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POST NEWS: NXT Heatwave 4-Way, Adam Copeland retiring in AEW & WrestleMania 42’s attendance

August 19, 2026 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock covers the news, with Zilla Fatu wrestling at Heatwave, Adam Copeland to retire in AEW, and ‘Mania 42’s attendance.

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AEW All In: London tickets distributed reaches over estimated 40,000

August 19, 2026 Jason Ounpraseuth

Over the past week, AEW All In: London past the threshold of an estimated 40,000 tickets distributed, according to WrestleTix.

Will Ospreay reveals Tony Khan paid for neck surgery: “It costs more than my house in England”

August 19, 2026 Jason Ounpraseuth

AEW released a new docuseries that chronicled Will Ospreay’s path to All In: London, and in it, Ospreay revealed Tony Khan paid for his neck surgery.

Bar chart titled "WWE WrestleMania attendance in Las Vegas: 2025 vs. 2026, from 3 different sources." Six stacked bars grouped in three pairs, each pair comparing 2025 to 2026 attendance from a different source, with Saturday attendance in dark blue (2025) or black (2026) at the bottom and Sunday attendance in light blue (2025) or gray (2026) stacked on top. Y-axis runs from 0 to 150,000 in increments of 25,000. Las Vegas Stadium Authority: 2025 total 118,641 (Saturday 58,538, Sunday 60,103); 2026 total 97,126 (Saturday 47,093, Sunday 50,033). WrestleTix, estimated tickets distributed: 2025 total 121,540 (Saturday 60,151, Sunday 61,389); 2026 total 102,092 (Saturday 50,081, Sunday 52,011). WWE, announced attendance: 2025 total 124,693 (Saturday 61,467, Sunday 63,226); 2026 total 106,071 (Saturday 50,816, Sunday 55,255). Logos for the Las Vegas Stadium Authority, WrestleTix, and WWE appear below their respective bar pairs. Chart credit: Brandon Thurston.

WrestleMania 42 attendance: Stadium authority numbers confirm decline from prior year

August 19, 2026 Brandon Thurston

The Stadium Authority reported WrestleMania 42 on Saturday, April 18, drew 47,093 fans and on Sunday, April 19 drew 50,033, for a total of 97,126 attendees.

The Lion Mark Roars Back: How this year’s G1 Climax set up New Japan for its future

August 19, 2026 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling roared back into the wrestling fan’s consciousness this past weekend by presenting one of the top matches of the year, and it defined a new “mission statement”.

Paul Orndorff & Missy Hyatt: Dark Side of the Ring S7 E7&8 Review | DOUBLE SHOT

August 19, 2026 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock and Wai Ting review Dark Side of the Ring Season 7, Episodes 7 and 8, profiling the lives and careers of Paul Orndorff and Missy Hyatt.

WWE NXT 8/18/26 Review | upNXT

August 19, 2026 POST Wrestling Staff

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review WWE NXT featuring Zilla Fatu signing his contract, plus a Fatal 4-Way to determine the No. 1 Contender for the AAA Cruiserweight Championship.

WWE NXT 8/18 Results: Four-way title match booked for Heatwave, EK Prosper earns shot at Rey Fenix

August 18, 2026 Jack Wannan

Three of NXT’s most recent arrivals will meet Tony D’Angelo in the main event of Heatwave later this month.

Jim Ross provides update following brain surgery

August 18, 2026 Jason Ounpraseuth

Legendary pro wrestling broadcaster Jim Ross posted an update on his well-being after undergoing brain surgery, as well as his goal for the month.

POST NEWS: WWE Raw recap, 5 STAR GP & Drake Wuertz in GCW

August 18, 2026 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock covers the news from Tuesday, with a WWE Raw recap, STARDOM’s 5 Star GP update, and Brett Lauderdale addresses Drake Wuertz.

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Willow Nightingale, Mercedes Mone interview segment added to 8/19 AEW Dynamite

August 18, 2026 Jason Ounpraseuth

A Willow Nightingale and Mercedes Mone interview segment with Renee Paquette was added to the Aug. 19 AEW Dynamite in Baltimore.

Peacock set to raise prices for fourth time in four years

August 18, 2026 Jason Ounpraseuth

Peacock, which airs WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event, is set to raise prices for the fourth time in four years.

Mance Warner & Steph De Lander pulled from indie booking for AEW/ROH event

August 18, 2026 Jason Ounpraseuth

Mance Warner and Steph De Lander were pulled from an independent event due to an AEW/ROH booking on Death Before Dishonor weekend.

Trish Stratus: The Bidding War of 1999, Stephanie McMahon, Live Audio Wrestling | POST Interview

August 18, 2026 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock chats with Trish Stratus about WWF, WCW & ECW’s interest in signing her, retiring at 30, and First Crush Live in Toronto this Friday.

Brett Lauderdale defends booking Drake Younger (Drake Wuertz) in GCW

August 18, 2026 Jason Ounpraseuth

Brett Lauderdale posted a series of answers to fans to explain why he booked Drake Younger, real name Drake Wuertz, in GCW.

STARDOM 5Star GP final four set

August 18, 2026 Jason Ounpraseuth

The final four of this year’s STARDOM 5Star GP was set with the group final and tourmanent final on Aug. 23.

WWE confirms three NXT live events in Canada

August 18, 2026 Jason Ounpraseuth

WWE NXT will run three live events in Canada, marking the first time NXT will run shows in the country in seven years.

G1 Climax 36 Contest: Final Results

August 18, 2026 Chris Engler

Final standings for the G1 Climax 36 listener contest.

Free Solo: WWE Raw 8/17/26 Review | REWIND-A-RAW

August 17, 2026 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE Raw as Jey Uso delivers Solo Sikoa to Roman Reigns. XL: G1 Contest results, Oiwa vs Uemura, Tenzan retirement, Jeff Cobb’s NJPW return.

WWE Raw Results: Sikoa attacks Reigns & Fatu doesn’t stop him, Gable defeats Mysterio

August 17, 2026 John Kleinchester

WWE Raw featured Jey Uso delivering Solo Sikoa to Roman Reigns and Rey Mysterio challenging Chad Gable for the Intercontinental title.