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Kazuchika Okada Escapes Collision With AEW International Title

Posted by admin on March 29th, 2026

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Kazuchika Okada was in action on the March 28 episode of “AEW Collision” defending his AEW International Championship against “The Jet” Kevin Knight. Back in the Continental Classic tournament, Knight picked up an upset victory over “The Rainmaker” and hoped lightning would strike twice by pinning Okada for a second time. However, Okada, with a little help from the ring ropes, managed to escape with the win and his title in hand.

Much like their original bout, Okada tried to toy with Knight by threatening to chop him just to make him flinch, and even dished out some punishment on the outside, such as a DDT on the floor. However, the challenger once again rose to the occasion and even gave Okada a taste of his own medicine by making the champion flinch. He matched Okada’s Drop Kick, he hit a huge Springboard Clothesline to the outside, and after a brief stumble, pulled off a leaping Hurricanrana, dragging the champion down to the mat.

Knight thought he had the victory in the bag by landing his Coast-To-Coast Drop Kick and ascended to the top once again to try for the UFO Splash. Okada rolled away, but that didn’t stop “The Jet” from flying almost the entire length of the ring in an attempt to land his finishing move, only to come crashing down on Okada’s knees.

Attempting to seize the opportunity, Okada went for The Rainmaker, but Knight rolled him up for a near fall. Okada went for the move again, but Knight attempted another roll up, only this time Okada dropped down and put all his weight on Knight, and as the referee counted, Okada grabbed the ring ropes for some extra leverage to keep Knight down and pick up the win. Both men are now tied at one win each, and given the way this match ended, a trilogy bout might not be too far away.

Tony Schiavone Felt ‘A Sense Of Relief’ Upon Leaving Wrestling After WCW Closure

Posted by admin on March 29th, 2026

Although he’s been a regular presence in AEW since 2019, there was a lengthy period of time when Tony Schiavone had stepped away from the pro wrestling industry entirely. The sabbatical began when WCW was shut down in 2001, and speaking on “What Happened When,” Schiavone recalled how he felt after the last “WCW Monday Nitro” broadcast.

“I was glad to leave that day,” Schiavone said. “Very honestly, I don’t know if it was anger, or relief, or excitement about what was ahead of me, but I knew that I had to reinvent myself, because I knew the WWE would not want me, though I did check with them a couple of times about going to work with them.”

Immediately after leaving WCW, Schiavone began working at a radio station and later became a sports broadcaster before his eventual return to wrestling. Looking back at the final “Nitro,” Schiavone recalled leaving the arena without saying goodbye to anyone.

“Got in my car and drove to Atlanta that night,” Schiavone continued. “There was a sense of relief from that.”

Schiavone had already seen the writing on the wall before the actual end, and had started looking for another job outside of wrestling despite it being against his WCW contract to do so. The broadcaster got an interview with a radio station and wound up being hired immediately after WCW’s closure.

“I hit the ground running and that’s why, when I look back on it, f**t it,” Schiavone said. “It didn’t really bother me at all.”

He then clarified that he was bothered by the way the company’s final days were handled by some executives, but by the time the actual closure came around, Schiavone was simply happy to go.

If you use any of the quotes in this article, please credit “What Happened When” and provide a h/t to Wrestling Inc. for the transcription.

AEW’s Maya World Reflects On ‘Hard Work Paying Off’

Posted by admin on March 29th, 2026

Following a series of tag team matches in late 2025, All Elite Wrestling announced Hyan and Maya World as the newest members of the company. For World, it marked a full-circle moment as she’d be joining Athena, her former coach, in the AEW-ROH women’s locker room. According to World herself, it also served as validation of the efforts she’s put forth in her career so far.

“I remember I was driving back from Houston to Austin where I was at the time. It was like 2am, and we were asked to be back the next week,” World told Denise Salcedo, reflecting on the contract offer. “We were like, ‘Yeah,’ and then five minutes later they were like ‘Oh, by the way [you’re being offered a contract]’. That happened and I immediately pulled over to the side of the road.”

Filled with a rush of emotions in that moment, World firstly attempted to call Athena to inform her of the news. With it being late at night, the call went unanswered. Still, World then rang Billie Starkz, Athena’s on-screen protege, to potentially get in touch with her.

“I just cried,” World said. “I called my coach first, Athena, of course, because she’s been with me through everything, my first match on Ring of Honor ever back in 2023 was with her. I called her first and I cried and I told her. She was just giving me all this advice business-wise. It felt like all my hard work paying off. I didn’t think it’d be this soon, but thank God it was.”

As an official member of the AEW-ROH family, World has continued to compete alongside Hyan, a veteran of the squared circle. Additionally, she’s challenged Athena for the ROH Women’s Championship in a singles match.

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

Candice Michelle Reflects On Two Very Different WWE Title Wins

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12 years after her first taste of championship gold, Michelle briefly got another when she pinned Kelly Kelly to claim the WWE 24/7 Championship on a “WWE Raw” reunion special. The moment came as Kelly met up with Michelle, Melina, and Naomi to celebrate her own title win, which occurred just minutes before. Congratulations quickly turned into chaos, though, as Michelle, dressed in a bodysuit, kneed Kelly in the gut and launched her into the backstage equipment, allowing the newly-referee-licensed Melina to count Michelle’s cover.

“That was a really awesome time for me because when they call me back, I’m assuming I’m probably not doing much,” Michelle said. “I’m grateful for the opportunity. Maybe I’ll be in a pre-tape, probably not even talking in it, but I’m going to see my friends. I’m going to be back and see everybody. I just went with a really grateful attitude. So when they come up to me a few minutes before and they’re like, ‘Yeah, so you’re going to win the 24/7 title.’ I’m like, ‘I’m what?'”

“… The truth is my work doesn’t stop,” she continued. “When people don’t see me in the limelight, it doesn’t mean I’m not working. I live, eat and breathe that philosophy with myself, my marriage, my three children. It is a constant thing in my life. So I feel like when you are consistent and prepared, those opportunities come up.”

Like most 24/7 Championship reigns, Michelle’s didn’t last very long. Amidst her post-win dance, WWE Hall of Famer Alundra Blayze surprised her with a chokehold. With Melina still nearby in a referee shirt, Blayze then officially tapped Michelle out, putting the former Playboy covergirl’s reign to an end at about 30 seconds. Blayze went on to sell the respective title to fellow Hall of Famer Ted DiBiase.

If you use any of the quotes in this article, please credit “Insight With Chris Van Vliet” with a h/t to Wrestling Inc. for the transcription.

Babes Of Wrath Go Their Separate Ways As Divine Dominion Retain Titles On AEW Collision

Posted by admin on March 29th, 2026

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After defeating The Babes of Wrath at on the Zero Hour portion of AEW Revolution to become the new AEW Women’s World Tag Team Champions, Divine Dominion, the team of Megan Bayne and Lena Kross, had to give the former champions a fair fight, given how their initial bout went down. This led to a title rematch on the March 28 episode of “AEW Collision,” which saw Divine Dominion retain their titles, and The Babes of Wrath decided to put their alliance on ice.

Willow Nightingale and Harley Cameron were still feeling the effects of what happened at Revolution, but wanted to get things going early as the action began before the bell had even rang. The champions used their environment to their advantage by taking Nightingale out of the ring and isolating her on the outside, amplifying the pain she was still feeling after pulling double duty at Revolution.

Despite still selling the punishment of 13 days ago, Nightingale was able to hold her own, as did Cameron, and the two ladies even came close to getting their titles back with some close near falls, including Cameron hitting Bayne with a big Powerbomb. Nightingale was able to hit Kross with a Spinebuster, and the champions ended up in dueling Single-Legged Boston Crabs. However, Bayne was able to reach the ropes to break things up. In the end, Kross was able to throw Nightingale to the outside to single out Cameron, and with the odds stacked against her, Cameron was hit with the Divine Intervention, and Bayne secured the victory with the high stack pin.

Backstage after the match, Cameron apologized to Nightingale for costing her team the win, which led to both women appreciating what they had done for each other. However, with Nightingale still reigning as the AEW TBS Champion, Cameron told her to focus on herself, and for now, at least, The Babes of Wrath are no more.