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Saturday, May 23, 2020

AEW injuries, Mexico show updates, wXw retirement, MLW announcement coming, Impact in 60 themes, AEW PPV in multiple languages, more on Gulak-WWE, Bella memoir note, Interviews with Smash/Shamrock/Chavo/Otis/Romero, Impact marriage, assorted wrestling press, new Takeover matches, new WWE podcast, more Shad notes, more ROH content, Raw preview, WWE FS1 content, coronavirus-related wrestling updates, Savage profiled, Backlash match official, and a WWE roster trade

Matt Jackson suffered a rib injury on Dynamite during the crossbody spot. It's believed to just be a bruised rib or cartilage injury, and he's still expected to work Double or Nothing.

CMLL is not planning any events in Mexico City through August.

TripleMania is in question after being initially scheduled for August 22. AAA isn't planning any events at all right now.

wXw performer Francis Kaspin has announced his retirement.

MLW is expected to announce a major streaming deal soon. That can certainly be a big positive for them. Court Bauer has worked incredibly hard to make that company what it is now.

Impact in 60 will focus on:
- NWA:TNA PPVs on June 2
- early X-Division matches on June 9
- World Title matches on June 16
- Aces & Eights on June 23
- Mick Foley on June 30

Double or Nothing will be available in Spanish, French, and German.

Drew Gulak hired an agent for his WWE contract negotiations and asked for a raise. It's possible the two sides come to an agreement, but right now he remains a free agent.

The Bella Twins' memoir had to go through WWE and John Cena for editorial approval. That's going to water it down a bit. Hopefully at some point they can say what they weren't allowed to say here.

Smash of Demolition spoke to VOC Nation's Wrestling With History about working with the Road Warriors and more. Here are highlights. I believe WWE is against honoring the group because they were part of a lawsuit against the company at one point.

Impact's Wentz and Kimber Lee just got married.

"Dark Side of the Ring" posted a bonus clip regarding Owen Hart's practical jokes.

Ken Shamrock discussed Owen Hart's death with Fight Network.

The Rock appeared on NBC's "Red Nose Day" fundraiser.

John Cena's "Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader" is nominated for a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Game Show.

Rob Gronkowski showed off his 24/7 Championship on the Late Late Show with James Corden.

Takeover: In Your House has added:
- Keith Lee vs. Johnny Gargano for the North American Championship
- Charlotte Flair vs. Io Shirai vs. Rhea Ripley for the Women's Championship

Corey Graves and Carmella are launching a "Bare With Us" podcast on June 11. We'll see how that goes.

Shad Gaspard's family launched a GoFundMe page.

- Mark Henry discussed Shad on DAZN.

- Kenny King remembered Shad on ROH's website.

- Bill Apter discussed Shad.

Chavo Guerrero spoke on The Major Wrestling Figure Podcast.

ROH's next TV episode will focus on Dragon Lee.

ROH is launching an "ROH Week by Week" YouTube series on Monday. I'm not sure how much demand there is for that, but I see why they're trying to put content out there.

ROH Strong will next feature Dalton Castle and Joe Hendry.

Mandy Leon has relaunched her YouTube channel.

Raw is advertising:
- Drew McIntyre in the VIP Lounge
- Charlotte Flair vs. Nia Jax vs. Natalya in a number one contenders' match for the Raw Women's Championship. They're really starting to overexpose Charlotte.

FS1 on June 2 will feature:
- WrestleMania 31's "WWE 24" episode
- WrestleMania 31 in a three-hour format

Newsweek covered COVID-19's effects on wrestling, from WWE to indies.

"Dark Side of the Ring" reached out to Bret Hart for their Owen Hart episode but never heard back. I hope they do an episode on the aftermath of his death with other Harts being interviewed.

Otis was profiled in Australia. Good piece.

NJPW's Fale Dojo has opened for public fitness training. Glad to see it back.

NWA Wildside episodes will air on IWTV beginning June 8.

NJPW has released new action figures.

Randy Savage was profiled in ESPN, with comments from Lanny Poffo.

Entrepreneur.com ran a piece from a wrestling trainee.

An Illinois indie promoter discussed COVID-19's effects.

Rocky Romero appeared on the On The Turnbuckle podcast.

Shazza McKenzie has launched a podcast. Her first episode focuses on Becky Lynch's pregnancy and the recent CZW controversy.

Backlash has added Braun Strowman vs. The Miz and John Morrison for the Universal Championship.

Britt Baker has been pulled from Double or Nothing due to a knee injury. The extent of it is not known at this point. Penelope Ford will take on Kris Statlander in her place.

AJ Styles has been "traded" to Smackdown for superstar(s) to be determined. I'm fine with him getting a new beginning after the Undertaker loss. We'll see who ends up moving to Raw in his place.

Rey Fenix has been pulled from Double or Nothing due to an unspecified injury that's believed to be minor. Joey Janela is replacing him in the Casino Ladder Match. It's unfortunate his return was cut short.

More wrestling tomorrow.

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