AEW Dynamite To Air On Tape Delay On The West Coast

Wrestling Inc. reports that AEW Dynamite will be airing on a tape delay on the West Coast, not live as expected. This means it will be head-to-head with NXT on the West Coast, too, since that’s on a tape delay, as well.

AEW’s weekly show will debut from Washington D.C. on Wednesday, October 2 from 8 to 10 pm ET. NXT has already begun its run on the USA Network earlier this week with the first hour on USA and the second on the WWE Network. Next week it will be the same crossover, and then going forward both hours will be on the USA Network.

For AEW fans on the west coast, a live feed is possible if they have DirectTV, which carries an East Coast feed nationwide. The TNT app (mobile, Roku, Firestick, Apple TV, web browser) is also an option to get a live feed as it has both the West and East Coast feeds available. TV cable provider information is needed to login into the app though.

In regards to a TV deal in the UK, The Young Bucks recently confirmed AEW is still in negotiations for that deal.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Chris Benoit’s Son David Benoit Says He Wants To Join All Elite Wrestling

David Benoit, the son of Chris Benoit, says he’d like to join All Elite Wrestling.

Benoit was interviewed for a recent episode of the Pro and Bro Wrestling Podcast with Fred Rosser.

At one point in the conversation, Benoit touches on his time training to wrestle with Lance Storm. Rosser – aka former WWE star Darren Young – asks if the 26-year-old has been training as of late and he replies, “I’m just messing around in the ring right now with a couple of guys from AEW.”

David did not get into specifics on who he’s been working with, but noted he has a close relationship with Chris Jericho and attended both Double or Nothing and All Out. Benoit also said he’s had gear made for when he eventually debuts somewhere.

“I want to go to AEW one hundred percent,” he told Rosser when asked where he’d like to wrestle. “I love AEW. I love what they do for the boys. Take care of them.”

Additionally, Benoit – who has posted many photos of himself at WWE shows over the years – also claims he’s no longer allowed backstage at their events. He does not explain why. The last time he attended one of their events back in March, however, he was seen wearing an AEW jacket.

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Listen to the full interview below.

MLW Fusion Preview 9/21/19

For 7 months the Hart Foundation and the Dynasty have been at war. This week on Fusion they meet for the final time for the World Tag Team titles in a 2-out-of-3 Falls showdown. Is time running out on MJF and Richard Holliday’s reign as champions?

Tune in as Teddy Hart and Davey Boy Smith Jr. look to become the first-ever 2-time World Tag Team Champions in league history.

Salina de la Renta has ambitious plans this autumn and it starts with a big media scrum to discuss the November 2nd SuperFight PPV main event.

Will the Empresaria’s big plans for Promociones Dorado hit a wall after cashing in the golden ticket? Has CONTRA Unit put Promociones Dorado in their crosshairs?

Plus, Kevin Von Erich along with Ross and Marshall Von Erich issue a challenge… and it may shock you.

The volatile Austin Aries demands a meeting with league officials. With the top ranked middleweight pressuring for a title match, expect fireworks when AA meets with the Court Bauer.

Zenshi wrestles Jordan Oliver in middleweight competition. Will #Injustice’s rise continue or will the South American double champion defeat the daft 19-year old from Newburgh, NY?

Join Tony Schiavone and Rich Bocchini from a sold out NYTEX Sports Centre in Dallas, Texas for a night of top ranked pro wrestling.

Impact Wrestling Preview 9/20/19

Tonight on Impact airing on Pursuit and Twitch:

* Shera vs. Cody Deaner

* The Final match for LAX: LAX vs. Rich Swann & Willie Mack

* No DQ: Havok vs. Su Yung

* Street fight: Ove vs. RVD, Tessa Blanchard, Tommy Dreamer & Rhino

* AAA (Australian Suicide, Arez & Toxin) vs. The Rascalz

Velveteen Dream Reportedly “Not Cleared” For Action Following Title Loss

Velveteen Dream is reportedly not cleared to compete after losing the North American Championship to Roderick Strong during NXT’s first live episode on USA Network.

WWE shared a video on Thursday of new digital host Matt Camp giving the NXT injury report following the brand’s big two-hour show.

According to the video, Dream was seen “gingerly” walking around Full Sail last night after losing and apparently has lumbar pain in his back after the match. Camp claims Velveteen Dream will not be cleared until further evaluation.

Two additional Superstars were also listed as “not cleared” in the injury report video:

  • Kona Reeves, due to suffering a strike to the cheek that required five stitches in a dark match
  • Arturo Ruas, who is awaiting x-ray results on his fingers following his match against Pete Dunne

Watch the video below for the full story.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

Austin Theory And Tahuti Miles Make In-Ring Debuts At WWE NXT Live Event (Photos)

EVOLVE Champion Austin Theory made his WWE NXT in-ring debut at Thursday’s live event in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Theory lost a solid match to Bronson Reed, and cut a heel promo before the bout.

Former University of Maryland football player and Army veteran Tehuti Miles also made his debut at last night’s NXT live event. He lost a quick match to Cameron Grimes.

WWE announced Theory’s signing last month following his ringside appearance at NXT “Takeover: Toronto 2019” during SummerSlam Weekend. Miles also signed last month.

Below are a few photos from last night’s debuts:

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Wrestling Inc. has full results from the Daytona live event at this link.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

TNT Releases New “All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite” Trailer, Official Announcement And Second Poster

AEW and TNT confirmed that “All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite” will be the official name of their weekly TV show that premieres on Wednesday, October 2 from 8-10pm ET at the Capital One Arena in Washington, DC.

Below is a new “Dynamite” trailer released and the full announcement along with a second promotional poster that AEW Executive Vice President Cody Rhodes tweeted out:

AEW on TNT starts Wed, October 2nd 8/7c – #AEWDynamiteWednesday nights are going to get explosive as All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and TNT reveal the name and first official poster of their upcoming weekly show: All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite. As previously announced, starting Wednesday, October 2, AEW will begin airing live two-hour weekly matches on TNT at 8 p.m. ET. The highly-anticipated, action-packed matches will take place in different cities across the nation each week on Wednesdays, starting in Washington, D.C., at the famed Capital One Arena. Future matches announced so far will be held in Boston, MA, Philadelphia, PA, Pittsburgh PA, Charleston, WV, Charlotte NC, Nashville, TN, Indianapolis, IN and Chicago, IL.

AEW is giving fans a new wrestling experience for the first time in 20 years. AEW is about more than wrestling. It’s a movement fueled by fans, offering fun, gripping and authentic athletic matches every week. Founded by President and CEO Tony Khan, the league is headlined by Cody & Brandi Rhodes, The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson), Kenny Omega, Hangman Adam Page, Chris Jericho and Jon Moxley. The diverse roster of world-class competitors includes Nyla Rose, Awesome Kong, Dustin Rhodes, Jungle Boy, Dr. Britt Baker, MJF and SCU. AEW is poised to bring new innovation, new energy and a new spirit to wrestling.

WWE NXT Superstar Joaquin Wilde To Undergo Surgery For Broken Eye Socket After “Freak Accident”

WWE NXT Superstar Joaquin Wilde is set to undergo surgery for a broken eye socket soon, according to Pro Wrestling Sheet.

Wilde, formerly known as DJZ in Impact Wrestling, reportedly suffered the injury back in July in what was described as a “freak accident” during training.

Doctors held off on the surgery for a few weeks to see if the injury would heal itself, but now they’ve decided that surgery is the best option.

Wilde is expected to miss a few more weeks of action after the surgery.

The former DJZ made his NXT TV debut during the recent NXT Breakout Tournament, losing to Angel Garza in the first round. He then lost a NXT TV match to Shane Thorne in early August.

How WWE SmackDown On FOX Will Air For Different Time Zones, Other Ways To Watch The Show

WWE SmackDown will continue to air live for the Eastern and Central time zones when it moves to FOX Friday nights on October 4, beginning at 8pm ET and 7pm CT, and will continue to air on a tape-delay for the West Coast, beginning at 8pm PT. The Wrap adds that FOX officials believe that this is a “cleaner way” to air the show.

The change in how the show airs will come for the Mountain time zone. SmackDown will begin airing at 7pm MT on October 4, which is 6pm PT or 8pm CT and 9pm ET. In other words, fans in the Mountain time zone will soon have access to SmackDown two full hours before the West Coast does, and just a one-hour tape-delay overall.

Previously, Mountain time viewers received a different feed depending on their cable provider. Some fans would see the show at 6pm MT, local time, and others would see the show at 9pm MT, local time, unless they were a DirecTV subscriber as DirecTV picked up USA Network’s East Coast feed for the whole country. Any West Coast fan watching via DirecTV received the show at 5pm PT. That is about to change as DirecTV customers will no longer be able to watch SmackDown live. SmackDown on Fox will begin at 8pm PT for the West Coast, even for satellite TV subscribers.

For cord-cutting fans, FOX will offer live streaming of SmackDown via FoxSports.com and the FOX Sports App. The website and the app will air SmackDown live across the country, at 8pm ET, 7pm CT, 6pm MT, and 5pm PT. Episodes will also be available on-demand for 30 days on the FOX Sports App.

SmackDown will premiere on FOX live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Friday, October 4. This show will also be the SmackDown 20th Anniversary special. Brock Lesnar vs. WWE Champion Kofi Kingston has been announced as the main event.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

AXS TV To Air “Lucha Libre Invading NY” Friday Night 9/20/19

AXS TV will be airing the Lucha Libre Invading NY event from this past Sunday on Friday night at 8/7C.

Lucha Libre Invading NY featured the stars of Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide along with stars from Impact Wrestling.

Below is the card from the event:

Demus & Dave The Clown vs. Chris Dickinson & Mascarita Sagrada

Team Impact: Josh Alexander, Michael Elgin, and Sami Callihan vs. Team AAA: Murder Clown, Drago, and Faby Apache

Flamita vs. Puma King vs. Daga vs. Aerostar in a Fatal-4 Way to determine the number one contender for the AAA Cruiserweight Championship

AAA Reina de Reinas Championship: Tessa Blanchard (c) vs. Taya Valkyrie

AAA Tag Team Championships: The Lucha Brothers (Pentagon Jr. & Rey Fenix) (c) vs. LAX (Santana & Ortiz) for the AAA Tag Team Championships

Los Mercenarios (Texano Jr., Taurus, and Scorpion King) vs. Brian Cage, Psycho Clown, and Cain Velasquez

No Disqualification Match: Blue Demon Jr. vs. Dr. Wagner Jr.

Results for Lucha Libre AAA Invading NY can be found HERE.