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Keith Lee defending NXT Championship against Karrion Kross at TakeOver: XXX

August 12, 2020 Andrew Thompson

At NXT TakeOver: XXX, Keith Lee is going to defend his NXT Championship against Karrion Kross.

Multiple title matches announced for night one of IMPACT Wrestling ‘Emergence’

August 11, 2020 Andrew Thompson

IMPACT Wrestling announced the lineup for night one of their ‘Emergence’ show and the Knockouts Title bout on night two now has a stipulation attached to it.

POST NEWS UPDATE: Kona Reeves had surgery for torn labrum on 3/14, talks return timetable

August 11, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Kona Reeves reveals that he underwent surgery for a torn labrum on 3/14, Eric Bischoff discusses his time backstage at AEW, MVP on his relationship with Vince McMahon, Bayley talks about the competition level between The Four Horsewomen, Jimmy Jacobs on who came up with the Wrestle House idea, and more.

Ring of Honor to hold television tapings this month in Maryland

August 11, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Ring of Honor will be holding television tapings this month in Maryland. It’ll be ROH’s first set of shows since the COVID-19 breakout in North America.

EXCLUSIVE: Tracy Williams talks ROH’s handling of the pandemic, working with a torn labrum, EVOLVE being acquired

August 11, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Ring of Honor’s Tracy Williams spoke with Andrew Thompson about Ring of Honor’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, EVOLVE being acquired by WWE, working through most of 2019 injured and a good portion of ground was covered regarding Tracy’s career as an in-ring performer.

Sareee receives permission from WWE to wrestle in Japan during COVID-19 pandemic

August 7, 2020 Andrew Thompson

WWE signee Sareee has been granted permission from WWE to wrestle in Japan during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Riddle vs. Sheamus, Corbin vs. Hardy, ‘Dirt Sheet’ with Sonya Deville added to 8/7 SmackDown

August 6, 2020 Andrew Thompson

WWE has announced multiple matches and segments for the 8/7 edition of Friday Night SmackDown on FOX.

Pat McAfee vs. Adam Cole set for NXT TakeOver: XXX

August 6, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Pat McAfee will have his first sanctioned pro wrestling match at NXT TakeOver: XXX against former NXT Champion Adam Cole.

POST NEWS UPDATE: Xavier Woods not rushing to return, talks Achilles recovery process

August 6, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Xavier Woods provides an update on his Achilles recovery process, Vickie Guerrero officially signs with AEW, Chris Jericho proposed that Private Party change their theme song, Byron Saxton on his in-ring career coming to an end, Zicky Dice says he’s still with the NWA, and more.

“Marvelous” Mitch Ryder passes away

August 5, 2020 Andrew Thompson

“Marvelous” Mitch Ryder has passed away at the age of 48. POST Wrestling would like to send our condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of Mitch Ryder.

Alex Koslov returning to NJPW to do commentary for NJPW Strong

August 5, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Former two-time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion Alex Koslov is making his return to New Japan, but as a commentator for NJPW Strong.

AEW Dynamite notes: Scorpio Sky challenging for TNT Title, Rock ‘n’ Roll Express

August 5, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Scorpio Sky made it clear that he wants a shot at the TNT Championship and he’s getting that opportunity next week. AEW shared footage of Matt Hardy receiving stitches after Sammy Guevara threw at chair at his head and many more notes coming out of tonight’s AEW Dynamite.

WWE NXT notes: Pat McAfee lays out Adam Cole, Lumis pulled from TakeOver

August 5, 2020 Andrew Thompson

The closing angle of NXT saw Pat McAfee lay out Adam Cole. Also, it was announced that due to injury, Dexter Lumis is no longer going to be competing in the North American Title ladder match at NXT TakeOver: XXX.

Eric Bischoff appears on AEW Dynamite

August 5, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Former WCW President Eric Bischoff made his return to TNT programming under the All Elite Wrestling banner.

Dakota Kai vs. Io Shirai for NXT Women’s Title made official for TakeOver: XXX

August 5, 2020 Andrew Thompson

After calling out Io Shirai several months ago, Dakota Kai is now getting her shot at the NXT Women’s Title at TakeOver: XXX.

POST NEWS UPDATE: Kenny King says The Hurt Business have asked him about his contract status with ROH

August 4, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Ariane Andrew talks about her status with AEW, Naomi confirms Jimmy Uso’s ACL injury, Kenny King says he receives calls from members of The Hurt Business about his contract with ROH, Lance Storm tells a WrestleMania 17 story, XFL has a bubble plan in place, and more.

EXCLUSIVE: Fred Yehi discusses EVOLVE, MLW, rise of Black wrestlers, ROH Pure Title tourney

August 4, 2020 Andrew Thompson

POST Wrestling’s Andrew Thompson spoke with former EVOLVE Tag Team Champion Fred Yehi. Yehi was candid about his hope that black wrestlers can get together and start their own wrestling company. He also spoke about his time with EVOLVE, if there was ever a deal on the table from MLW and if he feels underappreciated for the work that he’s put in on the independent scene.

Kimber Lee signs long-term deal with IMPACT Wrestling

August 4, 2020 Andrew Thompson

IMPACT Wrestling officially announced the signing of Kimber Lee. She has signed a long-term deal with the company after debuting back in May.

POST NEWS UPDATE: Stephanie McMahon discusses WWE’s scrapped virtual watch-along plans

July 30, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Stephanie McMahon talks WWE’s scrapped virtual watch-along plans, MVP discusses Paul Heyman’s usage of talents of color, Taylor Wilde on the plans for her to win the WWE Cruiserweight Title, Natalya heaps praise onto Lana, Davey Boy Smith Jr.’s MLW contract, and tons more.

WWE releases 2020 second quarter financial report

July 30, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Ahead of the conference call with WWE Chairman Vince McMahon, WWE released their 2020 second quarter financial report.