The Triple Threader - Jan. 8, 2024
Welcome to the Triple Threader, covering the three stories from the world of professional wrestling.
Punk Rules
CM Punk is set to make his first appearance of the new year on Monday Night Raw tonight. Matchups on deck for that show include Cody Rhodes taking on Shinsuke Nakamura, and Kayden Carter and Katana Chance defending their WWE Women’s Tag Team crowns against former champs Piper Niven and Chelsea Green.
The Iconic Farewell tour
The legendary Sting continues his farewell tour as he and Darby Allin take on the Don Callis Family in a tornado tag match on Dynamite this Wednesday in Daily’s Place in Jacksonville, Florida, which is the same place where the Icon made his AEW debut in 2021. The former WCW Champion wrestles his last match on March 3 at AEW Revolution.
New Year, New Belts
TNA Wrestling rolls out their new championship belt designs this week. Yesterday, X-Division Champion Chris Sabin was presented with his new title belt, and today, Ace Austin and Chris Bey (collectively known as the ABC) were given new tag team hardware. More of the new TNA designs will be introduced to their respective champions as they head into Hard to Kill this Saturday.