As previously reported, Cody Rhodes, The Young Bucks & Hangman Page were among those that parted ways with Ring Of Honor (ROH) after years with the promotion following their efforts in The ROH: Final Battle 2018 PPV. In the latest episode of the digital series, Being The Elite, The ROH Farewell weekend for the foursome…
Read moreWWE NXT averages 841,000 viewers for USA Network episode
By Joseph Currier and Dave Meltzer While airing on the USA Network as part of WWE Week, NXT averaged 841,000 viewers for last night’s episode. When it comes to first-run cable programming, some head-to-head comparisons were: NBA on ESPN did 1,530,000 viewers Erin Burnett on CNN did 1,081,000 viewers Hardball with Chris Matthews on MSNBC did…
Read moreWWE & J SPORTS Extend Long-Standing Partnership in Japan
WWE & J SPORTS recently issued the following press release to announce that they have extended their long-standing partnership in Japan: WWE® & J SPORTS Extend Long-Standing Partnership in Japan TOKYO & STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dec 20, 2018–WWE (NYSE: WWE) and J SPORTS will extend their partnership into its 22nd year with a new agreement to…
Read moreBeth Phoenix To Be Inducted Into Another Hall Of Fame
Beth Phoenix is considered as one of the top female wrestlers in WWE history. A four-time Women’s Champion, WWE honored Beth by inducting her into their Hall Of Fame back in 2017. Now, “The Glamazon” can say she belongs to another Hall Of Fame. It was announced that Beth will be the first woman inducted…
Read moreDaily Update: SmackDown & 205 Live, AJ Brooks, Royal Rumble
THE ROUND-UP The Latest from the F4W Staff NEWS WWE Raw ratings rebound a bit, huge decline in third hour Six-man tag match set for WWE SmackDown tonight FS1 to broadcast UFC 218 special on Christmas Eve NJPW reveals finalized card for Wrestle Kingdom 12 WWE Raw video highlights: First women’s Royal Rumble announced The…
Read moreDave Meltzer's top-rated match of 2017: Omega vs. Okada II
Editor’s Note: Every day this week, we’ll take you back to one of Dave Meltzer’s top-rated matches of the past year, starting with No. 10 and going through No. 1. What follows is an edited version of Dave’s writeup of that match from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter with the context relatively intact. Kazuchika Okada vs. Kenny Omega…
Read moreChris Jericho appears at NJPW New Year's Dash, brawls with Naito
It doesn’t appear that Chris Jericho’s time in New Japan Pro Wrestling is over just yet. Jericho made a surprise appearance at the end of this morning’s New Year’s Dash show at Korakuen Hall, running in from behind and attacking Tetsuya Naito in a post-main event angle. Jericho was pulled away from Naito, with Naito…
Read moreCandice LeRae, War Machine officially sign with WWE
Following the announcement of Ricochet officially reporting to the Performance Center, WWE has also confirmed that Candice LeRae and War Machine (Raymond Rowe & Hanson) have signed with the company. LeRae’s final independent wrestling appearance will be against Joey Ryan, her longtime tag team partner, for Bar Wrestling on Thursday. Rowe will make his last appearance…
Read moreThe Miz wins Intercontinental Championship on WWE Raw 25
Click:Plastic models for manufacturing While much of the focus was on names from the past appearing, the Intercontinental Championship changed hands on Raw’s 25th anniversary show. Click Here: liverpool mens jersey The Miz defeated Roman Reigns on the episode to win the title. Miz pinned Reigns after hitting the Skull Crushing Finale, which came after he…
Read moreDaily Update: Strong in CW title tournament, MMC, Mayweather
THE ROUND-UP THE LATEST NEWS WWE SmackDown ratings down for post-Rumble episode Epico Colon undergoes shoulder surgery Mandy Rose replacing Alicia Fox in WWE Mixed Match Challenge WWE SmackDown video highlights: Styles teams with Nakamura WWE 205 Live results: Cruiserweight title tournament begins Rockstar Spud debuts as WWE 205 Live GM, title tournament set Two…
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