Morning Daily News Update: October 1, 2026 – Bryan Danielson Makes Shock AEW In-Ring Return On Dynamite

Morning, all!

It’s Thursday, and it’s time for the Morning Daily News Update!

We’ve also got some new stuff on the blog:

Alex Podgorski posted a new (Almost) 5-Star Match review for a collection of matches from the late Pac
Jabroniville has a new dream matches post, featuring Adrian Neville vs. Sami Zayn and more
Niz uploaded a new edition of “A Moment In Time” featuring Pac vs. Ace Austin from AEW Collision on September 23, 2026
LScisco posted a new WTWWW for WWF In Your House 9: International Incident

Bryan Danielson makes surprise in-ring return on AEW Dynamite PAC tribute episode

Bryan Danielson made a surprise return to the ring on Wednesday’s PAC tribute edition of AEW Dynamite, nearly two years after his retirement match against Jon Moxley at WrestleDream 2024. After reconciling with Moxley earlier in the show, Danielson reunited with the Death Riders for one night, joining Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Daniel Garcia and Gabe Kidd against the Don Callis Family in the ten-man tag team main event. Danielson was heavily involved in the match and exchanged offence with Josh Alexander before Garcia ultimately submitted Jake Doyle for the victory. Dynamite ended with the Death Riders embracing, followed by a PAC tribute video and a final shot of PAC’s chair near the entrance tunnel.

Raja Jackson Released From Jail After Serving Sentence For Syko Stu Attack

Raja Jackson has been released from jail after completing a 90-day sentence for his August 2025 attack on independent wrestler Syko Stu. Jackson, the son of former UFC champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, pleaded no contest in May to felony battery with serious bodily injury and admitted additional allegations relating to the attack. He was also ordered to pay more than $81,000 in restitution and serve two years of formal probation. Stu suffered a serious head injury after Jackson slammed him and repeatedly punched him during a KnokX Pro Wrestling event in Los Angeles, with reports subsequently indicating that the injuries could prevent Stu from wrestling again.

WWE Begins Preparations For WrestleMania 43 In Saudi Arabia

Preparations for WrestleMania 43 in Saudi Arabia are reportedly gathering pace, with Saudi representatives said to have visited WWE Headquarters for kickoff meetings several weeks ago. WWE has confirmed that the 2027 event will be the first WrestleMania held outside North America, but has yet to announce a date. According to Fightful Select, WWE could reveal the date around Crown Jewel on November 7, with Saudi Arabia’s involvement reportedly contributing to the delay. The uncertainty has also left several independent promotions holding off on plans for the traditional WrestleMania weekend.

TNA Impact Lineup Confirmed For October 1, 2026

Check out the lineup for tonight’s episode of TNA Impact.