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Robert Miller a.k.a. ‘Bushwhacker Butch’ passes away at 78

April 3, 2023 John Pollock

Robert Miller who performed as Bushwhacker Butch among his monikers has died after a brief illness.

SmackDown does strong 18-49 number, AEW Rampage returns to normal time slot

April 3, 2023 John Pollock

Friday Night SmackDown posted its largest 18-49 viewership in years for the go-home episode before WrestleMania.

Indie Hall of Fame Report: Daniels, Jacobs, Modest, London, Excalibur, Cheerleader Melissa

April 3, 2023 Jon Pine

Jon Pine documents the speeches from this year’s class in the Indie Wrestling Hall of Fame including Christopher Daniels, Jimmy Jacobs & more.

BREAKING NEWS: WWE sold to Endeavor | POST x Wrestlenomics

April 3, 2023 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss all aspects of Endeavor’s purchase of WWE and launching a new company with UFC.

WWE and UFC could pursue combined streaming deal says Nick Khan

April 3, 2023 Neal Flanagan

WWE and UFC will negotiate separate media deals for TV distribution but may look to a future combined streaming deal, Nick Khan said on Monday.

WWE touts WrestleMania 39 as the highest-grossing event in company history

April 3, 2023 Neal Flanagan

WWE claimed on Monday that WrestleMania 39 was the most successful and highest-grossing event in the company’s history.

Vince McMahon on the past year and his legacy: “I’ve made mistakes”

April 3, 2023 Neal Flanagan

Vince McMahon has admitted to “mistakes” in a highly generalized answer when questioned about how the past year would affect his legacy.

Vince McMahon and Ari Emanuel speak on Endeavor-WWE deal

April 3, 2023 John Pollock

Ari Emanuel and Vince McMahon appeared in a pre-taped interview with CNBC to formally announce the sale of WWE to Endeavor.

Vince McMahon tells WWE staff that Paul Levesque will remain in charge of creative process

April 3, 2023 Neal Flanagan

Vince McMahon has sent an internal email to WWE employees stating that Paul Levesque will retain his position as head of creative.

Press Release: Endeavor announces UFC and WWE to form company

April 3, 2023 POST Wrestling Staff

Endeavor has confirmed the reports of a purchase of WWE with a new company being launched that will house WWE and the UFC.

WWE and UFC will merge to create new $21 billion sports and entertainment company

April 3, 2023 Neal Flanagan

Endeavor and WWE have officially announced a deal to form a new $21 billion company, merging the UFC and WWE.

WrestleMania 39 Night 2 POST Show, WWE-Endeavor Sale Report | MANIA WEEK

April 3, 2023 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE WrestleMania 39 Night 2 headlined by Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes. Brandon Thurston joins us to discuss CNBC’s report about WWE nearing its sale to Endeavor.

WrestleMania Night 2 press conference: Shane McMahon has torn quad, Levesque touts records, has no comment on WWE sale

April 3, 2023 Neal Flanagan

Paul Levesque had no comment on the possible impending sale of WWE at the WrestleMania Sunday press conference.

Roman Reigns retains Undisputed WWE Title in WrestleMania main event

April 2, 2023 Neal Flanagan

Roman Reigns looks set for a 1,000-day tenure as Undisputed WWE Champion after defeating Cody Rhodes in the main event of WrestleMania on Sunday.

Shane McMahon returns at WrestleMania, appears to suffer injury

April 2, 2023 Neal Flanagan

Shane McMahon made a surprise return at WrestleMania Sunday for an impromptu match with The Miz, only to suffer an apparent injury.

Bianca Belair retains Raw Women’s Championship, has held the title for a year

April 2, 2023 Neal Flanagan

Bianca Belair avoided a mist attack from ASUKA to retain her Raw Women’s Championship.

Gunther retains Intercontinental Championship in WrestleMania crowd-pleaser

April 2, 2023 Neal Flanagan

Gunther retained the WWE Intercontinental Champion after an intensely physical triple-threat match at WrestleMania Sunday.

Brock Lesnar on his WWE future: “I don’t know how long I’m gonna be around.”

April 2, 2023 Neal Flanagan

Brock Lesnar has said he does not know how much longer he will be around in WWE.

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WrestleMania 39 – Night 2: Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes at SoFi Stadium

April 2, 2023 John Siino

WrestleMania 39 – Night 2 coverage headlined by Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship.

REPORT: UFC owner Endeavor nears deal to buy WWE

April 2, 2023 Neal Flanagan

CNBC has reported that Endeavor is in advanced plans to buy WWE.