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Nikkita Lyons enters the NXT Women’s Breakout Tournament

May 4, 2022 John Pollock

Eight participants are set for the NXT Women’s Breakout Tournament, which begins next week on NXT 2.0.

SITD 5/4/22: Yuya Uemura on AEW Dark, Arianna Grace debuts

May 4, 2022 POST Wrestling Staff

John Siino reviews this week’s editions of AEW Dark, AEW Dark: Elevation, NXT UK, IMPACT Wrestling, NXT Level Up, NJPW Strong, NWA USA, NWA Powerrr, and Main Event in under 15 minutes on Shot In The Dark.

Pro Wrestling Revolution and Masked Republic working on U.S visas for NOAH & Dragon Gate talent

May 4, 2022 John Pollock

A group of California-based companies has appeared to have opened the door for talent from Dragon Gate and Pro Wrestling NOAH to come to the U.S. later this year.

Card released for Jumbo Tsuruta Memorial Anniversary on 5/31

May 4, 2022 John Pollock

The card for this month’s Jumbo Tsuruta Memorial Anniversary show has been released including talent from All Japan, New Japan, and DDT among the promotion represented.

Freddie Prinze Jr. shares plans for independent wrestling company

May 4, 2022 John Pollock

Freddie Prinze Jr. elaborated on his plans to launch an independent wrestling promotion on the latest edition of Wrestling with Freddie.

Champion Carnival 2022 winner crowned at Korakuen Hall

May 4, 2022 John Pollock

All Japan Pro Wrestling wrapped up its Champion Carnival on Wednesday and has crowned its 2022 winner.

upNXT 5/3/22: NXT Spring Breakin’

May 4, 2022 POST Wrestling Staff

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review NXT Spring Breakin’ from May 3rd 2022 headlined by Bron Breakker vs Joe Gacy for the NXT Championship!

NXT Spring Breakin’ notes: Breakker retains, Women’s Breakout tourney, Hartwell/Hudson

May 3, 2022 Andrew Thompson

Bron Breakker retains over Joe Gacy, Women’s Breakout tourney kicking off on 5/10, Hartwell and Hudson run into each other, Cameron Grimes

Four-way for IWGP U.S. Heavyweight Title announced for NJPW Capital Collision

May 3, 2022 Andrew Thompson

Tanahashi vs. Moxley vs. Ospreay vs. Robinson for the IWGP U.S Heavyweight Title in Washington D.C.

REWIND-A-WAI #109: NJPW Wrestling World 2003

May 3, 2022 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock & Wai Ting to review NJPW Wrestling World 2003 headlined by Yuji Nagata vs. Josh Barnett for the IWGP Heavyweight Title from the Tokyo Dome on January 4th.

Two matches added to IMPACT Wrestling Under Siege lineup

May 3, 2022 Andrew Thompson

A main show match and a pre-show match announced for Under Siege on May 7th

POST NEWS UPDATE: NJPW President comments on Wrestling Dontaku attendance, intends to fill venues going forward

May 3, 2022 Andrew Thompson

Takami Ohbari chats Wrestling Dontaku attendance, David Sahadi on WWE’s reaction to him joining TNA, Lawlor-Moxley, Scorpio Sky interview

WWE Raw takes hit among 18-49 demo, #4 on cable behind NBA

May 3, 2022 John Pollock

WWE Raw continued the trend of professional wrestling shows being hurt by the NBA playoffs, although was still the fourth-most watched program on cable Monday.

Mickie James in action, Nick Aldis vs. Mike Bennett set for NWA Powerrr on FITE

May 3, 2022 Andrew Thompson

Four matches taking place on the 5/3 episode of NWA Powerrr including Mickie James competing in singles competition

Johnny Swinger talks leaving TNA in 2004, Dusty Rhodes not using him because Dusty did not like Disco Inferno

May 3, 2022 Andrew Thompson

Johnny Swinger recaps his road to leaving TNA Wrestling in 2004 and how he started working for WWE via their developmental program

Roderick Strong, Stu Grayson, Dark Side of the Ring | POST News 5/3

May 3, 2022 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock and Wai Ting discuss the latest with Roderick Strong requesting his WWE release, Stu Grayson and AEW, Dark Side of the Ring’s future, SmackDown/Rampage ratings and more.

REPORT: Stu Grayson’s AEW contract expires

May 3, 2022 Andrew Thompson

Per report, Stu Grayson and All Elite Wrestling could not come to terms on a new deal and as a result, he is a free agent

Bruce Prichard: We have a lot of female representation on the WWE writing team

May 3, 2022 Andrew Thompson

Bruce Prichard comments on the diversity within WWE’s writing team and provides an update on the book he’s been putting together

Tino Sabbatelli thinks Tony Khan was not pleased that he went back to WWE, talks second release

May 3, 2022 Andrew Thompson

Tino Sabbatelli competed for AEW but landed back in WWE before being let go again. Tino thinks Tony Khan was not happy about his return

David Sahadi recounts transition from NBC Sports to WWE, Kevin Dunn saying he hated ‘NBC guys’

May 3, 2022 Andrew Thompson

Television producer David Sahadi sat down with Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson to chat his tenure working behind the scenes in pro wrestling