NEWS SITD 6/16/21: New NXT UK Women’s Champion, Wardlow Week June 16, 2021 POST Wrestling Staff John Siino reviews this week’s editions of AEW Dark, AEW Dark: Elevation, NXT UK, NWA Powerrr, 205 Live, NJPW Strong, Ring of Honor, and Main Event in under 15 minutes on Shot In The Dark.
NEWS ROH returns to Philadelphia with two-night “Glory by Honor” set of shows June 16, 2021 John Pollock Ring of Honor will make its return to Philadelphia in August with a two-night Glory by Honor series of shows.
NEWS AEW set to run Arthur Ashe Stadium in NYC this September June 16, 2021 John Pollock During an appearance on WFAN, AEW president Tony Khan announced that AEW will make its debut in New York City later this year.
NEWS NJPW reveals Tokyo Dome date, two cards set for MetLife Dome June 16, 2021 John Pollock NJPW has announced three stadium events beginning with the rescheduled date at the Tokyo Dome that will feature Shingo Takagi vs. Kota Ibushi.
NEWS WWE NXT notes: O’Reilly vs. Cole at Great American Bash, Samoa Joe, Diamond Mine June 15, 2021 Andrew Thompson The TakeOver: In Your House fallout episode of NXT brought forth the return of Samoa Joe and the first announcement for Great American Bash
NEWS WWE Raw sees increase in viewership in U.S. and Canada June 15, 2021 John Pollock Monday’s episode of WWE Raw saw the show increase its viewership over the past three weeks heading into Hell in a Cell.
NEWS Samoa Joe returns to NXT, will be William Regal’s enforcer June 15, 2021 Andrew Thompson Samoa Joe made his return to WWE after being released in April. Joe is back in NXT and will be William Regal’s enforcer
NEWS POST NEWS UPDATE: TJ Wilson talks producing Sasha Banks vs. Bianca Belair at WrestleMania June 15, 2021 Andrew Thompson TJ Wilson on producing Banks vs. Belair, Wesley Blake on his WWE release, Anthony Bowens, Tucker on his future and tons more
NEWS Don West diagnosed with brain lymphoma June 15, 2021 Andrew Thompson Longtime TNA/IMPACT Wrestling personality Don West revealed that he has been diagnosed with brain lymphoma and is undergoing treatment
NEWS L.A. Knight’s coronation, Io Shirai, three tag matches set for 6/15 WWE NXT June 15, 2021 Andrew Thompson L.A. Knight will be celebrated as the Million Dollar Champion, Io Shirai is back and several tag matches announced for NXT on USA Network
NEWS Renee Paquette announces birth of her and Jon Moxley’s child June 15, 2021 Andrew Thompson Renee Paquette and Jon Moxley welcome their baby girl into the world
NEWS INTERVIEW: Famous B reflects on Lucha Underground, talks Konnan, SoCal Wrestling June 15, 2021 Andrew Thompson Andrew Thompson caught up with Famous B for an interview. The two discussed Famous B’s run in Lucha Underground, Konnan’s guidance and more
NEWS Nightingale vs. Conti, Kiss vs. Martin to be a part of 6/15 AEW Dark June 15, 2021 Andrew Thompson Eight matches announced for the next AEW Dark episode that will feature Tay Conti, Sonny Kiss, Wardlow, Dante Martin and more
NEWS National Title qualifier, Trevor Murdoch, Melina set for 6/15 NWA Powerrr June 15, 2021 Andrew Thompson Multiple announcements made for the 6/15 installment of NWA Powerrr on FITE
NEWS Josh Alexander, Kojima vs. Kratos announced for 6/18 NJPW Strong June 14, 2021 Andrew Thompson The IMPACT X Division Champion Josh Alexander will be in action on the 6/18 episode of NJPW Strong
NEWS Piper Niven debuts on WWE Raw, aligns with Eva Marie June 14, 2021 Andrew Thompson NXT UK’s Piper Niven made her Monday Night Raw debut and defeated Naomi. Niven is now aligned with Eva Marie
NEWS U.S. viewership for Friday Night SmackDown & AEW Dynamite June 14, 2021 John Pollock Television viewership figures are in for the latest Friday night doubleheader involving SmackDown and AEW Dynamite.
NEWS Alexa Bliss vs. Shayna Baszler added to WWE Hell In A Cell June 14, 2021 Andrew Thompson Shayna Baszler is taking on Alexa Bliss at the Hell In A Cell PPV
NEWS POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Hayashishita and Syuri have classic match June 14, 2021 John Pollock The classic between Utami Hayashishita and Syuri, update on IMPACT’s viewership, the fallout from UFC 263, Chelsea Green provides update & more.
NEWS SmackDown does strong number in Canada, AEW Dynamite falls June 14, 2021 John Pollock Friday Night SmackDown performed well in Canada this past weekend finishing among the top sports programs for the night.