Media Man Promotions: May 2024

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May 2024

Pro Wrestling, Sports Tourism and Big Business

Saudi Arabian Gov’t Wants To Host More High Profile WWE's PLE's - Royal Rumble And/Or WrestleMania

Wrestling News Media, Pop Culture And Online News

May 2024

Pro Wrestling, Sports Tourism and Big Business

Saudi Arabian Gov’t Wants To Host More High Profile WWE's

@WWE

PLE's - Royal Rumble And/Or WrestleMania

Royal Family Is Pro Wrestling - WWE Business Savvy; Well Aware Of Australian, France, European, Canada Success

General Entertainment Authority Shows More Clout, Feeling Bullish In Elevated WWE Triple H Era

Enhancement To Current WWE Deal On Radar, Wish List

Logan Paul, Current U.S Champion Enjoys Strong Following; Country Pumped For Vs Cody Rhodes Dream Match - Champion Vs Champion on King And Queen Of The Ring PLE On May 24 In Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

King (And Queen) Of The Ring More Prestige Than Last Number Of Years; Carmelo Hayes And The Bloodline Stock Up; Jade Cargill Women's Frontrunner, Tiffy Time In The Running

Saudi Arabia wants to host a major WWE Premium Live Event FKA Pay-Per-View

Per Mike Coppinger of sports media giant ESPN references a “strategic agreement” between Riyadh Season and the UFC will extend the partnership between the two sides, as announced by highly respected Turki Alalshikh, the chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority.

Alahshikh in a bullish move has not been shy about his desire to hold a major UFC

@ufc

event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He's getting UFC Fight Night at the time of publication, but things can do change in the high stakes world of combat sports promotion. Alalshikh stated that an “enhancement” to Saudi Arabia’s agreement with WWE will be announced this month. Alalshikh notes that he desires to have Saudi Arabia host the Royal Rumble or WrestleMania.

“We will do big things with the UFC and TKO,” Alalshikh told ESPN.

WWE has a track record of at least one PLE in Saudi Arabia every year since 2018. The company merged with UFC to form TKO in September 2023.

As per local customers, women wrestlers are much more covered up that they are at U.S, Canadian, European, Japanese and Australian shows. WWE creative head Triple H has covered on the record the importance of respecting local customs numerous times over the years.

UFC News At Time Of Publication...

Riyadh Season Is Sponsoring UFC 306 This September; Event Happens On U.S Soil - The Sphere, Las Vegas!

“This agreement is a continuation of Riyadh Season’s aims to host and partner with prominent and international events of mass interest,” Alalshikh stated in a media release. “It also enhances our efforts for Riyadh Season to produce diverse content in order to engage and attract an even wider audience with different interests from around the world. UFC is the most prominent mixed martial arts organization in the world and their platform of global fans is unrivaled.”

UFC Fight Night - Robert "The Reaper" Whittaker vs Khamzat "Borz" Chimaev - June 22, Kingdom Arena in Riyadh

Videos

Abu Dhabi Flashback: UFC 242 | Khabib vs Poirier

https://youtube.com/watch?v=tgJISxYxN7g

Flashback via Gulf News

Inside UFC: The UAE angle

https://youtube.com/watch?v=IDbAp27nxJs

UFC Flashback via the UFC Official YouTube channel

Dana White: Lookin’ FWD to a Fight – Return to Fight Island

https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZkWJmOFUIEU

WWE Flashback via UFC Official YouTube channel

Logan Paul goes toe-to-toe with Roman Reigns at Crown Jewel: Raw, Dec. 26, 2022

https://youtube.com/watch?v=tRTOdZZxgaM&t=34s

Riyadh Season Official YouTube channel

https://youtube.com/@RiyadhSeason

WWE | The WWE Experience at BlvdCity

https://youtube.com/watch?v=U-jpYOcKchM

Websites Of Reference

WWE

King And Queen Of The Ring

https://wwe.com/shows/king-queen-of-the-ring

UFC Official Website - UFC Fight Night

https://ufc.com/event/ufc-fight-night-june-22-2024

Riyadh Season Official Website

https://riyadhseason.com

General Entertainment Authority - Media Center

https://gea.gov.sa/en/media-center/news/

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Combat Sports Dream Matches: Fantasy Booking

Dan Severn vs Chael Sonnen

Brock Lesnar vs Josh Barnett

Shinsuke Nakamura vs Sean O'Malley

Stone Cold Steve Austin vs Sean Strickland

Karrion Kross vs Alex Pereira

Ken Shamrock vs Dricus Du Plessis

Roman Reigns vs Tai "Bam Bam" Tuivasa

Nic Nemeth vs Paddy Pimblett

Swerve Strickland vs Jon Jones

Claudio Castagnoli vs Robert Whittaker

Bron Breakker vs Israel Adesanya

Braun Strowman vs Francis Ngannou

Tony D'Angelo vs Sean O'Malley

Brutus Creed vs Colby Covington

Lexis King vs Alexander Volkanovski

Shayna Baszler vs Amanda Nunes

Lance Archer vs Islam Makhachev

Ivy Nile vs Holly Holm

Lola Vice vs Alexa Grasso

Natalya vs Zhang Weili

Nia Jax vs Ronda Rousey

Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler (happening at UFC 303) - June 30, 2024. Las Vegas

*Some of these matches can be made possible via the WWE 2K24 and UFC 5 videogames, as well as via some other gaming systems.

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Pro Wrestling

AEW @AEW Dynamite

May 8, 2024

Rogers Place

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Living legend Kenny Omega has announced he's in the Anarchy in the Arena match at AEW's casino themed PPV, Double or Nothing.

The Elite vs FTR, Eddie Kingston and Bryan Danielson

Videos via the official AEW YouTube channel

TNT Champion Adam Copeland faces House of Black’s Brody King! | 5/8/24, AEW Dynamite

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B79oX-3SftU&ab_channel=AllEliteWrestling

"Our main event continues liv tonight here on Dynamite. We have taken our final break of the evening. It is all action".. Excalibur

The Elite have RUN AMOK! Who can stop them? | 5/8/24, AEW Dynamite

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XCixvBBKRM&ab_channel=AllEliteWrestling

What did Kenny Omega have to say about last week’s attack by the Elite? | 5/8/24, AEW Dynamite

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3JClGt7xVg&ab_channel=AllEliteWrestling

"..But it turns out your EVP's have other plans in mind".. Kenny Omega

The Patriarchy & Mogul Embassy SHOCK the AEW Champion Swerve Strickland! | 5/8/24 AEW Dynamite

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gA9ZIzojJnE&ab_channel=AllEliteWrestling

The Learning Tree Chris Jericho & student Big Bill make their tag team DEBUT! | 5/8/24, AEW Dynamite

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoABB93jnBQ&ab_channel=AllEliteWrestling

Outcasts’ Harley Cameron makes her Dynamite debut vs Mariah May! | 5/8/24, AEW Dynamite

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_NmUdLS45g&ab_channel=AllEliteWrestling

First time in AEW! Unified World Trios Champ Jay White vs Rocky Romero! | 5/8/24, AEW Dynamite

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0nxF8ZUw9E&ab_channel=AllEliteWrestling

AEW Double Or Nothing card (thus far)

AEW World Championship: Swerve Strickland vs Christian Cage

International title: Roderick Strong vs Will Ospreay

AEW Women's Championship: Toni Storm vs Serena Deeb

TBS title: Willow Nightingale vs Mercedes Mone

Anarchy in the Arena: The Elite (Young Bucks, Kazuchika Okada and Jack Perry) vs FTR, Bryan Danielson and Eddie Kingston

Media Man: Shaping up to be a strong DON card. Great to hear from Kenny Omega. His DON match should be off the hook. Chris Jericho has been on fire lately. A true master of working the fans into a frenzy and getting a reaction, one way or another! Under the learning Tree: Australian branch!

More great action and drama via the AEW Official YouTube channel

http://youtube.com/AEW

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Special thanks: AEW

(Image credit: AEW)

Commodities

Commodities via Media Man and FxPro

Silver: a possible long road down

May 10, 2024

Silver and gold recovered quickly. What's next?

Gold and silver have been enjoying a return to demand since early May, and buyers have stepped up in the last couple of days, bringing gold back above $2370 and silver back above $28.5.

Silver has recovered to the $28.0-28.8 area from where it reversed down in April after a few days of consolidation. This week's upward momentum revives the idea that the decline in the second half of April was a corrective pullback. The area of local lows in early May roughly coincides with the 61.8% pullback from the upside momentum from late February to the upper boundary of the consolidation area we discussed above.

This bullish scenario will be confirmed if the price consolidates above $28.8, which would open the way to the $33 area as a potential first stop. However, we need to remember that Silver has failed to do so for the past 11 years, with three significant episodes in 2020 and 2021 before the April test.

Gold is about half as far behind silver in terms of relative recovery momentum and has not yet been able to recoup all the losses from the 22 April price hit. However, we should consider that gold quotes have been periodically updating historical highs since February.

In gold, we can also consider the April retreat as a correction to the area of 76.4% of the growth impulse from the minimum close of the day in February to the maximum close in April. In this case, the growth target becomes the area of $2640 (161.8% of the initial rally).

At the same time, a further rise in the price of gold with high bond yields in developed countries, huge budget deficits in many countries and the need to support the economy makes one think that the upside potential is limited. Until gold and silver reach a new level, we doubt the success of a new attack on the highs and see the potential for a renewed decline.

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Commodities Directory (Media Man Int) *in progress http://mediamanint.com/articles/commodities_directory.html

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Market, Commodities and Financial News

Snapshot via Media Man

May 11, 2024

ASX futures down 5 points or 0.1% to 7775 near 6am AEST

AUD -0.2% to 66.07 US cents

Bitcoin -2.8% to $US60,680

Dow +0.3% S&P +0.1% Nasdaq -0.1%

FTSE +0.6% DAX +0.5% CAC +0.4%

Gold +0.7% to $US2363.35 an ounce

Brent oil -1.1% to $US82.93 a barrel

Iron ore flat at $US115.80 a tonne

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Pro Wrestling

WWE @WWE SmackDown

The King and Queen of the Ring Tournaments continue on SmackDown: WWE Now, May 10, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzXJYqInG6U&t=3s&ab_channel=WWE

Mohegan Sun Arena @MoSunArenaPA , Casey Plaza. Wiles-Barre, Pennsylvania

King Of The Ring Tournament Matches!

Randy Orton vs AJ Styles

Tama Tonga vs Angelo Dawkins

plus

Queen Of The Ring Tournament Matches Jade Cargill vs Piper Niven

Bianca Belair vs Candice LeRae

Naomi vs Nia Jax

Media Man: Recalling some of the great WWE king's of the past including the late Harley Race (1986), then we've got Don Muraco (1985), Randy Savage (1987), Bret Hart (1991 and 1993), Owen Hart (1994), Steve Austin (1996), Triple H (1997), Ken Shamrock (1998), Brock Lesnar (2002), Booker T (2006) and William Regal (2008).

There are other former WWE kings, but these are the ones we found more worthy. Of course as with many things pro wrestling, it can all be very subjective.

The 2024 WWE King And Queen Of The Ring finals will be held on May 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Our early picks include Bron Breakker with Karrion Kross and Lexis King being dark horses, but stranger things have happened.

For the ladies - Tiffany Stratton, Jade Cargill, followed by Belair and Natalya are our picks.

It's just about time to join SmackDown announcers Corey Graves and Wade Barrett. Barrett is actually the 2015 King Of The Ring winner!

Scoop: Media Man spies advising that Graves has been doing some in-ring training again!

Catch up with the past, present and future of the WWE with their official YouTube channel, which is about to be hit by some mega web traffic!

"Stone Cold" gives his iconic "Austin 3:16" speech: King of the Ring 1996, only on WWE Network

https://youtube.com/watch?v=tjWPoQWdmjg… Owen Hart makes history: King of the Ring 1994 https://youtube.com/watch?v=1ukVka_o1eI

Greatest Kings of the Ring: WWE Top 10, Aug. 17, 2019 https://youtube.com/watch?v=Q_1pXoKDZb8

Pro wrestling tournaments are your thing right? Check out The Wrestling Classic from back in 1995

The Dynamite Kid vs. "Macho Man" Randy Savage: The Wrestling Classic https://youtube.com/watch?v=1WavfqvLGWU

Randy Savage vs. Ricky Steamboat - Quarter Final Tournament Match: The Wrestling Classic 1985 https://youtube.com/watch?v=B88w3r5fCEA

Let's hear from the original king, Harley Race

Harley Race discusses what it means to be World Champion: Championship Wrestling From Florida https://youtube.com/watch?v=fmaoXAWeGBM

And more!

http://youtube.com/wwe

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(Image credit: WWE)

Movie Box Office (North America)

May 12, 2024

1. Kingdom Of Planet Of The Apes - $56.5 m

2. The Fall Guy - $13.7 m

3. Challengers - $4.7 m

4. Tarot - $3.4 m

5. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire - $2.5 m

6. Unsung Heroes - $2.3 m

7. Kung Fu Panda 4 - $2 m

8. Civil War - $1.8 m

9. Star Wars: The Phantom Menace - $1.5 m

10. Abigail - $1.1 m

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Movies (Media Man Int)

https://www.mediamanint.com/movies.html

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Combat Sports

WWE Wrestlers Up For UFC Fights

Triple H on The Rock’s Return to WWE, Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson, $5B Netflix Deal - IMPAULSIVE 413 (April 6, 2024)

https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZDbhQ9BZ4IA&t=3133s

*from 52 minute mark

"Send me. Send me" LP

"Yeah, you might do alright" Triple H

"I wrestled. I wrestle now. I would do it. I would totally do it, for the right dance partner"... LP

Flashback On Logan Paul - June 2023

“I’ll be honest, I pitched it,” Paul said on his podcast. “I pitched it internally, I pitched it to the [executives] that be, if Elon Musk and [Mark] Zuckerberg fight, I will do my UFC debut on the undercard. I’ll fight for free, for charity.”

Impaulsive Podcast

Logan Paul Announces UFC Debut On Elon VS Zuck Undercard, KSI v. Tommy Fury, MrBeast Is Thirsty: 385

https://youtube.com/watch?v=oxr_qcwdxBI

and...

Brutus Creed via Fightful - Feb 2024

“Maybe once or twice,” Brutus noted. “I don’t know if I could do a whole living of taking a pounding on my face in the UFC. I’ll do a one-off or so.”

and

Montez Ford to WWE's Nick Khan: "I'll be that guy"

“I don’t think people know, but yes, I was in the military, and I was also a brown, almost a black belt in the military as well, now not only do I have hand-to-hand combat experience, but I got life experience … I even told Nick Khan, I said, ‘Hey, I know you’re doing all these crossovers, but if you need somebody to do another crossover and step to the Octagon, I’ll be that guy.'” Montez Ford

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https://mediamanint.com/articles/mma_wrestling2.html

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(Image credit: UFC)

Market, Commodities and Financial News

Snapshot via Media Man

May 13, 2024

ASX futures down 15 points or 0.2% to 7765 near 6am AEST

AUD flat at 66.03 US cents

Bitcoin +0.4% to $US61,359

Dow +0.3% S&P +0.2% Nasdaq flat

FTSE +0.6% DAX +0.5% CAC +0.4%

Gold +0.6% to $US2360.50 an ounce

Brent oil -1.3% to $US82.79 a barrel

Iron ore flat at $US115.80 a tonne

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Streaming Business News

Fox, Disney, Warner Bros Discovery sports venture expects 5 million subscribers in five years

The sports streaming venture formed by Walt Disney, Warner Bros Discovery and Fox Corp expects to have 5 million subscribers in its first five years, Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch advised in March.

The companies last announced plans for the sports-centric service that is hoping to get younger viewers.

"We're running really hard and really fast to get the service up and running before the start of the college football season this year," Murdoch said at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom conference.

Pricing for the service — which would have rights to the National Football League, the National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball and college competitions — could be higher than what people have talked about, Murdoch added.

CNBC reported back February the yet-to-be-named service is expected to be priced at above $40 per month, adding the firms have identified an executive who would be named at a later date.

Murdoch said the companies will get paid on a per-subscriber basis and he does not have any concerns about regulatory hurdles about the joint venture.

The addressable market for the new venture is expected to be between 50 million and 60 million, Murdoch said, adding it is half of the television households in the United States which will be open to taking this new package.

The new entity will be jointly owned by the three media companies, with equal board representation, and agree to license their sports content on a non-exclusive basis, media reported in Feb, as media companies are betting on the sports-streaming service to drive subscriptions. (Wires/A.I)

FOX Business Official YouTube

May 12, 2024

Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery announce bundled streaming services in US

https://youtube.com/watch?v=UaVCoNbZpeg

Bobby Iaccino, co-founder of Path Trading Partners, weighs in on the effectiveness of bundling streaming platforms and why he believes the move 'defeats its own purpose.' #FOXBusiness

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FURIOSA : A MAD MAX SAGA | Motor Beasts Featurette

https://youtube.com/watch?v=B9S-WyzAalQ

FURIOSA : A MAD MAX SAGA | Tickets on Sale Trailer https://youtube.com/watch?v=XotnyLjS8fo

Witness the Epic Battle for the Wasteland. Tickets are on sale NOW. #FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA - only in theaters May 24, Memorial Day Weekend.

https://fandan.co/Furiosa-GS

Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth star in Academy Award-winning mastermind George Miller’s “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” the much-anticipated return to the iconic dystopian world he created more than 30 years ago with the seminal “Mad Max” films.

Miller now turns the page again with an all-new original, standalone action adventure that will reveal the origins of the powerhouse character from the multiple Oscar-winning global smash “Mad Max: Fury Road.”

The new feature from Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures is produced by Miller and his longtime partner, Oscar-nominated producer Doug Mitchell (“Mad Max: Fury Road,” “Babe”), under their Australian-based Kennedy Miller Mitchell banner.

As the world fell, young Furiosa is snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers and falls into the hands of a great Biker Horde led by the Warlord Dementus.

Sweeping through the Wasteland, they come across the Citadel presided over by The Immortan Joe. While the two Tyrants war for dominance, Furiosa must survive many trials as she puts together the means to find her way home. Taylor-Joy stars in the title role, and along with Hemsworth, the film also stars Alyla Browne and Tom Burke. Miller penned the script with “Mad Max: Fury Road” co-writer Nico Lathouris. Miller’s behind-the-scenes creative team includes first assistant director PJ Voeten and second unit director and stunt coordinator Guy Norris, director of photography Simon Duggan (“Hacksaw Ridge,” “The Great Gatsby”), composer Tom Holkenborg, sound designer Robert Mackenzie, editor Eliot Knapman, visual effects supervisor Andrew Jackson and colorist Eric Whipp.

The team also includes other longtime collaborators: production designer Colin Gibson, editor Margaret Sixel, sound mixer Ben Osmo, costume designer Jenny Beavan and makeup designer Lesley Vanderwalt, each of whom won an Oscar for their work on “Mad Max: Fury Road.”

Warner Bros. Pictures Presents, in Association with Village Roadshow Pictures, A Kennedy Miller Mitchell Production, A George Miller Film, “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.”

The film will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, in theaters only nationwide on May 24, 2024 and internationally beginning on 22 May, 2024.

Media Man: So pumped for this. Anything with the Mad Max name in it is going to get a good look from us. Ready, steady, go!

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Search Engine New via Wires

Expert insights: Google's search evolution and SEO trends

The new technological advancement called Google's Search Generative Experience (SGE) is all about how people interact with search results.

Staying ahead of the curve is essential in today's dynamic digital landscape, where trends evolve rapidly. Jigar Saraswat, founder of Rajasi Media, emphasises the importance of keeping pace with these changes while maintaining core values and ethics. This approach is crucial for businesses and brands striving to ascend to the top of search engine rankings.

Mithilesh Joshi, an SEO specialist, echoes Saraswat's sentiment, underscoring the necessity of staying abreast of Google's evolving search dynamics.

Remaining relevant in the digital realm is key to progressing toward success. They have gained enormous experience with the profound impact that Google's latest advancements have created in search technology. With the recent launch of Google's Search Generative Experience (SGE) and Gemini AI assistant, several brands and businesses have experienced challenges as well as opportunities in their quest to gain excellent online visibility and presence.

New Search Reality by Google

The new technological advancement called Google's Search Generative Experience (SGE) is all about how people interact with search results. It is powered by AI and offers users conversational search experiences.

Gemini AI, on the other hand, is Google's latest virtual assistant. It seamlessly blends with SGE and has been introduced as a potential alternative to Google Assistant.

Impact on the new search on businesses

Though SGE and Gemini AI are seen as modern-day digital advancements that offer incredible possibilities, industry experts like Lily Ray and the SEO community have shown concerns. They point out that there could be rising issues, like the rise in spammy content and the spread of misinformation in SGE results. It could also lead to disregarding Your Money Your Life (YMYL) guidelines and devaluing expertise. Besides, SGE results showing more content-centric results impact the revenue streams of businesses and brands relying on affiliate marketing.

The new search reality's future

Jigar Saraswat says "despite the challenges posed by these new tech advancements in Google search, he firmly believes in their co-existence with traditional search, adding that a fundamental shift in SEO strategies is required to adapt to the new search reality".

Mithilesh Joshi says "brands and businesses must prioritise original, high-quality content that readily aligns with the user intent and is focused on building brand visibility and authority".

They also shed light on how major industry shifts like the adoption of mobile search and social media marketing showcase how essential it is for people to embrace change. However, they also highlight how SEO has the power to help businesses thrive in such an evolving digital landscape.

"In the end, one must remain positive about the future of search, embrace continuous learning and adapt, and at the same time, also seek expert guidance from companies like Rajasi Media to stay at the top of search engine results," shares Jigar Saraswat.

To stay relevant and foster engagement among audiences, it is essential to adapt to newer changes in the industry while also creating a balance between tried-and-tested methods and new ones. Jigar concluded saying "It is time to embrace change and harness the power of SEO to empower your brands and businesses and ultimately help them thrive in the ever-so-evolving search landscape."

(Newswire, A.I)

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Pro Wrestling

All Elite Wrestling

@AEW

AEW Collision

FTRs Dax Harwood faces the debuting "Dynamite Kid" Tommy Billington! 5/11/2024

https://youtu.be/zy8_93vCaSU?si=asoRVhbeEA3roELP

"The Dynamite Kid, the nephew of the legendary Dynamite Kid, Tommy Billington came off the top and sent Dax Harwood crashing down" Tony Schiavone

"Leap of faith by Billington and looks to follow up here" Nigel McGuiness

"Dynamite, Dynamite" - fans

"Listen to that" NM

"Big shotgun dropkick" Tony Schiavone

"The fans getting behind this young man here. Follows Dax in" TS

"Textbook Dynamite Kid clothesline" NM

"Absolutely" TS

"Snap suplex now. Billington now,let's see what he's got left. Up on top" TS

"Could be looking for a headbutt" NM

"No, the big elbow" TS

"Tasting blood" NM

"Yes he is" TS

"May be tasting victory. Seconds away potentially" NM

"Could be a superplex from the top top" TS

"Way up there" NM

"Dragon suplex" TS

"Oh nasty. Nasty landing for this young man" NM

"Rolls him up, 1, 2* TS

"Made famous by Owen Hart, so he's really doing all the best by the family here" NM

"Oh, this is the way that Owen defeated Bret Hart" NM

"Take a look around. Standing ovation for this young man" NM

Media Man: Loved this wrestling match. Flashback to the original Dynamic Kid circa 1982 - 1985. Both men played to many of the strengths. AEW have a new massive star in the making here in Dynamite Kid. And talk about the perfect name for AEW's TV programs. Cross-over brand superstar in the making. Let's see some backstage segments and bio looks at Billington and all doing well, it will be a matter of time until Dynamic Kid holds some gold. One of the top AEW signings this year and perhaps ever - all subjective, we know. Top call of the action to boot. This kid could sell some major merch and tickets if all the pieces of the puzzle come together correctly. Promos a d strap on the rocketship. Kaboom! Win-Win-Win! Pure Dynamite!

#AEWCollision #AEW #AEWDON #AllEliteWrestling

#AEWDynamite #Dynamite #DynamiteKid #Tommy #TheDynamiteKid #TommyBillington #legends #DaxHarwood #prowrestling #wrestling #TBS #TNT #entertainment #PopCulture

#YouTube #Video #trends #trending #buzz #TV #media #mediaman

(Image credit: AEW)

Pro Surfing

WSL

@wsl

Round of 16 Called ON at GWM Sydney Surf Pro Presented by Bonsoy

NORTH NARRABEEN, Sydney, NSW, Australia (Sunday, May 12, 2024)

The men's and women's Rounds of 16 have been called ON at the GWM Sydney Surf Pro presented by Bonsoy, Stop No. 2 of the 2024 World Surf League (WSL) Challenger Series (CS).

Men's competition will commence at 8:05 a.m. AEST with the women's Round of 16 to follow. North Narrabeen is delivering semi-clean, chunky surf in the four-to-five-foot range.

Watch the GWM Sydney Surf Pro presented by Bonsoy LIVE at http://WorldSurfLeague.com.

GWM Sydney Surf Pro Presented By Bonsoy Men's Round of 16 Matchups:

HEAT 1: Ian Gouveia (BRA) vs. Jordy Maree (RSA)

HEAT 2: Miguel Pupo (BRA) vs. George Pittar (AUS)

HEAT 3: Alister Reginato (AUS) vs. Alejo Muniz (BRA)

HEAT 4: Dimitri Poulos (USA) vs. Samuel Pupo (BRA)

HEAT 5: Eli Hanneman (HAW) vs. Joan Duru (FRA)

HEAT 6: Levi Slawson (USA) vs. Jordan Lawler (AUS)

HEAT 7: Taro Watanabe (USA) vs. Kade Matson (USA)

HEAT 8: Caio Ibelli (BRA) vs. Gatien Delahaye (FRA)

GWM Sydney Surf Pro Presented By Bonsoy Women's Round of 16 Matchups:

HEAT 1: Nikki Van Dijk (AUS) vs. Vahine Fierro (FRA)

HEAT 2: Nadia Erostarbe (EUK) vs. Zoe Benedetto (USA)

HEAT 3: Alyssa Spencer (USA) vs. Kirra Pinkerton (USA)

HEAT 4: Erin Brooks (CAN) vs. Teresa Bonvalot (POR)

HEAT 5: Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS) vs. Bronte Macaulay (AUS)

HEAT 6: Macy Callaghan (AUS) vs. Bella Kenworthy (USA)

HEAT 7: Keala Tomoda-Bannert (HAW) vs. Yolanda Hopkins (POR)

HEAT 8: Isabella Nichols (AUS) vs. India Robinson (AUS)

For more information, please visit http://WorldSurfLeague.com

Media Man: Love Aussie surfing. Keep checking out the Official WSL YouTube more more great coverage on the past, present and future of pro surfing!

https://youtube.com/wsl

Videos via the WSL Official YouTube channel

Narrabeen Pushes Challengers Series Contingent To The Limit In Heavy Conditions I Post Show Day 3

https://youtube.com/watch?v=Xt86oWu-Mqg

Wild conditions provided a spectacle of powerful moments from the Challenger Series elite at Narrabeen for both the men and women to set up all-important Round of 16 draws. The dominant lefthanders took on mutant sections that dealt heavy slams or glory with Eli Hanneman, Sally Fitzgibbons, Levi Slawson, Erin Brooks, Taro Watanabe, Dimitri Poulos and many more dishing out their best. Now, head-to-head bouts await with stacked fields looking to push their campaigns toward CT qualification into a Finals Day showing in Northern Sydney and conditions look to be their best to conclude the second stop of 2024. The Challenger Series’ second stop is Narrabeen, one of Sydney’s premier breaks and one of the proudest surf communities on the continent. Renowned for producing long, reeling lefts as well as notable Championship Tour competitors, the wave will test relegated CT surfers and up-and-coming talents alike as they battle to make the tour. Watch the GWM Sydney Surf Pro presented by Bonsoy live May 9-16 on http://worldsurfleague.com (Credit: WSL)

Bioglan Daily Dose: Top 5 Moments Day 3 - GWM Sydney Surf Pro

https://youtube.com/watch?v=YozyXahIj1Q

Erin Brooks stays atop the rankings for now, Levi Slawson sends it again and into the Round of 16, Nadia Erostarbe goes excellent, Taro Watanabe takes flight, and Eli Hanneman's miracle hammer earns a 9.00 with six seconds remaining. The Challenger Series’ second stop is Narrabeen, one of Sydney’s premier breaks and one of the proudest surf communities on the continent. Renowned for producing long, reeling lefts as well as notable Championship Tour competitors, the wave will test relegated CT surfers and up-and-coming talents alike as they battle to make the tour. Watch the GWM Sydney Surf Pro presented by Bonsoy live May 9-16 on http://worldsurfleague.com (Credit: WSL)

(Sources: WSL, Wires)

#WSL #WorldSurfLeague #surfing #prosurfing #WSLCS #surfculture #broadcast #YouTube #Video #Videos #beachculture #prosports #newswire #newsfeeds #trend #trends #trending #buzz #broadcast #sportsnews #Narrabeen #NorthernBeaches #media

(Image credit: WSL)

Pro Surfing

Fitzgibbons Surfs to Sydney Surf Pro Semi-Finals

World Surf League @wsl

Videos via the official WSL YouTube channel

https://www.youtube.com/@wsl

HIGHLIGHTS Day 5 // GWM Sydney Surf Pro Presented By Bonsoy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uE-dHWt3P14&ab_channel=WorldSurfLeague

Damage done in a brief day of competition to wrap women’s all-important Quarterfinal affairs. A full flair out from Sally Fitzgibbons put the field on notice to lead the women into the Semifinals. Both of 2023 finalists remain in the draw alongside current Challenger Series No. 1 Erin Brooks. But, only one will claim the victory and catapult themselves towards 2025 CT qualification. (Credit: WSL)

The Catch Up Day 5 - GWM Sydney Surf Pro Presented By Bonsoy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfWUEC_TQs8&ab_channel=WorldSurfLeague

Women’s Semifinalists Secured, Finals Day Looms I Post Show Day 5

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-M2bAZANDI&ab_channel=WorldSurfLeague

A short day of competition cemented women’s Semifinalists in Narrabeen with the pressure to perform no higher. Current Challenger Series No. 1 Erin Brooks took down a next generation superheat to push the rankings pace, Sally Fitzgibbons continues to flair in Sydney, plus Nadia Erostarbe’s incredible run lands her in the Semifinals with vital points to kickstart her CT qualification year. Men’s Quarterfinals are hanging in the balance with heavyweight bouts awaiting to see who earns their way alongside the women in the Semifinals. (Credit: WSL)

News

May 13, 2024

Sally Fitzgibbons advanced to the semi-finals of the Sydney Surf Pro 2024, held at Narrabeen, as announced by various social media accounts including World Surf League, 7Sport, and WSL Brasil. The event, which has been gaining popularity in Sydney's west, was broadcasted live with updates and highlights shared across platforms like 7plus and YouTube. The competition featured eight competitors initially, with Fitzgibbons' performance being celebrated by fans and media alike. A potential Finals Day was also highlighted, indicating the event's ongoing excitement and engagement with surfing enthusiasts. (Credit: Grok)

Watch the GWM Sydney Surf Pro presented by Bonsoy LIVE at http://WorldSurfLeague.com.

GWM Sydney Surf Pro Presented By Bonsoy

Men's Round of 16 Matchups:

HEAT 1: Ian Gouveia (BRA) vs. Jordy Maree (RSA)

HEAT 2: Miguel Pupo (BRA) vs. George Pittar (AUS)

HEAT 3: Alister Reginato (AUS) vs. Alejo Muniz (BRA) HEAT 4: Dimitri Poulos (USA) vs. Samuel Pupo (BRA) HEAT 5: Eli Hanneman (HAW) vs. Joan Duru (FRA)

HEAT 6: Levi Slawson (USA) vs. Jordan Lawler (AUS) HEAT 7: Taro Watanabe (USA) vs. Kade Matson (USA) HEAT 8: Caio Ibelli (BRA) vs. Gatien Delahaye (FRA)

GWM Sydney Surf Pro Presented By Bonsoy Women's Round of 16 Matchups:

HEAT 1: Nikki Van Dijk (AUS) vs. Vahine Fierro (FRA) HEAT 2: Nadia Erostarbe (EUK) vs. Zoe Benedetto (USA) HEAT 3: Alyssa Spencer (USA) vs. Kirra Pinkerton (USA) HEAT 4: Erin Brooks (CAN) vs. Teresa Bonvalot (POR) HEAT 5: Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS) vs. Bronte Macaulay (AUS)

HEAT 6: Macy Callaghan (AUS) vs. Bella Kenworthy (USA)

HEAT 7: Keala Tomoda-Bannert (HAW) vs. Yolanda Hopkins (POR)

HEAT 8: Isabella Nichols (AUS) vs. India Robinson (AUS)

For more information, please visit http://WorldSurfLeague.com

Media Man: Love Aussie surfing. Yeah Sally. Keep checking out the Official WSL YouTube more more great coverage on the past, present and future of pro surfing! https://youtube.com/wsl

Videos via the WSL Official YouTube channel Narrabeen Pushes Challengers Series Contingent To The Limit In Heavy Conditions I Post Show Day 3 https://youtube.com/watch?v=Xt86oWu-Mqg

The Challenger Series’ second stop is Narrabeen, one of Sydney’s premier breaks and one of the proudest surf communities on the continent. Renowned for producing long, reeling lefts as well as notable Championship Tour competitors, the wave will test relegated CT surfers and up-and-coming talents alike as they battle to make the tour. Watch the GWM Sydney Surf Pro presented by Bonsoy live May 9-16 on http://worldsurfleague.com (Credit: WSL)

Bioglan Daily Dose: Top 5 Moments Day 3 - GWM Sydney Surf Pro https://youtube.com/watch?v=YozyXahIj1Q

(Credit: WSL)

(Sources: WSL, Wires)

#WSL #WorldSurfLeague #surfing #prosurfing #WSLCS #SallyFitzgibbons #surfculture #broadcast #YouTube #Video #Videos #beachculture #prosports #newswire #newsfeeds #trend #trends #trending #buzz #broadcast #sportsnews #Narrabeen #NorthNarrabeen #NorthernBeaches #media

(Image credit: WSL)

Combat Sports

WWE

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Wrestlers Up For UFC

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Fights

Triple H on The Rock’s Return to WWE, Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson, $5B Netflix Deal - IMPAULSIVE 413 (April 6, 2024)

https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZDbhQ9BZ4IA&t=3133s

*from 52 minute mark

"Send me. Send me" LP

"Yeah, you might do alright" Triple H

"I wrestled. I wrestle now. I would do it. I would totally do it, for the right dance partner"... LP

Flashback On Logan Paul - June 2023

Impaulsive Podcast

Logan Paul Announces UFC Debut On Elon VS Zuck Undercard, KSI v. Tommy Fury, MrBeast Is Thirsty: 385

https://youtube.com/watch?v=oxr_qcwdxBI

and...

Brutus Creed via Fightful - Feb 2024

“Maybe once or twice,” Brutus noted. “I don’t know if I could do a whole living of taking a pounding on my face in the UFC. I’ll do a one-off or so.”

and

Montez Ford to WWE's Nick Khan: "I'll be that guy"

Media Man Int

MMA - Wrestling Dream Matches (Media Man Int)

https://mediamanint.com/articles/mma_wrestling2.html

(Image credit: UFC)

Market, Commodities and Financial News

Snapshot via Media Man

May 13, 2024

ASX futures down 15 points or 0.2% to 7765 near 6am AEST

AUD flat at 66.03 US cents

Bitcoin +0.4% to $US61,359

Dow +0.3% S&P +0.2% Nasdaq flat

FTSE +0.6% DAX +0.5% CAC +0.4%

Gold +0.6% to $US2360.50 an ounce

Brent oil -1.3% to $US82.79 a barrel

Iron ore flat at $US115.80 a tonne

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Social Media And Political News

Australian court lifts order blocking X on church stabbing video

May 13, 2024

An Australian court on Monday rejected a bid by the country's cyber safety regulator to extend a temporary order for Elon Musk-owned X to block videos of the stabbing of an Assyrian church bishop, which authorities had called a terrorist attack.

Federal Court judge Geoffrey Kennett said the application to extend the injunction granted last month had been refused. The reasons for the judgement will be released later, the judge said during a brief hearing.

The matter has been listed for a hearing on Wednesday.

The legal tussle has sparked heated exchanges between Musk and senior Australian officials including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who called Musk "an arrogant billionaire" for his objections to take down the video. Musk has posted memes criticising the regulatory order, describing it as censorship.

Other platforms, such as Meta, took down the content quickly when asked.

The Federal Court, Australia's second-highest court, last month upheld an order by the eSafety Commissioner asking X, formerly Twitter, to take down 65 posts containing footage of the bishop being knifed mid-sermon in Sydney on April 15, saying it showed explicit violence. A 16-year-old boy has been charged with a terrorism offence for the alleged attack.

Australian users have been blocked from viewing the posts but X has refused to remove them globally on the grounds that one country's rules should not control the internet.

The regulator told the court last week that geo-blocking Australians, the solution X offered, was ineffective because a quarter of the population used virtual private networks that disguised their locations.

Last week, Albanese's centre-left government announced it would hold a parliamentary inquiry to look into the negative impacts of social media, saying it has significant control over what Australians see online, with almost no scrutiny.

(Wires, A.I)

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Casino, Hotel and Resort News Via Wires/Media Man

May 12, 2024

California: $325M Chicken Ranch Casino Resort sets soft opening July 15

The new, nearly complete $325 million Chicken Ranch Casino, Resort and Conference Center will begin welcoming guests in July, the Chicken Ranch Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California announced at 10 a.m. Wednesday. The new casino resort, about 2 miles southwest of downtown Jamestown, will be nine stories tall with a larger casino, new restaurants and bars, a 197-room hotel, fitness center and rooftop pool, plus a conference center, gift shop and a tribal cultural center.

News

Ex-Las Vegas casino exec Sibella receives probation in illegal-bookie case

Former MGM Grand President Scott Sibella was sentenced to probation and ordered to pay a fine Wednesday afternoon in a Los Angeles courtroom for a single violation of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) in connection with a federal investigation of illegal bookmaker Wayne Nix. Sibella, who pleaded guilty Jan. 24 in U.S. District Court for the Central District of California before Judge Dolly M. Gee, was assessed a $9,500 fine. In its recently unsealed sentencing position, the prosecution team, led by Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeff Mitchell, did not oppose the probation and fine amounts.

News

Mohegan out as Virgin Hotels Las Vegas casino manager by year’s end

Virgin Hotels Las Vegas announced Tuesday that the Connecticut-based tribal gaming operator Mohegan will transition out of its three-year role in managing the casino. The former Hard Rock Las Vegas, rebranded as Virgin and reopened in spring 2021, has faced challenges in attracting customers since the pandemic, according to gaming analysts. Virgin will transition its 60,000-square-foot casino under the management of Cliff Atkinson, the hotel president, subject to all regulatory approvals. Following the transition period, Mohegan will cease to manage or lease the casino.

News

Illinois: Bally’s Chicago casino revenue slips to $10.4 million in April

The Illinois Gaming Board reported $137 million in adjusted gross revenue from casino gaming in April, with Bally’s temporary venue in downtown Chicago having a slight downturn from March. The Bally’s casino at Medinah Temple in the River North neighborhood of the city reported $10.4 million in AGR, down from its peak of $11.1 million in March. While Bally’s revenue for the 2024 calendar year moved above $40 million, the $4.1 million in local taxes for the City of Chicago generated thus far is tracking to be well below the $35 million projected in mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget.

News

MGM National Harbor guest wins $1.3 million at Ultimate Texas Hold’em

A local Virginia resident hit it big last weekend at MGM National Harbor, winning a $1.3 million progressive jackpot while playing Ultimate Texas Hold’em. The winning royal flush in diamonds marked one of the largest payouts ever in the United States for that table game. “What an incredible moment for our guest to win this huge jackpot at MGM National Harbor,” said Alex Alvarado, vice president of casino operations.

News

Second day of Culinary workers strike at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas winds down

Hospitality workers at an off-Strip casino continued their two-day strike Saturday, calling on their employer to agree to wage increases in the next five-year contract. Hundreds of Culinary Local 226 members — which represents about 700 servers, stewards, housekeepers and others — at Virgin Hotels walked off the job Friday to pressure the resort-casino into making a deal that accounts for inflation and other higher labor costs like peers on the Strip and throughout the region. Virgin is the last property in the resort corridor to settle its contract that ended June 1.

News

Mets owner’s firm lobbies high-ranking New York lawmakers over Queens casino bid

Mets owner Steve Cohen is in a race to win the rights to build one of the biggest casinos in the world. But one Queens senator stands in his way. State Sen. Jessica Ramos, whose district includes the planned Citi Field casino site, has held off on supporting Cohen’s massive bid. Cohen has a problem: The senator’s support is crucial if he wants his casino. So the billionaire needs to find a way around her, and that starts in Albany.

News

Hard Rock Northern Indiana again on top of April’s $208M statewide casino win

Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana shows no signs of giving up its position as the state’s top earning casino nearly three years after its May 14, 2021, grand opening. Data released Friday by the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) show Hard Rock last month tallied more “win,” or revenue after paying successful bettors, than any of the 12 other commercial casinos in the Hoosier State for a 30th consecutive month. Hard Rock tallied $39.7 million in April win — a 1.6% increase compared to its April 2023 win of $39.1 million — even though this year’s calendar had one fewer April weekend.

News

Bookies at the baccarat table: A new scandal grips Las Vegas

Of all the perks the casinos near Lake Tahoe can offer high-rolling customers, few rival an invitation to play in the American Century Championship, the annual celebrity golf tournament. And perhaps the most enticing celebrity to be paired with is retired NBA legend Charles Barkley, the tournament’s hard-swinging and harder-gambling fan favorite, who every year attempts to place six-figure long-odds bets on his performance. Naturally, in 2019, that privilege went to Mathew Bowyer, an Orange County, Calif., card player who regularly risked millions at tables throughout Nevada and elsewhere.

News

League commissioners grapple with power limits amid sports betting boom

Several pro league commissioners, notably the NBA’s Adam Silver, were outspoken advocates for the broad legalization of sports betting before it became a reality in 2018. Now nearing the sixth anniversary of that momentous date on May 14, many of those same commissioners are acknowledging they are still struggling with the limits of their powers to manage the meteoric growth of the industry. Less than a month after former Raptors center Jontay Porter received a lifetime suspension for flagrant violations of league gambling rules, Silver said there are still limits to how effectively or broadly the league can govern the situation.

News

How profitable are Louisiana’s sports books?

Since June of 2021, when sports betting was legalized in Louisiana, billions of bets have been placed by hopefuls looking to capitalize on their love of sports; but just how profitable are bettors in the ‘Sportsman’s Paradise?’… While the idea of making money by watching and betting on the outcomes of your favorite sports may sound enticing, the numbers may tell a different story. According to revenue reports from the Louisiana Gaming Commission, Louisiana sportsbooks averaged an 11% win rate on wagers placed through the fiscal year 2023 up to March 2024.

News

Betting on sports and U.S. elections using derivatives faces federal ban

A top financial regulator took a major step toward directly banning derivatives from being used to bet on political contests and sports games — throwing up another hurdle for those hoping to wager on November’s US election. The proposal Friday by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission would crack down on so-called event contracts. Those binary options have been used to bet legally on real-world outcomes such as monetary policy, lunar landings and music awards and are of increasing interest to Wall Street.

News

UFC Branded Games To U.S Casinos

News

Pro Wrestling

ALL ELITE WRESTLING

AEW: Double or Nothing 2024

Date: MAY 26, 2024

Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena

City: Las Vegas, NV

Time: 4:00pm PT

Las Vegas will once again host AEW Double or Nothing on Sunday, May 26, from the MGM Grand Garden Arena!

AEW World Championship:

Swerve Strickland (c) vs Christian Cage

AEW Women’s World Championship:

Toni Storm (c) vs Serena Deeb

TBS Championship:

Willow Nightingale (c) vs Mercedes Moné

AEW International Championship:

oni Storm (c) vs Serena Deeb

AEW International Championship:

Roderick Strong (c) vs Will Ospreay

Anarchy in the Arena: Young Bucks, Kazuchika Okada, & Jack Perry vs Bryan Danielson, Eddie Kingston, & FTR

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Search Engine Journal

Google Updates Search Algorithm

Social Media

SEJ's Matt on Google updates and updates, as well as lack there of and more. Spread the risk and have a plan A, B and C, as the Google algorithms run wild. Be ready to pivot at any stage of the game, or be at the mercy of 'The Big G'. Be Google friendly if at all possible, and also carve our of your niches and venture into various sectors ready for harvesting in future seasons. Adapt to changes as best possible as per Darwinism 101. Work your network contact and share into when suitable and help work out the real news developments. Stack the odds in your favor.

Pro Wrestling

AEW @AEW Dynamite, Collision And Rampage (Highlights and Moments)

The Learning Tree Chris Jericho & student Big Bill make their tag team DEBUT! | 5/8/24

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoABB93jnBQ&ab_channel=AllEliteWrestling

"Big Bill wanting to prove himself to Chris Jericho and he certainly did" Tony Schiavone

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmQSAcOli18&t=6s&ab_channel=AllEliteWrestling

The Thunder ROLLS! Thunder Rosa returns to AEW Collision! | 5/11/24, AEW Collision

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmQSAcOli18&t=6s&ab_channel=AllEliteWrestling

AEW Collision

FTRs Dax Harwood faces the debuting "Dynamite Kid" Tommy Billington! 5/11/2024 https://youtu.be/zy8_93vCaSU?si=asoRVhbeEA3roELP

"The Dynamite Kid, the nephew of the legendary Dynamite Kid, Tommy Billington came off the top and sent Dax Harwood crashing down" Tony Schiavone

"Leap of faith by Billington and looks to follow up here" Nigel McGuiness

"Dynamite, Dynamite" - fans

"Listen to that"

NM "Big shotgun dropkick" Tony Schiavone

"The fans getting behind this young man here. Follows Dax in" TS

"Textbook Dynamite Kid clothesline"

NM "Absolutely" TS

"Snap suplex now. Billington now,let's see what he's got left. Up on top" TS

"Could be looking for a headbutt" NM "No, the big elbow" TS

“The Virtuosa” Deonna Purrazzo faces off with Lady Frost! | 5/11/24, AEW Rampage

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZsA2HYF0Qc&t=3s&ab_channel=AllEliteWrestling

#AEWCollision #AEWCollision #AEWRampage #AEW #AEWDON #DoubleOrNothing #AllEliteWrestling #AEWDynamite #Dynamite #ChrisJericho #BigBill #LearningTree #TheLearningTree #ThunderRosa #DynamiteKid #Tommy #TheDynamiteKid #TommyBillington #DeonnaPurrazzo #Purrazzo #TheVirtuosa #LadyFrost #TBS #TNT #YouTube #Video #PopCulture #broadcast #broadcasting #trend #trends #trending #buzz #media #mediaman

Media Man: Some great matches and dramas. Jerciho, Big Bill, Dynamite Kid, Thunder and Purrazzo are some of our AEW's favs at present. More great moments and highlights via the official AEW YouTube channel www.youtube.com/AEW

#legends #DaxHarwood #prowrestling #wrestling #TBS #TNT #entertainment #PopCulture #YouTube #Video #trends #trending #buzz #TV #media #mediaman

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Movie Box Office (North America)

May 12, 2024

1. Kingdom Of Planet Of The Apes - $56.5 m

2. The Fall Guy - $13.7 m

3. Challengers - $4.7 m

4. Tarot - $3.4 m

5. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire - $2.5 m

6. Unsung Heroes - $2.3 m

7. Kung Fu Panda 4 - $2 m

8. Civil War - $1.8 m

9. Star Wars: The Phantom Menace - $1.5 m

10. Abigail - $1.1 m

Pop Culture News

‘Billy Corgan’s Adventures In Carnyland’

Directed by Volk-Weis and Ian Roumain, the series pulls back the curtain on how the legendary frontman of alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins takes on the world.

When he isn’t churning out albums and touring the world with his band, Corgan works as a wrestling promoter through his storied National Wrestling Alliance @nwa , which he intends to restore to its former glory.

As if being a rock star navigating the demanding politics of running both a band, The Smashing Pumpkins, and a group of eccentric wrestlers - "Carnyland", isn’t tricky enough, he’s also a father of two - and he’s planning a wedding to his longtime partner, Chloe Mendel. Can he possibly keep all these balls in the air?

YouTube

‘Billy Corgan’s Adventures in Carnyland’ premieres May 14 on @TheCWApp and http://CWTV.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eX-yPpT9UjE&ab_channel=SmashingPumpkins

News

NATIONAL WRESTLING ALLIANCE EMBARKS ON HISTORIC TERRITORY SYSTEM REVIVAL UNDER LEADERSHIP OF PRESIDENT WILLIAM PATRICK CORGAN

• The first affiliate territory for the Lightning One era is NWA Exodus Pro Midwest

• Territory is lead by NWA World’s Heavyweight Champion EC3

• More territories are being explored domestically and internationally

CLEVELAND, OH - In a move marking a pivotal moment in the history of the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), President William Patrick Corgan has announced the revival of the promotion’s territorial system, a cherished tradition for the NWA, which harkens back to the roots of professional wrestling and the alliance’s formation 75 years ago. The move is aimed at fostering collaboration, unity and the development of future wrestling stars. The inaugural affiliate territory to join this initiative is NWA Exodus Pro Midwest, under the stewardship of none other than the NWA World’s Heavyweight Champion, EC3.

In a statement reflecting the essence of this moment, Billy Corgan remarked, “We are returning to the collaboration that defined the NWA, embracing a model that not only honors our rich history but also propels us into a future of young stars. This initial undertaking with NWA Exodus Pro, as well as all our affiliate promotions to come, will play a pivotal role in who appears on NWA television in the future, as well as affording those affiliate promotions consistent access to all the top NWA champions and superstars.”

NWA Exodus Pro Midwest, led by the illustrious NWA World’s Heavyweight Champion EC3, will see its Men’s Heavyweight Championship officially recognized by the NWA - a testament to the gravity of this new chapter in NWA history. This collaboration not only signifies a mutual partnership but also symbolizes a shared commitment to the growth and evolution of professional wrestling. EC3 expressed his excitement, stating, “I am honored to lead NWA Exodus Pro Midwest into this new chapter. I’ve long sought a way to create a platform of opportunity for up and coming talent to “tell their story.” With the WPC and the NWA, I have the right partner and wrestling’s most important legacy. To have the NWA’s brand, create shows, and cultivate talent, especially in the Midwest region, is something I’m incredibly passionate about. Together, we will pave the way for a future that respects the traditions of the past while pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Dare I say, we can “control the narrative.”

The inaugural celebration of this historic affiliation will be marked by “NWA Presents: Samhain” on October 28, 2023, hosted at Temple Live in Cleveland. Fans can secure their tickets and pay-per-view access by visiting http://NWATix.com and http://Fite.TV.

NWA Official YouTube channel

The Ten Pounds of Gold is on the Line!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZdziSNhg0Y&ab_channel=NWA

Was Thrillbilly able to pull off the upset of the century against EC3? Find out NOW on NWA Powerrr on the CW! (Credit: NWA)

Websites

NWA Official Website

http://www.nationalwrestlingalliance.com

NWA Official YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/@nwa

NWA: The CW

https://www.cwtv.com/shows/nwa-powerrr/

The Smashing Pumpkins Official Website

https://smashingpumpkins.com

The Smashing Pumpkins Official YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/@smashingpumpkins

Media Man: Pumped for this. Dares to be different and beats the odds every step of the way. Blueprint for legendary status. Kiddos and world be bookers take note. Is this is what you know know, imagine what you don't know! In line for awards we say.

#BillyCorgan #BillyCorgansAdventuresInCarnyland #Carneyland #NWA #NationalWrestlingAlliance #NWAPower #realitytv #TheSmashingPumpkins #EC3 #Thrillbilly #prowrestling #wrestling #wrestlingnews #TheCM #streaming #streamingnews #PopCulture #entertainmentnews #Entrepreneur #Video #YouTube #app #broadcast #broadcasting #production #production #studio #showbiz #trend #trending #trending #buzz #TV #media #mediaman

(Image credit: NWA)

Pro Wrestling

WWE @WWE Raw

May 13, 2024

Confrontation: Drew McIntyre and Damian Priest

"Drew McIntyre held before him, for.just over five minutes,.when McIntyre beat Seth Rollins at WrestleMania, and Damian Priest would cash in to become champion" Michael Cole @MichaelCole

"El Senior Money In The Bank cashed in at WrestleMania..He's our champion now..Got some help from that Judgement Day crew but he wants to do it alone.he says. Well see, won't we - we'll see" Pat McAfee @PatMcAfeeShow

"I would love to say it to somebody's face but if you're all listening, CM Punk keeps running away from me every single week, but since you're being a man, you're stepping up to me right now, I gunna say something positive about you right now, cause I know your story".. Drew McIntyre

Broadcasting

Video

Damian Priest tells Drew McIntyre to blame himself: Raw highlights, May 13, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xb0TxmBEBx8&ab_channel=WWE

Media Man: Great promo and such emotion. Situation escalating on multiple fronts!

#WWERaw #PatMcAfee #MichaelCole #DrewMcIntyre #DamianPriest #JudgementDay #CMPunk #Champion #wrestling #interviews #promo #promotion #PopCulture #USANetwork #sportsnews #entertainmentnews #entertainment #broadcast #broadcasting #trend #trends #trending #trendingnow #buzz #TV #SouthCarolina #Greenville #media #mediaman

(Image credit: WWE) with Media Man A.I

Pro Wrestling

WWE

@WWE

Raw

May 13, 2024

Confrontation: Drew McIntyre and Damian Priest

"Drew McIntyre held before him, for.just over five minutes,.when McIntyre beat Seth Rollins at WrestleMania, and Damian Priest would cash in to become champion" Michael Cole

@MichaelCole

@PatMcAfeeShow

Broadcasting

Video

Damian Priest tells Drew McIntyre to blame himself: Raw highlights, May 13, 2024

https://youtube.com/watch?v=xb0TxmBEBx8&ab_channel=WWE

Media Man: Great promo and such emotion. Situation escalating on multiple fronts!

(Image credit: WWE) with Media Man A.I

Here’s What Went Down at the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Press Conference

BY AMANDA RICHARDS AND ROXANNE FEQUIERE

MAY 14, 2024

Ahead of their July 20 bout, the pair met face-to-face at the Apollo Theater in New York City on May 13.

https://netflix.com/tudum/articles/jake-paul-vs-mike-tyson-live-release-date-news

A ringside seat (on your couch) awaits. For the first time ever, Netflix and Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) are teaming up for a heavyweight boxing mega-event headlined by the Problem Child, Jake “El Gallo de Dorado” Paul (9-1, 6 KOs), versus the Baddest Man on the Planet, Mike Tyson (50-6, 44 KOs). The Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson match will stream live on Netflix on July 20 from the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys.

https://netflix.com/au/title/81764952?src=tudum&trackId=259776131&trkId=259776131

And, in the co-main event, undisputed super lightweight world champion Katie Taylor (23-1, 6 KOs) will step back in the ring against boxing trailblazer and unified featherweight champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano (46-2-1, 30 KOs). You can learn more about the highly anticipated Amanda Serrano vs. Katie Taylor rematch here.

https://netflix.com/tudum/articles/amanda-serrano-katie-taylor-rematch-paul-tyson-live-date-news

Paul, Tyson, Taylor, and Serrano met face-to-face on May 13 at the iconic Apollo Theater in New York City to discuss the upcoming fight in an event hosted by renowned boxing journalist Ariel Helwani.

“Mike wanted this to be a pro fight,” Paul said during the press conference. “He wants the war. I respect him for stepping up and try to put an end to me.”

Tyson was praising of Paul’s character, but didn’t mince words when it came to the July 20 bout.

“I really like Jake a lot,” Tyson told the crowd, “But once he’s in the ring he has to fight like his life depends on it — because it will.”

Also during the conference, unified featherweigh champion Serrano spoke to the challenge of ascending three divisions to fight Taylor in a lightweight rematch, which requires her to gain about 14 pounds.

“Greatness requires sacrifice,” Serrano said. “I’m sacrificing my body to go up three divisions. My power is going to come with me.”

Taylor spoke to the rematch as well, noting that she has no plans to carry on the Serrano vs. Taylor rivalry after July 20. Their infamous 2022 bout at Madison Square Garden ended in a narrow split decision in Taylor’s favor, earning both athletes Sports Illustrated’s Fight of the Year and The Ring’s Event of the Year for 2022 honors.

“I go into every fight planning to win,” Taylor said when asked if she was planning to put the rivalry to bed. “I beat her her first time and I plan on beating her the second time. The trilogy is not on my mind right now.” (Credit: Netflix)

Netflix and MVP Present: Paul vs. Tyson & Taylor vs. Serrano Press Tour - Part I

https://youtube.com/watch?v=Mzhw0QdeFxk

Videos

Netflix and MVP Present: Paul vs. Tyson & Taylor vs. Serrano Press Tour - Part I

https://youtube.com/watch?v=Mzhw0QdeFxk&t=263s

Join us LIVE from the Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York where Jake Paul, Mike Tyson, Katie Taylor, and Amanda Serrano will all be face to face for the FIRST time ahead of their fights on Saturday, July 20th in Arlington, TX. Live stream will begin at 5:30pm ET. (Credit: Netflix)

"This stands to be the most wanted combat sports event in modern history" M.C "It all goes down July 20. Saturday, July 20th at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Of course the home of the Dallas Cowboys".. MC "Let's *ucking go" Mike Tyson "There it is" M.C "Why this intrigued you. Why you ultimately said yes to a fight against Jake Pau"? "Well it was a no brainer. It was just he was a new and upcoming guy on the scene, and I like shaking the sports world to its core and I'm doing it now"... Mike Tyson

Netflix and MVP Present: Paul vs. Tyson & Taylor vs. Serrano Press Tour - Part II

https://youtube.com/watch?v=yubKQUtNEJY

THE FINAL FACEOFF BEFORE FIGHT WEEK‼️ Join us LIVE from Arlington, TX where Jake Paul, Mike Tyson, Katie Taylor, and Amanda Serrano will all be face to face for the LAST time until fight week ahead of their fights on Saturday, July 20th at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. (Credit: Netflix)

#JakePaulvsMikeTyson #JakePaul #MikeTyson #PaulTyson #presstour #pressconference #mediaconference #Netflix #netflixsports #MostValuablePromotions #MVP #TaylorSerrano #KatieTaylor #AmandaSerrano #boxing #boxingnews #boxingmedia #broadcast #Video #YouTube #promotion #trend #trends #trending #trendingnow #Media

Media Man: Pumped for this. Special thanks: Netflix and Most Valuable Promotions)

(Image credit: Netflix

@netflix

and Most Valuable Promotions

@MostVpromotions

)

Pro Wrestling

WWE @WWE Raw

May 13, 2024

Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Greenville, South Carolina

Media Man: Action and drama filled show. Priest to become his own man?! Otis and Gable aren't going to last! Punk and McIntyre is going to be out of control when they finally meet face to face. Gunther vs "The Mad Dragon", in a WWE ring! Bring it on. Pro wrestling masterclass awaiting fans. Can Gunther be stopped by getting that King's Crown?! Judgement Day and LWO situation with castoff loose cannons amok. Bronson Reed is one pissed off Aussie Tsunamia! Jade Cargill or Tiffany Stratton is the smart money for Queen Of The Ring. Jeddah and Scotland airports and arena's better bring in extra security awaiting these WWE superstars, many of which are at breaking point.

Carlito questions The Judgment Day’s leadership: Raw highlights, May 13, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zI6AphM2j7E&ab_channel=WWE

Damian Priest tells Drew McIntyre to blame himself: Raw highlights, May 13, 2024 https://youtube.com/watch?v=xb0TxmBEBx8&ab_channel=WWE

"Drew McIntyre held before him, for just over five minutes,.when McIntyre beat Seth Rollins at WrestleMania, and Damian Priest would cash in to become champion" Michael Cole

"Drew, haha, you got some serious issues dude. Since you can't shut that hold in your face, why don't you do something different tonight! I'm thinking, you say what's you gunna say but you say it to somebody's face" Damian Priest "I would love to say it to somebody's face but if you're all listening, CM Punk keeps running away from me every single week, but since you're being a man, you're stepping up to me right now, I gunna say something positive about you right now, cause I know your story".. Drew McIntyre

Bronson Reed obliterates Akira Tozawa: Raw highlights, May 13, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MzQpDV8zRQ&t=4s&ab_channel=WWE

"Could certainly be the guy. Grind a little bit of momentium into an Intercontinental title" Pat McAfee

Lyra Valkyria vs. Zoey Stark – Queen of the Ring Quarterfinal Match: Raw highlights, May 13, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLBIe5OqZ5U&t=5s&ab_channel=WWE

"Tornado DDT. Drops Zoey right on here head" Michael Cole

"Lyra Valkyria brand new on Raw. Making a name for herself quick" PM

"This is where you prove yourself" MC

"Old school shots there by Zoey" PM

Becky Lynch slaps Liv Morgan: Raw highlights, May 13, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGozrCEj3RQ&t=4s&ab_channel=WWE

Gunther dismantles Kofi Kingston to move forward: Raw highlights, May 13, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdXkBKfJAfY&t=8s&ab_channel=WWE

IYO SKY vaults over Shayna Baszler in Queen of the Ring Quarterfinal: Raw highlights, May 13, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEjpOTRuuN0&t=6s&ab_channel=WWE

"Bad blood spilling out into the arena" MC

Lyra Valkyria helps Becky Lynch combat Damage CTRL and Liv Morgan: Raw highlights, May 13, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ursSLCUkFaU&ab_channel=WWE

After the match between Becky Lynch and Dakota Kai, Lyra Valkyria emerges to help The Man contend with Damage CTRL and an irate Liv Morgan. (Credit: WWE)

Chad Gable slaps Otis after Otis' loss to Sami Zayn: Raw highlights, May 13, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N43BOgAn8EA&ab_channel=WWE

Bonus:

Inside look at Lyra Valkyria’s first day as a Raw Superstar: WWE Raw Vlog

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgCDShtU3qY&ab_channel=WWE

Take a look behind the curtain as Lyra Valkyria joins the red brand for the first time following the WWE Draft. (Credit: WWE)

Media Man: Very good show. Storylines developing beautifully and most entertaining. No wonder Raw was trending all over the place today. Great team effort.

The official WWE YouTube channel is going to get hard today as the world is pumped for the road to King And Queen Of The Ring!

www.youtube.com/wwe

#WWERaw #PatMcAfee #MichaelCole #DrewMcIntyre #DamianPriest #JudgementDay #CMPunk #KingOfTheRing #QueenOfTheRing #King #Queen #KingAndQueenOfTheRing #WWEKAQOTR #Gunther #LyraValkyria #Lynch #LivMorgan #ChadGable #Otis #Champion #wrestling #prowrestling #Video #YouTube #highlights #interviews #promo #promotion #PopCulture #USANetwork #sportsnews #entertainmentnews #entertainment #broadcast #broadcasting #trend #trends #trending #trendingnow #buzz #TV #SouthCarolina #Greenville #Aussie #media #mediaman

(Image credit: WWE)

Combat Sports

UFC Top Brass Green Light To Suitable UFC - WWE Crossover Fights

Fans Tipped To Get More Legit Dream Matches And Angles, Promos, Call Outs etc

Dana White No Longer Getting *ucked Over

Dana White says he's 'absolutely' open to UFC fighters competing in TKO's WWE, now that Vince McMahon isn't "ucking" him for no reason

"Well, I didn't know that, but yeah, I would do anything for Derrick Lewis. I really like Derrick Lewis a lot, so. Listen some of the some of the fighters who fight here have always dreamed about doing a WWE match or whatever it is. I don't have a problem with that. I mean, I didn't have a problem with that when Vince was consistently *ucking me for no reason and now that that's not the case anymore I obviously would absolutely do it."

Video via the official UFC YouTube channel

*see 21:30 Q&A segement

UFC St. Louis : Post-Fight Press Conference

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8G1YccmWNM&t=1037s&ab_channel=UFC

News

WWE @WWE Wrestlers Up For UFC @UFC Fights

Triple H on The Rock’s Return to WWE, Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson, $5B Netflix Deal - IMPAULSIVE 413 (April 6, 2024)

https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZDbhQ9BZ4IA&t=3133s

*from 52 minute mark "Send me. Send me" LP "Yeah, you might do alright" Triple H "I wrestled. I wrestle now. I would do it. I would totally do it, for the right dance partner"... LP Flashback On Logan Paul - June 2023 “I’ll be honest, I pitched it,” Paul said on his podcast. “I pitched it internally, I pitched it to the [executives] that be, if Elon Musk and [Mark] Zuckerberg fight, I will do my UFC debut on the undercard. I’ll fight for free, for charity.” Impaulsive Podcast Logan Paul Announces UFC Debut On Elon VS Zuck Undercard, KSI v. Tommy Fury, MrBeast Is Thirsty: 385 https://youtube.com/watch?v=oxr_qcwdxBI

and...

Brutus Creed via Fightful - Feb 2024 “Maybe once or twice,” Brutus noted. “I don’t know if I could do a whole living of taking a pounding on my face in the UFC. I’ll do a one-off or so.”

and

Montez Ford to WWE's Nick Khan: "I'll be that guy" “I don’t think people know, but yes, I was in the military, and I was also a brown, almost a black belt in the military as well, now not only do I have hand-to-hand combat experience, but I got life experience … I even told Nick Khan, I said, ‘Hey, I know you’re doing all these crossovers, but if you need somebody to do another crossover and step to the Octagon, I’ll be that guy.'” Montez Ford

Media Man Int

MMA - Wrestling Dream Matches (Media Man Int) https://mediamanint.com/articles/mma_wrestling2.html

(Image credit: UFC/TKO Group)

Boxing News

Boxing Media Hypes "Fight Of The Century" Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk

Matchroom Boxing Official YouTube

"Skinny? I'm 19 Odd Stone!" - Tyson Fury On Weight Claims & Usyk Clash

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkC0QH2woac&ab_channel=MatchroomBoxing

DAZN Official YouTube

TYSON FURY VS. OLEKSANDR USYK GRAND ARRIVALS LIVESTREAM (RIYADH SEASON)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiNSjr-eUjE&ab_channel=DAZNBoxing

Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotions Official YouTube

"I'm definitely turned on for this!" Tyson Fury vows to smash “ugly gap-teethed rabbit dosser” Usyk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fr_wVZy_5H8&ab_channel=FrankWarren%27sQueensberryPromotions

Fury vs Usyk Grand Arrivals LIVE | Historic UNDISPUTED Fight Week Starts HERE! #RiyadhSeason

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHTbdh731Zs&ab_channel=FrankWarren%27sQueensberryPromotions

Top Rank Boxing Official YouTube

Inside A Tyson Fury Workout + Fury Calls Usyk The Toughest Fighter Ever | REAL TIME EP. 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWL34XyOyFY&ab_channel=TopRankBoxing

The Aftermath From the Head butt Scuffle Between Team Fury & Team Usyk | REAL TIME EP. 1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fpun09Qu3Ms&ab_channel=TopRankBoxing

14 May 2024

#furyusyk #boxing #highlights

Top Rank Real Time is back for the undisputed heavyweight championship fight of the world between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk. On this episode, we go behind the scenes of the crazy head butting incident between #furyusyk and then check out media day with both fighters.

#boxing #highlights

Boxing’s two heavyweight world champions will finally meet to crown the one and only undisputed champion of the world. The undisputed heavyweight showdown between WBC/lineal champion Tyson Fury and WBO/IBF/WBA ruler Oleksandr Usyk — Saturday, May 18, at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — will stream LIVE on Top Rank on ESPN+ PPV starting at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT. Fury-Usyk is the most significant heavyweight battle of the millennium, as the winner will become the division’s first undisputed champion since Lennox Lewis claimed the throne in 1999. (Credit: Top Ranking Boxing)

Turki Alalshikh Official Youtube

البث المباشر لوصول ملاكمين #RingOfFire |Live stream of

the arrival of boxers RingOfFire

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-v0Dqq5cKY&ab_channel=TurkiAlalshikh

DAZN Official YouTube

Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk: Grand Arrivals Highlights

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWFlv9Y7tsM&ab_channel=DAZNBoxing

Boxing News

"Hey my friend. Don't be afraid. I will not leave you alone." Oleksandr Usyk message to Tyson Fury

"What does that even mean? Don't be afraid I won't leave you alone" Tyson Fury

News

"Ring Of Fire"

Kingdom Arena Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

May 18, 2024

Broadcast: Pay-Per-View via DAZN

Pop Culture/Sports News

New Hope Club Produce Song For One Of The Biggest Boxing Matches In History Can’t Lose This Fight - Tyson Fury Vs Oleksandr Usyk (Official Video) https://youtube.com/watch?v=DJ3qsrZq_iU

The trio said of the song, “If you had told us that three lads from small towns in England would be writing a song for the biggest fight in boxing history, we wouldn't have believed you. It's amazing to play a small role in such a major sporting event, especially with our national hero. We hope it hypes you up for the fight and looking forward to seeing what happens come May 18 in Riyadh.”

Websites

New Hope Club Official Website https://newhopeclub.com https://newhopeclub.komi.io

Ring Of Fire (Visit Saudi Official Website) https://visitsaudi.com/en/events/ring-of-fire

Ring Of Fire Official Website (new)

https://ringoffire.co

Fury vs Usyk (Wikipedia)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyson_Fury_vs_Oleksandr_Usyk

Media Man: May the best man win!

#FuryUsyk #RingOfFire #RiyadhSeason #TysonFury #Usyk #NewHopeClub #BoxingNews #BoxingPPV #AndNew #AndStill #RingOfFire #MustWinThisFight #TopRankBoxing #DAZN #promoter #promoters #combatsports #boxingpromoter #boxingpromoters #interviews #mediaconference #pressconference #mediarelease #PopCulture #EntertainmentNews #YouTube #Video #musicvideo #PPV #PayPerView #trend #trends #trendingnow #hype #promo #promotion #buzz #sportsnews #sportsmedia #sportsbiz #Riyadh #SaudiArabia #media #mediaman #RiyadSeason #UAE

Pro Wrestling

WWE @WWE Raw

Media Man: Moments And Highlights From A Hot Raw

Top 10 Monday Night Raw moments: WWE Top 10, May 13, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XtRreUN4O8&t=14s&ab_channel=WWE

"You moron. What are you doing" Chad Gable

Bronson Reed would catch Tozawa now. Turns that into a Death Valley Driver " Michael Cole

"Top rope Tsunami"! MC

Raw’s most incredible moments: Raw highlights, May 13, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QhhM2pKumI&ab_channel=WWE

"You explained to the world that if I was smart I would wait for you to beat Seth and then cash in on you" Damian Priest

"What happend? That's on you!" Damian Priest

The official WWE YouTube channel is going to get hit hard again today as the world is pumped for the road to King And Queen Of The Ring!

http://youtube.com/wwe

And don't forget WWE Speed on Elon Musk's X, King Of The Platforms!

#WWERaw #PatMcAfee #MichaelCole #DrewMcIntyre #DamianPriest #JudgementDay #CMPunk #KingOfTheRing #QueenOfTheRing #King #Queen #KingAndQueenOfTheRing #WWEKAQOTR #Gunther #LyraValkyria #Lynch #LivMorgan #ChadGable #Otis #Champion #wrestling #prowrestling #Video #YouTube #highlights #moments #interviews #promo #promotion #PopCulture #USANetwork #sportsnews #entertainmentnews #entertainment #broadcast #broadcasting #trend #trends #trending #trendingnow #buzz #TV #SouthCarolina #Greenville #Aussie #media #mediaman

(Image credit: WWE)

Pro Wrestling

WWE NXT @WWENXT

Ruca battles Dame for spot in NXT Women’s North American Ladder Match: NXT highlights, May 14, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dsh4y0w8CzE&ab_channel=WWE

"And the powerhouse just got mowed down by Sol Ruca" Vic Joseph @VicJosephWWE

"Going to be a history making moment... I can't wait" Booker T @BookerT5x

Ava fines Tony D’Angelo: NXT highlights, May 14, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YO3q6RvJjzY&ab_channel=WWE

"And where are Damon and Miles"? Ava

"First of, what do you mean, take? That referee has a bad case of Bronchitis" Tony D'Angelo

"Yeah, very contagious" Adriana Rizzo

Karmen Petrovic and Natalya brawl with Shayna Baszler and Lola Vice: NXT highlights, May 14, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJT6wGOAfcQ&ab_channel=WWE

"I shouldn't have to remind you. All I know is dominance" Shayna Baszler

Join Booker T, Vic Joseph and friends at ringside for the call of the action.

The official WWE YouTube channel will be releasing some furthe intel to help get ready for the great NXT pro wrestling happenings. Don't forget NXT Battleground at the UFC @UFC Apex Center in Las Vegas on June 9. And a little birdie told us its possible at least one UFC fighter may show up! And, don't forget Karrion Kross (who is very skilled at martial arts), along with The Final Testament. Kross Kult is just warming up for WrestleMania in Vegas next year. Are you betting on red or black?! NXT stays on edge with The Family and Authors. Say G'day to both The Don and The Taskmaster and Mr Ellering. Love the Underground connection! Red turns to green and rivers of black and gold!

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Media Man: Loving the behind the scenes look at The Family. Cheers from the Aussie chapter! Victory in the bag?

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‘We need to see what’s going on’: Elon Musk wins fight for free speech (Sky News Australia) @SkyNewsAust

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The X owner was challenging a takedown order of graphic footage. Ms Rose said it is a “win” for free speech. “We need to see what’s going on,” to Sky News' Gabriella Power

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Fantasy Booking/Match Making

Logan Paul vs Conor McGregor

Montez Ford vs Izzy

Brutus Creed vs Sean Strickland

Bobby Lashley vs Michael Chandler

Tama Tonga vs Tai Tuivasa

Karrion Kross vs Robert Whittaker

Baron Corbin vs Volk

Tony D'Angelo vs Steve Erceg

Shayna Baszler vs Holly Holm

Lola Vice vs Amanda Nunes

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Dynamite

May 15, 2024

Angel of the Winds Arena

Everett, Washington

Let's join Excalibur, Taz, and Tony Schiavone for the call of the action.

MUST SEE MAIN EVENT! AEW Continental Champion, Okada, vs FTR’s Dax Harwood! | 5/15/24, AEW Dynamite

https://youtube.com/watch?v=-jJOi9ZNlrI

"The tone of this match changed when Harwood went hard into the ring post" Excalibur

AEW Champ, Swerve Strickland, faces former Mogul Embassy teammate Brian Cage! | 5/15/24 AEW Dynamite

https://youtube.com/watch?v=KkAmu4wP5Ek

"Shoots of half" Excalibur

"Means shooting a half nelson, when your opponents on its belly. That's the quickest way to capture a win" Taz

It’s OFFICIAL! TBS Champion Nightingale & Moné sign the dotted line! | 5/15/24, AEW Dynamite

https://youtube.com/watch?v=wiv4pYe1m-g&t=4s

The Cold-Hearted Handsome Devil, HOOK, is BACK! | 5/15/24 AEW Dynamite

https://youtube.com/watch?v=Tq8_jezm5jE

"Got that arm trapped in a T-bone, he's going" Taz

The EVP’s, Young Bucks, face former friends Christopher Daniels & Matt Sydal! | 5/15/24 AEW Dynamite

https://youtube.com/watch?v=ygux-_Dnh1Y

How did House of Black respond to TNT Champion Adam Copeland’s challenge? | 5/15/24, AEW Dynamite

https://youtube.com/watch?v=AaHSG3nGxz4&t=2s

IWGP Heavyweight Champ Moxley & Danielson face Fletcher & NJPW TV Champ Cobb! | 5/15/24 AEW Dynamite

https://youtube.com/watch?v=3uwpiYUC9FM

"A very animated crowd joining us live tonight" Excalibur

"Kyle Fletcher, what a talent. He is the quintessential puppy with big paws, if you know what I mean" Don Callis

"He's a tremendous talent for sure. Big fan of Fletcher and Jeff Cobb" Taz

"Saved the day, big Claudio" Taz

Media Man: Some great matches and drama. EVP's get strong heat. Hook still a big fav of ours. Swerve continues to prove his worth as AEW champ. Fletcher has really developed as a heel. The Aussie looks like he will be world champ one day. A lot of strong words between the ladies. Let's see how the actions match up at the upcoming Double Or Nothing PPV in Vegas. Picking at least one "And New" for Sin City. Strong crowd participation for the most part. Loved the international flavour of the show with many nations represented. Thumbs up.

More great moments and highlights via the official AEW YouTube channel

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UFC Top Brass Green Light To Suitable UFC - WWE Crossover Fights

Fans Tipped To Get More Legit Dream Matches And Angles, Promos, Call Outs etc

Dana White No Longer Getting *ucked Over

Dana White says he's 'absolutely' open to UFC fighters competing in TKO's WWE, now that Vince McMahon isn't "ucking" him for no reason

Video via the official UFC YouTube channel

*see 21:30 Q&A segement

UFC St. Louis : Post-Fight Press Conference

https://youtube.com/watch?v=k8G1YccmWNM&t=1037s&ab_channel=UFC

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Triple H on The Rock’s Return to WWE, Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson, $5B Netflix Deal - IMPAULSIVE 413 (April 6, 2024)

https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZDbhQ9BZ4IA&t=3133s

and...

Brutus Creed via Fightful - Feb 2024 “Maybe once or twice,” Brutus noted. “I don’t know if I could do a whole living of taking a pounding on my face in the UFC. I’ll do a one-off or so.”

and

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"Rated R Superstar" Adam Copeland - close up w/ Renee Paquette https://youtu.be/tMSlGIEJqqk?si=l0sN0ICXKTMGjbui

"Have you got used to being ring announced as Adam Copeland" RP

"Not really. It's a little weird... I want room when my pyro goes off. It's in my contract" Adam Copeland

"He's arrived"! RP

"Um, I'm trying little by little to segway it into Cope" AC

"If I'm looking at a marquee .. Cope vs Mox" AC

Media Man: Huge thumbs up. More close up features with backstory covering reality, behind the scenes and storylines would appear to be well received by fans and the industry. Looking forward to Cope's upcoming matches and situations on the horizon.

Check out the official AEW YouTube channel for more great matches and excitement.

http://youtube.com/AEW

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Market, Commodities and Financial News

Snapshot via Media Man

May 16, 2024

ASX futures up 41 points or 0.5% to 7833

AUD +0.9% to 66.89 US cents

Bitcoin +7.4% to $US66,107

Dow +0.8% S&P +1.1% Nasdaq +1.4%

FTSE +0.2% DAX +0.8% CAC +0.2%

Gold +1.2% to $US2387.20 an ounce

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Iron ore -1.0% to $US113.70 a tonne

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Business Details On WrestleMania 41, Las Vegas

Much of the wrestling and entertainment world has now heard under the watercooler - WrestleMania is heading to Vegas, aka "Sin City".

Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) approved a substantial $5 million payment to TKO's WWE to sponsor the event, 8 News Now reported.

Lisa Motley, VP of sports and special events for the LVCVA was optimistic about the show's prospects and return on investment.

“The dates of the event will occur over Easter weekend, which is a typically slow time for Las Vegas... We anticipate more than 180,000 WrestleMania fans will occupy 144,000 incremental room nights over that time period.”

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Twitter co-founder’s decentralized network has yet to take off

Dorsey’s apparent endorsement of X came after regret over sale

Jack Dorsey has left the board of social networking service Bluesky, which he helped fund and popularize a year ago in the wake of regret over the sale of Twitter to Elon Musk.

The Twitter co-founder took to the Musk-owned platform, now rebranded X, to tout his new philanthropic grants to open internet protocols, which he described as “freedom technology.” He also added X to that class of tech, elaborating only to say that corporations can build upon open protocols too.

Dorsey whittled down the list of people he follows on X to just three: Musk, Edward Snowden and Stella Assange, wife of the imprisoned WikiLeaks publisher. It suggested an apparent warming of relations between X’s owner and Dorsey, who had posted on Bluesky a year ago that “it all went south” after Musk’s takeover and radical transformation of Twitter.

Jack Dorsey via X

don’t depend on corporations to grant you rights. defend them yourself using freedom technology. (you’re on one)

1:01 AM · May 5, 2024

Bluesky is a network and protocol launched to pursue Dorsey’s platonic ideal for Twitter as a service without central control, and it opened to all interested users in February. The social service made a splash in its early days as a way to escape the upheaval at Twitter after Musk’s acquisition, though it has since been overshadowed by the launch of Meta Platforms Inc.’s Threads as the most viable alternative. Dorsey responded to a question on X as to whether he was still on the Bluesky board with a “no”.

(Wires)

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Markets And Mining: Australia, ASX

May 15, 2024

ASX200 lifts on post-budget mining jump

Aussie stocks lifted on Wednesday on the back of a mining rally fuelled by bourse heavyweight BHP.

The Australian sharemarket lifted on Wednesday on the back of a mining rally, fuelled by bourse heavyweight BHP, and the federal budget’s big spend on critical minerals.

The benchmark ASX200 rose 0.35 per cent, or 26.9 points, to close at 7753.7, while the broader All Ordinaries index lifted 0.32 per cent, or 25.2 points, to finish at 8020.9.

Technology stocks climbed 0.56 per cent to 3050.5 points.

The Aussie dollar was up 0.22 per cent against the Greenback to buy US66.4c at the closing bell.

Eight of 11 industry sectors ended in the green, led by materials with a 1.19 per cent rise.

Behemoth BHP propelled the charge with a 2.18 per cent jump to $44.09 a share.

The miner, which accounts for about 10 per cent of the benchmark index, surged after takeover target Anglo American told investors it would break up and sell off parts of its vast operations to concentrate on copper, iron ore and crop nutrients.

Anglo’s Queensland coal operations, which sit adjacent to BHP’s Bowen Basin mines, are now up for sale.

Miners in the critical minerals space also boomed on the budget’s $13.7bn allocation for production tax credits for minerals set to underpin the green energy transition.

Renascor Resources soared 30 per cent to 13c, while Arafura Rare Earths jumped 5.41 per cent to 20c and Aeris Resources surged 7.41 per cent 29c.

Alongside the miners, IG market analyst Tony Sycamore said the trading day had lifted on some post-budget “relief” about Australia’s inflation outlook.

“As the debate around the federal budget’s impact on inflation heats up, it’s worth highlighting the Australian interest rate market is now pricing in a 10 per cent chance of a 25 basis point Reserve Bank of Australia rate cut at its board meeting on December 10, while retaining a 10 per cent chance of a 25 basis point RBA rate hike by September,” he said.

“The key takeaway here is that the rates market appears comfortable the budget struck the right balance between providing cost-of-living relief without inflaming inflationary concerns.

“There is a full 25 basis point rate cut priced in by next July.

“If you want to try and find the sensible middle ground, the bond market always has a pretty good read on things and we’ve got finally the re-emergence of a rate cut before year-end.

“And we haven’t seen that for quite some time, particularly after that quarter one inflation data was hotter a few weeks ago.”

The big banks presented a mixed picture, with Commonwealth Bank edging up 0.5 per cent to $119.93, but Westpac, NAB and ANZ all falling.

Westpac lost 0.9 per cent to $26.36, NAB fell 0.71 per cent to $33.75 and ANZ dropped 1.18 per cent to $27.68.

Wall Street recorded a positive session overnight on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones up 0.32 per cent, or 126 points, to 39,558, the S&P 500 index up 0.48 per cent to 5246 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq rising 0.75 per cent to 16,511.

In corporate news, oil and gas giant Santos revealed it would shed 200 jobs following a review of its operations in WA, the Northern Territory and East Timor.

The company dipped 0.13 per cent to $7.72 a share.

The takeover drama between ARN Media and Southern Cross Austereo continued, with SCA rejecting a rejigged offer after ARN’s initial bid collapsed over the weekend.

ARN dipped 0.58 per cent to 85c while SCA traded flat at 85c.

The top gainer on the ASX200 was IDP Education, which leapt 7 per cent to $17 a share, while the largest laggard was Healius Limited, which slumped nearly 6 per cent to $1.26.

(Wires, A.I)

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EURUSD is trying to break the 5-month downtrend

May 15, 2024

The US dollar has been under relentless pressure since last Thursday, approaching more than one-month lows against the euro and the pound.

In general, we can identify a downward trend of the dollar against a basket of six developed country currencies since 16 April. This momentum has become more evident since the first days of May, although we have seen a couple of days of dollar strength.

Earlier this week, EURUSD quietly made an important technical breakout. In addition to accelerating the upward trend, over the past two days, the major pair has consolidated above the 50- and 200-day moving averages, which have almost merged into one since early April.

EURUSD has been adding for almost a month and has nearly fully recovered to local peaks in the first half of April. It would be a mistake to think that the dollar is easily rising and slowly retreating. If we take trading volumes into account, we see significant net selling of the dollar, as it takes much less liquidity to cause the pair to collapse over two days than to form a smooth upward trend over a month.

Thus, EURUSD has successfully withstood another test of the 1.05-1.06 support area, which has endured the onslaught of sellers since early 2023. The first significant target of this rise looks like the upper boundary of this range of the significant round level of 1.10. Or even higher - to 1.1150 with a new attempt to overcome the 200-week moving average, which has turned EURUSD three times since the beginning of 2022.

An even more ambitious but realistic task for the bulls could be a new attempt to consolidate above the 1.20-1.25 area, a crucial historical area that served as support between 2004-2014 and resistance for the last 10 years.

Confirmation of a bullish reversal in EURUSD will be a sustained growth above 1.0860 - the April highs area. This ability to rise further will break the downtrend that has been forming since the final days of last year.

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