AEW’s Jeff Jarrett Says Tony Khan Will Appear On TNA Episode Of Dark Side Of The Ring

There’s only a few weeks left until the seventh season of “Dark Side of the Ring” premieres with its first ever three-part episode. Those episodes are reserved for the story of TNA Wrestling and includes interviews with many talent including Jeff Jarrett and The Hardy Boys. Matt Hardy said that he and his brother were interviewed for a couple of hours and also revealed that this might be the show’s final season.

VICE released the official trailer for season 7 that features Hardy, Samoa Joe, Eddie Kingston, and Scott Steiner. It also featured a surprising person; AEW owner Tony Khan. In the clip he says, “it is ‘Dark Side of the Ring’ after all.” On a recent episode of “My World”, Jarrett confirms Khan in on the TNA episode when talking about surprising people being involved. “You saw Tony Khan sat down in front of it.” He said it’s possible that they asked Khan about other things for some of the upcoming episodes this season.

Jarrett said the episode was only supposed to be an hour, but “Dark Side and VICE were like, there’s no way we can tell this story in one hour. So, two hours. And then they got to that point and said ‘we’re not doing the story justice’, three hours. They said it could have easily gone into four hours.” Jarrett revealed he was interviewed in his home, but they wanted to interview Karen Jarrett elsewhere. When she got home, she was exhausted “because having to relive some of that is extremely emotional.” He said there are some “real rough spots” on these episodes.

Season 7 of “Dark Side of the Ring” begins on July 7 with a special two-hour premiere. The final hour of TNA’s story will air the following week.

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TKO Announces New Global Partnership With SuperFile Across WWE & UFC

If there’s one thing that TKO Holdings Group loves more than money, it’s new sponsorship opportunities that help them bring in more money. And on Tuesday, they added another to the fold for both WWE and UFC. In a press release, TKO announced a new global partnership with SuperFile, “an American technology company building the future of digital ownership through trust, control, and simplicity.” 

As part of this partnership, SuperFile will now become the first ever “Official Secure File Sharing Partner” for both UFC and WWE. The partnership will formally kick off this weekend, as SuperFile joins Crypto.com and RAM Trucks as the official sponsors for UFC Freedom 250, which will take place on the South Lawn of the White House.

“Brands that earn a place inside UFC and WWE understand that these platforms deliver more than reach — they deliver relevance at the highest level of sports and entertainment,” TKO VP and Head of US Global Partnerships Robby Miller said in a statement. “SuperFile is redefining how organizations protect, control, and share their digital content, and they are entering the conversation at exactly the right moment. From UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House, to Conor McGregor’s highly anticipated return during International Fight Week, to WrestleMania, SuperFile is using some of the world’s most-watched sports and entertainment events to make a powerful statement about the future of digital ownership.” 

The new partnership comes only days after WWE settled its shareholder lawsuit, which had featured accusations that WWE executives had attempted to delete messages containing potential evidence of the messaging app Signal. As such, WWE’s partnership with SuperFile, a file sharing company, may be seen as ironic to some fans.

Nikki Bella’s Dream Opponents For Her Final WWE Run Include Rhea Ripley, Liv Morgan

Nikka Bella’s return to WWE hasn’t gone according to plan. Unfortunately for the WWE Hall of Famer, she suffered an injury ahead of WrestleMania 42, leading to her sister, Brie, teaming with former WWE Divas Champion Paige. While Nikki rests up, she’s been keeping tabs on WWE talent she’d like to face before she finally hangs up her boots.

“I definitely think I have to do something with Liv [Morgan] before I’m done, because it’s there,” she said during an interview with “Casino Guru News,” before recalling a social media tiff she recently had with Morgan. “Even when we went at each other on social media last week, because when I was watching, I was like, ‘Excuse me.’ You naturally saw the engagement immediately, so you could tell there’s unfinished business there.”

But Morgan isn’t the only WWE star on whom Nikki has her sights set.

“I would love my last story to be with Rhea Ripley,” Nikki continued. “I would love to have that with her, and I hope I get to be mixed in with some of the new girls, too, on my way out. Like Blake Monroe would be another one.”

The former Women’s North American Champion intrigues Bella.

“I look at what can I use personally to bring up, and with all those girls, there’s past stuff that we get to bring into it. Even with Blake Monroe,” Bella said, “and that’s when stuff is gold.” 

The former WWE Divas Champion feels that the intensity of the promos in the women’s division excites her.

“I’m like, ‘Yes, this is what I’m talking about,'” she exclaimed. “Even though I was like, ‘Ow, you guys are so mean,’ that’s the stuff I love. Get personal. We’re not here to not hurt feelings. This is wrestling. Go hurt feelings.”

As it stands, Bella is still recovering from her injury, forcing her to miss the WWE European tour, but she recently said that her recovery was progressing nicely.

Cedric Alexander Assesses How His TNA Run Has Gone So Far

TNA X-Division Champion Cedric Alexander has spoken about his time in TNA Wrestling, explaining how the promotion has allowed him to showcase his personality.

In an interview with “Battleground Podcast,” Alexander spoke excitedly about holding the X-Division title, detailing how it was a championship he had dreamt of having his hands over for several years. 

“It’s like a dream come true. You know, it’s one of the things that I can’t say enough, man. This is one of the championships I wanted to hold as a wrestling fan coming up 20 years ago, just dreaming of being a pro wrestler. This is one of the championships that I had my eye on and had to get, and here we are,” he said. “Man, it just feels really cool to be able to put your name in the bucket with a bunch of other legends who have held this championship. Joe, Daniels, Sabin, Shelley, Red.”

The former WWE star, who has been a part of TNA Wrestling for a year, praised the promotion for giving him an opportunity to showcase his talent and his true self, which he is grateful for. He feels that he has a bigger chance to shine in TNA compared to his previous promotion, WWE.

“I feel like TNA definitely put the ball in my court and let me run with it. For me, it’s always been a case of, like, the talent has always been there. The ability has always been there. It just hadn’t been the opportunity quite as much. In previous years, there’s always been something in my way, whether it’s, you know, The Rock’s promo stepping into my promo time or my match time or something like that, and I can’t do this, and I can’t do that for whatever reason. But with TNA, there’s a spot for me to be me,” he added. 

Alexander explained how TNA has given him the confidence to show his true potential and how he has been able to “shed the baggage” he accumulated during his time in WWE.

Orange Cassidy Explains What Mick Foley Brings To AEW

Mick Foley’s AEW appearance seems to have benefited several of the promotion’s stars, with Orange Cassidy praising the feedback and insight that Foley shared with the AEW locker room.

Foley, who debuted at the AEW Double or Nothing pay-per-view, spoke with the promotion’s stars backstage at the event. Cassidy explained in an interview with “TMZ Sports” how Foley has already made an impact on the promotion.

“He was incredible. He watched as much of the show as he possibly could, and then he would give some incredible feedback to some of the people that were wrestling and stuff. He is incredibly talented, and he has so much knowledge that he’s just one of those other guys that I can’t wait to like pick his brain and stuff,” said Cassidy.

The AEW star also addressed the frequently asked question of whether Foley will step into the ring again. Cassidy, while not giving a definitive answer, said that the desire to wrestle never goes away for most wrestlers.

“I don’t know,” replied Cassidy when asked if Foley wants to get back in the ring. “I didn’t really talk to him too much. But for what I know about professional wrestling and professional wrestlers, the itch never goes away.”

Following his AEW debut, Foley addressed the possibility of stepping into the ring again, stating that it could happen if he can keep his head safe from further trauma. Reports have suggested that the WWE Hall of Famer could have one final match, with AEW CEO Tony Khan reportedly interested in booking him for a bout, provided he is cleared by AEW’s doctors. Foley’s current role in AEW is multifaceted and includes hosting shows with Renee Paquette, potentially taking on an on-screen managerial role, and helping to promote the company.