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This Week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter

*The most detailed coverage of the WWE’s deal with ESPN starting early, why the different moves were made by all sides, the costs, more details on Wrestlepalooza, the embarrassment to sports journalism that ESPN has been and emphasized this week, how WWE benefits and doesn’t from the changes,and  more.
*Will Ospreay, his neck issues, comparisons with other major stars and their serious problems, and his future.
*More questions regarding the death of Hulk Hogan.
*A look at Forbidden Door and the card, AEW injury rate ,NXT Heatwave, WWE Clash in Paris, France attendance record and more.
*Full coverage of TripleMania, lots of behind the scenes stuff, why the next show is where it is and when it is, what Nick Khan told AAA talent, records set and a  record claimed that was so far from accurate, actual  viewer numbers for each match and more.
*A look at The G-1 Climax tournament, the booking, the business, Konosuke Takeshita, new record set and upcoming book New Japan bouts.
*Real attendance figures for WrestleMania in Las Vegas and stats on who traveled for the show vs. who lived in Las Vegas and bought tickets,
*Full coverage of UFC 319, business,  Chimaev and his future.
*Dragon Gate’s Dangerous Gate 2025 show
*The most detailed look at the ratings for all pro wrestling and MMA shows this past week, including weekly standings, nightly standings, head-to-head shows, segment numbers and more notes.
*Details of another big CMLL week
*Stardom Five Star Grand Prix update
*Kents vs. Marufuji
*Women’s legends show packs Korakuen Hall
*Cauliflower Alley Club awards
*Man who claims to have saved Scott Steiner’s life.
*Wrestler charged with murdering a neighbor in a brawl
*Sami Callihan retires
*Lots of thoughts on Chris Jerich as a free agent
*Tony Khan media call
*Unionizing wrestlers
*Ticket advances for upcoming WWE, AEW and TNA shows.
*Dana White talks Jon Jones
*Sean Strickland suspended.
*PFL crowns new world champions.
*The farce that is Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis.
*Gable Steveson’s MMA debut.
*BJ Penn back in court.
*Time changes for a lot of the WWE TV shows over the next month.
*High level athletes being recruited by WWE.
*Rhodes talks about leaving AEW.
*Bronson Reed talks about his injury.

This Week’s Back Issue

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Thursday Update

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Other Wrestling

  • AEW shared video of the post-Dynamite moment from last night where ECW legend Taz was honored at the 2300 Arena. Tony Khan and other AEW personnel wore orange Team Taz shirts to celebrate him. The celebration was done as a surprise to Taz, with even his wife kayfabing him about it.
  • On Dynamite, Mark Briscoe revealed in a taped promo that he was not at the show due to the birth of his new son Mack – the ninth child for him and his wife.
  • Samoa Joe appeared on the Doughboys podcast, reviewing McDonald’s ice cream.
  • Blake Christian was the guest on AEW Unrestricted this week.
  • Deonna Purrazzo & Steve Maclin joined Saraya on the latest episode of her Rulebreakers podcast.
  • CMLL and Pokemon are collaborating together for a special event in celebration of the upcoming Pokemon Legends: Z-A video game. The Pokemon x CMLL show will be held at Arena Mexico on September 25:
    • If you’re hoping to see even more high-flying action, look no further than a special collaboration between Pokémon and the Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) at the Pokémon Legends: Z-A × CMLL Event. Pokémon and Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre are partnering up to showcase lucha libre—a traditional style of Mexican wrestling—at its finest.
    • The event will take place on September 25, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. PDT (local time 7:00 p.m. CST) at Arena México in Mexico City, Mexico, with tickets soon to be available on Ticketmaster. The match will also be broadcast on the official CMLL YouTube channel for fans all around the world to see!
  • In an interview with NJPW’s website following their match in the G1 finals, Konosuke Takeshita called EVIL one of his best-ever opponents, crediting EVIL for how good he is at being “the worst.”
    • I think when it comes to being the worst, he’s the best. I really think he’s one of the best opponents I’ve ever had. And he’s tough you know? He has to be. He really is the best at being the worst.
  • The live episode of TNA Impact in Minneapolis on September 4 is set to feature:
    • Ash By Elegance Knockouts World Championship celebration
    • The Hardys & Mara Sade vs. John Skyler, Jason Hotch & Tasha Steelz
    • Moose vs. AJ Francis
    • Nic & Ryan Nemeth vs. Eddie Edwards & Brian Myers
    • Indi Hartwell vs. Dani Luna vs. Jody Threat
  • Blue Panther Jr. vs. Zandokan Jr. in the first round of the 2025 Opera Cup tournament is set for MLW Fightland in North Richland Hills, Texas on September 13.
  • A GCW World Championship match with Effy defending against Shotzi Blackheart will take place at the promotion’s Homecoming show in Los Angeles on September 20.
  • Enzo Amore praised Big Bill (his former tag team partner Big Cass) for how far he’s come in his recovery from alcoholism:
    • He found an angel in his wife, Lexy [Nair]. I didn’t think there was any coming back from this for him…
    • What he’s managed to do since he left WWE is far greater than what you can achieve in a wrestling ring. He helps people, bro. People DM him and he answers
  • Chris Van Vliet interviewed former WWE referee Mike Chioda on a new episode of Insight.
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