After defeating Claudio Castagnoli and PAC in the main event of AEW Dynamite, Bryan Danielson took to the mic to thank the lively Spokane crowd and ask them a few important questions. He asked if they were fans of his tag team partner Wheeler Yuta, if they wanted to see him beat Jon Moxley at AEW WrestleDream, and if they wanted to see him "kick [Moxley's] f**king head in." The passionate address, which also included a "Yes!" chant, showcased the immense energy and fan support surrounding Danielson's upcoming match at AEW WrestleDream.
In a thrilling Premier League match between Brentford and Ipswich, it was Bryan Mbeumo who emerged as the hero for the home team. Despite being two goals down in the first half, Brentford fought back and secured a dramatic 4-3 victory with Mbeumo's late winner. The win keeps Brentford's unbeaten record intact, while Ipswich continue their winless streak in the league.
French second-tier league forward Rafiki Said scored the only goal of the match to lift Comoros to a shocking 1-0 victory over Tunisia in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Friday. This is Tunisia's first home defeat in 16 consecutive AFCON qualifiers and Comoros' second time causing an upset, after defeating Ghana in the 2022 qualifiers. The other matchday 3 qualifiers saw Premier League sharpshooters Mohamed Salah and Bryan Mbeumo scoring key goals, South Africa breaking a record with five goals, and Nigeria snatching a late win. Meanwhile, record seven-time champions Egypt maintained their perfect record with a 2-0 win over Mauritania. The AFCON qualifying action continues next week with Comoros hosting Tunisia and Egypt facing Kenya.
AEW's highly anticipated WrestleDream event was filled with excitement and surprises, but the main event between Jon Moxley and Bryan Danielson ended in a jarring and controversial moment. While the match itself was excellent, the post-match events once again saw Danielson being suffocated with a plastic bag, which many felt was distasteful and took away from his final match as a full-time professional wrestler. In another championship match, Mark Briscoe retained his Ring of Honor World Championship against Chris Jericho in an impressive showdown.
After a shocking defeat at the hands of Jon Moxley, Bryan Danielson's full-time career as a wrestler has come to an end. The match ended with Danielson being submitted by a rear naked choke and being taken out on a stretcher. The betrayal from Wheeler Yuta and subsequent assault from Claudio Castganoli, PAC, Marina Shafir, and Moxley left the AEW roster and fans in disbelief. Consider supporting Fightful and keeping their content free by allowing ads on their site.
After seven years, Wayne Rooney is back at Old Trafford for a legends match between Manchester United and Celtic, all in aid of the MU Foundation. He is joined by former United greats such as Paul Scholes, Michael Carrick, and Dimitar Berbatov. Bryan Robson is in charge of the Red Devils, assisted by Andy Cole and Dennis Irwin, while Celtic is managed by Paul Lambert and features heroic players like Artur Boruc and Stiliyan Petrov. Keep up with the live score updates as Mirror Football brings you the action from Old Trafford.
Heracles Almelo shocked the reigning champions PSV Eindhoven with a rapid goal at the start of their Eredivisie match. Just five minutes into the game, Heracles was awarded a penalty kick after a foul on Bryan Limbombe by PSV's Fredrik Oppegard. Brian De Keersmaecker took the penalty and expertly placed it in the net, giving Heracles a 1-0 lead. Can PSV recover from this early setback?
Real Betis prepares to kick off their season against Girona, a team that impressed fans last year with their dynamic and attacking style of play. Real Betis has made some key signings, including Ricardo Rodriguez and Diego Llorente, to add experience and depth to their squad. Girona, on the other hand, have managed to retain their top players like Michel and have made some exciting new signings like Bryan Gil and Donny van de Beek. The match promises to be an exciting clash of two strong teams at Benito Villamarin.
The highly anticipated third season of the World Tennis League (WTL) is set to take place in Abu Dhabi from December 19 to 22 at the Etihad Arena. The event will feature top global tennis stars such as Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Andrey Rublev, Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, and Elena Rybakina. Last year's champions, the PBG Eagles, led by Medvedev and Rublev, will also participate. Stay tuned for the official lineup announcement.
A major showdown is set to take place at AEW Double Or Nothing as The Elite (Jack Perry, Kazuchika Okada, and The Young Bucks) will face off against Team AEW (Bryan Danielson, Eddie Kingston, and two mystery competitors) in an Anarchy In The Arena match. The tension between the two teams escalated after The Elite's brutal attack on Kenny Omega, with the stakes now higher than ever. Don't miss the explosive battle at AEW's biggest event of the year on May 30!