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POST NEWS UPDATE: Sonya Deville open to the idea of winning a men’s title in WWE

July 9, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Sonya Deville open to winning a men’s title in WWE, FTR says they got heat within AEW for doing Jim Cornette’s podcast, Tama Tonga on initially not getting the hype behind Cody, Kenny Omega praises Abadon, Bayley talks her and Sasha Banks’ current tag title reign, and much more.

AEW Fyter Fest notes: Taz revives FTW Championship, Nyla Rose’s manager, Puppy Battle Royal

July 8, 2020 Andrew Thompson

On night two of AEW Fyter Fest, Taz revived the FTW Championship and crowned Brian Cage as the champion, Nyla Rose announced that she has a manager coming and Big Swole was “suspended” by Tony Khan for kidnapping Britt Baker.

WWE NXT notes: NXT Women’s Title match on 7/15, Grimes vs. Priest, Mercedes Martinez

July 8, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Here are the notes from the 7/8 edition of WWE NXT and several matches were set up for next week’s show including an NXT Women’s Title match.

Three matches added to AEW’s Fight For The Fallen event on 7/15

July 8, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Coming off the heels of Fyter Fest, AEW is coming right back with Fight For The Fallen on July 15 and three matches have been added to the show lineup.

Keith Lee defeats Adam Cole to become WWE NXT Champion

July 8, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Keith Lee ended Adam Cole’s 400-plus day reign as NXT Champion in the main event of night two of the Great American Bash.

OTT Wrestling issues statement about changes within the promotion, Garda vetting, wrestling school

July 7, 2020 Andrew Thompson

OTT Wrestling issued a statement about the sexual assault/harassment allegations against several performers that competed for the promotion. There are now new people in position of power, on top of new rules that OTT is instituting for their eventual return to the wrestling scene.

EXCLUSIVE: Details on Saieve Al Sabah’s exit from MLW, emails exchanged, MLW comments (Updated)

July 4, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Saieve Al Sabah took to social media and revealed that he requested his release from Major League Wrestling and was granted that release. After reaching out to MLW, their Head of Wrestling Operations, Jared St. Laurent spoke on the record about the situation and how things unfolded between Saieve and MLW.

REPORT: WWE acquires ownership of EVOLVE

July 2, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Per report, WWE has acquired ownership of the EVOLVE Wrestling promotion. Last month, it was reported that EVOLVE was going on hiatus and had no plans to run shows going forward.

POST NEWS UPDATE: Ruby Riott reveals that she worked with tears in her shoulders for ten years

July 2, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Ruby Riott reveals that she worked with tears in her shoulders for 10 years, talks about her mental health. Also, WWE exec. John Brody discusses WWE’s expansion plans into Latin America, Edge discusses his tricep tear, news on Royal Albert Hall possibly going bankrupt, Wardlow talks getting signed to AEW, and tons more.

Ember Moon says her ruptured Achilles injury was so bad that she might need a second surgery

July 2, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Ember Moon provides an update on her ruptured Achilles and states that she may need to have a second surgery but is fighting against it.

WWE NXT Great American Bash notes: Asuka helps Io Shirai, week two lineup, Tegan Nox

July 1, 2020 Andrew Thompson

In the main event of night one of NXT Great American Bash, Asuka returned to NXT to assist Io Shirai in defeating Sasha Banks. The lineup for night two is set and there is also a new #1 contender to the NXT Women’s Title.

AEW Fyter Fest notes: Week two lineup, Brian Pillman Jr., Faye Jackson in the crowd

July 1, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Night one of AEW’s Fyter Fest event has concluded and multiple matches including a championship bout are scheduled for next week.

AEW Fight For The Fallen scheduled for 7/15, Moxley vs. Cage set for the show

July 1, 2020 Andrew Thompson

AEW announced the second installment of their Fight For The Fallen event for July 15. Scheduled for that show is Jon Moxley defending the AEW World Championship against Brian Cage.

New IMPACT World Title match, tag team title match confirmed for Slammiversary

June 30, 2020 Andrew Thompson

IMPACT Wrestling confirmed a new world title main event and a tag team title bout for their Slammiversary PPV on July 18th.

POST NEWS UPDATE: New Jack sits down with Vlad TV for an exclusive interview

June 30, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Vlad TV interviews New Jack, John Cena’s initial reaction to AJ Styles and Robert Roode coming to WWE, Kenny Omega talks AEW’s taping schedule, Siliana Gaspard interview and Anthony Ogogo on why he chose AEW over WWE.

REPORT: WWE suspends Joe Coffey, two NXT UK referees released

June 30, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Following the #SpeakingOut movement that saw many male pro wrestlers be called out for sexual assault and/or harassment, WWE has also released two of their NXT U.K. referees along with suspending in-ring talent Joe Coffey.

REPORT: Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson joining IMPACT Wrestling

June 30, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Per report, “The Good Brothers” Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson are heading to IMPACT Wrestling for their next venture in pro wrestling.

EXCLUSIVE: Stu Bennett reveals plans for his Lucha Underground run, talks acting career, NWA

June 30, 2020 Andrew Thompson

In this interview with POST Wrestling’s Andrew Thompson, Stu Bennett revealed the plans for his Lucha Underground character, discussed the ‘I Am Vengeance: Retaliation’ film, what it’s like to work under the WWE Studios banner, NWA Powerrr and much more.

WWE RAW TV event scheduled for 9/28 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland

June 30, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Per the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse’s official website, a SmackDown TV event that was scheduled to take place on April 17 has been rescheduled to September 28 under the RAW banner.

Undertaker & AJ Styles’ Boneyard match to air during 6/26 episode of SmackDown

June 25, 2020 Andrew Thompson

WWE is hosting a “Tribute To The Undertaker” segment on the 6/26 episode of SmackDown and as a part of that tribute, Undertaker and AJ Styles’ Boneyard match from WrestleMania 36 will air during the broadcast.