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This Week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter

This issue covers the following topics:

  • A look at the Netflix/WBD proposed deal, how it went down, what it entails, how this affects AEW, the AEW contract situation with WBD and what it entails and how long it is as well as fears in the entertainment industry if this goes through, as well as steps being taken by Paramount to get it blocked.
  • TNA signs a new TV deal with AMC, the early schedule, what is and isn’t true about the deal, as well as the power of AMC and how pro wrestling has affected and changed the ratings for all of its television partners with the most updated numbers, which also shows why it is still valuable programming.
  • A complete look at Survivor Series including how people viewed the show, changes that can be made to War Games to make it easier to watch, business notes on the show, overall interest level compared to recent PPV shows, where WWE goes from here, Netflix numbers outside the U.S. and more.
  • The history of Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Kazuchika Okada, the making of their final match, where Shinsuke Nakamura fit in as well as AEW, WWE and CMLL, business notes, history, historical significance and how the story has played out since the start of the year.
  • A look at this weekend’s shows and odds
  • Les Hudspith aka Ringo Rigby, former U.K. wrestler who led a very interesting life, between judo, being a main eventer quick in the U.K., the political situation in the U.K. that led to his leaving, coming to the dying California promotion and thriving Mexican scene and crazy street brawls.
  • The most detailed look at the television ratings from the past week, placings, comparisons and more.
  • Coverage of one of the best Arena Mexico shows of the year including Claudio Castagnoi’s title win
  • The next major CMLL show, plus lots of big shows around the country
  • AAA and WWE combine for a big show with two great bouts, and what this leads to
  • End of Stardom tag team tournament
  • End of Dragon Gate tournament
  • Update on All Japan and New Japan tournaments
  • Who has the most five-star matches in 2025
  • Real American Freestyle update and apparently business philosophy
  • Lots of AEW new shows
  • Detailed look at the Continental Classic including a decision to be made this week
  • Bryan Danielson talks injuries, if he can come back, Brie Bella coming back, retiring, traveling and more
  • Ticket sales for upcoming WWE & AEW shows over the net five weeks
  • Is AEW really closing the gap on WWE as Tony Khan says, a look at different metrics
  • Tom Aspinall update
  • What UFC should do and won’t to make the Amanda Nunes vs. Kayle Harrison fight better and less risky
  • The sad plight of Nick Diaz
  • Nick Khan and Laurence Epstein push their version of the Ali Act
  • Rumors about Ronda Rousey fighting
  • TKO stock value update
  • How much has Dwayne Johnson earned so far in his less than two years with WWE

This Week’s Back Issue

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Thursday Update

WWE

  • CM Punk was featured on “What’s For Lunch?” with Chef Donny from Barstool Sports. On the show, Punk was asked how he feels about influencers like Logan Paul coming into WWE:
    • I mean, I think it’s a benefit. Like, I understand the criticisms – and I would probably be levying them heavy against him if I was CM Punk from like 10 years ago. But to see him take it seriously and want to do more – but the way the business is now, it’s almost just like, ‘Pump the brakes, you don’t need to do more.’ It’s fascinating because, like, everybody hates this dude. And I think that’s one of the more admirable things about him, is how much everybody hates him. Because in our business, that means money. That’s dollars.
  • Sami Zayn expressed how grateful he is that he got to face John Cena one last time back in September: “As the clock ticks towards this Saturday for John Cena’s final match, this is all becoming more and more emotional. I feel so incredibly lucky that we got to dance one last time.”
  • WWE Vault uploaded DVD extras from the “John Cena: My Life” DVD that came out in 2007.
  • WWE put together footage of the 100+ throwback sports jerseys Cena wore throughout his career.
  • On Insight with Chris Van Vliet, Chelsea Green looked back on facing Penta in Lucha Underground:
    • The best decision I ever made was that match – because now when someone says I suck at wrestling, someone else says, ‘But did you see the Penta match?’ And I’m like, yeah, yeah, that one match in 2018. He literally wrestled himself. Watch it again, he literally wrestled himself. But I digress. He is amazing, and so am I.
  • Becky Lynch & Seth Rollins attended last night’s Los Angeles Lakers vs. San Antonio Spurs game and sat with Lakers CEO Jeanie Buss.
  • Zelina Vega announced the passing of her uncle Michael, who she said was like a second father to her and the best uncle a girl could ask for.
  • The Babyfaces Podcast interviewed Aleister Black & Vega.
  • Rey Mysterio is celebrating his 51st birthday today.
  • Nikki Bella has been named the grand marshal for the 2026 Vrbo Fiesta Bowl parade.
  • Maxxine Dupri, Megan Morant, El Grande Americano, and Jimmy Hart visited the Boys & Girls Club of Stamford.
  • Logan Paul released a new episode of his vlog.

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Joseph Currier
Joseph Currier

Joseph Currier is the lead editor of F4WOnline.com, directing daily news coverage and writing articles on professional wrestling. He is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts, obtaining a journalism degree in 2016. Joseph joined F4W during his time at UMass and has now been writing about the industry for nearly a decade.

In addition to his work with F4W, Joseph has previously contributed to Sports Illustrated's wrestling coverage. He lives in Massachusetts and is a diehard fan of the Boston sports teams and Liverpool Football Club.