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UFC on ESPN+ 69 live results: Mackenzie Dern vs. Yan Xiaonan
A women's strawweight bout headlines UFC action behind closed doors at the UFC Apex.
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WWE
Extreme Rules contract signing set for WWE Raw
A few new announcements have been made for Monday's Raw.
WWE SmackDown video highlights: McIntyre teams with Owens & Gargano
They took on Austin Theory & Alpha Academy in Friday's main event.
Another 'White Rabbit' QR code tease airs on WWE SmackDown
The latest White Rabbit tease aired during Friday's SmackDown episode.
Roman Reigns-Logan Paul face-to-face added to next week's WWE SmackDown
Ricochet vs. Solo Sikoa has also been added to the October 7 season premiere episode.
AEW
AEW content no longer airing on Space in Mexico, South & Central America
Fans in those countries will still be able to watch AEW content through AEW Plus on Fite TV starting October 1.
PAC vs. Trent Beretta set for AEW Battle of the Belts IV
PAC will defend the AEW All-Atlantic title at Battle of the Belts IV.
Hangman Page vs. Rush added to AEW Dynamite
A women's division trios match has also been added to the October 5 lineup.
Andrade vs. 10 AEW career vs. mask match set for next Rampage
The two rivals will clash on a live Rampage from Washington, DC.
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NXT
Update on Tony D'Angelo after WWE NXT injury
D'Angelo was hurt while facing Wes Lee on a show taped last week.
WWE NXT viewership down, 18-49 demo rating ticks up
NXT averaged 666,000 viewers on Tuesday night.
Report: Former NJPW wrestler Karl Fredericks spotted at WWE Performance Center
Fredericks was reportedly seen at the WWE Performance Center earlier this week.
Shawn Michaels says WWE NXT is still reaching out to indie wrestlers, talent from Japan
Michaels says "nothing is off the table" in terms of WWE's talent scouting.
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October 3, 2022 Observer Newsletter: Hurricane Ian forces changes, WWE's White Rabbit experiment
Hurricane Ian and it's effect on pro wrestling, WWE's viral experiment with the song 'White Rabbit', and more.
New Japan
JONAH out of NJPW Royal Quest II due to travel issues
JONAH is out of both Royal Quest II events due to travel issues stemming from Hurricane Ian.
Lio Rush announces he's cleared to return to the ring
Rush has been out of action since PWG Battle of Los Angeles 2022.
Fred Rosser vs. TJP title match set for this week's NJPW Strong
The Fighting Spirit Unleashed series wraps up with an Openweight title bout.
NJPW Royal Quest II not airing on Fite TV
The shows will be available to watch on NJPW World on demand in October.
Impact Wrestling
Digital Media title open challenge added to Impact Bound for Glory
Four new participants were also added to the Call Your Shot gauntlet match.
Moose vs. Steve Maclin set for next Impact Wrestling
Four matches were announced for the Bound for Glory go-home show.
Impact Wrestling live results: Monster's Ball, Honor No More celebration
Thursday's show also features Bullet Club, a Digital Media title match, and more.
Masha Slamovich: Impact has given me chance to ‘enhance my skills of violence’
Ahead of Thursday’s Monster’s Ball and Bound for Glory, Slamovich spoke with Denise Salcedo.
TV & PPV Reports
UFC on ESPN+ 69 live results: Mackenzie Dern vs. Yan Xiaonan
A women's strawweight bout headlines UFC action behind closed doors at the UFC Apex.
AEW Rampage live results: Three-way Tag Team title match
Four matches and a Hook appearance highlight Friday's show.
WWE SmackDown live results: Bayley vs. Shotzi
The build to Extreme Rules continues in Winnipeg.
Impact Wrestling live results: Monster's Ball, Honor No More celebration
Thursday's show also features Bullet Club, a Digital Media title match, and more.
AEW Dynamite live results: Two title matches, Saraya speaks
Jon Moxley also faces Juice Robinson in a World title eliminator match.
Other Wrestling
Daily Pro Wrestling History (10/01): Samoa Joe vs. Kenta Kobashi
The two battled in a classic match for Ring of Honor on this day in 2005.
Daily Pro Wrestling History (09/30): Kane wins WWE Intercontinental title
Kane defeated Chris Jericho for the title on this day in 2002.
Daily Pro Wrestling History (09/29): Anderson & Blanchard win NWA Tag Team titles
They defeated The Rock 'n' Roll Express on this day in 1987.
Ring announcer Dan Masters passes away in car accident
Masters had done ring announcing and commentary for WOW, PCW Ultra, and various other promotions.