February 18, 2025

Wrestling Tonight: AEW GRAND SLAM AUSTRALIA FALLOUT | NXT VENGEANCE DAY AFTERMATH | HIROOKI GOTO'S IWGP HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE WIN | VINCE MCMAHON'S LEGAL UPDATE

2 hours 21 minutes

Wrestling Tonight is back with Episode 112, and it's packed with everything from title changes to legal drama that could change the landscape of wrestling.

AEW Grand Slam in Australia delivered some huge moments. Toni Storm reclaimed the AEW Women's World Championship from Mariah May in an emotional match. Kenny Omega & Will Ospreay teamed up to defeat Konosuke Takeshita & Kyle Fletcher in a hard-hitting tag match, building excitement for what's coming at Revolution. Okada picked up another win, but it's now clear the question is: What's next for him program-wise?

Over in WWE, NXT Vengeance Day kept the momentum rolling for the brand. Oba Femi defended his NXT Championship in a chaotic triple-threat match against Austin Theory & Grayson Waller. Giulia successfully retained her NXT Women's Championship, while Stephanie Vaquer took the NXT North American Championship, setting the stage for some exciting rivalries. And a new faction made a big impact, teasing what's next for the brand.

In New Japan, Hirooki Goto made history by defeating Zack Sabre Jr. to win the IWGP Heavyweight Championship. Goto's victory is a surprising moment, marking a major shift for NJPW, and all eyes are on how his reign will unfold.

Meanwhile, the legal battle surrounding Vince McMahon continues to heat up. A federal appeals court ruled that McMahon's lawyer wrongly withheld documents related to hush money payments that were concealed from WWE's auditors. While McMahon's team claims that the Department of Justice's criminal investigation is over with no charges expected, his legal troubles aren't done. Civil lawsuits are still piling up, including new allegations from Janel Grant.

And while Vince's legal drama intensifies, Linda McMahon faced tough questioning during her confirmation hearing for Secretary of Education. She was pressed on how she would uphold integrity while her controversial past, including the ring boy scandal, looms large. Her answers could have major implications moving forward.

We also dive into potential WWE Hall of Fame inductees, updates on TNA, and early talk about what's shaping up for WrestleMania 41.

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