WWE and AEW report various match results and organizational updates

Professional wrestling promotions AEW and WWE have announced several key developments. In AEW, the Don Callis Family won the 2026 Men’s Blood and Guts match, while the team of Wrathlander, Brawling Birds, Nightingale, and Aminata secured the Women’s Blood and Guts match.

In WWE, Grayson Waller retained the NXT Championship against CM Punk with assistance from Kevin Owens. Additionally, Paige made a surprise return to NXT to face Kelani Jordan for the NXT Women’s Championship. Noam Dar and Romeo Moreno were named winners of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.

Regarding corporate and organizational news, TKO Group Holdings expressed optimism regarding its partnership with Saudi Arabia for the Crown Jewel event, despite regional conflicts. Reports indicate WWE is offering crew members $3,000 in hazard pay for the trip. Meanwhile, New Japan Pro-Wrestling has announced the shutdown of its US Dojo operation.