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John Cena announces ‘John Cena Classic’ competition with new fan-voted championship

May 9, 2026 Neal Flanagan

John Cena has announced the creation of the John Cena Classic, a new WWE event that will introduce a championship decided entirely by fan voting.

IYO SKY defeats Asuka at WWE Backlash, both show respect afterwards

May 9, 2026 Neal Flanagan

IYO SKY has defeated Asuka following a competitive encounter at WWE Backlash.

AAA to hold two-night Triplemania this September across two locations

May 9, 2026 Neal Flanagan

AAA has announced that its premier event, Triplemania, will expand to two nights across one weekend in September.

WWE Backlash: Danhausen & “Minihausen” defeat The Miz & Kit Wilson

May 9, 2026 Neal Flanagan

Danhausen and his mystery partner, Minihausen, defeated The Miz and Kit Wilson in a heavily gimmick-reliant comedy match at WWE Backlash.

Trick Williams defeats Sami Zayn to retain US Title at WWE Backlash

May 9, 2026 Neal Flanagan

Trick Williams has retained the United States Championship after defeating Sami Zayn at WWE Backlash.

Bron Breakker defeats Seth Rollins in the opening match of WWE Backlash

May 9, 2026 Neal Flanagan

Bron Breakker has defeated Seth Rollins in the opening contest of WWE Backlash.

New Japan announces five title matches for Dominion

May 9, 2026 Neal Flanagan

NJPW has confirmed five championship matches for Dominion at Osaka-jo Hall on June 14, headlined by Callum Newman defending the IWGP Heavyweight Championship against Yota Tsuji.

WWE SmackDown 5/8 Results: Jacob Fatu sends final message, Gingerbread Man funeral

May 8, 2026 Jason Ounpraseuth

Jacob Fatu sent his final words to Roman Reigns, and the funeral for the Gingerbread Man main evented the go-home SmackDown for Backlash.

Gingerbread Man’s Funeral: WWE SmackDown 5/8/26 Review | RASD

May 8, 2026 POST Wrestling Staff

Wai Ting & Neal Flanagan review SmackDown as Trick hosts a Gingerbread Man funeral, Gunther signs, and Jacob Fatu sends a final message. XL: Raja Jackson, Dana White, Nick Khan, Dark Side of the Ring 7, and our Backlash Tampa predictions.

POST NEWS: Nick Khan’s deposition, Dana White responds to NYE incident from ‘23

May 8, 2026 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock covers the news, including Nick Khan’s deposition regarding the DOJ investigation, Dana White’s response to the NYE incident.

Dana White denies his role in the UFC protected him from consequences after New Year’s Eve incident with wife

May 8, 2026 John Pollock

Dana White argued that his position as head of the UFC did not save his job after the New Year’s Eve incident with his wife in 2023.

NXT draws largest audience since Feb. 16 airing against NBA & NHL playoffs

May 8, 2026 John Pollock

NXT saw a positive trend on Tuesday, with the show attracting its largest audience over the past three months.

WWE SmackDown advertising Women’s U.S. title match, Gunther to address Cody Rhodes, Jacob Fatu kicks off the show

May 8, 2026 John Pollock

Friday Night SmackDown is the final show before Backlash, with several matches and segments advertised for the show in Jacksonville, Florida.

Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Ep 8 (Finale) Review | MCU L8R

May 8, 2026 POST Wrestling Staff

Rich Fann and WH Park welcome back Nate Milton to review the Season 2 finale of #DaredevilBornAgain, Episode 8: “The Southern Cross.”

WWE adds sixteen Raw & SmackDown dates, including a return to the Intuit Dome

May 8, 2026 John Pollock

WWE has added sixteen dates to its summer calendar of Raw and Friday Night SmackDown tapings.

WCW SuperBrawl II (1992) Review | REWIND-A-WAI #205

May 7, 2026 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WCW SuperBrawl II, featuring Lex Luger vs. Sting for the WCW World Championship and Jushin Liger vs. Brian Pillman for the WCW Light Heavyweight Championship.

TNA Thursday Night Impact 5/7 Results: Lei Ying Lee wins Knockouts World title

May 7, 2026 John Kleinchester

TNA Thursday Night Impact featured Léi Yǐng Lee vs. Arianna Grace for the Knockouts World Title & TNA Tag Team Championship defense.

TKO Q1 Earnings | Ted Turner | WWE TV Contracts | Pollock & Thurston

May 7, 2026 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover TKO’s first quarter earnings report, Nick Khan extends his deal, the passing of Ted Turner, and more.

POST NEWS: Raja Jackson’s plea deal, Dark Side of the Ring topics, & Slammiversary moves start time

May 7, 2026 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock & Wai Ting cover the news, including Raja Jackson’s plea deal, topics for Dark Side, and Slammiversary avoids Forbidden Door.

TNA moves Slammiversary start time, avoiding head-to-head with AEW Forbidden Door

May 7, 2026 Jason Ounpraseuth

TNA moved the start time of Slammiversary in Boston, which will prevent the event from running head-to-head with AEW Forbidden Door on June 28.