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NJPW returning to Fukuoka Dome, list of major events through June

January 5, 2022 John Pollock

As part of its fiftieth anniversary of events, New Japan Pro Wrestling will return to the Fukuoka Dome this May.

upNXT 1/4/22: New Year’s Evil

January 5, 2022 POST Wrestling Staff

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review the January 4th, 2021 edition of WWE NXT 2.0 – “New Year’s Evil” headlined by Tommaso Ciampa vs Bron Breakker for the NXT Championship!

Tony Khan teases new AEW signing, announces Jake Atlas match for 1/7 Rampage

January 4, 2022 Andrew Thompson

AEW President Tony Khan shares that there’s a new AEW signee that is coming soon and adds that Jake Atlas will be competing on Rampage

NXT New Year’s Evil notes: AJ Styles vs. Grayson Waller, Dusty Cup, Riddle scores win, Von Wagner

January 4, 2022 Andrew Thompson

AJ Styles will be in action on 1/11, Mandy Rose retains her title, Riddle teams with MSK versus Imperium, Dusty Classic declarations and more

Bron Breakker becomes NXT Champion at New Year’s Evil

January 4, 2022 Andrew Thompson

Bron Breakker defeats Tommaso Ciampa at New Year’s Evil to become the new NXT Champion

NXT announces 2022 men’s and women’s Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic tournaments

January 4, 2022 Andrew Thompson

The 2022 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic tournaments are set to kick off soon

Carmelo Hayes wins Championship unification match at NXT New Year’s Evil

January 4, 2022 Andrew Thompson

Carmelo Hayes unifies the NXT Cruiserweight and North American Championships

POST NEWS UPDATE: Jazz planning to be done with her in-ring career by spring 2022

January 4, 2022 Andrew Thompson

Jazz speaks about her retirement tour, Cody Rhodes on the assumption IMPACT and WWE made, Sabu needs back surgery, Scotty 2 Hotty notes

Jake Atlas signs with All Elite Wrestling

January 4, 2022 Andrew Thompson

AEW President Tony Khan announces the signing of Jake Atlas, who had a tryout match for the company in late December

New Year’s Eve viewership figures for ‘Top 10 Moments in WWE’, AEW Rampage

January 4, 2022 John Pollock

The New Year’s Eve viewership figures are in for a ‘Top 10 Moments’ edition of Friday Night SmackDown and a new episode of AEW Rampage.

NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 16 Night 1 POST Show

January 4, 2022 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock & Wai Ting review NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 16 Night 1 headlined by Shingo Takagi vs. Kazuchika Okada for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship. Also: Katsuyori Shibata returns against a mystery opponent and NJPW announces a new deal with AXS TV.

Three tag matches added to NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 16 night two pre-show

January 4, 2022 Andrew Thompson

The former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Shingo Takagi will be in action on the pre-show one night after losing the title

Billy Corgan part of group funding nine scholarships to Austin Idol’s wrestling school

January 4, 2022 Andrew Thompson

Billy Corgan part of a group that is funding scholarships to Austin Idol’s wrestling school. Corgan hopes some of the talent land with the NWA

Scotty 2 Hotty: I think the WWE releases took a big toll on me

January 4, 2022 Andrew Thompson

Scotty 2 Hotty opens up about his decision to depart WWE and his experience coaching at the Performance Center

NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 16 – Night 1 Report: Shingo Takagi vs. Kazuchika Okada, Katsuyori Shibata returns

January 4, 2022 Mark Buckeldee

Mark Buckeldee reviews night one of Wrestle Kingdom 16 featuring Shingo Takagi taking on Kazuchika Okada for the IWGP world heavyweight title.

Brian Myers missed IMPACT Wrestling’s ‘Turning Point’ due to COVID-19

January 4, 2022 Andrew Thompson

In November, it was noted that Brian Myers could not appear at ‘Turning Point’ due not being cleared. He shares that it was actually COVID-19

AJPW announces one-night tournament to determine new Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion

January 4, 2022 Andrew Thompson

On January 23rd, a new AJPW Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion will be crowned

Actress Juria Nagano joins Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling, debuting on 3/19

January 4, 2022 Andrew Thompson

The newest addition to the Tokyo Joshi Pro roster is action actress Juria Nagano. She is making her debut on March 19th

Jimmy Smith details interactions with Vince McMahon, says Vince allows him to do whatever he needs to do

January 4, 2022 Andrew Thompson

Prior to the 1/3 Monday Night Raw, Jimmy Smith chatted with Renee Paquette and Miesha Tate to discuss WWE Day 1 and his commentary role

Booker T making in-ring return for Reality of Wrestling

January 4, 2022 Andrew Thompson

The WWE Hall Of Famer will be returning to the ring for the first time since 2019