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*The most detailed coverage of the WWE’s deal with ESPN starting early, why the different moves were made by all sides, the costs, more details on Wrestlepalooza, the embarrassment to sports journalism that ESPN has been and emphasized this week, how WWE benefits and doesn’t from the changes,and more.
*Will Ospreay, his neck issues, comparisons with other major stars and their serious problems, and his future.
*More questions regarding the death of Hulk Hogan.
*A look at Forbidden Door and the card, AEW injury rate ,NXT Heatwave, WWE Clash in Paris, France attendance record and more.
*Full coverage of TripleMania, lots of behind the scenes stuff, why the next show is where it is and when it is, what Nick Khan told AAA talent, records set and a record claimed that was so far from accurate, actual viewer numbers for each match and more.
*A look at The G-1 Climax tournament, the booking, the business, Konosuke Takeshita, new record set and upcoming book New Japan bouts.
*Real attendance figures for WrestleMania in Las Vegas and stats on who traveled for the show vs. who lived in Las Vegas and bought tickets,
*Full coverage of UFC 319, business, Chimaev and his future.
*Dragon Gate’s Dangerous Gate 2025 show
*The most detailed look at the ratings for all pro wrestling and MMA shows this past week, including weekly standings, nightly standings, head-to-head shows, segment numbers and more notes.
*Details of another big CMLL week
*Stardom Five Star Grand Prix update
*Kents vs. Marufuji
*Women’s legends show packs Korakuen Hall
*Cauliflower Alley Club awards
*Man who claims to have saved Scott Steiner’s life.
*Wrestler charged with murdering a neighbor in a brawl
*Sami Callihan retires
*Lots of thoughts on Chris Jerich as a free agent
*Tony Khan media call
*Unionizing wrestlers
*Ticket advances for upcoming WWE, AEW and TNA shows.
*Dana White talks Jon Jones
*Sean Strickland suspended.
*PFL crowns new world champions.
*The farce that is Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis.
*Gable Steveson’s MMA debut.
*BJ Penn back in court.
*Time changes for a lot of the WWE TV shows over the next month.
*High level athletes being recruited by WWE.
*Rhodes talks about leaving AEW.
*Bronson Reed talks about his injury.
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Wednesday Update
WWE
- WWE uploaded the full Lola Vice, Sol Ruca & Zaria vs. Fatal Influence main event from NXT last night.
- While wishing her a happy birthday yesterday, Tyler Bate expressed his love for Ruca: “Happiest of birthdays to my love, my inspiration and my smile @solrvca. The coolest person I know. You make me laugh, you make me want to be better everyday and one day I hope to be as cool as you when I grow up. To the moon and back my darling. Here’s to you”
- Jerry “The King” Lawler posted (and then took down) a photo from Vince McMahon’s 80th birthday party that showed Lawler with The Miz, Maryse, Titus O’Neil, Sheamus, and Drew McIntyre.
- TV Insider asked Lyra Valkyria if she gave her fiance LJ Cleary any tips prior to his recent WWE tryout:
- Honestly, it’s him that gives me tips more often than not. He was a big part of coaching me. Whenever he asks for advice, I’m more like, ‘I don’t want to taint anything you have naturally.’ He is incredible on his own. I never want to sway him. I always think it’s his good instinct that will take him to where he wants to be.
- At WWE’s house show in Manchester, England yesterday, there was a spot where Roxanne Perez hit Pop Rox on CM Punk.
- When SportBible asked her to name the most underrated WWE wrestler, Rhea Ripley praised Candice LeRae and said she would like to see LeRae get more opportunities:
- It’s hard to like pinpoint anyone specifically, but I feel like there’s a lot, especially like in the women’s division. There are so many women that I know are so amazing at what they do, and they don’t get enough TV time or the opportunities to really show everyone what they can do.
- Like someone that I love is Candice LeRae, and going through NXT with her and seeing how her brain works and how she goes out there, and she’s like the vet in the ring. She really knows what to do, and she keeps everyone calm, and she’s got ideas. And it’s just like I wish that someone like her would get more of an opportunity.
Other Wrestling
- A Mercedes Mone “nine belts championship celebration” will take place on AEW Dynamite tonight following her victory at Forbidden Door.
- Self Made Pro Wrestling reports that Gabe Kidd is expected to continue making appearances for AEW going forward:
- NJPW wrestler Gabriel Kidd was seen backstage at AEW Dynamite in the 2300 Arena.
- Kidd remains a member of the NJPW roster but is expected to continue to make appearances for AEW. He is considered at this point to be a permanent member of the Death Riders and was spotted training with them today at TV.
- Taz voiced a brief video promoting the start of AEW’s residency at the 2300 Arena – the former home of ECW.
- AEW has exclusive merchandise on sale at the 2300 Arena for the residency.
- Ricochet made an appearance on Marking Out with MVP & Dwayne Swayze.
- The GoFundMe campaign to benefit Syko Stu has now raised more than $150,000. Finn Balor, Nic Nemeth, and Jack Perry are among the new donors with each giving $1,000.
- WWE producer Shane Helms reacted to the incident between Raja Jackson and Stu:
- A ‘receipt’ in the ring is for sh*t that’s happened in the ring. If you got backstage beef, handle that sh*t backstage. If you got personal heat, handle that sh*t on personal time. ‘Receipts’ are not for settling personal grievances. If you were trained otherwise, your trainer is wrong.
- After her title win at NXT Heatwave, TNA announced that we’ll hear from new Knockouts World Champion Ash By Elegance on Impact this Thursday. Here’s the updated lineup for the show:
- New Knockouts Champion Ash By Elegance speaks
- Mike Santana & Steve Maclin vs. Trick Williams & AJ Francis
- The Hardys (Matt & Jeff Hardy) vs. Leon Slater & Cedric Alexander
- The IInspiration (Cassie Lee & Jessica McKay) vs. Fatal Influence (Fallon Henley & Jazmyn Nyx)
- Eric Young vs. Myron Reed
- Mara Sade vs. Tasha Steelz
- TMZ’s Inside the Ring has an interview with Ash By Elegance.
- TNA uploaded a new Immersed feature focused on the International Championship.
- Shotzi Blackheart will face off against Alejandra Quintanilla at MLW Fightland in North Richland Hills, Texas on September 13.
- Shotzi mourned the loss of four of the seven chickens she was raising: “RIP to my chickens Dolly, Ozzy 1, Ozzy 2, and Ozzy 3. Something got in the coop and took 4 of my 7 chickens. Farm life is hard sometimes.”
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