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NXT wins with total viewership while AEW takes the demo

July 9, 2020 John Pollock

The second week of AEW and NXT’s head-to-head specials saw small decreases of both Fyter Fest and the Great American Bash.

AEW Fyter Fest notes: Taz revives FTW Championship, Nyla Rose’s manager, Puppy Battle Royal

July 8, 2020 Andrew Thompson

On night two of AEW Fyter Fest, Taz revived the FTW Championship and crowned Brian Cage as the champion, Nyla Rose announced that she has a manager coming and Big Swole was “suspended” by Tony Khan for kidnapping Britt Baker.

WWE NXT notes: NXT Women’s Title match on 7/15, Grimes vs. Priest, Mercedes Martinez

July 8, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Here are the notes from the 7/8 edition of WWE NXT and several matches were set up for next week’s show including an NXT Women’s Title match.

Three matches added to AEW’s Fight For The Fallen event on 7/15

July 8, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Coming off the heels of Fyter Fest, AEW is coming right back with Fight For The Fallen on July 15 and three matches have been added to the show lineup.

Keith Lee defeats Adam Cole to become WWE NXT Champion

July 8, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Keith Lee ended Adam Cole’s 400-plus day reign as NXT Champion in the main event of night two of the Great American Bash.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Further allegations regarding Terrace House

July 8, 2020 John Pollock

Further allegations come out regarding Terrace House, Fyter Fest vs. GAB Week 2, WWE hires CFO, Mike Brown & Pedro Munhoz have COVID-19, UFC 61 from 2006.

Matt Riddle admits to affair, denies sexual assault & abuse allegations

July 8, 2020 John Pollock

Matt Riddle posted a video Wednesday to directly address the allegations put forward by independent wrestler Candy Cartwright (Samantha Tavel).

WWE Raw falls to one of its lowest figures, hurt by weak first hour

July 8, 2020 John Pollock

WWE Raw took another plunge this week posting one of its lowest audiences in modern history beginning with a weak opening hour.

IMPACT REPORT: Alexander vs. Callihan, More Slammiversary Teases

July 7, 2020 Davie Portman

Impact featured Josh Alexander vs. Sami Callihan, Jordynne Grace vs. Kimber Lee, and a former world champion “isn’t coming alone” to Slammiversary.

OTT Wrestling issues statement about changes within the promotion, Garda vetting, wrestling school

July 7, 2020 Andrew Thompson

OTT Wrestling issued a statement about the sexual assault/harassment allegations against several performers that competed for the promotion. There are now new people in position of power, on top of new rules that OTT is instituting for their eventual return to the wrestling scene.

Mysterio vs. Rollins, Crews vs. MVP added to Extreme Rules

July 6, 2020 John Pollock

On Monday’s edition of Raw, two new matches were added to the Extreme Rules event taking place on Sunday, July 19th.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Mysterio working without WWE deal, per report

July 6, 2020 John Pollock

Rey Mysterio’s status with WWE, SummerSlam at the PC, Jorge Masvidal passes COVID-19 test, talent appearing on Raw, Edge discusses Randy Orton matches.

POST SCHEDULE: Dominion, UFC 251, Emily Pratt, Lonesome Dove

July 5, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

This week’s schedule features coverage of Dominion, UFC 251, Fyter Fest & GAB, Emily Pratt stops by, a review of Hamilton & Lonesome Dove feat. Bret Hart.

REPORT: Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal set pending test results

July 5, 2020 John Pollock

A tumultuous weekend that saw the UFC lose one of its title challengers for UFC 251 next weekend may end up with a replacement fight that is significantly larger than the original.

EXCLUSIVE: Details on Saieve Al Sabah’s exit from MLW, emails exchanged, MLW comments (Updated)

July 4, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Saieve Al Sabah took to social media and revealed that he requested his release from Major League Wrestling and was granted that release. After reaching out to MLW, their Head of Wrestling Operations, Jared St. Laurent spoke on the record about the situation and how things unfolded between Saieve and MLW.

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NEW JAPAN CUP 2020 Day 8 – Semi-Finals: Okada vs. Hiromu, EVIL vs. SANADA

July 3, 2020 Mike Murray

Mike Murray’s review of the semi-finals of the New Japan Cup with Kazuchika Okada vs. Hiromu Takahashi, and EVIL vs. SANADA & the return of Hirai Kawato.

NEWS

NXT wins with total viewership while AEW takes the demo

AEW Fyter Fest notes: Taz revives FTW Championship, Nyla Rose’s manager, Puppy Battle Royal

WWE NXT notes: NXT Women’s Title match on 7/15, Grimes vs. Priest, Mercedes Martinez

Three matches added to AEW’s Fight For The Fallen event on 7/15

Keith Lee defeats Adam Cole to become WWE NXT Champion

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Further allegations regarding Terrace House

Matt Riddle admits to affair, denies sexual assault & abuse allegations

WWE Raw falls to one of its lowest figures, hurt by weak first hour

IMPACT REPORT: Alexander vs. Callihan, More Slammiversary Teases

OTT Wrestling issues statement about changes within the promotion, Garda vetting, wrestling school

Mysterio vs. Rollins, Crews vs. MVP added to Extreme Rules

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Mysterio working without WWE deal, per report

POST SCHEDULE: Dominion, UFC 251, Emily Pratt, Lonesome Dove

REPORT: Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal set pending test results

EXCLUSIVE: Details on Saieve Al Sabah’s exit from MLW, emails exchanged, MLW comments (Updated)

SmackDown’s overnight figure hits a new low on Fox

NJPW releases card for July 11 & title matches for July 12

REPORT: Gilbert Burns tests positive for COVID-19, off UFC 251

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: WWE mask policy, G-1 update, EVOLVE

NEW JAPAN CUP 2020 Day 8 – Semi-Finals: Okada vs. Hiromu, EVIL vs. SANADA