April 13, 2026 Observer Newsletter: AEW Dynasty preview, much discussed Pat McAfee WrestleMania 42 angle, TNA talent controversy
It was another huge news week and Dave Meltzer’s new Wrestling Observer Newsletter recounts it all and then some.
He previews this Sunday’s AEW Dynasty card, headlined by AEW World Champion MJF vs. former champion Kenny Omega.
Dave looks back at last Friday’s much discussed angle that introduced Pat McAfee into the Randy Orton vs. Cody Rhodes mix, whose idea is what, and what could mean creatively for the future. He also gives a look at the final week before WrestleMania 42 next weekend.
Dave also delves into the controversial moves by TNA pulling talent from indie shows where they were set to face AEW talent.
He also recaps NJPW Sakura Genesis and the new IWGP Heavyweight Champion being crowned, NXT Stand & Deliver, CMLL, and the rest of the news in another wild pro wrestling and MMA week.
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