Articles by Andrew Thompson

A news update filled with updates from promotions around the world of pro wrestling about the postponing or cancellations of their upcoming shows.

NEWS

City Of Tampa undecided about the status of WrestleMania 36, waiting another week to make a decision

The City of Tampa is not going to make a decision about WrestleMania just yet and are going to wait another week to make that decision, if WWE has not already done so.

Report: AOP’s Rezar suffered torn right bicep on WWE RAW

Former NXT and RAW Tag Team Champion Rezar suffered a torn right bicep on this past Monday’s WWE RAW.

OTT’s ScrapperMania 6 cancelled due to the Coronavirus outbreak

Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, OTT has been forced to cancel their biggest show of the year in ScrapperMania.

“The British Bulldog” Davey Boy Smith joining WWE Hall Of Fame class of 2020

It was revealed during the latest episode of WWE After The Bell that “The British Bulldog” Davey Boy Smith is going into the WWE Hall Of Fame.

WWE issues statement about SmackDown, show is not cancelled but contingency plans are being put in place

Per report, this week’s episode of SmackDown in Detroit has been cancelled and SmackDown along with 205 Live will broadcast from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando.

WWE NXT notes: Tegan Nox & Mia Yim qualify for TakeOver Ladder match, Raul Mendoza kidnapped

Mia Yim and Tegan Nox secured their spots in the TakeOver: Tampa Ladder match, Charlotte Flair appeared on NXT to confront Rhea Ripley, and Raul Mendoza was kidnapped by masked individuals.

AEW Dynamite notes: The Exalted One to be revealed, Lance Archer debuts

A plethora of notes coming out of AEW Dynamite in West Valley City, Utah. The Exalted One will be revealed next week, Lance Archer debuted, Bea Priestley attacked Nyla Rose, the Blood & Guts match rules were revealed and much more.

John Cena announced for 3/13 edition of Friday Night SmackDown

Set for Friday Night SmackDown in Detroit is the return of John Cena, Jeff Hardy and Paige.

‘Filthy’ Tom Lawlor signs with PFL

Former MLW World Heavyweight Champion Tom Lawlor has signed with PFL and his debut is expected to be announced soon.

POST NEWS UPDATE: R-Truth says there was a bet backstage that he couldn’t make Brock Lesnar laugh

R-Truth says there was a bet that he couldn’t make Brock Lesnar laugh, The Collective will continue on with their WrestleMania week events, Josh Barnett pulls Chris Dickinson from ICW New York’s show, CM Punk returns to WWE Backstage next week and Lio Rush talks being pulled from wXw’s 16 Carat Gold tournament.

Report: Rob Gronkowski signs with WWE, set to appear on March 20 SmackDown

Per report, former NFL Tight End Rob Gronkowski has officially signed with WWE and his first appearance will be on the March 20th episode of Friday Night SmackDown in New Orleans.

POST NEWS UPDATE: Konnor talks being released by WWE, NXT pay vs. main roster pay

Konnor talks being released from WWE, WWE Backstage viewership, Big Show thinks WWE’s women’s roster is hungrier than the male roster, Nyla Rose is happy that commentary didn’t make a big deal of her being the first transgender wrestler to win a women’s title, and much more.

Rip Oliver Passes Away

Pacific Northwest legend Rip Oliver has passed away.

Scott Hall, Kevin Nash & Sean Waltman appearing on ‘A Moment of Bliss’ on SmackDown

Soon-to-be two-time WWE Hall Of Famers Scott Hall, Kevin Nash and Sean Waltman are set to appear on ‘A Moment of Bliss’ on Friday Night SmackDown.

Bret Hart announced as next guest for ‘Broken Skull Sessions’ with Stone Cold Steve Austin

Bret Hart is joining Stone Cold Steve Austin on Broken Skull Sessions on the WWE Network on 3/16.

AEW Dynamite notes: Jake Roberts has a client coming to AEW, new trio formed on the show

Jake Roberts says he has a client coming to AEW, the rules for the Blood & Guts match to be revealed next week and multiple matches set for next week’s show as well.

WWE NXT notes: Two title matches next week, Chelsea Green qualifies for TakeOver Ladder match

Next week’s NXT will broadcast live from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando and it’ll feature two title matches and Johnny Gargano live to address Tommaso Ciampa.

NEWS

POST NEWS UPDATE: WWE has no plans to cancel or postpone WrestleMania, despite Coronavirus outbreak

The Coronavirus will not affect WrestleMania 36, Chris Jericho tells the story of the AEW World Title going missing, matches announced for NXT, AEW Dynamite and SmackDown, Madman Fulton talks his contract with IMPACT Wrestling, and much more.

The Young Bucks appear on new episode of Matt Hardy’s ‘Free The Delete’ series