Month: May 2021

After losing to Kenny Williams, per the stipulation, Amir Jordan must depart from the NXT UK brand

Moose: My goal is to win IMPACT World Title before my contract is up in June

May 6, 2021 POST Wrestling Staff

Moose shares that his deal with IMPACT Wrestling expiries in June

POST INTERVIEW: MLW CEO Court Bauer

John Pollock speaks with MLW CEO Court Bauer on the promotion’s recent season-finale, returning with fans, and the reveal of (the former) Dario Cueto.

REPORT: Dario Cueto signs with MLW, Salina de la Renta departs

Per report, Luis Fernandez-Gil (Dario & Antonio Cueto) on Lucha Underground signs with MLW. Salina de la Renta departs

Atsushi Onita launching “FMWE” promotion, first show set for July 4th

May 6, 2021 POST Wrestling Staff

Atsushi Onita is launching his “FMWE” deathmatch promotion. The first show is scheduled for July 4th

REWIND-A-DYNAMITE 5/5/21: Blood & Guts

John Pollock & Wai Ting review AEW Dynamite featuring the Blood & Guts match between The Inner Circle and The Pinnacle. Plus, Daniel Bryan’s contract expires, Double or Nothing news, ratings & more.

AEW Dynamite notes: The Pinnacle wins Blood & Guts, Multiple title matches on 5/12

The Pinnacle emerged victorious from Blood & Guts, several title matches set for 5/12 including Jon Moxley versus Yuji Nagata

MLW hosting Open Draft starting next week

On the season finale of MLW FUSION, it was announced that there will be a draft held before MLW’s return on July 10th

AEW Women’s World Title match made official for Double Or Nothing

The #1 contender Britt Baker is going to challenge Hikaru Shida for the AEW Women’s World Title at Double Or Nothing

MLW FUSION: Lio Rush vs. Myron Reed 2, Identity of El Jefe revealed

May 5, 2021 John Siino

The “season finale” featured the rematch between Lio Rush and Myron Reed, the identity of El Jefe is revealed & the news of an open draft.

Myron Reed defeats Lio Rush for MLW World Middleweight Title

For the second time in his career, Myron Reed is the MLW World Middleweight Champion

NXT finishes 21st on cable, four-week average on Tuesdays

In its fourth week unopposed on Tuesday nights, NXT finished 21st for the night with a drop in its key demographic to a six-week low.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Blood & Guts Preview, Weidman speaks

Tonight is one of the biggest editions of AEW Dynamite with the first “Blood and Guts” match in company history, a term adopted from Vince McMahon’s vague assessment of the AEW product during a conference call in 2019.

AEW Double or Nothing to operate at full capacity in Jacksonville

May 5, 2021 POST Wrestling Staff

During his weekly appearance on Busted Open Radio, AEW president Tony Khan announced Double or Nothing would operate at full capacity.

SITD 5/5/21: New ROH TV Champion, LA Dojo Showcase

John Siino reviews this week’s editions of AEW Dark, AEW Dark: Elevation, NXT UK, NWA Powerrr, 205 Live, NJPW Strong, Ring of Honor, and Main Event in under 15 minutes on Shot In The Dark.

INTERVIEW: PB Smooth reflects on For The Culture, talks rise of Black talents, Gargano/LeRae

PB Smooth chatted with Andrew Thompson about the rise of Black talents in wrestling, being trained by Johnny Gargano & Candice LeRae and more

REPORT: Daniel Bryan’s contract with WWE expired last week