Red Bull driver punished by F1’s governing body over press conference language
Verstappen was one of several drivers involved in Thursday’s press conferences Image credit: F1
Max Verstappen has been punished by F1’s governing body, the FIA, for using bad language during Thursday’s press conference in Singapore, with the Red Bull driver now obliged “to accomplish some work of public interest,” F1 reports.
Verstappen was summoned to the stewards after swearing in the pre-weekend conference, with the panel reviewing the audio transcript and hearing from the driver and Red Bull team representatives before reaching their decision.
“It is the policy of the FIA to ensure that language used in its public forums, such as press conferences, meets generally accepted standards for all audiences and broadcasts,” read the stewards’ document.
“In particular this is true of statements made by participants in the World Championships and thus being role models both inside and outside the sport.
Now obliged “to accomplish some work of public interest” after the stewards’ decision Image credit: F1
“This is clear in the regulations of the FIA and has been reinforced through previous cases brought before the Stewards in Formula One, in particular in Las Vegas in 2023.
“The Stewards reviewed the transcript of the FIA Thursday Driver Press Conference in Singapore and Max Verstappen, driver of car 1, used language to describe his car at the Event in Azerbaijan which is generally considered ‘coarse, rude’ or may ‘cause offense’ and is not considered suitable for broadcast.
“This is ‘Misconduct’ as defined in Art 20 of the International Sporting Code, and is a breach of Art 12.2.1.k.
“The Stewards noted that the language was not directed at anyone or any group. When summoned to the Stewards the driver explained that the word used is ordinary in speech as he learned it, English not being his native language.
“While the Stewards accept that this may be true, it is important for role models to learn to be mindful when speaking in public forums, in particular when not under any particular pressure. Verstappen apologized for his behavior.
“The Stewards note that significant fines have been levied for language offensive to or directed at specific groups. This is not the case here.
“But, as this topic has been raised before and is well known by the competitors, the Stewards determined to order a greater penalty than previously and that Verstappen be ‘obliged to accomplish some work of public interest’ (Art. 12.4.1.d of the International Sporting Code), in coordination with the Secretary General for Sport of the FIA.”
Verstappen heads into the Marina Bay weekend with a 59-point advantage over Lando Norris in the drivers’ standings, while Red Bull are now second to McLaren – and 20 points adrift – in the constructors’ battle.
The pair meet on Saturday, Christopher Walker reports for DAZN.
Ishmael Davis has a huge opportunity against Josh Kelly this weekend, but Tony Bellew believes the fight may be coming to quickly for him.
The Liverpool man, a former world champion at cruiserweight, is a huge admirer of Davis’ potential, but he’s not sure he’s had enough preparation time for what is the biggest fight of his career.
Davis has replaced Liam Smith at less than a week’s notice and he’ll be hoping he can cause a shock when he goes in with Kelly.
The Sunderland man possesses plenty more experience thanks to his extensive amateur background, and Bellew thinks that the 2016 Olympian might just know a bit too much at this stage.
“Before i speak about the fight, a big well done to Ishmael Davis for backing himself,” said Bellew when speaking exclusively to DAZN.
“Chances like this, to fight on a huge show at Wembley, don’t come around often so Davis has to make the most of it because it might be his only shot.
“I like Davis as a fighter and I think he’s got a bright future, but this is the type of fight where I feel you need everything going in.
“This has come to him with just a few days’ notice and that might show at some stage in the fight. He’s got nothing at all to lose and I think he’ll give a good account, but it just be a fight or two soon and he’ll become a better fighter for the experience.”
The Tottenham star has faced criticism for performances since joining the club, DAZN reports.
Jamie O’Hara has hit out at Tottenham forward Brennan Johnson and claimed he hasn’t been good enough since he joined the club.
The former Nottingham Forest star has come under pressure from some sections of the Spurs fans for his performances after scoring just six goals in 39 games.
Johnson did net the winner in Wednesday’s Carabao Cup win over Coventry, but talking to Grosvenor Sport, former Spurs midfielder O’Hara thinks there’s still room for improvement.
“I still think the criticism of Brennan Johnson is justified,” he said.
“He hasn’t been good enough since he joined Spurs. I was happy for him when he scored that last minute winner against Coventry, but the criticism still stands and he needs to improve.
“You need to perform at the highest level when you play for Tottenham – you’re not playing for Nottingham Forest anymore where you can have one good game in three and everybody says, ‘oh, he’s a good player!’
“I’d say every footballer in their career at some point as been affected by fans giving them stick. It’s part of the job and everyone goes through it – including me when I played. Players like Brennan need to be hard-nosed and thick skinned and play through it.
“I’ve got no problem at all with him scoring in the 90th minute and giving the middle finger to the fans – I was a big fan of that – but you can’t be too sensitive. You’ve got to be harder mentally to play for Tottenham.”
The North London side host Brentford at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium tomorrow.
What each heavyweight must do to be successful in their championship bout this weekend, Mark Lelinwalla reports for DAZN.
Anthony Joshua will look to become a three-time heavyweight world champion this weekend when he challenges IBF titleholder Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium in London, and live on DAZN.
Joshua (28-3, 25 KOs) is riding a four-fight win streak, having last disposed of Francis Ngannou via devastating knockout in March.
Dubois (21-2, 20 KOs) is coming off an eighth-round TKO of Filip Hrgović in June.
Which knockout artist will have his hand held in victory by the night’s end? With the stakes incredibly high for this championship bout, DAZN lists the keys to victory for each heavyweight.
Anthony Joshua’s keys to victory
Joshua and Dubois with promoters Image credit DAZN
Assert the power jab
Anthony Joshua will have a four-inch reach advantage and he ought to use it via his power jab to not only thwart Daniel Dubois’ nimble footwork that he’s been showing lately but also to possibly negate some of the IBF champion’s big punching power in the process.
Piece together combinations
Once the power jab is asserted, AJ must put together power shots with the kind of measured aggression that he’s been utilizing brilliantly during this four-fight winning streak.
Landing these kinds of combinations will certainly damage Dubois toward possibly ending his night and championship reign early — especially if Joshua catches him with the right hand.
Watching Dubois’ eighth-round TKO of Filip Hrgovic from June, one can note that “Dynamite” can get wide with his punching and subsequently be lax with his guard.
AJ spotting this can mark the apt opportunity to unload a big right hand across Dubois’ jaw.
Be the bigger man, bully Dubois
Joshua has been superb on the front foot during this win streak and once he establishes it against Dubois, he can’t let his foot off the gas one bit.
If Joshua is going to become a three-time heavyweight world champion, his ability to walk Dubois down while punishing his fellow Brit will be vital.
Simply put: AJ must bully Dubois to get the stoppage.
Daniel Dubois’ keys to victory
Use in-and-out footwork, while throwing the up jab
Go back and watch Dubois’ performance against Hrgovic and you’ll see some nimble in-and-out footwork during the early stages.
Having a light bounce on his feet while throwing the up jab could pave the way for Dubois to get into a nice rhythm and frustrate Joshua if the champ can be disciplined to it for stretches.
Be more compact with big power shots
As aforementioned, Dubois has a tendency to get a bit too wide with his punching especially while attempting shots in traffic.
Doing this against an experienced former two-time unified heavyweight world champion like AJ could spell doom for Dubois.
The champ has got to be a bit more compact or it will leave him vulnerable to a huge, damaging right hand from Joshua.
Don’t let the moment be too big
Yes, Dubois has been in big-fight environments before, with his experience against Oleksandr Usyk in August 2023 being tops. And he responded well, even dropping Usyk with a body shot in the fifth round — which upon review was on the belt line and not a low blow as sold with savvy by the current unified heavyweight champ.
But it’s safe to say that Dubois hasn’t fought at a raucous venue and under the bright lights quite like Wembley Stadium will be Saturday.
With this kind of backdrop, Dubois can ill afford to get overzealous in his punching and spirits as it could spell a brief IBF title reign in the form of a devastating knockout.
Being as cool and composed as possible will help his chances toward pulling off an upset.
Results / September 20, 2024 / #TNAiMPACT starts NOW!
The main event match kicked off with Masha Slamovich dominating Tasha Steelz. After a series of tags and Masha joining in on Poetry in Motion, Matt Hardy took control, leading to Alisha Edwards trying to interfere, but she was caught and ejected. When she refused to leave, ABC carried her out.
With the distraction cleared, Matt Hardy hit a Twist of Fate, followed by Jeff Hardy’s Swanton Bomb, securing the victory.
And, “Do You Wanna Know Something!”
After Victory Road, Alisha Edwards kicked off TNA iMPACT with her signature “Do You Wanna Know Something,” having turned on her former partner. Shortly after, Masha Slamovich hit the ring to confront her! Alisha reminded Masha that she was under concussion protocol and couldn’t be touched. Out of nowhere, Tasha Steelz blindsided Slamovich! Jordynne Grace made the save, but The System arrived soon after. The Hardys followed them, and it was made official by Santino that tonight’s main event will be Masha Slamovich and The Hardys vs. The System and Tasha Steelz!
Jordynne Grace tells Masha that she’s been hoping Masha would answer one of her Knockouts Championship Open Challenges. Masha replies that she’ll see her soon but has other business to handle. She knocks on the Hardys’ locker room door, sharing a childhood photo and expressing how much it means to her to team with them.
Judas Icarus brought the fight to First Class, delivering multiple impressive tag team combos. However, AJ Francis caught Williams with a devastating chokeslam, followed by KC Navarro hitting a massive splash. This sequence secured the victory for First Class.
Eric Young tries to talk some sense into Josh Alexander, sharing his own experiences from a similar path. He urges Alexander to reconsider his choices and emphasizes the importance of making a change before it’s too late.
In a direct, intense message to the camera ahead of their Texas Death Match tonight on iMPACT, JDC delivers a stern warning: JDC is in deep trouble, and this fight isn’t just about winning—he’s out for blood!
Gia Miller catches up with Speedball Mike Bailey to discuss his successful X Division Championship defense. She then drops a big announcement—next week, Bailey will team up with Leon Slater and Kushida to face ABC and Zachary Wentz in a huge six-man tag match!
In a digital exclusive, Steph De Lander confronts PCO, acknowledging his desire to get his hands on Matt Cardona, but assures him that the right time will come!
Matt Cardona versus Rhino
Rhino wasted no time as he immediately went after Cardona, delivering a brutal beatdown that led to a huge suplex on the ramp! The two battled in a hard-hitting back-and-forth contest until Cardona took a shortcut, nailing Rhino with a chair. The referee called for the bell, disqualifying Cardona, but the assault didn’t stop there as he continued attacking The Man Beast.
Suddenly, the lights went out and PCO appeared! Cardona quickly retreated, but PCO, seething with frustration, grabbed the chair and treated it like it was Cardona, hitting it with a thunderous PCO Sault!
The match kicked off with Arianna Grace introducing Kendal Grey and Carlee Bright to the iMPACT Zone. Grey and Bright put up a valiant effort, but the powerhouse Spitfire dominated the bout. After delivering a massive stalling suplex and connecting with their signature move, The Pressure Drop, Spitfire secured a decisive victory.
Heather Reckless interrupts Ash by Elegance and The Personal Concierge, declaring that she’s ready to take them up on their offer for an “Elegance Makeover.”
Mike Santana wasted no time, going right after JDC from the opening bell. He quickly set up chairs, looking to slam JDC through them, but JDC turned the tables, sending Santana crashing through the chair backs instead. Santana hit the floor and came back bloodied, but soon returned the favor by busting JDC open with a barbed wire bat!
As the brutal match wore on, Santana set up a ladder on the stage and took a high-risk dive, crashing JDC through a table. JDC couldn’t answer the referee’s count, giving Santana the hard-fought victory. But before he could celebrate, Moose blindsided Santana with a vicious attack!
Josh Alexander approaches Sinner & Saint, acknowledging their potential and offering his support, telling them that if they need anything, his door is always open.
Joe Hendry hit the ring and proudly spoke about his big win at Victory Road, including his victory over Josh Alexander, and how he now has his sights set on the TNA World Title. However, his celebration was cut short by the self-proclaimed “King of TNA,” Frankie Kazarian, who interrupted and called out Nic Nemeth.
Before tensions could escalate further, Santino appeared and made a huge announcement—Kazarian will face off with Hendry, and the winner will earn a shot at Nemeth at Bound For Glory!
As Arsenal shares the spoil with Atalanta in Champions League
Arsenal’s David Raya made a stunning double save against Atalanta the Champions League Image credit: Mail Online
By Ed Emeanua
Clubs enjoyed contrasting fortunes on a first day of Champions League season that saw Barcelona labor in vain, and Arsenal with Manchester City spurn what should have been an easy victory.
Yet, it was also an opening day for Europe’s most glamorous Club football fixtures that saw nine stunning goals logged in the book of credits for a rampaging Bayern Munich side.
Monaco upended expectations to make certain for a 10-man Barça road loss after snatching a 2-1 win on Thursday in their Champions League matchup, just as a sensational David Raya twin-save forced Arsenal to a goalless draw at roaring Europa League champions Atalanta’s den.
Spoiled by an 11th minute Eric Garcia red card incident, Barça, despite starting their La Liga season on an unblemished note after five games and counting, succumbed to a now famous defeat on the Côte d’Azur.
Maghnes Akliouche headed the Ligue one outfit in the victor’s path with a fifth minute opener following Garcia’s ejection for a last-man take-down of Monaco’s Japanese armada Takumi Minamino.
Lamine Yamal tried to right the visitor’s course with his 28th minute leveler through an angled shot after the teenager had cut in from the right and into his familiar left foot, but George Ilenikhena had the final say with the winning goal for the home side inside the last 20 minutes of the encounter.
“After ten minutes with the red card the game changed totally, but what I can see is really the positive thing,” Barça boss Hansi Flick reflected to reporters after the game.
“We tried to defend as a team and also attack as a team, and we had chances, but today they deserve the 2-1 (win), so we have to accept that.”
In Italy, Arsenal goalkeeper Raya was the difference maker as he contrived to fashion out a deserved point for his side in a rough-rider of a campaign opener against Atalanta in an 0-0 ending.
A cagey match was opened up six minutes into the second stanza of the melee when Mateo Retegui saw Raya splash down to his right to paw out his penalty, after Thomas Partey fouled Ederson.
Fallout from Victory Road on an all-new TNA iMPACT! this Thursday!
Preview / September 18, 2024 / by TNA Wrestling Staff
JDC versus Mike Santana – Texas Death Match
Mike Santana’s war with The System has been raging for weeks. After Victory Road went off the air, Santana demanded a Texas Death Match against JDC. Now, it’s official: THIS THURSDAY, they collide with no rules and The System lurking in the shadows. Will JDC overcome Mike Santana, or will Santana take him out for good? Find out this Thursday on TNA iMPACT in an explosive Texas Death Match!
We’ll Hear From Joe Hendry
At TNA Victory Road, Joe Hendry and Josh Alexander clashed in a battle for supremacy. Although Alexander pushed him to the limit, it was Hendry who outsmarted The Walking Weapon and walked out victorious. This Thursday on TNA iMPACT, Joe Hendry will address the TNA faithful!
Spitfire in Action!
Jody Threat and Dani Luna’s journey to the TNA Knockouts Tag Team Championships reached a pivotal moment at Victory Road when Spitfire staked their team on a title shot. After overcoming Masha Slamovich and Tasha Steelz at Victory Road, they’ll defend their titles this Thursday on TNA iMPACT!
Matt Cardona versus Rhino
At Victory Road, SDL announced she would undergo neck surgery and step away from TNA. Seizing the moment, Matt Cardona blindsided Rhino. Now, the Man Beast gets his revenge when he goes head-to-head with Cardona this Thursday on TNA iMPACT!
First Class versus Sinner & Saint
After a tough loss to the Hardys at Victory Road, First Class looks to bounce back on TNA iMPACT as they face newcomers Sinner & Saint. Will Sinner & Saint use First Class as a stepping stone, or will AJ Francis and KC Navarro run over the new team?
Excalibur, “The Human Suplex Machine” Taz, and Tony Schiavone were the broadcast team for tonight’s event.
It’s Wednesday night and you know what that means!
“The Learning Tree” Chris Jericho (with “The Redwood” Big Bill & “The Bad Apple” Bryan Keith
versus
“Freshly Squeezed” Orange Cassidy (with The Conglomeration’s Kyle O’Reilly & ROH World Champion Mark Briscoe)!
All six men brawled at the start of the match, despite this being a one on one match. Orange and Jericho wrestled in the ring until Cassidy took flight and took out Keith and Bill on the arena floor. Mark Briscoe followed up with a dive onto the pile. Chris Jericho teased a tope but Cassidy clobbered Jericho with an Orange Punch for a near fall!
Orange Cassidy flew out of the ring with a tope suicida to The Learning Tree! Jericho chopped at Cassidy’s chest. Orange used the ropes to propel himself back into the ring with a splash on Jericho.
Jericho countered a diving hurracanrana with the Walls! Jericho followed up with a running power slam. Jericho charged at Cassidy with a shoulder block, propelling Orange out of the ring and into the barricade. Jericho nailed Orange with a lionsault, but Orange kicked out at the two-count!
Orange staggered Jericho with a Stundog Millionaire and then a Michinoku Driver for a near fall. Jericho countered an elbow drop by lifting his knees into Orange’s ribs. Orange tried to rally back with a DDT on the floor, but Jericho countered with a catapult, sending Orange into the guardrail! Jericho backdropped Orange through the timekeeper’s table!
Jericho and Cassidy exchanged strikes inside the ring. Both men collapsed. They fired off forearms from their knees. Orange connected with a thrust kick. Jericho took Cassidy off his feet with a clothesline.
Jericho countered a DDT with the Walls on Cassidy. Orange army crawled to the bottom rope, but Big Bill blasted Orange in the face with a big boot! Jericho covered Orange but Orange kicked out at the two-count. Kyle ran down to even up the odds for Orange.
Orange rolled up Jericho in a small package for a near fall. Jericho planted Orange with a Death Valley Driver for a two-count! Cassidy drilled Chris with a desperation DDT, and then spiked Chris with a second DDT!
Cassidy connected with a diving DDT from the top rope, but Jericho kicked out! Cassidy sized Jericho up for the Orange Punch but Jericho countered with the Code Breaker for a near fall!
The fans chanted “This is awesome! This is awesome!”
Orange ducked the Judas Effect attempt and countered with the Beach Break, but Jericho raised his shoulders before the three-count. Bryan Keith ran down, but Briscoe chased after him. As ref Aubrey Edwards was distracted by Bryan Keith and Briscoe brawling on the apron, Jericho pulled out a roll of quarters. Orange kicked Jericho, knocking the quarters out of Jericho’s hands. Orange caught the roll of quarters and smacked Jericho with a loaded Orange Punch, scoring the pin!
Footage aired from the AEW World Trios Champions Claudio Castagnoli and PAC!
Pac said Wheeler Yuta had to show up next week to wrestle. Claudio said he thought he taught Wheeler Yuta better. “Do us one favor and show up next week to help us defend the championships,” said Claudio.
Jon Moxley and Marina Shafir walked up to the camera. Moxley said Yuta had a responsibility to the greater good. “What kind of man did we teach you to be?” wondered Moxley.
Alex Marvez was backstage, hoping to get a word with Wheeler Yuta!
Yuta: “Obviously I’m pretty conflicted based on recent events. But I’ve worked my whole career to be a champion. My head has been all over the place. If there’s one thing I’ve learned from Bryan Danielson, it’s that you don’t change who you are just because the people around you are changing.”
Yuta said he’d show up next week to help defend the AEW World Trios Championships with Claudio and PAC.
FTW Champion HOOK versus JD Ink!
Roderick Strong and the Undisputed Kingdom joined the broadcast booth for this match.
Hook clobbered Ink with a lariat and then a suplex. Hook smashed JD with dangerous cross faces. Hook locked on the Red Rum and JD Ink immediately tapped!
“Maybe he’ll give me some attention now,” said Roderick Strong.
Roderick was surrounded by Matt Taven and Mike Bennett, along with AEW security, protecting him from Hook, ahead of their match next week.
Alex Marvez interviewed Private Party backstage!
Private Party dared Claudio, Pac, and Yuta to put their belts on the line next week at Grand Slam!
Renee Paquette interviewed The Patriarchy backstage!
Christian Cage: “I’d like to take a moment to talk about my prodigy Nick Wayne who has a match this Friday on Rampage. I’ve decided he and I will hold championships at the same time. That won’t make it nice in the Moxley household. He doesn’t have the open contract that I have.”
Kip Sabian approached Christian Cage and tried to say there were no hard feelings. Christian Cage gave Kip a stern warning not to come near them again.
AEW Women’s World Champion “The Glamour” Mariah May & “The Professor” Serena Deeb
versus
Queen Aminata & Yuka Sakazaki!
Deeb and Yuka traded a flurry of offense, but it was a stalemate in the early goings. Queen Aminata grabbed a tag and dropkicked Deeb, but Mariah May was busy kissing her championship belt.
Deeb caught Queen Aminata with a dragon screw through the ropes. Deeb didn’t get much help from Mariah throughout the match.
Yuka took down Mariah with a hurracanrana and then a rising knee strike. Yuka nailed Deeb with a Northern Lights Bomb. Yuka suplexed Mariah onto Deeb, covering Deeb for a near fall.
Yuka sent Deeb for a ride with the Merry Go Round! Yuka wiped out the competition with a springboard splash! Yuka followed up with the Magical Girl Splash onto Deeb, but Mariah blindsided Yuka, cracking her on the side of the head with the belt. The ref disqualified Mariah and Deeb.
Mariah whipped Yuka with the championship belt and then kissed her on the cheek.
A Mina Shirakawa video package aired!
Mina: “Mariah, you said you want me? We had so many good times together and we can even more. In my heart I want Mariah. Do you really want Mina? Does AEW really want Mina? Get ready because Mina is coming!”
A video package aired hyping next week’s match between former ROH World Champion Nigel McGuinness and AEW World Champion “American Dragon” Bryan Danielson, contingent on if Bryan is medically cleared.
Up next: Jon Moxley, who was joined by Marina Shafir and Claudio Castagnoli approached the ring!
Private Party ambushed Moxley and Claudio! It didn’t work out though, as the BCC got the upper hand. Marina stomped on Zay after Moxley threw him into the steel ring steps. Komander appeared out of nowhere and dropkicked Claudio. Komander took flight but Claudio wiped him out with a European Uppercut! Marian took Alex Abrahantes down with a judo throw.
Moxley pulled a toolbox out from beneath the ring. Claudio and Marina held down Zay. Moxley broke Zay’s hand with a hammer! Darby Allin got into the ring and he and Moxley faced off ahead of their match next week. Marina held back Claudio. Darby swung the skateboard at Moxley, but Moxley dodged it and jumped out of the ring!
Darby: “Jon Moxley, when are you going to realize I’m not the same guy you met five years ago. I’m going to run through you a Grand Slam and then I’m walking into Wrestle Dream where I will become the next AEW World Champion!”
Ricochet versus The Beast Mortos!
Ricochet went right after the Beast Mortos, coming out of the gates hot. The Beast hoisted up Ricochet and threw Ricochet into the corner. Mortos charged at Ricochet, but Ricochet dodged it. Ricochet followed up with a tope suicida to Mortos!
Ricochet grabbed a near fall on Mortos after a running, shooting star press. Mortos and Ricochet went move for move and the fans gave it a standing ovation! Mortos caught Ricochet as Ricochet flipped over the rope to the outside. Mortos power bombed Ricochet onto the ring apron!
Mortos rocked Ricochet with a Samoan Drop for a near fall! Mortos cracked Ricochet with a headbutt. Ricochet used Mortos’ momentum against him, sending Mortos out of the ring. Ricochet wrecked Mortos with a Code Red on the arena floor, countering a power bomb!
Ricochet hit a 450 splash but somehow Mortos kicked out at the two-count! The Beast Mortos walloped Ricochet with a press slam from the top rope!
“That was wild right there,” said Taz.
The fans chanted “A-E-W! A-E-W!”
Ricochet blasted Mortos with a crucifix bomb! Ricochet finished off Mortos with the Vertigo and pinned him!
“Ricochet earned every bit of that victory, as the Beast Mortos came to fight tonight,” said Excalibur.
“Ricochet showed why he’s a special athlete,” replied Taz.
Tony Schiavone was in the ring to interview “Hangman” Adam Page!
Hangman: “I have watched, and I have listened for a long while because I knew a day like this would come, when Swerve Strickland was dealt with, and he would be gone! And I knew that it wouldn’t be just Swerve who had to pay. There were people who protected him from me, and people who supported Swerve.
“And apparently, I am surrounded by them now. People who would cheer Swerve all the way to the AEW World Championship. People who would cheer Swerve when he was finally locked in a cage with his fate! And when I hear those voices, I’m reminded of the four months I sat at home suspended. And I’m reminded I seem to hear another voice loud and clear, above them, a voice coming clear from the commentary desk.”
Schiavone: “Now listen, Jeff Jarrett—”
Hangman: “Jeff Jarrett is not here with me, but you are!”
Jeff Jarrett stormed to the ring! Hangman clubbed Jarrett as Jarrett tried to enter the ring! Hangman whipped Jeff into the barricade. Hangman went for the Buckshot Lariat, but security jumped into the ring and separated the two men!
Jeff Jarrett: “Hangman Page, I’ll be damned if I’m going to sit back there and let you put one finger on Tony Schiavone. As a matter of fact, there’s an entire dressing room in the back that wants to beat the hell out of you, and the Last Outlaw is in the front of the line!
“Hanger, I’m going to make a promise to you. If it’s the last thing I do in my career, somehow, somewhere, some place, the Last Outlaw is going to kick your ass!”
Renee Paquette tried to interview Ricochet backstage, but Will Ospreay interrupted!
Ospreay offered his hand to Ricochet. Ricochet said, “You told me to get my wins up and come see you. Let me show you how it is from my perspective. From the moment I stepped foot in AEW, everyone has been calling me out to try to prove they’re better than me.
“It seems everyone is more worried about you than they are about me. No one has been calling you out. So let me do the honors. In two weeks, I hope you’re not too busy. I took your advice. I talked to Tony. And on October 2nd, it’s going to be Ricochet versus Will Ospreay for the International Championship. I’ll be seeing you soon. Real soon, little bro.
Dynamite Main Event Time! Trios Match!
The Elite—AEW Continental Champion “The Rainmaker” Kazuchika Okada & AEW World Tag Team Champions The Young Bucks—Nicholas & Matthew Jackson
versus
AEW International Champion “The Aerial Assassin” Will Ospreay & The Don Callis Family— “The Alpha” Konosuke Takeshita & “The Protostar” Kyle Fletcher!
Don Callis joined the commentary team for this match.
Nicholas hammered at Flecher with clubbing blows. Fletcher used his size advantage to hit a shoulder tackle. Ospreay tagged in and they used tandem offense on Nicholas.
Okada grabbed a tag. Ospreay and Okada had a stare down. Ospreay took down Okada with a hurracanrana. Takeshita tagged himself in. Okada shoved Will into Takeshida. The Elite posed outside the ring, but Ospreay and the Callis Family hit sliding dropkicks and then topes onto the Elite!
Fletcher tagged in but Matthew Jackson blindsided him. Fletcher broke through with a double clothesline on the Bucks. Fletcher cracked the Bucks with a running kick in the corner. Fletcher spiked Nicholas with a brain buster for a near fall!
Okada came steaming into the ring. Okada battered Fletcher with three consecutive upper cuts and followed up with the Michinoku Driver! Takeshita tagged in and nailed Okada with the Takeshida Line. Takeshita nailed Okada with a brain buster and then a senton off the middle rope!
Takeshita planted Okada with a Blue Thunder Bomb and then Okada got his clock cleaned with a triple dropkick. Okada fired back with a shotgun dropkick!
The fans chanted “A-E-W! A-E-W! A-E-W!”
Okada rocked Takeshita with a nasty neck breaker! The Bucks doubled teamed Takeshita with Risky Business. Okada followed up with an elbow drop on Takeshita. The Bucks went for an EVP Trigger, but Takeshita avoided it! Takeshita hit both Bucks with a stereo German Suplex!
Will Ospreay tagged in and used a standing sky twister press on Matthew. Will ducked a rainmaker clothesline but ate two superkicks from the Bucks. Fletcher jumped in to break up the pin attempt on Ospreay.
The fans chanted “This is awesome! This is awesome!”
The Bucks pumped up their sneakers. Will blocked superkicks but the odds were against him, and they broke Ospreay down. Fletcher and Ospreay used combination on Matthew, but Okada jumped in to break it up.
Okada got planted by Takeshita’s Blue Thunder Bomb! Nicholas smashed Fletcher with a face buster. The Bucks tried for the TK Driver, but Kyle escaped and nailed Matthew with a twisting tombstone piledriver, but Nichoals broke up the pin attempt. Fletcher and Ospreay used the Coriolis on Matthew and Fletcher picked up the pinfall victory for the team!
Young Bucks defend their World Tag Titles against AEW International Champion Will Ospreay
We are just a week away from DYNAMITE: GRAND SLAM 2024 at the legendary Arthur Ashe Stadium where we will see The Young Bucks defend their World Tag Titles against AEW International Champion Will Ospreay and Kyle Fletcher, Jon Moxley face Darby Allin with Darby’s future World Title match at stake, Roderick Strong challenge HOOK for the FTW Championship, and perhaps even witness Bryan Danielson fight Nigel McGuinness for the first time since 9/26/2009 if the AEW World Champion is cleared!
However, before we get there ,All Elite Wrestling debuts in Wilkes-Barre, PA at the Mohegan Sun Arena tonight with an all-new DYNAMITE featuring Chris Jericho and Orange Cassidy going one-on-one for the first time in four years! Plus, AEW Women’s World Champion Mariah May and “The Professor” Serena Deeb will join forces to face Queen Aminata and Yuka Sakazaki, while The Elite of Kazuchika Okada and The Young Bucks go into trios competition against Will Ospreay, Kyle Fletcher, and Konosuke Takeshita! Ricochet will be back in action facing The Beast Mortos after the latter’s assault last week, and much more on tap for AEW’s flagship!
DYNAMITE hits the airwaves at 8pm ET/7pm CT on TBS, or if you’re outside the United States check here for your viewing options. No matter where you may be, you can visit the official AEW YouTube channel to catch up on highlights from recent editions of DYNAMITE, COLLISION, and RAMPAGE, the amazing Timelines dedicated to Nigel McGuinness and Athena, as well as so much more to get you prepared for tonight’s event! Then join us on Saturday at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, MA for a live COLLISION featuring Undisputed Kingdom challenging Sammy Guevara and Dustin Rhodes for the ROH World Tag Titles…in a Bunkhouse Brawl!
FOURS YEARS IN THE MAKING…
“The Learning Tree” Chris Jericho vs. “Freshly Squeezed” Orange Cassidy
Back in the summer of 2020, with the fans of All Elite Wrestling primarily having to experience the best professional wrestling on the planet from their own homes rather than in-person, Chris Jericho and Orange Cassidy engaged in a series of matches beginning with FYTER FEST 2020: NIGHT 2 on July 8th. Jericho scored the victory in that initial meeting, albeit with a little bit of engagement from his Inner Circle cronies, but the entire situation was Jericho’s fault to start. He chose to assault Orange Cassidy a month prior, with a bag of orange no less, and leave the man a bloody mess while the rest of The Inner Circle made sure The Best Friends were in no shape to help Cassidy out either. The following week at FYTER FEST 2020 was the night that OC gave Jericho and his lackeys an orange juice bath, and that’s the choice that has come back to haunt the 2-Time International Champion. Despite the fact he defeated Jericho in a “$7,000 Obligation Match” on the 8/12/20 DYNAMITE to settle this debt Chris arbitrarily decided he was owed (it’s not as if OC came at him for broken sunglasses), despite that he bested Chris at ALL OUT 2020 in their wild Mimosa Mayhem match, and that they even teamed up on the 2021 Jericho Cruise, “The Learning Tree” has decided to latch onto this OJ stained jacket as an excuse to insinuate himself into Cassidy’s sphere once again…
Whether it’s sadder that Jericho can’t let this go, or that he’s held onto the coat for four years letting it fester that he got beat twice by OC, well that’s up to the fans of All Elite Wrestling, but that’s where we are today walking into DYNAMITE. Jericho insisted the debt was still owed, sent Bryan Keith to collect as part of their Continental Contenders Challenge match ahead of ALL OUT 2024, and even stole Cassidy’s prized backpack as a sort of ransom. Jericho even used the fact that Cassidy keeps a picture of himself, Trent Beretta, and Kris Statlander in the bag as a means to mock him, clearly not having a grasp about the concept of friendship and how losing it can affect an individual. Cassidy may come off like nothing matters, but it’s been clear since day one that his friends are the most important thing to him despite what Trent may claim.
That’s why this new band of friends, this Conglomeration, has been such a big part of Cassidy’s life recently, why they’ve had his back in this Jericho fiasco, and why they’re more than willing to dump a little humiliation (and some coinage) into Jericho’s life. Both men are coming into tonight after unsuccessful excursions to CMLL last Friday for ANIVERSARO 91, but at least OC got a trios victory over Dark Order on RAMPAGE alongside Kyle O’Reilly and Mark Briscoe heading in to tonight and he does have an eight-man victory over Jericho the last time they shared a ring one month ago. Jericho also has recent trios victory over Iron Savages in his pocket, but losses in his last two singles matches, including the two-of-three falls loss to Mistico in Mexico.
Given all the history wrapped up in this, and Jericho’s infuriating refusal to just let this go, will tonight bring an end to this four-year old grudge, or will “The Learning Tree” find another thing to hold of Cassidy’s head should OC become the first man in AEW to hold three singles victories over him?
TRIOS BATTLE…
The Elite (AEW Continental Champion Kazuchika Okada & AEW World Tag Champions The Young Bucks)
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AEW International Champion Will Ospreay & Don Callis Family (Konosuke Takeshita & Kyle Fletcher)
Last week, in the first-ever Tag Team Casino Gauntlet, AEW International Champion Will Ospreay and “The Protostar” Kyle Fletcher reunited to earn themselves an AEW World Tag Team Title opportunity at GRAND SLAM 2024 next Wednesday night. Though their continuity as a team was not the smoothest, especially in a ring filled with the best teams in professional wrestling today, the former United Empire brothers managed to find their groove when it mattered most and knocked out a victory. The win made Ospreay three for three in Casino Gauntlet matches, earned he and Fletcher their championship opportunity at Arthur Ashe, and meant “The Aerial Assassin” would challenge for his third different AEW championship in 2024, his first at the World Tag Titles.
For Kyle Fletcher that victory last week meant his second opportunity to challenge for the titles, his first taking place last year at WRESTLEDREAM 2023 during FTR’s reign, coincidentally also the match where Kyle’s Aussie Open partner Mark Davis suffered the injury that’s kept him on the shelf. Prior to last week, it had been nearly five years since the last time Kyle and Will teamed up as a tag team, yet now they’re in the position to become champions with one major roadblock along the way in this trios contest!
Tonight on DYNAMITE, ahead of their World Tag Team Championship challenge, Ospreay and Fletcher will team up with Kyle’s fellow Don Callis Family member Konosuke Takeshita to take on The Elite of Matthew Jackson, Nicholas Jackson, and Kazuchika Okada! All three members of that trio currently wear AEW championship gold around their waist, the former two as World Tag Champs and the latter as Continental Champion, meaning all three have targets on their back based on that fact alone. Factor in the general dislike the majority of the AEW locker room has for everything Elite, and that makes these three of the most despised men in All Elite Wrestling today.
While we know that Ospreay and Fletcher have earned their title opportunity, their third man has his own designs on finally becoming a champion in AEW, and Takeshita has made Okada the focus of those designs. The world heard how much the AEW fans at ALL OUT 2024 wanted to see these two fight during that Continental Championship Four-Way, so much so that they even threw shade at Orange Cassidy when he interrupted that possibility, but tonight they may get another opportunity to see that take place. Takeshita would certainly relish that chance to fight “The Rainmaker” here, perhaps even pin his shoulders to that mat with that impressive Raging Fire maneuver he picked up during the G1 Climax and make his case as the next Continental Title challenger.
Really that’s what this one is all about, making a statement in the title picture, for The Young Bucks to establish themselves as the dominant team before GRAND SLAM 2024, for Takeshita to make his case as a potential Continental Challenger to Okada or for “The Rainmaker” to shut that down. It’s a chance for Ospreay and Fletcher to further gel together as a team, to establish their viability as title holders against the brothers Jackson, but this is a trio that’s never come together before facing a 4-1 Elite unit whose last trio victory came over the incredible team of The Acclaimed and NJPW President Hiroshi Tanahashi! Suffice to say, as talented as they are, the Ospreay/Takeshita/Fletcher crew have their work cut out for them…
TAG TEAM GRUDGE MATCH…
AEW Women’s World Champion Mariah May & “The Professor” Serena Deeb vs. Queen Aminata & Yuka Sakazaki
Queen Aminata and Mariah May, Yuka Sakazaki and Serena Deeb, these are four women with a score to settle after Saturday night’s COLLISION. On DYNAMITE, Mariah May turned away the Eliminator challenge of the Queen, denying Aminata a future title opportunity before calling out for Mina Shirakawa. On COLLISION, after months of waiting for the fight, Yuka Sakazaki topped Serena Deeb in their one-on-one bout only to get waylaid by the AEW Women’s World Champion who had been sitting in on commentary. Unfortunately for Mariah May, her attempt to take out “The Magical Girl” fell short and it was Mariah who ended up knocked on her rear end by a kick from Yuka. Given that Yuka had approached Mariah earlier in the night to express her designs on the AEW Women’s World Title, it was no surprise May jumped her from behind, just as it was no surprise that after she turned the tables, Yuka picked the title belt up in clear sign of her intent for “The Glamour”.
Well tonight on DYNAMITE the paths of these four women will intersect as AEW Women’s World Champion Mariah May and Serena Deeb will combine forces to take on Queen Aminata and Yuka Sakazaki! It’s quite the intriguing situation as, just four months ago, Mariah and Serena stood as opponents, and that was the night Toni Storm threw in the towel on Mariah’s behalf to cost her the match, and thus a title opportunity at DOUBLE OR NOTHING 2024. Is there any lingering ill will about that loss or was that blame laid squarely at the feet of “The Timeless One” as Mariah came to her decision to betray that trust?
Now neither team is familiar with one another as partners, but at least Aminata and Yuka don’t have a history as opponents, theirs is a clean slate upon which to write, but will they pen a story of success or one of failure tonight on DYNAMITE?
ONE-ON-ONE…
Ricochet vs. The Beast Mortos
Seconds after Ricochet defeated Sammy Guevara in their match last week, The Beast Mortos ripped through Ricochet with a spear, and who knows what more could have happened to AEW’s newest acquisition if not for Sammy choosing to assist his opponent. Mortos was poised to do more than just a spear, but the chair in Guevara’s hands had The Beast elect for a hasty retreat.
Well if it is a fight The Beast Mortos was looking for, he did not have to wait long because tonight on DYNAMITE, he will get the opportunity to go one-on-one with Ricochet! We know what each mans bring to the table; one side is the power and the other is flight, one side is the viciousness and the other is fluid technique, together it could make for quite the jaw-dropping match, but it’s going to hurt getting to that victory!
We are on the journey to GRAND SLAM 2024 at historic Arthur Ashe Stadium, and tonight that journey brings All Elite Wrestling to Wilkes-Barre, PA and the Mohegan Sun Arena where Chris Jericho will fight Orange Cassidy, The Elite will take on The Don Callis Family and AEW International Champion Will Ospreay, plus Queen Aminata will unite with Yuka Sakazaki to face AEW Women’s World Champion Mariah May and Serena Deeb! DYNAMITE begins at 8pm ET/7pm CT on TBS, or check here for your viewing options outside the United States. Wherever you may be, drop by the official AEW YouTube channel to watch all the highlights from recent editions of DYNAMITE, COLLISION, and RAMPAGE, as well as the amazing Timelines dedicated to Nigel McGuinness and record-setting ROH Women’s World Champion Athena! Then AEW is off to the MassMutual Center in Springfield, MA on Saturday for a live COLLISION where Undisputed Kingdom of Matt Taven and Mike Bennett will challenge Sammy Guevara and Dustin Rhodes for the ROH World Tag Titles in a Bunkhouse Brawl!
Former NXT Women’s Champion Lyra Valkyria’s return to NXT was a successful one as she helped Tatum Paxley take down the evil team of Wendy Choo and TNA’s Rosemary.
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The teamwork of Valkyria and Paxley was on full display as they used impeccable tag team maneuvers to gain control, including a stereo dropkick through the ropes.
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Rosemary and Choo regained the advantage thanks to well-timed kick from the NXT Superstar, but Paxley persevered and refused to give in on behalf of her team.
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The longtime friends rallied in a huge way with Valkyria hitting a Diving Leg Drop from the top rope to win the match.
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Hammerstone defeats Tony D’Angelo via count out
The Don of NXT is in a bad state of mind highlighted by his decision to walk away from his match against TNA’s Hammerstone.
Since losing to NXT North American Champion Oba Femi at No Mercy, Tony D’Angelo has struggled to get back on track, and at the first sight of adversity, he decided he wasn’t ready to compete and walked off with the rest of The Family left stunned.
CM Punk gets between Roxanne Perez and Giulia
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Eddy Thorpe defeats Ashante Thee Adonis
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Eddy Thorpe scored another major victory on his quest to rise up the NXT ranks, this time defeating Ashante Thee Adonis.
Before the bell could even ring, Adonis jumped Thorpe in the corner, leading to a quick melee with the referee having to get control.
Once the match began, both Superstars showed out, with Adonis hitting a huge twisting splash to the outside before getting caught with an Impaler DDT that delivered Thorpe the win.
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Je’Von Evans & Cedric Alexander defeats No Quarter Catch Crew
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Evans and Alexander looked incredible together, using their supreme speed advantage to keep both Borne and Heights off-balance.
The mat skills of No Quarter Catch Crew finally caught up to The Young OG as Borne and Heights weighed on him, but everything soon fell apart for NQCC.
Women’s North American Champion Kelani Jordan went after Wren Sinclair after she slapped her backstage, leading to chaos that allowed Alexander and Evans to get the win.
Brooks Jensen def. Dion Lennox
With Shawn Spears in his corner, Brooks Jensen picked up another win, this time against the upstart Dion Lennox.
Jensen dominated early with a huge spinning heel kick, but he enraged Lennox putting on his glasses, leading to a furious comeback.
Spears distracted Lennox long enough for Jensen to nail a DDT, securing his win and solidifying this new pairing in NXT.
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Lola Vice def. Jacy Jayne
Fatal Influence has dominated NXT since forming, but Lola Vice scored a huge victory by defeating Jacy Jayne in singles action.
Fallon Henley and Jazmyn Nyx attempted to get involved, but Vice escaped their grasp and hit a huge Spinning Backfist to win the match.
Fatal Influence jumped Vice after the match, prompting Jaida Parker to hit the scene and chase them off.
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CM Punk reveals he’s the Special Guest Referee for the NXT Title Match in Chicago
CM Punk reveals that he will be the Special Guest Referee for the NXT Title Match on the CW premiere on Oct. 1.
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