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- Enzo Amore says he reached out to AEW: ‘They had no interest’
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- WWE Hall of Famer Mike Rotunda recovering from heart attack, not in hospice
- WWE SmackDown demo rating up despite World Series competition
- Mercedes Mone announced for November indie date
- Jordynne Grace shares photo of NXT main event aftermath
- Maple Leaf Pro raises $110K for people living with developmental disabilities
- WWE star Natalya explains goal of her new book
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Wednesday Update
WWE
- WWE uploaded the full Kelani Jordan vs. Jordynne Grace TNA Knockouts Championship match that headlined NXT last night.
- WWE’s YouTube channel did a free live stream today broadcasting both nights of WrestleMania 41 from earlier this year. The separate videos for night one and night two are both available.
- In an interview with Fox News Digital, Natalya named Bayley and Liv Morgan as two wrestlers she sees some of herself in:
- There’s bits and pieces I see of myself in certain women. I think Bayley is very selfless. She’s all about giving back. She loves helping men and women. She’s somebody that just loves to give to the business. Even if she’s in a rut about something, she’s quick to pull herself out of it. She’s very grateful. She’s very grateful for all she has.
- I gave her a book the other day, and an hour later she’s posting about it and sharing it. She celebrates her friends and I love that. She’s somebody that the locker room looks up to. If it’s somebody’s birthday, she’ll get them a cake.
- I see a lot of grit in Liv Morgan. I take a lot of pride in the grit that I have because you can go far in the industry, but you can’t get your furthest without the grit. And so, I see Liv Morgan as somebody who has a lot of grit. She is so tough and she loves the industry. (Monday) she posted on her social media. She’s like, ‘It’s my 11th year in WWE.’ We were talking backstage once when she won the title her last time, I said, ‘Just remember you’re not an overnight success story.’ I said, ‘You are somebody that worked really, really hard to get everything that you have today – and that’s why you’re still here.’
- People will just see us sometimes and think this just happened overnight. Liv is a really great example of somebody that hasn’t given up, has a lot of grit, doesn’t take no for an answer. She’s just gonna keep on growing and building and also giving back.
- TJ Wilson (Tyson Kidd) praised his wife Natalya’s new book:
- I’ve known Nattie for over 30 years — we met when I was just 12 years old. When she told me she was going to write a book, I thought, ‘I already know this story.’ But I quickly realized I only knew it from my perspective. What I hadn’t fully understood was her perspective of her own story — until now. And it’s so different than anything I ever expected from her, in the best way. As I read each page, I felt myself drawn in closer and closer. By the time I reached the last chapter, I found myself wishing it wouldn’t end.
- I’m so proud of you, Nattie. And all of what is about to come- from you having the courage to tell your story.
- David Otunga told MuscleManMalcolm that the documentary WWE produced on the Nexus a few years ago will never see the light of day:
- We recorded that. It was completed… I talked to the guy, one of the producers, and literally like the next day, two days later, he got fired. They all got fired. They got let go in COVID. But I had just talked to him. Man, this guy was telling me, he was like, ‘Yo, the documentary was so good.’ He’s like, ‘It was long, they made us edit it down.‘
- He said he spent a whole day doing this, got it to where they wanted it. He was telling me how fire my part was. He told me my interview was so good they were saving me for last. I know I smoked it, I’ll be honest with you. But I was just happy that they appreciated it too. They put me on last. I was the main event of the documentary, if you will. But anyway, now it’s not going to see the light of day. I think we should figure out how to get there. But it’s completed. The guy told me, it’s completed.
- R-Truth is performing a concert in New York City on November 16.
- New Order Coffee in Michigan has released a new blend in collaboration with Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin).
Other Wrestling
- Amazon Prime Video is issuing refunds to those who had technical issues with AEW’s WrestleDream pay-per-view on the service.
- SHAK Wrestling interviewed Willow Nightingale & Harley Cameron.
- “Speedball” Mike Bailey uploaded a new episode of his vlog.
- Commentator Walker Stewart celebrated yesterday being the two-year anniversary of his NJPW debut:
- It’s October 28 in America, and that means it has officially been 2 years since I made my debut with @njpwglobal.
- I have very few undying loves in this life. My love for my beautiful Yvette, my love for my family, and my love for professional wrestling.
- The combination of these 3 things inspire me daily, not only to be a better broadcaster and orator, but to be a better human being. To leave the world better than I have found it. To paint it with vibrant colors.
- I have done so much in my short time in professional wrestling. I don’t take any of it for granted, nor do I take for granted a single soul who has supported me or the brand I represent. I’m thankful every single day that the hard work has paid off and brought me to my second home of Japan.
- I’m beyond grateful for all of the fans, all of my peers, and all who have paved the way to make pro wrestling what it is today!
- When all is said and done, I sincerely hope I have colored professional wrestling in a way that sets a new standard.
- Until then, I will continue to love deeper and feel every second passionately (on and off the broadcast).
- It’s been a great 2 years, and I’m happy to have signed a contract for my third. Thank you for following the journey, and thank you for supporting New Japan Pro-Wrestling.
- Chris Bey shared a video of himself lifting weights one year removed from his broken neck.
- Detroit Lions star running back Jahmyr Gibbs dressed up as Jeff Hardy for Halloween.
- The Stunner interviewed former WCW wrestler Crowbar.
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.