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April 3, 2026

Thank God It's Friday Edition

Sydney, Australia to Wall Street, New York, and beyond the Blackstump and Internet Matrix Of Things!

Pop Culture themes

"Mercy, Mercy, Mercy" (Cannonball Adderley)
"Gold" (Spandau Ballet)
"The Wall Street Hustle" (10cc)
"Bulls on Parade" (Rage Against the Machine)
"White Rabbit" (Jefferson Airplane)
"I've Got Friday On My Mind" (The Easybeats)

Markets

AUD -0.03% to US69.08¢
BTC $66,899.15 -1.79%
Dow -0.1%
S&P +0.1%
NAS +0.2%
VIX -0.67 to 23.87
Gold -1.7%: $US4676.76 an oz
Silver 73.002 -2.081
Brent oil +7.8% to $US109.13 a b
Iron ore -0.1% to $US106.25 a ton
10-year yield: US 4.30% Aust 5.03%

News

The Lead Up (Approx 12 Hours Ago)

ASX futures down 65 points/0.8%: 8487
USD flat: US68.84¢
BTC $66,233.27 -0.73%
Dow -1.7%
S&P -1.7%
NAS -2.2%
Gold +2.7% to $US4494.09 an oz
Silver 68.646 -0.869
Brent oil +4.2% at $US112.57 a barrel
Iron ore -0.1% at $US107.25 a ton

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Numbers Double Check

April 2

The Lead Up

Australian Dollar: $0.6930 USD (up $0.0030 USD) Iron Ore: $106.30 USD (up $0.82 USD) Oil Price (WTI): $99.32 USD (down $2.54 USD) Gold Price: $4,756.87 USD (up $83.53 USD) Copper Price: $5.6225 USD (down $0.0175 USD) Dow Jones: 46,565.74 (up 224.23 points on yesterday's close)

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April 2

Shares And Markets News

Iron ore giants BHP (down 2.5 per cent), Fortescue (down 4 per cent) and Rio Tinto (down 2.3 per cent) all declined, while gold miners Northern Star Resources (down 0.9 per cent) and Evolution Mining (down 4.6 per cent) also fell.

Tech stocks slumped after their surge on Wednesday, with software makers WiseTech, Xero and Technology One down 4.3 per cent, 3.8 per cent and 3.6 per cent, respectively, and data centre operator NextDC losing 3.8 per cent.

Oil prices rose back over the $US100-mark per barrel following Trump’s speech, with Brent Crude, the international benchmark, climbing 4.4 per cent to $US105.64 amid waning hopes for a swift resolution to the conflict. Energy stocks were mixed, with Woodside falling 0.6 and while Santos gained 1.4 per cent.

Surf and outdoor apparel retailer KMD’s shares tanked 54.8 per cent as it emerged from its trading halt after the owner of the struggling Rip Curl brand said it completed a $58.5 million emergency capital raising from institutional investors to shore up its balance sheet.

It was a mixed day of trading for the big four banks, with Commonwealth Bank rising 0.6 per cent and ANZ Bank adding 0.7 per cent, while Westpac lost 0.5 per cent and National Australia Bank shed 0.3 per cent.

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Oil News

Oil is in no hurry to reverse course

March was a record-breaking month for Brent
Rumours of peace are easing tensions but have not yet reversed the trend. The oil market was swept up in euphoria following Donald Trump's comments that the conflict in the Middle East would end within 2–3 weeks. After a record 63% rally in March, Brent took a step back. Investors are ready to use TACO and sell what they bought earlier. However, complacency is the main risk for black gold. Firstly, the US continues to deploy troops to the region, and the past year has taught investors to watch the actions, rather than the rhetoric, of top American politicians following the dashed hopes surrounding the Iran–US negotiations. But even if this is true, the Americans' withdrawal from the Middle East does not mean the end of the conflict. The US President is calling on countries in the region to learn to defend themselves and on importers to come and take the oil they need by force. As a result, the UAE is prepared to get drawn into the conflict. According to estimates by FGE NexantECA, a closure of the Strait of Hormuz would result in losses of 100 million barrels per week and 400 million barrels per month. If it lasts another 6–8 weeks, Brent could reach the $150–200 range. This forecast is in line with Sociénéété Generale's estimate of $150 per barrel and Macquarie Group's estimate of $200. The Iranians are also warning the world of a rise to the upper end of this range, while the US presidential administration calls $100 the 'base' price and does not rule out $200. Even if the Strait of Hormuz is reopened, it will take considerable time to restore pre-war infrastructure. The flow of tankers will not return immediately; supply issues will ease but will not disappear. It is unlikely that Brent will return to levels near $60 by the end of the year, as seen at the end of last year. Unlike in 2022, US drillers are in no hurry to come to consumers' aid, producing an average of 13.2 million bpd in January, down from 13.9 million bpd in October. The decline in production over the last three months is one of the largest in the last ten years. The US oil industry prefers paying dividends to shareholders rather than developing new fields and increasing production, despite Donald Trump's "drill, baby, drill" call. Consequently, without an end to the conflict in the Middle East and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, it is premature to expect prices to return to February levels. (FxPro)

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The Lead Up (48 Hours Ago)

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24 Hours Ago

The crypto market has lost 3% but has not broken through support

Market Overview
The crypto market has lost approximately 3% of its market capitalisation, falling back to $2.29T and returning to the lower boundary of the trading range seen over the last seven days. Trump’s latest comments on the war with Iran triggered a sharp sell-off amid a lack of de-escalation signs. TRON (-0.2%), Toncoin (-0.9%) and Neo (-1.3%) appear relatively stable. Dash (-8.6%), Uniswap (-8.0%) and Solana (-5.9%) have been hit hardest.
The Fear and Greed Index rose by 4 points today to 12, partially recovering from yesterday’s drop to 8 — the lowest level in recent weeks. Nevertheless, the index remains deep in the extreme fear zone, where it has been virtually uninterrupted for the past month.

Bitcoin lost 2.8% over the day, returning to levels near $66.2K. Once again, the 50-day moving average acted as resistance, preventing the price from consolidating above it. The leading cryptocurrency quickly swung to the other extreme and is now testing the support of the uptrend. Key support ($66K) and resistance ($69K) levels are converging, bringing the moment of a definitive trend decision closer.

Ethereum looks slightly more confident, remaining above the $2K round figure, above the 50-day MA and the support line of the multi-year trend. Should pressure on the crypto market intensify, it will be worth monitoring whether the second-largest cryptocurrency can hold above $1.8K. A break below this level would be a significant bearish signal, potentially triggering sell-offs across a wider range of coins and bringing an end to the crypto market’s recent resilience to external threats.

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Pop Culture

Danhausen Launches Official WWE Mask for WrestleMania Fans

The eccentric wrestler, who joined WWE from AEW in late February, released a $14.99 plastic mask on April 1 that lets fans channel his 'very nice, very evil' cursed persona. Timed for WrestleMania 42 on April 18-19 in Las Vegas, the merch follows hot-selling T-shirts and sold-out meet-and-greets since his surprise debut from a mystery crate at Elimination Chamber. Fans shared memes comparing it to 3 Ninjas while dreaming of masked takeovers, though some noted the plastic feels basic compared to custom versions. Media Man Peg On: WWE Unmasked vs KISS Unmasked!

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WrestleMania X-Seven Marks 25 Years as Attitude Era Peak

The April 1, 2001, event grossed $3.5 million and featured classics like TLC II where the Dudley Boyz won the Tag Team Titles, The Undertaker's 9-0 streak over Triple H, and Kurt Angle submitting Chris Benoit. The main event saw Stone Cold Steve Austin shock everyone by aligning with Vince McMahon to beat The Rock for the WWF Championship in a bloody No DQ brawl. Attendees still recall the massive crowd pops and glass-shattering entrances, with fans today sharing iconic hype videos that capture the raw intensity of wrestling's golden peak. Media Man Peg-On: Is WWE currently approaching another "Golden Era"?!

News Lead Up/Flashback

March 27

Crypto has pulled back, but appears stronger than stocks

Market Overview

The crypto market’s capitalisation fell by 3.4% over the past 24 hours to $2.36 trillion, remaining close to the uptrend line. The downward momentum was once again driven by stock indices, which returned to their lows at the start of the week. However, whilst the Nasdaq 100 has shown a steady downward trend on weekly charts since late January, cryptocurrencies have been forming a sequence of higher local lows since early February, when the market touched the 200-week moving average – a key long-term trend line.

Bitcoin has fallen below $69K, testing the strength of the 50-day MA and the support of the upward trend of the last two months. The nervous mood in the financial markets makes cryptocurrencies, and Bitcoin in particular, vulnerable in the event of a large-scale sell-off. For BTC, the 200-week MA has historically been the most important long-term support level. It currently sits near $60K. However, it is worth remembering that in 2022–2023, the price fell more than 30% below this line before finding structural support for many weeks.

News Background

Bitcoin miner MARA has sold 15,133 BTC for $1.1 billion since the start of the month. The company intends to use the proceeds to buy back its own bonds. The miner’s remaining reserves are estimated at 38,689 BTC.

The cost of Bitcoin mining for public companies has reached $80K and, for some miners, exceeded $100K, according to CoinShares. The fourth quarter of 2025 has been the most challenging for Bitcoin miners since the last halving. The US (38%), Russia (17%), and China (12%) continue to dominate global Bitcoin mining, collectively accounting for around 68% of the world’s hash rate.

Adam Livingston, an analyst and author of the book ‘The Great Harvest: AI, Labor, and the Bitcoin Lifeline’, believes the risk of a Bitcoin crash, as seen in 2022, is minimal due to the market’s more mature structure. According to his calculations, BTC volatility has been steadily declining over the past 11 years.

US investment firm Franklin Templeton, in partnership with Ondo Finance, will launch tokenised versions of its ETFs, accessible directly via crypto wallets. (FxPro)

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Media (Aust)

Top media bosses unite to fight AI giants over copyright law changes

Australian media industry executives have urged the federal government against watering down the nation's copright laws to accommodate AI platforms. News Corp Australasia's executive chairman Michael Miller contends that the existing copright system is not broken, and says it is instead a 'blueprint' for negotiations with AI platforms. Nine Entertainment CEO Matt Stanton says AI is a transformative technology that local companies are embracing, but he warns that relaxing copright laws would "rip off" Australian creatives. Guardian Australia MD Rebecca Costello in turn says the government's priority should be to ensure that the existing righs-based system functions effectively for AI use. (RMS)

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Oil faces falling volatility, but unlikely prices

The US is offering Iran negotiations.

Without dialogue, we must be prepared for an escalation. The oil market is nearing a mutually agreed conclusion, but the lack of mutual trust between the parties is significantly complicating the situation. The US has provided Iran with a list of 15 points, the completion of which would resolve the conflict in the Middle East. Previously, there were reports that Iran had presented its own conditions.

These have not been officially confirmed, but we have heard on numerous occasions of demands for non-aggression guarantees and reparations for damage already inflicted. At stake is the reopening of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, through which around 15 million barrels of crude oil and 5 million barrels of refined fuel previously passed.

According to JP Morgan estimates, the current shortfall is approximately 16 million barrels per day. This figure will decrease as barrels from the strategic reserves of IEA member countries are released into the market and as Gulf states explore alternative routes, such as the Red Sea. Nonetheless, the global economy faces the threat of a long-term deficit of 10 million barrels per day, which increases the risk of stagflation and recession. According to estimates by Oxford Economics, without a deal between Washington and Tehran, the Strait of Hormuz will only regain 50% of its pre-war capacity by May. Iran is gradually softening its stance, permitting tankers from countries not involved in the conflict to pass through while charging them a $2 million fee.

According to Israeli television reports, the US is seeking a one-month ceasefire to discuss a plan that includes dismantling Iran’s nuclear programme, ending support for terrorist groups, and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Even in the most optimistic scenario, it will take months for Gulf countries to restore pre-war production levels. Coupled with difficulties in replenishing onshore stocks, this casts doubt on a quick fall in Brent prices.

Most likely, North Sea crude will remain above $65–70 per barrel by the end of 2026. The absence of constructive dialogue between the US and Iran could lead to further escalation, including other regional countries joining the US-Israeli coalition and possibly a ground operation by Washington. In such a scenario, Brent may rise to $160 a barrel. This is the price that some countries are already paying for oil from the Middle East that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz. (FxPro)

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AI News (Aust)

Attorney-General Michelle Rowland has told an event hosted by the media and creative sectors at Parliament House that Australia's existing copyright regime has served it well for many years. She said the federal government had said for some time that it has no plans to weaken copyright protections when it comes to artificial intelligence, while Australia's creative and media sector have made it clear that they are prepared to do licence deals with AI firms, and that existing copyright laws enable them to do just that. (RMS)

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The miners to own in diesel crisis

Bell Potter's survey of Australian-listed mining companies concluded that diesel fuel accounted for up to 15 per cent of their operating costs prior to the start of the Iran war. Stuart Howe from Bell Potter says the war and the surge in crude oil prices will result in higher costs for much of the mining sector, while production could be impacted by the availability of diesel. Bell Potter recommends that investors rotate into mining stocks that are less exposed to diesel prices. Analysts note that miners with large-scale open-cut operations are most at risk of a supply crisis due to their heavy reliance on diesel-powered truck fleets. (RMS)

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Batteries, coal push out east coast LNG shortage to 2029

The Australian Energy Market Operator now expects any gas supply shortage in the south-eastern states to occur in 2029, compared with its previous forecast of 2028. AEMO says gas shortfalls in 2029 are now regarded as a risk only during "extreme peak day demand conditions". It has cited a number of factors for its revised forecast, including expectations of lower demand for gas for power generation, an extension of the Eraring coal-fired power station's operating life and the estimated 30 gigawatts of battery storage projects that are currently being developed. Energy Minister Chris Bowen says the improved outlook shows that the federal government's "balanced" energy plan is working. (RMS)

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Netflix CEO allegedly won’t speak to Meghan Markle on phone without lawyer

Meghan Markle is caught in a fresh Netflix storm with rumors claiming CEO Ted Sarandos is refusing to take her calls without a lawyer. Netflix denies everything but whispers of canceled deals and rising tension have fans questioning the truth!

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A.I News

Watchdog warns against 'dangerously' positive AI advice amid crypto trading spike

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has expressed concern about the growing tendency for young Australians to use artificial intelligence platforms like ChatGPT for financial advice. Its figures show young people are following 'dangerously' positive AI recommendations about investing in risky investments such as crypto, with their faith in what has been referred to as 'unverified, risk-averse digital advice' occurring as many Australians are struggling with major cost of living pressures; ASIC's figures also show that 23 per cent of Gen Z now hold crypto assets; up from just 9 per cent in 2023. (RMS)

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Resources

Drill, baby, drill: Boom for mineral, petroleum explorers

Advisory firm BDO has calculated that ASX-listed mineral and petroleum explorers raised a record $5.63 billion in the final quarter of last year. It broke the previous record for fund raising of $3.75 billion that was set in the same period in 2021, with the $5.63 billion in fund raising leaving mineral and petroleum explorers with record cash reserves of $12 billion. It comes as the Australian Bureau of Statistics reported that spending on mineral exploration hit a two-year high in the final quarter of 2025, while spending on petroleum exploration was at a decade high. (RMS)

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A.I News

Global giants join Australia in fight to make AI companies pay for content

Both the US and the UK appear to be backing the stance of the federal government of wanting AI companies pay for their use of content that has been produced by artists, musicians and journalists. In a document released on Friday that was titled 'Respecting Intellectual Property Rights and Supporting Creators', the White House stated that US copyright laws - under which content theft for the training of AI models, or any other use, is illegal - will remain. For its part, the UK government stated last week that it no longer had a "preferred option" on copyright reform, which comes after it last year endorsed a proposal that would have allowed tech companies to use copyrighted work without permission unless rights holders 'opted out' of the process. Its change of stance follows a longrunning campaign – led by artists including Elton John and Thom Yorke from Radiohead – which warned that the unlicensed use of copyrighted material for training AI models was threatening the livelihoods of people working in the creative industries. (RMS)

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Betting on Americas and keeping BHP whole

BHP has ended long-running speculation about succession planning after announcing that Brandon Craig will succeed CEO Mike Henry. The BHP veteran has ruled out demerging assets such as the resources group's copper mines during his tenure, which will start on 1 July. Craig says he believes that a diversified model is still superior, especially in the mining sector. He argues that BHP's ability to use its flagship iron ore division to fund projects such as copper and potash mines differentiates it from rivals. Craig says BHP may be open to mergers and acquisitions, although he says any such opportunities would need to be compelling to compete with its internal growth options. He has also indicated that BHP's focus will shift to the Americas, where many of its growth projects are located. (RMS)

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WWE

Cody Rhodes and Matt Cardona Dish on Indie-to-WWE Return

WWE Champion Cody Rhodes hosted Matt Cardona on 'What Do You Wanna Talk About?', where Cardona detailed his path back to WWE after six years as the 'Indy God.' It started with his wife Chelsea Green nudging President Nick Khan during a TNA spot on NXT, leading to Cardona's direct text and a January 2026 SmackDown deal. They fantasy-booked a fun ladder match in WWE 2K26, and Cardona shouted out indie standouts Big Trouble Ben Bishop and Richard Holliday as future WWE stars, sparking excitement online about their friendship and the indie-WWE bridge. Media Man Peg-On: Cardona'a indi matches and feud with Killer Kross was excellent. Our Cardona indy highlight. Vs Holliday was great too, as was Kross vs Holliday.

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Gold News

Gold is back in focus as markets react to geopolitics

The market is fixated on the threat of accelerating inflation driven by high energy prices. As a result, central banks are expected to adopt a tighter monetary policy, keeping rates at high levels or even raising them. This has a positive impact on fiat currencies and strips gold of its key feature as a store of value amid currency debasement. It is no surprise that the precious metal, which had got off to a strong start, has been losing out to Bitcoin and the US dollar since the start of the armed conflict in the Middle East. Although gold is generally regarded as a safe-haven asset, in the early stages of financial market turmoil, investors often choose to flee to liquidity. They favour fiat currencies and are far more willing to buy US dollar-nominated short-term treasuries.

Gold prices usually recover only if market shocks worsen, fears of recession or stagflation rise, and central banks start adding liquidity. Bank of America believes that the markets are still underestimating the scale of the potential consequences of geopolitical tension. They are fixated on the threat of accelerating inflation and are not considering a global economic downturn. Therefore, the longer the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran lasts, the better it is for the precious metal.

UBS Global Wealth Management notes that gold serves as a hedge against currency devaluation, rising budget deficits and recession. All of these could result from a geopolitical shock. The firm therefore maintains its bullish outlook on gold. In its view, the precious metal could rise to the $5,900-$6,200 range before the end of this year. However, gold must first weather the storm of numerous central bank meetings. The RBA has already raised its cash rate to 4.15%. Investors now expect ‘hawkish’ rhetoric from the rest. The ECB and the Bank of Japan are ready to tackle inflation, and the futures market expects them to tighten monetary policy. The Fed and the Bank of England are most likely to talk about prolonged pauses in their cycles.

Thus, gold appears to be a win-win option. It will gain if the conflict in the Middle East drags on, and will not lose if it ends. Investors just need to be patient for a little while. (FxPro)

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Based in Adelaide, South Australia, WSW has consistently held sold-out tours in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and Newcastle. Our June 2018 event International Assault: Best of the Best was the first-ever 100 per cent Australian funded and produced pay-per-view in wrestling history, streaming live to Fite TV viewers around the world. In March 2019, WSW had the honour of hosting the final match of Impact Wrestling Hall of Fame member and now WWE producer Chris “Abyss” Parks.

The company’s premiere title, the WSW World Championship, has been held by current and future Hall of Fame talents including Rhyno, Jeff Jarrett, Bryan Danielson, Richocet, Austin Aries, Brian Cage, John Morrison and Australia’s own Robbie Eagles.

Legendary teams including the Young Bucks and Villain Enterprises have held tag-team gold, while groundbreaking female stars Jordynne Grace and “Impressive” Indi Hartwell have boasted reigns as Women’s Champion.

Additionally, WSW events have hosted title defences for other promotions including the Impact Wrestling World Championship and New Japan Pro Wrestling’s United States Championship.

Stand-out Australian talents including Robbie Eagles, Mick Moretti, Adam Brooks, Shazza Mackenzie and “The Business” Slex have performed in WSW against international sensations like Cody and Brandi Rhodes, SoCal Uncensored, the Briscoe Brothers, Pentagon El Zero Em, Rey Fenix, Joey Janella and “Hangman” Adam Page. Thanks to our ongoing relationships with top promotions in Australia and around the globe, WSW is the only place on the planet where fans can see the stars of All Elite Wrestling, Ring of Honour, Impact, New Japan Pro Wrestling, Triple A, GCW and other companies battle one another.

With high production values, dedicated and ready-to-travel staff and crew and strong ties with top-level performers and companies, WSW is a wrestling promotion like no other. We are an ongoing super card stacked with “never before, never again” dream matches – for performers and fans alike – that can be found nowhere else. (WSW)

World Series Wrestling (WSW) is an Australian professional wrestling promotion based in Adelaide, South Australia. Founded in 2005 by promoter Adrian Manera, it operated briefly before going on hiatus in 2007, then relaunched in 2017. WSW is known for touring major Australian cities (like Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth) with sold-out events featuring a mix of top international stars and local talent.The promotion specializes in bringing in wrestlers from major companies like AEW, Impact Wrestling, NJPW, ROH, AAA, and GCW, creating unique inter-promotional matchups not seen elsewhere. Past tours have included big names such as:

Matt Cardona
Brian Cage
Cody Rhodes
Gunther (WALTER)
Nic Nemeth (Dolph Ziggler)
Chelsea Green
Matt Riddle
The Young Bucks
Pentagon Jr. and Rey Fenix

WSW has its own championships, including the WSW World Heavyweight Championship (held by stars like Rhino, Bryan Danielson, Austin Aries, and Robbie Eagles), WSW Tag Team Championship, WSW Women's Championship, and more.Recent tours include the Legacy Tour and Most Wanted Tour, streamed on platforms like TrillerTV (formerly FITE). Their upcoming Rise Against Tour features returning stars like Nic Nemeth and debuts like The Good Brothers (Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson), with a major event scheduled for May 15, 2026, at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre Theatre.

World Series Wrestling (WSW)

World Series Wrestling (WSW) is an Australian professional wrestling promotion. Originally founded in 2005, the promotion was in business for two years before going on hiatus, resuming operations in 2017. The company is founded, promoted and owned by Adrian Manera.

History
The first tour in 2005, titled International Assault, visited three cities – Melbourne, Sydney and Newcastle – in early October.[3] In Melbourne the first WSW heavyweight champion was crowned in a one-off match between Rhino and Jeff Jarrett, with Rhino gaining the victory.[4] Also on the same night the first of a three match series was contested between A.J. Styles and Christopher Daniels with Styles winning a 30-minute iron man match 1 fall to none. Rhino successfully defended his title against Jarrett in Sydney while Daniels leveled the three match series in Sydney,[ but on the final night of the tour Jarrett defeated Rhino in Newcastle while Styles won the three match series. The 2005 International Assault Tour also featured the final wrestling matches of ex WWE star, Australia's Nathan Jones.

The second tour in 2007 was also titled International Assault and took place in early June – again visiting the same three cities.[8] The WSW heavyweight title was vacant and another one-off match in Sydney was held to fill the vacancy. Bryan Danielson defeated Nigel McGuinness for the title in a match for the ages. Local Sydney promotion the Australasian Wrestling Federation allowed its Australasian title and tag team titles to be defended on the show, with then AWF champion TNT defending successfully against Billy Kidman.[9] In Melbourne, Danielson successfully defended his title against McGuinness,[10] but in Newcastle Danielson lost the title to Kidman in an amazing match the first and last time the two competed in a singles match. ] The tour also featured Kid Kash and the Australian debut of Austin Aries.

Following on from International Assault 2, the next tour which took place in August 2007, entitled Global Attack rocked a near sell out crowd in Adelaide's Thebarton Theatre which featured Billy Kidman successfully defending the Heavyweight Championship against Heidenreich, and the Australian return of Kid Kash as well as the Australian debut of Masato Tanaka.

WSW returned in November 2017 after a 10-year hiatus. Their first tour featured top independent wrestlers Ricochet, Austin Aries, Zack Sabre Jr., Tessa Blanchard, Joey Ryan and Brian Cage. On 25 November, Ricochet defeated Aries to become the new WSW Heavyweight Champion after the title had been vacant since mid-2007. During the following months, the promotion hosted more tours in Australia.[12][13][14] On 17 March, The Young Bucks became the inaugural WSW Tag Team champions. On 10 March, Jordynne Grace defeat Kellyanne and Shazza McKenzie in a triple threat match to be crowned the inaugural WSW Women's Champion.

The Sold Out World Series Wrestling tours have featured Matt Cardona, Brian Cage, Cody Rhodes, Abyss, Hangman Adam Page, Gunther, Bronson Reed, Penta, Rey Fenix, Eric Young, TJP, Shawn Spears, Chelsea Green, John Morrison, Taya Valkyrie, Matt Riddle, Jinder Mahal, Nic Nemeth, Sidney Akeem, Danhausen, The Parea, Lena Kross, Jessica Troy, Slex, Caveman Ugg and the Basso Brothers. (Wikipedia)

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AWF PSYCHOTICSLAM 2024 - BLACKTOWN

November 30, 2024

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Australian Wrestling Federation News/Profile via Grok

The Australian Wrestling Federation (AWF) has been a pivotal part of the professional wrestling scene in Australia, celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2024.

Here's a brief overview based on general knowledge and public information up to 2024:

History and Significance: The AWF has been instrumental in providing a platform for local wrestling talent in Australia. Unlike the global giants like WWE or AEW, AWF focuses on the Australian market, fostering home-grown wrestlers and providing fans with live wrestling entertainment.

Events: AWF organizes various events throughout the year. For instance, an event titled AWF PSYCHOTICSLAM 2024 was scheduled for November 30, 2024, in Blacktown, indicating that AWF continues to host significant events that attract local wrestling fans.

Online Presence: AWF maintains an active presence online through social media and their website (http://awfwrestling.com.au), where they share news, event details, wrestler profiles, and merchandise. They also engage with fans through platforms like YouTube and Facebook, enhancing their reach and interaction with the wrestling community.

Talent Development: AWF not only focuses on events but also on training new wrestlers, which is crucial for the sustainability and growth of professional wrestling in Australia.

Challenges and Context: Professional wrestling in Australia doesn't have the same scale of industry as in North America or Japan, but organizations like AWF keep the sport alive. The Australian scene has historically relied on international exposure, like WWE's interest in hosting events in Australia, which helps in boosting local interest and potentially aiding promotions like AWF through increased visibility.

Recent Developments: While specific details from 2024 might not be captured in traditional search results, posts on X (formerly Twitter) might hint at broader industry trends, like WWE or other international promotions considering or holding events in Australia, which indirectly could elevate interest in local promotions like AWF.

Cultural Impact: Wrestling in Australia, through bodies like AWF, contributes to the cultural landscape by offering an alternative sports entertainment, although on a much smaller scale compared to sports like cricket or rugby. It provides both entertainment and a career path for athletes interested in wrestling.

Remember, while AWF might not frequently make international headlines, its role in the Australian wrestling scene is significant for enthusiasts and participants of the sport in the region. If there's been any major development or event in 2024, it would likely be covered on their official channels or discussed within wrestling communities on platforms like X. (Grok)

UPCOMING AWF LIVE EVENT

AWF 25 YEAR ANNIVERSARY TOUR - BLACKTOWN
SATURDAY 7 SEPTEMBER 2024 - 1:30PM BELLTIME
BLACKTOWN LEISURE CENTRE COURT 1
SENTRY DRIVE, STANHOPE GARDENS, NSW
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AWF 25 YEAR ANNIVERSARY TOUR - BLACKTOWN

AWF Live Wrestling invades Stanhope Gardens featuring AWF's Top Wrestlers in AWF's return to the Blacktown Region!
6 Huge Bouts - Doors Open 1:15pm, 2 Hours Plus of Action - All Ages Event

Join & Share the Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/cyqctK9G7b4mNfDa/
BOOK EARLY AND SUPPORT THIS MUST SEE ALL AGES LIVE EVENT

SCHEDULED MATCH CARD:
AWF Commonwealth Title 2/3 Falls: Whiskey Sixx Vs Tony Sinn (C)
AWF Australasian Title: TNT Vs Chris Rukker (C)
AWF Classic Match: Shane Saw Vs Harvey Falco
Grudge Match: Tobias Hemingsworth Jr Vs DPak Sharma

Hardcore Career Vs Career: Al Straya Vs The Brawler
Size Vs Speed: The Mauler Y Vs Hari Singh

Your event Hostess will be Nikki Poteet, and there will be Special Guest Ring Announcements from "The Duke" Kieran Burns.

Stay tuned to AWF Social Media for the latest updates!

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VIP Ringside Floor Ticket : $40

General Adult Grandstand Ticket: $30

General Youth U/16 Grandstand Ticket: $2o

AWF 25 Year Anniversary Blacktown Match Announcements

AWF 25 Year Anniversary Blacktown is set to be a historic event on Sat 7 September at Blacktown Leisure Centre.

The AWF Match Making Commitee & President Goldsteen have announced the following Double Main Event:

AWF Australasian Championship: TNT Vs "Tough Trukker" Chris Rukker (C)

AWF Commonwealth Championship 2/3 Falls: Whiskey Sixx Vs Tony Sin (C)

In addition to the Double Main Event the undercard will feature exciting action showcasing active talents from the past and current AWF system.

AWF Classic Match: Shane Saw Vs Harvey Falco
Singles Grudge Match: Tobias Hemingsworth Jr Vs DPak Sharma

Al Straya's "Harden The AWF Up" Hardcore Challenge

Your event Hostess will be Nikki Poteet, and there will be Special Guest Ring Announcements from "The Duke" Kieran Burns.

Plus more bouts and happenings to be announced soon! Do not miss this historic Event!

Please gather your crew, invite friends and Book Tickets Now at Events | Australian Wrestling (awfwrestling.com.au)

Please share the Facebook event and invite friends! https://www.facebook.com/share/cJphqBj17FprHrYf/?mibextid=9l3rBW

Looking forward to a memorable event!

#awf25years #awfwrestling

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“The goal was to pull back the curtain and reveal the true Vince McMahon.”

Vince McMahon is a name synonymous with professional wrestling and in the upcoming documentary series, Mr. McMahon, director Chris Smith (Tiger King) intends to “pull back the curtain to reveal the true Vince McMahon obscured beneath the persona he presented to the world.”

Smith told Netflix, “Over the four years of production, the story evolved in truly shocking ways, culminating in some extremely harrowing allegations. The final product is a revealing documentary that we believe offers a rich and nuanced portrait of the man and the complex legacy he left behind.”

What is Mr. McMahon about?

Executive produced by Smith and Bill Simmons, Mr. McMahon chronicles the rise and fall of Vince McMahon, controversial businessman and co-founder of WWE. The series covers McMahon’s transformation of WWE from a small, regional business into a global entertainment powerhouse, and the explosive sexual misconduct allegations that led to his eventual resignation.

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The series was crafted from more than 200 hours of interviews with McMahon himself (prior to his resignation), his family members, business associates, and some of the most iconic names in wrestling history, as well as the journalists who uncovered McMahon's allegations.

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All six episodes of Mr. McMahon premiere on Netflix on Sept. 25.

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News.com.au holds number one news traffic ranking in April for fourth consecutive month - May 22, 2023

News.com.au has retained the number one news website traffic ranking for the fourth month in a row, reaching 12.71 million Australians in April.

The latest Ipsos Iris report showed the news website has resolidified its market-leading stance, although there was a three per cent dip month-on-month in unique audience. Average time on site per person, sitting at 29 minutes and 55 seconds, also slipped modestly compared to March.

Oliver Murray, news.com.au editor, pointed out April was a month when many should’ve switched off to enjoy Easter and the school holidays.

“It’s testament to our team that we kept serving up news they needed to read,” he said.

That content offering drew in the largest and most engaged audience in the news category, he pointed out – six in 10 online Australians.

“We saw a 17 per cent month-on-month increase in our sports audience to become the number one sports brand, driven by our NRL and AFL coverage,” Murray said.

“Australians also turned to us for travel news, reaching an audience of 2.541 million and leading the travel news category.”

The gap between news.com.au and rival ABC News, sitting in second spot, is sizeable. The national broadcaster’s web offering attracted the eyeballs of 11.14 million Aussies.

Rounding out the top five was nine.com.au with 10.73 million unique viewers, 7news.com.au on 10.06 million, and Daily Mail Australia on 8.35 million.

The Ipsos Iris report found 20.2 million people used a news website or app in April, with engagement increasing by 1.2% to almost six hours per person, per month.

Major news events ranging from the death of comedian Barry Humphries to the arrest of former US President Donald Trump and the federal budget helped fuel the increase, it said.

The report called out travel-related browsing in the month, given Easter and the school holidays, with 16.9 million Aussies aged 14 and above visiting a travel website or app in April.

Those in the 55-plus age bracket spent the most time browsing – 33% more than those under 55 – while women were more likely to use travel sites and apps than men. People aged 25 to 39 are the largest cohort engaging with travel content online.

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Sydney Morning Herald is the country’s best-read masthead May 22, 2023

The Sydney Morning Herald has retained its position as Australia’s top masthead, with more readers across all platforms than any other over the 12 months to March this year.

Total News figures from the industry’s official data provider, Roy Morgan, showed 7.7 million people, or about one in three Australians, read the masthead. It puts the Herald ahead of its traditional NSW rival, the News Corp-owned Daily Telegraph, which has 3.98 million readers.

The Herald’s sister paper, The Age, cemented its place as the most-read Victorian masthead with 5.2 million readers, and the outlets’ Good Weekend magazine was the premier Saturday insert. It had an average print readership of 754,000 people, up 4 per cent for the quarter.

Print was a particular bright spot for this masthead, with the Monday to Friday newspaper recording 17 per cent growth year over year and quarterly growth of 4 per cent, taking its average readership per edition to 417,000. It marks the sixth consecutive quarter of growth for the physical newspaper, while the Sun Herald’s Sunday print edition was steady, up 1 per cent, to a readership of 423,000. In the last four weeks, an average of almost 1.9 million people read the printed paper.

The Herald and Age’s Good Food and Traveller titles had audiences of 1.49 million and 1.56 million, respectively, each month. Sunday Life had an average issue print readership of 419,000, and Domain defied a softening real estate market, seeing annual growth of 7 per cent and quarterly growth of 5 per cent, to record an average issue print readership of 537,000.

“I am proud of our team for achieving such a strong result, particularly given the challenging environment all publishers are finding themselves in right now,” Herald editor Bevan Shields said.

“The Herald continues to set the benchmark for quality journalism in Australia and I want to thank our subscribers and readers for their continued support for what we do.”

Roy Morgan’s data covers all news brands and digital news websites and tracks audiences on Apple News and Google News.

(The Sydney Morning Herald)

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Financial Review most-read business masthead. By Sam Buckingham-Jones - May 22, 2023

The Australian Financial Review is the country’s most-read premium business masthead, reaching a print and digital audience of 3.5 million people, figures released by Roy Morgan show.

More than 1.1 million people read the print edition of the Financial Review over the past four weeks, and the masthead reported its third consecutive quarter of growth and a year-on-year increase of 6 per cent. The Australian suffered an annual drop of 17 per cent in print readership for the same period.

The Financial Review’s combined print and digital audience fell slightly from last quarter, from 3.6 million to 3.5 million, but the decline was smaller than rivals.

The AFR Weekend print edition readership grew 59 per cent, on the Roy Morgan figures, and 11 per cent in the last quarter. The weekend and weekday print editions have recorded their highest quarterly result since 2018.

The Australian Financial Review Magazine recorded a print readership of 481,000, after quarter-on-quarter growth of 12 per cent and annual growth of 14 per cent. This is AFR Magazine’s highest quarterly result since 2018.

“After the hit from COVID-19, it’s encouraging to see readers return to the newspaper edition of the nation’s premium business, finance and political publication,” said the masthead’s editor-in-chief, Michael Stutchbury.

“That’s an endorsement of the newsroom’s journalism, including our breaking and ongoing pursuit of the PwC tax scandal.

“At the same time, the Financial Review continues to hold the most digitally focused readership of any newspaper brand as we increase our share of that national market.”

Nine’s total publishing assets – including the Financial Review, nine.com.au, The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, WA Today, Domain Digital and more, reach a de-duplicated audience of 16.6 million Australians across print and digital.

ThinkNewsBrands, a group representing news publishers, says 16.5 million Australians read news each week and 20.6 million or 96 per cent of Australians read news each month.

The Total News readership figures are produced each quarter by Roy Morgan for ThinkNewsBrands.

(The Australian Financial Review)

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