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POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: NJPW prepares to welcome back crowds

July 10, 2020 John Pollock

New Japan prepares to welcome back crowds this weekend, AJ Styles speaks on moving brands, UFC 251 weigh-ins, UFC addresses Mike Perry situation & more.

BWE: #SpeakingOut (continued), WWE releases, Matt Riddle, wXw, OTT

July 9, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

Benno & Jamesie are again joined by Emma of the Journey Through Guerrilla Island podcast to continue the conversation about the Speaking Out movement. The three talk about the news coming out of WWE with releases of Ligero and Travis Banks, the suspension of Joe Coffey, as well as the allegations against Matt Riddle and his video statement.

POST NEWS UPDATE: Sonya Deville open to the idea of winning a men’s title in WWE

July 9, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Sonya Deville open to winning a men’s title in WWE, FTR says they got heat within AEW for doing Jim Cornette’s podcast, Tama Tonga on initially not getting the hype behind Cody, Kenny Omega praises Abadon, Bayley talks her and Sasha Banks’ current tag title reign, and much more.

NXT wins with total viewership while AEW takes the demo

July 9, 2020 John Pollock

The second week of AEW and NXT’s head-to-head specials saw small decreases of both Fyter Fest and the Great American Bash.

UFC 251 Preview Show: Usman vs. Masvidal

July 9, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock & Phil Chertok are back with their UFC 251 Preview Show ahead of this Saturday’s card from Abu Dhabi on Yas Island.

Rewind-A-Dynamite 7/8/20: AEW Fyter Fest Part 2, WWE 365 Ricochet

July 9, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock and Wai Ting review AEW Fyter Fest Part 2 featuring Chris Jericho vs. Orange Cassidy, plus a rundown of the news including Matt Riddle’s video statement, WWE ratings, and a review of WWE 365: Ricochet.

upNXT 7/8/20: “The Great American Bash” Part Deux

July 9, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

The BDE chat all about Night 2 of The Great American Bash featuring a “Winner Takes All” DOUBLE Championship main event between North American Champion Keith Lee and NXT Champion Adam Cole.

AEW Fyter Fest notes: Taz revives FTW Championship, Nyla Rose’s manager, Puppy Battle Royal

July 8, 2020 Andrew Thompson

On night two of AEW Fyter Fest, Taz revived the FTW Championship and crowned Brian Cage as the champion, Nyla Rose announced that she has a manager coming and Big Swole was “suspended” by Tony Khan for kidnapping Britt Baker.

WWE NXT notes: NXT Women’s Title match on 7/15, Grimes vs. Priest, Mercedes Martinez

July 8, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Here are the notes from the 7/8 edition of WWE NXT and several matches were set up for next week’s show including an NXT Women’s Title match.

Three matches added to AEW’s Fight For The Fallen event on 7/15

July 8, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Coming off the heels of Fyter Fest, AEW is coming right back with Fight For The Fallen on July 15 and three matches have been added to the show lineup.

Keith Lee defeats Adam Cole to become WWE NXT Champion

July 8, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Keith Lee ended Adam Cole’s 400-plus day reign as NXT Champion in the main event of night two of the Great American Bash.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Further allegations regarding Terrace House

July 8, 2020 John Pollock

Further allegations come out regarding Terrace House, Fyter Fest vs. GAB Week 2, WWE hires CFO, Mike Brown & Pedro Munhoz have COVID-19, UFC 61 from 2006.

Matt Riddle admits to affair, denies sexual assault & abuse allegations

July 8, 2020 John Pollock

Matt Riddle posted a video Wednesday to directly address the allegations put forward by independent wrestler Candy Cartwright (Samantha Tavel).

WWE Raw falls to one of its lowest figures, hurt by weak first hour

July 8, 2020 John Pollock

WWE Raw took another plunge this week posting one of its lowest audiences in modern history beginning with a weak opening hour.

IMPACT REPORT: Alexander vs. Callihan, More Slammiversary Teases

July 7, 2020 Davie Portman

Impact featured Josh Alexander vs. Sami Callihan, Jordynne Grace vs. Kimber Lee, and a former world champion “isn’t coming alone” to Slammiversary.

REWIND-A-WAI #65: “Lonesome Dove” starring Bret Hart (1995)

July 7, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock and Wai Ting review Lonesome Dove: The Outlaw Years – “Day of the Dead” (S2E10) from December 14, 1995 guest starring Bret Hart as “Luther Root”.

upNXT MOVIE REVIEW: Hamilton – The Musical (2020) w/ Nate Milton

July 7, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

Braden Herrington is joined by friend of the show, Nate Milton to review the smash hit sensation: Hamilton: An American Musical – The Movie!

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.

Rewind-A-Raw 7/6/20: Eye Rolling Stipulation

July 7, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE Raw featuring Bayley vs. Asuka, the latest COVID-19 news in WWE, the contractual status of Rey Mysterio, UFC 251 updates and more.

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.