Month: January 2025

Chad Gable expresses that he felt so alive for the match against Penta.

NJPW World TV, IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title bouts added to NJPW Road to The New Beginning

Two title matches announced for NJPW Road to The New Beginning.

Konosuke Takeshita defending NEVER Openweight Title against Oleg Boltin at NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka

January 14, 2025 John Pollock

The challenge was issued at Wrestle Dynasty.

Friday Night SmackDown ranks #2 in cable behind gigantic Cotton Bowl game

Friday Night SmackDown aired against the Cotton Bowl this past week in its new three-hour mat, declining over the previous episode.

Corey Graves: I’ve got a lot to say on WWE NXT

Corey Graves notes that he has a lot to say on WWE NXT.

WWE Raw notes: Damian Priest def. Finn Bálor in Street Fight, Oba Femi & Daniel Cormier in front row, Nia Jax/Bayley

January 13, 2025 POST Wrestling Staff

Damian Priest overcomes Finn Bálor and Judgment Day, notable names in front row, Nia Jax refers to Bayley as ‘BBL Bayley.’

Penta Debuts: WWE Raw 1/13/25 Review | RAR

John Pollock and Wai Ting review the second edition of WWE Raw on Netflix featuring the debut of Penta and the crowning of the first Women’s Intercontinental Champion.

JBL returning to WWE Raw on 1/20

John Bradshaw Layfield is scheduled to be at Monday Night Raw in Dallas, Texas.

Bron Breakker defending Intercontinental Championship against Sheamus at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event

Sheamus will once again have the opportunity to add the WWE Intercontinental Championship to his résumé.

Lyra Valkyria defeats Dakota Kai on WWE Raw to become first-ever Women’s Intercontinental Champion

Lyra Valkyria gets her first main roster title.

GUNTHER accepts Jey Uso’s challenge for WWE World Heavyweight Title match at Saturday Night’s Main Event

GUNTHER versus Jey Uso for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship is official for Saturday Night’s Main Event.

Penta arrives to WWE, defeats Chad Gable on Raw

January 13, 2025 John Pollock

The official arrival of Penta to WWE.

Vince McMahon’s team files opposition to Janel Grant’s request for extension, lawyer issues statement

After a filing on Monday by Janel Grant’s team, Vince McMahon’s legal representation filed an opposition to the renewed motion for a status conference.

‘Bellator is dead’: PFL reportedly done hosting Bellator events

January 13, 2025 John Pollock

PFL is reportedly not planning to host any Bellator events in 2025, transferring the “Champions Series” over to their main brand.

Janel Grant’s legal team requests additional time for amended complaint filing

Representatives for Janel Grant are requesting additional time before filing an amended complaint in the U.S. District Court of Connecticut.

Bad Bunny hopes he can make WWE return someday: ‘I want to do it one more time’

Bad Bunny hasn’t given up on his career as a wrestler just yet.

Athena reflects on recent Japan tour: ‘It has reawakened my passion’

January 13, 2025 Brandon Thurston

ROH Women’s World Champion Athena reflects on her recent tour of Japan.

Omari Palmer (Odyssey Jones) granted order of protection against ex-partner for alleged harassment

Court records indicate former WWE wrestler Odyssey Jones, real name Omari Palmer, was granted an order of protection against his former partner in September 2024, shortly after reports emerged of his release from WWE.

The 2025 MMA Prediction Show with Ariel Helwani

January 13, 2025 POST Wrestling Staff

Ariel Helwani joins John Pollock for The 2025 MMA Prediction Show, revisiting 2024 predictions before making a new list for 2025.

NJPW reveals major event schedule through to Q3, including G1 and BOSJ finals