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WWE NXT notes: Mei Ying in action on 9/7, two tag title matches, Diamond Mine

August 31, 2021 Andrew Thompson

Mei Ying, two tag title matches, Carmelo Hayes versus Santos Escobar and more set for the September 7th episode of NXT

Ring of Honor’s RUSH undergoes surgery

August 31, 2021 Andrew Thompson

Former ROH World Champion RUSH has undergone surgery and an update on his health will be provided via a press conference

REPORT: CM Punk informs UFC that he is officially retired from MMA

August 31, 2021 Andrew Thompson

CM Punk has notified the UFC that he is retired from MMA, per report

ASK-A-WAI: Ask Us Anything! (September 2021)

August 31, 2021 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock and Wai Ting answer their patrons’ questions from the POST Wrestling Forum in the September 2021 edition of Ask-A-Wai.

POST NEWS UPDATE: AJ Lee expresses appreciation for what wrestling has done for her

August 31, 2021 Andrew Thompson

AJ Lee reflects on her wrestling career, Ted DiBiase talks NXT storyline, note on how WWE distributes TV time, Cameron Grimes and much more

CM Punk: From a storyline perspective, I can’t go after Kenny Omega right away

August 31, 2021 Andrew Thompson

CM Punk makes the media rounds to promote his in-ring return against Darby Allin at AEW All Out

Mandy Rose vs. Sarray, Samoa Joe interview, Raquel Gonzalez set for WWE NXT

August 31, 2021 Andrew Thompson

Several matches and segments formally announced for the 8/31 taped episode of WWE NXT

Six-man tag match made official for ROH Death Before Dishonor

August 31, 2021 Andrew Thompson

Lee Moriarty, LSG and John Walters are taking on Violence Unlimited at Ring of Honor’s Death Before Dishonor show

Ric Flair thinks a Four Horsemen segment would do a good rating for AEW

August 31, 2021 Andrew Thompson

Ric Flair is for the idea of a Four Horsemen reunion in AEW and he is willing to bet that it will do a good number ratings-wise

NWA Hard Times 2 PPV announced for December 4th

August 31, 2021 Andrew Thompson

NWA owner Billy Corgan reveals that the next pay-per-view event for the NWA is Hard Times 2 in December

Awesome Kong: I’ve been trying to figure out a way to say goodbye to wrestling

August 31, 2021 Andrew Thompson

Awesome Kong reflects on her appearance at NWA EmPowerrr and her announcement that she is ‘done’ in the ring

Charlotte Flair: I want to be the female John Cena

August 31, 2021 Andrew Thompson

The current Raw Women’s Champion explains why she wants to embody WWE the same way John Cena does

Trevor Murdoch didn’t expect Ric Flair to publicly congratulate him at NWA 73

August 31, 2021 Andrew Thompson

Trevor Murdoch reflects on his NWA Worlds Heavyweight Title win at the 73rd Anniversary Show

REWIND-A-RAW 8/30/21: Nia vs. Charlotte, NWA EmPowerrr

August 31, 2021 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock & Wai Ting chat Raw from OKC featuring a bizarre match between Charlotte Flair and Nia Jax. Plus, SmackDown & Rampage numbers, NWA EmPowerrr, Jake Paul-Tyron Woodley & more.

Kris Statlander, PAC, Leyla Hirsch announced for 8/31 AEW Dark

August 30, 2021 Andrew Thompson

The likes of PAC, Leyla Hirsch, Matt Lee and Jeff Parker, Kris Statlander and more talents announced for the 8/31 AEW Dark

WWE Raw notes: Nia Jax defeats Charlotte Flair, Miranda Gordy present, Damian Priest

August 30, 2021 Andrew Thompson

Coming out of Raw, Nia Jax pinned the Women’s Champion, Miranda Gordy was front row at the show, Damian Priest got a big win and more

NJPW STRONG moving to Saturdays starting 9/18, lineup set for 9/3

August 30, 2021 Andrew Thompson

NJPW STRONG is going to be moving to Saturdays starting September 18th

WWE announces location change for SmackDown on October 1

August 30, 2021 John Pollock

WWE has announced a new location for the October 1st edition of Friday Night SmackDown, which now takes place in Baltimore, Maryland.

Moxley & Callihan vs. The Wolves set for The Wrestling Revolver’s show on 10/30

August 30, 2021 Andrew Thompson

Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards are taking on Jon Moxley and Sami Callihan at The Wrestling Revolver’s show in October

WWE confirms six additions to the Performance Center

August 30, 2021 John Pollock

WWE has confirmed the latest recruits to the Performance Center with six names announced on Monday afternoon.