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POST NEWS UPDATE: Stephanie McMahon discusses WWE’s scrapped virtual watch-along plans

July 30, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Stephanie McMahon talks WWE’s scrapped virtual watch-along plans, MVP discusses Paul Heyman’s usage of talents of color, Taylor Wilde on the plans for her to win the WWE Cruiserweight Title, Natalya heaps praise onto Lana, Davey Boy Smith Jr.’s MLW contract, and tons more.

WWE releases 2020 second quarter financial report

July 30, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Ahead of the conference call with WWE Chairman Vince McMahon, WWE released their 2020 second quarter financial report.

AEW finishes sixth for the night on cable, NXT tops 700,000 viewers

July 30, 2020 John Pollock

While NXT had several increases after last week’s disappointing figures, the week belonged to AEW as Dynamite finished sixth for the night among cable programs.

REPORT: Leon Ruff signs with WWE

July 30, 2020 Andrew Thompson

After a handful of appearances on WWE programming as an enhancement talent, WWE has fully acquired the services of former EVOLVE Tag Team Champion Leon Ruff.

WWE NXT notes: Dexter Lumis qualifies for TakeOver ladder match, Kyle O’Reilly, Rhea vs. Kai

July 29, 2020 Andrew Thompson

The build for TakeOver: XXX continued on the 7/29 edition of NXT. Dexter Lumis qualified for the North American Title ladder match, Io Shirai’s next challenger to be determined next week, Kyle O’Reilly made his return and much more.

AEW Dynamite notes: AEW World Title match on 8/5, Excalibur not on commentary, Cardona

July 29, 2020 Andrew Thompson

AEW set up segments and matches for their next two weeks of programming. Jon Moxley is set to defend his AEW World Championship against Darby Allin on 8/5, but MJF issued a challenge for the AEW World Title and he wants that match at All Out.

Ariane Andrew teaming with Nyla Rose in AEW’s Women’s Tag Team Cup tournament

July 29, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Nyla Rose and Ariane Andrew drew the same color, therefore they’ll be teaming together in the AEW Women’s Tag Team Cup tournament.

Matt Cardona debuts in All Elite Wrestling

July 29, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Matt Cardona, the former Zack Ryder made his All Elite Wrestling Dynamite debut by saving Cody from a beat down by Dark Order.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Cody on Tyson-AEW, Mysterio, Free Agents

July 29, 2020 John Pollock

Notes from Cody’s interview with ESPN, AEW & NXT matches, Kairi Sane’s farewell video, analysis of WWE’s ratings, Stephanie McMahon interview & more.

POLLOCK’S MMA UPDATE: UFC awarded damages, Dana White notes

July 29, 2020 John Pollock

Dana White covers numerous subjects, UFC awarded damages in legal case, MMA fighters joins agency, UFC Fight Night ratings, Tony Ferguson speaks & more.

Hiromu Takahashi out of action with a shoulder injury

July 28, 2020 Andrew Thompson

The current IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion Hiromu Takahashi is out of action with a shoulder injury. He’s scheduled to defend his title against Taiji Ishimori on 8/29.

IMPACT REPORT: Edwards vs. Trey, Good Brothers vs. Reno Scum, “Wrestle House”

July 28, 2020 John Pollock

John Pollock reviews this week’s episode featuring Eddie Edwards defending the Impact title, The Good Brothers in action, and the “Wrestle House” segments.

Kris Statlander undergoes successful ACL surgery

July 28, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Kris Statlander provided an update post-surgery to share that her operation was a success.

POST NEWS UPDATE: Dolph Ziggler discusses why he continues to stay with WWE

July 28, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Dolph Ziggler explains why he continues to stay with WWE, Walt McDonald passes away, Sasha Banks discusses taking time away from WWE, Arn Anderson on Brian Gewirtz’s influence, New Jack on if he believes WWE is a racist company, and more.

WWE Raw hurt by sizable dropout in the third hour

July 28, 2020 John Pollock

WWE Raw failed to see much movement in his total audience number this week and was hampered by a low third-hour drop across the board.

Dana White sets date for Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje

July 28, 2020 John Pollock

UFC president Dana White has announced a date for the anticipated fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje for the UFC lightweight championship.

NJPW introducing KOPW Championship, special rules announced

July 28, 2020 Andrew Thompson

The KOPW Championship is coming soon to New Japan Pro-Wrestling. There are a handful of special rules that come with the title and all is explained within the article.

Tetsuya Naito vs. EVIL, Taiji Ishimori vs. Hiromu Takahashi added to 8/29 ‘Summer Struggle’ event

July 28, 2020 Andrew Thompson

At New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s ‘Summer Struggle’ show on 8/29 at Jingu Baseball Stadium, the IWGP Heavyweight, Intercontinental and Junior Heavyweight Championships will be on the line.

Drew McIntyre vs. Randy Orton announced for WWE SummerSlam

July 27, 2020 John Pollock

The WWE Championship match for SummerSlam was confirmed on Monday’s episode of Raw.

Kairi Sane bids farewell following injury angle on Raw

July 27, 2020 John Pollock

On Monday’s episode of Raw, an angle was shot that appears to be the end of Kairi Sane’s character on Raw with the performer issuing a farewell statement.