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<p>Some major EVOLVE spoilers below from their show tonight.</p><p> </p><p> <span style="color:#FFFFFF;">Shane Strickland lost the EVOLVE championship to NXT wrestler Fabian Aichner who they have confirmed will be on EVOLVE shows for at least the remainder of 2018. Strickland maybe gone from EVOLVE? Surprising they had him lose the title so quickly when he was expected to pick up the top spot once Riddle left.</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Jaka and Dickinson lost the tag team titles to NXT's Street Profitz who will also continue working with EVOLVE.</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> JD Drake won the vacant WWN Championship.</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Jessie Elaban from NXT and MYC2 also debuted competing against Priscilla Kelly. While they have no womens title yet they have been using women in matches on the roster more often. So maybe time to look at them having a womens division as part of the company now.</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Adrian Jaoude also from NXT(sensing a pattern here) debuted as well.</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> No idea how you'd want to handle most of these going forward. Obviously EVOLVE's relationship with NXT is pretty strong at this point. Kassius Ohno will also be working for them next month.</span></p>

<p>Note for Evolve. The Catch Point stable should be disbanded as Tracy Williams has left for ROH and Stokely Hathaway has left for MLW leaving just Chris Dickinson and Jaka who have reverted back to their Doom Patrol name. They'll also be defending the tag titles against NXT's Street Profitz at the next show.</p><p> </p><p> PAC has also been announced as part of a future OTT show though they didn't specify when though it's expected to be his first post-WWE UK appearance.</p>

<p>No need for spoilers on this I guess as it's already everywhere but Roman Reigns has relinquished the Universal Title due to his leukemia returning and he needs to take time off to deal with it. No telling how long that could keep him out.</p><p> </p><p> Probably going to be a lot of changes on Raw now with Roman out of the picture as far as the face/heel changes go.</p>

Based on the NXT UK tapings from this weekend Fabian Aichner and Candy Floss should be added to the roster. Travis Banks also returned from his injury this weekend on the show.

EVOLVE has announced that Tracy Williams has left the company and that Joey Janela who will be out of action for over a year has been stripped of the WWN Championship.

<p>Some notes from this weekend with Progress's Wembley show. Spoilers below.</p><p> </p><p> <span style="color:#FFFFFF;">Trent Seven defeated Doug Williams for the Atlas title with the added stipulation that Williams retires if he loses the belt following up on Fleisch's post from twitter.</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Aussie Open won the tag team thunderbastard match to become the new tag team champions. Mark Davis still holds the NPS victory also which guarantees him a title shot.</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Jinny and Laura DiMatteo reunited when Laura turned heel on Toni Storm. </span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> The two of them then bailed on the House of Couture when Jordynn Grace made her Progress UK debut and attacked the group. Going by Jinny's twitter today the House of Couture group is no more and she's aligned only with Laura now.</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Eddie Dennis is the current #1 contender to the Progress title with his heel run though Zack Sabre is next in line for a title shot due to his SSS16 win this year and NJPW pulling him from the Wembley show when he was originally going to challenge Walter.</span></p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Vagrant" data-cite="Vagrant" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45652" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>It is still taping after Smackdown on Tuesdays. That is going to change soon though with the Smackdown move to FOX unless they move 205 to Fridays also.<p> </p><p> And the former Mahabali Shera has been released from NXT according to PWInsider.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Turns out it is taping before Smackdown now.</p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="southside_hitmen" data-cite="southside_hitmen" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45652" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Is 205 still taping Tuesday and only showing Wednesday?</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> It is still taping after Smackdown on Tuesdays. That is going to change soon though with the Smackdown move to FOX unless they move 205 to Fridays also.</p><p> </p><p> And the former Mahabali Shera has been released from NXT according to PWInsider.</p>

Rev Pro announced today that Free Sports is the network they will be airing their new weekly show on starting in September.

Small Progress note after the ballroom show this week Paul Robinson announced that he's officially cleared to return to full in ring competition and will be coming out of retirement at the Wembley show next month to face Jimmy Havoc.

Reports are starting to pop up that WWE has finally released Neville. No one seems quite sure when it actually happened though.

The former Enzo Amore claims in an interview with TMZ that he's officially done with the wrestling business. He is however scheduled to be at a House of Glory show in Queens this weekend but it might be worth looking into setting him as out of the business.

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Rateddc" data-cite="Rateddc" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45652" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Jonathan Gresham has taken Lykos' spot as champion temporarily, continuing CCK with Brookes.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> And now Gresham is out of action injured and being replaced as tag team champion by AR Fox.</p>

Yeah no word on what happens with the Progress tag titles now as Lykos and Brookes just won the belts the night before.

<p>Somewhat long post incoming with EVOLVE and Progress updates.</p><p> </p><p> EVOLVE:</p><p> Remove: Dustin, Fred Yehi, Player Dos, Rocky Romero, So Cal Val</p><p> </p><p> Add: Bad Bones(he’s made some appearances with them lately but I wouldn’t classify him as a regular at this point)</p><p> </p><p> Regulars Not in Data: Dominic Garrini, Saieve Al Sabah, AR Fox’s Skulk but not even sure who some of them are and those I do know aren’t in the data and don’t know a lot about yet as until last month they didn’t do much but hang out ringside.</p><p> </p><p> Garrini is a mat based submission wrestler that debuted in May of 2016. He has a mixed martial artist background in muay thai and BJJ. Trained as a wrestler by Johnny Gargano and Candace LaRae. He’s a member of Catch Point in EVOLVE and managed by Stokely Hathaway. Also a regular worker in AIW.</p><p> </p><p> Al Sabah is quick, agile, and I would say aerial based in his attacks a lot. Definitely not an Ospreay or Ricochet level type aerial worker though. He was trained at the 3D Academy and signed with Evolve back in June. Has also been working for MLW, and FIP the past few months.</p><p> </p><p> Storylines(if you decide to add these at all. Well aware of how much of a pain it would be to keep them updated so don’t expect it but throwing them in anyway in case other people want to add them for their own games)</p><p> </p><p> Matt Riddle vs. Shane Strickland</p><p> </p><p> The Catch Point War – Tracy Williams and Josh Briggs(and maybe TK Cooper?) vs. the Stokely Hathaway led Catch Point of Jaka, Chris Dickinson, and Dom Garrini</p><p> </p><p> PROGRESS:</p><p> Remove: Debatable but Damon Moser, Earl Black Jr are in Progress but not used often outside of Freedom’s Road show so not sure they are worth keeping around. I’d also say Dave Mastiff, El Ligero, Matt Riddle, Roy Johnson and Martina could probably be removed as they only make sporadic appearances if at all now and by next update Riddle is likely to be NXT exclusive anyway.</p><p> </p><p> Add: Danny Jones, Wild Boar, David Starr, Candy Floss, Los Federales Santos Jr, Rob Lynch(and activate as he unretired a few months ago), Bonesaw McGraw</p><p> </p><p> Tag Teams: </p><p> Anti-Fun Police – Deputy Dunne and Los Federales</p><p> Kings of the North – Corvin and Bonesaw</p><p> The 198 – Morgan Webster and Wild Boar</p><p> </p><p> Regulars Not in Data: Connor Mills, Maverick Mayhew, Chakara</p><p> </p><p> Mills and Mayhew are a smaller tag team known as M&M. Both are pretty good high flyers though I’d give a slight edge there to Mills while Mayhew would be the superior striker and technical worker. A match worth watching if you have time by the way would be Mills vs. Mayhew from Progress at the Dome. </p><p> </p><p> Chakara I’m honestly not that familiar with aside from her being a part of Jinny’s House of Couture in Progress. She’s trained by Jimmy Havoc and is only 19 I believe currently. The majority of her singles matches were probably on the womans tournament Progress held earlier in the year.</p><p> </p><p> Storylines:</p><p> Jimmy Havoc vs. Will Ospreay</p><p> </p><p> Mark Andrews with minor role for Danny Jones vs. Eddie Dennis</p><p> </p><p> House of Couture vs. Toni Storm, Millie McKenzie, and Candy Floss</p><p> </p><p> Walter vs. Travis Banks w/TK Cooper</p><p> </p><p> Face/Heel Changes: </p><p> David Starr – Face</p><p> Doug Williams – Face</p><p> Eddie Dennis – Heel(should probably have his heel rating slightly raised as well as he’s really been making his feud with Andrews the top story in Progress for months now even to the point where the fans aren’t even sure he’s actually going to be the heel by the end of it)</p><p> Kay Lee Ray – Face</p><p> Morgan Webster - Heel</p><p> Rob Lynch – Face</p><p> TK Cooper – Heel. He’s also recently started competing in the Atlas division so weight class should be adjusted for that.</p><p> Travis Banks – Heel</p><p> Trent Seven – Should also have his weight class adjusted for the Atlas division.</p>

<p>I'm crap when it comes to stats probably but I'll throw in roster updates or such when I can when it comes to Evolve and Progress as they are two of the promotions I tend to follow regularly so you won't have to spend much time tracking down who have been regulars on their shows lately.</p><p> </p><p> Speaking of which Matt Striker has replaced Rich Boccini as color commentator in MLW.</p>

<p>Couple of name changes for NXT workers courtesy of a photo gallery WWE put out on their facebook page.</p><p> </p><p> Chad Lail(Gunner) now known as Jaxson Ryker</p><p> </p><p> Donovan Dijak now known as Dominick Dijakovic</p>

Started up a new game for the first time in a long time and went over the Evolve and Progress rosters. Just going to list some of the changes that I noticed if you want them for the next update. Evolve: Remove Keith Lee, Blaster McMassive, Zack Sabre Jr. Added: AR Fox, Austin Theory, DJ Z, Joey Janela(and set as WWN Champion), Jon Davis, Odinson, Priscilla Kelly(as manager of Austin Theory), Shane Strickland, Timothy Thatcher, Trey Miguel, Walter, Zachary Wentz Progress: Remove Strangler Davis, Lee Hunter, Jim Hunter Added: Adam Brooks, Charlie Morgan, Chris Ridgeway, Damien Corvin, Doug Williams(Atlas Champion), Danny Duggan, David Starr, Drew Parker, Jordan Devlin, Kyle Fletcher, Los Federales Santos Jr, Mark Andrews, Mark Davis(2018 NPS Winner), Millie McKenzie, Nina Samuels, Rampage Brown, Rob Lynch, Zack Sabre Jr(2018 SSS Winner) Tag Teams: Aussie Open(Davis and Fletcher), Anti-Fun Police(Deputy Dunne and Santos Jr), House of Couture(Jinny, Nina Samuels, and Charlie Morgan)

<p>Rumble spoiler</p><p> </p><p> <span style="color:#FFFFFF;">ESPN is reporting Ronda Rousey signed a full time deal with WWE.</span></p>

Paige's in ring career is reportedly over following her latest injury.

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="TheWho87" data-cite="TheWho87" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41205" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>You might want to put in scandals for Daniel Edler (former owner of IPW:UK) and James Davis (of the London Riots), there has been allegations of them taking advantage of underage women. I saw some mentions of Davis after trying to find info on Edler. Was not sure if you had Edler in the data, thought you might since you have IPW:UK, might be logical to remove him since these allegation has basically killed the new promotion he was trying to start with everyone booked pulling out.<p> </p><p> <a href="http://lastwordonprowrestling.com/2018/01/09/daniel-edler-accused-sexual-misconduct/" rel="external nofollow">http://lastwordonprowrestling.com/2018/01/09/daniel-edler-accused-sexual-misconduct/</a></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Davis was pulled from Progress's Live at the Dome show tonight and replaced by Roy Johnson as well to add onto this.</p>

His exclusive contract with them is done so he can take US bookings anywhere he chooses at this point. Doesn't mean he'll be completely gone from ROH though either especially if he's still with NJPW.

Brian Kendrick suffered a broken nose and orbital bone courtesy of the GTS last night on Raw.

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="alpha2117" data-cite="alpha2117" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41205" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>IMPACT updated their site<p> </p><p> Alisha Edwards, Swoggle (f.k.a. Hornswoggle in WWE), The Veterans of War (Mayweather & Wilcox) and Mahabali Shera have all been removed from the active roster of Impact Wrestling.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Alisha has been added back on since earlier today so she apparently isn't gone. Yet.</p>

The various WWN promotions are no longer going to be carried by Floslam after Floslam filed a lawsuit against WWN earlier this month and today announced the pulling of all their programming. WWN shows are again being aired on WWN's own live streaming site.