Daily Update: Shibata situation, YouTube revenue, JBL

THE ROUND-UP

The Latest from the F4W Staff

NEWS

WWE NXT results: An arrival and a departure
SmackDown tops three million viewers for first time since WWE draft
Renee Young confirms marriage to Dean Ambrose
WWE SmackDown video highlights: The Superstar Shakeup concludes
WWE 205 Live results: TJ Perkins takes on Jack Gallagher
Charlotte, New Day join SmackDown as WWE rounds out roster moves
Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn arrive on WWE SmackDown

AUDIO

WOR: Smackdown, Superstar Shakeup, Mauro Ranallo, Ratings, more! 4/13
F4D: UFC 210 debacle, Smackdown Live, Impact, Total Divas, Geek of the Week, more! 4/12
Big Audio Nightmare: Sakura Genesis recap, NHL playoff preview 4/12
WOL: Smackdown Shakeup, Renee and Dean, Strowman petition, more! 4/12

We’re looking for reports on tonight’s NXT show at Center Stage in Atlanta and Revolution Pro show in London to [email protected].

IMPACT ON POP TV AT 8 P.M.

Davey Richards vs. DJZ
Andrew Everett vs. Suicide (Caleb Konley) vs. Gregory Shane Helms vs. Marshe Rockett
Reno Scum vs. Decay vs. Garza Jr. & Laredo Kid
Team JB (Alberto El  Patron & Chris Adonis/Masters & Magnus & Matt Morgan) vs. Team Josh (Bobby Lashley & Bram & Tyrus & Eli Drake) for the lead announcing position on Impact

Only one major show this coming weekend in North America, which is the UFC show in Kansas City on FOX on Saturday. No weekend polls since we only do UFC PPVs at this point.

FIGURE FOUR WEEKLY: 4/10/2017: ESPN’s complicated relationship with WWE

As Mauro Ranallo’s absence from the SmackDown broadcast booth nears a month and may become permanent, concerns about the legitimacy of ESPN’s coverage of WWE have again been raised. Singling out ESPN from a group of mainstream media outlets that provide similarly toothless reporting probably isn’t entirely fair, but the prominence of ESPN and their expanding relationship with WWE has made it so they will be criticized every time they fail to give a story that is critical of WWE the attention that it deserves.

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WRESTLING OBSERVER NEWSLETTER: April 17, 2017: WWE Superstar Shakeup, Mauro Ranallo situation, more

A look at the fallout of the WWE “Superstar shakeup” is the lead story in the new issue of the Wrestling Observer. Have a look at the moves, chart the talent on Raw, Smackdown and 205 Live, look at the next few PPVs and different programs, and identify weaknesses on each side as well as look at possible main event programs.

Also look at the death of Joaquin Roldan, the head of one of the largest pro wrestling companies in the world, and his role within AAA and the challenges that face AAA going forward.

Examine the Mauro Ranallo situation with his leaving WWE, plus look at how the situation was and has changed. There were comments from people regarding John Layfield, the TV change in Layfield, the crowd reaction in Boston, the story of Justin Roberts and his passport being stolen and ESPN coverage of WWE.

There is a backstage story in All Japan from 1994, while also talking about Katsuyori Shibata and his injury, and the nature of hard hitting Japanese matches and what the human body can take.

Full coverage of the Sakura Genesis show and the Okada vs. Shibata match, plus look at the big picture direction New Japan seems to be going, the lineups for the next series of big shows as well as match-by-match coverage with star ratings and poll results, all inside.

The Renee Young/Dean Ambrose wedding, Vince & Linda McMahon’s assets, WrestleMania merchandise numbers, Kane running for mayor and his thoughts, why they did the Stephanie McMahon injury angle, Update on Kofi Kingston, Kurt Angle admits he was foolish in thinking about MMA, Backstage at Mania, Jim Ross’ deal, WWE makes deal with streaming service, NFL story that has WWE implications, plus notes on the WWE house show schedule for the next year, Kevin Owens DVD, most popular network shows and coverage of all the company’s events this past week, all inside this issue of the Wrestling Observer.

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WON BACK ISSUE: March 20, 2000: WWF to leave USA network, ECW Living Dangerously review, more

The landscape of American pro wrestling may undergo major changes within the next month. Starting off, WWF officially gave notice to the USA Network on 3/1 that it is cancelling its contract with them effective in September when the new TV season starts. This isn’t necessarily as big as it sounds, but most feel it is bigger. The WWF’s deal for Raw, Livewire and Superstars expired in September 2001, but WWF has the right to get out of the deal in September 2000 by giving the network six months notice and USA Network has the right to match any offer.

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