Month: March 2021

AEW extended the in-person invitation to Atsushi Onita so he could watch the Exploding Barbed Wire Death Match at Revolution

POST NEWS UPDATE: IMPACT wants to bring back 71-year-old ‘Action’ Mike Jackson

IMPACT plans to bring Mike Jackson back, Josh Barnett provides update on Jessamyn Duke, Mickie James doesn’t view herself as a legend.

Shaq edition of Dynamite hits ’21 viewership high, demo drops

It was a significant week for AEW Dynamite, hyping its episode around a special attraction of seeing Shaquille O’Neal wrestle.

Kay Lee Ray defeats Meiko Satomura to retain NXT UK Women’s Title

Kay Lee Ray’s record-long title reign continues as she picks up the win over Meiko Satomura on NXT UK.

NJPW 49th Anniversary Report: Kota Ibushi retains Double Championship

New Japan Pro Wrestling returned to Budokan Hall for its 49th Anniversary card featuring the final defense of the Double Championship.

UFC releases heavyweights Junior dos Santos and Alistair Overeem

The UFC has reportedly cut ties with heavyweight stars Junior dos Santos and Alistair Overeem with both issuing statements on their exits.

The Career & The Legacy of Jim Crockett Jr.

One of the most influential and powerful promoters of the territorial era has passed away with the news that Jim Crockett Jr. has died at 76.

Tony Khan says Anthony Bowens is out of action with a knee injury

AEW President Tony Khan shares that Anthony Bowens is currently out with a knee injury.

NJPW presenting ‘Wrestle Grand Slam’ at Tokyo Dome & Yokohama Stadium in May

March 4, 2021 POST Wrestling Staff

During the Anniversary Show, New Japan Pro-Wrestling revealed that they are running the Tokyo Dome & Yokohama Stadium in May.

REWIND-A-DYNAMITE 3/3/21: Shaq, Revolution Go-Home, Jim Crockett Jr.

John Pollock & Wai Ting review AEW Dynamite featuring Shaquille O’Neal on the go-home edition for Revolution, plus we discuss the passing of Jim Crockett Jr.

upNXT 3/3/21: “Therapy Office”

March 4, 2021 POST Wrestling Staff

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review the March 3rd, 2021, episode of WWE NXT headlined by Finn Balor vs Roderick Strong!

Jim Crockett Jr. passes away at 76

The wrestling world mourns the loss of Jim Crockett Jr. who passed away at the age of 76.

WWE NXT notes: William Regal’s ‘massive’ announcement, two title matches set

Coming out of NXT, William Regal has a big announcement to make and there will be an NXT and NXT Women’s Title match on 3/10

AEW Dynamite notes: New signing to be revealed at Revolution, Shaq, Tully

Lots of news and notes coming out of AEW’s Revolution go-home show.

Hikaru Shida vs. Ryo Mizunami, BUY-IN match set for AEW Revolution