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Seán @iezephyr.bsky.social · 29d

👋I took the time to try and paint a picture of what Forbidden Door was like as somebody live in attendance and the questionable after party that followed.

Written with the assumption you’ve seen the show - hopefully you can enjoy some extra flavour to the ppv ahead of AEW Dynamite tonight

Social Suplex Newsletter @socialsuplexnl.bsky.social · 29d

Then it is over to the Americas, where Seán walks us through the “Forbidden Door” at London’s O2 Arena, before David provides us with coverage of WWE's "Summerslam" weekend and Peter gives us the run-through on Netflix's "Unreal" series on WWE creative.

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Peter Edge @peteredge7.bsky.social · 29d

The greatest trilogy of all time?

The answer is yes and I tell you why

Social Suplex Newsletter @socialsuplexnl.bsky.social · 29d

And on our Retro Page, Peter has become "Forbidden Door" inspired in this edition, as he focuses on interpromotional matchups.

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Grab a cuppa, a coffee, a matcha tea, whatever you like, and catch up with us in the world of wrestling!

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Recommendations From A History Man Peter Edge is very much inspired by the “Forbidden Door” concept this week in his throwback choices. As “Forbidden Door” comes around and the two main players of the...

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wooster182.bsky.social @wooster182.bsky.social · 29d

This was a really good read!

Social Suplex Newsletter @socialsuplexnl.bsky.social · 29d

On our Features page, In a two part article, Trish looks at WWE's decision to bring back Brock Lesnar, as well as how WWE are using their ESPN launch to counter program AEW and what the upstart promotion can do in response.

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F5 or FU? Trish Speirs looks at WWE's decision to bring back Brock Lesnar for their ESPN launch and counter programming efforts against AEW.

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Jesse Collings @jessecollings.bsky.social · 29d

In the past I feel like Dave Meltzer would write something like this--a thorough and honest breakdown of the situation heading into a huge weekend. Dave's still capable of that, but I really appreciate having people like Trish putting in the time and effort to give this kind of analysis.

Trish S @trishsp.bsky.social · 29d

Wanted to write something on the events leading up to September 20th, and WWE's decision to bring back Lesnar in particular. Let me know your thoughts.

Social Suplex Newsletter @socialsuplexnl.bsky.social · 29d

On our Features page, In a two part article, Trish looks at WWE's decision to bring back Brock Lesnar, as well as how WWE are using their ESPN launch to counter program AEW and what the upstart promotion can do in response.

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Social Suplex Newsletter @socialsuplexnl.bsky.social · 29d

And on our Retro Page, Peter has become "Forbidden Door" inspired in this edition, as he focuses on interpromotional matchups.

www.socialsuplex.com/retro-10/

Grab a cuppa, a coffee, a matcha tea, whatever you like, and catch up with us in the world of wrestling!

Retro - Social Suplex

Recommendations From A History Man Peter Edge is very much inspired by the “Forbidden Door” concept this week in his throwback choices. As “Forbidden Door” comes around and the two main players of the...

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Social Suplex Newsletter @socialsuplexnl.bsky.social · 29d

On our Features page, In a two part article, Trish looks at WWE's decision to bring back Brock Lesnar, as well as how WWE are using their ESPN launch to counter program AEW and what the upstart promotion can do in response.

www.socialsuplex.com/features-10/

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F5 or FU? Trish Speirs looks at WWE's decision to bring back Brock Lesnar for their ESPN launch and counter programming efforts against AEW.

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Social Suplex Newsletter @socialsuplexnl.bsky.social · 29d

Our global tour finishes in Europe, where Man Like DeReiss is the new Progress Men's World Champion and Peter takes us to Kamikaze in Birmingham.

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Progress Chapter 183: 100 Volts “Chapter 183: 100 Volts” on Monday, August 25th was headlined by a TLC match for the Progress Men’s World Championship between Luke Jacobs and Man Like DeReiss.

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Social Suplex Newsletter @socialsuplexnl.bsky.social · 29d

Then it is off to Mexico, where David takes us through MJF's title win, and to Arena CDMX, for WWE's version of "Triplemania".

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Social Suplex Newsletter @socialsuplexnl.bsky.social · 29d

We review MLW's "Blood and Thunder" taped show before Chris leads us to Brain Slam Wrestling and Ariel undertakes Mystery Wrestling's longest ever wrestling match as they raise money for charity.

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Social Suplex Newsletter @socialsuplexnl.bsky.social · 29d

Then it is over to the Americas, where Seán walks us through the “Forbidden Door” at London’s O2 Arena, before David provides us with coverage of WWE's "Summerslam" weekend and Peter gives us the run-through on Netflix's "Unreal" series on WWE creative.

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Social Suplex Newsletter @socialsuplexnl.bsky.social · 29d

Eric then leads us through shows from Pro Wrestling Evolution, Diana, Ice Ribbon, PW Wave, Actwres girl'Z, Big Japan and the Takayamania produce show.

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Social Suplex Newsletter @socialsuplexnl.bsky.social · 29d

Then it is off for a speedrun of the first 9 nights of Marigold's Dream Star GP, a visit to Korakuen with Marvelous and Sendai Girls' big show in Xebio Arena. We also take in SEAdLINNNG's 10th Anniversary show.

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Social Suplex Newsletter @socialsuplexnl.bsky.social · 29d

Eric provides us with a full run through of TJPW's Princess Cup, before we hit DDT's "Peter Pan" shows and one of the best feel good moments of the year. We also check in on All Japan's Royal Road tournament before heading to Ota with Dragongate.

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Hirata, the unlikely champion, celebrated by all of DDT

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Social Suplex Newsletter @socialsuplexnl.bsky.social · 29d

In our Asia Section, we hit the G1 Finals at Ariake Arena, before David and Chris take us through the rest of Stardom's big summer tournament and NOAH's August shows ahead of the N1.

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NJPW G1 CLIMAX 35 Final Konosuke Takeshita defeated EVIL in the final of G1 CLIMAX 35. You might read that line and wonder how we got here..

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Social Suplex Newsletter @socialsuplexnl.bsky.social · 29d

It's the 10th Edition of the Social Suplex Newsletter, and this time out, its our tournament special!

On our Front Page, Tim and Chris combine for coverage of the final nights of Stardom's 5 Star Grand Prix and victory for Momo Watanabe.

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Momo Watanabe is the winner of the 2025 Grand Prix, the 14th installment of Stardom’s biggest tournament of the year. The win signifies the end of a long dryspell for a major singles success and Momo’...

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em @knockedshoes.bsky.social · 29d

Great feature on Forbidden Door up on @socialsuplexnl.bsky.social by @iezephyr.bsky.social 🥰 #AEW🤼

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Peter Edge @peteredge7.bsky.social · Aug 7

As well as the Hogan obit, I reviewed Summer Sizzler and hopefully I didn't upset anyone this time.

Social Suplex Newsletter @socialsuplexnl.bsky.social · Aug 7

In our Europe section, travel to Wolverhampton (exotic I know) with Peter Edge for Rev Pro's "Summer Sizzler" before we see how Progress are setting up their summer at "Stay Humble". We also have plenty of news from across the continent.

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July 25th saw Revolution Pro Wrestling come to Wolverhampton for the second time in their “North of Watford” expansion effort. The big attractions for the event when the “Summer Sizzler” place and dat...

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Matt D (he/Him) @legionaod.bsky.social · Aug 7

Social Suplex continuing to do excellent work - gave them a shoutout when recording with the P[w]rescription podcast!

Social Suplex Newsletter @socialsuplexnl.bsky.social · Aug 7

The 9th edition of the Social Suplex Newsletter was released last night, have you caught up with it yet?

This edition forms the first part of our deep dive into business half years in Japan, as we take a look at New Japan's numbers.

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Half Year Business: New Japan Pro Wrestling The following is a deep dive analysis of half year business for NJPW. For the sake of comparison, tours which end in early July will be included in full.

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Emi 🩵 | Hangman Gang @emilianartb.bsky.social · Aug 7

Having the ability to read this before it went live, I can say this is probably the only article on Hogan I will ever read, but it is a very thorough look at his career and the terrible things that shaped the lasting impressions people had of him as a person. I thoroughly enjoyed this piece.

Social Suplex Newsletter @socialsuplexnl.bsky.social · Aug 7

In our Retro section, Peter Edge brings us a full look at the reactions to the passing of Hulk Hogan, the difficulties in splitting man from character and a full account of his journey and impacts on the wrestling business.

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Hogan 1953-2025 By Peter Edge There are moments which are “where were you?” moments. My parents had JFK’s assassination, my generation has 9/11 and for wrestling fans, our “where were you?” moment was...

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Emi 🩵 | Hangman Gang @emilianartb.bsky.social · Aug 7

a great look at a polarizing little guy, please read

Social Suplex Newsletter @socialsuplexnl.bsky.social · Aug 7

In our Features section, David Hayter looks at how Shota Umino became the unwanted ace, and how his path to redemption is now uncertain.

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The Unwanted Ace: The Uncertain Redemption Of Shota Umino By David Hayter The 2025 G1 is in full swing and appears to perfectly encapsulate the lingering sense of apocalyptic dread that has been circl...

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Emi 🩵 | Hangman Gang @emilianartb.bsky.social · Aug 7

if you aren’t watching Mystery Wrestling, at the very least read this hilarious recap.

Social Suplex Newsletter @socialsuplexnl.bsky.social · Aug 7

We cover important WWE news, run a review of TNA's "Slammiversary" show before Eric runs us through DPW's Tag Festival and the triple promotion "Cruel Summer" show. Finally, we head to Canada with Alice V. Bell for "Evil Uno's Birthday Bash" at Mystery Wrestling.

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Social Suplex Newsletter @socialsuplexnl.bsky.social · Aug 7

Truly comprehensive coverage from the team that is available without a paywall. Come and join us!

Scheduling Note: The next Social Suplex Newsletter will be on August 22nd as we adapt our timings to make delivery dates more regular.

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Social Suplex Newsletter @socialsuplexnl.bsky.social · Aug 7

We cover important WWE news, run a review of TNA's "Slammiversary" show before Eric runs us through DPW's Tag Festival and the triple promotion "Cruel Summer" show. Finally, we head to Canada with Alice V. Bell for "Evil Uno's Birthday Bash" at Mystery Wrestling.

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Social Suplex Newsletter @socialsuplexnl.bsky.social · Aug 7

Finally, in our Americas section, we go first to Mexico for Arena Puebla's 72nd Aniversario with David Hayter and the finals of CMLL's La Leyenda De Plata 2025 tournament. We also check in on AAA's return to Mexico City.

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CMLL celebrated the “72nd Anniversary” of the Templo del Dolor in Puebla by putting on a surreal main event that pitted top técnicos Místico and Esfinge against one another as they teamed with the per...

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Social Suplex Newsletter @socialsuplexnl.bsky.social · Aug 7

Then, it's time for the Finals of Pro Wrestling Wave's "Catch A Wave" Tournament, Chocopro at Tokyo Square and Actwres Girl'Z, before a Newsletter debut for LLPW-X and Pure-J. We end with Shinjuku FACE's 20th anniversary before news from Asia and Oceania.

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