Shots fired at Becky Lynch? Unseen footage shows how Mercedes Moné lost the title, MJF’s new ally


Welcome to the latest edition of Sportskeeda Wrestling’s AEW news and rumors. This week, we’re taking a look at some of the craziest news emanating from the crazy world of pro wrestling.

A big star announced the beginning of a new chapter in the indie circuit. WWE star Becky Lynch was at the center of another dig as a popular star referenced her signature line. Mercedes Moné suffered another setback this week, missing out on another major title. Additionally, the longest reigning AEW World Champion, MJF, returned to the company and immediately changed the landscape of the title image in the company. let’s start

#4. Nixon Newell is now accepting reservations

Former WWE and AEW star Nixon Newell recently announced that he is accepting reservations of wrestling promotions for 2026. The star recently made headlines after exiting the Tony Khan-led promotion.

After parting ways with WWE in 2024, Newell, also known as Tegan Nox, was introduced to AEW in October 2025. The star was paired with Miranda Alize and the two competed as a tag team at Collision. However, the following week, both stars decided to leave the company. Nixon cited creative differences and getting three minutes of airtime as the main reasons for the walkout.

#3. The AEW star’s wit on Becky Lynch

Becky Lynch has become the talking point of the wrestling industry with her promos and heel gimmicks. Since losing the Women’s Intercontinental Title, she has been on a smear campaign against RAW General Manager Adam Pearce and new titleholder Maxine Dupri.

recently, Sports Illustrated announced its year-end pro wrestling awards list, with the Jacksonville-based promotion taking most of the top honors. One fan on social media used Becky’s signature line, stating that AEW is the best wrestling promotion in the world, and major platforms like SI agree. ricochet retweeted the commentsuggesting she recognized Becky Lynch’s signature delivery style.

#2. Mercedes Moné lost another title

It was an eventful week for Tony Khan and Co. as the promotion was in Manchester, England for the Holiday Bash tapings. The company recorded several hours of fighting with Dynamite and the first part of Collision, both of which aired this Wednesday. The second part of Collision will air later this week.

During the recordings of the second part, Mercedes Moné was in action. She issued an open challenge for the undisputed RevPro British Women’s Championship. The challenge was answered by British wrestling sensation, Alex Windor. In the match that followed, Windsor defeated the champion, bringing her tally back to 11. Unseen footage of the match can be viewed. here.

#1. MJF has a new ally in AEW

During this week’s edition of Dynamite’s Holiday Bash, Maxwell Jacob Friedman made an appearance. According to reports, the star had taken some time off to focus on her acting career.

MJF interrupted the contract signing segment for the triple threat match with AEW World Champion Samoa Joe, “Hangman” Adam Page and Swerve Strickland. The star executed his Casino Gauntlet contract and was immediately inserted into the title picture.

Former MJF manager Mark Sterling, he came forward to deliver it the contract to the former champion to sign. Sterling later shared a picture of himself helping the returning star on social media with the caption: “Whatever it takes.”

It will be interesting to see if mjf gets a big push after his return and can dethrone Joe as the new world champion.