CJ Perry, the artist formerly known as Lana, is launching a new podcast called Identity Crisis, hosted by herself and film producer Jonathan Saba.
The news was revealed on a social media post by Perry and the Identity Crisis Podcast Instagram, which describes the two co-hosts as “two professional fakers who’ve made a living playing the part!”
The first episode will drop on November 3 on Spotify and will feature Perry’s husband and current WWE Superstar Rusev.
While she has not appeared on WWE television ever since Rusev returned to the company after a stint in AEW, Perry has since signed a WWE Legends deal.
The world of sport and gaming is changing rapidly. In still Bangladesh and the Asia Region, Systems of virtual reality, the measuring and analyzing of motion, and the metrics of performance are more than a set of science fiction – they are now utilized by sports academies and clubs, and repairs and online modules to further precision abilities and parameters of strategies and uniformity.
From Grass to Glass: VR’s Role in Training
VR is versatile and fully covers fulfilling scenarios, such as a solo tennis player or an eSports shooter with crowd noise or opponent delay. VR also improves motion memory and the user’s agility in complex and unpredictable conditions. The difference is convenience. No need for resources like soccer agents, a gleaming stadium, or an entire army of players. Just a pair of VR goggles and the most suitable software.
Even platforms offering online live casino Bangladesh experiences show how interactive technology is reshaping entertainment and competition. People who join real-time dealer tables can communicate with the hosts and make bKash & Nagad deposits, as well as other payments, through the Melbet Bangladesh site. Gamers and athletes utilize VR sensors to play on different levels, bringing play, performance, and participation together in a single experience.
Sensors and Data: Tracking the Invisible
Worn on the arms, legs, or even incorporated into some clothing, sensors are now commonplace. They record acceleration, angle, force, direction, and hundreds of other data points for every single session. Coaches who utilize the data can identify patterns, such as when a runner slows their pace or a gamer’s reaction time drops, and even when an athlete’s form starts to deteriorate.
Consider a midfielder whose passing accuracy declines after 60 minutes; the sensor data suggests micro-fatigue. Or a gamer whose mouse click delay increases after the 3rd hour. Those insights matter. They mean training becomes measurable, not just felt.
In Bangladesh, the Melbet app is a prime example of how technology is revolutionizing gaming and competitive interaction. The official Melbet Bangladesh website showcases how the app provides seamless, on-the-go access to sports betting, live casino games, and real-time statistics. It offers bKash and Nagad, enabling users to deposit and withdraw funds securely on the go. Such ease and convenience also coupled with analytics and entertainment, is part of a larger digital trend where data and interaction shape a more engaging and interconnected experience.
What Metrics Are We Talking About?
Here are some of the metrics shaping next-gen performance:
Metric
Typical Use
Key Benefit
Reaction Time
VR drills, eSports aim/training
Faster responses, fewer errors
Movement Efficiency
Sensor data on field or court positioning
Reduced unnecessary movement, energy savings
Consistency Index
Variation in performance over the session
Identifies fatigue or drift before it shows in results
Cognitive Load
Combined sensor + VR data
Manage mental fatigue, improve decision-making
Integrating Tech Into Both Sport and Esports
Whether you’re in football, running, eSports, or cycling, the integration looks similar:
VR for simulation and scenario-based practice.
Sensors for physical or input tracking.
Metrics dashboards for trends and weaknesses.
Software loops for personalized training based on data.
The difference? The context shifts. A football winger uses VR to rehearse wing runs; an eSports player uses VR or monitors to rehearse headshots or map control. Clubs in Bangladesh and the region that adopt this technology may gain a competitive edge.
Challenges to Adopting Next-Gen Tech
Figuring these things out will not come easily or cheaply. Hardware, software, and skilled specialists are expensive. Coaches and trainers must also exhibit data literacy — the capability to interpret and thoughtfully utilize performance metrics. Then, the culture is the next barrier — the deep-rooted use of traditional frameworks and the painstaking process of winning people’s trust in digital systems takes time. The lack of infrastructure remains a significant barrier. Many regions lack dependable internet service, appropriate equipment, or adequate space for VR training units.
Yet, those who put in the work will reap the rewards. Technology, rather than replacing effort, complements it. In a country like Bangladesh, with a deep-rooted love for sports and gaming, the adoption of these technologies will lead to a ‘more with less’ scenario.
What This Means for Bangladesh & Asia
Asian athletes and gamers having digital skills is a bonus. Elite stadiums and global brand budgets are not a must. What matters is tech, sensors, and data. For example, a trainee in Dhaka uses VR, and a few days later, in Chittagong, they undergo sensor analysis. Later in the night, they interact with others online.
Digital engagement platforms also align along this path: when performance meets play, community meets competition. All necessary tools to achieve this already exist. What is necessary is to connect all the dots.
Final Reflections
After removing the helmet, silencing the sensors, and concluding the analysis, what remains is growth and how we’ve changed and improved. Technology provides a metaphorical mirror and a guide, showing us where we currently stand and what is possible for the future.
It isn’t the case of an elite athlete somewhere in Bangladesh or Asia. The next generation of players is forming in local sports clubs or even in the world of online gaming. With the integration of the online world, gaming, and social media, a question arises: will the next champion be defined by technology, or will they be the ones to shape how technology is used?
TNA’s Mance Warner and Steph De Lander got married yesterday in Orlando, Florida.
De Lander made the announcement in a post on Instagram, writing, “WE’RE MARRIED!!!” along with several photos from the wedding.
The bride wore a white mini dress and high heel shoes while the groom had a jacket matched with black shorts and black cowboy boots!
Several of their co-workers, including the likes of Steve Maclin, Ash by Elegance, Matt Cardona, Chelsea Green, Deonna Purrazzo, Piper Niven, Alba Fyre, and more were present for the ceremony.
While Warner is active on TNA television, De Lander is still on the sidelines one year after undergoing neck surgery.
The AEW Women’s Tag Team title tournament kicked off on Dynamite last night.
In the first match of the tournament, Julia Hart and Skye Blue defeated Jamie Hayter and Queen Aminata to advance and will now go on to battle the winners of the Mercedes Mone and Athena vs Willow Nightingale and Harley Cameron first round match.
Mone/Athena vs Nightingale/Cameron will be taking place next Wednesday on Dynamite.
Meanwhile, Penelope Ford is out of the tournament due to an injury. She was teaming with Megan Bayne, who found a new partner yesterday in the form of Marina Shafir of The Death Riders.
The other side of the bracket has Bayne and Shafir vs Tay Melo and Anna Jay and the other match is Alex Windsor and Riho vs Toni Storm and Mina Shirakawa.
The change in sabong, from being in an old arena to happening online, has changed the way people get close to the sport now. Before, you had to go and be there, and the people who came to watch were from near the area. Now with online sites more people can be part of it no matter where they are.
Fans can do more than just watch a match now. They can learn from each event, see the results, check what happened before, and always stay updated using digital features made for us. This new way shows how online sabong keeps the culture alive while adding new things that help fans feel part of it.
A More Connected Sabong Experience
Digital engagement has helped sabong fans stay connected to the sport no matter where they are. Now you do not have to wait for a cockpit to be ready or plan a trip to a certain place. Fans can join in from home or while traveling. It is not just about watching matches.
People can also read up on more information and talk with other fans. There is a way to get to know the details that make sabong fun. With this, both old fans and new viewers get to enjoy the sport in more ways.
Real-Time Match Awareness and Transparency
One of the big strengths of online cockfighting is that it helps make things much clearer to people who are watching. People can now see the pace, timing, what’s happening, and who is winning, in a way that is easy to follow because of better video and features on the platform.
A person watching these matches is not just looking at the fight. They can also learn new things as they watch. Things like match updates, simple layouts on the screen, and replay options help people get why things happen the way they do in each fight. These are things people often missed before when they were there in person and things moved quickly.
Interactive Features That Deepen Engagement
Online environments are not just like watching something live. They add more ways for people to join in and feel part of it. The fans get tools that help them take part and feel more in the moment. These places give you a better experience.
Some of the most useful extra features are:
You can watch replays and slow-motion highlights with platform controls.
People can talk in the community during and after matches.
Get quick info on match details and fighter history.
There are fun things to do like Watch Live Matches at Lucky Sabong so you have more ways to join in after the matches.
These features help build a rich experience. They turn people who watch into people who take part, not just people who sit back and watch.
The Role of Lucky Sabong in Digital Engagement
Modern audiences like places where things are easy to use, feel familiar, and pull you in. They help keep people interested and make the game feel fresh.
With simple tools and match breakdowns that are easy to read, they copy the feel of old sabong but use new ways to reach people. These platforms make sure fans feel connected both in mind and heart. They keep the feel of the sport but also give people what they want from online fun today.
At the center of these fast changes, more people are drawn to online cockfighting. It is not just a hobby now, but a more fun and tech-supported way to join in a long-standing contest.
Cultural Continuity in a Digital Framework
Even with new tools, the identity of sabong stays tied to its history. The use of tech does not take away from what it is. It helps keep its culture alive by making it easier to reach and by giving a way for people to join in. Fans get a way to learn, watch again, and look at matches. Online style makes sure sabong keeps what makes it special and does not turn into just a fun show.
The growing set of features for fans on online cockfighting sites shows why digital engagement is now so important for the sport. These changes help keep sabong fresh and connect different generations, making sure people still enjoy this game as the world becomes more connected.
As time goes on and tech works even more with sports like this, the way you watch will always be part of how online cockfighting grows and stays important in both old and new ways.
Samoa Joe has earned another shot at the AEW World title after last night he won a #1 contenders four-way match on Dynamite.
Joe defeated Bobby Lashley, Ricochet, and Hook in the main event of the broadcast, making Hook tap out to the Coquina Clutch to earn the victory.
The former champion will now take on “Hangman” Adam Page at the upcoming Full Gear pay-per-view in a rematch from WrestleDream, a match which Page won and retained the title.
Speaking of Page, he made his presence felt after Joe won, impersonating Tony Schiavone under a Halloween costume in a pretty creative way. He took out both Shibata and Hobbs and then smashed a beer bottle over Joe’s head, followed by a Buckshot Lariat.
It’s Fright Night Dynamite tonight live from the Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg, Texas as AEW celebrates Halloween with two hours of action on TBS and streaming on HBO Max.
The show will be headlined by a four-way match featuring Bobby Lashley vs Ricochet vs Samoa Joe vs Hook with the winner facing AEW World champion “Hangman” Adam Page at the next pay-per-view, Full Gear.
Also on the show, FTR vs Young Bucks vs Jet Speed vs Jurassic Express in a four-way tag team match where the winners get an AEW Tag Team title shot against Brodido at Full Gear, Jon Moxley vs Kyle O’Reilly, Darby Allin and Orange Cassidy vs Daniel Garcia and Wheeler Yuta in a trick or treat tornado tag match, and Don Callis hosts the Don Callis Family summit.
The October 20 episode of Raw on Netflix drew 2,600,000 global viewers, up 200,000 from the previous week and the best number since September 15.
The show ranked #6 on the Netflix top 10 global chart and had 5,100,000 viewing hours based on a running time of 1 hour and 53 minutes.
Raw was in the top 10 in 17 different countries, which is the highest it has been in a while, with Bahrain, Bolivia, Bahamas, Cnaada, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Guatemala, India, Kuwait, Mexico, Nicaragua, Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom, and United States all charting.
Mika Rotunda, the daughter of WWE Hall of Famer Mike Rotunda, posted a statement on behalf of her family on social media regarding her father, after his brother-in-law Barry Windham revealed that he was in hospice care.
“My father is not in hospice, but rather in a rehabilitation center,” she wrote. “He suffered a massive heart attack on September 20th, was in a coma for a week, and spent over a month hospitalized. By the grace of God, he has now transitioned to a rehabilitation center where our family remains present, hopeful, and focused on his recovery.”
She said that it has already been a long road and they know there’s still a long road ahead, but they have faith in God.
“Anyone who knows my dad knows that it’s his strength, work ethic, and athleticism that have carried him through not just this, but every challenge life has thrown his way,” Mika added. “If there’s one person I have faith in, it’s Captain Mike.”
She thanked fans for their outpouring of love, prayers, and support and asked for privacy as they continue this journey.
Saturday’s episode of Collision, back in its usual time slot, had 228,000 viewers, down 172,000 from the previous week, an episode which aired after Dynamite. The show also had MLB World Series and college football as well as NXT Halloween Havoc as competition. In 18-49, Collision had a 0.04 rating, down 0.07 from last week and placed #12 on the top 50 cable chart for the night. (Ratings credit: Programming Insider)
Mickie James sat down with Chris Van Vliet in Nashville, Tennessee to discuss her recent Hall Of Fame induction at Bound For Glory, if one more match is possible, wrestling most of her career under her real name, her rivalry with Trish Stratus and the infamous spot during their WrestleMania 22 match, receiving her belongings in a trash bag after being released, if her husband Nick Aldis could return to the ring, and more!
On being inducted into the TNA Hall of Fame:
“It’s crazy to even say Hall of Famer. I gotta change it in my bio. It feels amazing. I’m super humbled, and I think, you know, you spend your whole career trying to be humble and all that other stuff. And it’s like the one night you can kind of pat yourself on the back, but it’s super uncomfortable to do it. But still, it’s always incredible, I think, when you’re recognized for your contributions to the company or to any business, and for TNA to do that for me, I was incredibly honored.”
On being able to use her real name in WWE:
“I was Alexis Laree in OVW. I just love the name Alexis and Laree is my legit middle name, so that’s how that name came about. But I’m about to debut this crazy stalker character, and Vince is like, ‘What’s her name? Alexis Laree? I don’t like that name. It sounds like a stripper name.’ And I’m like, Oh, guess it does, doesn’t it? Yeah, okay. He’s like, ‘Well, got anything else? Got any other names?’ And I was like, ‘Uh, Mickie James?’ [He said] ‘I love it.’ I didn’t say, Oh, it’s my real name. I was like, oh, okay, great. So I was able, and probably one of the last few people, to actually be able to use their real name. I was able to use my real name. Crazy! And how grateful I am for that.”
On who is her biggest rival:
“Trish, for sure, every day, all day, even still. I think about how we’ve not had really a chance to do a whole bunch, but even like that Rumble moment where we had a chance and the people just erupted. And I think that that says it all and that was such a validation that what we did then still holds true and still connects today.”
On that moment in her WrestleMania 22 match with Trish Stratus:
“[The backstage reaction] was not good. I mean, the people loved it. The reaction, in my opinion, I made the right choice, in my humble opinion. Not what I expected. So I had asked Steve Keirn. Steve Keirn was our agent. I had asked Steve Keirn, ‘Can I lick my finger?’ Because we had already had the crotch grab spot. We’re gonna do it. So we knew we were going to do the vag grab. You think about the whole story. I have pretended to be Trish. I have accused her boyfriend of terrible crimes. I have kidnapped Ashley Massaro, I have stalked her in the shower, her home. I have done many things, tried to kiss her numerous occasions, access denied. So we’re at WrestleMania, and I’m like, all the things that we’ve done to lead to this and they want this moment. I’m like, okay. I felt like that’s what anybody would have done in that moment, after all that. Finally, you got, I don’t know, I’m not going to go there. That’s a little too crass, even for me. But I also thought, you know. So I had asked if I could lick my finger. Clearly, that’s not what I did. He was like, ‘Lick your finger?’ I was like, Well, yeah, I mean, wouldn’t I? I’ve been trying to get my hands on her forever. This would be my dream come true, right? And he’s like, ‘I will see.’ I went away, and he comes back, and he goes, ‘Yeah, okay, I think you can lick your fingers.’ Fine, whatever. Sorry, Steve Keirn. So that’s not what I did, and I did this actually, I think it was more like this [does gesture]. It was a double, so they made sure they saw it, because my hands aren’t big enough, obviously. I thought in my heart and in my soul, I honestly believed I was going to walk back through that curtain, and I had never received a high five. I’d seen other women get high fives from Vince and thumbs up and all these things. I got a thumbs-up before. I got a few thumbs up. I thought I was going to get the biggest hug of a lifetime, and fist bumps, maybe even a hoist on a shoulder and out the door, something for being so brilliant. It’s not what happened at all. Go back through the curtain and Vince is pissed. He’s like, ‘That was crass! Do you know what we’re gonna have to do? How much money it’s gonna cost to edit that and to pull it from everything? We’re a publicly traded company! What are you thinking?’ So if you can imagine the high of a lifetime and then walking through and just shanked right through the curtain, I was like, Ooft! But clearly he didn’t hate me too much, because I still was the champion, so maybe deep down he really loved it.”
The first match for the NXT Gold Rush two-week event will feature an NXT North American Women’s title defense by new champion Blake Monroe.
In a promo which aired last night on NXT while in a bathtub, Monroe gloated about her win and then decided that her first title defense should be in a place fitting for her glamour – New York City.
The promo also had a product placement for Maybelline, which is the official cosmetics partner for WWE.
No opponent for Monroe has been announced yet.
NXT Gold Rush will also have the participation of TNA, AAA, and EVOLVE and will air over two weeks on The CW, with the first show on November 18 and the second show on November 25.
The Theater at MSG will host Gold Rush and tickets are available on Ticketmaster.com starting from $50.75.
Amazon has started refunding those users who purchased WrestleDream on pay-per-view using the Prime service after several technical difficulties cut the show early, mainly due to a power outage.
“We have applied a full refund for the event to your account, which will be applied back to the original payment method in 5-7 business days,” the e-mail from Amazon customer service reads. “If you previously requested a refund, your refund has already been processed. Refunds usually go through within 5 to 7 business days and you will see this amount credited on your next statement. Please note, this does not include processing time by your bank.”
Amazon said the they recognize that fans have multiple options when choosing their pay-per-view provider and they place a high value on their relationship with their customers.
Smackdown this past Friday pulled in 1,147,000 viewers, down 33,000 viewers from the prior week, facing heavy competition from the MLB World Series which drew 12.5 million viewers on Fox. In 18-49, Smackdown had a 0.29 rating, up 0.01 from last week and placed #1 on cable television and #3 in all of television behind MLB. (Ratings credit: Programming Insider)
Sol Ruca has vacated the WWE Speed Women’s title due to her injury and a tournament to crown the new champion will start on next week’s episode.
Ruca had already lost the NXT North American Women’s title to Blake Monroe when Zaria defended on her behalf at Halloween Havoc since she was unable to compete.
Only Zaria has been announced for the mini-tournament as of yet.
Ruca held on to the title for 195 days and is the second-ever champion to hold the title following inaugural champ Candice LeRae, who herself held it for 188 days.
A last man standing match has been booked for the November 11 episode of NXT with NXT champion Ricky Saints defending his title against Trick Williams…again!
The match came after Williams and Saints opened the show yesterday brawling and closed the show 120 minutes later “still” brawling, even interrupting the main event match featuring Kelani Jordan vs Jordynne Grace for the TNA Knockouts title.
NXT General Manager Ava came out following the main event and announced that if they want to keep fighting, they can go at it in two weeks on NXT on CW in a last man standing match.
Four matches have been announced for tonight’s NXT on The CW, headlined by a match for the TNA Knockouts title.
Champion Kelani Jordan will put her gold on the line against a former TNA Knockouts champion herself, Jordynne Grace. This match is one of two title matches on the card, which also has Kendal Grey defending the EVOLVE Women’s title against Lash Legend.
The other two matches include Tavion Heights vs Myles Borne and Jasper Troy vs Axiom in the Speed mini-tournament match to see who will go on to face El Grande Americano for the WWE Speed title.
All this and more live tonight at 8PM ET on The CW and on Netflix internationally.
The teaser videos on WWE’s social media over the past two days reached a climax today with the release of the full WrestleMania 42 promo video.
It starts with Paul “Triple H” Levesque walking into a dimly-lit room before the camera quickly pans over to Cody Rhodes, then Roman Reigns, then CM Punk, and then Brock Lesnar, all sitting down ready to play.
The one-shot camera then shows Triple H standing next to Paul Heyman, who is in the background watching.
“They say in Vegas, everyone’s got a tell. A blink, a breath, a moment that can’t be controlled, but the great ones, they use it to their advantage, they own it, they’ve got them right where they want them,” Triple H says in the narration. “The rest…just didn’t figure it out yet.”
A quick cut to all the Superstars putting their chips in is then shown and a 2026 chip then drops on the WrestleMania 42 logo on the table.
Over 15,000 tickets have been sold for the Saturday Night’s Main Event show on December 13 featuring John Cena’s farewell match.
According to WrestleTix, the Capital One Arena in Washington, DC is currently set up for 16,000 seats although it could expand to 19,000 if they open the remaining area on the hard cam side.
While the demand was there with over 50,000 in line waiting for tickets when they went on sale, the majority of fans probably had a shock at the insane ticket prices for this particular show. The cheapest standard ticket available at the moment is a whopping $424 plus fees while verified resale tickets start from $358.80.
The pre-sale for the New Year’s Smash Dynamite on Wednesday, December 31 live from the Liberty First Credit Union Arena in Ralston, Nebraska went live today using the code AEW.
This pre-sale only has premium seating available with prices starting at $169.25 and all the way up to $450 for the VIP experience at ringside. A pre-sale with general seating opens tomorrow using the code INS6AEW.
The show will serve as the fallout from the Worlds End pay-per-view which will take place the previous weekend on Saturday, December 27.
