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AEW and NXT both fall under 700,000 viewers, down in the key demo

June 11, 2020 John Pollock

It was a rough week for both AEW and NXT as both shows were down in viewership in addition to double-digit declines in the core demographic.

POST NEWS UPDATE: Linear TV Network wanted to secure the rights to WWE’s VOD content for ten years

June 11, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Stephanie McMahon says a Linear TV Network wanted the rights to WWE’s VOD content before the WWE Network was created, Randy Orton plans to wrestle until he’s 50, Undertaker addresses his Starrcast booking, Rob Gronkowski says he was ready to drop the 24/7 Title, Kris Statlander is awaiting the green light from Kenny Omega to break out her 450 splash, and more.

Jeff Hardy & Sheamus contract signing, Tucker returning to action set for SmackDown

June 11, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Recently added to the 6/12 episode of SmackDown is a contract signing for Jeff Hardy and Sheamus’ match at Backlash and the return to in-ring competition of Tucker Knight.

AJ Styles responds to CM Punk calling him out for staying silent about racial issues, says he doesn’t respect Punk

June 11, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Last week, CM Punk had an exchange on Twitter about staying silent during the current climate of the world and AJ Styles’ name was brought up during that exchange. In reaction to Punk’s comments, AJ Styles says he has no respect for Punk.

Cody defending TNT Championship against Jake Hager at Fyter Fest

June 10, 2020 Andrew Thompson

On either night one or two of Fyter Fest, Cody will defend the TNT Championship against The Inner Circle’s Jake Hager.

AEW Dynamite notes: Tag title match next week, Dark Order attempts to recruit Colt Cabana

June 10, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Set for next week’s episode of AEW Dynamite on TNT is an AEW World Tag Team Title match, MJF vs. Bully Gunn, Best Friends vs. Jericho & Guevara and more. Within this article is also a recap of the June 10th edition of Dynamite.

WWE NXT notes: Karrion Kross coming after Adam Cole, tag title matches, El Hijo del Fantasma

June 10, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Coming out of the 6/10 episode of NXT, two tag team title matches were made official for next week, Scarlett sent a message to NXT Champion Adam Cole on behalf of Karrion Kross, and El Hijo del Fantasma is now going by Santos Escobar and his masked men were revealed as Joaquin Wilde and Raul Mendoza.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: NJPW’s guidelines for upcoming shows

June 10, 2020 John Pollock

New Japan’s guidelines for upcoming shows, more on Johnny Walker, Talk is Jericho covers Stadium Stampede & notes on the formation of the group.

POLLOCK’S MMA UPDATE: Dana White, Joe Rogan speak on fighter pay

June 10, 2020 John Pollock

Dana White debated the state of fighter pay on ESPN, Joe Rogan also addressed the top, Miocic vs. Cormier III, Invicta returning, Nate Diaz comments & more.

Johnny Walker “Mr. Wrestling II” passes away at age 85

June 10, 2020 John Pollock

Johnny Walker, who was a massive star in the Southeastern U.S. and famous for his role as Mr. Wrestling II – has died at the age of 85.

AEW DARK REPORT: Jon Moxley vs. Robert Anthony

June 9, 2020 Davie Portman

A 90-minute edition of AEW Dark featured Jon Moxley taking on fellow CZW alumni Robert Anthony, plus Christopher Daniels vs. Sonny Kiss & more.

IMPACT REPORT: Tessa Blanchard to defend title at Slammiversary

June 9, 2020 Davie Portman

An announcement is made regarding the Impact Wrestling title, Michael Elgin vs. Ken Shamrock vs. Sami Callihan, Purrazzo confronts Grace & more.

Five-way IMPACT World Championship match made official for Slammiversary

June 9, 2020 Andrew Thompson

The IMPACT World Champion Tessa Blanchard will be back in action at Slammiversary where she’ll defend her title against Michael Elgin, Ace Austin, Eddie Edwards and Trey in a five-way match.

POST NEWS UPDATE: Tama Tonga verbally agreed to join WWE in 2016

June 9, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Tama Tonga verbally agreed to join WWE in 2016, Undertaker wishes things turned out differently for CM Punk in WWE, Karrion Kross interview, Flip Gordon on if Marty Scurll had any influence on him staying with ROH and Chris Jericho wants Martha Hart to honor Owen Hart in AEW.

WWE Raw’s viewership stays flat, main demo increases 8%

June 9, 2020 John Pollock

One week after WWE Raw was dominated by cable new programming, the show reclaimed its place among the most-watched shows on cable Monday.

MLW signs streaming deal with DAZN

June 9, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Major League Wrestling has signed a U.S. streaming deal with DAZN. Additional details about the deal can be found in the article.

Trilogy fight between Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier set for August

June 9, 2020 John Pollock

The trilogy fight between UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic and former champion Daniel Cormier is set for August with several outlets confirming the date.

UFC to run four events on Yas Island including UFC 251 in July

June 9, 2020 John Pollock

The UFC has confirmed the location of “Fight Island” with the promotion set to hold events on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi beginning July 11th.

EXCLUSIVE: Ayesha Raymond reflects on Mae Young Classic, talks World of Sport, Kyoko Kimura

June 9, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Former IPW:UK Women’s Champion Ayesha Raymond spoke with POST Wrestling’s Andrew Thompson. She talked about her experience with WWE in the 2017 Mae Young Classic, working in various promotions in Japan and learning from Kyoko Kimura. Ayesha also opened up about what went wrong with the World of Sport reboot in 2018.

Tiger Mask recovering from colonic diverticulitis, will miss forthcoming NJPW events

June 9, 2020 Andrew Thompson

New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced that they’ll be back up and running next week but Tiger Mask will not be a part of the festivities as he is recovering from colonic diverticulitis.