AEW Stars First Team To Hold WWE, TNA And TJPW Tag Gold

AEW Stars First Team To Hold WWE, TNA And TJPW Tag Gold

The IInspiration have added another major milestone to their tag team legacy.

Since forming in WWE NXT in 2015, Cassie Lee and Jessie McKay have remained a constant force in women’s tag team wrestling, capturing gold across multiple promotions. Now, they’ve made history once again.

At Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling’s Grand Princess 26 event inside Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, The IInspiration defeated Ober Eats to win the Princess Tag Team Titles in just their second match for the promotion.

With the victory, Lee and McKay become the first team to hold the WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles, TNA Knockouts Tag Team Titles and TJPW Princess Tag Team Titles.

Both stars reacted on social media following the win. Lee wrote, “Global sensations! Worldwide phenomenons!” while McKay added, “Worldwide phenomenons!! Global sensations!! History makers!!”

Attention now turns to AEW, where another piece of history could be within reach. No team has yet held women’s tag team gold across AEW, WWE and TNA.

Despite a rough start in AEW that saw them lose their TV debut in under two minutes, The IInspiration have quickly bounced back with a Ring of Honor victory and now carry fresh momentum following their latest title win.

1950s Wrestlers Lou Thesz and Bob Orton Sr. Really Said Let Me Invent The Powerbomb Early

1950s Wrestlers Lou Thesz and Bob Orton Sr. Really Said Let Me Invent The Powerbomb Early

A fascinating piece of wrestling history is making the rounds online, as resurfaced footage appears to show both Lou Thesz and Bob Orton Sr. using a move resembling a powerbomb decades before it became widely recognised.

The clips, reportedly dating back to 1951 and 1953, have sparked debate among fans, with many pointing out just how ahead of their time the sequences look. While the term “powerbomb” would not enter wrestling vocabulary until much later, the mechanics of the move on display bear a striking resemblance to what modern audiences associate with it today.

In one clip, Orton delivers a high-impact slam that drew praise from viewers for its intensity, with some describing it as having a “real crunch” on impact. Meanwhile, Thesz, widely regarded as one of the pioneers of professional wrestling, is shown executing a similarly structured maneuver that has reignited discussion about the evolution of in-ring offense.

The footage has also led to some playful criticism, particularly aimed at the officiating. One fan joked about the referee’s slow count, comparing it to famously laid-back counts seen in later eras. Others questioned whether the moves should technically be classified as powerbombs at all, highlighting how wrestling terminology and move definitions have evolved over time.

What Happened To Tough Enough Standout Greg Whitmoyer After Early Exit?

What Happened To Tough Enough Standout Greg Whitmoyer After Early Exit?

A resurfaced discussion on Reddit has reignited interest in one of the more forgotten names from early reality-era WWE, as fans revisited the story of “Mr. Good Snap” from the original WWE Tough Enough.

The thread, posted on r/SquaredCircle, centered around Greg Whitmoyer, a contestant who caught attention during the first season of Tough Enough and even received praise from Paul Levesque during a visit to the trainees. While he showed promise at the time, Whitmoyer ultimately disappeared from the mainstream spotlight, leaving many fans wondering what happened next.

According to longtime viewers in the discussion, Whitmoyer was seen as one of the standout prospects during the competition. However, his momentum came to an abrupt halt after he was forced to leave the show due to herniated discs, cutting short what many believed could have been a successful run.

One user summed up the sentiment, noting that he “looked like he had a good shot of winning” before the injury forced him out. That exit ultimately paved the way for Maven Huffman to win the competition, altering the trajectory of WWE’s early reality-based talent pipeline.

Despite the setback, Whitmoyer did not step away from wrestling entirely. Fans pointed out that he later competed on the independent scene under the name Greg Matthews, working for promotions such as Combat Zone Wrestling and holding tag team championships during his run. His in-ring career is believed to have continued until around 2010.

The thread also highlighted just how memorable his brief time on television was, with fans still quoting moments and inside jokes from the show more than two decades later. While much of the comment section leaned into humor and nostalgia, the overall takeaway was clear: Whitmoyer remains one of Tough Enough’s biggest “what if” stories.

With renewed interest sparked by the viral discussion, his story serves as a reminder of how quickly careers can change in wrestling, especially when opportunity and timing collide with injury.

Tony Khan Refuses To Comment On Toni Storm Situation

Tony Khan Refuses To Comment On Toni Storm Situation

According to the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, AEW President and CEO Tony Khan is reportedly staying quiet when it comes to both Toni Storm’s current status and past reports surrounding a potential attempt to purchase WWE.

The report notes that Storm’s absence from AEW television is not due to injury, but instead part of a long-term storyline that could keep her off screen until 2027. Details surrounding the situation have been kept tightly under wraps following an incident that took place on the March 18 episode of AEW Dynamite.

Originally, plans for that show called for Storm to defeat Marina Shafir, which would have led into a new program with Thekla. However, when it became clear that Storm would not be able to compete, AEW pivoted creatively and introduced an injury angle instead. The direction is said to mirror a “Who Shot JR?”-style mystery, adding intrigue around Storm’s disappearance.

Despite the on-screen storyline, Storm was recently spotted at a public autograph signing where she showed no visible signs of injury and did not appear to be portraying the angle in public.

Chris Jericho Reveals How AEW’s “Judas” Ban Led To Iconic Crowd Moment

Chris Jericho Reveals How AEW’s “Judas” Ban Led To Iconic Crowd Moment

Chris Jericho has looked back on one of the most unique crowd moments in AEW history, revealing how the idea to ban his iconic entrance theme “Judas” actually came together behind the scenes.

During a recent interview, Jericho reflected on his long running storyline with Maxwell Jacob Friedman, which spanned an entire year and included a series of creative stipulations designed to test both him and the audience. One of the boldest ideas was removing his entrance music entirely to see how fans would respond.

“It was a great moment. We were doing the storyline with MJF, and he had all these stipulations one of them was banning Judas from being played. The idea came up I think it was collaborative, the whole storyline lasted exactly 366 days, a year and a day that we should ban the song and see what the crowd does.”

Jericho explained that there were several different pitches discussed internally about how to make the moment work. Some within production wanted to guide the audience more directly, even suggesting visuals or printed lyrics to help fans sing along.

“There were a lot of theories in the production meeting about how to make it work. One producer was adamant we needed to put the lyrics on the screen with a bouncing ball. Someone else wanted to put lyrics under the chairs. Everyone had ideas. But Tony Khan and I talked about it, and he said, ‘When you go to a concert, people know the words or they don’t.’ That’s the organic nature of it. If you force it, it’s not going to be as cool.”

That philosophy ultimately shaped the execution. Rather than forcing participation, the moment was left entirely in the hands of the crowd. While the opening seconds were uncertain, Jericho recalled how quickly the audience found its rhythm, with some fans even pulling out their phones to follow along.

Looking back, Jericho considers the acapella rendition of “Judas” to be one of the most special experiences of his career. He noted that it stood out not just within AEW, but across wrestling as a whole, as a rare instance where live audience energy created something truly unforgettable.

“But that was one of the coolest moments I’ve ever been part of, and I think it’s actually a fairly underrated moment in AEW history and in wrestling history. That’s the only time I can ever remember that happening that way. It was the one time where Fozzy and wrestling collided perfectly.”