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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!

Rewind-A-Dynamite 7/1/20: AEW Fyter Fest Part 1, Moxley-Cage Delayed

July 2, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock and Wai Ting discuss the first night of AEW Fyter Fest including three title matches, Raw’s viewership drop, the passing of Killer Tim Brooks, news in Impact Wrestling and more.

WWE NXT Great American Bash notes: Asuka helps Io Shirai, week two lineup, Tegan Nox

July 1, 2020 Andrew Thompson

In the main event of night one of NXT Great American Bash, Asuka returned to NXT to assist Io Shirai in defeating Sasha Banks. The lineup for night two is set and there is also a new #1 contender to the NXT Women’s Title.

AEW Fyter Fest notes: Week two lineup, Brian Pillman Jr., Faye Jackson in the crowd

July 1, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Night one of AEW’s Fyter Fest event has concluded and multiple matches including a championship bout are scheduled for next week.

AEW Fight For The Fallen scheduled for 7/15, Moxley vs. Cage set for the show

July 1, 2020 Andrew Thompson

AEW announced the second installment of their Fight For The Fallen event for July 15. Scheduled for that show is Jon Moxley defending the AEW World Championship against Brian Cage.

NEWS

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

REPORT: Gilbert Burns tests positive for COVID-19, off UFC 251

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: WWE mask policy, G-1 update, EVOLVE

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

EXCLUSIVE: WWE taping schedule through SummerSlam

REPORT: WWE acquires ownership of EVOLVE

POST NEWS UPDATE: Ruby Riott reveals that she worked with tears in her shoulders for ten years

NXT tops AEW in viewers, Fyter Fest finishes sixth in the demo

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

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

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

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

Rewind-A-Dynamite 7/1/20: AEW Fyter Fest Part 1, Moxley-Cage Delayed

WWE NXT Great American Bash notes: Asuka helps Io Shirai, week two lineup, Tegan Nox

AEW Fyter Fest notes: Week two lineup, Brian Pillman Jr., Faye Jackson in the crowd

AEW Fight For The Fallen scheduled for 7/15, Moxley vs. Cage set for the show

NEW JAPAN CUP 2020 Day 6: Hirooki Goto vs EVIL, Kota Ibushi vs Taichi

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Fyter Fest vs. Great American Bash Preview

Becky Lynch discusses pregnancy, pitch for ‘Mania, “The Mom”

IMPACT REPORT: Trey vs. Fulton, Tommy Dreamer’s promo on Moose