WWE Hall of Famer Ted DiBiase and his two sons have been ordered to return around $5 million in illegally spent welfare funds by Mississippi State Auditor Shad White.
In a report which appeared on the Mississippi Free Press, the Million Dollar Man was ordered to return the $722,299 that his Christian ministry, Heart of David Ministries, received over the years.
His son and former WWE Superstar Ted DiBiase Jr owes a whopping $3.9 million in misspent funds and Brett DiBiase owes a further $225,950.
Last year, Brett DiBiase accepted a plea agreement and pleaded guilty to making false statements in front of a Hinds County judge. In exchange for becoming a witness in the case, prosecutors withdrew a conspiracy charge against him.
Several other individuals, including NFL star Brett Favre, owe hundreds of thousands of dollars in welfare funds that should have gone to needy families instead.
Impact Wrestling announced today a partnership with global sports network Extreme, establishing the channel as the official Russian-language home for the promotion’s weekly flagship series Impact.
The agreement marks the first time ever that Impact will be available in the Russian language on broadcast television every week, and also features four major quarterly pay-per-view events including the Bound For Glory pay-per-view on Saturday, October 23. Viewers throughout Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) can enjoy Impact programming beginning Friday, October 15.
With this agreement, viewers in Russia and the CIS — which includes Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Ukraine — can now experience Impact every Friday at 9PM on the Extreme network.
“For many years now, Impact has enjoyed a large and passionate fanbase in Russia,” said Jaime Pollack, Chief Revenue Officer, Sports Media Group, which includes Impact Wrestling.
“This landmark agreement with Extreme enables us to bring these dedicated wrestling enthusiasts our flagship Impact series in Russian for the first time ever on weekly broadcast television, as well as four of our top pay-per-view events including the highly anticipated presentation of Bound For Glory. We are proud to partner with Extreme to make them the official Russian-language home of Impact Wrestling, and we look forward to sharing Impact’s unparalleled programming with even more viewers around the world.”
“This partnership is a strong continuation of Extreme’s ongoing programming development strategy in Russia and the CIS,” said William Lee, CEO, Extreme Channel Limited. “We could not be happier to join forces with Impact Wrestling, and are excited for the opportunity to provide Impact content in the Russian language to viewers throughout these territories. Impact’s signature brand of high-octane action is the perfect complement to our programming lineup, and we are confident that our audience will enjoy all the hard-hitting matches, gripping stories and larger-than-life personalities that only Impact can provide.”
A Bleacher Report article featuring a photo of AEW President Tony Khan at a Jaguars game inadvertently gave away the majority of the upcoming Full Gear pay-per-view card.
Khan was photographed with a paper and the card handwritten in full view of the camera. Since the photo was in high resolution, zooming in on the paper revealed the 10 matches for the card. The photo was snapped by Stephen B. Morton for the Associated Press.
The matches written were Kenny Omega vs Hangman Page, Bryan Danielson vs Jon Moxley, The Inner Circle vs American Top Team, MJF vs Darby Allin, CM Punk vs Wardlow, Jade Cargill vs Thunder Rosa, Christian Cage vs Adam Cole, The Young Bucks vs Jurassic Express, and Cody Rhodes vs Malakai Black or Andrade or Miro.
A Britt Baker match is also listed but no opponent is listed.
Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer is reporting that the planned December WWE pay-per-view TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs will not be taking place anymore and it’s off the WWE PPV calendar for 2021.
TLC was originally set to air on December 12 from the Allstate Arena in Chicago and then changed to December 19 but that was scrapped again. The Allstate Arena will instead get a live Smackdown on FOX on Friday, December 17.
WWE will have two pay-per-views in January, starting on New Year’s Day with Day 1 live from Atlanta and then the Royal Rumble on January 29 from St. Louis.
This is the first time since 2009 that WWE will not be holding a TLC pay-per-view. In 13 years, the show was always held in December apart from one year – in 2017 – when it was held in October.
On Friday, October 22, several Impact Wrestling stars will be meeting fans in Las Vegas ahead of the annual Bound For Glory pay-per-view.
Karl Anderson and Doc Gallows will be at the Power Play Sports Collectibles located at Boulevard Mall from 3PM to 6PM greeting fans. The Fight Shop at the Las Vegas South Premium Outlet Mall will welcome Tenille Dashwood, Jordynne Grace, Rich Swann, Deonna Purrazzo, D’Lo Brown and Heath from 5PM to 7PM and Matt Cardona nd Brian Myers will be hosting The Major Wrestling Figure Pod Live X starting at 7:30PM at The Nerd on Fremont Street.
Bound For Glory will be held on Saturday, October 23 at Sam’s Town Live starting at 10PM ET. Impact will also hold two days of television tapings on October 24 and 25 from the same location.
As a result of the coronavirus outbreak, brick-and-mortar casinos across the country were forced to close their doors, and many of them remain closed. Although the legality of internet gambling differs from state to state, the closure of casinos led to a boom for online companies providing a variety of games. One of the reasons internet gambling has grown so popular is that it allows players to place bets at any time of day or night when they are out and about or on the go. But, when compared to traditional betting, might internet gambling bring some health benefits? Continue reading to learn more.
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This week’s episode of NXT on USA Network drew 632,000 viewers, the exact same number as the show did last week. In the 18-49 demographic, the show had a 0.15 rating, up slightly 0.02 from the previous week. The show placed #33 in the top 50 cable chart for the night. (Ratings credit: Showbuzzdaily.com)
AEW President Tony Khan is looking at making the whole AEW video library available to fans and is currently talking to WarnerMedia to see how they can provide the service. Khan revealed the news during his appearance on Rasslin, a YouTube show for Barstool Sports.
If Khan manages to get the service up and running, it would be somewhat similar to the WWE Network where all the episodes of the flagship show Dynamite, Rampage, Dark, Dark: Elevation, and past pay-per-views would be available to view on-demand, any time.
He did not reveal any details on when the service is expected to launch or where. WarnerMedia has HBO Max as a streaming service which would be ideal for AEW and it would be like WWE on Peacock. HBO Max is estimated to have over 67 million subscribers worldwide. Once WarnerMedia merges with Discovery, there’s also the possibility of Discovery+ taking over the catalog if the two streaming services merge.
Impact Wrestling’s newest acquisitions – Cassie Lee and Jessica McKay – will immediately get a Knockouts Tag Team title shot against Decay at the upcoming Bound For Glory pay-per-view.
Lee and McKay – now called The Inspiration – signed a new deal with Impact Wrestling and will be wrestling for the first time since their WWE release in April at the pay-per-view on October 23.
Havok and Rosemary have been champions since Slammiversary after they won the titles against Kiera Hogan and Tasha Steelz of Fire N Flava during the pre-show.
Bound For Glory will take place from Sam’s Town Live in Las Vegas, Nevada, and will air at 10PM ET, two hours later than usual due to AEW Dynamite airing from 8PM to 10PM ET that Saturday night as well.
In a bid to boost ticket sales which are moving super slow for them, WWE announced that Roman Reigns will be at the November 29 Monday Night Raw from the brand new UBS Arena in Long Island, New York.
It’s unclear if Reigns appearance will be on the actual broadcast or if he will be part of the post-show activities at this point.
According to ticket tracking service WrestleTix, WWE sold less than 3,000 tickets for this particular Monday Night Raw and their set up is for just over 7,000 seats. A week after WWE holds Raw, AEW is bringing Dynamite to the same arena and AEW sold over 7,500 tickets so far in a set up for nearly 10,000 seats.
Raw tickets are as low as $15 and go all the way up to $415 for ringside. Ringside seats, including row 1, are still available. For tickets, go to https://go.ubsarena.com/WWETW.
Another Uso is coming to WWE television and The Bloodline is expanding, this time to NXT.
A vignette which aired on NXT on USA Network last night hyped the arrival of Solo Sikoa, the younger brother of Jimmy and Jey Uso and cousin of Roman Reigns.
In the video, Sikoa said that he was left to fend off for himself at the age of 15 and was the “street champion of the island.” The name Solo is coming from that background. No mention was made that he was related to The Usos.
Sporting the same kind of tattoos just like his brothers, Sikoa, whose real name is Sefa Fatu, signed with WWE in August of this year.
Dr. Naveed Saleh takes issue with the way dietary supplements are marketed. He believes that athletes deserve better information when deciding which ones to take to achieve peak performance. This means going beyond brand hype, adds Saleh. His recommendations, based on the National Institutes of Health’s Office of Dietary Supplements, offer safety and efficacy reassurances grounded in evidence-based science so you can rely upon them with confidence.
Beetroot/beet juice/Betaine:
Athletes seeking improvements in blood vessel dilation during training, energy boosts and oxygen efficiencies are drawn to this formulation. It’s widely recommended for folks seeking maximum performance at time trials associated with rowing, bicycling, and swimming. While some betaine can be gleaned from whole-grain bread, spinach, and beets, when a supplement is ingested, creatine production is boosted and both bodybuilders and cyclists attest to it’s performance-enhancing qualities. Results from clinical trials are mixed, but athletes consuming 2.5 grams daily for up to 15 days haven’t experienced side effects.
Beta-Hydroxy Beta-Methyl butyrate (HMB):
When beta-hydroxy beta-methyl butyrate kicks in, extreme muscle protein breakdown is prevented while muscle mass is enhanced. Who benefits most? Athletes undertaking resistance training. The recommended dose is 3 grams daily for up to 2 months. Since this formulation is rarely found in foods, turning to bars and capsules is an ideal way to get benefits. Once it kicks in, damaged skeletal muscle cells may re-establish their former function. Though clinical studies have yielded conflicting results, athletes relying upon HMB have found no safety concerns associated with it.
Branched-chain amino acids:
Three amino acids — leucine, isoleucine, and valine – combine within this supplement, known for its ability to be metabolized by mitochondria within skeletal muscle. No safety concerns or contraindications have been found. Scientists recommend taking 20 grams of this formulation daily for up to 20 weeks to see results. Athletes suffering from infections or illnesses are advised to limit intake to 0.42 grams. While few clinical studies have been published, they report chemical reaction benefits that promote energy production, enhance strength, speed recovery time, and decrease post-exercise pain.
Caffeine:
Even athletes beginning to explore the world of supplements promoting peak athletic performance are aware of this stimulant, but they may not know how far-reaching benefits can be. Recommended dosages of between 400- and 500-mg daily are considered safe. Surpass this amount and you run the risk of extreme side effects like insomnia, restlessness, and tachycardia. Taken before a workout, caffeine can block neuromodulator adenosines and decrease pain resulting from exertion. Especially beneficial to athletes preferring endurance training, moderation is the secret to tolerating caffeine to avoid side effects that impact one’s lifestyle and health.
Creatine Monohydrate:
Creatine’s benefits are negligible for endurance athletes, but when consumed at a loading dose of 20 grams weekly (or a smaller amount for up to 12 days) for high-intensity, intermittent exercisers, it can enhance performance. Consumers report anerobic boosts right after taking it. Water retention and GI issues have been reported but it’s safe and delivers impressive nutritional ergogenic benefits. Creatine can enhance strength and mediate maximal-effort muscle contractions. Creatine Monohydrate’s best results can be had by consuming it in beverage form.
Iron:
A favorite of trainers and athletes during the earliest days of supplemental products, iron boosts the body’s oxygen uptake, decreases heart rates, and lowers lactate levels during workouts. Recommended for correcting anemia, evidence suggests iron can boost energy thus athletes with anemia enjoy double benefits. Recommended daily dosages are 8 mg for healthy men and 18 mg for non-pregnant women. No safety issues are reported, though gastrointestinal issues could arise if athletes ingest more than 45 mg per day.
L-Glutamine:
Fasting plasma L-glutamine concentration should range between 500 to 750 μmol/L. To reach this goal, athletes eat dairy products rich in L-Glutamine plus beans, fish, chicken, eggs, and vegetable juices but extreme training may require a supplement, too. By taking L-glutamine, this essential amino acid kicks benefits into overdrive, pumping up immune function and contributing to critical muscle cell development. Because it prevents muscle breakdown it is especially helpful for athletes who undertake extreme training sessions. Choose your favorite delivery system: capsules, bars, or powders.
Ligandrol:
Scientists developing Ligandrol sought a way to help athletes increase anabolic activity, especially in people suffering serious illnesses. It’s fast becoming the go-to formulation for injured athletes. Ligandrol comes with multiple benefits in addition to performance-boosts; it improves one’s quality of life, too. Ligandro builds muscle, enhances bone strength and physical performance. It is instrumental in muscle recovery as well. Further, Ligandro has the potential to improve blood flow during the post-workout recovery process, an additional benefit that athletes appreciate.
Sodium bicarbonate:
Sodium bicarbonate can rid the body of hydrogen ions that can build up during intense muscle use resulting from a decrease in metabolic acidosis that can trigger muscle fatigue. Preferred by athletes seeking short-term performance enhancement, sodium bicarbonate enhances intermittent high-intensity training as well. The occasional adverse impact of this product tends to impact gastrointestinal system functions. Recommended intake is 300 mg daily, based on body weight.
Whey protein:
One of the most potent amino acids on the market, whey protein builds muscle and aids muscle recovery. No safety concerns are reported using this soluble performance-enhancing product and digestion issues are rare. The best time to consume whey protein is before exercising and in recommended amounts of up to 2.0 grams daily to increase lean body mass. Should you take whey protein after working out? Perhaps. Some athletes report beneficial results including reduction in muscle protein breakdown and streamlining the way muscles process oxygen.
Choosing one or more supplements to enhance one’s goal of reaching performance excellence requires athletes to stay abreast of product updates since the scientific community’s introduction of new formulations is frequent. It’s always wise to consult with professionals before self-prescribing if you want to reach your peak athletic potential minus potential side effects or safety issues.
Stitcher, the podcast company and SiriusXM subsidiary, today announced its acquisition of The Bellas Podcast hosted by Brie and Nikki Bella. The podcast will return with new episodes beginning Wednesday, November 3.
Each week on The Bellas Podcast, Brie and Nikki turn on their mics to give listeners uncensored access to their lives like never before. The show will feature the Bella Twins welcoming special guests, touching on current issues and opening up to share real life moments and experiences that you won’t see on TV or social media.
“I’m excited to relaunch The Bellas Podcast with Stitcher,” said Brie Bella. “Since we’ve been on hiatus, I’ve really missed the authentic connection with the Bella Army that podcasting creates. It allows us to be vulnerable, raw and more present than any other platform and I can’t wait!”
“This podcast has been one of my favorite platforms yet to use my voice,” added Nikki Bella. “I get to be uncensored, unedited and so raw. I’m beyond honored to be with SiriusXM’s Stitcher now! This is the perfect home for The Bellas Podcast. We’ve missed you our listeners and can’t wait to start chatting again!”
Before going on hiatus in Spring 2021, The Bellas Podcast was part of the Endeavor Audio network. As it relaunches, hosts Brie and Nikki will produce the show with support from Stitcher.
Listeners can subscribe to The Bellas Podcast on Stitcher, the SXM App, Pandora, and all major podcast listening platforms.
Carmelo Hayes became the new NXT North American champion last night after he cashed in his title shot contract which he got after winning the NXT Breakout Tournament several weeks ago.
The North American title was on the line when Isiah “Swerve” Scott – in his first title defense – defeated Santos Escobar to retain with the help of Hayes and Trick Williams who kept the rest of Legado Del Fantasma away.
After the match, Hayes celebrated with Scott in the ring but that was short-lived after Hayes turned on Scott, leveling him with a vicious clothesline. Scott then handed over his contract to the referee and the match began immediately. Hayes won the match after delivering an axe kick from the top rope.
The NXT newcomer had a quick rise to the top after he had only made his debut just four months ago.
Earlier in the broadcast, Top Dolla and B-Fab of Hit Row were kidnapped by Legado del Fantasma and Ashante “Thee” Adonis was nowhere to be seen.
Scott, along with the rest of Hit Row, are moving on to Smackdown.
Royal Rumble tickets went on pre-sale today and those wishing to attend the event can head over to Ticketmaster.com and use the code UNIVERSE to purchase their tickets before they go on sale to the general public this Friday.
Judging from the seating chart, less than half of The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis will be used, with the ring moved towards one side rather than being in the center. The entrance is also weirdly set up on the longer side of the stadium with WWE opting for no stage and just an entrance way.
It’s possible that more seats will be added depending on the popularity of the sales as time goes on.
Tickets start from $25 and go all the way up to $5,000 for ringside.
As expected, Monday Night Raw got absolutely smacked in the ratings, with an average of just 1,581,000 viewers, down 276,000 viewers from last week and the least-watched Raw since July 5.
Hour one had 1,588,000 viewers, then increased to 1,641,000 viewers in the second hour, before dropping to 1,516,000. The night was dominated by the NFL on ESPN which did 11.3 million viewers and the MLB games on TBS and FS1 which did 3.5 and 3.3 million viewers each.
Raw had 0.44, 0.42, 0.39 in the 18-49 demo for an average of 0.42 and was #7, #8, and #11 in the top 50 cable chart for the day. (Ratings credit: Showbuzzdaily.com)
AEW is giving away a pay-per-view caliber match in the form of Bryan Danielson vs Minoru Suzuki for free on the YouTube portion of this Friday’s live Rampage.
The promotion will produce a one-hour Buy-In show – typically reserved for PPVs – to serve as the lead in for Rampage. The Buy-In show will start at 9PM ET and will run head-to-head with the second hour of Smackdown on FS1. Smackdown will run 30 minutes longer and will be head-to-head with the the first half hour of Rampage.
“In 2004, I wrestled Minoru Suzuki 1 on 1. He beat the sh*t out of me. Showed me what violence and sadism inside a wrestling ring looks like,” Danielson tweeted. “Since then, I’ve learned a thing or two about violence myself. And sadism. Excited to show Mr. Suzuki what I’ve learned.”
AEW President Tony Khan said that he cannot wait to beat Smackdown in the ratings this week. Rampage will have a CM Punk match and also a six-man tag match featuring the in-ring debut of former UFC champion Junior Dos Santos.
Smackdown airs on cable instead of FOX due to MLB pre-emption.
WWE wrestling can be considered an art form in and of itself. You are watching stories happen on the playing arena, wondering how they will unfold. But if you are new to the sport, there are a few ways you can prepare yourself to enjoy each match to its full potential.
Getting Set Up for a Match
If you are watching a game online from home, it’s easy to get comfortable and ready to enjoy your sport. And you’ll want to do this prep, since matches can be long and there is plenty of content. You might want to prepare your favorite snacks ahead of time. That could include picking up some soda, chips, and whatever else you think you will enjoy munching on during the game. Some people also enjoy other activities during sports, such as vaping. If you enjoy this activity, you can shop a collection of vaporizers online. It’s better than smoking, and using a vaporizer can be a great way to set the tone before getting into one of the matches.
Know That It’s Not (Entirely) Fake
You might have come across non-wrestling fans who have told you that pro wrestling is not real. They are usually eager to share this information. The outcomes of each match have already been determined ahead of time, but that does not mean it is fake. The sport can be just as real as comics, TV shows, or movies. During an event, the participants are really getting hit or falling. Unlike a movie filming, they do not have stunt doubles stepping in when things get hard. Pro wrestlers still have to spend a lot of time practicing and building up their strength, just like any other sportsperson.
Choose What Content You’ll Enjoy
If you are just getting started with consuming wrestling content, you will want to pick and choose what types of content you consume. There are lots of companies offering wrestling content, and if you pick even a couple, you’ll soon find yourself investing 10 or more hours into it every week. There are also independent wrestling teams, and plenty of shows to choose from. If you want to be a dedicated fan, you might not find yourself with much time for anything else. If you love the sport, you might not feel like there can be too much of a good thing, but even the most hardcore fan can experience burnout when watching too much. Instead, start small – you might choose to watch some of the WWE content, but not all of it at first. If you are still craving more, you can then pick a bit more to add to your regular watch schedule.
Understand Other Fans of Wrestling
Not all fans of this sport are open-minded. Even some WWE fans consider themselves diehard of the brand and don’t consider any other brands, even independent companies, as offering true wrestling. Some of them can be unpleasant to be around, so if you are going to in-person events, you will want to be cautious around them. However, it can also be enjoyable to spend time with other people who love the WWE just as much as you do.
Episode eight of season one of Heels, titled Double Turn, did 81,000 viewers on Sunday night for the season finale. That was up 8,000 viewers from episode seven. The show did just a 0.01 rating in the 18-49 demo.
This season, Heels averaged 91,000 viewers over the eight episodes which aired on STARZ. It started with 128,000 viewers but only the first and second episode, which did 103,000, surpassed the 100,000-viewership mark. (Ratings credit: Wrestlenomics)
With the final 30 minutes of Smackdown going head-to-head with the first 30 minutes of Rampage this Friday, AEW President Tony Khan announced that the company will hold a live Buy-In broadcast on YouTube starting at 9PM ET to go head-to-head with the second hour of Smackdown. The announcement was made by Khan on the Moose and Maggie show on WFAN Sports Radio.
Rampage this Friday is live from Miami and Smackdown will be live on FS1 rather than on FOX, giving the two shows a rare cable television battle. Smackdown will be two-and-a-half hours on Friday and is being promoted as “Supersized.”
Khan told WWE to bring it on and said he cannot wait to beat WWE’s top show this Friday in the ratings. Unfortunately, Rampage is on a seven-week viewership decline and barely broke 500,000 viewers last week. But Smackdown is on FS1 due to MLB so WWE’s audience is expected to be cut in half as well.
The 9PM YouTube broadcast this Friday will feature Bryan Danielson and Bobby Fish both in singles action, although their opponents were not revealed by the young AEW President yet. Rampage will kick off at 10PM on TNT.
