Ilja Dragunov vs. Mike Bailey! Santino Re-Signs with TNA & NXT Dusty Cup Upsets
Episode 39249 · October 21st, 2026 · 2 mins 8 secs
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Ilja Dragunov's first AEW opponent is officially revealed, Santino Marella re-signs with TNA Wrestling, and the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic semifinals are set!
On today's Just Pro Wrestling News for October 21, 2026:
🚨 DRAGUNOV VS. MIKE BAILEY!
Ilja Dragunov makes his AEW in-ring debut tonight on Dynamite against Speedball Mike Bailey.
🔥 OSPREAY TEAMS WITH COPELAND!
AEW World Champion Will Ospreay and Adam Copeland face Kyle Fletcher and Kevin Knight.
🐍 SANTINO MARELLA RE-SIGNS WITH TNA!
TNA confirms a new agreement with its longtime Director of Authority.
🏆 NXT DUSTY CUP SEMIFINALS SET!
The Wagner Brothers defeat BirthRight, while Hank & Tank upset the Creed Brothers.
💥 NEW JCW WORLD CHAMPION!
Gabby Forza defeats Charles Mason at A Nightmare in Bergen County.
👀 RUSH CONFIRMS VISA ISSUE!
RUSH says his visa has expired while confirming he remains happy with AEW.
🇲🇽 CMLL GRAND PRIX DE AMAZONAS!
The promotion announces its complete international women's tournament lineup for October 23.
⚠️ MINI VIKINGO NOT CLEARED!
The Triple A wrestler misses Tuesday's NXT match. His status for Saturday's advertised championship match remains uncertain.
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