News & Notes: WCPW Update, Bret Hart, Wrestling Podcast News, Miz

Update to WCPW’s On-Going Revenue Problems With Youtube

As previously reported, WCPW had a recent show pulled from their official Youtube channel and a strike issued due to claims of spam and deceptive practices. This was the second big blow suffered in recent weeks to their ad revenue capabilities on the platform.

In an update on Twitter, one of the writers for WCPW stated they were successful with their appeal on the channel strike and their recent Fight Back show was restored back to their channel.

Fight Back's back! The appeal was successful, the strike's been removed xhttps://t.co/cvCa6j4SG9

— Plumpy (@AdamTheBlampied) June 6, 2017

Bret Hart’s Oldest Brother Nearing End of His Life

Smith Hart, oldest brother of Bret Hart, revealed his current battle with prostate cancer is nearing its end after being transported to a Hospice recently. Smith Hart announced on his Facebook page about coming to terms with his life ending soon and feeling comfortable with his decision and recent family visits.

“I am now more comfortable after being moved into Hospice care,” Hart commented. “I would like to end any strife or suffering I have been involved with over my life. To anyone and everyone, cherish the moments you have in this world. Do not waste your time with hate or anger. To anyone I have offended, mistreated or been at odds with, please accept my humblest of apologies. While I may not have always been everyone’s cup of tea, I always did my best to be the person I was most inspired by, my father. I would also like to thank my dear friend Carl Leduc, for making the visit from Montreal to come see me. It meant the world and I really like the new phone.”

Was very happy to have a visit today from my brothers @BretHart Keith, Ross and nephew @deebz14 pic.twitter.com/Q8ARWKJncY

— Smith Hart (@SmithHart1) June 2, 2017

Some Wrestling Podcasts News and Notes

Chris Jericho announced both Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson will be returning as guests for this Friday’s episode of Talk Is Jericho podcast show.

This week on @TalkIsJericho!
Wed- Exorcist @RHStavis!
Fri- #TalkNShop Live In Nürnberg! @LukeGallowsWWE @KarlAndersonWWE @wwe_primo @Anthrax

— Talk Is Jericho (@TalkIsJericho) June 6, 2017

Jake “The Snake” Roberts recently started his own podcast show called “Jake The Snake Unleashed” with the debut episode released earlier this week.

During a recent episode of Jerry Lawler’s Dinner With The King podcast show, Lawler revealed the WWE was threatened with a lawsuit from lawyers representing Jerry Lee Lewis in regards to using the “Great Balls of Fire” name. Both sides managed to work out a deal recently allowing the WWE to keep the name for their upcoming July 9th pay-per-view event for the RAW brand.

“WWE Did You Know” – Miz and the Intercontinental Title

In a “WWE Did You Know” type fact, Miz recently surpassed Rob Van Dam and Jeff Jarrett for second most Intercontinental championship reigns in WWE history at seven reigns. Chris Jericho currently holds the record with nine reigns. Miz needs another 100 more days as champion to jump from eleventh to third all-time in WWE history for cumulative time as Intercontinental champion.