Harley Cameron Deactivates X Account After AEW Dynamite Backlash

Harley Cameron Deactivates X Account After AEW Dynamite Backlash

AEW Women’s World Tag Team Champion Harley Cameron has deactivated her account on X following strong online criticism after this week’s episode of AEW Dynamite.

During the February 25 broadcast of AEW Dynamite, Cameron and her Babes of Wrath partner, Willow Nightingale, defended their titles against MegaBad, the team of Penelope Ford and Megan Bayne. Late in the match, Ford attempted a moonsault from inside the ring to the floor, aiming at both champions.

Cameron and Nightingale were not fully in position to absorb the impact. As a result, Ford landed awkwardly on her previously injured leg. The spot led to a legitimate injury. Ford was unable to continue, and the referee called an audible in the ring to adjust the finish.

Lena Kross then interfered, causing a disqualification. That decision allowed Cameron and Nightingale to retain the AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championships. It was later reported that Ford suffered an ankle sprain. Fortunately, the injury is not considered a break, and she is expected to return to action in the near future.

After the show aired, a section of fans on social media directed heavy criticism toward Cameron. Some blamed her for the injury and called for disciplinary action, including stripping the champions of their titles. The volume of negative comments increased in the hours following the broadcast.

In response, Cameron removed her X profile. She has not released a public statement addressing either the match incident or her decision to step away from social media.

At the same time, many fans defended Cameron. Supporters noted that high-risk moves such as a moonsault carry danger even when executed correctly. In many cases, the wrestler performing the move lands on their feet while those catching focus on protecting the upper body. Timing and positioning must be exact, and mistakes can happen despite preparation.

For now, Cameron remains one-half of the AEW Women’s World Tag Team Champions alongside Nightingale, while Ford begins her recovery.

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News on WrestleMania 42 Start Time

News on WrestleMania 42 Start Time

News on WrestleMania 42 Start Time – A new update tied to WrestleMania 42 has surfaced online, pointing to a possible earlier start time for the event in Las Vegas. The change was noticed through a listing on Ticketmaster, though WWE has not made any official announcement regarding adjustments to the schedule.

The listing indicates a 2:30 PM local start time in Las Vegas, Nevada. The update was first highlighted by Jacob Cohen on X. He noted that both nights of WrestleMania 42 are now showing a 2:30 PM start, instead of the previously expected 4:00 PM time.

At this stage, it is not clear whether the 2:30 PM listing applies to the main card or the WrestleMania Kickoff pre-show. In past years, WWE has scheduled a Kickoff show before the main event broadcast. It is possible that the earlier time reflects the pre-show rather than the primary card.

WWE has not confirmed any changes to the official WrestleMania 42 schedule. The only reference to the earlier time currently appears on Ticketmaster. There has been no statement from the company clarifying whether the main card will begin earlier than usual.

In recent years, WrestleMania has followed a two-night format, a structure first introduced in 2020. Each night typically includes around seven matches. If the main show were to begin earlier, it could allow WWE to extend match times or add more bouts to the lineup.

WrestleMania 42 already features several confirmed matches. Roman Reigns is set to face CM Punk. Liv Morgan will compete against Stephanie Vaquer. The challengers for Drew McIntyre and Jade Cargill are expected to be determined at Elimination Chamber. In addition, Brock Lesnar has announced an open challenge for the event.

For now, fans will need to wait for official confirmation from WWE regarding any schedule adjustments for WrestleMania 42.

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WWE Informs Ticket Holders Of New Starting Time For WrestleMania 42

It looks like WrestleMania 42 this coming April will have an earlier start time than expected.

On Thursday, WWE sent a mass email to its ticket holders which stated that WrestleMania 42 will begin at 2:30 p.m. Pacific, a change that has also been announced on the company’s website. Following the new update, Wrestling Observer’s Bryan Alvarez provided more information about the time change on social media, explaining that in-ring action for WrestleMania will not begin until 3:00 p.m. local time. The event was initially scheduled to start at 4:00 p.m.

Interestingly, the time change comes just two days after WWE revealed that NXT Stand & Deliver will not transpire over WrestleMania weekend like usual, as the event will instead take place from The Factory in Chesterfield, Missouri on Saturday, April 4. Since 2022, NXT Stand & Deliver has been held on the Saturday afternoon of WrestleMania weekend in the same host city of the promotion’s biggest show of the year. A potential reason for the change could be the 10:00 a.m Pacific start time for last year’s event, which resulted in talent frustration with their call time being in the early hours of the morning.

So far, Roman Reigns versus CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship and Liv Morgan versus Stephanie Vaquer for the Women’s World Title are the only matches confirmed for WrestleMania, but some more matches should be added to the card following this weekend’s Elimination Chamber. Additionally, WrestleMania plans are currently said to be “up in the air” due to poor ticket sales, leading there to be uncertainty regarding the creative direction for the event.

Dave Meltzer Breaks Down Possible AEW Fallout Amid Paramount-WBD Acquisition

The natural reaction from people in relation to this deal has been one of negativity due to one company basically owning the majority of Hollywood, something that movie fans have been very worried about. But when it comes to AEW, it seems a bit early for people to worrying about the sky falling down on the company.

One thing I have always believed is no matter what happens with Paramount, WBD, Netflix, or anything to do with a potential purchase of a media conglomerate, AEW will probably be fine. Tony Khan and the Khan family is a lot more wealthy than people think, and Tony is a man who is more than happy to spend his money as freely as he wants. What I’m getting at here is that no matter what happens with this current deal, in the long-run, AEW will continue for as long as Tony Khan wants it to. AEW is, at its core, a passion project for Tony, meaning that if he wants to own a wrestling company, he will own a wrestling company.

Sure, that might mean that if things do go south for AEW when it comes to negotiations in 2027, or 2028 if the extra year option is exercised on the current deal, it won’t operate on the same level as it has been since 2019. Think of how TNA started to go downhill in the 2010s after that company lost its deal with Spike TV, everyone thought that would be the end but TNA clawed its way back and is now in the best position its ever been. That could be a similar fate for AEW if the Paramount deal doesn’t work in its favor. The weekly programming might migrate to YouTube, a bigger deal with Amazon Prime might be created, or HonorClub might be turned into a full-blown AEW streaming service, but whatever the result may be, AEW will still exist in some capacity.

Will the current product change at all? Probably not. The recent string of anti-ICE chants might not go down well when the company is now owned by a good friend of Donald Trump, but given how a large number of Meltzer’s findings point to AEW using their lack of worth compared to something like the UFC, the company could use that as an advantage. AEW can operate as normal and only ever come under intense scrutiny if something breaks out of the wrestling circle like how the Brody King/MJF match did at the start of February. 

I could be incredibly naïve with my thinking on the future of AEW, but we live in a world where it’s incredibly easy to create content and AEW is now a firmly established brand known the world over. It won’t just disappear overnight, not with the financial backing from the Khan family and the number of wrestlers that have fought to keep the company going over the past seven years. AEW will be fine…probably.

Drew McIntyre Explains Why He Felt Recent WWE Raw Promo Was Disrespectful

After Roman Reigns won the 2026 Royal Rumble, he appeared on “WWE Raw” the following Monday to announce that he will be challenging CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania in what was one of the best pro wrestling segments of the year so far. Both men weren’t afraid to use past animosity to their advantage, with Reigns expressing the real-life hatred he had for Punk throughout his career, but unfortunately the promo came at the cost of Undisputed WWE Champion Drew McIntyre. 

During the segment, Punk referred to McIntyre as the “Easy Way Out,” while the “OTC” considered “Raw” the A-show over “The Scottish Warrior’s” brand “WWE SmackDown,” which led the world champion to voice his frustration with the promo on “Busted Open Radio.”

“Like, I don’t care, say whatever you want about me. I can protect myself. I look after myself verbally. And to be honest, they weren’t even that bad,” he explained. “It was just the stuff about the title and ‘SmackDown’ and making it feel a little less than when they’re such big superstars. Just focus on the title, focus on each other. So I went out and did a Braveheart-like speech on the Friday because I was legitimately upset … every time I’m in that ring, I’m going to bring it 150%. I’m going to show you all that I belong on this show. And ‘SmackDown’ is the A show.”

McIntyre also shared that he used to watch The Undertaker get upset backstage if “SmackDown” would lose to “Raw” in the ratings, and despite the red brand having a bigger platform today because of Netflix, all that Drew asks of the “SmackDown” roster is to work hard every night, and if they don’t, he’ll kick them out the door.

If you use any of the quotes in this article, please credit “Busted Open Radio” with a h/t to Wrestling Inc. for the transcription.