Report: New Suitor Seeking Ownership of TrillerTV
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Report: New Suitor Seeking Ownership of TrillerTV - Lemmy.zip
>Reported details on the potential future of TrillerTV. > >Mike Johnson of
PWInsider reports Orange Crush, headed by Adam Abdalla, is currently assembling
private funding to purchase TrillerTV. > >Abdalla is the head of the NYC public
relations powerhouse Cultural Counsel. Fans in wrestling may know him best as
the former head booker of Jersey Championship Wrestling. He recently exited JCW
to launch PRODUCE, a new wrestling promotion. > >According to the report,
“Abdalla’s plan for TrillerTV is to bring music videos back to the forefront by
incorporating them, along with movies, onto the platform to augment the combat
sports component.” > >Triller, formerly known as FITE, has had financial issues
and was delisted from NASDAQ in January 2026. The company has failed to file
mandatory annual and quarterly financial reports. > >Triller is the home to many
independent wrestling promotions, including GCW and HOG. The platform has also
carried AEW, NJPW, and TNA in the past. > >Abdalla recently launched GameTime
Sessions, the first-ever museum-led culture and sports conference at the opening
of the largest traveling contemporary art and sports exhibit in the United
States and Sunset Flip, which features the artwork of AEW Women’s Champion
Thekla and ROH Pure Champion Lee Moriarty, currently exhibited at the Pérez Art
Museum in Miami.
SquaredCircle’s Meme Monday Thread (March 23 2026)
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Johnny Loves Taya Season 2 Episode 6: The Grenader
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Johnny Loves Taya Season 2 Episode 6: The Grenader - Lemmy.zip
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AEW Collision: Slam Dunk Saturday - 3-21-26 - Discussion Thread (Spoilers)
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AEW Collision: Slam Dunk Saturday - 3-21-26 - Discussion Thread (Spoilers) - Lemmy.zip
Just a reminder, Collision will be delayed due to sports ball, there will also
be another show tomorrow night. (Might just leave this thread up for both
nights.) Match card: AEW TNT Title Match Kyle Fletcher © vs. Robbie Eagles Six
Man Tag Team Match Alpha Zo, Dom Kubrick & Lucas Riley vs. La Faccion
Ingobernable (Dralistico, Rush & The Beast Mortos) Tag Team Match Sisters Of Sin
(Julia Hart & Skye Blue) vs. The Brawling Birds (Alex Windsor & Jamie Hayter)
Tag Team Match Komander & Mascara Dorada vs. Death Riders (Claudio Castagnoli &
Daniel Garcia) Enjoy the show and have fun! XOXO
Dennis Condrey Passes Away - Lemmy.zip
>Dennis Condrey has passed away at the age of 74. > >Condrey was a founding
member of the original Midnight Express with Bobby Eaton and their manager Jim
Cornette. He is considered by many to be a pioneer of tag team wrestling > >He
debuted in 1973 and competed in various territories including AWA, NWA, Georgia
Championship Wrestling, Mid South, Jim Crockett Promotions, and more. > >He
retired in 2011. > >Dax Harwood shared a GoFundMe to cover funeral expenses. >
>From Dax: Dennis Condrey is one half of the greatest tag team of all time, The
Midnight Express. For years they brought excitement and entertainment to
millions of people. However, as great as he was in the ring, it doesn’t hold a
candle to the human being he was. A sweet, God-fearing man who LOVED his wife
Theresa. With her permission, I’ve opened this Go Fund me to help with funeral
expenses and bills that she now has to take on her own. She didn’t ask for this.
I asked, in his honor, could I do this for him. She allowed me to do this for
Dennis & her, but is expecting absolutely nothing but love in return. If Dennis
Condrey and the Midnight Express ever brought any amount of joy to your life,
and you’re able to help, please do. If not, it’s absolutely ok! Please send all
your thoughts and prayers to Theresa Condrey in her time of need. God speed,
“Loverboy” Dennis Condrey > >Fans can donate here
[https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-dennis-condrey?attribution_id=sl%3Abbc01877-2862-45e6-8206-9cb271c8f38d&lang=en_US&ts=1774067536].
Ted DiBiase Jr. Found Not Guilty Of All Criminal Counts In Mississippi Welfare Fraud Case
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Ted DiBiase Jr. Found Not Guilty Of All Criminal Counts In Mississippi Welfare Fraud Case - Lemmy.zip
>DiBiase Jr. found not guilty. > >The Mississippi Clarion Ledger is reporting
that a federal jury found former WWE wrestler Ted DiBiase Jr. not guilty of all
criminal counts in his indictment for his involvement in the Mississippi welfare
fraud scandal. > >Jurors deliberated on March 20th for four hours after hearing
from at least two dozen witnesses. > >The 43-year-old DiBiase Jr. was facing one
count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and to commit theft concerning programs
receiving federal funds, six counts of wire fraud, two counts of theft
concerning programs receiving federal funds, and four counts of money
laundering. > >He was found not guilty on all 13 criminal counts and thus
released from the conditions of his bond. DiBiase Jr. never pleaded guilty and
did not testify in the federal case. > >Prosecutors said DiBiase Jr.
misappropriated millions of dollars in federal funds intended for needy families
and low-income individuals in the state of Mississippi. > >It was argued that
DiBiase Jr. received money that was tied to welfare programs through ‘sham
contracts’ for services that were never provided. The scheme allegedly involved
the misuse of more than $77 milion in federal aid that was supposed to be for
the state. The funds came from the Emergency Food Assistance Program and
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. > >It was also alleged that DiBiase Jr.
used the money to buy a truck, a boat, a trip to Disney, and a $1.5 million
lakeside home in Madison, Mississippi, which has been seized by the government.
> >The defense stated that DiBiase Jr. is a kind and professional businessman
who is motivated by helping people. They argued that no one who testified during
the trial could say DiBiase Jr. wasn’t performing in his role. > >DiBiase Jr.
was one of several people charged with crimes in this case, but is the only one
who contested his charges. DiBiase Jr.’s brother, Brett DiBiase, has already
pleaded guilty to federal charges related to the case.
Tony Khan bid for WWE in 2023 sale process ultimately won by Endeavor to create TKO
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Tony Khan bid for WWE in 2023 sale process ultimately won by Endeavor to create TKO - Lemmy.zip
The article talks a lot about the lawsuit between WWE shareholders and the WWE,
allegedly when WWE was for sale they turned down better offers and merged with
Endeavor. Base 10, the company backed by Tony Khan, offered less than Endeavor,
so they wouldn’t have been in the running for a final buyer. The article points
out these offers: >Base 10: $6.9 billion > >KKR: $8.0 billion to $8.7 billion >
>Liberty Media: $8.5 billion to $8.9 billion > >Endeavor: $8.5 billion It’s
probably for the best Tony didn’t win, but it still would have been funny.
Toni Storm out of action for ‘a long time’
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Toni Storm out of action for ‘a long time’ - Lemmy.zip
>Former AEW Women’s World Champion Toni Storm will be out of action for “a long
time” due to an undisclosed injury or injuries. > >That news comes from our
Bryan Alvarez who added that is the reason Mina Shirakawa filled in for Storm
and then defeated Marina Shafir on last night’s AEW Dynamite. > >Storm last
wrestled at this past Sunday’s Revolution, defeating Shafir in a hard-hitting
match that was followed by Ronda Rousey making a surprise appearance to confront
Storm. Storm was then hit by Shafir as Storm and Rousey were being separated. >
>Prior to Dynamite, AEW released a clip of Storm being found bloodied up in her
locker room with Shirakawa and Luther attending to her. She was set to face
Shafir in a no holds barred match on last night’s show but was deemed unable to
compete and Shirakawa took the spot instead. > >The extent of the injuries
and/or timeline for her return is unknown as is whether Shirakawa is being
slotted into whatever creative was planned for Storm in the near future.
Hopefully it’s nothing too bad and she can be back in the ring soon.
Mick Foley posts video calling for the US to do better
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Mick Foley posts video calling for the US to do better - Lemmy.zip
Mick still out there being the best.
Ricochet Apologizes For Telling A Fan, 'I'm Glad You Got MS'
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Ricochet Apologizes For Telling A Fan, 'I'm Glad You Got MS' - Lemmy.zip
>On Monday, Ricochet responded to a fan with a harsh tweet that stated, “I’m
glad you got MS.” MS is multiple sclerosis, a chronic autoimmune disease of the
central nervous system. > >Ricochet’s comment came in response to the fan
saying, “His acting hasn’t improved,” in reference to a digital exclusive of
Ricochet reacting to losing the NWA National Title at AEW Revolution. > >On
Tuesday, Ricochet posted the following apology: > >“I took out my hatred for the
IWC on Sandi, and inadvertently others who are effected by MS. She didnt deserve
it and for that, I sincerely apologize. Moving forward I’ll do better.” > >Sandi
locked her account after the tweet was sent. > >Ricochet did eventually delete
the tweet, but it remained up for hours and Ricochet sent other tweets, one of
which read, “Its soooo hilarious that the amount of little bitches who has
tweeted and wished harm on me, who has wished even death, said some of the most
VILE things to me AND my wife. People who try and make fun of me EVERYDAY. But
those same little bitches can’t take it when I do it back to people. Fucking
pussies, everywhere.” > >He also retweeted comments that called the outrage to
his response “performative” and sent other tweets, including a Tom Hanks “Hi
Guys” GIF before issuing the apology. I heard speculation that Ricochet could be
in a lot of hot water considering WBD wouldn’t let AEW sign Jay Briscoe or Trey
Miguel due to online comments they made well in the past.
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