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MLW’s villainous CONTRA Unit faction attacked famed Mexican luchador Mistico during Saturday Night SuperFight, escalating Josef Samael’s ongoing campaign against the promotion. The assault on a prominent lucha libre figure signals CONTRA’s willingness to target major stars at high profile shows, raising questions about who the group may strike next as fallout continues on this week’s MLW Fusion.
Via Major League Wrestling — News
WWE announced that the inaugural John Cena Classic, airing December 14 on Raw, will crown a women’s champion chosen through live Club WWE member voting after the final match, similar to American Idol. Cena confirmed the format is not a bracket tournament but an exhibition style event, with men’s and women’s champions revealed immediately following a commercial break.
Via WrestleTalk
Tiffany Stratton regained the WWE Women’s Championship by cashing in her Money in the Bank contract on Chelsea Green at Crown Jewel, a moment that drew heavy fan criticism online. Despite that backlash, a report indicates the reaction from WWE’s backstage personnel to the title change was notably positive, contrasting with public sentiment toward the finish.
Via WrestleZone
Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Josh Barnett is looking for financial backers to relaunch his shoot-style wrestling series Bloodsport, which has been on hiatus since April. Barnett wants to bring the show back in its originally envisioned format, indicating the concept is not permanently finished despite the pause in production this year.
Via WrestleZone
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