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We look at the John Cena/Nexus angle and the how the most successful applications of the same angle have worked in the past in today's issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, which is already up on the site today. We look at notes on where the angle is going, the Hell in a Cell PPV, how angles had changed, thoughts on WWE's PPV business, business notes, match-by-match coverage with star ratings as well as poll results from the show.
The issue has tons of information on where angles are going and other behind-the-scenes news from WWE, UFC and TNA.
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We also look at an influential business story on WWE that was negative toward its future, and what was fair, and not as fair, in the story. It also has WWE's reactions to what is missing from the product, as well as our thoughts on why what is missing is happening and why it will be difficult to get what they are looking for. We look at WWE public statements on why PPV is down.
We also have a business update on WrestleMania and Royal Rumble, as well as a very interesting look at WWE PPV business this year, and comparing it with past years. We also have notes on how SummerSlam did, broken down by North America and the rest of the world, what the numbers say and how they compare with the past few years.
We also look at the attempted celebrity big surprise for the annual New Year's Eve show, and how his brother once wrestled Kurt Angle in the Olympics.
We also look at K-1's biggest shows over the past week, and the bracketing for the World Grand Prix and thoughts on qualifying.
We also have more on Jim Ross and his health, notes on the future of Chris Jericho, what happened to Linda McMahon that has clearly hurt her campaign and notes where the hurting has started. We look back and when Vince McMahon had to declare bankruptcy and details from that period. We've got an update on Matt Hardy, why a WWE prelim wrestler is getting a new push and behind the push of a guy groomed to be a headliner. We also look at a PPV marketing idea they are considering. We have notes on WWE surgeries, a leading Mania match talked about, what wrestler they are hoping to be a big star begins on the road this week and a funny story about Sheamus meeting WCW guys ten years ago. We also have a name talked about for the Hall of Fame, why Bragging Rights as a PPV isn't looking strong, plus a look at other aspects of WWE business, as well as DVD releases planned for 2011. We also look at more WWE name changes.
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-- Jwoww got tons of press for TNA today after appearing at the tapings last night. The Daily Mail in the UK has a story on it with photos here. She also put up a ton of backstage shots on her Facebook page here, and TMZ.com posted a bunch of them on their site. The big question now is if TNA actually airs this segment head-to-head with Jersey Shore (that's the order it was taped in), or if they have a clue and edit it into the show in the first hour instead.
-- Smackdown was up to a 1.8 this week.
-- We've got a great interview with Steve Corino up on the site today talking the Steen & Corino vs. Cabana & Generico feud in ROH, ECW vs. ROH comparisons, Cornette vs. Heyman, Pearce vs. Delirious, his son Colby getting into wrestling at 13, bleeding, and tons more. And of course, don't forget to check out Friday's interview with Mick Foley. We've also got a brand new issue of Figure Four Weekly up with part II of our look at WWE wrestlers as independent contractors vs. employees. Be sure to check it out.
-- And for freeloaders, last night's Wrestling Observer Radio is a free download. You can check out the latest three free shows on the right-hand side of the front page under the newsletter icons. If you like what you hear, consider signing up as we do 15-20 new shows a week and our archives, which date back to 2005, contain thousands of shows and many thousands of hours of audio including interviews with some of the biggest names in the history of the business.
-- As noted yesterday afternoon, Evan Bourne is out four months with shoulder surgery so best wishes to him.
-- One or the other of Laycool vs. Natalya is official for Bragging Rights.
-- Fedor Emelianenko will lead a two-hour MMA seminar master class at the M-1 Global training facility in Chatsworth, California on Sunday October 17th, 2010 from 2pm-4pm. They are limiting it to 50 participants. For more information on how to participate, visit www.M-1GlobalUSA.com or call 1-818-772-6621. The M-1 Global training center is located at 10144 Canoga Avenue, Chatsworth, California, USA.
-- The name of the move Paul Burchill used was the' C4' (the standing spanish fly). Thanks to Joel Allen.
-- Wall Street Journal looks at Antonio Inoki's trips to Korea here
-- Jeremy Borash is listed in this story as a WWE announcer.
-- DGUSA announced today that Jimmy Jacobs and Jon Moxley will be having an I Quit match on the live iPPV, which takes place on October 29th on gofightlive.tv. There are video previews up on our front page. They also announced the debut of Austin Aries for the same show.
-- ROH announced Colt Cabana and Kenny King for the Survival of the Fittest 2010 tournament, which takes place in Dearborn, MI on November 12th at The Ford Community & Performing Arts Center. This is a tournament that ROH first began in 2004 and has taken place almost every year since. Previous winners include current ROH World Champion Roderick Strong, Bryan Danielson, Tyler Black, Delirious, and Chris Hero. This tournament features six qualifying matches with the winners advancing to the elimination match finals later in the night. On the line for the winner, a future shot at the ROH World Title.
-- Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin, the World’s Greatest Tag Team, have been signed to appear at the ROH on HDNet national television tapings in Louisville, Kentucky December 9th and 10th. The events, “ROH–TWO NIGHTS ONLY”, will mark the first time ROH’s TV program has been taped outside Philadelphia, and was selected for two nights in a row in Louisville because of the tremendous demand for seats at the July debut event.
-- PWI Magazine has an unedited Q&A with Adam Pearce from a week after he was fired from ROH up here.
-- Syndicated public radio program “The Story” had a real good feature on Jesse Neal on today to mark the 10th anniversary of the USS Cole bombing. Check it out here. Thanks to Mark L. Schreiner
-- Fox News claims Linda McMahon has narrowed the gab with Richard Blumenthal to six points here
-- Saturday Oct. 16th 2010, "A RUMBLE IN OCEANSIDE", Oceanside Boys & Girls Club, 401 Country Club Ln, Oceanside, CA. Show Tickets: Adults: $15.00, Military: $10.00, Kids: $10.00. Doors: 6pm Belltime: 7pm
-- Tammy “Sunny” Sytch, will be the featured guest celebrity at the Sunday, November 7th Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation’s annual Spaghetti Dinner in Edison, New Jersey at the Edison Elks Lodge #2487 located at 375 Old Post Road from 2:00pm – 6:00pm. The event is hosted by the Westdyke Family, in honor of their 4 year old son Jeffrey, who suffers from this incurable brain condition. Hydrocephalus affects 1 in every 500 newborns and if left untreated would be fatal. Currently, over ONE MILLION Americans are suffering from Hydrocephalus. Admission to the event is $10.00 in advance, ($12.00 at the door), for adults, $5.00 for children 4 – 12 years old, and free to children 3 & under. Admission includes all-you-can eat spaghetti, meatballs, salads, beverages and all autographs and pictures with Tammy “Sunny” Sytch are FREE. The event will also include live entertainment, face painters, basket raffles and silent auctions.
-- On Friday, 29th October 2010 Hard Knocks comes to DVD with over 80 minutes of unseen interviews, deleted scenes and special features, featuring the stars from the WWE, TNA, and the independent circuit. More info is up here.
-- Tonight on OWW Radio (www.owwradio.com), Alan Wojcik hosts three LIVE interviews with Booker T, Kayfabe Commentaries’ Sean Oliver, and Jerry Lynn
-- Dave Meltzer is on OTTR talking the Hall of Fame and more here
-- Stacy Carter is selling her 2000 Chevy S-10 on Cars.com. The link is here.
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