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WWE
HHH on The Rock at WWE WrestleMania: 'I just don't think it's in the cards'
WWE's chief creative officer addressed the possibility of The Rock appearing at WrestleMania.
Sami Zayn turns on Roman Reigns at WWE Royal Rumble
After pressure from Reigns to attack Owens, Zayn instead attacked Reigns, leading the rest of The Bloodline to attack Zayn.
Nia Jax, Chelsea Green return at WWE Royal Rumble
Jax and Green were both released from the company in 2021.
Rhea Ripley wins women's WWE Royal Rumble match
Ripley entered the match at number one and went the distance.
AEW
AEW Dark taping spoilers: Former WWE NXT, MLW wrestlers debut
The former Bodhi Hayward and EJ Nduka both made their AEW debuts.
Konosuke Takeshita vs. Brian Cage, TBS title match announced for AEW Dynamite
Jade Cargill will defend against Red Velvet in their third-ever singles match.
AEW Rampage live results: Hangman Page vs. Wheeler Yuta
AEW Women's Champion Jamie Hayter will also be in non-title action.
Briscoes were kept off AEW TV by WBD due to past tweets, Confederate flag gear
A second reason Jay & Mark Briscoe were banned from AEW TV has been revealed.
Podcasts
NXT
Valerie Loureda making WWE NXT Level Up debut this Friday
Two debuts are set for this week's edition of NXT Level Up.
WWE NXT viewership up slightly, 18-49 demo rating falls
NXT averaged 607,000 viewers on Tuesday night.
Triple threat tag team match set for next week's WWE NXT
The winning team will advance to the fatal four way match for the NXT Tag Team titles at Vengeance Day.
Women's Tag Team title match added to NXT Vengeance Day
Apollo Crews vs. Carmelo Hayes in a 2 out of 3 falls match has also been added.
This Week's Newsletter
January 30, 2023 Observer Newsletter: WWE Royal Rumble preview, Raw is XXX scores big ratings
A look at this year's Royal Rumble and possible WrestleMania directions, Raw XXX scores big ratings, and more.
New Japan
Mercedes Mone trained in Mexico for a month in advance of NJPW debut
Mone discussed her training in a long-form interview with NJPW's website.
Strong Tag Team title match set for NJPW Battle in the Valley
An eight-man tag match has also been added to next month's show.
Openweight title match to headline this week's NJPW Strong
The Nemesis series wraps up with Fred Rosser defending his NJPW Strong Championship.
Interpromotional All Star Junior Festival announced for NJPW World PPV
Hiromu Takahashi will produce the indie event set for March 1.
Impact Wrestling
KUSHIDA & Kevin Knight vs. Bullet Club set for next Impact
Gisele Shaw will take on Savannah Evans in the other announced match.
Josh Alexander vs. Rich Swann title match set for Impact No Surrender
Nearly two years later, Swann will get his World title rematch.
Impact Wrestling live results: Golden Six Shooter match
The next challenger for the Impact World title will be determined tonight.
Impact Bound for Glory, two other event weekends heading to Chicago
Impact will run six shows at Cicero Stadium this year.
TV & PPV Reports
WWE Royal Rumble live results: The road to WrestleMania 39 begins
Roman Reigns will defend the undisputed WWE Universal title against Kevin Owens.
AEW Rampage live results: Hangman Page vs. Wheeler Yuta
AEW Women's Champion Jamie Hayter will also be in non-title action.
WWE SmackDown live results: Royal Rumble go-home show
Kevin Owens faces off with Solo Sikoa on the eve of the Royal Rumble.
MLW Fusion results: Taya Valkyrie vs. Trish Adora Featherweight title match
Sam Adonis made his MLW debut and Richard Holliday gave an update on his health.
Impact Wrestling live results: Golden Six Shooter match
The next challenger for the Impact World title will be determined tonight.
Other Wrestling
Jay Briscoe funeral taking place Sunday, vigil set for tonight
Mark Briscoe will pay tribute to his brother on tonight's AEW Dynamite.
Jazmin Allure on her start in pro wrestling, WWE, AEW & WOW experiences
Allure shared a story about Becky Lynch that brought her to tears.
John Morrison vs. Willie Mack added to MLW SuperFight
John Hennigan and Willie Mack will face off in Philadelphia on February 4.
December 12, 2005 Observer Newsletter: WWE begins exploiting Eddie Guerrero's death, drug testing policy coverage
Dave Meltzer looks at the beginning of the aftermath of Guerrero's passing.