Month: August 2025

Kevin Owens has his “fingers crossed” that he can be back in the ring within a year’s time, but can’t make any guarantees.

Queen Aminata says she has obtained emergency passport, heading back to America

AEW’s Queen Aminata lost her passport in London earlier this week, delaying her return to the United States.

Swerve Strickland undergoes surgery for torn meniscus

Swerve Strickland indicated in a social media post that he received the surgery he was reportedly scheduled to undergo this week.

Shayna Baszler booked to meet Masha Slamovich at Prestige Wrestling event

Ex-WWE talent Shayna Baszler will return to the indies this fall, including a booking against Masha Slamovich at Prestige Wrestling.

NJPW’s Francesco Akira suffers wrist injury, will need surgery

August 26, 2025 John Pollock

Francesco Akira says he will need surgery due to a wrist injury he suffered last weekend at RevPro’s Anniversary card.

WWE NXT Results: Ricky Saints becomes #1 contender, Speed tournament participants

Ricky Saints became the #1 contender for the NXT title by defeating Josh Briggs, and the participants for the Speed tournament are revealed.

WWE NXT 8/26/25 Review | upNXT

August 26, 2025 POST Wrestling Staff

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review WWE NXT from August 26th, 2025 featuring all the fallout from NXT Heatwave!

AEW Collision P18-49 demo rating increases, total viewership down to five-month low

AEW Collision posted a mixed television performance for its go-home episode before the Forbidden Door pay-per-view.

UK indie stalwart Nathan Cruz joins AEW as coach and producer

August 26, 2025 POST Wrestling Staff

Veteran UK wrestler Nathan Cruz announced on Tuesday that he has joined All Elite Wrestling as a backstage coach and producer.

WWE: Unreal Episode 4 Review | DOUBLE SHOT

On their latest WWE: Unreal review, John & Wai review Ep. 4, exploring the planning behind John Cena’s shocking heel turn and the lengths Paul Levesque’s team went to keep it under wraps.

Bishop Dyer accuses WWE of “lowball” contract tactics

Bishop Dyer, formerly known as Baron Corbin in WWE, has accused the company of deliberately taking talent off television to gain leverage in contract negotiations.

Maki Itoh announces free agency as TJPW contract expires

Joshi wrestler Maki Itoh announced on Tuesday that her contract with Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling has expired, making her a free agent.

Nikki Bella to face Becky Lynch for Women’s Intercontinental title at Clash In Paris

August 25, 2025 POST Wrestling Staff

Nikki Bella will try to earn her first title since 2015 when she faces Becky Lynch this Sunday at Clash in Paris.

WWE Raw 8/25/25 Review, Raja Jackson-Syko Stu Attack | REWIND-A-RAW

WWE Raw 8/25/25 Review, Raja Jackson Incident | REWIND-A-RAW

John Pollock & Wai Ting review Raw from Birmingham feat. Roman Reigns. Plus, they chat about the Raja Jackson incident, NXT Heatwave & more.

WWE SmackDown records third lowest audience on USA Network, still wins night on cable

August 25, 2025 John Pollock

Despite a low audience, Friday Night SmackDown ranked first on cable this past Friday, featuring John Cena.

Syko Stu ‘conscious,’ recovering following attack at KnokX Pro event

August 25, 2025 John Kleinchester

Syko Stu is conscious and making progress in his recovery after getting attacked by Raja Jackson at a KnokX Pro event, his brother said.

WWE Raw Live Results: Roman Reigns speaks, Rhea vs. Roxanne

WWE Raw was live from Birmingham, England and featured a live appearance from Roman Reigns as well as Rhea Ripley vs. Roxanne Perez

November 1 episode of WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event to take place in Salt Lake City

WWE’s Saturday Night’s Main Event Peacock special will reportedly head to Salt Lake City, Utah on November 1.

WWE Speed titles to be defended on NXT going forward

WWE Speed might be done as a web series, but the titles will live on as part of the NXT brand on Tuesday nights.

AEW announces Dynamite sixth anniversary special for October 1 in Hollywood, Florida