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WON Preview: Lesnar-Goldberg II, Survivor Series, WWE Network

Posted on by Dave Meltzer

October 17, 2016 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Goldberg returning to face Brock Lesnar, tons more

A jam-packed news issue of the Observer up right now on the web site.  The story behind the Brock Lesnar vs. Bill Goldberg match, their first match in 2004 and why the finish changed, why the match is taking place now instead of WrestleMania and Goldberg’s comments.  

The plans for the rest of the Survivor Series, the short-term plans involving John Cena and why the No Mercy finish went the way it did, updates on the Hell in a Cell show, plus a complete rundown of No Mercy with match-by-match coverage, business notes, poll results and star ratings.

An in-depth look at different options being debated on for the future of the WWE Network, including different price structures, different things offered, changes in what is being offered and other ideas.  We look at the market research being done for different ideas they’ve come up with.

The business of UFC, including why the company has to become exceptionally profitable and why this is so bad for the fighters.  We look at the sale and the different investment money needed to hit $4 billion in the price tag.

The return of Ronda Rousey and the questions about the date and her return.

Update on Vince McMahon, this year’s Tribute to the Troops show, Ryback talks WWE drug testing and what he likes and thinks is bullshit about it, notes on the upcoming NXT overseas tour, update on the Hideo Itami injury, more on the Chris Benoit case after the fact, issues with Bret Hart and Michael Hayes over the WWE Hall of Fame, trivia about Bobby Roode’s great entrance music, more on Royal rumble weekend, More notes from the last WWE tryouts, more on James Ellsworth, Eva Marie update more injury notes as well as highlights from all the WWE and NXT arena events over the past week with business notes and highlights.    

Complete coverage of King of Pro Wrestling, with match-by-match coverage of one of the year’s best shows, star ratings and poll results as well as notes on where New Japan is going with the booking, identity of the masked men, Michael Elgin notes, and notes on the upcoming jr. tag team tournament.

The situation with Alberto Del Rio and Paige and all the different news stories they’ve been involved with and claims, counter claims, and questionable claims.  We look at Paige’s issues with WWE that have come out and others that haven’t come out yet, the Combate Americas talks, the kind of money Alberto was offered to fight and why he didn’t, and all the weirdness of the different stabbing stories.

UFC 204 coverage with a look at the career of Dan Henderson, unique records of Michael Bisping, looking at the decision round-by-round, media scores and match stats, plus all the business notes of the fight and match-by-match coverage.

Maria Kanellis-Bennett ended up making national news from her involvement with Donald Trump on “Celebrity Apprentice” years ago and her comments on the different news stories and what she knows from her own interactions.

Also in this issue:

  • CMLL’s annual tournament of champions notes including comedy about forgetting who a champion was
  • A look at the tremendous Arena Mexico show last week
  • NOAH nearly doubles Korakuen Hall attendance using Okada
  • Notes on NOAH’s next major show
  • Notes on the last trios tile bout in New Japan
  • Notes on this coming weekend’s New Japan World live event
  • Beginnings of what could be major plans for a big television pilot worked on by a major overseas network and its goals to bring back the glory days of wrestling
  • Update on situation with Perry Saturn
  • Notes on WWE Hall of Famer expecting a child
  • Notes on Sterling Brewer, a Southeastern wrestling television announcer who just passed away
  • Notes on Wrestle Culture Pro Wrestling
  • More on the Chris Benoit movie being worked on
  • Big AAW tournament including some comments that are getting play in different places
  • Notes on Lucha Underground’s planned first batch of house shows coming up very soon and who is listed as on them
  • Lots of future plans of Lucha Underground
  • Eric Van Wagenen talks about taking the show into house shows
  • Who was the original person to play Matanza Cueto
  • Ivelisse talks intergender matches
  • Rey Mysterio talks working for Lucha Underground
  • ROH shows this weekend and notes
  • Update on all the behind the scenes with TNA and all the problems with Dixie Carter, Billy Corgan and John Gaburick
  • Update on what happened regarding talks of WWE buying the tape library
  • Notes on the reaction to Dixie Carter by talent
  • Notes from talent over what they hope will happen
  • How costs ended up being more than expected for the last tapings
  • Plans for all the TV’s between now and the end of the year
  • Notes from all the TV taped through 12/8 with angles and title changes
  • More on the Conor McGregor fine
  • Commission talk regarding Jon Jones and Brock Lesnar
  • Jose Aldo talks wanting to leave UFC
  • Why there is so much fear right now in the UFC office since the sale
  • Michael Bisping could get into trouble with comments on Brock Lesnar
  • More notes on UFC 205 on PPV and it being possibly the longest PPV ever
  • Update on GSP fighting this week and why the deal hasn’t happened yet and whether it’s worth it
  • Why Al Iaquinta retired
  • Nate Diaz punishment notes
  • B.J. Penn injury and Philippines show cancellation notes and why
  • How crazy UFC schedule will be getting
  • What UFC star is dating a famous celebrity, who apparently also wants to fight
  • C.M. Punk update
  • Why Anderson Silva has been negative on UFC
  • Lots of new UFC fights

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WON Preview: The saga of TNA continues, Goldberg rumors, more 

Posted on by Dave Meltzer

Wrestling Observer Newsletter

October 10, 2016 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: The saga of TNA continues, Goldberg rumors, more

Cutting through a lot of major rumors regarding what is going on with TNA, and the Brock Lesnar vs. Bill Goldberg talks, are the lead stories in the new issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. It’s a double issue week including a major story on the 2016 Hall of Fame ballot and candidates.

The lead story regards when the funding came in for Bound for Glory and the television tapings, notes on the meeting Dixie Carter had with talent and where things stand going forward with the company, the tape library, ownership, and more issues going forward.

There is also a look at the story behind the Lesnar vs. Goldberg match, how it came to happen, why it is happening in November, as well as a look at Goldberg’s prior WWE run. Also see how this story is similar to many others in recent years, and more things that led to this match happening now.

Inside has updated plans for the next two WWE PPV shows including a match not yet announced that will be a first ever in WWE history.

Also look at the Royal Rumble coming to the Alamodome, a look back to the 1997 Rumble in the same location, and how big an undertaking running the stadium right now really is.

There is an article on the death of Josh Samman, a UFC fighter who passed away this week and how struggles to make it to UFC, and his outside the cage struggles in life.

Plus examine the strange situation with Alberto Del Rio and examine the different stories, as well as the about face of AAA, and full coverage of the Heroes Inmortales show.

Also inside, a complete rundown of the ROH All-Star Extravaganza show, with background on the show, notes on the Final Battle show and future direction coming from the show, poll results, match-by-match coverage and star ratings, as well as a look at the crazy main event.

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WON Back Issue, September 13, 1999: Best wrestlers of each decade, plus tons of news – A look at the best wrestlers decade by decade, plus tons of news… Publications around the world have been coming up with All-century teams or best of the century performers in all forms of sports and entertainment. Many lists will probably be coming out for pro wrestlers as well. The biggest problem with such lists is comparing entirely different performers who are doing entirely different businesses… Subscribers click here to continue reading.

The Wrestling Observer ranges weekly from 35,000 to 50,000 words covering pro wrestling and MMA internationally. Each issue has coverage and analysis of all the major news, plus every issue breaks major news stories before the Internet sties and has the most complete look at the pro wrestling and MMA business anywhere, plus history pieces available nowhere else.

New subscribers ordering 24 or 40 issues must let us know what major stories of the past 11 years you are most interested in and we’ll send the issue with the best coverage of that story. There is coverage of every major PPV event and world wide spectacular, every major star switching promotions, histories of companies like FMW, Rings and New Japan, retirement and obituary issues of every major star who fits into those descriptions over the past 11 years, as well as our biggest issue every year, the annual awards issue, and our most controversial issue of every year, the Hall of Fame issue.

Also in this issue:

  • A look at the Volador Jr. vs. Cavernario Reyes del Aire final and the crowd reaction
  • Update on the Elite promotion
  • What Jack Evans said about AAA that can’t do wonders for him
  • Latest Dragon Gate angle leading to the departure of Akira Tozawa
  • A look at Dragon Gate’s big shows over the past week
  • NOAH looks to be drawing its biggest Korakuen Hall crowd in some time this week and what main event is doing it
  • Notes from the King of Pro Wrestling show
  • Who to expect new pushes from in New Japan
  • Notes on the new Tiger Mask cartoon
  • Notes on a benefit show for Masa Saito
  • A title belt from 1975 being defended next month in Japan
  • Japanese promoting closing up at the end of the year
  • Notes from the Stardom promotion in Japan
  • Notes on the debut of the Diamond Star promotion and what Americans are involved
  • Update on Tammy Sytch’s legal situation
  • How pro wrestling will be affected in new commission legislation that comes from adding MMA to the commission auspices
  • A look at how this will change things for the smaller promoters in the state
  • Update on the WWC Aniversario weekend
  • A look at the wXw tag team tournament week
  • Lots of notes regarding the career of Magnum T.A.
  • Lots of notes regarding the planned movie on Chris Benoit
  • More notes on the career of Moose Morowski
  • Cody Rhodes talks about a wrestler he thinks should be in WWE
  • Former ECW, WWE and TNA star doing an MMA fight soon
  • Ricochet vs. Tessa Blanchard match notes as more from Beyond Wrestling
  • Lots of notes form last week’s Crash show
  • Promoter talks about issues dealing with Alberto De Rio
  • Update on Marc Mero after heart surgery
  • Former WWE & TNA star has first match in years this past weekend
  • Popular reality show star resurfaces, keeping his pro wrestling dream live
  • Lucha Underground star suffers serious injury
  • Lucha Underground signs new wrestler
  • Two of the best wresters in the world start with ROH as regulars imminently an more on that
  • Notes from ROH TV that will air through the first week of November
  • Crazy Eric Bischoff legal threat and what he was mad about
  • Notes on the next several weeks of TNA television
  • More on the new celebrity owners of the UFC
  • Tons of new UFC matches signed
  • Jose Aldo talks more about why he wants to leave UFC
  • More UFC departures
  • Story behind Michael Graves domestic violence allegation and being pulled from his next fight
  • Why Michael Bisping refuses to defend his title against one of the “big four”
  • Another UFC star threatens to leave the company if he doesn’t get the title shot he feels he deserves
  • Longtime UFC stars announce retirement
  • Tito Ortiz talks a timetable for fighting Chael Sonnen
  • Scott Coker talks about the possibilities of Ryback in Bellator

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WON Preview 10/3: TNA at a crossroads, WWE Clash of Champions review

Posted on by Dave Meltzer

Wrestling Observer Newsletter

With the company’s future hanging in the balance, this issue looks at where TNA stands going into Bound for Glory, with updates on sale talks, who owns what, who is involved and what the key problems are regarding why the sale hasn’t been made.

The story looks at who the owners are right now, the status of the key players involved, the problems with buying the company, how this is similar to the end of WCW, why Toby Keith never ended up with the company, how they lost Spike TV, the status of television money going from station-to-station, along with a lot of comments from Billy Corgan regarding what he’d like to do if he could buy the company, and what changes he would make.  Plus, look at the Bound for Glory lineup, and what questions there are regarding the show including an update on Drew Galloway.

There is also a look at the first Raw-only WWE PPV, including a look at the next PPV, the main stories on the show, the business aspect of the show that is telling that nobody is talking about, along with match-by-match coverage with star ratings and poll results.

The latest observer also has a look at UFC 205, and why this could be the biggest show in company history.  Examine the press conference, everything that went down leading to the announcement of McGregor vs. Alvarez as the main event, Jose Aldo being furious and wanting to quit the company, just how big this is already trending, how UFC is now almost guaranteed to set revenue and PPV records this year, the return of Ronda Rousey talked about, McGregor talks his own earnings and more on the lineup of the first UFC show in Madison Square Garden.

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WON Back Issue, September 6, 1999:Week of both high and low ratings, doctor under investigation for prescribing drugs to wrestlers, more – The television season of wrestling overexposure began this past week with both good and bad news. But when the numbers came in, virtually all the good news was limited to the World Wrestling Federation. Subscribers click here to continue reading.

The Wrestling Observer ranges weekly from 35,000 to 50,000 words covering pro wrestling and MMA internationally. Each issue has coverage and analysis of all the major news, plus every issue breaks major news stories before the Internet sties and has the most complete look at the pro wrestling and MMA business anywhere, plus history pieces available nowhere else.

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Also in this issue:

  • Why another star left CMLL
  • More on problems with CMLL and Elite
  • A look at the Reyes de Aire tournament and how business has been
  • A look at Matt Taven’s final show at Arena Mexico
  • Elite gets a U.S. television outlet
  • Also notes on Elite getting a Canadian TV deal 
  • Big celebrity heading to AAA’s big show
  • What fell through regarding AAA signing a big surprise for this weekend’s Heroes Inmortales show
  • What this week said about the attempts to rebuild NOAH
  • Complete details of Jim Ross & Josh Barnett calling Wrestle Kingdom 10 on AXS starting this week
  • Notes on Stardom’s five star tournament
  • Notes on a new Japanese market start up
  • Update on Tammy Sytch
  • Update on the WWC Aniversario cards and storylines including major U.S. stars coming
  • Kurt Angle talks pill addictions and how bad he once was
  • A look at the big show put on by The Crash and the grandstand challenge for a major match that will never happen
  • Major stars quits AAA
  • WWE star faces Lucha Underground star
  • Biggerst indie show in England in 35 years and who was on it
  • RPW owner arrested
  • Vince Russo looks to be back in the industry
  • Note on the AAW tournament
  • UFC fighter with a pro wrestling background
  • More on the revival of GLOW
  • Interest in El Santo
  • Nostalgia show in old Mid Atlantic arena
  • Former WWE & TNA star training for bodybuilding contest
  • Eric Van Wagenen talks Lucha Underground going forward
  • More on ROH All-Star Extravaganza and TV tapings the next day
  • Jay Lethal as this year’s Iron Man
  • Notes on major stars headed in as ROH regulars
  • More on Cody Rhodes in TNA
  • Bobby Lashley’s next fight 
  • TNA star getting acting gigs
  • Dana White’s ownership stake in UFC right now
  • Update on Brock Lesnar and his suspension
  • What WME IMG is hoping for out of TV when the current contract is up
  • TJ Dillashaw offers $100,000 side bet on title match to Cruz
  • Another UFC drug test issue
  • A look at this weekend’s UFC show
  • Lots of new UFC fights signed
  • More on Ryback and Bellator
  • Tito Ortiz talked about facing Chael Sonnen 

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WON Preview September 26, 2016: Clash of Champions preview, new concussion test, more  

Posted on by Dave Meltzer

Wrestling Observer Newsletter

September 26, 2016: Clash of Champions preview, new concussion test, more

The split-brand PPVs and a look at how the brand split changes aspects of the WWE business is the lead story in the new issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. It also looks at the next two WWE PPV shows, and the introduction of the cruiserweight division on Raw.

Have a look at new research that may turn out to be very helpful in recognizing when athletes can return from concussions and when they should retire after concussions.

There are also notes on why Ryan Reeves’ physique was so impressive even while under WWE drug testing. Take a look at WWE losing a major market television deal and why it’s happening. Plus, look at Vince McMahon’s donation to Donald Trump’s charity, the Dwayne Johnson/Vince McMahon current relationship, Linda McMahon hosting a television show, update on the future of Ricochet, WWE movie news, lots of WWE injury updates, and the most watched shows on the WWE Network. There is also a look at Pat Patterson, as well as a WWE that coach wants to do pro wrestling and coverage of all the WWE and NXT events over the past week, with highlights of the matches and business coverage.

This issue has a full rundown of CMLL’s Night of Legends, and how a show headlined by the oldest trios match in recent memory to headline in a huge building drew double the second biggest crowd of the week, and a look at the tradition of Arena Mexico, the main event and what did and didn’t work at one of the company’s biggest shows of the year… Subscribers click here to continue reading.

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WON BACK ISSUE:August 30, 1999 WWF Summerslam, Hulk Hogan and Bret Hart first match – A full review of WWF Summerslam with tons of title changes, Hulk Hogan and Bret Hart wrestle for the first time, plus tons of news.

The Wrestling Observer ranges weekly from 35,000 to 50,000 words covering pro wrestling and MMA internationally. Each issue has coverage and analysis of all the major news, plus every issue breaks major news stories before the Internet sties and has the most complete look at the pro wrestling and MMA business anywhere, plus history pieces available nowhere else.

New subscribers ordering 24 or 40 issues must let us know what major stories of the past 11 years you are most interested in and we’ll send the issue with the best coverage of that story. There is coverage of every major PPV event and world wide spectacular, every major star switching promotions, histories of companies like FMW, Rings and New Japan, retirement and obituary issues of every major star who fits into those descriptions over the past 11 years, as well as our biggest issue every year, the annual awards issue, and our most controversial issue of every year, the Hall of Fame issue.

Also in this issue:

  • Update on the national pro wrestling holiday in Mexico
  • Great match booked for Arena Mexico this week
  • Update on the Elite promotion
  • Alberto El Patron returns to AAA and what that means politically regarding other groups
  • Lineup for AAA’s next major show and unique aspect of a show head-to-head with it regarding the family
  • Rey Mysterio returns to AAA and angle shot with him
  • All Japan tournament finals
  • Notes on the return of wrestling’s oldest year-end tradition
  • Update on Kota Ibushi
  • Michinoku Pro’s masked man tournament notes
  • Update on Terry Funk
  • A look at the House of Hardcore weekend
  • All kinds of surprises at the shows
  • A look at where House of Hardcore is going
  • Notes on three wrestlers who were married this past weekend
  • Notes on the return of the GLOW promotion
  • An iPPV with a ton of big names and Jim Ross announcing in England
  • Indie pro wrestling star turns down $20,000 offer for MMA fight
  • Early notes on the WWC Aniversario show
  • Big twitter war between Mexican names
  • More on the career of Moose Morowski and why he is well remembered in Japan with notes on his biggest matches
  • First Jeff Cobb vs. Matt Riddle match
  • Major indie tournament coming to the Chicago area
  • Newcomer debuts in ROH
  • Notes on the weekend ROH shows
  • Jay Lethal wrestles 69 minutes in one night
  • Update on TNA sale negotiations
  • Why things in the sale negotiations are happening the way they are
  • Notes on TNA newcomers
  • Unique situation of Cody ?Rhodes
  • Current TNA angles
  • Tons of talk regarding major UFC potential matches
  • Update on UFC in MSG
  • More on UFC schedule for the rest of the year when it comes to big shows
  • Notes on this week’s UFC show
  • Cris Cyborg and her latest weigh cut issues
  • New UFC color commentators
  • Another hair vs. hair UFC challenge
  • Why Al Iaquinta pulled out of the MSG show
  • Why Ronda Rousey shouldn’t fight on the 12/30 show
  • A crazy weekend upcoming
  • Notes on this week’s Invicta show
  • Lots of new UFC fights
  • Chael Sonnen signs with Bellator and details on why it happened
  • King Mo challenges huge heavyweight star
  • Bellator doing an MMA & kickboxing combined show overseas
  • Notes on latest Bellator show
  • Notes on this week’s Rizin show

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WON Preview September 19, 2016: CM Punk loses, TJ Perkins wins CWC, Backlash review

Posted on by Dave Meltzer

Wrestling Observer Newsletter

WON: September 19, 2016: CM Punk loses UFC debut, TJ Perkins wins Cruiserweight Classic, Backlash review, more…

A look at every angle of the C.M. Punk to UFC story headlines this week’s issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Examine the background, the fight, how and why UFC handled this completely different from the usual combat sports usage of a celebrity, the closest UFC equivalent. Find out early estimates on PPV numbers and how much revenue Punk generated extra and what Punk’s success as a draw on this show said about wrestling fans and MMA fans.

Also read about the sanctioning of Punk, comments from people in UFC regarding his pay, which Punk helped by being there. Also, look at who is really to blame for fights like this happening and why they will probably continue to happen, and look at the direction numbers take the sport. Inside are quotes from Punk talking about the day, his reaction to the fight, and what he wants next.

Our other lead story looks at the Randy Orton injury, how the Brock Lesnar finish looks in hindsight, the false advertising on the PPV and whether or not Orton should have been rested and the nature of his being rested.

This issue has coverage of the WWE Backlash PPV and A.J. Styles winning the WWE title, with match-by-match coverage, star ratings, business notes and poll ratings.

For coverage of UFC 203, there is match-by-match run downs, business notes and poll ratings. There is also a look at what fight brought 498,000 new viewers to the show. Finally, this issue contains information on the major differences between the fans C.M. Punk brought to PPV as compared with the fans Ronda Rousey and Conor McGregor brought… Subscribers click here to continue reading.

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WON BACK ISSUE:August 23, 1999: WCW Road Wild review, NJPW G1 Climax results – WCW Road Wild and NJPW G1 Climax reviewed, plus tons of news. 

The Wrestling Observer ranges weekly from 35,000 to 50,000 words covering pro wrestling and MMA internationally. Each issue has coverage and analysis of all the major news, plus every issue breaks major news stories before the Internet sties and has the most complete look at the pro wrestling and MMA business anywhere, plus history pieces available nowhere else.

New subscribers ordering 24 or 40 issues must let us know what major stories of the past 11 years you are most interested in and we’ll send the issue with the best coverage of that story. There is coverage of every major PPV event and world wide spectacular, every major star switching promotions, histories of companies like FMW, Rings and New Japan, retirement and obituary issues of every major star who fits into those descriptions over the past 11 years, as well as our biggest issue every year, the annual awards issue, and our most controversial issue of every year, the Hall of Fame issue.

Also in this issue:

  • What caused the CMLL and Elite breakup
  • How they are still having a relationship
  • How Caristico worked the major show of the week for both groups, even though they were on the same night at the same time
  • A look at last week’s Arena Mexico show
  • A look at this week’s legends show and what makes it unique among big shows historically
  • Elite’s debut at Arena Naucalpan
  • What huge match was set up, and will probably not be happening
  • AAA talent going to Japan for a multi- promotional show
  • Another wrestler quits AAA
  • What wrestler is expected to be the next one to quit
  • How much Pagano earned for his hair loss at TripleMania
  • Finals of the Dragon Gate tag team tournament
  • Notes on the next Dragon Gate PPV show
  • More on the upcoming honoring of Giant Baba
  • How the honoring came about
  • Genba Hirayanagi retires
  • NOAH building to a major show on 9/23
  • New Japan 2015-16 fiscal year business
  • More on the injury to Katsuyori Shibata
  • A look at this week’s big New Japan show
  • Angles at New Japan’s Korakuen Hall show
  • New Japan having a big show in New Zealand with a lot of U.S. stars
  • Zero-One junior heavyweight tournament notes
  • Update on Kairi Hojo injury
  • Stardom’s five star tournament finals
  • Notes from Real Japan Pro Wrestling
  • Antonio Inoki in the international news
  • More on the health of FrenchyMartin
  • Debut of a new promotion using major indie names
  • Kurt Angle’s brother sentenced on murder charges
  • Notes from the Evolve weekend and different big matches
  • Cody Rhodes talks his father
  • Notes on Ronda Rousey appearing for Shayna Baszler’s title win in Cleveland
  • Next year’s Thesz-Tragos Hall of Fame ceremony
  • A look back at the career of Rick Rude
  • Former WWE tag champs reunite
  • Lucha Underground signs international deal
  • Adam Cole contract notes
  • More on the next ROH PPV show
  • Frankie Kazarian sets ladder match up for a difficult comparison
  • ROH & Preston City Wrestling fallout noted
  • ROH announces UK bouts
  • The update on the TNA financial situation
  • People leaving TNA
  • Notes on TNA TV
  • How UFC’s PPV business is doing this year
  • Notes on the Bisping vs. Henderson fight
  • A huge date in October where many major issues will be settled
  • Lots of new UFC fights
  • Kyle Snyder wants to do UFC and thoughts on that
  • Update on the Fertitta brothers
  • Rizin announces more of its next show
  • Former UFC star and Lesnar foe wants to come out of retirement

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WON Preview September 12, 2016: CM Punk making UFC debut, PWG Battle of Los Angeles review, more

Posted on by Dave Meltzer

Wrestling Observer Newsletter

READ IT HERE: September 12, 2016 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: CM Punk making UFC debut, PWG Battle of Los Angeles review, more

The journey of C.M. Punk to the UFC cage is the lead story in the new issue of the Wrestling Observer, which also includes coverage of the longest-lasting tradition in pro wrestling history, the 83rd CMLL anniversary show, PWG Battle of Los Angeles, updates on Alberto Del Rio and Paige in WWE and rating wrestling matches.

Take a look back at Punk leaving WWE, comparable situations with people starting on the big fighting stage from pro wrestling or other sports, why Punk got in, why it’s been a disappointment, can he draw, can he fight and much more.

Also look at Punk’s claim against WWE, the status of Alberto Del Rio and Paige in WWE, thoughts on the controversy that involves both, what WWE suspensions don’t cover, upcoming PPV matches for the next two shows, Raven suing WWE, next WWE Takeover special, cruiserweight classic, cruiserweight division on Raw, WWE scouting, the 1997 Survivor Series, Mick Foley, Sasha Banks promo, ESPN reporter forced to apologize over tweet involving wrestling, new WWE Network matches, athletic ability of WWE trainees, WWE market value and most watched shows on WWE Network.

The biggest story of the past week is the split between CMLL and Elite right at the time of the Anniversary show. Look at what it means for both groups, what it means for talent, and why the two groups are about to get into a nasty war.  We also look at CMLL having another big show this month, and full coverage of the anniversary show.

There is also full coverage of the Battle of Los Angeles tournament, match-by-match, star ratings, five star match note, and coverage of the UFC show from Germany with Andrei Arlovski vs. Josh Barnett, with full event coverage.

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The Wrestling Observer ranges weekly from 35,000 to 50,000 words covering pro wrestling and MMA internationally. Each issue has coverage and analysis of all the major news, plus every issue breaks major news stories before the Internet sties and has the most complete look at the pro wrestling and MMA business anywhere, plus history pieces available nowhere else.

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Also in this issue:

  • Another promotion getting a U.S. national TV outlet
  • AAA stipulation match being talked about
  • AAA loses another star
  • Update on the Dragon Gate tag team tournament
  • All Japan singles tournament notes
  • Tokyo Dome 2017 planned main event
  • Kenny Omega talks future
  • Biggest New Japan show before the Tokyo Dome
  • Ticket sales for New Japan upcoming shows
  • WWE contracted performer works for Japanese group this week
  • Former TNA stars in Japan
  • A sick match from Japan
  • Future plans of Cody Rhodes
  • Can he use the name Cody Rhodes?
  • Big iPPV from England in a few weeks
  • Another promotion does a streaming video service
  • Scott Hall falls off wagon but admits it
  • Full rundown of CHIKARA King of Trios tournament
  • Big legends show coming up
  • 2012 Olympian starts pro wrestling
  • Notes on to indie shows over the past week
  • Notes on big Evolve weekend
  • Former UFC fighter debuting for Evolve
  • Controversy over a show coming up
  • Wrestlers running for public office
  • Lucha Underground house show talk
  • ROH bringing in stars from Mexico and Japan
  • Television sale deal in India that could affect TNA
  • Notes on TNA creative
  • UFC 202 numbers
  • Update on Georges St-Pierre and UFC
  • Who St-Pierre wants to face
  • What GSP would be worth to UFC right now
  • Aldo talks who he wants to face if it isn’t McGregor
  • UFC Canadian numbers
  • Luke Rockhold talks modeling
  • First match announced for Madison Square Garden’s UFC debut
  • Bellator announces international show
  • Top WSOF stars finally to meet

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WON Preview September 6, 2016: Kevin Owens wins WWE Universal Title, Joe Silva leaves UFC

Posted on by Dave Meltzer

Wrestling Observer Newsletter

READ IT HERE: September 6, 2016 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Kevin Owens wins WWE Universal Title, Joe Silva leaves UFC, tons more

The story of how the Kevin Owens title win is symbolic of huge changes in talent judgment, the unlikely story of Joe Silva and his rise to be one of the most important figures in MMA history, the life and times of Mr. Fuji, the story behind the WWE departure of Alberto Del Rio, the arrest of Bo Dallas, plus coverage of the last UFC show and TripleMania all headline the new issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

The lead story goes into the Universal title change, how it came about, what changes look to be being made, notes on the next two WWE PPV shows, as well as more background on the Daniel Bryan situation, his condition, contract and the Miz storyline.

Take a look at the background of Joe Silva, his retirement, why he’s retiring, and his contributions to UFC and MMA history.

This issue goes through the career of Mr. Fuji, from his start in Hawaii, his early runs, his involvement in building one of the biggest matches of the 70s, his tag teams with Toru Tanaka and Masa Saito, his year as U.S. champion and his role in one of the most talked about mainstream pro wrestling stories during the Roy Shire era.  We also look at the biggest singles match of the career of Mr. Fuji–a match he wasn’t even in.

Plus, examine his transition into managing and his famous ribs, as well as the most famous rib ever played on him.

There is also an update on Finn Balor after surgery, Dana White talks Vince McMahon and WWE, why viewers per home numbers for WWE are up, match scheduled and taken off the last PPV, Enzo & Cass background, WWE woman wrestler talks about returning, the story behind the Lesnar vs. Orton match, Orton update, most watched shows on WWE Network, new Dwayne Johnson movie, WWE in War Games and a third generation wrestler getting a tryout.

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The Wrestling Observer ranges weekly from 35,000 to 50,000 words covering pro wrestling and MMA internationally. Each issue has coverage and analysis of all the major news, plus every issue breaks major news stories before the Internet sties and has the most complete look at the pro wrestling and MMA business anywhere, plus history pieces available nowhere else.

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Also in this issue:

  • Notes on the CMLL anniversary show
  • More questions regarding the Elite promotion
  • What happened to Brazo de Plata
  • Sorting out the Alvarado family
  • Update on Teddy Hart in Mexico
  • A look at this past week’s Arena Mexico show
  • Rey Mysterio already returning to AAA and next major show
  • Where Fenix stands with AAA
  • Dragon Gate tag team tournament update
  • Notes from the big All Japan show of the week
  • Notes from the big NOAH show
  • A pro wrestling animated series featuring major stars gets a network prime time slot
  • Details of the new series and what stars will be involved
  • Updates on this month’s biggest New Japan shows
  • Kenny Omega talks the entire pro wrestling world
  • Hiroshi Tanahashi talks U.S. fan base
  • Onita & Chavo Guerrero form a tag team
  • Onita and Chavo Guerrero back story
  • Upcoming tag team tournament
  • PWG Battle of Los Angeles notes
  • Highlights from all the Northeast Wrestling shows this past week
  • Update on gold medalist Helen Maroulis
  • Cody Rhodes talks leaving WWE
  • A very interesting indie show including some unique matches being planned
  • Notes on a new television series with a pro wrestling backdrop
  • ROH adding a trios title and more background on it
  • History of trios titles in the U.S.
  • Some teams involved in the tournament
  • Lots of notes on upcoming ROH matches including the next PPV card
  • Full notes on the annual ROH show at MCU Field in Brooklyn
  • Update on TNA hierarchy
  • Georges St-Pierre talks more about a return
  • Dana White on the Diaz vs. McGregor III situation
  • Lots of new UFC fights and updates on drug test failures
  • UFC signs a new submission ace
  • More on Bellator signing Rory MacDonald
  • Bobby Lashley’s next fight
  • Notes from Friday’s Bellator show
  • Biggest PPV draws ever

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WON Preview August 29, 2016: UFC sale final, Summerslam results and fallout, more

Posted on by Dave Meltzer

Wrestling Observer Newsletter

READ IT HERE: August 29, 2016 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: UFC sale final, Summerslam results and fallout, more

With coverage of the five major shows of the past week, the full blow-by-blow and behind-the-scenes of Brock Lesnar and Randy Orton, the incident with Chris Jericho, the plans if Fin Balor wasn’t injured and his injury, the sale and changes in UFC, WWE & TNA business rundowns for the past two months and coverage of all the major shows this week, it’s one of the biggest Observers of the year this week.

This issue looks at the changes in philosophy in WWE, the difference between how Brock Lesnar is treated as compared to everyone else, the story behind the match with Randy Orton and what happened after, Finn Balor, future PPV plans, back story with Jericho and Lesnar, why Randy Orton likely has a job for life, the injury to Sasha Banks and the women’s title change, the return of Nikki Bella and all the coverage of SummerSlam with match-by-match rundowns, star ratings and poll results.

Also inside, there is an update of the sale of the UFC, the historical role of Lorenzo Fertitta in the sport of MMA, how the sport would have been different without Fertitta, the growth of the company and lucky breaks it had, the last day on the job for Fertitta, who owns what when it comes to UFC and the real lucky breaks that contributed to UFC becoming such a major organization.

There is also full coverage of UFC 202, with notes on judging the Diaz vs. McGregor fight, how close the fight really was, what is next for both, early PPV numbers, all the business notes on the show, what’s next in the light heavyweight and bantamweight divisions, plus match-by-match coverage and poll results.

Take a look at NXT Takeover, why the show blew away SummerSlam, who has and hasn’t adapted in NXT, notes on the Performance Center and the Takeover show and the age of the key talent, plus match-by-match coverage with star ratings and poll results on the show.

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The Wrestling Observer ranges weekly from 35,000 to 50,000 words covering pro wrestling and MMA internationally. Each issue has coverage and analysis of all the major news, plus every issue breaks major news stories before the Internet sties and has the most complete look at the pro wrestling and MMA business anywhere, plus history pieces available nowhere else.

If you are a new subscriber ordering 24 or more issues, you can get one free classic issue of your choice sent to you today. With a 40 issue subscription, you can get two free classic issues sent to you today. 

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Also in this issue:

  • Questions regarding the Elite Lucha Libre promotion
  • Why CMLL’s show on Sunday is more loaded
  • Rush says why he thinks he’s off the Anniversary show
  • CMLL angles building the Anniversary show
  • Complete card for TripleMania
  • Brian Cage talks the Team Trump idea
  • A look at the career in Mexico of Art “Love Machine” Barr
  • The build to When Worlds Collide
  • How the AAA Hall of Fame is almost the opposite of the WWE Hall of fame
  • Notes on the final TV leading to TripleMania
  • Dragon Gate tag team tournament update
  • Notes on the next major Dragon Gate show
  • All Japan’s big show of the week
  • NOAH American star wins shoot tournament
  • Promotion vs. promotion match with New Japan vs. NOAH headlines next Korakuen Hall event
  • Notes on the New Japan Destruction tour and main event of King of Pro Wrestling
  • Notes on DDT’s biggest show of the year
  • Satoru Sayama promotes major anniversary of the debut of Tiger Mask event
  • Notes on the history of pro wrestling at the Los Angeles Sports Arena and some of its biggest events
  • Joey Styles in Evolve
  • Complete Evolve weekend update
  • Notes on Cody Rhodes’ first independent shows
  • Debut of El Santo Jr. in Mexico
  • A star to look out for
  • Political issues in booking Mexican talent in the U.S.
  • Death of D.C. Dillinger and Denny Kass
  • Jeff Hardy debuts for one of the world’s oldest promotions
  • Notes on the last set of ROH television tapings and big matches going forward
  • Moose talks quitting football for wrestling
  • Notes on more TNA TV tapings and the build for Bound for Glory
  • Update on sanctions against Brock Lesnar, Nick Diaz and Jon Jones
  • Rory MacDonald leaving UFC
  • Nick Diaz gets into brawl in night club
  • UFC schedule in November and December including a Friday night PPV and two shows on the same day
  • How Friday night affected business in the past
  • Goal for Madison Square Garden
  • Tax on MMA in New York and how all smaller promoters are likely to be legislated out of the state
  • Notes on this week’s UFC show on FOX
  • More drug test failures in UFC
  • New UFC fights
  • Notes on Bellator’s show this week
  • Update on the next Rizin show
  • WSOF schedule for the rest of the year

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WON Preview, August 22, 2016: WWE Summerslam/UFC 202/NXT TakeOver previews, G1 Climax

Posted on by Dave Meltzer

Wrestling Observer Newsletter

READ IT HERE: August 22, 2016 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: WWE Summerslam/UFC 202/NXT Takeover previews, G1 Climax review, tons more – A look at the big shows of this week, UFC 202, SummerSlam, NXT TakeOver and ROH Death Before Dishonor, as well as coverage of the G-1 Climax tournament, tons more about Daniel Bryan, and whether it’s the brand or the person that draws in WWE are the lead stories in the new issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter currently up on the site.

In this issue, check out the McGregor vs. Diaz fight, the records the first fight set, the story behind what happened at the press conference, how everything went down and why both are likely to be punished for it.

There’s also information on ticket sales, the first fight, and the difference between Diaz and McGregor mentally.

This issue looks at SummerSlam, including favorites and ticket demand, as well as an amazing note about the NXT show, the full lineup, ticket demand and more. See what the key is for the ROH PPV show.

Inside has coverage of the G-1 Climax tournament and the win by Kenny Omega, the historical nature of the win, what prior two U.S. based stars had won major New Japan heavyweight tournaments in the past, how the fall and winter booking shapes up coming out of G-1. Plus, check out Omega’s contract and when he’s free, the last three nights, the final standings, the angle with NOAH, as well as business comparisons, and match-by-match coverage with star ratings and poll results for the three shows at Sumo Hall.

The latest from TNA with Billy Corgan in power and the treatment of the championships and new rules in place, is covered inside.

This issue has two articles that address the drawing power of the top WWE wrestlers, and in doing so there is a very obvious conclusion that goes completely against the grain of popular opinion. Also, is Roman Reigns working as the next top guy?

There is also the detailed story on Will Ospreay vs. Vader match from Revolution Pro as well as Ospreay’s future plans in wrestling.

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The Wrestling Observer ranges weekly from 35,000 to 50,000 words covering pro wrestling and MMA internationally. Each issue has coverage and analysis of all the major news, plus every issue breaks major news stories before the Internet sties and has the most complete look at the pro wrestling and MMA business anywhere, plus history pieces available nowhere else.

If you are a new subscriber ordering 24 or more issues, you can get one free classic issue of your choice sent to you today. With a 40 issue subscription, you can get two free classic issues sent to you today. 

New subscribers ordering 24 or 40 issues have to let us know what major stories of the past 11 years you are most interested in and we’ll send the issue with the best coverage of that story. We’ve got coverage of every major PPV event and world wide spectacular, every major star switching promotions, histories of companies like FMW, Rings and New Japan, retirement and obit issues of every major star who fits into those descriptions over the past 11 years, as well as our biggest issue every year, the annual awards issue, and our most controversial issue of every year, the Hall of Fame issue.

Also in this issue:

  • Elite making changes once again
  • The latest from Arena Mexico in building the anniversary show
  • Notes on the anniversary show
  • More on TripleMania this year
  • Hints about a former WWE star coming to New Japan
  • Olympic wrestling notes
  • A scary injury to Doug Williams
  • Debut of El Santo Jr.
  • Jeff Hardy to debut in Mexico
  • Jushin Liger heading to the U.S. for a number of events
  • Most watched Lucha Underground matches
  • Upcoming ROH bouts
  • TNA’s latest plans for Bound for Glory
  • Notes on the TNA debut of the former Damien Sandow
  • Why Drew Galloway never made it big in WWE
  • Notes on TNA Impact TV shows through late September and where all the angles are going
  • Thoughts on Jon Jones situation
  • How much UFC stock does Dana White own
  • White talks the sale of the company
  • White talks MMA in the Olympics
  • White talks what is next for Conor McGregor
  • Lots of upcoming big UFC show plans and tons of new matches
  • Ken Shamrock reaches settlement on drug test failure
  • Foreign MMA show gets great time slot next month
  • Olympic gold medalist talks doing MMA   

Click here for the most requested Wrestling Observer back issues.

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If you order by mail with a check, cash or money order (P.O. Box 1228, Campbell, CA 95009-1228), you can get $1 off in every price range.

SPECIAL LIMITED TIME OFFER

In honor of Dave Meltzer’s recent induction into the George Tragos / Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame,now available for a limited time, 9 issues of Dave Meltzer’s California Wrestling Report.  Journey back over 40 years to read the early work of today’s most respected wrestling journalist. Your collections won’t be complete without these rare and hard to find editions. All 9 issues (Aug 26, ’72; Sept 9,’72; Sept 30, ’72; Oct 21, ’72; Nov 13, ’72; Dec 9, ’72; Jan 6, ’73; Feb ’73 & March ’73) totaling 130 pages in all, are available to readers for only $85 for Canada; $95 for USA; $120 for International. All payments must be in U.S. funds. (Due to the extreme age of the publications, there are 5 pages that do not reproduce that well)

After The California Wrestling Report Dave began to produce his newest project “International Wrestling Gazette”

Now available for a limited time, the first 5 issues of Dave Meltzer’sInternational Wrestling Gazette. Journey back almost 40 years to read the early work of today’s most respected wrestling journalist. Your collections won’t be complete without these rare and hard to find editions. All 5 issues (January, February, March, April & May 1974) total 141 pages in all, are available to readers for only $85 for Canada; $95 for USA; $120 for International . All payments must be in U.S. funds. (Due to the extreme age of the publications, there are a few pages that do not reproduce that well and I have reproduced the best I can from the copies I received)

Buy both the California Wrestling Report issues along with the International Wrestling Gazette together and receive a $10 discount off the combined price. Paypal payments can be made to [email protected].

WON Preview Aug 15: Gigantic Summerslam weekend preview, McGregor vs. WWE, tons more 

Posted on by Dave Meltzer

Wrestling Observer Newsletter

READ IT HERE: August 15, 2016 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Gigantic Summerslam weekend preview, McGregor vs. WWE, tons more 

A look at the gigantic weekend coming with SummerSlam, Super J Cup, UFC 202 and NXT Takeover is the lead story in the new issue of the Wrestling Observer. Plus, there is a run down of the cards and some SummerSlam thoughts, as well as an update on ticket demand right now for all the shows.

Take a look at Conor McGregor’s statements about WWE, the story behind how it happened, his reaction to fans and wrestlers, wrestlers reaction to him, as well as ticket sales for UFC 202 and the Las Vegas market. Also there’s a note about what Ric Flair said about him as well as others.

Inside there is an in-depth update on the G-1 Climax tournament, the news stories, the booking, best matches of the tournament, business of the tournament, as well as coverage of every G-1 show of the last week including full coverage of one of the year’s best shows in Osaka.

The issue also has a look at the idea of Vince McMahon selling WWE, articles about the valuation and why those articles may be missing major points about how UFC got the $4 billion price tag, what George Barrios said about a possible sale, plus an update on Vince McMahon, Dean Ambrose on the Stone Cold podcast, Ambrose talks the Lesnar match at WrestleMania, Ambrose talks Terry Funk, and most watched shows on WWE Network.

Finally, learn about Ryback being out of WWE, who he’s talking to and what is his asking price, another WWE wedding, Dwayne Johnson real life feud, lots of notes from depositions in WWE lawsuits including some claims that are impossible to believe, Tommy Dreamer talks his WWE offer and why he didn’t sign the deal, thoughts on WWE announcing with the new announce teams, Seth Rollins talks about the change in what wrestlers look like, the value of WWE to the USA Network, injury updates, plus notes from all the WWE and NXT arena events over the past week with business notes.

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If you order by mail with a check, cash or money order (P.O. Box 1228, Campbell, CA 95009-1228), you can get $1 off in every price range.

If you are a new subscriber ordering 24 or more issues, you can get one free classic issue of your choice sent to you today.  With a 40 issue subscription, you can get two free classic issues sent to you today. 

Click here for the most requested Wrestling Observer back issues.

Check out the latest Online Wrestling Observer BACK ISSUE: June 21, 1999 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Hart family files lawsuit against WWF, WCW Great American Bash review, more – The expected lawsuit filed by the Hart family against a number of defendants, the main one being the World Wrestling Federation, was announced at a press conference on 6/15 in Kansas City.

The Wrestling Observer ranges weekly from 35,000 to 50,000 words covering pro wrestling and MMA internationally. Each issue has coverage and analysis of all the major news, plus every issue breaks major news stories before the Internet sties and has the most complete look at the pro wrestling and MMA business anywhere, plus history pieces available nowhere else.

If you are a new subscriber ordering 24 or more issues, you can get one free classic issue of your choice sent to you today. With a 40 issue subscription, you can get two free classic issues sent to you today. 

New subscribers ordering 24 or 40 issues have to let us know what major stories of the past 11 years you are most interested in and we’ll send the issue with the best coverage of that story. We’ve got coverage of every major PPV event and world wide spectacular, every major star switching promotions, histories of companies like FMW, Rings and New Japan, retirement and obit issues of every major star who fits into those descriptions over the past 11 years, as well as our biggest issue every year, the annual awards issue, and our most controversial issue of every year, the Hall of Fame issue.

Also in this issue:

  • How to watch CMLL’s Friday shows during the Olympics
  • A look at the big Arena Mexico shows from the past week
  • AAA announces another major show
  • Dragon Gate announces its next major show
  • Notes on the current Dragon Gate tag team tournament
  • All Japan title matches
  • All Japan’s next singles tournament for a title match
  • A look at just how big one match in Japan was in 1999
  • Ali-Inoki 40th anniversary special show
  • Akebono promotes show in Japan
  • New promotion in Japan started by reporters
  • Update on Hogan and Gawker settlement talks
  • What in the Olympics that has gotten a ton of coverage is something wrestlers have been doing for decades
  • Notes on the death of Jean Antone, a 70s star
  • Her rivalry that some feel had as many matches as almost any major program in history
  • Update on Bobby Eaton
  • Notes on the Mid Atlantic wrestling reunion
  • A look at the big show this past week in Chile
  • A note on L.A. Park with scary notes on injury treatment
  • The son of El Hijo del Santo debuts this week
  • Evolve’s show over SummerSlam week
  • The night Muhammad Ali and Johnny Valentine shot an impromptu deal in Florida
  • New Hart family member debuts
  • Notes on Will Osprey and wrestling in the U.S.
  • ROH Champions vs. All-Stars show
  • Notes on the last few weeks of ROH television
  • Dragon Lee’s ROH debut
  • A story that could be very significant toward TNA’s future
  • Notes on Ethan Carter III’s contract
  • Notes on TNA’ Bound for Glory
  • Official gate numbers for UFC’s shows over UFC 200 weekend
  • Update on Georges St-Pierre fighting again and what fight he was talked about and where negotiations stand
  • How the fight that fell through was going to be promoted
  • More on UFC drug testing and how it’ll get more stringent
  • How the Brock Lesnar test has been a learning experience
  • UFC star in major movies
  • Update on the UFC sale situation
  • Notes on the upcoming C.M. Punk reality show
  • Eddie Alvarez trying to get Conor McGregor to fight him
  • Fedor talks UFC
  • Tons of new UFC fights
  • Why a fighter who tested positive won’t be punished
  • Scary PBC financial numbers

Click here for the most requested Wrestling Observer back issues.

Rates are:

For the United States, it is $13 for 4 issues, $32 for 12, $61 for 24, $101 for 40 and $131 for 52. In Canada and Mexico, rates are $14.50 for 4, $35 for 12, $67 for 24, $111 for 40 and $144 or 52. In Europe, you can get the fastest delivery and best rates by sending to [email protected]. For the rest of the world, rates are $16.50 for 4, $44 for 12, $85 for 24, $141 for 40 issues and $183 for 52.

If you order by mail with a check, cash or money order (P.O. Box 1228, Campbell, CA 95009-1228), you can get $1 off in every price range.

SPECIAL LIMITED TIME OFFER

In honor of Dave Meltzer’s recent induction into the George Tragos / Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame,now available for a limited time, 9 issues of Dave Meltzer’s California Wrestling Report.  Journey back over 40 years to read the early work of today’s most respected wrestling journalist. Your collections won’t be complete without these rare and hard to find editions. All 9 issues (Aug 26, ’72; Sept 9,’72; Sept 30, ’72; Oct 21, ’72; Nov 13, ’72; Dec 9, ’72; Jan 6, ’73; Feb ’73 & March ’73) totaling 130 pages in all, are available to readers for only $85 for Canada; $95 for USA; $120 for International. All payments must be in U.S. funds. (Due to the extreme age of the publications, there are 5 pages that do not reproduce that well)

After The California Wrestling Report Dave began to produce his newest project “International Wrestling Gazette”

Now available for a limited time, the first 5 issues of Dave Meltzer’sInternational Wrestling Gazette. Journey back almost 40 years to read the early work of today’s most respected wrestling journalist. Your collections won’t be complete without these rare and hard to find editions. All 5 issues (January, February, March, April & May 1974) total 141 pages in all, are available to readers for only $85 for Canada; $95 for USA; $120 for International . All payments must be in U.S. funds. (Due to the extreme age of the publications, there are a few pages that do not reproduce that well and I have reproduced the best I can from the copies I received)

Buy both the California Wrestling Report issues along with the International Wrestling Gazette together and receive a $10 discount off the combined price. Paypal payments can be made to [email protected].

WON Preview, August 8, 2016: WWE financial report, MMA rules change, UFC 201

Posted on by Dave Meltzer

Wrestling Observer Newsletter

READ IT HERE: August 8, 2016 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: WWE financial report, MMA rules change, UFC 201 

A look at the WWE business and how it is changing is the lead story in the new issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. It also has all the regular WWE news including injury updates, how MMA rules may be changing, coverage of UFC 201, The G-1 Climax tournament and a look at two more major shows later this month.

Why WWE made a very small profit for the WrestleMania quarter and why, and how concerned should people be about it, and the difference in profits between last year and this year, the dividend pay out, projections for next quarter and how well the company is doing compared to normal standards, plus a look at the stock market reaction to the WWE’s quarter, all in this issue. 

This issue contains updates on what has been reported on the WWE Network numbers and breaking them down a lot farther than WWE did, and a look at how offering WrestleMania for free changed things, how many people really canceled subscriptions and how many of the new people stayed.

Every other major fact of WWE business, including the surprising news of how many free tickets were given out to fill AT&T Stadium for WrestleMania, where WWE money and profits come from, how much WrestleMania really made for the company this year and last year, what kind of expenses there were for the show, how come the WWE network division lost money this quarter, plus looking at house show ticket sales and merchandise figures, European tour business notes, television revenue, licensing revenue, WWE movies and everything else on the current business front, inside the issue.

Finally, hava a look at the ABC proposed MMA rule changes, why rule changes are so slow in being implemented and the political issues going on regarding new rules and why this could be a problem for fighters.

Subscribers click here to continue reading.

You can also order the print Observer right now and get it delivered to your door via mail, by sending your name, address, Visa or Master Card number and an expiration date to Dave Meltzer

You can also order print issues at www.paypal.com directing funds to [email protected]. 

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For the United States, it is $13 for 4 issues, $32 for 12, $61 for 24, $101 for 40 and $131 for 52. In Canada and Mexico, rates are $14.50 for 4, $35 for 12, $67 for 24, $111 for 40 and $144 or 52.  In Europe, you can get the fastest delivery and best rates by sending to [email protected]. For the rest of the world, rates are $16.50 for 4, $44 for 12, $85 for 24, $141 for 40 issues and $183 for 52.

If you order by mail with a check, cash or money order (P.O. Box 1228, Campbell, CA 95009-1228), you can get $1 off in every price range.

If you are a new subscriber ordering 24 or more issues, you can get one free classic issue of your choice sent to you today.  With a 40 issue subscription, you can get two free classic issues sent to you today. 

Click here for the most requested Wrestling Observer back issues.

Check out the latest Online Wrestling Observer BACK ISSUE: June 21, 1999 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Hart family files lawsuit against WWF, WCW Great American Bash review, more – The expected lawsuit filed by the Hart family against a number of defendants, the main one being the World Wrestling Federation, was announced at a press conference on 6/15 in Kansas City.

The Wrestling Observer ranges weekly from 35,000 to 50,000 words covering pro wrestling and MMA internationally. Each issue has coverage and analysis of all the major news, plus every issue breaks major news stories before the Internet sties and has the most complete look at the pro wrestling and MMA business anywhere, plus history pieces available nowhere else.

Also in this issue:

  • Notes on CMLL’s biggest show of the year
  • Television series based on the life of one of pro wrestling’s all-time legends and its start date
  • Two of the biggest stars in Mexico get a secret suspension
  • A look at two fantastic matches held this past week
  • AAA TV building TripleMania
  • Notes on the beginning of Dragon Gate’s tag team tournament
  • GHC title change and NOAH jr. tag team tournament news
  • New Japan runs three hours in U.S. this week
  • Legend from sumo passes away
  • Hall of Famer works this past week with a broken arm
  • Promoter talks about how to handle talent leaving
  • Update on the Gawker/hulk Hogan situation
  • Notes on wrestling at the Olympics this year
  • Updates on Battle of Los Angeles
  • Notes on this past week’s PWG anniversary show
  • Strange goings on in the Jimmy Snuka case
  • Lots of health updates
  • Notes on the big convention this week
  • A new DVD project with classic matches from the past
  • Notes on the closing of a regular arena wrestling ran for decades
  • Notes on the third and fourth seasons of Lucha Underground
  • Lots of  new ROH matches
  • TNA star talks about sexual harassment
  • More on UFC drug testing
  • Nick Diaz talks terms that hell return under
  • More on the Brock Lesnar failed drug test
  • Lots of new UFC fights
  • What expected medalist in the Olympics is already signed to UFC’s heavyweight division
  • Mark Hunt’s latest reaction to UFC and its drug testing
  • Notes on this week’s UFC show
  • College wrestling set to debut in Bellator
  • NBC to broadcast major MMA show
  • Former three-time women’s world champion signs to Rizin

If you are a new subscriber ordering 24 or more issues, you can get one free classic issue of your choice sent to you today. With a 40 issue subscription, you can get two free classic issues sent to you today. 

New subscribers ordering 24 or 40 issues have to let us know what major stories of the past 11 years you are most interested in and we’ll send the issue with the best coverage of that story. We’ve got coverage of every major PPV event and world wide spectacular, every major star switching promotions, histories of companies like FMW, Rings and New Japan, retirement and obit issues of every major star who fits into those descriptions over the past 11 years, as well as our biggest issue every year, the annual awards issue, and our most controversial issue of every year, the Hall of Fame issue.

Click here for the most requested Wrestling Observer back issues.

Rates are:

For the United States, it is $13 for 4 issues, $32 for 12, $61 for 24, $101 for 40 and $131 for 52. In Canada and Mexico, rates are $14.50 for 4, $35 for 12, $67 for 24, $111 for 40 and $144 or 52. In Europe, you can get the fastest delivery and best rates by sending to [email protected]. For the rest of the world, rates are $16.50 for 4, $44 for 12, $85 for 24, $141 for 40 issues and $183 for 52.

If you order by mail with a check, cash or money order (P.O. Box 1228, Campbell, CA 95009-1228), you can get $1 off in every price range.

SPECIAL LIMITED TIME OFFER

In honor of Dave Meltzer’s recent induction into the George Tragos / Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame,now available for a limited time, 9 issues of Dave Meltzer’s California Wrestling Report.  Journey back over 40 years to read the early work of today’s most respected wrestling journalist. Your collections won’t be complete without these rare and hard to find editions. All 9 issues (Aug 26, ’72; Sept 9,’72; Sept 30, ’72; Oct 21, ’72; Nov 13, ’72; Dec 9, ’72; Jan 6, ’73; Feb ’73 & March ’73) totaling 130 pages in all, are available to readers for only $85 for Canada; $95 for USA; $120 for International. All payments must be in U.S. funds. (Due to the extreme age of the publications, there are 5 pages that do not reproduce that well)

After The California Wrestling Report Dave began to produce his newest project “International Wrestling Gazette”

Now available for a limited time, the first 5 issues of Dave Meltzer’sInternational Wrestling Gazette. Journey back almost 40 years to read the early work of today’s most respected wrestling journalist. Your collections won’t be complete without these rare and hard to find editions. All 5 issues (January, February, March, April & May 1974) total 141 pages in all, are available to readers for only $85 for Canada; $95 for USA; $120 for International . All payments must be in U.S. funds. (Due to the extreme age of the publications, there are a few pages that do not reproduce that well and I have reproduced the best I can from the copies I received)

Buy both the California Wrestling Report issues along with the International Wrestling Gazette together and receive a $10 discount off the combined price. Paypal payments can be made to [email protected].

WON Preview August 1, 2016: Brand split week one, Brock Lesnar and the WWE Wellness Policy

Posted on by Dave Meltzer

Wrestling Observer Newsletter

READ IT HERE: 

August 1, 2016 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Brand split week one, Brock Lesnar and the WWE Wellness Policy– The entire story of Brock Lesnar, UFC drug testing, WWE drug testing and its history leads the new issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. There is also full coverage of week one of the brand extension, what has been good and what hasn’t, as well as coverage of Battleground, the G-1 Climax tournament, and the deaths of well known personalities on a regional basis like announcer Bill Cardille and Oregon advertising icon Tom Peterson.

The lead story explains in detail why Lesnar was not suspended, the changes in the policy where he can’t be suspended, who else has those loopholes, where they came from, why PED usage is more of a competitive advantage in WWE than in most real sports and why people who claim wrestling isn’t competition miss the entire point. There is also a look back to 2007 when a large percentage of the roster was suspended at the same time without test failures and why, including how office people have been treated different from talent on the subject. Take a look into specifics of the case of Randy Orton, performance vs. cosmetic in wrestling and how it has changed, how WWE differs from the other major promotions, when steroid testing started in WWF, when it was dropped and when it was restarted, a look back at the key component of the 1994 indictment of Vince McMahon and subsequent trial, and what happened and why WWF dropped drug testing.

A look back at the cases involving Eddy Guerrero and Chris Benoit, the success of the program all inside.

In this issue, take a look at Lesnar’s schedule, the situation with Paul Heyman, what the next steps for UFC and athletic commissions regarding the Lesnar test failures and the reaction to all this from Mark Hunt. This issue also looks at Hunt’s argument regarding how Lesnar gained financially from cheating and how Lesnar was not treated differently than anyone else when it came to drug testing in the UFC.

Finally, examine week one of the brand split, the changes in the SummerSlam show, Roman Reigns booking, the ascension of Dolph Ziggler and Finn Balor, as well as business notes and a match-by-match rundown of Battleground with star ratings.

Subscribers click here to continue reading.

You can also order the print Observer right now and get it delivered to your door via mail, by sending your name, address, Visa or Master Card number and an expiration date to Dave Meltzer

You can also order print issues at www.paypal.com directing funds to [email protected]. 

Rates are:

For the United States, it is $13 for 4 issues, $32 for 12, $61 for 24, $101 for 40 and $131 for 52. In Canada and Mexico, rates are $14.50 for 4, $35 for 12, $67 for 24, $111 for 40 and $144 or 52.  In Europe, you can get the fastest delivery and best rates by sending to [email protected]. For the rest of the world, rates are $16.50 for 4, $44 for 12, $85 for 24, $141 for 40 issues and $183 for 52.

If you order by mail with a check, cash or money order (P.O. Box 1228, Campbell, CA 95009-1228), you can get $1 off in every price range.

If you are a new subscriber ordering 24 or more issues, you can get one free classic issue of your choice sent to you today.  With a 40 issue subscription, you can get two free classic issues sent to you today. 

Click here for the most requested Wrestling Observer back issues.

Check out the latest Online Wrestling Observer BACK ISSUE: June 21, 1999 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Hart family files lawsuit against WWF, WCW Great American Bash review, more – The expected lawsuit filed by the Hart family against a number of defendants, the main one being the World Wrestling Federation, was announced at a press conference on 6/15 in Kansas City.

The Wrestling Observer ranges weekly from 35,000 to 50,000 words covering pro wrestling and MMA internationally. Each issue has coverage and analysis of all the major news, plus every issue breaks major news stories before the Internet sties and has the most complete look at the pro wrestling and MMA business anywhere, plus history pieces available nowhere else.

  • Also in this issue:
  • Update on Caristico injury
  • Leyenda de Plata tournament notes
  • Notes on the weekly high flying spectacle at Arena Mexico
  • More major names from the past debut in Elite but don’t help box office
  • What TNA is charging to book bobby Lashley
  • First cage match at Arena Mexico in 25 years coming
  • The debut of the New Sexy Team in Mexico
  • International star confirmed for TripleMania as well as a new title match added
  • AAA stars move from Mexico to U.S.
  • Big passing of the torch match in Japan
  • Upcoming All Japan title matches
  • Update on jr. tag tourney in NOAH
  • Big Japan’s biggest event of the year
  • Top star of women’s promotion injured
  • Crazy battle of 90s Hall of Famers this past week
  • Update on the Battle of Los Angeles tournament
  • Notes on the death of Tom Peterson and why he was so well known in Oregon
  • Cody Rhodes talks leaving WWE
  • Rhodes talks about his Tokyo dome goal
  • Wrestling shows among the most listened to podcasts
  • Will Kyle Snyder go into pro wrestling?
  • Notes on a top indie star headed to WWE
  • A look at the big AAW show
  • Southern California Hall of Fame notes
  • Strange issue between promotions at the San Diego Comic Con
  • A look at the final episode of the season of Lucha Underground
  • Notes on ROH Final Battle ticket sales
  • Notes on ROH U.K. tour
  • Lots of new ROH matches announced
  • Notes on TNA Bound for Glory and upcoming television tapings
  • Why the next set of tapings will be so expensive
  • Jeff Hardy injury update
  • Jeff Hardy talks future and WWE
  • Joe Rogan signs new deal
  • Proposal to change MMA scoring
  • More on the UFC sale
  • UFC signs new TV deal
  • Notes on UFC in Madison Square Garden
  • Notes on this week’s UFC show and ramifications
  • Update on Chael Sonnen
  • Dan Henderson  retirement notes
  • Luke Rockhold injury update 
  • More UFC drug testing news
  • Notes on the next season of Ultimate Fighter and tournament for a flyweight title shot
  • Lots of new UFC fights
  • Fighter who fails drug test gets significant court verdict in his favor
  • Notes on this past week’s Bellator show
  • Son of Kimbo Slice signed by Bellator
  • Battle of brothers on TV this week

If you are a new subscriber ordering 24 or more issues, you can get one free classic issue of your choice sent to you today. With a 40 issue subscription, you can get two free classic issues sent to you today. 

New subscribers ordering 24 or 40 issues have to let us know what major stories of the past 11 years you are most interested in and we’ll send the issue with the best coverage of that story. We’ve got coverage of every major PPV event and world wide spectacular, every major star switching promotions, histories of companies like FMW, Rings and New Japan, retirement and obit issues of every major star who fits into those descriptions over the past 11 years, as well as our biggest issue every year, the annual awards issue, and our most controversial issue of every year, the Hall of Fame issue.

Click here for the most requested Wrestling Observer back issues.

Rates are:

For the United States, it is $13 for 4 issues, $32 for 12, $61 for 24, $101 for 40 and $131 for 52. In Canada and Mexico, rates are $14.50 for 4, $35 for 12, $67 for 24, $111 for 40 and $144 or 52. In Europe, you can get the fastest delivery and best rates by sending to [email protected]. For the rest of the world, rates are $16.50 for 4, $44 for 12, $85 for 24, $141 for 40 issues and $183 for 52.

If you order by mail with a check, cash or money order (P.O. Box 1228, Campbell, CA 95009-1228), you can get $1 off in every price range.)

SPECIAL LIMITED TIME OFFER

In honor of Dave Meltzer’s recent induction into the George Tragos / Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame,now available for a limited time, 9 issues of Dave Meltzer’s California Wrestling Report.  Journey back over 40 years to read the early work of today’s most respected wrestling journalist. Your collections won’t be complete without these rare and hard to find editions. All 9 issues (Aug 26, ’72; Sept 9,’72; Sept 30, ’72; Oct 21, ’72; Nov 13, ’72; Dec 9, ’72; Jan 6, ’73; Feb ’73 & March ’73) totaling 130 pages in all, are available to readers for only $85 for Canada; $95 for USA; $120 for International. All payments must be in U.S. funds. (Due to the extreme age of the publications, there are 5 pages that do not reproduce that well)

After The California Wrestling Report Dave began to produce his newest project “International Wrestling Gazette”

Now available for a limited time, the first 5 issues of Dave Meltzer’sInternational Wrestling Gazette. Journey back almost 40 years to read the early work of today’s most respected wrestling journalist. Your collections won’t be complete without these rare and hard to find editions. All 5 issues (January, February, March, April & May 1974) total 141 pages in all, are available to readers for only $85 for Canada; $95 for USA; $120 for International . All payments must be in U.S. funds. (Due to the extreme age of the publications, there are a few pages that do not reproduce that well and I have reproduced the best I can from the copies I received)

Buy both the California Wrestling Report issues along with the International Wrestling Gazette together and receive a $10 discount off the combined price. Paypal payments can be made to [email protected].

WON Preview: July 18, 2016 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: UFC sold for $4 billion, UFC 200, WWE draft

Posted on by Dave Meltzer

Wrestling Observer Newsletter

READ IT HERE: July 18, 2016 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: UFC sold for 4 billion dollars, UFC 200 review, notes on the WWE draft, more – Details on the sale of UFC for 4 billion dollars, recap of UFC 200, notes on the WWE draft, plus tons more.

The most detailed look at how the UFC got sold and the business ramifications of the sale is the lead story in the new issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Also inside, a look at the Brock Lesnar deal, where things stand going forward with Lesnar, a lot of updated thoughts on the WWE draft, the future of John Cena and notes on how that affects WWE business, Battle of Los Angeles, and coverage of all the UFC shows.  

This issue contains a copy of the letter that all the UFC fighters were sent by management and what they were told about the sale.  

An in depth look at how the original partners came together and the 2001 sale of the UFC to Dana White & The Fertittas, how much money White and the Fertittas probably got in the sale, plus a lot of things about the sale that haven’t gone public yet. There’s also a look at White’s new contract with the company, and the company’s business numbers for 2015.  

Inside, examine how things are likely to change, where Lorenzo Fertitta is likely to go, the new owners and where their money came from, other bidders, and how the deal almost fell through. Plus, take a look at Lorenzo Fertitta & Dana White’s role in the company going forward, how the source of the money to buy the company changed in recent weeks, why they were able to get $4 billion and what rivalry outside sports is key in them increasing revenue.  

Finally, this issue considers where Lesnar stands coming off his win over Mark Hunt, how the deal with Lesnar was first made, a look at a clause in every WWE contract and what it specifically says about MMA, and a look at why C.M. Punk was able to get out of the clause. Plus, take a look at future MMA prospects with Lesnar, how much money he really got from the show, how he changed a lot of the criticism of his career, and why he’s more valuable now than before.  

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Wrestling Observer Newsletter BACK ISSUE

READ IT HERE: June 7, 1999 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Fallout from the death of Owen Hart – Details on the funeral of Owen Hart, how the media covered the story, and more.

The Wrestling Observer ranges weekly from 35,000 to 50,000 words covering pro wrestling and MMA internationally. Each issue has coverage and analysis of all the major news, plus every issue breaks major news stories before the Internet sties and has the most complete look at the pro wrestling and MMA business anywhere, plus history pieces available nowhere else.

Also in this issue:

  • Update on Caristico injury
  • Big champion vs. champion match at Arena Mexico
  • Notes on this year’s TripleMania
  • Last week’s Mexico City TV taping
  • Notes on this week’s G-1 show
  • Notes on how New Japan giving more leeway on booking champions
  • Bracketing for this year’s Super J Cup
  • Update on former wrestling announcer Bill Cardille of Pittsburgh
  • Legendary El Hijo del Santo returning to the ring to help his son’s career
  • Notes on this past week’s Revolution Pro show featuring New Japan stars Ishii, Sydal and Shibata and the top UK names
  • Update on Wade Barrett
  • Update on Tammy Sytch
  • Who Shibata’s U.S. debut will be against
  • A look at the ROH show in Baltimore over the weekend
  • Notes on TNA changing its time slot
  • Notes on the debut of Moose in TNA
  • Why Bound for Glory’s date may have to change
  • Notes on the Bound for Glory playoffs
  • Story behind the planning and execution of the Final Deletion segment
  • What TNA star is involved in opening up a high-profile business in Las Vegas
  • What was the biggest PPV in UFC history
  • Update on Georges St-Pierre in UFC
  • Notes on Michael Bisping vs. Dan Henderson
  • Notes on a new MMA documentary
  • The top ten UFC fighters of all-time as designated in a TV special
  • Lots of new UFC fights

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WON Preview: July 4, 2016: NJPW G1 tournament preview, Ali vs. Inoki anniversary

Posted on by Dave Meltzer

Wrestling Observer Newsletter

READ IT HERE: July 4, 2016 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: NJPW G1 tournament preview, Ali vs. Inoki anniversary, more – A preview of NJPW’s G1 tournament, notes on the anniversary of Ali vs. Inoki, plus tons more.

It’s a double issue week featuring a look back 40 years at what was the biggest undertaking up to that point in pro wrestling history, and Inoki vs. Ali match, how it came together, what happened that night, coverage of the upcoming G-1 Climax tournament, coverage of Ultima Lucha 3 and details on where the company stands, full coverage of the WWE cruiserweight classic, ROH Best in the World coverage as well as a look at those coming and going from the promotion, the death of Ryan Jimmo, the life and times of Gypsy Joe, and far more about the fallout of the Roman Reigns suspension.

The lead story details this years G-1 tournament including what will air in English, newcomers to the tournament, some interesting political news regarding who is and isn’t in it, as well as a complete lineup for every show.

This issue looks at the background of Ali vs. Inoki, the first time boxer vs. wrestler with major stars came close to happening, boxing champions who did wrestling and wrestlers who faced boxers including involving one of the all-time greats, Thesz vs. Marciano talk, and the two best known mixed matches prior to Ali vs. Inoki in the U.S.

There is also a look at Japanese pro wrestling in the 70s and how that led to the match, the business of Billy Robinson involving Inoki vs. Baba, how Inoki was being marketed, and the attempts to put together Ali vs. Bruno Sammartino and how that led to this.

The goals of Ali vs. Inoki for the New Japan side, the pro wrestling angles, just how big the match was why the match wasn’t a work, where Ali’s career stood at the time, media coverage, how the terrible rules were the reason the fight, Sammartino’s broken neck and return, Stan Hansen becoming a superstar in Japan, and why Ali vs. Inoki was not a success in much of the U.S, and much more in this issue of the Wrestling Observer.

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Check out the latest Online Wrestling Observer BACK ISSUE: April 12, 1999 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: WrestleMania 15 business, All Japan’s Tokyo Dome show – Early Wrestlemania 15 numbers, All Japan Tokyo Dome show notes, more. Plus all the usual news and notes you can only get right here.

The Wrestling Observer ranges weekly from 35,000 to 50,000 words covering pro wrestling and MMA internationally. Each issue has coverage and analysis of all the major news, plus every issue breaks major news stories before the Internet sties and has the most complete look at the pro wrestling and MMA business anywhere, plus history pieces available nowhere else.

Also in this issue:

  • Update on the health issues involving former CMLL headliner Thunder
  • Notes for this week’s CMLL iPPV show with lineup
  • How the New Japan stars did this week at Arena Mexico
  • Mascara Dorada after being in the WWE tournament
  • Promotion falling apart due to financial issues and several wrestlers contracts not being renewed
  • Update on Dragon Gate’s biggest show of the year
  • New Japan big show this week
  • Update on the Super J Cup for 2016
  • New Japan booking changes
  • Notes from New Japan’s big show of the week
  • Small groups doing angles that sold out Korakuen Hall
  • The most disgusting promotional tactic of 2016
  • Update on George Steele
  • PWG Battle of Los Angeles news
  • Chyna Memorial Service news
  • Legendary pro wrestling announced big health issue
  • Future of Roderick Strong
  • Future of Bill Goldberg
  • Vader vs. Will Ospreay
  • Tommy Dreamer’s promotion hits Australia
  • Battle of legends draws big crowd
  • Ex-WWE stars working on top in Puerto Rico
  • New Lucha Underground signing
  • Notes on ROH TV tapings for the next month
  • A look at matches planned for the next ROH TV tapings and a PPV match
  • TNA personality gets radio show
  • TNA has issues with U.K. promoters
  • Vince Russo admits to burying TNA with Pop TV
  • Lorenzo Fertitta with new job
  • Update on UFC sale talk
  • Campbell McLaren talks value of UFC and trying to buy it
  • More on C.M. Punk’s UFC debut
  • UFC nominations for ESPY awards
  • UFC owner dividends at the end of 2014 and 2015
  • Dan Severn writes autobiography
  • Tons of new UFC fights
  • B.J. Penn’s suspension update
  • Another legend wants Michael Bisping
  • Urijah Faber talks future
  • Coverage of Bellator Dynamite 

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WON Preview: Roman Reigns suspended, Money in the Bank review, more

Posted on by Dave Meltzer

Wrestling Observer Newsletter

READ IT HERE: June 27, 2016 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Roman Reigns suspended, Money in the Bank review, more – Details on the suspension of Roman Reigns after a wellness policy violation, Money in the Bank reviewed, more…

A look at the prospective UFC sale is the lead story in the new issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. The issue looks at the main bidders, what kind of money is being bid, how much the Fertittas have made from the endeavor, the situation with Dana White, what is and isn’t expected to change, why the sale is coming now and who exactly owns what percentage of the company, plus a look at just how deep the UFC 200 show is.

Pluse there is a major story on the gamble of Brock Lesnar in UFC 200, the most in-depth look at the Ariel Helwani situation that you’ll find anywhere, full coverage of NXT Takeover, UFC 199, WWE Money in the Bank, and the details of TNA’s struggle to stay alive, its PPV and its future. There is also a breakdown on the WWE cruiserweight classic, and monthly WWE and TNA business figures.

This issue looks at Michael Bisping’s unlikely title win, all the ramifications of the Lesnar deal, what it shows about WWE, a look back at the last time WWE risked one of their stars against an outsider without scripting, how Ariel Helwani got to be a star reporter and how that played into what happened last week, and what aspects of the story that are really more important that haven’t been covered or have been overlooked.

Inisde this week, there is also a look at the death of a key WWE musician, more on what Ali learned from pro wrestling, Bryan Danielson attends WWE event, Bobby Roode’s debut, notes on SummerSlam, new WWE executive hire, new WWE announcer, WWE looking for new members of creative, who is expected to return shortly, another animated WWE movie, update on Paul Heyman plus a full rundown on all the WWE & NXT live events this past week and business notes on the shows.

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The Wrestling Observer ranges weekly from 35,000 to 50,000 words covering pro wrestling and MMA internationally. Each issue has coverage and analysis of all the major news, plus every issue breaks major news stories before the Internet sties and has the most complete look at the pro wrestling and MMA business anywhere, plus history pieces available nowhere else.

Also in this issue:

  • Mascara Dorada and the WWE cruiserweight tournament
  • The Elite world tournament and who is entered
  • Where the talent is coming from
  • Big hair match signed for the next CMLL iPPV show
  • Notes on New Japan stars coming this week to Mexico and how long they are staying
  • Notes on this past weeks’ major Arena Mexico show
  • Brother of WWE star debuts in CMLL
  • Major champion from Mexico talks the WWE cruiserweight classic
  • Notes from AAA TV tapings and upcoming shows including what Americans are headed in
  • Notes on the Wrestle 1 Grand Prix tournament
  • Matches announced for Dragon Gate’s biggest show of the year
  • All Japan big show and major match coming in July
  • New outsider team wins All Japan tag titles
  • ROH star to debut in Japan during upcoming junior heavyweight tag team tournament that starts in a  few weeks
  • A few notes on the Super J Cup tournament
  • Death of Gypsy Joe
  • Two wrestling legends inducted into a non-sports Hall of Fame
  • Wrestling legend immortalized with their face on major subway ticket in a ceremony with the mayor of one of the largest cities in the world present
  • Lineup for the next PWG show
  • Newspaper clipping of an old match and purportedly one of the largest crowds in wrestling history revealed
  • Former WWE & WCW star Marc Mero has heart surgery
  • David Angle pleads guilty in death of his wife
  • A landmark wrestling arena dating back to 1949 being torn down
  • Unique title match from various promotions all together
  • Notes on the biggest show by a U.K. promotion in decades
  • AAW update
  • Adam Rose update
  • Will Ospreay update
  • One of the biggest free agents and why the result of a match this week will likely tell his future
  • Future of ROH stars Moose and Roderick Strong
  • Notes on the Best in the World PPV this week
  • What international star was about to debut in ROH and why it’s been delayed
  • What major international star debuts on ROH’s August PPV show
  • Notes regarding the next ROH TV tapings
  • What 80s legend is headed to ROH as a character this week
  • Notes on future TNA TV tapings
  • New TNA signees
  • Notes on upcoming TNA TV shows
  • Dana White goes on the attack against Ariel Helwani
  • FOX adds a new UFC show to the schedule this year
  • UFC card changes and new matches
  • Description of the Jedrzejczyk vs. Gadelha brawl
  • Michael Bisping pushing for Dan Henderson as first title opponents
  • Gambler betting $1 million on a UFC fight
  • One of the greatest college wrestlers of recent years signs with Bellator
  • A look at last week’s Bellator show as well as this coming week’s show

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