Month: April 2021

During a promo for Raw, it was revealed that a rematch is set for this Monday with Drew McIntyre teaming up with Braun Strowman.

Hideki Suzuki joins WWE PC as a coach, other additions confirmed

WWE has introduced the newest members at the Performance Center with six names including one Japanese standout joining in a coaching capacity.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Steve “Mongo” McMichael diagnosed with ALS

Steve McMichael health update, Japanese groups affected by state of emergency, IMPACT viewers, Dana White on Bill Simmons, NWA PPV & more.

NEWS

MLW announces safety protocols for July event in Philadelphia

April 23, 2021 POST Wrestling Staff

Earlier this week, MLW announced it will host a live event with fans this July at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia.

INTERVIEW: Brandon Thurston on WWE Q1, WM Business & Peacock

John Pollock speaks with reporter Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics on WWE’s first-quarter earnings report and Q&A with analysts.

DEEP IMPACT: IMPACT Rebellion 2021 Primer

April 23, 2021 POST Wrestling Staff

Davie Portman and John Siino host a special primer to catch you up to speed ahead of IMPACT Rebellion 2021, headlined by Rich Swann vs Kenny Omega in a Title for Title match.

Megan Morant joins WWE as Friday Night SmackDown correspondent

April 23, 2021 Brandon Sears

The latest on-air talent to join WWE is Megan Morant, who will serve as a correspondent on Friday Night SmackDown beginning tonight.

BOOK REVIEW: The Wrestlers’ Wrestlers by Dan Murphy & Brian Young

What exactly is a wrestler’s wrestler? You often hear the phrase thrown around a lot when looking at those who have excelled in their chosen profession throughout history.

REPORT: Mark Carrano out at WWE, other personnel changes

In a major move by WWE, senior director Mark Carrano has reportedly been let go from his role, per reports.

IMPACT WRESTLING REPORT: Go-Home Show for Rebellion

April 22, 2021 John Siino

John Siino reviews the final IMPACT before Rebellion headlined by Eddie Edwards vs. Eric Young, the arrival of Rachael Ellering & more.

NEWS

WWE posts $43.8 million profit for the quarter, Q&A notes and analysis

WWE released its first-quarter earnings report for 2021 posting a profit of $43.8 million for the quarter.

Rachael Ellering & Jordynne Grace challenging for Knockouts Tag Titles at IMPACT Rebellion

Rachael Ellering made her return to IMPACT Wrestling and she and Jordynne Grace are challenging for the Knockouts Tag Titles at Rebellion

Triple H says the person who disrespected recently released talent has been fired from WWE

Paul “Triple H” Levesque addressed the situation involving Mickie James’ belongings being sent to her in a trash bag

AEW’s Darius Martin undergoes ACL surgery

AEW and Top Flight’s Darius Martin has undergone successful ACL surgery

POST NEWS UPDATE: NWA contacted Jazz about becoming an agent

NWA offers Jazz an agent role, Lilian Garcia’s status with WWE, Undertaker clarifies “soft” comments, Pat McAfee thinks he can be himself

WWE reports first quarter results, $263.5 million in revenue

WWE released the written report for their earnings and results from the first quarter of their calendar year

AEW tops 1.1 million viewers, #2 on cable behind The Challenge finale

For the second consecutive week, AEW topped one million viewers without head-to-head competition from NXT and finishing second on cable .

Loser Leaves NXT UK bout, two matches & Rohan Raja’s debut set for 4/29 NXT UK

Kenny Williams or Amir Jordan will be departing NXT UK, two matches and Rohan Raja’s debut set for next week

POLLOCK’S MMA UPDATE: Usman details battle with COVID-19 last year

Kamaru Usman discusses battle with COVID last year, New Yorker feature on Ari Emanuel and Fight Island logistics, Wiz Khalifa-PFL news.

REPORT: Charlotte Flair ‘suspended’ to get dental work done