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WON NEWSLETTER: December 28, 2020 Observer Newsletter: WWE TLC review, Tokyo Dome preview, more

We look back at the good and bad of last week’s major events as well as where this all leads in the current issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

We’ve got TLC coverage, looking at the card, with match-by-match coverage with star ratings and poll results.  

Also in this issue:

Our new feature of Performer of the Week and match of the week.

Tokyo Dome show as well as talk of the new restrictions and just how much money the restrictions are costing the company, the lineup of both nights and more stories regarding the show.

WWE Slammy Awards for the serious and not-so-serious.

WWE top star talking about wrestling becoming secondary to him and negotiate fewer dates, Notes on the most-watched Smackdown of the year, WWE’s next legends show, Flair & Hogan’s drawing power in the past, lots of new WWE TV show ideas, plans for 2021 Hall of Fame, WWE star wins major Jui Jitsu tournament, update on Pat McAfee and Ronda Rousey, U.K. TV ratings, how WWE & AEW compare to sports ratings, more on Bill Goldberg, Hulk Hogan new business, most-watched shows on the WWE Network and market value of WWE right now.

UFC’s final show of the year in detail with all the stories of the different matches.  

Dragon Gate’s last big show of the year, with the match to lead to a faction being disbanded, rookies being pushed and thoughts on the handling of the Ben K concussion.

Kevin Greene, an NFL Hall of Famer who did several matches in WCW and picked up pro wrestling better than most athletes do.

Luis Carlos Borges, one of Argentina’s biggest-ever stars and the heyday of Los Titanes en el ring.

A feature on 1930s Bulgaria star Dan Koloff, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame this year. This was scheduled for this year’s Hall of Fame issue originally. This feature by Phil Lions goes through his career and explains why he is a cultural icon in Bulgaria, where multiple books and even a major movie were done on him. 

Detailed look at the television business, looking at stats not available elsewhere to get the deepest read into how shows are doing, what categories are doing well and how shows compare with previous weeks and one year ago.  

Results of all the major pro wrestling events around the world over the past week.

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MONDAY NEWS UPDATE

Bryan and I will be back with Wrestling Observer Radio tonight taking Raw and other news as well as taking your email questions at mailbag@wrestlingobserver.com

The wrestling world continues to mourn the death of Jon Huber with talent from all over the world giving their thoughts. Both those publicly and many privately have continued to talk about what a great person he was to be around,  his generosity, and above all, his love for his family and love for wrestling as well. I only wish that Jon could have been here to see this reaction because it is so amazing and I hope his kids can have a scrapbook and see just how respected and liked he was within the profession.  

Tony Khan rewrote Wednesday’s Dynamite show late last night and spent today going over it with all the key people. The entire show will be about Brodie Lee and be a tribute to him, and the show is basically being done for his family. The planned show with Kenny Omega vs. Rey Fenix for the AEW title has been moved to 1/6 and the matches planned for 1/6 have been moved to 1/13. The show legitimately is being done especially for Amanda (Jon Huber’s wife) and sons Brodie and Nolan.  

Three of Little Brodie’s favorite wrestlers are Cody Rhodes, Orange Cassidy and 10, so for him, they are going to team up one night only to face Ricky Starks & Powerhouse Hobbs & Brian Cage. The idea is to do multiple tributes for Jon Huber on the show and every match featuring someone from the Dark Order. Young Bucks & Colt Cabana face Matt Hardy & Private Party.  Adam Page & John Silver & Alex Reynolds face MJF & Santana & Ortiz. Anna Jay & Tay Conti face Britt Baker & Penelope Ford and Lance Archer & Evil Uno & Stu Grayson face Eddie Kingston & The Butcher & The Blade.

Khan noted this has been a trying time for so many people and he’s had very little sleep since Christmas but thanked fans and everyone in the industry for  their outpouring of messages on Huber.

Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated interviewed Jon Moxley on Lee.

New Japan Pro Wrestling officially announced it would not be selling anymore Tokyo Dome tickets after tomorrow.

This is from Major League Wrestling about Septimo Dragon:

MLW.com has learned the popular luchador was rushed to Hospital Ciudad Médica Irapuato where he underwent surgery for undisclosed injuries last night.

“(Septimo) is in rough shape,” said Court Bauer. “We are all pulling for him and his family during this incredibly difficult situation.”

Reports out of Mexico indicate Séptimo was the victim of a hit-and-run accident on the Salamanca / Irapuato highway.

Particulars pertaining to his condition remain guarded out of privacy. However, there is a way MLW fans and friends can help:

“We’re asking our friends and fans in Mexico, especially in Guanajuato, who are type A+ blood donors, please consider donating,” said Dr. Nelson Sweglar, chief physician for Major League Wrestling.

A+ blood donors can learn more about donating by calling the Red Cross of Irapuato or by going to the Garcilita clinic in Salamanca to donate: +46 46 48 05 32.

The El Rey Network, best known for Lucha Underground as well as Vampiro’s talk show, will cease operations on Thursday. Univision pulled out of its interest in the station and in its studios.  The station had lost significant distribution over the past year and was down from being available in 33 million homes to 13 million. It is possible the station may be revived as a streaming channel. The station was founded by Robert Rodrgiuez in late 2013.

WWE

  • Raw tonight goes head-up with the Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots game. Announced so far is Sheamus vs. Keith Lee, Ricochet vs. Mustafa Ali and an angle involving Alexa Bliss and Randy Orton to lead to the reintroduction of The Fiend.
  • Wednesday’s NXT will be the year-end awards show and also include a Leon Ruff vs. Johnny Gargano North American title match.
  • PWInsider reported WWE applied for a trademark for the term “Hardy Bros,” so the plan must be to keep Jeff Hardy & Riddle as a tag team.
  • BetOnline.ag has these odds regarding WWE:
    WHO WILL BE UNIVERSAL CHAMPION AT THE END OF 2021
    Roman Reigns -250
    Big E +400
    Seth Rollins +500
    Kevin Owens +1000
    Daniel Bryan +1600
    Otis +2000
    The Rock +2000

    WHO WILL BE WWE CHAMPION AT THE END OF 2021
    Drew McIntyre +200
    Brock Lesnar +300
    A.J. Styles +400
    The Fiend +500
    Keith Lee +600
    Edge +800
    Braun Strowman +1200
    Randy Orton +1200
    Riddle +1400
    Bobby Lashley +1600
    Samoa Joe +2000

    WHO WILL BE RAW WOMEN’S CHAMPION AT THE END OF 2021
    Becky Lynch +200
    Charlotte Flair +300
    Alexa Bliss +400
    Asuka +400
    Shayna Baszler +600
    Lacey Evans +1600
    Mandy Rose +1600
    Nia Jax +2000
    Peyton Royce +2000

    WHO WILL BE SMACKDOWN WOMEN’S CHAMPION AT THE END OF 2021
    Sasha Banks +150
    Bianca Belair +250
    Bayley +300
    Carmella +600
    Liv Morgan +2000
    Ruby Riott +2000

OTHER NEWS

  • MLW Fusion will be available on the Roku Channel on Ch. 230 starting with the 1/6 Kings of Colosseum show.
  • U.K. historian Tony Earnshaw has a new book out called “Saturday Afternoon War,” available in paperback and Kindle on Amazon.

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