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WON NEWSLETTER: July 20, 2020 Observer Newsletter: NJPW Dominion and the return of fans, more

The first pro wrestling shows in four months with major crowds took place this past week as New Japan Pro Wrestling ran two major events at Osaka Jo Hall. Our lead story talks about the rules in place for the show, the Weekend of Evil, how the crowd was told to behave and how different it was than a U.S. or Mexico crowd, as well as a look at New Japan booking, the next major shows along with match-by-match coverage, star ratings and poll results for both shows.

The new issue also covers:

UFC 251, the story behind all the changes to the show, match-by-match coverage, where the main event winners go next and all the business notes on the show, including what you were told and what wasn’t the case.

Reopening of Bellator and questions regarding its leading revenue stream.

Details on the WWE mask policy, the fines, the role of Kevin Owens in this and more.

Wednesday night ratings, looking at AEW, NXT, UFC and even how NASCAR figured in, where the viewers were gained and lost, as well as what every segment on the show did and some of the most staggering news imaginable when it comes to this past week’s NXT show.

WWE Extreme Rules and Impact’s Slammiversary shows coming up.

WWE and Peacock Network dealings, notes on SummerSlam this year, what numbers to look for at WWE Investors call, what factors play into the WWE Network numbers, Paul Levesque talks WWE handling of COVID, Edge talks his triceps injury, Why an angle on Raw nearly didn’t happen when one of the participants turned it down, update on Charlotte Flair, Canadian & U.K. ratings, how WWE relates to sports ratings, Matt Hardy talks Jeff Hardy angle, as well as the most watched shows of the past week on the WWE Network, WWE market value and next week’s top TV bouts.

A feature on the Wednesday night UFC show.

FITE TV bringing a Japanese wrestling doubleheader to the U.S. this coming week with Tokyo Joshi Pro and DDT.  

Ratings of all the major shows, the key demos and quarters for AEW and WWE, what happened head-to-head and what can be learned from them.

Results of all the major pro wrestling events around the world over the past week. 

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TUESDAY NEWS UPDATE

WWE

  • Fox Sports issued a statement regarding the status of the past WWE content FS1 has been showing on Tuesday nights: “Tonight’s airing of SummerSlam will not be FS1’s final airing of a WWE in the Tuesday night timeslot, we will continue to have WWE content on FS1’s Tuesday nights through at least Tuesday, August 11.”
  • The New York Times wrote about how Total Bellas is finishing filming its next season: “A skeleton film crew has been living nearby, in Airbnb rentals. Its members are required to wear masks on set at all times, have their temperatures checked multiple times a day and maintain proper social distance from behind the camera. Though filming largely wrapped at the beginning of July, at least two crew members will remain in Arizona, apart from their own families, as they wait for both Bella babies to be born. (Outside cameras are banned from the delivery room, so any footage will be taken by the twins’ partners.)”
  • Shelton Benjamin won the 24/7 title from R-Truth on Raw last night. Benjamin also has officially aligned with MVP and Bobby Lashley on WWE TV. Their stable is named The Hurt Business.
  • On Raw talk last night, Mustafa Ali discussed the need for change in the criminal justice system.
  • Kayla Braxton posted a statement responding to the social media bullying she received after testing positive for COVID-19.
  • The Los Angeles Rams announced that their home games at SoFi Stadium this coming season will have limited or no fans due to the COVID-19 pandemic and season tickets will not be possible for the season. SoFi Stadium is scheduled to host WrestleMania 37 in March 2021.
  • Stephanie McMahon is appearing on Ad Age Remotely at 1:30 p.m. Eastern time tomorrow: “In this live episode, senior editor Jeanine Poggi speaks with McMahon about how WWE pivoted amid the lockdowns that resulted in the absence of live audiences during matches. While WWE continued to host its matches, it found some innovative ways to bring audiences into the experience. McMahon will discuss how these learnings will be applied moving forward, and also how the organization is addressing systemic racism.”

Other Wrestling

  • An appearance by Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson has been announced for tonight’s episode of Impact, along with Eddie Edwards addressing his Impact World Championship win from Slammiversary, new X-Division Champion Chris Bey defending his title against Willie Mack in a Slammiversary rematch, and Tasha Steelz & Kiera Hogan vs. Jessicka Havok & Nevaeh. The show will also feature The North defending their Impact Tag Team titles against the Motor City Machine Guns and more fallout from Slammiversary and the EC3 video that aired at the end of the PPV.
  • Jon Moxley appeared on the Dan Le Batard Show today. He hyped tomorrow’s episode of Dynamite: “So, this Wednesday night is gonna be an awesome show. I’m not gonna spoil it, but I will tell you, I will give you this information. Tomorrow night on Dynamite, there will be a big surprise and one that made me exceedingly happy, especially for kind of the more hardcore fans that kinda follow the scene around the world. You’re gonna get a big surprise and even for the more casual fans, it’ll be an absolute treat to watch. There will be an absolute kick ass match tomorrow night.” Tony Khan tweeted today that a “top independent wrestler” will answer Cody’s TNT Championship open challenge on tomorrow’s show.
  • CZW sent their condolences to the loved ones of Tom “Z Barr” Hirshman following his passing: “CZW is saddened to learn of the passing of Tom ‘Z Barr’ Hirshman. Our deepest condolences go out to his loved ones. #RIPZBarr”
  • On the latest edition of ROH Week By Week, Brody King cut a promo announcing that he’s leaving the Villain Enterprises stable. 
  • Maria Kanellis-Bennett and Mike Bennett are the guests on episode 13 of the ROHStrong podcast.
  • ROH uploaded an extended cut of their Hana Kimura tribute episode to their YouTube channel.

MMA

  • Dana White spoke about Abu Dhabi being the fight capital of the world during the COVID-19 pandemic: “The shows that we bring here, this is the only international destination for fights. So all the biggest and the baddest fights coming up that we have are going to be here. If you look at our roster of champions, they’re from all over the world. So the biggest, baddest fights over the next God knows how long are going to be here in Abu Dhabi. That’s why I’m saying Abu Dhabi is going to be looked at as the new fight capital of the world. It used to be Las Vegas. It definitely isn’t Las Vegas right now.”
  • Dustin Poirier wants to face a big name or get a title shot in his next fight: “I don’t know; I’m not sure what the options will be when the UFC comes back and starts sitting at the table to make these matches. It just needs to be a really big name or a title fight. I’ve been doing this for 10 years in the UFC, and I still love fighting, but I want these fights to mean more than just a fight. I don’t want it to just be about a show and win purse. I want it to really mean something, and I know I’m in the back nine of my career. I’ve been fighting for a while, I have 40 fights, and I want these last four or five years to really mean something every time I get into the octagon. Not only for me and my family, but for the goals that I’m trying to bring awareness to and raise money for and for my career. I really want to leave a legacy.”
  • Paige VanZant wants to sign with a promotion and fight again before the end of the year: “I don’t want to have surgery again. Before the fight, I had said I might need to have one more arm surgery to feel 100 percent, but even through this, I do feel 100 percent, and I’m hoping to sign a new fight promotion with somebody and fight this year if I can.”
  • Instead of waiting for a title shot, Joanne Calderwood will face Jennifer Maia at the UFC’s August 1 show.

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