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POST NEWS UPDATE: Jim Ross says his Hall Of Fame induction was intended to be his farewell

November 9, 2020 Andrew Thompson

JR’s Hall Of Fame induction was intended to be a farewell, Kris Levin comments on Mark Adam Haggerty, Kylie Rae still under contract and more.

REPORT: Tony Chimel let go from WWE

November 9, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Longtime WWE employee Tony Chimel has been let go from the company, per report.

Participants announced for 2020 NJPW World Tag League

November 9, 2020 Andrew Thompson

The duos who’ll be competing in New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s World Tag League tournament have been revealed.

AEW Full Gear notes: Revolution announced for 2/27, Kenny Omega wins Eliminator tourney

November 8, 2020 Andrew Thompson

AEW’s next pay-per-view announced, Kenny Omega wins the Eliminator tournament, MJF joins The Inner Circle and more coming out of Full Gear.

The Young Bucks capture AEW World Tag Team Titles at Full Gear

November 7, 2020 Andrew Thompson

The Young Bucks and FTR’s match that was several years in the making took place at Full Gear and it was The Young Bucks emerging victorious.

Darby Allin defeats Cody for TNT Championship at AEW Full Gear

November 7, 2020 Andrew Thompson

After two straight losses to Cody, Darby Allin picked up his first win over Cody and it was for the TNT Championship.

Tom Lawlor announces that he contracted COVID-19

November 7, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Tom Lawlor reveals that at some point over the past two weeks, he contracted COVID-19 and had to remove himself from an independent show.

Jay White defeats Kota Ibushi, wins double championship challenger rights

November 7, 2020 Andrew Thompson

In what was a shocking victory, Jay White defeated Kota Ibushi and is now in possession of the IWGP double title challenger rights.

NJPW reveals cards for 2020 Best of the Super Juniors tournament

November 7, 2020 Andrew Thompson

The cards for the 2020 NJPW Best of the Super Juniors tournament have been revealed.

Kazuchika Okada accepts Will Ospreay’s challenge for a match at Wrestle Kingdom

November 7, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Will Ospreay issued the challenge, Kazuchika Okada accepted and their match is now official for Wrestle Kingdom.

Shingo Takagi wins NEVER Openweight Title at NJPW Power Struggle

November 7, 2020 Andrew Thompson

For the second time in his career in New Japan Pro-Wrestling, Shingo Takagi has become NEVER Openweight Champion.

WWE SmackDown notes: Carmella ambushes Sasha Banks, Survivor Series updates

November 6, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Carmella made her return and ambushed the brand’s champion and multiple additions were made to both of SmackDown’s Survivor Series teams.

POST NEWS UPDATE: Jake Roberts discusses recent health scare, issues with COPD

November 5, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Jake Roberts provides health update, Miro was told the marriage storyline could headline WrestleMania, Tony Khan chats Full Gear and more.

WWE NXT notes: Two title matches on 11/11, Io Shirai challenges Rhea Ripley

November 4, 2020 Andrew Thompson

The North American and NXT Tag Titles will be on the line next week, Io Shirai calls out Rhea Ripley and Dakota Kai bests Ember Moon on NXT.

AEW Dynamite notes: Eddie Kingston & Jon Moxley hype Full Gear match, PAC

November 4, 2020 Andrew Thompson

PAC made his return to AEW programming, Jon Moxley and Eddie Kingston put the final touches on their build to Full Gear and more.

Yoshinobu Kanemaru injures knee, off 11/5 NJPW Road to Power Struggle show

November 3, 2020 Andrew Thompson

One-half of the current IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champions Yoshinobu Kanemaru suffered a knee injury and is off the 11/5 NJPW show.

Shotzi Blackheart vs. Toni Storm, KUSHIDA vs. Cameron Grimes set for 11/4 WWE NXT

November 3, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Two singles matches have been added to the lineup for the 11/4 episode of WWE NXT.

POST NEWS UPDATE: Zelina Vega says Andrade was supposed to drop U.S. Title to Aleister Black

November 3, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Zelina Vega talks initial plans for Andrade’s U.S. Title run, R-Truth on almost quitting WWE developmental and Thunder Rosa talks her future.

Anthony Bowens and Max Caster sign with All Elite Wrestling

November 3, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Tony Khan confirmed during an interview that Max Caster and Anthony Bowens have signed with All Elite Wrestling.

ACH returning to MLW for ‘The Restart’

November 3, 2020 Andrew Thompson

ACH is making his return to Major League Wrestling for the organization’s ‘Restart’ this month.