May 18, 2026 Observer Newsletter: WWE Backlash review & ratings, Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano preview, Tenzan to retire
The new Wrestling Observer Newsletter has arrived.
Dave Meltzer leads off with a look back at last weekend’s WWE Backlash, including his match ratings and analysis.
He also does a deep dive into this Saturday’s Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano fight on Netflix and all the news and interesting quotes from Rousey leading into it.
Dave looks at Hiroyoshi Tenzan’s retirement announcement, the Triller legal in-fighting drama and how AEW is involved, a preview of ROH Supercard of Honor, plus all the news and happenings from all around the world of wrestling and MMA.
Please note there will be no WON next Friday as Dave takes a well-earned vacation, virtually ensuring a massive news story will break.
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