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This week's Wrestling Observer newsletterR
This week's previous edition of the Wrestling Observer newsletter
Friday update
-The weekend plan is that today I'll be doing a show with Garrett Gonzales talking about this week's huge issue of the Observer and the news of the week, and tomorrow night Bryan and I will be talking about Survivor Series, Continental Classic and that Latest speaking message.
– The which has to catch up in two weeks, is published today:
- Complete overview of Full Gear, including perception issues, why audiences were difficult, business notes on attendance and PPV, timing, the Worlds End show and what it looks like, the head-to-head fight on 12/28. in Orlando and the Continental Classic.
- An in-depth look at Conor McGregor's sexual assault lawsuit, witness statements, keys to the verdict, reactions from McGregor, Dee Devlin, Nikita Hand and more. We also take a look at the aftermath: companies cutting ties with McGregor, supermarkets and stores no longer stocking his products, and the UFC becoming unresponsive, and how that compares to boxing's history of top draws.
- The deal between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul and the explanation of the numbers
- Linda McMahon was nominated by Trump to be Secretary of Education and Media Reporting
- Survivor Series Coverage
- The Ricky Starks GCW controversy, what happened, why it happened and how it could and should have been avoided
- UFC 309 coverage including business notes, what's next for the fighters, Jon Jones' future and more
- A look at the life and career of Mighty Inoue, a Japanese wrestler from the '60s to '90s and later referee, who died this week, including the brief period in which he was the IWE's top star and his legendary matches in Japan against him all-time greats.
- Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame ballot
- The life of Colosso Colosetti, who was a star in Mexico for three decades and also held several titles in the USA. We look at his biggest games, and there were plenty of them.
- The most detailed look at ratings from the last two weeks
- Pre-sales of tickets for upcoming WWE, AEW and New Japan shows in the USA We also address an important point related to the pre-sales and sales of tickets in the USA
- The former ROH star wins the major world title in a fantastic match in Mexico
- Notes on an upcoming international event at Arena Mexico
- Mistico talks about his match with Chris Jericho
- AAA's biggest feud for 2025
- Coverage of all Japanese tournaments taking place in Stardom, Dragon Gate, All Japan and New Japan
- Kenny Omega's return and New Japan/AEW Wrestle Dynasty update
- Historical X-over show notes
- Former WWE talent speaks openly about pursuing a gold medal at the 2028 Olympics
- The second oldest male wrestler ever in a match took place over the weekend with one of his country's most famous wrestlers of all time
- WWE star makes surprise appearance at international show
- Bloodsport notes
- A look at AEW's upcoming schedule
- AEW postpones Brisbane show
- International TV ratings and streaming figures
- Bellator fighters openly talk about not getting fights
- Lots of notes on the death of fighter Trokon Dousuah after a fight in Alberta and the backstory of everything that happened
- The value of WWE and UFC is skyrocketing
- Lots about the Netflix debut and Saturday Night's Main Event
- Dwayne Johnson box office notes
- Royal Rumble Tickets
- WWE is changing the way it handles free tickets
- How Comcast's internal changes will affect WWE
- Crown Jewel and Bound for Glory PPV updates
- Lots about new WWE signees
– Tonight’s SmackDown is a taped show:
- Lash Legend vs. Michin vs. Piper Niven in the US women's title tournament
- Andrade vs. Shinsuke Nakamura
- Cody Rhodes vs. Carmelo Hayes without a title
- Jey Uso vs. Jacob Fatu for man advantage at Survivor Series
– No Rampage tonight, but there will be a three-hour Collision/Rampage block tomorrow on TNT from 4-7pm Eastern Time and 1-4pm Pacific Time:
- Will Ospreay vs. Juice Robinson in the Continental Classic
- Mistico & Private Party vs. MxM Collection & Johnny TV
- Beast Mortos vs. Kyle Fletcher in the Continental Classic
- Outrunners vs Iron Savages
- Adam Page vs. Wheeler Yuta
- Kazuchika Okada vs. Daniel Garcia in the Continental Classic
- Thunder Rosa vs. Harleygram (Harley Cameron)
- Komander against Hechicero
- Beast Mortos vs. Serpentico
- Atlantis Jr. & Mascara Dorada & Katsuyori Shibata vs. Top Flight & Action Andretti
-We're looking for coverage of Winston-Salem's WrestleCade shows this week at dave@wrestlingobserver.com
– Our only weekend poll will be for Survivor Series, thumbs up, down or middle, along with a best and worst matchup to dave@wrestlingobserver.com
– We free on Apple Podcasts for the next three days.
– We with the Observers and podcasts for a month until midnight tonight.
– The $1 million winner-take-all PFL championship fights just concluded after a 10-hour show. As someone who watched one of the biggest pro wrestling events in history, which lasted 10 1/2 hours, I can say that a ten hour show is too long under any circumstances.
- Timur Khizriev (18-0) defeated Brendan Loughnane (29-6) to win the featherweight title by decision with scores of 50-45, 49-46 and 49-46.
- Dakota Ditcheva (14-0) defeated Taila Santos (22-4) by TKO at 4:41 of the second round for the women's flyweight title
- Dovlet Yagshimuradov (25-8-1) defeated Impa Kasanganay (18-5) via knockout in :58 of the first round to win the light heavyweight title
- Shamil Musaev (18-0-1) defeated Magomed Umalatov (17-1) by TKO at 1:44 of the third round to win the welterweight title
- Gadzhi Rabadanov (24-4-1) defeated Brent Primus (15-4) by knockout at 2:31 of the third round to retain the lightweight title
- Denis Goltsov (14-8) defeated Oleg Popov (19-2) via triangle at 2:55 of the first round for the heavyweight title
– Jerry Lawler and Dutch Mantell both turn 75 today.
– There is no UFC show this week. They return next week with a PPV in Las Vegas.
– Due to the holiday, Dynamite ratings will be delayed until Monday or Tuesday.
– Wrestlingomics . The opening segment with Damian Priest and Gunther reached 1,620,000 viewers and 667,000 in 18-49. Rey Mysterio & Dragon Lee vs. Creeds saw a huge decline to 1,330,000 viewers and 534,000 in the 18-49 season. The number grew steadily to 1,610,000 and reached a record 685,000 for Finn Balor and JD McDonagh's title defense against the War Raiders. Nia Jax vs. Bianca Belair for the War Games advantage in the main event reached 1,570,000 viewers and 653,000 in the 18-49 season.
– Survivor Series begins tomorrow at 6 p.m. Eastern time in Vancouver:
- LA Knight vs. Shinsuke Nakamura for the US title
- Bron Breakker vs. Sheamus vs. Ludwig Kaiser for the IC title
- Gunther vs. Damian Priest for the world heavyweight title
- Bianca Belair & Bayley & Iyo Sky & Naomi & Rhea Ripley vs. Nia Jax & Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez & Tiffany Stratton & Candice LeRae in WarGames
- Roman Reigns & CM Punk & Usos & Sami Zayn vs. Solo Sikoa & Tama Tonga & Tonga Loa & Jacob Fatu & Bronson Reed in WarGames
– Ernest Rheault, a wrestler and promoter from Manitoba, has died at age 94. Greg Oliver at Slam! Wrestling .
– TNA Turning Point on TNA+ tonight from Winston-Salem, NC:
- Nic Nemeth vs. Eddie Edwareds for the TNA title
- Masha Slamovich vs. Jordynne Grace for the Knockouts title
- Moose vs. Laredo Kid for the X Title
- Turkey Bowl match with Eric Young, PCO, Brian Myers, Joe Hendry, John Skyler and Alex Hammerstone
- Hardys & Ace Austin vs. Kushida & Zachary Wentz & TBA
- Josh Alexander vs. Steve Maclin no DQ
- Mike Santana vs. Frankie Kazarian
- Savannah Evans vs. Xia Brookside vs. Rosemary
– Red velvet against Leyla Hirsch in the final battle on December 19th. at the Hammerstein Ballroom.
– Vadim Nemkov, a former Bellator champion who is 18-2 and hasn't lost since 2016, will face Ante Delija at the PFL's 1/25 show in Dubai. The show is headlined by Bellator lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov, who defends the lightweight title against Paul Hughes.
– Elijah (Elias) vs. Real 1 (Enzo Amore) takes place on December 14th. at a Bobby Fulton show in Waverly, OH called “December to Remember.”
– Congratulations to Ray & Sara Rowe (Erik & Valhalla) on yesterday.
