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Rey Mysterio is not waiting until the Hell In A Cell PPV to face Reigns, as he’ll be challenging Reigns on the 6/18 episode of SmackDown

POST NEWS UPDATE: Gail Kim says IMPACT did ask her to come out of retirement again

Gail Kim pondering wrestling again, Matt Hardy, Alundra Blayze wants a retirement match, Tom Lawlor/MMA update, D-Von Dudley/Royal Rumble

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: De La Hoya vs. Vitor Belfort set, per Triller

June 17, 2021 John Pollock

Oscar De La Hoya and Vitor Belfort are expected to have an exhibition this year, Max Holloway off card, PFL tonight, Joe Rogan speaks & more.

WWE building new sets and stage designs for their return to live touring

Jason Robinson, WWE set designer discusses some of the plans that WWE has in place for their return to live touring

Omos underwent two brain surgeries while in college, was on the verge on going blind

The Athletic’s in-depth feature on Raw Tag Team Champion Omos and his eventual arrival to WWE

Ultimate X match for X Division Title announced for IMPACT Slammiversary

June 17, 2021 POST Wrestling Staff

The IMPACT X Division Championship will be defended at Slammiversary in a six-way Ultimate X match

L&WRR #12: Kenta Kobashi Biography w/ Case Lowe

L&WRR #12: Kenta Kobashi Biography [Match Recommendations]

As a companion to the podcast, we have assembled WH Park’s recommended match-list for Kenta Kobashi with AJPW & NOAH selections.

Two title matches added to NJPW Summer Struggle in Sapporo

The IWGP Junior Heavyweight and IWGP Tag Titles will be on the line come Summer Struggle in Sapporo

Tony Khan shares plans for AEW’s taping schedule once ‘Rampage’ debuts

After the news that AEW would add a third hour of programming with ‘Rampage’, the promotion’s taping schedule will undergo several changes.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: AEW in Queens, NXT viewers, Tanahashi-Uemura

June 16, 2021 POST Wrestling Staff

AEW running Queens, NXT viewership, Tanahashi vs. Uemura, Bellator confirms huge fight, Stephanie McMahon comments on return to live shows.

SITD 6/16/21: New NXT UK Women’s Champion, Wardlow Week

John Siino reviews this week’s editions of AEW Dark, AEW Dark: Elevation, NXT UK, NWA Powerrr, 205 Live, NJPW Strong, Ring of Honor, and Main Event in under 15 minutes on Shot In The Dark.

ROH returns to Philadelphia with two-night “Glory by Honor” set of shows

Ring of Honor will make its return to Philadelphia in August with a two-night Glory by Honor series of shows.

AEW set to run Arthur Ashe Stadium in NYC this September

During an appearance on WFAN, AEW president Tony Khan announced that AEW will make its debut in New York City later this year.

NJPW reveals Tokyo Dome date, two cards set for MetLife Dome

NJPW has announced three stadium events beginning with the rescheduled date at the Tokyo Dome that will feature Shingo Takagi vs. Kota Ibushi.

WWE NXT notes: O’Reilly vs. Cole at Great American Bash, Samoa Joe, Diamond Mine

The TakeOver: In Your House fallout episode of NXT brought forth the return of Samoa Joe and the first announcement for Great American Bash

WWE Raw sees increase in viewership in U.S. and Canada

June 15, 2021 John Pollock

Monday’s episode of WWE Raw saw the show increase its viewership over the past three weeks heading into Hell in a Cell.

Samoa Joe returns to NXT, will be William Regal’s enforcer

Samoa Joe made his return to WWE after being released in April. Joe is back in NXT and will be William Regal’s enforcer

POST NEWS UPDATE: TJ Wilson talks producing Sasha Banks vs. Bianca Belair at WrestleMania

TJ Wilson on producing Banks vs. Belair, Wesley Blake on his WWE release, Anthony Bowens, Tucker on his future and tons more

Don West diagnosed with brain lymphoma

Longtime TNA/IMPACT Wrestling personality Don West revealed that he has been diagnosed with brain lymphoma and is undergoing treatment

L.A. Knight’s coronation, Io Shirai, three tag matches set for 6/15 WWE NXT