Daily Update: WWE notes, David Finlay, Woodley vs. Lawler
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Latest News
Title fights set for UFC 238 and 239 this summer
NXT UK results: Pete Dunne-WALTER contract signing
WWE’s JoJo and Bray Wyatt expecting child
ROH TV results: Lethal & Gresham vs. Coast 2 Coast
WWE SmackDown video highlights: New Day gauntlet, Charlotte title win
Oney Lorcan appears on WWE 205 Live, joins cruiserweight division
WWE 205 Live results: Six-man tag, Alexander vs. Daivari
Kofi Kingston to challenge for Daniel Bryan’s WWE title at WrestleMania
Falls count anywhere stipulation set for Shane vs. Miz at WM 35
Charlotte Flair wins WWE SmackDown Women’s Championship
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F4W NEWSLETTER: Figure Four Weekly: Looking at the WWE HOF and the 2019 class
While interest has inevitably decreased over the years, the 2019 WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony feels like less of an essential part of WrestleMania weekend than ever.
There are a few major reasons why the Hall of Fame ceremony has lost some of its luster. As WrestleMania week has become a destination for promotions from the United States and abroad, fans have to make difficult decisions on how they’re going to spend their time and money.
WON NEWSLETTER: March 25, 2019 Observer Newsletter: UFC PPVs to ESPN+, Wrestlemania 35 preview
A look at the details and ramifications of the new UFC PPV deal with ESPN+ is the lead story in the new double issue of the Observer. Look at the winners and loses of the deal, the economics of the deal, how it affects fans, what fans are going to be left behind, the role of Dana White, and the negotiations that led to UFC looking outside of TV for PPV.
This issue has a complete rundown of the WrestleMania card as it stands, as well as notes on matches not yet announced. Also look at the secondary market for the big shows over Mania weekend, as well as All In.
Also look at the details of WWE’s planned move, update on Gallows & Anderson, Dana Warrior, a planned WWE match that fell through, why WWE stock is up, Sue Aitchison in the Hall of Fame, update on WWE Hall of Fame ceremony, Matt Hardy future, and several new WWE signings.
Read a major feature on the career of The Destroyer. Look at Dick Beyer’s transition from Syracuse line coach to The Destroyer, who came up with the gimmick, how it transpired, and the role of Fred Blassie and Jules Strongbow in the story.
Read full coverage of ROH’s 17th anniversary show, the ROH/NJPW Madison Square Garden show, and match-by-match coverage with star ratings and poll results.
Also look at the suspension of T.J. Dillashaw and his vacating the UFC welterweight title, update the New Japan Cup, cover AAA Rey de Reyes and CMLL El Homenaje a Dos Leyendas.
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WEDNESDAY NEWS UPDATE
WWE
Charlotte Flair tweeted after winning the SmackDown Women’s Championship from Asuka last night: “This one means a lot. #8. Thank you @WWEAsuka; The most talented woman I’ve ever shared the ring with.”
WWE announced that a seven-plus-hour livestream of the greatest modern-day WrestleMania matches will air on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube starting at noon Eastern time on Friday, March 29. The matches will range from WrestleMania XIX until today.
Vince McMahon sold 3,204,427 shares of WWE stock today, primarily to help fund Alpha Entertainment and the XFL. McMahon still controls the vast majority of voting power in the company. McMahon “has informed the Company that he has no current plan to sell additional shares of the Company’s stock and that he intends to continue in his capacity as the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for the foreseeable future.”
WWE’s corporate website has a video on the creative team.
Big Show told TMZ that he’s appalled by proposed cuts to Special Olympics funding. He compared Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos to Cruella de Vil.
The first episode of Nikki & Brie Bella’s podcast was released today.
WWE Network News reported that seven matches involving members of the 2019 WWE Hall of Fame class will be added to the Network’s Hidden Gems section tomorrow.
WWE announced which wrestlers will be appearing at the general admission sessions at WrestleMania Axxess.
The Independent has an interview with Sasha Banks.
Rey Mysterio vs. Kurt Angle vs. Randy Orton from WrestleMania 22 has been uploaded to WWE’s YouTube channel.
WWE Shop released “New Dream” and “Against All Odds” T-shirts for Kofi Kingston and a “Ms. WrestleMania” shirt for Charlotte.
Pro Wrestling
ROH-NJPW G1 Supercard will air on AXS TV as a two-part special at 8 p.m. Eastern time on Friday, April 12 and Friday, April 19. The show will air live on HonorClub and NJPW World on Saturday, April 6.
David Finlay underwent shoulder surgery today for his torn labrum.
Kenny Omega appeared on “The Social” on CTV in Canada today to promote his “Omega Man” TSN documentary that premiered tonight.
Marty Scurll vs. Shane Taylor has been added to ROH’s Road to G1 Supercard show in Baltimore on Sunday.
Rich Swann vs. Brian Pillman Jr. is set for MLW’s Battle Riot show in Queens, New York on Friday, April 5.
The NWA uploaded Willie Mack’s National title defense against Rhett Titus from ROH.
PWG released the preview video for the DVD of Two Hundred.
UFC/MMA
Tyron Woodley vs. Robbie Lawler will headline the UFC’s ESPN show in Minneapolis, Minnesota on June 29.
Derrick Lewis tweeted after undergoing surgery for a torn ACL: “Surgery went good. It’s crazy I can still stand up. #GodIsGood”
Paige VanZant is doing color commentary for M-1 Global’s event on UFC Fight Pass on April 4.
Mike Perry will face Alex Oliveira at the ESPN show in Sunrise, Florida on April 27.
Daily Pro Wrestling History: Randy Savage wins WWF Title at Wrestlemania IV
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