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This Week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter

Among the topics covered:

  • Complete rundown of Full Gear, including addressing perception issues, why the crowd was difficult, business notes on attendance and PPV, timing, the Worlds End show and what it looks like, the head-to-head battle on 12/28 in Orlando and the Continental Classic.
  • A detailed look at the Conor McGregor sexual assault lawsuit, testimony, keys to the verdict, reactions from McGregor, Dee Devlin, Nikita Hand and others. We also look at the aftermath with companies breaking ties with McGregor, supermarkets and shops no longer carrying his products and the UFC lack of reaction, and how that compares with boxing history with top draws.
  • The business of Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul and explaining the numbers
  • Linda McMahon nominated by Trump as Secretary of Education and media coverage
  • Survivor Series coverage
  • The Ricky Starks GCW controversy, what happened, why it happened and how it could and should have been avoided
  • UFC 309 coverage with business notes, what’s next for the fighters, Jon Jones’ future and more
  • A look at the life and career of Mighty Inoue, who passed away this week, a Japanese wrestler from the 60s to 90s and later a referee, including the brief period when he was the top star in the IWE and his legendary bouts in Japan against all-time greats.
  • Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame balloting notes
  • The life of Colosso Colosetti, who was a star for three decades in Mexico and held several titles in the U.S. as well. We look at his biggest matches, and there were a ton of them.
  • The most detailed look at the ratings from the past two weeks
  • Advanced ticket sales for upcoming WWE, AEW and New Japan shows in the U.S. We also look at a key thing regarding ticket advances and sales in the U.S.
  • Former ROH star wins major world title in fantastic match in Mexico
  • Notes on an upcoming international event at Arena Mexico
  • Mistico talks his match with Chris Jericho
  • AAA’s biggest feud for 2025
  • Coverage of all the Japanese tournaments going on in Stardom, Dragon Gate, All Japan and New Japan
  • Kenny Omega’s return and New Japan/AEW Wrestle Dynasty update
  • Historic X-Over show notes
  • Former WWE talent openly talks about going for a gold medal in the 2028 Olympics
  • The second oldest male wrestler ever in a match took place over the weekend featuring one of the most famous wrestlers ever in his country
  • WWE star makes surprise appearance at an international show
  • Bloodsport notes
  • A look at AEW’s upcoming schedule
  • AEW moves the Brisbane show
  • International TV ratings and streaming numbers
  • Bellator fighters talking publicly about not getting fights
  • Lots of notes on the death of fighter Trokon Dousuah after a fight in Alberta and the backstory of all that happened
  • Value of WWE & UFC skyrockets
  • Lots on the Netflix debut and Saturday Night’s Main Event
  • Dwayne Johnson box office notes
  • Royal Rumble tickets
  • WWE changing how it handles comp tickets
  • How Comcast internal changes will affect WWE
  • Crown Jewel and Bound for Glory PPV updates
  • Lots on new WWE signees

This Week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter Back Issue

Thursday Update

WWE

  • It’s been announced that, in the United Kingdom and Spain, Saturday Night’s Main Event will air live on YouTube on December 14.
  • While speaking with TV Insider, Trish Stratus gave her thoughts on WWE adding Women’s United States and Intercontinental title belts:
    • I think it’s amazing. This is exactly what we wanted back in the day. We wanted the same opportunities and exposure as the men. Now this is a big step to have that level of competition. Having the titles means you’re going to have matches for those titles. There is room for multiple feuds over the titles and influx of characters. It creates opportunities for more characters on the show, who happen to be female.
  • TV Insider asked Stratus if there’s anyone from today’s roster that she especially enjoys watching:
    • Nia Jax, I’m so happy she came back. She has a great presence. She has been owning it. I really enjoy watching her. I have this weird thing where I don’t think I could fully retire until I’m rag-dolled by her. Is that weird? Imagine that? Then I can retire [laughs]. 
  • Cody Rhodes told Jazzy’s World TV that Bayley is one of the current locker room leaders in WWE:
    • Here’s the thing I don’t think people know about Bayley – she’s probably the actual current locker room leader. Like, if you’ve got a captain, you know, the ‘C [for captain]’ on the jersey, it’s probably her and Randy Orton. In terms of, you need something done, ‘Hey, such and such doesn’t need to be late anymore. Hey, we need energy for this show.’ She’s the locker room leader – and she should be.
  • Trick Williams was the guest on the latest episode of No Contest Wrestling.
  • The Chase & Big Joe Show in Nashville interviewed Kofi Kingston. 
  • WWE Vault uploaded the full “Ladies and Gentlemen, My Name is Paul Heyman” documentary from 2014.
  • Here’s the lineup for this Friday’s episode of NXT Level Up:
    • Layla Diggs vs. Lainey Reid
    • Dion Lennox vs. Jasper Troy

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