If you didn’t have a chance to keep up with the latest professional wrestling news yesterday, let us help you out with a few stories you might be interested in and we’ll give you a link to each one to read more, if you wish.
WWE Superstars Allowed on Twitch Again
Fightful Select reports that "WWE and Twitch have reached an agreement to allow WWE wrestlers back on Twitch with almost no restrictions."
This is a change from a policy enacted in 2020 by WWE that essentially banned WWE Superstars from using platforms like Twitch and Cameo.
Reportedly, WWE talent can now broadcast on Twitch, and WWE will get a small cut of any revenue, with the vast majority of revenue being split between Twitch and the individual Superstar.
Big E Gets New Gig With USFL
Big E will be the official home game emcee for the Michigan Panthers of the United States Football League for the upcoming season beginning April 30th.
According to a WWE release, Big E will be doing pre-and post-game fan interactions, game-time interviews with fans in the stands, on-field recognitions and touchdown celebrations. Fans can also get involved with WWE Big E Fan Cam Moments by tweeting photos at the game for a chance to be featured on the videoboards and on social.
Read More at eWrestlingNews.com
WWE and Fanatics Expand Their Partnership
WWE and Fanatics announced they have expanded their existing merchandise partnership.
Beginning May 1st, Fanatics, who was already the WWE’s Global E-Commerce Partner, will now manage the on-site event retail experience for WWE’s annual calendar of 300-plus events.
After becoming WWE’s e-commerce partner in 2022, Fanatics produced record breaking sales at WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, Money in the Bank and other events.
Read More at eWrestlingNews.com
Stevie Richards Gives Update on Mysterious Health Scare
ECW Legend Stevie Richards provided an update on his YouTube channel about a mysterious health scare that left him bound to a wheelchair due to excruciating pain in his lower back.
After several tests and hospitalizations over a few months, Richards was diagnosed with a slow-growing infection on his vertebrae that was eating away at his spine.
Richards is now home and taking antibiotic therapies, and no longer requires use of a walker or cane to move around.
Richards is continuing treatments but is hopeful that he can resume his full regular activities by the end of May.
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