Various: Kyle O’Reilly on Signing with AEW, Moose on Signing a New Deal with Impact, Indies

Dec 23, 2021

Kyle O’Reilly Comments on Signing with AEW

Wednesday’s episode of AEW Dynamite featured Kyle O’Reilly making his surprise official debut for AEW. O’Reilly attacked Orange Cassidy during his match against Adam Cole to help Cole emerge victorious. Following the match, Cole, O’Reilly, and Bobby Fish attacked the Best Friends and teased the reunion of the Undisputed Era. Following the show, AEW announced that O’Reilly had signed an official contract with the company.

O’Reilly recently reflected on Twitter about his official debut and signing with AEW.

“Life is crazy and I’m very grateful that my professional wrestling abilities have taken me to a new frontier in which to explore my ass-kicking ways. Proud to be apart of @AEW and thanks to @TonyKhan for the opportunity.
If you’re a fan of mine from elsewhere I hope you continue to support me. If you’re new to KOR prepare to see a man that pours his f’n soul into that ring every night and has an unquenchable thirst for cans of whoop ass.
Also, reDRagon is back!!

If you’re a fan of mine from elsewhere I hope you continue to support me. If you’re new to KOR prepare to see a man that pours his f’n soul into that ring every night and has an unquenchable thirst for cans of whoop ass.
— Kyle O'Reilly (@KORcombat) December 23, 2021

Moose Comments on Why He Signed a New Deal with Impact Wrestling

British newspaper Metro held a recent interview with Moose. One of the topics discussed included Moose’s thoughts on why he decided to sign a new deal with Impact Wrestling to stay in the company.

“It was definitely a hard decision. As much as I love IMPACT and I love everything IMPACT was doing, I also wanted to see what else was out there. I had a chance to go to WWE but ultimately I decided that my time in IMPACT wasn’t done. There was things I needed to accomplish that I haven’t accomplished yet. It wouldn’t have been fair on myself, or it wouldn’t be fair on the company, if I left so soon without accomplishing those other things. Ultimately, that was my reason for staying.”

Misc. Wrestling News & Notes

Former WWF and Frontier Martial Arts Wrestling wrestler Corporal Kirchner, real name Michael James Penzel, passed away this past Wednesday at the age of 64. Penzel’s career in wrestling spanned from 1980 to 2010 and included stints in WWF, Stampede Wrestling, New Japan Pro Wrestling, and Frontier Martial Arts Wrestling. Penzel was most known for his Corporal Kirchner character during his time in WWF and his Leatherface character during his time in FMW.

PWInsider’s Mike Johnson reported that former ROH wrestler Kelly Klein’s discrimination and harassment lawsuit against Ring of Honor and Sinclair Broadcast Group was officially closed on November 16th based on recent court documents. Johnson reported that United States District Judge Paula Xinis had ruled in favor of ROH in regards to the lawsuit should be settled by arbitration instead of a trial due to the terms contained in Klein’s contract with the company. Klein’s lawsuit claimed that ROH had breached the terms of her contract, owed her money in unpaid royalties, violated State and Federal Equal Pay Acts, committed acts of discrimination and sexual harassment against female talent, and provided an unsafe work environment.

Pro Wrestling Guerilla recently announced that JD Drake is the next official competitor for their upcoming Battle of Los Angeles 2022 tournament, which takes place on January 29-30, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

Game Changer Wrestling recently announced that ROH announcer Ian Riccaboni will be making an appearance for the company at their The WRLD on GCW event on January 23, 2022 in New York City, New York. It was announced that Riccaboni will be providing commentary for the ROH World Championship match between Blake Christian and Jonathan Gresham at the event.

Game Changer Wrestling also announced that Tracy Smothers is next official inductee for the inaugural class of their Indie Wrestling Hall of Fame.

GCW also recently announced a new match for the card of their Say You Will event on January 15, 2022 in Hoffman Estates, Illinois:

Kylie Rae vs. Allie Katch

Major League Wrestling recently announced a new match for the card of their Blood & Thunder event on January 21, 2022 in Dallas, Texas:

Davey Richards vs. ACH

Impact Wrestling recently announced two new matches for the card of their Hard To Kill 2022 event on January 8, 2022 in Dallas, Texas:

Hardcore War match – The Good Brothers (Doc Gallows & Karl Anderson) & Violent By Design (Eric Young, Deaner, & Joe Doering) vs. Heath, Rhino, Eddie Edwards, Willie Mack, & Rich Swann
Impact Knockouts Tag Team Championship – The Influence (Madison Rayne & Tenille Dashwood) vs. The IInspiration (Jessie McKay & Cassie Lee) (c)