What's been going on this week in the world of professional wrestling? On the latest HOT TAGS edition of the Smark Out Moment wrestling podcast SMACK TALK, the panel discusses the following topics and more:
HOT TAGS OF THE WEEK:
Taya Valkyrie is officially a free agent after choosing not to renew her AEW contract.
The Concierge has left The Elegance Brand and TNA Wrestling after George Iceman's contract expired without the two sides reaching a new agreement.
The Creed Brothers are gone from WWE after Julius Creed and Brutus Creed's contracts expired, ending their run after returning to NXT for the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.
Ethan Page defeated Chad Gable on Monday Night Raw to win the Intercontinental Championship after targeting Gable's injured neck and using an exposed turnbuckle to help secure the victory.
Cody Rhodes and Zilla Fatu are the first announced invitees for the John Cena Classic at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World in December.
WWE and Disney are also presenting an Avengers: Doomsday-themed Worlds Collide featuring talent from WWE, NXT and AAA as part of the December crossover weekend.
Cruz Montana made his Raw debut as the newest member of 946, helping the group overwhelm The Bloodline before Sami Zayn attacked Roman Reigns.
Noam Dar and Romeo Moreno defeated Hank Walker and Tank Ledger to win the 2026 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.
NXT TLC will replace NXT Deadline as the brand's December premium live event, while WWE has reportedly discussed the possibility of eventually bringing the Iron Survivor Challenge concept to Raw or SmackDown. There is no confirmation that it will happen this year.
Rey Mysterio says plans are being put together for a traditional five-on-five Team USA vs Team Mexico elimination match at Survivor Series, bringing the classic Survivor Series format back alongside the modern WarGames setup.
Following the major Democratic victories in the 2026 midterm elections, we discuss whether TKO and WWE's political positioning will change if distancing themselves from Trump and MAGA becomes more financially advantageous, and whether any such shift would represent principle or simply corporate self-interest.
New Japan Pro-Wrestling of America Inc. is being dissolved and liquidated, although NJPW says it still intends to run events in North America with support from the wider TV Asahi group.
The Wrestle Kingdom 21 build is underway, including major involvement from AEW talent and Kenny Omega challenging Yota Tsuji for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship.
Thoughts on AEW Blood & Guts, including the Don Callis Family's victory, Kyle Fletcher forcing Adam Copeland to surrender, Wardlow throwing Darby Allin off the cage and the fallout heading toward Full Gear.
Friday Night SmackDown spoilers include Kevin Owens vs CM Punk in a No Holds Barred match, more developments involving 946 and The Bloodline, and the final Crown Jewel build.
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