Daily Update: Jerry Jarrett tributes, Roman Reigns, Mercedes Mone

Daily Update

Latest News:

Latest Audio:

Latest Free YouTube Video:

This Week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter:

The new issue of the Observer is up on the site right now. Among the items covered are:

*Match of the week and performer of the week

*Jerry Lawler’s recovery and a look at the history of Lawler from his days as the King of Memphis wrestling, his run in the 80s, the high and low points of that company and his role as a WWE announcer

*Nick Khan and Tony Khan talk with WWE sale as well a how much money key people will make on the sale*Update on WrestleMania plans

*The 1977 Superstar Billy Graham vs. Dusty Rhodes feud and how that impacts the 2023 WrestleMania

*Behind the Paul Heyman/Cody Rhodes segment

*Key parts of the interview

*Paul Heyman’s history with Dusty Rhodes

*Elimination Chamber update

*Fedor Emelianenko’s farewell to MMA and where Bellator stands

*Keiji Muto with days left in his career talks about his final match and his condition

*Full coverage of NXT Vengeance

*MLW debuts on REELZ

*New Japan New Beginning in Sapporo

*UFC’s weekend show coverage*Stardom Supreme Fights coverage

*A look at the best matches of 2022

*How many homes are the cable stations that carry wrestling in

*The most detailed look at the ratings over the past week

*Four plus year title reign ends

*AAA planning for Triplemania

*How the Acapulco show led to issues with AAA and AEW

*Notes from Fantastica Mania

*Lots of Kota Ibushi news

*A look at the career of Charlie Norris

*The most watched television wrestling match of the 1970s

*Lots of WrestleMania week news

*Court Bauer talks WWE lawsuit

*AEW new deal in place

*International TV ratings and streaming numbers

*AEW & WWE upcoming show ticket sales

*Jericho Cruise notes

*Behind the MJF promo

*Interesting notes from Mark Hunt’s lawsuit against Brock Lesnar

*Previewing this week’s UFC show

*Cody Rhodes talks about learning pro wrestling

*WWE working with other groups

*Brett Favre sues Pat McAfee

This Week’s Retro Observer Newsletter:

Ordering Info:

Order the print Wrestling Observer right now and get it delivered via mail, by sending your name, address, Visa or Master Card number and an expiration date to dave@wrestlingobserver.com or by going to www.paypal.com directing funds to dave@wrestlingobserver.com.

Rates in the United States are $14.50 for 4 issues, $35.50 for 12, $70 for 24, $116 for 40 and $149.50 for 52.

In Canada and Mexico, the rates are $16 for 4, $27 for 8, $38.50 for 12, $76 for 24, $126 for 40 and $162.50 for 52.

For the rest of the world, rates are $18 for 4, $48.50 for 12, $93 for 24, $155 for 40 and $201.50 for 52.

If you order by mail with a check, cash or money order to P.O. Box 1228, Campbell, CA 95009-1228, you can get $1 off in every price range.

Tuesday Update

WWE

  • WWE extended its condolences to Jerry Jarrett’s family, friends, and fans following his passing.
  • Roman Reigns responded to the Cody Rhodes-Sami Zayn segment from last night’s Raw. “If you’ve gotta have a pep rally to convince each other that you can beat me, you don’t stand a chance. I’ll see you in Montreal.”
  • Before Raw in Brooklyn, Big E, Cedric Alexander, Shelton Benjamin, and Titus O’Neil made a surprise visit to The Wrestling Club at Kipp Amp Middle School for a Black History Month panel.
  • NXT Champion Bron Breakker worked last night’s WWE Main Event tapings, defeating Akira Tozawa. The tapings also saw NXT’s Wendy Choo defeat Dana Brooke.
  • During an appearance on My Mom’s Basement with Robbie Fox, Cody Rhodes said he almost got a tattoo of the Legacy logo on his hand prior to WrestleMania 26:
          • I almost got a tattoo on my hand of the Legacy logo before the match. I want to say, and I hope I’m giving credit to the right guy, Kofi Kingston was the one who told me absolutely not to do that. Like, yeah, Legacy was cool. Yes, I was excited about having this first real WrestleMania, but it’s not that place on the card that you need this tattoo. I thought, okay. I also liked the L. I thought it was a pretty cool logo, but I didn’t get the tattoo, so Kofi was right.
  • Kofi Kingston posted a tweet responding to Rhodes’ interview: “True story. I believe my exact words were ‘what? On your hand?! Don’t do that sh*t, bro…’”
  • WrestleVotes reported that WWE is filming movie parody promos for WrestleMania 39. The following trailers are reportedly planned:
          • The Bloodline: Goodfellas
          • Becky Lynch & Seth Rollins: Batman & The Joker
          • Rhea Ripley & The Judgment Day: Stranger Things
          • The Brawling Brutes & Drew McIntyre: The 40-Year-Old Virgin
          • Miz & Maryse: Top Gun
  • Becky Lynch returns to her role as Cyndi Lauper on NBC’s Young Rock this Friday.
  • Mia Yim, Carmella, and Natalya will be guests on WWE’s The Bump this Wednesday.

AEW/Other Wrestling

  • The NWA paid tribute to Jerry Jarrett: “The NWA family is saddened to hear of the passing of the legendary Jerry Jarrett. A very important part of the professional wrestling business, we send our condolences to his family, friends and fans.”
  • Sean “X-Pac” Waltman tweeted: “I loved Jerry Jarrett. He believed in me. He’s responsible for Marty & I becoming Tag Champs. I was also one of the 1st people he called to help start TNA. I’m very grateful to Jerry & I’m really sad to know I’ll never see him again. #RIP”
  • Christopher Daniels: “Rest in Peace Jerry Jarrett. I had such good experiences working with him in early TNA. He told my parents that the AMW-XXX cage match at Turning Point 2004 was one of the best he’d ever seen, which was a compliment that I cherish to this day. My best wishes to Jeff & his family.”
  • Nick Aldis: “I’m very sad to learn of the passing of Jerry Jarrett. One of the most successful promoters in American Wrestling history. The last time I saw Jerry was in Charlotte NC, and what he said to me that day is one of the most cherished memories of my career. RIP.”
  • James Storm: “Sad news hearing the passing of Jerry Jarrett. This man helped me out so much in my career. From training at his farm for the USWA wrestling school to last year him saying he’s proud of me for sticking it out. #RipJerry”
  • Sonjay Dutt: “Beyond heartbroken at the news of Jerry Jarrett’s passing. My deepest condolences to Jeff, and the rest of Jerry’s family and friends.”
  • Frankie Kazarian: “RIP Jerry Jarrett. Jerry was essentially my first boss when I signed with TNA in 2003. We had several very nice and funny conversations, one in particular I will never forget. Thank you for all you gave to professional wrestling. My heart goes out to my friend @RealJeffJarrett”
  • Don Callis: “Sad to hear about the passing of Jerry Jarrett. I worked for Jerry and Jeff in TNA from 03-04. Jerry spoke to me about my wrestling my last night with the company and it is a conversation I remember very fondly. My thoughts and prayers are with Jeff and family. RIP Mr Jarrett”
  • Dark Side of the Ring: “RIP Jerry Jarrett. One of the greatest minds in wrestling. His impact on the business is undeniable, and his influence will continue to be felt as long as there are still fans willing to pay to see personal issues settled in the ring. Our deepest condolences to the family.”
  • Mike Mooneyham: “Pro wrestling lost one of its greatest minds with the passing of Jerry Jarrett. Jerry has meant so much to the business over the past sixty years, and has been someone who I have always respected and held in high esteem. He was a wonderful friend, and I will miss him dearly.”
  • Mercedes Mone posted a “coming soon” teaser for what looks to be a documentary piece on her NJPW debut.
  • Hikaru Shida is dealing with a “little injury” in her finger: “I’m going to the show every week. To be honest, I have a little injury in my finger. It’s alright. It’s good. I can play game . It’s alright. Maybe soon, I can wrestle.”
  • AEW uploaded its Road to Laredo video ahead of tomorrow’s Dynamite.
  • Tay Melo announced that she’s earned her sports and exercise nutrition coaching certificate.
  • The latest episode of Sammy Guevara’s vlog is now available.
  • After it had been listed that AEW Dynamite in the United Kingdom would be airing on Thursday this week, it’s back to being listed in its regular Friday at 9 p.m. time slot on ITV4.
  • Lance Archer will be in action at RevPro’s shows in Stevenage on March 11 and Sheffield on March 12.