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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 the AEW president, who has heaped praise on the legendary Sting. A Mexican star blasts WWE through amusing Twitter posts. Dr. Britt Baker has given her take on what fans can expect out of her first title reign. Jungle Boy reveals his breakout match in the company and last but not least, Paul Wight names wrestlers he wants to face in AEW.
That said, let's get started with the latest AEW News Roundup.
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#5 "This is the easiest, greatest man I've ever known"- AEW president heaps praise on Sting
AEW president and co-owner of the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars, Tony Khan, has heaped praise on Sting, stating that he is still very much a star today.
After suffering from spinal stenosis during his match with Seth Rollins in WWE, no one thought they would see Sting stepping back inside the ring again. But, in late 2020, the WCW legend stunned the wrestling world by showing up in AEW.
Since then, he has regularly featured on Dynamite episodes every week and even wrestled inside the ring again.
In an interview with Brandon F. Walker on Barstool's Rasslin, AEW president Tony Khan opened up about working with Sting and possibly took a shot at WWE, stating how they couldn't use Sting properly:
"I believe in having some of the top stars of the present married with some of the great stars of the past, some of whom are still active and great stars of the present, like Sting, who is very much a star of today. I'll be honest, I don't know how you could screw it up with Sting. Having worked with Sting now for like seven months, this is the easiest, greatest man I've ever known, and he wanted to work and he wasn't looking for twenty bajillion dollars either. I'm going to be honest with you, he'd be useful to any wrestling company in the world and he wanted to do stuff and he was looking to come. He's been at TV every week." said Tony Khan.
Tony Khan further added that Sting proved the doubters wrong by wrestling again and showed why he's still a great star today:
"Sting hadn't wrestled a match in many years and came back in this year and he's had two great matches, two very different kinds and he's very much proved he's very much a star of the present," said Tony Khan.
Sting and Darby Allin are currently embroiled in a heated rivalry with Ethan Page and Scorpio Sky. It remains to be seen when fans will see the WCW Icon wrestle again.
#4 AEW's Andrade El Idolo takes a cheeky dig at WWE
AEW's newest acquisition, Andrade El Idolo, recently killed two birds with one stone, mocking WWE and sending a bold message to AEW World Champion Kenny Omega at the same time.
The Mexican star made his intentions clear last week, stating that he wants to chase both the TNT and AEW Championships.
His claim didn't sit well with Kenny Omega, who asked him to rise through the ranks to earn a title opportunity.
Andrade El Idolo then took to Twitter and stated that The Cleaner speaks the same language as the previous company he worked for. The Mexican star also added that he resigned from WWE because of a lack of opportunities, but will now show how capable he is:
#Tranquilo amigo. I got tired of being in a company that only talks like you, I decided to resign to demonstrate my success in the ring, mr win…enjoy your time," said Andrade.
It is unknown when Kenny Omega will face Andrade El Idolo in AEW, but the Mexican star will challenge The Cleaner for the AAA Championship at TripleMania XXIX this August.
#3 AEW Women's Champion Dr. Britt Baker on what fans can expect from her this year
AEW Women's Champion Dr. Britt Baker recently revealed that she plans on making history as the champion.
Baker reached the pinnacle of her career by defeating Hikaru Shida to win her first title in the company.
In an interview with Sporting News, AEW's resident dentist discussed numerous topics, including how she wants her title reign to pan out. Dr. Britt Baker revealed she plans on defending her title around the world:
"I think this is going to be one of the most memorable championship title runs in the company's history. I plan on taking this thing all over the place, I hope to travel. I would love to travel internationally and defend the title. I continue doing my promos, my vignettes, everything. I tell Tony, "I want this title to be everywhere — especially when it's attached to me," said Britt Baker.
Dr. Britt Baker will soon defend her title against Nyla Rose. Both women are also scheduled to face each other in a tag match during this week's episode of AEW Dynamite.
#4 Jungle Boy reveals his biggest match in AEW
AEW star Jungle Boy recently revealed that his match against the leader of the Inner Circle, Chris Jericho, was the biggest of his career.
Appearing on TV Insider, Jungle Boy discussed numerous topics, including his breakout match with the company. Jungle Boy stated that his match against Chris Jericho was by far the best match of his career for several reasons.
Aside from that, he also mentioned a match against MJF which helped him to showcase his talent in singles competition:
"The first big moment I had in AEW was versus Chris [Jericho]. I felt a lot of pressure going into that. For the first time, the world was really going to have its eyes on me. It was my first big test. The match I had against MJF at Double or Nothing [in 2020] was one of my first singles big opportunities. The last Double or Nothing this year felt monumental. With this whole pandemic and then hearing the people and how supportive they were, it felt really big," said Jungle Boy.
Meanwhile, Jungle Boy's win at Double or Nothing was perhaps the biggest of his career so far. With that, he will now face Kenny Omega for the AEW world title this weekend.
#1 Paul Wight reveals a list of opponents he would like to face in AEW
Paul Wight wrestling in AEW has become a collective dream for many wrestling fans. While it is unknown when that might happen, the world's largest athlete has already planned a list of opponents he would like to face in AEW.
In an interview with Jim Varsallone of the Miami Herald, Paul Wight discussed numerous topics, including the list of opponents he would like to hit the ring with. Wight stated that he would only wrestle those opponents with whom he felt he could have a good match. The former WWE superstar mentioned Kenny Omega, Wardlow, Lance Archer, Jake Hager, Miro and Hangman Page:
"If I went to the top, I’d go right to our champion at the top, Kenny Omega. I know for a fact in a situation with Kenny Omega, we could tear the house down. I think Kenny Omega, I think Lance Hoyt [Archer], The Murderhawk, he’s just so big and impressive, ambitious. I’d like to get in the ring with Miro again because Miro has really evolved... Wardlow is another younger talent that’s coming up that has a lot of potential. Jake Hager of course, I’ve battled with him back in the day. I used to break all his trophies. He’s really seasoned up so there’s a lot of guys I would like to get in there and mix it up with again. That’s the thing. Hangman Adam Page is another one," Wight said. (H/T: Post Wrestling)
As good as these matches sound, it remains to be seen when AEW will book his debut match and who it will be with.
