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Hit-and-run angle leads to SmackDown improving its viewership

May 30, 2020 John Pollock

Friday Night SmackDown saw a jump in its audience in the overnight figures with this week’s episode on pace to be their most-watched show since mid-April.

SmackDown Notes: Matt Riddle to SD, Title match next week, Hardy angle

May 29, 2020 John Pollock

During Friday Night SmackDown, it was announced that Matt Riddle is coming following his loss to Timothy Thatcher on this past week’s episode of NXT.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Chris Jericho on Tyson, Stadium Stampede

May 29, 2020 John Pollock

Chris Jericho discusses Mike Tyson and Stadium Stampede, SmackDown matches, Nigel McGuinness, bio on Vince McMahon, Thunder Rosa speaks on Hana Kimura.

POLLOCK’S MMA UPDATE: Dana White on Jones dispute, TUF, McGregor-Silva, Reebok

May 29, 2020 John Pollock

Dana White comments on McGregor vs. Silva, the Reebok deal, Fight Island, and dispute with Jon Jones, UFC weigh-in results & UFC 114 on this date in 2010.

POST NEWS UPDATE: PCO says ROH planned to run a show at the Montreal Bell Centre

May 28, 2020 Andrew Thompson

ROH was planning to run the Montreal Bell Centre according to PCO, AJ Styles feels that his matches with Shinsuke Nakamura in WWE had absurdly high expectations, Ricky Starks explains why he left the NWA, Dark Side of the Ring news, AEW’s Trent feels that he has a singles run in him, and much more.

AEW Dynamite and NXT both experience big increases

May 28, 2020 John Pollock

Wednesday’s cable figures were a positive sign for AEW and NXT with the programs posting two of its best figures during the empty arena era of shows.

Q&A: wXw CEO Felix Kohlenberg on the return of ‘Shotgun’

May 28, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

wXw CEO Felix Kohlenberg speaks with POST Wrestling about the promotion re-launching their ‘Shotgun’ series and first shows since the pandemic began.

AJPW’s ‘Champion Carnival’ tournament to take place in September

May 28, 2020 Andrew Thompson

All Japan Pro Wrestling President Takenori Fukuda announced that the 2020 ‘Champion Carnival’ tournament will take place in September.

Keith Lee defending NXT North American Title against Johnny Gargano at TakeOver: In Your House

May 28, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Keith Lee vs. Johnny Gargano for the NXT North American Championship has been added to TakeOver: In Your House and it is one of three championship matches on the show.

WWE NXT notes: Interim Cruiserweight Title tourney finals, Shotzi Blackheart’s rough landing

May 27, 2020 Andrew Thompson

The finals of the interim NXT Cruiserweight Title tourney is set for next week, Shotzi Blackheart takes a rough bump, Mia Yim vs. Candice LeRae on 6/3 and a Prime Target special will spotlight TakeOver’s top title bouts.

AEW Dynamite notes: Britt Baker out of action until All Out, Mike Tyson & Henry Cejudo appear

May 27, 2020 Andrew Thompson

There were multiple news notes coming out of the 5/27 episode of AEW Dynamite such as Britt Baker’s injury status, Mike Tyson and Henry Cejudo appearing, Fyter Fest announcements and much more.

Velveteen Dream challenging Adam Cole for NXT Title at TakeOver: In Your House

May 27, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Adam Cole will defend the NXT Championship at TakeOver: In Your House on June 7th against Velveteen Dream. William Regal will determine the setting of Dream and Cole’s forthcoming match.

FTR debuts in All Elite Wrestling, saves The Young Bucks from Butcher & Blade

May 27, 2020 Andrew Thompson

After being granted their releases from WWE in April, Dax Hardwood and Cash Wheeler have debuted in All Elite Wrestling and they saved The Young Bucks from a beat down.

Memorial Day episode of WWE Raw produces second-lowest figure

May 27, 2020 John Pollock

The Memorial Day episode of WWE Raw was nearly identical to the week prior with a 1% drop in viewership and the same level in the main demographic.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: WWE performers remember Shad Gaspard

May 27, 2020 John Pollock

Terrace House has canceled its current season following the passing of Hana Kimura, Riddle to the main roster, Jericho Cruise & remembering Shad Gaspard.

POLLOCK’S MMA UPDATE: UFC receives approval in Nevada for two cards

May 27, 2020 John Pollock

Nevada has approved the UFC’s next two events, a rundown of the protocols for the shows, tragic news from Sam Stout, Colby Covington leaves ATT & more.

AEW DARK REPORT: Ten matches from Daily’s Place

May 27, 2020 Davie Portman

This week’s episode of AEW Dark featured ten matches from Daily’s Place including Best Friends, Colt Cabana, Wardlow, Christopher Daniels & more.

IMPACT REPORT: Deonna Purrazzo appears, Battle at the Deaner Compound

May 26, 2020 Davie Portman

This week’s episode featured the semi-finals of the #1 contender’s tournament with Michael Elgin vs. Trey and Ace Austin vs. Hernandez, plus Deonna Purrazzo appears.

Deonna Purrazzo joins IMPACT Wrestling

May 26, 2020 Andrew Thompson

One month after being released from the WWE, a Deonna Purrazzo vignette aired on IMPACT Wrestling’s weekly show on AXS TV.

Apollo Crews defends WWE U.S. Title, Charlotte Flair vs. Asuka set for next week’s RAW

May 26, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Two matches have been added to next week’s RAW. NXT Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair will meet RAW Women’s Champion Asuka in singles competition and Apollo Crews is set to defend his United States Title against a mystery opponent.