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Fight Club: PRO International Tekkers results: Satomura loses title
Kyle O’Reilly to challenge for EVOLVE title in New York City
Quarterfinal matches set for New Japan Cup
MLW Fusion results: Hart Foundation vs. The Dynasty
New Japan Cup night eight results: Minoru Suzuki vs. SANADA
ROH World title ladder match added to G1 Supercard
Title change at ROH TV tapings in Las Vegas
NXT Ocala, FL, live results: Samuel Shaw debuts
Young Bucks win AAA Tag Team titles at Rey de Reyes
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WOR: Young Bucks, Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Kota Ibushi, UFC on ESPN+ 5 3/17
Left My Wallet: Wrestling stories with ‘The Grappler’ Len Denton 3/16
WOR: ROH 17th Anniversary Show, Ronda vs. Becky, New Japan Cup 3/16
F4W NEWSLETTER: Figure Four Weekly: WWE’s road to Ronda Rousey vs. Charlotte vs. Becky Lynch
Though the road getting here was as convoluted as possible, WWE has finally confirmed Ronda Rousey vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Becky Lynch for WrestleMania 35.
Storyline suspensions, injuries, and even an “arrest” for Lynch, the McMahons getting involved and Vince replacing Lynch with Charlotte, Charlotte fully turning heel and Rousey turning against the crowd, and dozens of tweets all led to Lynch facing Charlotte at Fastlane. The stipulation was that if Lynch won, the Raw Women’s Championship match at WrestleMania would officially become a triple threat.
WON NEWSLETTER: March 18, 2019 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: 2018 Observer Newsletter Awards
One of the two biggest issues of the year, the awards issue, is out right now.
The awards issue contains not only the award winners, but also top placeholders in every category and an all-time history of award winners dating back to 1980.
Have a look at the career and life of Dick “The Destroyer” Beyer, from football to college wrestling to TV stardom in Japan to teaching school. It’s really an amazing story of one of the first Americans to become a TV celebrity in Japan and the greatest American masked wrestler of all-time.
Read full coverage of the road to WrestleMania with most of the card as well as full coverage of Fastlane with a match-by-match rundown with star ratings, poll results and business notes.
Look at SummerSlam tickets, WWE creative, Bruce Prichard, Jeff Jarrett, AEW vs. WWE, Takeover Brooklyn’s complete card, newcomers to WWE this week, Dwayne Johnson award, Harlem Heat Hall of Fame notes, WrestleMania 2020 week updates, new WWE hire, WWE ticket sales, WWE stock price, most watched shows of the past week no the WWE Network plus notes from all the weekend house shows with results, angles and business.
This issue has updated coverage of the New Japan Cup, with this week’s shows, a rundown of every match so far in the tournament and an updated look at the brackets.
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SUNDAY NEWS UPDATE
Bob Armstrong, 79, had what was billed as his final match as a wrestler last night in Pensacola, FL. This was Armstrong’s 59th year as a pro wrestler. All of his family was there including son Brian (Road Dogg),who introduced him. He even had a great granddaughter at the show.
Matt Hardy starts back on the road with WWE tonight in Peoria. He will be teaming with brother Jeff on the Smackdown brand. They are also teaming in Rockford tomorrow night.
Everything you ever wanted to know about Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame voting can be found here.
The backstage brawl with Jorge Masvidal and Leon Edwards after the UFC London show.
WWE
Jerry Lawler was mentioned in today’s Dick Tracy comic strip (thanks to Sandy Krebs)
Zack Ryder & Curt Hawkins will be doing a WrestleMania week podcast at the Create a Pro Wrestler Academy in Hicksville,NY at 10 p.m. There will be at least two WWE wrestlers as surprise guests.
UFC
A reporter ripping on yesterday’s UFC show in doing an article right out of 1995 here (thanks to Lee Wall)
MISCELLANEOUS
AAW from last night in Chicago before a sellout 550 fans: Laynie Luck b Evil Sierra, Garvin Quinn & Juntai b Xavier Walker & Palmer Cruise, Project MONIX b Danhausen, Ace Austin won over Hakim Zane, Gringo Loco and Joey Lynch, Fatu (managed by Armando Estrada) b Clayton Gainz, Kimber Lee won six-way over Paco, Larry D, Sterling Regal, Logan Regal and Nate Webb, Fred Yehi b Eddie Edwards, Jimmy Jacobs b Mance Warner, Myron Reed & Juventud Guerrera b Chuck Taylor & Trent Baretta, Ace Romero b Moose, Sami Callihan b Jake Something to keep the AAW title, Jessicka Havok b Kyle Rae to win the AAW women’s title. Next show is 4/12 at 115 Bourbon Street in Merrionette Park, IL with LAX vs. Penta 0M & Rey Fenix and Darby Allin vs Sammy Guevara
Warrior Wrestling from Friday night in Chicago Heights, IL: Ace Austin won six-way over Rich Swann, Isaias Velazquez, Gringo Loco, Andrew Everett and Bryce Benjamin, Robert Anthony b Brian Pillman Jr.,Wardlow b Moose, Britt Baker b Kylie Rae-DQ, Eddie Edwards b Austin Aries-DQ, Shane Sabre & Space Monkey won over Matt Knicks & Chris Castro and Swoggle & Kongo Kong, Sammy Guevara b DJZ, L.A. Park b Sam Adonis, Jordynne Grace b Lisa Marie Varon to keep the Progress women’s title, Brian Cage won four-way over Dezmond Xavier, Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz to keep the Warrior title. (thanks to Shannon Walsh and Wrestling with Demons)
This was Everett’s last show as he’s about to undergo knee surgery.
PCW Grand Slam from yesterday in Melbourne before 2,093 fans: Edward Dusk b Danny Psycho, Jamie Durden & Royce Chambers b Tommy Hellfire & Rocco, Trikki b Cass Stone, Daniel Swagger b Nate Cross in a street fight, Charlie Matthews won Rumble, Mark Kage b Nate Cross, Wait & Syd Parker & Erika Reid b Ryan Rapid & Sammy Falcon & Ayesha to win the tag titles in a TLC match (thanks to Kevin Chiat)
Melbourne Championship Wrestling from last night in Melbourne before 700 fans: JK Moody b Taylor King, Lochy Hendricks b Fun Time Phil, Robbie Eagles b Ritchie Taylor, Brat Pack won TLC match over The Loose and The Wreckless to win tag titles, DCT b Mike Burr, Avary won three-way over Kellyanne and Indi Hartwell, Slex b Gino Gambino to win MCW title. Crowd went nuts for the title change. The TLC match had crazy bumps. Eagles vs. Taylor said to be ****1/4. (thanks to Kevin Chiat and David Roughton)
Shine results from yesterday in Queens, NY: Champion Allysin Kay missed the show due to flight issues. Thunder Rosa & Holidead b Gabby Gilbert & Luscious Latasha-COR, Shotzi Blackheart b Stormie Lee, Brandi Lauren won three-way over Allie Recks and Riley Shepard, AJ Perera & Aerial Monroe b Kiera Hogan & Dementia D’Rose so Hogan and D’Rose must leave Shine for 90 days, Ivelisse won four-way to become top contender for the title over Mercedes Martinez, Su Yung and Priscilla Kelly (thanks to Shannon Walsh and Wrestling with Demons.com.
Southern Championship Wrestling last night in Longwood, FL (Morgan is Deputy Mayor of Longwood): Chasyn Race b Jarrett Diaz, Cisco Sucio & Remi Danitao b Jake Shadows & Ali Mohammed, Gorilla Blanco b Chris Ramirez, Amber Nova & Sofia Castillo b Kaci Lennox & Layne Rosario, Mike Reed b Austin Gunn, Matt Morgan & Deon James b Chico Adams & Braydon Knight..
Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling from last night in East Carondelet, IL: Jake Prater b Rockin Rivera, Gary Jackson b Big Texan, Curtis Wylde b Keith Smith Jr., Christopher Hargas b Khayman, Ricky Cruz & Gil Rogers DCOR Kowalski & Attila Khan, Ken Kasa b Flash Flanagan, Superstar Steve Fender b Billy McNeil (thanks to Patrick Brandmeyer)
Penta 0M & Rey Fenix vs. Dragon Lee & Rush from Fort Worth on 2/22
Friday night’s IPW TV show from Fight Network UK is now available to view for free worldwide. The main event is an all-British three way for the IPW World title between defending champion Mark Haskins, Kip Sabian and the returning Pac. Given the politics of wrestling at the moment, with Haskins signed to ROH and the other two now with AEW, this will probably be the last time we see these three men in the same ring at the same time.
Daily Pro Wrestling History: Wrestlemania XX
Ed in San Antonio presents the WRESTLEMANIA Weekend Events (more to be added):
Saturday, April 6th, at 12:00 pm: Lunch (all you can eat) at Churrascaria Plataforma ($90 per person), located at 316 W. 49th street in Manhattan. Purchase tickets here~!
Luxury Bus to MetLife Stadium for Wrestlemania: We will depart from the Hilton Midtown (site of Wrestlecon) located at 1335 Avenue of the Americas. Departure time is 4:00 pm and will return from MetLife approximately 30 mins after the event. Times are subject to change, and cost $67.00 per person for the round trip. Purchase tickets here~!
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