Thu Jul 24 16:20:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

This text covers various wrestling news items, including Eric Bischoff’s dismissive reaction to AEW Dynamite surpassing WCW Nitro in longevity, AEW’s current positive momentum, upcoming matches featuring AEW champions, Nikki Bella’s return to the dating scene, retirement hints from a WWE Hall of Famer, Bully Ray’s opportunity for a major title, speculation on Brock Lesnar’s WWE return, Chelsea Green’s aspirations, changes to Roman Reigns’ initial plans, another AEW star’s injury-related hiatus, and Cody Rhodes’ near departure from WWE.

**News Article:**

**AEW Dynamite Passes WCW Nitro Milestone, Eric Bischoff Unimpressed**

**[City, State] –** All Elite Wrestling (AEW) continues to make waves in the professional wrestling world. The promotion’s flagship show, Dynamite, aired its 289th episode on April 16, 2025, officially surpassing WCW Nitro as the longest-running wrestling show on the Turner network.

However, not everyone is celebrating. Former WCW boss Eric Bischoff downplayed the achievement in a recent interview with Ariel Helwani, calling it “a participation trophy.” Despite acknowledging AEW’s success in drawing a large crowd for All In, Bischoff remained skeptical of their overall viewership compared to WCW’s peak.

Meanwhile, AEW seems to be riding a wave of positive momentum. Dynamite is set to feature both men’s and women’s World Champions, “Hangman” Adam Page and “Timeless” Toni Storm, on its upcoming July 23rd edition.

In other wrestling news:

* Nikki Bella has joined a dating app following her divorce.
* A WWE Hall of Famer has hinted at retirement and a final major match.
* Bully Ray is venturing outside WWE for a chance at the Crown Jewel title.
* Speculation is building that Brock Lesnar may return to WWE for a blockbuster match.
* Chelsea Green aims to continue her career until a specific WWE Hall of Famer retires.
* Original plans for Roman Reigns’ storyline differed significantly from the current direction.
* Another AEW star is facing a hiatus due to a severe injury, following Adam Cole’s absence.
* Cody Rhodes revealed that a canceled match nearly led him to quit WWE.

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