Published: May 7, 2021, 4 a.m.

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I\\u2019m Matt Carlins and this is JUST Pro Wrestling News for Friday, May 7, 2021.

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This update is brought to you by IndyWrestling.us.

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(STINGER: WWE)

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Tonight\\u2019s SmackDown will be a special \\u201cthrowback\\u201d edition.

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As for action in the ring, WWE is promoting Cesaro vs. Seth Rollins.

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There will be some new names on tonight\\u2019s 205 Live: Ari Sterling - the former Alex Zayne...and Ikemen Jiro.

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Amir Jordan is LEAVING NXT UK. That\\u2019s the result of his loss to Kenny Williams on Thursday\\u2019s show.

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A match between Ilja Dragunov and Dave Mastiff ended in a referee stoppage after an elbow from Dragunov struck Mastiff square in the nose. Also, Trent Seven pinned Saxon Huxley, thanks in part to a timely distraction from Sam Gradwell.

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Next week, there will be a #1 Contender\\u2019s Gauntlet Match for a shot at Kay Lee Ray\\u2019s UK Women's title: Isla Dawn vs. Jinny vs. Xia Brookside vs. Emilia McKenzie vs. Dani Luna.

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Another wrestler, Amale (uh-MEL), was not happy she was left out of this. She attacked Brookside during Thursday\\u2019s show.

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(STINGER: ROH)

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This weekend\\u2019s Ring Of Honor TV has the ROH in-ring debut of backstage broadcaster Quinn McKay. She\\u2019ll face Angelina Love. If McKay wins, she is IN the upcoming ROH Women\\u2019s Title Tournament.

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Also on the show, The Briscoes vs. EC3 and Flip Gordon...and Brian Johnson will issue an open challenge.

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(STINGER: Impact)

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The final three participants are now set for a #1 Contender\\u2019s match for Kenny Omega\\u2019s Impact World Championship.

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The qualifying matches went down last night. Moose beat James Storm. Trey Miguel submitted Rohit Raju. And Chris Sabin got past Rhino.

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They\\u2019ll join Sami Callihan, Matt Cardona and Chris Bey in the 6-Way #1 Contender\\u2019s Match at Under Siege. That\\u2019s an Impact Plus exclusive show coming up on Saturday, May 15th.

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Rosemary and Havok will meet next week...with the winner getting a shot at Knockouts Champ Deonna Purrazzo at Under Siege.
\\nNew Japan\\u2019s El Phantasmo made his Impact debut...and used his Sudden Death superkick to beat VSK.

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Also last night, Doc Gallows pinned Juice Robinson...Taylor Wilde beat Susan...and Rachael Ellering pinned Kiera Hogan.

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(STINGER: New Japan)

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Tonight\\u2019s New Japan Strong will see Jon Moxley in action. He\\u2019s tagging with Chris Dickinson against the team of Yuji Nagata and Ren Narita.

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Mox will defend his IWGP United States Championship against Nagata on next Wednesday\\u2019s AEW Dynamite.

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The COVID-19 state of emergency in Japan is being extended...and expanded. The country\\u2019s Prime Minister is pushing the end date through the end of May.

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The state of emergency covers areas in and around Tokyo and Osaka...with Aichi and Fukuoka now added to the list.

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Some of the restrictions on businesses are expected to be eased.

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The encouraging news for pro wrestling companies in Japan is that the ban on spectators at large sporting events will be scaled back. Attendance will be capped at 5,000 people - or 50% of the venue\\u2019s capacity.

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That would be good news for pro wrestling companies, including New Japan - which has a major show in Tokyo Dome on May 29th.

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Salina de la Renta is leaving MLW. Her final appearance was on last Wednesday\\u2019s Fusion...when she crossed paths on-screen with the \\u201cEl Jefe\\u201d of Azteca Underground.

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The man known in Lucha Underground as \\u201cDario Cueto\\u201d will get a new name, according to MLW\\u2019s Court Bauer.

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(Bauer On Cueto Name)

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Bauer speaking with Post Wrestling\\u2019s John Pollock.

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Bauer says the deal with actor Luis Fernandez-Gil will keep him with MLW \\u201cfor many years to come\\u201d.

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Bauer was asked about reports of recent talks between MLW and WWE, but he declined to comment.

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That\\u2019s JUST Pro Wrestling News for Friday, May 7. Our next update comes your way tomorrow morning, so be sure to subscribe to this feed. We also thank you in advance for leaving a glowing rating or review..

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