{"id":666762,"date":"2026-05-13T13:43:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T13:43:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/666762\/"},"modified":"2026-05-13T13:43:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T13:43:17","slug":"daily-update-trick-williams-kenta-kobashi-liv-morgan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/666762\/","title":{"rendered":"Daily Update: Trick Williams, Kenta Kobashi, Liv Morgan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Daily Update<\/p>\n<p>Latest News<\/p>\n<p>Latest Audio<\/p>\n<p>Latest YouTube Video<\/p>\n<p>This Week\u2019s Wrestling Observer Newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Among the topics covered:<\/p>\n<p>Ted Turner\u2019s legacy in sports<\/p>\n<p>The history of pro wrestling on the Turner Networks<\/p>\n<p>The skyrocketing success and rapid decline of WCW<\/p>\n<p>The television heyday of Georgia Championship Wrestling<\/p>\n<p>How Ted Turner first got involved in pro wrestling<\/p>\n<p>Why Vince McMahon hated Ted Turner and how irrational it was at times<\/p>\n<p>The local TV business in the early 70s<\/p>\n<p>The 1972-74 Atlanta wrestling war, how it started and ended<\/p>\n<p>The start of Gordon Solie and Tony Schiavone on TBS<\/p>\n<p>The growth of TBS<\/p>\n<p>The launching of CNN<\/p>\n<p>How Vince McMahon got on TBS<\/p>\n<p>Why McMahon and Turner had issues during their year working together<\/p>\n<p>The role Jim Barnett played<\/p>\n<p>The death of Mid South Wrestling<\/p>\n<p>The death of Jim Crockett Promotions<\/p>\n<p>The death of WCW<\/p>\n<p>How Barnett manipulated the Crocketts getting on TBS<\/p>\n<p>Vince McMahon\u2019s cable power plays and Turner\u2019s reactions<\/p>\n<p>The signing of Hulk Hogan and rise of Eric Bischoff<\/p>\n<p>Hall, Nash and Bret Hart come to WCW<\/p>\n<p>How Bischoff nearly purchased WCW and how it fell through<\/p>\n<p>A reprint of a 2001 article on the closing of WCW that Ted Turner himself read and praised<\/p>\n<p>Reaction to the death of WCW<\/p>\n<p>Numerous people react to the death<\/p>\n<p>The tribute on AEW television<\/p>\n<p>His exploits in other sports<\/p>\n<p>Rupert Murdoch, Ric Flair, Jane Fonda, Tony Khan and others in sports comment on Turner\u2019s death<\/p>\n<p>Turner\u2019s life after he lost control of the networks<\/p>\n<p>His charitable work<\/p>\n<p>Update on Tanea \u201cRebel\u201d Brooks<\/p>\n<p>A first look at how UFC is performing and its revenue driven vs. expense for Paramount<\/p>\n<p>WWE cuts continue and are looked at<\/p>\n<p>A crazy note about the income of just four of TKO\u2019s top executives and how it compares to the pay for UFC and WWE athletes. This is absolutely shocking<\/p>\n<p>Nick Khan\u2019s new contract with TKO<\/p>\n<p>Why so many cuts were made this year and more notes on the pay cuts<\/p>\n<p>New Day bid farewell<\/p>\n<p>WWE &amp; UFC first quarter financials looked at<\/p>\n<p>More talk regarding Middle East shows, Zuffa Boxing, and complaints regarding WWE and UFC<\/p>\n<p>Backlash preview, business notes and odds<\/p>\n<p>Notes on AEW Double or Nothing<\/p>\n<p>New Japan Dontaku coverage<\/p>\n<p>Nico Ali Walsh on Nick Khan\u2019s testimony before Congress<\/p>\n<p>NOAH big show notes<\/p>\n<p>The most detailed look at the TV ratings from the pro wrestling and MMA shows this past week<\/p>\n<p>Fantastica Mania Mexico<\/p>\n<p>CMLL vs. MLW at Arena Mexico notes<\/p>\n<p>Grande Americano vs. Grande Americano<\/p>\n<p>Lots of injury updates<\/p>\n<p>Who in AEW was set for a major push that is now on hold<\/p>\n<p>Champion Carnival down to final four<\/p>\n<p>Cuatrero convicted in domestic violence case involving Stephanie Vaquer<\/p>\n<p>Raja Jackson case coming to a close<\/p>\n<p>Former WWE wrestler murder case makes pub again<\/p>\n<p>Worldwide YouTuber numbers<\/p>\n<p>Dana White talks McGregor\u2019s return<\/p>\n<p>Notes on Roman Reigns and his schedule<\/p>\n<p>When did Nick Khan learn Vince McMahon was being investigate for sex trafficking<\/p>\n<p>Janel Grant gets more public<\/p>\n<p>Notes from WWE\u2019s television contracts<\/p>\n<p>This Week\u2019s Back Issue<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.f4wonline.com\/new-subscriber-offer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">FIRST TIME SUBSCRIBERS GET 50% OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Tuesday Update<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Liv-Morgan-WWE-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Liv Morgan WWE\" class=\"wp-image-152018\"  \/>Liv Morgan WWE (Image credit: WWE)<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0WWE<\/p>\n<p>Nattie <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NatbyNature\/status\/2054017600150016006\" rel=\"nofollow\">paid tribute to Asuka<\/a> on social media after it appeared she was taking time off following Monday\u2019s Raw: \u201cSo grateful I got to hug you when you came back after your match at Backlash, Asuka. You mean so much to all of us, both in the ring and backstage. Nothing but love, admiration, and respect for you always @WWEAsuka. You are everything that is great about wrestling.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Randy Orton <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RandyOrton\/status\/2054277704636125257?\" rel=\"nofollow\">responded on social media<\/a> after someone spent $42,100 at an auction for a one-of-a-kind WrestleMania 41 card: \u201cWhoever bought this card should be entitled to the throwback gear I wore at WM41.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Liv Morgan <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/YaOnlyLivvOnce\/status\/2054060344847253933?\" rel=\"nofollow\">traded words with Nikki Bella<\/a> on social media: \u201cI can\u2019t believe ur tweeting me from home with ur broken a** ankle but since you want my attention\u2026. Ur sister and Beige should be embarrassed. Next week @RaquelWWE &amp; @roxanne_wwe are gonna be our NEW WWE Women\u2019s Tag Team Champions &amp; as for you ? You can just keep on watching me. Happy Mother\u2019s Day btw, much love to all the single mothers out there.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>John Cena is in a <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Chime\/status\/2054245372269056405?\" rel=\"nofollow\">new commercial for Chime<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Trick Williams <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1OOZHoykmEM\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">received a resolution<\/a> from the South Carolina House of Representatives while on News 19 WLTX.<\/p>\n<p>WWE Vault additions include a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=IDOpITDAtjw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">show held in Kuwait<\/a> from May 12, 1996, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_JQZnk62hC8\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hulk Hogan &amp; Randy Savage vs. Jake Roberts &amp; Berzerker<\/a> from a January 1992 dark match, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=vqMX91dnbNQ\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">John Cena vs. Big Show<\/a> from Judgement Day 2009, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=CPNjPKbaNQg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">John Cena vs. Ryback in a Last Man Standing match<\/a> from Extreme Rules 2013.<\/p>\n<p>AEW &amp; Other Wrestling<\/p>\n<p>Justin Barrasso <a href=\"https:\/\/undisputed.substack.com\/p\/mark-davis-building-toward-superstardom\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">interviewed new AEW National Champion Mark Davis<\/a>, who reflected on his time in AEW: \u201cI\u2019m whole again,\u201d he remarked. \u201cI have the space, time, and support for all of that to happen in AEW, and I\u2019m blessed to work here. It\u2019s changed my life.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>When Sean Ross Sapp asked on social media where AEW should run an event next, MJF <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/The_MJF\/status\/2054258640400384106\" rel=\"nofollow\">replied <\/a>\u201cMSG.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Callum Newman is <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RevProUK\/status\/2053932148755742970?\" rel=\"nofollow\">returning to RevPro<\/a> to take on Leon Cage on May 17.<\/p>\n<p>NJPW <a href=\"https:\/\/www.njpw1972.com\/646457\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">interviewed Robbie X<\/a> ahead of the Best of the Super Juniors tournament.<\/p>\n<p>TNA\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ThisIsTNA\/status\/2054245541526000076?\" rel=\"nofollow\">Champions Challenge returns<\/a> on May 15 in Sacramento.<\/p>\n<p>The next Hardy Party <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ThisIsTNA\/status\/2054275416349696414?\" rel=\"nofollow\">is scheduled for May 13<\/a>, also in Sacramento.<\/p>\n<p>Kenta Kobashi recently celebrated the <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/FortuneKK0327\/status\/2053701658442641715\" rel=\"nofollow\">13th anniversary of his retirement<\/a>: \u201cAbout 14 years ago, I decided to retire with the words, \u201cI can no longer do Kenta Kobashi-style pro wrestling.\u201d I have no regrets about my decision!! On December 25, 2012, I founded Fortune KK. I started it together with my wife, hand in hand. I myself felt anxious about the future after retirement. I think my wife felt even more anxious than I did. I am truly grateful to Mayuko. And thanks to the passionate support from Kenta Kobashi fans across the nation, I was able to welcome this 13th retirement anniversary with a smile. Thank you!!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=https:\/\/www.f4wonline.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"preferred-source-link\"><br \/>\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Google-CTA.jpg\" alt=\"Google Icon\" class=\"google-icon\"\/><br \/>\n    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.f4wonline.com\/author\/bryan-rose\/\" title=\"Bryan Rose\" class=\"gms-profile-image\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1778679797_969_5f0b051bb8f236fb6c4e8d1cc07a86fcbf674f20845dbd09a5587ee26e241589.png\" width=\"90\" height=\"90\" alt=\"Bryan Rose\"\/><\/p>\n<p>        <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                Bryan Rose<\/p>\n<p>Bryan Rose is an editor from California that has been covering professional wrestling for well over a decade. He officially joined F4WOnline as an editor in 2017.<\/p>\n<p>                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.f4wonline.com\/news\/daily-updates\/daily-update-ronda-rousey-gina-carano-garrett-borden-to-make-wrestling-debut\/?utm_source=navigation-previous&amp;utm_medium=internal\" class=\"gms-prev\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">previous story<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Daily Update Latest News Latest Audio Latest YouTube Video This Week\u2019s Wrestling Observer Newsletter Among the topics covered:&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":666763,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[49,48,75],"class_list":["post-666762","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-entertainment","tag-ca","tag-canada","tag-entertainment"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/666762","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=666762"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/666762\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/666763"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=666762"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=666762"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=666762"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}