Welcome the Daily Drop, your daily roundup of wrestling news and rumors for Sunday, March 24. The weekend is never dull in the pro wrestling world, and with under 2 weeks until WrestleMania XL, things are always likely to heat up.
Days Until WrestleMania 40: 13
WWE:
– 2024 Slammy Awards: WWE announced the nominees for the 2024 Slammy Awards. Fans can vote on their favorites now.
– Johnny Ace is a Dirtbag: Ronda Rousey had a lot to say about John Laurinaitis. She called him a dirtbag, among other things.
– The Rock Surprise: The Rock surprised customers at a Target in Memphis. He was there to promote his Papatui brand of men’s healthcare products:
– Top WWE Prospect: Giulia announced that she is leaving STARDOM in a matter of days, presumably at the end of March. WWE has been watching her for a while, and it is widely thought that she is coming in.
– WWE Shop Arrival: Ahead of their WrestleMania 40 collision, WWE has dropped a two-pack Usos Funko Pop set. You can click here to see what they have to offer in the WWE Shop.
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– Rhea Ripley Stinkface: The Nightmare paid tribute to WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi by pulling off his signature Stinkface move at a recent WWE live event on Nia Jax.
AEW:
– AEW Streaming Deal: While speaking to Comicbook Nation, Tony Khan said that AEW is still in talks for a streaming deal with MAX. “We’re actively negotiating right now. Something I would be really excited about would be bringing AEW to Max, and it’s something I think we’ve talked about, it just needs to make sense for everybody,” Khan stated.
– Bittersweet Debut: Bayley said that Mercedes Mone’s AEW debut was bittersweet. She was there to see the former Sasha Banks’ debut for Tony Khan’s company, along with Naomi and Tamina Snuka.
– Kota Ibushi Injury Update: Ibushi updated fans with a promising message on Instagram. He posted a clip of him training for a return, with a caption in Japanese that translates to: ”1 year in and out, my ankle is still sprained, but I was able to explode with lab practice since surgery. It doesn’t take a year to come back. It will surely heal in six months. CURE !!”
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– Kenny Omega’s Favorite Wrestler: Omega explained why Kurt Angle is his go-to wrestler to study, because he’s his favorite. He also gave him flowers for being able to embrace the silly side of pro wrestling.
– Not A Fraud: Eric Bischoff cleared the air about how he feels about Tony Khan. He doesn’t believe he is a fraud, but he just allegedly doesn’t know anything to do with producing television.
Upcoming Major Pro Wrestling Events
Looking ahead, here are some of the major upcoming shows that we have in the pipeline:
April 6: NXT Stand & Deliver and WrestleMania XL Saturday from Philadelphia, PA.
April 7: WrestleMania XL Sunday from Philadelphia, PA.
April 21: All Elite Wrestling presents AEW Dynasty live on pay-per-view from St. Louis, Missouri at the Chaifetz Arena.
May 4: WWE Backlash France from Décines-Charpieu, France at the LDLC Arena.
