Wrestling World in Flux: WWE Departures, UFC Chaos, and AAA Title change – Your Daily Update
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The wrestling world is buzzing with significant changes and unexpected turns. From WWE roster adjustments to a chaotic UFC event and a dramatic AAA title switch, here’s your thorough update on everything you need to know. This article is optimized for Google News and designed to keep you engaged with the latest developments.
WWE Shuffles the Deck: R-Truth & Carlito Depart
WWE has seen departures this week as the contracts of veteran performers R-Truth and Carlito expired and were not renewed. This move, according to wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer, is a natural consequence of bringing up new talent from NXT. “Ultimately, when there are additions coming from NXT, there will be subtractions,” Meltzer reports. “Older undercard guys or guys not being used are always the ones at the most risk.”
While the departures are a business decision, the outpouring of positive sentiment towards R-Truth has been notable. Meltzer notes, “It is engaging the number of WWE folks who had so much positive to say about R-Truth compared to most who get cut.” R-Truth is expected to find opportunities on the independent circuit, potentially with TNA or AAA, while Carlito’s experience also positions him well for indie success.
Best of the Super Juniors Crowned: Kosei Fujita Victorious
In New Japan Pro-Wrestling, Kosei Fujita emerged victorious in the prestigious Best of the Super Juniors tournament, defeating Yoh in a 28:05 epic at a sold-out Ota Ward Gym. Sources are calling the match a potential “match of the year contender.”
UFC Fight Night Disrupted: Maycee Barber Medical Scare
UFC’s Fight Night at the Apex was thrown into disarray when Maycee Barber was deemed medically unfit to compete against Erin Blanchfield after a video package hyping the fight had already played. Blanchfield revealed the fight was initially delayed six minutes before being informed Barber had suffered a seizure. Blanchfield has stated she is unwilling to reschedule the bout at this time.
UFC Noche Moves & Potential Boxing Collaboration
UFC Noche, originally slated for September 13th in Guadalajara, Mexico, has been relocated to San Antonio. More significantly, the event has been removed from the pay-Per-View schedule. This shift fuels speculation about a potential collaboration between Dana White and Turki Alalsheikh to promote the canelo Alvarez vs. Terrence crawford boxing match on the same night under the TKO boxing banner.Details remain scarce, but the situation is developing rapidly.
AEW Fyter Fest Lineup Announced: Four-Hour Wrestling Extravaganza
AEW’s Fyter Fest, a four-hour special airing on TNT this Wednesday at 8 p.m.,boasts a stacked card:
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