Select Portions: Nick Patrick, Danielson, Acclaimed, Shayne Hawke,

- We’re told that AEW had a name in mind for Bryan Danielson to face at AEW Wrestle Dream upon his return already last week. It was revealed as being Zack Sabre Jr.

- Sgt Buddy Lee Parker, Eric Bischoff and Teddy Long were at Nick Patrick’s Deep South Wrestling show this past weekend. Fightful Weekenders’ Stephen Jensen spoke with Nick Patrick

- The decision to make Acclaimed the Trios Champions was in progress for months, dating back to the early Summer.

Shayne Hawke notes from his interview on In The Weeds (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG_d_Wx9OEk)

Stands by “US Indies are Indies on easy mode” comment. Doesn’t think people read the full comment to get what he was saying as he was discussing the exposure those in the US get.

Has had border issues and knows Canadian wrestlers who have had border issues that has made it difficult for them. One person was nearly banned but there was no lawyer present so they were able to go free.

Says being an Indie wrestler was easier 20 years ago because there is so much wrestling now and everything was much simpler.

“Anyone can open a wrestling school and there are a lot of grifter types.” Thinks there are more unsafe people in wrestling today, but those who are trained are trained exceptionally well. Does say the longevity today is a lot better.

Believes wrestling went “too UFC” and is now moving more back to gimmicky era where fans embrace the pro wrestling medium.

Thinks some old timers are still in the “kayfabe protect the business” era where they want people to be tough for no reason. “Being ashamed to look weak, is weak.”

Doesn’t want to police what other people like.

Love Orange Cassidy even though Orange broke his shoulder on a beach break.

Wants to sell candy ears after PCP Manny losing an ear against Nick Gage.

Has an idea to be a “video game character” where there is someone “controlling him” and doing commentary over the match. PCP Manny has to reel him in on ideas.

Recalls CHIKARA match where he “paused” Evil Uno.

Has a graphic novel “Pro Wrestling: Match Structure” in the works.

Gives an update on his physical condition. One surgeon told him he could wrestle, but the surgeon didn’t know what wrestling was. Another surgeon told him he’d die if he wrestled. Is getting a third opinion. Not making a full-time return anytime soon, but does plan to return in some capacity.

Channing Thomas Notes (Airs on Spotlight 9/14)

Says Vacationland Cup 2023 Finals against Alec Price and B3CCA and Dezmond Cole is one of his favorite matches. Trained with Price and B3CCA, has a long history with them.

“It’s awe inspiring to be part of the lineage of Limitless World Title.” Title has been held by the likes of MJF, Daniel Garcia, and Carmelo Hayes.

Credits Jon Alba for seeing potential in him and helping him get to a higher level in Limitless.

Says if Alba committed to being a wrestling villain, he’d be great because he has a punchable face.

Learned a lot of etiquette and got hardened up training at UFO.

Was influenced a lot by Mr. Perfect. Also names John Cena, Randy Orton, Rey Mysterio, and Jay Lethal as influences.

Enjoyed seeing how the pudding was made doing AEW Dark spots. Got good advice from Matt Hardy about sticking to fundamentals.

Sees Alec Price as a little brother and enjoys working a more physical style with him.

Sidney Bakabella latched onto him after he completed the task of using a new that he had never used in every promo. Nick Bonkwinkle would do this trick in his training.

Says Wrestling Open can be stressful because it’s every Thursday but it keeps him sharp.

Loves working New South. Says HOSS tournament is one of the most prestigious tournaments in wrestling. Wants to wrestle Dillon McQueen and Hunter Drake.

Says Jay Lethal thinks wrestling on a different level. Jay had a seminar earlier in the day that was supposed to go three hours, but it went five and he’s a wealth of knowledge.

Thinks there is no reason why he couldn’t beat Gunther for the IC Title right now.

Says WWE will have a special place in his heart because he grew up watching it. Would also like to wrestle Japan.

Likes using the piledriver as a finish because it’s effective.

Praises the piledriver technique of CM Punk and Tommy Dreamer.

“My first match, I knew I was the best at this and I was going to be WWE Champion one day.”

Felt he knew he made it when he wrestled Mike Bennett and could notice his growth in the Anthony Greene matches.

Says Jon Moxley understands how important the independent scene is. He wrestled Moxley in Moxley’s second match after coming out of rehab. “The industry needs more leaders like him.” Didn’t get a lot of face time with Moxley and respects that he’s a private person. Again credits Moxley for his respect of the independents.

- Thinks Cody Rhodes would win a street fight against Eddie Kingston.