Various: WWE Network Hidden Gems, Viceland Ratings, Best of the Super Jrs Night 4 Results

May 16, 2019

WWE Network Hidden Gems Addition

This week’s addition to WWE Network’s Hidden Gems series is Andre the Giant themed, featuring three classic matches.

The first gem is from a November 2, 1980 event from American Wrestling Association featuring a Bodyslam Challenge Match of Jerry Blackwell vs. Andre the Giant.

AWA 11/02/1980 – To Slam a Giant

Andre the Giant looks to become the recipient of five thousand dollars as he faces Jerry Blackwell in this Bodyslam Challenge Match.

The second gem is from a November 7, 1982 event from AWA featuring a handicap match of Hulk Hogan & Andre the Giant vs. Bobby Heenan, Nick Bockwinkel, Ken Patera, & Bobby Duncum.

AWA 11/07/1982 – Defying the Odds

Andre the Giant teams with Hulk Hogan to face Bobby Heenan, Nick Bockwinkel, Ken Patera and Bobby Duncum in this Handicap Match.

The third and final gem is from a July 20, 1984 event from WWF featuring a singles match of Andre the Giant vs. Big John Studd.

WWF 07/20/1984 – The Battle of the Giants

Andre the Giant goes one-on-one with long time rival Big John Studd from the legendary Kiel Auditorium in St. Louis.

Viceland’s Dark Side of the Ring Ratings – May 15, 2019

Wednesday’s episode of the Dark Side of the Ring documentary series drew 200,000 viewers on Viceland, down from last week’s 225,000 viewers.

This episode featured the sinister side of The Fabulous Moolah’s legacy, which involved the alleged exploitation of women wrestlers under her care and management.

NJPW Best of the Super Juniors 2019 Night 4 Results & Night 5 Card

NJPW Best of the Super Juniors 2019 tournament Night 4 quick match results:

Best of the Super Juniors 2019 match – Robbie Eagles defeated Ren Narita via pinfall (9:18)
Best of the Super Juniors 2019 match – YOH defeated Bandido via pinfall
Best of the Super Juniors 2019 match – El Phantasmo defeated BUSHI via pinfall (10:13)
Best of the Super Juniors 2019 match – Will Ospreay defeated Rocky Romero via pinfall (25:45)
Best of the Super Juniors 2019 match – Ryusuke Taguchi defeated DOUKI via submission (21:22)

Here is the partial card for NJPW Best of the Super Juniors 2019 tournament Night 5, which takes place this Saturday at the Yamagata Big Wing in Yamagata, Japan. Night 5 airs live on New Japan World starting at 5:30AM EST.