NEWS (2/23/24)

* FRUSTRATED AEW TALENT REFUSE TO EXECUTE TONY KHAN’S CREATIVE IDEAS

→ Report from Bryan Alvarez on Wrestling Observer Live

“I don’t want to compare this to WWE back in the day but it is very, very much like that and a lot of people are very frustrated because they don’t find out the Tuesday before. Some people do, some people will know what they’re doing because there are a couple of matches usually advertised in advance. But most people are showing up the day of the show and finding out if they are doing anything or not. There’s very little communication.”

“I hear about it all the time. Some people don’t want to do something, and Tony doesn’t force them. There’s a constant struggle of ‘Will this person agree? If not, what’s the alternative? Can we find a solution?’. The process of putting together these shows is filled with a lot of frustration.”

* Miro Responds to Tony Khan’s Statement from Conference Call

→ Makes it sound like TK doesn’t communicate with his wrestlers about injury status

* Update on SummerSlam

→ (per WrestleVotes) SummerSlam 2024 has been rumored for Cleveland, as @SeanRossSapp hinted months ago. I’m told that through sources, WWE is close to finalizing a deal with Cleveland Browns Stadium to host the event on Saturday, Aug 3. Formal announcement should come in April.

WWE SD (3/1/2024)

* The Rock and Roman Reigns start the show

→ Roman a little perturbed to start this segment

→ Tag Team Match is the counter-office to Cody’s challenge

→ Night 1: Cody + Seth vs. Rock and Roman

→ If Cody wins; BL barred

→ If Bloodline wins - it’s Bloodline Rules on Night 2

* Tiffany Stratton def. Naomi

* Bayley + Dakota Kai vs. Kabuki Warriors

→ Most predictable Kai turn since the last predictable Kai turn

* Bron Breakker def. Xyon Quinn (!!) in less than 10 seconds

* Street Fight: Carlito def. Santos Escobar

→ Return of Rey Mysterio