AS I SEE IT
Bob Magee
Pro Wrestling Between the Sheets
PWBTS.com
I'm literally typing this last night on my phone as I was
getting ready to go to bed...having my younger brother tell
me Fightful had reported that PAC (Benjamin Satterly) had
died. My God, we just watched the man work Andrade Saturday
night and be involved in the main event.
No word on cause of death as I type this in bed.
As I said only weeks ago about Andy Williams, remember to be
extra kind to one another, to everyone in your life. God
knows when they may leave it.
Forever the Bastard...the man that gravity forgot.
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AEW will soon have a new broadcasting partner as news
emerged last Monday that Paramount Skydance has reached an
agreement to settle with several State Attorneys General
which will allow Paramount Skydance to purchase Warner
Brothers Discovery.
A trial was set for March 2027 which would have prolonged
the takeover and also result in Paramount paying a $7
million daily fee to Warner Brothers Discovery until the
final signature.
AEW’s media rights agreement with Warner Brothers Discovery
goes through 2027, with an option year for 2028. Tony Khan
has made clear he wanted the Paramount-Warner Brothers
Discovery deal to close. At the Double or Nothing 2026 post-
show press conference: Khan said "I'm very excited about
who the buyer is. It's very, very good for us. I think it's
fantastic to have David Ellison coming in here. He's been a
fantastic leader. I've worked with him in the NFL and
Skydance." On Bloomberg TV, Khan was asked whether
Paramount would stick with AEW after the merger: "100%."
. In other 2026 interviews, including Power Players with
Brian Sozzi, Khan stated he is "a lot happier" with a
Paramount deal for WBD/HBO Max because it presents a "huge
opportunity" for AEW to continue premiering PPVs and growing
its audience on the platform.
Last Wednesday night, Khan made his feelings clear yet
again: “I’ve made it no secret dozens and dozens of
times I’ve gone on the record and said I look forward to a
time when hopefully it will be Paramount and Warner Brothers
together. I think it’ll make AEW stronger. I’ve said time
and time again, and I believe we are very close to that
time.”
Khan also spoke again about Paramount head David Ellison,
who he has worked with through the NFL. The AEW president
said Ellison is a professional wrestling fan and believes he
will be a great leader for Warner Brothers: “What a
fantastic announcement for AEW and our fans to have the
leadership of the great David Ellison coming in. I’ve said
it time and time again, this is somebody who loves
professional wrestling and loves sports. Who I’ve worked
with in the National Football League, whether it’s NFL Films
or now CBS and the great partnership with the NFL. This is a
great TV producer, a great film producer, and somebody who I
think is going to be a great leader for Warner Brothers just
like he is now for Paramount.”
Netflix originally won the war for Warner Brothers
Discovery, which would have likely spelled bad news for AEW
since Netflix has WWE worldwide rights, but Netflix gave up
after repeated rounds of bidding, with Paramount eventually
winning out. It should be noted Paramount also works with
TKO having the exclusive rights for the UFC and Zuffa
Boxing.
Now begins the wait to see what shakes down with the merger.
Dave Meltzer made the point that until that actually
happens, anyone that tells you definitively what will and
won't happen long-term with AEW and Paramount is lying
through their teeth. But expect dozens of troll social
media, YouTube and MymommyboughtmeaPC newzsites to claim
otherwise...daily.
It's late September, officially fall, and the leaves are
turning here in South Jersey. There may still be a warm,
sunny day or two to come, but schools are open, the NFL
season is under way, pumpkin spice everything is here...
Spirit Halloween is open and Mariah Carey is defrosting; but
it's never too soon for local independent wrestling
promotions to think about what efforts they can undertake to
help their communities during 2026's Holiday season.
Given the political environment, more help will be needed
from every private source possible to help the hungry, the
sick, the cold, the homeless, sexual/domestic violence
victims, animal welfare, and too many more.
There are already 91 shows/events scheduled in
57 companies in 18 states and 3 Canadian
provinces with 39 events already held with
$146,395.06 US raised 1,087 pounds of canned/
non-perishable food collected, 50 backpacks filled with
school supplies, at least 500 other assorted school
supplies, and 50 pounds of personal needs supplies for the
homeless.
* Mystery Wrestling/Fighting Back: Wrestling With Cancer
together presented the Infinite Rumble June 22-23 and again
set a record for the longest wrestling match in history;
while raising $33,106 CA/23,362.54 US for Fighting Back:
Wrestling with Cancer.
* Dream Pro Wrestling held The Outrunners Summer Vacation
show on July 24 in Louisville, KY, raising $7,181.41 to benefit IAamALS.org and Rebel Tanea Brooks
* Innovate Wrestling returned to Kingsport, TN on August 1
for Back To School Bash, collecting $3,000 of cash
donations and school supplies.
* Louisiana Wrestling Alliance returned to Scott, LA on
August 1 for Intro The Void, collecting at least 300 items
of school supplies for schools through Acadiana.
* Capital City Championship Combat returned to Ottawa, ON at
the Preston Event Center on August 14 for Fighting Back:
Wrestling with Cancer to benefit the Canadian Cancer Society
with Ortiz, Joseph Sawyer (fka Joe Gacy), raising
$101,373.97 US/$142,000 CN.
* Relentless Pro Wrestling returned to Garden Grove, CA on
August 15, benefited Roxy Astor's Wrestling is 4 the Dogs,
and The Good Pawject, with on-site opportunities for both
fostering and adopting new dogs into families.
* Championship Honor Wrestling returned to Springfield, TN
on August 15, distributing 50 backpacks full of school
supplies with a school supply drive.
* Midwest All-Star Wrestling returned to Mankato, MN on
August 15, to benefit Bravo Zulu Women’s House, a dedicated
sober living home for female veterans in recovery. As a
result, the house has been purchased on September 1.
* Wrestling for Warriors/Midwest Premiere Wrestling returned
to Ft. Wayne, IN on August 16 raising $1,850 to
benefit Make-A-Wish.
* Girl Fight Wrestling returned to New Albany, IN on August
16, with a school supply drive, collecting three bags and a
large box of school supplies for Scribner Middle School in
New Albany, IN.
* United Wrestling returned to West Hants, NS, Canada on
August 16, distributing back to school supplies to 46
children.
* 1CW Pro Wrestling returned to Harrington, DE on August 22
to benefit the HPS Foundation, with $3,865 raised for
the HPS Foundation.
* Memphis Wrestling came to Tupelo, MS at the Tupelo
Furniture Market on August 21 raising at least
$20,000 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
* Mutiny Wrestling Federation returned to Springdale, AR on
August 22, collecting at least 50 pounds of personal needs
supplies for the residents of 7hills Homeless Center.
* Victory Pro Wrestling returned to Portland, CT on August
29, benefiting A Fight Against, raising $900 for funds and
awareness for cancer research.
* Rock Solid Wrestling presents Shake The Lake in Kirkland,
ON this August 29; raising at least $2,483.58 US benefiting Community Living Kirkland Lake.
* FLEX Wrestling returned to Syracuse, NY on September 2,
with a Toys for Tots table, allowing the local chapter to
collect donations directly from fans and supporters, well as
wrestling memorabilia for Toys for Tots to raffle.
* EMERGE Wrestling presented Stock The Shelves on Columbus,
IN on September 5, collecting 100 pounds of food for
the Love Chapel Food Pantry.
* GCW Charity Wrestling/Comic Con came to Barrie, ON this
September 5, collecting 150 pounds of canned and non-
perishables for the local food bank.
* Wrestling for a Cause returned to Broken Arrow, OK on
September 5, raising $2,200 to combat childhood
cancer.
* GCW Charity Wrestling/ComicCon came to Kingston, ON this
September 12, collecting 127 canned and non-
perishables for the local food bank.
* FLEX Wrestling returned to Ithaca, NY on September 12,
with a Toys for Tots table, allowing the local chapter to
collect donations directly from fans and supporters, well as
wrestling memorabilia for Toys for Tots to raffle.
* Cottage Hills Wrestling Alliance returned to Alton, IL on
September 12 for a show as part of the annual Alton Pride
celebration.
* Wrestle Against Hunger returns to Tulsa, OK on September
13, distributing an average of 700 pounds of food,
including meats, canned goods, non-perishables, and assorted
foodstuffs.
* Pilgur Roh Brewing returned to Pottsville, PA on September
19 with Fightertainment, raising $500 to benefit Jeff
Cannonball.
* Pinfall Wrestling Association returned to Springfield, IL
on September 19 for Punching for Paws, raising $755 for
Animal Protective League.
* Magnum Wrestling returned to Ralston, NE on September
19, proceeds from this event will benefit Nebraska Adaptive
Sports.
* Neo Pro Wrestling (Ontario) returned to Niagara Falls, ON
on September 19 for the Jesse Scott Memorial Show,
benefiting Project SHARE.
* Love Wrestling presents Quizplex on September 22 raising
$200 to benefit The Trevor Project.
* Canadian Wrestling's Elite comes to Sudbury, ON this
September 22, collecting 10 pounds of food for the Sudbury
Food Bank and $40.
* Independent Pro Wrestling returns to Brantford, ON on
September 26, collecting non-perishable goods for Project
SHARE.
* House of Heat Pro Wrestling returns to Lafayette, IN on
September 26 with RVD and Kelly Kelly, raising funds for
MDA.
* XWE Pro Wrestling returns to Nelsonville, OH on September
26, to benefit the Athens County Dog Shelter with donations
of items.
* Metro Pro Wrestling presents its annual Relay for Life
Cancer Benefit show on September 26 in Taylor, MI
* GCW Charity Wrestling comes to Shelbourne, ON this
September 27 collecting canned and non-perishables for the
local food bank.
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* FLEX Wrestling returns to the LECOM Event Center in
Elmira, NY on October 2 for Toys for Tots.
* Crossfire Wrestling returns to St Catharines, ON on
October 3; partial proceeds will go to The Niagara Peninsula
Foundation for Children
* Wrestling for a Cause returns to Broken Arrow, OK on
October 3 raising money to combat childhood cancer.
* Ignite Pro Wrestling returns to Carterville, IL on October
3 for Fight The Good Fight, for Breast Cancer Awareness.
* IWF Wrestling returns on October 3 in Nutley, NJ to
benefit the Greater Nutley Cancer Foundation
* GCW Charity Wrestling/Comic Con comes to Aurora, ON this
October 4 collecting canned and non-perishables for the
local food bank.
* GCW Charity Wrestling comes to Peterborough, ON this
October 5 collecting canned and non-perishables for the
local food bank.
* Timmy Global Health presents the 25th annual Timmy
Takedown on October 10 in Kirklin, IN. The event is run by
Dr. Chuck Dietzen (fka independent professional wrestler Dr.
Death and Dr. Doom), founder of Timmy Global Health. Timmy
Global Health works to engage volunteers for global health
for children worldwide.
* Pro Wrestling Epic returns to Affton, MO on October 10,
partial proceeds benefit Children's Miracle Network
* 1CW Pro Wrestling returns to Harrington, DE on October 12
to benefit the Cancer Society
*Wrestle Against Hunger returned to Tulsa, OK on October 16,
distributing an average of 700 pounds of food,
including meats, canned goods, non-perishables, and assorted
foodstuffs.
* Primetime Wrestling returns to Prince George, BC on
October 16 for its biggest show ever, proceeds support the
Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation
* Pro Wrestling Odyssey returns to Stevenson Ranch, CA on
October 17, to benefit Breast Cancer Angels
* 365 Pro Wrestling returns to Goderich. ON on October 17
to benefit the Hunter Costello Fun-dation.
* GCW Charity Wrestling/Comic Con comes to North Bay, ON
this October 17 collecting canned and non-perishables for
the local food bank.
* FLEX Wrestling returns to Elmira, NY on October 23, with a
Toys for Tots table, allowing the local chapter to collect
donations directly from fans and supporters, well as
wrestling memorabilia for Toys for Tots to raffle.
* East Coast Pro Wrestling returns to Hillburn, NY on
October 24, to benefit the Community Food Pantry
* GCW Charity Wrestling Comic Con comes to Brockville, ON
this October 25 collecting canned and non-perishables for
the local food bank.
* IWA Productions returns to Mt. Vernon, IL on October 31,
proceeds go to Deaconess, IL Crossroads Mammography
Department
* Stunt Cat and Friends Save Christmas Stunt Cat & Friends
Save Christmas returns to Dunsmore, PA on November 7 in a
live professional wrestling event to raise money for the
United Cerebral Palsy Angel Tree, which provides Christmas
gifts for children and adults with medical challenges.
* 1CW Pro Wrestling returns to Harrington, DE on November 7
to benefit Autism Delaware
* Community Championship Wrestling returns to Spartansburg,
SC on November 7 to benefit the Southeastern Children's Home
of Duncan, SC.
* Wrestling for a Cause returns to Broken Arrow, OK on
November 7, raising money to combat childhood cancer
* EGCW Wrestling presents Christmasmania on November 7 in
DeBary, FL; collecting canned/boxed foods.
* GCW Charity Wrestling/Comic Con comes to Batawa, ON this
November 7 collecting canned and non-perishables for the
local food bank.
* Wrestling From Burbank returns to Burbank, CA on November
8, collecting canned food items
* GCW Charity Wrestling/Comic Con comes to Lindsay, ON this
November 8 collecting canned and non-perishables for the
local food bank.
* MMWA Pro Wrestling returns to St. Louis, MO on November 10
with a food drive.
* ISPW Wrestling comes to William Paterson University in
Wayne, NJ, on November 12th benefiting Pediatric Cancer.
* IWF Wrestling returns on November 14 in North Arlington,
NJ to benefit the Michael Robert Cammett Memorial Foundation
* GCW Charity Wrestling/Comic Con comes to Newmarket, ON
this November 14 collecting canned and non-perishables for
the local food bank.
* GCW Charity Wrestling/Comic Con comes to Ajax, ON this
November 15 collecting canned and non-perishables for the
local food bank.
* Wrestle Against Hunger returned to Tulsa, OK on November
15, distributing an average of 700 pounds of food,
including meats, canned goods, non-perishables, and assorted
foodstuffs
* GCW Charity Wrestling/Comic Con comes to Owen Sound, ON
this November 21 collecting canned and non-perishables for
the local food bank.
* GCW Charity Wrestling/Comic Con comes to Thornbury, ON
this November 22 collecting canned and non-perishables for
the local food bank.
* LIVE Pro Wrestling & Portuguese Kids team up for Cojo's
Toy World annual Toy Drive event, presenting Wrestle Festa
(Dos) LIVE at The Vault Performing Arts Center & Pub on
November 22.
* NEOPro Wrestling returns to Akron, OH on November 28,
collecting food for the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank
* GCW Charity Wrestling/Comic Con comes to Belleville, ON
this November 28 collecting canned and non-perishables for
the local food bank.
* Ascend Pro Wrestling holds its Secret Slamta on November
29 in Norwood, OH
* Southern States Wrestling returned to Kingsport, TN on
November 28, collecting non-perishable food items, and
unwrapped toys for Hunger First.
* Ephesians Pro Wrestling comes to Rockwell, TX on November
28 in a toys for tots show
* UWC Pro Wrestling will return for its 32nd annual Toys for
Tots Show on November 29 in New Egypt, NJ, with admission a
new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots.
* Wrestling With Purpose presents December 4 in Pembroke, NC
for the Clash 4 The Kids Toys for Tots show.
* Generation Next Pro Wrestling returns to Cynthiana KY on
December 5 for GenNext Last Stand: Jingle Brawl benefiting
local families for Christmas.
* Total Wrestling Federation presents Wreck the Halls on
December 5 in Sacramento, CA, collecting toys for Shriners
Hospital
* APW returns to Statesboro, GA on December 5 for the
27th annual Steam Stampede Toys for Tots Dinner Show
* Stuff The Bus Panama City 14th annual Toy Drive in Panama
City, FL from December 6-16.
* AWARE/WrestleSouth presents The Battle For Freedom on
December 12 in Newton, GA, as a pro wrestling fundraiser
show for Georgia Innocence Project.
* MMWA Pro Wrestling returns to St. Louis, MO on December 12
with a food and toy drive.
* NTLL returns to Palmdale, CA on December 12 for its for
its annual Toy Drive show.
* 1CW Pro Wrestling returns to Harrington, DE on December 12
to benefit Toys for Tots
* Wrestle Against Hunger returned to Tulsa, OK on December
13, distributing an average of 700 pounds of food,
including meats, canned goods, non-perishables, and assorted
foodstuffs.
* Three Legacies Wrestling presents the Fill Our Ring Toy
Drive from August 4-December 21 in Lancaster, PA
* Southern States Wrestling returned to Kingsport, TN on
December 26, collecting non-perishable food items, and
unwrapped toys for Hunger First.
* GCW Charity Wrestling/Comic Con comes to Oshawa, ON this
December 27 collecting canned and non-perishables for the
local food bank.
So...indies, start thinking about what you can do now. If
you're aware of shows your local indie is scheduling this
Christmas season, let me know at the addresses below.
If you'd like to contact me, you can do so at my
bobmagee1@hotmail.com account or to through Messenger at
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