Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame Nominees Revealed

The Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame nominees have been announced for the modern U.S. and Canada category along with the Japan category. The modern U.S. and Canada nominees include Dave Batista, Booker T, Mark and Jay Briscoe, Edge under the name Adam Copeland, Bill Goldberg, Gunther under the name Walter, Jeff Jarrett, Samoa Joe, Matt and Jeff Hardy, Kane, Becky Lynch, Mercedes Mone under the name Sasha Banks, Jon Moxley, Kevin Nash and Scott Hall, Randy Orton, Seth Rollins, Trish Stratus, and Rick and Scott Steiner.

The Japan category nominees are Satoshi Kojima and Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Yoshiaki Fujiwara, Hayabusa, KENTA, Masaaki Mochizuki, Antonio Inoki and Seiji Sakaguchi, Kyoko Inoue, Tam Nakano, Zack Sabre Jr., Great Sasuke, Meiko Satomura, Io Shirai, Tiger Jeet Singh, Yoshihiro Takayama, and Manami Toyota and Toshiyo Yamada.

The current edition of the Wrestling Observer features both current and historical news coverage. A poll will be conducted on AEW WrestleDream seeking thumbs up, thumbs down or thumbs in the middle along with best and worst match selections.

Kevin Robertson, formerly known as Keanu Carver in NXT, faces a hearing regarding a protective order placed against him by Bianca Carelli, who performs as Arianna Grace. The situation, which involved accusations of stalking after their breakup, resulted in Robertson losing his position with WWE.

Marina Shafir will step in for Shotzi Blackheart in the women’s Grand Prix tournament at Arena Mexico. Blackheart withdrew from the event to be with her family following the death of her older brother Dean Urbanski.

CMLL is presenting all-women’s shows at Arena Mexico and Arena Coliseo this week while featuring additional women’s matches throughout the week. Several participants are already in the country ahead of next Friday’s Grand Prix event.