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John Cena’s retirement show sets all-time record for arena gate: $6.55 million

February 19, 2026 Brandon Thurston

As WWE continues to break gate records, we now know John Cena’s retirement show drew the biggest live gate for an arena event in company history.

WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas easily broke all existing pro wrestling gate records, drawing $66 million in ticket sales over two nights

February 16, 2026 Brandon Thurston

WrestleMania ticket prices roughly doubled in 2025, for the second year in a row.

Royal Rumble stadium built in weeks raises questions from human rights groups about working conditions, WWE and Saudi officials unresponsive

January 30, 2026 Brandon Thurston

Despite recent reforms to Saudi Arabia’s labor system, researchers say migrant workers on construction projects are still vulnerable to exploitation, especially on fast-tracked projects.

Judge denies WWE motion in lawsuit over alleged ring post injury during ring teardown

January 6, 2026 Brandon Thurston

Event worker claims he suffered crushed hand and knocked-out teeth after slipping on debris while holding a ring post after SmackDown at Mohegan Sun Arena in March 2024.

WWE Holiday Tour attendance down while some events reportedly set record gates

January 6, 2026 Brandon Thurston

WWE concluded its Holiday Tour last weekend, and while attendance was down, at least two cities reportedly produced record gates.

“I will be your greatest partner”: How Vince McMahon’s 2022 WWE comeback was anticipated by Endeavor executives

December 29, 2025 Brandon Thurston

Newly disclosed messages from an ongoing merger shareholder lawsuit reveal that Mark Shapiro anticipated Vince McMahon’s return, while Ari Emanuel had contacted him months before WWE was officially put up for sale.

Exclusive: WWE Backlash returns to Puerto Rico in 2026

December 26, 2025 POST Wrestling Staff

WWE will return to Puerto Rico in 2026 for a premium live event, according to sources with knowledge of the event.

Fans ejected after storming the ring at C*4 Wrestling event in Ottawa

December 1, 2025 John Pollock

An incident at a C*4 Wrestling event in Ottawa saw the removal of several fans after they attempted to charge the ring.

Behind the Curtain: Wrestling’s Crisis of Performer Safety and Human Trafficking Awareness

November 21, 2025 POST Wrestling Staff

Professional wrestling has always been a house of mirrors— where reality twists into performance. But when spectacle collides with real-world abuse, the reflection cracks.

Mercedes Moné captures yet another title at WPW’s record-setting ‘Rumble in the Burt’ 3

October 20, 2025 Jack Wannan

Mercedes Moné added to her belt collection at Winnipeg Pro Wrestling’s third-ever “Rumble in the Burt.”

Independent events uncertain about following WrestleMania to Saudi Arabia

September 17, 2025 POST Wrestling Staff

With WrestleMania set for Riyadh in 2027, it’s early, but signs point to at least some of the usual independent events being uncertain about whether they’ll follow WWE to Saudi Arabia.

Opinion | I hate politics. That’s why I’m going to love WrestleMania in Saudi Arabia.

September 12, 2025 Brandon Thurston

There’s nothing political about WWE’s billion-dollar partnership with a political regime.

Stagehand union keeps pressure on 2300 Arena for second week of AEW residency

September 3, 2025 POST Wrestling Staff

POST Wrestling spoke with IATSE Local 8 Business Agent Phil Effinger and 2300 Arena CEO Roger Artigiani, as union seeks a long-term agreement with venue.

In the shadow of Clash in Paris, French pro-wrestling looks for differentiation

September 2, 2025 POST Wrestling Staff

Whilst WWE presented Smackdown in Lyon then Clash in Paris and Raw in Paris-La Défense Arena, four local promotions tried to shine on their own with this first WrestleMania-like weekend in and around the City of Light.

Exclusive: NXT to hold premium live event in Fort Lauderdale next month

August 20, 2025 John Pollock

John Pollock & Brandon Thurston can report that NXT will be heading to Fort Lauderdale for a premium live event in September.

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