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Royce Isaacs will take on Shane Mercer at Josh Barnett's Bloodsport XV. (Image credit: GCW)

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This Week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter

Among the topics covered:

  • Full coverage of AEW Revolution, keys to the show, the returns and surprises, poll results and other business notes, thoughts on the matches
  • Notes on Tony Khan’s attempt to buy WWE in 2023 that came out this week
  • Updates on WrestleMania with confirmed matches, matches not announced but are on the schedule, the 31.6% off ticket sale, comparisons of demand for tickets with last year, potential matches and more on how matches were changed, as well as Steve Austin talks
  • AAA Rey de Reyes update, a look at the promotion and how it differs from WWE and CMLL and what comes next
  • A look at what happened in the ring when referee Dallas Edwards suffered a medical emergency in the ring during a match and the response issues
  • The most detailed look at the ratings for all the major television and streaming shows of WWE, AEW and TNA, demos, comparisons, competition numbers and placings
  • Claudio Castagnoli draws his first Arena Mexico sellout as CMLL world champion
  • Notes on the other major shows of the week in Mexico
  • Stardom Cinderella tournament finals and the top matches for the company’s biggest show of the year
  • Champion Carnival blocks
  • New Japan Cup notes
  • Manami Toyuota and never going to WWE and would it have mattered
  • Sareee talks her WWE stint
  • Kendo Kashin on Tadao Yasuda
  • 45th anniversary of the Tiger Mask debut and the best woman wrestler in the world at that time is still holding a championship today
  • NCAA wrestling tournament notes
  • Ted DiBiase Jr. trial notes
  • Ticket sales for upcoming WWE, AEW, TNA, Tokyo Joshi Pro, Rousey vs. Carano and more shows
  • Mistico sells out San Jose three weeks in advance and thoughts on the show
  • Former WWE champion in boxing match
  • Ricochet, Gates of Agony and Mercedes Mone in Europe
  • TNA new business deal
  • Ricochet Twitter controversy
  • Former AEW and WWE champion appears this weekend on one of the most-watched TV shows
  • AEW contract notes
  • Zuffa makes choice not to accept a commission regulation and will do it themselves
  • Gina Carano talks about how UFC tried to stop the Carano vs. Cyborg fight from happening
  • WWE in Saudi Arabia thoughts
  • WWE’s deal with Front Office Sports and some thoughts
  • Davey Coates, WWE tour manager, passed away

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Cody Rhodes on Pat McAfee
Cody Rhodes on Pat McAfee.

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Other Wrestling

  • In an interview with Undisputed, Matt Jackson of The Young Bucks gave his thoughts on the stipulation where Hangman Page is no longer able to challenge for the AEW World Championship:
    • The stipulation is interesting. Does this mean Hangman might have to drop into our world, find a partner, and go for the tag team titles? Perhaps the TNT title? He’s one of the best in the business at crafting a character and story, so I’ll leave it to him.
  • Adam Copeland & Christian Cage appeared on a new edition of Close-Up with Renee Paquette.
  • After debuting a new look and gimmick, Lio Rush filed a trademark for “Blackheart Lio Rush” on March 24.
  • Deonna Purrazzo was at the New Jersey State House this week to help advocate for better education funding in her hometown of Jefferson Township:
    • I’m not just fighting for funding, I’m fighting for the programs that made me who I am.
    • The little girl in the cheer uniform…
    • The teenager in the stands…
    • The student in the classroom…
    • All of those versions of me were shaped by the programs in Jefferson Township.
    • I spent the last two days with @highlands_impact_aid_now fighting to make sure today’s students have those same opportunities. Because this isn’t just about funding, it’s about their futures too.
  • Brian Cage will be in action for Future Stars of Wrestling in Las Vegas on April 17. The show is named Mecca XI and is being produced by Killer Kross.
  • Royce Isaacs vs. Shane Mercer has been announced for Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XV on April 17:
    • Power. Crushing Force. Brute Strength. They say Martial Arts is all about ‘technique.’ But what happens when the technique fails because your opponent is so strong they simply pull your arm out the socket? A battle of violent force – powerhouses Royce Isaacs takes on Shane Mercer at Josh Barnett’s: Bloodsport XV!
  • All three members of Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey & Wolfgang) have signed with MLW and will be using “GBOT” as their faction name.
  • Joe Coffey spoke to The Takedown on SI:
    • We are the GBOT. It stands for a lot of things, but it’s Glasgow Boys on Top. We’re from Glasgow, and that’s the mentality we have. I’ve done my time, just playing my part and being a good soldier. You know, Killer Kross, I’m not really interested in him. I’m interested in what he’s got around his waist [the MLW World Heavyweight Championship], to be honest.
    • But, like him, we have a familiarity, GBOT. It means one thing: I’m not here to just play a part. I’m here to really establish myself and who I am, because before my time for the past couple of years that I’ve had in other companies, I was a world-traveling superstar. I was wrestling people from Hall of Famers to world champions. I’m not here just to make up any numbers. I’m here to show what Joe Coffey is all about and what I can do, and I’ll be leaving my mark as well.
  • Ronnie Garvin was a guest on Busted Open Radio today.
  • The Sandman & Joey Janela appeared on BTA Philly.
  • The Stunner interviewed Steph De Lander.
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Joseph Currier
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.