Date: 04/02	6:00 PM
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Fri. #1 is HERE. To help out the site subscribe to Mistah MegaManFan or support us on Patreon. With the cheap plugs out of the way here's Friday's latest wrestling news.

A GoFundMe covering funeral expenses for Blade Braxton (real name Troy Ferguson) has been established. If you're one of the "12 listeners" of WrestleCrap Radio I encourage you to donate, or if you knew him in wrestling or films as the Midnight Rose, or if you ever read any Jobber of the Week entry he wrote on the WrestleCrap website, please donate. More than all of that though it's important to know he was our friend. No matter what level of notoriety or recognition he had through books, movies, or films, he was always the guy you could go on a road trip with and drink a few (too many) beers with before heading to White Castle for a burger and fries. We love you Blade and we will always miss you.

From RD Reynolds.

First of all, I want to say thank you to everyone who has been posting all their great memories of Blade Braxton. To see such love has been incredible. I cannot thank you all enough.

Several of you have asked about funeral information. It will be taking place at the Kevin Brennan Funeral Home in Topeka, KS on Saturday, April 10 with a 2pm viewing and a 3pm funeral. I am told there is Facebook streaming available for the funeral. When I know more information, I will pass that along as well.

Funny story is his sister was asking about restrictions with Covid...noted she got a strange look when asking, "Is it ok if we have a ventriloquist dummy there?" Somewhere, I know Blade is having a good laugh at us.

Some of you have asked about contributing for the funeral expenses. His family has set up a Go Fund Me to help with this. If you would like you can donate to help them to cover these costs. Obviously any amount would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you all again. I miss him so badly...but also realize just how blessed I am that he was my friend for the last 20 years.

Thank you Randy. It's hard to transition from that to wrestling news, but that's what you're here for, so we shall endeavor to carry on, starting with WrestleMania 37 prices on PPV for those who don't have Peacock: ATT U-Verse is charging $35 per night. InDemand is charging $29.99 per night. DirecTV is charging $34.95 per night. Dish Network is charging $59.99 for both nights, and Vubquity is charging $29.97 per night. (WO)

Speaking of WM 37, there are 1,000 tickets left for live attendance on Saturday at Raymond James Stadium, with 809 left for Sunday. (WO)

New WWE related videos are available below.

Neither Tony Deppen, Chris Dickinson, nor Homicide are currently signed to Ring of Honor despite appearing at the 19th Anniversary PPV. (WO)

Apparently Lio Rush wasn't supposed to beat Laredo Kid for the AAA Cruiserweight Title due to some sort of miscommunication between the parties involved when MLW had the "champion vs. champion" match back in February. AAA was going to "go with it" at first, but since Lio Rush's schedule hasn't aligned with AAA's desire for him to come to Mexico and defend/lose the belt, they are now pretending that it never happened. (WO)

New Japan Pro-Wrestling's parent company Bushiroad had a $13.3 million profit last quarter. (WO)

Konnan and Court Bauer (MLW) are planning a "spiritual successor" to Lucha Underground called Azteca Underground. (WO)

6:00 PM ET. Here's a new http://self.com/story/brandi-rhodes-pregnant-pcos Brandi Rhodes interview.

Contrary to what you might have believed from other reports, Ivelisse was never under a full time AEW contract, so her tag team partner Diamante will undoubtedly be seen more on AEW programming than her. (WO)

Paige hopes that she can get her neck examined again and be medically cleared to return to the ring. (WO)

Creative team member Chris Dunn has been let go by WWE. (WO)

WWE apparently made (Buddy) Murphy delete a post on Instagram where he tried to explain the end of his angle with Aalyah Mysterio. (WO) "Let's point out the obvious! The Mysterios used me! I never needed them! I'm beyond one of the most talent(ed) in-ring performers on the planet! Aalyah used me to be on tv and advance an acting career. Dominik used me so he had a reason to stand ringside. Rey was jealous that I became the new face of the cruiserweight(s) and he was left out of the discussion. They took what they wanted then they left me in the shadows! Sounds like my time in NXT."

Harry Smith a/k/a Davey Boy Smith Jr. will likely be "introduced" to the WWE Universe when he inducts his father the British Bulldog into the WWE Hall of Fame. (WO) Let's just ignore the obvious fact he was there once before.

Logan Paul has confirmed he'll be at WrestleMania this year.

Andrade is already teasing that he's signing with a new wrestling promotion.

This article confirms http://si.com/wrestling/2021/04/02/aew-chris-jericho-steve-austin-interview-wwe-network that Steve Austin and Chris Jericho are going to do a "Broken Skull Sessions" together and that AEW President Tony Khan signed off on Jericho doing it.

From WWE.com.

PEACOCK UNVEILS WRESTLEMANIA WEEK PROGRAMMING

WrestleMania Week on Peacock is filled with live events, all-new episodes and specials beginning this Monday, April 5.

Highlights include the premiere of WWE Chronicle: Edge, new episodes of The Best of WWE celebrating WrestleMania history, NXT TakeOver Night 1 and 2 and the WWE Hall of Fame. The week will culminate with WrestleMania, the two-night pop culture extravaganza streaming exclusively on Peacock on Saturday, April 10 and Sunday, April 11 at 8 pm ET. The WWE Network channel on Peacock will stream the live WrestleMania Watch Along both Saturday and Sunday night for free.

The schedule of WrestleMania Week programming on WWE Network and Peacock is as follows:

MONDAY, APRIL 5
The Best of WWE: Best of WrestleMania in the 1990s
Raw Talk – Streaming LIVE at 11 p.m. ET

TUESDAY, APRIL 6
Prime Target: Cole vs. O'Reilly
Making WWE: Jason Robinson
The Best of WWE: Best of WrestleMania in the 2000s
WWE Hall of Fame 2020 and 2021 Induction Ceremonies – Streaming LIVE at 8 p.m. ET

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7
The Best of WWE: Best of WrestleMania in the 2010s
WWE's The Bump – Streaming LIVE at 10 a.m. ET.
Special Presentation: NXT TakeOver Night 1 Pre-Show– Streaming LIVE at 7 p.m. ET
Special Presentation: NXT TakeOver Night 1– Streaming LIVE at 8 p.m. ET

THURSDAY, APRIL 8
WWE NXT UK Prelude
This Week in WWE
Special Presentation: NXT TakeOver Night 2 Pre-Show– Streaming LIVE at 7 p.m. ET
Special Presentation: NXT TakeOver Night 2– Streaming LIVE at 8 p.m. ET

FRIDAY, APRIL 9
The Best of WWE: Best of WrestleMania Main Events
205 Live – Streaming LIVE at 10 p.m. ET

SATURDAY, APRIL 10
EVOLVE 8
ICW Fight Club 167
wXw We Love Wrestling #6
PROGRESS Chapter 108
Talking Smack
WWE Chronicle: Edge
WWE's The Bump – Streaming LIVE at 1 p.m. ET.
WrestleMania Kickoff Night 1 – Streaming LIVE at 7 p.m. ET
WrestleMania Night 1 – Streaming LIVE at 8 p.m. ET
WrestleMania Night 1 Watch Along – Streaming LIVE at 8 p.m. ET

SUNDAY, APRIL 11
Steve Austin's Broken Skull Sessions
WWE's The Bump – Streaming LIVE at 1 p.m. ET
WrestleMania Kickoff Night 2 – Streaming LIVE at 7 p.m. ET
WrestleMania Night 2 – Streaming LIVE at 8 p.m. ET
WrestleMania Night 2 Watch Along – Streaming LIVE at 8 p.m. ET

Here's a new http://wrestlinginc.com/news/2021/04/layla-reveals-which-wwe-hall-of-famer-came-up-with-the-split-divas-title-idea/ Layla El interview.

7:00 PM ET. WWE has filed a trademark on the name "KUSHIDA." (PWI)

Here's a new http://fightful.com/wrestling/adam-pearce-isn-t-sure-his-character-would-have-worked-front-live-audience Adam Pearce interview.

From WWE.com.

Chase Parker and Sunil Singh vs. Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari

Chase Parker and Sunil Singh are primed for a slugfest with Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari, while Mansoor and August Grey are set for what should be an edge-of-your-seat thriller.

Could tonight mark the end of the "Bolly-Rise" experiment? If Ever-Rise and The Bollywood Boyz are to be believed, they will indeed call it quits if Parker and Sunil are unable to claim the quartet's first win since forming an alliance several weeks ago.

Will Parker and Sunil prove to be the winning combination for "Bolly-Rise," or will The Premier Athlete and Daivari Dinero claim their second victory in as many weeks after besting The Bollywood Boyz last Friday?

Mansoor vs. August Grey

Grey clearly isn't intimidated by his undefeated opponent, as he made a confident pre-match boast that he's a party starter and a streak ender.

That streak belongs to Mansoor, and it has reached an astounding 44 consecutive wins, including hard-earned victories against the likes of Cesaro, Dolph Ziggler, Curt Stallion, Drew Gulak, Ashante "Thee" Adonis and more.

Will Mansoor reach another milestone and improve to 45-0, or will Grey make good on his word and deal Mansoor his first defeat? Find out on a must-see edition of 205 Live, streaming tonight at 10/9 C on Peacock and WWE Network!

Deonna Purrazzo is going to defend her Impact Knockouts title at New Texas Pro Wrestling on April 9th. (PWI)

Here's a new http://wrestlinginc.com/news/2021/04/teddy-long-recalls-working-with-a-young-eric-bischoff-ahead-of-wwe-hall-of-fame/ Teddy Long interview.

Faye Jackson has announced she is retiring from pro wrestling.

Paul Wight f/k/a The Big Show http://fightful.com/wrestling/paul-wight-says-he-s-been-doing-voice-over-work-fast-furious-cartoon is doing voiceover for a Fast & Furious animated series.