It’s time for your Daily Drop on Wednesday, May 29. We have a lot to get into, so let’s not waste any time.
Before we get going, Jorydnne Grace shocked the pro wrestling world when she showed up on NXT this week to challenge Roxanne Perez for her title at Battleground. It turns out that Grace’s husband, Jonathan Gresham, thought that she was just gone for a grocery run.
Wait a minute, you told me you were going to the grocery store. https://t.co/kYvg4mVLvY
— ? (@TheJonGresham) May 29, 2024
He also posted a massive congratulatory message for Grace, remembering how far they’ve come, and how she is now living her dream.
Wow lady. Do you remember when we moved to York PA with little to no money and a dream. Your exact dream has come true, I'm so proud of you. Xoxo ? https://t.co/Rr20yfMcJX
— ? (@TheJonGresham) May 29, 2024
Now, let’s get into today’s Daily Drop!
AEW:
- Forbidden Door Casino Gauntlet Match: Winner receives an AEW World Title shot at Forbidden Door
- AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland vs. Killswitch
- Chris Jericho debuts new “TV Time” segment
Hager Is Not All Elite Anymore: Jake Hager is not on the AEW roster anymore. A report broke yesterday that he decided not to sign a new deal with the company, and their separation was a mutual decision. We can only hope that he takes that purple bucket hat with him wherever he goes next.
ARN Exiting AEW: It was also revealed yesterday that Arn Anderson is leaving AEW when his deal is up at the end of the month. His son, Brock Anderson, is no longer with the company, and he wants to focus on helping train him.
Copeland Injured: Adam Copeland beat Malakai Black at AEW Double or Nothing in a brutal barbed wire steel cage match, but he didn’t leave the match unscathed. The Rated R Superstar broke his tibia, and now that leaves a lot of questions about what is next for the title, and everyone involved.
Our ongoing AEW release and departure tracker for 2024 has been updated to reflect these latest exits.
Jungle Boy’s Fire Stunt: Jack Perry was “100% OK” after the Anarchy in the Arena match, despite the dangerous stunt involved. Having performed this stunt before, AEW took extensive precautions to ensure it was executed safely. Footage of Perry testing a firesuit months before the Double or Nothing match has also resurfaced.
guys. GUYS. AFTER WEEKS OF SEARCHING WE FOUND THE VIDEO OH MY GOD WE FOUND IT WE ACTUALLY FOUND IT?!!!!???!!! GOOD MORNING JACK NATION HE LITERALLY SET HIMSELF ON FIRE?!?!!!!?!??? pic.twitter.com/vRvpXbb7Ch
— sam ? (@freshlyhooked) March 3, 2024
WWE:
Ethan Page is NXT: This week’s NXT ended with Ethan Page making his debut for the brand. He has signed a deal with WWE over the past week, and he just left AEW earlier this month, so he made excellent time in finding a new pro wrestling home.
Ethan Page debuted in NXT and Vic Joseph straight up said “Wasn't he in AE…”
LMFAOOOO, WHAT'S GOING ON. pic.twitter.com/ZsKvcyYeDT
— Drainmaker ?? ? (@DrainBamager) May 29, 2024
NXT Women’s North American Title Reveal: Fans got their first look at the new title belt this week during Sexyy Red’s segment on NXT. You can check out the new title design below.
Big Mama Pump x HBK: During her experience at NXT this week, Grace was able to snap a photo with Shawn Michaels. She proudly posted this gem of a photograph (that most thought wouldn’t be possible) to Twitter/X.
HBK x TNA pic.twitter.com/ypCswoJy1R
— Jordynne Grace (@JordynneGrace) May 29, 2024
Sexyy Red’s Battleground Role: After fans wondered what Sexyy Red would do in NXT, we have our answer. She wants to party with Trick Williams, and she will host NXT Battleground from the UFC Apex on June 9.
NXT Battleground Card: The NXT brand put some more matches on the upcoming Battleground card. They finished booking the multi-woman ladder match for the new NXT Women’s North American Title, and added two title matches to the show.
- Sol Ruca vs. Lash Legend vs. Fallon Henley vs. Jaida Parker vs. Michin vs Kelani Jordan (Ladder match for the inaugural NXT Women’s North American Championship)
- Oba Femi (c) vs. Wes Lee vs. Joe Coffey (Triple threat match for the NXT North American Championship)
- Shayna Baszler vs. Lola Vice (NXT Underground match)
- Roxanne Perez (c) vs. TBA (NXT Women’s Championship)
- Axiom & Nathan Frazer vs The Good Brothers (NXT Tag Team Championship)
- Roxanne Perez (c) vs Jordynne Grace (NXT Women’s Title Match)
Upcoming Pro Wrestling Pay-Per-View Events:
- WWE NXT Battleground (June 9, 2024): UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada
- WWE Clash at the Castle (June 15, 2024): OVO Hydro, Glasgow, Scotland
- Forbidden Door Event (June 30, 2024): UBS Arena, Elmont, New York
- WWE Money in the Bank (July 6, 2024): Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- WWE NXT Heatwave (July 7, 2024): Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario, Canada