AA: July 13

The Wrestling Brethren Podcast

NEWS Catch-Up (7/10/24–7/13/24)

• Stephanie Vaquer surprisingly signs with WWE; likely to debut in NXT

Everyone expected her to sign with AEW after her performance at Forbidden Door.

• Reports have Natalya re-signing with WWE

Initially reported by PWInsider; later confirmed by Fightful Select. It is believed to be a multi-year deal.

• Jimmy Uso reportedly cleared from injury and is free to return to TV soon.

Actually I thought it would be last night, but we continue to stretch things out.

• MCMG Bid Farewell to the Indy Scene; making decision between AEW + WWE “soon”

Some say they are leaning towards WWE

• Adam Pearce makes Intercontinental Title Match for the July 15th RAW

Sami Zayn v. Ilja Dragunov

AEW Catch-Up + Thoughts

• Owen Hart Cup Finals recently took place; ending on the July 10th edition of Dynamite

- Bryan Danielson def. Hangman Adam Page

- Mariah May def. Willow Nightingale

• Stories or Gimmick Not Working (for Josh at least)

- The Learning Tree + Chris Jericho in particular

- Stop having ROH on AEW

• Stuff AEW is doing well

- Toni Storm + Mariah May

- Will Ospreay’s ascent

- Hangman Adam Page’s character arc/build

- Okada’s heel persona

- Turning Mercedes heel

- Return of Britt Baker

- Willow Nightingale’s breakout year

- MJF’s return to full heel

• Dynamite 250 on 7/17

* Will Ospreay vs. MJF / International Title Match

* Swerve Strickland vs. Kazuchika Okada / Champion v. Champion

* Mercedes Moné vs. Nyla Rose / TBS Championship

* Mariah May Speaks