Good Brothers Think They Should Be The Ones To Induct AJ Styles Into WWE Hall Of Fame

The trio of AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, and Karl Anderson have a history that dates back long before their time together in WWE as The O.C. All three were key members of the Bullet Club in New Japan Pro-Wrestling, and with Styles set to enter the WWE Hall of Fame, it should come as no surprise to learn that the Good Brothers have thoughts on who should induct him.

“Personally, I fully believe it should be us,” Gallows said during an episode of their “Talk’N Shop” podcast. From a professional standpoint, however, Gallows believes that The Undertaker is a logical choice. It was Styles who served as the final opponent of “The Deadman” in 2020, with Gallows pointing out that he and Anderson were involved in that cinematic match. Due to that close connection, Gallows understands why the company will almost certainly go in another direction than he and Anderson.

Anderson then spoke about their one-off return to WWE for Styles’ final television appearance, thanking the promotion for letting it happen so soon after their departure. “It was good to see Triple H, it was good to hug AJ Styles,” he said. Anderson also joked that they’ll play hardball if WWE did decide to call them for the induction. He shared his belief that Christopher Daniels, Frankie Kazarian, and Samoa Joe would also be strong choices to give Styles’ induction speech.

Alongside Styles, other confirmed Hall of Fame inductees for the 2026 class include Stephanie McMahon and Demolition’s Ax and Smash. The ceremony will take place on April 17, after the conclusion of “WWE SmackDown.”

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Tony Khan Comments On Paramount & WBD Relationships As New MyAEW Platform Launches

Milestone after milestone, AEW has hit the ground running since its initiation in 2019. Heading into its seventh year, new changes are on the horizon, including the launch of MyAEW from earlier this week, and its broadcasting partner in Warner Bros. Discovery being acquired by Paramount after winning the bidding war with another titan streaming company in the mix, Netflix. While some in this industry see this merger through very critical and concerning lenses, Tony Khan remains optimistic with a glass half-full viewpoint, within the realm of possibility that his weekly programming could be featured on the same channel as UFC, should that come to fruition.

“I’m very excited about the future at Warner Bros…I think it’s a really exciting time for AEW,” the President and CEO said in his media call ahead of tonight’s Revolution pay-per-view event. “We’ve built a great relationship here. There’s been a lot of changes since AEW arrived…I would love to be on the same channel as UFC. I have a great relationship with Dana White and Hunter Campbell. While their sister promotion [WWE] is also in pro wrestling, and it’s of a competitive nature there, I think that on my behalf, I’d love to be on the same channel as UFC. I see a lot of positive utility to that.”

As the CEO of Paramount Skydance, David Ellison, put it, he would like for UFC to be showcased weekly – particularly on Saturday nights – once this merger is complete. That said, the concern lies in whether “AEW Collision” will remain one of the company’s weekly flagship programs or not. While that’s another bridge for Khan, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Paramount to cross in the near future, consideration for how MyAEW fares in this new acquisition was also asked in this week’s media scrum. Khan remained positive in his reply.

“I think the world of David Ellison, and I feel I have a very good relationship with him as well… With MyAEW…this has really nothing to do with the incredible relationship with AEW and Warner Bros. Discovery,” he responded. “MyAEW is really about international, trying to reach as many fans overseas as possible.”

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Booker T Comments On WWE NXT Stand & Deliver Leaving WrestleMania Weekend

Unlike past years, “WWE NXT” Stand & Deliver will not be a part of WrestleMania festivities, but rather a stand-alone show on April 4, two weeks before “The Shows of Shows.” Now heading into the “NXT” premium live event, commentator Booker T admittedly isn’t sure whether that distance will help or hurt it. He is certain, however, that its feel will be new to fans and the “NXT” roster.

“I don’t know, man,” Booker said on the “Hall of Fame” podcast when asked if Stand & Deliver’s move away from WrestleMania would be good for the PLE. “I don’t mind being an add-on because we know we ain’t going to have a problem selling tickets. We’re going to be around everything that’s going on. Actually, having the young guys still have a piece of that feeling of WrestleMania, I thought was very, very, very important. I really did. So yeah, it’s going to be different.”

“NXT” Stand & Deliver will emanate from The Factory at The District in St. Louis, with appearances from NXT Champion Joe Hendry, NXT Women’s Champion Jacy Jayne, and NXT North American Champion Myles Borne advertised. Per reports, the decision to relocate this year’s big “NXT” premium live event stems from multiple reasons, including relief to WWE’s production team, who were previously tasked with producing three shows (“WWE SmackDown,” WWE Hall of Fame, and “NXT”) in 24 hours ahead of WrestleMania night one. The move would additionally provide Stand & Deliver with a bigger spotlight and potential for greater success.

WrestleMania 42 week will take WWE back to Las Vegas, where a number of high-profile matches are already confirmed. The two-night WrestleMania event itself will be held on April 18 and 19.

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AJ Styles on Wrestling Tribalism and Why Fans Should Stop Choosing Sides

AJ Styles on Wrestling Tribalism and Why Fans Should Stop Choosing Sides

AJ Styles is urging fans to move past the constant WWE vs. AEW arguments, saying the modern wrestling landscape offers more variety than ever and shouldn’t be treated like a battleground.

AJ Styles on Wrestling Tribalism

Speaking on his Phenomenally Retro Podcast, Styles addressed the ongoing tribalism debate that continues to dominate online wrestling discussions. The topic came up while talking about how the industry now features multiple major promotions and weekly shows competing for attention. Styles said fans should appreciate that abundance instead of fighting over it.

“Yeah, I mean this is — you’re right — it’s a great time to be a wrestling fan. If you like wrestling, then take part in it. There are so many things going on right now.”

Styles explained that each promotion — and even each WWE brand — offers something unique, which is why fans shouldn’t feel pressured to pick a single side.

“NXT is different than Raw and SmackDown. AEW is different than Raw and SmackDown and NXT. There are a lot of things going on and a lot of wrestling to watch, so enjoy it.”

Fans Don’t Need to Defend One Promotion

The future WWE Hall of Famer said the idea that fans must defend one company while attacking another doesn’t make sense when there’s so much wrestling available. He noted that WWE itself tries to offer a wide range of entertainment elements across its programming.

“You don’t have to hate one or the other. There’s enough out there for you to enjoy a little bit of everything. I think that’s what WWE is trying to do — give you a little bit of everything. Because you want to be entertained, you want to laugh, you want to cry, and you want to enjoy the wrestling. Trying to find all of that in one show is very difficult.”

Criticism Over Wrestlers Changing Companies

Styles also addressed the negativity that follows wrestlers who move between promotions. He said those arguments miss the bigger picture and distract from the fact that fans now have more options than ever.

“But then you’ve got people hating on this because this guy left here and went there, or that guy moved somewhere else. Don’t do that, man. Just enjoy what you’ve got, because who knows how long it lasts.”

Wrestling Has More Variety Than Ever

To illustrate his point, Styles reminded listeners that there was once a time when fans only had one major promotion to watch. Today, the landscape is far broader.

“There was a time when it was just WWE. Back then it was just Raw and SmackDown… and that was all you got. We just listed four different shows and didn’t even mention TNA. And TNA is still there doing some really good work too. Yeah, TNA are great right now.”

Styles’ comments come at a time when debates between WWE and AEW fans continue to dominate social media.

AJ Styles on Wrestling Tribalism

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Updated Lineup for March 16 WWE RAW

Updated Lineup for March 16 WWE RAW

WWE has expanded the lineup for the March 16 episode of WWE RAW, with General Manager Adam Pearce announcing that Dominik Mysterio and The Judgment Day will appear live on the show.

Dominik Mysterio Judgment Day RAW Appearance

During his weekly rundown, Pearce confirmed that the group will be in San Antonio and hinted that they may address their attack on Finn Balor from last week’s broadcast.

“And ‘Dirty’ Dominik Mysterio, with Judgment Day in tow, will be in the house. And what will they have to say about their dastardly attack last week on Finn Balor? I’m sure Dom will have a mouthful.”

Mysterio enters RAW fresh off his successful AAA Mega Championship defense against El Hijo del Vikingo at Rey de Reyes in Puebla, Mexico. On last week’s RAW, he and the rest of Judgment Day blindsided Finn Balor, appearing to remove him from the faction.

Raw on Monday, March 16 will take place at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. WWE has now confirmed the following lineup.

Updated Lineup for March 16 WWE RAW

  • Roman Reigns will appear
  • Brock Lesnar will appear
  • Women’s Intercontinental Championship: AJ Lee (c) vs. Bayley
  • El Grande Americano vs. Original El Grande Americano
  • Maxxine Dupri vs. Nattie
  • Stephanie Vaquer vs. Raquel Rodriguez
  • Dominik Mysterio and Judgment Day to appear live
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