Here is your fight size update for Sunday, March 26, 2023:
- Mark Briscoe is the latest guest on Hey! (EW) with RJ City. Fans can watch the video above.
- Ronda Rousey feels like she’s back to her best: WWE 24: WrestleMania 38 Exclusive
- Abadon and Gigi Dolin want to be in horror films:
Same
— Gigi Dolin (@gigidolin_wwe) March 26, 2023
- Per Fightful Select from earlier this week, it was reported that WWE wasn't sending out international announce teams to WrestleMania in order to cut costs so they could do it remotely. However, we've been told that has been a common practice for years now.
- Ray Jaz was added to MLW Battle Riot
MLW today announced Ray Jaz as a participant in the 40-wrestler Battle RIOT V when MLW returns to Philadelphia’s 2300 Arena on Saturday, April 8.
-- Grab tickets at MLW2300.com and the 2300 Arena box office. Tickets start at $15.
Part of the FBI’s new generation of the famed familia Ray Jaz is the cousin of FBI capo, Little Guido.
An accomplished amateur, Ray Jaz is a decorated NCAA All-American wrestler, who isn’t afraid to break a few knuckles and noses. You name it, Guido’s cousin has probably done it.
A loyal family member, Jaz is respected in the business and often serves as Guido’s muscle, if such an occasion calls for it… and come the Battle RIOT, Ray Jaz vows a demonstration of force by the FBI.
THE CARD:
World Heavyweight Championship
Alex Hammerstone (champion) vs. Real140 wrestlers will riot in Philly as one combatant looks to outlast 39 others and earn a world title shot anytime, anywhere against Alex Hammerstone.
Battle RIOT entrants:
Jacob Fatu
John Hennigan
Raven
Willie Mack
Alex Kane
Rickey Shane Page
Shigehiro Irie
Mance Warner
Matthew Justice
Calvin Tankman
Lance Anoa’i
Juicy Finau
Sam Adonis
Mr. Thomas
1 Called Manders
Ray Jaz
Jimmy LloydMore entrants and matches will be announced in the coming weeks ahead at MLW.com.
The Battle RIOT V will air exclusively on delay on REELZ on Tuesday April 25 at 10e/p.
WHAT IS THE BATTLE RIOT?
A mash-up of a battle Royale and anything goes street fight, this super-sized main event will feature 40 wrestlers with new participants entering the ring every 60 seconds.There will be surprises! There will be legends! There will be WTF entries… and there will be no disqualifications!
Elimination is by pinfall, submission or by throwing an individual over the top rope.
Anything is possible in a Battle Riot!
WHAT DOES THE WINNER GET?
The winner gets a World Heavyweight Title Shot anywhere, anytime! It could be that night; it could be in 6 months. The challenger has the key to unlock an instant title shot against whoever the champion is!More athletes and matches will be announced at MLW.com.
- Jeremy Marcus, a Santino Bros Wrestling Academy, announced on Instagram, that he has joined NXT as a referee.
- WWE has numerous community events planned for WWE WrestleMania week. Those we've learned of include with US Vets, Boys and Girls Club of America, Urban Scholar Academy, Special Olympics, Make A Wish, and Be A Star, as first reported by Fightful Select.
- We're told despite surgery being scheduled for next week, Danhausen is still expecting to be at the next weekend's Lexington Comic Con, as first reported by Fightful Select.
- Matt Hardy says AEW is a collaboration between Tony Khan and talent.
AEW’s a collaboration between TK & the talent. You only truly understand the way this biz works if you actually work within it with experienced people. TK has absorbed knowledge from these great minds & understands how to apply it. I’m not ripping into anyone, just stating facts.
— MATT HARDY (@MATTHARDYBRAND) March 26, 2023
- Watch: WWE 2K23: New Hidden Arenas Pack! (51 Arenas, Previews & How To Download Them!)
- Watch these unforgettable WrestleMania entrances, featuring Shawn Michaels, John Cena, Alexa Bliss, and more WWE Superstars, presented by Snickers.
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