Articles by Andrew Thompson

Former two-time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion Alex Koslov is making his return to New Japan, but as a commentator for NJPW Strong.

AEW Dynamite notes: Scorpio Sky challenging for TNT Title, Rock ‘n’ Roll Express

Scorpio Sky made it clear that he wants a shot at the TNT Championship and he’s getting that opportunity next week. AEW shared footage of Matt Hardy receiving stitches after Sammy Guevara threw at chair at his head and many more notes coming out of tonight’s AEW Dynamite.

WWE NXT notes: Pat McAfee lays out Adam Cole, Lumis pulled from TakeOver

The closing angle of NXT saw Pat McAfee lay out Adam Cole. Also, it was announced that due to injury, Dexter Lumis is no longer going to be competing in the North American Title ladder match at NXT TakeOver: XXX.

Eric Bischoff appears on AEW Dynamite

Former WCW President Eric Bischoff made his return to TNT programming under the All Elite Wrestling banner.

Dakota Kai vs. Io Shirai for NXT Women’s Title made official for TakeOver: XXX

August 4, 2020 Andrew Thompson

After calling out Io Shirai several months ago, Dakota Kai is now getting her shot at the NXT Women’s Title at TakeOver: XXX.

POST NEWS UPDATE: Kenny King says The Hurt Business have asked him about his contract status with ROH

Ariane Andrew talks about her status with AEW, Naomi confirms Jimmy Uso’s ACL injury, Kenny King says he receives calls from members of The Hurt Business about his contract with ROH, Lance Storm tells a WrestleMania 17 story, XFL has a bubble plan in place, and more.

EXCLUSIVE: Fred Yehi discusses EVOLVE, MLW, rise of Black wrestlers, ROH Pure Title tourney

August 4, 2020 Andrew Thompson

POST Wrestling’s Andrew Thompson spoke with former EVOLVE Tag Team Champion Fred Yehi. Yehi was candid about his hope that black wrestlers can get together and start their own wrestling company. He also spoke about his time with EVOLVE, if there was ever a deal on the table from MLW and if he feels underappreciated for the work that he’s put in on the independent scene.

Kimber Lee signs long-term deal with IMPACT Wrestling

August 4, 2020 Andrew Thompson

IMPACT Wrestling officially announced the signing of Kimber Lee. She has signed a long-term deal with the company after debuting back in May.

POST NEWS UPDATE: Stephanie McMahon discusses WWE’s scrapped virtual watch-along plans

July 30, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Stephanie McMahon talks WWE’s scrapped virtual watch-along plans, MVP discusses Paul Heyman’s usage of talents of color, Taylor Wilde on the plans for her to win the WWE Cruiserweight Title, Natalya heaps praise onto Lana, Davey Boy Smith Jr.’s MLW contract, and tons more.

WWE releases 2020 second quarter financial report

July 30, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Ahead of the conference call with WWE Chairman Vince McMahon, WWE released their 2020 second quarter financial report.

REPORT: Leon Ruff signs with WWE

July 30, 2020 Andrew Thompson

After a handful of appearances on WWE programming as an enhancement talent, WWE has fully acquired the services of former EVOLVE Tag Team Champion Leon Ruff.

WWE NXT notes: Dexter Lumis qualifies for TakeOver ladder match, Kyle O’Reilly, Rhea vs. Kai

The build for TakeOver: XXX continued on the 7/29 edition of NXT. Dexter Lumis qualified for the North American Title ladder match, Io Shirai’s next challenger to be determined next week, Kyle O’Reilly made his return and much more.

AEW Dynamite notes: AEW World Title match on 8/5, Excalibur not on commentary, Cardona

AEW set up segments and matches for their next two weeks of programming. Jon Moxley is set to defend his AEW World Championship against Darby Allin on 8/5, but MJF issued a challenge for the AEW World Title and he wants that match at All Out.

Ariane Andrew teaming with Nyla Rose in AEW’s Women’s Tag Team Cup tournament

Nyla Rose and Ariane Andrew drew the same color, therefore they’ll be teaming together in the AEW Women’s Tag Team Cup tournament.

Matt Cardona debuts in All Elite Wrestling

Matt Cardona, the former Zack Ryder made his All Elite Wrestling Dynamite debut by saving Cody from a beat down by Dark Order.

Hiromu Takahashi out of action with a shoulder injury

The current IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion Hiromu Takahashi is out of action with a shoulder injury. He’s scheduled to defend his title against Taiji Ishimori on 8/29.

Kris Statlander undergoes successful ACL surgery

Kris Statlander provided an update post-surgery to share that her operation was a success.

POST NEWS UPDATE: Dolph Ziggler discusses why he continues to stay with WWE

Dolph Ziggler explains why he continues to stay with WWE, Walt McDonald passes away, Sasha Banks discusses taking time away from WWE, Arn Anderson on Brian Gewirtz’s influence, New Jack on if he believes WWE is a racist company, and more.

NJPW introducing KOPW Championship, special rules announced

The KOPW Championship is coming soon to New Japan Pro-Wrestling. There are a handful of special rules that come with the title and all is explained within the article.

Tetsuya Naito vs. EVIL, Taiji Ishimori vs. Hiromu Takahashi added to 8/29 ‘Summer Struggle’ event