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Mask
vs. Mask Contract Signed for El Grande Americano Clash
at Noche de Los Grandes
On
AAA on Fox, the contract was signed for a high-stakes
Mask vs. Mask match between El Grande Americano and
the Original on May 30 at Monterrey's Arena Monterrey.
The Original laid down strict rules—no contact
before the bout and the immediate firing of announcer
Andrea Bazarte, who stormed off in shock. WWE's Creed
Brothers debuted by demolishing the imposter through
a table, while earlier Mini Vikingo stunned with a
Phoenix 630 splash to upset El Hijo del Vikingo in
aerial chaos.
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17-Year-Old
Mini Vikingo Upsets El Hijo del Vikingo with 630 Phoenix
Splash
In
a high-flying match from Mexico on Lucha Libre AAA
Worldwide's weekly show, Mini Vikingo, born in 2008
and wrestling since his early teens, stunned fans
by defeating 29-year-old veteran El Hijo del Vikingo.
Mini turned heads with a tope tornillo into crucifix
driver early on, then capitalized on interference
from El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. to hit his finisher
after months of simmering rivalry. WWE called it 'WHAT
AN UPSET!!' while fans raved about the athleticism,
hailing the bout as a highlight of one of the year's
best TV shows.
News
Jacy
Jayne Pins Charlotte Flair on SmackDown Debut Run
The
NXT standout rallied from Flair's early chops and
Figure-Eight to score the pin at 10 minutes, aided
by stablemates Fallon Henley and Izzi Dame from Fatal
Influence. Post-match chaos saw them swarm Flair and
Alexa Bliss until Rhea Ripley cleared the ring. WWE
booked a six-woman tag rematch for next Friday with
Ripley, Flair, and Bliss facing the cocky trio, heating
up the division ahead of Backlash.
News
Drew
McIntyre Teases Highlander Reboot Role in Scottish
Highlands
The
WWE star, playing Angus MacLeod alongside Henry Cavill's
Connor in the Chad Stahelski-directed reboot, shared
the striking image while filming in Scotland. The
project stars Dave Bautista, Russell Crowe, and Nassim
Lyes, with production ramping up after years in development
and first-look footage shown at CinemaCon. McIntyre,
cast in September 2025, balances shoots with his wrestling
schedule, fueling fan excitement for this blend of
his Scottish roots and immortal clashes.
News
Kofi
Kingston and Xavier Woods Leave WWE After 18-Year
Runs
WWE
executives asked the wrestlers to restructure their
contracts under new terms, but Kingston and Woods,
unhappy with the offers, requested and received their
releases. Kingston, the first African-born WWE Champion
since his 2008 debut, leaves with four Intercontinental
titles, three U.S. crowns, and a record-tying 16 tag
team championships alongside Woods and retired Big
E. Woods helped launch New Day in 2014, turning tag
wrestling into a pop culture hit with unicorn horns
and their signature cheer. Peers like Damian Priest
and The Usos shared heartfelt tributes, while fans
mourn the tag division's losses and wonder if New
Day will reunite elsewhere.
News
NCAA
Gymnast Sirena Linton Shares Heartfelt WWE Release
Message
The
23-year-old first-generation Mexican American signed
with WWE in 2025 after earning second-team All-American
honors on beam at Arizona. She competed on all three
seasons of WWE LFG and even challenged for the Speed
Championship, but was among over 20 talents cut on
April 24 amid the post-WrestleMania roster shake-up.
Linton highlighted her Master's degree, resilience,
and passion, ending with a spicy vow to inspire others
as a free agent from May 25. Fans and peers flooded
her with support, praising her superstar potential.
News
WWE
wrestler The Miz sells his Los Angeles home for $7.4
million after lengthy time on the market
WWE
wrestler The Miz sold his home in Los Angeles for
$7.4 million following a prolonged period on the market.
The sale was reported by TMZ.
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Boxing
Benavidez
Faces Zurdo for Cruiserweight Gold After Explosive
Undercard
Duarte
improved to 31-2-1 with scores of 116-112, 115-113,
and 112-116 in a super lightweight war that had fans
divided on the close call. Unbeaten Richardson Hitchins,
who withdrew from a planned bout with Duarte weeks
earlier, called him trash pre-fight and predicted
a loss, later claiming his precision would have overwhelmed
Duarte—prompting backlash from fans and pundits
like Dan Canobbio who called it a poor look. The undercard
also featured Ismael Flores upsetting Isaac Lucero,
Tito Sanchez's dramatic 10th-round TKO of Jorge Chavez,
and Jaime Munguia's dominant win for the WBA super
middleweight title, building hype for the main event
where undefeated David Benavidez challenges Gilberto
Ramirez for cruiserweight unification.
Motorsport
F1
Miami
Grand Prix Starts Three Hours Early to Avoid Thunderstorms
Formula
1 advanced Sunday's Miami Grand Prix by three hours
after FIA, F1, and promoters agreed the original 4:00
p.m. slot faced intense rain. Mercedes rookie Kimi
Antonelli holds pole after a tight qualifying, beating
Max Verstappen by 0.166 seconds, with Charles Leclerc
third and Lando Norris fourth. Antonelli leads the
championship with 75 points; expect chaos if rain
arrives early on the tight street circuit.
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Alphabet
Tops Big Tech Earnings with AI-Fueled Cloud Surge
On
April 29, Alphabet reported $109.9 billion in revenue,
up 22% year-over-year and beating estimates, driven
by 63% growth in Google Cloud to $20 billion and 19%
gains in Search ads. CEO Sundar Pichai credited AI
enhancements for record Search queries and Gemini
model momentum, with the cloud backlog nearly doubling
to $460 billion. Shares jumped over 5% to a record
high, outshining peers like Microsoft, Amazon, and
Meta, whose stocks dipped despite strong results amid
capex worries.
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‘Devil
Wears Prada 2’ in Box Office Heaven, Heads for
$75M-$80M U.S. Opening, $180M Globally
The
20th Century film reunites original stars Anne Hathaway,
Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt and is
the first female-led property to kick off the summer
box office.
Meanwhile,
the Michael Jackson biopic Michael will cross the
$400 million mark this weekend, marking another milestone
for producer Graham King and Lionsgate.
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YouTube
Creators Slam Demonetization Amid Motivational Post
On
May 1, YouTube's official Creators account posted
a motivational message to those feeling like giving
up, but replies filled with sarcasm from creators
hit by AI-driven flags under the updated 'inauthentic
content' policy. Channels like Les Délires
de Max (700,000 subscribers), animator Bloomation
(760,000 subscribers), and history outlet Eternal
Mysteries lost monetization despite original self-filmed
podcasts, Roblox animations, and researched videos—some
facing $5,000 to $6,000 revenue hits and failed appeals.
Public complaints led to reversals for creators like
VTuber Siniviere after human reviews, though YouTube
has stayed silent publicly amid the backlash.
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April
28
EA
Sports Opens UFC 6 Preorders with Pereira and Holloway
Covers
EA
Sports launched preorders for UFC 6, releasing June
19 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with Alex
Pereira gracing the Standard Edition and Max Holloway
the Ultimate Edition that unlocks seven days early
on June 12. Pereira shared a hyped 'CHAMA' post with
his cover art, and Israel Adesanya cracked up fans
by joking about his shoulder peeking into the shot.
Both editions include the Iconic Moments Bundle, but
Ultimate adds a Fighter Pass with UFC Legends, expansions
through 2027, and extra cosmetics. Powered by Frostbite
engine, the game promises realistic striking, motion
capture, and personal storytelling modes ahead of
a full reveal trailer.
News
April
23
EA
Sports Opens UFC 6 Preorders with Pereira and Holloway
Covers
EA
Sports launched preorders for UFC 6, releasing June
19 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with Alex
Pereira gracing the Standard Edition and Max Holloway
the Ultimate Edition that unlocks seven days early
on June 12. Pereira shared a hyped 'CHAMA' post with
his cover art, and Israel Adesanya cracked up fans
by joking about his shoulder peeking into the shot.
Both editions include the Iconic Moments Bundle, but
Ultimate adds a Fighter Pass with UFC Legends, expansions
through 2027, and extra cosmetics. Powered by Frostbite
engine, the game promises realistic striking, motion
capture, and personal storytelling modes ahead of
a full reveal trailer.
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April
30
Kelani
Jordan Pins Speed Champion Wren Sinclair on NXT
On
Tuesday's WWE NXT, Jordan interrupted Kendal Grey
and Sinclair backstage, called out Grey for extra
title shots, and challenged Sinclair on the spot.
In their 11-minute match, Jordan targeted Sinclair's
knee with strikes and suplexes before hitting her
split-legged moonsault for the clean pin. Fresh off
the victory—and her prior submission of NXT Women's
Champion Lola Vice—Jordan posted on X: 'I pinned
the Speed Champion and tapped out the current NXT
Women’s Champion. Crown me.' Fans split on her
push, with some cheering her athleticism and others
chanting 'You can't wrestle!' as the women's division
heats up.
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Quentin
Tarantino And Sylvester Stallone Team Up
Quentin
Tarantino is reportedly teaming up with Sylvester
Stallone for a brand-new 6-part series set in the
1930s.
According
to reports, the project will fully commit to the ere,
shot entirely in black and white using actual 1930s
cameras for an authentic old-school look.
The
series will feature a mix of gangsters, showgirls,
boxing, and music, aiming to capture that classic
Golden Age Hollywood vibe. Stallone is expected to
co-direct alongside Tarantino, but won’t appear
on screen.
No
casting details have been revealed yet.
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Movie
Box Office (North America)
March
22, 2026
1.
Project Hail Mary - $80.6m
2.
Hoppers - $18.m
3.
Dhurandhar The Revenge - $9.6m
4.
Ready or Not: Here I Come - $9.1m
5.
Reminders of Him - $8m
6.
Scream 7 - $4.3m
7.
GOAT - $3.5m
8.
Undertone - $3m
9.
Wuthering Heights - $475,000
10.
Avatar: Fire and Ash - $280,000
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Danhausen's
Curse Hits IShowSpeed as WrestleMania 42 Hype Builds
The
streamer vented about delayed flights and streams
right after Danhausen declared him cursed in a chaotic
highlight clip from the March 23 Raw in Boston. WWE
leaned into the fun with an official post calling
the curse real, while Speed raced Danhausen to lift
it but stayed doomed. Danhausen, fresh off his WWE
signing, amps up WrestleMania 42 buzz in Las Vegas
by trademarking 'You Are Cursed!', hunting production
trucks for his face, and plugging his photo op at
WWE World.
News
Drew
McIntyre vs. Jacob Fatu Nears Official No Rules Clash
at WrestleMania 42
WWE
fans await SmackDown tonight in Pittsburgh, where
General Manager Nick Aldis will update on McIntyre
and Fatu's conditions and confirm their WrestleMania
42 match. Insiders report it will be a no-rules showdown
at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium in April, shifting
from earlier Hell in a Cell rumors after fans called
that too soon for the heating rivalry. Their chaotic
brawls, marked by ambushes and high falls, set the
stage for a war of Claymore kicks against headbutts
and moonsaults that could open the card with pure
carnage.
News
Shayna
Baszler vs. Nattie Neidhart Set for Bloodsport XV
Grappling Clash
WWE
veterans Shayna Baszler and Nattie Neidhart, both
with MMA backgrounds and Hart Dungeon training, face
off April 17 at 3 p.m. PT in Horseshoe Las Vegas during
WrestleMania 42 weekend. The Bloodsport XV bout features
no ropes or running—just brutal ground wars ending
in taps, knockdowns or stoppages, as hyped by event
creator Josh Barnett. Neidhart, undefeated there last
year, aims to end Baszler's perfect streak in this
official matchup confirmed by Fightful.
News
Jelly
Roll Scores First WWE Win in Chaotic Pittsburgh SmackDown
Jelly
Roll grabbed his first WWE win over Pretty Deadly's
Kit Wilson following a wild Miz TV segment crashed
by Danhausen's curse and 'Dump Him' gear. Sami Zayn
captured the U.S. Title from Carmelo Hayes with a
Helluva Kick after Trick Williams' interference backfired,
setting up a WrestleMania 42 defense. The women's
action saw Giulia upset Tiffany Stratton, Rhea Ripley
get ambushed by Jade Cargill's new crew venting old
frustrations, and Randy Orton tease his next target
in a cryptic promo, all building Road to WrestleMania
42 hype.
News
Solo
Sikoa Apologizes to Family Tree, Shades Roman Reigns
on SmackDown
On
Friday's WWE SmackDown, Solo owned up to losing his
cool last week after his My Family Tree faction dropped
the tag titles, telling Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, and
Jacob Fatu he pushes them out of love and belief in
their potential. He quickly pivoted with a zinger:
'But you know who would’ve never apologized?
Roman.' Fans split on the moment, some calling it
weak compared to Reigns' style while others loved
the callback, all amid the ongoing Bloodline saga
where Solo leads MFT after ousting the Usos and rebranding
to prove he's the new Tribal Chief.
News
Taryn
Terrell Returns to TNA at Sacrifice, Teams with Knockouts
Legends
During
Friday's event at the Alario Center in Westwego, Louisiana,
ODB called for help while outnumbered, bringing out
former Knockouts Champion Terrell—whose 279-day
reign is the division's longest—and Mickie James.
The trio sparked a wild brawl, clearing the ring as
fans cheered wildly. Terrell, who last wrestled full-time
in TNA around 2019, drew massive excitement online,
though some recalled a 2010 domestic incident with
charges later dropped. Her appearance builds hype
for more Knockouts nostalgia ahead of Rebellion.
News
Daredevil:
Born Again Season 2 Premieres with Brutal Action and
Fandom Buzz
Season
2 kicked off on Disney+ March 24 with Episode 1, 'The
Northern Star,' featuring hall-of-fame stunts, Netflix
Easter eggs like Defenders nods, and a new Anti-Vigilante
Task Force with Punisher skull gear under Mayor Kingpin's
watch. A Marvel promo pairing Karen Page with Frank
Castle and Matt Murdock sparked joyful cheers from
Kastle shippers and weary pushback from Karedevil
fans, reigniting classic Netflix rivalries. Episodes
2 and 3 drop March 31, followed by weekly Tuesdays,
teasing more sticks, shadows, and skull-crushing fights
as the series builds toward war in Hell's Kitchen.
News
Roman
Reigns Delivers Fiery CM Punk Promo on Fallon Show
Reigns
amped up his feud with Punk ahead of their World Heavyweight
Championship match at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas
this April, mocking Punk's age and vowing to hit the
Samoan Drop 50 times as payback for past family jabs.
He shared his brutal training routine—three daily
sessions of cardio and weights—while sticking
to high-protein meals, and hyped his roles voicing
Zebros in Zootopia 2 alongside Punk and playing Akuma
in the Street Fighter movie with Jason Momoa and Cody
Rhodes. Fans reacted to the star-power flex, with
eyes now on their next face-off at Raw in Madison
Square Garden.
News
Yankees
Shut Out Giants 7-0 in ABS Debut on Netflix
The
Yankees thumped San Francisco 7-0 on Opening Night
at Oracle Park, with Fried tossing 6 1/3 scoreless
innings and the offense exploding for four runs in
the second behind Grisham, Judge, and Stanton. MLB's
new Automated Ball-Strike challenge system debuted
when José Caballero contested a called strike—it
got upheld as Strike 1. Netflix's exclusive broadcast
drew complaints over illegible scorebugs, distracting
graphics, and cutting away from the historic challenge,
though the sellout crowd of 40,856 enjoyed Yankees
flair like Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s custom cleats.
News
Sydney
Sweeney's SYRN Lingerie Campaign Draws Cheers and
Critics
The
actress, who launched SYRN in January 2026, shared
her latest 'Seductress' shoot that blends seduction
and comfort, earning millions of likes for her confident
poses from club dances to beach rides. Fans celebrated
her 'unmatched beauty' and 'flawless' style, but a
viral post compared her to Elvira while calling big-breasted
women 'evil racists,' echoing past backlash over a
2025 jeans ad and 'MAGA Barbie' labels. Sweeney has
emphasized empowerment in interviews, as her star
rises with upcoming roles and red carpet dominance.
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December
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Sydney, Australia
December
1
(New York)
ASX
futures up 18 points/0.2% to 8601
Wall
Street:
S&P 500 -0.4%
Dow Jones: -0.7%
Nasdaq -0.4%
Europe:
Stoxx 50 flat
FTSE -0.2%
DAX -1%
CAC -0.3%
Australian
dollar: US65.43 cents
Bitcoin
Gold
+2% to $US4231.90 per ounce
Oil +1.5% to $US59.41 a barrel
Brent crude oil +1.4% to $US63.22 a barrel
Iron ore +1.6% to $US103.85 per ton
10-year
yield:
US 4.09%
Australia 4.55%
Germany 2.75%
News
Crypto:
Winter began with a sell-off
Market
Overview
The
crypto market took a painful hit at the start of trading
on Monday, marking the beginning of winter and the
new month with a 5% drop in 24 hours and a return
below $3 trillion.
This
seems to be part of the Bears' plan to create the
most emotional pressure, as the beginning of the month
is considered an emotional precursor for the weeks
to come. The market also slipped during the period
of lowest liquidity, which added drama in the form
of a downward swing. Still, before the start of active
trading in Europe, the market is showing signs of
stabilisation and rebound.
Bitcoin
fell to $85.5K on the strategy day but rebounded to
$86.7K at the time of writing. Technically, a bearish
picture is emerging, with the first cryptocurrency
falling sharply after four days of consolidation at
the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement line. Strictly speaking,
we can only say that a quick rebound did not happen,
but the signal for a decline to $64K (161.8%) will
only be given on a drop below $80.5K.
Bitcoin
fell 17.5% in November to $91.3K, marking the first
decline in three years and defying the seasonal trend
of one of the best months of the year. From a seasonal
perspective, December is considered a relatively successful
month for BTC with an average 8.7% increase. Over
the past 14 years, Bitcoin has ended the month with
growth on seven occasions. The average increase was
29.7%, and the average decline was 12.3%.
News
Background
The
inflow into the recently launched Solana ETFs in the
US has continued for five consecutive weeks. Investors
have poured more than $108 million into SOL ETFs in
a week and nearly $620 million since the funds launched
on October 28th. Inflows into spot XRP ETFs launched
on 14 November in the US exceeded $666 million.
CryptoQuant
points to several key on-chain indicators that are
creating fertile ground for Bitcoin's resumption of
growth. One of the most significant signals is the
reduction of leverage.
Bitcoin
is still in the ‘high risk zone.’ Still,
the situation is stabilising: selling pressure is
easing, and spot demand is ‘finally beginning
to shift the balance of power,’ according to
Bitcoin Vector.
To
continue its growth, Bitcoin needs to overcome ‘clusters
of large buyer supply’ in the $93,000-96,000
and $100,000-108,000 ranges, according to Glassnode.
Bitwise
points out that the last time such an ‘asymmetrical
ratio’ of risk and potential return was observed
in Bitcoin was during the COVID-19 pandemic, when
BTC fell below $4,000. (FxPro)
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The
euro is betting on divergence
•
ECB rates are in the right place while German inflation
is accelerating.
•
The Bank of Japan may raise rates in December &
capital flight will pressure the pound.
Attempts
by the US dollar to counterattack are being thwarted.
The euro is rising due to accelerating German inflation,
the pound is rising following the debt market's approval
of Rachel Reeves' draft budget, and the yen is growing
in anticipation of a rate hike by the Bank of Japan
in December. Donald Trump's comments on the selection
of a new Fed chair, as well as expectations for speeches
by Jerome Powell and Michelle Bowman, are weighing
on the dollar.
Christine
Lagarde said that the ECB's interest rates are at
the right level. With inflation under control, the
European Central Bank is well-positioned. Indeed,
there are risks of both acceleration and deceleration
in consumer prices. The former includes Germany's
fiscal stimulus and rising expectations of higher
industrial and service prices. The latter include
the strong euro, lower energy prices and imports from
China.
The
acceleration of inflation in Germany to 2.6% in November
is reinforcing the ECB's caution. The central bank
has most likely ended its cycle of rate cuts. There
are scenarios in which the deposit rate will rise.
The federal funds rate, on the other hand, risks falling
significantly. The divergence in monetary policy creates
an excellent opportunity for the EURUSD to resume
its upward trend. However, to start with, the bulls
need to hold on to 1.16.
Meanwhile,
the yen strengthened thanks to Kazuo Ueda's hawkish
speech. He stated that the Bank of Japan would weigh
all the pros and cons of raising the overnight rate.
At the same time, any increase should be seen as an
adjustment to the ultra-soft monetary policy. On these
words, the probability of a rate hike in December
rose to 76%, allowing bears to develop a decline in
USDJPY.
The
pound is trying to stabilise after the presentation
of the draft budget. According to Eurizon SLJ Capital,
the pound will fall against the euro, yen, and Swiss
franc amid capital flight by the wealthy following
tax increases. (FxPro)
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Cryptos
Cryptos
Today: (Near Live)
Bitcoin
$86,488.39 - 5.16%
Ethereum $2,790.39 - 7.67%
Tether $1.0001 +0.01%
Binance Coin $822.49 -7.48%
XRP $2.0292 -7.41%
Solana $125.89 -8.18%
TRON $0.2781 -1.48%
Dogecoin $0.1352 -9.22%
Cardano $0.3825 -9.77%
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TKO
Group Holdings Inc $193.98 +0.090 +0.046%
NVIDIA Corp $179.92 +2.92 +1.65%
Formula One Group Series $86.79 -1.09 -1.25%
Alphabet Inc Class A $314.89 -5.29 -1.65%
News Corp Class A $25.52 -0.16 -0.62%
Netflix Inc $109.13 +1.56 +1.45%
Caterpillar Inc $568.06 -7.70 -1.34%
Trump Media & Technology Group Corp $10.95 -0.59
-5 .11%
Tesla Inc $430.14 -0.030 -0.0070%
Walt Disney Co $106.77 +2.30 +2.20%
Wynn Resorts Ltd $132.77 +4.09 +3.18%
Meta Platforms Inc $640.87 -7.08 -1.09%
Paramount Skydance Corp $15.71 -0.31 -1.94%
Elders ADR $19.73 (US) (NYSE)
Mercedes Benz Group ADR $17.09 +0.24 +1.42%
Rio Tinto Ltd $84 (US)
Warner Bros. Discovery Inc $23.87 -0.13 -0.54%
Red Light Holland Corp $0.019 +0.00050 +2.70%
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Spotlight
Wynn
Analysts
at Goldman Sachs just added Wynn to its conviction
buy list. The firm is confident with Wynn’s “Wynn
Al Marjan in the UAE in 1Q27, plus WYNN’s best-in-class
Las Vegas assets, leverage to a higher-income consumers,
a strong 2026 Las Vegas event calendar, and an improving
backdrop in Macau should drive transformative upside
at WYNN,” as quoted by CNBC.
Nvidia
Analysts
at Morgan Stanley just reiterated an overweight rating
on Nvidia, with a $250 price target. The firm says
NVDA will maintain a dominant market share and that
threats are becoming overstated.
“We
continue to see NVIDIA maintaining dominant market
share, as threats are becoming overstated, though
we aren’t sure exactly what will turn sentiment
around,” they said, as quoted by CNBC. “Customers’
biggest anxiety for the next 12 months is their ability
to procure enough NVIDIA product generally, and Vera
Rubin specifically.”
Alphabet
Analysts
at Guggenheim say Alphabet could run even higher.
The firm raised its price target on GOOG to $375 from
$330 with a buy rating.
The
firm is confident in Alphabet because of strong cloud
backlog growth, which is being supported by enterprise
AI demand. It’s also confidence with Google Gemini’s
rise as a leading AI platform with rapidly growing
adoption metrics, as noted by CNBC.
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Polymarket
Partnership Could Be a Game Changer for TKO Group
Holdings (TKO)
Nov
17
(In
Case You Missed It)
Polymarket/UFC/TKO
Polymarket
recently announced a multi-year partnership making
it the Official and Exclusive Prediction Market Partner
for UFC and Zuffa Boxing, introducing real-time fan
prediction metrics directly into UFC broadcasts and
social media experiences.
This
collaboration marks the first time major sports organizations
have integrated prediction market technology into
the live fan experience, creating new ways for audiences
to interact and for TKO's sports brands to differentiate
themselves.
We'll
explore how this innovative fan engagement initiative
could strengthen TKO Group Holdings' investment narrative
by deepening audience connection and content value.
What
Is TKO Group Holdings' Investment Narrative?
To
see the value in TKO Group Holdings as a shareholder,
you really have to believe in its ability to keep
building out top sports entertainment brands like
UFC and WWE into global, multi-platform franchises.
A lot of the story is about continuing to grow earnings
and revenue faster than the overall market, attract
loyal audiences, and evolve with changes in media
rights, streaming, and digital fan engagement. Recent
announcements, such as the multi-year partnership
with Polymarket, reflect TKO’s push to unlock
new monetization avenues and deepen fan involvement.
However,
it’s unlikely this news will materially change
the core short-term catalysts, which are still dominated
by performance in key international deals, broadcast
partnerships, and the rollout of new events. The biggest
risks remain legal challenges, compression of media
rights value, and questions about board experience.
The new fan engagement efforts add differentiation,
but don’t directly reduce these core risks for
now. On the flip side, investors should pay close
attention to ongoing legal proceedings against TKO
and UFC.
TKO
Group Holdings' shares have been on the rise but are
still potentially undervalued by 15%.
Ten
retail investors in the Simply Wall St Community produced
fair value estimates for TKO ranging from US$63.92
to a very large US$37,618.47. While community views
can be widely split, ongoing legal challenges remain
a topic several market participants keep circling
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An
investment in knowledge pays the best interest."
— Benjamin Franklin
"Bottoms
in the investment world don't end with four-year lows;
they end with 10- or 15-year lows." — Jim
Rogers
Be
fearful when others are greedy and greedy only when
others are fearful." — Warren Buffett
Media
Man "Bullish is a mindset"
September
15
WWE
RAW On Netflix
Jey
Uso Going To The Dark Side?! Inner Heel!
Asuka
The Heel; May Take Australian Rhea Ripley And Saine
Souls?!
John
Cena Tipped To Return To RAW Tonight
Springfield, MA
MassMutual Center
WWE
RAW On Road To Wrestlepalooza
Dirty
Dominik Mysterio, New Double Champ Spying Whole WWE/TKO
Group For More Gold!
Logan
Paul Has Focus On WWE Gold And International Tours
Including Australia and Saudi including WrestleMania
and numerous PLE's (Premium Live Events)
WWE
Powers That Be Continue To Mention Some Non-WWE Signed
Talent Including Chris Jericho
Some
Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide Talent May Appear On Upcoming
RAW's, SmackDown's And Wrestlepalozza this coming
weekend!
Pop
Culture/Pro Wrestling Flashback
Pro
Wrestling Ed
Creative
Ideas From Media Man; New Faction In WWE for consideration
and constructive criticism or thumbs up and Let's
F'n Go!
Factions,
another word for "group" or even "gang",
or if you prefer, "club" or perhaps "cult"
are all the rage in the WWE(and numerous other pro
wrestling promotions around the world).
Strength
in numbers ala building an army can be a key element
of success in wrestling, business and life in general.
Look at the success of say Judgement Day, the NWO,
Bullet Club or how about the global footprint of "Swifty's"
- the Taylor Swift fanbase.
There's
also clubs for Tesla, Porsche and Merc owners. We
were once members of the Australian Brahman Breeders
Association when we had the family farm at Kurrajong
in North, West, New South Wales (Australia). We've
also had a pro active membership in a couple of Aussie
based surf gangs er tribes/clubs.
Here's
our creative input for the week for what could be
a new "killer" faction in the world's leading
pro wrestling company: Here Are Your Names!
Nature
Born Heels' or 'The People's Army' Mr Kross (Karrion
to a select few)
Mrs
Kross/Bordeaux. Sometimes known as "Bonnie"?
Mr
Styles (Alan to a few friends and assocaites)
Mr
Nakamura
Study
of legendary Bruce Lee, Ip Man
Mr
Shamrock. Formally known as "Ken" and "The
World's Most Dangerous Man'. Legit MMA/UFC living
legend. Knows what it takes to win at all cost. Grew
up in the School Of Hard Knocks. Willing to share
knowlege to the elite few he deams worthy. Only non-
conformists need apply!
Mr
X (big fan of cult movies by Quentin Tarantino and
Blumhouse Productions, including their founder Jason
Blum).
Mr
Smith. For some reason identifies with Hollywood's/Hollyweirds
Wachowskis. Collects vintage cars and pop culture
collectables. Fav wrestling figures: Legion Of Doom
and Jake "The Snake" Roberts. Fav animal:
Exotics snakes and tigers.
JD
McDonagh. "The Irish Ace". Feeling banished
from his prior roots in NXT and 'Judgement Day', he
understands strength in numbers are gets the "Devil
May Care" mantra of 'Nature Born Heels'. Sick
of "The Luck Of The Irish". He shall rise
by force.
Mr
Gacy. Joe Gacy. Another NXT mainstay. Former members
of his clan lost their way in society. Gacy may have
lost some, but gained additional wisdom and learning
under the wisdom tree in the proccess. In the spirit
of the late, great, Bray Wyatt, not exactly a conformist
or office worker type. Operates on the fringe. Unique
and dark is his strength and superpower, not to mention
exceptional in-ring skills. You better know him well
before calling out "Hi Joe".
Mr
White. Little is known about this man. Does he even
know himself - we mean, really know his inner self?!
He's not part of typical society - he knows that much.
Iron
sharpens iron. Unique is often what it takes to win
in the ultra competive world of professional wrestling.
This cult er group answers to but one - but who is
he? KK or Mr Sullivan?
Elements:
Freqency. Power. Pain. Skills. Vision. Hunger. Perchant
for Gold and keen interest in cryptocurrency and "The
Book". Will not be denied any longer. Changes
are coming soon in the WWE. Red light to green light.
Ain't that so Mister.
Another
story and script from the Media Man Factory.
Quotes
For The Day: "Controversy Creates Ca$h"
- Eric Bischoff
"I
have hung from the Tree of Woe" - Kevin Sullivan
"He's
the baddess apple in the wrestling business"
- Kevin Sullivan
"Potential
is just potential until you can pull it off, and you
need to show up ready to exercise the plan in mind.
I've always come from that place in everything I've
ever done" - Karrion Kross
"We're
outta there in two minutes and not one second longer"
- Mr Orange
"When
people ask me if I went to film school I tell them,
'no, I went to films" - Quentin Tarantino
The
Hero's Journey
What
is The Hero’s Journey?
The
hero’s journey is a widely recognized storytelling
pattern that has been used for centuries in literature
and mythology. It is a framework that helps writers
create compelling stories that resonate with their
readers by depicting a protagonist who goes through
a transformative journey. The journey usually involves
a series of challenges that the protagonist must overcome
in order to achieve their goal. The hero’s journey
is also known as the monomyth, a term coined by Joseph
Campbell in his book The Hero With a Thousand Faces.
The
monomyth, or hero’s journey, is a storytelling
pattern that transcends genres and time periods. It
is a timeless concept that continues to be relevant
today because it speaks to universal themes such as
self-discovery, transformation, and growth.
Variations
on the hero’s journey
While
the twelve steps of the hero’s journey have become
the most widely recognized pattern for storytelling,
there are variations of the hero’s journey that
have been developed over time. Some feature additional
steps, while others emphasize different aspects of
the journey. For example, Christopher Vogler developed
a seven-step variation of the hero’s journey
that emphasizes the role of archetypes in storytelling.
Another variation, developed by Maureen Murdock, focuses
on the journey of the female hero and includes steps
such as separation, initiation, and return.
What
is the purpose of the hero’s journey?
The
purpose of the hero’s journey is to create a
compelling narrative that resonates with readers on
an emotional level. The hero’s journey is a timeless
plot that has been used to create some of the most
memorable works of literature and mythology. It speaks
to themes of human experience, including self-discovery,
transformation, and growth.
The
12 steps of the hero’s journey
The
hero’s journey typically involves a series of
specific steps that the hero must take to achieve
their goal or complete their quest. The fundamental
steps include:
The
call to adventure, where the hero is presented with
a challenge or opportunity that sets them on their
path; the crossing of the threshold, leaving behind
the known world and venturing into the unknown; various
tests, trials, and allies that help the hero overcome
obstacles along the way; a confrontation with a major
enemy or obstacle; and finally, the return home, transformed
and changed by their experiences.
Here
are the twelve steps of the hero’s journey:
1
The call to adventure
This is the moment when the hero receives a call to
adventure, which could come in the form of a message,
a dream, or an encounter with a mentor or guide.
2
The refusal of the call
At this stage, the hero may initially refuse the call
to adventure, often due to fear, doubt, or a sense
of inadequacy.
3
Meeting the mentor
The hero encounters a mentor or guide who provides
support, advice, and guidance on the journey ahead.
4
Crossing the threshold
The hero leaves behind the known world and crosses
the threshold into the unknown, often encountering
tests, trials, and challenges along the way.
5
Tests, allies, and enemies
The hero must navigate a series of tests, trials,
and challenges, often with the help of allies and
the opposition of enemies.
6
The approach to the inmost cave
The hero approaches the innermost cave or the heart
of darkness, often facing their greatest fears and
challenges.
7
The ordeal
This is the moment of the hero’s greatest challenge,
where they face a major obstacle or enemy and must
overcome it to continue their journey.
8
The reward
The hero achieves a reward—often in the form
of knowledge, insight, or a powerful object—that
helps them on their journey.
9
The road back
The hero begins the journey back, often encountering
new challenges and obstacles along the way.
10
The resurrection
The hero experiences a moment of death and rebirth,
often symbolized by a physical or metaphorical transformation.
11
The return
The hero returns home, transformed and changed by
their experiences, armed with new knowledge and insights
that they can use to benefit their community.
12
The freedom to live
The hero achieves a state of freedom and enlightenment,
often living happily ever after or in a state of balance
and harmony.
These
steps provide a roadmap for creating powerful and
impactful stories that audiences can relate to across
cultures and time periods.
(Sources:
Grammarly, Joseph Campbell, A.I)
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Matter In Pro Wrestling
WWE's
Karrion Kross Has Developed Into One Of World's Best
Over Past Year + ; WWE Creative Offered Time To Shine;
Can't Wait For The Netflix Killer Version: Media Man
Mr
Kross @realKILLERkross Is A Former Media Man 'Pro
Wrestler Of The Month' and 'Sports Entertainer' Of
The Month winner and finalist. What some don't know
is that Kross would wipe the mat with most of the
world's pro wrestlers in an uncontrolled aka real-
insert your own word, situation. Wrestler, fighter,
MMA and master promo.
Promos
In The Who Have Impressed Of Late In Addition To Kross
Include: Logan Paul, LA Knight, Paul Heyman, Solo
Sikoa, Jacob Fatu, Nia Jax, Tiffany Stratton, Liv
Morgan, Lexis King and Sol Ruca. Promos are subjective
in nature, but these days Karrions are motion picture
grade in our view. Netflix Movies, Blumhouse and others
surely have an eagle eye on.
Previously
known as names such as:
"The
White Rabbit"
"The People's Executioner"
"The Devil Of Monterrey"
The
WWE Universe should wake up and know him as a man
not to mess with. Ala the legendary "Macho Man"
Randy Savage, "The cream always rises to the
top". Cheers to the worldwide Kross Cult/Kult.
So Sayeth.
Promo:
"What
are you doing, Woods? What are you doing? No, no,
no. Please don’t do that. Do not involve other
people in our business. I don’t like that. I
don’t appreciate it. Not only that, it defeats
the entire purpose of everything I’m trying to
do for you. I’m trying to help you stand on your
own two feet. I never said, ‘Don’t ever
talk to Kofi again,’ or, ‘You can’t
visit him on the holidays,’ or, ‘You can
never tag with him again.’ All I suggested was
that you take a step away from New Day. You had I
guess your own interpretation of that. Don’t
turn me into the bad guy here. Kofi’s the bad
guy. You, I’m suspicious of at this point because
all you’re gonna do for those guys is get them
severely hurt. I don’t know what you’re
trying to do here. Are you trying to replace the New
Day? You think these two guys are gonna be the next
Big E and Kofi Kingston? No, brother. It doesn’t
work that way. This is not going to help you. The
only thing that’s going to help you is to learn
how to stand on your own two feet and then, you come
with me. If you’re not going to do that, well,
next Monday, I’m gonna see you, like I always
do. When I do, I’m gonna step on your head. Then
I’m gonna leave you where I find you, just like
I do. Because after all, you beat me once, right?
Haha. Sure you did. You beat me where Kofi couldn’t.
That’s the confidence we want. I’m telling
you right now, that’s never gonna happen again.
You understand what I’m trying to tell you? Get
rid of these guys, or else. Tick tock" Karrion
Kross
https://x.com/realKILLERkross/status/1813032453449347141
Websites
Real
Killer Kross
https://www.killerkross.com/
WWE:
Karrion Kross
https://www.wwe.com/superstars/karrion-kross
The
Final Testament
Movie
Box Office (North America)
August
18, 2024
1.
Alien: Romulus - $41.5m
2.
Deadpool & Wolverine - $29m
3.
It Ends with Us - $24m
4.
Twisters - $9.8m
5.
Coraline - $8.4m
6.
Despicable Me 4 - $6m
7.
Trap - $3.4m
8.
Inside Out 2 - $3.2m
9.
Stree 2 - $2.6m
10.
Borderlands - $2.4m
others...
Harold
and the Purple Crayon
Cuckoo
Longlegs
The
Firing Squad
A
Quiet Place: Day One
Bad
Boys: Ride or Die
The
Fabulous Four
Fly
Me to the Moon
Raayan
Bad
Newz
MaXXXine
The
Bikeriders
Sound
of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot
Horizon:
An American Saga
The
Lion King
Kalki
2898 AD
Kinds
of Kindness
The
Garfield Movie
Kingdom
of the Planet of the Apes
Jatt
& Juliet 3
Blue
Lock Thee Movie - Episode Nagi
Daddio
Janet
Planet
The
Watchers
IF
The
Exorcism
Thelma
GHOST
Rite Here Rite Now
Furiosa:
A Mad Max Story
The
Fall Guy
The
Strangers: Chapter 1
The
Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings
Haikyuu!!
The Dumpster Battle
In
a Violent Nature
Ezra
Sight
*
Correct at time of publication
Movie
Box Office (North America)
August
4, 2024
1.
Deadpool & Wolverine - $97m
2.
Twisters - $22.7m
3.
Trap - $15.6m
4.
Despicable Me 4 - $11.3
5.
Inside Out 2 - $6.7m
6.
Harold and the Purple Crayon - $6m
7.
Longlegs - $4.1m
8.
The Firing Squad - $1.6m
9.
A Quiet Place: Day One - $1.4m
10.
Bad Boys: Ride or Die - $601,000
others...
The
Fabulous Four
Fly
Me to the Moon
Raayan
Bad
Newz
MaXXXine
The
Bikeriders
Sound
of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot
Horizon:
An American Saga
The
Lion King
Kalki
2898 AD
Kinds
of Kindness
The
Garfield Movie
Kingdom
of the Planet of the Apes
Jatt
& Juliet 3
Blue
Lock Thee Movie - Episode Nagi
Daddio
Janet
Planet
The
Watchers
IF
The
Exorcism
Thelma
GHOST
Rite Here Rite Now
Furiosa:
A Mad Max Story
The
Fall Guy
The
Strangers: Chapter 1
The
Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings
Haikyuu!!
The Dumpster Battle
In
a Violent Nature
Ezra
Sight
*
Correct at time of publication
News
Box
office numbers down approx 70 percent from last year
(References:
Wikipedia, Box Office Mojo, IMDb, Deadline and The
Hollywood Reporter)
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Tango at Zeta Bar, Sydney Hilton Hotel, Sydney, Australia;
Danika Smith roving performer promotes Buenos Aires,
Argentina holiday competition, by Greg Tingle - 23rd
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Adelaide and Canberra; Media Man internet and new
media strategy pays off for creative arts agency
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Alto
Tango at Zeta Bar, Sydney Hilton Hotel, Sydney, Australia;
Danika Smith roving performer promotes Buenos Aires,
Argentina holiday comp
Human
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Century 21 real estate; Dulwich Hill - 7th August
2013
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Hilton Hotel, Celebrity Jessica Sterling entertains
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Roving bodypainted performer - 12th July 2013
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Zeta
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The
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Pharmarama
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Australian
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Wrestling
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Beyonce
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Into Merival - Sydney, Australia
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Sydney, Gold Bullion
The Star - Tales & Cocktails In The City
CIO
Networking Evening, Art Gallery Of NSW
Australasian
Law Awards, Sydney Town Hall
Take40
Australia, Sony Playstation Mansion
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Momentum
SpecSavers
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Olympic
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Vogue 'Fashion Night Out'
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Gaming Expo - 'Sex And The City' (IGT)
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Gaming Expo - 'Jungle Maddness' (Paltronics)
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Sydney - March Into Merival 'Take A Bite Out Of Life'
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