Month: May 2024

While WWE NXT was running during the COVID-19 pandemic, Melissa Santos auditioned for the brand but did not receive a callback.

MLW Lucha Apocalypto taking place November 9th at Cicero Stadium

May 5, 2024 POST Wrestling Staff

MLW CEO Court Bauer shares that the company is returning to Cicero Stadium in November for Lucha Apocalypto.

UFC 301 Results & Reaction: Pantoja vs. Erceg | Aldo vs. Martinez

John Pollock and Eric Marcotte review UFC 301 with Alexandre Pantoja defending the UFC Flyweight title against Steve Erceg and Jose Aldo returns.

The Sandman discusses his Dark Side of the Ring episode, says there was a lot of material left out

May 5, 2024 POST Wrestling Staff

One of the more recent Dark Side of the Ring episodes was centered around The Sandman and he reflected on his episode.

WWE Backlash France: When The Crowd Becomes The Show

Félix Gouty recounts his experience covering WWE Backlash France and his takeaways from one of the hottest crowds in recent memory.

Billie Starkz feels AEW & ROH should have Women’s Tag Team Titles

The idea was suggested and Billie Starkz agreed with it.

Full lineup announced for Marigold debut show

The debut show for the Marigold promotion is taking place on May 20th at Korakuen Hall.

UFC 301 results: Alexandre Pantoja overcomes tough Steve Erceg to defend flyweight title, Jose Aldo returns

May 5, 2024 Jack Wannan

Alexandre Pantoja left UFC 301 with the flyweight title still around his waist.

Ryo Inoue pulled from All Japan events due to MCL injury

Due to an MCL injury, Ryo Inoue is going to be out of action for the foreseeable future.

Minnesota not hosting WrestleMania 41 due to ‘change in direction by new ownership’, in talks with WWE about future events

Due to a change in direction by new ownership, Minnesota is not going to be hosting the 2025 installment of WrestleMania 41.

NEVER Openweight Title bout, Lio Rush vs. Mustafa Ali, STRONG Tag Title match, Jack Perry added to NJPW Resurgence

New additions to round out the NJPW Resurgence match card.

Jerry Lawler feeling great health-wise, dealing with ‘minor difficulties’ from stroke

May 4, 2024 POST Wrestling Staff

An update on Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler from the WWE Hall of Famer himself.

NJPW Wrestling Dontaku Review: Jon Moxley vs. Ren Narita

Bruce Lord & Karen Peterson review both nights of NJPW’s Wrestling Dontaku event with Nemeth vs. Tanahashi, and Moxley vs. Narita.

Mike Santana states that he was hidden away in hotel ahead of TNA Rebellion appearance

Ahead of his return to TNA at Rebellion, Mike Santana was hidden away in a hotel.

Paul Levesque on Drew Gulak: ‘He was not released. His contract was just not renewed.’

WWE Chief Content Officer Paul Levesque has confirmed that Drew Gulak is gone from the company.

WWE announces Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas as venue for WrestleMania 41

May 4, 2024 POST Wrestling Staff

WWE has revealed that Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas will host WrestleMania 41.

WWE Backlash 2024 Review: Cody Rhodes vs. AJ Styles

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE Backlash 2024 from Lyon, France featuring Cody Rhodes vs. AJ Styles.

WWE Backlash results: Cody Rhodes retains in front of frenzied French fans

Results and notes from the LDLC Arena in Lyon, France.

King and Queen of the Ring preliminary matches set for WWE Raw

The WWE Raw preliminary matches for the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments were announced on Saturday.

Lance Archer challenging Jeff Cobb for NJPW World TV Title at Resurgence