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WON NEWSLETTER: October 11, 2021 Observer Newsletter: WWE Draft rundown, G1 updates

In this week’s issue:

  • Detailed look at the WWE draft, the rosters in different categories, strengths, weaknesses, depth and why so many picks were expected going in. Divisions strengthened, weakened, decimated, key personalities and more looking forward on the WWE roster
  • This past week in G1, who were the stars, standings, key matches and a rundown of every match, what to see, what to miss, storylines and what’s coming next
  • WWE Crown Jewel update
  • The death of Reggie Parks, the famous beltmaker who had a long career in the industry
  • WWE & AEW business in September, the numbers, what do they mean, comparisons, who watches what show and live attendance
  • Complete rundown of this past week’s UFC show and what’s coming this week
  • TV changes for the month of October
  • Detailed look at ratings, including what shows people watch together with the most frequency, how wrestling rates with sports and entertainment programming, men vs. women viewership
  • Promotion in serious talks about a new TV deal
  • The return of Women of Wrestling and distribution
  • How U.S. wrestlers fared in world championships
  • Behind the Alberto Rodriguez lawsuit over the Tito Ortiz fight
  • Lots of wrestlers getting TV media gigs
  • Promotion has new distribution method for next major PPV
  • Ticket sales for all the major shows between now and the end of the year
  • What regulatory incompetence led to the death of a fighter
  • International TV ratings
  • New WWE coaching staff members
  • Another top star contract expiring soon
  • Oldest skewing major wrestling show of the year and what’s being done to fix it

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SATURDAY NEWS UPDATE

WWE

  • Last night’s SmackDown averaged 2.034 million viewers in the fast national ratings. The first hour of the show drew a 0.5 rating in the 18-49 demo in the fast nationals and the second hour drew a 0.4. Final ratings will be out on Monday.
  • This December, WWE will return to Canada for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began. There will be house shows at the Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto on Wednesday, December 29 and at Place Bell in Laval, Quebec on Thursday, December 30. The two shows are part of WWE’s post-Christmas holiday tour.
  • During an appearance on Table Talk, Karrion Kross spoke about Scarlett’s status and her not having appeared with him on TV since he was called up to the main roster: “This is what I can say without being deliberately cryptic. We are waiting for something to finish taking its course. She’s very good, and she’s been training like a maniac, like she always does. You can expect to see her any time or any place.”
  • WWE Champion Big E appeared on Fox’s Big Noon Kickoff today ahead of the University of Iowa’s game against Penn State. The University of Iowa is where Big E played college football.
  • Goldberg, The Undertaker, Rey & Dominik Mysterio, and Drew McIntyre sent messages of support to Tyson Fury ahead of his boxing match against Deontay Wilder tonight.
  • Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson appeared on Tech N9ne’s song “Face Off.”
  • WWE released a video on Shotzi Blackheart returning to her hometown of San Jose for last night’s SmackDown. Shotzi, Tegan Nox & Aliyah defeated Natalya, Tamina & Xia Li in a dark match before last night’s show.
  • This week’s Talking Smack featured interviews with Sami Zayn, Zelina Vega, Finn Balor, and Carmella.
  • WWE’s YouTube channel uploaded John Cena vs. Bad News Barrett for the United States title from the April 13, 2015 episode of Raw, Ricochet vs. Drew McIntyre in a King of the Ring first-round match from the August 19, 2019 episode of Raw, and Dakota Kai vs. Rhea Ripley from the second round of the 2017 Mae Young Classic.

Other Wrestling

  • Last night’s AEW Rampage reportedly averaged 466,000 viewers in the fast national ratings and drew a 0.15 rating in 18-49. Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics notes that the final numbers for last week’s Rampage were up five percent in total viewership and up four percent in the demo from the preliminary fast national number.
  • Tony Khan tweeted about the last half hour of next week’s “Supersized” edition of SmackDown on FS1 going head-to-head with the first hour of Rampage: “I saw you’re doing a half hour head-to-head with us. I can’t wait to finally beat your main show head-to-head. It’s been a long time coming. See you next Friday for #AEWRampage on @AEWonTNT!”
  • Khan responded to a fan who wrote that they were concerned about his comments aging poorly: “If I’m not sweating it, you shouldn’t be either. This is what sports are about, set a goal & try your best. We’ve got a great #AEWRampage card Friday + big Dynamite matches Saturday. I expect to do well, but regardless of next Friday’s stats, it’ll be a great weekend for the fans”
  • AEW uploaded the post-show segment from this week’s Dynamite/Rampage in Philadelphia where Khan paid tribute to ECW with Taz, Chris Jericho, Dean Malenko, and Jerry Lynn. CM Punk also appeared during the segment and joked about being a former ECW World Champion.
  • In an interview with Sports Illustrated, Punk praised Daniel Garcia: “Daniel Garcia is light-years beyond his age. He’s just shy of half my age, and I can only compare him to when I was that young. He’s in a better spot than when I was that age. Everything builds off a great foundation, and he’s very fundamentally sound. He’s trained by Pepper Parks [AEW wrestler The Blade], who is an excellent f—— wrestler. He’s respectful, he listens, and he’s not corny and doesn’t kiss a–. He’s everything I possibly want in a wrestler on a television show.”
  • The next AEW Dark tapings at Universal Studios are scheduled for Sunday, October 24.
  • Variety published an article on the competition between WWE and AEW.
  • Bandido vs. Alex Zayne will headline a “Championship Edition” of ROH TV in November. The episode is set to air the weekend of Saturday, November 6. Zayne got the title shot by winning the Honor Rumble match at September’s Death Before Dishonor PPV.
  • Trish Stratus and Lilian Garcia spoke to Sports Illustrated about the “Tag Me In” initiative they’re involved in to help normalize conversation about mental health.
  • Chris Dickinson will be in action at Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport 7 on Friday, October 22. Davey Richards vs. Yuya Uemura, Yoya vs. Starboy Charlie, Erik Hammer vs. Bad Dude Tito, and Marina Shafir vs. Masha Slamovich are the first four matches announced for the show.
  • Bret Hart wrote an Instagram post paying tribute to Reggie Parks following his passing: “‘Reg, if ya wanted to try me, why didn’t ya try me?!?’ – My dad falling for one of Owen’s ribs. Reg always loved that story. I knew Reg my whole life, and he was one of the kindest men I’ve ever known. I’ll always miss him. R.I.P”
  • Nick Gage appeared on Friday’s episode of Talk is Jericho.
  • Lio Rush was the guest on the latest episode of Excuse Me: The Vickie Guerrero Show.
  • CM Punk was interviewed on The Rich Eisen Show yesterday.

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