— The National Wrestling Hall of Fame has officially announced that Lex Luger will be inducted for this year’s class in July. Luger will receive the Frank Gotch Award, which honors wrestlers who bring positive recognition to the business from their work outside the ring.
Luger is receiving the award after turning his life around from his various personal issues from some years ago. Others set for induction this year include JJ Dillon, Chael Sonnen, Dave Meltzer, and Joe Blanchard.
— During a recent AIW (Absolute Intense Wrestling) event, Terry Funk attacked Eddie Kingston. You can watch the brawl in the clip below:
Various: Mackenzie Morgan Signs with NWA, TNA President Carlos Silva Holding Town Hall Meeting on 8/19 on TNA+, “Smart” Mark Sterling Provides Update After Scary Neck Bump Spot at 8/19 ROH TV Show
TNA Impact! Notes: Brian Myers Wins Team Advantage for The System for Lethal Lockdown Match at TNA Lockdown 2026, Jade Stone Advances To Finals Of TNA Knockouts Television Title Tournament, Traci Brooks Surprise Appears, 8/27 Show Card
WWE NXT Notes: Rey Fenix Appears, EK Prosper Wins Shot at AAA World Cruiserweight Title, Zilla Fatu Signs NXT Contract, Jackson Drake vs. Myles Borne for NXT North American Title, Vanity Project vs. Borne & Heights for NXT Tag Titles, and NXT Title Fatal Four-Way Matches Set for NXT Heatwave 2026, 8/25 Show Card
