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Welcome back to another exciting edition of the AEW News Roundup, where we bring you the biggest news stories coming from the world of All Elite Wrestling.
We'll begin today's stacked article with a top AEW star who has threatened to destroy Sting. IMPACT Wrestling star recently revealed that he pitched the idea of having a popular Shield member in the 3MB group.
Legendary commentator reveals AEW's expectations from Malakai Black. Tony Khan heaps praise on the former three-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion.
And last but not least, a popular Mexican star mocks Alberto Del Patron.
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That said, let's now get started with the latest AEW News Roundup.
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#5 Top AEW star threatens to destroy Sting
AEW star Ethan Page has sent a stern warning to the legendary Sting, stating that if the Icon continues to stick his nose in his business, he won't hesitate to knock him down.
Ethan Page, alongside Scorpio Sky, has been involved in a heated rivalry with Sting and Darby Allin. Both teams even clashed at the Double or Nothing event this year. The bout was Sting's first live wrestling match in over six years, and he certainly delivered the hype by putting on a hellacious performance that night.
Appearing as a guest on a recent episode of the Oral Sessions podcast, Ethan Page threatened Sting while asking the Icon to mind his own business. Apparently, Page has expressed his desire to mess around with a few other legends in the company:
"If Sting keeps his nose in my business, I have no problem whipping his a** for the rest of his career, which I’m sure won’t be that long.” Page continued, “More legends? There are so many backstage at AEW, I feel like just walking around and Ego’s Edging Arn Anderson into catering, that would be entertaining. Jake ‘The Snake’ [Roberts] gave me a clothesline on my debut, I did not like that, so I owe him a bit of a receipt. I would like that." (H/T- Wrestlezone)
AEW star Ethan Page further stated that he doesn't like Darby Allin because of his half-face painted fashion:
"Darby Allin is one of those people that I strongly dislike," added Ethan Page. "He also only paints half of his face. I only like to be friends with people that paint all of their face." (H/T- Wrestlezone)
Ethan Page's claim may have made Darby Allin feel frustrated. However, in the upcoming Fyter Fest edition of AEW Dynamite, both men will collide in a first-ever coffin match. The likelihood of having Sting and Scorpio Sky interfere during the match is high.
#4 IMPACT Wrestling star reveals AEW's Jon Moxley was originally going to join 3MB
IMPACT Wrestling star Heath Slater recently revealed that he pitched the idea of having AEW's Jon Moxley, Fandango, and EC3 to be a part of the original 3MB faction.
In early 2012, WWE introduced a stable, which used to go by the name 3MB, consisting of Jinder Mahal, Drew McIntyre, and Heath Slater. The group didn't yield much success and was disbanded after the company released Drew McIntyre from his contract in 2014.
Speaking on the Such Good Shoot podcast, Heath Slater discussed numerous topics, most notably the idea of having AEW's Jon Moxley in the original 3MB group. Slater stated that he initially pitched the idea of having Fandango and Jon Moxley in his faction:
I’ve been a one man band. Let me have a band.’ They’re just like, ‘Oh, who are you thinking?’ I pitch [Dean] Ambrose, Fandango, and EC3. And this is before any of them are on TV. Fandango and EC3 were on NXT season three or something. So I pitch for those three. And then they were like, ‘Okay, let me get back with you.’ And this is Michael Hayes the whole time I’m talking with. The month goes by — nothing. You know, like, ‘Hey, baby, what the hell, man? I need this band!”
But management denied the request and instead paired him with Drew McIntyre and Jinder Mahal, to which Slater thought it would be an odd group, considering both men were from different countries:
“I’m like, ‘Alright, well, who’s in the band?’ He responded, ‘Jinder [Mahal] and Drew [McIntyre].’ I said, ‘That sounds like a bad joke, man: a Scotsman, an Indian, and a redneck walks into a bar.’ Well, when he told me that I first said, ‘Drew’s gonna be pissed, man.’ Because Drew always wants to be that badass, serious dude, you know? He legit is. Yeah, he wants to be that dude and him in 3MB is just was literally like one of those things." (H/T - WrestlingInc)
Nevertheless, it turned out to be a good move as AEW's Jon Moxley, f.k.a Dean Ambrose, joined the Shield, which became the most popular faction in the company's history. On an interesting note, all three members of the Shield went on to become World Champions.
However, Jon Moxley left the company and joined AEW in 2019. He also defeated the inaugural AEW World Champion Chris Jericho to win the championship. The former WWE superstar is currently on hiatus.
#3 AEW commentator reveals what the company thinks of Malakai Black
AEW's legendary commentator Jim Ross recently revealed that the company is very high on their latest signee, Malakai Black.
On the company's return to the road with the Road Rager edition of AEW Dynamite, Tommy End (a.k.a Malakai Black) stunningly appeared out of nowhere during an interview segment between Tony Schiavone and Arn Anderson. It was a bone-chilling moment for everyone watching from ringside. The former WWE superstar made an emphatic statement by delivering Arn Anderson and Cody Rhodes a Black Mass.
The segment created a buzz among the wrestling section of the world. AEW's Jim Ross, who was there commentating on the show, revealed some interesting revelations about meeting Malakai Black.
Appearing on the latest episode of Busted Open Radio, AEW's Jim Ross stated that he was shocked to see Malakai Black that night as he didn't see him in the building:
"The honest to God's truth is I didn't even know that he was there. We were in a unique building that was kind of old school and had different levels and different little cubby holes. It was funny, Mark [Henry] and Big Show and I shared a room for the announcers and, you know, I didn't see this guy all day long so I was shocked at how it came off," Jim Ross said.
Jim Ross then revealed his interaction with Black, where he told him that AEW sees him as one of the top stars who can carry the company forward:
"I saw him after the show. He shook my hand. I'd never met him before, he said he was glad to meet me, and likewise for me. I said, 'We're counting on you. We're counting on you to play in a big way. Not just come in and be one of the boys, but come in and be one of the stars.' I think he hadn't heard that in a while. I think it meant a lot to him," Jim Ross said.
Malakai Black had a unique in-ring ability and the charisma to be a top star of any company. But it remains to be seen if he will capitalize on the opportunity at AEW.
#2 AEW President heaps praise on Chris Jericho
AEW president and co-owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars, Tony Khan, recently stated that signing Chris Jericho turned out to be a great investment.
After spending nearly 15 years with WWE, Chris Jericho smartly joined hands with Tony Khan's promotion in 2019. In hindsight, one could say that it was a successful move as he went on to become the inaugural AEW World Champion. He even formed his alliance by adding Jake Hager, Santana, Ortiz, and Sammy Guevara. The faction quickly became popular among fans.
Speaking to the Dan Le Batard show, Tony Khan stated that Chris Jericho was a great investment for his company. He further added that Jericho is a multi-talented wrestler, praising his creative mind process:
"Jericho has been a great investment. Chris is one of the all-time great wrestlers and still one of the great wrestlers today and also one of the greatest minds in wrestling. In addition to being in some of the most famous matches in AEW like the Stadium Stampede or his title win over Hangman Page or defending the title against Cody Rhodes or losing the title to Jon Moxley, the Blood & Guts match, Chris has been in a lot of big matches in AEW. He’s also, with his mind, helped me organize AEW. He’s brought in great names, helped with story ideas. He’s one of the most valuable people in wrestling. I was very fortunate to be linked up with Chris," Tony Khan said.
There's no doubt Chris Jericho has been a valuable asset for the company. He has also helped elevate several newcomers to the main event scene.
#1 AEW's Andrade El Idolo takes a vicious shot at the former WWE superstar
AEW's Andrade El Idolo recently mocked Alberto El Patron, stating that he's a bigger star than him.
Both men are scheduled to compete against each other in a three-way clash, including another former WWE star, Carlito. The bout will take place at an indie wrestling event on July 31st in Texas.
Ahead of the match, AEW star Andrade El Idolo took to Twitter to mock Alberto, stating that has achieved more success than the former four-time WWE world champion. He further added that his presence in the ring itself could save him from becoming irrelevant:
I went to your summary @PrideOfMexico And I realized that you are 44 years old and I am 31 years old, I achieved more things at this age and I still have 13 years to go to achieve much more. You know that I am the only rival who can rescue you from the grave in which you find yourself. See you on the 31st," tweeted Andrade El Idolo.
Andrade's tweet must have added more hype to their upcoming match, and there's no doubt that both these Mexican stars will deliver on its hype.
