NJPW G1 Climax 25 Night 2 results (July 23): Shizuoka: Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Karl Anderson

by Bryan Rose, WrestlingObserver.com Today’s show, held in Shizuoka at the Twin Messe Shizuoka, is a fixed camera show without commentary.  Jushin Liger and Tiger Mask vs. Jay White and Yohei Komatsu  Basic, but well worked match. Young lions had the veterans in a double submission at one point but neither tapped. Tiger Mask had Read more about NJPW G1 Climax 25 Night 2 results (July 23): Shizuoka: Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Karl Anderson[…]

WWE NXT house show report 7-24 Coral Gables, FL Balor vs. Samoa Joe

By Jay Williams The venue had a good old time atmosphere with the ring and entrance being lit with not much else in terms of lighting. Kept the focus on the action. Enjoyable show, nothing different than most central Florida live events these days yet given a larger venue and a fresh crowd it felt Read more about WWE NXT house show report 7-24 Coral Gables, FL Balor vs. Samoa Joe[…]

NJPW G1 Climax Tournament 8-2 results: Yano vs. Tanahashi, Naito vs. Makabe

by Bryan Rose, WrestlingObserver.com Welcome to tonight’s coverage of Day 9 of the G1 Climax tournament, held today in Aichi, at the Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium. This is a multi-camera set up with no commentary. It was announced before the matches started today that Tiger Mask is out today due to a neck injury. The eight Read more about NJPW G1 Climax Tournament 8-2 results: Yano vs. Tanahashi, Naito vs. Makabe[…]

First decade Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame issues special

Observer Hall of Fame SpecialThe first decade of recognizing the Greats of the Business $64.95* USD for Canada destinations$69.95** USD for USA destinations$89.95*** USD for International destinations(paypal orders Canada/USA please add $3 for paypal fees)(paypal orders Intl please add $5 for paypal fees) paypal payments can be made to [email protected] The 10 issues included in this Read more about First decade Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame issues special[…]

Note on Roddy Piper's Memorial service in Los Angeles on Monday

Private Roddy Piper Memorial at The World Famous Comedy Store in Hollywood,Planned for August 17, 2015 A private memorial is in the works for beloved pro wrestler, actor and comedian “Rowdy” RoddyPiper who passed away last week at his home in Hollywood, California. Set to take placeMonday, August 17th at The Comedy Store, this private Read more about Note on Roddy Piper's Memorial service in Los Angeles on Monday[…]

WWE Raw ratings for August 17, go home show for SummerSlam

By Dave Meltzer, WrestlingObserver.com The August 17, 2015, edition of WWE Raw did 3.78 million viewers, down slightly from the 3.84 million last week, but still above what the show has been doing most of the summer. The first and third hours were closer to normal range, but the second hour, which is usually the Read more about WWE Raw ratings for August 17, go home show for SummerSlam[…]

WWE News: WWE promotes John Cena's 500th wish

WWE today promoted John Cena’s granting the 500th wish which will actually take place on Monday before Raw at the Barclay’s Center.  Since the founding of Make-a-wish in 1980, no other celebrity has granted the number of wishes as Cena. Make-A-Wish® Celebrates WWE® Superstar John Cena® for Granting Record 500 Wishes John Cena to become Read more about WWE News: WWE promotes John Cena's 500th wish[…]

FRI UPDATE: Hayabusa in the ring, Anniversary of huge California show and greatest pre-match video

By Dave Meltzer We’re look for reports on tonight’s WWE show in Fort Myers, FL (John Cena, Seth Rollins, Dean Ambrose, Kevin Owens, Prime Time Players, Dolph Ziggler) tonight’s NXT show in Cocoa Beach, FL, tonight’s GFW show in Harrisburg, PA as well as last night’s NXT show  in Tampa to Dave Meltzer Lots of Read more about FRI UPDATE: Hayabusa in the ring, Anniversary of huge California show and greatest pre-match video[…]