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Meltzer’s innacurate reporting According to Grok:
Roman Reigns’ Cancer as a PR Stunt: In 2021, Meltzer speculated on Wrestling Observer Radio that Roman Reigns’ leukemia diagnosis might have been exaggerated by WWE for sympathy or publicity. This drew significant backlash for its insensitivity and lack of evidence, with no substantiation from credible sources.
The Rock and Triple H Confrontation (2024): In February 2024, Meltzer reported in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter about a supposed recent on-screen confrontation between The Rock and Triple H at a WrestleMania press conference, suggesting they challenged each other to a match. Fans and readers pointed out this was actually a 10-year-old clip from 2014, not a new event. Meltzer later apologized on Wrestling Observer Radio, admitting he’d been misled by the outdated video.
WWE Backlash at the Tokyo Dome (2024): In November 2024, Meltzer reported that WWE’s Backlash event was slated for the Tokyo Dome, citing a source. This turned out to stem from a parody post on X, not a legitimate scoop, leading to mockery over his reliance on unverified social media.
Dragon Gate Hoax (2022): Meltzer reported throughout 2022 that Nosawa Rongai was gaining booking control in Dragon Gate, based on emails from someone posing as a company insider. In January 2023, he apologized in the Newsletter after “Open the Voice Gate” podcast hosts debunked it as a hoax, revealing he’d been misled for months despite warnings from others in the industry.
Saudi Arabia Hostage Situation (2019): Meltzer reported that WWE talent were held hostage by the Saudi government during a flight delay after Crown Jewel, implying a major diplomatic incident. No wrestlers corroborated this, and many dismissed it as exaggerated, with logistical issues being the more likely cause.
Roman Reigns’ Cancer as a PR Stunt: In 2021, Meltzer speculated on Wrestling Observer Radio that Roman Reigns’ leukemia diagnosis might have been exaggerated by WWE for sympathy or publicity. This drew significant backlash for its insensitivity and lack of evidence, with no substantiation from credible sources.
The Rock and Triple H Confrontation (2024): In February 2024, Meltzer reported in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter about a supposed recent on-screen confrontation between The Rock and Triple H at a WrestleMania press conference, suggesting they challenged each other to a match. Fans and readers pointed out this was actually a 10-year-old clip from 2014, not a new event. Meltzer later apologized on Wrestling Observer Radio, admitting he’d been misled by the outdated video.
WWE Backlash at the Tokyo Dome (2024): In November 2024, Meltzer reported that WWE’s Backlash event was slated for the Tokyo Dome, citing a source. This turned out to stem from a parody post on X, not a legitimate scoop, leading to mockery over his reliance on unverified social media.
Dragon Gate Hoax (2022): Meltzer reported throughout 2022 that Nosawa Rongai was gaining booking control in Dragon Gate, based on emails from someone posing as a company insider. In January 2023, he apologized in the Newsletter after “Open the Voice Gate” podcast hosts debunked it as a hoax, revealing he’d been misled for months despite warnings from others in the industry.
Saudi Arabia Hostage Situation (2019): Meltzer reported that WWE talent were held hostage by the Saudi government during a flight delay after Crown Jewel, implying a major diplomatic incident. No wrestlers corroborated this, and many dismissed it as exaggerated, with logistical issues being the more likely cause.
