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Taya Valkyrie on her free agency, Bobby Lashley agrees with Undertaker’s ‘soft’ comment, Edge talks Christian’s return, Kota Ibushi interview.

REPORT: Lars Sullivan released from WWE

February 2, 2021 John Pollock

Per report, Lars Sullivan was quietly released from WWE in January.

Breakdown of WWE’s RAW ratings featuring Edge vs. Randy Orton

Edge’s first match on television since 2011 saw RAW receive an increase in the third hour while finishing on top of the cable charts Monday.

Booker T confirms that AQA has signed with WWE

It was reported in January that AQA is going to be a part of the next WWE Performance Center class and Booker T confirmed her signing.

The Bouncers re-sign with Ring of Honor

Ring of Honor confirmed that Beer City Bruiser & Brian Milonas have re-signed with the company after both men broke the news over the weekend.

Rey Mysterio shares that he and Dominik had COVID-19 in December

Rey and Dominik Mysterio contracted COVID-19 in December and Rey broke down the timetable of their respective positive tests.

INTERVIEW: Brody King talks re-signing with ROH, NJPW World Tag League

February 1, 2021 Andrew Thompson

POST Wrestling’s Andrew Thompson spoke to Ring of Honor talent Brody King about re-signing with ROH, NJPW World Tag League, PWG & more.

WWE RAW notes: Damian Priest & Bad Bunny, Carlito wrestles, Naomi pins Asuka

The post-Royal Rumble edition of RAW featured the debut of Damian Priest as he was aligned with Bad Bunny. Carlito and Naomi competed as well.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Edge, Bianca Belair win Rumble matches

Looking at the two Royal Rumble outcomes, Dustin Diamond passes away, Glenn Jacobs donates Rumble fee, CM Punk added to “Heels” cast & more.

Friday Night SmackDown tops 2.3 million viewers for second week in a row

The go-home episode of Friday Night SmackDown leading to Sunday’s Royal Rumble experienced a small decrease from the week prior.

Ring of Honor re-signs double champion Jonathan Gresham

Veteran performer Jonathan Gresham has re-signed with Ring of Honor with the announcement made on Monday by the promotion.

John Cena says there is “no mathematical way” for ‘Mania appearance

In an interview with SI.com, John Cena is stating that there is “no mathematical way” to participate in this year’s WrestleMania.

WWE hires Christine Lubrano to serve as SVP of Creative Writing

February 1, 2021 POST Wrestling Staff

Christine Lubrano has been named by WWE as its new Senior Vice President of Creative Writing Operations after spending 18 years with the IFC channel.

POST SCHEDULE: G1 Climax 2015, Kawada Retrospective, Brandon Thurston

This week, a review of the finals of the G1 Climax 2015, Brandon Thurston chats the WWE financials, Toshiaki Kawada retrospective & more.

Jay White attacks Tomohiro Ishii at Road to New Beginning in Tokyo

Jay White appeared at Monday’s Road to New Beginning show at Korakuen Hall and attacked Tomohiro Ishii.

WWE Royal Rumble notes: Christian returns, Victoria, Naomi, Bad Bunny, New Day

News and notes coming out of the 2021 WWE Royal Rumble pay-per-view including the returns of Christian, Lisa Marie Varon and more.

Edge wins 2021 men’s Royal Rumble match

For the second time in his career, Edge won the men’s Royal Rumble match and he’ll be challenging for a world title at WrestleMania.

Bianca Belair wins 2021 women’s Royal Rumble match

In her first full year on WWE’s main roster, Bianca Belair won the women’s Royal Rumble match and is headed to WrestleMania.

New Women’s Tag Team Champions crowned at WWE Royal Rumble