Daily Update: Survivor Series matches, Goldberg on ESPN, UFC 205
July 17, 2020 | News | No Comments
THE ROUND-UP
The latest from the F4W Staff
Give me back my son! err belt… err championship.
NEWS
The Undertaker scheduled for November 15th episode of SmackDown
Hulk Hogan reaches $31 million settlement with Gawker
The build for Okada vs. Omega to begin on iPPV in New Zealand
WWE Network debuting new cruiserweight series this month
AJ Styles vs. Dean Ambrose set for WWE TLC
WWE SmackDown video highlights: Dean Ambrose vs. AJ Styles
WWE SmackDown live results: The build to Survivor Series continues
AUDIO
B&V&C: Final Raw before Survivor Series 1997, Nitro, CRAIG SONG CONTEST! 11/1
WOL: Nate Rau talks Dixie vs. Corgan, TNA losing TV, Raw from Monday, more! 11/1
DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: A longform history of pro wrestling, pt. 5 11/1
Figure Four Weekly 10/24/2016: Deregulation of pro wrestling in Arizona – In Arizona, deregulation of professional wrestling wasn’t a pressing matter by any stretch when the topic was first broached in 1981. There was no major promotion running in the state and little to no full time work, with only one licensed promoter, who was running shows weekly in Phoenix… click here to continue.
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The Death of WCW by Bryan Alvarez and RD Reynolds is now available as an audiobook through Amazon.com and Audible. Alvarez did the narration for the book which runs almost fifteen hours, so grab yours today!
Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Oct 31, 2016: Billy Corgan vs. TNA, Urijah Faber retiring, more – The battle for control of TNA hit the courtroom this past week and we’ve got not only the blow-by-blow, but what it all means, in a detailed lead story in the new issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. We also break that two of the world’s best wrestlers are seriously considering coming to WWE in 2017, the retirement of Urijah Faber and his legacy, the Flo Sports pro wrestling streaming service and why it could be a game changer but what it needs to become one, notes on Hell in a Cell and much more in a jam packed news issue.
Our lead story breaks down the entire TNA situation, what was said in public who was said in private, who is screwing who, why this went to the courts, what are the motives of Billy Corgan, WWE’s interest in purchasing the company and so much said publicly that ended up not being true.
We look at the career of Urijah Faber, the rise of the WEC on his back, the rise of Sacramento MMA and his becoming the first under 145 pound major star.
We’ve got a preview of Hell in a Cell as well as a story on who goes last. We also update a story on how WWE’s biggest star may be banned from appearing in several states, one of WWE’s biggest stars is right now off Survivor Series and why, Paige’s neck surgery, WWE asks fans about lots of indie groups, an overseas show that will be taped for the WWE Network, lots of notes on new people signed by WWE and their backgrounds.
We also look at a TV pilot based on backstage in WWE from 16 years ago, Ryback vs. WWE over trademarks, a Shawn Michaels movie, update on James Ellsworth, A.J. Styles vs. Shawn Michaels, the strange story of Curtis Axel in Minneapolis on Monday, Randy Orton’s turn, Shinsuke Nakamura update, WWE developmental star arrested and suspended, and more.
We look at the new Flo Sports pro wrestling streaming service, its potential as well as pitfalls hindering it from reaching its potential. We look at how this could greatly benefit the indie scene, as well as questions on whether it can work long-term… click here to continue.
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WON BACK ISSUE: Oct 11, 1999 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Vince Russo leaves WWF for WCW, WWF Rebellion – Vince Russo and Ed Ferrera, the men who were responsible for writing the WWF television shows that have been drawing huge ratings for the past year abruptly quit the company and signed on with WCW over the weekend… click here to continue.
Wednesday News Update
WWE
Someone is getting screwed…
More announcements for the Raw vs. SmackDown traditional Survivor Series elimination tag matches were made on SmackDown last night. The SmackDown men’s team will consist of AJ Styles, Dean Ambrose, Bray Wyatt, Randy Orton, and Baron Corbin. The women’s team will be Nikki Bella, Becky Lynch, Alexa Bliss, Carmella, and Naomi and the team will be coached by Natalya. American Alpha and The Usos also won qualifying matches and will be part of the SmackDown tag division’s team.
Also on last night’s SmackDown, Dolph Ziggler issued an open challenge to any member of the Raw roster to challenge him for the Intercontinental Championship at Survivor Series.
Chris Jericho tweeted about SmackDown’s Survivor Series team.
Brock Lesnar will face Rusev at WWE’s live event in Mexico City on December 3rd.
Goldberg appeared on ESPN’s First Take.
In the press release about the WWE Network’s new cruiserweight series, Akira Tozawa is billed only as Tozawa and Brian Kendrick is referred to as The Brian Kendrick.
ESPN has an article on Edge’s life after WWE.
Former Germany goalkeeper Tim Wiese is set to make his WWE debut at the company’s house show in Munich on Thursday.
To buy WWE Raw tickets for Newark NJ Monday May 15th, use presale code: WWERAW
AJ Styles accidentally locked his keys in his car after SmackDown.
PRO WRESTLING
Stardom president Rossy Ogawa has confirmed Dave Meltzer’s report that Io Shirai and Kairi Hojo have gotten offers from WWE.
Jake the Snake is on board with the Chicago Cubs and wants them to win it all. He made a hype video previewing game seven.
World of Sport had to turn away hundreds from their recent tapings.
Wrestling Revolver will join WrestleMania weekend activities on Saturday, April 1 at 12 pm for #PancakesAndPowerbombs at the Wyndham Resort, 8001 International DR in Orlando, FL. See #IowaGoesLucha results. Already announced, to take place for the first time ever: RICOCHET vs. SHANE STRICKLAND! Wrestling Revolver is taking applications for the AR FOX OPEN INVITE SCRAMBLE: AR Fox vs. Rey Fenix vs. Trevor Lee vs. Andrew Everett vs. FOUR MORE ENTRANTS! Tickets.
UFC / MMA
Finally Poland gets revenge for years of awful jokes…
Joanna Jedrzejczyk, Karolina Kowalkiewicz, Tyron Woodley, and Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson participated in a conference call with the media ahead of their fights at UFC 205.
Chris Weidman said that a fight against Michael Bisping would be the easiest of his career.
TJ Dillashaw vs. John Lineker is reportedly scheduled for UFC 207.
Miesha Tate predicted that Ronda Rousey will beat Amanda Nunes if she is at her best.
A bantamweight rematch pitting Darrion Caldwell (9-1) against “Baby” Joe Taimanglo (23-6-1) of Guam, completes a stacked main card on the second night of a special Bellator MMA doubleheader inside WinStar World Casino & Resort in Thackerville, OK., on Saturday, December 3.
A light heavyweight bout pitting Philipe Lins (10-1) against Pietro Cappelli (2-1) and a middleweight fight between John Salter (12-3) and Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4) have been added to “Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2,” which will feature both Bellator MMA and Bellator Kickboxing brands emanating from the Mandela Forum in Florence on Dec. 10. The evening is highlighted by a main event middleweight world title rematch pitting Rafael Carvalho (13-1) against Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC). In addition, Italy’s own Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) and Joey “The Mexicutioner” Beltran (17-13, 1 NC) will duke it out in a light heavyweight feature fight. “Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2” will air on SPIKE at 4pm ET/PT.
Conor “The Notorious” McGregor, Tyron “The Chosen One” Woodley, Chris “The All American” Weidman and Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone will all fight on the main card UFC 205 at the highly anticipated debut at historic Madison Square Garden in New York City on Saturday, November 12. For the first time MMA is legal in New York after Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill to legalize and regulate professional mixed martial arts in New York, which is monumental in cementing MMA’s future in the state of New York, which is home to many top stars including UFC champions Weidman and Jon Jones, to name a few. Regarded as the fight of the year, McGregor and Eddie Alvarez will headline the UFC 205 pay-per-view extravaganza. McGregor, UFC’s reigning featherweight champion will fight Alvarez for the lightweight championship and has a lot at stake as he is vying to become the first fighter to ever hold two belts simultaneously – one in the lightweight division, and the other in the featherweight division.
Royce Gracie, Tito Ortiz, and Chael Sonnen will be doing a meet and greet fan autograph signing for bellator 163 ticket holders. This Friday November 4, from 6-8pm at the Mohegan Sun Arena Concourse, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. Uncasville, CT 06382.
The weekly series, Combate Americas Azteca, hosted by Andrea Calle, will premiere on Thursday, Nov., 3 at 10 p.m. ET in the U.S. on Azteca America, and on Friday, Nov. 4 at 11 p.m. on TV Azteca’s Channel 7 in Mexico, following the popular La Liga Mexicana football. The monthly live events air live in the U.S. and the following night in Mexico.
VARIETY
STEINERIZED~!
RIck Steiner did an audio interview about his time in WWE, WCW, AWA, TNA and his Great North Wrestling match in Hawkesbury vs Hannibal this Saturday Nov. 5th that can be heard here.
Great North Wrestling’s hour long shoot interview with Quebec Wrestling GIlles “The Fish” Poisson is now up in it’s entirety at this link.
Newly uncovered WrestleMania IV footage shows Donald Trump hanging out with a high stakes gambler who has ties to organized crime, allegedly. Trump had previously denied that he knew Robert LiButti.
This article is about wrestling terminology becoming part of the dictionary.
Last week on The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling, the mind behind the hugely successful House of Hardcore promotion and ECW Original the one and only “Innovator of Violence, Tommy Dreamer joined John Poz and Chad for podcast episode #213. In this excerpt Dreamer discusses being a mentor to talent and ironically taking on a similar role now to what Terry Funk played in his career.
MLW returns to the Harley Race Arena this Saturday, November 5.
UPW returns to the Eagles Club in Rochester, New York for “November 2 Dismember” Saturday, November 12th. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Belltime is at 6:00 pm. Tickets are $15 presale, $17 at the door, and $10 for kids 9 and under. Tickets. Main Event: Tag Team Grudge Match (UPW Heavyweight Title is on the line) Defiance (Maximo Suave & Chris Cayden) vs. UPW Heavyweight Champion “The Young Lion of the West” Mattick & The Monster Abyss.
An unprecedented honest look inside the world of Independent professional wrestling as the promoters of Absolute Intense Wrestling John Thorne and Chris “Chandler Biggins” Bryan discuss the trials and tribulations of operating a independent professional wrestling company in the modern era. Episode 21: What Happens When You Prank Call R-Truth?
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