Honestly not meant too, just thought it was worth dispelling that either thing is driving the choices.
26.02.2026 03:04 β π 5 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Honestly not meant too, just thought it was worth dispelling that either thing is driving the choices.
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TKO posts $4.7 billion in revenue, expands guidance significantly for 2026
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And reading further, nothing to do with Max either.
26.02.2026 02:43 β π 5 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Nothing to do with the selfie.
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Discussing Hangman's promise stipulation from #AEWDynamite and all the ways AEW can go with it, from MJF's own stipulation, getting out of it, and why this promise is a bad idea.
Hangman and MJF: Choices on #GrapPro
#wrestlesky π€Ό
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Pollock & Thurston react to Janel Grantβs speech at the Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence event on Thursday:
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Janel Grant speaks publicly for the first time, βBy a series of miracles that I canβt account for, Iβm alive today
www.postwrestling.com/2026/02/20/j...
New post just out:
"The signal and the noise"
How media fragmentation is changing politics and what governments need to do to adapt.
Or how do you get a message out when no one is reading papers or watching TV?
(Β£/free trial)
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I spent the day with Swerve Strickland before the big match with Kenny Omega.
Whole Vlog. Run it up
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Lastly, special thanks to our in house photographer Chris Gannon for providing so many incredible photos for this issue.
20.02.2026 23:36 β π 3 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0And if that is still not enough.... Look out next week for our new news coverage page, which will run long form news analysis between issues beginning with Janel Grant's appearance at the Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence and media coverage of "Fuck ICE!" Chants in AEW and Brody King.
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Last, but not least, it is off to Europe, where Peter Edge takes us through Pro Wrestling EVE's "SHE-1" and "Multiverse Rumble" before extended looks at Rev Pro, wXw and the rest of the European scene.
www.socialsuplex.com/europe-afric...
David Hayter is back to discuss CMLL's incredible sell out streak and shows with AEW talent, before we cover AAA's debut on Fox and news from across both continents.
www.socialsuplex.com/americas-13/
We then head to MLW for a full review of this year's "Battle Riot" before Chris Whitehead runs us through lineup newsfor the indies during Wrestlemania Week as well as a review of California promotion Epic Pro, on top of news from across the rest of the US scene.
www.socialsuplex.com/americas-13/
Then we hit the Americas, where David Hayter takes us through the stories and talking points from WWE's most important period of the year, as well reviewing the "Royal Rumble" before we catch up on the latest news from AEW and TNA, with their debut on AMC.
www.socialsuplex.com/americas-13/
We finish up our trip to Japan with Actwres Girlz, Pro Wrestling Wave, Diana, Chocopro, before rounding up the news from around the region.
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Eric then continues to deliver us the best Japanese independents coverage around, with Mio Momono and Ai Houzan's Marvelous masterpiece before trips to Sendai Girls, Oz Academy, SEAdLINNNG, Pro Wrestling Evo and a live Ice Ribbon experience like no other.
www.socialsuplex.com/asia-oceania...
We also have live reviews of Dragongate's "Open the New Year Gate" tour before Taylor McClernan debuts for the Newsletter with a review of "Memorial Gate"from Wakayama. Then it is on to celebrate Mayu Iwatani's 15th year over in Marigold.
www.socialsuplex.com/asia-oceania...
Miu may be one of the best in the world
Before we head to TJPW for one of the matches of the year so far on top of coverage of the Max Hearts Tournament. We visit DDT live in Tokyo and Osaka before witnessing more Kento Miyahara magic in All Japan.
www.socialsuplex.com/asia-oceania...
Then Eric takes us across to Pro Wrestling NOAH for their January 1st Budokan show followed by their much stronger offering at Korakuen Hall and the Junior Tag League.
www.socialsuplex.com/asia-oceania...
Finlay and Hiromu's love/ hate tag act
Up next, we discuss the recent departures from NJPW, as well as those whose futures are still undecided. We look at the factors which determine each decision and why comments from Kazuchika Okada, Tetsuya Naito and Yota Tsuji are all connected.
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Then it's over to Asia and Oceania. David Hayter and Chris Whitehead get us started with a review of Stardom's "Dream Queendom" before Tim Hunter takes us through the promotion's 15th Anniversary show from Osaka.
www.socialsuplex.com/asia-oceania...
In our Retro section this month, Peter Edge explains how "The Royal Rumble Used To Be Good" with a run through of some of the classic matches of the name across a two decade span from 1990 to 2020.
www.socialsuplex.com/retro-13/
Yota Tsuji entrance by Chris Gannon
We follow this with a comprehensive review of Wrestle Kingdom 20 from inside the Tokyo Dome, including details not written about anywhere else. Come with us to see Yota Tsuji rise, the debut of Aaron Wolf and how it felt to witness Okada vs Tanahashi live.
www.socialsuplex.com/frontpage-13/
Tanahashi in the Champions Carnival 09 against Suwama
For our lead article this month, Conor McFall brings together our team for a career retrospective of Tanahashi's 26 year career by highlighting matches that illustrate all of the reasons that made Tanahashi a special wrestler to so many people.
www.socialsuplex.com/frontpage-13/
The 13th edition of the Social Suplex Newsletter is here to cover a memorable start to the pro wrestling year, beginning with the era ending retirement of Hiroshi Tanahashi.
www.socialsuplex.com/frontpage-13/
Not at all.
Conor's excellent piece can be found in the third edition of the Newsletter here:
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These things are complex, i fully believe a WBD source told Dave there was some "leeriness" (his word( over the presence of the chants but it's difficult from there.
On the subject of confirmation, the promo issues was also confirmed by Fightful.
Ep 56! Brody King, politics in wrestling, and the dangers of aggregation. Next- Grand Slam Australia. Nielson has changed their ratings system again and ticket sales for Mania are not great! Then- AEW's use of ex-WWE talent. Finally, Hangman and Marty Scurll. redcircle.com/shows/9aad8c...
17.02.2026 15:22 β π 15 π 12 π¬ 4 π 2Probably one of the more serious pods for a while, in reflection of the climate. Some things are not easy to discuss, but the discussion is necessary.
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