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  • Two Major CMLL Stars Dealing with Injuries

    Two Major CMLL Stars Dealing with Injuries

    Bad news for Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre as two of their top roster members are currently dealing with injuries.

    One of them is the current CMLL Women’s World Champion, Persephone. “La Diosa” was part of two matches during Wrestlemania Week, the first occurred on April 16th in the CMLL at Palms Slam Fest where she successfully defended her CMLL Championship against Tessa Blanchard. The next day, Friday April 17th, she took part of the Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling’s (MLP) event, Multiverse. She was part of a four-way match for the MLP Canadian Women’s Championship against a surprising last minute addition Killer Kelly, Shotzi Blackheart and the defending champion, Gisele Shaw, where she was unsuccessful on capturing the championship after Shaw stole the pinfall after Persephone performed her version of the Razor’s Edge over Killer Kelly.

    On Monday, April 20th, Persephone was scheduled to compete in a show in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. La Diosa came out to a great ovation but revealed that unfortunately, she suffered an injury during one of his matches in Las Vegas as she showed a walking boot to a negative reception. Persephone committed to the event and did a Meet & Greet at the event with fans without giving a specific time out due to the injury.

    C: @sunny_33.a on TikTok

    Last night, during a CMLL Lunes Clasico show, Mistico teamed up with Esfinge to take on long time rival Volador Jr and Ultimo Guerrero in the main event on Arena Puebla in a two-out of-three falls match. During the middle of the third and final fall, Mistico asked the doctor and referee to stop the match as he started limping near the end of the contest. Over the last couple weeks, fans on social media have mentioned that “El Principe de Plata y Oro” has been working slower than usual, including his performance in MLP Multiverse where he teamed up with Amazing Red and Mascara Dorada in a trios contest against The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier, Zachary Wentz & Myron Reed). 

    https://x.com/D_Wrestlingifs/status/2046503158852001843?s=20

    Bodyslam will keep a close eye on both situations and wishing a speedy recovery to both luchadores.

     

  • WWE RAW: Segments announced for 4/27 Monday Night Raw

    WWE RAW: Segments announced for 4/27 Monday Night Raw

    The following segments have been announced for the April 27th edition of WWE Monday Night Raw. The episode will emanate from the Sames Auto Arena in Laredo, Texas.

    WWE RAW 4/27

    https://x.com/bodyslamnet/status/2046414146371989671?s=46

    • The new Women’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch will return to Monday Night Raw after defeating AJ Lee to win back the gold. No other details were given, but we can best believe she will gloat about defeating AJ.
    • Say his name and he appears: A Joe Hendry concert was also announced for the show.
      During the announcement, Michael Cole announced that Joe Hendry was officially a full time member of the Raw roster. It’ll be interesting to see what Hendry has in store for the WWE Universe and what awaits him on the main roster.

    Stay tuned for more updates on Bodyslam.net and Bodyslam.net social media.

  • TNA iMPACT! Viewership Sees Major Decrease But Demo Rise On 4/16 Episode

    TNA iMPACT! Viewership Sees Major Decrease But Demo Rise On 4/16 Episode

    The TNA on AMC viewership numbers are in!

    TNA Thursday Night iMPACT! On AMC for the April 16th episode drew a viewership of 212,000, with a 0.05 in the main 18-49 MALE demographic, per Programming Insider.

    The first hour of this show was up against AEW Collision.

    The viewership decreased in a major way from previous week, as April 9th number was 257,000, however, the 18-49 demographic was lower at 0.04.

    For the 12th straight week, TNA remains at 200k viewers or above on AMC TV.

     

    TNA Thursday Night iMPACT! Ratings

    -January 15, 2026 — AMC DEBUT

    Viewership: 173,000

    Demo (18-49): 0.04

    -January 22, 2026

    Viewership: 171,000

    Demo (18-49): 0,03

    -January 29, 2026

    Viewership: 201,000

    Demo (18-49): 0.04

    -February 5, 2026

    Viewership: 241,000

    Demo (18-49): 0.05

    -February 12, 2026

    Viewership: 254,000

    Demo (18-49): 0.05

    -February 19, 2026

    Viewership: 233,000

    Demo (18-49): 0.05

    -February 26, 2026

    Viewership: 233,000

    Demo (18-49): 0.03

    -March 5, 2026

    Viewership: 249,000

    Demo (18-49): 0.04

    -March 12, 2026

    Viewership: 259,000

    Demo (18-49): 0.04

    -March 19, 2026
    Viewership: 250,000

    Demo (18-49): 0.04

    -March 26, 2026
    Viewership: 256,000

    Demo (18-49): 0.05

    -April 2, 2026
    Viewership: 200,000

    Demo (18-49): 0.05

    -April 9, 2026
    Viewership: 257,000

    Demo (18-49): 0.04

    -April 16, 2026
    Viewership: 212,000

    Demo (18-49): 0.05

    These numbers DO NOT include the streaming on TNA + and AMC +.

  • Danny DeManto Reveals Serious Medical Setback, Announces Hiatus from In-Ring Action

    Danny DeManto Reveals Serious Medical Setback, Announces Hiatus from In-Ring Action

    Deathmatch Star Danny DeManto Provides Health Update On Previously Diagnosed Blood Clot

    Independent wrestling veteran and deathmatch star Danny DeManto has shared a concerning health update, and revealed that he has to step away from in-ring competition for the foreseeable future.

    DeManto took to his official Facebook account to inform fans that the situation involving a previously diagnosed blood clot has worsened. DeManto stated that the blood clot at some point has moved past the knee, and is now in both his thigh and calf, leading to a far more serious medical situation than was initially expected. DeManto wrote the following post on social media.

    “I was unfortunately given bad news today. The blood clot had moved past the knee at some point and is in both the thigh and calf.

    I’m going to be on blood thinners for up to 6 months to a year and cannot do anything “too strenuous” to my body.

    That means no wrestling.

    Health comes first.

    Wrestling will always be here.

    appreciate you all.”

    Being placed on blood thinners and advised to avoid strenuous activity effectively sidelines DeManto indefinitely, with a potential recovery window stretching anywhere from six months to a full year because of the blood clot.

    While the news is undoubtedly disappointing for both the performer and his supporters, the emphasis on long-term health is paramount.

    The update reveals a significant and serious setback for DeManto, who has built a reputation across the independent circuit as one of the more fearless and durable competitors on the deathmatch scene.

    At this time, there is no confirmed timetable for his return beyond the projected recovery period. Updates will likely depend on how his condition responds to treatment in the coming months.

    You can see Danny DeManto’s Facebook post revealing his ongoing heath issues below.

    On behalf of everyone at BodySlam.net, we wish Danny DeManto a safe and full recovery.

  • WWE World At WrestleMania 42: Day 5 Results – April 20th, 2026

    WWE World At WrestleMania 42: Day 5 Results – April 20th, 2026

    World Wrestling Entertainment held Day 5 of WWE World At WrestleMania 42 on April 20th, 2026. The event took place at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

    Day 5 of WWE World at WrestleMania 42 showcased two matches featuring AAA Lucha Libre Stars and WWE NXT Superstars, including a AAA World Mixed Tag Team Championship Match. You can see the full results from the event below.

    WWE World at WrestleMania 42 Results:

    • AAA World Mixed Tag Team Championship Match: Lola Vice & Mr. Iguana (c) defeated Shiloh Hill & Thea Hail to retain the AAA World Mixed Tag Team Titles.
    • El Hijo del Vikingo defeated Psycho Clown

    This was the final day of WWE World at WrestleMania 42, with tonight’s episode of WWE Monday Night Raw After Mania being the official close of WrestleMania Week.

    We will have live coverage of tonight’s special RAW After Mania edition of WWE Monday Night Raw on the Bodyslam X/Twitter and results on the Bodyslam website immediately following the broadcast.

    (h/t Cagematch for the results.)

  • EXCLUSIVE: New Details Revealed For TNA & QPW Co-Promoted SuperSlam 4 Event

    EXCLUSIVE: New Details Revealed For TNA & QPW Co-Promoted SuperSlam 4 Event

    Back in February, Bodyslam had exclusively reported that TNA Wrestling would be teaming up with Q Pro Wrestling (Formerly Qatar Pro Wrestling) for their annual SuperSlam 4 event in May, as a co-branded show.

    The event was to be held in Doha, Qatar, but this was before Qatar was involved of the United States and Iran turmoil back in March. However, the situation in the Middle East caused a postponement in the event.

    Sources close to the situation exclusively indicate to Bodyslam that the event will now take place on Saturday, October 24th, 2026 in Doha, Qatar.

    Top TNA star and current TNA International Champion Mustafa Ali is also the current QPW World Champion.

    Which talent TNA will be sending over for the event, and other possible events in the region have yet to be revealed. The event will air on TNA + and Triller.

    Bodyslam will continue to update as more information becomes available.

    (Please credit Bodyslam.net when using this news.)

  • WWE World At WrestleMania 42: Day 4 Results (Show 2) – 4/19/26

    WWE World At WrestleMania 42: Day 4 Results (Show 2) – 4/19/26

    World Wrestling Entertainment held Day 4 of WWE World At WrestleMania 42 on April 19th, 2026. The event took place at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada and aired LIVE on the WWE YouTube Channel.

    Day 4 of WWE World at WrestleMania 42 showcased two matches featuring WWE Main Roster and WWE NXT Superstars. You can see the full results from the event below.

    • Fallon Henley defeated Jaida Parker – (7:03)
    • Los Americanos (Bravo Americano & Rayo Americano) defeated Myles Borne & Shiloh Hill – (10:00)

    (h/t Cagematch for the results.)

  • WWE World At WrestleMania 42: Day 4 Results (Show 1) – 4/19/26

    WWE World At WrestleMania 42: Day 4 Results (Show 1) – 4/19/26

    World Wrestling Entertainment held Day 4 of WWE World At WrestleMania 42 on April 19th, 2026. The event took place at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada and aired LIVE on the WWE YouTube Channel.

    Day 4 of WWE World at WrestleMania 42 showcased five matches featuring WWE Main Roster Superstars, NXT Superstars and stars from AAA. You can see the full results from the event below.

    • LWO (Cruz Del Toro & Joaquin Wilde) defeated American Made (Brutus Creed & Julius Creed) – (8:03)
    • Psycho Clown defeated Erik – (8:06)
    • Dark Mixed Tag Team Match: Harlem Lewis & Kali Armstrong defeated Kam Hendrix & Nikkita Lyons
    • Dark Match: Jacy Jayne defeated Thea Hail
    • Dark Match: Alpha Academy (Akira Tozawa & Otis) defeated La Parka & Mr. Iguana

    (h/t Cagematch for the results.)

  • WWE World At WrestleMania 42: Day 3 Results – April 18th, 2026

    WWE World At WrestleMania 42: Day 3 Results – April 18th, 2026

    World Wrestling Entertainment held Day 3 of WWE World At WrestleMania 42 on April 18th, 2026. The event took place at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada and aired LIVE on the WWE YouTube Channel.

    Day 3 of WWE World at WrestleMania 42 showcased three singles matches featuring WWE and NXT Superstars. You can see the full results from the event below.

    • Harlem Lewis defeated Kam Hendrix
    • Kali Armstrong defeated Nikkita Lyons
    • Axiom defeated Grayson Waller

    (h/t Cagematch for the results.)

  • WrestleMania 42 Night 2 Preview and Predictions: Full Match Picks

    WrestleMania 42 Night 2 Preview and Predictions: Full Match Picks

    WrestleMania 42 wraps up Sunday, April 19, with a loaded Night 2 card that will shape WWE’s direction moving forward. The show is headlined by Roman Reigns challenging CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship. Several other title matches and key matchups round out the night.

    Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi

    This is one of the most intriguing matches on the card. Oba Femi has momentum, but WWE often takes a cautious approach with rising stars. Brock Lesnar winning keeps him strong for future programs, and I don’t think he loses until his retirement match. To clarify, these predictions are not what I would do, but how I see WWE working.

    Winner: Brock Lesnar

    Intercontinental Championship Ladder Match

    Penta defends against Rusev, Dragon Lee, Rey Mysterio, Je’Von Evans and JD McDonagh. The match lacks a strong story, but the field suggests a showcase. Rey Mysterio stands out as a potential surprise winner in a moment-driven match.

    Winner: Rey Mysterio

    United States Championship Match

    Sami Zayn defends against Trick Williams. A character shift appears likely, with Zayn leaning heel and Williams gaining momentum as a fan favorite. Williams feels positioned for a breakout moment.

    Winner: Trick Williams

    Finn Balor vs. Dominik Mysterio

    The long running Judgment Day story has cooled, but Balor bringing back his Demon persona signals a decisive outcome. Dominik Mysterio remains effective regardless of results.

    Winner: Finn Balor

    WWE Women’s Championship Match

    Jade Cargill defends against Rhea Ripley. With uncertainty around Bianca Belair’s status due to being pregnant, Cargill retaining keeps options open for a future title change tied to Belair’s return. But that seems like a long time from now. I think changes plans.

    Winner: Rhea Ripley

    World Heavyweight Championship Match

    CM Punk defends against Roman Reigns in the main event. Reigns regaining the title creates fresh storyline paths and potential rivalries. Punk’s direction may shift following a loss.

    Winner: Roman Reigns

    Final Thoughts

    WrestleMania 42 Night 2 looks set to deliver defining moments, with title changes, breakout performances and major storyline shifts all on the table. By the end of the night, WWE should have a clearer picture of its next era (another one?), with new stars rising and familiar names continuing to shape the main event scene.

    Stay tuned to BodySlam.Net for all post WrestleMania 42 news and results!