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AEW Dynamite falls to lowest audience of 2025 against NBA & NHL playoffs

April 25, 2025 John Pollock

The combination of airing live on the West Coast and against playoff competition led to AEW Dynamite falling to its lowest audience of the year.

WWE qualified for $4.2 million in tax credits for ‘Mania 41, lists overall budget

April 25, 2025 John Pollock

WWE was approved for several million dollars worth of tax credits for its staging of WrestleMania 41 in Nevada.

WWE to launch a dedicated YouTube channel for ECW

April 19, 2025 John Pollock

WWE will continue its rollout of its tape libraries on YouTube with a channel dedicated to Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW).

Josh Alexander teams with Konosuke Takeshita on AEW Collision

April 17, 2025 John Pollock

Josh Alexander made his debut for AEW on Wednesday night in Boston and will return for tonight’s second Spring BreakThru event.

AEW Collision scores fourth largest viewership figures of 2025

April 15, 2025 John Pollock

AEW Collision experienced a rise in its viewership figures as it achieved its fourth-highest performance of the year.

Multiple bidders expected at the table as UFC’s window with ESPN closes

April 15, 2025 John Pollock

When the clock strikes Midnight, the UFC will exit its exclusive negotiating window with ESPN and enter the open market for its domestic rights.

Friday Night SmackDown ranks first on cable in prime time

April 15, 2025 John Pollock

The penultimate edition of Friday Night SmackDown before WrestleMania ranked first in prime time on cable this past week.

Robert Gibson & Damian 666 added to Senior Scramble as alternates

April 14, 2025 John Pollock

Joey Janela has announced that Doug Gilbert and Tommy Rich are out of their Spring Break 9 match and will be replaced by Damian 666 and Robert Gibson.

NJPW confirms Jeff Cobb’s departure, IWGP tag titles are vacant

April 14, 2025 John Pollock

The promotion issued a brief statement that the 42-year-old will wrap up this Saturday in a match against Hiroshi Tanahashi.

Amanda Nunes added to UFC Hall of Fame class

April 12, 2025 John Pollock

The multiple world champion was announced during the UFC 314 broadcast for inclusion in this year’s class, with Nunes surprised by the news.

Former MMA stars to appear at Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport

April 12, 2025 John Pollock

Josh Barnett has revealed several “guests of honor” for this week’s Bloodsport XII event in Las Vegas.

The Young Bucks issues challenge to War Dogs

April 12, 2025 John Pollock

The Young Bucks issued a challenge during Friday’s Windy City Riot for a match at Resurgence next month.

Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling to make Montreal debut this summer

April 11, 2025 John Pollock

Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling to make Montreal debut this summer

AEW Dynamite sees growth after Dynasty, largest 18-34 audience since February

April 10, 2025 John Pollock

AEW Dynamite followed the Dynasty pay-per-view with a small increase while achieving its third-largest audience of the year.

Wes Hutchings a.k.a. ‘Hartford Love’ passes away at 84

April 10, 2025 John Pollock

Wes Hutchings, who was part of the colorful Love Brothers tag team, passed away on Thursday at 84.

AEW Collision listed for three-hour block on April 26

April 7, 2025 John Pollock

AEW is scheduled to host a three-block on TNT later this month.

Morley Sports Management buys majority stake in Ohio Valley Wrestling

April 7, 2025 John Pollock

Majority control of Ohio Valley Wrestling has been acquired by Morley Sports Management.

Joey Janela and Sabu to meet in No Rope Barbed Wire Match

April 7, 2025 John Pollock

Sabu’s retirement match at Joey Janela’s Spring Break will now include a significant stipulation.

G1 Climax 2025 dates released

April 7, 2025 John Pollock

NJPW has released the schedule for its annual G1 Climax tournament.

NJPW releases full card for Windy City Riot

April 7, 2025 John Pollock

After Sakura Genesis wrapped up, New Japan has released the full lineup for its return to Chicago this week.