BWM Inc. announces 2025 WOW Draft Exemptions

From Acting Director of Operations, Master Splinter:

BWM Inc. is proud to announce that the conclusion of our third season, the first of the new era, has set a World of Wrestling ratings record! As the numbers come back, I can confirm that Exodus is now the highest rated show of all time.

I’d also like to use this opportunity to share that I have been informed that I will be joined by BWM Inc. founder, Benny Mouse, and Danhausen, at the World of Wrestling Draft. The three of us will represent BWM Inc. during the annual event.

Additionally, the following matches have been confirmed for Starrcade:

AEW/WWE Interpromotional Match:
Dual Dominion Championship

R-Truth, vs. Kofi Kingston vs. Flex Fuller vs. Finn Balor (WWE) vs. Switchblade Jay White vs. The American Dragon Bryan Danielson vs. Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Nash

This is a slight change to the previously announced participants, to accommodate the fact that previously announced contestants Gunther and Matt Riddle failed to make the exemptions list. WWE will have the option to replace Truth & Fuller, who failed to make WWE’s exemptions list.

Gold Rush Ladder Match:
10 participants to be finalized after the WOW Draft

Number One Contenders Match
Winner to challenge for the AEW World Heavyweight Championship at Dynamite 50: Clash of Champions on the S4 premiere, Monday, July 14:
Hangman Adam Page vs. The Aerial Assassin Will Ospreay

BWM Inc. 2025 World of Wrestling Draft Exemptions: 

Legends: 

1. “The Forgotten” Brandon Lee (AEW World Heavyweight Champion) w/ Paul Herman
2. AJ Styles
3. Miss Athena Star 
4. Armageddon
5. Kevin Nash
6. Hulk Hogan
7. Lady Love (Knockouts Hardcore Champion)
8. Midget Hogan
9. Booker D. 
10. Stevie R. 

Exemptions: 

1. MJF
2. Logan Paul
3. Hangman Adam Page
4. Austin Gunn (AEW World Tag Team Champion)
5. Colten Gunn (AEW World Tag Team Champion)
6. Shelton Benjamin w/ MVP (AEW Television Champion)
7. Bobby Lashley
8. Will Ospreay
9. Swerve Strickland
10. Bryan Danielson
11. Kenny Omega
12. “Timeless” Toni Storm (AEW Knockouts Champion)
13. Liv Morgan
14. Bianca Belair
15. Julia Hart
16. Cody Rhodes
17. Switchblade Jay White
18. Alistair Black
19. Brody King
20. Max Caster 

Executives: 

1. Benny Mouse (BWM Owner)
2. Danhausen (Role Unconfirmed)
3. Megan Mouse-Zayn (BWM Inc. Chairwoman)
4. Sami Zayn (BWM Inc. Chairman)
5. Executioner (Role Unconfirmed)
6. Master Splinter (Acting Director of Operations)
7. Kevin Kelly (Commentary)
8. Arn Anderson (Commentary)
9. Renee Young (AEW Correspondent)
10. Taz (AEW Correspondent)
11. Big Bossman (AEW Head of Security)
12. Molly Mouse (Past President of the Board of Directors)
13. Kenzie (Knockouts Official)
14. Lance Storm (Jr. Official)
15. Michael McMahon (Sr. Official)
16. Jane Mouse (Ring Announcer)

Lastly, I’ve been informed that Benny Mouse plans to address the world in a press release in the coming days. Additionally, Chris Hyatt will return for some season-ending Mop-Up content!

Thank you all for your time, and I’ll see you at WOW Week!