that they felt and so I can have someone to like you know, champion for me. And if I can be that for other people that are being marginalized, then I want to be that for them. And you know, everyone tries to bring up the political thing. In my opinion, it’s just what’s right and what’s wrong. And there’s a lot of wrong happening in the world and if I can speak out against it, then I will,” he said.

King pointed to WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley — who was also at the convention where he was interviewed — to highlight how there are others in the pro wrestling business who speak out against what they believe is wrong.

Steveson continued to say that Jones doesn’t get enough credit with much of what he has done in the cage overshadowed by his antics outside of fighting, maintaining that his mentorship is the best thing he could have and he is the best fighter of all time.

“It’s a one of a kind opportunity and I’m all ears,” he said. “I’m a sponge, just soaking in all the knowledge that I can… He’s perfect, he’s everything you want in a coach. He shows up on time. He’s ready to work, he’s ready to work overtime, also.”

He continued to dismiss any notion that Jones wouldn’t be there for him, saying his ego is non-existent in their partnership and he’s ready to lead him alongside Brandon Gibson and Greg Jackson.

“We’ve got a perfect squad,” he added. “We’re just trying to make it happen one day at a time and just have the best of best times.”

Alongside his MMA career, Steveson only recently signed a multi-match agreement with Eric Bischoff’s Real American Freestyle Wrestling, marking a return to grappling after failed stints with WWE and the Buffalo Bills football franchise. He also fought his one and only fight with Jon Jones’ Dirty Boxing in October last year, winning via first-round knockout. All three of his MMA fights have been ruled a TKO in the first round thus far. 

Class-Action law firm Berger Montague has provided an update on the ongoing distribution of funds to the 1,088 Class Members who submitted claims related to the UFC Anti-Trust lawsuit over fighter pay. 

Berger Montague opened in its update to say that the distribution process has proven “complex and time-consuming, primarily due to the varying amounts allocated to each Class Member, the predominance of electronic payment methods, and the global dispersion of Class Members across more than 40 countries,” each with their own tax and banking regulations. 

However, payments totaling $237,386,515.53 have been issued to 984 of the 1,088 claimants in 44 countries, representing over 90% of available funds to more than 90% of claimants. 70% was distributed via electronic fund transfers, with all being sent to the correct accounts requested by the claimants. 

The firm said it was “working around the clock” to distribute settlement payments to the remaining claimants. And it was further explained that 15 claimants have seen their distributions delayed due to “processing issues” beyond its control. It’s said that the firm is working with these banks to reprocess their payments. 

There are also 25 claimants whose distributions are pending while payment instructions are under review. 37 claimants’ distributions have not been processed due to outstanding issues with the ACH or wire instructions provided by those claimants. These claimants will be given the option to receive payments via check. 

10 claimants are being held up due to outstanding legal issues, including competing claims on the distribution amounts or a lack of clarity over the rightful recipient. The firm is working with Class Counsel to resolve those issues, though it warns that court intervention may be required and resolution for those claims will occur toward the end of the distribution process.

17 claimants reside in countries that are subject to a sanctions scheme governed by the Office of Foreign Control where funds being sent is strictly prohibited. This process is also being worked on by the firm in accordance with the Class Counsel, though again resolution is uncertain and will likely require court intervention. 

International Fight Week returns in July with events from TKO’s UFC and Zuffa Boxing as well as Dana White’s Power Slap. 

International Fight Week was introduced as an annual staple in UFC’s calendar in 2012, with the UFC turning its annual July pay-per-view into its own spectacle with an entire week of build. 

The announced slate of events for this year will begin with the UFC Hall of Fame ceremony on July 9, followed by a Power Slap event the following day, UFC 329 on July 11, and rounded out by a Zuffa Boxing card on July 12. 

This will mark the fourth time a Power Slap event has been hosted as part of the spectacle, while it is the first to feature Zuffa Boxing having held its first event in September last year – the Undisputed World title bout between Terence Crawford and Canelo Alvarez, won by Crawford and streaming on Netflix.

Zuffa Boxing is coming to International Fight Week! 🥊

See you on July 12th!

Find out more info: https://t.co/VgJEPZvkSR pic.twitter.com/Snc8VCi2As

— Zuffa_Boxing (@Zuffa_Boxing) April 5, 2026

Already announced to be inducted into the Hall of Fame’s Modern and Fight wings are Demetrious Johnson and the 2020 bout between Joanna Jedrzejcyk and Zhang Weili, with the Pioneer and Contributors Wing inductees yet to be determined. The Forest Griffin Community Award is also yet to find a new holder. 

The ceremony and UFC 329 will emanate from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with it being believed that Conor McGregor will make his return at the latter event. Power Slap will be hosted by The Chelsea in Vegas, and Zuffa Boxing is due to be held at the Meta Apex also in Vegas.

Trick Williams has spoken about not facing off against his long-time WWE rival and former tag team partner, Carmelo Hayes, at this month’s WrestleMania.

Williams has booked his spot at this year’s WrestleMania 42, where he will face Sami Zayn for the WWE United States Championship. Some expected Williams to go head-to-head with Hayes at “The Show of Shows,” which he joked he doesn’t want to do. However, he also complimented his former friend and said that he will get his chance to shine.

“You know, we got a lot of history back in the day, but honestly, you know, I’m glad I don’t have to beat down a black man on WrestleMania [laughs]. I don’t care who’s in front of me. Everybody got to get it,” he joked. “Me and Melo, we go way back, of course, and I would love to see him get his moment, and he deserves that. And you never know, he probably still will. He carried that US title, you know, great, so he deserves his moment. I’m sure he’s going to get his moment.”

Williams rose to prominence on “WWE NXT” after featuring alongside Hayes, before the two formed a tag team and later feuded with each other. Williams, though, may not be in Hayes’ good books at the moment, after Williams cost him his US title in his match with Zayn. 

There’s no indication yet whether Hayes will also be included in the match between Williams and Zayn. Williams has clarified that he has no issues with Hayes and that, despite them no longer being friends, they share mutual respect. He also praised his former tag team partner, calling him a generational talent. As of this writing, Hayes and Williams are not set to face each other at WrestleMania 42, but given their history, it’s likely they will run it back in the future and recreate the magic.