Below are a couple of top WWE & TNA news stories of the day.
• Since Triple H took the reins at WWE, the company has experienced significant changes, from captivating storylines to thrilling matches. One notable shift is WWE’s increased collaboration with other wrestling promotions, enhancing its presence in the industry.
WWE’s collaboration with TNA has already produced remarkable results, as seen at NXT Battleground 2024 when TNA Knockouts World Champion Jordynne Grace challenged Roxanne Perez for the NXT Women’s Championship. This partnership is expected to grow stronger in the coming months.
Adding to the excitement, Pro Wrestling Noah recently hinted at a potential collaboration with WWE. On their social media, Noah announced a major upcoming announcement involving WWE, scheduled for June 16 at their BUNTAI event in Yokohama.
It looks like WWE is about to open the Forbidden Door with another promotion, just like they did with Marigold, where IYO SKY will face Utami Hayashishita at the upcoming Summer Destiny 2024 show on July 13.
• Matt Hardy made a surprising return to TNA at the Rebellion pay-per-view after his AEW contract expired. Since then, he has become a regular fixture on TNA television. Following recent events on NXT, Hardy has hinted at his potential involvement in the #1 contenders Battle Royal set for next week’s NXT.
During the June 11th edition of NXT, Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes addressed the NXT fans alongside NXT Champion Trick Williams. Rhodes made a major announcement: a 25-man Battle Royal will take place next week, with the winner earning a shot at the NXT Championship at the Heatwave premium live event.
Reacting to this announcement, Matt Hardy took to Twitter and commented on a video of Rhodes’ declaration. Hardy hinted at participating in the Battle Royal after his upcoming TNA World Championship match against Moose at Against All Odds on June 14th.
“After I PROCURE the TNA Title of the World on Friday, I might just DELETE 24 OBNOXIOUS ANTS & also become the NXT Champion,” Hardy tweeted, sparking speculation among fans.
With Hardy set to challenge Moose for the TNA World Championship, his potential appearance in the NXT Battle Royal adds another layer of excitement. Fans will have to wait and see if Hardy, along with other TNA stars, will compete on the June 18th edition of NXT.
