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Triple Brand Battle Royal added to next week’s SmackDown episode

August 7, 2020 John Pollock

On SmackDown, an announcement was made regarding the SmackDown women’s title match at SummerSlam with a contender to emerge next week.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: TNT’s Kevin Reilly out at WarnerMedia

August 7, 2020 John Pollock

Executive shake-up at WarnerMedia, XFL sale is approved, Canadian numbers for AEW, Excalibur’s return date, a study on YouTube numbers & more.

POLLOCK’S MMA UPDATE: Two title fights scheduled for UFC 255

August 7, 2020 John Pollock

ESPN reports two title fights are set for UFC 255 in November, Corey Anderson joins Bellator, Bellator & UFC line-ups and more.

POST PROFILE: Silva vs. Sonnen – Ten Years Later

August 7, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock documents one of the biggest feuds in MMA history that led to Anderson Silva defending the UFC middleweight championship against Chael Sonnen in August 2010 at UFC 117.

Sareee receives permission from WWE to wrestle in Japan during COVID-19 pandemic

August 7, 2020 Andrew Thompson

WWE signee Sareee has been granted permission from WWE to wrestle in Japan during the COVID-19 pandemic.

BWE Retro Edition: WWF Rebellion 2001

August 6, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

Martin is joined by Cristen Brinkerhoff, Florence Bullock & Liv Heller (formerly of the “No Sell It” podcast) to take an irreverent look back at the UK-only PPV, WWF Rebellion 2001.

Riddle vs. Sheamus, Corbin vs. Hardy, ‘Dirt Sheet’ with Sonya Deville added to 8/7 SmackDown

August 6, 2020 Andrew Thompson

WWE has announced multiple matches and segments for the 8/7 edition of Friday Night SmackDown on FOX.

Pat McAfee vs. Adam Cole set for NXT TakeOver: XXX

August 6, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Pat McAfee will have his first sanctioned pro wrestling match at NXT TakeOver: XXX against former NXT Champion Adam Cole.

POST NEWS UPDATE: Xavier Woods not rushing to return, talks Achilles recovery process

August 6, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Xavier Woods provides an update on his Achilles recovery process, Vickie Guerrero officially signs with AEW, Chris Jericho proposed that Private Party change their theme song, Byron Saxton on his in-ring career coming to an end, Zicky Dice says he’s still with the NWA, and more.

AEW tops 900,000 viewers, highest demo rating since February

August 6, 2020 John Pollock

Despite the NBA competition, there was no impact on AEW and NXT numbers with both experiencing increases and AEW topping 900,000 viewers.

Rewind-A-Dynamite 8/5/20: Jericho-Cassidy Debate, Nick Khan-WWE, Raw Ratings

August 6, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock and Wai Ting discuss AEW Dynamite featuring the debate between Chris Jericho & Orange Cassidy with moderator Eric Bischoff, and tons of news including Raw ratings and WWE hiring Nick Khan.

upNXT 8/5/20: “He’s An Angry Elf”

August 6, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

The BDE chat all about this week’s NXT featuring the main event of Undisputed Era vs Imperium for the NXT Tag Team Championship (and a huge Pat McAfee angle), plus Keith Lee vs Cameron Grimes, Rhea Ripley vs Dakota Kai and more.

“Marvelous” Mitch Ryder passes away

August 5, 2020 Andrew Thompson

“Marvelous” Mitch Ryder has passed away at the age of 48. POST Wrestling would like to send our condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of Mitch Ryder.

Alex Koslov returning to NJPW to do commentary for NJPW Strong

August 5, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Former two-time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion Alex Koslov is making his return to New Japan, but as a commentator for NJPW Strong.

AEW Dynamite notes: Scorpio Sky challenging for TNT Title, Rock ‘n’ Roll Express

August 5, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Scorpio Sky made it clear that he wants a shot at the TNT Championship and he’s getting that opportunity next week. AEW shared footage of Matt Hardy receiving stitches after Sammy Guevara threw at chair at his head and many more notes coming out of tonight’s AEW Dynamite.