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  • WON Preview: July 4, 2016: NJPW G1 tournament preview, Ali vs. Inoki anniversary

    Wrestling Observer Newsletter

    READ IT HERE: July 4, 2016 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: NJPW G1 tournament preview, Ali vs. Inoki anniversary, more – A preview of NJPW’s G1 tournament, notes on the anniversary of Ali vs. Inoki, plus tons more.

    It’s a double issue week featuring a look back 40 years at what was the biggest undertaking up to that point in pro wrestling history, and Inoki vs. Ali match, how it came together, what happened that night, coverage of the upcoming G-1 Climax tournament, coverage of Ultima Lucha 3 and details on where the company stands, full coverage of the WWE cruiserweight classic, ROH Best in the World coverage as well as a look at those coming and going from the promotion, the death of Ryan Jimmo, the life and times of Gypsy Joe, and far more about the fallout of the Roman Reigns suspension.

    The lead story details this years G-1 tournament including what will air in English, newcomers to the tournament, some interesting political news regarding who is and isn’t in it, as well as a complete lineup for every show.

    This issue looks at the background of Ali vs. Inoki, the first time boxer vs. wrestler with major stars came close to happening, boxing champions who did wrestling and wrestlers who faced boxers including involving one of the all-time greats, Thesz vs. Marciano talk, and the two best known mixed matches prior to Ali vs. Inoki in the U.S.

    There is also a look at Japanese pro wrestling in the 70s and how that led to the match, the business of Billy Robinson involving Inoki vs. Baba, how Inoki was being marketed, and the attempts to put together Ali vs. Bruno Sammartino and how that led to this.

    The goals of Ali vs. Inoki for the New Japan side, the pro wrestling angles, just how big the match was why the match wasn’t a work, where Ali’s career stood at the time, media coverage, how the terrible rules were the reason the fight, Sammartino’s broken neck and return, Stan Hansen becoming a superstar in Japan, and why Ali vs. Inoki was not a success in much of the U.S, and much more in this issue of the Wrestling Observer.

    Current subscribers click here to continue reading.

    You can also order the print Observer right now and get it delivered to your door via mail, by sending your name, address, Visa or Master Card number and an expiration date to Dave Meltzer

    You can also order print issues at www.paypal.com directing funds to Dave@WrestlingObserver.com. 

    Rates are:

    For the United States, it is $13 for 4 issues, $32 for 12, $61 for 24, $101 for 40 and $131 for 52. In Canada and Mexico, rates are $14.50 for 4, $35 for 12, $67 for 24, $111 for 40 and $144 or 52.  In Europe, you can get the fastest delivery and best rates by sending to moonsault@mediaplusint.com. For the rest of the world, rates are $16.50 for 4, $44 for 12, $85 for 24, $141 for 40 issues and $183 for 52.

    If you order by mail with a check, cash or money order (P.O. Box 1228, Campbell, CA 95009-1228), you can get $1 off in every price range.

    If you are a new subscriber ordering 24 or more issues, you can get one free classic issue of your choice sent to you today.  With a 40 issue subscription, you can get two free classic issues sent to you today. 

    Click here for the most requested Wrestling Observer back issues.

    Check out the latest Online Wrestling Observer BACK ISSUE: April 12, 1999 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: WrestleMania 15 business, All Japan’s Tokyo Dome show – Early Wrestlemania 15 numbers, All Japan Tokyo Dome show notes, more. Plus all the usual news and notes you can only get right here.

    The Wrestling Observer ranges weekly from 35,000 to 50,000 words covering pro wrestling and MMA internationally. Each issue has coverage and analysis of all the major news, plus every issue breaks major news stories before the Internet sties and has the most complete look at the pro wrestling and MMA business anywhere, plus history pieces available nowhere else.

    Also in this issue:

    • Update on the health issues involving former CMLL headliner Thunder
    • Notes for this week’s CMLL iPPV show with lineup
    • How the New Japan stars did this week at Arena Mexico
    • Mascara Dorada after being in the WWE tournament
    • Promotion falling apart due to financial issues and several wrestlers contracts not being renewed
    • Update on Dragon Gate’s biggest show of the year
    • New Japan big show this week
    • Update on the Super J Cup for 2016
    • New Japan booking changes
    • Notes from New Japan’s big show of the week
    • Small groups doing angles that sold out Korakuen Hall
    • The most disgusting promotional tactic of 2016
    • Update on George Steele
    • PWG Battle of Los Angeles news
    • Chyna Memorial Service news
    • Legendary pro wrestling announced big health issue
    • Future of Roderick Strong
    • Future of Bill Goldberg
    • Vader vs. Will Ospreay
    • Tommy Dreamer’s promotion hits Australia
    • Battle of legends draws big crowd
    • Ex-WWE stars working on top in Puerto Rico
    • New Lucha Underground signing
    • Notes on ROH TV tapings for the next month
    • A look at matches planned for the next ROH TV tapings and a PPV match
    • TNA personality gets radio show
    • TNA has issues with U.K. promoters
    • Vince Russo admits to burying TNA with Pop TV
    • Lorenzo Fertitta with new job
    • Update on UFC sale talk
    • Campbell McLaren talks value of UFC and trying to buy it
    • More on C.M. Punk’s UFC debut
    • UFC nominations for ESPY awards
    • UFC owner dividends at the end of 2014 and 2015
    • Dan Severn writes autobiography
    • Tons of new UFC fights
    • B.J. Penn’s suspension update
    • Another legend wants Michael Bisping
    • Urijah Faber talks future
    • Coverage of Bellator Dynamite 

    If you are a new subscriber ordering 24 or more issues, you can get one free classic issue of your choice sent to you today. With a 40 issue subscription, you can get two free classic issues sent to you today. 

    New subscribers ordering 24 or 40 issues have to let us know what major stories of the past 11 years you are most interested in and we’ll send the issue with the best coverage of that story. We’ve got coverage of every major PPV event and world wide spectacular, every major star switching promotions, histories of companies like FMW, Rings and New Japan, retirement and obit issues of every major star who fits into those descriptions over the past 11 years, as well as our biggest issue every year, the annual awards issue, and our most controversial issue of every year, the Hall of Fame issue.

    Click here for the most requested Wrestling Observer back issues.

    Rates are:

    For the United States, it is $13 for 4 issues, $32 for 12, $61 for 24, $101 for 40 and $131 for 52. In Canada and Mexico, rates are $14.50 for 4, $35 for 12, $67 for 24, $111 for 40 and $144 or 52. In Europe, you can get the fastest delivery and best rates by sending to moonsault@mediaplusint.com. For the rest of the world, rates are $16.50 for 4, $44 for 12, $85 for 24, $141 for 40 issues and $183 for 52.

    If you order by mail with a check, cash or money order (P.O. Box 1228, Campbell, CA 95009-1228), you can get $1 off in every price range.

  • WON Preview: Roman Reigns suspended, Money in the Bank review, more

    Wrestling Observer Newsletter

    READ IT HERE: June 27, 2016 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Roman Reigns suspended, Money in the Bank review, more – Details on the suspension of Roman Reigns after a wellness policy violation, Money in the Bank reviewed, more…

    A look at the prospective UFC sale is the lead story in the new issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. The issue looks at the main bidders, what kind of money is being bid, how much the Fertittas have made from the endeavor, the situation with Dana White, what is and isn’t expected to change, why the sale is coming now and who exactly owns what percentage of the company, plus a look at just how deep the UFC 200 show is.

    Pluse there is a major story on the gamble of Brock Lesnar in UFC 200, the most in-depth look at the Ariel Helwani situation that you’ll find anywhere, full coverage of NXT Takeover, UFC 199, WWE Money in the Bank, and the details of TNA’s struggle to stay alive, its PPV and its future. There is also a breakdown on the WWE cruiserweight classic, and monthly WWE and TNA business figures.

    This issue looks at Michael Bisping’s unlikely title win, all the ramifications of the Lesnar deal, what it shows about WWE, a look back at the last time WWE risked one of their stars against an outsider without scripting, how Ariel Helwani got to be a star reporter and how that played into what happened last week, and what aspects of the story that are really more important that haven’t been covered or have been overlooked.

    Inisde this week, there is also a look at the death of a key WWE musician, more on what Ali learned from pro wrestling, Bryan Danielson attends WWE event, Bobby Roode’s debut, notes on SummerSlam, new WWE executive hire, new WWE announcer, WWE looking for new members of creative, who is expected to return shortly, another animated WWE movie, update on Paul Heyman plus a full rundown on all the WWE & NXT live events this past week and business notes on the shows.

    Current subscribers click here to continue reading.

    You can also order the print Observer right now and get it delivered to your door via mail, by sending your name, address, Visa or Master Card number and an expiration date to Dave Meltzer

    You can also order print issues at www.paypal.com directing funds to Dave@WrestlingObserver.com. 

    Rates are:

    For the United States, it is $13 for 4 issues, $32 for 12, $61 for 24, $101 for 40 and $131 for 52. In Canada and Mexico, rates are $14.50 for 4, $35 for 12, $67 for 24, $111 for 40 and $144 or 52.  In Europe, you can get the fastest delivery and best rates by sending to moonsault@mediaplusint.com. For the rest of the world, rates are $16.50 for 4, $44 for 12, $85 for 24, $141 for 40 issues and $183 for 52.

    If you order by mail with a check, cash or money order (P.O. Box 1228, Campbell, CA 95009-1228), you can get $1 off in every price range.

    If you are a new subscriber ordering 24 or more issues, you can get one free classic issue of your choice sent to you today.  With a 40 issue subscription, you can get two free classic issues sent to you today. 

    Click here for the most requested Wrestling Observer back issues.

    Check out the latest Online Wrestling Observer BACK ISSUE: April 12, 1999 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: WrestleMania 15 business, All Japan’s Tokyo Dome show – Early Wrestlemania 15 numbers, All Japan Tokyo Dome show notes, more. Plus all the usual news and notes you can only get right here.

    The Wrestling Observer ranges weekly from 35,000 to 50,000 words covering pro wrestling and MMA internationally. Each issue has coverage and analysis of all the major news, plus every issue breaks major news stories before the Internet sties and has the most complete look at the pro wrestling and MMA business anywhere, plus history pieces available nowhere else.

    Also in this issue:

    • Mascara Dorada and the WWE cruiserweight tournament
    • The Elite world tournament and who is entered
    • Where the talent is coming from
    • Big hair match signed for the next CMLL iPPV show
    • Notes on New Japan stars coming this week to Mexico and how long they are staying
    • Notes on this past weeks’ major Arena Mexico show
    • Brother of WWE star debuts in CMLL
    • Major champion from Mexico talks the WWE cruiserweight classic
    • Notes from AAA TV tapings and upcoming shows including what Americans are headed in
    • Notes on the Wrestle 1 Grand Prix tournament
    • Matches announced for Dragon Gate’s biggest show of the year
    • All Japan big show and major match coming in July
    • New outsider team wins All Japan tag titles
    • ROH star to debut in Japan during upcoming junior heavyweight tag team tournament that starts in a  few weeks
    • A few notes on the Super J Cup tournament
    • Death of Gypsy Joe
    • Two wrestling legends inducted into a non-sports Hall of Fame
    • Wrestling legend immortalized with their face on major subway ticket in a ceremony with the mayor of one of the largest cities in the world present
    • Lineup for the next PWG show
    • Newspaper clipping of an old match and purportedly one of the largest crowds in wrestling history revealed
    • Former WWE & WCW star Marc Mero has heart surgery
    • David Angle pleads guilty in death of his wife
    • A landmark wrestling arena dating back to 1949 being torn down
    • Unique title match from various promotions all together
    • Notes on the biggest show by a U.K. promotion in decades
    • AAW update
    • Adam Rose update
    • Will Ospreay update
    • One of the biggest free agents and why the result of a match this week will likely tell his future
    • Future of ROH stars Moose and Roderick Strong
    • Notes on the Best in the World PPV this week
    • What international star was about to debut in ROH and why it’s been delayed
    • What major international star debuts on ROH’s August PPV show
    • Notes regarding the next ROH TV tapings
    • What 80s legend is headed to ROH as a character this week
    • Notes on future TNA TV tapings
    • New TNA signees
    • Notes on upcoming TNA TV shows
    • Dana White goes on the attack against Ariel Helwani
    • FOX adds a new UFC show to the schedule this year
    • UFC card changes and new matches
    • Description of the Jedrzejczyk vs. Gadelha brawl
    • Michael Bisping pushing for Dan Henderson as first title opponents
    • Gambler betting $1 million on a UFC fight
    • One of the greatest college wrestlers of recent years signs with Bellator
    • A look at last week’s Bellator show as well as this coming week’s show

    If you are a new subscriber ordering 24 or more issues, you can get one free classic issue of your choice sent to you today. With a 40 issue subscription, you can get two free classic issues sent to you today. 

    New subscribers ordering 24 or 40 issues have to let us know what major stories of the past 11 years you are most interested in and we’ll send the issue with the best coverage of that story. We’ve got coverage of every major PPV event and world wide spectacular, every major star switching promotions, histories of companies like FMW, Rings and New Japan, retirement and obit issues of every major star who fits into those descriptions over the past 11 years, as well as our biggest issue every year, the annual awards issue, and our most controversial issue of every year, the Hall of Fame issue.

    Click here for the most requested Wrestling Observer back issues.

    Rates are:

    For the United States, it is $13 for 4 issues, $32 for 12, $61 for 24, $101 for 40 and $131 for 52. In Canada and Mexico, rates are $14.50 for 4, $35 for 12, $67 for 24, $111 for 40 and $144 or 52. In Europe, you can get the fastest delivery and best rates by sending to moonsault@mediaplusint.com. For the rest of the world, rates are $16.50 for 4, $44 for 12, $85 for 24, $141 for 40 issues and $183 for 52.

    If you order by mail with a check, cash or money order (P.O. Box 1228, Campbell, CA 95009-1228), you can get $1 off in every price range.

  • WON Preview: Muhammad Ali, Kimbo Slice, Brock Lesnar, & Ariel Helwani

    Wrestling Observer Newsletter

    READ IT HERE: June 13, 2016 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Deaths of Muhammad Ali and Kimbo Slice, Brock Lesnar returning to UFC, more

    A look at the lives and careers of Muhammad Ali and Kimbo Slice, the return of Brock Lesnar to UFC and the story behind it and coverage of the Best of the Super Juniors tournament are the lead stories in this week’s issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

    Our Ali story talks about the changes in public opinion on him going through the years, his place in culture, the Ali-Frazier fight, the Ali-Liston fights, his being banned from boxing, the creation of different world titles, the Ali-Foreman fight, the Thrilla in Manila, the inspiration of the movie Rocky, what Ali took from pro wrestling, Gorgeous George and Fred Blassie, and what he gave back to pro wrestling, the Ali vs. Inoki story, Ali’s appearances in relation to pro wrestling, Ali’s pro wrestling matches that are often forgotten, Ali working the first WrestleMania and the Superdome in New Orleans for Bill Watts, the sad ending of his career and the fraud on the public that was the Larry Holmes fight.

    The death of Kimbo Slice is also covered. Read about the circumstances leading to the death, how he became famous, his real background, what he did between football and MMA, the Sean Gannon fight, Elite XC, his television ratings records, the crazy night that was supposed to be the Ken Shamrock fight, the death of Elite XC and how media a misunderstanding ended the promotion, Kimbo’s days in UFC, the highest rated season of Ultimate Fighter, and sustaining the drawing power.  Plus, a look at Kimbo Slice and pro wrestling and why it was about to happen, and how it fell apart, is covered. There’s also look at Slice in boxing, and the Dada 5000 fight.

    Finally, read about the Brock Lesnar to UFC deal, what Lesnar said about why he’s coming back should it be believed, the choice of Mark Hunt as the opponent, why the deal took so long to be announced, how this affects pro wrestling, Lesnar’s regrets about re-signing with WWE but why you can question that, the drug testing issue and the Ariel Helwani issue that reporting the story first turned into.

    Current subscribers click here to continue reading.

    You can also order the print Observer right now and get it delivered to your door via mail, by sending your name, address, Visa or Master Card number and an expiration date to Dave Meltzer

    You can also order print issues at www.paypal.com directing funds to Dave@WrestlingObserver.com. 

    Rates are:

    For the United States, it is $13 for 4 issues, $32 for 12, $61 for 24, $101 for 40 and $131 for 52. In Canada and Mexico, rates are $14.50 for 4, $35 for 12, $67 for 24, $111 for 40 and $144 or 52.  In Europe, you can get the fastest delivery and best rates by sending to moonsault@mediaplusint.com. For the rest of the world, rates are $16.50 for 4, $44 for 12, $85 for 24, $141 for 40 issues and $183 for 52.

    If you order by mail with a check, cash or money order (P.O. Box 1228, Campbell, CA 95009-1228), you can get $1 off in every price range.

    If you are a new subscriber ordering 24 or more issues, you can get one free classic issue of your choice sent to you today.  With a 40 issue subscription, you can get two free classic issues sent to you today. 

    Click here for the most requested Wrestling Observer back issues.

    Check out the latest Online Wrestling Observer BACK ISSUE: April 12, 1999 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: WrestleMania 15 business, All Japan’s Tokyo Dome show – Early Wrestlemania 15 numbers, All Japan Tokyo Dome show notes, more. Plus all the usual news and notes you can only get right here.

    The Wrestling Observer ranges weekly from 35,000 to 50,000 words covering pro wrestling and MMA internationally. Each issue has coverage and analysis of all the major news, plus every issue breaks major news stories before the Internet sties and has the most complete look at the pro wrestling and MMA business anywhere, plus history pieces available nowhere else.

    Also in this issue:

    • First details of CMLL’s next iPPV show, the International Grand Prix tournament and who is in it
    • Notes on the Elite tournament
    • Update on CMLL’s major event of the week
    • A look at the career of Dan Miller
    • The future of Adam Rose on the indies
    • More on the future of Cody Rhodes on the indies
    • More on the Jimmy Snuka case
    • Update on Damien Sandow on the indies
    • Fan pulls a gun on wrestler
    • Updates on Roderick Strong and Moose in ROH
    • Notes on the three-show ROH weekend
    • Notes on TNA’s PPV show
    • Notes on ownership of the TNA name
    • New TNA hire
    • Update on Ronda Rousey
    • Backstage incidents at UFC 199
    • Don Frye goes into UFC Hall of Fame and notes on his fighting and pro wrestling career
    • Notes on UFC 201 in Atlanta
    • Marc Ratner goes into boxing Hall of Fame

    If you are a new subscriber ordering 24 or more issues, you can get one free classic issue of your choice sent to you today. With a 40 issue subscription, you can get two free classic issues sent to you today. 

    New subscribers ordering 24 or 40 issues have to let us know what major stories of the past 11 years you are most interested in and we’ll send the issue with the best coverage of that story. We’ve got coverage of every major PPV event and world wide spectacular, every major star switching promotions, histories of companies like FMW, Rings and New Japan, retirement and obit issues of every major star who fits into those descriptions over the past 11 years, as well as our biggest issue every year, the annual awards issue, and our most controversial issue of every year, the Hall of Fame issue.

    Click here for the most requested Wrestling Observer back issues.

    Rates are:

    For the United States, it is $13 for 4 issues, $32 for 12, $61 for 24, $101 for 40 and $131 for 52. In Canada and Mexico, rates are $14.50 for 4, $35 for 12, $67 for 24, $111 for 40 and $144 or 52. In Europe, you can get the fastest delivery and best rates by sending to moonsault@mediaplusint.com. For the rest of the world, rates are $16.50 for 4, $44 for 12, $85 for 24, $141 for 40 issues and $183 for 52.

    If you order by mail with a check, cash or money order (P.O. Box 1228, Campbell, CA 95009-1228), you can get $1 off in every price range.

  • WON Preview: June 6, 2016 – WWE brand split, Jimmy Snuka

    READ IT HERE: June 6, 2016 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: More details on WWE brand split, Jimmy Snuka found incompetent, more

    A huge double issue of the Observer is out this week, including the real catalyst behind the WWE brand split, a breakdown of the roster, justice denied again in the Jimmy Snuka case, Ricochet vs. Will Ospreay and the Super Juniors tournament plus a full rundown, the story behind Bill Goldberg and the WWE video game and the Brock Lesnar tease, famous boxer vs. pro wrestler fights, WWE schedule and injury rates, business rundowns from the past two months for WWE & TNA, updates on cable stations that carry wrestling and MMA, and one of the greatest territorial business runs in history in the life and career of Cowboy Frankie Laine.

    Our lead story looks at the WWE brand split, why it happened, what is known that isn’t a secret, ads out post brand split, plans for the split two months ago and what the ad department was told then, what different arenas have been told this week, thoughts behind decisions having too be made, plus a roster rundown on what positions WWE is strong and weak in, and where NXT talent should fit in and who is ready, or who can fill a slot.

    There is also an update on the Jimmy Snuka situation, with a realistic view if there will be a trial and what the time frame is and what happens next.

    This issue also looks at the Will Ospreay vs. Ricochet match, Vader’s reaction, Super Juniors standings and rundowns of the shows plus looking at where things are going.

    Updates on Money in the Bank, stars returning to television soon, how the NBA & NHL playoffs coincide with wrestling the next two weeks, an update on NXT, lots of WWE performers off TV for the next several weeks, notes from lawsuit depositions that are eye opening, Cena getting a gigantic endorsement deal, Rollins return news, injury updates, lots of Dwayne Johnson news, WrestleMania in the future notes, notes on how little talent gets told in advance about things, who watches what on WWE network, plus we’ve got rundowns of every WWE & NXT events over the past week and business notes on the shows, all included in in this issue.

    You can also order the print Observer right now and get it delivered to your door via mail, by sending your name, address, Visa or Master Card number and an expiration date to Dave Meltzer

    You can also order print issues at www.paypal.com directing funds to Dave@WrestlingObserver.com. 

    Rates are:

    For the United States, it is $13 for 4 issues, $32 for 12, $61 for 24, $101 for 40 and $131 for 52. In Canada and Mexico, rates are $14.50 for 4, $35 for 12, $67 for 24, $111 for 40 and $144 or 52.  In Europe, you can get the fastest delivery and best rates by sending to moonsault@mediaplusint.com. For the rest of the world, rates are $16.50 for 4, $44 for 12, $85 for 24, $141 for 40 issues and $183 for 52.

    If you order by mail with a check, cash or money order (P.O. Box 1228, Campbell, CA 95009-1228), you can get $1 off in every price range.

    If you are a new subscriber ordering 24 or more issues, you can get one free classic issue of your choice sent to you today.  With a 40 issue subscription, you can get two free classic issues sent to you today. 

    Click here for the most requested Wrestling Observer back issues.

    Check out the latest Online Wrestling Observer BACK ISSUE: April 12, 1999 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: WrestleMania 15 business, All Japan’s Tokyo Dome show – Early Wrestlemania 15 numbers, All Japan Tokyo Dome show notes, more. Plus all the usual news and notes you can only get right here.

    The Wrestling Observer ranges weekly from 35,000 to 50,000 words covering pro wrestling and MMA internationally. Each issue has coverage and analysis of all the major news, plus every issue breaks major news stories before the Internet sties and has the most complete look at the pro wrestling and MMA business anywhere, plus history pieces available nowhere else.

    Also in this issue:

    • Dragon Lee injured again
    • Angle shot off his legit injury
    • Latest from the different major shows at Arena Mexico
    • More changes with Elite
    • Japanese legend debuts at Arena Mexico this past week
    • Notes of the 2016 wrestling World Cup in Mexico
    • Notes on the 2016 World Grand Prix tournament in Mexico
    • Konnan continues to go after AAA after the fallout
    • Notes from the last AAA TV tapings
    • Update on the King of Gate tournament
    • Next major All Japan show
    • Pro Wrestling NOAH major show and next major show
    • NOAH announces how it will determine who from company goes into the J Cup
    • Note on Adam Cole with New Japan
    • One of the greatest stars of all-time announced for DDT big show
    • Inoki show draws big crowd with Kota Ibushi
    • More on the Hogan lawsuit with Gawker
    • Lots more on Cody Rhodes leaving WWE and is bucket list and what it means, plus what is being talked about
    • Story behind one of the most famous angles in Memphis history
    • A look at Tony Schiavone today
    • Big main event program in Puerto Rico involving ex-WWE star
    • Surprise doing vignettes for Lucha Underground this past week
    • Update on ROH contracts
    • Tons of new plans for ROH including for international stars coming in
    • Interesting new ideas in ROH
    • Notes on upcoming ROH shows
    • Notes from TNA Slammiversary
    • Dixie Carter talks state of TNA
    • Complete UFC business rundown for the past two years
    • More on UFC Hall of Fame
    • Notes on this weekend’s show
    • Paige VanZant update
    • Lots of new UFC fights
    • Notes on TUF Latin America
    • Notes on C.M. Punk
    • UFC fighter in Guinness World Records

    If you are a new subscriber ordering 24 or more issues, you can get one free classic issue of your choice sent to you today. With a 40 issue subscription, you can get two free classic issues sent to you today. 

    If you are a new subscriber ordering 24 or more issues, you can get one free classic issue of your choice sent to you today. With a 40 issue subscription, you can get two free classic issues sent to you today.

    New subscribers ordering 24 or 40 issues have to let us know what major stories of the past 11 years you are most interested in and we’ll send the issue with the best coverage of that story. We’ve got coverage of every major PPV event and world wide spectacular, every major star switching promotions, histories of companies like FMW, Rings and New Japan, retirement and obit issues of every major star who fits into those descriptions over the past 11 years, as well as our biggest issue every year, the annual awards issue, and our most controversial issue of every year, the Hall of Fame issue.

    Click here for the most requested Wrestling Observer back issues.

    Rates are:

    For the United States, it is $13 for 4 issues, $32 for 12, $61 for 24, $101 for 40 and $131 for 52. In Canada and Mexico, rates are $14.50 for 4, $35 for 12, $67 for 24, $111 for 40 and $144 or 52. In Europe, you can get the fastest delivery and best rates by sending to moonsault@mediaplusint.com. For the rest of the world, rates are $16.50 for 4, $44 for 12, $85 for 24, $141 for 40 issues and $183 for 52.

    If you order by mail with a check, cash or money order (P.O. Box 1228, Campbell, CA 95009-1228), you can get $1 off in every price range.

  • WON Preview: May 30, 2016 Return of Seth Rollins and the WWE brand split, plus tons of news

    READ IT HERE: May 30, 2016 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Return of Seth Rollins and the WWE brand split, plus tons of news

    With two of the biggest news stories of the year, the WWE brand split and the UFC sale both in play, we’ve got a new issue of the Observer packed with news.

    Our lead story looks at the brand split, with what we do know, what has and hasn’t been decided and the background of how it went down. There’s also more info on the UFC sale talks.  Plus there is coverage of the return of Seth Rollins, the build to Money in the Bank and have coverage of Extreme Rules, the negotiations for a Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz fight and look more at the Floyd Mayweather vs. McGregor rumors. Take an in-depth look at the departure of Cody Runnels (Rhodes) from WWE and his future prospects, plus look at his complaints regarding people in the company. All this plus a look at the New Japan Super Juniors tournament, the funding of the Hulk Hogan lawsuit, the World Cup trios tournament coming up and a feature on the last PWG show.

    The lead story looks at every aspect of the brand split.  It looks at the original goals and reasons for it and what did and didn’t work, plus how it’ll be different this time, how the touring will work, and an examination of what talent knows and tentative plans in place.  Vince McMahon’ reaction is a big part of this, and this issue explains how the deal went down, the story behind the story and other aspects to be considered. There’s also a look at Smackdown going live, the affect on the fan base, the affect on TNA and why it was important to get Smackdown away from Thursday.

    Another big story in this issues is Extreme Rules, the decision to make Seth Rollins a heel and current plans for Money in the Bank, and also match-by-match coverage with star ratings and poll results.

    Details about what’s going on with Conor McGregor, including Colin Cowherd’s claim that Mayweather vs. McGregor is happening, as well as a look at the Nate Diaz negotiations last week and what McGregor has said publicly.

    Finally, this issue looks at Cody Runnels leaving WWE, what he said was the reason why, and a look into those reasons, and a look at the realities of WWE business decisions and his background.

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    Also in this issue:

    • A new television series being filmed on the life of one of the biggest wrestling stars of the 50s, 60s and 70s
    • Elite crowns a new heavyweight and middleweight champion
    • Update on Dragon Lee and injuries
    • First match of the post-Ingobernables split in Mexico
    • Sexy Star on Konnan’s podcast and her reactions to AAA including an AAA wrestler calling B.S. on them
    • Update on the 2016 King of Gate tournament
    • A look at All Japan’s big show this past week and where their next series of title matches are going
    • NOAH’s major show of the week
    • Will Ospreay and injuries
    • New Japan Dominion ticket sales
    • Some awesome TV shows coming to AXS on Friday nights
    • Kota Ibushi’s return
    • Notes on the career of George Steele
    • More on the Jimmy Snuka competency hearing
    • A new television series being filmed on the life of one of the biggest wrestling stars of the 50s, 60s and 70s
    • Elite crowns a new heavyweight and middleweight champion
    • Update on Dragon Lee and injuries
    • First match of the post-Ingobernables split in Mexico
    • Sexy Star on Konnan’s podcast and her reactions to AAA including an AAA wrestler calling B.S. on them
    • Update on the 2016 King of Gate tournament
    • A look at All Japan’s big show this past week and where their next series of title matches are going
    • NOAH’s major show of the week
    • Will Ospreay and injuries
    • New Japan Dominion ticket sales
    • Some awesome TV shows coming to AXS on Friday nights
    • Kota Ibushi’s return
    • Notes on the career of George Steele
    • More on the Jimmy Snuka competency hearing
    • Indie promotion from Scotland doing increasing TV numbers
    • New submission promotion update and what match with pro wrestling legends did they try to put together
    • Zack Sabre Jr. update
    • Upcoming lineups for ROH shows
    • Pop TV gives TNA a public vote of confidence
    • More on the UFC sale talks
    • One of UFC’s fixtures talks about his possibly leaving and the sale
    • Tito Ortiz talks about if the new owners should keep Dana White
    • Paige VanZant update and how Dancing with the Stars opened her to acting
    • More on B.J. Penn being pulled from UFC 1999
    • Notes on the letter UF
    • Indie promotion from Scotland doing increasing TV numbers
    • New submission promotion update and what match with pro wrestling legends did they try to put together
    • Zack Sabre Jr. update
    • Upcoming lineups for ROH shows
    • Pop TV gives TNA a public vote of confidence
    • More on the UFC sale talks
    • One of UFC’s fixtures talks about his possibly leaving and the sale
    • Tito Ortiz talks about if the new owners should keep Dana White
    • Paige VanZant update and how Dancing with the Stars opened her to acting
    • More on B.J. Penn being pulled from UFC 1999
    • Notes on the letter UF

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  • WON Preview May 23, 2016: WWE Extreme Rules preview, Vince McMahon sells portion of WWE stock, tons more  

    READ IT HERE: May 23, 2016 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: WWE Extreme Rules preview, Vince McMahon sells portion of WWE stock, tons more

    A look at what’s next for WWE after Extreme Rules, the UFC sale with lots of exclusive info, Vince & Linda McMahon selling their stock, Chris Weidman’s injury and how that changes plans, the staggering drop in kids viewing for WWE and exactly who watches the TV today, plus UFC 198 coverage and Best of The Super Juniors tournament news are among the stories covered in the new issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

    More on the injury returns and summer ideas and why WWE could have its deepest talent roster in a long time in very short order. Plus, talk about the NXT/WWE balance and why talent is actually more important for arena business if in NXT.

    There is also an extenisve look at the Extreme Rules show.

    In addition, updates on the UFC sale, including news about who is in, who is not in, what it all means, what is being sold, where Dana White and Lorenzo Fertitta fit in and UFC fixture who indicates he’s likely gone if the sale goes through, all in covered in this issue.

    A glimpse into Vince McMahon’s stock sale, what it means, how much money did he get, and how his stock sale only increased the difference in the value of UFC vs. WWE, and for how much Vince McMahon bought the company.

    More on the injury to Chris Weidman, how it happened, his future, Michael Bisping’s title shot and more on UFC 1999.

    Also in this issue, find out who watches WWE on television and how many in each different age group.

    Find out how WWE has changed the schedule of the Cruiserweight tournament and why, more on the arrest of Adam Rose, more on Stephanie McMahon’s book, how Stephanie will be pushed on television going forward, how Stephanie will be marketed as the face of the company, and another WWE firing.

    Finally, there’s full coverage of UFC 198, including business notes including early estimates on success, ramifications of the show, match-by-match coverage, looking at the judging of close fights and poll results.

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    Also in this issue:

    • Elite Lucha Libre changes its date once again
    • New booking plans for the promotion at its Night of Champions show to crown two new champions
    • What this teams for the tournament
    • Who are in the two title tournaments
    • An arena that has housed more wrestling than all but a few in the world will no longer have regular shows after 73 straight years
    • The breakup of Mexico’s Los Ingobernables
    • Dorian Roldan talks AAA departures including Konnan, Alberto Del Rio and others
    • More notes on the upcoming World Cup
    • Update on the annual King of Gate tournament
    • Joe Doering sends message to All Japan fans
    • Two of Japan’s biggest legends wrestle for the first time this past week
    • Next Suzuki-gun show
    • New Japan key performers injured
    • New Naito feud starting
    • Sad story involving husband and wife pro wrestling Hall of Famers
    • Another pro wrestling Hall of Famer in the middle of an Olympic scandal
    • Chael Sonnen debuts a new form of pro wrestling with backing by major streaming company with many UFC elements including real matches
    • Notes on a number of different Hall of Famer ceremonies
    • Notes on Ultima Lucha tapings
    • Notes on all the Lucha Underground tapes for 2017 done this past week
    • A look at new characters and storylines and the built to Ultima Lucha
    • ROH Best in the World lineup
    • A look at the next four weeks of ROH television
    • A look at the ROH show in New York
    • TNA business update
    • Notes on revenue sharing and TV ad rates
    • Notes on why the change in TV schedule isn’t a good sign
    • Another bad sign from TV station
    • Notes on the next TNA PPV
    • Notes on the next TNA TV tapings and what they say
    • Real story behind who is owed money and why it’s not a direct TNA issue
    • Lots of new UFC fights
    • UFC PPV number updates
    • UFC Hall of Fame news and career of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
    • Floyd Mayweather continues to push for a Conor McGregor fight
    • Next UFC show
    • Details on the next season of Ultimate Fighter
    • Exactly what UFC fighters are banned from doing under their contract
    • Update on UFC drug test results
    • Update on Paige VanZant
    • Lots of new UFC fights
    • Bellator strips two champions and why
    • Why Bellator cut Will Brooks
    • Notes on the last Bellator show in San Jose with pay records
    • This week’s Bellator show
    • Update on Aaron Pico

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  • WON Preview: May 16, 2016 Wrestling Observer newsletter: Potential UFC sale, WWE releases, plus tons of news

    READ IT HERE: May 16, 2016 Wrestling Observer newsletter: Potential UFC sale, WWE releases, plus tons of news

    Our lead story updates the talks of a UFC sale, plus an updated look at how the WWE is doing as a business, a look at WWE cuts, the booking behind the ROH Global Wars PPV and how New Japan and ROH are working together even more closely than on the surface, Global Wars coverage, a look at the status of a lot of ROH talent, coverage of the UFC debut in Holland, the hidden story of just how much of the male audience has been lost by WWE, as well as what WWE can learn from the NBA, and historical bios on Billy Wicks and Kato Kung Lee.

    There is also a look at the ESPN story on the potential sale of the UFC, what we know is legit, numbers being thrown around, who actually owns UFC, Dana White’s reaction to the story, moves UFC has made, Dana White’s long-term future if there is a sale, timing of the sale and sustaining the brand popularity.  Plus there’s also a look at the various companies listed that are in talks of buying.

    An update on WWE financials is in this issue, plus a look at the WWE Network numbers, what last year’s patterns tell us about the numbers, the company’s profits and losses, how well every division does for WWE and what is the most important for the bottom line, how well the company is doing financially compared to last year, what is projected by WWE this year for the WrestleMania quarter, update on injured wrestlers and their returns, Vince McMahon talks WWE injuries, and how much cash on hand the company has right now.

    There is also a look at how WWE is going to be changing how it reports information and what information they are going to be keeping secret as compared to the past. Also, there is a look at the dichotomy between social media numbers and WWE network subscribers and what it says.

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    Also in this issue:

    • Update on Dragon Lee
    • CMLL gets TV in Canada
    • Notes from this week’s Elite show with the Atlantis vs. park main event
    • Wrestler coming off WWE tryout debuts in Elite
    • Update on the Lucha Libre World Cup and what looks like its new means of broadcasting into the U.S.
    • Konnan goes off on AAA
    • A look at the AAA/Lucha Underground partnership
    • A lineup of stars coming for the World Cup
    • King of Gate tournament opens
    • Pro Wrestling NOAH’s next big show
    • A look at New Japan’s big matches over the next five weeks including the Super Juniors tournament open
    • We also look at the major lineups for the Super Juniors tournament
    • More on the first Keiji Muto vs. Jun Akiyama match
    • Kenta Kobashi promoting a show
    • A look at the career of former AWA and WWF promoter Dennis Hilgart and the heyday of Milwaukee wrestling
    • A look at plans for an Andre the Giant feature film
    • A look back at the Andre vs. Chuck Wepner boxer vs. wrestler match
    • Notes on a new book about pro wrestling’s first major national closed circuit show, headlined by Muhammad Ali vs. Antonio Inoki
    • House of Hardcore notes
    • Major indie show this weekend expected to draw big crowd
    • Former WWF star coming out of retirement
    • Radio announcer for pro wrestling who went on to be a major player in television passes away
    • Plans for Ultima Lucha 3
    • Lots more season three notes from tapings this past week including many newcomers, new characters and what looks like the situation with one of its biggest stars
    • Notes on ROH’s house show with New Japan in Dearborn, MI
    • Notes on Anderson Silva’s gall bladder surgery
    • Lots of notes on the UFC show this week in Brazil
    • Dana White updates on Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz
    • Update on C.M. Punk in UFC
    • Vitor Belfort speaks out against UFC
    • Lots of new major UFC fights for the summer
    • Update on Paige VanZant in Dancing With The Stars
    • More on the encounter between VanZant and Ronda Rousey

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  • WON Preview: The death of Chyna and the Conor McGregor Saga

    READ IT HERE: The death of Joanie “Chyna” Laurer and the saga of Conor McGregor and UFC

    The life and career of Joanie “Chyna” Laurer and the saga of Conor McGregor out of UFC 200 and Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier as the new main event are the lead stories in the new issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. There is also an update the TNA situation, with tons of notes on the future of TNA and Lucha Underground and one of the best wrestlers in the world joins ROH.

    The lead story looks at the life of Joanie Laurer. The story examines the circumstances of her death, the publicity it received, the media coverage that never looked past the surface and was almost totally lacking context regarding her role in wrestling, and her post wrestling life. The story also looks at her start in pro wrestling, how she got into WWE, her role in the ascension of HHH to the top of the card, how she was booked, how the relationship with HHH benefittted her, and just how hot pro wrestling was during that time period.

    A look back at her IC title win and the back story, and why her title reign was so short along with a look at her run with Eddy Guerrero, doing Playboy, her departure from WWE, why she never lost the women’s title, her most-watched match of her career and it wasn’t in WWE, the attempt to make her a star in Japan, the WWE Hall of Fame and her life after wrestling, all in this issue.

    This issue examines how Conor McGregor managed to get himself off the biggest UFC event of the year, how his strategy backfired, the UFC press conferences, the new Cormier vs. Jones fight, business notes for UFC 200 as well as a rundown of UFC 197, with all the business news, match-by-match coverage, pay records and poll results.

    In this issue, there is a look at the upcoming Payback show, notes about the angle for power, the NXT title change, the return of John Cena, Bret Hart talks return to WWE, update on WWE Board of Directors, update on the concussion lawsuits and counter suits, WWE trying to make moves to Japan, WWE with new movie partnership, WWE wins awards and the update on the Global cruiserweight series. Finally, there is also a look at the Adam Rose suspension, a new WWE book, plus details on all the NXT shows over the past week as well as the complete WWE European tour.

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    Also in this issue:

    • A new TV deal and how adding a promotion may cost a TV station another promotion
    • The 60th anniversary of pro wrestling at Arena Mexico
    • Last week at Arena Mexico
    • CMLL loses one of its top stars
    • Lucha Libre Elite tournament
    • El Hijo del Santo files suit, but wants to keep his identity a secret, and it goes to the Supreme Court
    • Notes on the lawsuit
    • Controversy over Pentagon Jr. bookings
    • All Japan Champion Carnival finals and a look at outsiders who have won the tournament
    • Update on Pro Wrestling NOAH annual tag team tournament
    • New Japan notes from Korakuen Hall shows
    • New Japan running loaded show this week
    • Notes on New Japan vs. NOAH combined show
    • Update on Ricochet
    • Major scares at Lucha Underground tapings
    • Update on Rey Mysterio with Lucha Underground
    • Update on ROH/New Japan shows in May
    • A look at the ROH show in San Antonio
    • More on TNA’s next PPV including most of the card
    • Newcomers and departures from TNA
    • A look at all TNA television through early June
    • More on UFC TV ratings
    • UFC owners about to come into a ton of money
    • UFC fighter forced to retire for unique reason
    • A look at the next UFC show
    • Dominick Cruz responds to Urijah Faber
    • UFC fighter gets announcing gig
    • Lots of new UFC fights
    • What happened with Benson Henderson’s Bellator debut
    • Debut of Bellator kickboxing

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  • WON Preview: Conor McGregor and UFC 200, TNA sale imminent

    READ IT HERE: April 25, 2016 WON: Conor McGregor and the fate of UFC 200, and the possible sale of TNA

    In this week’s Observer the Conor McGregor/UFC issue as it relates to UFC 200, and the future and possible sale of TNA are the lead stories in the new issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

    The top story runs down how the McGregor situation went down, how much money is at stake for the UFC if McGregor isn’t on the show, Dana White’s claims, a look at the most likely replacement fights and evaluating them, the possible UFC 200 momentum, as well as a rundown of UFC plans for what was expected to be the biggest weekend in its history.

    The second big story has to do with the potential sale of TNA to Aroluxe, the company looking at buying them, and the moves Dixie Carter has tried to make, where things stand, a look at the business of TNA and what is needed to turn it around, and more.

    There is also an update on the condition of Bray Wyatt, a look at the next WWE PPV show, Notes on the Total Bellas TV show, update on Total Divas and how badly this season declined in audience, more on the WWE drug test failuers, more on Undertaker pulling out of the European tour and HHH wrestling on it, an update on Steve Austin, an update on the Global cruiserweight tournament, Brock Lesnar’s next match, how WWE affects the USA Network overall, former major star honored in Chickasaw nation Hall of Fame, upcoming major NXT dates, Bret Hart talks current WWE, Ryback talks WrestleMania, and notes on the November European tour including why TV location is so notable.

    Also this issue has a rundown of all the WWE and NXT arena events of the past week as well as highlights and business notes on all of the shows.

    The Kumamoto earthquake caused the cancelation of a New Japan PPV. That changes some of the upcoming shows. This issue covers the new two big shows over the next few weeks, plans for English language broadcasts over the next few months, and early thoughts of the next Super Juniors tournament.

    This issuce has coverage of the UFC on FOX show, with all the things that went wrong before the show, business notes on the show, where different fighters are headed next, challenges made, plus business notes, match-by-match coverage, pay numbers and poll results.

    ROH is getting expanded TV coverage in Canada with The Fight Network, and other promotions. 

    I was at the 51st annual Cauliflower Alley Club banquet featuring Jerry Lawler, Lance Russell, J.J. Dillon, Arn Anderson, Trish Stratus, Ricky Steamboat, Paul Orndorff, John Layfield and others. In this issue, there is some history of the event, what happened that night, the decision to honor Stratus as the main award and other notes.

    Also in this issue is our monthly WWE & TNA business rundown so you can see how business is compared to recent years in attendance, ratings, on-line merch, DVD sales and what main events drew what kind of revenue.

    Details on the ratings for all the national shows over the past week, including who was watching, who tuned in, what groups tuned out or Raw the most, as well as John Cena’s new show, all in this issue.

    Finally, this issue contains results of the major league arena events held all over the world this past week, as well as notes on the various TV shows.

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    The Wrestling Observer ranges weekly from 35,000 to 50,000 words covering pro wrestling and MMA internationally. Each issue has coverage and analysis of all the major news, plus every issue breaks major news stories before the Internet sties and has the most complete look at the pro wrestling and MMA business anywhere, plus history pieces available nowhere else.

    Also in this issue:

    • A major shooting across the street from a television taping
    • New TV show gets moved to a bad time slot in Mexico
    • The craziness that is the Octagon and Octagon Jr. mess
    • Top woman star taking time off due to pregnancy
    • The debut of the new Team Trump stable in wrestling
    • Dragon Gate’s Dead or Alive show notes
    • Update on the All Japan Champion Carnival tournament
    • Tag team sets title defense record
    • Independent star gets major contract offer
    • Notes on this week’s New Japan shows
    • Famous Olympic wrestler in tabloid rumor about marrying new Japan star
    • Kota Ibushi debuts with a new promotion next month, but a surprise where that is
    • MysterioMania debut show
    • A surprise about talks of a potential six straight events U.S. Dome show series in a few years and the holdups
    • Some strange stories coming out of WrestleMania weekend
    • Notes on Tommy Dreamer’s House of Hardcore promotion
    • Notes on Kurt Angle’s next match
    • A very notable inside NWA letter from 1953 about the world title and who promoters favored and the irony of how it turned out
    • 2016 NWA Hall of fame notes
    • Former TNA wrestler wins bodybuilding contest
    • New Lucha Underground signee
    • Lineup for the next ROH PPV show
    • What ROH star is New Japan looking at
    • What great worker is likely to be an ROH regular several months from now
    • Another personality leaves TNA
    • Notes on the UFC debuting in Madison Square Garden
    • UFC plans for New York State
    • Why this week’s PPV show is so interesting
    • Thoughts on Georges St-Pierre and financial issues of his comeback
    • Legislation that may be introduced to change MMA
    • More on the next season of Ultimate Fighter
    • Urijah Faber’s unique build up to the Cruz fight
    • UFC fighter getting a TV show
    • More notes on the arrest of Diego Brandao
    • Notes on Bellator’s next major show
    • Notes on Bobby Lashley and the Bellator heavyweight division
    • Notes on the Rizin show with Sakuraba & Tokoro vs. Tamura & Wanderlei Silva in a tag team match
    • Other pro wrestlers and notables on the show

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  • WON Preview: Blackjack Mulligan, Balls Mahoney, Invasion Attack

    READ IT HERE April 18, 2016 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Blackjack Mulligan and Balls Mahoney pass away, NJPW Invasion Attack

    The career of Blackjack Mulligan, details on the death of Balls Mahoney, a full review of NJPW Invasion Attack, plus tons of news.

    The life and times of Blackjack Mulligan is the lead story in this week’s new issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

    The character and life of Mulligan, who became a folk hero during the building of the Mid Atlantic wrestling territory into the strongest, in terms of talent, during the late 70s. Before wrestling, his start, what local sports star got him into pro wrestling, first big career break.  The night he was stabbed, and his thoughts on it, the debut of the Blackjacks tag team, main eventing at Soldier Field, , the unique story as to why the Blackjacks WWWF tag team title reign was so short, his role in the development of Ric Flair as the area’s top star, why the Flair vs. Mulligan feud worked so well, story of the program, Mulligan’s attempts to run a promotion, debut of Barry Windham, famous Mulligan street fight stories and his encounters with Andre the Giant, how his two years in prison ended his in ring career.

    A proposal for a national holiday honoring pro wrestling in Mexico.

    A blueprint of how to get Roman Reigns over the hump.  The crowning of Tetsuya Naito as the new IWGP champion.  Invasion Attack, how CMLL and New Japan handled top baby faces they wanted on top that the public didn’t buy and made them into major stars.  The next major NJPW shows, the direction, and full coverage of the show with match-by-match coverage and star ratings.

    More details on the attempted class action lawsuit against WWE over royalties from the network, why the Rene Dupree lawsuit fell apart.  

    The death of Joao Carvalho in an MMA fight over the weekend and details of what happened.

    Update on Payback, why it may be a hot card, business notes from WrestleMania, network viewership, merchandise was sold, demographics of WWE Network subscribers and key markets they are successful and unsuccessful.

    John Cena talking about his start in WWE, more on the recent WWE call ups, Bobby Roode in WWE, Brie Bella talks new role, more on Dr. Christopher Amann’s lawsuit against C.M. Punk, group being phased out down the line, change in WWE dress code, why a wrestlers’ finisher is getting a new name, update on Undertaker, European tour by WWE, Michaels talks his WrestleMania appearance, Randy Orton, concussion lawsuit, lots of WWE business notes and coverage of all the WWE arena events.

    The death of Balls Mahoney, career highlights, the story of his gimmick and name in ECW, original concept of his character was supposed.  WWE runs and after ECW folded.

    UFC’s Fight Night Croatia headlined by Junior Dos Santos vs. Ben Rothwell, affects on the heavyweight division, plus business and ratings.

    Details on the signings announced this past week by WWE.

    Ratings for all the pro wrestling and MMA shows from the past week.  We also look at what type of audience watches these shows.

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    The Wrestling Observer ranges weekly from 35,000 to 50,000 words covering pro wrestling and MMA internationally. Each issue has coverage and analysis of all the major news, plus every issue breaks major news stories before the Internet sties and has the most complete look at the pro wrestling and MMA business anywhere, plus history pieces available nowhere else.

    Also in this issue:

    • A wrestler who verbally agreed to come to one promotion and then shockingly showed up on the doorstep of another
    • A look at the big matches at Arena Mexico this past week
    • A look at the new hot trio team
    • A look at a unique tag team tournament that starts this week
    • The biggest legends of the 70s return for a main event teaming with current star in May
    • More legends coming back for the Elite promotion
    • Notes on the returns of Rey Mysterio and Brian Cage to AAA
    • The crazy situation involving Octagon and Octagon Jr. that was covered as mainstream sports news in Mexico
    • Update on La Parka after he collapsed over WrestleMania weekend in Texas
    • Mexican heels using Trump to get heat
    • Notes on the annual King of Gate tournament
    • Some of the major shows in the tournament
    • Unique gimmick match coming to Dragon Gate
    • Open of the All Japan Champion Carnival tournament
    • Wrestler changing his name to honor Hall of Famer
    • Notes on NOAH’s annual tag team tournament and key shows
    • Notes on what is traditionally the biggest indie show in the U.S.
    • More on what happened with MVP and Lucha Underground
    • More notes on the two Lucha Underground title changes taped over the weekend
    • Reaction in the building
    • Update on Ricochet
    • What King Cuerno hasn’t been at any of the new Lucha Underground tapings
    • Notes on Aztec Warfare three and more from season three of the season with new directions
    • Lots of notes on newcomers to Lucha Underground including Japanese stars
    • Notes on more balcony dives
    • Update on ROH business in May
    • Why TNA had to move offices
    • Where things stand right now for the promotion
    • How Dixie Carter first got control of the company
    • Another bad sign from a television standpoint
    • Lawsuit threat against TNA and why it’s being ignored
    • Major changes for fighters for upcoming major Bellator and UFC shows
    • Notes on Frank Mir and Viscardi Andrade and potential drug test failures
    • Mir proclaims innocence
    • Viscardi also reacts to the news
    • More on the return of B.J. Penn and his new fight
    • UFC talks why they are booking Penn after decided against it recently
    • GSP strongly hints about returning to UFC
    • More on the matchmaking in the women’s division
    • Update on this week’s show
    • Demetrious Johnson talks what he’d like to see happen for him this year
    • Notes from the new season of Ultimate Fighter as well as the next season of Ultimate Fighter Latin America
    • Ken Shamrock explains drug test failure
    • Notes on big Rizin event

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