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Speaking to Fightful, Thunder Rosa talks about her promotion Mission Pro Wrestling: "We're really happy for them because I think if they succeed, I succeed too. I wanna make sure that in the future that I help as many deserving young talent as I can. We are doing our best to see and to watch tape to make sure that people are being booked for the right reasons. That we're giving them that platform where they can perform the way they will never be able to because I know a lot of people are watching our stuff. Especially having them in Title Match Network. We are the most-watched show in the network and they have almost two million viewers. So, that's pretty awesome. Even the guys, I was talking about this in my show the other day, the guys are being booked, too. So, it's good things. I'm hoping in the future we develop more people and they'll be able to get more platforms in different places."

In this interview Rok-C talks about becoming ROH's Women's World Champion: "These things don't happen very often. It was a really special moment because my family was there. They were actually brought to the ring when I won. My mom and dad were such a big part of my journey. They've been super supportive since I started wanting to become a professional wrestler. My mom has always been super supportive since the beginning. She helped me come up with my wrestling name and wrestling outfits. It's really crazy to see everything come to life now and have her be such a big part of it and share that moment with me."

The latest G1 Climax standings can be found below. (NJPW)

A Block:
Zack Sabre Jr (6-2, 12 points)
Shingo Takagi (6-2, 12 points)
KENTA (6-2, 12 points)
Kota Ibushi (6-2, 12 points)
Tomohiro Ishii (5-3, 10 points)
Toru Yano (4-4, 8 points)
Great-O-Khan (3-5, 6 points)
Yujiro Takahashi (2-6, 4 points)
Tanga Loa (2-6, 4 points)
Tetsuya Naito (0-9, 0 points) (injured/eliminated)

B Block:
Kazuchika Okada (7-0, 14 points)
Jeff Cobb (7-0, 14 points)
EVIL (6-1, 12 points)
Hiroshi Tanahashi (3-4, 6 points)
SANADA (3-4, 6 points)
Taichi (2-5, 4 points) (mathematically eliminated)
YOSHI-HASHI (2-5, 4 points) (mathematically eliminated)
Hirooki Goto (2-5, 4 points) (mathematically eliminated)
Tama Tonga (2-5, 4 points) (mathematically eliminated)
Chase Owens (1-6, 2 points) (mathematically eliminated)

WWE has filed yet another trademark, this time on the word "AXIOM." (USPTO) I hope Thomas Happ files a notice of opposition to said mark.

The latest NWA Powerrr results are below. (FF)

* Tag Team Title Eliminator Tournament Semi-Final: Hawx Aerie (Luke & PJ Hawx) defeated Sal Rinauro & Mims (w/ Danny Deals)
* Da Pope says he won't cash in NWA World Title opportunity unexpectedly.
* Chelsea Green, Melina, and Kylie Rae did an interview.
* NWA Television Championship: Tyrus (c) def. Jordan Clearwater
* Tyrus speaks
* Mickie James discusses NWA EmPowerrr. She's interrupted by Kiera Hogan.
* Kamille & Thom Latimer discuss turning on Nick Aldis
* Tag Team Title Eliminator Tournament Semi-Final: The End (Parrow & Odinson) defeated Kratos & Aron Stevens

New WWE related videos are available below.

The DiBiase family has been ordered by the state of Mississippi to pay back millions of dollars in ill gotten gains.

JACKSON, Miss. – State Auditor Shad White's office served demands for more than $77 million of misspent TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) money today. The individuals who signed off on the illegal spending, like former Department of Human Services (DHS) Executive Director John Davis, along with vendors who were paid those funds yet failed to do all the work required under their contracts, received these demands.

"Two years ago my office audited DHS," said White. "After two years of work, we found tens of millions of dollars in misspending. Those findings have now been confirmed, this month, by an independent forensic audit commissioned by DHS. It's time for the taxpayers to attempt to recover what we lost."

DHS's forensic audit, which was conducted by an independent, outside CPA firm from Maryland, released its findings on October 1. "After our first DHS audit, I told the public we would have to consult with our federal partners at the Department of Health and Human Services before coming to final conclusions about who owed what money back," said White. "Those partners were waiting for this forensic audit. Now that it's complete, we are in a position to demand the illegally spent welfare funds be returned to the state."

The Auditor's office issued a demand to Davis for $96.313 million – which includes interest – for his role authorizing over $77 million in illegal TANF spending.

Two nonprofits, the Mississippi Community Education Center (MCEC) and the Family Resource Center (FRC), either misspent or improperly dispersed portions of that $77 million, meaning the money was ultimately misspent by a vendor to the nonprofit. As a result, the board and leadership of MCEC (Nancy New, Zach New, Jess New, Brian Bledsoe, Susan Floyd, Virgil "Buddy" Strickland, and Beth Purifoy) were served with a demand for $68.159 million. FRC's board and leadership (Christy Webb, Jerry Bailey, Debbie Pickens, Jimmy Pappas, Amanda Angle, and Steven Blaylock) were served with a demand for $15.549 million.

Auditors issued additional demands to vendors who received part of the $77 million in welfare spending but did not completely fulfill the terms of their contracts:

• Austin Smith: $378,791

• Brett Dibiase: $225,950

• Favre Enterprises, along with Brett Favre and Robert Culumber: $828,000

• Heart of David Ministries, controlled by Ted Dibiase, Sr.: $722,299

• JTS Enterprises and Transformational Ventures, controlled by Brian Jeff Smith: $674,715

• The Marcus Dupree Foundation, controlled by Marcus Dupree: $789,534

• Nancy New: $2,589 (for payments received from FRC)

• NCC Ventures, controlled by Nicholas Coughlin: $237,915

• Ted Dibiase, Jr.: $3.903 million

• Warren Washington Issaquena Sharkey Community Action Agency, along with agency leaders Jan Vaughn, Jannis Williams, Janice Jelks, and Delinda Robinson: $75,261

• Zach New: $74,118 (for payments received from FRC)

Former DHS Deputy Director Jacob Black was also served with a demand for $1,824 for unallowable first-class air travel.

These board members, nonprofit executives, and individuals are liable jointly and severally for the demands. This means the individuals share responsibility for repaying portions of the total amount with John Davis.

If the demanded amounts are not repaid within 30 days, the Attorney General's Office is responsible for enforcing the demands in court. These demands are civil in nature, not criminal. A civil demand does not imply criminal liability.

"I'm grateful that DHS's Director Bob Anderson has worked with the Attorney General's Office to hire an attorney to recover these funds. These demands serve as the next step in the recovery process. If there is more money that the Attorney General believes has been misspent than what we have identified in these demands, we stand ready to help them investigate if needed," said White. "More demands are possible."

At this time, the Mississippi Office of the State Auditor will not comment on the current criminal investigation or proceedings.

In this interview Tony Khan says AEW is working on a WarnerMedia streaming deal: "I'm talking to great people about WarnerMedia and AEW partnering. I think there are great opportunities. I work with one of the biggest media companies in the world and they have a lot of great ideas. Hopefully, we can make a solution for the fans. Believe me, I get asked that question every day. I'm trying to build the library up. We've done over 100 episodes of Dynamite, pay-per-views, streaming specials, I have something nobody has ever seen before with The House Always Wins, a pay-per-view level card. It's something I've been saving and it's a great show nobody has ever seen. It's going to be available."

In this interview Batista (Dave Bautista) talks about breaking stereotypes with his acting: "I didn't want to be the guy coming from wrestling. Taking these easy action roles and just kind of pumping up and putting baby oil on my arms. I really fell in love with acting. I realize what I look like. I joke and say I look like I got out of prison yesterday. But I do. I'm very aware of that. So that's why I'll take an extra minute with somebody to show them I'm just not that guy. I may look like that guy, but I'm not that guy."

In an interview with My Mother's Basement, Tony Khan confirmed Kenny Omega will defend the world title against Hangman Page at Full Gear on November 13th.

4:00 PM ET. Josh Alexander talks about who he'd walk through a "forbidden door" to face: "Bryan Danielson, his matches with Nigel McGuinness and Morishima, they moulded me as a professional wrestler. They changed my perspective on wrestling. Bryan Danielson would be the number one dream match for me now if it's a possibility. I'd love to show a guy from IMPACT Wrestling could do toe-to-tie with them, represent myself and the company at the same time, it would be amazing."

Here's an updated Bound For Glory card. (IW)

* Impact World Championship: Christian Cage (c) vs. Josh Alexander
* Impact Knockouts Championship: Deonna Purrazzo (c) vs. Mickie James
* Impact X Division Championship: Steve Maclin vs. Trey Miguel vs. TBD
* Call Your Shot Gauntlet: Rich Swann vs. Brian Myers vs. Moose vs. W. Morrissey vs. Eddie Edwards vs. TBD
* Impact Digital Media Championship: Jordynne Grace vs. Crazzy Steve vs. John Skyler vs. Fallah Bahh vs. TBD
* Impact Knockouts Tag Team Championship: Decay (c) vs. The IInspiration
* Awesome Kong to get inducted into the Hall of Fame

WWE filed their trademark on "Solo Sikoa" on October 8th. (FF)

Bryan Danielson teases his upcoming match with Minoru Suzuki: "In 2004, I wrestled Minoru Suzuki 1 on 1. He beat the sh*t out of me. Showed me what violence and sadism inside a wrestling ring looks like. Since then, I've learned a thing or two about violence myself. And sadism. Excited to show Mr. Suzuki what I've learned."

A new Elix Skipper interview is below.

In this interview Rocky Romero recalls hitting Colt Cabana in the face after he hit eye surgery: "Cabana got eye surgery, Lasik surgery, and this motherfucker had these Kurt Rambis goggles on, he just showed up to the show. We were sitting by the ring before the show and were like, 'where's Cabana?' Cabana shows up a minute or two later and he's wearing these goggles. I just start laughing and popping because I thought he was fucking around and was like, 'Why the fuck are you wearing these goggles?' He's like, 'Alright guys, don't hit me in the face. I'm wearing these goggles, my eyes are fucked up because I got this surgery.' I thought he was joking. We put the match together and do this whole thing, we get in the match and the first punch we throw is right between the eyes. He just starts freaking out. He starts yelling at us, 'You motherfuckers, you hit me right in the face.' I'm like, 'what are you talking about? You're wearing these stupid ass goggles, I thought that's what you wanted.' 'No! I shoot can't get hit in the face, these are to protect my eyes.' I was like, 'You're always fucking around. I thought you were kidding and ribbing us.' It was really to protect his eyes. Me and Reyes were punching him right between the eyes. We thought he was joking the whole time because he would do stupid and funny shit like that. We thought he was being a jokester and pulling our chain."

Josh Barnett will face Tiger Ruas at Bloodsport 7.

Here are updated lineups for New Japan's Philly tapings. (NJPW)

NJPW Strong Showdown - October 16:
Minoru Suzuki vs. Chris Dickinson
Juice Robinson vs. El Phantasmo
Jay White vs. Fred Yehi
Tom Lawlor & Danny Limelight vs. Rocky Romero & Fred Rosser
David Finlay, Alex Coughlin & Yuya Uemura vs. JR Kratos, Royce Isaacs & Jorel Nelson
Brody King, Karl Fredericks & The DKC vs. Bateman, Misterioso & Barrett Brown
Hikuleo vs. Kevin Knight
Will Ospreay & TJP vs. Ren Narita & Clark Connors
Ariya Daivari vs. Alex Zayne
NJPW STRONG Showdown in Philadelphia (October 17 – 2300 Arena in Philadelphia)

NJPW Strong Showdown - October 17:
Philadelphia Street Fight: Jon Moxley & Eddie Kingston vs. Minoru Suzuki & Lance Archer
Will Ospreay vs. Alex Zayne
Jonathan Gresham vs. Alex Coughlin
Fred Rosser, Karl Fredericks, Rocky Romero, Ren Narita & The DKC vs. Tom Lawlor, JR Kratos, Royce Isaacs, Jorel Nelson & Danny Limelight
Lio Rush & Ariya Daivari vs. El Phantasmo & Chris Bey
Jay White & Hikuleo vs. Fred Yehi & Wheeler Yuta
TJP vs. Clark Connors
Brody King, Chris Dickinson & Daniel Garcia vs. Bateman, Misterioso & Barrett Brown
Juice Robinson & David Finlay vs. Yuya Uemura & Kevin Knight

5:00 PM ET. Molly Holly talks about her feud with Victoria: "I wish there had been a longer storyline of good vs. evil because I think Victoria had been a heel, so she was just coming out of being a heel. He wasn't like a really strong babyface and it would have been better if we just had more character development into it so the fans really cared about who won. I think the fans were excited to see someone get their head shaved like, 'Oh, that's dramatic.' I do wish there was more purpose behind it, but I was happy to do it. We worked really hard on that match and I was happy with how it turned out. We had a practice ring at the hotel and then Fit Finlay was with us. We worked really hard on it. In WCW, I never spoke to him. He had a mullet and I was scared of him. It's funny that years later he's like an uncle or big brother."

ONE's heavyweight champ Arjan Bhullar says he's talked to both AEW and WWE.

Two WWE supershow lineups are below. (WWE)

Saturday, November 20 in Syracuse, NY:
* Universal Championship: Roman Reigns (c) vs. Drew McIntyre
* WWE Championship Street Fight: Big E (c) vs. Bobby Lashley in a Street Fight for the WWE Championship
* SmackDown Women's Champion Becky Lynch vs. Bianca Belair
* Raw Women's Champions Charlotte Flair vs. Sasha Banks

Saturday, December 11 in Saginaw, MI:
* Drew McIntyre and The New Day vs. Universal Champion Roman Reigns and SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Usos
* WWE Championship: Big E (c) vs Bobby Lashley
* Bianca Belair vs. SmackDown Women's Champion Becky Lynch
* Plus, RAW Tag Team Champions RK-Bro, Sasha Banks and RAW Women's Champion Charlotte Flair

FWIW William Shatner is now the first WWE Hall of Famer to go to outer space.

NXT 2.0 did 632,000 viewers this week, the same as last week, but the 18-49 demo rose slightly from 0.13 to 0.15. (SBD)