Darby Allin Immortalises AEW Atop Mount Everest; May 19th Wrestling News Round-Up

Kairi Sane is back on WWE TV!

Rumours recently circulated that Kairi Sane and Asuka were set to return to WWE TV, well at least half of the rumour have now been confirmed.

Ahead of tonight’s episode of Raw, WWE took to X(formerly Twitter), to announce that Sane was backstage at the show.

Check out the announcement below!

Woah! 😳@KAIRI_official is here in Greenville ahead of #WWERaw! 👀 pic.twitter.com/hQZYA6wFn2

— WWE (@WWE) May 19, 2025

Delve into the WWE archives with this collection of rarely seen footage featuring The Eighth Wonder of the World, Andre the Giant!

Rhino gores his way into RJ City’s heart in this insane, hilarious and revealing interview covering the size of his Big D, Detroit, Michigan, Tim Allen, being Italian, being a Guido, ECW, Taz, Scott D’Amore, Cope, Christian, THUG LIFE, the difference between a spear and a GORE, why he smells so good, velvet tights, boat yards, his political campaigns, signing legends deals, the size of his movements, Little Guido, important events in history and needing to be held.

Check out the full video below!

With the AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door pay-per-view just around the corner, Will Ospreay has fans buzzing after hinting at a dream match that’s never happened—until now.

During a recent appearance on Superstar Crossover with Josh Martinez, the former IWGP Heavyweight Champion teased a showdown with none other than current IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Hirooki Goto.

Despite their deep history in New Japan Pro Wrestling, the two have never actually faced off in singles action.

“Strangely, the IWGP World Heavyweight Champion right now, Goto. We never wrestled one another,” Ospreay said. “Look, Forbidden Door’s coming up. So, we can do it now.”

The timing couldn’t be more perfect. With Forbidden Door set for August 24, 2025, in London, Ospreay could be poised for a home-country clash that would mark a significant moment in both his career and the NJPW-AEW collaboration.

Ospreay has been on a tear since joining AEW full-time in 2024, and a win at Double or Nothing against Adam Page could put him in line for the AEW World Championship. But with Goto in his sights, the “Aerial Assassin” may have unfinished business to handle first.

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Here’s everything you need to know — including viewing details and the full lineup — for WWE Raw on May 19, 2025, broadcasting live from the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC at 8 PM ET on Netflix.

Currently announced for the show:

• Jey Uso vs. Bron Breakker (Non-title match)
• AJ Styles & Penta vs. Finn Bálor & JD McDonagh
• Sheamus vs. Grayson Waller
• Logan Paul appearance
• Gunther teases title intentions post-SNME
• Men’s and Women’s Money in the Bank qualifying matches begin

You can check out the highlights last weeks episode of Monday Night Raw, here.

Kevin Owens has broken his silence on the neck injury that forced him out of WrestleMania 41 and temporarily halted his in-ring career. In a candid video shared on X (Twitter), the former Universal Champion addressed fan speculation and cleared the air on his condition:

“I haven’t had surgery yet… We’re still gonna try to figure out what the best way to go about it all is. There’s a lot of uncertainty.” [h/t Fightful]

Owens emphasized that while a procedure is likely, there’s no date set, and doctors are still determining the exact course of action. His last match took place at Elimination Chamber 2025 against longtime friend Sami Zayn.

Adding a layer of real-life support, fellow WWE star Randy Orton—who Owens was originally set to face at Mania—spoke to Complex about Owens’ situation.

Orton not only sympathized with Owens’ struggle but also arranged for him to receive a second opinion from the surgeon who treated Orton during his own recovery.

Orton told Raj Prashad of Complex:

“Even more than a physical journey, it’s a mental one… I hate that he’s gotta go through that,”

WWE Hall of Famer JBL has firmly rejected claims that Triple H and WWE creative are trying to bury Cody Rhodes.

Following his WrestleMania 41 loss to John Cena—with an assist from Travis Scott—Rhodes has been off TV, sparking speculation among fans.

Speaking on his Something to Wrestle With podcast, JBL dismissed the narrative, saying,

“Cody’s going to be fine. He spearheaded the most profitable era in wrestling history. They’re not burying nothing for that cash cow.” [h/t WrestlingNewsCo]

JBL emphasized that cycling stars in and out is part of long-term storytelling, drawing a parallel to similar criticisms made during Daniel Bryan’s rise.

Rhodes was rumored to return on the May 16 episode of SmackDown, but the appearance didn’t materialize—leaving fans eagerly anticipating The American Nightmare’s next move.

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AEW star Darby Allin has officially done the unthinkable—successfully summiting Mount Everest. Last seen in his Continental Classic match against Ricochet on the December 22 episode of Dynamite, Allin has been off TV for months, but now he’s made headlines in a way no wrestler has before.

At 8:50 a.m. local time on May 18, Allin reached the summit alongside a skilled team of Sherpas, as confirmed by Everest Chronicles. The group battled crowds and tough terrain during a short weather window, but made it to the top where Allin planted a flag bearing the AEW logo—immortalising the company on the world’s highest peak.

Check out a photo of the incredible immortalising moment below:

DARBY ALLIN PLANTED THE AEW FLAG ON TOP OF MOUNT EVEREST!!!

The dude actually did it.
Face of the company stuff. pic.twitter.com/QgjxmoecYF

— Drainmaker (@DrainBamager) May 19, 2025

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Kicking things off today we have:

• Darby Allin immortalised AEW as he reached the summit of Mount Everest.
• Triple H is not burying this former world champion.
• A huge first time ever match has been teased for AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door.
• Kevin Owens provides an important update on his career-threatening injury.