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Report: Cain Velasquez released by WWE

April 28, 2020 Andrew Thompson

After a short stint with the WWE, former two-time UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez has been released by the sports-entertainment company.

POST NEWS UPDATE: Deonna Purrazzo talks being unhappy in WWE, NXT pay, being vocal

April 23, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Deonna Purrazzo opens up about her release from WWE, being vocal and unhappy with her position in the company, Triple H says he hopes Drake Maverick “proves us wrong”, Io Shirai speaks about her knee injury, Mickie James provides injury update after tearing her ACL in 2019, and much more.

WWE releases 2020 first quarter financial report

April 23, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Ahead of the conference call that is set to take place at 5 PM EST, WWE released the first quarter 2020 financial report.

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Ring of Honor launching podcast, Marty Scurll to be the first guest

April 23, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Ring of Honor is set to premiere their official podcast, ‘ROHStrong’ with the first guest being co-booker of the company, Marty Scurll.

DDT Pro-Wrestling cancels Wrestle Peter Pan event

April 23, 2020 Andrew Thompson

DDT Pro-Wrestling decided to cancel their biggest show of the calendar year in ‘Wrestle Peter Pan’. One-half of the current AEW World Tag Team Champions Kenny Omega was scheduled to appear on the show.

POST NEWS UPDATE: WWE responds to anonymous “employee” complaint

April 21, 2020 Andrew Thompson

WWE responds to their anonymous employee complaint, Young Bucks talk Adam Page’s character development, Arn Anderson on WWE not wanting Dolph Ziggler to use the Superkick, Bellator postpones June show, David Finlay on meeting expectations, and more.

Report: Former XFL commissioner Oliver Luck sues Vince McMahon for wrongful termination

April 21, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Former XFL commissioner Oliver Luck has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against Vince McMahon, per The Athletic. The XFL suspended operations on April 10th.

Former USWA manager Scott Bowden passes away

April 21, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Former USWA manager and Memphis wrestling historian Scott Bowden has passed away

POST NEWS UPDATE: Shane Helms says door is still open to return to WWE, explains Billy Kidman’s role

April 16, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Shane Helms, Lio Rush and Serena Deeb open up about their respective departures from WWE, Sonya Deville crashes Mandy Rose’s interview, State Attorney in Florida chats WWE being allowed to run live shows, story about how Los Angeles is approaching COVID-19 and what that means for WrestleMania 37

Multiple WWE talents released from the company (UPDATED)

April 16, 2020 Andrew Thompson

WWE has announced the release of multiple superstars from the company including Rusev, Kurt Angle, Drake Maverick, Heath Slater, Lio Rush, Karl Anderson and more.

Howard Finkel passes away at 69 years old

April 16, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Hall Of Fame ring announcer Howard Finkel has passed away at the age of 69

WWE NXT notes: Killer Kross dons a new name & attacks Ciampa, Timothy Thatcher debuts

April 15, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Killer Kross sets his sights on Tommaso Ciampa, Timothy Thatcher is an interim tag team champion with Matt Riddle and several matches were made official for next week’s NXT on the USA Network.

AEW Dynamite notes: TNT Title tourney matches set for next week, Archer advances

April 15, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Several matches set for next week’s edition of AEW Dynamite on TNT, including two first-round matches of the TNT Championship tournament.

POST NEWS UPDATE: Nine WWE producers furloughed from the company

April 15, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Multiple producers furloughed from WWE, Will Ospreay on WWE wanting him to sign full-time in 2016, Lio Rush, Drake Maverick and Kurt Angle react to their releases, journalist is not happy about Jimmy Snuka’s Dark Side of the Ring episode, and more.

NJPW, STARDOM, AJPW, NOAH & more take part in government meeting about COVID-19

April 15, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Representatives of multiple wrestling promotions/companies in Japan met up with the government to address the COVID-19 pandemic

EXCLUSIVE: Scotty Davis on Scrappermania 6 cancellation, Jushin Liger, NXT UK

April 14, 2020 Andrew Thompson

The current OTT No Limits Champion Scotty Davis chatted with POST Wrestling’s Andrew Thompson about Scrappermania 6 being cancelled, his experience working with Jushin Liger, thoughts about the NXT UK brand, Jordan Devlin and much more

WWE confirms positive COVID-19 case within the company

April 11, 2020 Andrew Thompson

WWE has confirmed a positive COVID-19 case within the company and per report, the individual who contracted the virus has been cleared of it.

Royal Farms Arena announces that WWE’s Money In The Bank PPV is not taking place at their venue

April 9, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Royal Farms Arena announces on Twitter that WWE’s Money In The Bank pay-per-view will not be taking place at their venue

POST NEWS UPDATE: Shane Taylor explains why he thinks wrestling has forgotten about the black community

April 9, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Shane Taylor voices his thoughts about how African-Americans are viewed in wrestling, Ric Flair not able to trademark “Nature Boy” nickname, Matt Taven on why he has stayed with Ring of Honor for so long, Salina de la Renta on her long-term commitment to MLW and much more.

WWE cancels May NXT UK TV tapings, postpones UK SmackDown tour

April 9, 2020 Andrew Thompson

WWE’s forthcoming shows in the United Kingdom have been postponed and/or cancelled due to the COVID-19 outbreak.