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Welcome back to another exciting edition of the AEW News Roundup, where we bring you the biggest news stories related to All Elite Wrestling.
We'll begin today's article with a member of the Dark Order, who has challenged the recently released WWE superstar Braun Strowman.
A former WWE superstar has promised to retire Christian Cage. AEW's newest signee, Andrade El Idolo, has filed for a new trademark and Jungle Boy has given his take on his promo ability.
Last but not least, AEW president Tony Khan reveals why he rejected the idea of installing Thunderdome.
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#5 AEW star wants to be Braun Strowman's first opponent after his WWE release
AEW star and member of the Dark Order, Colt Cabana, expressed his desire to face recently released WWE superstar Braun Strowman.
Braun Strowman was shockingly released by WWE as part of budget cuts earlier this month. Since then, fans have been speculating about his possible next wrestling destination.
He is undoubtedly the hottest free agent today. Rumors of him joining AEW sparked a few weeks ago. Mark Henry even publicly stated that there's mutual interest between both Strowman and AEW.
Appearing on the Straight To Hell podcast, Colt Cabana discussed numerous topics, most notably challenging Braun Strowman to a fight. Cabana stated that he wants to be Strowman's first opponent after his WWE release.
"You know what, I would be the first to wrestle Braun Strowman," said Cabana."It doesn't even have to be in AEW, it could be anywhere. We'd both have to wear those Hulk hands. It's a Get These Hands Match [laughs]. There's Hulk hands on a chain, and there's a ladder, and we literally have to get these hands, and the first one to get these hands can use these hands."
Colt Cabana made it clear that it doesn't necessarily have to be in Tony Khan's promotion. They can even wrestle outside AEW. Meanwhile, Cabana jokingly mentioned facing him in a Get These Hands Match.
It wouldn't be far-fetched to think that Braun Strowman is likely to join AEW once he finishes his 90-day non-competitor clause. The only question that comes to mind is whether a man of his size could be a fit in AEW's roster or not.
#4 AEW star Matt Hardy vows to retire Christian Cage if he doesn't accept his offer
AEW star Matt Hardy has sent a stern warning to Christian Cage, stating that if he doesn't accept his offer, he's going to retire him.
Both Christian Cage and Matt Hardy have been involved in an extremely personal feud for weeks now. Last week on AEW Dynamite, Matt Hardy offered a vast sum of money to Christian Cage and asked him to retire from professional wrestling.
Appearing on the latest episode of Being The Elite, Matt Hardy stated that if Christian Cage doesn't accept his retirement fund offer, he's going to permanently send him home:
"Christian Cage on Dynamite this week, I'm going to give you this check. I'm going to fund your retirement. Because I'm a kind, benevolent human being. I've known you for a long time since 1998. You were gone seven years with career-threatening ending injuries. But you made a miraculous comeback, you really did you came to AEW. But once again, you had to get in my business. And that's why I have to keep dropping you on your house, so I hold on Dynamite last week. He took my offer to heart. I hope you cashed that check and retire. Go home for good because if you do not, I am going to send you home for good. Smarten up, take the money, go home", said Matt Hardy.
Christian Cage is yet to respond to his offer, and it is obvious that he's not going to accept it. In all likelihood, a match between two former WWE superstars seems inevitable.
#3 AEW star Andrade El Idolo files trademark to his in-ring name
AEW's newest signee, Andrade El Idolo, is looking to cement his legacy after WWE's exit. On June 17, the Mexican star filed trademark rights to his in-ring name with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) through trademark attorney Michael E. Dockins.
The trademark was filed for the entertainment and clothing category. You can check out the description below:
"International Class 025: Hats; Shirts; Socks; Bandanas; Sweatshirts; Hooded sweatshirts. Intent to Use: The applicant has a bona fide intention, and is entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services."
"International Class 041: Entertainment in the nature of wrestling contests; Entertainment services, namely, live appearances by a professional wrestling and sports entertainment personality; Entertainment services, namely, personal appearances by a professional wrestling and sports entertainment personality; Entertainment services, namely, wrestling exhibits and performances by a professional wrestler and entertainer; Providing wrestling news and information via a global computer network; Providing online interviews featuring professional wrestling and sports entertainment personality in the field of professional wrestling and sports entertainment for entertainment purposes."
Andrade El Idolo hasn't wrestled in AEW yet but made his intentions clear last week. The Mexican star stated that he would be gunning for both the TNT and AEW Championships.
#2 AEW star Jungle Boy talks about issues with his promos
Ahead of his AEW World Title match this week, Jungle Boy appeared on Busted Open Radio, where he discussed numerous topics, most notably his promo ability. Jungle Boy believes he's not a great talker in the company but would like to improve on that since it's a key aspect of the wrestling business:
"I’m not a promo guy at all. That’s never been something I’ve been super into, probably because I’m not that great at it and it’s not something I’ve done a lot of. And I can definitely feel that’s kind of a weak point in my game. So I’d like to improve that. Just kind of being a better, well rounded wrestler all together," said Jungle Boy. (H/T-WrestlincInc)
AEW's Jungle Boy further added that he usually ignores the promo advice he gets from wrestlers and even senior producers:
"Honestly, every time they ask me to do it, I kind of try to duck and run away and not have to. A lot of people have given me advice here and there. Actually our producer, who ends up being the one filming a lot of them, Jess Palombo, has actually helped me a lot. Cause she’s there all day, filming people cutting promos. I think when the time comes to really buckle down and get good at it, there are a lot of people who are good people to help. So that’s good," said Jungle Boy. (H/T-WrestlincInc)
AEW star Jungle Boy has made it clear that he's determined to improve his promo skills, and backstage officials are willing to help him.
#1 AEW President Tony Khan reveals why he rejected the idea of having the Thunderdome concept in Daily's Place
AEW president and co-owner of the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars Tony Khan recently revealed that he rejected the idea of installing the Thunderdome concept because he wants to produce shows for fans every week.
Back in August last year, WWE came up with the idea of installing the Video Wall concept inside the performance center, which would enable worldwide fans to virtually tune in to Raw and SmackDown.
Meanwhile, AEW made their in-ring talents sit in the arena to make it look like an actual live audience.
Speaking to UPI.com, Tony Khan discussed numerous topics, most notably why he rejected the Thunderdome concept. The AEW president stated that backstage officials did pitch the concept, but he focused more on having fans in attendance:
"I didn't want to have a video wall, and I pushed back when I got pushed to do a video wall," Khan said. "It was a fine idea and WWE did it, but it wasn't what I wanted to do. I respect it, it's good and it's economical, but I wanted to continue to find a way to do the shows for the fans every week", said Tony Khan.
Tony Khan further added that only fans can improve the product as they channelize the inner energy of the wrestler, and without them wrestling is incomplete
"Early in the pandemic, I was like let's create the experience of a drive-in movie. The fans make for a better product. We're finally selling ringside seats again, and we'll be doing that every week going forward", said Tony Khan.
AEW also became the first major wrestling company to have fans back in attendance last year.
