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Rewind-A-SmackDown 6/12/20: Bryan vs. Styles, Hardy-Sheamus, Andrew Thompson

RASD 6/12/20: Bryan vs. Styles, Hardy-Sheamus, Andrew Thompson

June 12, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

Wai Ting welcomes Andrew Thompson to review WWE SmackDown featuring Daniel Bryan vs. AJ Styles in the Intercontinental Championship Tournament Finals.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: The state of WWE after creative shake-up

June 12, 2020 John Pollock

A look at the state of WWE following the news that Paul Heyman is no longer Executive Director of Raw, the future of EVOLVE, Shawn Michaels speaks on Crown Jewel & lots more.

POLLOCK’S MMA UPDATE: The story of Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson

June 12, 2020 John Pollock

The career of Kimbo Slice is covered on UFC Fight Pass, Jessica Eye has a frightening weigh-in, others miss weight, UFC cards for June 20 & 27 & more.

BWE Retro Edition: WWF UK Rampage (1992)

June 11, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

Martin, Benno & Jamesie are joined by Andrew Thompson to review WWF UK Rampage 1992. They chat about the highlights of the show (including Shawn Michaels vs. Randy Savage) and have a much broader look at the company in 1992. Plus, an important discussion about #BlackLivesMatter and systemic racism in the UK.

Total Bellas renewed for sixth season by E!

June 11, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Following the season five finale of Total Bellas, the E! Network show based around the lives of Nikki and Brie Bella has been renewed for its sixth season.

WWE creative teams merged, Bruce Prichard will lead, Paul Heyman will focus on his on-screen role

June 11, 2020 Andrew Thompson

WWE announced that as of today, their creative teams have been merged. Bruce Prichard will lead the team and Paul Heyman will focus on his on-screen role.

AEW and NXT both fall under 700,000 viewers, down in the key demo

June 11, 2020 John Pollock

It was a rough week for both AEW and NXT as both shows were down in viewership in addition to double-digit declines in the core demographic.

upNXT MOVIE REVIEW: Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker

June 11, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

Braden Herrington & Davie Portman finally conclude their trip through hyperspace and the Star Wars saga as they review Episode 9: The Rise of Skywalker.

POST NEWS UPDATE: Linear TV Network wanted to secure the rights to WWE’s VOD content for ten years

June 11, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Stephanie McMahon says a Linear TV Network wanted the rights to WWE’s VOD content before the WWE Network was created, Randy Orton plans to wrestle until he’s 50, Undertaker addresses his Starrcast booking, Rob Gronkowski says he was ready to drop the 24/7 Title, Kris Statlander is awaiting the green light from Kenny Omega to break out her 450 splash, and more.

Jeff Hardy & Sheamus contract signing, Tucker returning to action set for SmackDown

June 11, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Recently added to the 6/12 episode of SmackDown is a contract signing for Jeff Hardy and Sheamus’ match at Backlash and the return to in-ring competition of Tucker Knight.

AJ Styles responds to CM Punk calling him out for staying silent about racial issues, says he doesn’t respect Punk

June 11, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Last week, CM Punk had an exchange on Twitter about staying silent during the current climate of the world and AJ Styles’ name was brought up during that exchange. In reaction to Punk’s comments, AJ Styles says he has no respect for Punk.

Rewind-A-Dynamite 6/10/20: “Beaten to a Bloody Pulp”

June 11, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock and Wai Ting review AEW Dynamite featuring Cody vs. Marq Quen for the TNT championship. Plus, Chris Jericho gives Orange Cassidy a taste of his own medicine, Mr. Wrestling II passes away, and NJPW releases its COVID-19 prevention guideline.

upNXT 6/10/20: “Mask of The Fantasma”

June 11, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review the June 10th edition of WWE NXT featuring Adam Cole vs. Dexter Lumis in the main event. Plus, the masked mystery attackers are revealed!

Cody defending TNT Championship against Jake Hager at Fyter Fest

June 10, 2020 Andrew Thompson

On either night one or two of Fyter Fest, Cody will defend the TNT Championship against The Inner Circle’s Jake Hager.

AEW Dynamite notes: Tag title match next week, Dark Order attempts to recruit Colt Cabana

June 10, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Set for next week’s episode of AEW Dynamite on TNT is an AEW World Tag Team Title match, MJF vs. Bully Gunn, Best Friends vs. Jericho & Guevara and more. Within this article is also a recap of the June 10th edition of Dynamite.

WWE NXT notes: Karrion Kross coming after Adam Cole, tag title matches, El Hijo del Fantasma

June 10, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Coming out of the 6/10 episode of NXT, two tag team title matches were made official for next week, Scarlett sent a message to NXT Champion Adam Cole on behalf of Karrion Kross, and El Hijo del Fantasma is now going by Santos Escobar and his masked men were revealed as Joaquin Wilde and Raul Mendoza.

Month: June 2020

RASD 6/12/20: Bryan vs. Styles, Hardy-Sheamus, Andrew Thompson

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: The state of WWE after creative shake-up

POLLOCK’S MMA UPDATE: The story of Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson

BWE Retro Edition: WWF UK Rampage (1992)

Total Bellas renewed for sixth season by E!

WWE creative teams merged, Bruce Prichard will lead, Paul Heyman will focus on his on-screen role

AEW and NXT both fall under 700,000 viewers, down in the key demo

upNXT MOVIE REVIEW: Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker

POST NEWS UPDATE: Linear TV Network wanted to secure the rights to WWE’s VOD content for ten years

Jeff Hardy & Sheamus contract signing, Tucker returning to action set for SmackDown

AJ Styles responds to CM Punk calling him out for staying silent about racial issues, says he doesn’t respect Punk

Rewind-A-Dynamite 6/10/20: “Beaten to a Bloody Pulp”

upNXT 6/10/20: “Mask of The Fantasma”

Cody defending TNT Championship against Jake Hager at Fyter Fest

AEW Dynamite notes: Tag title match next week, Dark Order attempts to recruit Colt Cabana

WWE NXT notes: Karrion Kross coming after Adam Cole, tag title matches, El Hijo del Fantasma

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: NJPW’s guidelines for upcoming shows

POLLOCK’S MMA UPDATE: Dana White, Joe Rogan speak on fighter pay

Johnny Walker “Mr. Wrestling II” passes away at age 85

AEW DARK REPORT: Jon Moxley vs. Robert Anthony