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John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE RAW 10/22/18: It was a very emotional edition of Raw with Roman Reigns relinquishing the Universal title following the news that he is battling leukemia. The show also featured a contract signing between Ronda Rousey and Nikki Bella, Seth Rollins & Dean Ambrose going for the Raw tag titles, the new title match at Crown Jewel, an appearance by DX and more on the “go home” show for Evolution.Don’t forget to submit photos of your wrestling inspired Halloween costumes at www.facebook.com/POSTwrestling for your chance to win our final copy of “Creating the Mania” by Jon Robinson, courtesy of ECW Press. The winner will be announced next week.We also discuss TODAY’S TOP STORIES with the latest involving John Cena at Crown Jewel, the status of Alexa Bliss, a discussion on the Roman Reigns announcement, and all the latest news of the day. Plus Café feedback, comments & questions from the POST Wrestling Forum. Rewind-A-Raw Theme by Colby Johnhttp://www.ColbyJohn.com Subscribe to POST WrestlingiTunes & iOS | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss this show at the POST Wrestling Forumhttps://forum.postwrestling.com Support our Patreon - The POST Wrestling Caféhttp://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Follow usTwitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The EGGSHELLS Podcast Companion is a series of shows exploring a different year in the wrestling history of the Tokyo Dome with a different guest each episode. Episode 18 sees Chris Charlton and STRIGGA look at 2006. NJPW were attempting to find their feet under new ownership as Riki Choshu returned to head the company creatively, pitting top company stars against indie prospects. The podcast is an audio companion to EGGSHELLS: Pro Wrestling in the Tokyo Dome, available now! Check out Eggshells!www.eggshellsbook.com Subscribe to POST WrestlingiTunes & iOS | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss this show at the POST Wrestling Forum https://forum.postwrestling.com Support POST Wrestling’s Patreon - The POST Wrestling Café http://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Follow us Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE SMACKDOWN 10/16/18: This week was SmackDown 1000 with the return of several stars, including Rey Mysterio for a World Cup Qualifier with Shinsuke Nakamura, a reunion of Evolution and a match tease, Edge hosted The Cutting Edge with guest Becky Lynch, new SmackDown tag champions and a BIG SHOW TURN!Wai Ting reviews this week’s Mixed Match Challenge with COUNTRY DOMINANCE vs. Natalya & Bobby Roode, and Lana & Rusev vs. The Miz & Asuka. We discuss TODAY’S TOP STORIES including John Layfield’s comments about the WWE going to Saudi Arabia, Eddie Alvarez signs with ONE Championship, Ric & Charlotte Flair being sued by Charlotte’s ex-husband & more. Plus, Café feedback, comments & questions from the POST Wrestling Forum. **THIS WEEK ON THE PATREON DOUBLE SHOT** Wai Ting provides his weekly review of Total Divas John Pollock brings everyone up to speed on Lucha Underground with a review of their latest episode as they inch closer to Ultima Lucha IV A look at the WWE’s recent “Untold” YouTube feature on Eddie Guerrero Plus, a review of the newest edition of Being the Elite The Double Shot is available for all POST Wrestling Café patrons. Rewind-A-SmackDown Theme by THE IDENTiTY CRiSiStheidentitycrisis.com / youtube.com/theidc Subscribe to POST WrestlingiTunes & iOS | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss this show at the POST Wrestling Forumhttps://forum.postwrestling.com Support our Patreon - The POST Wrestling Caféhttp://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Follow usTwitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE RAW 10/15/18: Raw was in Philadelphia as the WWE faces heavy scrutiny over the Crown Jewel event in Saudi Arabia. The promotion avoided any mentions of the country but pushed forward with two World Cup Qualifying matches, Ronda Rousey and The Bellas cut promos for Evolution, a split amongst their top heel faction, The Undertaker & Kane responded to DX, Trish Stratus and Lita channeled Allen Iverson, and Kurt Angle was back on the show.We announce the winners of our #POSTHaiku contest (@POSTwrestling) contest to win a copy of the “Creating the Mania: An Inside Look at How WrestleMania Comes to Life” by Jon Robinson courtesy of ECW Press.The announcement of a special fundraising show that John & Wai will be hosting in November for the Committee to Protect JournalistsWe also discuss TODAY’S TOP STORIES with heavy media coverage of the WWE’s decision to go forward with the Crown Jewel event, the latest news involving the Jamal Khashoggi story, a new statement from the WWE regarding talent not wanting to go to the show, and the passing of Don Leo Jonathan. Plus Café feedback, comments & questions from the POST Wrestling Forum. Rewind-A-Raw Theme by Colby Johnhttp://www.ColbyJohn.com Subscribe to POST WrestlingiTunes & iOS | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss this show at the POST Wrestling Forumhttps://forum.postwrestling.com Support our Patreon - The POST Wrestling Caféhttp://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Follow usTwitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Pollock & Nate Milton are back to review Impact Wrestling’s Bound for Glory event from the Melrose Ballroom in New York.We chat a polarizing show that featured Johnny Impact defeating Austin Aries to win the Impact title and a bizarre finish to the show, the Concrete Jungle Death match between LAX and The OGz, a great women’s match between Tessa Blanchard and Taya Valkyrie, Allie enters the UNDEAD REALM and lots more on the show.Plus, John & Nate chat aboutImpact changing their time slot on POP TV, the interest level ahead of Bound for Glory, and a big discussion at the end of the show on the WWE’s Crown Jewel event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.We also hear from listeners with their feedback & more on this show that WAS NOT sponsored by Comda.com. Bound for GlorySunday, October 14th, 2018Melrose Ballroom in Queens, New York*Austin Aries vs. Johnny Impact for the Impact title*LAX & Konnan vs. The OGz & The King in the Concrete Jungle Death match*Brian Cage, Pentagon Jr. & Fenix vs. Sami Callihan & oVe*Tessa Blanchard vs. Taya Valkyrie for the Knockout’s title*Moose & Killer Kross vs. Eddie Edwards & Tommy Dreamer*Eli Drake’s Open Challenge*Rich Swann & Willie Mack vs. Matt Sydal & Ethan Page*Allie enters the “Undead Realm”Subscribe to POST WrestlingiTunes & iOS | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSSDiscuss this show at the POST Wrestling Forum https://forum.postwrestling.comSupport our Patreon - The POST Wrestling Café http://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestlingFollow us Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The EGGSHELLS Podcast Companion is a series of shows exploring a different year in the wrestling history of the Tokyo Dome with a different guest each episode. Episode 17 sees Chris Charlton and Matt Charlton look at 2005. NJPW reaches their lowest ebb, business wise, with extremely poor attendance in the Dome, but some bright spots as Shinsuke Nakamura and Hiroshi Tanahashi begin their rivalry. Meanwhile, NOAH hold another classic show with a legendary bout between Kensuke Sasaki and Kenta Kobashi standing out in particular. The podcast is an audio companion to EGGSHELLS: Pro Wrestling in the Tokyo Dome, available now! Check out Eggshells!www.eggshellsbook.com Subscribe to POST WrestlingiTunes & iOS | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss this show at the POST Wrestling Forum https://forum.postwrestling.com Support POST Wrestling’s Patreon - The POST Wrestling Café http://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Follow us Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE SMACKDOWN 10/9/18: This week’s SmackDown from Indianapolis featured two World Cup Qualifying matches with Jeff Hardy vs. Samoa Joe and Randy Orton vs. SmackDown’s newest acquisition Big Show, the latest instalment of Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte Flair, Miz TV with AJ Styles and Daniel Bryan, and the conclusion of “One Night in Milwaukee”.Wai Ting reviews this week’s Mixed Match Challenge with Bayley & Finn Balor vs. Braun Strowman & Ember Moon and COUNTRY DOMINANCE vs. AJ Styles & Charlotte Flair. We discuss TODAY’S TOP STORIES including the latest on Kevin Owens, Daniel Cormier vs. Derrick Lewis added to UFC 230, Dustin Poirier out of his fight with Nate Diaz, the matches announced for Power Struggle, teams for the Super Junior Tag League and more.Enter our #POSTHaiku contest to win a copy of “Creating the Mania” by Jon Robinson from ECW Press by sending us a Haiku poem on Twitter @POSTwrestling for your chance to win a copy. Plus, Café feedback, comments & questions from the POST Wrestling Forum. **THIS WEEK ON THE PATREON DOUBLE SHOT** John reviews a recent interview conducted by David Penzer on the “Sitting Ringside” podcast with Impact Wrestling executive Ed Nordholm on the state of the company John & Wai then preview Bound for Glory this Sunday Wai reviews the latest episode of Total Divas, featuring Lana seeking publicity for an on-screen push, Naomi vs. Sugar and Natalya’s wardrobe malfunction at WrestleMania A review of the UFC Fight Pass documentary, “Country Boy Can Survive: The Story of Matt Hughes’ Fight for Survival”, produced by Rory Karpf Wai talks the PCO documentary, “Burn the Ships” by filmmaker Kenny Johnson Plus, reviews of the latest editions of “Ten Pounds of Gold” and “Being the Elite” The Double Shot is available for all POST Wrestling Café patrons. Rewind-A-SmackDown Theme by THE IDENTiTY CRiSiStheidentitycrisis.com / youtube.com/theidc Subscribe to POST WrestlingiTunes & iOS | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss this show at the POST Wrestling Forumhttps://forum.postwrestling.com Support our Patreon - The POST Wrestling Caféhttp://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Follow usTwitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE RAW 10/8/18: Raw took place from Chicago and featured the announcement that Shawn Michaels will wrestle at Crown Jewel as part of a reformed D-Generation X, Trish Stratus will now team with Lita against Alexa Bliss & Mickie James at Evolution, Kurt Angle has his first match on Raw in almost 13 years, The Bellas attack Ronda Rousey & much more on a loaded Raw.We announce the winners of our Instagram (@POSTwrestlingofficial) contest to win a copy of the “Creating the Mania: An Inside Look at How WrestleMania Comes to Life” by Jon Robinson courtesy of ECW Press. Plus, details of our next contest to win another copy of the book!We also discuss TODAY’S TOP STORIES with fallout from UFC 229 and the brawl involving Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor’s teams, an update on Kevin Owens and more. Plus Café feedback, comments & questions from the POST Wrestling Forum. Rewind-A-Raw Theme by Colby Johnhttp://www.ColbyJohn.com Subscribe to POST WrestlingiTunes & iOS | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss this show at the POST Wrestling Forumhttps://forum.postwrestling.com Support our Patreon - The POST Wrestling Caféhttp://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Follow usTwitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Pollock is joined by Phil Chertok & Ziggy Cao to review the UFC 229 event from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas featuring Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor.They discuss the fight and then the brawl at the end of the card, the latest news coming out of the show, possible actions that could be taken and how badly this incident painted the event & the sport. We will get around to breaking down the actual fight and a full review of the entire show.UFC 229 Saturday, October 6th, 2018Las Vegas, Nevada at the T-Mobile ArenaMAIN CARD *Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor for the UFC lightweight title*Tony Ferguson vs. Anthony Pettis *Ovince Saint Preux vs. Dominick Reyes *Derrick Lewis vs. Alexander Volkov *Michelle Waterson vs. Felice Herrig PRELIMINARY CARD *Sergio Pettis vs. Jussier Formiga *Vicente Luque vs. Jalin Turner *Tonya Evinger vs. Aspen Ladd *Scott Holtzman vs. Alan Patrick FIGHT PASS CARD *Lina Lansberg vs. Yana Kunitskaya *Nik Lentz vs. Gray Maynard *Ryan LaFlare vs. Tony Martin Subscribe to POST WrestlingiTunes & iOS | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss this show at the POST Wrestling Forum https://forum.postwrestling.com Support our Patreon - The POST Wrestling Café http://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Follow us Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The EGGSHELLS Podcast Companion is a series of shows exploring a different year in the wrestling history of the Tokyo Dome with a different guest each episode. Episode 16 sees Chris Charlton and John Carroll look at 2004. Despite a strong start to the year, NJPW would struggle, especially through a difficult IWGP title reign for Bob Sapp. Meanwhile NOAH make their Tokyo Dome debut with a fantastic Departure card. The podcast is an audio companion to EGGSHELLS: Pro Wrestling in the Tokyo Dome, available now! Check out Eggshells!www.eggshellsbook.com Subscribe to POST WrestlingiTunes & iOS | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss this show at the POST Wrestling Forum https://forum.postwrestling.com Support POST Wrestling’s Patreon - The POST Wrestling Café http://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Follow us Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

POST PURORESU is back for October with John Pollock & WH Park.On this month’s show, the two discuss a wide range of topics, including:--Neville’s appearance at Korakuen Hall with Dragon and the “re-birth” of PAC--Whether Dragon Gate is the best option for PAC and the shot in the arm this provides DG --Highlights of the Destruction tour in September, including the latest installment of Tanahashi vs. Okada--WH’s notes on Fighting Spirit Unleashed from Long Beach --A rundown of next week’s King of Pro Wrestling lineup at Sumo Hall--Options for the mystery “X” member of LIJ--A review of Stardom’s 5 Star Grand Prix final between Mayu Iwatani and Utami Hayashishita --AJPW’s Royal Road tournament finals --A look at the Japanese candidates for the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame and which have the strongest cases --WH’s Match of the Month & Performer of the Month Subscribe to POST WrestlingiTunes & iOS | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss this show at the POST Wrestling Forumhttps://forum.postwrestling.com Support our Patreon - The POST Wrestling Caféhttp://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Follow usTwitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE SMACKDOWN 10/2/18: This week’s SmackDown from Portland was the final episode heading into the Super Show-Down with Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair featured in the final segment, the next chapter of Aiden & Lana’s Milwaukee Meetup, Daniel Bryan is pinned again, and Samoa Joe avoids being terminated.Wai Ting reviews this week’s Mixed Match Challenge with Bayley & Finn Balor vs. Jinder Mahal & Alicia Fox and Jimmy Uso & Naomi vs. Rusev & Lana. We discuss TODAY’S TOP STORIES including Neville/PAC’s appearance on Tuesday’s Dragon Gate card, Joey Janela gets bad news regarding his knee injury, and the disappointing UFC 230 main event for Madison Square Garden.Also, a preview of WWE Super Show-Down, predictions for UFC 229 featuring Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor, and our Instagram contest to win a copy of “Creating the Mania” from ECW Press. Plus, Café feedback, comments & questions from the POST Wrestling Forum. **THIS WEEK ON THE PATREON DOUBLE SHOT** Wai reviews the latest episode of Total Divas from this past week featuring footage from this past year’s WrestleMania and Ronda Rousey’s debut. John reviews last week’s episode of Lucha Underground “Kill Mil”, featuring the #1 contender’s match for Ultima Lucha IV and the return of The Mack. A review of last week’s MLW Fusion show from beIN Sports with Low Ki vs. Rey Fenix for the MLW title and a show-long brawl between Sami Callihan and Jimmy Havoc. Additional reviews from John & Wai on the return of Being the Elite, The Undertaker’s sit-down interview & more. The Double Shot is available for all POST Wrestling Café patrons. Rewind-A-SmackDown Theme by THE IDENTiTY CRiSiStheidentitycrisis.com / youtube.com/theidc Subscribe to POST WrestlingiTunes & iOS | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss this show at the POST Wrestling Forumhttps://forum.postwrestling.com Support our Patreon - The POST Wrestling Caféhttp://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Follow usTwitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As UFC 229 Fight Week begins, John Pollock catches up with MMA journalist Marc Raimondi of MMA Fighting. The two discuss this past weekend's Bellator event on DAZN, the future of MMA on streaming platforms and creating new fans, Conor McGregor's demeanor heading into UFC 229 this week, the pay-per-view business, the reduced suspension handed down to Jon Jones, the perception of USADA among fighters, a recent change in the UFC's policy & more.Subscribe to POST WrestlingiTunes & iOS | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss this show at the POST Wrestling Forumhttps://forum.postwrestling.com Support our Patreon - The POST Wrestling Caféhttp://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Follow usTwitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE RAW 10/1/18: Raw took place from Seattle (the former home of the SuperSonics) featuring a closing segment with The Undertaker, Kane, Triple H & Shawn Michaels. The show also saw an incredible live reaction to Elias & Kevin Owens, a Ronda Rousey match, and more teases of Dean Ambrose splitting from The Shield on the go-home Raw before Super Show-Down.A contest to win a copy of the “Creating the Mania: An Inside Look at How WrestleMania Comes to Life” by Jon Robinson courtesy of ECW Press.We also discuss TODAY’S TOP STORIES with Daniel Bryan’s statement in defense of Brie Bella, the announced card for NJPW King of Pro Wrestling, UFC 229 fight week begins, Alberto Del Rio says he will return to MMA in 2019 & more. Plus Café feedback, comments & questions from the POST Wrestling Forum. Rewind-A-Raw Theme by Colby Johnhttp://www.ColbyJohn.com Subscribe to POST WrestlingiTunes & iOS | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss this show at the POST Wrestling Forumhttps://forum.postwrestling.com Support our Patreon - The POST Wrestling Caféhttp://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Follow usTwitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Pollock & guest co-host Mike Murray present a rundown of New Japan’s return to Long Beach, California with Fighting Spirit Unleashed. They chat the excellent card that was headlined by The Golden Lovers taking on Kazuchika Okada & Tomohiro Ishii, the challenge to set up the IWGP title match at King of Pro Wrestling, the junior heavyweight tournament match between Marty Scurll and Will Ospreay, a pair of title changes, and a red-hot crowd in Long Beach. The two also go through Friday’s Ring of Honor Death Before Dishonor pay-per-view, the landscape for the promotion, the Elite’s future, ROH & New Japan’s relationship & lots more on a loaded POST Show. Plus, your Café feedback to the show from the POST Wrestling Forum.NJPW Fighting Spirit UnleashedSunday, September 30th, 2018Long Beach, California*Kenny Omega & Kota Ibushi vs. Kazuchika Okada & Tomohiro Ishii*Juice Robinson vs. Cody for the IWGP United States title*Will Ospreay vs. Marty Scurll in the IWGP junior heavyweight title tournament*The Young Bucks vs. Guerrillas of Destiny for the IWGP tag titles*Hiroshi Tanahashi & KUSHIDA vs. Jay White & Gedo*Tetsuya Naito, EVIL & Sanada vs. Zack Sabre Jr., Davey Boy Smith Jr. & Lance Archer*Hirooki Goto, Chuckie T. & Beretta vs. Jeff Cobb, Flip Gordon & Chris Sabin*Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian vs. Hangman Page & Chase Owens*Roppongi 3K & Rocky Romero vs. Ryusuke Taguchi, Jushin Thunder Liger & ACH Subscribe to POST WrestlingiTunes & iOS | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss this show at the POST Wrestling Forum https://forum.postwrestling.com Support our Patreon - The POST Wrestling Café http://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Follow us Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The EGGSHELLS Podcast Companion is a series of shows exploring a different year in the wrestling history of the Tokyo Dome with a different guest each episode. Episode 15 sees Chris Charlton and Jonathan Snowden look at 2003. NJPW experienced a challenging year that saw their annual turnover halve in the space of twelve months. The merging of the MMA and pro wrestling worlds brought some strange results, as NJPW dabbled with MMA bouts on their cards, while Wrestle-1 put top flight fighters in the bizarrest of pro wrestling scenarios. Plus, Hulk Hogan returns to NJPW, and has a memorable altercation with Jeff Jarrett. The podcast is an audio companion to EGGSHELLS: Pro Wrestling in the Tokyo Dome, available now! Check out Eggshells!www.eggshellsbook.com Subscribe to POST WrestlingiTunes & iOS | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss this show at the POST Wrestling Forum https://forum.postwrestling.com Support POST Wrestling’s Patreon - The POST Wrestling Café http://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Follow us Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE SMACKDOWN 9/ 25/18: This week’s episode took place from Denver featuring Samoa Joe appearing at the home of AJ Styles and discovering his mailbox, Aiden English teases a mysterious night in Milwaukee with Lana, R-Truth hosts Truth TV, and Randy Orton attacks Tye Dillinger.Wai Ting reviews the the latest edition of the Mixed Match Challenge with R-Truth & Carmella vs. The Miz & Asuka, and Bobby Lashley & Mickie James vs. Jinder Mahal & Alicia Fox. We discuss TODAY’S TOP STORIES including the WWE’s update on Liv Morgan following Raw, the viewership figure for Raw plummets, and a look at the WrestleMania Week shows announced from MLW, WWN Live, and WrestleCon, plus DDT and wXw running cards in New York. Plus, Café feedback, comments & questions from the POST Wrestling Forum. **THIS WEEK ON THE PATREON DOUBLE SHOT** Wai reviews the Season 8 premiere of Total Divas with the return of Paige and her discovery of voodoo, the women prepare for WrestleMania and Brie Bella wants to be President. John reviews the July 15th, 1996 episode of Monday Night Raw as a primer for this Friday’s Rewind-A-Wai on In Your House “International Incident”. This show features TWO TITLE MATCHES involving The Smoking Gunns, Psycho Sid behind the wheel and Vince McMahon screams about sex. Additional reviews from John & Wai on Impact Wrestling’s “Day of Slammiversary”, WWE’s “The Day of: Jeff Hardy” feature, Ten Pounds of Gold and New Japan Pro Wrestling’s “The Recount: Bullet Club Betrayals”. The Double Shot is available for all POST Wrestling Café patrons. Rewind-A-SmackDown Theme by THE IDENTiTY CRiSiStheidentitycrisis.com / youtube.com/theidc Subscribe to POST WrestlingiTunes & iOS | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss this show at the POST Wrestling Forumhttps://forum.postwrestling.com Support our Patreon - The POST Wrestling Caféhttp://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Follow usTwitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE RAW 9/24/18: Raw took place from Denver with a show-long tease regarding Dean Ambrose’s allegiance to The Shield leading to a six-man tag, Drew McIntyre & Dolph Ziggler defend the Raw tag titles, Liv Morgan is injured during a match with The Bella Twins & Natalya, Stephanie McMahon & Triple H appear, and more build up for Super Show-Down.We also discuss TODAY’S TOP STORIES including Jim Cornette returning to call the NWA’s 70th Anniversary Show, Ring of Honor’s pay-per-view this Friday, Khabib Nurmagomedov-Conor McGregor press conference & more. Plus Café feedback, comments & questions from the POST Wrestling Forum. Rewind-A-Raw Theme by Colby Johnhttp://www.ColbyJohn.com Subscribe to POST WrestlingiTunes & iOS | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss this show at the POST Wrestling Forumhttps://forum.postwrestling.com Support our Patreon - The POST Wrestling Caféhttp://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Follow usTwitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The EGGSHELLS Podcast Companion is a series of shows exploring a different year in the wrestling history of the Tokyo Dome with a different guest each episode. Episode 14 sees Chris Charlton and Lee Daly look at 2002, a year of radical change and dissent within NJPW. As many standbys left the promotion, some new faces appeared, significantly Joanie Laurer and Bob Sapp. Antonio Inoki also sought to bring the MMA flavoured UFO to the dome. Lee helps puts the year within the context of a huge year for JMMA and a significant part of his new book Before A Fall, which covers the rise and fall of PRIDE FC. The podcast is an audio companion to EGGSHELLS: Pro Wrestling in the Tokyo Dome, available now! Check out Eggshells!www.eggshellsbook.com Subscribe to POST WrestlingiTunes & iOS | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss this show at the POST Wrestling Forum https://forum.postwrestling.com Support POST Wrestling’s Patreon - The POST Wrestling Café http://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Follow us Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE SMACKDOWN 9/18/18: This week’s episode took place from Tulsa, Oklahoma with Becky Lynch’s championship coronation segment involving Charlotte Flair, a great match between AJ Styles & Andrade Cien Almas, a Miz TV segment with Maryse’s farewell and promotion for the Super Show-Down card.Wai Ting reviews the Season 2 premiere of Mixed Match Challenge featuring Kevin Owens & Natalya vs. Braun Strowman & Ember Moon and AJ Styles & Charlotte Flair vs. Jimmy Uso & Naomi. We discuss TODAY’S TOP STORIES including Conor McGregor’s Bring Your Own Whiskey invite to Thursday’s UFC presser, a judge dismisses several concussion-related lawsuits against WWE, Impact Wrestling officials meet at WWE Headquarters, Raw’s viewership & more. Plus, Café feedback, comments & questions from the POST Wrestling Forum. **THIS WEEK ON THE PATREON DOUBLE SHOT** John reviews this past Friday’s CMLL 85th Anniversary card, headlined by Rush & Barbaro Cavernario vs. Volador Jr. & Matt Taven in a Double Hair vs. Hair match John & Wai chat about Mick Foley’s "20 Years of Hell" WWE Network special on the 20-year anniversary of the Hell in a Cell match from King of the Ring ‘98, along with the WWE’s feature on the match with comments from The Undertaker Wai reviews the latest Ten Pounds of Gold episode focusing on Nick Aldis vs. Doug Williams from Wrestling MediaCon and the forthcoming rematch between Aldis and Cody The Double Shot is available for all POST Wrestling Café patrons. Rewind-A-SmackDown Theme by THE IDENTiTY CRiSiStheidentitycrisis.com / youtube.com/theidc Subscribe to POST WrestlingiTunes & iOS | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss this show at the POST Wrestling Forumhttps://forum.postwrestling.com Support our Patreon - The POST Wrestling Caféhttp://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Follow usTwitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE RAW 9/17/18: Raw took place from Dallas and featured the official announcement of WWE Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia with a triple threat match for the Universal title, The Undertaker returns to address Triple H, Roman Reigns defends the Universal title against Baron Corbin, and Ronda Rousey learns the art of the Open Challenge. John & Wai also review the top matches from New Japan’s Destruction in Beppu card featuring Tetsuya Naito vs. Minoru Suzuki and Hirooki Goto vs. Taichi for the NEVER Openweight title.We also discuss TODAY’S TOP STORIES including the WWE’s return to Saudi Arabia in November with Brock Lesnar wrestling on the show, the positioning of Becky Lynch’s character, GLOW’s performance at the Emmy Awards, and the unfortunate breaking news of Kid Yamamoto’s passing. Plus Café feedback, comments & questions from the POST Wrestling Forum. Rewind-A-Raw Theme by Colby Johnhttp://www.ColbyJohn.com Subscribe to POST WrestlingiTunes & iOS | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss this show at the POST Wrestling Forumhttps://forum.postwrestling.com Support our Patreon - The POST Wrestling Caféhttp://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Follow usTwitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s the WWE Hell In A Cell POST Show with John Pollock & Wai Ting reviewing the entire card from San Antonio, Texas.The show featured two Hell in a Cell matches with Roman Reigns defending the Universal title against Braun Strowman with Mick Foley as the special referee and an appearance by Brock Lesnar to close the show - and Randy Orton took on Jeff Hardy with the assistance of a screwdriver for Orton’s offensive attack. Plus, the latest match between AJ Styles & Samoa Joe, Ronda Rousey’s performance against Alexa Bliss, a great Raw tag title, Becky Lynch wins the SmackDown women’s title & more notes from the show and news from the weekend.For those that are “Double Double” and higher members of the POST Wrestling Café, we have the video version of the POST Show that is available at this link. Plus, your Café feedback to the show from the POST Wrestling Forum. Subscribe to POST WrestlingiTunes & iOS | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss this show at the POST Wrestling Forum https://forum.postwrestling.com Support our Patreon - The POST Wrestling Café http://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Follow us Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The EGGSHELLS Podcast Companion is a series of shows exploring a different year in the wrestling history of the Tokyo Dome with a different guest each episode. Episode 13 sees Chris Charlton and Rich Kraetsch look at 2001. NJPW continued their relationship with an AJPW that was experiencing radical change. This was the last year All Japan ran in the Dome on their own. They’d also have significant presences on New Japan cards, with Toshiaki Kawada rematching Kensuke Sasaki, and Keiji Muto in the mix in both companies. The podcast is an audio companion to EGGSHELLS: Pro Wrestling in the Tokyo Dome, available now! Check out Eggshells!www.eggshellsbook.com Subscribe to POST WrestlingiTunes & iOS | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss this show at the POST Wrestling Forum https://forum.postwrestling.com Support POST Wrestling’s Patreon - The POST Wrestling Café http://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Follow us Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Pollock & WH Park return for the September installment of POST PURORESU with the following topics discussed:--The Golden Lovers vs. Tomohiro Ishii & Will Ospreay from this past Friday at Korakuen Hall--Will Ospreay’s future as a junior and as a heavyweight--Satoshi Kojima’s return from a torn ACL and how he will be utilized --This weekend’s card in Hiroshima with Kenny Omega vs. Tomohiro Ishii --The next card in Long Beach at the Walter Pyramid --Booking Kenny Omega over the next seven months --Zeus defends the Triple Crown for the first time against Shuji Ishikawa --Hideo Itami/KENTA returns to Sumo Hall for Naomichi Marufuji’s 20th-anniversary card, which WH attended --An update on Stardom’s 5 Star Grand Prix tournament--A report on the Takayamania Empire benefit show for Yoshihiro Takayama --WH’s picks for Wrestler, Match & Card of the Month Subscribe to POST WrestlingiTunes & iOS | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss this show at the POST Wrestling Forumhttps://forum.postwrestling.com Support our Patreon - The POST Wrestling Caféhttp://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Follow usTwitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE SMACKDOWN 9/11/18: On the final episode leading into Hell in a Cell, Maryse takes on Brie Bella in the main event, Jeff Hardy wages war on his inner demons, Samoa Joe presents a reading of “Night Night AJ”, Becky Lynch attacks Charlotte Flair and Rusev & Aiden English earn the next SD tag title shot. We discuss TODAY’S TOP STORIES including CM Punk’s interview on his MMA future and invite to “All In”, Zelina Vega’s interview discussing her father’s passing on 9/11, and CMLL and Impact Wrestling running simultaneous shows in Mexico City. Plus, complete preview of this Sunday’s Hell in a Cell card. Plus, Café feedback, comments & questions from the POST Wrestling Forum. **THIS WEEK ON THE PATREON DOUBLE SHOT** Wai reviews the “Masked Republic Luchaverse: Rey Mysterio” comic John & Wai review the Jay Lethal vs. Jonathan Gresham Ironman match from this past week’s episode of Ring of Honor A review of Lucha Underground from John, involving the most insane opening to a wrestling show in history An update on the latest editions of “Being the Elite” and “Ten Pounds of Gold” The Double Shot is available for all POST Wrestling Café patrons. Rewind-A-SmackDown Theme by THE IDENTiTY CRiSiStheidentitycrisis.com / youtube.com/theidc Subscribe to POST WrestlingiTunes & iOS | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss this show at the POST Wrestling Forumhttps://forum.postwrestling.com Support our Patreon - The POST Wrestling Caféhttp://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Follow usTwitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE RAW 9/10/18: Raw took place from New Orleans featuring the return of Mick Foley, who was added to the Hell in a Cell event as a special referee. The show also featured The Shield thwarting the Louisiana legal system and outsmarting Baron Corbin, Alexa Bliss attacks Ronda Rousey heading into their title match, Triple H responds to The Undertaker.We also discuss TODAY’S TOP STORIES including Renee Young being permanently added the Raw team, Jonathan Coachman’s new role, Cody vs. Nick Aldis rematch in October, Nicco Montano stripped of UFC title, Hell in a Cell runtime. Plus, Café feedback, comments & questions from the POST Wrestling Forum. Rewind-A-Raw Theme by Colby Johnhttp://www.ColbyJohn.com Subscribe to POST WrestlingiTunes & iOS | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss this show at the POST Wrestling Forumhttps://forum.postwrestling.com Support our Patreon - The POST Wrestling Caféhttp://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Follow usTwitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Pollock is solo this month to review the UFC 228 pay-per-view from Dallas, Texas that was headlined by Tyron Woodley defending the UFC welterweight title against Darren Till. John goes through the entire 13 fight card with some excellent fights, several outstanding performances, some surprising underdogs coming through, the nature of Nicco Montano’s removal from the card and the status of the UFC women’s flyweight championship, plus a look ahead to Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor next month in Las Vegas. MAIN CARD *Tyron Woodley vs. Darren Till for the UFC welterweight title*Jessica Andrade vs. Karolina Kowalkiewicz*Zabit Magomedsharipov vs. Brandon Davis *John Dodson vs. Jimmie Rivera *Niko Price vs. Abdul Razak Alhassan PRELIMINARY CARD *Carla Esparza vs. Tatiana Suarez *Aljamain Sterling vs. Cody Stamann *Frank Camacho vs. Geoff Neal *Darren Stewart vs. Charles Byrd FIGHT PASS CARD *Diego Sanchez vs. Craig White *Alex White vs. Jim Miller *Irena Aldana vs. Lucie Pudilova *Robert Sanchez vs. Jarred Brooks Subscribe to POST WrestlingiTunes & iOS | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss this show at the POST Wrestling Forum https://forum.postwrestling.com Support our Patreon - The POST Wrestling Café http://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Follow us Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The EGGSHELLS Podcast Companion is a series of shows exploring a different year in the wrestling history of the Tokyo Dome with a different guest each episode. Episode 12 sees Chris Charlton and Joe Gagne look at 2000, a turbulent year in wrestling history. Mitsuharu Misawa and a swathe of wrestlers defect from AJPW to form NOAH, leaving Toshiaki Kawada and crew to mend fences with NJPW and leading to a Tokyo Dome classic with Kensuke Sasaki. The podcast is an audio companion to EGGSHELLS: Pro Wrestling in the Tokyo Dome, available now! Check out Eggshells!www.eggshellsbook.com Subscribe to POST WrestlingiTunes & iOS | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss this show at the POST Wrestling Forum https://forum.postwrestling.com Support POST Wrestling’s Patreon - The POST Wrestling Café http://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Follow us Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE SMACKDOWN 9/4/18:Miz & Maryse lead Bryan & Brie on a show-long chase through Detroit, Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch go face-2-face via satellite, and R-Truth finally tracks down Carmella.We discuss TODAY’S TOP STORIES including the return of the Mixed Match Challenge, All In’s attendance figure and WWE’s soaring stock price.Plus, Café feedback, comments & questions from the POST Wrestling Forum.**THIS WEEK ON THE PATREON DOUBLE SHOT**John reviews the English version of Shinsuke Nakamura’s book, “King of Strong Style 1980-2014” and looks at his unique approach towards professional wrestling, his time in the New Japan Dojo, his MMA fights, his role through the 2000’s in New Japan when the company fell in popularity, his relationship with Antonio Inoki & more. Plus, a special “mystery review” that John surprises Wai withThe Double Shot is available for all POST Wrestling Café patrons.Rewind-A-SmackDown Theme by THE IDENTiTY CRiSiStheidentitycrisis.com / youtube.com/theidcSubscribe to POST WrestlingiTunes & iOS | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSSDiscuss this show at the POST Wrestling Forumhttps://forum.postwrestling.comSupport our Patreon - The POST Wrestling Caféhttp://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestlingFollow usTwitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE RAW 9/3/18:Raw took place from Ohio with a show-long story involving The Shield being arrested and then beaten to a pulp in the final segment, new Raw tag champions, a strong night for the top heel unit, a big segment involving The Undertaker & Shawn Michaels, and the return of Renee Young to commentary.We also discuss TODAY’S TOP STORIES including a new match announced for the Evolution pay-per-view, Big Cass discusses his release from the WWE, Joey Mercury’s arrest over the weekend, and other notes from the past few days.Plus, Café feedback, comments & questions from the POST Wrestling Forum.Rewind-A-Raw Theme by Colby Johnhttp://www.ColbyJohn.comSubscribe to POST WrestlingiTunes & iOS | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSSDiscuss this show at the POST Wrestling Forumhttps://forum.postwrestling.comSupport our Patreon - The POST Wrestling Caféhttp://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestlingFollow usTwitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s the ALL IN POST Show with John Pollock, Wai Ting, Braden Herrington & Davie Portman LIVE from Chicago where they attended All In at the Sears Centre. They break down the card match-by-match, discuss their live impressions of the event, why the show was so significant, which matches stood out, who they thought were the top performers, and lots of notes from their weekend on the road. We will also chat about Chris Jericho’s surprise appearance attacking Kenny Omega, the shortened main event, the “resurrection” of Joey Ryan, Cody winning the NWA title, how Flip Gordon made it onto the show and all the post-show comments from the key players after the broadcast went off the air. Plus, your Café feedback to the show from the POST Wrestling Forum. Subscribe to POST WrestlingiTunes & iOS | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss this show at the POST Wrestling Forum https://forum.postwrestling.com Support our Patreon - The POST Wrestling Café http://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Follow us Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The EGGSHELLS Podcast Companion is a series of shows exploring a different year in the wrestling history of the Tokyo Dome with a different guest each episode. Episode 11 sees Chris Charlton and Dan Lovranski look at 1999, which saw one of Japanese wrestling’s most controversial moments occur inside the Tokyo Dome when Shinya Hashimoto faced Naoya Ogawa. 1999 also saw AJPW return to the Tokyo Dome for the second year running, though under sad circumstances as the company mourned the death of Giant Baba. The podcast is an audio companion to EGGSHELLS: Pro Wrestling in the Tokyo Dome, available now! Check out Eggshells!www.eggshellsbook.com Subscribe to POST WrestlingiTunes & iOS | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss this show at the POST Wrestling Forum https://forum.postwrestling.com Support POST Wrestling’s Patreon - The POST Wrestling Café http://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Follow us Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE SMACKDOWN 8/28/18: Charlotte defends her title against Carmella as Becky awaits, Daniel Bryan faces Andrade “Cien” Almas for the first time, King Booker helps The New Day celebrate their 5th title reign, and another Hell In A Cell match is announced. We discuss TODAY’S TOP STORIES including Jason Sensation, Raw ratings, and MLW’s WrestleMania Week plans, and Impact Wrestling’s “Hit & Run” angle. Plus, Café feedback, comments & questions from the POST Wrestling Forum. **THIS WEEK ON THE PATREON DOUBLE SHOT** Wai reviews the final edition of Being the Elite (Ep. 117) prior to “All In” this weekend with promos from Marty Scurll & Cody, an appearance by Theo Rossi, Christopher Daniels confronts Stephen Amell, and Black Machismo resurfaces. A discussion on the NWA’s Ten Pounds of Gold series to promote the NWA title match between Nick Aldis and Cody for this Saturday at “All In” with a look at Aldis’ performances, the difference in style from Being the Elite and the build up of this one match on the series. Finally, John reviews the Aug. 23rd episode of Lucha Underground that featured a Haunted House match between Mil Muertes and The Mack, the hospitalization of Melissa Santos, the wedding date for Johnny Mundo & Taya, a Last Man or Machine Standing match between Pentagon Jr. and Cage, and another murder! The Double Shot is available for all POST Wrestling Café patrons. Rewind-A-SmackDown Theme by THE IDENTiTY CRiSiStheidentitycrisis.com / youtube.com/theidc Subscribe to POST WrestlingiTunes & iOS | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss this show at the POST Wrestling Forumhttps://forum.postwrestling.com Support our Patreon - The POST Wrestling Caféhttp://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Follow usTwitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE RAW 8/27/18: Raw took place from Toronto and featured Braun Strowman aligning with Dolph Ziggler & Drew McIntyre, a great segment involving Trish Stratus & Elias, Kevin Owens “quits” after his match with Seth Rollins and more matches added to Hell in a Cell & Super Show-Down.We also discuss TODAY’S TOP STORIES including a disturbing tweet sent prior to tonight’s Raw, WWE announces SummerSlam 2019 weekend for Toronto, the passing of Ed Cohen, a mini-review of Smash Wrestling’s card in Toronto & more. Plus, Café feedback, comments & questions from the POST Wrestling Forum. Rewind-A-Raw Theme by Colby Johnhttp://www.ColbyJohn.com Subscribe to POST WrestlingiTunes & iOS | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss this show at the POST Wrestling Forumhttps://forum.postwrestling.com Support our Patreon - The POST Wrestling Caféhttp://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Follow usTwitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this edition of The POST Interview, John Pollock speaks with author Guy Evans on his new book “NITRO: The Incredible Rise and Inevitable Collapse of Ted Turner’s WCW”. On this show they discuss:--The 120+ interviews Evans conducted for the book--New revelations on the corporate structure of WCW within the Turner empire--How Eric Bischoff came across and his role in the rise and fall--His interactions with Brad Siegel, the former president of Turner Entertainment--His conversation with Jamie Kellner, who made the decision in 2001 to remove WCW programming --The creative and business collapse in 1999 and 2000--The attempt to understand the accounting methodology of World Championship Wrestling & more "NITRO: The Incredible Rise and Inevitable Collapse of Ted Turner’s WCW" is available now by Guy Evans on Amazon and other book retailers. Subscribe to POST WrestlingiTunes & iOS | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss this show at the POST Wrestling Forumhttps://forum.postwrestling.com Support our Patreon – The POST Wrestling Caféhttp://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Follow usTwitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The EGGSHELLS Podcast Companion is a series of shows exploring a different year in the wrestling history of the Tokyo Dome with a different guest each episode. Episode ten sees Chris Charlton and Kim Justice look at 1998, including two huge retirements as Riki Choshu and Antonio Inoki withdrew from active involvement in NJPW. Also, AJPW return to the Tokyo Dome for the first time in eight years for a memorable show with Hiroshi Hase vs. Jun Akiyama in a featured position. The podcast is an audio companion to EGGSHELLS: Pro Wrestling in the Tokyo Dome, available now! Check out Eggshells!www.eggshellsbook.com Subscribe to POST WrestlingiTunes & iOS | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss this show at the POST Wrestling Forum https://forum.postwrestling.com Support POST Wrestling’s Patreon - The POST Wrestling Café http://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Follow us Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE SMACKDOWN 8/21/18: Becky Lynch tells us why she attacked Charlotte, The New Day vs. The Bludgeon Bros. in a No DQ match for the tag team titles, Samoa Joe has more words for AJ Styles’ family, and the Miz vs. Bryan feud expands to include Maryse and Brie Bella.We discuss TODAY’S TOP STORIES including the death of Villano III, Raw ratings, Erick Rowan’s torn biceps, AAA TripleMania and the status of Matt Hardy. Plus, Café feedback, comments & questions from the POST Wrestling Forum. **THIS WEEK ON THE PATREON DOUBLE SHOT** John reviews Joey Janela’s Lost In New York, GCW’s follow-up to Spring Break 2 featuring Matt Riddle vs. PCO, Joey Janela vs. Jinsei Shinzaki, and WHEATUS.Wai discusses Being The Elite (Ep. 116) with a must-see tribute to Beyond The Mat, a great Christopher Daniels promo and a face-to-face encounter between Marty Scurll and Kazuchika Okada. We also discuss BTE’s SCU Training for ALL IN special as Frankie Kazarian and Scorpio Sky parody Rocky III.The Double Shot is available for all POST Wrestling Café patrons. Rewind-A-SmackDown Theme by THE IDENTiTY CRiSiStheidentitycrisis.com / youtube.com/theidc Subscribe to POST WrestlingiTunes & iOS | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss this show at the POST Wrestling Forumhttps://forum.postwrestling.com Support our Patreon - The POST Wrestling Caféhttp://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Follow usTwitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE RAW 8/20/18: Finn Balor challenges new champion Roman Reigns as Braun Strowman and his MITB contract await, Stephanie McMahon’s coronation of Ronda Rousey doesn’t go as planned, Triple H tells us why he’s facing The Undertaker one more time.We also discuss TODAY’S TOP STORIES including GLOW being renewed for a third season, and NJPW announcing matches for their Long Beach, Destruction and King of Pro Wrestling shows. Plus, Café feedback, comments & questions from the POST Wrestling Forum. Rewind-A-Raw Theme by Colby Johnhttp://www.ColbyJohn.com Subscribe to POST WrestlingiTunes & iOS | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss this show at the POST Wrestling Forumhttps://forum.postwrestling.com Support our Patreon - The POST Wrestling Caféhttp://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Follow usTwitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE SummerSlam 2018 from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY: Roman Reigns faces Brock Lesnar for the Universal Championship, Ronda Rousey challenges Alexa Bliss for the Raw Women’s Championship, AJ Styles faces Samoa Joe for the World Championship, Bryan vs. The Miz, a surprising heel turn, a DEMON, and more from the WWE’s 6 hour-plus summer spectacular! Plus, your Café feedback to the show from the POST Wrestling Forum. Subscribe to POST WrestlingiTunes & iOS | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss this show at the POST Wrestling Forum https://forum.postwrestling.com Support our Patreon - The POST Wrestling Café http://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Follow us Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The upNXT crew of Braden Herrington & Davie Portman is joined by John Pollock for the NXT TakeOver Brooklyn POST Show with a big review of Saturday’s card.John & Braden watched the show while Davie attended the card live at the Barclays Center. They break down all the matches, how this stacked up to prior TakeOver events, the latest installment of Tomasso Ciampa vs. Johnny Gargano, several title changes, the debut of Matt Riddle, live notes from the arena, your feedback & more. Listen to upNXT every Thursday:iTunes & iOS | Android | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss this show at the POST Wrestling Forumhttps://forum.postwrestling.com Follow POST WrestlingTwitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The EGGSHELLS Podcast Companion is a series of shows exploring a different year in the wrestling history of the Tokyo Dome with a different guest each episode. Episode nine sees Chris Charlton and Nate Milton look at 1997, which saw NJPW have the biggest business year in its history to date, thanks in large part to the hugely successful nWo Japan faction. Nate talks about how the faction related to the WCW product at the time, and also talks about his own experiences living in Japan in the late 1990s. The podcast is an audio companion to EGGSHELLS: Pro Wrestling in the Tokyo Dome, available now! Check out Eggshells!www.eggshellsbook.com Subscribe to POST WrestlingiTunes & iOS | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss this show at the POST Wrestling Forum https://forum.postwrestling.com Support POST Wrestling’s Patreon - The POST Wrestling Café http://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Follow us Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE SMACKDOWN 8/14/18: Miz & Daniel Bryan recap their 8-year rivalry, Samoa Joe reads a letter from AJ Styles’ wife, and Becky Lynch proves herself to Charlotte on the SummerSlam go-home edition of SmackDown. We preview and give predictions for all 13 matches at SummerSlam.We also discuss TODAY’S TOP STORIES including Jeff Jarrett suing Anthem Sports & Entertainment and the passing of Ian “Doc Dean” Brown. Plus, Café feedback, comments & questions from the POST Wrestling Forum. **THIS WEEK ON THE DOUBLE SHOT** John recaps this week’s Lucha Underground as Johnny Mundo attempts to win a wish from Kobra Moon. Plus, a resurrection, rabbit wrestling, and a marriage proposal.Wai recaps Being The Elite (Ep. 115) featuring the cast at the G1 Climax Finals, Matt Jackson “inventing” wrestling, and the announcement of Kenny Omega’s opponent at ALL IN. John gives our first book review with NITRO: The Incredible Rise and Inevitable Collapse of Ted Turner's WCW by Guy Evans featuring a comprehensive list of interview subjects.The Double Shot is available for all POST Wrestling Café patrons. Rewind-A-SmackDown Theme by THE IDENTiTY CRiSiStheidentitycrisis.com / youtube.com/theidc Subscribe to POST WrestlingiTunes & iOS | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss this show at the POST Wrestling Forumhttps://forum.postwrestling.com Support our Patreon - The POST Wrestling Caféhttp://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Follow usTwitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE RAW 8/13/18: It's SummerSlam Week as Dean Ambrose returns, Paul Heyman gives Roman Reigns an offer, and Ronda Rousey and the WWE remember Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart.We also discuss TODAY’S TOP STORIES as John recaps the life and career of Jim Neidhart, and Colt Cabana sues CM Punk over legal fees. Plus, Café feedback, comments & questions from the POST Wrestling Forum. Subscribe and tune in to upNXT this Thursday for a chance to win a ticket to NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn 4. Rewind-A-Raw Theme by Colby Johnhttp://www.ColbyJohn.com Subscribe to POST WrestlingiTunes & iOS | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss this show at the POST Wrestling Forumhttps://forum.postwrestling.com Support our Patreon - The POST Wrestling Caféhttp://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Follow usTwitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Pollock & Wai Ting are joined by live correspondent WH Park to review the G1 Climax 28 Final featuring Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Kota Ibushi. We run down the entire card featuring Rey Mysterio, Kenny Omega, Kazuchika Okada, Tetsuya Naito, Cody and The Young Bucks. Plus, we give our tournament picks for: Top 10 Matches Top 3 Performers Worst 5 Matches Worst Performer Wrestler that improved his stock the most Support any tier of the POST Wrestling Café Patreon to receive access to all 18 of our G1 Climax 28 review podcasts as well as our other bonus content. Click here to see the results of the 2018 POST Wrestling G1 Climax Contest. Subscribe to POST WrestlingiTunes & iOS | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss this show at the POST Wrestling Forumhttps://forum.postwrestling.com Support our Patreon - The POST Wrestling Caféhttp://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Follow usTwitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The EGGSHELLS Podcast Companion is a series of shows exploring a different year in the wrestling history of the Tokyo Dome with a different guest each episode. Episode eight sees Chris Charlton and Damian Abraham look at 1996, which saw NJPW and UWFi’s inter-promotional feud continue, and Jinsei Shinzaki return to Japan after his stint as Hakushi in the WWF. 1996 also saw the Tokyo Dome’s least famous wrestling cards as JD’ Star put on a handful of matches as part of a festival over the Christmas holidays. The podcast is an audio companion to EGGSHELLS: Pro Wrestling in the Tokyo Dome, available now! Check out Eggshells!www.eggshellsbook.com Subscribe to POST WrestlingiTunes & iOS | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss this show at the POST Wrestling Forum https://forum.postwrestling.com Support POST Wrestling’s Patreon - The POST Wrestling Café http://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Follow us Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE SMACKDOWN 8/7/18: The New Day faces The Bar to determine no. 1 contenders for the SD Tag Team titles, Becky and Charlotte team up, AJ Styles responds to Samoa Joe, and Daniel Bryan visits the set of Miz & Mrs. We discuss top stories from POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE including Raw ratings following Ronda Rousey’s first televised match, Total Bellas being renewed for Season 4, the Mae Young Classic announce team, and New Japan being unhappy with Tama Tonga. Plus, Café feedback, comments & questions from the POST Wrestling Forum. **THIS WEEK ON THE DOUBLE SHOT** John catches us up on Season 4 of Lucha Underground with a review of last week’s show and the ongoing battle between the Worldwide Underground and the Reptile Tribe. Plus, not one but TWO beheadings on the same episode.Wai & John review Being The Elite (Ep. 114) featuring the cast announcing ALL IN’s broadcast details. Plus, an update on Joey Ryan and cameo appearances from Billy Gunn, Jack Swagger and DDP. The Double Shot is available for all POST Wrestling Café patrons. Rewind-A-SmackDown Theme by THE IDENTiTY CRiSiStheidentitycrisis.com / youtube.com/theidc Subscribe to POST WrestlingiTunes & iOS | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss this show at the POST Wrestling Forumhttps://forum.postwrestling.com Support our Patreon - The POST Wrestling Caféhttp://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Follow usTwitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE RAW 8/6/18: Ronda Rousey makes her TV in-ring debut against Alicia Fox, Paul Heyman sheds tears over Brock Lesnar, Seth Rollins looks for a partner, Ruby Riott returns, and Lashley doesn’t like Elias saying his name.We also discuss top stories from POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE including All In announcing its broadcast information, John Cena’s first match in China, GSP weighing-in on Conor vs. Khabib and more. Plus, Café feedback, comments & questions from the POST Wrestling Forum. NOTE: The Double Shot moves to Wednesday Mornings starting this week. Rewind-A-Raw Theme by Colby Johnhttp://www.ColbyJohn.com Subscribe to POST WrestlingiTunes & iOS | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss this show at the POST Wrestling Forumhttps://forum.postwrestling.com Support our Patreon - The POST Wrestling Caféhttp://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Follow usTwitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Pollock is joined by Phil Chertok & Ziggy Cao for a big review of Saturday’s UFC 227 card from the Staples Center in Los Angeles.The three chat about the successful title defense by T.J. Dillashaw, earning his second victory over Cody Garbrandt and doing so even quicker than their first fight last November at UFC 217. What is next for Dillashaw at the bantamweight division and is a fight with the new flyweight champion of interest?The 2,142-day title reign of Demetrious Johnson is over as Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo took a razor-close split decision and became the first fighter to ever beat Johnson at flyweight and become the second UFC flyweight champion in history. Plus, a review of the entire UFC 227 card, a discussion on the announcement that Khabib Nurmagomedov will fight Conor McGregor in October and next month’s UFC 228 card from Dallas featuring two title fights. MAIN CARD *TJ Dillashaw (135) vs. Cody Garbrandt (134.75) – UFC bantamweight title*Demetrious Johnson (125) vs. Henry Cejudo (124.5) – UFC flyweight title*Thiago Santos (185.5) vs. Kevin Holland (184.75)*JJ Aldrich (115.75) vs. Polyana Viana (115)*Cub Swanson (145.25) vs. Renato Moicano (146) PRELIMINARY FIGHTS *Pedro Munhoz (135) vs. Brett Johns (135.25)*Montel Jackson (136) vs. Ricky Simon (135.25)*Ricardo Ramos (135.5) vs. Kyung Ko Kang (136)*Sheymon Moraes (146) vs. Matt Sayles (145.75) FIGHT PASS CARD *Jose Torres (125) vs. Alex Perez (126)*Zhang Weili (115.5) vs. Danielle Taylor (115.25)*Marlon Vera (135.5) vs. Wuliji Buren (135.5) Subscribe to POST WrestlingiTunes & iOS | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss this show at the POST Wrestling Forumhttps://forum.postwrestling.com Support our Patreon – The POST Wrestling Caféhttp://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Follow usTwitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The EGGSHELLS Podcast Companion is a series of shows exploring a different year in the wrestling history of the Tokyo Dome with a different guest each episode. Episode seven sees Chris Charlton and Wai Ting look at 1995, which saw NJPW start a hugely influential and profitable feud with UWFi. The year also saw Baseball Magazine Sha, publishers of Weekly Pro Wrestling, stage the Bridge of Dreams card, with almost every Japanese promotion represented on one show. The podcast is an audio companion to EGGSHELLS: Pro Wrestling in the Tokyo Dome, available now! Check out Eggshells!www.eggshellsbook.com Subscribe to POST WrestlingiTunes & iOS | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss this show at the POST Wrestling Forum https://forum.postwrestling.com Support POST Wrestling’s Patreon - The POST Wrestling Café http://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Follow us Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE SMACKDOWN 7/31/18: Charlotte returned to SmackDown, defeating Carmella and turning the women’s title match into a three-way match at SummerSlam. The feud between Daniel Bryan and The Miz continued with a challenge issued for SummerSlam. Samoa Joe continued his streak of great promos, The Bar took on The Usos in the tag tournament & lots more.Plus, Pollock & Wai go through the major news stories of the day from Pollock’s News Update on the website with reaction and thoughts on the key stories.Your feedback, comments & questions.Plus, Café feedback from the POST Wrestling Forum. Rewind-A-SmackDown Theme by THE IDENTiTY CRiSiStheidentitycrisis.com / youtube.com/theidc Subscribe to POST WrestlingiTunes & iOS | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss this show at the POST Wrestling Forumhttps://forum.postwrestling.com Support our Patreon - The POST Wrestling Caféhttp://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Follow usTwitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.