NEWS NJPW Business Strategy Presentation notes: STARDOM, vocal crowd noise, NJPW x STARDOM show July 7, 2022 Andrew Thompson Highlights and notes from New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s 2022 Business Strategy Presentation
NEWS Masashi Aoyagi passes away July 7, 2022 Andrew Thompson At the age of 65, Masashi Aoyagi has passed away. FMW-E and Pro Wrestling NOAH commented on Aoyagi’s passing
NEWS Tony Khan gave FTR a new theme to signify their new era, wanted to do better with their booking July 7, 2022 Andrew Thompson Tony Khan chats the creation of several themes in AEW such as Claudio Castagnoli and FTR’s music along with the meaning behind those themes
NEWS Marko Stunt recaps final stretch of his time with AEW, communication slowed down as his contract was expiring July 7, 2022 Andrew Thompson Marko Stunt’s communication with AEW slowed down as his contract was coming up. He recounted his text exchange with Tony Khan after his exit
NEWS Francesco Akira says there were talks of him appearing with United Empire during AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door build July 7, 2022 Andrew Thompson IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion Francesco Akira was getting his U.S. visa situation sorted during the Forbidden Door build
NEWS AEW Tag Team Championships to be defended at “Fyter Fest” July 6, 2022 John Pollock Next Wednesday’s edition of AEW Dynamite will be billed as “Fyter Fest – Night 1” and features the AEW Tag Team Championships being defended.
NEWS Several matches added to ROH’s Death Before Dishonor on 7/23 July 6, 2022 John Pollock On AEW Dynamite, several matches were confirmed for Ring of Honor’s Death Before Dishonor pay-per-view later this month.
NEWS Wrestling Entertainment Series (WES) cancels show for this Saturday July 6, 2022 John Pollock Wrestling Entertainment Series has canceled its event for this Saturday in Nottingham with the group issuing a statement days before the show was scheduled.
NEWS WWE Raw hurt by 4th of July but maintains top spot on cable July 6, 2022 John Pollock The 4th of July edition of WWE Raw took a major hit but maintained its position as the top cable program on Monday.
NEWS POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: The balancing act of social media for public figures July 6, 2022 John Pollock John Pollock looks at the role of social media for public figures after Shotzi’s statement, IMPACT releases video for Don West & more.
NEWS Tom Lawlor recounts signing with PFL in March 2020, COVID-19 pandemic beginning shortly after July 6, 2022 Andrew Thompson Ahead of competing in the 2022 G1 Climax tournament, Tom Lawlor joined the POST Daily News show to chat with John Pollock and Wai Ting
NEWS Saraya Jade-Bevis a.k.a. Paige writes farewell letter to WWE July 6, 2022 John Pollock Saraya-Jade Bevis a.k.a. Paige wrote a farewell letter to WWE for The Players’ Tribune one day before her contract with the promotion ends.
NEWS Tony Khan confirms knee injury to Santana, “it could be a while that Santana is out” July 6, 2022 John Pollock Santana will be out of action for the foreseeable future following last week’s Blood & Guts match.
NEWS FTR looks back on AEW Holiday Bash six-man tag, credits Sting & CM Punk for letting them structure the match July 6, 2022 Andrew Thompson Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler look back at the match as one of their favorites and getting to lay everything out
NEWS NXT Great American Bash notes: Perez vs. Rose on 7/12, JD McDonagh ambushes Bron Breakker July 5, 2022 Andrew Thompson Roxanne Perez is looking to become a double champion, JD McDonagh returns to NXT, highlights from Great American Bash
NEWS Matches added to NJPW STRONG ‘High Alert’ event July 5, 2022 Andrew Thompson Several more matches made official for New Japan USA’s show in Charlotte, North Carolina on July 24th
NEWS Roxanne Perez & Cora Jade become NXT Women’s Tag Team Champions at Great American Bash July 5, 2022 Andrew Thompson Roxanne Perez and Cora Jade win their first championships in WWE at NXT Great American Bash
NEWS Friday Night SmackDown dips from previous week, places second among network programming July 5, 2022 John Pollock Friday Night SmackDown experienced a dip from the prior week with the show still topping two million viewers for the third consecutive week.
NEWS POST NEWS UPDATE: Ninja Mack talks signing with NOAH, wants to become GHC Jr. Heavyweight Champion July 5, 2022 Andrew Thompson Ninja Mack on signing with NOAH, Natalya chats her WWE career, Cameron Grimes looks back on NXT run, Sharmell/WWE HOF, Bryan Danielson note
NEWS AEW Rampage experiences increase as it finishes third on cable July 5, 2022 John Pollock AEW Rampage hits its highest viewership since April as the program finished third among cable originals this past Friday.