Articles by Andrew Thompson

Booker T stated that the pain from that injury is starting to creep up on him again. He added that he hates surgery.

‘Speedball’ Mike Bailey discusses regaining TNA X Division Title at Slammiversary, Earl Hebner’s involvement

‘Speedball’ Mike Bailey became a two-time X Division Champion at TNA Slammiversary and he opened up about the title win.

Ariane Andrew remembers being told she would replace Brandi Rhodes as WWE NXT ring announcer

Prior to Ariane Andrew embarking on her run as a Funkadactyl, she was told that she would be a ring announcer in NXT.

Slim J details how his on-screen character & ring name came to fruition

NWA Wildside founder and pro wrestling manager/agent Bill Behrens played a role in Slim J coming to life.

Ulka Sasaki pulled from 7/28 NOAH show due to shoulder injury

GHC National Champion Ulka Sasaki is off NOAH’s 7/28 show due to a shoulder injury.

Akitoshi Saito to retire from in-ring competition on November 17th

The final match for Akitoshi Saito is taking place in November 2024.

Michipro Corporation announced; Jinsei Shinzaki & Great Sasuke to head up the new group

A new group announced as the management body for Michinoku Pro Wrestling.

WWE Raw notes: Finn Bálor vs. GUNTHER, Rollins/Punk/McIntyre, Buddy Matthews reacts to Rhea & Dominik

Bálor & GUNTHER to clash on 7/29, Rollins will deliver referee instructions to Punk & McIntyre, Buddy Matthews reacts to Dominik/Rhea moment.

Death Triangle vs. Místico, Volador Jr. & Máscara Dorada set for CMLL’s 7/26 show

The trio known as Death Triangle will be in action at CMLL’s July 26th show and their opponents have been determined.

Seth Rollins to be special guest referee for CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre at WWE SummerSlam

CM Punk is cleared and he’ll be facing Drew McIntyre at WWE SummerSlam. Seth Rollins will be the special guest referee.

Bron Breakker to challenge Sami Zayn for Intercontinental Title at WWE SummerSlam

Bron Breakker and Sami Zayn will be running it back at WWE SummerSlam.

WWE Raw to air on SYFY on 7/29 & 8/5

The next two episodes of WWE Monday Night Raw will air on SYFY over the next two weeks.

Slim J says it’s ’embarrassing’ how badly he was treated in Sinclair-owned Ring of Honor

July 21, 2024 Andrew Thompson

Slim J did not have positive experiences with the Sinclair-owned Ring of Honor. He added that a legend ‘sh*t on him.’

Slim J opens up about AEW exit, Tony Schiavone informed him that he was being let go

A candid interview with Slim J, who had a run in AEW/ROH as a member of The Trustbusters.

Kota Ibushi returns to DDT Pro-Wrestling at Wrestle Peter Pan

July 21, 2024 Andrew Thompson

Kota Ibushi made a surprise appearance at DDT Pro-Wrestling Wrestle Peter Pan.

AEW Collision notes: Darby Allin wants Jack Perry at All In, Dustin Rhodes & Von Erichs align, FTR, Britt/Shida

Darby Allin wants Jack Perry & TNT Title at All In, Dustin Rhodes & The Von Erichs align, FTR aiming for Tag Titles, Britt versus Shida.

The Patriarchy captures AEW World Trios Championships on Collision

There are new World Trios Champions in All Elite Wrestling and they are The Patriarchy (Christian Cage, Killswitch & Nick Wayne).

Hologram arrives on 7/20 AEW Collision, scores win over Gringo Loco

The arrival of Hologram on AEW Collision. He picked up a victory over Gringo Loco.

Hikaru Shida vs. Skye Blue on AEW Collision stopped due to injury to Skye

A match between Skye Blue and Hikaru Shida is stopped on AEW Collision due to an injury to Blue.

Naomichi Marufuji to guest commentate ABEMA’s broadcast of WWE SummerSlam