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IMPACT REPORT: Alexander vs. Callihan, More Slammiversary Teases

July 7, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

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.

SmackDown’s overnight figure hits a new low on Fox

July 4, 2020 John Pollock

The overnight figures for Friday Night SmackDown reveal that the show was hit hard posting a number that would represent their lowest viewership on Fox to date.

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

July 4, 2020 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling has released its full card for next Saturday’s show at Osaka-jo Hall, as well as three title fights for Dominion the following day.

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

July 4, 2020 John Pollock

A positive coronavirus case has led to UFC losing one of its title challengers on next weekend’s UFC 251 pay-per-view from Abu Dhabi.

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

July 3, 2020 John Pollock

WWE’s updated taping schedule, a new mask policy involving fines, WWE buys EVOLVE, G-1 still on the schedule, Khabib’s father passes, New Japan Cup & more.

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

July 3, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

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.

EXCLUSIVE: WWE taping schedule through SummerSlam

July 3, 2020 John Pollock

The WWE has put together its internal taping schedule through SummerSlam, which POST Wrestling has been able to confirm with taping dates through August.

REPORT: WWE acquires ownership of EVOLVE

July 2, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Per report, WWE has acquired ownership of the EVOLVE Wrestling promotion. Last month, it was reported that EVOLVE was going on hiatus and had no plans to run shows going forward.

POST NEWS UPDATE: Ruby Riott reveals that she worked with tears in her shoulders for ten years

July 2, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Ruby Riott reveals that she worked with tears in her shoulders for 10 years, talks about her mental health. Also, WWE exec. John Brody discusses WWE’s expansion plans into Latin America, Edge discusses his tricep tear, news on Royal Albert Hall possibly going bankrupt, Wardlow talks getting signed to AEW, and tons more.

NXT tops AEW in viewers, Fyter Fest finishes sixth in the demo

July 2, 2020 John Pollock

With AEW and NXT loading up their shows this week with week one of Fyter and Great American Bash, it was NXT with the higher viewership but AEW winning the night in the key demographic.

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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

EXCLUSIVE: WWE taping schedule through SummerSlam

REPORT: WWE acquires ownership of EVOLVE

POST NEWS UPDATE: Ruby Riott reveals that she worked with tears in her shoulders for ten years

NXT tops AEW in viewers, Fyter Fest finishes sixth in the demo

NEW JAPAN CUP 2020 Day 7: Quarter-finals highlighted by Ishii vs. Hiromu

Ember Moon says her ruptured Achilles injury was so bad that she might need a second surgery

WWE NXT Great American Bash notes: Asuka helps Io Shirai, week two lineup, Tegan Nox

AEW Fyter Fest notes: Week two lineup, Brian Pillman Jr., Faye Jackson in the crowd