Daily Update: WWE Raw fallout, Becky Lynch, Ace Steel
Daily Update
Latest News
- Rhea Ripley on her WWE character: ‘It’s the confident side of me’
- Drew McIntyre feels there are ‘no limitations’ on his WWE character
- AEW to offer next three PPVs on Triller/FITE for US buyers
- WWE developed consensual relationships policy in June 2023
- Mike Santana on free agency: ‘I don’t want to be just another guy on the roster’
Latest Audio
- Wrestling Observer Live: WWE consensual relationship policy, Rock vs. Cody on RAW, all the news
- DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: Sting vs. The Rock, Bruno Sammartino obituary
- Wrestling Observer Radio: RAW with an incredible final angle, Wheeler Yuta, tons more
- The Big Vinny V Show: TNA Impact with Jordynne Grace vs. Tasha Steelz
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F4W/WON Convention
This Week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter
Among the topics covered in this issue:
- The Cung Le vs. TKO lawsuit and its settlement, words from someone close to the case from its inception, a lawyer following the case weighs in. stock analysts talk, how much TKO’s company value went up with the settlement and original goals of the suit.
- Dwayne Johnson and getting more leeway on promos after last Friday.
- WrestleMania update, who are the favorites in the matches, lineup, ticket sales and demand.
- Ronda Rousey in her book and interviews talks about WWE, Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis, Bruce Prichard, history with concussions and more
- Coverage of the New Japan Cup, New Japan business, the final night and big shows coming up
- PPV buys for WWE, AEW and TNA by state and what states which companies are the biggest in
- The most detailed look at the ratings over the past week for all the wrestling shows, including segment-by-segment, competition, rankings for the week and comparisons to one year ago.
- 81st anniversary of wrestling in one of the legendary arenas
- AAA announces first TripleMania, more on its notalgia, Vikingo being stripped of his title and more
- Who is staying with Stardom and who is leaving
- Stardom PPV notes
- Mark Coleman news
- TV viewing notes from the past month regarding network, cable and streaming
- Lots of injury updates
- Wrestling show up for a multiple of awards
- A look at Buff Bagwell and Terry Gordy Dark Side of the Ring episodes
- Mark Hitchcock Memorial show
- RevPro announces major show
- AEW Dynasty PPV update
- Next Continental Classic notes
- Updates on PPV numbers for Elimination Chamber, Hard to Kill, Revolution and Joshua vs. Ngannou.
- Danielson talks Ospreay
- Advance ticket sales for AEW & WWE shows
- International TV rating and streaming numbers
- Former UFC champion coming out of retirement
- Bellator new TV deals
- Updated analysis of WWE stock
- Update on Vince McMahon documentary
- WWE upcoming major bouts
This Week’s Retro Observer Newsletter
Tuesday Update
WWE
- WWE has uploaded in full CM Punk’s confrontation with Drew McIntyre and Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes’ opening promo from Monday’s Raw that was interrupted by The Rock.
- Dustin, Teil, and Brandi Rhodes all had thoughts about Monday’s show-closing segment that saw Rock brutally attack Rhodes.
- McIntyre wrote on X following Raw: “Last night was as fun as it looked.”
- The Bump will be at WWE World during WrestleMania weekend on April 4 at 12:30 pm ET.
- Jade Cargill at a recent NBA game asked people to watch SmackDown on Friday, as “some big s*** is about to happen”.
- Becky Lynch did the media rounds to promote her new book that launches today, including:
- Her last meal from Mythical Kitchen.
- Appearing on the Today Show.
- Talking to Us Weekly.
- Speaking to The Orlando Sentinel.
- In addition, Seth Rollins wrote a supportive message on X for his wife.
- Matches added to WWE’s YouTube today are Big E vs. Apollo Crews from WrestleMania 37 and Alexa Bliss vs. Nia Jax from WrestleMania 34.
AEW & Other Wrestling
- The Young Bucks posted a message on their X account ahead of their match against Private Party on AEW Dynamite.
- David Finlay commented on Alex Coughlin’s retirement, telling Coughlin on X: “War Dogs will never be the same and you can never be replaced. MD4L.”
- Ace Steel is opening a wrestling school called Foundation of Professional Wrestling in Orlando, Florida in April.
- CMLL’s Barbaro Cavenario will compete at MLW’s Azteca Lucha event on May 11 in Chicago.
- Former ECW star Francine reunited with Perry Saturn on a recent episode of her podcast.
- Trish Adora is returning to GCW for two events in May.
