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JBL confirmed for WWE Hall Of Fame class of 2020

March 3, 2020 Andrew Thompson

John Layfield is joining the n.W.o., The Bella Twins and Batista as a member of the WWE Hall Of Fame class of 2020.

Jeff Hardy announces that he’s cleared to return to the ring

March 3, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Jeff Hardy is cleared to return to the ring. Hardy also addressed his out-of-the-ring issues and Matt Hardy’s WWE contract expiring.

POST NEWS UPDATE: Lita, Gail Kim and Christy Hemme discuss their wrestling pilot

March 3, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Lita, Christy Hemme and Gail Kim talk their wrestling pilot, The Butcher shares AEW backstage stories, Van Hammer to appear in court, Fred Yehi and Marty Scurll set for ROH Pure Title tourney, and much more.

Details announced for season two of ‘Dark Side of the Ring’, Chris Jericho to narrate

March 3, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Season two of ‘Dark Side of the Ring’ will premiere on March 24th and will open with the story of Chris Benoit and the murder of Nancy and Daniel Benoit.

EXCLUSIVE: Slex reflects on wrestling Kazuchika Okada, talks Adam Brooks signing with ROH, NJPW and more

March 3, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Ring of Honor’s Slex spoke with Andrew Thompson about his match with Kazuchika Okada in 2017, fellow Aussie Adam Brooks signing with ROH, competing for New Japan Pro-Wrestling in his home-country of Australia and much more.

POST NEWS UPDATE: Jim Ross says he organized the meeting between Kevin Dunn and FOX

February 28, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Jim Ross says he set up the meeting between WWE and FOX, The Bellas on who they want to induct them into the Hall Of Fame, Jericho says he knows for a fact that the higher-ups in WWE watch AEW, Sonya Deville signs with a management company and much more.

Marty Scurll addresses his role in ROH, says his main goal is to bring companies together

February 27, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Marty Scurll opens up about his new role in Ring of Honor and what his goals are as he embarks on his new journey as the lead booker of the company.

NXT to broadcast from WWE Performance Center on March 11

February 26, 2020 Andrew Thompson

In two weeks, NXT will broadcast on the USA Network from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida.

WWE NXT notes: Two Steel Cage matches set for next week, Imperium attacks Finn Balor

February 26, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Two Steel Cage matches set for next week’s show and Imperium sent a message to Finn Balor, courtesy of the NXT UK Champion WALTER.

AEW Dynamite notes: Lance Archer debuting next week, Dark Order warns SCU

February 26, 2020 Andrew Thompson

AEW Dynamite’s post-Revolution show will feature the debut of Lance Archer. Also, The Dark Order says Christopher Daniels will be “obsolete” and much more occurred during the Revolution go-home show.

Orange Cassidy vs. PAC made official for AEW Revolution

February 26, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Orange Cassidy is going to “try” in his match against PAC at All Elite Wrestling’s ‘Revolution’ pay-per-view this Saturday.

Ladder match announced for TakeOver: Tampa, winner earns shot at NXT Women’s Title

February 26, 2020 Andrew Thompson

At NXT TakeOver: Tampa, there will be a Ladder match to determine the #1 contender to the NXT Women’s Championship.

POST NEWS UPDATE: DDT Pro and Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling cancel shows due to Coronavirus outbreak

February 26, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Coronavirus outbreak causes DDT Pro and Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling to cancel shows, NYBC Live official open to working with AEW, Ryback reveals his pay for WrestleMania 29 and 30, Kenny Omega talks criticisms of his in-ring work since joining AEW and much more.

Lance Archer signs multi-year deal with All Elite Wrestling

February 26, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Former IWGP U.S. Heavyweight Champion Lance Archer is joining All Elite Wrestling.

Mansoor vs. Dolph Ziggler set for WWE Super ShowDown, two more matches added

February 26, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Three new matches have been added to WWE Super ShowDown including Mansoor competing in his home-country once again, but this time against Dolph Ziggler.

NJPW cancels all events from March 1-15 due to Coronavirus outbreak

February 26, 2020 Andrew Thompson

New Japan Pro-Wrestling has cancelled all events from March 1-15 due to the Coronavirus outbreak. The Anniversary Show and the first eight nights of the New Japan Cup have been cancelled.

EXCLUSIVE: PJ Black talks re-signing with ROH, coaching and producing, Nick Aldis and more

February 25, 2020 Andrew Thompson

PJ Black spoke with POST Wrestling’s Andrew Thompson about re-signing with Ring of Honor, his time in Lucha Underground, considering coaching and/or producing after he wraps up the in-ring portion of his career and much more.

POST NEWS UPDATE: Naomi opens up about her 2019, being an African-American in wrestling

February 20, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Naomi opens up about her rough 2019, Shawn Spears says he plans on wrapping his career up in two years, Piper Niven opens up about her battle with Bell’s Palsy, Kevin Nash says he wouldn’t have dropped the WWF Championship to Bret Hart without a guaranteed victory over The Undertaker at WrestleMania.

Report: Samoa Joe suffers concussion while filming a commercial

February 20, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Per report, Samoa Joe suffered an injury while filming a commercial and could be out of action for a considerable amount of time.

Nikki & Brie Bella to appear on Friday Night SmackDown for ‘A Moment Of Bliss’

February 19, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Nikki and Brie Bella are making their returns to SmackDown for ‘A Moment Of Bliss’, Goldberg is set to appear, Naomi and Carmella are competing for an opportunity at the SmackDown Women’s Championship and much more is slated for Friday Night SmackDown.