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Crown Jewel: Perth superstore and photo ops information

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Colin Vassallo
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The WWE Crown Jewel Superstore will open on Thursday in Perth, Australia for fans to get their hands on WWE merchandise. A large collection of WWE memorabilia, title belts, event-specific merchandise, and other WWE apparel will be available for purchase.

The store will be located at 166 Murray Street, down the road from the RAC Arena where Crown Jewel will take place. The store will open from Thursday, October 9 to Monday, October 13.

In addition, photo opportunities with several WWE Superstars will also be available during those days.

Scheduled to appear at different days and times are Aleister Black, Bayley, Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, Chelsea Green, Damian Priest, Dominik Mysterio, Dragon Lee, Drew McIntyre, El Grande Americano, Giulia, Grayson Waller, Iyo Sky, Jacob Fatu, Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, Kabuki Warriors, LA Knight, Lyra Valkyria, Maxxine Dupri, Rhea Ripley, Roxanne Perez & Raquel Rodriguez, Sami Zayn, Shinsuke Nakamura, Stephanie Vaquer, Street Profits, The Miz, The New Day, Tiffany Stratton, and Zelina Vega.

For more information on the photo ops and purchasing tickets go to https://store.epic.leapevent.tech/wwe-crown-jewel/2025

Santos Escobar departs WWE

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Colin Vassallo
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Santos Escobar has departed WWE after his contract ended at Midnight yesterday and he chose not to renew his deal.

According to PWInsider.com, WWE tried to keep Escobar by offering more money but the Mexican star was not interested.

The 41-year-old signed with WWE in 2019 as was originally part of NXT and formed the Legado del Fantasma faction. He did have a long reign with the WWE Cruiserweight title back then but won no other titles since then.

In 2022, Escobar along with Joaquin Wilde and Cruz Del Toro were moved to the main roster and was also part of the Latino World Order.

His last WWE match was on July 27 at the WWE SuperShow Mexico house show.

A quick guide to online casino platforms and how players enjoy them

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Daniel Street
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Relaxation has changed. A few years back, people might go to a movie hall or just sit with a radio. Now the phone in your hand helps in many ways. Scrolling through apps is fine, but games give something extra. They respond, they reward, they pull you in. Online casinos fit here, mixing play with a chance of prizes. Take a platform such as joker123. It shows quick rewards that keep people coming back. That combination feels modern, almost like entertainment and luck blended together.

Simple Steps That Make The Registration Process Easier

  • Think about a new player. Maybe a college student is trying online gaming for the first time during a weekend break. If the sign-up looks confusing, they will close the page in seconds.
  • This is why most platforms keep the process short. Fill out a form, verify your details, and within minutes, you are exploring games. No long waits, no complex instructions.
  • And it works. The smoother the start, the more likely someone is to stay.

Common Benefits People Notice When Playing Regularly

Different players enjoy different things, but a few patterns repeat.

  • A huge collection of games in one place
  • The comfort of playing from bed or on a bus ride
  • Clear instructions that guide new users step by step
  • Trial or demo modes that cost nothing at first
  • Small rewards or bonuses that keep players engaged

Some play for five minutes while waiting for food. Others spend an hour on weekends. The habit looks different for everyone, yet the benefits sound similar. That is why online casinos keep growing.

Risks That Players Should Keep In Mind

Of course, it is not all positive. There are risks, too.

  • Overspending is always done. It is easy to keep adding small amounts until they pile up. Without limits, the fun becomes stress.
  • Another risk is time. Games will go fast and suddenly it will become midnight before you even notice.
  • Then comes security. A platform must protect personal details and money. A trusted site helps reduce fear, while a weak one creates trouble.

So the advice is simple. Play, but play with care.

Quick Tips To Keep Your Time More Enjoyable

  • A few small habits help. Set a timer before you begin. Even fifteen minutes feels good if you stop on time.
  • Decide on a budget. Stick to it. Losing a small amount is part of the game, but chasing it back only adds pressure.
  • Breaks help as well. Stand, stretch, get water. Short pauses refresh the mind.
  • And do not limit yourself to just one game. Try more variety of games which keeps things lively. A quick slot spin feels different from a table card game.

Key Features That Add Value To The Overall Experience

Modern platforms go beyond just offering games.

  • A good design makes the game simple. You click less, you play more.
  • Mobile versions are a big plus. Imagine catching a bus and finishing a quick round before the stop arrives. That is convenience.
  • Live dealer sections add interaction. Seeing another person makes it feel real, closer to a casino floor.
  • Payment speed is also key. Nobody wants to wait days for winnings to arrive. Correct ones build trust, which is what keeps players from leaving.

Online gaming is no longer a side trend. It is part of daily entertainment for many. And if players remember to set limits, it can remain positive. For anyone curious, there is always one clear step. Do not overthink. Just go here and see what the platform feels like for yourself.

Raw returns to its usual 8PM ET time slot on Netflix tonight

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Colin Vassallo
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Raw

Monday Night Raw returns to its regular 8PM ET time slot tonight after three weeks starting an hour earlier at 7PM ET due to football.

The Tribal Chief, Roman Reigns, will be kicking off tonight’s Raw, which is the go-home episode for Saturday’s Crown Jewel in Perth. Reigns’ role on the show will be revealed tonight, although rumors are that he will be in action against a member of The Vision.

Also, CM Punk will return after a few weeks off following Wrestlepalooza.

The only two matches announced so far for tonight are Becky Lynch vs Maxxine Dupri for the WWE Women’s Intercontinental title and Lyra Valkyria vs Roxanne Perez.

Raw airs live on Netflix worldwide.

Lisa Marie Varon to induct Mickie James in the TNA Hall of Fame

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Colin Vassallo
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Appearing on The Velvet Ropes with SoCal Val, soon-to-be TNA Hall of Famer Mickie James revealed that she has asked Lisa Marie Varon, better known to fans as Victoria, to induct her this Sunday at Bound For Glory.

“You’re going to be pleased with this as someone who was pretty synonymous with the whole in production of hardcore country,” James told SoCal Val. “I think that we made some incredible, historic moments together, and that would be our dear friend, Lisa Marie. I’ve asked her.”

The two had rivalries both in WWE and TNA, where Lisa Marie wrestled as Tara. Their feud came to a climax at Final Resolution in 2012, with Varon beating James.

James received the news that she was going to be part of the TNA Hall of Fame class of 2025 last month. She is a former five-time TNA Knockouts champion and had multiple stints with TNA.

Bound For Glory 2025 inches closer to 5,000 tickets distributed

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Colin Vassallo
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Bound For Glory 2024

TNA’s Bound For Glory pay-per-view is inching closer to 5,000 tickets distributed and as things stand, it’s unlikely it will beat the Slammiversary attendance.

While this will be a big gathering for TNA, ticket sales are at just over 4,500 according to @WrestleTix, with six days to go for the show. Slammiversary this past July drew a North American record for the company with 7,623 in attendance.

Interesting enough, Bound For Glory is outselling AEW’s WrestleDream by around 500 tickets so far, but the AEW show will eventually pack in more with two weeks to go for them.

Bound For Glory will take place from the Tsongas Center, in Lowell, Massachusetts this coming Sunday. Tickets are available at evenue.net.

Laredo Kid departs TNA Wrestling

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Colin Vassallo
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Mexican star Laredo Kid has announced his departure from TNA Wrestling via a post on social media.

The 38-year-old has been part of TNA since 2021 but has not been used much this year, with his last match coming in May.

“Thank you for everything to this great company and family @ThisIsTNA,” he wrote on X. “I appreciate your tremendous support. I hope to return to work in the future. We’re on a new path.”

He mainly wrestles for AAA now and was even part of the Worlds Collide: Las Vegas event last month in an eight-man tag team match.

In TNA, the only title he won was the Digital Media championship, which is now rebranded as the TNA International title.

NXT at The Theater at Madison Square Garden pre-sale now on

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Colin Vassallo
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The pre-sale for the NXT on The CW at The Theater at Madison Square Garden kicked off this morning on Ticketmaster.com using the code NXTNYC.

The episode will air on Tuesday, November 18, the night after John Cena’s final appearance at Madison Square Garden on Raw as an in-ring competitor.

The pre-sale was not busy and the queue was practically non-existent. Tickets start from $98.75 plus fees and go all the way up to $434.90 plus fees for ringside. Not the whole theater is open at the moment, with the location seating up to 5,600 in max capacity.

Tickets go on sale to the general public on Wednesday, October 8 at 10AM ET.

This is the second time that NXT is holding an event at The Theater at MSG. The brand had its Roadblock episode on The CW in March of this year at the same venue.

Season two winners of WWE LFG crowned

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Colin Vassallo
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WWE LFG

The season two of WWE LFG came to a close last night on A&E with Shawn Michaels choosing the male and female winners of the show.

HBK selected Dani Sekelsky and Shiloh Hill, both from Undertaker’s team, as the winners of the latest season, choosing them over Penina Tuilaepa and Harlem Lewis. Tuilaepa formed part of Team Michelle McCool while Lewis was part of Team Booker T.

Both winners were also involved in the first season, Hill on Taker’s team while Dani was on Mickie James’ team.

Both runners up will continue to work within the WWE system, with Tuilaepa receiving a new name of PJ Vasa and Lewis currently in Japan for a stint with Pro Wrestling NOAH along with Chris Dempsey.

The Smashing Machine opens #3 on the box office chart with a disappointing $6 million

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Colin Vassallo
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The Smashing Machine

The Smashing Machine opened #3 in the weekend charts according to BoxOfficeMojo.com with just $6,000,171 in box office revenue.

It trailed the Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl which did $33,000,000 and One Battle After Another which had $11,100,000.

Dwayne Johnson’s movie portraying MMA legend Mark Kerr was screened in 3,345 theaters nationwide, so it did just under $2,000 per screening, well below the projections of $15 million for an opening weekend. The movie cost $50 million to make.

Despite rave reviews from critics, The Smashing Machine becomes the worst box office opening of his acting career. His previous worst was the movie Faster which opened with $8.5 million and grossed $35.8 million worldwide by the end of its theatrical run.

Joe Hendry to referee NXT vs TNA match at Showdown

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Colin Vassallo
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NXT Showdown

After NXT GM Ava appointed Jordynne Grace as the guest referee for the NXT vs TNA women’s match tomorrow, TNA Director of Authority Santino Marella made his own announcement: Joe Hendry will be the referee of the men’s NXT vs TNA match.

Hendry voiced his frustration on social media after the teams were announced, saying he was in the Royal Rumble and WrestleMania. Marella made the announcement via a video posted on X.

Both Grace and Hendry were kept off the card for tomorrow’s Showdown event, leaving many wondering how they could keep particularly those two off.

Mercedes Mone set for indie show in Denmark next week

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Colin Vassallo
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Mercedes Mone will be traveling to Denmark for a show promoted by indie company BODYSLAM Wrestling on Friday, October 10.

“An absolutely unique chance for Danish and Nordic wrestling fans to experience the world famous performer LIVE in front of your eyes. And it’s this coming Friday,” said a social media post by BODYSLAM.

Her opponent has not been named but the promotion hinted at a title match, writing, “With already 9 championship belts to her name, could ‘The CEO’ have her sights set on more gold?”

The show is being held at Portalen in Greve and tickets are on sale at Ticketmaster.dk for 250 Norwegian Krone, or the equivalent of $25 US.

Jordynne Grace to guest referee NXT vs TNA women’s match

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Colin Vassallo
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NXT Showdown

Jordynne Grace has been added as the special guest referee in the Survivor Series-style four-on-four NXT vs TNA match at this Tuesday’s Invasion show.

Grace uploaded a video on social media complaining that she was not part of the broadcast, saying that without her, there would be no partnership as she was the first one to cross the line.

“As a matter of fact, there is no Showdown without me setting the stage for it two years ago. And you guys let your team captains pick their team members and they chose wrong,” Grace said.

NXT General Manager Ava responded to Grace with a video on X, saying that she’s right and made some valid points.

Ava responded to Grace in a post on Saturday.

“And you know what? I agree with you. I don’t think that there would be this NXT TNA crossover partnership without everything that you’ve done starting two years ago,” Ava said. “So I have decided that you are going to be the special guest referee for the Women’s Survivor Series style match on Tuesday.”

The match will pit Team NXT with Jacy Jayne, Jaida Parker, Sol Ruca, and Lola Vice vs Team TNA with Kelani Jordan, Jessie McKay, Cassie Lee, and Mara Sade.

Dynamite Title Tuesday to run for two and a half hours as well

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Colin Vassallo
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Dynamite logo

The AEW Dynamite Title Tuesday special episode will also be two and a half hours on TBS and HBO Max. This episode will go head-to-head with the NXT/TNA Showdown event, which as of today, remains a two-hour broadcast.

This week’s sixth anniversary episode of Dynamite was two and a half hours too and the audience fell off in the last extra half hour, ending the night with just 338,000 viewers.

Despite the title of the broadcast, there are only two title matches announced as part of the seven-match card.

Mercedes Mone will defend the TBS title against someone who is local from Florida and Kyle Fletcher defends the TNT title against Kyle O’Reilly.

While the AEW Tag Team champions Brodido are also wrestling Kazuchika Okada and Konosuke Takeshita in a double jeopardy match, this is not for the titles and if Okada and Takeshita win they will get a shot at the titles.

The other matches so far are The Demand vs The Hurt Syndicate in a street fight, Jon Moxley vs Tomohiro Ishii, and Jurassic Express against a yet-to-be named tag team.

Collision to start at 7PM ET coast-to-coast on TNT and HBO Max tonight

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Colin Vassallo
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Collision tonight will air an hour earlier than its usual time slot, starting at 7PM ET on TNT and HBO Max and will be at that air time coast-to-coast.

Five matches have been announced including Jon Moxley, Daniel Garcia, and Claudio Castagnoli vs Jay Lethal, Adam Priest, and Tommy Billington in a trios match, Hechicero, Rocky Romero, and Lance Archer vs Paragon and Orange Cassidy in another trios match, Jamie Hayter vs Anna Jay, Kevin Night vs a member of FTR, and Eddie Kingston vs Dralistico.

Plus, Sammy Guevara and Rush are in action, there will be an MXM TV casting call, and Kris Statlander and Toni Storm will have a face-to-face.

Andrade El Idolo wins title in first post-WWE match

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Colin Vassallo
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Andrade El Idolo wrestled his first post-WWE match last night in Tijuana, Mexico and won The Crash Heavyweight title.

Now signed again with All Elite Wrestling, El Idolo defeated DMT Azul, who held the championship for a promotion record of 883 days.

El Idolo returned to AEW this past Wednesday during the Dynamite sixth anniversary episode, attacking former AEW World champion Kenny Omega and then aligning himself with the Don Callis Family.

It was reported that Andrade was fired from WWE due to multiple Wellness Program violations.

The Crash Lucha Libre promotion is based in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico.

AEW Grand Slam: Australia nearing 5,000 tickets distributed

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Colin Vassallo
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Grand Slam Australia

The upcoming AEW Grand Slam: Australia show set for February 2026 is nearing 5,000 tickets distributed according to ticket tracking service @WrestleTix.

AEW has moved over 4,600 tickets so far for the show which is being held at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney on Valentine’s Day.

The arena is currently set up for 7,700 seats although it can hold up to 21,000 and as you can probably figure out, the majority of the arena is closed off with only the floor, first level, and few sections in the second and third level open.

The last Grand Slam in Australia had around 11,000 fans earlier this year in Brisbane. AEW is also doing a rare non-televised live event from Brisbane the day after.

Tickets for both shows are available at Ticketek.com.au.

Last man standing match to headline next week’s Smackdown in Perth

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Colin Vassallo
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Next week’s episode of Friday Night Smackdown will be heading to Perth, Australia as part of the Crown Jewel tour.

Following yesterday’s show, four matches were set up for the broadcast which will be headlined by a last man standing match.

The Damian Priest vs Aleister Black feud looks like it will reach its climax Down Under as both will be involved in the gimmick match. Priest cost Black the WWE United States title last night against Sami Zayn in the weekly open challenge.

Speaking of which, Zayn will continue his open challenge in one of two title matches set for the show, with the other one being the Wyatt Sicks defending the WWE Tag Team titles against The Street Profits.

Also announced is Tiffany Stratton and Stephanie Vaquer teaming up to take on Giulia and Kiana James.

Dynamite rating for 10/01/2025

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Colin Vassallo
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Dynamite logo

Dynamite also suffered the wrath of the new Nielsen Big Data + Panel ratings methodology, with the sixth anniversary show drawing just 465,000 viewers, the lowest number it has done on a Wednesday night ever. That is down 89,000 viewers from last week’s broadcast. The show also did a 0.09 rating in 18-49, down 0.02 from the prior week and was #6 on the top 50 cable chart for the night. (Ratings credit: Programming Insider)

Roman Reigns to kick off Raw next week from Dallas

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Colin Vassallo
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Roman Reigns is advertised for the next Raw live in Dallas, Texas and will be kicking off the broadcast.

The announcement came from the American Airlines Center X account, which wrote, “Roman Reigns Returns to Dallas THIS Monday kicking off Monday Night RAW! Don’t Miss Your Chance to See The OTC Live at American Airlines Center!”

The former WWE champion is on the marketing for Crown Jewel: Perth next Saturday but has no match announced. With one week to go, Reigns’ role on the show will likely be revealed on Raw.

Tickets for Raw in Dallas are available starting from $71.30 on Ticketmaster.com.

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