— The 2013 Elimination Chamber’s new buyrate estimate is 212,000 buys, which came from 160,000 domestic buys and 52,000 international buys. This makes it one of the largest domestic PPVs for a WWE “B-show” PPV in the last few years. The number is up from the initial estimate of 210,000 buys. The final numbers will be available in the Q1 earnings report.
— WrestleCon has officially announced that they will be bringing their event to New Orleans for WrestleMania 30 weekend. The early word is that the event will be booked in close proximity to the planned venue for WWE Axxess.
— Here is Ryan Clark and Matt Boone’s WWE WrestleMania 29 special:
WWE: Backstage Update on “Big” Bronson Reed Distal Bicep Tear Injury & Return Plans, Brie Bella Provides Update on Broken Scapula Injury, Ilja Dragunov WWE Departure Update & More Talent Contracts Set To Expire By This October, New Giulia Trademark
ROH Death Before Dishonor 2026 Notes: The Lethal Twist Wins ROH 6-Man Tag Titles & Jay Lethal Makes ROH History, Daniel Garcia Wins AEW Continental Cup Play-In & Quarterfinal Match Set for 8/22 AEW Collision Show, Lee Moriaty Sets New ROH Pure Title Defenses Record, Action Andretti Wins ROH World TV Title
Various: Mackenzie Morgan Signs with NWA, TNA President Carlos Silva Holding Town Hall Meeting on 8/19 on TNA+, “Smart” Mark Sterling Provides Update After Scary Neck Bump Spot at 8/19 ROH TV Show




