Pro Wrestling News Report (April 9, 2025)

Here is your Pro Wrestling News Report for April 9, 2025. Running Time: 49 Minutes. 

Note from DT: Originally I had no desire to do this news update. But you will hear within the first 15 minutes why I changed my mind. No matter what was going on, Kev always did everything he could for the show to go on. Even in his final hour, he was thinking about Monday's DTKC Show and all of you. I legit heard Kev Castle in my heart yelling at me to get off my ass and do this for everyone. He always did.

Topics covered in this report include: 

• More on the passing of our fallen friend Kevin Castle, the amazing tributes pouring in for Kev, The DTKC Family going forward, and a heartfelt thank you to everyone
• WWE announces Kamala, Ivan Koloff and Dory Funk, Sr for 2025 WWE Hall Of Fame: Legacy Wing
• Less than two weeks before it happens, Lex Luger claims WWE hasn't responded about Sting inducting him into Hall Of Fame. Tony Khan claims he hasn't spoken with Sting about the Luger induction. And Sting hasn't contacted TK about inducting Luger. Do you believe them?
• Drew McIntyre explains why many newer wrestlers of today are pu**ies; feels storyline and emotion trump actual wrestling; and makes a hilarious comment about Brock Lesnar
• Tiffany Stratton addresses her controversial promo exchange with Charlotte Flair on SmackDown
• Stephanie Vaquer to defend NXT Women's Championship in a Fatal 4-Way at NXT Stand And Deliver
• WWE signs partnership deals with Getty Images and Minute Maid
• Michin vs Sol Ruca: WWE Speed Number One Contenders Tournament Final
• Vince McMahon, Linda McMahon and WWE file motions to have the 'Ring Boys' Lawsuit dismissed. And their argument is a valid one
• WWE announces that WWE ID Championships will soon be open to ALL independent wrestlers. Was Dave Meltzer actually on point in his initial 'deleted' story from last month?
• Tammy Sytch reaches settlement in Wrongful Death Lawsuit; agrees to pay $5 Million in damages
• Kelly Kelly signs WWE Legends Deal with more names to be revealed shortly
• Audio: Rob Van Dam talks candid about toxic elements of AEW fanbase
• NXT 4/8/25, AEW Collision 4/5/25, WWE SmackDown 4/4/25, WWE RAW 3/31/25 TV Ratings
• Triple H appears on Jimmy Fallon to promote WrestleMania 41
• TNA announces Arizona and Pittsburgh events for June 2025

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CHECK OUT THESE RECENT PRO WRESTLING NEWS UPDATES:

• SATURDAY 4/5/25 NEWS REPORT: CLICK HERE
• WEDNESDAY 4/2/25 NEWS REPORT: CLICK HERE
• SUNDAY 3/30/25 NEWS REPORT: CLICK HERE
• WEDNESDAY 3/26/25 NEWS REPORT: CLICK HERE
• SATURDAY 3/22/25 NEWS REPORT: CLICK HERE
• WEDNESDAY 3/19/25 NEWS REPORT: CLICK HERE
• SATURDAY 3/15/25 NEWS REPORT: CLICK HERE

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RIP KEVIN 'CASTLE' SCONDOTTO (1968-2025)

Note: This was recorded only hours after Kev's passing. We are too emotionally drained to start changing links and schedules right now. A true Tribute To Kevin Castle show will stream live in a few weeks. There's many in the wrestling and music community that want to be a part of it. For now, we mourn and remember how much Kev brought joy to our lives.

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DON TONY AND KEVIN CASTLE SHOW 3/31/2025 EPISODE

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