Articles by Andrew Thompson

Paul Heyman comments on Ryback, Trish Stratus was offered a 5-year deal from WWE in 2006, Eric Young injury update, CM Punk & more news/notes

Nick Aldis says Jocephus passed due to a “congenital heart defect”

Nick Aldis unveiled the cause of death of Joseph Hudson, known in wrestling as “Jocephus” and “The Question Mark”

DDT Wrestle Peter Pan set for 8/21, Exploding deathmatch announced

Coming out of the CyberFight show, it was announced that DDT’s Wrestle Peter Pan event is taking place on 8/21 & Atsushi Onita is involved

New IWGP World Heavyweight Champion crowned at NJPW Dominion

The third IWGP World Heavyweight Champion was crowned at New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s Dominion show

X-Division Title #1 contenders match announced for IMPACT Against All Odds

Petey Williams, Trey Miguel, Chris Bey, Ace Austin & Rohit Raju will compete at Against All Odds for a shot at the X Division Title

Tony Khan appearance, Moose/Callihan set for 6/10 IMPACT on AXS

The 6/10 episode of IMPACT will include an appearance from AEW’s Tony Khan and he will address the world title match for Against All Odds.

IMPACT Wrestling to have limited number of fans at Slammiversary

IMPACT Wrestling is welcoming fans back for their yearly Slammiversary event on July 17th

Morrissey vs. Swann, Knockouts Tag Title bout added to IMPACT Against All Odds

Three matches added to IMPACT Wrestling’s Against All Odds show on June 12th

Steve Maclin vignette airs during 6/3 IMPACT on AXS

Steve Maclin, the former Steve Cutler is coming to IMPACT Wrestling

Lee Moriarty joining MLW roster for July return

One of the newest additions to the MLW roster is former IWTV Independent Wrestling Champion Lee Moriarty

POST NEWS UPDATE: Scorpio Sky talks Black performers being described as just “great athletes”

Scorpio Sky talks stereotypes, Billy Corgan has pitched Nick Aldis/AEW to Tony Khan, Ted DiBiase Jr. open to returning, Harvey Wippleman

NXT UK notes: Women’s Title match, WALTER returning, Jordan Devlin

The 6/3/21 episode of NXT UK on Peacock/WWE Network featured several announcements for next week’s program, a tag title match and more

Ruby Riott opens up about her release from WWE

Following her release from WWE, Ruby Riott took to her Instagram and opened up about her departure from the company

Tom Phillips was surprised he was replaced on WWE Raw, talks Adnan Virk replacing him

In his first interview since departing WWE, Tom Hannifan, the former Tom Phillips speaks about being replaced on Raw and his tenure in WWE

BJPW cancels five shows, Yuki Ishikawa tests positive for COVID-19

June 2, 2021 Andrew Thompson

Big Japan Pro Wrestling cancelled five of their upcoming shows and one of their talents, Yuki Ishikawa tested positive for COVID-19

NXT Women’s Championship match set for TakeOver: In Your House

Ember Moon is looking to defeat Raquel Gonzalez at TakeOver: In Your House and become a two-time NXT Women’s Champion

WWE NXT notes: Carmelo Hayes debuts, Poppy returning, Kai vs. Moon

Notes coming out of the first NXT episode of June 2021

Grimes vs. Knight, Li vs. Martinez added to NXT TakeOver: In Your House

Cameron Grimes and L.A. Knight will meet at TakeOver: In Your House, as will Mercedes Martinez and Xia Li

5-Way for NXT Championship made official for TakeOver: In Your House

Karrion Kross demanded that he get all four challengers at TakeOver: In Your House

POST NEWS UPDATE: Nick Mondo was putting together action film starring Jon Moxley in 2020