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Rick Del Santo
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Disc Jockey, Podcaster, pro wrestling commentator, father, husband, record collector, professional asshole amongst other things.

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Podcast | Patrick Saint

Rick is joined by Patrick Saint and talks his history in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Mauy Thai, and getting into professional wrestling. As well as meeting Donovan Dijak this past week, teaming with Red Sawyer,, training under Slyck Wagner Brown & Bobby Ocean, capturing the Tetsu…
Podcast | Patrick Saint
Rick is joined by Patrick Saint and talks his history in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Mauy Thai, and getting into professional wrestling. As well as meeting Donovan Dijak this past week, teaming with Red Sawyer,, training under Slyck Wagner Brown & Bobby Ocean, capturing the Tetsu Pro championship and defending against Sammy Diaz, Ichiban as well as his appearances in Wrestling Open and much much more!
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July 28, 2025 at 6:04 PM
AJ Styles Confirmed for TNA Slammiversary Appearance

TNA has officially confirmed that AJ Styles, one of its most iconic alumni will appear at TNA Slammiversary this Sunday. The announcement came via a cinematic vignette that aired during Thursday’s edition of Impact Wrestling. The teaser featured…
AJ Styles Confirmed for TNA Slammiversary Appearance
TNA has officially confirmed that AJ Styles, one of its most iconic alumni will appear at TNA Slammiversary this Sunday. The announcement came via a cinematic vignette that aired during Thursday’s edition of Impact Wrestling. The teaser featured historic clips of TNA action, culminating in a visual of Styles’ unmistakable ring jacket resting in a TNA-branded storage bin. As dust was theatrically blown off the jacket, fans instantly recognized the symbolism—
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July 18, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Paradise Alley Pro Wrestling Presents Seminar with EC3

East Haven, CT – Paradise Alley Pro Wrestling (PAPW) announces a sa live in-person seminar with wrestling star EC3. On Monday, August 4th, 2025 at 6 PM, EC3, known for his work in WWE, Impact Wrestling, and NWA—will be appearing at the PAPW…
Paradise Alley Pro Wrestling Presents Seminar with EC3
East Haven, CT – Paradise Alley Pro Wrestling (PAPW) announces a sa live in-person seminar with wrestling star EC3. On Monday, August 4th, 2025 at 6 PM, EC3, known for his work in WWE, Impact Wrestling, and NWA—will be appearing at the PAPW Training Facility, located at 662 Coe Avenue in East Haven, Connecticut. The seminar is priced at $40, offering participants an affordable and rare chance to learn directly from a decorated veteran of the squared circle. practical application. Spots are limited, so early registration is encouraged. For more information, visit PAPW’s social media platforms or contact the PAPW Training Facility directly.
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July 17, 2025 at 5:44 PM
WWE EVOLVE Recap | July 16, 2025

WWE EVOLVE returned to Tubi on July 16th. The results are as follows: Tyra Mae Steele defeated Chantel Monroe & Kylie Rae (4:42)The show kicked off with a high-energy Triple Threat match in the women’s division. Tyra Mae Steele stood tall over Chantel Monroe and…
WWE EVOLVE Recap | July 16, 2025
WWE EVOLVE returned to Tubi on July 16th. The results are as follows: Tyra Mae Steele defeated Chantel Monroe & Kylie Rae (4:42)The show kicked off with a high-energy Triple Threat match in the women’s division. Tyra Mae Steele stood tall over Chantel Monroe and the always popular Kylie Rae. Steele’s confidence and physicality were on full display, scoring the pinfall after hitting her patented spinning neckbreaker on Monroe.
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July 17, 2025 at 2:42 PM
AEW Dynamite Recap | July 16, 2025

AEW Dynamite came to you live from the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, Illinois, on July 16, 2025, Kyle Fletcher vs Mascara Dorada The night kicked off with Kyle Fletcher flanked by Don Callis and Lance Archer taking on the high-flying Mascara Dorada.…
AEW Dynamite Recap | July 16, 2025
AEW Dynamite came to you live from the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, Illinois, on July 16, 2025, Kyle Fletcher vs Mascara Dorada The night kicked off with Kyle Fletcher flanked by Don Callis and Lance Archer taking on the high-flying Mascara Dorada. Fletcher, blending technical precision with brute force, overcame Dorada’s dazzling offense to score the win at…
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July 17, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Pro Wrestling NOAH Sunny Voyage 2025 Results | July 13th 2025

Pro Wrestling NOAH held Sunny Voyage July 13th 2025 at G Messe Gunma Main Hall, Gunma, Japan. The event streamed live on July 16th 2025 on Wrestle Universe with a total of 390 in attendance. The results are as follows: Pro Wrestling…
Pro Wrestling NOAH Sunny Voyage 2025 Results | July 13th 2025
Pro Wrestling NOAH held Sunny Voyage July 13th 2025 at G Messe Gunma Main Hall, Gunma, Japan. The event streamed live on July 16th 2025 on Wrestle Universe with a total of 390 in attendance. The results are as follows: Pro Wrestling NOAH held Sunny Voyage July 13th 2025 at G Messe Gunma Main Hall, Gunma, Japan. The event streamed live on July 16th 2025 on Wrestle Universe with a total of 390 in attendance.
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July 16, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Natalya Returns to Bloodsport for Showdown with Masha Slamovich at Bloodsport XIV

Natalya vs Masha Slamovich has been made official for Josh Barnett's Bloodsport XIV, on August 2nd in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The announcement came after a heated back-and-forth on social media Monday, sparked…
Natalya Returns to Bloodsport for Showdown with Masha Slamovich at Bloodsport XIV
Natalya vs Masha Slamovich has been made official for Josh Barnett's Bloodsport XIV, on August 2nd in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The announcement came after a heated back-and-forth on social media Monday, sparked by Natalya reflecting on WWE's Evolution pay-per-view. Slamovich, never one to back down from confrontation, replied by asking if Natalya was also grateful for the women waiting to beat her down.
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July 15, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Naomi Cashes In and Wins WWE Women’s World Title

Naomi, who had fallen to Jade Cargill in a hard-hitting match with Bianca Belair as special guest referee, bounced back in the most dramatic fashion possible. Later in the night, after a grueling title match between IYO SKY and Rhea Ripley left both…
Naomi Cashes In and Wins WWE Women’s World Title
Naomi, who had fallen to Jade Cargill in a hard-hitting match with Bianca Belair as special guest referee, bounced back in the most dramatic fashion possible. Later in the night, after a grueling title match between IYO SKY and Rhea Ripley left both women battered and vulnerable, Naomi seized her opportunity. As SKY and Ripley struggled to recover from their punishing battle, Naomi’s music hit to a thunderous reaction.
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July 14, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Podcast | Mike Skyros

Mike Skyros joins Rick to talk his wrestling career including his unique beginnings, his days in radio, Minoru Suzuki, Blood Sweat and Tears Wrestling, Pro Wrestling Grind and so much more! You can follow Pro Wrestling Wire on X at @pwwire and on Facebook at The Pro Wrestling…
Podcast | Mike Skyros
Mike Skyros joins Rick to talk his wrestling career including his unique beginnings, his days in radio, Minoru Suzuki, Blood Sweat and Tears Wrestling, Pro Wrestling Grind and so much more! You can follow Pro Wrestling Wire on X at @pwwire and on Facebook at The Pro Wrestling Wire. You can follow Rick Del Santo on X at @TheRickDelSanto or on Facebook at The Prof Rick Del Santo
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July 13, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Update on Seth Rolling Injury

Rollins appeared to injure his knee after an awkward landing on a springboard maneuver from the second rope. After a brief ringside consultation with Paul Heyman and the referee, Knight capitalized with a BFT to secure the win. What followed was an unplanned shift in…
Update on Seth Rolling Injury
Rollins appeared to injure his knee after an awkward landing on a springboard maneuver from the second rope. After a brief ringside consultation with Paul Heyman and the referee, Knight capitalized with a BFT to secure the win. What followed was an unplanned shift in the evening’s program. Bryan Alvarez of Wrestling Observer reported that the apparent injury forced WWE officials to scrap a planned segment that was scheduled for later in the show.
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July 13, 2025 at 9:34 PM
WWE Legends Jazz, Leilani Kai, Torrie Wilson, and Madusa in Atlanta for WWE Evolution

As WWE Evolution draws near, the company is bringing together generations of women’s wrestling greatness to celebrate the past, present, and future of the division. According to a report from Fightful Select,…
WWE Legends Jazz, Leilani Kai, Torrie Wilson, and Madusa in Atlanta for WWE Evolution
As WWE Evolution draws near, the company is bringing together generations of women’s wrestling greatness to celebrate the past, present, and future of the division. According to a report from Fightful Select, several WWE Legends have been spotted in Atlanta ahead of the event. Jazz, Leilani Kai, Torrie Wilson, and Madusa are among the iconic names scheduled to be in town for the event.
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July 13, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Dragon Gate Kobe Pro-Wrestling Festival 2025 Results

Dragon Gate Pro Wrestling held Kobe Pro-Wrestling Festival 2025 Sunday, July 13th, 2025 at the Kobe World Hall, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan. The event streamed live on the Dragon Gate Network. The results are as follows: Six Man Tag Team Match: PARADOX…
Dragon Gate Kobe Pro-Wrestling Festival 2025 Results
Dragon Gate Pro Wrestling held Kobe Pro-Wrestling Festival 2025 Sunday, July 13th, 2025 at the Kobe World Hall, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan. The event streamed live on the Dragon Gate Network. The results are as follows: Six Man Tag Team Match: PARADOX (BxB Hulk, Kagetora & Susumu Yokosuka) defeat Mochizuki Dojo (Akihiro Sahara, Daiki Yanagiuchi & Ryu Fuda) Eight Man Tag Team Match: …
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July 13, 2025 at 3:11 PM
AEW All In Media Scrum Notes: Tony Khan Talks Adam Cole, Women’s Tag Titles & More

July 12, 2025 – Arlington, Texas Following a historic AEW All In pay-per-view at Globe Life Field, AEW President Tony Khan and several of the company’s top stars addressed the media in a post-show press conference.…
AEW All In Media Scrum Notes: Tony Khan Talks Adam Cole, Women’s Tag Titles & More
July 12, 2025 – Arlington, Texas Following a historic AEW All In pay-per-view at Globe Life Field, AEW President Tony Khan and several of the company’s top stars addressed the media in a post-show press conference. The event, which drew close to 30,000 fans, marked the largest AEW crowd ever in North America, and early pay-per-view buys are reportedly the highest in company history.
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July 13, 2025 at 5:41 AM
WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event Recap | July 12, 2025

Joe Tessitore and Jesse Ventura kicked off the show by hyping up what would be Bill Goldberg’s final match in his legendary career. Ventura warned that time was Goldberg’s toughest opponent: “If Goldberg doesn’t end this quick, the longer it…
WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event Recap | July 12, 2025
Joe Tessitore and Jesse Ventura kicked off the show by hyping up what would be Bill Goldberg’s final match in his legendary career. Ventura warned that time was Goldberg’s toughest opponent: “If Goldberg doesn’t end this quick, the longer it goes, the more it’s Gunther’s match.” They also previewed the Orton vs. McIntyre match, with Jesse giving insight into Randy Orton’s family legacy: “I knew his father well.
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July 13, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Seth Rollins Injured at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event, Match Result Changed Last Minute

Seth Rollins suffered a legitimate knee injury during his bout with LA Knight, an incident that forced a change to the match outcome in real time. According to a report from PWInsider’s Mike Johnson, Rollins…
Seth Rollins Injured at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event, Match Result Changed Last Minute
Seth Rollins suffered a legitimate knee injury during his bout with LA Knight, an incident that forced a change to the match outcome in real time. According to a report from PWInsider’s Mike Johnson, Rollins was originally booked to defeat Knight on Saturday’s card. However, plans were altered on the fly after Rollins tweaked his knee mid-match, prompting officials to pivot and award the victory to Knight instead.
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July 13, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Hangman Adam Page Wins AEW World Championship in Texas Death Match Against Jon Moxley at All In: Texas

In an unforgettable, violent spectacle at AEW All In: Texas, "Hangman" Adam Page dethroned Jon Moxley to become the new AEW World Champion in one of the most barbaric Texas Death Matches in…
Hangman Adam Page Wins AEW World Championship in Texas Death Match Against Jon Moxley at All In: Texas
In an unforgettable, violent spectacle at AEW All In: Texas, "Hangman" Adam Page dethroned Jon Moxley to become the new AEW World Champion in one of the most barbaric Texas Death Matches in company history. Set inside Globe Life Field and surrounded by plunder, pain, and chaos, the main event saw both men push their physical and emotional limits in a brutal war filled with weapons, interference, and shocking twists.
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July 13, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Kazuchika Okada Defeats Kenny Omega at AEW All In, Becomes First AEW Unified Champion

History was made at AEW All In: Texas as Kazuchika Okada defeated Kenny Omega in a monumental winner-takes-all clash to become the inaugural AEW Unified Champion. Okada emerged victorious after an epic contest…
Kazuchika Okada Defeats Kenny Omega at AEW All In, Becomes First AEW Unified Champion
History was made at AEW All In: Texas as Kazuchika Okada defeated Kenny Omega in a monumental winner-takes-all clash to become the inaugural AEW Unified Champion. Okada emerged victorious after an epic contest that showcased the hard-hitting drama, technical mastery, and emotional storytelling that has defined the Okada–Omega rivalry for nearly a decade. The win not only crowned him the first-ever Unified Champion in AEW history, but also…
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July 13, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Adam Copeland Returns At All In, Saves Christian Cage from Attack

Dallas, TX — July 12, 2025 Adam “Cope” Copeland made his return at AEW All In: Texas, coming to the aid of his longtime friend and occasional rival, Christian Cage, during a post-match betrayal that left fans speechless. Following…
Adam Copeland Returns At All In, Saves Christian Cage from Attack
Dallas, TX — July 12, 2025 Adam “Cope” Copeland made his return at AEW All In: Texas, coming to the aid of his longtime friend and occasional rival, Christian Cage, during a post-match betrayal that left fans speechless. Following The Patriarchy’s loss in the AEW World Tag Team Championship three-way match, tensions finally erupted. Nick Wayne, Kip Sabian…
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July 13, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Adam Cole Address Crowd at AEW All In

In one of the most emotional moments in AEW history, Adam Cole addressed the fans during AEW All In: Texas with a heartfelt message that left the crowd both inspired and heartbroken. Standing in the middle of the ring, the reigning TNT Champion announced that…
Adam Cole Address Crowd at AEW All In
In one of the most emotional moments in AEW history, Adam Cole addressed the fans during AEW All In: Texas with a heartfelt message that left the crowd both inspired and heartbroken. Standing in the middle of the ring, the reigning TNT Champion announced that he would not be able to compete due to ongoing “health issues,” casting uncertainty over his wrestling future.
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July 12, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Pro Wrestling Wire Podcast | “The Genetic Nightmare” Mike Anthony

Memphis Wrestling Internet Champion “The Genetic Nightmare” Mike Anthony joins Rick and talks Memphis Wrestling, Tim Bosby, K Toomer and much more! You can follow Pro Wrestling Wire on X at @pwwire and on Facebook at The Pro…
Pro Wrestling Wire Podcast | “The Genetic Nightmare” Mike Anthony
Memphis Wrestling Internet Champion “The Genetic Nightmare” Mike Anthony joins Rick and talks Memphis Wrestling, Tim Bosby, K Toomer and much more! You can follow Pro Wrestling Wire on X at @pwwire and on Facebook at The Pro Wrestling Wire. You can follow Rick Del Santo on X at @TheRickDelSanto or on Facebook at The Prof Rick Del Santo Photos courtesy of Memphis Wrestling on X.
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July 11, 2025 at 3:51 PM
NWA Powerrr Recap | July 8, 2025

The July 8, 2025 episode of NWA Powerrr, streamed live on X, from Dothan, Alabama. With the NWA World Heavyweight and Tag Team Championships on the line. Opening Segment Before stepping into battle, NWA World Heavyweight Champion Thom Latimer was seen strolling…
NWA Powerrr Recap | July 8, 2025
The July 8, 2025 episode of NWA Powerrr, streamed live on X, from Dothan, Alabama. With the NWA World Heavyweight and Tag Team Championships on the line. Opening Segment Before stepping into battle, NWA World Heavyweight Champion Thom Latimer was seen strolling through Downtown Dothan. He acknowledged the beauty of the day and his appreciation for defending the title in the heart of peanut country.
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July 9, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Podcast | Relentless Pro Wrestling’s Ben Raymond

Ben Raymond from Relentless Pro Wrestling joins to talk their upcoming event this Saturday, the love and discovery of independent wrestling and more! You can follow Pro Wrestling Wire on X at @pwwire and on Facebook at The Pro Wrestling Wire. You…
Podcast | Relentless Pro Wrestling’s Ben Raymond
Ben Raymond from Relentless Pro Wrestling joins to talk their upcoming event this Saturday, the love and discovery of independent wrestling and more! You can follow Pro Wrestling Wire on X at @pwwire and on Facebook at The Pro Wrestling Wire. You can follow Rick Del Santo on X at @TheRickDelSanto or on Facebook at The Prof Rick Del Santo
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July 9, 2025 at 1:26 AM
WWE Monday Night RAW Recap | July 7th, 2025

Monday Night RAW delivered a powerful episode from start to finish on July 7th, as alliances tightened, rivalries deepened, and the looming chaos heading into Evolution and Saturday Night’s Main Event reached a boiling point. The Empire Strikes First RAW…
WWE Monday Night RAW Recap | July 7th, 2025
Monday Night RAW delivered a powerful episode from start to finish on July 7th, as alliances tightened, rivalries deepened, and the looming chaos heading into Evolution and Saturday Night’s Main Event reached a boiling point. The Empire Strikes First RAW opened with a unified front of power: Seth “Freakin’” Rollins, Paul Heyman, Bron Breakker, and “Big” Bronson Reed entered the ring to lay down the law.
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July 8, 2025 at 4:24 PM
United Wrestling Network | Championship Wrestling Recap | July 6th, 2025

The July 6th edition of United Wrestling Network’s Championship Wrestling was filled with surprises, confrontations, and escalating rivalries. With championship implications and bitter feuds boiling over, here’s a full…
United Wrestling Network | Championship Wrestling Recap | July 6th, 2025
The July 6th edition of United Wrestling Network’s Championship Wrestling was filled with surprises, confrontations, and escalating rivalries. With championship implications and bitter feuds boiling over, here’s a full breakdown of the action. Evan Daniels vs Shane Haste ended in a no contest At the top of the show, Jonny Loquasto made a major announcement: UWN Television Champion “Main Evant” Evan Daniels would defend his title later in the night against a…
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July 6, 2025 at 10:29 PM
BST Wrestling | Star Spangled Bash Results | July 5th, 2025

Blood, Sweat and Tears Wrestling Presented "Star Spangled Bash" live from Foolproof Brewing, Bridgeport, Connecticut. The event streamed live on IWTV. The results are as follows: BST Territory Title Match: Dustin Waller (c) defeats…
BST Wrestling | Star Spangled Bash Results | July 5th, 2025
Blood, Sweat and Tears Wrestling Presented "Star Spangled Bash" live from Foolproof Brewing, Bridgeport, Connecticut. The event streamed live on IWTV. The results are as follows: BST Territory Title Match: Dustin Waller (c) defeats Mantequilla BST Monarchs Title #1 Contendership Match: Ashley Vox vs. Liviyah - Draw Richard Holliday & Swipe Right (Brad Baylor & Ricky Smokes) defeat Brick City (Julio Cruz & Victor Chase) & Wrecking Ball Legursky…
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July 6, 2025 at 1:14 PM