Could AEW Dynamite Move To A Different Night? Posted By: Ben Jordan Kerin on Apr 28, 2021
On the latest edition of Busted Open Radio, AEW President Tony Khan discussed the possibility of AEW Dynamite having to move nights due to the National Hockey League signing a broadcasting deal with Turner Sports, which will see their games airing on TNT and TBS. I know Wednesday night is our slot and our home. I’m thrilled with our partnership with TNT. It’s the lifeblood of our company and our primary revenue source. It’s the way most fans get exposed to AEW and see our show. Every Wednesday that we do Dynamite, for a lot of wrestling fans, it’s a really important night of the week. I want everyone rest assured that they’re not going to have to worry about these kind of major….we have a contract with over two and a half years left for Wednesday nights in this slot. If there was ever an opportunity to move or a deal to be had, I would consider it. If we did something, it w
Viewership For This Week s WWE NXT On USA Network Drops Posted By: Ben Jordan Kerin on Apr 28, 2021
This week’s WWE NXT on the USA Network drew 744,000 viewers, which was down on last week s 841,000 viewers.
The show ranked #11 on cable with a 0.22 rating in the 18-49 demographic.
The 2-broadcast featured Mercedes Martinez vs. Dakota Kai, Bronson Reed vs. Austin Theory, Legado del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Raul Mendoza, Joaquin Wilde) vs. NXT Cruiserweight Champion Kushida & NXT Tag Team Champions MSK, and more. Source: Showbuzz Daily
Andrade’s first match post-WWE has been announced for July.
Andrade confirmed on Instagram this morning that he would be facing Alberto El Patron in July for Nacion Lucha Libre in McAllen, Texas. Patron had also said in an interview with Super Luchas on April 27 that a match between the two would happen on July 31.
The article in Super Luchas also listed Kalisto, Primo, Epico, Cinta de Oro (Sin Cara), Hijo de Dos Caras, Hijo de Dr. Wagner, Blue Demon Jr., and Sexy Dulce as appearing on the card.
Since being released by WWE earlier this year, Andrade has teased returning to wrestling, showing a picture of himself signing a contract on Instagram. Unlike other releases, he does not have a 90-day no compete clause.
Triple H Sells $2 Million Worth Of WWE Stock Posted By: Ben Jordan Kerin on Apr 28, 2021
WWE Executive Vice President of Global Talent Strategy Paul Levesque (Triple H) has sold over $2 Million in WWE stock according to an SEC filing posted on the corporate WWE website.
Levesque sold 37115 of Class A WWE stock at around $55.60 per share with a value of $2,063,594.
Nearly a year ago, Levesque sold 23,255 shares at $43.80 per share with a value of $1,018,569.
Update On Why AJ Styles And Omos Have Missed Recent WWE Television Posted By: Ben Jordan Kerin on Apr 28, 2021
As has been noted AJ Styles and Omos haven’t been seen on WWE television since they defeated The New Day to win the Raw Tag Team Titles at WrestleMania 37.
They duo appeared on today’s episode of The Bump and Styles said they had been partying in Nigeria We’ll be back next week and ready to party. In the ring. Not in Nigeria said Styles.
Fightful is reporting that at least one of them wasn’t cleared after WrestleMania and this is why they have been off WWE television.