Month: September 2022

September 20, 2022 POST Wrestling Staff

Paul Levesque chats Fury & Howard, MJF on his WWE extra work, Action Bronson’s in-ring career, Sean ‘X-Pac’ Waltman notes, Stan Hansen-AJPW

REWIND-A-WAI #116: WCW Starrcade 1995 – WCW vs. NJPW

Seven of WCW’s best are chosen to defend America from the threat of Sonny Onoo and his evil contingent of Japanese wrestlers. Diplomats Tony Schiavone, Bobby Heenan and Dusty Rhodes guide us on commentary – what could go wrong?

WWE Raw falls to lowest viewership since July, demo holds up against two NFL games

September 20, 2022 John Pollock

WWE Raw felt the effect of airing against two NFL games on Monday night as the show was the least-watched episode since the 4th of July.

Larry Zbyszko recalls Jim Ross reaching to him about a commentary position when WWE SmackDown was starting

When SmackDown was starting as a television program, Jim Ross reached out to Larry Zbyszko about a commentary position

Brian Pillman Jr. thinks more could have been done with him in AEW following his father’s Dark Side of the Ring episode

Elsewhere during the conversation, Pillman Jr. weighed in on Malakai Black’s exit from All Elite Wrestling

La Rosa Negra, Sonny Kiss, Madison Rayne, Dark Order announced for 9/20 AEW Dark

11 matches on the bill for the September 20th edition of AEW Dark on YouTube

Luigi Primo reflects on his AEW appearance, would like to wrestle Ethan Page

Coming off of his AEW TV debut, Luigi Primo joined Busted Open Radio to chat all about it

Ricochet was disappointed he was not on WrestleMania 38, says he tries to stay grounded & realistic

The former Intercontinental Champion Ricochet spoke about not being a part of this year’s WrestleMania 38 event(s)

MJF: “F*ck Wardlow, here’s the world’s smallest violin for me getting you insanely over”

MJF addresses Wardlow and his comments about “so much” ruining their match at Double or Nothing this past May

NJPW pulls KUSHIDA from 9/21 show due to suspected skin disease

September 20, 2022 POST Wrestling Staff

KUSHIDA is suspected to have a skin disease so New Japan pulled him from their September 21st event

WWE Raw 9/19/22 POST Show | REWIND-A-RAW

John Pollock and Wai Ting chat WWE Raw from San Jose with Bobby Lashley vs. Seth Rollins for the U.S. title, WarGames at Survivor Series & MJF speaks.

WWE Raw notes: ‘White Rabbit’ teases, Owens & Gargano teaming up, Balor-Styles

WWE’s ‘White Rabbit’ teases continue, Kevin Owens and Johnny Gargano to team up, Finn Balor crosses paths with AJ Styles again, Lumis-Miz

Seth Rollins accepts Matt Riddle’s challenge for a Fight Pit match at WWE Extreme Rules

Riddle issues a challenge to Seth Rollins for a Fight Pit match at WWE Extreme Rules and Rollins accepted

Christopher Daniels, Alan Angels, Taiji Ishimori, Ren Narita set for 9/24 NJPW STRONG

Match lineup for Saturday’s episode of NJPW STRONG

Lineup announced for 9/20 NWA Powerrr on FITE

Four matches announced for the next installment of NWA Powerrr on FITE TV

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: MJF speaks on return to AEW TV, CM Punk, contract status

MJF speaks about his return to AEW television and many subjects, WWE Raw against two NFL games, latest on Patrick Clark, DJ Whoo Kid at Grand Slam, Kenny Omega & more.

AEW Rampage ranks #14 on cable, figures rise despite drop in 18-34

AEW Rampage stayed steady from last week with an increase in older viewership offsetting a loss among its 18-34 audience.

Friday Night SmackDown sees drop from last week’s large figures, ranks first among network programming

Built around the announcement that Logan Paul was issuing a challenge to Roman Reigns, Friday Night SmackDown ranked second among network programs.

Tony Khan: Grand Slam has surpassed last year’s gate figure at Arthur Ashe Stadium

According to AEW president Tony Khan, the gate for this year’s Grand Slam event at Arthur Ashe Stadium has surpassed the gate from last year.

Mascara Dorada, Dalton Castle & The Boys set for AEW Dark Elevation