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Pat McAfee signs multi-year extension with WWE

July 7, 2022 Andrew Thompson

SmackDown commentator Pat McAfee has reached a new agreement with WWE

Connor Schell resigns from WWE Board of Directors

July 7, 2022 Andrew Thompson

In an SEC filing, it was revealed that Connor Schell resigned from WWE’s Board of Directors

NJPW Business Strategy Presentation notes: STARDOM, vocal crowd noise, NJPW x STARDOM show

July 7, 2022 Andrew Thompson

Highlights and notes from New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s 2022 Business Strategy Presentation

Masashi Aoyagi passes away

July 7, 2022 Andrew Thompson

At the age of 65, Masashi Aoyagi has passed away. FMW-E and Pro Wrestling NOAH commented on Aoyagi’s passing

Tony Khan gave FTR a new theme to signify their new era, wanted to do better with their booking

July 7, 2022 Andrew Thompson

Tony Khan chats the creation of several themes in AEW such as Claudio Castagnoli and FTR’s music along with the meaning behind those themes

Marko Stunt recaps final stretch of his time with AEW, communication slowed down as his contract was expiring

July 7, 2022 Andrew Thompson

Marko Stunt’s communication with AEW slowed down as his contract was coming up. He recounted his text exchange with Tony Khan after his exit

Francesco Akira says there were talks of him appearing with United Empire during AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door build

July 7, 2022 Andrew Thompson

IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion Francesco Akira was getting his U.S. visa situation sorted during the Forbidden Door build

Tom Lawlor recounts signing with PFL in March 2020, COVID-19 pandemic beginning shortly after

July 6, 2022 Andrew Thompson

Ahead of competing in the 2022 G1 Climax tournament, Tom Lawlor joined the POST Daily News show to chat with John Pollock and Wai Ting

FTR looks back on AEW Holiday Bash six-man tag, credits Sting & CM Punk for letting them structure the match

July 6, 2022 Andrew Thompson

Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler look back at the match as one of their favorites and getting to lay everything out

NXT Great American Bash notes: Perez vs. Rose on 7/12, JD McDonagh ambushes Bron Breakker

July 5, 2022 Andrew Thompson

Roxanne Perez is looking to become a double champion, JD McDonagh returns to NXT, highlights from Great American Bash

Matches added to NJPW STRONG ‘High Alert’ event

July 5, 2022 Andrew Thompson

Several more matches made official for New Japan USA’s show in Charlotte, North Carolina on July 24th

Roxanne Perez & Cora Jade become NXT Women’s Tag Team Champions at Great American Bash

July 5, 2022 Andrew Thompson

Roxanne Perez and Cora Jade win their first championships in WWE at NXT Great American Bash

POST NEWS UPDATE: Ninja Mack talks signing with NOAH, wants to become GHC Jr. Heavyweight Champion

July 5, 2022 Andrew Thompson

Ninja Mack on signing with NOAH, Natalya chats her WWE career, Cameron Grimes looks back on NXT run, Sharmell/WWE HOF, Bryan Danielson note

Alan Angels challenging ‘Speedball’ Mike Bailey for X Division Title on 7/7 IMPACT on AXS

July 5, 2022 Andrew Thompson

Alan Angels is going to be making his IMPACT Wrestling debut on July 7th when he challenges Mike Bailey for the X Division Championship

AQA, Jay Lethal & Satnam Singh, Moriarty vs. Ruffin set for 7/5 AEW Dark

July 5, 2022 Andrew Thompson

Eight matches on the bill for AEW Dark

RVD worked through his 2019/2020 IMPACT run with shoulder injuries, cracked rib

July 5, 2022 Andrew Thompson

During his 2019-2020 run in IMPACT, Rob Van Dam worked with a number of injuries. He also spoke about his match at CyberFight Festival

MLW signs UK television agreement with Ayozat TV on SKY

July 5, 2022 Andrew Thompson

Major League Wrestling reaches an agreement with Ayozat TV on SKY to air their product in the UK

Leva Bates has a double contract with AEW, discusses her other duties in the company

July 5, 2022 Andrew Thompson

Along with Leva Bates’ talent contract, she helps AEW out in the P.R. and makeup departments in addition to assisting with more duties

New NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Champions crowned at New Japan Road

July 5, 2022 Andrew Thompson

The trio of YOH, Hirooki Goto and YOSHI-HASHI captured the NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championships at New Japan Road

GHC Junior Tag Title match off NOAH ‘Destination’, Chris Ridgeway dealing with visa issues

July 5, 2022 Andrew Thompson

The GHC Junior Tag Title match is no longer taking place at NOAH’s ‘Destination’ show as Chris Ridgeway is dealing with visa issues