We leave the last review of 2015 to that of professional wrestling. Let’s do some quick hits before we get to the high spots. New Japan debuted on AXS TV to rave reviews. Mauro Ranallo and Josh Barnett served as the English commentators for the shows. Ranallo recently made the move from New Japan and […]
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The Wrestling Post 2014 year in review
2014 was supposed to be a big year for the WWE. With the launch of its network and its media rights fees up for grabs, the company stock skyrocketed on speculation that the company would become an instant revenue-generating machine. The stock went as high as $31.39 in March but fell to $10.85 just two […]
The Wrestling Post – 11.24.14
Welcome to another edition of The Wrestling Post. In this post, TNA finds a new TV deal and New Japan comes to America. TNA finds its Destination Last week, TNA Wrestling announced a multi-year TV deal with Destination America. TNA ends it run with Spike TV at the end of the year. Destination America, which […]
The Wrestling Post: Spike TV does not renew TNA Impact Wrestling
TMZ Sports first reported that TNA Impact Wrestling on Spike TV will not be renewed by the network. The company has been with Spike TV since October 2005. While ratings usually hover around 1.2 million viewers on Thursday nights and once served as lead-in for Bellator, the promotion has fallen on hard times. Attendance and […]
Lawal, Lashley and Kongo added to 9/5 Bellator card
MMA Junkie reports that King Mo Lawal, Cheick Kongo and Bobby Lashley have been added to Bellator 123 which takes place on September 5th in Connecticut. Lashley is a pro wrestler with TNA Wrestling and is currently its Heavyweight champion. In addition to his pro wrestling experience, Lashley has competed in MMA. The move attempts […]