Published: Feb. 27, 2021, 4 a.m.

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I\\u2019m Matt Carlins and this is JUST Pro Wrestling News for Saturday, February 27, 2021.

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This update is brought to you by IndyWrestling.us.

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Results from Friday\\u2019s SmackDown and New Japan Strong are straight ahead in this update but first\\u2026

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(STINGER: ROH)

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Former Ring Of Honor Women\\u2019s Champion Kelly Klein is now suing the company. Heel By Nature obtained the court paperwork.

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The lawsuit alleges Klein was terminated by ROH at the end of last year over her complaints about pay for female performers...safety and medical protocols...and harassment.

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The harassment allegations are specifically aimed at ROH wrestler Jay Lethal. Members of ROH management are also named in the lawsuit.

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Klein\\u2019s attorney is Stephen P. New. He told WrestleZone the lawsuit could have wider implications, because it challenges the \\u201cindependent contractor\\u201d status of pro wrestlers.

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(STINGER: New Japan)

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Jon Moxley is STILL the IWGP United States Champion. He got past KENTA on last night\\u2019s New Japan Strong - pinning him after a Death Rider.

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On the undercard, Ren Narita submitted Chris Dickinson.

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Back in Japan, the first of two big Castle Attack shows is being held this morning.

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Tomorrow\\u2019s show is loaded with title matches. Kota Ibushi defends the IWGP Intercontinental Title against Tetsuya Naito...El Phantasmo vs. El Desperado vs. BUSHI for the vacant Jr. Title. Great-O-Khan challenges Hiroshi Tanahashi for the NEVER Championship...and the Guerrillas of Destiny put the tag titles on the line against Hirooki Goto and YOSHI-HASHI.

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(STINGER: WWE)

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We have a second match now made official for WrestleMania. Royal Rumble winner Bianca Belair announced she\\u2019ll challenge Sasha Banks for the SmackDown Women\\u2019s Championship.

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Daniel Bryan had a chance to secure a Universal Title match against Roman Reigns with a win in last night\\u2019s main event - but the match between Bryan and Jey Uso ended in a double countout. Roman Reigns jumped Bryan after the match and beat him down as the show ended.

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Apollo Crews used a new finisher - a variation on the Angle Slam - to beat Shinsuke Nakamura. Before the match, Crews talked about being descended from Nigerian royalty...and was also sporting a scarf that he used to gain an edge during the match.

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Otis got the better of Rey Mysterio again. He pinned Rey after a big splash from the second rope...as Otis and Chad Gable beat Rey and Dominik Mysterio. Rey was still hurting from

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The Street Profits beat King Corbin and Sami Zayn. Montez Ford pinned Zayn to get the pin.

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Seth Rollins promo time in the ring was interrupted by Cesaro. Rollins tried to convince him to EMBRACE THE VISION - but all got from Cesaro was a giant - and I mean GIANT - swing.

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Friday\\u2019s NXT Injury Update had a mention of MSK\\u2019s Wes Lee...following an attack by the Grizzled Young Veterans. WWE now stating that Lee has a broken hand.

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(STINGER: AEW)

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Coming up tomorrow...AEW presents its Sunday Special on Bleacher Report. We\\u2019ll get the Japan final from the Women\\u2019s World Championship Eliminator Tournament - Yuka Sakazaki vs. Ryo Mizunami.

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Plus, the first-ever meeting between Riho and Thunder Rosa on the U.S. side of the bracket. The winner there faces Nyla Rose in the U.S. final on Wednesday\\u2019s Dynamite.

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EVERYONE is loading up their shows for Wednesday. Of course, Dynamite will be headlined by Shaq and Jade Cargill vs. Cody Rhodes and Red Velvet.

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NXT Wednesday will have Shayna Baszler and Nia Jax defending the women\\u2019s tag titles against Raquel Gonzalez and Dakota Kai.

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MLW just announced Calvin Tankman vs. Laredo Kid for Wednesday\\u2019s Fusion. That\\u2019s on top of Jacob Fatu defending the MLW Heavyweight Championship against Jordan Oliver...and CONTRA\\u2019s Simon Gotch and Daivari challenging Los Parks for the tag titles.

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There\\u2019s more\\u2026

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Ring Of Honor is premiering a TV Title match Wednesday night on its ROH The Experience Facebook page and YouTube channel - Dragon Lee defending against Brian Johnson.

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And in Japan...Stardom is running Budokan Hall with an eye-popping main event - a Hair vs. Hair Match...where the Wonder of Stardom Title is also on the line - Giulia defending against Tam Nakano.

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That\\u2019s JUST Pro Wrestling News for Saturday, February 27. Our next update comes your way MONDAY morning. Enjoy your weekend and be sure to subscribe to this feed. We also thank you in advance for leaving a glowing rating or review..

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I\\u2019m Matt Carlins. Thank YOU for listening.

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