NEWS TOPICS 5/22-5/23

• MJF Expected back in AEW by Forbidden Door, if not sooner

• Kenny Omega undergoes surgery on May 16; no creative in place - extensive recovery expected

• Triple H Announces Stakes to Winning KOTR + QOTR - winners get World Title matches (respective to their brands) at SummerSlam

• SummerSlam 2026 will be TWO NIGHTS in U.S. Bank Stadium in Minnesota

• Natalya has been approached regarding a contract extension with WWE, Fightful Select has learned, but nothing has been signed

• Cody Rhodes has been cast in the Naked Gun reboot

• Big E has been cast in a Peacock comedy series

• TKO has merged live events teams. Will be led by EVP Peter Dropick from UFC. May help explain the recent reported exit of WWE’s live events EVP John Porco.

• Eddie Kingston Unable to Undergo Surgery until July

• Happy Heavenly Birthday to Windham Rotunda

• 25 Years Ago: Owen Hart Dies at Over the Edge PPV

WWE KOTR/QOTR Predictions

AEW Double or Nothing Predictions