AA: July 13

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