As All Elite Wrestling (AEW) prepares for a thrilling weekend in Australia at the Qudos Bank Arena, wrestling fans in the United States can also look forward to an exciting lineup of events including a live TNA show, a packed episode of WWE Smackdown, and diverse independent wrestling options. Meanwhile, CMLL is set to offer exciting matches in Mexico, with interesting shows also lining up in Japan.
The weekend promises a variety of wrestling action, and here’s detailed information on what to expect.
On Friday evening, WWE Smackdown will air live from the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, featuring a host of high-stakes matches. A significant women’s title match will take place, with WWE Women’s Champion Jade Cargill defending her title against Jordynne Grace, who recently made her move from NXT. Additionally, the tag team match will see rising duo Nia Jax and Lash Legend challenging RhIYO for the women’s tag team championships.
Key matches scheduled for Smackdown include:
– Rey Fenix vs. Trick Williams
– Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY vs. Nia Jax & Lash Legend (WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships)
– Cody Rhodes vs. Jacob Fatu vs. Sami Zayn (Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match)
– Jade Cargill vs. Jordynne Grace (WWE Women’s Championship)
Meanwhile, TNA Wrestling’s No Surrender event will go live on the same night from Nashville, Tennessee. This event includes key title defenses such as Trey Miguel challenging Stacks for the TNA International Championship. In a notable main event, world champion Mike Santana and X-Division star Leon Slater will face off against Eddie Edwards and Nic Nemeth.
TNA’s event will feature:
– Stacks vs. Trey Miguel (TNA International Championship)
– Lei Ying Lee vs. Arianna Grace (TNA Knockouts World Championship)
– Eddie Edwards & Nic Nemeth vs. Leon Slater & Mike Santana
TJPW will also present its Max Heart Tournament Finals, showcasing rising talents in women’s wrestling as Uta Takami partners with veteran Mizuki to go against Yuki Kamifuku and Wakana Uehara. This promises to be an exciting event for fans of Joshi wrestling.
In Mexico City, CMLL will host Viernes Espectacular, serving as a farewell show before its stars head to Japan for the Fantastica Mania tour. The lineup is packed with action, including a highly anticipated match between Mistico and Templario.
On Saturday, AEW will bring fans a remarkable Grand Slam: Australia event featuring a series of matches likely to become instant classics. Key bouts include a rematch between Jon Moxley and Konosuke Takeshita, as well as MJF defending his title against Brody King. Local talents Kyle Fletcher, Harley Cameron, and Toni Storm will also compete, showcasing the local wrestling scene.
The Saturday schedule includes major matches such as:
– MJF vs. Brody King (AEW World Championship)
– Andrade El Idolo vs. Hangman Adam Page (AEW World Championship #1 Contenders Match)
– Jon Moxley vs. Konosuke Takeshita (AEW Continental Championship)
GCW will kick off its weekend with The Coldest Winter 4 event, where notable stars will compete, marking the return of Allie Katch since her injury in January 2025 as she challenges Atticus Cogar for the GCW World Championship.
On Sunday, Greektown Wrestling in Toronto will feature talented wrestlers from AEW, TNA, and GCW in an exciting lineup, including a main event with Jay Lethal seeking the Greektown Championship.
The weekend promises a colorful array of wrestling action that caters to fans of various styles, showcasing talented wrestlers across multiple organizations and continents. With exciting matchups set to unfold, the wrestling world is abuzz with anticipation as fans revel in a weekend full of diverse action from their favorite promotions.