Various: Netflix Reportedly Working on Ronda Rousey BioPic, AJ Styles on His Past NJPW Career, New Matches Announced for TNA Under Siege 2024, Indies

May 3, 2024

Ronda Rousey Biopic Reportedly in Production for Netflix

Deadline reported that their sources stated that former WWE wrestler and MMA fighter Ronda Rousey recently agreed to a deal with Netflix for a film to be produced based on her life.

It was reported that the script for this upcoming film will be based on her recently release memoirs and would air exclusively on Netflix.

It was also reported that Chernin Entertainment studio is currently expected to produce this film but a deal has yet to be finalized.

This project reportedly had been in the works since 2015, first with Paramount and later with Netflix after Paramount’s rights for the film had lapsed. Netflix executive Michelle Evans reportedly had pushed for the company to secure the rights to the project due to her being a long time fan of Rousey.

It was also reported that while Rousey will be writing the script, she will not star in the film.

AJ Styles Comments on His Past Career in NJPW

Sports Illustrated held a recent interview with AJ Styles. One of the topics discussed included Styles’ thoughts about his match with Kazuchika Okada for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship in 2014 and the impact his time in New Japan Pro Wrestling had on his wrestling career.

“The creative changed everything for me. If I were bringing somebody over to be in my company, the last thing I would do is have them win the heavyweight championship as soon as they got there. But that’s what they did. And it worked. It put me on the map immediately. New Japan was getting hot, real hot, and that’s when I got there. I got to be in the ring with incredible talent like Shinsuke [Nakamura], Okada, and [Hiroshi] Tanahashi. Those guys, they’re big time. There were no handcuffs. Whatever I wanted to say or do, I could.”

Styles also gave his thoughts about the end of his time in NJPW and when he had made the decision to leave the company to go to WWE.

“When I heard Shinsuke was leaving, he didn’t even know I knew. Nobody knew, I’ll put it like that–and that’s when I spoke about it with Gallows and Anderson, and we all decided to leave.”

Three New Matches Announced for TNA Under Siege 2024

TNA Wrestling announced two new matches and one updated match for the card of their Under Siege 2024 event, which takes place on May 3rd at the Washington Avenue Armory in Albany, New York.

In regards to the new matches, the first new match announced was a singles match of Jonathan Gresham vs. KUSHIDA.

The second new match announced was a singles match of Ash By Elegance vs. Havok.

In regards to the new updated match, this was announced to be a TNA X-Division Championship match of Ace Austin vs. Mustafa Ali (c).

Current card for TNA Under Siege 2024:

Six-Man Tag Team match – The System (Moose, Brian Myers, & Eddie Edwards) vs. Matt Hardy & Speedball Mountain (Mike Bailey & Trent Seven)
TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championship match – Alisha Edwards & Masha Slamovich vs. Spitfire (Jody Threat & Dani Luna) (c)
TNA X-Division Championship match – Ace Austin vs Mustafa Ali (c)
Hammerstone vs. Jake Something
Jonathan Gresham vs. KUSHIDA
Ash By Ellegance vs. Havok
Mixed Tag Team match – PCO & Jordynne Grace vs. Kon & Steph De Lander
Josh Alexander & Eric Young vs. Frankie Kazarian & Steve Maclin
Pre-show: Six-Man Tag Team match – The F.B.I. (Guido, Zack Clayton, & Ray Jaz) vs. mystery opponents

Misc. Wrestling News & Notes

Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre recently announced that Zack Sabre Jr., Rocky Romero, Taiji Ishimori, The Wolf Zaddies (Che Cabrera & Bad Dude Tito), and Michael Oku will be making an appearance for the company at their co-promoted NJPW x CMM FantasicaMania Mexico 2024 event on June 21st at the Arena Mexico in Mexico City, Mexico.

Lucha Libre AAA announced that Pagano had recently underwent successful surgery to repair his right shoulder injury. Pagano had suffered the injury this past October but was able to compete at this past Saturday’s AAA Triplemania XXXII: Monterrey event in Monterrey, Mexico.

House of Glory recently announced that they will be holding a new event called Puerto Rican Weekend on June 8th in New York City, New York. It was announced that this upcoming event will be co-produced with Mike Santana.

Maple Leaf Wrestling filed a trademark for “Maple Leaf Wrestling” on April 14th for wrestling and merchandise-related purposes to the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Fightful’s Jeremy Lambert reported that the address listed for this filing is the same address of Border City Wrestling, which is run by former TNA President Scott D’Amore.

Game Changer Wrestling recently announced that Billie Starkz will be making an appearance for the company at their Lights Out event on June 14th in Denver, Colorado.

As noted before, VICE TV will be premiering a new wrestling-based docuseries titled Who Killed WCW? on their network on June 8th. Ric Flair recently responded on Twitter bashing the upcoming new series stating “As Usual More Bullshit, No Interview With Ric Flair Who Was WCW, And Who Made Everyone There For 20 Years. Run By The The Same People Who Killed The Company. How Embarrassing!! A Documentary About WCW Without Me! And According To @EBischoff On @83Weeks, I Was The Greatest WCW Wrestler, And I Made Everyone In The Company As There Wouldn’t Be Anyone Without Me. Diamonds Are Forever And So Is Ric Flair! For You Haters, Please Go To 83 Weeks With Eric Bischoff If You Have A Problem!“

As noted before, the National Wrestling Alliance recently signed a partnership deal with Kross Fire Wrestling to become the newest NWA affiliate promotion. Kross Fire Wrestling recently issued an official statement on Twitter thanking NWA for the honor of being recognized as an official NWA territory. KFW stated “We are truly humbled and honored to be recognized as an official territory in the esteemed National Wrestling Alliance. Our gratitude extends to Mr. Billy Corgan, the owner, and every member of the organization for placing their trust in us. As two young, ambitious female wrestlers, we aspire to bring a fresh and distinct flavor to the NWA territories. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to represent the NWA and showcase our unique style, and we are committed to justifying the trust placed in us. PERIOD.“

Major League Wrestling talent Richard Holliday recently celebrated on Twitter of being one year in remission from Hodgkin’s lymphoma cancer. Holliday stated “One year in remission.“

MLW recently announced that Ernest “The Cat” Miller is the next official competitor for this year’s Battle Riot match at their Battle Riot VI event on June 1st in Atlanta, Georgia.

MLW also recently announced three new matches for the card of their MLW Fusion tapings on May 11th in Chicago, Illinois:

MLW Featherweight Championship Four-way match – Zayda vs. Miyu Yamashita vs. Delmi Exo vs. Janai Kai (c)
Falls Count Anywhere match – Mads Krule Krugger vs. Matthew Justice
Bobby Fish vs. AKIRA

TNA Wrestling recently announced four new matches for their Impact! tapings on May 4th in Albany, New York:

Champions Challenge 16-Person Tag Team match – Team TNA Champions (The System (Brian Myers & Eddie Edwards), Jordynne Grace, Spirfire (Dani Luna & Jody Threat), Mustafa Ali, & Moose) vs. Team TNA All-Stars (TBA)
Tasha Steelz vs. Allie Katch
Alan Angels vs. Leon Slater
Ash By Elegance vs. Xia Brookside