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Newsweek
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Former WWE Champion Involved In Controversial Moment At Indie Show
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A mid-match walkout by former WWE Champion Raj Dhesi, formerly known as Jinder Mahal, at an independent event has been the subject of conflicting reports, with the latest suggesting the entire incident was a planned storyline. Dhesi has been active on the independent scene since his WWE release, including a run in AAA. This recent appearance at a Battleground Championship Wrestling (BCW) event in May, however, caused significant confusion. A Controversial Finish In a match against deathmatch veteran MASADA, Dhesi walked out mid-bout, resulting in a count-out loss and reportedly leaving the venue altogether. The promoter initially claimed the walkout was due to issues with hotel bookings. The story gained more attention after MASADA claimed on social media that Dhesi had arrived with a list of rules for what could and could not be done in their match. This painted a picture of a legitimate backstage dispute between the two performers. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Was It All A Work? According to a report from Fightful Select, the entire situation may have been a planned angle from the start. Sources close to Dhesi insist that the walkout was a complete "work" orchestrated by the BCW promoter to generate buzz for the promotion. BOGOTA, COLOMBIA - NOVEMBER 16: A general view of the AAA Mexican Lucha Libre friday night show at the Movistar Arena during an AAA World Wide Wrestling match on November 16, 2018 in Bogota, Colombia. BOGOTA, COLOMBIA - NOVEMBER 16: A general view of the AAA Mexican Lucha Libre friday night show at the Movistar Arena during an AAA World Wide Wrestling match on November 16, 2018 in Bogota, news re-frames the incident from a backstage issue into a deliberate attempt to blur the lines between reality and storyline. Regardless of the reason, Dhesi is not currently booked for any future dates with the promotion. Dhesi's Post-WWE Career Mahal's career in WWE is marked by two distinct runs, with his major accomplishments coming during his second tenure with the company after a significant physical transformation. Mahal is also a former United States Champion. He won the title at WrestleMania 34 in a Fatal 4-Way match, defeating champion Randy Orton, Bobby Roode, and Rusev. The controversial walkout comes after another notable event in Dhesi's post-WWE career. He and AEW's Satnam Singh won the AAA World Tag Team Championship in August 2024. However, after 241 days of inactivity and never defending the belts, the pair were stripped of the titles by the promotion in March 2025. It will be interesting to see where Mahal goes from here in his pro wrestling career. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
AEW Star Suffers Devasting Setback After Undergoing Surgery
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. AEW star Bryan Cage is facing a long road to recovery after undergoing a second major surgery in just eight weeks. The powerhouse wrestler revealed he recently had a knee replacement. This procedure comes shortly after he had surgery to repair a torn quad tendon suffered in March. Despite the significant setbacks, Cage is already back in the gym, showcasing his trademark intensity and determination. Cage made his AEW debut at Double or Nothing in 2020, winning the Casino Ladder Match and later becoming the FTW Champion under the management of Taz. As a founding member of Team Taz, he was a dominant force before being kicked out of the group. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation In recent years, he has been a key member of the Mogul Embassy faction alongside Swerve Strickland and Prince Nana, primarily competing in AEW and its sister promotion, ROH. He is a former two-time ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Champion. The string of injuries began with a quad tear that forced him and his tag team partner, Lance Archer, to be pulled from a scheduled AEW World Tag Team Championship match at the Dynasty pay-per-view in April. Cage explained on social media that he decided to address a long-standing knee issue while he was already sidelined. BOGOTA, COLOMBIA - NOVEMBER 16: A general view of the AAA Mexican Lucha Libre friday night show at the Movistar Arena during an AAA World Wide Wrestling match on November 16, 2018 in Bogota, Colombia. BOGOTA, COLOMBIA - NOVEMBER 16: A general view of the AAA Mexican Lucha Libre friday night show at the Movistar Arena during an AAA World Wide Wrestling match on November 16, 2018 in Bogota, Colombia."I've been dealing with excessive knee pain for years and have been working through it with the intention of going under the knife after All In," Cage wrote on Instagram. "With the unfortunate setback of tearing my quad, I figured F it, let's just get 'em both done." He remains defiant and focused on his eventual return to the ring. "Love me, hate me, or somewhere in-between, you can't deny I'm a f***** machine! Not an easy or fun choice, but I'm gonna come back ripping heads off. Especially if this is me right now after surgery." Cage is a good in-ring worker and was getting a notable push by AEW CEO Tony Khan before he was sidelined with this injury. Perhaps, when Cage returns to television, AEW will give him a renewed push that can set him up for a bigger run with the promotion. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Injured AEW Wrestler To Be Out Of Action Longer Than Expected
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. AEW star Juice Robinson was backstage at the Double or Nothing pay-per-view on Sunday, May 25, 2025, an encouraging sign for fans awaiting his return from injury. However, a recent report from Fightful Select suggests his comeback to in-ring action might still be some time off. They have heard he's further away from a return than originally anticipated. Robinson has been sidelined since late 2024 due to a significant injury. He was officially announced as a participant in the 2024 AEW Continental Classic in November. However, was unfortunately "pulled from the tournament due to injury" on December 3, 2024, with Komander taking his place. At the time, it was reported that Robinson was dealing with a lumbar spine issue that necessitated surgery. His last televised match before this extended absence was a competitive AEW World Championship bout against then-champion MJF on the November 1, 2024, episode of AEW Rampage. Robinson's journey in professional wrestling began in WWE's developmental system, where he competed as CJ Parker in NXT from 2012 until his release in 2015. He then famously reinvented himself in New Japan Pro-Wrestling, joining the promotion in 2015 and embarking on a successful seven-year tenure. BOGOTA, COLOMBIA - NOVEMBER 16: A general view of the AAA Mexican Lucha Libre friday night show at the Movistar Arena during an AAA World Wide Wrestling match on November 16, 2018 in Bogota, Colombia. BOGOTA, COLOMBIA - NOVEMBER 16: A general view of the AAA Mexican Lucha Libre friday night show at the Movistar Arena during an AAA World Wide Wrestling match on November 16, 2018 in Bogota, his time in NJPW, Robinson made a name for himself. He won the IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship on three occasions and also held the IWGP Tag Team Championship once with David Finlay as part of the popular tag team FinJuice. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation He began appearing for All Elite Wrestling in late 2022 before officially signing with the company in 2023. In AEW, Robinson quickly became a prominent figure as a founding member of the heel faction Bullet Club Gold, alongside Jay White and The Gunns (Austin and Colten Gunn), significantly impacting various storylines and tag team encounters before his unfortunate injury. His recent backstage presence at Double or Nothing indicates he is still connected with the company, though fans will need to remain patient for his "Rock Hard" return to the ring. The trios division will need him as if AEW can get him back in the near future, then The Gunns will be able to go after the Trios Titles, which have been put on the back burner in recent months. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
