Joseph Staszewski

Joseph Staszewski

About the Columnist

Joseph Staszewski returned to the New York Post in 2016 as a Sports Copy Editor/Web Producer and writes a weekly pro wrestling column, the Post Match Angle. The Queens native and St. John’s University grad has interviewed some of the biggest names in wrestling, including Brock Lesnar, CM Punk and The Undertaker. You can follow him on Twitter @Joe_Staszewski for his take on all things WWE, AEW and New York sports. Staszewski previously reported on high school sports for The Post, Newsday, TimesLedger and FiveBoroSports.com, winning multiple New York State Press Association awards. The former varsity basketball player at St. Francis Prep currently lives in North Bellmore with his wife and troublemaking dog Beau.

The Archive

AEW star set up to make CM Punk footage gamble well worth the risk

AEW’s Jack Perry-CM Punk gamble suddenly has a chance to pay off.

How long Francisco Alvarez will likely be out as Mets set conservative injury plan

The second-year catcher stumbled rounding first base at Dodger Stadium on Friday and jammed the thumb. An MRI exam revealed the tear.

Ump pushes back on Aaron Boone blaming fan for ejection: 'He's the one that had to go'

The umpire responsible for the questionable first-inning ejection of Aaron Boone isn’t buying the Yankees manager’s fan theory. 

Swerve Strickland gets his moment as Will Ospreay and Bryan Danielson wow at strong AEW Dynasty

The crowning of Swerve Strickland as the company’s first black world champion capped the inaugural Dynasty pay-per-view from Chaifetz Arena in Kanas City, Missouri on Sunday night. 

AEW star's journey from villain to 'anti-hero' has him on cusp of championship goal: 'Surviving off scraps'

Strickland has his best opportunity to make that reality when he faces Samoa Joe for the AEW World championship in the main event of the Dynasty pay-per-view at Chaifetz Arena...

AEW airs video of backstage altercation that led to CM Punk's firing

The two talk for about 30 seconds, with Punk glancing back to his right at one point before the verbal exchange gets more heated.

The Roman Reigns truth that needs to be acknowledged about WrestleMania 40's greatness

It’s time to acknowledge our “Tribal Chief” because Roman Reigns’ influence was all over WrestleMania 40 – providing the key ingredients to one of the all-time great editions of WWE’s...

Yankees stars hang out with WWE champ after WrestleMania win

Damian Priest was at Yankee Stadium enjoying the fruits of being a world champion in WWE.

Star-studded twists of Cody Rhodes' emotional win over Roman Reigns was perfect end to WrestleMania 40

With another WrestleMania in the books, here takeaways from the six Night 2 matches.

Stephanie McMahon's surprise WrestleMania appearance hints at WWE return

Stephanie McMahon made her first official appearance on WWE programming at WrestleMania since she resigned as CEO in January 2023.

Cody Rhodes finishes his story with help from WWE legends at WrestleMania to end Roman Reigns' historic run

It took two full years in WWE and two shots at Roman Reigns, but the “American Nightmare” became the one to end his historic 1,316-day reign.

Triple H says Brock Lesnar is 'not gone' from WWE despite Vince McMahon's exit

Brock Lesnar, unlike Vince McMahon, is still in the fold in WWE. 

WWE WrestleMania 40 predictions for Night 2: Making the case for Cody Rhodes

We could see the end of one of the longest and most creatively and monetarily fruitful world championship runs in wrestling history with Roman Reigns' run at 1,316 days.

The Rock pins Cody Rhodes in smashing in-ring return to cap stellar WWE WrestleMania 40 Night 1

Triple H and WWE had a nearly flawless night Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field in a great mix of action, surprise, pageantry and great stories.

Jason Kelce stuns WrestleMania 40 crowd after getting involved in match amid retirement tour

Retired Eagles great Jason Kelce got his WrestleMania moment.

WWE WrestleMania 40 live updates: Jason Kelce helps Rey Mysterio, The Rock impresses in wild in-ring return

The Rock will finally come back to a WWE ring – and he will do so in one of the biggest tag matches in company history Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson...

WWE WrestleMania 40 Night 1 predictions: Roman Reigns and The Rock will dominate

The Post's pro wrestling columnist Joseph Staszewski does his best to predict what will happen on Night 1 of WrestleMania 40.

NFL Hall of Famer set to return home from hospital after latest health scare

McMichael, who will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame late this year, was released from the hospital on Feb. 22 after a six-day stay with a urinary...

Inside Emmy-winning actor's head-first dive into pro wrestling that includes date with 'Death Machine'

Paul Walter Hauser, a lifelong wrestling fan, began this journey long before his new level of Hollywood success. 

WWE in contact with Jason Kelce ahead of WrestleMania 40 in Philly

WWE has reached out to the retired offensive lineman and Eagles legend ahead of the two-day show at Lincoln Financial Field on April 7-8, according to Fightful.