Author: Marc Madison (Editor in Chief)

Brandon: It is time for The Horror Show at Extreme Rules! I’m not going to lie, the title of the show is certainly making me interested in the card. The WWE seems to be going all out with the cinematic matches as we might actually have two on this pay-per-view. I mean Rey Mysterio or Seth Rollins is going to lose an eye on Sunday night. That will be an interesting stipulation to deal with going forward for the loser. So on to the craziest card of the year! As WWE presents Extreme Rules: The Horror Show. Marc: From the…

As Lucha Underground’s, WWE’s, and MLW’s former play by play commentator Matt Striker took some time to participate in an interview we conducted back in 2015. Striker revealed his passion for wrestling, hockey, his time with the WWE, and his early time with NXT. He discusses his time on the independent scene, what working in Lucha Underground has provided him the opportunity to do, and what he has gained from that opportunity. We present to you an audio interview edition of the Pro Wrestling Post Podcast with Matt Striker.  Striker shares on about his respect for those that came before…

In a press release sent out on Thursday afternoon, Independent Wrestling TV (IWTV) has announced the addition of Mexican promotion Vanguardia joins its growing list of promotions. To read the press release in its entirety please see below or click here to visit the site. Lucha libre promotion Vanguardia has come to terms on a distribution agreement with IWTV. One of Mexico’s most exciting independent promotions, Vanguardia features many of lucha libre’s most dynamic and violent wrestlers including Ciclope, Miedo Extremo and Draztick Boy. Vanguardia premieres on IWTV on Thursday, July 9 at 8pm EDT with their October 3, 2019…

In a statement put out earlier this evening, IMPACT Wrestling has announced that they have terminated their working relationship with Tessa Blanchard. The statement also goes on to share that they are also stripping her of the IMPACT Wrestling Heavyweight Championship in the process. To see the statement in its entirety please click here or see the italicized statement below. IMPACT Wrestling has confirmed that it has terminated its relationship with Tessa Blanchard and stripped her of the IMPACT Wrestling World Championship. This release comes only days after the confirmed release of Joey Ryan and Dave Crist. While details as…

In reports circulating late Saturday evening on Saturday May 16th by Pro Wrestling Sheet’s Ryan Satin, former WWE Cruiserweight Champion Drew Gulak was no longer with the WWE. Reports on Drew Gulak’s departure have ranged from a release to simply a contract expiration. Gulak first appeared in the WWE as part of the Cruiserweight Classic in 2016. Despite not being successful in the tournament, he made his mark in the CWC. However, it appears that Drew Gulak has re-signs with WWE. This news was reported by Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful. Upon his arrival, Gulak’s character often would encourage that talent…

On May 14th, 1995, the WWF presented its first-ever In Your House event from Syracuse, New York. The presentation of In Your House #1 was interesting as this was the first of a series of events. The commentary involved Vince McMahon and Michael ‘Dok Hendrix’ PS Hayes on commentary. The event showcased several matches, including Diesel against Psycho Sid for the WWE Championship. What is interesting to note about the event is that the show was just under two hours. The first match on the card involved a former WWE Champion and Hall of Famer in Bret ‘Hitman’ Hart, and…

On Sunday, May 17th, former WWE star Shad Gaspard went missing. Shad’s love for his family was as much a part of his life as performing in the ring. The outpouring of support for his family was evident. Whether it be on social media or not, Gaspard’s friendships with those in and out of wrestling were apparent. Today, Wednesday, May 20th, 2020, the body of Shad Gaspard was found. His body was washed up on a beach in Los Angeles. The collective wrestling community mourns this tragic loss, but those close to him mourn something far more significant. If I…

Earlier today, Major League Wrestling announced they have re-signed one of its rising stars. As a founding member of The Dynasty, Richard Holliday has become a prominent figure in the company. He currently holds the Caribbean Championship which he captured this past January from Puerorican wrestling legend, Savio Vega. To read the press release in its entirety please see below. NEW YORK — Major League Wrestling today announced it has re-signed founding member of the Dynasty and Caribbean Champion Richard Holliday to a new multi-year deal. Holliday first joined MLW in 2018 and quickly emerged as a premier competitor, winning…

In a news brief sent out earlier today by IWTV, the streaming service adds new promotions to its growing lineup of content. The inclusion of this content comes after they announced that Japanese promotion FREEDOMS’ content will also be joining their roster. Among the promotions added to its service includ AAW Pro and AWS. To read the bulletin in its entirety please see it in its entirety below. IWTV Adds New Promotions and Digital Archives Effective today Starting today, IWTV will begin releasing big events – and in some cases entire digital archives – of several major independent wrestling promotions.…

Independent Wrestling TV (IWTV) has announced that Japanese deathmatch wrestling promotion Pro-Wrestling FREEDOMS will be coming. Japanese independent wrestling powerhouse FREEDOMS is coming to IWTV. The promotion, which is known for its hard-hitting style and brutal deathmatches, will be releasing 15+ events from its 2019 catalog starting Monday, June 1. The library features Japanese death match legends Jun Kasai and Masashi Takeda, plus Takashi Sasaki, Toru Sugiura, Ciclope, Miedo Extremo, and more. You can watch FREEDOMS on June 1 with your IWTV subscription. Emerging in 2009, FREEDOMS has recently developed relationships with other independent wrestling promotions in the United States.…