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Denise returns to cover this week's NXT, headlined by Zoey Stark taking on Cora Jade.
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WWE
WWE uncovers more Vince McMahon payments, will delay financial report
The total amount of payments now adds up to nearly $20 million.
WWE Raw ratings remain strong despite drop from last week
Raw averaged 1.96 million viewers on Monday and drew a 0.54 rating in 18-49.
Report: Kevin Dunn expected to remain with WWE for now
The longtime WWE head producer will be sticking around according to a report.
WWE on A&E ratings up for Lex Luger Biography
The Luger special drew Biography: WWE Legends' highest demo rating of the season.
AEW
AEW Dark results: Orange Cassidy vs. Anthony Henry
Hikaru Shida, Ruby Soho & Athena also teamed up for trios action.
Ricky Starks vs. Aaron Solo announced for AEW Dynamite
Former tag team partners will clash one-on-one this Wednesday.
AEW Battle of the Belts III ratings down from previous specials
Battle of the Belts averaged 437,000 viewers on Saturday night.
Orange Cassidy vs. Anthony Henry part of nine-match AEW Dark lineup
The Best Friends, Anna Jay, Ruby Soho, Athena, Hikaru Shida & Serena Deeb are scheduled for the show.
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NXT
Three matches added to WWE NXT Heatwave
A street fight, a North American title bout, and a grudge match have been added to the August 16 show.
NXT's Solo Sikoa out of action with sprained PCL
It was revealed on tonight's NXT that Sikoa would be out action due to a sprained PCL.
WWE NXT live results: Heatwave go-home show
Cora Jade will attempt to take out Zoey Stark ahead of next week's special.
WWE NXT Level Up results: Xyon Quinn vs. Quincy Elliott
Thea Hail vs. Arianna Grace was also on the show.
This Week's Newsletter
August 8, 2022 Observer Newsletter: SummerSlam, Ric Flair's Last Match
Dave Meltzer recaps SummerSlam and Ric Flair's Last Match, the latest on the G1 Climax tournament, and more.
New Japan
Alan Angels vs. Taiji Ishimori set for NJPW Strong Fighting Spirit Unleashed
Angels vs. Ishimori is one of three new bouts announced for the August 21 taping.
Jay White removed from NJPW events due to ‘heat stroke-like symptoms’
White will miss events in Hiroshima on August 9 & 10.
NJPW G1 Climax 32 night 14 results: Tetsuya Naito vs. KENTA
The G1 Climax tournament continued on Tuesday from Hiroshima.
Tag Team title tournament finals set for this week's NJPW Strong
The first NJPW Strong Openweight Tag Team Champions will be crowned on Saturday's episode.
Impact Wrestling
Matthew Rehwoldt stepping away from the ring, will focus on commentary
The former Aiden English is a commentator for both Impact Wrestling and NJPW Strong.
X-Division title match, Killer Kelly return set for next week's Impact Wrestling
Mia Yim also takes on Madison Rayne next week while KUSHIDA will also be in action.
Three matches added to Impact Emergence
An X Division title match is one of three new bouts set for the Friday, August 12 show.
Impact Wrestling reveals date and location for Bound for Glory 2022
The company's biggest annual event will be held on a Friday night in Albany, NY.
TV & PPV Reports
AEW Dark results: Orange Cassidy vs. Anthony Henry
Hikaru Shida, Ruby Soho & Athena also teamed up for trios action.
WWE NXT live results: Heatwave go-home show
Cora Jade will attempt to take out Zoey Stark ahead of next week's special.
AEW Dark Elevation results: Lucha Bros vs. The Wingmen
Athena and Parker Boudreaux were also in action this week.
WWE Raw live results: Lashley vs. Ciampa US title match
The WWE Women's Tag Team title tournament is also slated to begin.
Other Wrestling
Daily Pro Wrestling History (08/09): Showdown at Shea 1980
Bruno Sammartino and Larry Zbyszko clashed in a steel cage match.
Conrad Thompson says Ric Flair's Last Match part of 'master plan'
Thompson spoke about the event on My World with Jeff Jarrett.
Bryan Alvarez & Billie Starkz vs. Tom Lawlor & Killer Kelly set for GCW/BLP 4 Cups Stuffed
Alvarez is returning to the ring for the first time since 2019.