Former ROH wrestler &#8220;Cauliflower&#8221; Chase Brown has passed away at the age of 41.
Beyond his work in the ring, Brown was a versatile artist who brought his creativity to acting, music, and filmmaking, even landing roles in television shows like The Righteous Gemstones and becoming the focus of the short documentary The Aria of Babyface Cauliflower Brown.
His colorful persona and storytelling ability were so distinct that The New York Times spotlighted him in a 2017 feature exploring how wrestlers tell stories in the ring.
Brown first stepped into the squared circle in 2012, spending the next eight years competing across the southeastern independent circuit for promotions like PWX, Trans-South Wrestling, and Action Packed Wrestling, while also making appearances for Ring of Honor between 2015 and 2017 before wrapping up his in-ring career in 2020.
Announcing his passing, the Carolina Wrestling Channel celebrated his artistic spirit and remembered him as a dedicated family man, leaving behind his wife and young daughter.

“Cauliflower” Chase Brown Dies At Age 41

AEW Women’s World Champion Mercedes Moné provided an update on her ongoing nose injury following her successful title defense against Thekla at WrestleDream.
Speaking at the post show media scrum, Moné revealed she is one-and-a-half months post-surgery on her nose after suffering the injury at All In in August, when she defeated Willow Nightingale to win the championship.
“I’m one month and a half post-surgery on my nose. It’s still very much broken, and I’m pushing through every single week,” Moné said. “But I love what I do, I love defending my Women’s Championship, and I’m here to be the best. Just having a broken nose, it’s not gonna faze me, it’s not gonna stop me.”

Mercedes Moné Gives An Update On Her Injury

Ilja Dragunov officially signed with AEW and made his debut at WrestleDream, where he was introduced as the company’s newest member.
Speaking at the post show media scrum, Dragunov explained his decision to leave WWE and join AEW. After nearly 14 years in the industry, he said he felt his opportunities were becoming limited and that he was getting stuck.
“If I feel that the air in a certain environment gets thinner for me, I need to breathe. That’s what I did today, here,” Dragunov said. “If I need a place to breathe new, fresh air, see a new landscape, and see what the world can offer me to satisfy this hunger for competition.”
He described the crowd reaction as “very, very overwhelming” and said the new environment “feels plainly right.” When asked who he wants to face, he named Jon Moxley, Samoa Joe, and Kyle Fletcher among others, adding that he is “starving for competition.”
Tony Khan announced that Dragunov will make his AEW in-ring debut on the October 21st episode of Dynamite.

Ilja Dragunov Explains Why He Left WWE For AEW

AEW President Tony Khan expressed strong interest in Kairi Sane during the WrestleDream post show media scrum.
When asked about the possibility of her appearing in All Elite Wrestling, Khan said:
“She’s a fantastic wrestler. I can’t speak to that at this time but I am very aware and excited to see that she’s a free agent. I think that that’s very, very interesting, and I’m very intrigued by the possibility of that.”
Kairi has been a free agent since her WWE release earlier this year.

Tony Khan Comments On The Possibility Of Kairi Sane Joining AEW

AEW President Tony Khan revealed that Ilja Dragunov’s appearance at WrestleDream was uncertain until just days before the event due to visa issues.
Speaking at the post-WrestleDream media scrum, Khan said: “Thanks to the process, it can be an unpredictable process of acquiring a visa. It’s something that I wasn’t sure until this Wednesday night, during a live broadcast, that I would be able to bring you. It’s a great surprise, and it’s something that I was so pleased that we were able to do tonight.”
Khan explained that AEW received confirmation during the live Dynamite broadcast on Wednesday that Dragunov’s visa would be ready the next day.
A vignette had already been filmed as a backup in case the paperwork was delayed further. The timely approval allowed Dragunov to make his official AEW debut at WrestleDream.
Dragunov&#8217;s AEW debut match will take place this Wednesday on Dynamite.

Why Ilja Dragunov’s AEW Debut Was Postponed

The rivalry between Nikki Bella and WWE Women’s Champion Chelsea Green has spilled onto Instagram, with comments flying between the two and the rest of the Bella family joining in.
Under a post from Nikki, Chelsea commented: “Man, if only someone had warned me that you’re such an a$$hole&#8230; I’d have chosen a different average brunette to idolize. &#x1f937;&#x200d;&#x2640;&#xfe0f;”
Nikki fired back: “@chelseaagreen lol you know you never dreamed of being average &#x1f48b; Plus you’re a c word too btw I soooo can’t wait to take your title! &#x1f602;&#x1f618;&#x1f4aa;”
On Chelsea’s own post (where she posed with the Women’s Championship while wearing a “You Can Look But You Can’t Touch” Nikki Bella shirt), the exchanges continued.
Nikki wrote: “Ugh!!! Two weeks can’t come soon enough!!! &#x1f621;”
Chelsea replied: “@nikkibella they were SO TRUE when they said don’t meet your idols.”
Nikki&#8217;s mother, Kathy Colace, reacted with a thinking emoji, prompting Chelsea to respond: “@kathycolace &#x1f440; WAIT, I didn’t think you’d be watching!!!”
Brie Bella also weighed in: “Good Music Choice&#8230;.going up against my sister not so much”
Chelsea shot back: “@brie if you need a younger, hotter twin… I’m up for grabs &#x1f48b;&#x1f609;”
The social media banter comes as Chelsea and Nikki are scheduled to face each other for the WWE Women’s Championship on the October 30th episode of SmackDown.

“You’re such an a$$hole” – Chelsea Green To Nikki Bella

AEW President Tony Khan revealed that the September 30th episode of Dynamite was originally planned as the show’s 7-year anniversary celebration.
Speaking at the WrestleDream post show media scrum, Khan explained that the milestone episode was set aside after the death of Benjamin Satterley (PAC).
He said celebrating PAC’s life was “far more important” than marking seven years of Dynamite. “The show where we were gonna talk about this and it was gonna be the 7-year anniversary show, it was far more important to celebrate the life of PAC,” Khan said.
He noted that the Pittsburgh tribute episode focused entirely on honoring Satterley rather than promoting upcoming events, describing it as the best one-night tribute the company could put together.

“Cauliflower” Chase Brown Dies At Age 41

Mercedes Moné Gives An Update On Her Injury

Ilja Dragunov Explains Why He Left WWE For AEW

Tony Khan Comments On The Possibility Of Kairi Sane Joining AEW

Why Ilja Dragunov’s AEW Debut Was Postponed

“You’re such an a$$hole” – Chelsea Green To Nikki Bella

Tony Khan Reveals The Original Plan For September 30th AEW Dynamite (PAC Tribute Episode)