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Viewership for 7/24 WWE SmackDown up from last week, averages 1.970 million overnight viewers

July 25, 2020 Andrew Thompson

This week’s edition of Friday Night SmackDown on FOX sees a strong rise from last week. The show concluded with Jeff Hardy and Sheamus’ Bar Fight.

TRMPS #19: Fast & Furious 6 (2013) w/ Joey Lewandowski & Joe Two

July 25, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

Nate Milton takes another trip to the “Fastiverse” with Joey Lewandowski & Joe Two (2 Fast 2 Forever). The guys sit down in the theater (six feet apart, of course) to review the 2013 box-office blockbuster, “Fast & Furious 6”!

Yota Tsuji, Tomoaki Honma miss NJPW Sengoku Lord as a precautionary measure

July 25, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Both Tomoaki Honma and Yota Tsuji were pulled from NJPW’s Sengoku Lord event as a precautionary measure because they were around someone who tested positive for COVID-19.

NJPW’s 8/29 Summer Struggle event to take place at Jingu Stadium

July 25, 2020 Andrew Thompson

New Japan’s 8/29 ‘Summer Struggle’ show is set to take place inside of Jingu baseball stadium.

Rewind-A-SmackDown 7/24/20: Sheamus-Hardy Bar Fight, Naomi on MizTV

July 25, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

Wai Ting is joined by Kristen Ashly (Bell to Belles, Association of Women in Wrestling) to review this week’s WWE SmackDown featuring Jeff Hardy vs. Sheamus in a Bar Fight, Naomi addresses #NaomiDeservesBetter on MizTV, and Alexa Bliss vs. Nikki Cross for a shot at Bayley’s championship.

Tag team match with SummerSlam implications, Randy Orton segment set for 7/27 WWE RAW

July 24, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Two new additions to next week’s WWE RAW lineup have been announced. There will be a tag team match with SummerSlam implications and Randy Orton is set to unveil his next target.

WWE SmackDown notes: Two title matches on 7/31, Kofi Kingston out of action, Otis/Mandy

July 24, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Two title matches have been scheduled for next week, Kofi Kingston gives his blessing to Big E to go on a singles run, Otis and Mandy Rose return on 7/31 and more occurred on the 7/24 edition of Friday Night SmackDown.

POST NEWS UPDATE: Keith Lee says him becoming double champion wasn’t “necessarily the plan”

July 24, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Keith Lee discusses his double title win, Marc Copani on dealing with stereotypes while playing the “Muhammad Hassan” character, AJ Styles turned down the TNA Hall Of Fame, Brian Pillman Jr. on his plans after MLW, FTR praises Wesley Blake, and more.

AAA Triplemanía XXVIII postponed, AAA still wants to hold the event in 2020

July 24, 2020 Andrew Thompson

AAA owner Dorian Roldan announced that Triplemania has been postponed but the company is still looking to hold the event in 2020.

British Wrestling Experience: Wrestling Resurgence w/ Dr. Claire Warden & Sam West

July 23, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

Martin is joined by Dr. Claire Warden & Sam West of the theatre-led professional wrestling and arts organisation, Wrestling Resurgence. They chat about the origins of the project, their backgrounds as academics, the ethos behind the company and the highlights of the promotion.

POST NEWS UPDATE: Cody planning to wrestle only 5 more years, talks importance of Sonny Kiss match

July 23, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Cody planning to wrestle only five more years, Big Swole on her run-in with Brock Lesnar, Brandi Rhodes recalls being robbed in January, The Undertaker’s injury from the Boneyard match taping, Acey Romero talks IMPACT’s COVID precautions, Tony Khan on bringing back Sammy Guevara, and much more.

AEW dominates ratings, highest viewership since March

July 23, 2020 John Pollock

AEW Dynamite appears to have command of Wednesday’s viewership after hitting its rock bottom point on June 24th with its lowest viewership average.

WWE confirms SummerSlam 2020 will not take place in Boston, new location TBA

July 23, 2020 Andrew Thompson

WWE confirms that SummerSlam 2020 will not take place at TD Garden in Boston and a new location for the event and the events of that weekend will be announced at a later date.

REPORT: Jacob Fatu signs multi-year contract extension with MLW, deal goes into late 2025

July 23, 2020 Andrew Thompson

The reigning MLW World Heavyweight Champion Jacob Fatu has signed a contract extension with the organization that runs through 2025.

Naomi on MizTV, Sasha Banks and Bayley segment announced for 7/24 WWE SmackDown

July 23, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Announced for the 7/24 episode of SmackDown is Naomi on MizTV and Sasha Banks and Bayley making an appearance.

MVP and WWE in negotiations for a long-term deal

July 23, 2020 Andrew Thompson

The current WWE United States Champion MVP is currently in negotiations with WWE to extend his time in the company.

AJ Styles says he moved to SmackDown because he couldn’t take being around Paul Heyman

July 23, 2020 Andrew Thompson

AJ went live on Twitch and at the beginning of his stream, he addressed why he wanted to get away from the RAW brand and also discussed his feelings about Paul Heyman.

upNXT 7/22/20: Krossing The Line

July 23, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review the July 22nd edition of WWE NXT featuring the announcement of NXT TakeOver: XXX and Dominik Dijakovic vs Karrion Kross in the main event.

John Pollock and Wai Ting discuss AEW Dynamite featuring Chris Jericho & Jake Hager vs. Jurassic Express, Eddie Kingston answers Cody’s open challenge, Stephanie McMahon does a big interview and Raw has another bad number.

Rewind-A-Dynamite 7/22/20: “Kings-Rhodes”, Stephanie McMahon, Raw Ratings

July 23, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock and Wai Ting discuss AEW Dynamite featuring Chris Jericho & Jake Hager vs. Jurassic Express, Eddie Kingston answers Cody’s open challenge, Stephanie McMahon does a big interview and Raw has another bad number.

AEW Dynamite notes: Eddie Kingston answers TNT Title open challenge, matches set for 7/29

July 22, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Eddie Kingston made his AEW debut by challenging Cody for the TNT Title, two championship matches set for 7/29, Brodie Lee attempts to recruit Hangman Page and more notes coming out of the 7/22 episode of Dynamite.