AEW: AEW Releases Video of Taz’s Hardcore Hall of Fame Induction, Dustin Rhodes Double Knee Replacement Surgery Update, New Trademarks

AEW Releases Video of Taz’s Hardcore Hall of Fame Induction

As noted before, AEW held a 2300 Arena Hardcore Hall of Fame induction ceremony for Taz prior to the start of Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite. This ceremony had been scheduled to take place during the show itself but was moved off at the request of Taz.

AEW released the video of the ceremony that was held honoring Taz and his induction into the 2300 Arena’s Hardcore Hall of Fame.

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Dustin Rhodes Double Knee Replacement Surgery Update

As noted before, Dustin Rhodes has been out of action for AEW since this past July due to a double knee replacement surgery.

Rhodes provided an update on Wednesday on Twitter about his current recovery and how he doesn’t know how he was able to wrestle despite how destroyed his knees were the past five years.

Today marks 2 wks since surgury. Don't really know how I was doing it these last 5 yrs. Knees were destroyed. Dressing off finally. I look forward to a slow and methodical rehab. Slow and steady. Thank yall for all of your support and prayers. God has it under control. 🤘🏼❤️… pic.twitter.com/z92o90p1xO

— Dustin Rhodes (@dustinrhodes) September 3, 2025

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AEW & Wheeler Yuta Files New Trademarks

AEW filed a new trademark for “The Swirl” on September 2nd for wrestling and entertainment-related purposes to the United States Patent and Trademark Office. This is the name used by Blake Christian and Lee Johnson for their current tag team in AEW and Ring of Honor.

Wheeler Yuta filed a trademark for “Wheeler Yuta” on September 2nd for wrestling and merchandise-related purposes to the USPTO.