— Last night’s episode of WWE Smackdown was hurt by March Madness, as it slipped a bit in the ratings. The show drew 2.51 million viewers and a 0.77 rating in the 18 – 49 demographic, down 3% and 5% from last week’s 2.60 million and 0.81 demo rating.
The show ranked third among cable shows for the night behind the two NCAA tournament games on TBS.
— The Shining Wizards Podcast has a new entry, which is a tribute to Lanny Poffo. The special podcast is titled “Wrestling With Genius – A Tribute To Lanny Poffo: The Shining Wizards Wrestling Podcast” and includes readings from his book Wrestling With Rhyme as well as original creations and stories. Among the participants in the podcast were Ethan Carter III, Brian Myers (Curt Hawkins), PJ Black (Justin Gabriel), The Blue Meanie, Steve Corino, Bill Apter, Dan Maff, Zach Gowen and Gregory Iron. You can check it out here.
— CBS Sports has an article on the life of the late Andre The Giant. You can read it here.
Nick Khan on WWE is “Honored” To Have Brock Lesnar Back
Various: Hiromu Takahashi Issues Challenge to HOUSE OF TORTURE for IWGP Jr. Tag Titles at NJPW New Year Dash 2026, Current Card for 12/2 ROH TV Special Episode, Indies/Misc.
TNA: TNA Talents React to TNA’s New TV Deal with AMC, Brian Myers on Possibly Replacing JDC in The System & JDC’s In-Ring Retirement Announcement, Mike Santana on His TNA World Title Loss at 11/13 Impact! Show



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