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POST INTERVIEW: Emily Pratt talks Speaking Out movement

July 6, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock & Wai Ting are joined by Emily Pratt (freelance writer for FanFyte and Deadlock; formerly of Uproxx) to discuss the Speaking Out movement, responses from wrestling promotions, fan perceptions of accused talent, the media’s handling of the stories, and more.

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.

L&WRR #1: Hayabusa & Jinsei Shinzaki vs. Mitsuharu Misawa & Jun Akiyama (11/27/97) w/ Scrump

July 5, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

The Long & Winding Royal Road’s first episode with WH Park looks at a hidden gem as he and Scrump of the PWTcast take a look at a match from the 1997 Real World Tag League (Day 10): Hayabusa & Jinsei Shinzaki vs. Mitsuharu Misawa & Jun Akiyama.

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.

POST PURORESU: New Japan Cup, Master Wato, G-1 Update

July 4, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock & WH Park chat about the New Japan Cup, G-1 Climax news, Master Wato, Jun Akiyama to DDT, AJPW Dojo doc, talent leaving Zero1, and light tubes!

Rewind-A-SmackDown 7/3/20: WWE mask policy, EVOLVE, NXT/AEW ratings

July 4, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock & Wai Ting review Friday Night SmackDown featuring Sheamus’ long-awaited Toast to Jeff Hardy. Plus, today’s news including WWE’s new mask policy, EVOLVE sold to WWE, G-1 Climax update, and we take your phone calls.

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.

NEWS

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

July 3, 2020 Mike Murray

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.

NEWS

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

July 2, 2020 Mike Murray

Mike Murray reviews the quarter-finals of the New Japan Cup featuring an outstanding match between Tomohiro Ishii and Hiromu Takahashi.

POST INTERVIEW: Dr. Alex Patel discusses latest on COVID-19 (July 2020)

July 2, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock & Wai Ting welcome back Toronto-based critical care physician Dr. Alex Patel to discuss the latest information and studies on COVID-19; WWE, AEW & UFC’s handling of shows during the pandemic; plus answers to your questions from the POST Wrestling Forum.

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

July 2, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Ember Moon provides an update on her ruptured Achilles and states that she may need to have a second surgery but is fighting against it.

upNXT 7/1/20: “The Great American Bash”

July 2, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review WWE NXT: The Great American Bash featuring the main event dream match of Io Shirai vs. Sasha Banks. Plus, Oney Lorcan vs. Timothy Thatcher, and so much more!