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- For subscribers: Dave Meltzer on the new TNA TV deal
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This Week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter
We have the largest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter in our history up on the site today because we are covering two very newsworthy weeks:
*Full coverage of Full Gear. The good, the bad, the reaction, the business notes, reasons for the surprisingly good PPV number, thoughts on the world title change, long title reigns and how they create legends, and early Continental Classic thoughts.
*Notes and odds regarding upcoming matches
*UFC announces its first two shows of 2026, changes that the company is making and why the first two main events are so controversial
*Full coverage of UFC 323
*The life and times of Bob Caudle, the voice of Mid Atlantic wrestling and a Hall of Fame candidate
*A detailed look at how and why the ratings have changed, why the explanation makes no sense, exactly how much the new panel and big data ratings have hurt each show and in particular where.
*The most in-depth look at the ratings for all the shows over the past two weeks, placings for the week, placings in the time slot, men vs. women, how the placings compare to 2024 and 2023, and each show compared with the prior year and prior week, as well as the leading competition for each show.
*Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Daniel Garcia, Komander, Mortos, Mike Bailey and Kevin Knight go to CMLL, draw big crowds and a look at their key matches
*CMLL ready to honor a milestone it is close that no company has ever done in history
*Notes on AAA’s new TV deal in Mexico and Latin America and who they are pushing as the top stars
*WWE tag team taking the name of one of Mexico’s greatest tag teams in history
*Updates on tag team tournaments in Stardom, New Japan and All Japan.
*Wrestler suspended after getting in car accident and messing up a tournament
*Update on Tokyo Dome ticket sales
*Fantastica Mania 2026 notes
*Battle of the Generations
*RAF new philosophy and update
*Santo’s final matches
*Sting’s son has first singles match
*Headbangers farewell tour
*The oldest male wrestler in history has a match last week
*Opera Cup notes
*TNA business notes as well as notes on the next PPV show and the last major show
*AEW TV changes
*Final Battle updated card
*Tony Khan on multiple subjects
*Ticket sales for upcoming WWE, AEW and TNA shows
*Two best in the world at their specific sport athletes are on UFC’s radar
*Becky Lynch’s comments
*Update on stockholders lawsuit against WWE
*New WWE signings
*WWE star talks about her domestic violence issue
*WWE engagements
*Bret Hart talks McMahon and Michaels and our thoughts on it
This Week’s Back Issue
Tuesday Update
WWE
- After Alicia Taylor on social media reflected on her final ring introduction of John Cena at Survivor Series, he responded: “Matches and moments are only memorable if we ALL believe in them. Thank YOU for being a driving force to help audiences around the world enjoy and invest in these moments. NO ONE does it alone. Your professionalism, passion, presentation and overall love of the business lay the foundation for lifelong memories.”
- Reacting to her Survivor Series loss, Nikki Bella wrote on Instagram: “I want a rematch! When my face heals this week I will be more than ready! Her foot?! The ref! That match was mine! That title is mine!”
- Joe Hendry’s profile has been added to WWE.com.
- Kevin Owens is back on Cameo.
- Recent WWE Vault content includes This Tuesday In Texas from 1991 featuring Hulk Hogan vs. The Undertaker for the WWE title, Kurt Angle vs. Rikishi vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. The Rock from Rebellion 2000, a compilation of wrestler’s last matches in WWE including Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, Batista, and more, and Goldberg, RVD, and Shawn Michaels vs. Batista, Kane, and Randy Orton from the December 1, 2003 edition of Raw.
AEW & Other Wrestling
- Anthony Bowens attended the Avatar Fire and Ash premiere.
- ROH is airing a special Tuesday edition of their TV show on YouTube tonight.
- Dustin Rhodes gives a PT update.
- Willow Nightingale has been added to Orange Crush’s SuperPower Slam event.
- Brody King paid tribute to CM Punk’s dog Larry on Instagram.
- Recent new matches added to AEW’s YouTube channel include Orange Cassidy vs. Roderick Strong from AEW Revolution 2024, Kenny Omega vs. Jon Moxley from the December 2, 2020 edition of Dynamite, and Adam Copeland vs. Christian Cage from Worlds End 2023.
- A new mini documentary is out on the recent Cannonballfest event.
- Bear Bronson is holding a seminar on December 28 in North Carolina.
- Dr. Redacted, One Called Manders, VNDL48, and YDNP have been added to GCW’s Do or Die battle royal on New Year’s Eve.
Bryan Rose is an editor from California that has been covering professional wrestling for well over a decade. He officially joined F4WOnline as an editor in 2017.