Reports coming out this week state that Chris Jericho’s contract has been frozen by AEW until he fulfills whatever remaining dates he has left. (FF)
In this interview John Cena talks about the future of WWE: “Gosh, we have called up a whole bunch of new superstars. The program is going through a transformation I haven’t seen since WrestleMania 20, at Madison Square Garden, and then WrestleMania goes Hollywood a year later. I think we’re in a period of transition like that, pouring the foundations for the next 15-20 years for the WWE.”
Speaking of Cena his retirement match reportedly drew a gate of over $6.5 million.
Leon Slater vs. Nic Nemeth has been announced for the Impact tapings March 5th-6th. (TNA)
- TNA X-Division Championship Match: Leon Slater (c) vs. Nic Nemeth
- Street Fight: Moose vs. Cedric Alexander
- Mr. Elegance’s in-ring debut
Here’s a post surgery update from Bianca Belair: “10 months post injury, 8 months of rehab, 5 Dr’s Later… And we are FINALLY here. Now I can finally start to put this behind me. Thank you so much Dr. Desai for hearing me and fixing me! Fingers and JOINTS are complicated, frustrating, confusing, essential… if you don’t get it… consider yourself lucky and I hope you never have to find out. Maybe one day I’ll go into detail but it’s a lot. Thank you to those who have sent so much love my way and continue to.”
Laredo Kid vs. TJ Perkins has been added to AAA on FOX this Saturday. (AAA)
CMLL and Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling have announced a strategic partnership. Scott D’Amore: “This partnership represents a meaningful step forward in building a truly international wrestling ecosystem. CMLL is one of the most respected organizations in the sport, and together we intend to create compelling matchups, unforgettable events, and new opportunities for talent to perform on a global stage.”
A “condensed” version of this year’s Royal Rumble will air on ESPN television February 22nd. (FF)
Pat McAfee (of all people) has a four episode arc in the next season of Tulsa King.
