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Bray Wyatt, Alexa Bliss segments announced for 7/17 WWE SmackDown

July 16, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Both Bray Wyatt and Alexa Bliss will have segments on tomorrow’s Extreme Rules go-home show edition of SmackDown.

Billy Corgan: The NWA is not shutting down

July 16, 2020 Andrew Thompson

After Raven did an interview stating that he’s heard the NWA might be closing its doors, Billy Corgan took to social media to deny that claim.

The Rascalz to host open challenge at IMPACT Wrestling’s Slammiversary PPV

July 16, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Dezmond Xavier and Zachary Wentz of The Rascalz are going to be hosting an open challenge at IMPACT Wrestling’s Slammiversary PPV.

WWE NXT notes: Scarlett confronts Keith Lee, Kross vs. Dijakovic on 7/22, Kai attacks Shirai

July 15, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Scarlett and Karrion Kross set their sights on Keith Lee, Dakota Kai ambushes Io Shirai and two matches were set up for the 7/22 edition of NXT.

AEW Fight For The Fallen notes: Darby Allin returns, Vickie Guerrero, Ivelisse vs. Diamante

July 15, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Lots of news and notes coming out of AEW’s Fight For The Fallen event and there were several match announcements for next week’s edition of Dynamite.

POST NEWS UPDATE: Shane “Hurricane” Helms recounts WWE/Saudi travel delay saga

July 14, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Shane Helms recounts the Saudi/WWE travel delay story, EC3 on an idea he pitched to WWE creative, Tony Khan discusses eventually having to make roster cuts, Tetsuya Naito releasing an autobiography, Arn Anderson on Vince McMahon banning chops in 2010, and more.

EXCLUSIVE: Savannah Evans discusses Speaking Out movement, WWE acquiring EVOLVE, Big Swole

July 14, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Savannah Evans spoke with Andrew Thompson about teaming with Big Swole early in her career, the possibility of appearing on AEW Dark, Thunder Rosa’s ‘Mission Pro Wrestling’ promotion, the #SpeakingOut movement and much more.

‘Nightmare Sisters’ in action, Chris Jericho announced for AEW Fight For The Fallen

July 14, 2020 Andrew Thompson

The duo of the ‘Nightmare Sisters’ (Allie & Brandi Rhodes) along with Chris Jericho speaking live have respectively been added to the Fight For The Fallen lineup.

POST NEWS UPDATE: Sonya Deville open to the idea of winning a men’s title in WWE

July 9, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Sonya Deville open to winning a men’s title in WWE, FTR says they got heat within AEW for doing Jim Cornette’s podcast, Tama Tonga on initially not getting the hype behind Cody, Kenny Omega praises Abadon, Bayley talks her and Sasha Banks’ current tag title reign, and much more.

AEW Fyter Fest notes: Taz revives FTW Championship, Nyla Rose’s manager, Puppy Battle Royal

July 8, 2020 Andrew Thompson

On night two of AEW Fyter Fest, Taz revived the FTW Championship and crowned Brian Cage as the champion, Nyla Rose announced that she has a manager coming and Big Swole was “suspended” by Tony Khan for kidnapping Britt Baker.

WWE NXT notes: NXT Women’s Title match on 7/15, Grimes vs. Priest, Mercedes Martinez

July 8, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Here are the notes from the 7/8 edition of WWE NXT and several matches were set up for next week’s show including an NXT Women’s Title match.

Three matches added to AEW’s Fight For The Fallen event on 7/15

July 8, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Coming off the heels of Fyter Fest, AEW is coming right back with Fight For The Fallen on July 15 and three matches have been added to the show lineup.

Keith Lee defeats Adam Cole to become WWE NXT Champion

July 8, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Keith Lee ended Adam Cole’s 400-plus day reign as NXT Champion in the main event of night two of the Great American Bash.

OTT Wrestling issues statement about changes within the promotion, Garda vetting, wrestling school

July 7, 2020 Andrew Thompson

OTT Wrestling issued a statement about the sexual assault/harassment allegations against several performers that competed for the promotion. There are now new people in position of power, on top of new rules that OTT is instituting for their eventual return to the wrestling scene.

EXCLUSIVE: Details on Saieve Al Sabah’s exit from MLW, emails exchanged, MLW comments (Updated)

July 4, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Saieve Al Sabah took to social media and revealed that he requested his release from Major League Wrestling and was granted that release. After reaching out to MLW, their Head of Wrestling Operations, Jared St. Laurent spoke on the record about the situation and how things unfolded between Saieve and MLW.

REPORT: WWE acquires ownership of EVOLVE

July 2, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Per report, WWE has acquired ownership of the EVOLVE Wrestling promotion. Last month, it was reported that EVOLVE was going on hiatus and had no plans to run shows going forward.

POST NEWS UPDATE: Ruby Riott reveals that she worked with tears in her shoulders for ten years

July 2, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Ruby Riott reveals that she worked with tears in her shoulders for 10 years, talks about her mental health. Also, WWE exec. John Brody discusses WWE’s expansion plans into Latin America, Edge discusses his tricep tear, news on Royal Albert Hall possibly going bankrupt, Wardlow talks getting signed to AEW, and tons more.

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Bray Wyatt, Alexa Bliss segments announced for 7/17 WWE SmackDown

Billy Corgan: The NWA is not shutting down

The Rascalz to host open challenge at IMPACT Wrestling’s Slammiversary PPV

WWE NXT notes: Scarlett confronts Keith Lee, Kross vs. Dijakovic on 7/22, Kai attacks Shirai

AEW Fight For The Fallen notes: Darby Allin returns, Vickie Guerrero, Ivelisse vs. Diamante

POST NEWS UPDATE: Shane “Hurricane” Helms recounts WWE/Saudi travel delay saga

EXCLUSIVE: Savannah Evans discusses Speaking Out movement, WWE acquiring EVOLVE, Big Swole

‘Nightmare Sisters’ in action, Chris Jericho announced for AEW Fight For The Fallen

POST NEWS UPDATE: Sonya Deville open to the idea of winning a men’s title in WWE

AEW Fyter Fest notes: Taz revives FTW Championship, Nyla Rose’s manager, Puppy Battle Royal

WWE NXT notes: NXT Women’s Title match on 7/15, Grimes vs. Priest, Mercedes Martinez

Three matches added to AEW’s Fight For The Fallen event on 7/15

Keith Lee defeats Adam Cole to become WWE NXT Champion

OTT Wrestling issues statement about changes within the promotion, Garda vetting, wrestling school

EXCLUSIVE: Details on Saieve Al Sabah’s exit from MLW, emails exchanged, MLW comments (Updated)

REPORT: WWE acquires ownership of EVOLVE

POST NEWS UPDATE: Ruby Riott reveals that she worked with tears in her shoulders for ten years

Ember Moon says her ruptured Achilles injury was so bad that she might need a second surgery

WWE NXT Great American Bash notes: Asuka helps Io Shirai, week two lineup, Tegan Nox

AEW Fyter Fest notes: Week two lineup, Brian Pillman Jr., Faye Jackson in the crowd