 What's good y'all should boy robe Ross back at it with another video man. It's been a while since y'all've seen Robe Ross this version of me, you know, I only bring this out when it starts to get cold down here in Houston It's been getting a little chilly. So I was like, you know what? Let me pull out my esteem robin and Join y'all for a video. So these next few videos I will be back in action for you guys cuz I know you guys miss the robe version of myself But we're gonna check out a former WWE champ his rock bottom AEW losing millions of dollars potentially CM Punk Helping talent and other wrestling news by wrestling. It should be a very interesting Wrestling news related video subscribe to wrestling me if you haven't already We're gonna get right into this one should be a good one Guys, it is WrestleMania here News join us now as we look at the wildest news stories You need to know including the CM Punk rose secret weapon for its upcoming TV deal AEW reportedly making a huge loss is AEW looking to sign Dolph Ziggler the real reason why Sami Zayn asked for time off elbow to del Rio hits rock bottom Oh, yeah, I did see that For daily wrestling video of the mighty have fallen Exclusive list also check out a new website. So I'm your calm now. Let's see the intro and get straight into our first story That first three looks at is CM Punk rose secret weapon for its upcoming TV deal I don't know today's news could see and punk deliver big bucks for WWE sale of rose TV rights The WWE is looking to secure a substantial increase when it lands a new TV rights deal for raw Meltzer seems to think that CM Punk's presence on Raw could bring home the bacon Meltzer had this to say on X saying things are changing greatly Let's just say things change greatly with raw negotiations from a few weeks ago Part of the selling point while the WWE took a risk bringing punk back to WWE The risk is paid off so far punk has sold plenty of merch increased ticket sales and boosted ratings as ringside news noted Warner Brothers Discovery executives saw punk as a big deal when he worked in AEW CM Punk garnered attention when after his return to AEW He shared that Warner Brothers Discovery CEO David Zasloff gave him the nickname one bill fill This nickname suggests that featuring punk on the show could potentially secure a one billion dollar TV rights deal The WWE has already negotiated deals with the USA Network to air Smackdown and CW to air NXT Both led to more money for the WWE and the goal is to land even more money for the company's flagship show The WWE derives much of its revenue from TV rights deals So it must bring in the additional money every time it negotiates a new deal Even more important because there's growing competition from sports leagues such as the NFL NHL MLB and the NBA If a network or streaming service a large amount of money on football or hockey They may not have the funds to pay for wrestling which brings in viewers But typically doesn't bring in as much and revenue as other professional sports Ultimately things will depend on TV executives doing due diligence to investigate Raw's value even without punk's presence Raw has grown in the ratings percentage wise something many long-running shows have been unable to do It draws the all-important 18 to 49 demo often coming up in the top five on cable As mentioned TV executives often fail to grasp or even fail to grasp the many factors relating to wrestling Successes and failures. Do you think CM Punk will lead to the WWE securing even more money for the rights to Raw? Let us know in the comments down below next. I can definitely possibly see that happening I mean, that's why they obviously, you know brought them over. This was a money move Let's let's not get it twisted This was a money move for sure bringing in CM Punk bringing in that extra hype going into the WrestleMania season and their new TV deal that they're trying to acquire with Monday Night Raw. I Can definitely see them That being a extra bargaining chip like we got CM Punk Merch is going up sales is going up people are wanting to watch the show see what CM Punk has to say what's gonna happen Create different storylines, you know going forward into the WrestleMania season. Yeah It happens that way. I mean we saw what they were trying to do with CM Punk in AEW they literally built a whole entire show around him essentially So, yeah, I can see WWE trying to use him as a bargaining chip to bring in Some extra money on a new TV TV deal going forward for Monday Night Raw And it only makes sense It does it works out in the end when it comes to WWE in there their bottom line So next up AEW making a huge loss Is AEW actually turning a profit? Well, not according to an analysis from Wrestlenomics brand at Thursday Who tweeted Wrestlenomics estimates AEW's revenue will reach around a hundred and fifty four million in 2023 While still likely unprofitable a doubling in TV rights fees could be enough to make AEW's business sustainable It's been estimated that AEW has lost more than 34 million dollars This is with all the talent on the roster and their signing deals as well as any overheads and tax they need to pay AEW has been in use a lot and unfortunately largely for negative views While it's difficult to confirm Thurston's story his analysis well laid out and something to consider when evaluating AEW's financial success One of the more troubling aspects of Thurston's report in his statement that AEW is not financially sustainable without getting its TV Right Steel doubled given networks and streaming services demand for content It's not out of the question Especially if AEW can spin that wrestling has enjoyed a surge in popularity Without getting into the details of differences between WWE and AEW What do you guys think of this let us know in the comments down below and don't forget to check out our recent video The sad decline of AEW And once again, it's just gonna come down to if these these These tv deals get renewed they get more money. Um I personally me personally I would want them. I still want them to succeed I'm not gonna be one of those people that say I want them to fail I'm gonna say this in every video because I see the there's a cinch in the comment section when it comes to AEW and WWE I want them to succeed I want them to put on the best possible product because there's still some wrestlers over there that I enjoy watching and enjoy What they do? So I wouldn't want people to you know be in a situation where you know the company is starting to flounder I do think they will be fine. They will have their core fan base It's just going to be coming down to bringing in new fans Because at some point you want to be able to bring in some type of new fans and and you know Keep keep that momentum going. I do feel like the momentum in AEW has died down just a bit But I do feel like At the same time They can find a way to bring that excitement and bring up that overall appeal To people that want to check out AEW if they want to want something different than WWE So I'm not going to sit up here and say oh It's the death of AEW. I know people have been saying that since seeing punk left. No I think we'll still be fine. They will still have the core fan base It's just going to come down to what they do on a week to week television And if they can maintain that fan base and potentially get some more tv rights or these other networks Um Wanting to pay them As much money as possible to keep them on their network That's all going to be dependent on how Tony con and how they you know book the shows and going forward So I want them to succeed. I'm never going to be one of those people. I want them to fail. No, I hope they're able to You know come back in 2024 even better than they did this previous year. That's my personal opinion Next up does Warner Brothers Discovery own part of AEW? One of the more interesting aspects of Thurston's analysis is in a statement I believe WBD Warner Brothers Discovery owns a minority not controlling stake in AEW Which can't recent evasive comments about being open to WBD have a greater stake seem to support If WBD does own a portion of AEW it suggests the company sees AEW as a content source worth investing its money in with tv rights This can be good news for AEW Especially if WBD opts to take advantage of AEW's growing library and looking into streaming AEW Back to help them out. Next up are AEW looking to sign Dolph Ziggler Is AEW get to sign Nick Nemeth the former Dolph Ziggler? While it's believed that Nemeth is under a non-compete clause until around 21st December That hasn't stopped talk about him working in AEW Wrestling purists is reporting according to sources in AEW many within the company have been pushing for the signing of Nick Nemeth Formerly known as Dolph Ziggler and there have been multiple creative pitches made for him One of the pitches include him being one of CJ Perry's clients And Nemeth is already scheduled to wrestle at World Wrestling Council against Ray Gonzalez at their 20th January euphoria event Which is as he's ready to wrestle once his non-compete clause expires However, does Nemeth want to sign a new deal with a company such as AEW or work as a free agent? Nick Nemeth is sure to find himself in high demand not only for his value as a former superstar and two-time world champion But for his incredible wrestling ability Despite an uneven push in WWE Nemeth is still considered one of wrestling's best workers Oh for sure If he signs with AEW the promotion will have already made storyline if it opts to have CJ Perry manage him Whether you like that idea or not and to be honest, we're not really hyped on it CJ Perry had a storyline romance with Nemeth during their time in WWE It makes sense, but no He's now working in AEW as a manager and AEW has already started a storyline teasing tension between Perry and Mira over CJ's new managerial career Surely if Perry were to start managing Nick Nemeth You can be sure that AEW would hint at their past relationship But even if she doesn't manage Nemeth, it is plenty to offer AEW Whether he wants to try and join a promotion where you'll have to fight tooth and claw to find TV time remains to be seen Yeah, Nemeth may be content wrestling in other promotions such as Wwc and larger indie promotions where he can still make good money and maintain his independence Next up the real reason that too. I I just I just don't It's like I wouldn't I wouldn't have a problem with him being on AEW television, but At the same time, I just it's not The wrestler is just more so the booking Like for example, and some may disagree with me this on this Edge's debut in AEW was dope. It's cool um I even liked the program he had what is having with Christian Cage, but I think they've overcooked it I think they've kind of overdone it in a sense with all the extra additions to the feud I think the feud just works great on itself and It's not that people don't enjoy those segments, but it's It's lost its steam very very quickly it has and I feel like I don't want that to be the same thing with Dolph Ziggler And it's been like that with a lot of the the former WWE guys that go into AEW They've they've lost their steam because of just how they're booked or you know, you may not even see them on tv that much Like it's just it's a combination of finding the right balance of having someone on tv in a meaningful manner and it makes sense, but also Making sure the story that they're trying to tell also makes sense and is engaging with the fans Um, I just don't want it to be another WWE guy that gets a little bit of hype for maybe the the first month He's there and then poof That's it You know and then we won't see or see him on television much or he'll be in meaningless feuds that don't Really enhance what he's trying to do in this new company. I don't want it to be that So that's why I'm like if he does go to AEW, that's cool I just want to make I just would hope they would use him in a prominent manner And he doesn't get lost in a shuffle. So I don't know I personally would probably want him to do his thing independently for a while before he even thinks about joining a long-term contract with another major wrestling company That's just my personal opinion, but who knows since Sami Zayn asks for time off Is Sami Zayn actually hurt while the WWE wrote him off tv with a k-fade beating at the hands of Drew McIntyre A new report from Dave Meltzer speculates Zayn may be actually injured Meltzer mused on the wrestling observer radio saying I was told that he asked for time off The partial torn meniscus may be legit because guys are always hurt anyway Last week. I was told that sami is going to be off for a while He's asked for time off not over injury or anything like that I don't know if he's got a potential torn meniscus or not But so far there have been no other reports concerning Sami Zayn's physical condition Nonetheless wrestling news often veers into speculation and fans are often happy to decide for themselves Such as the case here Do you think Zayn is dealing with a nagging injury? Let us know in the comments down below Let him recharge his batteries. Let him refuel. He deserves a break. If there's anybody who deserves a break is uh Sami Zayn man, so whenever he returns and he's refreshed and he's good We'll be glad to have him back. So next up see him punk backstage at nxt I heard about this at the 12th december episode of nxt Although we didn't appear on air Fightful select reports that punk was hanging out backstage and offering advice to superstars on their matches That's pretty cool. I was known for offering help to wrestlers during this time in aewing given the number of active superstars Who are punk fans when they were younger? This was probably thrilling. Yeah, that's probably dope Next up a wrestling legend visits nxt again The cn punk wasn't the only wrestler backstage at nxt as pw insider reports wwe hall of fame dory funk jr Was there as well the 82 year old former nw world heavyweight champion paid a visit to the black and gold brand earlier this month Dory funk jr had plenty to share with today's wrestlers given his decades of experience competing around the world Next up the undertaker names is mount rushmore tank teams If you're wondering which four teams are on the end of his mount rushmore tank teams Wonder no more as a phenom recently revealed his selections on his six feet under youtube channel Take a name them in this order tully blanchard and arndison The undertaker noted how tully and blanchard had it all wrestling ability promo skills and teamwork Number three the midnight express Taking a short dimension there manager jim cornet who was a key component in the team's success Number two the rock and roll express According to taker the midnight express success was tited to their few with the rock and roll expresses Robert gibson and ricky morton and vice versa And number one the road warriors Take a choosing quark an animal wasn't a shocker as the team is always in the top five of any discussion of wrestling's greatest tank teams What do you guys think of taker selection? Let us know in the comments down Obviously all those teams are before my time, but I know they you know Parts of their history and and the legacy that they've cemented So I don't think anyone would disagree with his view on the top tag teams of all time. I I think that list is I think that list works. So I don't think anyone would disagree. Hello. Next up. This is just sad If you're curious about former wwb superstar Alberta del Rio's current status in wrestling All the video is surfaced of del Rio performing at an indie show But according to wrestling news, it wasn't exactly a capacity crowd he wrestled in front of The former superstar was making his way to the ring at a high school gym Which barely had any fans in attendance According to cage match elberto del Rio faced off against sam adonis at the plantando bandero event Which was held at the athletic complex in dallas, texas Now this is a major downfall in elberto del Rio's career This is a man who wrestled as a champion in front of 70 000 plus fans at russia mania His star has certainly fallen from the days when he may have entered in wwe But as fans know a wrestler's fortunes can change in an instant But could he come back from this? Let us know in the comments down below And finally is Sasha Banks hinting at a wwe return? Last but not least Mercedes money aka former superstar Sasha Banks has fans speculating again about a return to wwe She recently posted photos and a video on instagram of her 12th december 2012 debut in nxt Is she just looking back at her anniversary or is she teasing about a future? Let us know in the comments down below and i'll see you next time with some more wrestling If anyone would be able to come back if sam punk can come back Best believe sasha banks who is a triple h You know, you know supporters. She loves triple h. Triple h loves her If there's anybody that would come back it would be sasha. I would not even Wouldn't even second guess it If sam punk of all people Who didn't like triple h at one point is able to say fuck it let's do some business I am willing to bet my bottom dollar sasha banks could definitely come back And i'm sure Naomi would if she wasn't in her contract with tna. It's simple That's that's that's super simple I would be if she shows up at the uh next year's royal rumble The crowd's gonna go crazy And i'm gonna be fucking ecstatic She doesn't it's all good I i'm willing to bet at some point whether it happens next year whenever She probably will be back in wwe because once again There's a different person running things now when it comes to the creative and she's Definitely been a supporter of triple h and triple h has supported her as well. She's a triple h guy You know what i'm saying? Like she she rocks with triple h for sure. So we'll see how that happens, but comment down below. Let me know What's the most interesting news? Uh story from this particular video, man Appreciate all the love and support you guys have shown on channel road to 150k And i'm still here on the speedy youtube wrestling champion the world. Appreciate y'all kicking in with me See y'all next one. Peace