Former WWE and TNA star Gail Kim reacted to an online report which painted her as begging for a job with AEW but no one reached out to her.
The post on X, by someone who a few months ago claimed that AEW is getting 500,000 viewers on Max without providing any evidence, said that “in the least breaking news,” Kim got in touch with several people about an opportunity at AEW “longer than a couple of weeks ago” but “no one reached out to her.”
The campaign against Kim came after Kim criticized AEW star Riho and her presentation on television, bashing AEW for having her dressed like a little girl with mini skirts and having cameras shoot from underneath.
“I was saving it for interviews but oh well it’s now,” Kim wrote on X in response, saying that since people like to lie, she was going to set the record straight.
“I got one text from AEW when I was terminated from TNA. It was from Sonjay [Dutt] and inquiring more about whether I wanted to wrestle. I’m retired. End of story.”
Kim was released from TNA in March along with three other executives after a long career. She has since been backstage sometimes at NXT in an unofficial role.
How to Get Free Sign Up Bonus in Social Casinos – No Purchase Needed
Many players have long noticed that social casinos allow you to enjoy the atmosphere of the game without the risk of losing money. At the same time, you can receive welcome gifts immediately after registration. One of the most popular requests from beginners is how exactly to get a social casino free sign up bonus so as not to waste your money and start playing right away. Below we will analyze in detail what these bonuses are, how to activate them and what pitfalls should be taken into account.
What is a registration bonus in a social casino
Social casinos do not work for real money, but for virtual currency. Players can buy additional coins, but the registration itself is almost always accompanied by a free bonus. It can be different:
coins or credits for bets;
free spins on slots;
daily gifts during the first days after registration.
Such rewards give you the opportunity to test the platform, feel the interface, try different games and understand whether it is worth investing further. In this case, no one requires real money – everything happens in the entertainment format.
How to get a free bonus
Registration in a social casino usually takes a couple of minutes. The main thing is to correctly complete all the steps so that the gift is definitely credited.
Choose a platform. It is better to pay attention to well-known projects with good reviews.
Register. As a rule, an e-mail or an account on social networks is enough.
Confirm the data. An email with a link will be sent to your email.
Log in to your personal account and check your balance. Bonus coins appear automatically.
Some casinos immediately offer to pick up an additional gift through a mobile application. This is not necessary, but always nice. After completing these steps, you can launch games and use free coins at your discretion.
Why such bonuses are given out at all
Social casinos are interested in the player staying on the platform. A free starter package solves several problems at once:
helps beginners get comfortable;
gives the opportunity to try different slots and table games;
creates interest in regular logins to the application.
The player gets a positive experience, and the casino gets a chance to become a regular user. All parties benefit.
Restrictions and conditions
Don’t forget that even free bonuses come with rules. They may differ from operator to operator, but in general there are several points that are most common:
coins cannot be exchanged for real money;
some bonuses are only available in certain games;
if you don’t log in to your account for a long time, the gifts may burn out.
These conditions do not prevent you from playing, but it is important to understand the system in advance. This will help you avoid unnecessary questions and misunderstandings. After the list of rules, it becomes clear: bonuses are needed for entertainment, not for earning money.
How to use a bonus to your advantage
Many players spend coins in five minutes and are disappointed. To get the most out of it, it is better to approach the process strategically. First, try different categories of games.
This will give you an understanding of what is really interesting. Secondly, you can stretch out the pleasure – use bonus coins not immediately, but log in several times a day. This way, the chance of getting daily gifts is higher.
Social casinos often organize promotions and quests, where bonus coins play a key role. With them, it is easier to complete tasks, open new levels and get even more gifts.
The Gorilla Monsoon biography Irresistible Force: The Life & Times of Gorilla Monsoon, will be officially released tomorrow in bookstores nationwide and online.
Published by ECW Press, the book has a total of 504 pages and is written by Brian Solomon.
“From his wrestling days as the rampaging monster who sold out Madison Square Garden and challenged world champion Bruno Sammartino dozens of times, to his pivotal role behind the scenes as part owner and would-be successor to Vince McMahon Sr., to his days as the beloved television commentator who narrated the memories of millions of young fans, Gorilla Monsoon is one of the most fascinating figures in pro wrestling history,” the marketing for the book reads.
The book description continues, “It’s a story that starts with the aspirations of the son of Italian immigrants who becomes a national standout in collegiate wrestling and an Olympic hopeful, then takes an unlikely trajectory through the bizarre world of pro wrestling, eventually landing him in what was then known as the WWWF. From Gino’s wrestling days as the rampaging monster who sold out Madison Square Garden and challenged world champion Bruno Sammartino dozens of times, to his pivotal role behind the scenes as part owner and would-be successor to Vince McMahon Sr., to his days as the beloved television commentator who narrated the memories of millions of young fans, Brian Soloman, the author of Blood and Fire: The Unbelievable Real-Life Story of Wrestling’s Original Sheik, has once again crafted the definitive biography of one of the most fascinating characters in pro wrestling history. Gino’s name and his voice are etched deep in the memory of wrestling fans the world over. This is his incredible story.”
The foreword is written by fellow WWE Hall of Famer Bret “Hit Man” Hart.
The book is available through Amazon for $22.95 or $11.99 on Kindle.
In an interview with Ring the Belle to promote her upcoming book, The Last Hart Beating, former champion Natalya praised Vince McMahon and his efforts in getting the women the ability to perform during Saudi Arabia shows.
The first three WWE Saudi shows featured zero women in the ring and it was only on the fourth attempt, at Crown Jewel in 2019, that the women were allowed to perform, with Natalya taking on Lacey Evans.
“The Saudi Arabia match…I said to Vince McMahon when WWE first started doing stuff in Saudi Arabia, I said, ‘Vince, I really want to go. I want to be the first woman to wrestle in Saudi Arabia,’” Natalya said.
“Vince made it happen. He really wanted us to have more visibility there, to be able to do what we love,” she continued.
Natalya added that she will always be grateful to McMahon for giving them that moment and for fighting with other powers that be to feature women in future Saudi Arabia premium live events.
Paramount, a Skydance Corporation, and TKO Group Holdings, Inc., a premium sports and entertainment company, today announced a long-term media rights agreement in which Paramount+ will become the exclusive home of Zuffa Boxing throughout the U.S., Canada, and Latin America.
Zuffa Boxing is the new professional boxing promotion formed by TKO and leading entertainment conglomerate Sela, with leadership from UFC President and CEO Dana White; HE Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority and President of the Saudi Boxing Federation; Sela Managing Director and CEO Dr. Rakan Alharthy; and WWE President and TKO Board Member Nick Khan.
Beginning in January 2026, Paramount will exclusively distribute a full slate of Zuffa Boxing events starting with 12 action-packed cards, with plans to grow that number in subsequent years. The bouts will be available via Paramount’s direct-to-consumer streaming platform Paramount+, with the potential for select events to be simulcast on CBS, America’s leading broadcast network, and other Paramount platforms.
Dana White commented: “I’m excited to bring great boxing events to a global audience. There are millions of boxing fans that will now be able to watch competitive fights with up-and-coming boxers as well as the biggest stars in the sport. Paramount will be the home for UFC and boxing fans to watch the greatest fights in combat sports.”
HE Turki Alalshikh said: “This partnership with Paramount reinforces our vision to redefine the way viewers consume boxing. More fight fans will now have access to watch some of the most exciting boxers around. We have seen the proof that the appetite is there, this is the future for live boxing coverage and will ensure the sport continues to thrive.”
Said Cindy Holland, Chair of Direct-to-Consumer for Paramount, a Skydance Corporation: “Paramount has long been a leader in sports and sports storytelling, and this partnership marks a bold new chapter – not just for us, but for the future of boxing. It’s a partnership that advances several of our core priorities: delivering premium sports to fans, providing audiences with year-round marquee live events, and creating long-term value through a differentiated, must-watch portfolio of content. By combining TKO and Zuffa Boxing’s world-class production and promotional capabilities with our subscribers’ passion for sports, we are confident we will deliver something truly special to boxing fans throughout the U.S., Canada, and Latin America for years to come.”
Further details about Zuffa Boxing, including fight schedules and the first event to be live streamed on Paramount+, will be announced in the months ahead.
From sweat-soaked arenas to glowing screens, professional wrestling has always been built on spectacle—but in 2025, the real ring isn’t the squared circle: it’s the internet. The wrestling community is not just reporting on slams and storylines — they’re rewriting how fans see, engage with, and even help shape what happens in the ring. Let’s dive deep into how the wrestling community is at the forefront of this seismic shift, what it means for fans and why it’s changing fandom forever.
Every wrestling fan knows the rush of seeing a surprise return, a savage promo, or a match that goes viral. But these moments increasingly come bundled with memes, fan theories, instant reaction videos, and social justice “heat” that transforms every slam into a cultural moment. The wrestling community has positioned itself at this intersection of sport, entertainment, and digital culture. It tracks not only who won and who lost, but what people are saying, how the stars are seen off camera, and how moments echo across Reddit threads, Discord servers, TikTok clips, and livestreams.
Growing Market, Growing Stakes
Global data shows the wrestling industry’s value at around USD 7.5-8 billion in 2025, with forecasts estimating it will reach near USD 11 billion by 2030-2032, owing largely to increased media coverage, streaming platforms, and merchandise sales.
That makes the digital space less of a passive observer and more like a bridge: between promotions and fan communities, between what happens backstage and how it’s interpreted online. It’s a feedback loop: what’s reported influences what’s consumed, what’s consumed influences how promotions book matches, and what promotions do becomes content again for fan commentary. This loop is tighter than ever.
Fandom Is No Longer Passive
In decades past, wrestling fans watched television, maybe bought magazines, then debated with friends. Today, every show is live-tweeted. Every promo is clipped, remixed, memed. Fans on forums and platforms pressure promotions, praise or shame creative decisions, and in some cases, even influence match outcomes via public opinion. Wrestling on social platforms reports not only on the content but the response—tracking fan sentiment in real time. This empowers fans—and it forces wrestling brands to pay attention.
Independent wrestlers are also bigger players now. Someone with a cellphone and a slick YouTube edit, or who nails a viral promo on social media, might get noticed first online. Wrestling sites give visibility to such moments—ensuring that someone outside the traditional WWE/A EW/etc. orbit can still break into the conversation. It’s a democratization of the spotlight.
The Streaming & Digital Platform Surge
Streaming has become a battleground for wrestling promotions. Platforms that once were secondary—social media, OTT (over the top) streaming services—are now primary ways fans tune in. WWE has launched “WWE Speed,” a web-series format, designed for shorter, dynamic matches posted on X (formerly Twitter) among other platforms.
Moreover, the wrestling community covers not just the matches, but how they are packaged, teased, sold, clipped, shared—and how that distribution changes what fans expect. Nowadays even entry-level fans know what premium live events cost, what streaming deals are happening, how merch bundles factor in, etc.
Risks & Tensions Behind the Spotlight
This booming digital era isn’t perfect. With real-time feedback comes overblown backlash: one bad promo can trend for all the wrong reasons. Creators may overcorrect for online opinion, losing creative cohesion. Overemphasis on what’s “viral” can undermine long-term storytelling. And the constant need for digital content means wrestlers are not just performers in the ring—they’re personalities 24/7, with privacy, mental health, and authenticity challenges.
Wrestling public digital opinion sometimes straddles a tricky line: covering rumors, spoilers, fan theories—while trying not to be swept up in sensationalism. Credibility becomes vital. If you misreport or misinterpret, backlash is immediate.
Bonus Curiosity: The World Where Sports Entertainment Meets Gaming & Casino Culture
A perhaps unexpected cross-section is how fans of wrestling intersect with gaming and immersive online entertainment. As fans engage with content, many explore related digital ecosystems. For example, there are interactive casino games and other gaming platforms that borrow heavily from the aesthetic and storytelling tropes of wrestling: bold characters, risk vs reward, dramatized conflict. The crossover is more than casual—fans accustomed to spectacle and narrative in wrestling often gravitate toward interactive formats that mimic that energy.
Conclusion
Most wrestling sites aren’t just news sites—they’re a lens. Through it, we see wrestling not merely as physical fights and scripted feuds, but as an evolving cultural force, shaped by connectivity, fandom, and digital dynamics. For fans, this means there’s more power, more voice, more chance to be part of the story. For wrestlers and promotions, it means visibility has expanded but so have the stakes: every move can be amplified, misinterpreted, or magnified in unexpected ways.
As wrestling continues to ride this wave of digital transformation, the biggest slamdowns may not be in the ring—they may be online. And these communities are standing ringside, microphone in hand. If you’re a fan, it’s time to tune your alerts, sharpen your opinions, and maybe even play a part in what comes next.
Grammy Award-winning artist and megastar Bad Bunny has been chosen to headline the Apple Music Halftime show at next year’s Super Bowl LX which will take place from the Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
The location is also a former WrestleMania stadium, hosting WrestleMania 31 and the infamous “heist of the century” when Seth Rollins cashed in his Money in the Bank briefcase in the main event of the show for the first time.
The Puerto Rican star is also a WWE favorite, having competed at Royal Rumbles, WrestleMania, and Backlash in the past, pulling off some amazing performances.
The Super Bowl will air on Sunday, February 8, 2026 live on NBC and streaming on Peacock, another WWE broadcast partner.
The sixth anniversary episode of Dynamite, taking place this Wednesday, will get an additional 30 minutes of air time from TBS.
The show from Hollywood, Florida will be two and a half hours this week as AEW celebrates its flagship program from the cool-looking Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock.
Dynamite will also stream on HBO Max in full for those who prefer to watch the show on the streaming service.
Tickets are still available via Ticketmaster.com starting from $53.10.
A new $38,516 seat, labeled as Elite VIP, has popped up on the WrestleMania seating chart in section A4 row two.
The price is without taxes and fees, and carries an additional $7,703.20 in service fees and the standard Las Vegas Entertainment Tax of $3,466.44, for a grand total of $49,685.64.
This two-day ticket includes a Superstar walkout experience on the WrestleMania Stage, on-stage and in-ring photo opportunity before one night of WrestleMania, Friday Kickoff Party with Live Q&A with Cody Rhodes, reserved section at all-inclusive hospitality with meet & greet with Paul Heyman, Undertaker, and The Steiner Brothers, limited edition collector’s item, 5-day VIP pass to WWE World, dedicated VIP entry, official event credential, and more.
If you have $50,000 to spare and want an ultimate WrestleMania experience, go to Ticketmaster.com.
WWE Superstars will be involved in the upcoming AAA Heroes Inmortales event on Saturday, October 25 live from the Gimnasio Olimpico Juan de la Barrera in Mexico City, Mexico.
The AAA Mega champion Dominik Mysterio will defend the title, his first title defense since winning it earlier this month, against longtime rival Dragon Lee.
Lee won a number one contenders match last night during AAA’s televised event defeating El Grande Americano and El Hijo del Vikingo in a three-way match. Dom Mysterio appeared on the show and was on commentary for the match. The two had a face-off to end the broadcast.
Also, Pagano and Psycho Clown will put up the AAA Tag Team titles against the current WWE Tag Team champions, The Wyatt Sicks. Plus, AAA Reina de Reinas champion Flammer defends her title against Faby Apache and Natalya in a three-way.
Some interesting matches were announced yesterday during the Japan airing of Smackdown on ABEMA for the upcoming two-day WWE tour in Tokyo.
The company will be traveling to the Land of the Rising Sun in less than a month for two back-to-back shows at the Ryogoku Sumo Hall, with both shows being non-televised events.
Announced for October 17 are Giulia vs Iyo Sky vs Rhea Ripley in a triple threat match for the WWE United States Women’s title, Seth Rollins vs CM Punk for the WWE World Heavyweight title, and Shinsuke Nakamura and Jey Uso vs Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed.
The following night has Giulia vs Kairi Sane for the WWE United States Women’s title, Iyo Sky and Rhea Ripley vs Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez, and Shinsuke Nakamura, CM Punk, and Jey Uso vs Seth Rollins, Bron Breakker, and Bronson Reed in a six-man tag team match.
Tickets for both shows are available at eplus.jp starting from ¥7,000 all the way to ¥120,000, the equivalent of $45 to $800.
AEW star Hologram won’t be on AEW television for some time after AEW President Tony Khan announced that Hologram is injured and likely out for the remainder of the year.
Hologram last wrestled on Wednesday during Dynamite and a video aired on Collision last night showing Kyle Fletcher attacking him backstage. The two were supposed to meet in the ring on Wednesday night. Orange Cassidy will instead take on Fletcher.
“After an unprovoked attack backstage at #AEWCollision tonight by TNT Champion Kyle Fletcher, Hologram has significant injuries,” Khan wrote on X. “We’re all cheering for Hologram + wishing him the best in his recovery. Sadly, Hologram likely is out the rest of 2025.”
The NXT/TNA Invasion show will take place on Tuesday, October 7 in a broadcast which will go head-to-head with Dynamite Title Tuesday.
Announced yesterday by NXT General Manager Ava, the match will feature two Survivor Series-style matches, with five NXT stars taking on five TNA stars. There will be two of these matches, one featuring the men and one featuring the women.
Participants of these matches will be revealed on this coming Tuesday’s episode of NXT.
In addition, DarkState will take on The Hardys in a title-for-title match with both the NXT and TNA Tag Team titles on the line. To prevent a situation like last week, everyone will be barred from ringside and winners must be crowned.
A women’s Blood & Guts match will be taking place this year, although no date or location was announced.
The match came together last night on Collision after Jamie Hayter was attacked by Thekla, Skye Blue, and Julia Hart following her successful win over Hart. Queen Aminata joined the party to help Hayter and after all the chaos cleared, Hayter said she’s tired of her opponents and there was only one way to end this once and for all…Blood & Guts!
There have been four Blood & Guts matches in AEW so far but all featuring the men. AEW President Tony Khan was open to the idea to have the women have their own version of the match in previous interviews.
Khan recently stated that there will be Blood & Guts before the end of the year but with AEW running smaller venues, they have to figure out a location which can accommodate it.
Ricky Saints became the new NXT champion last night at No Mercy after he beat Oba Femi clean with a tornado DDT.
Saints was on the receiving end of Femi’s powerbomb finish but he kicked out and when Femi went for the second one, Saints turned it into a DDT. He then hit another tornado DDT for good measure, leaving Femi out, covering him for the pinfall victory.
This ends Femi’s impressive 263-day reign as champion. He won the title at the New Year’s Evil show on January 7 in Los Angeles from Trick Williams. Saints became the 26th different champion to hold the NXT title.
The former AEW TNT champion arrived in NXT in February 2025, winning the NXT North American title two months later, but only kept the title for a month before he lost it to Ethan Page.
Here are the results from last night’s NXT No Mercy 2025, which took place live from the FTL War Memorial in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Je’Von Evans defeated Josh Briggs; Sol Ruca defeated Jaida Parker to retain the WWE Women’s Speed title; Jordynne Grace defeated Blake Monroe in a weaponized steel cage match; Ethan Page defeated Tavion Heights to retain the NXT North American title; Jacy Jayne defeated Lola Vice to retain the NXT Women’s title; Ricky Saints defeated Oba Femi to become the new NXT champion.
Note: Jaida Parker replaced Laney Reid in the WWE Speed match after Reid was deemed not medically clear to compete.
Collision is back live in its usual time slot tonight on TNT at 8PM ET and also streaming on HBO Max.
Five matches have been announced for the show including Kyle Fletcher vs Komander for the TNT title, Max Caster and Anthony Bowens vs Lee Johnson and Blake Christian, Hook and Eddie Kingston vs Big Bill and Bryan Keith, Jamie Hayter vs Julia Hart, and a trios match with Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, and Daniel Garcia vs Kyle O’Reilly, Roderick Strong, and Daddy Magic.
The show will take place from the Marshall Health Network Arena in Huntington, West Virginia. Tickets are still available for the broadcast.
Jade Cargill had to receive several stitches for a nasty cut above her right eye that split her eyebrow into two with a wide gap.
Cargill suffered the injury after Nia Jax threw her into the steps. Despite bleeding pretty badly, Cargill continued the match but it was Tiffany Stratton who eventually walked out still with the title.
On Instagram, Cargill uploaded a close-up of her injury, adding the caption, “Don’t question the love I have for this game.”
The former TBS champion is still on the hunt for her first singles gold in WWE, coming up short a couple of times when she had title matches.
Live tonight from the FTL War Memorial in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, WWE presents NXT No Mercy 2025 streaming live on Peacock in the United States and on Netflix internationally. The full card is as follows:
Oba Femi vs Ricky Saints for the NXT title; Jacy Jayne vs Lola Vice for the NXT Women’s title; Sol Ruca vs Lainey Reid for the WWE Women’s Speed title; Ethan Page vs Tavion Heights for the NXT North American title; Jordynne Grace vs Blake Monroe in a weaponized steel cage match; Je’Von Evans vs Josh Briggs.
The No Mercy Countdown show will start at 6PM ET and streaming on WWE’s social media channels and the PLE will follow at 7PM ET on Peacock and Netflix.
There was quite a bit of confusion this week with both NXT and Dynamite ratings, with the initial reported numbers then being downgraded once they were published by Programming Insider.
NXT on Tuesday was reported to have down 707,000 viewers and a 0.17 rating in 18-49. That number was revised a few days later by Programming Insider, which reported 617,000 and a 0.12 in 18-49. Wrestlenomics reported last night that The CW confirmed the first number of 707,000 viewers being the correct number.
Dynamite had a similar issue, with the original numbers on Thursday being 638,000 viewers and a 0.14 rating in 18-49. When Programming Insider published their numbers, it was readjusted to 554,000 viewers and a 0.11 in 18-49, a significant drop just like NXT’s numbers.
At this point, it remains unclear which are the correct numbers as multiple outlets are reporting different numbers.
