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Latest News:
WWE NXT ratings up for Tuesday episode, Iron Man match
AEW roster rankings: Abadon moves up, Jurassic Express back in top five
ROH launches 24/7 digital network on STIRR, future distribution planned
Gabe Sapolsky retires from promoting & booking indie wrestling
WWE NXT video highlights: Iron Man match ends in tie
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WON NEWSLETTER: August 31, 2020 Observer Newsletter: Death of Bob Armstrong, WWE ThunderDome debut
A look at the life and wrestling career of Bob Armstrong is the lead in this week’s double issue of the Observer. We go through what made him a star, his appeal in the Southeast, his role in the famed Atlanta promotion war, what his booking by Bill Watts in Florida inspired more than a decade later, the Roddy Piper feud, the numbers Georgia wrestling did on cable, his success in different territories and his authority roles later in his career.
Also in this issue:
Thunderdome, what hit, what missed, what audience came back for it, what has been learned so far, the sweetheart business deal, the Payback card and booking, plus match-by-match coverage with star ratings and poll results.
Television situation changing for Bellator and what that means, including the unique nature of their ownership that explains why it was purchased in the first place.
Karrion Kross injury and Tuesday’s NXT show to fill the title vacancy.
A look back at the first NXT Takeover and at the 30th show, with match-by-match coverage, star ratings and poll results.
New Japan’s first major outdoor stadium show in 21 years, the last non-Tokyo Dome stadium show before this, what Jingu Stadium is most known for historically, an show preview and a look at this past week’s Korakuen Hall show.
The economics of WWE, the Sonya Deville court hearing, return to action of the U.K. crew and plans, Renee Young talks her time in WWE, Big E/Miz talk, WWE new hires, Orton and Flair talk their angle, how wrestling did compared to other sports this past week, Canadian & U.K. ratings, rewriting of Raw this past week, most watched shows on WWE network this past week and company current market value.
Saturday’s UFC show with business notes and match-by-match coverage.
Return of CMLL, its plans for this year’s anniversary show and how the voting for specific matches is doing.
Television viewers per home for the biggest sports events of the past week and how wrestling fits in.
Ratings of all the major shows, the key demos and quarters for AEW and WWE, what happened head-to-head and what can be learned from them.
Results of all the major pro wrestling events around the world over the past week.
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WEDNESDAY NEWS UPDATE
WWE
Shayna Baszler, R-Truth, Adam Pearce, and Sam Roberts were on today’s episode of The Bump.
Damien Priest will be the guest on this week’s After the Bell with Corey Graves.
Wade Barrett on Twitter noted that he would be back to call NXT next week.
Peyton Royce wrote the following on Instagram: “24 hours removed from this moment & it’s been a rough day. I’m emotionally exhausted, I’m so sad but I realize there is a silver lining. I believe everything happens as it is supposed to. @billiekaywwe & I have been the eyes in the back of each other’s heads for 5+ years. It’s time for us to make some growth as individuals. I know we can do this, it just sucks I won’t have her by my side through all of it. Thank you for bringing me so much happiness, adventure & fun. You are one in a million & you’re so incredibly talented. The whole world knows it!”
Billie Kay also took to Instagram about her run with Royce: “Last night was one of the most emotional nights of my life. Realizing that The IIconics are no more was devastating & heartbreaking. @peytonroycewwe you have been my rock, my strength, my heart & inspired me for the past 5+ years. Having that being taken away is extremely scary… but that’s life. We have to evolve, we have to learn, we have to keep going. I’m so proud of us & excited for what the future holds for us. Even though you won’t be able to see me, I will always be in your corner cheering you on. You’ll always be my high school sweetheart, my life partner, my iconic duo, my icon.”
Matches added to WWE’s YouTube today include Charlotte Flair vs. Sasha Banks vs. Bayley from Clash of Champions 2016 and Kevin Owens vs. Finn Balor from the March 25, 2015 edition of NXT.
Drew McIntyre has continued to trade words with Tyson Fury, writing today in response to a video from Fury: “Every time I thought this video was about to end you carried on. The only thing your doing with that fist is tickling my chin you big feather duster. I’m going to kick that shiny bald head off that dad bod of yours. @tripleh do us all a favor & have a word with this fraud.”
WWE posted a clip of Stone Cold Steve Austin talking to Jerry Lawler about his favorite Stone Cold moment.
WWE 2K19 will be part of Sony’s PlayStation Now streaming service this month. 15, 16, and 18 are already available.
Other Wrestling
Casey Michael, who was the owner of Squared Circle Sirens and had covered women’s professional wrestling for years, has passed away at the age of 26. Squared Circle Sirens wrote the following: “It’s with a heavy heart we inform you that our beloved friend and @SCsirens owner Casey Michael (@ifyouseekcasey) has passed away at age 26. His contributions to women’s wrestling and the friendships made will live on in his memory forever We love you, Casey.”
Tenille Dashwood returned to Impact on last night’s show after being gone for several months, confronting Jordynne Grace and Knockouts champion Deonna Purazzo.
Brodie Lee spoke to WrestlingInc on The Dark Order and Vince McMahon.
Natalie Eva Marie spoke to ReelTalker about her acting career and a potential return to WWE.
MMA
Dana White has said that Daniel Cormier notified him that he would like to withdraw from the USADA testing pool.
Geoff Neal talked to MMA Fighting about his near-death experience following a serious medical emergency.
Bellator has signed Invicta FC flyweight champion Vanessa Porto.
Brian Ortega spoke to MMA Junkie on his upcoming fight against Chan Sung Jung.
Former UFC star Abel Trujillo was sentenced to two year’s probation following his arrest on child sexual exploitation charges from 2019.
Daily Pro Wrestling History: Triple H awarded World Heavyweight title
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