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We'll have live coverage of the event starting at 8 p.m. Eastern time.

We're also looking for live reports on the TNA house show in St. Charles, MO and the ROH house show in Edison, NJ.

-- Line-up and weigh-in results for tonight's UFC 90 PPV. A more detailed report is elsewhere on the main page:

Anderson Silva (184) vs. Patrick Cote (183)
Thiago Alves (171) vs. Josh Koscheck (170)
Fabricio Werdum (256) vs. Junior dos Santos(234)
Tyson Griffin (155) vs. Sean Sherk (156)
Gray Maynard (155) vs. Rich Clementi (156)
Thales Leites (186) vs. Drew McFedries (186)
Spencer Fisher (155) vs. Shannon Gugerty (156)
Dan Miller (185) vs. Matt Horwich (186)
Hermes Franca (156) vs. Marcus Aurelio (156)
Josh Burkman (171) vs. Pete Sell (170)

Burkman initially missed weight and had to try again an hour later.

For tonight, TNA is at the Family Arena in St. Charles, MO just outside St. Louis with Angle vs. Cage, Beer Mnoey vs. 3-D and Styles vs. Bashir. ROH is in Edison, NJ at the Inman Sports Club with Briscoes vs. LAX, Austin Aries vs. Jimmy Jacobs, Go Shiozaki vs. Necro Butcher for the FIP Title, Jerry Lynn vs. Tyler Black, Brent Albright vs. Davey Richards, Christ Hero vs. Claudio vs. Ruckus vs. Jigsaw vs. Rhett Titus vs. Jason Blade, and Steen & Generico vs. Osirian Portal in a non-title mach.

UFC 90 with Anderson Silva defending against Patrick Cote takes place Saturday from Chicago. Michael Coughlin of this site will be there live at the show and post-fight press conference, and will be joining Dave Meltzer and I on the post-PPV radio program for members.

For Sunday, TNA is in Cape Girardeau, MO with Angle vs. Styles, Cage vs. Kip, Beer Money vs. 3-D, and Rhino vs. Bashir.

WWE has Cyber Sunday tomorrow.  We will also be doing a big post-PPV radio show for members with appearances by Vinny, Dave, and probably a number of callers.

Monday has TNA tapings in Orlando with Beautiful People vs. Hemme & DOB, and Sabin & Shelley vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi & Bashir. There is also yet another world-changing major mega announcement by Jeff Jarrett and Mick Foley, and Joe and Styles will attempt to recruit some non-Legends into their crew.

Raw will be live in Tucson, AZ, perhaps with an appearance by Honky Tonk Man since he lives in the area.

For Tuesday, TNA has another taping in Orlando and Smackdown and ECW tape in San Diego.

The rise and fall of Elite XC, as well as why, even with declining numbers, many people in WWE are talking about why next year will be a boom period for the pro wrestling industry are two of the lead stories in this coming Monday's jumbo-sized issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

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We look back at the many different things that killed Elite XC, including a realistic look at CBS Saturday Night Fights, the sad fact of life where everyone pointing to mistakes by the promotion missed the big picture. We look at the excess spending, how Elite XC first got in and what terrible deals they made and exactly what really killed the promotion.

We look at the different stages of the sale to CBS and what killed the deal and how the death of the promotion went down and the two major reasons the promotion folded, and its excessive spending and even money losses weren't either of them. We look at the various possibilities of what happens next for CBS and Showtime when it comes to MMA. We look back at what was going down on October 4th, the decisions the company needed to make under pressure, and how and why the wrong decision was made. We look at what could have happened that would have made the promotion bigger than ever and why fear led to the no-win choice.

We then try to sort out the mess of the residue, looking at the future of the top stars, as well as of the different companies affected by the folding and stipulations in their various deals. We look at who is likely to have to fight for significantly less money if they want to continue their careers, and the big questions every fighter that is now a free agent has to look at when it comes to timing. Gina, Kimbo Diaz and everyone is looked at, including who will get the pro wrestling offers.

We look at the interesting thing being brought up in WWE, that even with all the business signs going downward, they believe they are ready to springboard into another boom period and why, and it has nothing to do with new stars on the horizon.

We also have a complete business rundown of house shows, television ratings and PPV for WWE and TNA over the summer months. Who is up? Who is down? And a look in depth at what those numbers mean.

We also have more on all the Wrestlemania publicity, more fallout of the Lance Cade firing, new matches, the next three-hour Raw, Steve Austin's next movie, booking of Vladimir Kozlov and interesting quotes by Chris Nowinski about the NFL and WWE's reaction to his research. We also have a note on a very famous sports figure who was offered to WWE, but WWE turned him down. We also look at Showdown in Shea, best selling DVDs, the Florida developmental news including funny announcing as well as evaluating the top prospects. We also look at a WWE star who is doing an anniversary show in his old stomping grounds. We also look at why Honky Tonk Man was the longest reigning IC champion of all-time.

We also have business notes on the WWE's tours of Puerto Rico and Mexico this past week, as well as highlights from every show.

We also have a major story on Hulk Hogan's Celebrity Championship Wrestling. We look at the first episode, what the ratings mean, the premise of the show, what did and didn't work, and most importantly from a wrestling standpoint, what Hogan and Bischoff were looking at spring boarding off the show when it comes to traditional wrestling business.

We also look at where the concept of this idea of what pro wrestling is came from, as well as the unique commentary.

We also have full coverage of UFC 89 from Birmingham, England, with match-by-match coverage, business notes, as well as notes on the future of the Ultimate Fighter television show, changes in who will be accepted onto the show, update on the coaching situation, as well as a look at the ratings as well as the future of Brandon Vera.

We also have a first look at New Year's Eve in Japan, and what major change is being made and its repercussions on the MMA tradition. We look at the dream pro wrestling stars match they are once again working at putting together for that show.

We also have a look at two former UFC fighters, one of whom was also a well-known pro wrestler, who were both arrested in recent days.

We also have our regular weekly features including a look at the ratings of all the national shows, results from the major league house shows as well as the major TV show reviews.

Also in the issue:

--The promotion that went from penthouse to outhouse very quickly, as a major match drew a poor crowd with WWE competition

--A candidate on the Hall of Fame ballot and one of the biggest worldwide stars of the past 20 years may have to retire

--A look at the 2nd annual Antonio Pena Memorial show and what angle has caused them to move the show to a baseball stadium

--What former TNA star is about to debut as a regular in Mexico

--An angle leading to a man vs. woman match for someone's retirement

--One of the most popular promotions in the world gets the worst type of news possible when it comes to their second biggest market

--Update on ROH stars in Japan

--Lots of news on the next Tokyo Dome show

--Update on two Japanese stars, including one of the biggest stars in the country, headed to TNA

--What historically legendary feud is a current feud being portrayed as the updated version of

--What former pro wrestler is all over the place on national TV in Japan in a high profile commercial

--A funny story from the 60s regarding Lia Maivia, who passed away this past week, the wife of the late Peter Maivia

--Good news for one of pro wrestling's biggest stars of the past 20 years

--Update on Bobby Heenan

--Update on Bret Hart's book

--Update on Ric Flair considering wrestling, where, when, why, as well as the debut of his son

--A look back at former Cleveland, IWA and WWF announcer Jack Reynolds, who passed away this past week as well as a look at the golden age of Cleveland and Buffalo wrestling under Pedro Martinez and Johnny Powers

--Who Mickey Rourke modeled his character after

--The epitome of misleading advertising

--The No. 3 pro wrestling group in U.S. in negotiations for a national TV deal

--More news on TNA videogame and Midway's future

--More news on TNA's Turning Point

--Business notes from Chicago show

--New TNA title belt

--Mick Foley talks WWE and TNA

--Update on Anderson Silva retirement talks and the realities of why this is happening that nobody is talking about

--More on Penn vs. St. Pierre

--UFC trying to sign one of the biggest draws in Japan

--How outside business forces may affect UFC

--Dana White talks about having two referees, as well as his thoughts on giving Urijah Faber more exposure

--Gina Carano talks her future

--Lots more on the second Affliction show

--Matt Lindland's fighting becomes an issue in a political race

New subscribers ordering 24 or 40 issues have to let us know what major story (ies) 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. Our most requested issues in our history are:

*November 17, 1997 (full details of everything leading to the most famous wrestling match finish of modern times at the Survivor Series plus a history of in-ring double-crosses)

*December 21, 1998 (the complete Vince McMahon-Bret Hart conversation right before the Survivor Series match so you'll know exactly what was said

--the conversation played in edited form both on the inaugural broadcast of Confidential as well as in Wrestling with Shadows, but everything that was said between the two about the match that was going to take place that same night)

*August 1, 1994 (the most detailed coverage anywhere of the Vince McMahon steroid trial, an issue praised in numerous newspaper article and Sex, Lies and Headlocks)

*March 26, 2001 (death of WCW and history of pro wrestling on the Turner networks)

*October 22, 2001 (why the adult audience has left pro wrestling in such great numbers and what needed to have been done to save them)

*July 8, 1991 (Ric Flair leaves WCW as world champion/Zahorian steroid trial)

*February 8, 1993 (the life and times of Andre the Giant)

*May 13, 2002 (the life story of the most incredible pro wrestling career ever, a look at Lou Thesz, in one of the largest issues of our history)

*January 27, 2003 (part one of the two-part series covering the career and life of The Sheik)

*February 3, 2003 (Part two on The Sheik including thoughts from people who worked with him and where he stands historically)

*March 24, 2003 (history of the WWWF title, inside behind the Sammartino, Backlund and Backlund era)

*April 21, 2003 (history of WWF continues with the expansion nationally, the death of the regional territories and the rise of Hulk Hogan)

*May 12, 2003 (The life and death of Elizabeth, and the rise of fall of Lex Luger)

*June 9, 2003 (Part 1 of history of WWF vs. WCW wars and what many say was the greatest year in U.S. wrestling; plus a look at Fred Blassie)

*June 16, 2003 (Freddie Blassie through the eyes of his biggest rivals and friends)

*July 28, 2003 (Part 2 of the history of the WWF vs. WCW war and the plans to make new superstars in the early 90s, what happened, and the night where the three biggest wrestling companies in the world combined for a joint show and what happened)

*August 25, 2003 (2003 Hall of Fame issue with huge profiles on the controversial career of Shawn Michaels, Chris Benoit as well as historical features on Earl Caddock and Francisco Flores)

*September 22, 2003 (Part 3 of the history of the WWF vs WCW war with the seeds that caused the collapse of the industry in the 90s, Zahorian trial, Gulf War controversy, Flair leaves WCW while holding world title and much more)

*October 27, 2003 (The fascinating life of Stu Hart plus the story of Road Warrior Hawk)

*January 19, 2004 (2003 Awards issue)

*February 2, 2004 (History of Toronto wrestling, Jack Tunney life story, Royal Rumble and Battle Royal history)

*February 23, 2004 (History of Guerrero family with Eddy's win over Brock Lesnar)

*March 1, 2004 (History of WWF continues with the period that brought the company down in early 1992, the mistakes, the real stories and how the business changed)

*March 8, 2004 (History of Wrestlemania, its greatest matches and best and worst shows as voted both by wrestlers and non-wrestlers and Wrestlemania history books)

*July 5, 2004 (A look behind the scenes and Ric Flair's book and his background with Eric Bischoff and Hulk Hogan)

*July 12, 2004 (A look at more on Ric Flair's book and his comments on Bruno Sammartino, Bret Hart and Mick Foley)

*August 16, 2004 (History of the Olympians in pro wrestling)

*August 23, 2004 (2004 Hall of Fame issue and biggest issue of the year with huge profiles on Kazushi Sakuraba, Undertaker, Bob Backlund, Masahiro Chono, Ultimo Dragon, Kurt Angle and Tarzan Lopez

--this counts as one issue if you are asking for a free issue, but ordered separately, due to size, is $6 in North America and $7 overseas)

*October 4, 2004 (the life and times of Big Bossman; as well as details of the life and times of one of the most influential men world wide in pro wrestling history, Jim Barnett)

*November 15, 2004 (the full story of what happened between Kurt Angle and Daniel Puder, plus coverage of the most important week in the history of TNA)

*January 24, 2005 (2004 Awards issue, Rock and WWE part company)

*March 14, 2005 (the 50 biggest money players in the history of WWF and a look at their Hall of Fame)

*May 9, 2005 (the life and times of Chris Candido)

*June 20, 2005 (The full story behind Paul Heyman and the death of ECW, as well as coverage of One Night Stand, Hardcore Homecoming and behind the scenes of both shows)

*July 18, 2005 (death of Shinya Hashimoto and his records with a look at the fall of New Japan, the Matt Hardy angle, tons of WWE firings, Cornette firing in detail as well as problems of a WWE developmental territory in our biggest news issue of the year which is a double-sized issue and would be $6 on its own and $7 overseas)

*August 24, 2005 (2005 Hall of Fame issue with career profiles of Paul Heyman, HHH and Freebirds plus debut of MMA Hall of Fame)

*September 12, 2005 (History of Mid South Wrestling)

*October 10, 2005 (Life and Times of the Ultimate Warrior)

*November 21, 2005 (Life and Times of Eddy Guerrero and Crusher, double issue $6 on its own and $7 overseas)

*December 5, 2005 (The Eddy Guerrero special issue, double issue $6 on its own, $7 overseas)

*January 9, 2006 (The life and times of Superstar Billy Graham, plus New Year's Eve 2005 coverage)

*January 16, 2006 (2005 Awards double issue, $6 or $7 overseas)

*April 3, 2006 (Story of Ann Calvello and the history of Roller Derby

--many called this the best issue of the Observer ever)

*April 10, 2006 (Behind the scenes at the 2006 Wrestlemania/Hall of Fame week)

*July 24, 2006 (The History of the Von Erichs and World Class Championship Wrestling

--the most unreal story ever in wrestling)

*September 4, 2006 (The Rise and Fall of Kurt Angle; 2006 Hall of Fame inductions of Eddie Guerrero, Paul Bowser, Masakatsu Funaki, Aja Kong and Hiroshi Hase including tons of wrestling history around the world from the 20s through the 60s, the evolution of working to not working in Japan, and a look at Guerrero in hindsight, double issue $6 or $7 overseas)

*October 9, 2006 (A look back nine years later at the life and legacy of Brian Pillman with tons of inside information about what made him tick as his real objectives)

*November 15, 2006 (History of WCW part one, Eric Bischoff's book and how the industry was changed forever)

*November 20, 2006 (History of WCW part two, Why Jim Ross left WCW, How Bischoff changed the company, signing of Hulk Hogan, Beginning of Nitro, Jesse Ventura, Brian Pillman, Chris Jericho and signing Wrestlemania planned celebrity away)

*November 27, 2006 (History of WCW part three, When Bischoff challenged McMahon to fight; Truth and fiction around Bret Hart signing with WCW and why it didn't click)

*December 6, 2006 (details behind Pride's offers to sell promotion and Part four of History of WCW part four, Hogan-Goldberg match and why there was no rematch, WCW loses NBC network deal in 1999 and the real reasons the company fell apart)

*January 22, 2007 (2006 Awards issue, double issue $7 on its own, $8 overseas)

*February 14, 2007 (Life and Times of Bam Bam Bigelow)

*March 5, 2007 (WWE begins plans that will change the business)

*March 12, 2007 (Life and Times of Mike Awesome)

*March 19, 2007 (Life and Times of Ernie Ladd)

*April 4, 2007 (Life and Times of Badnews Allen Coage

--which many are calling one of the best issues in history)

*July 2, 2007 (Part one of the Benoit double murder-suicide)

*July 5, 2007 (Part two of the Benoit double murder-suicide)

*July 10, 2007 (Part three of the Benoit double murder-suicide)

*July 19, 2007 (Part four of the Benoit double murder-suicide)

*July 23, 2007 (Part five of Benoit double murder-suicide)

*July 25, 2007 (Part six of Benoit double murder-suicide)

*August 15, 2007 (The legend of the God of Japanese wrestling and his influence on MMA, Karl Gotch)

*October 15 (2007 Hall of Fame double issue, $7 on its own, $8 overseas including inductions of The Rock, Tom Packs and the original Strangler Lewis)

*November 12, 2007 (Life and times of Fabulous Moolah and history of U.S. women's wrestling) .

*December 31, 2007 (History of Ric Flair and the heyday of wrestling at the Greensboro Coliseum)

*January 21, 2008 (2007 Awards issue, double issue $7 on its own, $8 overseas)

*March 17, 2008 (Life and times of Johnny Weaver)

*March 24, 2008 (Life and times of Gary Hart)

*April 10, 2008 (Farewell to Ric Flair; My thoughts, Shawn Michaels talks of Flair's meaning to him; Hall of Fame; Wrestlemania double issue, $7 on its own, $8 overseas)

August 11, 2008 (Ric Flair leaves WWE; Updated history of pro wrestlers and MMA fighters who went to the Olympics)

September 8, 2008 (2008 Hall of Fame double issue, $7 on its own, $8 overseas; part one of Killer Kowalski bio)

September 15, 2008 (Life and Times of Evan Tanner)

September 22, 2008 (The amazing career of Killer Kowalski, one of our most in-depth bios)

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We now have available personally autographed copies of Tributes II, our latest book, as well as a DVD that comes with it talking more about the subjects in the book. The book covers the life stories of Lou Thesz, Wahoo McDaniel, Elizabeth, Fred Blassie, Road Warrior Hawk, Andre the Giant, Curt Hennig, Johnny Valentine, Davey Boy Smith, Terry Gordy, Owen Hart, Stu Hart, Gorilla Monsoon, The Sheik and Tim Woods. To get all of those biographies as back issues of the Observer would be a $60 value today. This is a collection of some of the best Observer articles of the past several years in a hardcover, full-color format that is 239 pages. There is also a foreword by Bret Hart. The book price is $12.95 plus $3.50 for shipping costs in the U.S., $10 for shipping costs to Canada and $12 for shipping costs outside North America. You can order the book the same way you order the newsletter.

-- Matt Hughes, who said on his website Monday that the most likely date for his fight with Matt Serra was April, confirmed that at last night's UFC Q&A.

--We will be doing an Observer radio show starting after the completion of the post-UFC show press conference, which would probably be about an hour after the show.

--Two live reports from the KENTA vs. Naomichi Marufuji match at Budokan Hall said it was the best match on a major show in Japan this year.  The two went to a 60:00 draw with the GHC jr. title vs. All Japan World jr. title

--If picked, Honky Tonk Man can wrestle tomorrow at Cyber Sunday.  He worked last night in Newark, CA with his finger all bandaged and did more than 10 minutes

--There is an article on Josh Koscheck being a heel in today's Chicago Sun Times.  He seems to want to be a face, but when you listen to him, it's not exactly his true calling at http://www.suntimes.com/sports/1240846,ufc-1025-08.article  There is another article on Patrick Cote at http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/chi-25-ufc-weigh-inoct25,0,4714016.story

--Both area newspapers listed 1,400 as the crowd at weigh-ins, which is much smaller than the usual crowds.  Still, we're told the buzz in Chicago is pretty big, but with only high priced tickets left, not sure what kind of a walk-up they'll get.  It will break the Wrestlemania record for the largest gate ever at the All-State Arena for any event.

--Hall of Famer Atsushi Onita turns 51 today.  Perry Saturn is 42, if he's still around.  Milena Roucka in WWE developmental turns 29   

--Rich Tate's Atlanta wrestling nostalgia

76 years ago today:  Floyd Marshall beat Sid Nabors before a sellout of 6,000 fans

51 years ago:  Ray Gunkel beat Gorgeous George via DQ to keep the Southern titlte

45 years ago:  Mighty Hercules beat Chief Big Heart to win the Eastern heavyweight title.  Fabulous Moolah beat Toni Rose in the semifinal

40 years ago:  the Professional beat Louis Tillet to keep the Georgia title

34 years ago:  Harley Race & Buddy Colt beat Ole & Gene Anderson to win the Georgia tag team titles while Rocky Johnson beat Roger Kirby and Bill Watts beat Mike McCord (Later to become Austin Idol)

32 years ago in Augusta:  Terry Funk beat Mr. Wrestling II to keep the NWA world itle

31 years ago in Macon:  Bob Armstrong & Mr Wrestling II beat Stan Hansen & Pak Song via DQ

--Stacy Keibler was shown on TV today at the Breeder's Cup race

--The Miz will be on Sci-Fi's Ghost Hunters sohw on Halloween night.

-- Coughlin has a full preview of the show up here.

-- If you didn't see it, last night's HHH vs. Undertaker Smackdown main event was a very good match. It was a few minutes shorter in length than all the matches on the HD version of Impact put together.

-- Final Impact rating was a 1.1.

-- The newspapers in Mexico are reporting that Dos Caras Jr. just signed with WWE and will be debuting at the Royal Rumble. We've heard things like this both ways for quite awhile now and will probably have an update later today or tomorrow.

-- Curt Hennig's daughter Amy is the new WLW Women's Champion, winning the title last night at Harley's Race's show. The next event on November 22nd has Eugene, plus Cade & Murdoch reunite their tag team. More info here.

-- The Fertitta Brothers' (UFC owners) Station Casinos are having some issues related to the downturn of the economy, and an article on their latest venture is up here.

-- For those that saw Dana's interview in yesterday's news update, the war of words is on. The Scott Ferrall Show has a response here and here with Farrell and Gary Brody of Affliction.

-- Article on B Brian Blair and his run for office

-- Brett writes: Not sure if this has been mentioned, but in the Providence market Friday Night Smackdown airs at 11:30pm on the local FOX affiliate, WNAC 64. (*Note I actually live in Somerset, MA, which although is not in RI, it is considered the Providence market). I write this to you because I have read about the disappointing ratings Smackdown has been getting since the switch to MyNetwork. I can speak for myself when I say that last night’s episode was the first one I have watched since the switch. Obviously I was aware that it was being moved to MyNetwork because of WWE advertisements on RAW, but the problem around here was that MyNetwork had not done any advertising that they had an affiliate in the area. For the past 2 weeks, I would randomly “channel surf” between 8-10 and hope that I’d find Smackdown’s new home by luck, eventually I figured that there was no MyNetwork in the area, and just figured I just wouldn’t be able to watch Smackdown for a while. The confusing part of it all is that WNAC is a FOX affiliate, which would be the last place I’d figure Smackdown would be on, and the only reason I found out that Smackdown aired on FOX in a different time-slot, was that I happened to be watching a few innings of the World Series this week and noticed a commercial for Smackdown in the 11:30 time slot.

-- Showtime All-Star Wrestling (SAW), Millersville, TN, 10/24: Shane Andrews beat Jesse Emerson, Sigmon beat Drew Haskins, Arrick Andrews beat Hammerjack, Slacker J beat Drew Haskins, Gary Valiant beat Rick Santel by DQ, Chase Stevens beat Chris Michaels.

--There was a boxing show on 10/23 in Lemoore, CA with some MMA connections.  Dewey Cooper, the Hawaii fighters who has fought in K-1, headlined,, losing via technical decision to Arthur Williams for the WBC USNBC Cruiserweight title.  I have no idea what that means.  Poppies Martinez, an area MMA fighter trained by Urijah Faber, had his first boxing match, beating Bet Witthar at 1:32.  Witthar was 0-3 coming in. (thanks to Anthony Sullivan)

--Tuesday night in Guadalajara: Thunder Boy b Neon, Azazrel b Quazar, Palacio Negro b Depredador, Super Maquina b Casanova-DQ, Raven Hiroka b Lady Apache, Metalik & Rayman b Mr. Aguila & Damian 666, El Terrible & Hijo del Texano b Hector Garza & Marco Corleone-DQ

--Tuesday night in Arizple for AAA:  Black Star & Pee Wee b Azteca Jr. & Fugitivo, Rebelde Rojo & Rebeldo Rojo Jr. & Zeus b Conde Azteca Jr. & Luzbel & ?, Reaper & Siniestro b Pasion Kristal & Pimpinela Escarlata, Brazo de Plata & Silver King b Histeria & Negro Rivera, Laredo Kid & Octagon & La Parka b Chessman & Psicosis & Kenzo Suzuki-DQ (thanks to Kris Zellner)

--Adam Pearce faces Blue Demon Jr. for the NWA world heavyweight title in Mexico City at Centro Banamex today

--Congratulations to Steve Gennarelli, a long-time subscriber, who married Erika Meyer in Tampa today.  I hope she doesn't make him get rid of his tape collection.  Gennarelli has probably the best tape collection of anyone I know.

--Scott Hall and Tracy Smothers headline for Juggalo Championship9 Wrestling in Detroit at the Majestic Theater on 10/31 

--Big Time Wrestling from last night in Newark, CA for the company's 12th anniversary show before 200 fans:  Hop Sing Lee b Mothertruckin Otis, Shannon Ballard b Dylan Drake, Michael Modest b Shane Ballard, Shoot to Trill & Davina Rose b Glitz n Glamour & Nikki, Honky Tonk Man b Le Emperur, Jason Styles b Jay Lethal after a chari shot from Shannon Bllard