— The late Bobo Brazil was born on this day in 1924. He died on January 20, 1998 following a series of strokes.
— Billy Jack Haynes turns 60 years old today.
— The late Johnny Grunge (one half of Public enemy) was born on this date in 1966. He died at age 39 on February 16, 2006 as a result of sleep apnea complications.
— There are no pro wrestling shows listed for ESPN Classic tonight.
— Here are today’s confirmed WWE NXT matches:
* Emma vs. Summer Rae: NXT Divas championship Tournament Semi-Final
* Leo Kruger vs. Sami Zayn
* Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady vs. Mason Ryan
* The Wyatt Family vs. William Regal & Adrian Neville & Corey Graves
Paul Heyman on His Current Backstage Role in WWE, Him Loving AEW Existing and AEW’s Place in Wrestling Being “An Alternative, If Not A Competitive Brand”, & His Belief WWE Squandered Claudio Castagnoli’s Potential
AEW: Hazuki Reflects Ahead of Her Women’s Owen Hart Cup Match Against Mercedes Mone, Matt Hardy on His Belief CM Punk “Knew He Had A Hold On Tony Khan, To A Degree” During His AEW Run, Ace Austin & Red Velvet To Star In Horror Short Film “The Stutterer”
Matt Hardy on TNA’s Workforce Reduction & Reason for Talents Departures, Carlos Silva’s Role in TNA, Rumors of WWE Buying TNA, His Interest in Potentially Joining TNA Creative, & More
