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Daily Update: UFC weigh-ins, Urijah Faber, Martha Hart

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WON NEWSLETTER: May 18, 2020 Observer Newsletter: Becky Lynch pregnant, UFC 249 controversies, more

A new double issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter is out with a wider variety of news stories than any issue we’ve done in a long time. 

From a perspective among leading sports doctors about opening up, to Becky Lynch’s pregnancy and what the plans for her that won’t happen were scheduled to be, to Money in the Bank coverage, Roman Reigns risk factors, New Japan talks its future, AEW profitability, Oliver Luck’s lawsuit against Vince McMahon and Georges St-Pierre in the Hall of Fame, it’s all covered here.

The issue covers in detail:

Becky Lynch’s pregnancy, her comments on it, timing, what were the booking plans for her and how Money in the Bank changed, a look back at how Lynch got over when she wasn’t supposed to and the time frame where Lynch became the chosen one, while at the same time the crowd was mad, not realizing any of this.

Ronaldo Jacare Souza’s positive test for COVID, UFC handling the situation, and the key components of the story that have not been covered well elsewhere. 

How UFC didn’t abide by its own policies, what UFC did learn, and what fighters and reporters signed to get in the door to the show.

Facts of the Coronavirus and on combat sports from three doctors who have extensive experience with combat sports.

Harold Meij talking about New Japan Pro Wrestling, why it made the choices it did not to turn, as well as its plans when it can run and the stages it will go through, why the company has been able to remain solvent while not running live events.

Complete coverage of UFC 249 and WWE Money in the Bank, including match-by-match coverage and poll results on both shows.

Behind the scenes notes on  both shows, including UFC business, and interest level in WWE.

The arrest of Alberto Rodriguez, the former Alberto Del Rio, for sexual assault, the harrowing description of what happened and more.

Roman Reigns sitting it out including what he said and his risk factors.

Updated plans for SummerSlam and where Vince is coming from, plans for the next Takeover, WWE book on best sellers list, The softening of the brand split, update on Rey Mysterio, Rachael Ellering release info, NBA star says he’s going to WWE, Undertaker documentary notes, the story of how two different planned WrestleMania main events in 2011 fell through, Sting update, Canadian TV ratings, One of the best college wrestlers mentions going into pro wrestling, Raw DVR numbers, WWE market value and the most-watched shows on the WWE Network.

Smackdown’s renewal and what it means.

Feature on the career of Georges St-Pierre and his records and his legacy, as he gets inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame.

Oliver Luck lawsuit against Vince McMahon, including details of his contract, Vince’s attempts and arguments to get out of paying him on that contract and arguments both sides are making.

AEW’s Double or Nothing plans as well as the return of some of the company’s biggest stars.

AEW’s profitability in April, the cost of production and cost savings, Mike Tyson, the casino ladder match and more.

May 13 UFC show.

Full coverage of all the WWE and AEW television shows from the past week.

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

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

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FRIDAY NEWS UPDATE

TNT will be airing a one hour Countdown to Double or Nothing II special on 5/22 at 10 p.m. 

Weigh-ins for tomorrow night’s UFC show on ESPN+ which starts at 6 p.m. eastern:

  • Don’Tale Mayes (241) vs. Rodrigo Nascimento (255)
  • Mara Romero Borella (125.5) vs. Cortney Casey (126
  • Darren Elkins (146) vs. Nate Landwehr (146)
  • Giga Chikadze (145.5) vs. Irwin Rivera (not weighed in yet)
  • Anthony Hernandez (185.5) vs. Kevin Holland (182.5)
  • Miguel Baeza (170.5) vs. Matt Brown (171)
  • Marlon Vera (145.5) vs. Song Yadong (145.5)
  • Eryk Anders (186) vs. Krzysztof Jotko (185.5)
  • Edson Barboza (145.5) vs. Dan Ige (146)
  • Claudia Gadelha (115.5) vs. Angela Hill (115)
  • Alistair Overeem (253.5) vs. Walt Harris (264.5)

The main storyline for the show is Harris fighting for the first time since the murder of his stepdaughter.  He is dedicating the fight to her so it will be a very emotional main event and probably some strong video packages that will air on Sports Center and in other places.

Urijah Faber weighed in, for the possibility he would face Marlon Vera, if Yadong’s visa issues aren’t settled. Faber weighed 153.5. So if he fights, Vera will have to move up a weight class.

Talk is Jericho features an interview with Martha Hart preceding Tuesday’s airing of the Vice special on Owen Hart. The interview can be found here. I have a feeling this coming week will feature a lot of talk of Owen Hart. 

This week’s MLW TV show at 10 p.m. tomorrow night on Bein Sports will be built around L.A. Park, airing old matches with both Sabu and Shocker. 

WWE

  • Scheduled for Smackdown tonight is an appearance by Charlotte Flair, the beginning of the IC title tournament and Miz TV with Otis.
  • The second part of the Undertaker documentary series will air Sunday night on the WWE Network.
  • More on the lawsuit by Oliver Luck on Vince McMahon can be found here and here.
  • An interview with Otis.
  • FS1 will be airing the documentary on Florida Championship Wrestling that had previously aired on the WWE Network on 5/26 at 10 p.m. as the lead-in for WWE Backstage that week.

UFC

  • From Ronaldo Jacare Souza: “I was very sad to not be able to fight at UFC 249, but I want you to know that as soon as I’m medically cleared, I hope to reschedule my fight with Uriah Hall so that I can put on the show that everyone expects. I thank my corners for the partnership, my opponent for the words of support and the UFC for all the care.  Thank you all for the kind messages I have received in the last few days. The upcoming weeks I will be secluded with my family and coaches and focused on our health so I can be back soon.”
  • Legacy Fighting, which airs on UFC Fight Pass, announced a new Top 10 Knockouts of its UFC Fight Pass era special that was released this week.

AEW

MISCELLANEOUS

  • Kevin Eck’s ROH news post.
  • An interview with Lio Rush can be seen here.(thanks to Kenny McIntosh)
  • A review of the documentary on Cassandro. (thanks to Lee Wall)
  • Madison Eagles was announced as the second competitor in  the PWA Colosseum tournament in Sydney, Australia in October.
  • Melbourne City Wrestling canceled its 6/13 show and have refunded money. (thanks to Kevin Chiat)
  • An article on small town pro wrestling from the territorial era. (thank to Mike Kuzmuk)
  • Brian Long drew a Pro Wrestling Coloring Book and it is available as a print on demand book from Amazon.

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Daily Update: Urijah Faber, Joey Ryan, Jonathan Gresham

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F4W NEWSLETTER: Figure Four Weekly: Recapping WWE Money in the Bank 2019

This year’s Money in the Bank pay-per-view offered WWE the chance to revitalize one of their best match types.

The Money in the Bank briefcases haven’t been all that much of a factor over the past couple of years. Both men’s winners (Braun Strowman and Baron Corbin) failed on their cash-ins. The women’s winners (Alexa Bliss and Carmella) were successful, but Bliss cashed in on the same night that she won the 2018 ladder match. WWE has missed out on being able to use Money in the Bank as a star-making tool or something to kick off notable angles.

WON NEWSLETTER: May 27, 2019 Observer Newsletter: Death of Ashley Massaro, Double or Nothing preview

A story on Ashley Massaro, the ramifications of her death, mental illness in pro wrestling and the legal fight she was in, the horrible story about Kuwait are all part of an extensive lead story in the current issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

Look at her career before wrestling, life after wrestling, rundown the physical toll of pro wrestling, winning Diva Search, comments from those who knew her, her thoughts on a comeback, the concussion lawsuit and all the different questions her career as a swimsuit contest winner being rushed into pro wrestling matches because she got so popular so quickly raise.

Also look at the one debut of a promotion show in history that can compare with AEW’s Double or Nothing, look at the difference between this show and All In, the different fights the promotion has to face, and a detailed rundown of why Pac isn’t on the show, his status with the company, what the company wants out of its PPV shows, where a number of suggested surprise wrestlers are booked on that night, and why putting on the best shows is not the complete or even close to the key factor in a wrestling war.

Also look at the changes in television wrestling in the U.K. in 2020, and what this may mean when it comes to WWE and AEW in that market as far as exposure, and whether that is or isn’t a big issue.

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In Canada and Mexico, the rates are $16 for 4, $27 for 8, $38.50 for 12, $76 for 24, $126 for 40 and $162.50 for 52.

For the rest of the world, rates are $18 for 4, $48.50 for 12, $93 for 24, $155 for 40 and $201.50 for 52.

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

TUESDAY NEWS UPDATE

WWE

  • SmackDown tonight is at the Bok Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Kofi Kingston will face Kevin Owens following a beat down last night at the hands of Dolph Ziggler. Owens will also have Dolph Ziggler on The Kevin Owens Show, while Bayley will battle Raw’s Lacey Evans.
  • Due to Memorial Day, Raw’s ratings have been delayed to later this week.
  • According to PWInsider, what was originally supposed to be a Fatal Four Way elimination match for Raw last night ended up being a one fall match, with WWE officials going back and forth on which match type to go with.
  • Today’s birthdays include Seth Rollins (33), Kamala (69), Headbanger Mosh (48) and NXT UK wrestler Joseph Conners (32).
  • WWE’s YouTube page has a collection of Rollins’ greatest moments.

Pro Wrestling

  • SoCal Uncensored is reporting that Joey Ryan has turned down an AEW deal. He has been doing a “farewell to the indies” tour recently, and will make an announcement at Bar Wrestling’s Pickle Jar Hero event on 5/30 regarding his future.
  • Fightful is reporting that Jonathan Gresham is not under ROH contract. His contract expired in late April, but hasn’t signed a new contract with the promotion just yet.
  • Pro Wrestling EVE is countering WWE Super Showdown by airing an alternative stream that will feature women’s pro wrestling during the event.
  • Jordynne Grace, Petey Williams and Scott Steiner have been announced as a team for the upcoming CHIKARA King of Trios event this October.
  • Grace will also receive another Knockouts title shot against Taya Valkyrie at A Night you Can’t MIST on 6/8, an Impact Plus event.
  • The Hara Arena, which was home to many big events in the last several decades including big shows from WWE, WCW, and ECW was destroyed during last night’s tornadoes in the Dayton, Ohio area. The arena had officially closed down back in 2016.
  • AEW’s upcoming Fight for the Fallen and Fyter Fest events have been added to B/R Live.
  • Shuji Ishikawa is heading to the UK as part of a 6/7 Wrestle Gate Pro card.

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