Various: Tomohiro Ishii Suffered Dislocated Right Shoulder Injury, Dezmond Xavier (Wes Lee) Says He’s “Overwhelmed” By Outpouring Support Following His WWE NXT Release, Indies/Misc.

Nov 5, 2025

Tomohiro Ishii Suffered Dislocated Right Shoulder Injury

New Japan Pro Wrestling announced that Tomohiro Ishii suffered a dislocated right shoulder injury at AEW’s Dynamite show on October 22nd in San Antonio, Texas.

It was announced that Ishii will be out of action for the foreseeable future.

NJPW’s official website:

Tomohiro Ishii Injured, to miss action
On October 22, at an AEW event in San Antonio, Texas, Tomohiro Ishii sustained a dislocated right shoulder.
As a result, Ishii will miss action on forthcoming events, with his return to be determined.
We apologise to fans who were looking forward to seeing Ishii wrestle, and appreciate your understanding. NJPW joins fans in wishing Ishii a full and fast recovery.

Dezmond Xavier (Wes Lee) Says He’s “Overwhelmed” By Outpouring Support Following His WWE NXT Release

As noted before, Dezmond Xavier, former NXT talent Wes Lee, was released from WWE this past October as part of a larger batch of talent releases.

Xavier reflected on Twitter on Tuesday about him feeling overwhelmed by the outpouring support he has received since his release from WWE.

“I want to apologize to everyone that showed so much love for me in the midst of everything that’s happened. The outpouring of support and adoration was overwhelming to say the least and I have to thank you all for adding fuel to my fire.
it’s time to get back in my bag..😈”

I want to apologize to everyone that showed so much love for me in the midst of everything that’s happened. The outpouring of support and adoration was overwhelming to say the least and I have to thank you all for adding fuel to my fire.

it’s time to get back in my bag..😈
— Dezmond Xavier (@WesLee_WWE) November 4, 2025

Misc. Wrestling News & Notes

Tuesday’s CMLL Martes de Glamour event at the Arena Coliseo in Guadalajara, Mexico featured Rafaga Jr. & Gallo Jr. defeating Black Warrior Jr. & Prince Drago in the Finals of the Vacant CMLL Occidental Tag Team Championship tournament to become the new champions.

Stardom announced that Starlight Kid suffered a left arm injury at Tuesday’s Crimson Nightmare event and will be out of action for the company for the foreseeable future.

In a recent fan virtual signing event for K&S WrestleFest, Tasha Steelz revealed that former TNA and AEW talent Kiera Hogan is currently dealing with an injury. No other details were given regarding Hogan’s injury.

Killer Kross, former Karrion Kross in WWE, recently announced that his short film Blue Evening is in consideration for an Oscar award in the Live Action Short Film category at next year’s 98th Academy Awards event.

In a recent interview with the No-Contest Wrestling podcast, TNA World Champion Mike Santana gave his thoughts about the vibe within TNA’s locker room as WWE NXT talent kept winning TNA title belts. Santana stated “They definitely weren’t jokes. Everybody was straightforward and pissed off. Especially the original core guys like me, Eddie Edwards, Moose, Kazarian. We were like, ‘Yo, we have to change this.’ You don’t like to listen to what other people are saying, but that kind of gets to you. I feel like the best thing that came out of it was it motivated everybody. The fire that was lit backstage was, ‘We ain’t popping off like this. This is not happening.’ We all banded together and were like, ‘We have to do something about it.’ That’s when everything started to kick off and we started making more moves. I remember when I first went to NXT, I made it very known, in Trick’s face, ‘We ain’t living like this.’ I’m glad I was the one to do it. It just motivated the hell out of everybody. I think it did some good.” (Transcript h/t: Fightful.com)

During the same interview, Mike Santana gave his thoughts about wanting to wrestle AJ Styles in a singles match before Styles retires in 2026. Santana stated “I’ve been very blessed in my career to have worked with so many different people, especially people I grew up watching and idolized. There is only one dream match that I’m chasing. There is one left for me, and it’s AJ Styles. There is no one like him. When he’s gone, there isn’t going to be anyone like him. He hasn’t been in TNA since 2015-16. He’s still recognized to this day after the amazing things he’s done since leaving, the fact that he’s still synonymous with TNA and still considered the face and original homegrown talent speaks volumes. I’m in this position as the face and a homegrown talent. The story is there and writes itself. To be able to get in there with him, learn from him, and say I went toe-to-toe with one of the best in wrestling ever…if I could do it for the TNA Title, in a TNA ring, that’s it right there.” (Transcript h/t: Fightful.com)

Game Changer Wrestling recently announced one new match for the card of their You Wouldn’t Understand on November 7th in Hartford, Connecticut:

Tony Deppen vs. Terry Yaki

GCW also recently announced one new match for the card of their Green Mountains And Me event in November 9th in Barre, Vermont:

KJ Orso vs. Mullet Man

West Coast Pro Wrestling recently announced one new match for their co-promoted Strength Beyond Strength event with Prestige Wrestling on

West Coast Pro Women’s World Championship match – Amira vs.
Johnnie Robbie (c)
Maya World vs. Miko Alana

Major League Wrestling recently announced one new match for the card of their MLW x Don Gato Lucha De Los Muertos event on November 20th in Charleston, South Carolina:

Gato’s Gauntlet match – Los Panthers (Blue Panther & Hijo de Blue Panther) vs. Los Felinos (Felino & Felino Jr.) vs. Los Atlantis (Atlantis & Atlantis Jr.) vs. El Galeón Fantasma (Difunto & Zandokan Jr.)