Daily Update: WWE Raw fallout, NXT Spring Breakin', Athena

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• Vince McMahon files motion to compel arbitration in Janel Grant lawsuit
• Baron Corbin vs. Lexis King added to WWE NXT lineup
• Booker T doesn't think Trick Williams is ready for WWE main roster yet

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This Week's Wrestling Observer Newsletter

• April 22, 2024 Observer Newsletter: Vince McMahon’s future, Marigold & WWE, AEW Dynasty preview

The new issue of the Observer is up on the site now

• What is the future of Vince McMahon and will he try to get back into wrestling after selling his TKO stock
• Lots of aspects of the story to talk about
• How much of the current success is Vince responsible vs. Paul Levesque responsible
• The story behind the WrestleMania 39 finish
• How many people watched WrestleMania streaming and on PPV and how that compares to other weekly television shows
• The story behind Rossy Ogawa's Marigold promotion, the roster, the WWE connection and more
• Full story of UFC 300, one of the biggest nights in UFC history and the business notes on the show along with what is next for the star fighters
• AEW Dynasty, previewing the show and what to look for on the show and why from a business standpoint this is so important
• Hall of Famer gets major accusations against him on a national news show
• Rhea Ripley injury update
• Full coverage of Windy City Riot
• Forbes valuation of combat sports entities and my thoughts regarding them
• A look back at the Silva-Sonnen fight that was announced for the UFC Hall of Fame and back story
• Sue Aitchison, the former Warrior Award winner and her work behind the scenes in WWE
• The most detailed look at the ratings for all the national shows, comparisons with last year and nightly and weekly placings
• Next Stardom PPV show
• Champion Carnival opens
• Who is now Vice President of two different wrestling promotions
• Bloodsport in Japan
• The life and career of Tony Jones
• Updated PPV numbers from AEW & TNA
• International TV ratings
• Lots of comments from Tony Khan
• More on the Nyla Rose situation in Oklahoma
• More on WrestleMania 41
• Drew Gulak update
• Most watched videos from WrestleMania

This Week's Retro Observer Newsletter

• December 25, 2006 Observer Newsletter: WWE Armageddon, UFC Ultimate Fight Night

Tuesday Update

WWE

• WWE on YouTube uploaded the battle royal to determine a new Women’s World Champion in full.
• Rhea Ripley commented on X regarding Becky Lynch becoming Women’s World Champion: “The forever runner up and the interim champ."
• Trick Williams and Kazeem Famuyide will be guests on Wednesday’s episode of The Bump.
• Cody Rhodes on X: “#WWENXT has always been about the future of the business. @_trickwilliams and @UNBESIEGBAR_ZAR have proven again and again that the future is bright. Looking forward to tonight. #NXTSpringBreakin”
• There will be a Cody Rhodes meet and greet at the Kroger in Newport, Kentucky on Friday.
• Ilja Dragunov ahead of Tuesday’s NXT Spring Breakin event: “Dress up for the funeral of @_trickwilliams NXT career.”
• John Cena is celebrating a birthday today.
• Lyra Valkyria’s first t-shirt has been released.

AEW/Other Wrestling

• Athena has now reached the 500-day mark as ROH Women’s Champion.
• Rob Schamberger’s first collaboration with AEW involves Swerve Strickland.
• Britt Baker and Jamie Hayter are also celebrating birthdays today.
• Willow Nightingale on X: “This morning it feels like I’ve experienced the full range of human emotion, but the most prominent feeling has been gratitude. Thank you to all who’ve ever encouraged me, wished me well, supported me or congratulated me. I appreciate every one of you.”
• WrestleCon is set to return for SummerSlam weekend on August 2-3 at the Cleveland Marriott Downtown.
• Kylie Rae returns to GCW on May 25 in Chicago.
• Blake Christian will defend the GCW World title against Danhausen at their Tampa, Florida event on May 3.
• Joey Janela will face Megan Bayne at GCW Most Notorious on May 18. Tasha Steelz will also return to GCW on that date.
• An exhibition for Orange Crush’s new book project Visitors will open in New York City from April 28 through May 5.