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Dave and Garrett talk about Judo Gene LeBell on the latest Wrestling Observer Radio.
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WWE
Roman Reigns, Drew McIntyre face-to-face set for WWE SmackDown
The Viking Raiders will also hold a 'viking funeral' for The New Day.
United States title match announced for WWE Raw
Bobby Lashley will defend against AJ Styles on the August 15 Raw.
Hit Row return to WWE on SmackDown
Top Dolla, B-Fab, and Ashante 'Thee' Adonis all made their return to WWE on Friday's SmackDown.
Raquel Rodriguez & Aliyah advance in WWE Women's Tag Team title tournament
Rodriguez and Aliyah will move on to the next round of the tournament.
AEW
Death Triangle vs. Will Ospreay & Aussie Open set for August 24 AEW Dynamite
A date has been announced for the AEW World Trios Championship tournament first round match.
Two title matches set for next AEW Rampage
The Tag titles and FTW title will be on the line on the August 19 episode.
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NXT
WWE NXT Zoey’s Stark worked as producer while injured
Stark appeared on After the Bell with Corey Graves this week.
NXT UK tapings canceled due to soccer coverage at BT Sport Studios
BT Sport Studios was unavailable to use due to soccer coverage.
NXT UK results: Title tournament begins
The NXT UK Championship tournament kicked off with two matches airing this week.
Two debuts set for WWE NXT Level Up
Bronco Nima and Lucien Price will make their televised in-ring debuts this Friday.
This Week's Newsletter
August 15, 2022 Observer Newsletter: 'Judo' Gene LeBell passes away, G1 Climax 32 updates
Dave Meltzer also talks the latest in WWE and AEW.
New Japan
Shingo Takagi to make NJPW Strong debut at Autumn Action
Shingo will take part in the Las Vegas taping on September 11.
NJPW G1 Climax 32 night 15 results: Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Hirooki Goto
The G1 Climax 32 continued on Wednesday in Hiroshima.
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.
Impact Wrestling
Impact Emergence notes: New champions, future title matches
Matt Taven & Mike Bennett earned a future Impact Tag Team title match Friday.
Impact Emergence live results: Alexander vs. Shelley World title match
Bandido & Rey Horus make their promotional debuts at Friday's special in Chicago.
Digital Media title match added to Impact Emergence pre-show
The Knockouts Tag Team title match will also be on the pre-show.
Impact Wrestling live results: Emergence go-home show
X-Division Champion Mike Bailey will defend against Rocky Romero.
TV & PPV Reports
AEW Rampage live results: AAA Mixed Tag Team title match, Danielson promo
Both Orange Cassidy and Danhausen will also be in action.
WWE SmackDown live results: Gunther vs. Nakamura IC title match
A follow-up on last week's surprise return by Karrion Kross is also expected.
Impact Emergence live results: Alexander vs. Shelley World title match
Bandido & Rey Horus make their promotional debuts at Friday's special in Chicago.
Impact Wrestling live results: Emergence go-home show
X-Division Champion Mike Bailey will defend against Rocky Romero.
NXT UK results: Title tournament begins
The NXT UK Championship tournament kicked off with two matches airing this week.
Other Wrestling
Daily Pro Wrestling History (08/12): Hiroshi Tanahashi wins 2018 G1 Climax
Tanahashi defeated Kota Ibushi in the finals of the tournament.
Christina Von Eerie releases statement regarding Chris Dickinson lawsuit
Dickinson filed a defamation lawsuit against Von Eerie last month.
Chris Dickinson files defamation lawsuit against accusers
Dickinson was accused of domestic abuse by two women in April.
Daily Pro Wrestling History (08/11): WWE SummerSlam 2019
SummerSlam was held in Toronto on this day in wrestling history.