Daily Update: McGregor double champ, Summer Rae injury, HHH at MSG

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McGregor makes history at two weight classes!

NEWS

AUDIO

TONIGHT

EVOLVE FROM JOPPA, MD

  • Tommy End vs. Tracy Williams (dark match)
  • Ethan Page vs. Chris Dickinson
  • Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Thatcher/Gulak loser from Saturday
  • Chris Hero vs. Matt Riddle
  • Thatcher/Gulak winner defends Evolve title against Tony Nese

NEXT WEEK

Monday’s Raw in Buffalo will be the go-home Raw for Survivor Series, eaturing guest appearances by Brock Lesnar, Paul Heyman and Bill Goldberg as well as appearances by Shane McMahon and Daniel Bryan to build the Raw vs. Smackdown series of events.

Smackdown will be on Tuesday from Wilkes-Barre, PA, for the 900th episode of the show, which will include the return of The Undertaker and the Cutting Edge interview segment with Edge.

SHOW REPORTS

Please send poll opinions for UFC 205 along with a thumbs up, thumbs down or thumbs in the middle, and a best and worst match to dave@wrestlingobserver.com. 

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  • WWE in Vienna, Austria
  • WWE in Cardiff, Wales
  • Revolution Pro in London, England
  • Raw in Lyon, France
  • Smackdown in Barcelona
  • NXT in St. Augustine, Florida
  • Raw in Strasbourg, France
  • Smackdown in Madrid, Spain
  • Smackdown in Bilbao, Spain

FIGURE FOUR WEEKLY: 11/7/16; California wrestling regulation in 1978

In 1977, Roy Shire’s northern California territory was doing its best business of the entire decade, but it wasn’t offering the usual Roy Shire style of booking with Roy Shire style workers (smaller big bumping blond heel on top) on top. Needing a break and new ideas, he brought in Bob Roop as the booker, who brought in Kevin Sullivan with him…click here to continue.

WRESTLING OBSERVER NEWSLETTER: Nov 14, 2016; Donald Trump elected President, massive UFC 205 preview

Pro wrestling, celebrities, politics, divisiveness and the election are the lead story in the new issue of the Observer.

Also, look at UFC 205 in depth, with a look at records, ticket demand, and all of the fights.

A look at the key things to watch at Survivor Series, ticket demand for Survivor Series vs. NXT vs. Raw next week, the stipulations and the update on the matches.

Have an in-depth look at the Jon Jones case from all angles and why the arbitrators ruled against Jones. Plus, look at the drug he claimed he used, his defense, why it wasn’t accepted, questions regarding his defense, how the arbitrators viewed things, how this affects the potential penalties for Brock Lesnar, why the punishment isn’t completed yet and what’s next for the light heavyweight division. Finally, a look at what’s next for Jon Jones including the match he is having soon and the Jones reaction to everything.        

An update on WrestleMania weekend, why changes were made by WWE and how the independent situation is, as well as WWE making a decision for 2017 regarding PPV and why, Hulk Hogan return, NXT changes, more on Royal Rumble weekend, new WWE Network show ideas and plans, WWE top star of the past gets married to another former WWE performer, injury updates, John Cena update and when he’s back, plans for December hour shows and December PPV shows.

In this issue, take a look at the Smackdown announcing crew decision, the reaction to Charlotte vs. Sasha Banks at Hell in a Cell and the finish, more on international stars that WWE has come after, how the WWE video game is doing, department changes, names at the most recent WWE tryouts, why WWE’s value dropped $330 million in five weeks and what it means, most-viewed shows on the WWE Network, what wrestler dominates the list, Raw vs. Smackdown and Mascara Dorada talks his WWE signing… click here to continue.

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WON BACK ISSUE:October 18, 1999; Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Death of Gorilla Monsoon, Droz paralyzed, more – Bob “Gino” Marella, who under the classic ring name Gorilla Monsoon was a fixture in the pro wrestling world for four decades, passed away officially at about 6:15 a.m. on 10/6 at his home in Mooresville, NJ at the age of 62… click here to continue.

Sunday News Update​​​​​

WWE

PRO WRESTLING

  • After firing Joey Styles for misogynistic and tasteless comments made at EVOLVE 72 last night, Gabe Sapolsky confirmed that there was a mandate not to get political on the show.
  • Timothy Thatcher suffered a concussion at EVOLVE 72 last night and will be out of action. No replacement has been named. Instead, Tony Nese has an open contract for a match. Sapolsky tweeted that Thatcher’s condition is improving.
  • Hiroshi Tanahashi turned 40 years old today.

UFC/MMA

  • Conor McGregor brought up wanting an ownership stake in the UFC at last night’s press conference. McGregor became the first person to hold championships in two weight divisions simultaneously by defeating Eddie Alvarez. He also announced that him and his significant other are expecting a baby next year.
  • Dana White said that UFC 205 broke every record in company history.
  • Full video of last night’s post-UFC 205 press conference featuring Dana White, Conor McGregor, and more.
  • After defeating Chris Weidman last night, Yoel Romero said that Michael Bisping is afraid to fight him.

VARIETY

  • Acclaim Pro Wrestling presents: The Fightmare Before Christmas, Saturday, December 10th, 2016, SPK Dom Polski – Polish Combatants Centre, 379 Waverley St. K2P 0W4 – Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
  • All-star Wrestling November Nightmare – Friday, November 25 at 7:30 PM – 10 PM PST, Cloverdale Fair Grounds, Surrey, British Columbia.
  • RESULTS: UPW’s November 2 Dismember at the Eagles Club in Rochester, New York 11/12: 1. “American Villain” Marc Hauss defeated “Extremely Cute Wrestler” Colin Delaney (making his UPW return after a 10-month absence) 2. UPW Tag Team Champions The Eh Team & Wrecking U defeated The Interstate Educational System & The Wet Bandits in an eight-man elimination match. The Eh Team were the surviving members for their team. After the match. Wrecking U turned on The Eh Team. 3. “The Rain On Your Parade” Cloudy (w/Bin Hamin & Coleman Jackson) defeated Young Myles 4. “Your Captain” Nick Ando defeated “The King of the North” Carter Mason 5. UPW No Limits Champion “Supercop” Dick Justice defeated “The New Wave” Cheech by countout 6. “The Cuban Crippler” Ricky Reyes defeated “The Amazing Canadian” Lionel Knight 7. LaDiva defeated Rae Rae The Ram  8. Space Monkey defeated Shane Sabre 9. Jeremy Jensen won the Rochester Rumble to become the #1 contender for the KDW Heavyweight Championship. The final six of the Rumble became a scramble match with Jensen defeating Victor Lord, Coleman Jackson, Anarchy Ash Aubrey, Icon Ace, & Jordan Falco 10. UPW Heavyweight Champion “The Young Lion of the West” Mattick & Abyss defeated Defiance (KDW Heavyweight Champion Chris Cayden & “The Rican Sensation” Maximo Suave). Mattick’s title was on the line in the match.
  • RESULTS: ECCW’s War Games in front of a Sold Out crowd at the RCC Nov. 5 in Vancouver, B C. Nicole Matthews & The Good Bros defeated the team of Tony Baroni, Xavier Galaxy (subbing for the very ill Billy Suede) and Alex Plexis when Nicole made Xavier tap to the Lion Tamer. Mike Santiago pinned the very entertaining “Supernatural” Nelson Creed to retain his Canadian Championship. The Cunninghams beat The Voros Twins. Since the team The Voros were on beat the team The Cunninghams were on at Halloween Hell, the rubber match has been set for New West on November 12th. It will be in a 2 out of 3 Falls match! Scotty Mac had FILES owner Rob on Smacdown. He lured Rob into the ring with what looked to be a sincere apology. But it was all a ruse, as once Rob turned his back to shake Christina Von Erie’s hand, Scotty Superkicked him and knocked him out! El Phantasmo successfully retained his ECCW Championship by pinning Lucha Underground’s “Killshot” Shane Strickland. In the War Games Steel Cage Main Event, Team Bird (Bird, Ethan HD, Shreddz and Bishop) defeated Team Smac (Scotty, Slammer, Diaz and Powers) when Bishop and Andy Bird finally eliminated Scotty Mac.

TODAY IN PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING HISTORY 11/13: Edge & Randy Orton win tag team gold

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