NEWS NJPW releases ‘President Ace’ shirt for Hiroshi Tanahashi December 28, 2023 Andrew Thompson The new President of New Japan Pro-Wrestling, Hiroshi Tanahashi, gets ‘President Ace’ merchandise.
NEWS All Japan ring announcer leaving company after 36 years, contract expires on 12/31 December 27, 2023 Andrew Thompson All Japan Pro Wrestling’s ring announcer, Fumihito Kihara, who’s been with the company since 1987 is wrapping up at the end of the year.
NEWS AEW New Year’s Smash Results: The Devil’s Masked Men Win ROH Tag Titles, C2 Final Set December 27, 2023 John Siino AEW New Year’s Smash featuring the final matches in the Gold & Blue League of the Continental Classic to determine the finalists.
NEWS Carmelo Hayes: “I feel like every Black wrestler that I’ve met has just shown so much love” December 27, 2023 Andrew Thompson VIBE released their interview with former NXT and North American Champion Carmelo Hayes.
NEWS AEW Collision hits two-month high for Blue League matches, Thunder Rosa’s return December 27, 2023 John Pollock After posting its best Rampage viewership since October, AEW Collision followed suit this past weekend.
NEWS David Finlay says his father has talked to him about joining WWE, confirms Brogan Finlay is with NXT December 27, 2023 Andrew Thompson Fit Finlay has talked to his son David Finlay about the idea of joining WWE. David then confirms that his brother Brogan is with NXT.
Exclusives Living with Grief: The Story of the Von Erichs & WCCW December 27, 2023 John Pollock John Pollock explores the tragic story of the Von Erich family along with the rise and fall of World Class Championship Wrestling.
NEWS Utami Hayashishita opens up about cervical hernia injury, was concerned about returning to in-ring action December 27, 2023 Andrew Thompson For a two-month period, Utami Hayashishita was sidelined due to a cervical hernia injury and she opened up about it.
NEWS Bryan Danielson: “I still don’t have full strength in my right arm” December 27, 2023 Andrew Thompson Ahead of Wrestle Kingdom 18, New Japan Pro-Wrestling rolled out their sit-down interview with Bryan Danielson.
NEWS Rey Mysterio: “One of the guys that likes to sit down & critique matches is Seth Rollins” December 27, 2023 Andrew Thompson Rey Mysterio speaks about WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins offering good critiques to talents.
NEWS Dates announced for 2024 New Japan Cup December 27, 2023 Andrew Thompson The dates for the 2024 New Japan Cup have been announced and the finals are scheduled for March 20th.
NEWS WWE LIVE Holiday Tour MSG Results (12/26/23): CM Punk in action, four title matches December 26, 2023 Andrew Thompson The first of five consecutive house show dates for WWE talents. Their first stop was Madison Square Garden.
NEWS Taped SmackDown maintains 18-49 audience, Rampage sees viewership spike December 26, 2023 John Pollock Friday Night SmackDown featured a taped edition of the show, although maintained its 18-49 audience from the week prior.
NEWS WWE NXT notes: Breakout tourney finals, OTM earns Tag Title shot, Brooks/Briggs/Henley split December 26, 2023 Andrew Thompson Oba Femi vs. Riley Osborne is set for Breakout tourney final, OTM earns Tag Title shot, Brooks, Briggs & Henley split, Year-End awards.
NEWS World Television Title unification match added to NWA Paranoia December 26, 2023 Andrew Thompson NWA Television Champion Mims is going to clash with Women’s Television Champion Max The Impaler in a unification match.
NEWS Bianca Belair reflects on WWE Raw Women’s Title reign, recalls being physically exhausted & sick at WrestleMania 39 December 26, 2023 Andrew Thompson Looking back at her Raw Women’s Title reign, Bianca Belair said it was the most rewarding yet physically exhausting time of her career.
NEWS Mayu Iwatani defending IWGP Women’s Title against Syuri at STARDOM’s 1/4 show December 26, 2023 Andrew Thompson The IWGP Women’s Championship is going to be on the line on 1/4 when Mayu Iwatani puts her title on the line against Syuri.
NEWS Jushin Thunder Liger weighs in on Hiroshi Tanahashi becoming President of NJPW December 26, 2023 Andrew Thompson In his blog post for Tokyo Sports, Jushin Thunder Liger writes candidly about Hiroshi Tanahashi becoming President of NJPW.
NEWS Takao Omori’s AJPW contract set to expire, final match will be on 12/31 December 26, 2023 Andrew Thompson All Japan Pro Wrestling is going to be sending off Takao Omori on December 31st.
NEWS Lio Rush announced for 2024 wXw 16 Carat Gold tournament December 26, 2023 Andrew Thompson The annual 16 Carat Gold tournament will feature Lio Rush in the 2024 tourney field.