Wrestling Observer

The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, often known as WON, focuses on the worlds of professional wrestling and mixed martial arts. Established in 1982 by Dave Meltzer as a printed publication, it joined forces with Bryan Alvarez's Figure Four Weekly website in 2008. Readers can find issues available both in print and digital formats. WON is widely recognized as one of the original "dirt sheets," providing insights and news from a real-life viewpoint about the wrestling industry.

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AEW News: Two matches for number one spot in All In Casino Gauntlet set for AEW Dynamite

3 days ago | f4wonline.com | Bryan Rose

Two new matches have been announced for AEW Dynamite. Tony Khan on Tuesday night announced that two four-way matches will determine the number one spot for the upcoming Casino Gauntlet matches at All In. For the men, Konosuke Takeshita will face Mark Briscoe, Roderick Strong, and ROH Champion Bandido. For the women, Willow Nightingale will face Athena, Thunder Rosa, and Kris Statlander. Wednesday Night #AEWDynamite8pm ET/7pm CT, on TBS + MaxTOMORROW! Wed.
WWE News: Pat McAfee explains recent WWE absence: ‘Was getting pretty exhausted’

3 days ago | f4wonline.com | Bryan Rose

Pat McAfee has explained his absence. During the final minutes of Monday’s Pat McAfee show, the Raw commentator revealed why he has been gone from the show’s commentary booth for the last three weeks: he needed some time to recharge. “Continuing to just like kinda catch up on life as a whole. Post-Money in the Bank, pre-Night of Champions…was getting pretty exhausted there. So shout out to everybody at WWE for looking out for me too. Very, very thankful,” he explained.
NXT News: Channing ‘Stacks’ Lorenzo wins Heritage Cup trophy on WWE NXT

3 days ago | f4wonline.com | Bryan Rose

Stacks is the new Heritage Cup Champion. The Underboss is the new cup holder thanks to inadvertent help from Luca Crusifino, who came out prior to the start of the fifth round as both men were tied at one fall each. The finish had Stacks’ associates attempt to use a pail to strike D’Angelo. Crusifino attempted to wrestle the pail away from one of the associates who let go, causing Crusifino to accidently strike D’Angelo as he was on the apron.
Daily Update: Abyss, Bandido, WWE Vault

3 days ago | f4wonline.com | Bryan Rose

Bryan Rose Bryan Rose is an editor from California that has been covering professional wrestling for well over a decade. He officially joined F4WOnline in 2017. X
WWE News: Janel Grant requests documents & emails from WWE, Vince McMahon to challenge arbitration

4 days ago | f4wonline.com | Bryan Rose

Janel Grant is seeking documents from Vince McMahon and WWE in an attempt to prevent the case from moving to arbitration. Her team filed a request for evidence on Monday, according to Post Wrestling, with the court allowing Grant to request discovery related to the issue if the defendants can move the case into arbitration, which would resolve the lawsuit privately instead of publicly.
WWE News: IC title match off, Sami Zayn vs. Karrion Kross added to WWE Night of Champions

4 days ago | f4wonline.com | Bryan Rose

One match is off and another is on for Night of Champions. During a segment on Monday’s Raw, Adam Pearce told AJ Styles that his match against Dominik Mysterio was off as the Intercontinental Champion wasn’t medically cleared. Pearce told Styles that he would get a shot at Mysterio as soon as he’s ready. aj with the phenomenal zinger 😂#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/y5l70b2ShZ— WWE (@WWE) June 24, 2025It wasn’t made clear what happened to Mysterio, though he did appear on Raw in several segments.
WWE News: Corey Graves fills in for Pat McAfee on WWE Raw for second week in a row

4 days ago | f4wonline.com | Bryan Rose

Corey Graves was on Raw for a second week in a row. Graves filled in for Pat McAfee, who hasn’t appeared on the show in three weeks, with Wade Barrett replacing him on the June 9 edition of Raw. His absence has not been explained, though was mentioned in commentary during the Penta vs. Bron Breakker match that opened Monday’s show. McAfee previously took time away from WWE to cover college football last year.
AEW News: The Beast Mortos thanks Tony Khan & Salvador Lutteroth for AEW Grand Slam Mexico appearance

4 days ago | f4wonline.com | Bryan Rose

The Beast Mortos thanked the owners of CMLL and AEW for his Mexico City appearance. On Instagram, Mortos thanked both Salvador Lutteroth III and Tony Khan for his last minute appearance at AEW Grand Slam Mexico, saying it was the first time he’s stepped into the arena in 14 years. “I can’t find the words to describe how blessed I am because last Wednesday something unexpected came into my life and my professional career.
NJPW News: NJPW announces signing of Olympic gold medalist Aaron Wolf, in-ring debut set for Wrestle Kingdom

5 days ago | f4wonline.com | Bryan Rose

Photo: NJPWAn Olympic gold medalist has signed with NJPW. The company announced today in a press conference that Aaron Wolf, who won the 2020 Olympic gold medal in judo at 100 kg, had signed with the company. Shortly after that announcement, NJPW President Hiroshi Tanahashi said that Wolf would have his first professional wrestling match on January 4, 2026 at the Tokyo Dome. Wolf said during the press conference that he had just come from his last judo tournament.
GCW News: Miyu Yamashita off GCW Take a Picture due to licensing issues

5 days ago | f4wonline.com | Bryan Rose

share on Facebook share on X share on WhatsApp share on WhatsApp share on Linkedin share on Flipboard share on Messenger share on Email Miyu Yamashita is out of tonight’s GCW event. Game Changer Wrestling announced on social media that the Missouri Athletic Commission is refusing to license Yamashita due to not having a social security number, taking her off tonight’s GCW Take a Picture event in St. Louis.