AEW star Shelton Benjamin has publicly credited former WWE producer and Hall of Famer Arn Anderson with helping to unlock his potential early in his career. Benjamin praised Anderson’s guidance, saying the veteran’s coaching and ring knowledge played a pivotal role in shaping his in-ring approach.

Benjamin noted Anderson’s focus on fundamentals, psychology and awareness as lessons that stuck with him through his WWE tenure and into AEW, highlighting how veteran producers can directly impact a young wrestler’s development and long-term success.

Originally reported by Wrestling Inc.: https://www.wrestlinginc.com/2170137/wwe-aew-shelton-benjamin-arn-anderson-unlocked-potential/.

Mercedes Mone was seen in California attending the Los Angeles premiere of The Mandalorian and Grogu, which hits theaters nationwide on May 22. Mone, who portrayed Koska Reeves in the original series, shared photos of the event on X as fans and media captured her appearance on the red carpet.

The outing comes amid Mone’s absence from AEW television since dropping the AEW TBS Championship to Willow Nightingale on AEW Dynamite. Her appearance in Los Angeles adds to speculation about her schedule and balance between wrestling and acting projects.

Originally reported by Fightful: https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/mercedes-mone-attends-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-premiere.