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POST NEWS UPDATE: Mickie James was planning to retire before getting call to face Asuka at NXT TakeOver

November 15, 2022 Andrew Thompson

Mickie James notes, Historic X-Over, Mike Bucci chats his last match, Ken Shamrock-Mike Tyson, Blake Christian chats ROH, Lady Frost notes

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Throwback SmackDown does strong figures

May 10, 2021 John Pollock

The Throwback edition of Friday Night SmackDown proved to be a hit finishing with 2,282,000 viewers and 0.65 in the 18-49 demographic on FOX.

Poppy to perform at NXT TakeOver night two, Triple H says she wants to wrestle

April 6, 2021 Andrew Thompson

Poppy is returning to NXT to perform at TakeOver: Stand & Deliver

NXT TakeOver scheduled for 2/14

January 6, 2021 Andrew Thompson

The next NXT TakeOver show is scheduled for Valentine’s Day on February 14th.

WWE NXT notes: Return teased for TakeOver, no wrestlers in the crowd

September 23, 2020 Andrew Thompson

A return has been teased for NXT TakeOver, an intergender tag team match has been confirmed for next week and more notes coming out of the 9/23 episode of NXT.

Finn Balor defending NXT Title against Kyle O’Reilly at TakeOver

September 23, 2020 Andrew Thompson

After three years in NXT, Kyle O’Reilly is getting his first singles match for a championship and it’ll be for the NXT Championship.

Candice LeRae vs. Io Shirai for NXT Women’s Title set for TakeOver

September 23, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Candice LeRae and Io Shirai are running it back at TakeOver but this time it’ll be for the NXT Women’s Title.

Johnny Gargano challenging Damian Priest for North American Title at NXT TakeOver on 10/4

September 23, 2020 Andrew Thompson

The first match for NXT TakeOver in October has been made official as Damian Priest is defending his title against Johnny Gargano.

NXT TakeOver special confirmed for 10/4

September 16, 2020 John Pollock

WWE has confirmed a previous report that the next NXT TakeOver special will be on Sunday, October 4th airing on the WWE Network.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Chris Jericho says NXT should move nights

September 4, 2020 John Pollock

GoFundMe for Casey Michael, Eddie Kingston describes signing with AEW, Chris Jericho thinks NXT should move nights, TakeOver dates & more.

WWE NXT notes: Dexter Lumis qualifies for TakeOver ladder match, Kyle O’Reilly, Rhea vs. Kai

July 29, 2020 Andrew Thompson

The build for TakeOver: XXX continued on the 7/29 edition of NXT. Dexter Lumis qualified for the North American Title ladder match, Io Shirai’s next challenger to be determined next week, Kyle O’Reilly made his return and much more.

POST NEWS UPDATE: Paul Levesque Hosts TakeOver Media Call

November 20, 2019 Andrew Thompson

Pre-TakeOver: War Games media call, Enzo Amore says he would fight Tama Tonga, Eli Drake’s deal with AEW fell through, CM Punk on WWE Backstage & lots more

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: The Undertaker vs. Bill Goldberg set for Saudi Arabia

May 13, 2019 John Pollock

The WWE announces matches for their return to Saudi Arabia, two additional matches for Double or Nothing, charges dropped against Conor McGregor & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Daniel Bryan cleared

May 2, 2019 John Pollock

Daniel Bryan has been cleared, Lio Rush speaks on the record about issues with WWE, Kurt Angle pulled from WrestleCade, Brock Lesnar’s negotiations with UFC & lots more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Roman Reigns speaks on his return from leukemia

March 28, 2019 John Pollock

Roman Reigns discusses his return after battling leukemia, TakeOver confirmed for San Jose, Jimmy Uso update, Vince McMahon sells stock, WrestleMania 15 & more.

NEWS

NXT TakeOver and Hall of Fame swapping nights over WrestleMania Week

December 1, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE has announced a change to WrestleMania Week with TakeOver moving to Friday and the Hall of Fame ceremony will take place Saturday.

Toronto to host SummerSlam weekend in 2019

August 27, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE announced through Entertainment Tonight Canada that SummerSlam weekend will take place from Toronto in 2019 with four consecutive nights at Scotiabank Arena (the former Air Canada Centre).

Updated card for NXT Takeover in New Orleans

March 28, 2018 John Pollock

On Wednesday’s episode of NXT, it was announced at the start of the show that Tommaso Ciampa will take on Johnny Gargano in an “Unsanctioned Match” at Takeover on Saturday, April 7th at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

New championship to be introduced at NXT Takeover

March 7, 2018 John Pollock

NXT will be introducing a new championship at the Takeover special over WrestleMania weekend in New Orleans, Louisiana.

NXT TakeOver: Philadelphia Post Show with John Pollock, Braden Herrington, and Bartender Dave

January 28, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock is joined by Braden Herrington and Bartender Dave for an extensive review of the NXT Takeover Philadelphia card from Saturday night at the Wells Fargo Center. The three breakdown all of the matches, discuss the incredible main event and where it ranks among NXT Takeover matches, the influx of new performers and programs coming out of this card.