— TNA’s Sam Shaw turns 30 years old today.
— ROH’s Jay Briscoe turns 29 years old today.
— Former WWE wrestler Kevin Fertig turns 37 years old today.
— Former TNA wrestler Chase Stevens turns 35 years old today.
— There are no pro wrestling shows listed for ESPN Classic this weekend.
— Hardcore Roadtrip, which had an ECW reunion show last year in Canada, announced they would run on April 26 in Ontario with HRT champion Angel, Devon, Rhino, Christian York, Tracy Smothers, 2 Cold Scorpi, Necro Butcher, Zach Gowen, Gregory Iron, Masada, The Maximos and Jazz. There will be two shows in one day, along with a fanfest. Angel vs Rhino will headline one of the shows. You can get more details here.
WWE SmackDown Notes: Joe Tessitore & Wade Barrett Fills In for Michael Cole & Corey Graves, Cody Rhodes Agrees to Drew McIntyre’s Demands for McIntyre’s Return & Undisputed WWE Title Match, 12/26 Show Card
Hiroshi Tanahashi on Him Not Wanting To “Look Older Or Slower” For His Retirement Match at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20
Various: Callum Newman Issues 10-Man Tag Match Challenge To David Finlay for NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20, Andrade Wins WWC Universal Title at 12/13 WWC Event, GHC Tag Titles Match Set for NOAH The New Year 2026



