Welcome to the Daily Drop for Monday, April 15, 2024. You never know what will happen every day in the pro wrestling world.
Before we get going, The Rock dropped a video update for fans. After giving a health update and calling Seth Rollins the MVP is WrestleMania 40, The Final Boss made it clear that he has his eyes on a return to the ring: “What an honor it was to share the ring with you three. What an honor it was to for us to break records, and now my sights are set on the next WrestleMania, but that’s conversation down the road.”
Now, let’s get right into today’s Daily Drop!
WWE:
– WWE Releases: We took a closer look at the last four shocking internal WWE releases.
– Big E’s Relationship: The New Day Member, who has been historically quiet about his personal life, revealed that he is dating Mia Yim’s sister, Kris Yim. Best of luck to the both of them.
– Jade Cargill Cosplay: Cargill said that she is waiting for the right moment to break out her Storm cosplay ring gear.
– WWE Draft: Two NXT Superstars are reportedly a lock to get a main roster call-up this time around. We will have to see where they land.
– Redbeard Rumors: Erick Redbeard had to pull out of an indie wrestling gig due to contractual issues. Most assume this means he is on his way back to WWE, because that is a common excuse for cancelling gigs before someone appears on television.
WWE RAW Card (4/15):
- Cody Rhodes appears
- WWE Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley responds to Liv Morgan’s attack
- WWE Intercontinental Championship: Sami Zayn (c) vs. Chad Gable
- Finn Balor vs. Jey Uso
- Andrade vs. Dominik Mysterio
- Sheamus returns
- Candice LeRae & Indi Hartwell vs. Ivy Nile & Maxxine Dupri
- Chelsea Green & Piper Niven vs. Katana Chance & Kayden Carter
AEW:
– Ospreay Inspired: Will Ospreay said he hopes to be an inspiration for those with autism, dyslexia, and ADHD.
– Omega Surgery: Kenny Omega will not rule out surgery yet for his diverticulitis issue. Sadly, it doesn’t seem to have cleared up.
– Ricky Starks Defends Tony Khan: Absolute Starks decided to defend Tony Khan from Twitter/X trolls.
– Julia Hart’s Injury Status: Julia Hart experienced a concerning shoulder situation during last week’s Dynamite, and some feared an injury. It has been reported that she’s in the clear. Despite initial worries about her condition, Hart is still scheduled to compete at AEW Dynasty next week.
– AEW Collision Viewership: The April 13th episode of AEW Collision attracted an average overnight viewership of 442,000, scoring a 0.1 rating in the 18 to 49 demographic. This marks a decline from the previous episode, which had 463,000 viewers and a 0.15 demographic rating.
Upcoming Major Pro Wrestling Pay-Per-View Events:
- AEW is coming to St. Louis, MO with AEW: Dynasty LIVE on PPV on Sunday, April 21st at Chaifetz Arena
- Backlash France is scheduled for May 4th at LDLC Arena in Décines-Charpieu, France.
- WWE NXT Battleground is booked for May 26th at Enmarket Arena in Savannah, Georgia, exclusively available on the WWE Network and Peacock.
- WWE Money in the Bank will be held on July 6th at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, followed by WWE NXT Heatwave on July 7th at the same venue.
- WWE Bash In Berlin is marked for August 31st at Mercedes-Benz Arena in Berlin, Germany.