Vince McMahon Trial Delayed, MJF Injury Concerns Grow, Cody Rhodes Grants Gunther Rematch

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It has been a busy week across the wrestling world, with major developments involving WWE, AEW, and one of the most talked-about matches of the year.

According to recent reports, the WWE/TKO shareholder lawsuit has been removed from the court calendar, delaying the next phase of the legal proceedings. As a result, any potential testimony involving former WWE Chairman Vince McMahon has been put on hold for the time being. No new hearing date has been publicly announced.

Meanwhile, concerns have emerged regarding the health of AEW star MJF. Reports indicate that MJF is currently dealing with a swollen and painful knee. Despite the injury concerns, AEW officials reportedly remain confident that he will be available for the company’s upcoming pay-per-view event. At this time, no changes to his status have been announced.

Over on WWE SmackDown, Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes granted Gunther a championship rematch scheduled for June 19. However, WWE has yet to reveal the stipulation attached to the match, creating speculation among fans about what additional challenge may be added to the highly anticipated contest.

The segment became even more interesting when Sami Zayn interrupted the exchange, inserting himself into the championship discussion. While WWE has not officially announced any changes to the match, Zayn’s appearance immediately sparked speculation that a Triple Threat Match could potentially be under consideration.

Elsewhere, the wrestling community continues to discuss the critically acclaimed Mask vs. Mask showdown between El Grande Americano and Chad Gable at AAA Noche de los Grandes. The match recently received a 5.75-star rating from Wrestling Observer Newsletter’s Dave Meltzer, making it one of the highest-rated WWE-affiliated matches ever reviewed by the longtime wrestling journalist.

The bout has received widespread praise for its storytelling, atmosphere, and emotional conclusion, further cementing its place as one of the standout matches of 2026.

With legal developments, injury concerns, championship implications, and match-of-the-year discussions all unfolding at once, it has been one of the busiest weeks wrestling fans have seen in quite some time.

6/8/2026

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