Matthew Carlins

Pittsburgh

Lead Producer at WPXI-TV (Pittsburgh, PA)

TV news/journalism/video production pro. Formerly @KDKA, @WSAV & @JET24FOX66. Next gig? To be announced soon… 👀

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Articles

Samoa Joe Wins Grand Slam Tournament On AEW Dynamite, Will Challenge MJF Next Week

Sep 13, 2023 | wrestlinginc.com | Matthew Carlins

Samoa Joe will challenge MJF for the AEW World Championship next Wednesday on the "Dynamite: Grand Slam" special at New York's Arthur Ashe Stadium. Joe defeated Roderick Strong in the final of the Grand Slam Title Eliminator Tournament on Wednesday night's "Dynamite" to earn his title shot, forcing Strong to submit to the Coquina Clutch.
Becky Lynch Drives WWE NXT To Best Ratings Numbers In Three Years

Sep 13, 2023 | wrestlinginc.com | Matthew Carlins

Becky Lynch gave "WWE NXT" a big-time boost in its viewership and TV ratings, driving the show to highs it has not seen in years. Data published by Wrestlenomics shows Tuesday night's episode drew an average of 850,000 viewers overall, a 26 percent increase from last week's episode. The total viewership Tuesday is the most for the program since October 28, 2020. 335,000 of those viewers were in the coveted key demographic of people aged 18-to-49.
WWE NXT Live Coverage (9/12): Becky Lynch Vs. Tiffany Stratton, IIja Dragunov Vs. Wes Lee, More

Sep 12, 2023 | wrestlinginc.com | Matthew Carlins

Welcome to tonight's live coverage of "WWE NXT." We've got a big episode tonight so on with the show!We open with a video package recapping last week's main event between Bron Breakker and Von Wagner, including the aftermath that saw Breakker apparently squash Wagner's head with the steel steps.
Nia Jax Returns To WWE, Attacks Rhea Ripley & Raquel Rodriguez On Raw

Sep 12, 2023 | wrestlinginc.com | Matthew Carlins

Nia Jax is shockingly, suddenly back in WWE. The former "Raw" Women's Champion stormed back onto the brand at the end of Monday night's episode. She appeared at ringside during Rhea Ripley's defense of the WWE Women's World Championship against Raquel Rodriguez. Jax's involvement quickly led to Rodriguez's defeat, but in the aftermath of the match, Jax made it clear that she was not there to support the champion.
Second Grand Slam Title Eliminator Tournament Semifinal Set For AEW Collision

Sep 9, 2023 | wrestlinginc.com | Matthew Carlins

The second semifinal match in AEW's Grand Slam Title Eliminator Tournament is now set for Saturday night's episode of "Collision."It'll be Ring of Honor World Television Champion Samoa Joe facing Penta El Zero Miedo following the quarterfinal matches shown on Friday night's episode of "Rampage." Penta defeated Jay Lethal in the opening match, and Joe beat Jeff Hardy in the show's main event. The other semifinal match on "Collision" will see Roderick Strong face Darby Allin.
Dave Meltzer On Gable Steveson's World Championships Decision, NXT Roster Removal

Sep 8, 2023 | wrestlinginc.com | Matthew Carlins

Questions surround WWE prospect and Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson's future in professional and amateur wrestling. USA Wrestling announced on Wednesday that Steveson will not participate in next weekend's Senior World Championships. It's the first of three phases of qualification for the 2024 Summer Olympics.
AEW Dynamite 9/6/2023: 3 Things We Hated And 3 Things We Loved

Sep 6, 2023 | wrestlinginc.com | Matthew Carlins

It's the first week of September, and while the official start of fall is still a couple of weeks away, it certainly feels like a season of change for All Elite Wrestling. Wednesday night's episode of "Dynamite" was a chance for AEW to start fresh, coming off a chaotic and triumphant weekend that saw the firing of the company's top star, CM Punk, followed by an All Out pay-per-view that's getting rave reviews. There's little time for AEW to rest on those laurels.
WWE Raw 9/4/2023: 3 Things We Hated And 3 Things We Loved

Sep 5, 2023 | wrestlinginc.com | Matthew Carlins

Happy Labor Day to those of you living in the United States or celebrating in other parts of the world. I hope you enjoyed a well-earned day off from work, and I hope you appreciated every moment of it because, well, not everyone is afforded such luxury. Professional wrestlers on "WWE Raw" and the many hard-working people behind the scenes and in front of the camera were among those who still punched a clock today. Some of your friends here at Wrestling Inc.
GUNTHER Retains IC Title On WWE Raw, Will Eclipse Record For Longest Reign

Sep 4, 2023 | wrestlinginc.com | Matthew Carlins

"The Ring General"¬†will march into history as WWE's longest-reigning Intercontinental Champion. GUNTHER defeated Chad Gable in the main event of Monday night's "Raw" to retain the title, his final hurdle en route to the record. At 452 days and counting, GUNTHER's reign will eclipse The Honky Tonk Man's 454-day reign later this week. Gable's wife and children were shown watching from the front row as he performed in the biggest singles match of his career.
Raquel Rodriguez Getting WWE Women's Title Rematch Against Rhea Ripley

Sep 4, 2023 | wrestlinginc.com | Matthew Carlins

Raquel Rodriguez will get another shot at Rhea Ripley's WWE Women's World Championship. Just days after Dominik Mysterio helped Ripley defeat Rodriguez at Payback, Rodriguez went into Monday night's episode of "Raw" looking for another opportunity. Rodriguez was seen meeting backstage with Adam Pearce, where an agreement was made. Later, after steamrolling one-half of the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions, Chelsea Green, Rodriguez revealed the nature of her conversation with Pearce.