Alberto El Patron has been indicted for sexual assault and aggravated kidnapping.
WWE is considering WrestleMania 37 for the original planned site of WrestleMania 36. This would mean WrestleMania 38 would be in California.
Matt Riddle lawsuit notes:
- The lawsuit is asking for more than $10 million each from Riddle, Gabe Sapolsky, WWE, and EVOLVE, alleging Sapolsky knew of and encouraged Riddle's actions toward the accuser and that WWE blocked her from getting bookings as the party that allegedly controlled EVOLVE.
- The accuser alleges multiple sexual assaults over a period of nearly three years.
- WWE knew of Riddle's history with the accuser when they hired him, and looked into allegations that had existed up to that point.
- The accuser alleges Riddle was responsible for WWE and EVOLVE not booking her.
- The accuser alleges WWE and EVOLVE have covered up many sexual assaults.
Takeover 31's main event was cut slightly short due to Finn Balor's broken jaw.
Kurt Angle had surgery for a tumor in his neck.
WWE and A&E are working together on specials on Randy Savage, Roddy Piper, and Triple H and Stephanie McMahon as a duo.
WWE virtual meet and greets this week will be Jeff Hardy, Adam Cole, and Carmella.
Dominik Mysterio spoke to Chris Van Vliet about Eddie Guerrero and more. Interesting discussion about being Prince Mysterio down the line, as it seems like masked wrestlers aren't a big priority in WWE.
Jeff Jarrett's request for a new jury trial with Anthem has been turned down for now, due to COVID-19 and other cases taking precedence. The two sides have again been told to mediate.
Dynamite has added Hikaru Shida vs. Big Swole for the AEW Women's Championship.
Mercedes Martinez is no longer part of RETRIBUTION. She has been shifted back to NXT. It's really telling they went to the lengths of giving her a new name and trademarking that name and now they're throwing that away. We'll see if someone else gets that ring name and what other changes the group undergoes. By all indications WWE is making things up as they go with this.
Kevin Owens spoke to Bleacher Report before Smackdown:
- It's pretty wild talents don't know they're being moved until it happens on TV. But, honestly, it wouldn't shock me if it isn't decided until late in the day it happens.
- A lot of talents benefit from switching shows. NXT should be included in that.
- I liked the tease we got of babyface Owens.
- It's good he was able to make changes happen on the COVID front.
- Wise words about Twitter.
- I've been glad he and Sami got a break from each other.
Bayley spoke to Sports Illustrated before Smackdown. They've done a great job with the Sasha angle.
205 Live has hit 200 episodes.
Bound For Glory has added EC3 vs. Moose in an undisclosed location.
WWE has trademarked NXT UK ring names Ashton Smith, Dani Luna, Dave Mastiff, and Eddie Dennis. They have also trademarked the name "Candy Flores," presumably for Candyfloss. That's quite funny.
- WWE also recently trademarked WWE Watchalong.
AEW Dark has announced:
- Evil Uno vs. Frankie Kazarian vs. The Blade vs. Jungle Boy
- Dark Order's Three, Four, and Ten vs. Aaron Solow, Angel Fashion, and M'Badu
- Darby Allin vs. Nick Comoroto
- Red Velvet vs. Elayna Black
- Colt Cabana vs. Griff Garrison
- Brandon Cutler vs. Peter Avalon
- Wardlow vs. Elijah Dean
- Ricky Starks vs. Fuego del Sol
- Joey Janela vs. D3
- Eddie Kingston vs. Baron Black
- Lucha Bros vs. Lee Johnson nd Cezar Bononi
- Nyla Rose vs. KiLynn King
- Billy and Austin Gunn vs. Ryzin and Maxx Stardom
- Matt Sydal vs. Sonny Kiss
AEW released Dynamite's first episode on YouTube ahead of the anniversary edition. That's a good move.
Joey Ryan has filed further lawsuits against another accuser of sexual assault as well as a writer who reported on the various claims made against him. Ryan is asking a judge to declare the statements made by that writer as false due to their allegedly defamatory nature. The lawsuit against the accuser is again asking for millions of dollars from lost income and punitive damages.
Lars Sullivan returned on Smackdown for his first appearance since June 2019. He is part of Monday's draft pool.
Xavier Woods returned on Smackdown, winning the WWE Tag Team Championship with Kofi Kingston. Xavier's last match was October 2019.
Roman Reigns vs. Jey Uso will now be an "I Quit" match inside Hell in a Cell. We're now at the point you need two big stipulations for a match to be meaningful on a show filled with gimmick matches.
Hell in a Cell has added Bayley vs. Sasha Banks for the Smackdown Women's Championship inside Hell in a Cell.
Smackdown has announced:
- Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman
- New Day vs. Sheamus, Cesaro, and Shinsuke Nakamura in Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods' last match as members of the Smackdown roster.
For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
Nothing to add to 1.
2. I would think he'd have input on the direction his character is taking. It definitely feels like his association with Roman is his vision.
3. I wouldn't assume we're in for him facing other Samoans, though obviously it would make sense for him to face Rock. They could easily pivot to him facing Seth as his former "brother" in a group they probably don't want to mention because of where the other member is now.
4. He's open to wrestling there more, but a deal hasn't been reached for him to do so. We'll see if Impact picks him up.
5. Realistically I don't know how much demand there is for DVDs among their core audience, but if anyone's going to find a way to make that work, it's AEW.
6. It's too early to tell, but it currently doesn't feel likely.
More wrestling tomorrow.
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