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WON NEWSLETTER: March 15, 2021 Observer Newsletter: AEW Revolution, WrestleMania 37 ticket details
We’ve got the most detailed analysis of AEW Revolution as the lead story in the new issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.
We look at the fallout of the errant explosion, the business numbers, what drew and what was the reason for so many new purchasers and will they be back, lessons from the show, the signing of Christian Cage, a look back at different signings and how they’ve turned out, Christian’s road to returning to wrestling, usage of Christian Cage, differences with AEW and Impact, Ethan Page, plus match-by-match coverage with star ratings and poll results.
Also in this issue:
WrestleMania ticket sales, as well as the planned show.
We’ve got our first annual Shad Gaspard/Jon Huber Memorial Award winners for 2020 and the reasons why.
WWE Network migration to Peacock, a look at the seven year history of the WWE Network and what was and wasn’t a success financially regarding it, what has happened to PPVs in general. We look at projections and how they fell short, but what ended up saving the company from the projections falling short.
John Laurinaitis being put back n his old position, and his story, and what happens to Mark Carrano, matches for the next Takeover shows, update on Fast Lane, new and departing WWE writers, new television location, WWE reaction to thigh slapping, where wrestling shows rank among sports shows in the U.S. this past week, foreign television ratings, Gable Steveson goes for NCAA title, Jim Johnstone talks WWE music today, Pat McAfee talks WrestleMania, WWE current market value, and the surprising most-watched thing this past week on the WWE Network.
Life of Buddy Colt and the plane crash that ended his career.
UFC 259, with scoring notes, business notes, poll results, where the champions go next, plus match-by-match coverage.
NHL deal affects pro wrestling and what it means for WWE and AEW, how ESPN is using it and where things stand with NBCU.
WWE over WrestleMania weekend, and the Hall of Fame ceremony.
Dwayne Johnson’s attempt to revive the XFL.
New Japan Cup and the anniversary show with match-by-match coverage and star ratings for the matches over the past week, and a look at where things stand for the rest of the tournament.
More into detail on the ratings than any other source, we have how every segment on NXT and AEW did as well as how it did with different age groups, genders and more, plus a look at all other wrestling shows of the past week.
Results of the major pro wrestling events of the past week.
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SUNDAY NEWS UPDATE
Bryan and I already did our weekend show up on the site covering the first-ever Shad Gaspard/Jon Huber Award, New Japan Cup, UFC, Smackdown and other subjects.
Google searches are down this week. They haven’t updated in two days. Up through Friday there was nothing combat sports related since the AEW show on Sunday.
Go Shiozaki will be undergoing shoulder surgery.
Mike Mooneyham did a story today on Buddy Colt (Ronald Read) who passed away last week at 85. Colt was one of the top heels of the early 70s and a key part of the hottest period in the history of Florida wrestling. (thanks to Barry Werner)
New Japan runs Korakuen Hall live on New Japan World tomorrow at 5:30 a.m. Eastern:
Minoru Suzuki & Desperado & Douki vs. KENTA & Taiji Ishimori & Jado
Will Ospreay & Jeff Cobb & Great O’Khan vs. Taichi & Yoshinobu Kanemaru & Zack Sabre Jr.
Shingo Takagi & Bushi & Saada vs. Hirooki Goto & Yuji Nagata & Ryusuke Taguchi
David Finlay vs. Yoshi-Hashi
Jay White vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi
WWE
Jeff Hardy did an actual physical meet and greet this past Thursday in Fort Myers, FL.
UFC
A correction on the note a few days ago about Zhang Weili making the cover of the Forbes 30- under 30 sports issue. She did, but it was in Forbes China, not the American version. (thanks to Brendan Faherty)
OTHER WRESTLING
SWE Fury TV Show results for this week’s episode:
Adam Asher defeated Zander Gold
Fly Dip was defeated by Bam Bam Malone and Heart Throb Jayden in Tag Team Action
There was a contract signing for a future last man standing match between Max Castillanos and Moonshine Mantell on next week’s episode.
Malia Hosake Defeated Alejandra the Lion
Andrew Anderson defeated Christian Mox
Charlie Haas defeated Tim Storm to become the new SWE Fury Champion. Tim Storm has quit the promotion since this match.
Full Episode is posted here. The next SWE Taping takes place March 20th at the Canton Civic Center featuring a Battle Royal to crown a Texas Heavyweight Champion. A collection of U.K. wrestling here and here. (thanks to Lee Wall)
Stardom from yesterday in Tokyo: AZM won three-way over Saya Kamitani and Lady C, Maika & Himeka b Gokigen Daeth & Hanan, Tam Nakano & Mina Shirakawa & Unagi Sayaka d Giulia & Syuri & Natsupoi, Bea Priestley & Konami b Utami Hayashishita & Momo Watanabe, Natsuko Tora & Saki Kashima & Ruaka b Mayu Iwatani & Starlight Kid & Saya Iida
Tam Nakano’s first challenger for the Wonder of Stardom title will be Natsupoi. Saya Iida vs. Ruaka for the Future of Stardom title is also coming soon (thanks to Shannon Walsh at Wrestlingwithdemons.com)
Stardom from eariler today at Shinjuku Face: AZM b Lady C, Giulia & Syuri b Saya Kamitani & Hanan, Bea Priestley & Konami b Momo Watanabe & Saya Kamitani, Natsuko Tora & Saki Kasima & Ruaka b Mayu Iwatani & Starlight Kid & Gokigen Death, Natsupoi won three-way over Utami Hayashishita and Tam Nakano, Maika & Himeka b Mina Shirakawa & Unagi Sayaka to ertan the titles titles. Giulia & Syuri issued a challenge for the titles for 4/4 in Yokohama
Canadian Wrestling Elite Wrestling Academy announced they would be accepting new students at their school in Winnipeg on 4/4. The instructor are Dr. Marty Goldstein, Mentallo, AJ Sanchez,Danny Duggan and Shane Madison.
MLW Fusion on Wednesday has L.A. Park & El Hijo de L.A. Park vs. Jordan Oliver & Myron Reed for the tag titles and Lio Rush defending the middleweight title, plus Tom Lawlor, The Von Erichs and Contra Unit.
World Women Pro Wrestling Dana from yesterday in Kanagawa: Haruka Umeaki d Hope (who unmasked a Miyuki Takase), Ayako Sato won threeway over Ami Miura an Madeline, Asuka & Jaguar Yokota b Kyoko Inoue & Nanami (thanksto Shannon Walsh)
Memphis Wrestling TV from yesterday: Ryan Rembrandt b Walker Hayes, Caandra Golden b Precious, The Posse b Skirnahorns, Zaye Washington & Aaron Roberts b The Crowleys-DQ, Brett Michaels b Norman Maklakov to wint he Cobra Cup. Derrick King announced he had a Queen, who was Kaytelynn Black.
Jeff Katz took some of his unreleasd WRP footage and is converting it to NFL digital collectibles for a the cypto market like NBA Top Shot. The first token in the first batch was taken by Samoa Joe. He tweted about it and WWE immediately told him to take the tweet down because the token featured Kenny Omega and Karl Anderson.
Independent Wrestling Expo 3 from last night in Fort Worth, TX: Mysterious Q b Franco Varga, Will Allday b Warren J, Tre Lamar b Chandler Hopkins, Ninja Mack b Muerte Infernal, Myron Reed b Fuego del Sol, Moonshine Mantell & Bam Bam Malone b Chavy Chulo & Mathayus, Will Allday b Tre Lamra, Myrron Reed b Ninja Mack, Killa Kate b Mia Frioday, Sam Adonis b Mad Man Fulton to keep PPW title, Ace Austin b Kari Wright, Myron Reed b Will Allday to win the flyweight tournament
RevPro from today in Portsmouth, UK: Chris Ridgeway b JJ Gale, Kanji & Aleah James b Zoe Lucas & Bobbi Tyler, Ricky KInight Jr,. b Screwface Ahmed, Dan Moloney b Charlie Striong, Jamie Hayter DCOR Skye Smitson to keep the British women’s title, Michael Oku b Kid Lycos II to keep the British cruiserweight title.
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