In a four-minute segment on CNBC’s Squawk on the Street, David Faber reported that there are multiple parties involved in the potential sale of WWE and the sale “not just live, but going quite well.”
Faber added that sources expect the sale to happen in the “not too distant future” and according to his sources, CNBC’s parent company, Comcast, is not part of the sale process.
Comcast has a big interest in WWE in the sense that they pay over $250 million per year for Raw and NXT and over $250 million per year for the WWE Network to air on Peacock.
Jim Cramer, another host on the show, said that WWE has “the best minds he’s ever met” and called WWE a “winner” when it comes to direct-to-consumer business.
Appearing on his wife’s The Sessions podcast, former AEW champion Jon Moxley revealed that he was not under an AEW contract during the Summer and said if he wanted he could have showed up at SummerSlam with the AEW World title if he wanted.
In a bombshell interview mainly tackling CM Punk’s Instagram post, Moxley said that he took his time to sign a new AEW deal because he wanted to take things slow and then AEW extended his contract for the time he spent in rehab, locking him down for a couple of more months.
Eventually he signed a new five-year deal with the company but Mox said that things weren’t pretty when CM Punk showed up following his injury and he was still working without a contract back then.
“I basically don’t work there. For all intents and purposes, I don’t even work here,” Mox said recounting the days when Punk returned. “Tony is not my boss. I don’t even have to be in this room. I don’t have to do shit. So even me being in this room and offering and agreeing to a storyline that puts you over on a pay-per-view, if anything, I’m bending over backwards for Tony and for this dude and the company and everybody.”
Mox said that he didn’t have to do what he he did and blasted the few who make a lot of drama backstage and bring them forward on social media.
He said after eight years on the independent scene, few years in developmental, and eight years in WWE, he never seen so much “bullshit drama” in one place in his entire life.
“I hate to say that and I don’t know if it’s because of the age of social media, shit gets blown out of proportion,” Mox said. “Like one person posts a drunk tweet and all of a sudden it’s all everyone wants to talk about.”
Addressing Punk’s IG post, Mox said that it’s “f*cking annoying” that someone puts something there and it’s news, because it’s not news and he doesn’t want to get dragged into it.
“I could f*cking unload on a lot of f*cking people right now. But I’m not going to sink to that level,” he continued.
Friday Night Smackdown on FOX drew 2,219,000 viewers this past week, down 48,000 viewers from last week’s broadcast. The night was dominated by NCAA basketball on CBS and TBS. The show did a 0.58 rating in the 18-49 demo, down 0.01 from the prior week and was #4 on network television for the night. In the overnight numbers, hour one did 2,142,000 viewers and hour two did 2,100,000 viewers. (Ratings credit: Showbuzzdaily.com)
The mixed martial arts scene is thriving with talent at the moment. Besides, MMA gives you a chance to experience masterfully coordinated bouts and brutality that you won’t find in the streets. And if you are an avid follower of MMA and enjoy the catharsis these fights bring, there’s a high chance you’ve seen people bet on their favorite fighters all the time. You can also check UFC & MMA odds from any reputed operator like this one to see who dominates the octagon.
However, in most cases, novice punters take a hit by managing their bankroll casually. If that doesn’t lead to an empty wallet, you are merely lucky. In this article, we will guide you through the world of MMA betting and teach you how to manage your bankroll effectively.
Setting Your Limits: Establishing Your MMA Betting Bankroll
According to studies, the overall number of persons participating in MMA increased by around 23 percent between the years 2010 and 2021, reaching almost 6.2 million. To be a successful MMA punter, learning how to keep your wallet intact is a must to rise to the top of the competition. Thus, the first step in successful bankroll management is to set a limit on how much you are willing to bet.
Your bankroll should be an amount you can afford to lose without negatively impacting your financial situation. Whether it’s $50 or $500, stick to your limit and avoid betting more than you can afford.
Winning with Strategy: Bankroll Management Techniques for MMA Betting
Once you’ve established your bankroll, the next step is to develop a strategy that will help you protect and grow it. Here are some tips on effective bankroll management:
Bankroll Allocation
Divide your bankroll into smaller units, so you can bet a set amount on each match. This will help you avoid overspending on a single bet and keep your bankroll protected.
Betting Size and Unit Size
Determine your betting size based on the size of your bankroll. As a general rule, your betting unit should be between 1% and 5% of your bankroll.
Managing Losses and Avoiding Chasing Losses
Losing streaks are a part of sports betting. However, it’s important not to chase your losses by increasing your bets to recover your losses.
Follow your plan and refrain from acting rashly or on the basis of your feelings.
Bankroll Monitoring and Adjustment
Maintain a record of your winnings and losses and modify your betting strategy as necessary. If you’re on a losing streak, consider reducing your betting unit until you get back on track.
Risk vs. Reward: How to Manage Risk in MMA Betting
MMA betting involves taking risks, but it’s important to manage them effectively to protect your bankroll. Here are some tips on managing risk in MMA betting:
Identifying and Analyzing Risk Factors
Look at the fighters’ records, their styles, and their performances in previous fights. Analyze their strengths and weaknesses and identify any potential risks that could affect the outcome of the match.
Balancing Risk and Reward in Betting Decisions
Keep in mind that the potential payoff increases with risk. However, it’s important to weigh the risks and rewards before making a betting decision. Don’t bet on a long shot just because the potential reward is high.
Pro Tips: Tricks for Winning at MMA Betting
Here are some additional tips and tricks that can help you succeed in MMA betting:
Sticking to Your Strategy
Once you’ve developed a strategy, stick to it. Don’t let emotions or external factors sway your decisions.
Avoiding Emotional Betting Decisions
Don’t bet on your favorite fighter just because you like them. Make informed decisions based on research and analysis.
Using Data and Statistics to Inform Your Bets
Look at the data and statistics, such as the fighters’ win-loss records, their styles, and their performances in previous fights. This information can help you make informed decisions and reduce your risk.
Wrap
Managing your bankroll effectively is crucial to success in MMA betting. By setting a limit, developing a strategy, managing risk, and using data and statistics to inform your bets, you can increase your chances of success and protect your bankroll from losses. Remember: stick to your strategy, avoid emotional decisions, and conduct thorough research before making a bet.
Former WWE Diva Kelly Kelly announced that she is pregnant in an exclusive interview with ET.
This will be her first child with husband Joe Coba. Kelly is 14 weeks into the pregnancy and is expected to give birth on September 25.
“I am feeling amazing,” Kelly Kelly tells ET exclusively. “I’ve been dreaming about this journey to motherhood for so long and starting a family with my incredibly supportive husband, Joe. Now that it’s here, it’s just been such a great experience.”
Kelly suffered a miscarriage in August 2021 a few months after she got married and she wanted to share her story of loss and today’s joy.
The 36-year-old said that she and her husband will be in Los Angeles this weekend for WrestleMania and will put her baby bump on full display, but don’t expect her to get in the ring!
“This definitely means taking a break from wrestling for a while for sure, to really focus on my new family,” she says. “I love getting the chance to perform for the fans whenever I can, and WWE has always been great about leaving the door open for me whenever I want to come back. So who knows what will happen in the future after the baby? Maybe we will have a future wrestler on our hands?”
The fatal four-way tag team showcase women’s match for WrestleMania is now complete with the final team of Chelsea Green and Sonya Deville added to the mix.
Green and Deville defeated Mia Yim and Candice LeRae on Raw last night to earn the fourth and final spot on the match. They join Raquel Rodriguez and Liv Morgan, Natalya and Shotzi, and Shayna Baszler and Ronda Rousey.
This was the last remaining match that needed to be tied up for the show and now WrestleMania has 13 matches in total. There are rumors that Bobby Lashley will indeed get a WrestleMania match but at this point it’s unclear who his opponent would be.
Bray Wyatt, his original opponent, remains missing in action.
The Miz opens the show with Miz TV with special guests Trish Stratus, Lita, and Becky Lynch to talk about their match with Damage Control at WrestleMania. Miz starts by asking Becky about being the Man and couldn’t get the job done by herself. Becky called Miz an insecure man with tiny balls. Miz said he has huge balls verified by his wife and Becky told him it’s good to know Maryse didn’t get around very much before she married him.
Damage Control came out and tells Trish and Lita they meant something 20 years ago and they begin to argue.
Becky Lynch VS. Iyo Sky
Iyo misses with the moonsault, Becky rolls her up, Iyo reverses, Becky reverses, Iyo reverses again then Becky hits the manhandle slam and pins Iyo.
Winner: Becky Lynch
Seth “Freakin” Rollins is being interviewed by Cathy Kelly and she asked him about his thoughts on Logan Paul knocking him out twice in as many weeks and before Seth could say anything, Mustafa Ali comes along and says Seth has nothing nice to say so he isn’t going to say anything at all. Seth needs to think positively about things with Logan Paul because Paul’s people didn’t even know him before the Royal Rumble so Seth should be thankful and think positvALI.
Seth laughs and says he gets it that’s great, PositvAli put it on t-shirts it will make millions but remember a few months ago he was running around with the United States Championship and he kept begging him for a match. Ali says that was a long time ago. Seth says yes but good things come to those who wait. Tonight, it’s Seth “Freakin” Rollins against Mustafa Postivali. Rollins leaves and Ali says that is not what I wanted to happen and just stood there in disbelief.
Seth “Freakin” Rollins VS. Mustafa Ali
After back-to-back stomps Rollins pins Ali
Winner: Seth “Freakin” Rollins
Seth gets a microphone and says night one he finally gets his hands on Logan Paul. Seth says if he cannot beat Logan Paul, Paul is not the joke, but he is. In five days, he is going to get even with Logan for costing him the Royal Rumble and the Elimination Chamber. Then asks the crowd to show Paul what he will be getting all night long by singing his song. He ends by saying Logan Paul I will see you at WrestleMania.
Baron Corbin is in the back talking to Adam Pearce asking for a break and Chelsea Green comes in and asks why she is not in the women’s tag team match and Adam says you don’t even have a tag team partner and Sonya Deville comes in and Adam says he has been looking at the roster and he feels the two of them should be the last team in the match and they can earn their way into the match with a win tonight.
Chelsea and Sonya both seemed happy about the decision and Baron Corbin comes back in and looks at Adam and just says seriously? Adam walks out.
Corey Graves and Adam Pearce are now in the ring for a weigh-in for the WrestleMania match with Omos and Brock Lesnar. After MVP talks about what Brock has done in his career, they weigh Omos and he weighs in at 410 pounds and Brock comes to the ring with no introduction.
Brock gets in the ring and goes straight after Omos with shoulder blocks and goes to hit Omos with the scale and Omos kicks Lesnar in the face. Brock rolls out of the ring as Omos stands in the ring holding the scale.
Byron Saxton interviews Rhea Ripley and Rhea says she has to beat Charlotte Flair and become the biggest star in this industry at WrestleMania.
Finn Balor tells Edge there is nothing more dangerous than a caged demon and tells Edge to go to his dark place because his demons are always here.
The Street Profits & Ricochet & Braun Strowman VS. Alpha Academy & The Viking Raiders
Strowman gets the tag and does the Strowman express knocking down Otis, Gable, then Ivar. He gets back in the ring with Erick and hits Erick with the powerslam and Ricochet hits a Swanton off Strowman’s shoulders then Montez hits a twisting splash over Strowman’s head and pins Erick.
Winners: The Street Profits & Ricochet & Braun Strowman
Cody Rhodes was interviewed backstage about his match with Solo Sikoa tonight and Roman at WrestleMania.
Austin Theory talks about his match with John Cena at WrestleMania. He is going to make John Cena believe in him and the WWE Universe stop believing in him.
Sonya Deville & Chelsea Green VS. Candace LeRae & Mia Yim
Sonya punches Mia and Chelsea catches her with an unprettier and gets the win.
Winners: Sonya Deville & Chelsea Green
Cathy Kelly interviews Paul Heyman and Heyman says Cody Rhodes is not ready and he will have to acknowledge the Tribal Chief when he loses at WrestleMania.
Damian Priest VS. Rey Mysterio
Rey hits 619 but Dominik gets involved and gets Damian disqualified.
Winner by DQ: Rey Mysterio
As Damian and Dominik beat on Rey, Legado del Fantasma ran out to save Rey.
They announce the Andre the Giant Battle Royal for Friday. Rick Boogs is excited to be in it and Elias said he is a lock to win it and turns around into Dexter Lumis who is putting on a glove then turns and runs into Bobby Lashley and Lashley says you are a lock to win this thing huh and Elias said that is what I said quietly in response. Bobby smiled and slapped Elias on his left arm. Boogs comes back and grabs Elias’s right shoulder hard and says this is going to be awesome.
Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens in the back say they are going to win in the same city they got their starts in at WrestleMania and become the new undisputed tag team champions.
Gunther VS. Dolph Ziggler
Gunther hits the last symphony powerbomb on Ziggler and gets the win.
Winner: Gunther
Gunther gets a microphone and says it’s a disgrace he has to face both Sheamus and Drew McIntyre but look at this….This is your fate at WrestleMania.
Cody Rhodes VS. Solo Sikoa
During the match both the Usos and Zayn and Owens come out and they begin to brawl on the outside. Solo distracted by the brawl, Cody goes for a third Cody cutter but Solo reverses and goes for the Samoan Spike but Cody reverses and hits Cross Rhodes and gets the pinfall victory.
It’s the last Raw before WrestleMania tonight live from the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona where over 11,000 fans will be in attendance.
The show will be headlined by the first-ever one-on-one match between Cody Rhodes and Solo Sikoa as Rhodes’ road to Roman Reigns goes through the enforcer first.
Also scheduled are The Street Profits teaming up with Braun Strowman and Ricochet to take on Alpha Academy and Viking Raiders in an eight-man tag team match, a weigh-in featuring Brock Lesnar and Omos, and Miz TV with Trish Stratus, Lita, and Becky Lynch.
She’s got legs…and now, she’s got a Hall of Fame ring as well! Stacy Keibler has been announced as the newest inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2023. The news was broken by PEOPLE.COM.
“I’m so excited to finally share the news! Thank you to all my fans for making this possible! So grateful to @wwe & @people for their support,” she wrote on Twitter.
Keibler, now 43 years old, said she was shocked when she got the call two weeks ago and had tears in her eyes.
The popular star worked for WCW as a Nitro Girl and later as a manger between 1999 and 2001 and then moved to WWE in 2001 where her career skyrocketed. She was part of perhaps one of the most hilarious segments on WWE television when she auditioned to be Mr McMahon’s personal assistant on an episode of Smackdown, a segment which to this day has memes all over the internet.
Keibler left WWE in July 2006 and in 2019 made a surprise return to induct Torrie Wilson into the WWE Hall of Fame.
NXT stars will be performing in front of their largest crowd since February 2020 this coming Saturday at Stand & Deliver.
The 10AM local start time event, airing exclusively on Peacock and WWE Network, has over 6,700 tickets sold so far at the Crypto.com Arena, surpassing last year’s attendance of 4,300 in Dallas.
The last time NXT stars performed in front of a larger audience was at NXT Takeover: Portland, a month before the pandemic hit. 6,700 tickets is still a far cry from what Takeover events used to do in the past during Mania weekends, but for post-pandemic NXT, it’s certainly a step in the right direction.
NXT Stand & Deliver will be headlined by Bron Breakker vs Carmelo Hayes for the NXT title.
Cody Rhodes uploaded a photo of his custom-made weight belt which he will wear at WrestleMania, featuring his name on the outside and a list of all the wrestling promotions he wrestled for on the inside.
“In many respects I’m alone out there, but also I’m not,” Rhodes wrote on Twitter. “Carry it with you, all of it.”
Promotions such as EVOLVE, Northeast Wrestling, Big Time Wrestling, Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, RCW, Crash Wrestling, DEFY Wrestling, New Japan Pro-Wrestling, IPW: UK, VIP Wrestling, Ring of Honor, Limitless Wrestling, Impact Wrestling, WrestlePro, and others are seen in the image.
The most important one, All Elite Wrestling, is likely there as well, but not visible, and maybe on purpose, on the image that Rhodes uploaded.
Cody has the chance to become the first WWE champion in his family this Sunday. He already holds a pinfall victory over Reigns in a tag team match where he teamed up with his brother against The Shield at Battleground 2013.
Former IWGP Women’s champion KAIRI is a free agent again. The Japanese star spilled the beans herself – through a translator – while appearing on The Ten Count podcast with Steve Fall.
KAIRI returned to Japan last year after departing WWE and signed with Bushiroad, the parent company of New Japan Pro-Wrestling and STARDOM. But she wrestled just 12 matches in total, with her last one just a few days ago at the STARDOM New Blood Premium pay-per-view, losing in a tag team match.
Asked where she would like to go, KAIRI said she’d love to go back to the United States if there’s another chance, mentioning the likes of Asuka, IYO SKY, Bayley, Shayna Baszler, Saraya, Toni Storm, and Jamie Hayter as those who she would like to work with.
In the interview, KAIRI said that WWE Executive Chairman Vince McMahon told her that the door was always open for her when she left and they would always welcome back her if she decides to return.
KAIRI wrestled her last WWE match in July 2020, defeating Bayley on an episode of Raw from the WWE Performance Center. She then worked as a WWE ambassador in Japan until her deal ran out.
She returned to STARDOM in March 2022 and won the inaugural IWGP Women’s championship at the NJPW/STARDOM Historic X-over pay-per-view in November. She lost the title to Mercedes Mone last month at Battle in the Valley.
Tickets for the Impact Slammiversary pay-per-view went on sale today.
Slammiversary will take place on Saturday, July 15 from St. Clair College in Windsor, Ontario, and start from $30. There is also the option to purchase tickets for the Slammiversary fallout Impact episode which will be taped the following day from the same location.
Front row VIP seats cost $150 or $250 for both nights. Other floor seats are $100, $75, and $50, or $160, $120, and $75 for both nights. All prices are Canadian dollars. Floor seats include pre-show meet and greet session.
On Friday morning, the Millennium Biltmore hotel in Downtown Los Angeles will be transformed into a Mecca for wrestling fans in town for WrestleMania weekend.
A WrestleMania staple, WrestleCon is back for what could be their biggest convention yet. Spanning over three days, nearly 200 current and former wrestlers and other wrestling personalities will be on hand to meet the thousands of fans who will wait hours in lines to get a photo or an autograph.
The road to Los Angeles took a detour this year with a stop in San Antonio for a surprise WrestleCon during Royal Rumble weekend. Needless to say, the convention, a smaller version of what Highspots usually sets up for WrestleMania, was a massive success.
“We have been talking about doing something smaller for years based around pay-per-views and we just felt San Antonio would be a great market,” explained Michael Bochicchio, the brains behind WrestleCon and Highspots. He described San Antonio as a great town and it was easy to assemble a street team the day before to spread the word about Destination: WrestleCon at the Marriott at San Antonio’s River Walk.
Bochicchio admitted he and his team had no idea what to expect for the one-day event, especially since they didn’t pre-sell anything. “It really blew away all expectations,” he said, although noting that entrance was free unlike the bigger WrestleCon during Mania weekends.
Destination: WrestleCon was not a one-time thing either. Bochicchio said that plans are already underway for Detroit during SummerSlam weekend and future WrestleCons will be based depending on the market the big shows are in.
“If an event is in Philly, Chicago, or New York, we probably won’t do this type of event,” Michael continued. “Those markets constantly have meet and greet opportunities whereas a market like San Antonio and Detroit are under-served.
While San Antonio might have been an easier deal, booking a space for the size of WrestleCon in Los Angeles is a different beast altogether. Unfortunately for Bochicchio, he had to do it twice, as WrestleMania 37 was supposed to be in Los Angeles before it was moved to 39 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The first time WWE was planning to go to Los Angeles, we had an entirely different hotel under contract. When the dates got moved, our original hotel didn’t have availability so we had to find a second option,” Bochicchio said.
The new hotel is the Biltmore Los Angeles, part of the Millennium brand, located on S Grand Ave, just a few minutes away from the Crypto.com Arena in downtown. The hotel has played part in many movies along the years, such as Ghostbusters and Beverly Hills Cop.
It’s also considered to be one of the most haunted hotels in the United States. One of the most publicized murders was that of Elizabeth Short, known as the Black Dahlia, who was found brutally murdered in January 1947, a murder which has so far remained unsolved. Her body was found sliced in half at the waist and completely drained of blood. Legend has it that Short’s ghost continues to haunt the lobby, 10th and 11th floors of The Biltmore to this day. The lobby is the last place where Short was seen alive.
“Some things were meant to be. Our hotel is excited about wrestling fans taking over their hotel,” he said. That’s not something all hotels openly say, but it spells good news for those who will be staying there for WrestleMania weekend. Hopefully, for fans spending nights here, Short’s ghost remains hidden and is not curious to see what the chants of “Wooooo!” and “Yes!” and “What?” are about, typical chants which fill hotels when wrestling fans are around.
More people are expected in Los Angeles than Dallas last year for this year’s show and Bochicchio said that their Dallas crowd was very good and this year they’re on track to be on the same level. You will notice a difference though as this year, WrestleCon is spread out over three different floors and in seven huge rooms to accommodate everyone.
One thing we noticed this year was that the price was kept the same as previous years. We asked if inflation miraculously didn’t hit Highspots. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case.
“Inflation certainly hit,” Bochicchio said. “But since we don’t offer live shows as part of package this year, we felt we had to keep prices in line with previous years.”
He admitted that the popular Superfan ticket, where fans purchase one ticket for $139 and get access to all days, might not come again next year so they wanted to make sure they went out with some consistency between the last two years in terms of pricing.
The line-up this year is huge, with a lot of first-timers as well such as Mercedes Mone, who is expected to bring big lines for her Sunday morning appearance. Trish Status and Lita, who are popular at these shows, are also returning despite being busy at WrestleMania. Bret Hart, Goldberg, The Young Bucks, Adam Cole, Mick Foley, Jon Moxley, Kurt Angle, Britt Baker, FTR, and many others are also part of the impressive line-up.
“Every year is hard to compare against the other, but I think we have the biggest stars that were available to us,” Bochicchio said when the magnitude of that line-up was brought up. “We certainly would love to have guys like Steve Austin every year, but his strong ties to the WWE limit his availability.”
Two individuals who don’t really like each other, or at least one doesn’t like the other, will cross paths in the first session. Goldberg will only be there for one day while Bret “Hit Man” Hart will be there for all sessions.
There’s no love lost between Goldberg and Bret and everyone knows the backstory. “I’m planning on putting their tables next to each other,” joked Bochicchio.
“Honestly, we tried to pull off a dual photo op and that was shut down quickly,” Michael continued. Oh well, there’s always next time, right?
A new addition to WrestleCon this year is Straight Outta WrestleCon, an after party which will take place at the Globe Theatre. This is the first time there will be something of this nature during the popular convention.
“This is definitely a feature that I would expect to be unique to Los Angeles. We are in the entertainment capital of the world after all, so why not do a VIP party with music, dance, and spoken word,” Bochicchio said. “Honestly, we looked at doing another live event on Friday night and just decided that 100 shows in one weekend was enough, so let’s try to do something different.”
Meet and greets are not the only thing WrestleCon has that weekend. The Mark Hitchcock Memorial Super-Show takes place on March 30 at 4PM, the sold-out Impact x NJPW: Multiverse United show takes place on the same day at 8PM, a Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling event is set for March 31 at Noon, and Prestige Wrestling: Nervous Breakdown is also taking place on March 31 at 4PM. And not to mention the other shows from different promotions throughout the Los Angeles area that weekend.
“I also wanted to create something of value for the Superfans, a place they could just relax and enjoy on Friday night that wouldn’t cost them anything more to do. They are already supporting us by purchasing their hotel rooms, bus tickets, and admission sessions, we felt this was something we could do that would be fun for everybody,” Michael said.
Several stars are scheduled to be part of the after party including Mickie James, Colt Cabana, Mick Foley, and AEW’s Max Caster, whose set is apparently amazing.
Fans attending WrestleCon will be able to use both cash and credit cards at the convention although not everyone will be able to accept a credit card. The issue of credit cards led to some long lines in San Antonio, with fans having to line up at a different station to purchase their photo ops with a card and then go in line to meet their favorite stars.
Bochicchio said that there’s some misconception about WrestleCon that they bring all the talent, when in fact, they don’t.
“They either bring themselves or they are brought in by a vendor. While I understand it’s frustrating when talent doesn’t do preorders or they don’t accept credit cards, they also are trying to make things easier on themselves,” he said.
Bochicchio noted that there was a percentage of fans who tried to do charge-backs on their credit card following their event in an attempt to get their money back after getting their photo or autograph. This was very frustrating for Highspots who had to challenge them, as well as the stars who accepted cards at the event.
“If a wrestler or vendor is happy with the money they take in without having to use those methods, who are we to judge?” he said.
Bochicchio encouraged fans to bring cash if they choose not to pay in advance but noted that more than half of their vendors will accept credit cards, Venmo, or PayPal on site. Since they only do WrestleCon once or twice a year, he said it was not feasible to invest in around 200 credit card terminals at each table. ATMs inside the hotel and around the Biltmore can also be used to get cash if required.
The Pro Photo Op option is also returning this year, but this time it will be different.
Bochicchio said that their biggest mistake in Dallas last year was taking on this themselves, with the operation for professional photos taking many of his staff away when they could have been used somewhere else.
This year, Pose Photos will be doing all the work for these professional photos. Pose Photos is a company that specializes in pro photos and does these at some of the largest conventions in the country.
“A pro photo allows fans to avoid spending excessive time in lines if they just want to get a professional shot photo. I understand it’s not for everybody, but for those that value time and quality above all else during Mania week, it’s a great alternative to standing in a long line and shooting a picture on their personal cell phone,” Bochicchio explained.
Once this WrestleCon is over and done with, work will continue on Destination: WrestleCon in Detroit for SummerSlam weekend. Work on the Philly one has not started yet, but next year’s WrestleCon for WrestleMania 40 will undergo some changes.
“I’m sure we’ll have plenty of time to put something together in Philly, but I do expect it to look very different than the types of events we have done in LA, NOLA, NY, and Dallas,” Bochiccio said. “It’s a market that is over saturated with live events and fan conventions.”
Fans who wish to attend WrestleCon this year can purchase the individual tickets for $44 at WrestleCon.com. Session 1 will run on Friday, March 31 between 10AM and 2PM. Session 2 is strictly for Superfan tickets. Session 3 is on Saturday, April 1 from 10AM to 2PM and the same for session 4 on Sunday, April 2.
Jeremy Marcus, a former referee for New Japan Pro-Wrestling, has joined WWE in the same role and has been assigned to the NXT brand.
“I’m excited to join the NXT officiating crew,” Marcus wrote in a post on his social media. “Very honored to be a part of this hard working team.”
He officially started on Saturday, donning the zebra stripes for the non-televised live event in Florida.
Marcus was recently the referee for the IWGP World Heavyweight title match between champion Kazuchika Okada and Hiroshi Tanahashi at the Battle in the Valley event in February.
If there’s one thing that gets the adrenaline pumping, it’s watching WWE’s most daring and intense matches. Whether it’s a steel cage match, a hardcore brawl, or a submission match, these fights push wrestlers to their physical and mental limits, leaving fans in awe of their bravery and skill.
In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the most epic and dangerous fights in WWE history. From Brock Lesnar and The Undertaker’s unforgettable Hell in a Cell match to Stone Cold Steve Austin and Bret Hart’s legendary submission showdown, these matches will have you on the edge of your seat.
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1. Brock Lesnar and The Undertaker Hell in a Cell, 2002 for the WWE Championship: A Battle of Titans
When two of WWE’s most dominant wrestlers step into the ring for a Hell in a Cell match, you know it will be intense. The 2002 WWE Championship match between former UFC heavyweight Brock Lesnar and the WWE Hall of Fame Undertaker was no exception. The steel cage added to the drama as both wrestlers used their strength and skills to try to come out on top.
The match took a gruesome turn when The Undertaker suffered a deep cut on his forehead, adding to the already brutal visuals of the match. Despite the injury, both wrestlers continued to fight until Lesnar emerged as the winner. This match will go down in history as one of WWE’s most memorable and dangerous fights.
2. The Undertaker vs Mankind at WWE King of the Ring, 1998: A High-Flying, Death-Defying Match
The Undertaker and Mankind’s 1998 King of the Ring match is a testament to just how far wrestlers are willing to go to entertain their fans. The match took place on top of a steel cage, and the action quickly escalated to a dangerous level. Mankind was thrown off the cage onto the announcer’s table, a moment still discussed today.
Despite the fall, Mankind got back up and climbed back onto the cage, only to be thrown through it onto the canvas. The match was gruelling and dangerous, showcasing the wrestlers’ strength, resilience, and willingness to put their bodies on the line for the sake of entertainment.
3. Edge/Lita/Foley vs Funk/Dreamer/Beulah – One Night Stand, 2006: A Hardcore Match for the Ages
If you’re looking for a match that combines brutality with entertainment value, look no further than the Edge/Lita/Foley vs Funk/Dreamer/Beulah match at One Night Stand 2006. The intergender six-person tag match featured ladders, barbed wire boards, and even flaming two-by-fours.
The match ended with Edge using a rather suggestive pinfall, making it one of the most memorable and dangerous fights in WWE history. Mick Foley’s betrayal of his mentor and fellow ECW alumni added to the drama, making this match a must-watch for any WWE fan.
4. Edge vs Mick Foley – WrestleMania 22: A Hardcore Brawl to Remember
The 2006 WrestleMania 22 match between Edge and Mick Foley was a hardcore brawl that showcased just how far wrestlers are willing to go for a win. The match started with Foley wrapped in barbed wire, which sliced into Edge as he hit his signature Spear takedown.
The use of thumbtacks, steel chairs, and barbed wire bats added to the brutality of the match, making it one of WWE’s most dangerous and brutal fights. Edge emerged as the winner, but both wrestlers left everything they had in the ring.
5. Stone Cold Steve Austin vs Bret Hart – WrestleMania 13: The Ultimate Submission Match
The match between Stone Cold Steve Austin and Bret Hart at WrestleMania 13 is widely considered one of the most brutal in WWE history. The match was a submission match, which means the only way to win was to make your opponent submit. The match started out relatively tame, with both wrestlers grappling and trying to wear each other down. But as the match went on, the violence escalated.
Both wrestlers were bleeding, with Bret Hart’s face covered in blood. Despite the brutality of the match, the crowd was entirely behind Stone Cold Steve Austin, who was the clear underdog going into the match. In the end, Austin passed out from the pain of Hart’s submission hold, but he never officially gave up. The match was a turning point for Austin’s career, as it cemented his status as one of the WWE’s top stars.
Conclusion: Blood for Blood
The WWE has produced some of the most dangerous and violent matches in wrestling history. From Hell in a Cell matches to hardcore brawls, these matches push wrestlers to their limits and leave fans on the edge of their seats. Whether you’re a die-hard wrestling fan or just a casual viewer, these matches are not to be missed.
Josh Alexander, the now former Impact World champion, wrote that he is taking a break from social media to concentrate on getting better following surgery and spend more time with his family.
Alexander said that the only time he’s missed in his career was for his second neck surgery and in those nine months off, he had enough time to reflect and plan to come back and right any wrong he had previously done.
“In 7 yrs since coming back from that I’ve left it all in the ring every damn time. Wether 5, 50, 500 or 5000 in attendance you always got everything I had,” Alexander wrote.
“I love this sport, this business. Whatever you want to call it. Now out indefinitely with a torn tricep you can bet I’ll make the best of this time off too. I will be back and when I am I’ll be better than ever before,” he continued.
Alexander surrendered the Impact World title earlier this week and a new champion will be crowned at the upcoming Rebellion pay-per-view.
PWInsider.com is reporting through its Elite service that Gangrel has been booked for Los Angeles to be part of WrestleMania and the Hell In A Cell match between Edge and Finn Balor.
Edge and Balor are inching closer to transform into Brood Edge and Demon Balor for their cage match, something which already has been hinted on WWE television. Edge and Gangrel obviously share a big history in WWE along with Christian, together forming The Brood in 1998.
The 54-year-old Gangrel last appeared on television last year, but with All Elite Wrestling when The Young Bucks turned on him during an episode of Rampage. He was eventually rescued by The Hardy Boyz.
Impact Wrestling on AXS TV drew 113,000 viewers this week, their biggest audience since the January 19 episode. In the 18-49 demo, Impact pulled a 0.03, the highest since October 13, 2022 and ranked #116 on the top 150 cable chart for the night. (Ratings credit: Showbuzzdaily.com)
PEOPLE.COM is reporting that alcohol may have played a significant part in former WWE and Tough Enough star Sara Lee’s sudden death last year.
A source close to the family told PEOPLE that Lee was “heavily drinking” the night she passed away.
The 30-year-old was found dead by her husband who had just come back from work in Orlando. “He took the kids somewhere and came back and found her. It was sudden,” the source told PEOPLE. “It wasn’t intentional and it was accidental.”
The same person said that there was never any sign that Lee would think of doing something like this in the past.
Lee passed away on October 6, 2022. An official cause of death was never released.
