Daily Update: Raw, George Kittle & Penta, Toni Storm
Daily Update
Latest News
- AEW Collision ratings up, second-highest viewership since September
- Viewership for episode five of WWE Raw on Netflix
- El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. signs with Lucha Libre AAA
- Carlito on WWE in-ring future: ‘I feel like I got a few more years in me’
- Tegan Nox says being ‘very sick’ contributed to her absence from WWE TV
- Jericho Cruise matches announced for this week’s ROH TV lineup
- Mustafa Ali set for AAA debut this Saturday in Mexico City
- WWE to hold NXT Roadblock special at The Theater at MSG
- Vince McMahon lawyer wrongly withheld documents, court rules
Latest Audio
- WOL: Vince McMahon, RAW, Hirooki Goto
- DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Podcast: Hogan, Flair, Martel & the beginning of 1985
- WOR: New Japan, RAW, weekend big shows, more
Latest Free YouTube Video
This Week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter
- The most detailed look at the updated Janel Grant lawsuit against Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis and WWE. We look at the new claims, the arguments in favor of the case not going to arbitration as McMahon, Laurinaitis and WWE have argued, who is the most in jeopardy, lots of notes on the legal strategy from both sides, more text messages released as well.
- Tons of records set at the 2025 Royal Rumble, the direction going into WrestleMania, the fake record John Cena may break and who has always been planned to break it later, Dwayne Johnson, Jey Uso, Alexa Bliss, business records including a very noteworthy record set by the show. We have an apples-to-apples comparison between Rumble viewers on Netflix and Raw viewers which is very interesting.
- The ringboys lawsuit goes forward against Vince & Linda McMahon and WWE, details of what the issues that put it on hold were as well as a very important note about the suit that hasn’t gotten much talk.
- The most detailed look at TV ratings and streaming numbers for pro wrestling programming in the U.S., including segment-by-segment numbers, what countries Raw is strongest in, competition and more.
- Unique tournament this month in Mexico City
- A look at major international matches over the past week
- Stardom PPV notes
- Tag champ brothers release a new album and music video.
- New Beginning in Osaka and Fantastica Mania upcoming shows.
- Young Bucks talk their return to Japan
- Why Hiroshi Tanahashi was in tears after Kenny Omega vs. Gabe Kidd
- Hall of Famer says his son has recently got a WWE offer
- Ed Wiskowski’s time in Australia.
- Lots of news on Grand Slam Australia.
- International TV numbers and streaming numbers
- Ticket sales to all the major upcoming WWE & AEW shows including WrestleMania, Elimination Chamber, Revolution and All In.
- Jericho Cruise notes
- Merch sale leaders from WWE & AEW
- Story on the retirement of Dominick Cruz and his legacy in UFC
- One of the key people in the pro wrestling business and the most important person in the MMA business are rumored to be working together to start a new sports franchise
- How is ESPN+ doing
- Another world champion wants release from his promotion.
- All the craziness of the Canelo negotiations
- TKO stock reaching record highs
- Lots of news on Mania week
- More on cancellation of Cena TV show
- More on new Evolve TV show
- Another lawsuit with Nick Khan’s name in it
- How much WWE stock does Dwayne Johnson now own?
- Lots of contract news
- WWE & AEW injury stats – which company, on average, has more serious injuries.
This Week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter Back Issue
Tuesday Update
WWE
- The New Day continued to assault Rey Mysterio in a post-Raw angle until Dragon Lee came out for the save.
- AJ Styles clarified that he owns the trademark to his logo: “Just to clarify, I own the logo. I permit a company to sell items with my logo on them when I work there.”
- After Penta’s match on WWE Main Event, NFL star George Kittle jumped in the ring and celebrated with him.
- James Storm attended Monday’s Raw.
- Recent WWE Vault additions include Ernest ‘The Cat’ Miller recalling his WCW debut, AJ Styles vs. Chris Jericho from WWE Fastlane 2016, Rey Mysterio vs. Kurt Angle from the February 10, 2005 edition of SmackDown, and the Coliseum Video release Smack ‘Em Whack ‘Em which features Bret Hart’s first WWE title win over Ric Flair.
AEW & Other Wrestling
- Toni Storm has filed trademarks for the names ‘Timeless’ and ‘Toni Storm’.
- Lance Archer on social media wrote that his SUV was stolen on Monday.
- CJ Perry responded to news of Miro’s release from AEW: “A very happy Miro Day !!!”
- Matt Cardona has been announced for WrestleCon weekend.
- Will Ospreay congratulated Hirooki Goto on his IWGP World title win.
- Elektra Lopez responded to her WWE release: “Heard any good news lately? No? Well, make it quick—I’ve got a packed schedule for the next 90 days.”
- Karl Anderson released a tease on social media.
- Paul Ellering on X: “@WWE I am tired of the talking heads. Akam and Rezar can, without a doubt beat any Tag Team in the business today. Pedigree check. LOD 2.O.”
- Marisela Pena announced that Triplemania XXXIII is set for August 16 in Mexico City.
- The NWA announced that Barry Windham will appear for a special autograph signing on March 22 at their Hard Times V event.
Bryan Rose
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.