Andrew Thompson, Author at POST Wrestling | Podcasts, News, Reviews

Rey Mysterio: “One of the guys that likes to sit down & critique matches is Seth Rollins”

December 27, 2023 Andrew Thompson

Rey Mysterio speaks about WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins offering good critiques to talents.

Dates announced for 2024 New Japan Cup

December 27, 2023 Andrew Thompson

The dates for the 2024 New Japan Cup have been announced and the finals are scheduled for March 20th.

WWE LIVE Holiday Tour MSG Results (12/26/23): CM Punk in action, four title matches

December 26, 2023 Andrew Thompson

The first of five consecutive house show dates for WWE talents. Their first stop was Madison Square Garden.

WWE NXT notes: Breakout tourney finals, OTM earns Tag Title shot, Brooks/Briggs/Henley split

December 26, 2023 Andrew Thompson

Oba Femi vs. Riley Osborne is set for Breakout tourney final, OTM earns Tag Title shot, Brooks, Briggs & Henley split, Year-End awards.

World Television Title unification match added to NWA Paranoia

December 26, 2023 Andrew Thompson

NWA Television Champion Mims is going to clash with Women’s Television Champion Max The Impaler in a unification match.

Bianca Belair reflects on WWE Raw Women’s Title reign, recalls being physically exhausted & sick at WrestleMania 39

December 26, 2023 Andrew Thompson

Looking back at her Raw Women’s Title reign, Bianca Belair said it was the most rewarding yet physically exhausting time of her career.

Mayu Iwatani defending IWGP Women’s Title against Syuri at STARDOM’s 1/4 show

December 26, 2023 Andrew Thompson

The IWGP Women’s Championship is going to be on the line on 1/4 when Mayu Iwatani puts her title on the line against Syuri.

Jushin Thunder Liger weighs in on Hiroshi Tanahashi becoming President of NJPW

December 26, 2023 Andrew Thompson

In his blog post for Tokyo Sports, Jushin Thunder Liger writes candidly about Hiroshi Tanahashi becoming President of NJPW.

Takao Omori’s AJPW contract set to expire, final match will be on 12/31

December 26, 2023 Andrew Thompson

All Japan Pro Wrestling is going to be sending off Takao Omori on December 31st.

Lio Rush announced for 2024 wXw 16 Carat Gold tournament

December 26, 2023 Andrew Thompson

The annual 16 Carat Gold tournament will feature Lio Rush in the 2024 tourney field.

Grizzled Young Veterans to debut for TNA at Hard To Kill

December 26, 2023 Andrew Thompson

Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson & James Drake) are scheduled to arrive to TNA Wrestling at Hard To Kill.

Sami Zayn to be in action on WWE’s holiday house show tour

December 26, 2023 Andrew Thompson

Sami Zayn is going to be in action at five different shows throughout WWE’s holiday house show tour.

Hiroshi Tanahashi plans to continue being on the road with NJPW, will be in office when company is in Tokyo

December 26, 2023 Andrew Thompson

Hiroshi Tanahashi gives his first formal comments since becoming President and Representative Director of NJPW.

El Phantasmo felt annoyed by NJPW’s junior heavyweights not being treated the same as heavyweights

December 25, 2023 Andrew Thompson

The current STRONG Openweight Tag Team Champion speaks openly about NJPW’s treatment of junior heavyweights.

Runa Okubo taking time off from TJPW after 1/4 show to focus on high school entrance exams

December 24, 2023 Andrew Thompson

Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling shares that 15-year-old Runa Okubo is taking time off after the 1/4 show to focus on high school entry exams.

Kevin Kelly thinks Kazuchika Okada should be the highest-paid wrestler in the business

December 24, 2023 Andrew Thompson

Former NJPW commentator Kevin Kelly chats Kazuchika Okada’s future, Gino Gambino and wanting to return to Japan for the May 6th joint show.

Jackie Redmond explains why she feels covering WWE has made her a better NHL broadcaster

December 24, 2023 Andrew Thompson

On weekly WWE television, Jackie Redmond is a backstage interviewer and correspondent for Monday Night Raw.

Flex McCallion recounts being part of Sami Zayn-Brock Lesnar segment on WWE SmackDown, Lesnar picking the extra talents

December 24, 2023 Andrew Thompson

Independent talent Flex McCallion does a deep dive into being part of a Sami Zayn-Brock Lesnar segment on WWE SmackDown.

El Phantasmo reveals he tore his MCL & meniscus in 2022 at NJPW Declaration of Power

December 24, 2023 Andrew Thompson

Five minutes into the match, El Phantasmo tore his MCL and meniscus. He did not need to have surgery.

Takechi Kaisei of J-Pop group to make in-ring debut for DDT Pro-Wrestling in February

December 24, 2023 Andrew Thompson

Takechi Kaisei of the J-Pop group, THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE, will be making his pro wrestling in-ring debut for DDT.