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WWE NXT notes: Io Shirai attacks Sasha Banks & Bayley, North American Title bout, Kross

June 17, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Coming out of the 6/17 episode of NXT, Io Shirai put Sasha Banks and Bayley on notice, Killian Dain made his return, a North American Title match is set for next week and Santos Escobar, Raul Mendoza & Joaquin Wilde ambushed Drake Maverick for the second week in a row.

Ricky Starks answers TNT Championship open challenge on Dynamite, signs with AEW

June 17, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Following his departure from the National Wrestling Alliance, Ricky Starks appeared on AEW Dynamite and answered Cody’s TNT Championship open challenge.

AEW Dynamite notes: Abadon officially joins AEW, Anna Jay helped by Dark Order, Moxley

June 17, 2020 Andrew Thompson

The 6/17 edition of AEW Dynamite saw Dark Order attempt to recruit both Colt Cabana and Anna Jay, Abadon officially signing with the company and much more was set up for next week’s show.

Chris Jericho vs. Orange Cassidy set for AEW Fyter Fest

June 17, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Orange Cassidy will get his chance to wrestle Chris Jericho in a one-on-one match on either night one or night two of AEW Fyter Fest.

Double title match made official for 7/8 edition of WWE NXT

June 17, 2020 Andrew Thompson

NXT announced that on next week’s program, Keith Lee will defend the NXT North American Title against both Finn Balor and Johnny Gargano. The winner of that match will meet Adam Cole on July 8th in a title versus title match.

Penelope Ford challenging Hikaru Shida for AEW Women’s World Title at Fyter Fest

June 17, 2020 Andrew Thompson

At Fyter Fest, Hikaru Shida will have her first defense of the AEW Women’s World Title as she’ll defend against Penelope Ford.

David Starr issues lengthy statement reacting to major allegations

June 17, 2020 John Pollock

On Wednesday, allegations were made public against independent wrestler David Starr (real name Max Barsky) by a woman named Victoria. The two had a prior relationship several years ago.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: The latest on WWE’s television tapings

June 17, 2020 John Pollock

The latest news on WWE’s tapings today including tonight’s NXT, Slammiversary teaser video, UFC tops cable on Saturday, lots of fight announcements & more.

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NEW JAPAN CUP 2020 Day 2: Okada vs. Gedo, Suzuki vs. Nagata, Ishimori vs. Kidd

June 17, 2020 Mike Murray

Mike Murray tags in to give a report on the second night of the New Japan Cup with Kazuchika Okada taking on his former manager Gedo in the main event.

Update on WWE Tapings – SmackDown off, NXT taping two episodes

June 17, 2020 John Pollock

The WWE adjusted its tapings schedule on Wednesday by dropping next week’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown from today’s tapings.

John Skyler suffers tears in his ACL, MCL & PCL in his right knee on AEW Dark

June 16, 2020 Andrew Thompson

John Skyler, who competed on AEW Dark this week shared that during his match, he suffered multiple tears in his right knee and it was his first major injury in twelve years.

IMPACT WRESTLING REPORT: Austin vs. Edwards, Ex-WWE talent tease

June 16, 2020 Davie Portman

This this week’s episode features Ace Austin vs. Eddie Edwards, The North vs. The Rascalz, and an ex-WWE performer is teased by playing his old theme song.

AEW DARK REPORT: Scorpio Sky vs. Robert Anthony, Allie & Brandi team

June 16, 2020 Davie Portman

This week’s AEW Dark featured eleven matches including Scorpio Sky vs. Robert Anthony, Brandi & Allie teaming up, the tandem of Joey Janela & Sonny Kiss, and more.

POST MOVIE REVIEW – Avengers: Endgame (2019)

June 16, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

Wai Ting & John Pollock are joined by Brent Chittenden (True North Nerds) & Nate Milton (Kings of Sport) for a special roundtable discussion about the epic conclusion to Marvel Studios’ Infinity Saga, Avengers: Endgame (2019). Plus, they celebrate the best (and worst) of the MCU in the first-ever Feige Awards

POST NEWS UPDATE: ESPN article claims that Vince McMahon planned mass WWE layoffs before WrestleMania 36

June 16, 2020 Andrew Thompson

ESPN article claims that Vince McMahon made plans for the mass layoffs before WrestleMania, Kotto Brazil no longer with MLW, Arn Anderson’s AEW deal, Booker T thinks Christian will be wrestling at WWE’s Extreme Rules pay-per-view, Kristal Marshall interview and much more.

Report: EVOLVE going on hiatus, no plans to run events going forward

June 16, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Per report, the EVOLVE promotion is going on hiatus and there are currently no plans for the promotion to hold any events going forward.

WWE Raw has best viewership since April while demo stays even

June 16, 2020 John Pollock

Monday’s episode of WWE Raw was a mixed bag as they hit their highest viewership in over two months but didn’t improve in the key demographic.

WWE denies allegations from former talent concerning the “hostage situation” in Saudi Arabia

June 16, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Through their attorney Jerry McDevitt, WWE has denounced the allegations made by a former talent who claimed that there was a “hostage” situation that talents were involved in-in Saudi Arabia.

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NEW JAPAN CUP 2020 Day 1: Ishii vs. Desperado, Hiromu vs. Honma

June 16, 2020 John Pollock

John Pollock’s report on the opening night of the New Japan Cup with Tomohiro Ishii taking on El Desperado in the main event inside an empty arena.

EXCLUSIVE: Mark Haskins recalls pranking Marty Scurll, ROH talent meeting, talks Drake Maverick

June 16, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Ring of Honor’s Mark Haskins chatted with POST Wrestling’s Andrew Thompson about the ROH talent meeting in Baltimore, Maryland. Haskins also discussed Drake Maverick’s run in WWE, the Marty Scurll prank that Haskins pulled in San Antonio and the independent bookings that he is allowed to take because of how he and Ring of Honor structured his contract.