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WWE
WWE Raw ratings up for last live episode of 2022
Raw drew its best audience total since October.
'Hacksaw' Jim Duggan issues statement after detaining intruder during break-in
Duggan dealt with a scary situation at his home on December 8.
WWE’s Lacey Evans deletes social media posts after sharing autism conspiracy
The Instagram post in question focused on doubt regarding both ADD and autism.
Mandy Rose has made $500,000 on FanTime since WWE release
Rose's agent says she will be a "self-made millionaire" by Christmas.
AEW
AEW Dark results: Kenny Omega vs. Hagane Shinno
Tuesday's eleven-match lineup also included Ricky Starks, Jade Cargill, Jeff Jarrett, and Action Andretti.
Rick Ross to mediate Swerve, Keith Lee face-to-face on AEW Dynamite
Rick Ross will mediate between the two disgruntled tag team partners this Wednesday.
Kenny Omega, Action Andretti part of 11-match AEW Dark lineup
Tuesday's show will feature Omega's first Dark match since January 2020.
AEW Dark Elevation results: Blackpool Combat Club vs. The WorkHorsemen
The ROH Women's title was also on the line this week.
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NXT
NXT's Edris Enofe gets WWE logo chest tattoo
Enfoe told USA Network he plans on getting a NXT tattoo on his neck as well.
North American title match set for next week's WWE NXT
Fallon Henley vs. Kiana James will also square off in a match for the rights to Henley's family bar.
WWE NXT live results: New Day's first title defense
A pair of Tag Team title matches will take place on the episode.
WWE NXT spoilers for final two episodes of 2022
NXT taped the next two weeks of TV at the Performance Center on Wednesday.
This Week's Newsletter
December 19, 2022 Observer Newsletter: Vince McMahon wants back in WWE, Mandy Rose released
The Wall Street Journal reports Vince McMahon wants back in WWE as new and old allegations emerge, Mandy Rose released, and more.
New Japan
Rocky Romero details 'stressful' Good Brothers NJPW-WWE situation
Romero also responded to rumors of Sasha Banks coming to NJPW.
Openweight title match announced for NJPW Strong Christmas Eve episode
Fred Rosser will put his title on the line on the last new Strong show of 2022.
NJPW Strong results: Motor City Machine Guns vs. Stray Dog Army
The Openweight Tag Team titles were on the line this week on Strong.
Sasha Banks’ NJPW deal includes Stardom show; WWE negotiation details
Dave Meltzer has addressed Sasha Banks' deal with NJPW.
Impact Wrestling
'Speedball' Mike Bailey to face Yuya Uemura on Impact Wrestling
Four matches are confirmed for Thursday's show.
Knockouts Tag Team title match set for next Impact
The Death Dollz will defend against Deonna Purrazzo & Gisele Shaw.
Motor City Machine Guns regain Impact Tag Team titles
Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin became three-time Impact Tag Team Champions Thursday.
Jonathan Gresham signs contract with Impact Wrestling
The former ROH World Champion will take on Eddie Edwards at Hard to Kill.
TV & PPV Reports
AEW Dark results: Kenny Omega vs. Hagane Shinno
Tuesday's eleven-match lineup also included Ricky Starks, Jade Cargill, Jeff Jarrett, and Action Andretti.
WWE NXT live results: New Day's first title defense
A pair of Tag Team title matches will take place on the episode.
AEW Dark Elevation results: Blackpool Combat Club vs. The WorkHorsemen
The ROH Women's title was also on the line this week.
WWE Raw live results: Becky Lynch vs. Bayley
Plus, a winner-takes-all ladder match between The Miz and Dexter Lumis.
WWE Main Event results: Kylie Rae debuts, Edris Enofe & Malik Blade in action
This week's WWE Main Event featured a debut and two returns.
Other Wrestling
Daily Pro Wrestling History (12/19): WCW Starrcade 1999
Bret Hart suffered a career-altering concussion while facing Goldberg in the main event.
Daily Pro Wrestling History (12/18): Daniel Bryan wins WWE World title at TLC 2011
Daniel Bryan cashed in his Money in the Bank briefcase and defeated Big Show for the title.
Velveteen Dream arrest footage released by TMZ
The former WWE wrestler was arrested in August.