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Welcome to the latest edition of the AEW News Roundup. We will take you to the biggest news stories coming out of All Elite Wrestling.
A top AEW star revealed that a WWE superstar reached out to him and asked to go easy on Sting at Double or Nothing on May 30th. Jim Ross has once again found himself under criticism, this time by a top member of The Elite.
Former WWE employee Eric Bischoff is happy with AEW's decision to launch a new show that will air after WWE SmackDown.
Ethan Page recently shared soul-stirring news via Twitter. And last but not least, the AEW star interjected himself in the ongoing debate over who is the best wrestler in the world - Kenny Omega, Roman Reigns, or Randy Orton?
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With that being said, let's get started with the AEW News Roundup.
#5 Matt Jackson of the Young Bucks mocks AEW veteran commentator Jim Ross
Matt Jackson, one-half of AEW Tag Team Champions Young Bucks, recently appeared on the latest edition of Being The Elite. During the episode, Matt Jackson addressed Jim Ross's depreciating comments towards The Young Bucks.
Jim Ross is currently part of AEW's broadcast team on Dynamite. During the recent episode of Dynamite, Ross slammed The Young Bucks by calling them 'unmatched' against Jon Moxley and Eddie Kingston.
Matt Jackson was seemingly unhappy with the veteran's unwanted remarks. In response, Matt Jackson stated Jim Ross is the 'world's worst commentator'. He added that he and his brother Nick Jackson are world-class performers and have been consistent at the top level for longer than anybody else in this business.
"The other day Jim Ross - world's worst commentator - hit a line about how unmatched we are against Jon and Eddie. Now, why exactly is that? After all, we are the world-class tag team that's been doing this longer than anyone and at a higher level than anybody else. I mean we are the AEW World Tag Team Champions, not them Jim," said Matt Jackson.
Matt Jackson also mocked Jon Moxley and Eddie Kingston's alliance. He added that just because The Bucks don't have heavy accents doesn't mean we are not 'tough'.
"In fact, last year, these two men were at each other's throats. I barely call them a tag team. Is it because they are tougher than us? What because we wear outrageous headbands and luxury sneakers and smug looks on our faces?" said Matt Jackson.
Matt Jackson lit up the ongoing rivalry with Jon Moxley and Eddie Kingston on the latest episode of Being The Elite. It remains to be seen who will emerge victorious in their match at Double or Nothing this Sunday.
#4 AEW star Scorpio Sky reveals a WWE Superstar reached out to him to express his concern about Sting
Scorpio Sky Ethan Page will have a blockbuster match this Sunday as they lock horns with the legendary Sting and Darby Allin at AEW Double or Nothing.
Scorpio Sky recently appeared on Sunday Night's Main Event podcast, where he talked about numerous topics. Sky said that he received a message from a friend in WWE who asked him to go easy against his WCW legend Sting this Sunday. He added that his friend was Sting's biggest fan growing up.
“Everyone in my generation grew up watching Sting,” Sky said. “I had a buddy of mine text me, he actually works for the other company, and he’s like, ‘Bro, Sting was my favorite wrestler growing up, don’t hurt him.’', said Sky.
Scorpio Sky also called Sting 'professional' upon still being able to compete in the ring at this age. He stated that Sting is prepared both mentally and physically ahead of his upcoming match at Double or Nothing.
“I have no hesitations about it. I think he is a professional. He’s an intelligent person and he wouldn’t be stepping into the ring if he wasn’t ready. If he wasn’t medically cleared, emotionally cleared, mentally ready, I think he wouldn’t put himself in that position," said Sky.
There is no doubt that Sting is more than ready to compete this Sunday. Moreover, this will be Sting's first match in front of a live audience in over six years. Fans will be delighted to see this mega tag match at AEW Double or Nothing.
#3 AEW star Ethan Page announces that he will become a father for the second time
AEW star Ethan Page recently took to Twitter to announce that he would be becoming a father for the second time. The 31-year-old Canadian is set to have an exciting next year, both inside and outside of the ring, with his second baby on the way.
While sharing a picture of his wife and daughter, Ethan Page said that he is having a baby boy.
"It’s a boy! Oh yeah, I’m having another baby," wrote Ethan Page.
Page later tweeted that his mom had scolded him for mentioning 'I'm having a baby' instead of writing 'we are having a baby'. Page corrected the caption in his new tweet.
"My mom just text me REAL mad “WE are having. Not I’m having”Whoops. My bad. Yes. WE!" wrote Ethan Page.
Ethan Page would want to make this week even more memorable at Double or Nothing by teaming up with Scorpio Sky and defeating Sting and Darby Allin this Sunday.
#2 Eric Bischoff impressed with the idea of AEW's decision to air a new show after SmackDown
Eric Bischoff loved AEW's decision to launch a new show on Friday night, stating that it is a 'brilliant move'.
The new show AEW Rampage will air immediately following Friday night SmackDown. The first episode of Rampage will premiere on August 13th, at 10 PM EST on TNT.
However, it has been reported that the show will be moved to TBS programming alongside AEW Dynamite in 2022. Considering the stacked AEW roster, this new show will provide a plethora of opportunities for young stars.
Eric Bischoff recently gave his take on AEW Rampage on his 83 Weeks podcast. He stated that AEW had struck a 'giant bonus' and said that Dynamite wouldn't be affected in terms of viewership as both TNT and TBS have an equal amount of audience.
"I think the whole move is a giant bonus,” Bischoff said. “I think it’s a brilliant move. Let’s look at it, and I don’t know how much money is involved, it doesn’t matter. Here’s what happened; AEW is moving from TNT on a Wednesday night at 8 p.m. over to TBS on a Wednesday night at 8 p.m. The audience is going to find them, there’s not going to be a loss of audience. It’s not going to change a thing so there’s no net loss. There’s no net gain, I don’t think there will be a net gain, but I could be wrong. But let’s just say it’s a neutral move, it’s a lateral move. Didn’t hurt, didn’t help, it just is," said Bischoff.
He added that the move could potentially lure Smackdown's audience as well.
"But they got a show on Friday night following SmackDown. Guess what I’m doing if I’m Turner? Tony, are you listening? I’m buying local advertising inside of SmackDown in all of the markets in this country that I want to promote my shows in, live events or otherwise. And while people are watching SmackDown, I’m going to be telling them ‘hey, when SmackDown’s over, guess what we’re doing over here?’ And you’re going to drag some of that audience with you. That’s not a positive, that’s a giant positive, a giant net gain," said Bischoff.
#1 AEW star Matt Hardy has his say on the Kenny Omega - Roman Reigns - Randy Orton debate
AEW veteran commentator Jim Ross recently started an interesting debate on who's the best wrestler in the world today. JR stated that WWE Superstar Randy Orton is the best wrestler in the world. In response, Chris Jericho chose AEW World Champion Kenny Omega.
Matt Hardy recently took to Twitter to give his take on the ongoing debate. He initially stated he's a fan of all three of them given their caliber as wrestlers but hinted that he had chosen Kenny Omega as the best in the world currently.
"Solid & fair take. As people & performers, I like Kenny, Randy & Roman. They’re all very different, but awesome at what they do. Kenny catches flak cuz of his past & over the topness, but there’s no denying he’s currently killing it, esp considering the AEW style. He’s special," said Hardy.
Matt Hardy had earlier supported his claim on Twitter by stating that Kenny Omega is special and those who don't understand this are not seeing his approach towards wrestling.
"Those who can’t see or understand how special of a performer @KennyOmegamanX is are out of touch. Kenny brings a fresh & unique approach as an @AEW champion, along with dazzling athleticism & incredible matches. I stand with Omega," said Hardy.
You can check out his tweet here.
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