Articles by Andrew Thompson

The stipulation has been decided for the KOPW Championship match at NJPW The New Beginning in Nagoya.

Shuji Ishikawa & Black Menso-re finishing up with All Japan Pro Wrestling

Two more talents are exiting All Japan Pro Wrestling.

Yukio Sakaguchi to retire from wrestling

The big announcement that DDT Pro-Wrestling promoted was that Yukio Sakaguchi is going to be retiring from in-ring competition.

DDT’s Toi Kojima sidelined with rib cartilage fracture, scheduled to return on 2/14

DDT Pro-Wrestling announced that Toi Kojima is sidelined with a rib cartilage fracture. He is scheduled to return to the ring in February.

Nic Nemeth says it felt good to have multiple places wanting to work with him following WWE release

It made Nic Nemeth feel good to know he was wanted. He then heaped praise onto former IMPACT/TNA World Champion Josh Alexander.

POST NEWS UPDATE: Jim Ross details offer from former NBA Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban that bonded them

Jim Ross’ relationship with Mark Cuban, Matt Riddle’s chat with Randy Orton, how Trinity Fatu got role in Marine 5, Scott Steiner/MJF.

Butterbean planning to have one last fight, potential opponent could be from ‘wrestling community’

Butterbean shares that he’s looking to have one more fight. He added that one of the potential opponents is from the wrestling community.

Afa released from hospital after battling pneumonia & two mild heart attacks

An update on WWE Hall of Famer Afa.

Jinder Mahal states that he was originally not supposed to wrestle at WWE Superstar Spectacle 2023 in India

The topics of WWE Superstar Spectacle 2023 and the return of CM Punk were discussed by Jinder Mahal.

Matt Riddle claims he was going to make $1 million per year on WWE deal prior to release

Looking back on his WWE release, Matt Riddle details the pay scale he was on and cites his behavior as a reason for his exit.

Heath thinks a Nexus reunion could happen, feels it’d be an ‘earthquake’ in wrestling

On the topic of a Nexus reunion, Heath thinks it’s an idea that could come to fruition and feels it’d make major waves in wrestling.

Mickie James discusses new roles with OVW, positive reception to her joining promotion

Mickie James joined Busted Open Radio to speak about her new roles within the Ohio Valley Wrestling promotion.

Jim Ross speaks about Kevin Dunn finishing up with WWE

While recording an episode of his podcast, Jim Ross commented on Kevin Dunn finishing up with WWE.

NJPW Battle in the Valley notes: Ospreay talks growing up in NJPW, Chosen Bros reunite, Giulia retains, Kingston/Kidd

Will Ospreay’s last singles match in NJPW, Chosen Bros reunite, Giulia holds onto STRONG Women’s Title, Gabe Kidd & Eddie Kingston clash.

Jon Moxley vs. Tetsuya Naito made official for NJPW STRONG Windy City Riot

Jon Moxley and Shingo Takagi battled at NJPW Battle in the Valley. Moxley then called out Tetsuya Naito.

Mustafa Ali video airs during Battle in the Valley, calls out Hiromu Takahashi for NJPW Windy City Riot

Hiromu Takahashi is called out by Mustafa Ali. Ali wants the match at NJPW Windy City Riot in April.

Jack Perry attacks Shota Umino at NJPW Battle in the Valley, rips up AEW contract

Jack Perry makes his return to wrestling and goes after Shota Umino. He then ripped up an AEW contract.

CM Punk scheduled to be in action at WWE Elimination Chamber in Australia

At WWE’s Elimination Chamber Premium Live Event in Australia, CM Punk is going to be in action.

Jim Ross recounts commentating NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 9, telling WWE that Shinsuke Nakamura would be a perfect fit there