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This Week In Wrestling History (Season 4 Episode 35: 8/27 – 9/2) Aug 29, 2026

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Enjoy this episode (Season 4 Episode 35) of This Week In Wrestling History covering the week of 8/27 thru 9/2. Running Time: 5 Hours 29 Minutes!

Hundreds of hours of wrestling memories, all featuring the ORIGINAL moments as they aired including ORIGINAL theme music! Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history. You won't find history documented like this anywhere but here!

SYNOPSIS: SEASON 4 EPISODE 35 (8/27 - 9/2)RUNNING TIME: 5 HOURS 29 MINUTES

Looking back at a memorable 1977 WWWF MSG match and feud between Superstar Billy Graham and Ivan Putski
Pat Patterson becomes the first-ever WWWF Intercontinental Champion
Looking back at a memorable 1979 tournament for the Mid-Atlantic NWA U.S. Title featuring Ricky Steamboat, Jimmy Snuka, Bruiser Brody, Buddy Rogers, and more
The Big Event: WWF draws 64,000+ fans for a house show in Canada
Looking back at World Class Labor Day Star Wars events (1985, 1986)
SummerSlam Highlights: 1988–1990, 1992–1995, 1998, 2000
AUDIO: Ultimate Warrior defeats The Honky Tonk Man for the IC Title as MSG fans go bananas
When wrestling gets too real: Memphis Police called after Jerry Lawler is hit by a car driven by Eddie Gilbert
AUDIO: "Macho Man" Randy Savage vs. Ric Flair—a rare WWF Superstars match featuring a World Title change
AUDIO: The Vince McMahon vs. USWA saga continues
Looking back at AAA La Revancha (1993)
AUDIO: Harley Race introduces Yoshi Kwan to the Cactus Jack vs. Big Van Vader feud
AUDIO: ECW becomes Extreme! ECW leaves the NWA as Shane Douglas throws down the newly won NWA World Heavyweight Title and debuts the ECW World Heavyweight Championship
Tag team gold for HBK & Diesel, and PG-13
AUDIO: As The Dudley Boyz exit ECW for WWE, Raven makes a memorable surprise return after quitting WCW
AUDIO: The Rock 'n' Sock Connection forms and immediately captures tag team gold
AUDIO: "Stone Cold" Steve Austin tosses Kurt Angle's Olympic gold medals into the Detroit River
Mini Hardyz and Mini Dudleys make an appearance on Raw
XPW's "Hostile Takeover" of the ECW Arena and Philadelphia begins
AUDIO: Juventud Guerrera's "Juicy" promo from XPW Hostile Takeover
Eric Bischoff creates a new World Heavyweight Championship and awards it to Triple H
AUDIO: Jerry Lynn vs. AJ Styles vs. Low Ki — classic TNA Ladder Match from 2002
Looking back at the Osaka Dream Night event featuring the first-ever steel cage match in NJPW history (2003)
The final Thursday Night SmackDown episode airs on UPN
AUDIO: Chris Jericho performs on the FOX reality series Celebrity Duets
AUDIO: The Miz makes his WWE main roster debut
WWE suspends ten wrestlers and releases others for Wellness Policy violations related to the Signature Pharmacy scandal
WWE announces significant policy changes for future Wellness Policy violators
Adam Pearce wins the vacant NWA World Heavyweight Championship
Ashley Massaro is cast on Survivor: China
TNA signs Mickie James
MTV2 cancels Lucha Libre USA after seven episodes
Dixie Carter makes her first-ever on-screen appearance on TNA Impact
Kaval (Low-Ki) wins NXT Season 2
Triple H revamps Raw, announcing "SuperShows" featuring stars from both Raw and SmackDown
AUDIO: Triple H, CM Punk, and Kevin Nash attempt to turn chicken sh into chicken salad
WWE suspends Cameron following a DUI arrest and for withholding information about the incident
AUDIO: Memorable 2013 AJ Styles Impact promo confronting TNA management
AUDIO: Kevin Owens' "Mount Rushmore of Pro Wrestling" promo from PWG BOLA 2013
TNA suspends Bram following an arrest for domestic violence and false imprisonment
WWE releases Zahra Schreiber after social media posts featuring Nazi imagery surface
WWE suspends Jimmy Snuka's Legends contract following his arrest and third-degree murder charges in the 1983 death of Nancy Argentino
The infamous Armando Montalvo is shot by Florida deputies outside the WWE Performance Center
Looking back at AAA Triplemanía XXIV
AUDIO: Kevin Owens wins the vacant WWE Universal Championship
AUDIO: John Cena and Roman Reigns' fiery promo exchange building up their match at No Mercy 2017
Looking back at All In (2018)
Looking back at AEW All Out 2019
AUDIO: Chris Jericho defeats "Hangman" Adam Page to become the first ever AEW World Champion
Looking back at NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff
AUDIO: WALTER (Gunther) defends the NXT UK Championship against Tyler Bate in one of the greatest matches in NXT history
Mauro Ranallo requests and is granted his release from WWE
The debut week of the WWE ThunderDome is hijacked by inappropriate virtual "fans," including images of Chris Benoit, Kenny Omega, Ted Bundy, and XXX film stars
AUDIO: Paul Heyman is revealed as Roman Reigns' special counsel on WWE SmackDown
Looking back at WWE Payback 2020, 2023
AUDIO: Roman Reigns' historic WWE Championship reign begins at WWE Payback 2020
WWE abruptly split up The IIconics on RAW which didn't go over well with WWE Universe
AUDIO: CM Punk closes out his second week in AEW with a fun promo exchange with Christian after Rampage goes off the air
AUDIO: Five minutes of bizarre audio: Tony Khan praises Eric Bischoff and says Vince McMahon building WWF empire was positive inspiration to create AEW
Looking back at NWA EmPowerrr (2021)
AUDIO: Awesome Kong announces her retirement from pro wrestling at NWA EmPowerrr
Adam Cole leaves WWE
WWE announces the signings of Bodhi Hayward, Damon Kemp, Malik Blade, Brooks Jensen, Solo Sikoa and Tiffany Stratton
AUDIO: Charlotte Flair vs Nia Jax match gets quite real on WWE RAW
Daffney (Shannon Spruill) tragically passes away at 46
AUDIO: Memorable heated promo exchange between Matt Riddle and Seth Rollins from RAW (2022)
AEW draws a record setting audience for AEW All In 2023 at Wembley Stadium
Cry Me A River: Looking back at AEW All In 2023 and the infamous backstage incident between CM Punk and Jack Perry
AUDIO: Tony Khan opens AEW Collision announcing the firing of CM Punk
AUDIO: Rare audio of Tony Khan announcing to Chicago fans in attendance at AEW Collision the firing of CM Punk
Looking back at NWA 75th Anniversary Show two-night event (2023)
AUDIO: Tyrus announces his retirement from pro wrestling after losing NWA World Heavyweight Championship (to EC3) at NWA 75
WWE signs Lexis King (Brian Pillman Jr)
AUDIO: Uncle Howdy makes his WWE in-ring debut on RAW (against Chad Gable)
WWE shakes up the RAW (Joe Tessitore/Wade Barrett) and SmackDown (Michael Cole/Corey Graves) announce teams
Looking back at TNA Emergence 2024, NXT No Mercy 2024 and WWE Bash In Berlin 2024
Odyssey Jones abruptly removed from WWE TV and ultimately released due to domestic violence accusations
AUDIO: Memorable RAW moment featuring Bronson Reed hitting a Tsunami to Braun Strowman on the hood of a car
Brock Lesnar is cut from the Minnesota Vikings and rejects an offer to play for NFL Europe League.
AUDIO: Highlights of Brock Lesnar's brief career with the Minnesota Vikings
Looking back at WWE Clash In Paris event from 2025
Danger Pro Wrestling attempts a stupid publicity stunt less than one week after Raja Jackson's criminal assault on wrestler Syko Stu
AUDIO: AEW and Tony Khan surprise Taz with an induction into the 2300 Arena (ECW Arena) Hardcore Hall Of Fame
And so much more!

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SPECIAL EPISODE: Thursday Night Don-O-Mite 8/27/26 (Wrestling-News.com) Aug 27, 2026

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Enjoy this special episode of THURSDAY NIGHT DON-O-MITE recorded 08/27/2026. Running Time: 64 Minutes. Synopsis posted below.

Lots of wrestling news and discussion this week including:

ESPN CALLS OUT FAKE NEWS ABOUT NON-RENEWING WWE TV DEAL CITING DISSATISFACTION AND FAILURES: And you won't believe which elite news darling authored this story.
SHOULD ESPN SUE BJ BETHEL & SESCOOPS FOR DEFAMATION? DT thinks ESPN should sue BJ Bethel and SEScoops due to their recklessly fabricated report about a billion-dollar WWE partnership threatening the network with severe financial and reputational damage.
LOGAN PAUL & BRON BREAKKER LAUGH AT 'CLICKBAIT COACH': A funny video surfaces showing Logan Paul and Bron Breakker mocking Jonathan Coachman over a fake news story.
HOW DID JONATHAN COACHMAN, B.J. BETHEL, AND ELITE MEDIA REACT TO BEING EXPOSED? Did they apologize? Realize the error of their ways? Nope, they doubled down on their bullshit.
AEW ALL IN 2026 PREVIEW, PREDICTIONS & BETTING ODDS: Will we see the return of Toni Storm and the arrival of The New Day?
NXT HEATWAVE 2026 PREVIEW, PREDICTIONS & BETTING ODDS: Will it be D-Day for Tony D? Five title matches and a few surprises are expected.
AAA OLA DE CALOR (HEATWAVE) PREVIEW & PREDICTIONS: The final road to TripleManía begins, with some WWE main roster surprises planned.
THIS WEEK IN RATINGS: Covering WWE Raw, SmackDown, NXT, AEW Dynamite, Collision, and TNA Impact.
JIM ROSS AND SLICK MEDICAL UPDATES: DT has the latest on JR's brain surgery and Slick undergoing open-heart surgery after a heart attack.
POPULAR INDIE WRESTLING PROMOTION CLOSING ITS DOORS: Enjoy Wrestling, based out of Pittsburgh, is shutting down after a six-year run.
RECOMMENDED INTERVIEWS: Will Ospreay with Ariel Helwani; Little Guido/Nunzio with Chris Van Vliet; and MJF on the Sports Media Podcast.
AND MUCH MORE!

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The Don Tony Show 8/24/26

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Sit-Down with Don Tony 8/23/26

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This Week In Wrestling History: Season 4 Episode 34 (8/20 – 8/26)

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The Don Tony Show 8/24/26 (Wrestling-News.com) Aug 25, 2026

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Enjoy this episode of The Don Tony Show, recorded August 24, 2026. Running Time: 2 Hours 22 Minutes. Synopsis posted below.

Some Topics Discussed:

WWE RAW RECAP AND REVIEW (8/24/26): Royce Keys returns and aligns with OTM (Bronco Nima & Lucien Price) to decimate The Usos, Solo Sikoa, and LA Knight... The Oba Femi and Bron Breakker contract signing gets physical... Stephanie Vaquer's in-ring return (vs. Roxanne Perez)... WHC Tournament Semifinals featuring Penta vs. La Parka and Rey Fenix vs. Dragon Lee (WWE MOTY Candidate)... Je'Von Evans battles Big Cass... Lola Vice RAW debut confirmed for 9/14/26... and more!
LUCHA BROTHERS ADVANCE TO FINALS: Rey Fenix and Penta advance to the World Heavyweight Championship Tournament Finals, setting up a historic Brother vs. Brother showdown for a shot at Roman Reigns in Mexico City on 9/14/26.
IF TKO SAYS HIS NAME, JOE HENDRY BETTER NOT ANSWER THE PHONE: With WWE roster cuts looming, IWC speculates who could be cut with many who fell victim to poor handling by WWE Creative
THE PHENOMENAL SON: Honest thoughts on Avery Styles signing with TNA, plus a few unique ideas for his character, presentation, and look.
ESPN UNLIMITED PRICE INCREASE: DT breaks down the latest price hikes across various subscription packages featuring ESPN programming.
PRETTY IN PINK: With Blake Monroe now affixed on the main roster, Tiffany Stratton changes up her signature look in a major way.
AEW FIGHT FOREVER $30M LOSS: From dismal sales figures to persistent technical issues, DT breaks down the details of how AEW reportedly absorbed a $30 million loss on Fight Forever.
AEW GRAND SLAM HEADS TO FRANCE: AEW announces a one-night-only stop in France for AEW Grand Slam this October. DT has the confirmed date, venue location, and on-sale ticket details.
AND MUCH MORE!

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Sit-Down with Don Tony 8/23/26

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This Week In Wrestling History: Season 4 Episode 34 (8/20 – 8/26)

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Wednesday Night Don-O-Mite: 8/19/26

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The Sit-Down with Don Tony 8/23/26 (Wrestling-News.com) Aug 24, 2026

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Enjoy this episode of The Sit-Down w/Don Tony streamed LIVE Sunday August 23, 2026. Running Time: 2 Hours 33 Minutes.

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This Week In Wrestling History: Season 4 Episode 34 (8/20 – 8/26)

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Wednesday Night Don-O-Mite 8/19/26

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The Don Tony Show 8/17/26

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This Week In Wrestling History (Season 4 Episode 34: 8/20 – 8/26) Aug 22, 2026

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Enjoy this episode (Season 4 Episode 34) of This Week In Wrestling History covering the week of 8/20 thru 8/26. Running Time: 6 Hours 38 Minutes!

SYNOPSIS: SEASON 4 EPISODE 34 (8/20 - 8/26)

RUNNING TIME: 6 HOURS 38 MINUTES

Dusty Rhodes defeats Harley Race to win the NWA World Heavyweight Championship for the first time, ending Race's run at 926 days; Rhodes' title reign? FIVE DAYS.
Audio: Roddy Piper returns to Georgia Championship Wrestling TV just two weeks after being stabbed by a fan.
Looking back at SummerSlam '91: A Match Made in Heaven, a Match Made in Hell!
Sting defeats Steve Austin to win his first WCW United States Title.
Looking back at SummerSlam Spectacular 1993.
Audio: Bizarro Land: Vince McMahon makes his memorable heel debut in USWA, Bret Hart (cheered in WWF) is booed in Memphis, and lots more.
Looking back at USWA 'A Matter of Pride' 1993.
Looking back at WCW Clash of the Champions XXVIII.
Ricky Steamboat suffers a career-ending back injury.
"Please Don't Go!": Eddie Guerrero vs. Dean Malenko wrestle a 2-out-of-3 Falls in their final ECW match before signing with WCW.
Audio: Cactus Jack vs. Terry Funk: IWA King of the Death Match Tournament Final (1995).
Looking back at the WWF EX-perience event from 1996.
Audio: Arn Anderson announces his in-ring retirement on WCW Monday Nitro.
Looking back at WCW Clash of the Champions XXXV.
Looking back at WWF Friday Night's Main Event (1997).
Audio: Bart Gunn vs. Bradshaw: Brawl for It All Tournament Final.
Looking back at the WWF SummerSlam 1999.
WWF tapes the first weekly episode of SmackDown.
Raven quits WCW and returns to ECW.
Audio: RAW vs. Nitro Main Event Head-To-Head Battle (1999): Triple H wins his first WWF Heavyweight Championship (RAW) vs. KISS and the KISS Demon (Nitro).
Lilian Garcia and Miss Kitty make their WWF debuts.
Audio: Paul Heyman appears on MSNBC hyping the upcoming debut of ECW on TNN.
Audio: The TRUE first ever Women's Main Event in Monday Night RAW history: Stephanie McMahon battles Lita for the Women's Championship.
Sara (Undertaker's ex-wife) vs. Diamond Dallas Page.
The Rock interviews Mini-Booker T — Sucka!
Looking back at WWE SummerSlam 2002–2003, 2005–2007, 2009, 2015–2017, and 2020–2021.
Audio: Last-ever WWF Hardcore Title Match: Rob Van Dam vs. Tommy Dreamer.
Audio: Howard Finkel vs. Lilian Garcia: Tuxedo vs. Evening Gown Match from 2002.
Jimmy Snuka is squashed by 3-Minute Warning.
Jaime Koeppe wins the 2003 WWE Diva Search.
Audio: Hulk Hogan vs. Shawn Michaels (SummerSlam 2005).
Audio: HBK's post-SummerSlam promo on RAW.
John Cena vs. Chris Jericho battle in a "You're Fired" Match.
Hulk Hogan wrestles his last-ever WWE match.
WWE Headquarters is spray-painted with the DX logo.
WWE releases Daniel Rodimer and Serena Deeb.
Matt Hardy and MVP play basketball on SmackDown.
Sting defeats AJ Styles, Christian Cage, and Samoa Joe to become TNA Tag Team Champion with Kurt Angle.
Big Show, The Great Khali, Cody Rhodes, and Ted DiBiase appear on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien.
Audio: Dashing Cody Rhodes' Grooming Tips (2010).
Wacky incident between Balls Mahoney and The Outpatient.
Todd Grisham leaves WWE for ESPN.
Hunico begins performing under the mask as Sin Cara.
Daffney escapes near-fatal injuries in an auto accident thanks to wearing a seatbelt.
Audio: NXT fans are treated to CM Punk and Seth Rollins vs. Kassius Ohno and Cesaro (Kings of Wrestling).
Audio: AJ Lee cuts her own "Pipebomb" promo on Total Divas (2013).
El Rey Network officially announces the launch of Lucha Underground.
Audio: Nikki Bella wishes Brie Bella had died in the womb!
Looking back at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn (2015).
Audio: The Dudley Boyz return to WWE RAW after a 10-year absence (2015).
Sting makes a surprise appearance on RAW to confront The Authority and Seth Rollins.
Audio: Braun Strowman makes his WWE main roster debut.
Audio: Closing moments of the first-ever WWE Universal Title Match: Seth Rollins vs. Finn Bálor.
Asuka (NXT Women's) and Finn Bálor (WWE Universal) are forced to relinquish their titles due to injury.
Audio: The 'shoot' interview that got Joey Styles FIRED from WWE: Cathy Kelley interviews Joey Styles. If addressing IWC hatred for Roman Reigns and WWE dislike for IWC was bad, you will not believe the one indy wrestler Joey Styles thinks WWE needs to hire ASAP!
Audio: The revolution will NOT be televised for at least another decade: Ricky Starks faces Kane on WWE Main Event (2016)
Audio: Heated exchange between Daniel Bryan and The Miz on Talking Smack.
One year after making a memorable return, WWE bids farewell to The Dudley Boyz.
Audio: Chris Jericho discusses his backstage confrontation with Brock Lesnar following Lesnar's match against Randy Orton.
AAA strips Sexy Star of the Reina de Reinas Championship for intentionally injuring Rosemary during their match at TripleManía XXV.
Looking back at AAA TripleManía XXVI.
Five years before the UFC/WWE merger, WWE teams up with Endeavor to create the WWE Podcast Network.
Possibly the only time this has ever occurred: AEW and Chris Jericho send a positive message to NXT, expressing excitement for Wednesday night programming.
Cathy Kelley reveals her breakup with Velveteen Dream—and the first creep to slide into her DMs? Joey Ryan, of course!
FOX Sports' Rob Stone defeats R-Truth to win the WWE 24/7 Championship.
Due to the Covid Pandemic, WWE offers virtual Superstar meet-and-greets with fans at the steep price of $125 for a two-minute conversation.
Looking back at NXT TakeOver XXX and Karrion Kross relinquishing the title after four days due to injury.
Looking back at NXT TakeOver 36: Karrion Kross' final NXT match and Samoa Joe being forced to relinquish the title without a single defense.
Promoted or demoted? Karrion Kross moves from NXT to WWE RAW roster with an abbreviated entrance, without Scarlett, and with the addition of the infamous gladiator helmet and suspenders.
Audio: Ilja Dragunov vs. WALTER (c) for the NXT United Kingdom Championship (NXT TakeOver 36).
Audio: Becky Lynch makes a surprise return at SummerSlam 2021 after a 15-month absence and defeats Bianca Belair in 26 seconds.
Audio: Interesting 2021 Nick Khan interview foreshadowing WWE's media rights deals with Peacock, ESPN, Netflix, and more, including the reasoning behind sunsetting the standalone WWE Network and why AEW was not viewed as direct competition.
Audio: AEW Rampage The First Dance: CM Punk debuts in AEW, drawing an impressive TV rating.
Audio: CM Punk battles Jon Moxley for the Undisputed AEW World Championship in an abrupt, controversial finish.
Ava Raine wins her first-ever singles match in NXT by defeating Ivy Nile.
Audio: Looking back at the night Chad Gable handed Gunther his first singles loss on the WWE main roster (via countout).
Audio: Remembering Terry Funk (79) and Bray Wyatt (36), who passed away within a day of each other.
John Cena explains why he chooses Roman Reigns over The Rock as the greatest of all time in WWE.
Audio: Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, and Jazmyn Nyx form Fatal Influence.
Looking back at AEW All In 2024.
Audio: Mariah May challenges "Timeless" Toni Storm for the AEW Women's World Championship (from AEW All In 2024).
Audio: Rikishi's infamous rant suggesting Jey Uso jump to AEW, expressing deep frustration with WWE creative's booking of Jey.
Looking back at AEW Forbidden Door PPV from 2025.
Raja Jackson, son of Rampage Jackson, livestreams himself brutally assaulting wrestler Syko Stu during wrestling match. DT looks back at the incident, controversial comments from Rob Van Dam and Mark Henry, the criminal case and more.
Audio: Montage of clips from Raja Jackson on his KICK livestream before, during and after the violent attack on Syko Stu.
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Wednesday Night Don-O-Mite 8/19/26 (Wrestling-News.com) Aug 20, 2026

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Enjoy this episode of Wednesday Night Don-O-Mite recorded 08/19/2026. Running Time: 75 Minutes. Synopsis posted below. Lots of wrestling news and discussion this week including:

DUSTIN RHODES GETS CAUGHT IN THE COOKIE JAR: Dustin Rhodes chased off X after admiring and complimenting a photo of a well-endowed woman who just happened to be wearing an anti-trans (bathroom) shirt, holding a Glock, and sharing a threatening, Islamophobic post.
ROAD DOGG IS ALL BUT ELITE: An X spat with Dave Meltzer leads "Road Dogg" Brian James to claim he was passed over by AEW due to his political stances and core beliefs. Taking a shot at Shad Khan's previous support of Donald Trump probably didn't help his cause either.
OFFICIAL WRESTLEMANIA 42 ATTENDANCE FIGURES RELEASED: Once again, WWE's trend of inflating attendance numbers continues.
UPCOMING TV TAPING SCHEDULE: DT breaks down WWE's unorthodox RAW and SmackDown taping schedule over the next two weeks.
NIELSEN ROLLING OUT MAJOR TV RATINGS OVERHAUL: DT breaks down the significant changes coming to the Nielsen ratings system—and why most of the wrestling media will likely ignore the story.
RECOMMENDED VIEWING/LISTENING: ADAM COPELAND ON THE ARIEL HELWANI SHOW: A deep dive into why he plans to retire in AEW, frustrations with his final WWE run, the John Cena Retirement Tour, and more.
THIS WEEK IN RATINGS: Breakdown for WWE RAW, SmackDown, NXT, AEW Dynamite, Collision, and TNA Impact.
PPV PREVIEW & PREDICTIONS: TNA Lockdown 2026 and ROH Death Before Dishonor 2026.
AEW ALL IN 2026 & NXT HEATWAVE 2026: Updated match cards, latest news, and backstage rumors.
NEW RING NAMES FOR WWE/NXT TALENT: Rebranding confirmed for Marie Malenko (daughter of Dean Malenko) and WWE ID prospect Zoe Sager.
PLUS: Early thoughts on John Cena's Coyote vs. Acme Movie, positive health update for Jim Ross, another Peacock price hike, NXT heading back to Canada in October, and much more!

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The Don Tony Show 8/17/26 (Wrestling-News.com) Aug 18, 2026

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Enjoy this episode of The Don Tony Show, recorded August 17, 2026. Running Time: 2 Hours 53 Minutes. Synopsis posted below.

Some Topics Discussed:

WWE RAW Recap & Review (8/17/26): A solid episode of RAW featuring Solo Sikoa and LA Knight leaving Roman Reigns laying as Jacob Fatu watches on; Oba Femi vs. Bron Breakker made official for SNME; Sol Ruca vs. Lyra Valkyria and Chad Gable vs. Rey Mysterio steal the show; Big Cass ambushes Je'Von Evans again; Becky Lynch and Stephanie Vaquer clash with The Judgment Day; Roman Reigns #1 Contender's Tournament semifinals, and more.
Oba Femi vs. Bron Breakker set for Sunday Night's Main Event (9/6/26): Could this match pave the way for Bronson Reed's return? DT maps out what to expect at SNME.
CM Punk's Loaded 2026 Fall Schedule: WWE adds 20+ dates for Punk—a stretch that could see him wrestle more matches in a few months than Seth Rollins has logged in any single year since 2023.
Sunday Night's Main Event (9/6/26): Updated match card, breaking news, and latest rumors.
Lance Anoa'i (34) Announces Retirement: Plans to step away from professional wrestling effective March 2027.
Janel Grant Shares Unusual Instagram Post detailing a recent fall and hospitalization, accompanied by some unsettling photos.
TNA Launches TNA+ VIP Membership: TNA finally launches a plan that makes their entire TNA PPV library available for subscribers.
'Rolls Eyes': DT exposes the truth behind a trending story featuring Bret Hart taking heavy shots at WWE and AEW roster.
PLUS: Positive health update on Slick following his heart attack; Dawn Marie launches an OnlyFans page; Bronson Reed latest photo (he's jakked!)... WWE adds a second Hawaii live event; honest rant about "Cruz Montana" name; Wednesday Night Don-O-Mite preview, and more.

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The Sit-Down with Don Tony 8/16/26 (Wrestling-News.com) Aug 16, 2026

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This Week In Wrestling History (Season 4 Episode 33: 8/13 – 8/19) Aug 15, 2026

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Enjoy this episode (Season 4 Episode 33) of This Week In Wrestling History covering the week of 8/13 thru 8/19. Running Time: 5 Hours 9 Minutes!

SYNOPSIS: SEASON 4 EPISODE 33 (8/13 - 8/19)RUNNING TIME: 5 HOURS 9 MINUTES

Bobo Brazil defeats Buddy Rogers to win the NWA World Heavyweight Championship but refuses the title (Think Bruno/Rogers 1962).
Looking back at the World Class Championship Wrestling Star Wars event (1982).
Looking back at the WWF SummerSlam Fever event: nine matches with fewer than 30 total minutes of wrestling (1990).
Audio: Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, with the NWA/WCW World Heavyweight Championship in hand, proclaims that the "Real World Heavyweight Champion" Ric Flair is coming to WWF (1991).
Audio: Never trust a snake: Jake "The Snake" Roberts turns on the Ultimate Warrior.
Audio: DT satirizes the Jake Roberts turn on the Ultimate Warrior.
The Grudge Match TV show with Jesse Ventura makes its syndicated debut.
Looking back at WCW Clash of the Champions XXIV.
Audio: The Shockmaster makes his memorable WCW debut.
Audio: Dusty Rhodes looks back at The Shockmaster's debut.
Audio: The Shockmaster suddenly transforms into an electrician.
Audio: Leslie Nielsen investigates the mystery of The Undertaker (1994).
Looking back at ECW Hardcore Heaven 1994.
The infamous chair-throwing incident by ECW fans during the Terry Funk vs. Cactus Jack match.
Eddie Guerrero, Dean Malenko, and Sabu sign deals to wrestle for WCW.
Audio: Goldust's first-ever vignette airs on Raw (1995).
A WCW press conference in NYC announces the imminent debut of Monday Nitro on TNT.
Looking back at the WWF/WWE SummerSlam PPVs: 1996, 2001, 2004, 2008, and 2010–2014.
Looking back at WCW Clash of the Champions XXXIII.
Audio: "Die Rocky Die": Rocky Maivia cuts his first promo as part of the Nation of Domination (1997).
Looking back at the ECW Hardcore Heaven 1997 PPV.
The Undertaker is "busted open" for the first time ever (in WWF) during a match on WWF Raw.
Audio: Eddie Guerrero's WCW Nitro promo rips Eric Bischoff and threatens to quit WCW.
Audio: The Ultimate Warrior makes his memorable WCW debut (1998).
Looking back at the WCW Road Wild 1999 PPV.
Lenny Lane wins his first and only WCW Cruiserweight Championship before being stripped due to controversy surrounding his character.
Looking back at the WCW New Blood Rising PPV.
Audio: Lance Storm vs. Mike Awesome for the US Title in a "Canadian Rules" match.
Audio: Lance Storm gives away two of his three WCW Championships.
Linda McMahon appears at the 2000 Democratic National Convention, and The Rock appears at the 2000 Republican National Convention.
Looking back at WWF's first live episode of SmackDown, featuring a new theme ("Beautiful People") and a new "Fist" set (2001).
Audio: Steve Austin introduces "What?!" (2001).
The beginning of the end for the WWF Hardcore Championship.
Audio: Chris Jericho vs. Kevin Nash: Hair vs. Hair Match from 2003
Audio: Looking back at the infamous Diva Dodgeball Match (from SummerSlam 2004)
Randy Orton makes WWE history by winning the World Heavyweight Championship at 24 years old.
Thumbs Down: One night after winning the World Heavyweight Championship, Evolution turns on Randy Orton.
Audio: Prior to his SummerSlam match against Hulk Hogan, HBK receives nuclear heat from Canadian fans on Raw (2005).
Looking back at TNA Sacrifice 2005.
Audio: Hulk Hogan wrestles his last-ever match on Raw (vs. Kurt Angle, 2005).
Ashley Massaro wins the 2005 WWE Diva Search.
Looking back at TNA Hard Justice 2006 and 2009.
Layla El wins the 2006 WWE Diva Search.
Looking back at Saturday Night's Main Event (2007) from MSG.
Chris Jericho inadvertently punches HBK's wife, Rebecca, in the face during a SummerSlam segment.
Audio: Chris Jericho discusses his memorable 2008 feud against Shawn Michaels.
WWE releases Eugene.
Alberto Del Rio and Ricardo Rodriguez make their WWE TV debuts.
Audio: Title vs. Title: CM Punk vs. John Cena ends with a MITB cash-in victory (2011).
Audio: A memorable promo exchange between CM Punk and Kevin Nash on Raw (2011).
WWE suspends Tough Enough winner Andy Leavine and referee Mike Chioda for violating the Wellness Policy.
Matt Hardy is arrested following a single-car accident and is released by TNA (who had just rehired Jeff Hardy).
Audio: Daniel Bryan defeats John Cena to win the WWE Championship, only to lose it to a MITB cash-in by Randy Orton.
Looking back at the TNA Hardcore Justice PPV (2013).
WWE suspends Eva Marie and Paige due to Wellness Policy technicalities.
WWE suspends Alberto Del Rio due to a Wellness Policy violation, leading to his permanent departure from WWE TV.
Audio: The WWE Universe is introduced to "The Demon King" Finn Bálor (2016).
Audio: Brock Lesnar doesn't give a sh about Heath Slater's kids.
Looking back at ROH Death Before Dishonor XIV.
Audio: Baron Corbin unsuccessfully cashes in his MITB briefcase.
Looking back at WWE SummerSlam 2018, including the end of a 15-year streak for one WWE Superstar.
Looking back at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn 4.
Audio: Ricochet challenges Adam Cole for the North American Championship at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn 4 (an amazing match, great commentary, and a hot crowd).
WWE and USA Network announce a deal to bring NXT to USA Network on Wednesday nights (airing against AEW Dynamite).
Trish Stratus officially passes the torch to Charlotte Flair—the first of several torches passed by Stratus to WWE women.
Audio: An eerie interview where Bray Wyatt offers creepy advice to Dominik Mysterio.
Looking back at the disturbing incident involving a stalker who broke into Sonya Deville's home.
Looking back at the auto accident involving Marcus "Buff" Bagwell that eventually led to the amputation of his leg.
Vic Joseph officially begins his tenure as the lead play-by-play commentator for NXT.
FOX reacts to Retribution's first and only SmackDown appearance by assigning WWE a TV-14 rating for the night.
Audio: Rusev reveals Vince McMahon dismissed the "Rusev Day" chants as nothing more than fans "fu*ing with Rusev."
Renee Young gives her notice and departs WWE.
Looking back at AAA Triplemanía XXX, XXXI, and XXXII.
Ric Flair hilariously trends for days after a photo surfaces of a lookalike engaging in an explicit act on a train.
Audio: Sammy Guevara proposes to his longtime fiancée, Pam, during an AEW Dynamite event—only to call it off and get engaged to Tay Conti less than a year later.
Looking back at the Impact Wrestling: Emergence 2021 PPV.
AEW Rampage debuts on TNT (match results and TV ratings).
Audio: Kenny Omega (c) vs. Christian Cage for the Impact World Championship kicks off the debut episode of AEW Rampage.
Audio: Christian Cage returns to Impact Wrestling for the first time in 7 years and "retires" the TNA Championship.
Audio: Footage surfaces of "Hangman" Adam Page telling fans he doesn't take advice from veterans (mentioning a redacted "Icon").
Audio: CM Punk capitalizes on the Hangman Page controversy by trolling him in the opening promo of AEW Dynamite.
WWE announces the closure of NXT UK, followed by the release of two dozen NXT UK talents.
Looking back at NXT Heatwave 2022.
Audio: "The SuperDiva" Quincy Elliott is coming to NXT.
An infamous altercation occurs between CM Punk and Jack Perry prior to AEW Collision over Perry's planned spot involving "real glass."
Audio: CM Punk discusses the backstage incident with Jack Perry at AEW Collision, which led to the fallout at All In and Punk's exit from AEW.
Audio: Edge wrestles his final WWE match on SmackDown against Sheamus.
MVP and Bobby Lashley exit WWE.
Audio: The WWE women's roster led by Bianca Belair battles the WWE men's roster led by Montez Ford on Celebrity Family Feud.
Looking back at TNA Emergence 2025 PPV
Audio: Drew McIntyre goes viral saying that 85% of the roster doesn't belong in WWE
WWE salvages their relationship with Peacock inking a new deal involving Saturday Night's Main Event and WWE SmackDown
TMZ airs 'The Real Hulk Hogan' including an interview with Vince McMahon following Hulk Hogan's death (Sample Audio Clip: Vince McMahon says Hulk Hogan was not a racist)
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Wednesday Night Don-O-Mite 8/12/26 (Wrestling-News.com) Aug 13, 2026

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Enjoy this episode of Wednesday Night Don-O-Mite recorded 08/12/2026. Running Time: 64 Minutes. Synopsis posted below.

Lots of wrestling news and discussion this week including:

JIM ROSS undergoes successful brain surgery to install a shunt to divert excess brain fluid.
ZILLA FATU makes his NXT debut, creating immediate fallout for the NXT Championship match at Heatwave on August 30.
AUDIO: Jonathan Coachman claims Bron Breakker is frustrated with WWE creative and clashing with Logan Paul—a report quickly dismissed by Paul and many within wrestling.
BREAKING NEWS: Dave Meltzer's viral update about Bayley's WWE contract status is that there is no update.
WWE ON LOCATION ticket packages are out for Survivor Series with some deals exceeding FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($40,000) a person!
FROM WRESTLERS TO TIKTOK INFLUENCERS: In an attempt to bolster ticket sales, WWE announces guest appearances for upcoming events including WWE RAW, SmackDown and NXT Live.
First post WWE wrestling appearances by Kofi Kingston, Xavier Woods and Aleister Black officially announced.
WWE WOMEN'S SPEED TITLE ENTERS HOSPICE: Women's Title Unification Match involving North American and Speed Titles announced for Heatwave. Men's Speed Title (held by Lexis King) is next to go.
AEW vs NXT/AAA HEAD-TO-HEAD 8/30/26: AEW All In 2026, NXT Heatwave 2026 and AAA Ola de Calor: Current Lineups, latest news and rumors
MLW CEO Court Bauer in contract talks with Tessa Blanchard.
THIS WEEK IN RATINGS involving WWE RAW, SmackDown, NXT, AEW Dynamite, Collision and TNA Impact
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Sit-Down with Don Tony 8/9/26 + SummerSlam 2026 Night Two Review

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