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Hello SquaredCircle! Welcome to our Weekly Discussion Thread!


What have you watched lately? Seen any great matches? Have suggestions for things to watch? Anything not getting covered in other threads that ya wanna fill people in about? Questions about promotions, wrestlers, 'the business' or more?

Feel free to post below!


(Reminder, this thread can and will contain spoilers for possibly any show. Spoiler tags are not required in here, but if the show just happened try and keep spoiler talk it to its respective discussion thread for the first day).

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..well for the 2 main matches anyway:

Singles Match
IYO SKY vs. Utami Hayashishita

Entrances

Final Minutes

Marigold World Title Match
Sareee vs. Giulia

Entrances

Final Minutes

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“What I wanted to do. I wanted those guys to have the same match, but at the end, instead of leaving my laying there like that, just keep me on the outside the whole time. At the end, as Sting is standing there and those guys are gone, I jump on Sting, boom, boom, boom, he does one big move to me, puts the scorpion (death lock) on me, and we go out the way we started 31 years ago. It would have blown the roof off the joint and it would have made me a heel so I had somewhere to go. It’s hard to get the people to get mad at me now.

“I haven’t heard back from them since. ‘Ric that’s a great idea. We’ll call you later on.'”

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For decades, WWE talent was not allowed to keep their names in other companies unless it was their real name or a situation where the name was used in a wrestling organization prior to their WWE signing. Per Bryan Alvarez on Wrestling Observer Live, that has changed in the TKO era.

Alvarez said, "I was told that these new TKO deals are such that when you go to WWE, they are going to trademark everything. For example, Ethan Page went and they trademarked Ethan Page. This is from someone in the company, when you leave they hand everything over to you now."

Alvarez continued, "Apparently when you leave WWE, and it's kind of the same thing I think with AEW, it's like she [Vaquer] can leave and take her name. Ethan Page can leave and take his name. While you're there, they own the rights to everything for pro wrestling. But that is a very big change from back in the day when they owned you into perpetuity. She very much wanted to keep her name and apparently, they're allowing her to keep the name in WWE. They're gonna trademark it while she's there..."

Alvarez and Mike Sempervive pointed out how Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik were able to keep their names after leaving WWE.

Note: Stephanie Vaquer's full legal name is Ana Stephanie Vaquer González so she would have been able to continue as Stephanie Vaquer if she left WWE and Julian Micevski used the name Ethan Page before WWE but the point still stands as Alvarez stated about wrestlers now being able to use their name elsewhere when they leave.

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Welcome to SquaredCircle's 'Meme Monday'!

Have you seen a great wrestling meme this week that just made you crack up? Did you watch a silly moment in a show and just need to craft a meme out of it? Well post em below!

The highest voted meme shall win and be showcased in next week's thread!

Last week's winner attached!

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Tonight, WWE Raw comes to us from Dayton, Ohio!

The card for tonight's show will be:

Singles Match
Sheamus vs. Bronson Reed

WWE Intercontinental Title Match
Sami Zayn (c) vs. Ilja Dragunov

And more!

Please check your local listings and WWE.com for more information on how to watch. Card subject to change, enjoy your show!

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The following press release was issued this morning:

Juggalo Championship Wrestling Announces New Series: "JCW Lunacy"

Detroit, MI – Juggalo Championship Wrestling (JCW) is thrilled to announce the launch of an electrifying new series, "JCW Lunacy," set to premiere on bi-weekly basis. This groundbreaking wrestling series promises to deliver an unmatched experience for professional wrestling fans!

"JCW Lunacy" stands out as a unique showcase, featuring a diverse roster of top-tier talent from renowned wrestling promotions including NWA, MLW, Impact Wrestling, AEW, AAA, and Big Japan Pro Wrestling, etc.

The series is designed to captivate audiences with its high-energy matches, compelling storylines, and unforgettable in-ring action.

Fans can look forward to seeing their favorite wrestlers from across the globe come together in a thrilling fusion of styles and personalities. With its dynamic presentation and high production values, "JCW Lunacy" is poised to become a must-watch event in the wrestling world.

"I enjoyed having an eye on Billy Corgan and NWA, we're both Rockstars running healthy promotions on rockstar money. Billy has been running wrestling shows pretty much as long as we have. I want to si. I think it'll be healthy for both of us. We're both alphas kind of thing and we're friends, well I really like him anyway. I have kept an eye on many wrestling promotions and think they’re missing something. I loved and admire the professional wrestling scene and what it has become. I want to give fans an option to watch us along with their other favorite wrestling promotions.” - Violent J of the Insane Clown Posse

"JCW Lunacy" has already garnered significant interest from major television networks and streaming platforms, promising to bring this extraordinary series to a wide audience. Whether you're a longtime wrestling enthusiast or new to the scene, this show is set to entertain and engage viewers with its innovative approach and star-studded lineup.

Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope, the duo behind Insane Clown Posse, were independent professional wrestlers in the Midwest before their music career took off. Semi-trained by Sweet Daddy Malcolm Monroe, they broke into the business on Monroe’s shows in the early ’90s, featuring legends like The Sheik and Bobo Brazil in main events. It was during this time that they met and became close friends with Rob Van Dam and Sabu, establishing connections that would influence their future wrestling endeavors.

Stay tuned for more updates on the premiere date and where you can catch all the action of "JCW Lunacy."

The starts of JCW consist of:

Willie Mack

Brothers of Funstruction (Yabo & Ruffo)

Southern 6 (Silas Mason, Alex Taylor, & Kerry Morton)

Mad Man Pondo

Officer Cabana

James Storm

Ultimate Ellsworth

Redwood Giants (Hurtful Kurt & Painful Paul)

Kongo Kong

Caleb Konley

Matt Cross

Joe Galli

& Many more!

For media inquiries, please contact:

Kerry Morton

Head of Marketing for JCW

Kerrymorton14@gmail.com

Bill Dail

bill@psychopathicrecords.com

Head Management for Insane Clown Posse

Follow JCW on social media for the latest news and updates:

  • Instagram:

@JuggaloChampionshipWrestling

About Juggalo Championship Wrestling

Founded in 1999 by the Insane Clown Posse, Juggalo Championship Wrestling (JCW) has grown into a prominent force in the world of professional wrestling. Over the past 25 years, JCW has built a reputation for its unique blend of high-octane action and engaging entertainment, drawing fans from all corners of the globe.

JCW began as a passion project, aiming to combine the theatrical elements of the Insane Clown Posse’s music with the intensity of professional wrestling. Since its inception, JCW has hosted numerous memorable events, featuring some of the biggest names in wrestling. The promotion’s distinct style and dedicated fanbase have helped it carve out a significant niche in the wrestling community.

JCW’s success is marked by its ability to innovate and adapt, consistently providing fans with fresh and exciting content. The promotion has hosted annual events like the Gathering of the Juggalos, where wrestling fans can experience live matches alongside music and other entertainment. These events have cemented JCW’s reputation as a trailblazer in the industry.

With the launch of “JCW Lunacy,” JCW continues to push the boundaries of professional wrestling. This new series represents the next chapter in JCW’s storied history, promising to deliver unparalleled entertainment and showcase the best talent from around the world.

Stay tuned for more updates on the premiere date and where you can catch all the action of “JCW Lunacy.

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This is at his home promotion of MCW in Maryland.

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Grace'll be facing Chihiro Hashimoto tomorrow.

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As the title was stripped from Vaquer..

spoilerWillow Nightingale has won the vacant CMLL World Women's Championship, defeating Lluvia and Viva Van!

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From this mornings NOAH show.

spoilerAkitoshi Saito has announced he will be retiring from the ring, ending his 34 year career. Saito, ring accomplishments aside, is sadly best known for being the wrestler who delivered what would be the fatal blow in-ring to wrestling legend Mitsuharu Misawa, an act which overshadowed much of his career.

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The show aired this morning, and the (non-tag) champs have been set!

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-Superfly Champion: Natsumi Showzuki beats Misa Matsui for the title

-United National Champion: Miku Aono beats MIRAI, and Bozilla for the title

-Marigold World Champion: Referee stops the match after Giulia gets trapped in a wristlock, thus making Sareee the first Red Belt champion in company history

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"For those asking about Natalya, we are told she has locked in her new deal with the company."

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Tonight, AEW Collision comes to us from Calgary, Alberta!

The card for tonight's show will be:

Singles Match
Konosuke Takeshita vs. Tommy Billington

Six Man Tag Team Match
London Lightning, Michael Allen Richard Clark & Shaun Moore vs. Bang Bang Gang (Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn & Juice Robinson)

ROH World Title #1 Contendership Match
Roderick Strong (w/Matt Taven & Mike Bennett) vs. Dalton Castle (w/Truth Magnum & Turbo Floyd)

Singles Match
Nyla Rose vs. Ava Lawless

Tag Team Match
Top Flight (Dante Martin & Darius Martin) (w/Action Andretti) vs. Shane Taylor Promotions (Anthony Ogogo & Lee Moriarty) (w/Shane Taylor)

Singles Match
Skye Blue vs. Harley Cameron (w/Saraya)

Tag Team Match
The Undisputed Kingdom (Matt Taven & Mike Bennett) vs. The Conglomeration (Kyle O'Reilly & Orange Cassidy)

And more!

Please check your local listings and AEW.com for more information on how to watch. Card subject to change, enjoy your show!

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