As we previously reported here on eWn, WWE Hall of Famer Afa Anoa’i (The Wild Samoan) fractured his back in two places after a fall.
Anoa’i was scheduled to undergo surgery to fix the fractures in his back, but it was postponed because he was also set for a heart valve replacement surgery and doctors were figuring out whether to do that first.
Pwinsider is reporting that the back surgery is now scheduled for Friday.
On behalf of everyone here on eWn, we send our best wishes to Anao’i and his family.
The ratings and total audience are now available for the past two weeks of WWE Rivals and Biography: WWE Legends.
The March 10th and 17th episodes of the A&E programming block brought in figures as follows:
March 10th
* Biography: WWE Legends: 0.13 demo rating, 407,000 viewers (Scott Hall episode)
* WWE Rivals: 0.12 demo rating, 368,000 viewers (Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels)
March 17th
* Biography: WWE Legends: 0.09 demo rating, 368,000 viewers (DDP episode)
* WWE Rivals: 0.07 demo rating, 330,000 viewers (John Cena vs. Randy Orton)
NJPW ‘Windy City Riot’ takes place on April 12th at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois.
You can check out the updated lineup for NJPW ‘Windy City Riot’ 2024 below:
* NJPW STRONG Openweight Tag Team Championship Match: El Phantasmo & Hikuleo vs. Three Teams TBA
* Riot Rules Match: Eddie Kingston & Three TBA vs. Gabe Kidd vs. Three TBA
* Tetsuya Naito vs. Jon Moxley
* Hiromu Takahashi vs. Mustafa Ali
* Shota Umino vs. Jack Perry
* Nic Nemeth vs. Tomohiro Ishii
WWE Hall of Famer Afa Anoa’i, also known as The Wild Samoan, recently suffered a serious injury. It was reported that he fractured his back in two places after a fall. Anoa’i was scheduled to undergo surgery to fix the fractures, but it was postponed due to another upcoming surgery for a heart valve replacement. Doctors needed to determine whether the heart surgery should be done first.
However, according to recent reports from Pwinsider, the back surgery is now scheduled for Friday. This is a positive development for Anoa’i and his family, as it means he will soon be on the road to recovery. The wrestling community and fans around the world send their best wishes to Anoa’i during this challenging time.
In other news, the ratings and total audience numbers for the past two weeks of WWE programming have been released. Specifically, the episodes of “WWE Rivals” and “Biography: WWE Legends” that aired on March 10th and 17th have been evaluated.
On March 10th, “Biography: WWE Legends” featuring Scott Hall received a demo rating of 0.13 and had 407,000 viewers. On the same day, “WWE Rivals” with the Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels matchup garnered a demo rating of 0.12 and had 368,000 viewers.
Moving on to March 17th, “Biography: WWE Legends” featuring DDP received a demo rating of 0.09 and had 368,000 viewers. Meanwhile, “WWE Rivals” showcasing John Cena vs. Randy Orton received a demo rating of 0.07 and had 330,000 viewers. These figures provide insight into the viewership and popularity of these WWE programs.
In other wrestling news, NJPW (New Japan Pro-Wrestling) has announced an upcoming event called “Windy City Riot.” This event is set to take place on April 12th at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. Fans can expect an exciting lineup of matches and performances from top NJPW stars.
The current lineup for NJPW ‘Windy City Riot’ 2024 includes a NJPW STRONG Openweight Tag Team Championship Match between El Phantasmo & Hikuleo and three yet-to-be-announced teams. Additionally, there will be a Riot Rules Match featuring Eddie Kingston and three other wrestlers against Gabe Kidd and three other wrestlers. Other matches include Tetsuya Naito vs. Jon Moxley, Hiromu Takahashi vs. Mustafa Ali, Shota Umino vs. Jack Perry, and Nic Nemeth vs. Tomohiro Ishii.
Fans of NJPW and professional wrestling in general can look forward to an action-packed event that showcases the talent and athleticism of these incredible athletes.
In conclusion, Afa Anoa’i’s upcoming back surgery brings hope for his recovery, while the recent ratings for WWE programming provide insight into the popularity of certain shows. Additionally, NJPW’s “Windy City Riot” event promises to deliver thrilling matches for wrestling enthusiasts.