Via social media Jim Ross confirmed his cancer surgery was a success: “Happy to say that today’s cancer surgery was a success. Now we begin to rehabilitate.” Congrats Jim!
Kali Armstrong is now the inaugural Women’s Champion for WWE’s version of EVOLVE.
STARDOM has hired Walker Stewart as their new Director of Global PR and Communications. Here’s what his updated LinkedIn bio says: “As Director of Global PR & Communications, I lead the company’s international branding, media strategy, and fan engagement efforts. I oversee STARDOM’s English-language social media platforms, promoting live events, pay-per-views, merchandise, and our roster of world-class athletes to a global audience. In addition to managing all foreign media relations and partnerships, I guide the overall direction of STARDOM’s international division. I also spearhead the development of video, audio, and graphical content tailored for international markets – ensuring that our storytelling, presentation, and brand voice resonate across platforms and borders.” And yes he was already the English commentator for STARDOM before this.
Here are CMLL Martes de Arena Mexico results. (FF)
- Pequeño Pierroth & Pequeño Olímpico def. Último Dragoncito & Fantasy
- Two Of Three Falls Match: Valiente Jr., Oro Jr. & Rayo Metálico def. Disturbio, Espanto Jr. & Robin (2-1)
- Two Of Three Falls Match: Kira, India Sioux & Lady Metal def. Sanely, Hera & Olympia (2-1)
- MLW Tag Team Championship Match: Los Depredadores def. Los Divinos Laguneros
- Two Of Three Falls Match: Templario, Star Jr. & Esfinge def. Volador Jr., Euforia & El Valiente (2-1)
- MLW Openweight Championship Match: Último Guerrero def. Hechicero
Independent wrestler Jeff Cannonball has announced he has ALS. My best wishes to him on his health and treatment going forward. It’s progressive and incurable but I still want his quality of life to be as good as possible, and who knows what new treatments will be found?
Sting’s son Garrett Borden and his wife are expecting their first child. Congratulations!
Juice Robinson, Thekla, Veda Scott and Alex Hammerstone were all backstage at AEW Double or Nothing on Sunday. (FF)
Jeff Cobb (JC Mateo) talks about signing with WWE: “I kind of felt like I was in a dream, just because I was like, ‘What if my mind is playing tricks on me?’ The main thing is just never give up. You can’t give up. Like, as if this is your dream, then you gotta do ’em.”
The June 30th Raw at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh is now a double taping where SmackDown for that week will also take place.
The Great Muta has been added to The Gathering VI.
John Cena is being advertised for Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia.
Will Ospreay talks about believing in yourself: “I want to be the captain of the ship because I believe in myself and I believe in my abilities but it’s nothing if you don’t have the backing of the people that took the bumps before you, and they’ve all got my back bro and that’s mad.”