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Yusuke Okada leaving AJPW, set to become free agent in 2021

December 8, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Yusuke Okada is departing All Japan Pro Wrestling and he is set to become a free agent in January of 2021.

Shaquille O’Neal announced for 12/9 AEW Dynamite

December 7, 2020 Andrew Thompson

AEW announced Shaquille O’Neal for the 12/9 episode of AEW Dynamite. Shaq’s name was initially brought up on Dynamite by Jade Cargill.

WWE RAW notes: Sheamus & Drew McIntyre brawl, The Fiend appears

December 7, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Drew McIntyre and Sheamus exchange blows and then make up, The Fiend chokes out Randy Orton, and Lana will face Nia Jax next week.

Jaxson Ryker returns to WWE on ‘Main Event’

December 7, 2020 Andrew Thompson

For the first time since May, Jaxson Ryker is back on WWE programming alongside Elias.

Full card announced for NJPW Best of the Super Juniors/World Tag League final

December 7, 2020 Andrew Thompson

The full card for New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s Best of the Super Juniors and World Tag League final[s] has been revealed.

NXT TakeOver WarGames notes: Media call, New Year’s Evil, Karrion Kross

December 7, 2020 Andrew Thompson

NXT held their TakeOver: WarGames special and following the show, Paul Levesque hosted the post-show media call.

Johnny Gargano regains NXT North American Title at TakeOver: WarGames

December 6, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Johnny Gargano becomes the first-ever three-time NXT North American Champion at TakeOver: WarGames.

Finals set for NJPW Best of the Super Juniors & World Tag League tournaments

December 6, 2020 Andrew Thompson

The finals for both the NJPW Best of the Super Juniors and World Tag League tournaments are set.

Stipulation added to Drew McIntyre & AJ Styles’ WWE Title match at TLC

December 6, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Drew McIntyre and AJ Styles’ WWE Championship match at TLC has been converted into a Tables, Ladders and Chairs match.

Tony Schiavone to interview Sting on 12/9 AEW Dynamite

December 5, 2020 Andrew Thompson

After being on the call for Sting’s AEW debut, Tony Schiavone will share the ring with Sting to conduct an interview with him on Dynamite.

Arturo Ruas undergoes successful surgery

December 5, 2020 Andrew Thompson

NXT and former RAW Underground talent Arturo Ruas undergoes successful surgery.

Overnight viewership for WWE SmackDown back over 2 million for 12/4

December 5, 2020 Andrew Thompson

The viewership numbers are in for the 12/4 episode of Friday Night SmackDown and the average viewership is up from last week.

WWE SmackDown notes: Steve Cutler & Wesley Blake return, Pat Patterson tributes

December 4, 2020 Andrew Thompson

The 12/4 episode of SmackDown saw Steve Cutler and Wesley Blake align with King Corbin, Pat Patterson tributes and Big E’s new theme music.

SmackDown Women’s Championship match made official for WWE TLC

December 4, 2020 Andrew Thompson

After several attacks on the SmackDown Women’s Champion, Carmella is getting her shot at the title when she faces Sasha Banks at TLC.

Kevin Owens challenging Roman Reigns for Universal Title at WWE TLC

December 4, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Kevin Owens is next up to challenge Roman Reigns for the Universal Championship. The two will clash in a TLC match.

Women’s Tag Title match, Randy Orton vs. The Fiend added to WWE TLC

December 4, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Women’s Tag Team Championship match and Randy Orton versus The Fiend scheduled for WWE TLC.

Handicap match, Randy Orton visits Firefly Fun House set for 12/7 WWE RAW

December 4, 2020 Andrew Thompson

WWE announced a Handicap match along with Randy Orton visiting the Firefly Fun House for the 12/7 episode of RAW.

POST NEWS UPDATE: MJF’s AEW contract is for five years

December 4, 2020 Andrew Thompson

MJF reveals length of his AEW contract, Kris Statlander provides update on her injury recovery, Paul Levesque talks The Rascalz and more.

ROH World Six-Man Tag Title match announced for Final Battle

December 4, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Shane Taylor Promotions will get their shot at championship gold as a collective group when they challenge MexiSquad at Final Battle.

POST NEWS UPDATE: Highlights from pre-TakeOver: WarGames media call with Triple H

December 3, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Paul Levesque’s pre-TakeOver media call, Wardlow on his WWE tryout, Jim Ross recalls having to release Umaga, Damian Lillard/Ric Flair.