AEW News Roundup: WWE Hall of Famer makes return, Jon Moxley pays tribute to Seth Rollins, Mercedes Mone wins another title

Welcome along to the latest rendition of Sportskeeda Wrestling's AEW News & Rumor Roundup. Today, we are covering news involving top pro-wrestling stars, including Seth Rollins, Jon Moxley, and Mercedes Mone, among others.

A WWE Hall of Famer made a shocking return to AEW. Meanwhile, at WrestleDream, Jon Moxley paid homage to former Shield teammate Seth Rollins, and Mercedes Mone made history by winning another title. All this and more as we explore the top stories coming out of the All Elite Wrestling universe. With that said, let's jump in.

#4. Mercedes Mone wins record-breaking 11th title at AEW WrestleDream 2025

Mercedes Mone once again made history at AEW WrestleDream 2025 by capturing her 11th championship, breaking Último Dragon’s long-standing record for the most titles held simultaneously. The reigning TBS Champion entered the event already holding 10 titles, having defended her CMLL World Women’s Championship against Persephone in Arena Mexico just 24 hours prior.

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During the event, the CEO issued an open challenge specifically to an active champion in pro wrestling. The challenge was answered by Interim ROH Women’s TV Champion Mina Shirakawa, setting up a title-for-title encounter. Mone managed to secure the win via roll-up, using her foot on the ropes for leverage. With that victory, she claimed the Interim ROH Women’s TV Championship, officially holding 11 titles across different promotions and becoming the first wrestler ever to achieve this feat.

#3. Toni Storm and Mina Shirakawa reunited at WrestleDream 2025

An emotional backstage moment took place at WrestleDream 2025 when former tag team partners Toni Storm and Mina Shirakawa reunited after their respective title losses. Both competitors suffered setbacks during the event, with Toni Storm failing to capture the AEW Women’s World Championship, while Shirakawa lost her ROH Interim Women’s TV Title to Mercedes Mone.

At some point after her defeat, Renee Paquette caught up with Toni Storm backstage. A visibly emotional Storm was joined by Mina Shirakawa, who approached her to offer support. During the exchange, Storm lamented that they had lost everything, to which Shirakawa responded reassuringly, saying they still have each other.

#2. Jon Moxley uses Seth Rollins' curb stomp at WrestleDream 2025

Jon Moxley was involved in a brutal “I Quit” match against Darby Allin at AEW WrestleDream 2025. The bout included numerous weapons and moments of high drama. However, what caught attention was Moxley delivering tribute to his former Shield mate, Seth Rollins.

Midway through the contest, Moxley retrieved a taser gun from Allin’s bag, but Allin briefly gained control shortly after. The Purveyor of Violence's ally Marina Shafir intervened with a low blow to Allin, giving Moxley the upper hand once more. Moxley then used the taser on his opponent before delivering Rollins’ signature finishing move, The Curb Stomp, to the Daredevil's head.

#1 Sting makes dramatic return at AEW WrestleDream 2025 to attack Jon Moxley

In one of the most shocking moments, AEW legend and WWE Hall of Famer Sting returned to the Jacksonville-based promotion to come to the aid of his protégé, Darby Allin. The “I Quit” match between Allin and Jon Moxley had reached a chaotic peak, with Moxley’s faction, the Death Riders, interfering to make it a six-on-one assault.

The group brutally attacked Allin, putting him through tables and even attempting to submerge his head in an aquarium. The assault came to a halt when Sting’s music hit. The legend stormed to the ring armed with his trademark metal bat, taking out every member of the Death Riders in quick succession. He then removed Marina Shafir from ringside, ensuring no further interference.

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Karan Raj is a senior writer in Sportskeeda's AEW division. He holds an engineering degree from Manipal University, but his passion for sports motivated him to pursue an MSc in Sports Business from the University of Liverpool. Karan has been in the sports marketing industry for the past seven years.

As a lifelong WWE fan and enthusiast of wrestling entertainment, he has always been drawn to the industry's unique blend of sports and storytelling. Karan was introduced to the business by his elder sister when he was 10 years old.

Before assuming his current role at Sportskeeda, Karan worked for several reputable organizations, such as Ting Works LLP and Sportz Interactive, wearing different hats. He also wrote the anthem of UP Rudras, a hockey team that played in the Hockey India League. Karan conducts thorough research while writing articles and only relies on credible sources for information.

Karan's favorite pro wrestler is Seth Rollins. He admires The Visionary's versatility as a performer and his ability to play both heel and babyface characters to perfection. Besides Rollins, Karan looks up to Roman Reigns for his storytelling skills and ability to captivate audiences.

In AEW, he enjoys watching Will Ospreay compete inside the ring. Karan loves The Aerial Assassin's technical in-ring ability and athleticism. If Karan could go back to the Attitude Era, he would combine forces with Jericho and promise to elevate his career to the same level as The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin.When not writing about pro wrestling, Karan loves to play and watch football. It is a huge part of his life.

He is also a massive fan of tennis and is learning to play the sport. Apart from sports, he also knows how to play the ukulele.

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