The Triple Threader - Apr. 24, 2023

Welcome to the Triple Threader, covering three stories from the world of pro wrestling.

Million Dollar Hard Time

Ted DiBiase Jr., son of the “Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase Sr., is being charged with fraud. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the “Legacy” alum faces six counts of wire fraud, one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, four counts of money laundering, and two counts of federal fund theft in a million-dollar welfare scandal. If convicted, he faces up to 20 years in prison. The former tag team champion was in WWE from 2008 to 2013.

All in Update

AEW All In will be the company’s first event in London, England. According to Cultaholic and the Wrestling Observer, as of this past Friday, the pre-sales have reached up to 55,000, and averaging 1,500 new signups a day, with the former number most likely to increase. All In will take place on August 27, and will celebrate the 100th anniversaries of Wembley Stadium, the show’s official venue, and Warner Bros., sister company of TNT and TBS.

Cashing (Not Quite) Out

Amid rumors of her leaving NJPW & Stardom, and a confirmed contract extension, Mercedes Monè loses the IWGP Women’s Championship to Mayu Iwatani at All Star Grand Queendom last night. As of this writing, it remains unclear about the extent of the new contract, but the presently former champion has asked for one more match in the company.