Daily Update: TKO anniversary, AEW notes, ‘The Killer’s Game’

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This Week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter

  • WWE Bash in Berlin coverage, business, records, interest level, crossover buys with AEW and an overview of the show.
  • AEW All Out
  • NXT No Mercy coverage
  • The life and career of Villano V, son of one of the biggest stars in history, Ray Mendoza, his sons, formation of a promotion that became one of the  hottest in the world at the time, the background of Los Villanos from a movie, his run in WCW as enhancement talent, the legend of Villanos  vs. Brazos and Villano V vs Blue Panther in Mexican legacy and life after wrestling.
  • How Turki Alashikh is trying to change boxing on PPV, possible motives, and how AEW does on PPV is a key in analyzing this.
  • Kevin Kelly and the Tate Twins sue AEW, the most detailed look at the suit itself  what it means, and potential outcomes
  • The life and times of Sonny King,  wrestling all over the world, from early WWWF tag champion to Crockett headliner, when he was stabbed, his days as a manager, philosophy of wrestling, and more.
  • The most detailed look at the ratings for all the pro wrestling shows over the past week, demos,
  • segments placing and competition.
  • Chris Jericho talks about returning to Mexico
  • All kids of major events planned for Arena Mexico in upcoming weeks
  • Celebrity knocks company that used him and praises their opposition
  • Stardom Five Star Grand Prix finals
  • NOAH’s N-1 finals
  • Suzuki vs. Shibata in Japan
  • Honoring Yoshihiro Takayama and Don Frye talks
  • Three generations of superstars in one match
  • Nikki Bella/Garcia news coverage
  • Notes on movies and TV shows featuring current stars
  • Santo retirement tour
  • The Wrestling Combine
  • Rich Swanna going to rehab
  • TNA big show coverage
  • Lots more on All In business
  • Tony Khan press call
  • Health updates on wrestlers
  • Nigel McGuinness talks wrestling
  • Mark Henry had words regarding AEW and Tony Khan
  • International TV ratings
  • Sting’s son training for wrestling update
  • Highest merch sellers in WWE and AEW
  • UFC record gate coming
  • Fighter sues manager for embezzling $2 million
  • WWE television changes
  • More Janel Grant court issues
  • Firing of Odyssey Jones
  • Vince McMahon documentary
  • Lawsuit against WWE and Cody Rhodes
  • More people leaving WWE after decades with the company

This Week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter Back Issue

Thursday Update

WWE

  • Today marks one year since Endeavor’s acquisition of WWE became official and the company TKO Group Holdings (consisting of WWE and UFC) was formed. TKO shared a video with company president Mark Shapiro giving his perspective on the past year.
  • Cody Rhodes wished his wife Brandi a happy 11th wedding anniversary: “Invested in the worst stock she could possibly find(me) – been the most fun ten plus years of my life trying to prove her right. Happy Anniversary @TheBrandiRhodes”
  • Brandi tweeted: “Happy 11 years of marriage to the love of my life. My partner, best friend, greatest love and biggest supporter. No one compares to you! 11 and a lifetime more to go”
  • Dave Bautista was a guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live last night, continuing the media tour for his new movie “The Killer’s Game.”
  • At the premiere for the movie, Bautista told Cathy Kelley how proud he is of Drew McIntyre for his acting performance and everything he’s accomplished in pro wrestling:
    • He did amazing. Like, people are going to be blown away by Drew in this. He’s so funny, and he’s just so charismatic. It was perfect. And I’ve known Drew for a very long time and we’ve stayed in touch well before this. I watched Drew grow up in this business. I’m super proud of him, man. I’m proud of what he’s accomplished.
  • McIntyre took part in a Reddit Ask Me Anything session to promote the movie ahead of it being released in theaters this Friday.
  • Here’s the lineup for this Friday’s NXT Level Up episode:
    • Luca Crusifino vs. Niko Vance
    • Kendal Grey vs. Tyra Mae Steele
    • Cutler James & Shiloh Hill vs. Uriah Connors & Kale Dixon

AEW/Other Wrestling

  • AEW uploaded post-Dynamite promos from Will Ospreay & Kyle Fletcher, Ricochet, The Acclaimed, and Grizzled Young Veterans.
  • Ricochet shared a brief moment reuniting with his friend and trainer Chuck Taylor during the post-show promo. Last night’s Dynamite took place in Kentucky, where Ricochet and Taylor are both from. Taylor is working behind the scenes in AEW right now but hopes to return to the ring in the future despite dealing with a career-threatening ankle injury.
    • “This is nuts, man,” Taylor told Ricochet. “I’m so happy you’re here, man. It’s great to see you.”
    • “That’s awesome. Chuck Taylor, bro. Literally my first day of training, he was there to help me out. And he’s been there basically my whole career,” Ricochet said. “So, to answer your question, once again, it feels awesome to be here. All Elite Wrestling – where the best come to wrestle. And not only that, but I have so many friends in the back, it honestly feels like home to me. So I’m just ready for the future and what I’ve got to do here in All Elite Wrestling.” 
  • In her Mone Mag, Mercedes Mone wrote about attending the premiere for “The Killer’s Game”:
    • Yes, after multiple pay-per-views I was tired, but I prioritized supporting my friends, including my wrestle friends. And you know why? Because my wrestle friends have always supported me. Whether wrestling for New Japan in my first appearance post-WWE or my debut at AEW, the likes of Naomi, Bayley, Tamina, and others were there for me. It’s never easy for them with their schedules and with their own jobs but there they were – and there I’ll be!
    • So, when I got the invite for the premiere of The Killer’s Game starring my friend Drew McIntyre, you bet I was gonna be there to support. Ditto for Bayley, who also flew in. It’s always great to see Pam (Bayley), even in these quick spurts. Along with seeing her and Drew, I got to see another old friend, Cathy Kelley, who looked as beautiful as ever doing her thing. I hope this opportunity elevates Drew to additional outside opportunities. Regardless, he is starring in a big movie, and for that he should be so proud.
  • Willow Nightingale named Lee Moriarty, Bryan Danielson, and Eddie Kingston as dream opponents if she could have an intergender match in AEW.
  • Adam Copeland told AMNY that he and his wife Beth Phoenix are considering the idea of opening a wrestling school:
    • One thing we have talked about is maybe starting a type of finishing school, where, if there are people within the industry that feel like they’re just missing a little something, [well] come on down to Asheville because you got FTR, you got me, and you got Beth Phoenix. We’re debating that and then just seeing if that’s a time commitment that we even have at this stage.
  • Jake Something will compete for Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling at the promotion’s debut weekend on Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20.
  • 90 Day Fiance star Paola Mayfield is joining Women of Wrestling for their new season.
  • Matthew Justice vs. Jesus Rodriguez in a Barrio Brawl has been added to the TV taping portion of MLW’s Fightland event in Atlanta this Saturday.
  • Actor Stephen Amell appeared on Insight with Chris Van Vliet.