Daily Update: NXT Heatwave, AJPW, Marc Mero
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WWE
- Shawn Michaels revealed the official poster for NXT Heatwave, which features Tony D’Angelo, Kendal Grey, Cruz Montana, Nattie, and Kelani Jordan. The PLE is taking place from Edinburg, Texas on August 30 with a 3 p.m. Eastern start time opposite AEW All In.
- Bayley was in attendance for last night’s training session at Nattie & TJ Wilson’s Dungeon.
- After the session, Nattie responded to Bayley: “I love you so much @itsBayleyWWE. Tonight was a MASTERCLASS at The Dungeon. Everyone pouring their soul onto the mat including you. It’s pure magic. Thank you so much for giving your best.”
- CM Punk, Charlotte Flair, and Lyra Valkyria were guests at Ace Steel’s Foundation of Professional Wrestling school on Wednesday.
- Big E showed off the cover for his “How I Got Over” memoir that’s slated for a February 2027 release.
- WWE Shop has a new “Boots Strapped” T-shirt for Big Cass following his return.
- Blake Monroe appeared on TMZ’s Inside the Ring.
- WWE Vault uploaded a full World Championship Wrestling episode from June 18. 1983:
- See the best action Georgia Championship Wrestling has to offer. Tommy Rich and Buzz Sawyer are ready to throw down as their rivalry intensifies. Ole Anderson intervenes when ‘Precious’ Paul Ellering tries to get Arn Anderson to betray his family. Plus, Rick Rude takes on Larry Zbyszko, action featuring The Iron Sheik, The Road Warriors and more!
- The WCW YouTube channel has a video with the best WCW Saturday Night matches from August 1996:
- Relive the best WCW Saturday Night action from August 1996! Lex Luger defends the WCW Television Championship against Lord Steven Regal. Ric Flair clashes with Chavo Guerrero Jr. Plus, action featuring The Steiner Brothers, The Nasty Boys, Diamond Dallas Page, The Giant, Ultimo Dragon and more!
Other Wrestling
- Tony Khan tweeted that last night’s Grand Slam Mexico was one of his favorite nights in AEW ever:
- Thank you all who watched Wednesday Night #AEWDynamite Grand Slam Mexico last night on TBS, HBO Max, or in Arena México! It’s just my opinion, Dynamite last night was one of my favorite nights ever! See you soon for #AEWCollision this Saturday & Dynamite this Wednesday night!
- Mina Shirakawa celebrated yesterday being the eighth anniversary of her wrestling debut.
- AJPW will hold a memorial and have a flower stand in honor of Dory Funk Jr. at the promotion’s August 9 show at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo.
- Atsuki Aoyagi & Rising HAYATO have officially vacated AJPW’s All Asia Tag Team titles due to Aoyagi’s ACL injury.
- Marc Mero shared that he’ll likely need shoulder replacement surgery in the future after an examination revealed both of his shoulders “are pretty much bone on bone.” For now, Mero was given two cortisone shots to help with the pain.
- Denise Salcedo interviewed Rob Van Dam.
- Programming Insider, which had been a source for wrestling TV ratings, stated that it no longer has access to ratings data.
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.