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Note: Dallas only, she will not be attending the Houston show.

Video linked for spoilers - https://stream.new/v/3Qy2ysfSCgzO6KYXYIqzfTyE99WmC4BLN419S6djNNA

• Wardlow suffered a labrum injury in the Spring of 2024. During his hiatus, he was also involved in a car accident. Though the car accident didn’t cause the injury, it made it worse.

• He landed a TV role earlier this year. Since then he’s been cleared to return to the ring. Tony Khan, creative, and Wardlow all agreed that it was better not to just bring him back and suddenly take him off again for the TV role.

• He has a significant amount of time left on his AEW contract.

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Former WWF and Memphis Wrestling star Mike "Duke" Droese was slated to be arraigned on 5/28 on one count of Attempted Aggravated Sexual Exploitation of a Minor on in Warren County, TN, but court records indicate that arraignment was rescheduled.

Court records indicate there will be a hearing on 8/27 at 9:30 AM.

Droese is out on $10,000 bond.

The following press release was issued by Chris Stanford, District Attorney General, 31st Judicial District in Tennesee last month regarding Droese's arrest:

Monday, May 5, 2025

To: Press Covering Warren County Tennessee From: Chris Stanford - District Attorney General-31st Judicial District Re: Michael Droese Criminal Indictment

Based on recent inquiries from the local press, I am submitting this release of public information. Michael Droese was recently indicted during the May Session of the Warren County Grand Jury on one count of Attempted Aggravated Sexual Exploitation of a Minor. My decision to seek the indictment against Mr. Droese came after a brief but very effective investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.

On April 21, 2024, Michael Droese used his Coinbase account to attempt to purchase child sexual assault material (child pornography) from the Dark Web. The transaction was flagged and terminated prior to the purchase being completed.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation initially received the tip from Coinbase regarding Mr. Droese's attempted purchase of child sexual assault material. It is largely unknown what actions the FBI took to initially investigate this matter. However, on March 19, 2025, Investigator Jason Walker with the Warren County Sheriff's Department first received a tip from the FBI regarding Mr. Droese's alleged criminal conduct. Investigator Walker immediately forwarded the information to me. March 19, 2025 also marks the first date any local or state law enforcement official had any knowledge of Mr. Droese's alleged criminal conduct.

On March 24, 2025, I requested assistance from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force to further investigate the newly received tip of possible criminal activity by Mr. Droese. TBI Special Agent Kevin Starr was assigned to investigate the matter. Within weeks, Special Agent Starr made quick work of the file and presented me with his sound investigative findings.

Upon review of the evidence secured by Special Agent Starr, I made the decision to charge Michael Droese with Attempted Aggravated Sexual Exploitation of a Minor. Sexual Exploitation of a Minor is the name of Tennessee's law prohibiting child sexual assault material, in all its forms. This charge became aggravated because Mr. Droese intended to purchase the child sexual assault material. Purchasing child sexual assault material is an aggravated crime because the money used to purchase the material is what continues to make child sexual assault material profitable for criminal enterprises produce it and sell it across the world.

However, because Mr. Droese was unsuccessful in securing the child sexual assault material he intended to purchase, the charge becomes a Criminal Attempt. Thus, the decision was made to charge one (1) count of Attempted Aggravated Sexual Exploitation of a Minor - a Class D Felony in the State of Tennessee that carries a possible sentence of two (2) to four (4) years.

After the Warren County Grand Jury returned the indictment against Mr. Droese, bail was set by the Circuit Court in the amount of $10,000.00. After becoming aware of the indictment returned against him, Mr. Droese peacefully submitted himself to the Warren County Sheriff's Department where he was booked on the charges and was immediately released upon making bond. Mr. Droese's arraignment on the charge in Warren County Circuit Court is set for May 28, 2025.

As many of you may be aware, at the time of his indictment, Mr. Droese was employed the new DUI Coordinator for the 31 Judicial District Adult Recovery Court Program, commonly referred to as 'DrugCourt (hereinafter "ARC"). Mr. Droese has served with the ARC Program for several years, in various capacities. While it is certainly concerning that a member of the ARC Program has allegedly committed such a repulsive crime, rest assured that at no point during his service as a member of the ARC Program, Mr. Droese was never given a job duty that mandated any contact with children. In addition, it should be noted that all ARC Court (Drug, DUI and Mental Health Court) participants are adults, with no exceptions.

Also, upon learning of the indictment returned against Mr. Droese, C. Brad Price, Director of the 31" Judicial District Adult Recovery Court Program, informed me that Mr. Droese was terminated from his employment effective immediately.

All sexual related crimes against children occurring in Warren or Van Buren counties will be aggressively prosecuted by my office, no matter who you are. Be forewarned.

Droese last wrestled regularly in 2001, but has made occasional appearances in the ring since, most recently in 2023 MLW Battle Riot in Philadelphia.

In 2013, Droese was indicted for three counts of delivery of a controlled substance, having sold oxycodone and buprenorphine to an undercover police informant in July 2013. At the time, Droese was working as a teacher, a position he resigned. He was sentenced to serve 30 days of a three-year sentence and pay $2,000 plus costs to the court.

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(For those who do not get the reference, congratulations for having functional knees, but also look up Gaki no Tsukai's Silent Library skits on youtube. The Japanese ones, not the shite MTV version).

Looks to just be a few resale tickets left. Gonna be a good show.

Tonight, NXT comes to us from Orlando, Florida!

The card for tonight's show will be:

Six Man Tag Team Match
DarkState (Cutler James, Dion Lennox, Osiris Griffin & Saquon Shugars) vs. Chase U (Andre Chase, Kale Dixon & Uriah Connors)

Rounds Match
Charlie Dempsey vs. Myles Borne

TNA World Title Match
Trick Williams (c) vs. Mike Santana

And more!

Please check your local listings for more information on how to watch. Card subject to change, enjoy your show!

Savio last wrestled for a major Mexican promotion 40 years ago. He is Puerto Rican, not Mexican. The Mexican audience has no connection to Savio Vega.

But hey to WWE: they're all the same, who cares!

Welcome to SquaredCircle's 'Meme Monday'!

Have you seen a great wrestling meme this week that just made you crack up? Did you watch a silly moment in a show and just need to craft a meme out of it? Well post em below!

The highest voted meme shall win and be showcased in next week's thread!

Last week's winner is attached!

Confirmed by SRS

Carlito will be exiting WWE, PWInsider.com can exclusively confirm.

Similar to R-Truth, we are told that Carlito's current WWE deal will not be renewed and once it runs its course, he will be departing the company.

Carlito, 46, a member of the Colon wrestling family, wrestled last night for WWC in Puerto Rico, winning the promotion's Puerto Rican Championship from Ray Gonzalez.

The son of WWE Hall of Famer Carlos Colon, Carlito was originally signed to WWE back in 2003 under a developmental deal. He had runs with the Intercontinental and United States titles as well as Tag Team title reigns with his brother Primo. He was released in 2010.

After working independents, Carlito made an appearance in the 2021 Royal Rumble. He was signed to a new WWE deal in 2023 after receiving a thunderous response to an appearance at WWE Backlash that year in Puerto Rico. He was assigned to the Raw roster and later become a member of The Judgment Day faction. While he had appeared regularly with the group, the last time he wrestled for the company was The 2025 Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal over Wrestlemania weekend in Las Vegas.

Tonight, Raw comes to us from Tulsa, Oklahoma!

The card for tonight's show will be:

Money In The Bank Qualifying Triple Threat Match
Stephanie Vaquer vs. Liv Morgan vs. Ivy Nile

Money In The Bank Qualifying Triple Threat Match
CM Punk vs. AJ Styles vs. El Grande Americano

And more!

Please check your local listings for more information on how to watch. Card subject to change, enjoy your show!