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October 10, 2022 Observer Newsletter: Death of Antonio Inoki
Dave Meltzer covers the life and career of Antonio Inoki, the founder of New Japan Pro Wrestling who passed away on October 1.
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WWE
Gable Steveson now training with WWE full-time after heart procedure
A new ESPN report details the latest on Steveson's WWE future.
Former WWE Tough Enough winner Sara Lee passes away
Lee was the female winner of the 2015 season of Tough Enough.
WWE announces major commentary team shakeup
New WWE commentary teams will debut starting with Friday's SmackDown.
AEW
AEW Dynamite back over one million viewers, 18-49 demo rating down
Dynamite averaged 1.038 million viewers for its third-anniversary episode.
Bandido has not signed AEW contract, confirms WWE offer
Wednesday's reports that the Mexican star had signed were not accurate.
AEW's Julia Hart announces engagement to Lee Johnson
Hart appeared on Thursday's edition of AEW Unrestricted.
Sammy Guevara, Andrade warned by AEW about not fighting, altercation details emerge
A consistent story has emerged regarding who started Wednesday's backstage fight.
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NXT
WWE NXT viewership and 18-49 demo rating down
It was the first NXT episode with the show's new look.
WWE NXT video highlights: Pretty Deadly vs. Brawling Brutes, Halloween Havoc build
The NXT Tag Team Championships were on the line in the main event.
Three matches announced for next week's WWE NXT
Bron Breakker vs. "Big Body Javy" Javier Bernal is one of three matches set for the October 11 episode.
New Tag Team title number one contenders crowned on WWE NXT
Nikkita Lyons and Zoey Stark will face Katana Chance and Kayden Carter for the titles in the future.
This Week's Newsletter
October 10, 2022 Observer Newsletter: Death of Antonio Inoki
Dave Meltzer covers the life and career of Antonio Inoki, the founder of New Japan Pro Wrestling who passed away on October 1.
New Japan
KUSHIDA still recovering from Hand, foot, and mouth disease, off NJPW Declaration of Power
KUSHIDA is off Monday's NJPW event as he continues to recover.
Eight matches official for NJPW Strong Showdown
NJPW has announced eight matches for the October 16 taping in Los Angeles.
Full card revealed for NJPW Declaration of Power
The show is being held at Sumo Hall in Tokyo on October 10.
Two title matches announced for NJPW Battle Autumn in Osaka
Ospreay vs. Naito and Anderson vs. Hikuleo are set for the November 5 event.
Impact Wrestling
Joe Hendry's Impact in-ring return set for Bound for Glory
Henry will be part of the 20-person Call Your Shot gauntlet match.
Impact Wrestling live results: Bound for Glory go-home show
Steve Maclin will take on Moose with Sami Callihan as special referee.
Impact’s Scott D’Amore explains moving PPVs to Fridays, future on AXS TV
D'Amore spoke to Josh Nason on JNPO.
Digital Media title open challenge added to Impact Bound for Glory
Four new participants were also added to the Call Your Shot gauntlet match.
TV & PPV Reports
Impact Wrestling live results: Bound for Glory go-home show
Steve Maclin will take on Moose with Sami Callihan as special referee.
AEW Dynamite live results: Third anniversary show
Dynamite celebrates their third anniversary on National Scissoring Day in Washington D.C.
NWA Power results: OGK & Rhett Titus vs. La Rebelion & Damian 666
Women's Champion Kamille, Flip Gordon, Odinson and EC3 were all in action.
AEW Dark results: Dante Martin & Matt Sydal vs. The WorkHorsemen
Tuesday's Dark also included Skye Blue, Tony Nese & Josh Woods, and more.
WWE NXT live results: Toxic Attraction vs. Fyre, Lyons & Stark
Andre Chase will also take on Von Wagner in a Halloween Havoc qualifying match.
Other Wrestling
Bobby Fish to make boxing debut on Mayweather vs. Deji undercard
The 45-year-old will be facing Boateng Prempeh.
Daily Pro Wrestling History (10/06): WWE Hell in a Cell 2019
Seth Rollins and The Fiend faced off in an infamous Hell in a Cell match.
Last Man Standing World title match set for MLW Fightland
Alex Hammerstone will defend his title against EJ Nduka.
Daily Pro Wrestling History (10/05): First Hell in a Cell match
Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker faced off inside of HIAC at Badd Blood 1997.