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Fans and wrestlers are still coming to grips with the fact that Scott D'Amore is out as the TNA President and Anthony Cicione is replacing him, leaving talent upset with management to the point where they sent Anthem, the parent company of the promotion, a letter urging the company to bring him back.
Departure
It all started when D'Amore had a dispute with management before his release, and since Len Asper, the head of Anthem, had the final say, it was D’Amore who was going.
The wheels were in motion for D’Amore’s termination a month before it was announced.
D'Amore went to Anthem with an offer to buy TNA outright with the backing of a major banking institution before Hard To Kill, TNA’s most successful pay-per-view event in several years, but it was rejected.
Attempt
In the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer reported that two sources close to the talks and one who was involved said the offer was $10 million for the company.
Meltzer wrote, “One noted for clarity that it was $10 million plus assuming all existing debts the company had as well as the trade debts so that Anthem itself would walk away with $10 million in the bank out of the deal. The D’Amore group believed the company value was between $7 million and $12 million. Anthem turned down the offer cold without a counteroffer made.”
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SummerSlam Night One takeaways
For the first time in its 38-year history, WWE showcased one its top four premium live events, SummerSlam, as a two-night event. Night One showcased six matches and saw title changes along with a celebrity debut. Here are four takeaways from Night One of SummerSlam. The original bloodline is as good as ever Superstar Roman Reigns made his first appearance in the ring for the first time in a couple of months, and he did not disappoint. He teamed up with his cousin, Jey Uso, against Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed and the four opened the biggest party of the summer in a great fashion. Reigns and Uso were able to come away victorious, proving that the original bloodline, led by Reigns, is as strong as ever. Friends after all A recent pairing of female superstars Alexa Bliss and 14-time women's champion Charlotte Flair has been the talking point of Friday Night Smackdown. The two had a chance to capture the women's tag team championships Saturday night against Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez, and they did just that. The unlikeliest of duos suddenly became tag team champions and are primed for a long run as one of the top women's tag teams. Jelly Roll and Logan Paul put on a show That's right, country music star Jelly Roll was featured in one of the six matches on Night One of SummerSlam. His in-ring debut went spectacular and with the help of social media sensation turned wrestler Logan Paul, Jelly Roll left folks impressed with his debut. It feels like the appearance from the country music star Saturday will not be the last time we see him in the ring. Seth Rollins faked the world out A hard-fought main event for the World Heavyweight Championship between CM Punk and Gunther will hardly be talked about. That is because for the second in his career, Seth Rollins cashed in his Money in the Bank contract in shocking fashion. Rollins has been "injured" since July 12, but it turned out to be a fake and it helped him cash in his briefcase. After the "heist of the century" back at WrestleMania 31, Rollins now used what commentator Michael Cole described as the "ruse of the century," to once again become world champion. The longstanding rivalry between Punk and Rollins has reached an all-time high and the two will more than likely be face-to-face Monday night.
Green Bay Packers: Jordan Love Just Put the 'Aaron Rodgers Is a Bad Teammate' Narrative to Bed Once and For All
The story is very familiar to Green Bay Packers fans: when the team decided to select Aaron Rodgers in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft, their incumbent quarterback, Brett Favre, was not happy. And he let everyone know about it, including his successor. For his part, Rodgers kept his head down and picked up whatever he could from watching the eventual Hall of Famer play the quarterback position. Fast forward 15 years to 2020, and Rodgers found himself in the same position as Favre: feeling like he was on top of his game, but seeing Green Bay take his eventual successor in the NFL Draft. That, of course, was Jordan Love, the current Packers starting quarterback. Green Bay Packers Quarterback Jordan Love, Once Again, Describe How Well Aaron Rodgers Treated Him Over the past several years, there has been a narrative pushed by many members of the national media that Rodgers is a bad teammate. Some of these claims started to pop up during his final years with the Packers, but they gained steam and notoriety while he was with the New York Jets. The only problem with these claims is that they hardly ever came from players that actually were teammates with Rodgers. And, for his part, Love has always praised his predecessor for how welcoming he was despite the narrative surrounding them immediately following the 2020 NFL Draft. In his recent post on the Players Tribune, Love once again praised Rodgers for what he did for him as a mentor and teammate: “I don’t think it really set in for me until I started doing interviews, and every question was basically, ‘What about Aaron?’ “In my mind, I was like, ‘What do you mean? He’s one of the best to ever do it. I’m about to learn everything I can from this dude.’ “But before me and Aaron could even talk, the narrative was rolling. And it’s so crazy to me, because from the jump, Aaron was great with me. He laid out how he was in my same situation, and that he wanted to make sure there was no hostility. I told him I just wanted to learn and soak it all in. “I mean, I’d been a QB2 for a lot of my life. For me, it was nothing new. It was perfect, actually. Think about it: you’re coming into this league at 21 years old. It’s a different world. I’m not even talking about just football. You have to be able to command a room and know how to talk to different guys, how to motivate them — what to say, what not to say. I got to watch Aaron and how he handled those situations, and that was invaluable.” Love went on to describe how he learned from watching his legendary predecessor, how he picked up on when defenses were making substitutions too late, how he built chemistry with Davante, how he “manipulated” defenses instead of just “playing” against them. He also said that the biggest thing he learned from Rodgers was that the most important thing in the NFL, in games, in practices, in everything, is to be consistent. And when it came time for Love to take over as the Packers starting quarterback, he knew what was expected. So did his mother, he told him, “Big shoes to fill. You going to be alright? You gotta play good, or they’ll get another quarterback.” Fortunately, for Love and the Packers, he has been as good as they could have hoped and continues to get better. And Rodgers’ mentoring and welcoming demeanor played a big role in that.
Milwaukee Brewers: Nestor Cortes Gone, Standout Rookie 3B Has Emerged as Gem from Would-Be Lose-Lose Trade
Starting pitcher Nestor Cortes was the centerpiece of the Milwaukee Brewers‘ return haul from trading co-closer Devin Williams to the Yankees last December. Eight months later, Cortes is a member of the Padres, logging all of two starts in Milwaukee before injuries sapped his season. Over in New York, Williams lost his closer’s job, got it back, and has had one good month en route to a 5.04 ERA. Without the other part of Milwaukee’s incoming package, then minor-league third baseman Caleb Durbin, the trade would look at this juncture like a lose-lose scenario. Thanks to Durbin, it’s been anything but for the Brewers. Caleb Durbin is Milwaukee Brewers’ diamond in the rough Durbin didn’t make the spring training cut. Instead, the Brewers went with fellow rookie Oliver Dunn as the team’s starting third baseman. Durbin went down to Triple-A Nashville. Dunn didn’t last. After he struggled through the first three weeks of the season, he and Durbin switched places and the latter hasn’t squandered his shot. Following a slow start, he’s turned up the heat at the dish while playing outstanding defense. He’s had an OPS around .800 for over two months now and has his season slashline up to .263/.344/.372. His 2.2 WAR in 86 games played is tied for 10th among all third basemen, making him one of the position’s more valuable players. The Brewers saw plenty of promise in Durbin when they traded for him, coming off a strong season with New York’s Triple-A affiliate. Even though he didn’t, he was a decent candidate to make the team out of spring. The team likely didn’t see a legitimate Rookie of the Year candidate, which he is. By WAR, he and Braves catcher Drake Baldwin have contributed the same value to their teams, more than any other NL rookies. Cortes, on the other hand, was supposed to be a consistent cog in the rotation. Last year for the Yankees, he made 30 starts and recorded a 3.77 ERA. Instead, he’s still making his way back from injury ahead of start number three this season. In San Diego. Of course, Milwaukee did turn him into outfielder Brandon Lockridge, who will provide depth while Jackson Chourio is hurt. To dump Cortes’ salary, however, they had to attach a prospect, infielder Jorge Quintana. Neither Cortes nor Williams has been what the receiving team hoped. Both will be free agents this offseason. Only the Yankees, however, are at risk of walking away empty-handed. With years of team control remaining, the Brewers have in Durbin what looks to be their third baseman of both the present and future. The trade didn’t deliver according to expectations, but it’s hard to be too upset with the results.
Commanders QB not seen at practice, starting WR out
The Washington Commanders are dealing with a few absences ahead of their preseason opener against the New England Patriots on Friday night. Five players missed practice to begin the week as quarterback Marcus Mariota, wide receiver Noah Brown, offensive lineman Brandon Coleman, defensive end Javontae Jean-Baptiste, and linebacker Jordan Magee were not with the team on Monday. Mariota is expected to be the backup to rising star Jayden Daniels in 2025 while Brown started in nine of his 11 appearances with the Commanders last season. Coleman actually limped off the field over the weekend and he was the only player that head coach Dan Quinn provided a direct update on during his press conference. Quinn is unsure if he'll be able to participate in joint practices with the Patriots. As for the others, this could simply be a rest day. It's unclear if Quinn plans to play his starters in the first exhibition game in New England. Marcus Mariota To Assume Critical Role Behind Jayden Daniels A former No. 2 overall pick himself, Mariota understands what it takes to get done at the professional level. After all, he's been doing it for a decade. After signing with the Commanders last season, Mariota played an important role off the bench as a mentor for Daniels. He'll be able to do that once again this fall, only now the two are even closer after establishing a relationship. In a pinch, Mariota can still bring it between the lines. He appeared in three games last season, finishing off Washington's 23-19 victory against the Dallas Cowboys in the regular season finale. Overall, Mariota completed 34/44 passes for 364 yards with four touchdowns to zero interceptions while rushing 18 times for 92 yards and another score. Daniels remains healthy and is thriving ahead of his second season. The Commanders also have second-year quarterback Sam Hartman and veteran Josh Johnson on the roster. Noah Brown Produced Washington's Most Exciting Play Last Season Though Brown only reached the end zone one time in 2024, it came on a moment that was arguably the most exciting in the entire league. Brown corralled a tipped pass on a 52-yard Hail Mary to deliver the Commanders an electric win over the Chicago Bears on October 27. On the season, he appeared in 11 games and made nine starts, catching 35 passes for 453 yards and the lone touchdown. Brown suffered a kidney injury late in the year which forced him onto injured reserve. Back healthy, Brown is battling for his spot in Washington's wide receiver room. The team traded for Deebo Samuel this offseason, convinced Michael Gallup to come out of retirement, and drafted Jaylin Lane in the fourth round. As things stand, Brown is listed as a starter alongside Samuel and McLaurin on the unofficial depth chart. The competition has increased and that should only lead to increased consistency from the unit this season, especially if the Commanders are able to work out a deal with star Terry McLaurin. Washington Commanders Preseason Information The Commanders will return to the field later this week to kick off the preseason against the New England Patriots. Washington and New England will kick off at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, August 8, from Gillette Stadium.
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