Is It 1998 Again?

The Wrestling Brethren Podcast

NEWS (2/16/24–2/17/2024)

* REPORTED POTENTIAL MERGER/AGREEMENT: Paramount+ and Comcast/Peacock

→ Report out of the Wall Street Journal: According to a new report by The Wall Street Journal, Paramount and Comcast have had recent discussions about joining forces in the streaming landscape by way of a partnership or joint venture. Paramount is reportedly pursuing several potential strategic options and a partnership with Comcast is a potential choice. According to the report, combining the two platforms could result in major cost savings from programming and marketing perspectives. Plus, the venture could offer a more comprehensive live sports package for customers. Paramount has also reportedly had discussions about a potential merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.

AEW Rampage (2/16/2024)

* NO DQ: Sammy Guevara def. Jeff Hardy

→ Jeff Hardy suffered a broken nose but finished the match

→ Post-match: Powerhouse Hobbs merks Sammy and hits him with the World’s Strongest Slam

* Trios Match Announced for Dynamite: Samoa Joe/Swerve/Brian Cage vs. Hook/Hangman/RVD

* Dustin Rhodes & Von Erichs def. 3 jobbers

* Toni Storm backstage segment

* Queen Aminata def. Anna Jay

* Bang Bang Scissors Gang vs. Dark Order / Jeff Jarret / Jay Lethal / Satnam Singh

WWE SD (2/16/2024)

* EC Qualifier: Kevin Owens def. Dom Mysterio

* EC Qualifier: Tiffany Stratton def. Zelina Vega

* EC Qualifier: Logan Paul def. The Miz

* EC Qualifier: Naomi def. Alba Fyre

* The Rock and Roman Reigns main event SD