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

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. 

Cody Rhodes' long road to being the new People's Champ needs to be cemented at WrestleMania

Cody Rhodes has spent some time becoming the uncrowned People's Champion, and all signs point to that finally ending this week.

Gotham FC falls in first game without injured star

Gotham FC's first game without the injured Midge Purce wasn't the most encouraging.

Larry David appeared miserable watching UConn's March Madness win -- and head coach Dan Hurley was pretty, pretty upset

Larry David’s experience watching UConn blow out Illinois 77-52 felt like something straight out of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" — pretty, pretty, pretty miserable.

Al-Amir Dawes' big game helps Seton Hall roll into NIT semifinals

Seton Hall (23-12) had five players in double figures, built a 44-26 lead at the break -- capped by a Dylan Addae-Wusu slam -- and never looked back.

Roman Reigns needs grand finale as WWE's Rock-Cody Rhodes story takes bloody twist

In many ways, WWE has punted on fully fleshing out the second act of Rhodes-Reigns story.

Seton Hall cruises into NIT quarterfinals

This one came a lot easier for Seton Hall. 

WWE needs to look in the mirror after AEW's star-studded free agency haul

AEW was the clear winner in pro wrestling free agency and WWE shouldn’t take that lightly.

LeBron James and his wife Savannah are getting into podcasting -- separately

The James are now looking to become King and Queen of the podcast space.

PSAL boys basketball championship game canceled amid eligibility scandal

An eligibility scandal involving more than one team led to the cancellation of the PSAL’s top-tier boys' basketball championship game and sparked a push for oversight reform.