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Raw Rating: The day after the Hell in a Cell backlash, key metrics, big drop in third hour ranking, past year comparisons
> PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast featuring a WrestleMania 36 Preview with ex-WWE Creative Team member and professional stand-up comedian Matt McCarthy. (Search “wade keller” to subscribe in podcast app or CLICK HERE to subscribe in Apple Podcasts.) Raw received no bump from the surge in viewership last week’s Friday Night Smackdown experienced, draping to a 1.65 rating, below the ten-week rolling average headed into this week of 1.73. This week’s rating – representing live and same-night-DVR viewership – was down from last week’s “season premiere” episode of Raw, which drew a 1.78 rating. The Hell in a…
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WWE WrestleMania 36 to be two-night event, Gronk set to host
Click:forged ball valve Update — WrestleMania 36 will not only take place at the WWE Performance Center but will include multiple locations over two nights. The locations will be closed sets with only essential personnel in attendance. ********** Click Here: gold coast suns 2019 guernsey For the first time ever, WrestleMania will be a two-night event. WWE announced today that WrestleMania 36 will take place across two nights. The show will now take place on Saturday, April 4 and Sunday, April 5. Former NFL star Rob Gronkowski has also been announced as the host of WrestleMania 36. He sent out a tweet today announcing the news: “It’s official! I’m hosting @WrestleMania this…
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ROH announces new contract for Bandido (w/Radican’s Analysis)
> PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast featuring a WrestleMania 36 Preview with ex-WWE Creative Team member and professional stand-up comedian Matt McCarthy. (Search “wade keller” to subscribe in podcast app or CLICK HERE to subscribe in Apple Podcasts.) ROH announced on Twitter today that they signed Bandido to a new contract. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Radican’s Analysis: This is a good signing by ROH. They outbid several other companies for Bandido’s services last year and proceeded to do very little with him in 2019. ROH has a lot of money to spend, so it’s likely…
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WWE RAW PRIMER 4/6: (Spoiler-Free) Continued Audience-Free Show, WrestleMania Fallout and Expectations Going Forward in Relation to New Champions and Potential Roster Moves
> PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast featuring a WrestleMania 36 Preview with ex-WWE Creative Team member and professional stand-up comedian Matt McCarthy. (Search “wade keller” to subscribe in podcast app or CLICK HERE to subscribe in Apple Podcasts.) WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW PRIMER ORLANDO, FLA. AT THE PERFORMANCE CENTER APRIL 6, 2020 AIRS ON USA NETWORK, 8:00 p.m. EDT BY FRANK PETEANI (@FrankPeteani), PWTORCH SPECIALIST Announcers: Tom Phillips, Jerry “The King” Lawler, Byron Saxton Top 10 Moments from Last Week’s Show: WrestleMania Results Pertinent to Raw Alexa Bliss & Nikki Cross defeated the Kabuki Warriors (Asuka & Kairi…
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Impact Wrestling confirms signing of Kylie Rae
Kylie Rae has officially joined Impact Wrestling’s Knockouts division. It was confirmed on tonight’s episode of Impact that Rae has signed with the promotion. Rae defeated Cassandra Golden in a match on the show, then did an interview backstage where she announced that she’s signed a “long-term wrestling contract” with Impact. In her promo, Rae said it’s been an emotional year with ups and downs and highs and lows, but she knew from the moment she stepped in an Impact ring that it was her home. Rae wrestled at Impact’s All Glory Twitch special in October, which featured matches from local independent promotions. The next night, she appeared at Bound for…
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World League: Italy still unbeaten in Pool D
This weekend the Italian national team claimed two thrilling victories over Cuba and leads in Pool D. On the 2nd place – Korea that has beaten France twice. Pool D, weekend 2 Italy vs. Cuba 3-0 (25:19, 25:21, 27:25) and 3-2 (25:14, 23:25, 25:17, 22:25, 18:16) After two spectacular victories over France, Italy beats the World Championship silver medalists 3-0 and 3-2. In the 1st match they controlled the situation from the first ball to the last, letting Cuba to get close only in the 3rd set. In the whole match the Italians made only 2 errors in attack! Top scorer of the match was Cristian Savani with 76%…
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Giba needs to take a break
Brazilian volleyball megastar Giba has a big problem with his leg and he will not play at least for 7 weeks. Giba has had his problem since the World League. Because of that he did not take his part in South America Championship. Now, after exhaustive World Cup this injury spoke again. Giba went through series of tests which showed that his left tibia is the main issue. Now he will pass through rehabilitation and then, after 45 days his tests will be repeated. “I hope it won’t be long when I can join my team again and help them in our Superleague” – player said. The president of Cimed…
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Play off starts in Greek Volley League
In the last round’s games many teams were ineffective trying to hide their weapons for the playoff games. Panathinaikos finally managed to grab a point in the game against PAOK Thessaloniki’s and now have the chance to fight with EAPatron for staying in the Volleyleague for one more year. The result of 22nd round Aris Thessalonikis vs Pamvohaikos 3-0 (25-22, 28-26, 25-17) Lamia vs Finikas 2-3 (17-25, 18-25, 25-19, 25-16, 6-15) Panathinaikos vs PAOK 2-3 (20-25, 25-23, 25-21, 21-25, 9-15) EAPatron vs Ethnikos Alexandroupolis 1-3 (22-25, 33-35, 27-25, 23-25) Iraklis Thessalonikis vs Olympiakos 3-0 (25-21, 25-19, 25-23) Two games are scheduled on Tuesday (27/03/2012) for the battle between the first…
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Ary Graca announces campaign for presidency of FIVB
Dr. Ary Graça, President of the Brazilian Volleyball Federation, announced his bid campaign for the Presidency of the FIVB at the FIVB World Volleyball League in Sofia, Bulgaria. Dr. Ary Graça declared his twelve-point Manifesto showcasing his proposed direction for the future of the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball, including key points: To work with the media in order to provide more publicity for Volleyball, and develop new, creative platforms to promote the sport, especially harnessing digital media channels to attract new, young audiences in new markets; To “integrate, to integrate, to integrate”, so that every affiliated person feels part of the Volleyball Family and demonstrate that Volleyball is an…
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Serie A1: Verona close to beat the Italian Champions!
Marmi Lanza Verona led 2-0 and 24-23 in the 3rd set against Lube Banca Macerata. Then Zaytsev served powerfully 3 times, scored 1 ace and Macerata started fighting. Everybody expected a very interesting duel, taking into account the number of the ex-players in both teams. In Verona played: Alen Pajenk (2010-2011), Simone Parodi (2008-2009) and Jiri Kovar (2009-2010), between 2008 and 2009 the head coach of Verona was Alberto Giuliani. In Macerata played Marco Meoni (1996-2003). From the first whistle of the referee Macerata looked subdued. The guests made too many errors, whereas Verona played well in reception and didn’t make mistakes from the 9th meter. At the…