Joseph Staszewski

Joseph Staszewski

Background

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.

Latest Articles

AEW delivers perfect Bryan Danielson moment to cap strong All In full of surprises

AEW All In delivered everything a WrestleMania-type show should along with another perfect moment in the close of a wrestling legend's career.

Caitlin Clark gifted custom bling with 1,000 hand-set diamonds

Caitlin Clark was gifted a chain worthy of matching the flash of the WNBA rookie's game.

AEW star opens up about promo struggles, WWE choice, All In championship match

Will Ospreay equates what he creates in a professional wrestling ring to being like a musician having their music connect with a live crowd — and there are few better...

AEW walking fine line with top star as his career hangs in the balance

Most times when a wrestler puts his career on the line it doesn’t end well, and that’s what makes Bryan Danielson versus Swerve Strickland at All In so intriguing. 

Kiss Cam proposal gone horribly wrong at NFL game leads to many questions

Fans were left questioning whether a Kiss Cam proposal gone horribly wrong at the Chargers-Rams preseason game was more Hollywood drama than real life.

Giants fan 'McCovey Cove Dave' in spat with Braves over unreturned splash hit grand slam ball

One San Francisco Giants fan has gotten under the skin of the Atlanta Braves for refusing to return a meaningful splash hit home run ball to Michael Harris II.

Caitlin Clark has heated moment with Team USA gold medal hero during unreal return

Caitlin Clark delivered a hard but seemingly normal foul on Mercury guard Kahleah Copper during the second quarter Friday during the Fever's win.

Cody Rhodes may not be able to win this very different Roman Reigns battle in WWE

The sounds were so deafening you could almost hear Cody Rhodes’ days as WWE’s top babyface coming to an end.

Veteran golfer finishing Wyndham Championship alone comes with apology after unusual situation

Matt Kuchar got a hole-for-one after refusing to finish the final round of the Wyndham Championship because of darkness.

Final decision quickly made on US gymnast's bronze after 'conclusive new evidence'

Jordan Chiles’ bronze medal may be officially lost for good after the Court of Arbitration for Sport would not consider overturning its ruling despite new evidence from USA Gymnastics. 

Falcons receiver being carted off with leg injury bring practice to abrupt end

Falcons receiver Rondale Moore was carted off the field with an apparent leg injury, forcing the team to end its joint practice with the Dolphins on Tuesday, according to multiple...

How to book Shane McMahon if ex-WWE star makes AEW leap

It’s been said that the two most powerful words in wrestling are “what if,” and it appears they have amazingly put Shane McMahon joining AEW into the realm of possibility.

Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles celebrate Olympic gymnastics success with cheeky 'Team USA' photos

Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles shared a fun moment together to soak in all they have accomplished so far at the 2024 Olympics.

Roman Reigns returns, Judgment Day implodes at WWE SummerSlam that fell short of being special

SummerSlam delivered a near-complete reset of the WWE landscape, but something felt missing all night even with the long-awaited return of Roman Reigns.

Former Undisputed champ makes long-awaited WWE return at SummerSlam

Roman Reigns is back to reclaim control of The Bloodline in WWE and begin a babyface run for the first time in more than four years.

French pole vaulter misses Olympic final after manhood catches on crossbar

Something rather uncomfortable got in the way of French pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati advancing toward his Olympic dream.

Vince McMahon's son, AEW boss photographed at private meeting as return rumor swirl

Shane McMahon and Tony Khan were spotted in a photo that sent shockwaves through the pro wrestling world.

WWE's women's division may never be the same after SummerSlam

SummerSlam can become a defining moment for the WWE women’s division.

Patriots star defensive tackle hospitalized with blood clots

The second-round draft pick in 2021 is coming off a season that saw him collect 8.5 sacks and 13 tackles for a loss and is an emerging star for the...