Morning Daily News Update: March 18, 2026 – Will Ospreay’s First Match Back Announced For AEW Dynamite
By Conor Renshaw on 18 March 2026
Morning, all!
It’s Wednesday, the middle of the week, and it’s time for your Morning Daily News Update!
We’ve also got two new posts on the blog:
Alex Podgorski has posted a new 5-Star BOOK Review for part 1 of Akira Hokuto’s books
Niz has the review of last night’s episode of WWE NXT
Will Ospreay Return Match Booked For AEW Dynamite
Will Ospreay is set to return to in-ring action this Wednesday, facing Blake Christian in his first match since last summer. Ospreay recently returned at Revolution following neck surgery and immediately targeted Jon Moxley and the Death Riders after their attack storyline at Forbidden Door.
Roman Reigns, CM Punk WWE Raw Segment Changed Before Going On Air
A new report states the closing Roman Reigns and CM Punk segment on Raw was altered from its original plan, with a darker, more personal version reportedly scrapped. The show ended with Punk dropping Reigns after being called “old,” as their WrestleMania 42 feud continues to intensify.
The defence has begun presenting its case in Ted DiBiase Jr.’s federal welfare fraud trial after prosecutors rested, with a judge rejecting a motion to dismiss the charges. DiBiase faces multiple counts linked to an alleged $3.5 million scheme involving the misuse of welfare funds, while the defence maintains he earned the money legitimately and fulfilled his contracts.
WWE Star Set For Shoulder Surgery After Recent AAA Match
Santos Escobar is set to undergo surgery for a torn tricep this Thursday after aggravating an injury originally suffered in January. The setback will sideline him for an extended period, while recent speculation about his WWE status was attributed to a website listing error following a contract renewal.