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Goldberg says he’s under contract with WWE for the next two years, two matches per year

August 18, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Goldberg reveals that his WWE contract runs through 2023 and he’s on a two match per year structure.

WWE RAW notes: Marina Shafir, Jessamyn Duke debut on RAW, SummerSlam updates

August 17, 2020 Andrew Thompson

This was the final episode of WWE programming at the Performance Center before the company transitions over to the Amway Center to kick off a stretch of shows that is taking place under the “ThunderDome” banner.

REPORT: Jimmy Havoc and Bea Priestley released from AEW

August 13, 2020 Andrew Thompson

After their profiles were removed from the AEW roster page, both Jimmy Havoc and Bea Priestley have officially been released from AEW, per report.

Sadie Gibbs confirms she’s no longer with AEW

August 13, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Sadie Gibbs took to social media and confirmed the news that she’s no longer with All Elite Wrestling.

POST NEWS UPDATE: Mark Andrews discusses the future of the ATTACK! Pro Wrestling promotion

August 13, 2020 Andrew Thompson

An update on the future of the ATTACK! promotion, David Marquez says NWA Powerrr is not going anywhere, JTG reveals that Cryme Tyme were supposed to win the tag titles at SummerSlam in ’09, Brian Cage on what it was like backstage at IMPACT when his AEW news broke, a funny David Finlay story and more.

Alexa Bliss interview, Big E vs. Morrison, Braun Strowman segment set for 8/14 SmackDown

August 13, 2020 Andrew Thompson

WWE added to the lineup for the 8/14 edition of SmackDown with an Alexa Bliss interview, a segment in-which Braun Strowman will address The Fiend Bray Wyatt, and Big E facing John Morrison.

EVOLVE, PROGRESS, wXw and ICW shows being added to WWE Network on 8/15

August 13, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Per report, content from EVOLVE, PROGRESS Wrestling, ICW and wXw are being added to the WWE Network soon.

NJPW cancels 8/13 ‘Summer Struggle’ event, wrestler developed a fever

August 13, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Due to a wrestler that was booked for the 8/13 show catching a fever, New Japan decided it was best to scrap the show as a whole.

AEW Dynamite notes: Mike Chioda shows up, Heather Monroe debuts, FTR piledriver

August 12, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Mike Chioda appeared in several segments on Dynamite, Heather Monroe debuted, multiple matches were set up for next week, FTR delivered a piledriver to Ricky Morton and there were more notes coming out of the 8/12/20 episode of AEW Dynamite.

WWE NXT notes: Velveteen Dream returns, Pat McAfee to appear on 8/19, TakeOver

August 12, 2020 Andrew Thompson

The main event of the 8/12 episode of NXT featured the return of Velveteen Dream. In that same main event, Cameron Grimes secured his spot in the NXT North American Championship ladder match at TakeOver: XXX.

Keith Lee defending NXT Championship against Karrion Kross at TakeOver: XXX

August 12, 2020 Andrew Thompson

At NXT TakeOver: XXX, Keith Lee is going to defend his NXT Championship against Karrion Kross.

Multiple title matches announced for night one of IMPACT Wrestling ‘Emergence’

August 11, 2020 Andrew Thompson

IMPACT Wrestling announced the lineup for night one of their ‘Emergence’ show and the Knockouts Title bout on night two now has a stipulation attached to it.

POST NEWS UPDATE: Kona Reeves had surgery for torn labrum on 3/14, talks return timetable

August 11, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Kona Reeves reveals that he underwent surgery for a torn labrum on 3/14, Eric Bischoff discusses his time backstage at AEW, MVP on his relationship with Vince McMahon, Bayley talks about the competition level between The Four Horsewomen, Jimmy Jacobs on who came up with the Wrestle House idea, and more.

Ring of Honor to hold television tapings this month in Maryland

August 11, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Ring of Honor will be holding television tapings this month in Maryland. It’ll be ROH’s first set of shows since the COVID-19 breakout in North America.

EXCLUSIVE: Tracy Williams talks ROH’s handling of the pandemic, working with a torn labrum, EVOLVE being acquired

August 11, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Ring of Honor’s Tracy Williams spoke with Andrew Thompson about Ring of Honor’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, EVOLVE being acquired by WWE, working through most of 2019 injured and a good portion of ground was covered regarding Tracy’s career as an in-ring performer.

Sareee receives permission from WWE to wrestle in Japan during COVID-19 pandemic

August 7, 2020 Andrew Thompson

WWE signee Sareee has been granted permission from WWE to wrestle in Japan during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Riddle vs. Sheamus, Corbin vs. Hardy, ‘Dirt Sheet’ with Sonya Deville added to 8/7 SmackDown

August 6, 2020 Andrew Thompson

WWE has announced multiple matches and segments for the 8/7 edition of Friday Night SmackDown on FOX.

Pat McAfee vs. Adam Cole set for NXT TakeOver: XXX

August 6, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Pat McAfee will have his first sanctioned pro wrestling match at NXT TakeOver: XXX against former NXT Champion Adam Cole.

POST NEWS UPDATE: Xavier Woods not rushing to return, talks Achilles recovery process

August 6, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Xavier Woods provides an update on his Achilles recovery process, Vickie Guerrero officially signs with AEW, Chris Jericho proposed that Private Party change their theme song, Byron Saxton on his in-ring career coming to an end, Zicky Dice says he’s still with the NWA, and more.

“Marvelous” Mitch Ryder passes away

August 5, 2020 Andrew Thompson

“Marvelous” Mitch Ryder has passed away at the age of 48. POST Wrestling would like to send our condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of Mitch Ryder.