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December 16, 2024 Observer Newsletter: The ups & downs of AEW, WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event returns

Posted on December 13, 2024 by F4W Staff

Subscribers can now read this week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

The lead story features Dave Meltzer doing a deep dive into the struggles among success for AEW and how they could get some positive momentum amid some concerning numbers.

Conversely, WWE brings back the nostalgia-driven Saturday Night’s Main Event this weekend and is continuing on their hot streak leading into what should be a big 2025.

Dave also looks back at NXT Deadline and the rest of the news of the week across the wrestling globe.

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December 9, 2024 Observer Newsletter: WWE Survivor Series recap, Ryan Nemeth’s AEW complaint, ‘Ring Boys’ lawsuit update

Posted on December 6, 2024December 6, 2024 by F4W Staff

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Subscribers can now read this week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

The lead story is a full recap & review of last Saturday’s WWE Survivor Series, led by the men’s WarGames match that featured both Bloodline factions and the insertion of CM Punk into the storyline.

Dave covers the revelation of Ryan Nemeth’s September 2023 complaint to AEW regarding harassment and threats from CM Punk during his time with the company.

There’s news about the latest development in the ‘Ring Boys’ lawsuit, ratings, and the rest of the wrestling news of the week.

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December 2, 2024 Observer Newsletter: Full Gear & the state of AEW, Ricky Starks situation, WWE Survivor Series preview

Posted on November 29, 2024November 29, 2024 by F4W Staff

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Subscribers can now read this week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

The lead story is about AEW and a recap of last weekend’s Full Gear pay-per-view, one that Dave Meltzer said provided an “an interesting look at the current state” of the company.

He also looks on the fallout from the Conor McGregor civil case decision and leftover thoughts from the mega-event that was Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson.

He also looks ahead to this weekend’s WWE Survivor Series along with all the other news and thoughts on wrestling from the past two weeks.

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November 18, 2024 Observer Newsletter: The 2024 Hall of Fame class

Posted on November 15, 2024 by F4W Staff

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In this week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter, available now for subscribers, Dave Meltzer presents this year’s WON Hall of Fame Class.

Who made it? Who missed out? Read all that and more in this week’s issue.

Dave also provides a few obituaries along with the news of the week.

Note: there will be no WON next week as Dave is on vacation.

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November 11, 2024 Observer Newsletter: WWE Crown Jewel recap, TKO financials, Wrestle Kingdom gets its main event

Posted on November 8, 2024November 8, 2024 by F4W Staff

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Subscribers can now read this week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter by our Dave Meltzer.

This week’s issue leads off with a look back at last Saturday’s WWE Crown Jewel that saw both Cody Rhodes and Liv Morgan leave as the inaugural Crown Jewel champions.

Dave also takes a deep dive into this week’s TKO Q3 financials including how both WWE and UFC did revenue-wise.

He also writes about the main event of this January’s Wrestle Kingdom — one he calls the “weakest” Tokyo Dome main event in recent history.

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October 21, 2024 Observer Newsletter: Joe Koff obituary, Bryan Danielson’s full-time career ends at AEW WrestleDream

Posted on October 18, 2024October 23, 2024 by Dave Meltzer

Subscribers can now read this week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

The lead story is the passing of Ring of Honor’s Joe Koff who was responsible for providing a place to work for so many wrestlers after helping save the company twice. I go into his life, ROH history, and why he is such an important figure.

I also recap last Saturday’s AEW WrestleDream that saw the illustrious full-time career of Bryan Danielson come to a violent end, the return of both Adam Cole and MJF, and more.

This week’s issue also includes notes on the AEW/WBD TV deal, Zack Sabre Jr. winning the IWGP World title, and plenty more.

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October 14, 2024, Observer Newsletter: WWE Bad Blood review, The Rock returns, AEW looking for ratings rebound

Posted on October 11, 2024October 11, 2024 by Dave Meltzer

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Subscribers can now read the full issue of this week’s Observer Newsletter.

The lead story covers last Saturday’s WWE Bad Blood in full including all the in-ring work, The Rock’s return, Goldberg’s return, and some of the controversy surrounding the post-event press conference.

I go into The Rock’s return and where that could be leading to.

I also talk about the highs and lows of AEW as they look for better TV ratings in the weeks ahead following them signing a new three-year deal with WBD last week.

All that and more await you in this week’s issue.

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October 7, 2024 Observer Newsletter: AEW & WBD agree to new media rights renewal, NXT debuts on CW

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Dave Meltzer

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Subscribers can now read this week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

The lead story, and one of the biggest stories of the year, is the new AEW media rights deal with WBD. We take you inside the numbers, how things came together, and what’s potentially still to come.

I also look back at the kickoff to the NXT on CW era which started this past Tuesday.

I also look ahead to this Saturday’s WWE Bad Blood — one of the hottest tickets in recent wrestling history.

I also talk about this year’s Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame ballot which just came out this week and all the other stories in wrestling and MMA.

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September 30, 2024 Observer Newsletter: ‘Mr. McMahon’ series drops on Netflix, new UFC antitrust settlement

Posted on September 27, 2024September 27, 2024 by Dave Meltzer

Subscribers can now read this week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

The lead story focuses on the biggest story of the week: the drop of the ‘Mr. McMahon’ docuseries on Netflix. I go into everything that is covered, what’s true, what’s not true, and the reaction thus far.

I also discuss the latest attempt by UFC to settle with the Cung Le side of an antitrust lawsuit.

Plus, I look at the historically hot ticket that is WWE Bad Blood, a look at this past week’s AEW Dynamite Grand Slam, the latest news in NJPW, CMLL and other groups, plus more.

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September 23, 2024 Observer Newsletter: AEW closes in on new TV rights deal, CMLL 91st anniversary show recap

Posted on September 20, 2024September 20, 2024 by Dave Meltzer

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Subscribers can now read this week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

The lead story delves into the impending AEW TV rights deal announcement with WBD and this week’s reporting by Puck’s John Ourand about the details.

We also look at last weekend’s Noche UFC spectacle at the Sphere in Las Vegas.

I also recap and review last weekend’s CMLL 91st Anniversary show which featured a four-way match where the loser lost their mask, plus Mistico vs. Chris Jericho in the main event.

Read about all that and more in this week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

September 16, 2024 Observer Newsletter: AEW All Out recap & TV rights updates, WWE/Fox era comes to an end

Posted on September 13, 2024September 13, 2024 by Dave Meltzer

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Subscribers can now read this week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

The lead story is a look back at last Saturday’s AEW All Out from Chicago which saw a much-discussed cage match main event, the implosion of the Blackpool Combat Club, and plenty more.

I also look at the latest in the AEW TV media rights negotiations with WBD including the rumors of Fox coming into play.

I also recap the WWE/Fox era which came to an end last Friday with the final SmackDown on the network ahead of their move to USA tonight.

Other topics include CMLL’s big anniversary show, UFC’s major Saturday show inside the Sphere in Las Vegas, ratings, and plenty more.

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September 10, 2024 Observer Newsletter: WWE Bash in Berlin recap & AEW All Out preview

Posted on September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 by Dave Meltzer

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Subscribers can now read the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

This week’s lead stories include a recap of last weekend’s WWE Bash in Berlin — the latest PLE in front of a red-hot crowd.

I also look ahead to this Saturday’s AEW All Out, the company’s second PPV in the last two weeks. I also recap Tony Khan’s media call this week and if we’re any closer to news about the new TV rights renewal.

September 2, 2024 Observer Newsletter: Sid Vicious passes away, AEW All In review

Posted on August 30, 2024 by Bryan Alvarez

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Subscribers can now read this week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter which features a look at the life and wrestling times of the late Sid Vicious who passed away this past week in addition to a full recap of AEW All In from London’s Wembley Stadium and the RevPro show Bryan Alvarez and I attended.

I also look ahead to this weekend’s WWE Bash in Berlin, and the usual news from the wrestling world.

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August 26, 2024 Observer Newsletter: Afa Anoaʻi bio, AEW All In preview, Zack Sabre Jr. wins G1

Posted on August 20, 2024August 20, 2024 by Bryan Alvarez

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Subscribers can now read this week’s earlier-than-usual edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

The lead story is the passing of the legendary Afa Anoaʻi with a look at his wrestling life and times, how he got into wrestling, titles won, and lots more.

I also look at this Sunday’s AEW All In, some of the various announcements that Tony Khan has made and is promising to make, including a new TV rights deal.

Zack Sabre Jr. won this year’s NJPW G1 tournament, but isn’t challenging for the title at this year’s Wrestle Kingdom.

I also look at the latest in the Cain Velasquez case, the final AAA Triplemania of the year, my personal connection to the late Phil Donahue, and more.

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