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The Life & Career of “Tiger Hunter” Kuniaki Kobayashi

September 10, 2024 John Pollock

Kuniaki Kobayashi, a major figure throughout the ‘80s war between New Japan and All Japan Pro Wrestling, died at the age of 68.

An early look at what’s in the “Mr. McMahon” Netflix docuseries

September 6, 2024 Brandon Thurston

With the “Mr. McMahon” docuseries set to premiere on Netflix on Sept. 25, questions remain about how deeply it will explore the life and scandals of its central figure.

Friday Night SmackDown ends its five-year run on Fox

September 6, 2024 John Pollock

With the final episode of Friday Night SmackDown on Fox airing tonight, John Pollock looks at the legacy of the past five years.

Musician Wesley Eisold sues Cody Rhodes, WWE, and Fanatics over “American Nightmare” trademark

September 5, 2024 Brandon Thurston

Cody Rhodes, WWE, and Fanatics sued by musician Wesley Eisold over “American Nightmare” trademark

Dr. Carlon Colker withdraws petition against Janel Grant, her petition against him remains active

September 5, 2024 Brandon Thurston

Dr. Carlon Colker has withdrawn his litigation against Janel Grant, according to a new filing in Connecticut Superior Court on Wednesday.

“Mr. McMahon” filmmakers reached out to Janel Grant for documentary interview but no interview materialized

September 3, 2024 Brandon Thurston

The upcoming Netflix documentary, “Mr. McMahon”, which releases on Sept. 25, won’t include an interview with Janel Grant, as we reported last week.

Bigger Than Wrestling: Why two directors spent nearly a decade working on “The Death Tour’

September 2, 2024 Jack Wannan

How a chance encounter with local wrestling birthed a documentary on empowering representation, survival, and one of wrestling’s most notorious tours.

WWE not holding production credit for “Mr. McMahon” series on Netflix

August 30, 2024 John Pollock

Wrestlenomics and POST Wrestling can report that WWE will not hold any production credits on the series, according to a person familiar with the project.

New media versus paper and pencil: an aging journo’s experience of AEW All In 2024

August 27, 2024 Neal Flanagan

Neal Flanagan writes about rejoining the press pack after decades away from the newspaper game

Rich Swann entering rehab after second disorderly intoxication arrest since 2022

August 21, 2024 Brandon Thurston

TNA wrestler charged after trying to kick in the door of an apartment and following a person toward their home

Interview: After years in WWE, Matt Camp isn’t holding back

July 25, 2024 Jack Wannan

After years in the WWE, Matt Camp is using his new platform to reflect on the past and look forward as well.

Review: ‘The Death Tour’ creates beautiful illustration of why people wrestle

July 17, 2024 Jack Wannan

“The Death Tour” shows how personal struggles and motivations bring people into the squared circle.

Janel Grant files petition for records against wellness doctor said to treat WWE talent and employees

July 16, 2024 John Pollock

Lawyers for Janel Grant filed a pre-action discovery petition today against Dr. Carlon Colker and his clinic, Peak Wellness, Inc.

Addition By Subtraction: Previewing The G1 Climax 34

July 15, 2024 Bruce Lord

Bruce Lord previews this year’s NJPW G1 Climax 34 tournament with a breakdown of all the participants over the two blocks.

All-Star Lineups in Dusty Music Halls: Understanding GCW’s success

July 11, 2024 Jack Wannan

Jack Wannan looks at the rise of GCW as the promotion made its return to Toronto this past Friday for its ‘Worst Behavior’ card.

Carmelo Hayes says Trick Williams Feud Wasn’t Planned | POST Interview

July 11, 2024 POST Wrestling Staff

Carmelo Hayes speaks to John Pollock ahead of Money In The Bank 2024 about his biggest challenge in transitioning to the main roster from NXT, his experience working with Trick Williams, and the opportunities presented by NXT 2.0.

Chelsea Green on what WWE Release taught her | POST Interview

July 9, 2024 POST Wrestling Staff

Chelsea Green speaks to John Pollock ahead of Money In The Bank 2024 about what she learned after her WWE release, Britt Baker, and more.

LA Knight on Improvising Promos, WWE’s Business Boom | POST Interview

July 6, 2024 POST Wrestling Staff

LA Knight speaks to John Pollock ahead of Money In The Bank 2024 about his rise to stardom since last year’s MITB, being a key player during WWE’s current business boom, and his organic process for creating promos.

Dream Slam Monthly (Vol. 18): Summer Heats Up

June 29, 2024 Karen Peterson

The summer heats up with the roads to major shows domestically and abroad, dream matches come together, and tournament season begins to heat up.

The Life & Career of The Wild Samoan Sika Anoa’i

June 26, 2024 John Pollock

Leati Sika Amituana’i Anoa’i, a member of the Samoan wrestling dynasty and Wild Samoans tag team, died on Tuesday at 79.