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POST NEWS UPDATE: Tama Tonga verbally agreed to join WWE in 2016

June 9, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Tama Tonga verbally agreed to join WWE in 2016, Undertaker wishes things turned out differently for CM Punk in WWE, Karrion Kross interview, Flip Gordon on if Marty Scurll had any influence on him staying with ROH and Chris Jericho wants Martha Hart to honor Owen Hart in AEW.

MLW signs streaming deal with DAZN

June 9, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Major League Wrestling has signed a U.S. streaming deal with DAZN. Additional details about the deal can be found in the article.

EXCLUSIVE: Ayesha Raymond reflects on Mae Young Classic, talks World of Sport, Kyoko Kimura

June 9, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Former IPW:UK Women’s Champion Ayesha Raymond spoke with POST Wrestling’s Andrew Thompson. She talked about her experience with WWE in the 2017 Mae Young Classic, working in various promotions in Japan and learning from Kyoko Kimura. Ayesha also opened up about what went wrong with the World of Sport reboot in 2018.

Tiger Mask recovering from colonic diverticulitis, will miss forthcoming NJPW events

June 9, 2020 Andrew Thompson

New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced that they’ll be back up and running next week but Tiger Mask will not be a part of the festivities as he is recovering from colonic diverticulitis.

POST NEWS UPDATE: Highlights from Paul Levesque’s pre-TakeOver media call

June 4, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Highlights from Paul Levesque’s TakeOver media call, Erick Rowan opens up about his run in WWE, Dwayne Johnson calls out Donald Trump, NWA contract notes and much more.

WWE NXT notes: Backlot Brawl stipulation added to TakeOver match, Okada cameo

June 3, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Backlot Brawl stipulation added to TakeOver match, Karrion Kross warns Tommaso Ciampa, Kyle O’Reilly and Kazuchika Okada cameos and Robert Stone scouts Aliyah.

Arn Anderson signs multi-year deal with All Elite Wrestling

June 3, 2020 Andrew Thompson

In a video released on AEW’s digital channels, Arn Anderson shared that Tony Khan offered him a multi-year contract with All Elite Wrestling.

AEW Dynamite notes: FTR’s in-ring debut next week, TNT Title match, Swole/Baker

June 3, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Multiple matches confirmed for next week’s AEW Dynamite including the in-ring debut of FTR and also, AEW World Champion Jon Moxley will be competing on AEW Dark.

Drake Maverick loses NXT Cruiserweight Title tourney final, Triple H offers him new contract

June 3, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Although he fell short in the finals of the NXT Cruiserweight Championship tournament, Drake Maverick was met by Paul Levesque with a new WWE contract.

Six woman tag team match added to NXT TakeOver: In Your House

June 3, 2020 Andrew Thompson

The newest match addition to NXT TakeOver: In Your House is a six woman tag match that will see Tegan Nox, Shotzi Blackheart and Mia Yim take on Candice LeRae, Raquel Gonzalez and Dakota Kai.

Fandango returns from injury, Breezango earns NXT Tag Team Title opportunity

June 3, 2020 Andrew Thompson

After being out of action since late 2019, Fandango returned to NXT and he and Tyler Breeze earned themselves an NXT Tag Team Title opportunity.

AEW’s Fyter Fest show to be a two night event

June 3, 2020 Andrew Thompson

All Elite Wrestling announced that their Fyter Fest show will be a two night event that will replace the July 1st and July 8th editions of Dynamite.

Bushiroad preparing to resume live events, STARDOM and NJPW talents taking Antibody tests

June 3, 2020 Andrew Thompson

According to Yahoo! Japan, Bushiroad is preparing to resume live events. New Japan Pro-Wrestling and STARDOM talents will be taking Antibody tests.

Christian to host ‘The Peep Show’ on 6/8 episode of WWE RAW

June 3, 2020 Andrew Thompson

At the conclusion of the June 2nd episode of WWE Backstage, Christian announced that he’ll be appearing on RAW to host The Peep Show with special guest, Edge.

POST NEWS UPDATE: Matt Taven had knee surgery during quarantine

June 2, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Ring of Honor’s Matt Taven had knee surgery recently, MVP discusses the process of returning to WWE full-time, Matt Sydal on getting suspended while he and Kofi Kingston were tag team champions, Kyoko Kimura’s message on social media and more.

Report: Rob Gronkowski no longer under contract with WWE

June 2, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Per report, former WWE 24/7 Champion Rob Gronkowski exercised a clause in his contract that allows him to get out of his WWE contract and thus, he’s no longer with the company.

POST NEWS UPDATE: PCO says ROH planned to run a show at the Montreal Bell Centre

May 28, 2020 Andrew Thompson

ROH was planning to run the Montreal Bell Centre according to PCO, AJ Styles feels that his matches with Shinsuke Nakamura in WWE had absurdly high expectations, Ricky Starks explains why he left the NWA, Dark Side of the Ring news, AEW’s Trent feels that he has a singles run in him, and much more.

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POST NEWS UPDATE: Tama Tonga verbally agreed to join WWE in 2016

MLW signs streaming deal with DAZN

EXCLUSIVE: Ayesha Raymond reflects on Mae Young Classic, talks World of Sport, Kyoko Kimura

Tiger Mask recovering from colonic diverticulitis, will miss forthcoming NJPW events

POST NEWS UPDATE: Highlights from Paul Levesque’s pre-TakeOver media call

WWE NXT notes: Backlot Brawl stipulation added to TakeOver match, Okada cameo

Arn Anderson signs multi-year deal with All Elite Wrestling

AEW Dynamite notes: FTR’s in-ring debut next week, TNT Title match, Swole/Baker

Drake Maverick loses NXT Cruiserweight Title tourney final, Triple H offers him new contract

Six woman tag team match added to NXT TakeOver: In Your House

Fandango returns from injury, Breezango earns NXT Tag Team Title opportunity

AEW’s Fyter Fest show to be a two night event

Bushiroad preparing to resume live events, STARDOM and NJPW talents taking Antibody tests

Christian to host ‘The Peep Show’ on 6/8 episode of WWE RAW

POST NEWS UPDATE: Matt Taven had knee surgery during quarantine

Report: Rob Gronkowski no longer under contract with WWE

POST NEWS UPDATE: PCO says ROH planned to run a show at the Montreal Bell Centre

AJPW’s ‘Champion Carnival’ tournament to take place in September

Keith Lee defending NXT North American Title against Johnny Gargano at TakeOver: In Your House

WWE NXT notes: Interim Cruiserweight Title tourney finals, Shotzi Blackheart’s rough landing