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This Week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter

The new issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter:

  • *A look at the Dynasty card, things that went on behind the scenes and the list of talent where this is the most important night, or one of the most important nights, of their careers.
  • Business notes on the show
  • The Owen Hart tournament breakdown
  • WrestleMania show plans
  • The Cody Rhodes/John Cena dynamic, the rest of the show as well as ideas on other aspects of the shw
  • Business notes on the show
  • AEW All in Texas notes as well as notes on the entire week in North Texas
  • Examining streaming views for AEW programming on MAX
  • Things people don’t fully understand about TV ratings as  opposed to total viewrs watching a show on television
  • A look back at where matches inducted into the Hall of Fame started, Bret Hart vs. Steve Austin looked back on and the fluke of that match even happening
  • Undertaker vs. Mick Foley Hell in a Cell looked at as well as the Dark Side of the  Ring episode and fascinating look bak
  • Wyatt Hendrickson wins the Hodge Trophy
  • The most detailed look at the TV ratings over the past week, including placings, comparison numbers, competition, Netflix data and more
  • Mistico injury update
  • Champion of Champion tournament
  • Super main event at Arena Mexico
  • AAA does biggest crowd of the year
  • Stardom setting up biggest match in years
  • Dragon Gate tag team tournament
  • All Japan Champion Carnival news
  • A look back at the life and career of Japanese wrestling pioneer Kokichi Endo
  • Hogan family drama
  • MLW running biggest event
  • Bloodsport news
  • TNA building for its biggest house show in years
  • Thoughts on the future of Collision
  • What drew the crowd at Revolution
  • Lex Luger and Sting update
  • Merch seling leaders
  • Rob Van Dam and Bret Hart run down AEW
  • UFC lands big fights
  • UFC business for first quarter
  • UFC and Meta buinwss deal
  • PFL opens season
  • GFL set for debut
  • College wrestling star now training for MMA
  • NXT Stand & Deliver news
  • Update on Vince McMahon-Janel Grant lawsuit
  • Rock’s plane issues
  • Rock’s UFL issues
  • Rock’s WWE stock value
  • A look at the first week of JFL business wisse
  • Big change t Netflix audience coming
  • Mir to WWE notes
  • WWE injury updates
  • Bill Goldberg trains with RH stars fr omebak
  • Many major stars have WWE tryout last week
  • Pat McAfee in hot water
  • WWE European house shows

This Week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter Back Issue

Thursday Update

WWE

  • Intercontinental Champion Bron Breakker told CBS Sports that he has his eyes on challenging for the World Heavyweight Championship at some point in the not too distant future:
    • It’s hard to predict where I’ll be at the end or middle of this year, but I think we need to be talking about the world heavyweight championship at some point. Whether it’s Gunther, Jey Uso, or whoever… As I continue to rise and move in the right direction, it’s only going to be so long before I’m up there too.
  • On Insight with Chris Van Vliet, Kevin Owens discussed getting approval to finally do the package piledriver in WWE:
    • Well, the package piledriver was something I’ve asked many times before, and it was always, ‘No, not right now, not today, doesn’t work, can’t do it.’ Until eventually it was, ‘Yeah, okay, let’s do it.’ I didn’t feel like hitting it on Randy [Orton] was the best decision. I thought a normal piledriver was enough for Randy, because Randy is gigantic and quite frankly I didn’t think I could get him up for the package piledriver, because of the way his body needs to be. He’s just too massive. But yeah, and then Cody at Saturday Night’s Main Event was the right time to do it. It was cool. I waited a long time to get to do that in WWE. And the funny part is I knew Penta was coming, and Penta was doing [the] package piledriver and I was like, he better not get to do it before me, because I will lose my sh*t. But it all worked out.
  • Ivan Koloff’s family thanked WWE for including the late wrestling legend as a Legacy inductee in the 2025 Hall of Fame class:
    • We are so honored and excited to officially announce that Ivan Koloff will be inducted into the 2025 WWE Hall of Fame.
    • Decades of hard work, memories, and friendships have paved the way to this moment. We thank @wwe and all of Ivan’s fans for this opportunity and absolute honor.
    • We hope to continue his legacy and keep his memories alive for generations to come.
  • Michael Cole, Jey Uso, and Alicia Taylor made appearances at Pat McAfee’s “Big Night AHT” event in Pittsburgh last night.
  • CM Punk impersonated Seth Rollins after Monday’s episode of Raw went off the air.
  • In WWE’s top 50 countdown, the TLC match between The Dudleys, Hardy Boyz, and Edge & Christian from WrestleMania 17 ranked as the seventh greatest match in WrestleMania history.
  • WWE filed a trademark for the term “Snackdown” on April 9, with the trademark relating to WWE’s new partnership with Drumstick ice cream. 
  • The Getting Over podcast interviewed Drew McIntyre.
  • Logan Paul uploaded a new vlog.
  • WWE Shop has a new “Vegas Nightmare” T-shirt featuring Cody Rhodes and his dog Pharoah.
  • WWE Vault posted the full WWE 24 documentary on WrestleMania 31 that was released in 2016. 

AEW/Other Wrestling

  • AEW uploaded post-Dynamite promos from “Speedball” Mike Bailey & Kevin Knight, Max Caster, and Kris Statlander.
  • Former WCW wrestler Crowbar thanked Tony Khan for booking him on the ROH TV taping that took place at last night’s Dynamite in Baltimore:
    • I’ve been blessed to be able to have [been] able to do so many cool things in this business – more than I ever imagined. At 51 years old – here’s to yet another! Thank you @TonyKhan and thank you to the man upstairs for allowing me to still do this crazy thing I love doing! @AEW @ringofhonor
  • Mike Bailey was the guest on AEW Unrestricted this week.
  • Bryan Danielson joined his wife Brie Garcia on the latest episode of The Nikki & Brie Show.
  • Eddie Kingston appeared on Way of the Blade, discussing his indie feud with Chris Hero.
  • AEW wished Juice Robinson a happy 36th birthday.
  • GCW mourned the loss of Sondra Culbertson, who passed away at 43 years old on April 1. She was the long-time romantic partner of Nick Gage and appeared in Gage’s Dark Side of the Ring episode.
  • GCW wrote:
    • GCW mourns the loss of Sondra Culbertson, the longtime partner and wife of Nick Gage.
    • Sondra was a passionate and fierce member of the MDK Gang and was a loud & proud face in the crowd from day 1 of GCW/CZW.
    • She was part of the GCW family and she will be remembered & missed.
  • GCW promoter Brett Lauderdale added:
    • Those that knew her will never forget her. She had an unbreakable spirit, an infectious laugh and an attitude that never quit. She never lost an argument but it sure was fun to argue with her. I’m lucky to have shared so many laughs with her & Nick over the years.
    • RIP Sondra
  • A GCW Tag Team title match has been added to the card for Joey Janela’s Spring Break 9. Violence is Forever (Dominic Garrini & Kevin Ku) will defend their belts against Alec Price and a mystery partner at the Friday, April 18 event in Las Vegas.
  • In an interview with Undisputed, boxer Butterbean discussed how Diamond Dallas Page has helped him get from 500-plus lbs down to 290:
    • When I was over 500 pounds, I was at the point where I’d do anything to make it work, even yoga. And that’s how DDP Yoga came about.
    • If it weren’t for Dallas, I wouldn’t be where I am now. I wouldn’t be able to enjoy my life without him.
  • NJPW’s English-language website posted an interview with Hirooki Goto.
  • Business of the Business spoke with Romy Glazer, a former marketing employee for TNA Wrestling.