As we previously reported here on eWn, Ricky Starks is expected to challenge Ricky Steamboat to a Strap Match at AEW All Out 2023, which takes place on Sunday night at the United Center in Chicago, IL. This planned segment will take place on Saturday night’s episode of AEW Collision.
According to a report from Pwinsider, the belief is that Steamboat will not be wrestling at All Out 2023. The segment on AEW Collision is expected to be used to set up a top match for Ricky Starks at the pay-per-view event. Originally, Starks vs. CM Punk was scheduled to headline the show. Starks attacked Steamboat on the August 5th episode of Collision after losing a “Real” World Championship match to CM Punk.
In other news, Calvin Tankman took to Twitter today to announce that he’s finished up his commitments with Major League Wrestling (MLW). He wrote,
“As of today I am officially a free agent. I’d like to thank @courtbauer and everyone involved with @MLW for giving me an opportunity to learn and grow as a performer over the last 3 years.”
As of today I am officially a free agent. I’d like to thank @courtbauer and everyone involved with @MLW for giving me an opportunity to learn and grow as a performer over the last 3 years. pic.twitter.com/d7muNnebxM
— Heavyweight Hustle. (@CalvinTankman) September 1, 2023
And finally, CZW has announced that their latest pay-per-view event will look at Dezmond Xavier, otherwise known as Wes Lee in WWE NXT.
You can check out the official announcement below:
DEZMOND XAVIER: SOUL SURVIVOR! IN SEPTEMBER ON PAY-PER-VIEW AND ON DEMAND!
You know him as a WWE star. You know him as the longest reigning NXT champion in WWE history. You’ve seen him in some of the biggest fights in some of the biggest venues and on prime-time TV. And now you can see this champion in the early fights that rocketed him into stardom!
Every month you can see a new show focused on the early career of a current wrestling star, and you can order the shows on pay-per-view or on demand. In addition to DEZMOND XAVIER: SOUL SURVIVOR, be sure to check out MANCE WARNER: THE SOUTHERN PSYCHO, still available on pay-per-view and on demand. Go online to your cable or satellite provider’s website to order on pay-per-view. Or check your on demand guide for available shows.
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