Kevin Knight faced unexpected consequences during Wednesday’s All Elite Wrestling broadcast when Darby Allin returned to deliver a message with a skateboard. The confrontation came weeks after Knight aligned himself with the Don Callis Family and attacked Allin following his title loss. Knight opened the show by criticizing both Allin and Mike Bailey, claiming fans were disappointed in Allin’s failure to retain the AEW World Championship against Maxwell Jacob Friedman at Double or Nothing. He also accused Bailey of breaking up the Jet Speed tag team before calling out the current champion.
Instead of MJF appearing, Allin emerged and struck Knight with a skateboard before delivering a pointed message. “I hope New York was worth it, b—h,” Allin said before other Don Callis Family members forced him to leave the arena. The attack marked Allin’s first appearance since losing his championship in a hair versus title match, where Knight had delivered a UFO Splash while Allin was strapped to a gurney. Meanwhile, Andrade El Idolo continues waiting for Don Callis to fulfill his promise of a title shot, with the manager only offering vague assurances about a future opportunity.
Briscoe secures championship opportunity through steel cage stipulation
Mark Briscoe achieved a significant victory over Pac that moved him closer to his goal of facing MJF for the AEW World Championship. The win extended Briscoe’s impressive singles run, as he hasn’t lost a match since March 11 when he teamed with the Young Bucks in a six-man tag defeat against Cash Wheeler, Dax Harwood and Tommaso Ciampa. MJF had repeatedly dismissed Briscoe’s championship challenges, claiming he lacked main event and championship credentials.
Following his victory, Briscoe revealed he had spoken with AEW CEO Tony Khan about earning a title opportunity. The discussion resulted in a steel cage match scheduled for Forbidden Door, where Briscoe and five teammates will face MJF and five opponents. If Briscoe’s team wins, he will receive a guaranteed AEW World Championship match. MJF immediately turned to the Don Callis Family for assistance, with Knight offering his services in exchange for his own title shot. The stipulation creates high stakes for both competitors as they head toward the June pay-per-view event.
Ospreay awaits tournament final after Strickland defeats King
Will Ospreay secured his spot in the Owen Hart Foundation Men’s Tournament final after defeating Samoa Joe and Mark Davis in previous rounds. While Ospreay received an extra week of rest, he watched as Swerve Strickland and Brody King battled in the other semifinal match. The physical contest saw King survive two House Calls while Strickland powered through a Death Valley driver into the corner and a devastating piledriver.
Strickland ultimately secured victory with a Vertebreaker, advancing to face Ospreay in the tournament final at Forbidden Door on June 28. Prince Nana played a role in the outcome by hitting King with a weapon during the match. The tournament winner will earn recognition and momentum heading into the summer schedule. Both finalists bring different styles and backgrounds to the championship bout, setting up an anticipated clash between two of AEW’s top competitors.
Maya World advances after emotional victory over Skye Blue
Maya World entered the Owen Hart Foundation Women’s Tournament as a last-minute replacement after Saree wasn’t cleared to compete against Skye Blue. World competed with a heavy heart following the recent death of her younger brother, dedicating her performance to his memory. She had previously impressed with a strong showing against Hazuki on May 30 and recorded victories in Ring of Honor, including a singles win over Trish Adora and a tag team victory with Hyan.
The match featured several momentum shifts as both wrestlers fought to advance in the tournament. Blue controlled much of the action, but World consistently fought back and blocked several key attacks. World countered a running knee attempt and delivered her own suplex before connecting with a running knee strike that nearly ended the match. The competitive nature of the bout demonstrated both competitors’ determination to earn an eventual AEW Women’s World Championship opportunity.
- World blocked Blue’s signature running knee and reversed the momentum
- She executed a precise suplex to shift control of the match
- Her running knee strike nearly secured the three count
- A counter into a pinning combination provided the winning sequence
World somehow countered Blue’s final attacks into a pinning combination and secured the three count to advance. She will now face Athena in the tournament semifinals, bringing her Ring of Honor experience into the next round. Her previous participation in the Survival of the Fittest match for the Ring of Honor Women’s World Championship, where Athena retained her title, gives World familiarity with her upcoming opponent’s style and capabilities.
Don Callis Family expands influence across multiple storylines
The Don Callis Family continues expanding its presence throughout AEW programming with involvement in several major angles. Knight’s membership in the group provided him opportunities to attack Allin and negotiate for championship opportunities with MJF. The faction’s manager has made promises to multiple wrestlers, including Andrade El Idolo, though fulfillment of those commitments remains uncertain. Callis demonstrated his willingness to make deals when he quickly assembled a team to help MJF defend against Briscoe’s steel cage challenge.
The group’s activities created consequences across the roster as they chased Allin from the arena following his skateboard attack on Knight. Their willingness to interfere in matches and support each other’s ambitions makes them a formidable force in championship pursuits. The faction’s involvement in multiple storylines heading toward Forbidden Door positions them as central figures in several potential outcomes at the pay-per-view event.
