Pro Wrestling News: AJ Lee Returns & Toni Storm Makes History

WWE: The Road to Chicago and WrestleMania 42

Tonight, Monday Night Raw emanates from the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee, as the final build for the Elimination Chamber in Chicago intensifies. Two high-stakes qualifying matches are the focal point:

• Men’s Triple Threat Qualifier: Gunther, the former dominant Intercontinental Champion, faces off against the breakout star Je’Von Evans and Dominik Mysterio.
• Women’s Triple Threat Qualifier: Veteran Natalya looks to continue her career resurgence against Bayley and Asuka.

A major highlight tonight is the advertised live appearance of AJ Lee. She is expected to address her brewing rivalry with Becky Lynch as they head toward a historic clash for the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship. Additionally, tension is peaking between World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk and Finn Bálor following their confrontations since the Royal Rumble.

AEW: “Timeless” Toni Reigns Supreme in Australia

All Elite Wrestling is still processing the massive results from Grand Slam Australia. Toni Storm was victorious and the event also saw MJF defeat Brody King – setting up a match against the nights other victor – Adam Page.

Other major developments from the event include:

• MJF successfully retained the AEW World Championship against Brody King.
• The “Babes of Wrath” (Harley Cameron and Willow Nightingale) defended their AEW Women’s World Tag Team Titles in front of Cameron’s home crowd.

Global Headlines & Rumors

• John Cena has sparked online debate after recent comments praising MJF’s professionalism, jokingly suggesting the AEW champion might one day “play for the right team” in WWE.
• TNA Wrestling fans received an inspiring update from Chris Bey, who shared a positive video regarding his recovery and mobility more than a year after suffering a serious neck injury in late 2024.
• Pro Wrestling EVE has officially announced that Wrestle Queendom 8, scheduled for next month at the Indigo at the O2, is completely sold out, poised to set a new attendance record for all-women’s wrestling in Europe.

Tonight’s Raw is expected to finalize several spots for the Elimination Chamber, clarifying the championship picture as WrestleMania 42 looms on the horizon.