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This Week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter

In this issue:

  • Match of the week and performer of the week for the past two weeks
  • Full coverage of Money in the Bank, the story behind all the matches angles and finishes
  • Eight confirmed matches for SummerSlam
  • Ticket sales for SummerSlam and records already broken and other records on the verge of being broken
  • Live gate for Money in the Bank and a breakdown of the multiple records set
  • WrestleMania in London and an update on where that stands
  • Total viewership for the show
  • PPV numbers for the show and how it compares to other shows plus crossover with AEW Forbidden Door
  • Story behind the results and angles on the show
  • The life and times of Darren Drozdov, comments from wrestlers, family, friends and the story behind the accident that changed his life and how he battled back and ended up close with his family.
  • His brief career in wrestling
  • Jerry McDevitt removed from the MLW lawsuit and announces his retirement. A look back at the legendary attorney and his history with WWE
  • What happened with Collision in week three. A detailed breakdown of what was one of the most important TV ratings of the year
  • WWE & AEW quarterly business, viewership, house shows, what is up and what is down and why
  • New Japan Strong at Korakuen Hall with four title changes and two brutal matches
  • Full UFC coverage for the week and business notes
  • Dragon Gate’s biggest show of the year takes place
  • The most detailed look at the ratings for all the major wrestling shows, including weekly rankings
  • CMLL runs major event with Romero vs. Volador Jr., and notes on the debut of Mascara Dorada 2.0
  • Stardom PPV coverage
  • Notes on the Five-Star Grand Prix tournament
  • Triple Crown title change and fantastic performance by Yuji Nagata
  • Father and daughter appear on show together in Japan
  • What companies in Japan have drawn the most fans so far this year
  • One of the biggest tag teams of all-time having a special show
  • Lots more on the Mildred Burke movie that was being filmed this past month and stories about Burke’s legend
  • Grappl lists its fan voted best matches in history
  • Matt Morgan talks back surgery
  • Tragos/Thesz Hall of Fame notes for 2023
  • Stardom star coming to GCW and notes on the deal
  • Kenny Omega talks AEW video game
  • Updated ticket sales for All In and where it ranks on the all-time list
  • Update on Forbidden Door PPV numbers
  • Jon Moxley goal to become an historical first
  • Omega talks Will Ospreay match
  • Ticket sales to the upcoming WWE and AEW shows
  • Jim Ross updates his condition
  • Injury updates
  • Streaming number updates
  • Merch number updates
  • International TV ratings
  • Lots of gimmick fights being talked about
  • ESPN announce new multi-part documentary
  • Paul Levesque talks NXT Europe
  • Plans for net year’s Mania
  • Gable Steveson issues challenge for another sport he’s never done before
  • Rundown of all WWE events this past week

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Tuesday Update

WWE

  • The company’s stock closed at $111 today, the stock’s highest-ever close price. The previous record was $109.35 back on April 21.
  • WWE’s Most Wanted Treasures on Sunday scored 300,000 viewers with a 0.08 in 18-49, up from last week’s 263,000 and 0.07. Stone Cold Takes On America garnered 201,000 and 0.05, up from 181,000 and 0.04 last week.
  • WWE is releasing a 2-pack Muhammad Ali action figure set that will be exclusively available at the San Diego Comic Con starting on Wednesday, July 19. It will also be available on MattelCreations.com on July 21 starting at 12 pm ET.
  • Matches added to YouTube today include Rey Mysterio vs. Finn Balor from the July 11, 2022 episode of Raw, Bobby Lashley and Riddle vs. Seth Rollins and Theory also from the July 11, 2022 episode of Raw, and Alexa Bliss & Nikki Cross vs. The IIconics from the SummerSlam 2019 kickoff preshow.

AEW

Other Wrestling

  • Kaito Kiyomiya was interviewed on New Japan’s website prior to the start of the G1 Climax tournament on July 15 .
  • Tommy Dreamer & Darren McCarty vs. Champagne Singh & Shera has been added to the Slammiversary Fallout television tapings on July 16.
  • Impact Wrestling has uploaded their entire Slammiversary event from 2020.
  • Pro Wrestling Tees is collaborating with the family of The Iron Sheik to release a tribute t-shirt.
  • Konnan filed an official trademark for his name on July 6.
  • ECW founder Tod Gordon is releasing his memoir on July 25, both in hardcover and on Kindle.
  • Kenta Kobashi is heading to West Coast Pro on October 14 and 15, with information on a meet & greet coming soon.
  • Ninja Mack will return to GCW for their Homecoming shows on August 19 & 20th.