Morning Daily News Update

Morning, all!

It’s Thursday, so we’re just two days away from the weekend, and I’m back again with another Morning Daily News Update. It’s also been 25 years to the day that Eric Bischoff defeated Terry Funk on an episode of Nitro to win the first and only title he’s ever won to date, the WCW Hardcore Title.

Vince McMahon Sells Over 1.5 Million Shares Of TKO Stock

Former WWE Chairman Vince McMahon has sold over 1.5 million shares of his TKO stock to Endeavor, with a reported total sale price of close to $250 million. With this sale it is estimated that McMahon now holds just a 3% ownership in the company.

Inaugural WWE Evolve Champion Crowned

WWE has crowned its first-ever Evolve Champion. Following Kali Armstrong becoming the first WWE Evolve Women’s Champion last week, Jackson Drake won his four-way elimination match on last night’s episode of Evolve, outlasting Edris Enofe, Keanu Carver, and Sean Legacy to become the brand’s first men’s title holder.

Kenny Omega vs. Kazuchika Okada Winner Takes All Bout Official For AEW All In

AEW announced that Kenny Omega and Kazuchika Okada will face each other at All In on July 12, with the winner to take home both the Continental Title and the International Title in a “Winner Takes All” match. The match was set following the conclusion of AEW Fyter Fest, after both men got into an altercation that saw Okada almost being hit with Omega’s One-Winged Angel.

Tay Melo Returns At AEW Fyter Fest 2025

Tay Melo made her return to AEW last night at Fyter Fest after nearly 2 years away from the ring. At the event, Melo made the save for Anna Jay, who was being attacked by Megan Bayne and Penelope Ford. Melo has been away from the ring due to giving birth to her and her husband, Sammy Guevara’s, first child in November 2023.