WWE President Nick Khan told SportsBusiness.com that Italy will be hosting a premium live event next year to coincide with the television rights moving to Netflix Italy.
While Italy has hosted a few televised events such as Raw and Smackdown, it will be the first PLE in the country.
Khan put over WWE’s international fan base, saying that attendance and viewership for the international PLEs have been significant.
WWE currently airs on Discovery+ and DMAX in Italy, the station ironically owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, the right holders of AEW television in the United States.
Khan did not announce any location, arena, or which show will take place in Italy.
The NXT Homecoming episode on The CW drew 737,000 viewers on Tuesday night, up 83,000 viewers from the prior week. The show had the added ammo of several main roster stars who were in NXT years before. In the 18-49 demo, NXT had a 0.17 rating, up 0.03 from last week. (Ratings credit: Programming Insider)
The final participant in the AEW Unified title three-way match at All Out qualified last night.
Mascara Dorada beat The Beast Mortos in the last of the qualifying matches, earning the final spot in the match against champion Kazuchika Okada and Konosuke Takeshita.
Okada and Takeshita advanced last week when they beat Michael Oku and Anthony Bowens respectively.
The Beast Mortos will still be busy this weekend as he replaced Dorada in the trios match at the CMLL 92nd Anniversary show set for tomorrow, joining Atlantis Jr. and Neon vs Hechicero, Volador Jr., and Zandokan Jr.
MJF and Hechicero will be pulling double duty this weekend as well, wrestling on the CMLL show tomorrow in Mexico and then flying to Toronto for All Out.
When people come across the term kratom tea, they often wonder what it actually means and how it differs from other available forms. With so much information available, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or unsure about where to start. That’s where Professor Whyte’s tips come in—offering a straightforward way to break things down and understand the tea without unnecessary confusion. In this blog, we’ll explore what is kratom tea, how it’s typically prepared, and the key points Professor Whyte highlights to help you see it more clearly.
Professor Whyte’s Tips To Understand Kratom Tea Better
Learn what kratom tea actually is
Professor Whyte’s tip to learn what kratom tea actually is encourages starting with the basics before diving into details. At its core, the tea is simply a preparation made by brewing the powder or leaves in hot water, much like traditional teas.
This form has gained attention because it offers a distinct way of experiencing kratom compared to capsules or powders taken directly. By understanding what the tea truly represents, you build a clearer foundation for exploring how it’s prepared, consumed, and compared with other available forms.
Understand how it is typically prepared
Professor Whyte’s tip for understanding how kratom tea is typically prepared emphasizes the straightforward process behind it. Most often, the powder or crushed leaves are steeped in hot water, allowing the mixture to develop into a drinkable form.
Some people may add flavorings like honey, lemon, or herbs to adjust the taste, while others prefer it plain. Knowing the usual steps of preparation helps you understand why the tea stands apart from capsules or raw powders, offering a distinct experience shaped by both method and presentation.
Notice the difference between loose powder and tea bags
Professor Whyte’s tip to notice the difference between loose powder and tea bags highlights the variety of ways kratom tea can be enjoyed. Loose powder offers flexibility in preparation, allowing you to adjust the strength and amount to your liking, but it may require additional steps, such as straining.
Tea bags, on the other hand, provide convenience and consistency, making them quicker and easier to prepare. By recognizing these differences, you can decide which format of the tea better suits your routine and preferences, whether you value control or simplicity.
Pay attention to flavor and taste variations
Professor Whyte’s tip to pay attention to flavor and taste variations points out that kratom tea does not have a one-size-fits-all profile. Depending on how it’s prepared, the strength of the brew, and any added ingredients like citrus or sweeteners, the taste can range from earthy and bold to smoother and more balanced.
These variations can significantly impact how enjoyable the tea feels to you. By noticing the flavor differences, you can experiment with preparation methods or additions that make the tea better match your personal taste preferences.
Compare the tea to other common forms
Professor Whyte’s tip to compare kratom tea to other common forms is about recognizing how this preparation stands apart from alternatives like capsules or raw powder. While capsules offer convenience and powders allow for flexible use, tea introduces an element of ritual and preparation that makes the experience feel distinct.
It can also involve added steps, such as brewing and flavoring, that aren’t part of other forms. By comparing kratom tea with these options, you gain a clearer sense of where it fits into your routine and whether it matches your preferences.
Check how serving sizes are usually measured
Professor Whyte’s tip to check how serving sizes are usually measured stresses the importance of understanding portion details when it comes to kratom tea. Unlike pre-measured capsules, tea preparation often involves scooping loose powder or using tea bags, which can vary in strength depending on the amount used.
Paying attention to how serving sizes are indicated—whether on packaging or through measuring tools—helps you prepare the tea with more consistency. This awareness makes it easier to manage your brewing process and ensures a more predictable experience each time.
Observe the role of temperature in preparation
Professor Whyte’s tip to observe the role of temperature in preparation highlights how an often-overlooked detail can influence the overall tea-making process. Using water that is too hot may affect the flavor, while cooler water may not bring out the same richness in the brew.
Many people experiment with different temperature levels to find a balance that suits their taste. By noticing how temperature impacts the final result, you can fine-tune your kratom tea preparation to create a more enjoyable and consistent experience.
Explore different ways people customize their tea
Professor Whyte’s tip to explore different ways people customize their tea highlights the flexibility that comes with preparing kratom tea. Many choose to adjust the flavor by adding ingredients like honey, lemon, or ginger, while others may experiment with blending it alongside herbal teas for a unique taste.
Some even play with preparation methods—making stronger brews, lighter infusions, or chilled versions. By exploring these customization options, you can discover variations that make kratom tea feel more personal, enjoyable, and suited to your own preferences.
Align your choice of tea with personal preferences
Professor Whyte’s tip to align your choice of tea with personal preferences reminds us that the best version of kratom tea is the one that feels right for you. Some may enjoy the hands-on process of brewing loose powder, while others prefer the simplicity of ready-to-use tea bags.
Flavor adjustments, serving sizes, and even the time of day you choose to prepare it can all play a role in shaping your experience. By focusing on what matches your lifestyle and taste, you ensure that your kratom tea routine feels enjoyable, practical, and uniquely your own.
Bottom Line
Understanding kratom tea becomes much simpler when you follow Professor Whyte’s tips. From learning what the tea actually is and how it’s typically prepared, to noticing differences in form, flavor, serving size, and temperature, each detail helps build a clearer picture. Exploring customization options and aligning the tea with your personal preferences ensures that your approach feels both practical and enjoyable. By keeping these pointers in mind, you can navigate the world of the tea with confidence and make choices that suit your routine and taste.
The three challengers for the AEW Tag Team titles this Saturday at All Out were all revealed during last night’s September to Remember themed episodes of Dynamite and Collision.
There were three qualifying matches to see who would move on to face Brody King and Bandido in the four-way ladder match on the pay-per-view.
The Young Bucks defeated The Bang Bang Gang first and that was followed by JetSpeed advancing after beating Killswitch and Kip Sabian. The last team to qualify was the one of Josh Alexander and Hechicero, who beat Top Flight to punch their ticket to Toronto.
WWE has crossed the 12,000 mark for tickets distributed for tomorrow’s Wrestlepalooza premium live event.
According to ticket tracking service @Wrestletix, the show is currently at just over 12,010 and the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis is currently set up for 13,300 seats although the arena has a total of 15,623 seats.
The show will likely sell out by the time Saturday night comes around.
The cheapest ticket available right now is $130.15 for a limited view. Several ringside seats remain available with a price of $2,164 across the hard cam or $995.65 in other sections.
AEW will have a four-hour block of programming on TBS tonight starting at 8PM ET, with a two-hour Dynamite and a one-hour Collision marketed as September to Remember, and a one-hour Countdown to All In. All shows will stream on HBO Max as well.
Several matches have been announced for two shows already.
Three four-way ladder qualifying matches for All Out will take place including Bang Bang Gang vs The Young Bucks, Hechicero and Josh Alexander vs Top Flight, and Kip Sabian and Killswitch vs JetSpeed.
The last competitor in the AEW Unified three-way match will be decided with The Beast Mortos taking on Mascara Dorada, plus Queen Aminata vs Thekla in a no holds barred match, Bobby Lashley vs Toa Liona, Riho vs Robyn Renegade, and Roderick Strong vs Jon Moxley.
In addition, the contract signing between “Hangman” Adam Page and Kyle Fletcher will take place tonight, there will be a spotlight on Toni Storm, and Adam Copeland and Christian come face-to-face with FTR.
Ahead of Wrestlepalooza, ESPN Programming and Acquisitions Lead Matt Kenny and ESPN Senior Vice President JT Lasker took questions from the press to discuss their new WWE deal.
Asked about Wrestlepalooza falling on the same date as All Out and counter programming AEW, Kenny said that several dates were already booked beforehand and they have to deal with not just WWE, but other sports. They wanted to have a marquee WWE event this month to coincide with the launch of the ESPN DTC app so it had less to do wrestling competition but more with timing of the launch of the app.
The two confirmed that WWE will retain creative control of everything they will produce and they are just distributors for the show. On the other hand, ESPN will retain full control of what their journalists cover, even with WWE’s competition, calling it “separation of church and state.”
Asked about simulcasts, they said ESPN is contractually obligated to air a minimum number of WWE PLEs on linear television and they will have to strike a balance in what they will offer and how they will use their influence when it comes to simulcasts.
As for the WWE video library moving to ESPN in the future, Kenny said that he cannot talk about that and that’s a question that they would have to ask WWE.
“The rights that we have are for the Premium Live Events and those will be called bankable VOD, so as the events take place on our platforms, we’ll be able to offer those events on demand,” he said. “Our PLE library will build over time. But in terms of the broader library, I would direct your question to the WWE to handle.”
The Wrestlepalooza store in Indianapolis, Indiana opens tomorrow morning until Sunday.
Located at 723 S. Capitol Ave., the store will have exclusive merchandise from ESPN’s inaugural event that you won’t find anywhere else including the all-new Wrestlepalooza replica title, Superstar apparel, collectibles, replica mini titles and so much more.
The store will open at 11AM until 5PM tomorrow, Friday from 10AM to 9PM, Saturday from 10AM to 7PM, and Sunday from 10AM to 2PM.
Plus, Maxxine Dupri and Iyo Sky will be appearing in the store for free photo ops. Dupri will be there Friday at 1PM and Sky will be there on Sunday at 11:30AM.
Stephanie Vaquer sat down with Chris Van Vliet in Las Vegas, Nevada to discuss her incredible first year in WWE, winning the NXT Women’s and Women’s North American Championships to become a double champion, her quick call up to the main roster, Booker T’s reaction to her Devil’s Kiss move, the meaning behind her horns and face paint, her Clash in Paris title match being canceled, facing IYO SKY for the WWE Women’s World Championship, future dream matches, and more!
On her success in NXT:
“It’s a really nice experience. Because when WWE called me, they asked me if I want to go main roster or NXT. And I say, main roster. But after I think a lot, I say, okay, maybe I know I need to learn how everything works here. So after I say no, I go to NXT, and many people say, ‘What are you doing? You’re crazy.’ And I say no, because I’m in no rush. I like to do things step by step, no rush, and I need to learn English. I need to learn the style. I need to learn that WWE style, how they train in the PC, different training. So I started in NXT slow, take my time and try to learn every day. But I really enjoy NXT because it’s like family. I really miss the people there and I had the NXT title and the NXT North American Title at the same time, in the best women’s division. So now I’m so happy. I’m so happy. Make history with my first title in WWE, so it’s the beginning of the big dream.”
Did you think it would happen so quickly?
“No, I think because before WWE always take a long time to take a title. But I know it takes more hard work. But before WWE, every company, I take the more important title before WWE. So when I come to WWE, I say, okay, the beginning, I’m here, but now I will be champion. So the first step is the NXT Championship, and after, yeah, double champ.”
On nearly losing her NXT theme song:
“I love my music. I remember when I went to Raw, they said, change my music. And I said, please [don’t change it]. I talked with Shawn Michaels and said, ‘Shawn, please, I love my music. I don’t want to change.’ And he was like, ‘Okay, let me see what we can do.’ And, yeah, I think people love the music too.”
On Booker T’s reaction to The Devil’s Kiss:
“I love Booker T. I miss Booker T on Raw. Because he really made people feel my move. I love that.”
On pointing to Booker before doing the move in NXT:
“In my last title match in NXT, I saw Booker and was like, this is for you.”
On future dream matches:
“One-on-one with Asuka. I really want it because it’s not been one-on-one. Asuka or Rhea, Mami versus Mamasita.”
On her match with Naomi being cancelled:
“Yeah, everything changed about that. So I’m sad for the match, I’m so happy for Naomi. But everything I think is better because I have more time for training, focused on the next match with IYO. Amazing. She’s amazing. So versus IYO and ESPN, big show with WWE Wrestlepalooza. So it’s like, amazing. It’s really, really amazing. Sometimes everything changes for one reason. It’s my dad’s birthday, and he come for first time to watch my match live. So everything is perfect.”
Collision this past Saturday drew just 235,000 viewers, down 65,000 viewers from the prior week, making it the third least-watched show of 2025 so far. Collision had a 0.05 rating in 18-49, down 0.02 from last week and placed #23 on the top 50 cable chart for the night. (Ratings credit: Programming Insider)
An angle seems to be setting up online as several TNA stars voiced their frustration on how NXT is treating the TNA title following last night’s announcement of the title vs title match set up for next week’s broadcast.
Mustafa Ali, Cedric Alexander, Steph De Lander, Eddie Edwards, Mike Santana, TNA Director of Authority Santino Marella, ring announcer McKenzie Mitchell, and several others all wrote on X that it’s time for a change and time to bring the TNA back home.
Their words seem to indicate some sort of an “invasion” angle, with the main TNA X account re-posting most of the comments.
Trick Williams has been TNA champion for the past 115 days, beating Joe Hendry at NXT Battleground. Jacy Jayne, the current NXT Women’s champion, was also the TNA Knockouts champion, although for just 35 days, after she beat Masha Slamovich at Slammiversary in a winner-takes-all match. She was defeated by Ash by Elegance at NXT Heatwave last month.
ESPN to Produce ESPN Wrestlepalooza® Special and Road to Wrestlepalooza® On-site Pre-event Shows in Indianapolis Featuring Pacers Star Tyrese Haliburton
SportsCenter with Host Elle Duncan Hits Indianapolis Ahead of Wrestlepalooza®
Robust ESPN Social Media Prescence at Wrestlepalooza®
WWE Superstar Appearances on ESPN Programming Throughout the Week
Welcome to Wrestlepalooza®: ESPN today announced its wall-to-wall, week-long WWE coverage plans to culminate with its first WWE Premium Live Event Wrestlepalooza® streaming exclusively for fans with a subscription to the ESPN Unlimited plan – either directly or through a traditional pay TV package – on the ESPN App in the U.S. on Saturday, September 20, at 7 p.m. ET. The WWE PLE is the first in ESPN and WWE’s new, recently announced partnership.
WWE’s pre-and post-event shows for Wrestlepalooza® will also be available on the ESPN App. The PLE pre-show begins at 5 p.m. and the post-event show commences immediately following the conclusion of Wrestlepalooza®. The updated card is below.
ESPN in Indianapolis ESPN will produce two of its own Wrestlepalooza® pre-event shows. ESPN Wrestlepalooza® Special will air Friday, September 19, from 3-4 p.m. on ESPN2 and the ESPN App. Peter Rosenberg will host the special alongside guest analyst and Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton. The show will feature appearances from WWE Superstars.
ESPN’s coverage continues Saturday, September 20, when ESPN produces Road to Wrestlepalooza® – an on-site, pre-event show available on ESPN social media platforms, including YouTube, as well as on the ESPN App from 3 to 5 p.m. Road to Wrestlepalooza® will lead into WWE’s pre-show for the PLE starting at 5 p.m. Actor and musician O’Shea Jackson, Jr. and TJ Jefferson, the hosts of “No Contest Wrestling,” will co-host Road to Wrestlepalooza® where they’ll be joined by a variety of guests, including ESPN media personalities and WWE Superstars.
SportsCenter with Elle Duncan hits the road ESPN will travel its signature news and information show, SportsCenter, to Indianapolis for part of its 6 p.m. show on Friday, September 19. SportsCenter Anchor Elle Duncan will be on site to set the stage for ESPN’s inaugural WWE PLE. Pacers star Haliburton will join Duncan on the set. The segments will also include WWE Superstar appearances.
ESPN Social The ESPN social media team will have a significant on-site presence in Indianapolis for Wrestlepalooza® on September 20. Katie Feeney, ESPN Sports and Lifestyle Content Creator, will provide first-person POV content as she attends her first WWE PLE event. ESPN’s social media specialists will also document the event, including the fan reactions and atmosphere inside and outside the arena.
More cross-platform coverage WWE Superstars are scheduled to appear across ESPN shows and platforms throughout the week leading into the inaugural ESPN WWE PLE. Superstar appearances are scheduled to be made by WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque, Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins, Women’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch, AJ Lee, CM Punk, Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso, Drew McIntyre and Bron Breakker.
ESPN Radio will air Hall of Fame’s Countdown toWrestlepalooza® on Friday, Sept. 19, from 10 p.m. to midnight. The two-hour program will be hosted by WWE Hall of Famer Booker T and ESPN Radio’s Brad Gilmore, featuring analysis, insider stories and a preview of Wrestlepalooza®.
ESPN’s Wrestlepalooza® week coverage began on the September 14 edition of Baseball Tonight: Sunday Night Countdown and Sunday Night Baseball as WWE Superstar Jey Uso tossed the ceremonial first pitch at historic Fenway Park, live on ESPN prior to the New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox game.
The September 8 episode of Raw on Netflix drew 2,600,000 global views, up 200,000 viewers from the prior week’s record low. This show went up against the first Monday Night Football on ESPN.
Raw had a total of 5,100,000 hours consumed globally for the week off a running time of 1 hour and 48 minutes. The show placed #8 on the top 10 global Netflix chart.
Raw was in the top 10 chart in 14 different countries including Bahrain, Bolivia, Bulgaria, Canada, Ecuador, Egypt, Guatemala, India, Mexico, Nicaragua, Sri Lanka, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom, and United States.
The TKO-promoted Canelo vs Crawford boxing fight on Saturday night drew 17,700,000 global views based on 69,600,000 viewing hours.
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The NXT Homecoming episode last night was full of appearances from NXT alumni as the stars came out to celebrate their first show back at Full Sail University in five long years.
Opening the show was Triple H, the man who is always associated with the brand. The current leader of NXT, Shawn Michaels also joined the festivities, before things took a turn when Triple H asked what if he wanted to come back. Shawn said they will have a problem if that happens, and out came former NXT General Manager William Regal to settle things down…offering to fix this in WARGAMES!
Shayna Baszler, who no longer works with WWE, made a surprise appearance backstage to knock some sense into Sol Ruca and Zaria to patch up their differences. Just seconds before, Candice LeRae was also involved due to the Speed tournament.
The Miz, who is not synonymous with Full Sail, helped Trick Williams and Carmelo Hayes defeat Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano in a tag match. Miz and Hayes have a partnership on Smackdown, hence the helping hand.
In backstage segments, Damian Priest, the former NXT North American champion, gave a pep talk to Tavion Heights while former NXT champion Sami Zayn did the same to Je’Von Evans. Former WWE Tag Team champion Montez Ford had an encounter with the current NXT Tag Team champions, DarkState, and former NXT champion Bobby Roode was involved in a backstage segment with Charlie Dempsey, Wren Sinclair, and TNA’s Joe Hendry.
Former NXT champion Finn Balor returned with his old theme song after interrupting Lexis King, who was running his mouth thrashing the old NXT and Myles Borne. Balor then hit the Coup de Gras on King for his troubles.
Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss, both NXT alumni were also involved, defending the WWE Women’s Tag Team titles against Izzi Dame and Tatum Paxley.
Tyler Breeze, the man known as Prince Pretty, had his first NXT match since 2021 but fell short in winning the NXT North American title after he was defeated by current champion Ethan Page.
And last but not least, three former NXT Women’s champions – Rhea Ripley, Stephanie Vaquer, and Lyra Valkyria – returned to their old stomping grounds to battle Fatal Influence in the main event of the show.
Someone will be walking out with the TNA and NXT titles next week as it was announced last night on the Homecoming episode that Trick Williams and Oba Femi will be wrestling in a title vs title match.
The match came in the middle of The Grayson Waller Effect with guests NXT champion Oba Femi and his No Mercy title challenger Ricky Saints.
The segment was interrupted by the TNA champ, Trick Williams, who told Femi that he is holding something that belongs to him: the NXT title.
It was then that Waller suggested that both should face each other next week and the winner then defends the NXT title against Ricky Saints at No Mercy.
The match was officially signed at the end of the show and will headline next week’s episode of NXT which is back at the Performance Center.
NXT is returning home tonight for one night only as the show comes to you live from Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida starting at 8PM ET on The CW and on Netflix internationally.
Scheduled for tonight’s show are TNA champion Trick Williams and Carmelo Hayes vs Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano, Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair vs Tatum Paxley and Izzi Dame for the WWE Women’s Tag Team titles, Ethan Page vs Tyler Breeze for the NXT North American title, and Rhea Ripley, Stephanie Vaquer, and Lyra Valkyria vs NXT Women’s champion Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, and Jazmyn Nyx in a six-woman tag team match.
Plus, The Grayson Waller Effect with NXT Champion Oba Femi and Ricky Saints and several former NXT stars return as well.
This special episode will be the first NXT event at Full Sail in five years, with the last one being Takeover: XXX on August 22, 2020.
Several former NXT stars are set to return to the Homecoming broadcast tonight along with those alumni who are included on the card.
WWE announced that former NXT champions Bobby Roode, Finn Balor, Sami Zayn, former NXT General Manager William Regal, and Bianca Belair will all be part of the celebration.
This is in addition to Carmelo Hayes, Tommaso Ciampa, Johnny Gargano, Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, Tyler Breeze, Rhea Ripley, Stephanie Vaquer, Lyra Valkyria, and Grayson Waller who have been announced already for the show and all participating in matches, with the exception of Waller who is hosting The Grayson Waller Effect.
TrillerTV will be airing the CMLL 92nd Anniversary special, airing on Friday, September 19 from Arena Mexico in Mexico City.
The show is headlined by AEW’s MJF defending the CMLL World Light Heavyweight title against Mistico, with Mistico’s mask also on the line in a title vs mask match.
“I’m the biggest star in the history of this cute little indie,” MJF wrote on X. “I look forward to ripping off @caristicomx mask. I look forward to giving anniversarios ‘legacy’ an American hero it can be proud of.”
CMLL 92nd Anniversary is available for pre-order already for $19.99 with unlimited replays available for a year. It will have both Spanish and English commentary.
