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WWE could be setting the stage for a major shakeup at NXT Stand & Deliver, with plans pointing toward a high-stakes multi-man title match rather than a traditional singles showdown.
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WWE is continuing to move ahead with its long term plans for WrestleMania 43, even as tensions in the Middle East remain a topic of concern behind the scenes.
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John Laurinaitis’ recent return to the spotlight has taken an unexpected twist after a social media post tied to his appearance quickly disappeared.
Laurinaitis had shared a message following his appearance at Big Time Wrestling’s March Mayhem event, posting a photo from the signing alongside a note of appreciation to fans.
“Amazing signing and matches at Big Time Wrestling this past Saturday. It was great to meet so many people”
However, attention soon shifted away from the message itself. Fans began dissecting the image, pointing out unusual details such as oddly shaped fingers and background figures that appeared unnatural. The scrutiny led to accusations that elements of the photo may have been altered using AI.
Comments questioning the image quickly flooded in, with some directly calling out the inconsistencies and others joking about how much of the picture was genuine.
As the criticism grew, the post was removed on March 18, 2026. While Laurinaitis has not issued any statement addressing the situation, the deletion has only fueled further discussion, drawing even more attention to the controversy.
John Laurinaitis deletes a post where fans suspected him of using AI to add more fans in his line during a wrestling event pic.twitter.com/7n1zORWyyG
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AEW Dynamite returns tonight from the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California as the promotion moves forward following the fallout from Revolution, with several major matches and storylines set to unfold.
One of the biggest talking points heading into the show is the long-awaited in-ring return of Will Ospreay, who competes for the first time in nearly six months. Ospreay made his comeback at Revolution after being out of action since September 2025, when he was brutally attacked by Jon Moxley and the Death Riders inside a steel cage following the 10-man lights out match at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door. The assault left him needing neck surgery and sidelined for months.
In the weeks leading up to Revolution, AEW aired a series of vignettes documenting Ospreay’s recovery journey, ending with a dramatic moment where he emerged from a healing chamber after Moxley successfully defended the Continental Championship against Konosuke Takeshita. Ospreay confronted Moxley in the aftermath, signaling that their rivalry is far from over. Tonight, he takes his first official step back into competition as he faces Blake Christian.
Also scheduled is a no holds barred rematch between Toni Storm and Marina Shafir, reigniting their heated rivalry. Storm secured the win in their previous encounter at Revolution, a match that was contested with no one allowed at ringside. However, tensions escalated after the bell when Ronda Rousey made a surprise appearance in support of Shafir, leading to a chaotic pull-apart brawl involving Storm.
In another featured bout, Darby Allin will meet Gabe Kidd in a coffin match. The challenge was issued by Kidd during the Revolution media scrum after his team, The Dogs, came up short against Orange Cassidy, Allin, and Roderick Strong. Allin brings significant experience into the match, having competed in every coffin match in AEW history, holding a 4-2 record under the stipulation.
AEW Dynamite airs tonight at 8 p.m. EST on TBS and will also be available for streaming on Max.
Matches scheduled for tonight:
Will Ospreay vs Blake Christian
Toni Storm vs Marina Shafir in a No Holds Barred match
Gabe Kidd vs Darby Allin in a Coffin Match
After removing Finn Balor from the Judgment Day, de facto leader of the group, Dominik Mysterio, spoke about Balor’s ouster and why it had to be done.
Balor and the other members of the Judgment Day had been bickering over the last few months, which indicated that he could be thrown out of the group, which eventually happened on the March 9 edition of “WWE Raw.” In an interview with Reality of Wrestling’s “The Collection” show on YouTube, Mysterio explained why it was necessary for Balor to be removed.
“I mean, I don’t know about the leader [me being called the leader], but you know, that’s what they say, allegedly. You know, it has been a good run for my old pal Finn Balor. It had to be done. There was a lot of differences going on. We weren’t being a cohesive unit and at the end of the day, we played the Finn Balor playbook and that’s what happened. He should have seen it coming,” said Mysterio.
The former WWE Intercontinental Champion is pleased to have ejected Balor from the Judgment Day, and he is even more gleeful that JD McDonagh, who has a long history with Balor, was the one to eventually stab his compatriot and throw him out of the group.
“I’m just happy that at the end of the day, it was my boy JD McDonagh that pulled the trigger, you know. Because I know JD and Finn have their, you know, history, but I’m so happy for JD for finally being able to leave Finn’s shadow,” Mysterio added.
Balor didn’t appear on the following “Raw” after being thrown out of the group, but with the way he was humiliated by his former friends, he will likely return and take revenge on the road to WrestleMania 42.
