John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss all the latest filings in the Janel Grant case and Vince McMahon’s SEC settlement.Plus: Netflix releases its first set of viewership figures for WWE Raw, TKO & Saudi Arabia poised to launch a boxing promotion, SmackDown viewership trends in the three-hour format, and the UFC’s media rights are up in the air. They also chat about Thurston’s latest opinion piece in the Wrestlenomics Report RELATED:Netflix Global Viewership dataJanel Grant’s team requests additional timeVince McMahon’s team files oppositionTKO nearing potential launch of boxing league with Saudi ArabiaMusic courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben TramerPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsSubstack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review WWE NXT from January 14th, 2025 featuring Fraxiom vs OTM for the NXT Tag Team Championship!NXT Review starts at 46mins39secsThe show includes:Bayley returns to NXT to confront Roxanne Perez Nathan Frazer & AXIOM vs Out The Mud (NXT Tag Team Championship)Shotzi vs Stephanie Vaquer (To determine the Number 1 Contender for the NXT Women’s North American Championship)Ethan Page vs Dante ChenMeta-Four vs The Unholy Union (To determine the Number 1 Contenders for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship)Kelani Jordan vs Cora JadeOba Femi Championship Celebration TNA Knockout Champ Masha Slamovich sits ringsideAshanti & Karmen make it “official” Roxanne Perez addresses her futureDIY show up to take a look at FRAXIOMNXT show announced for Atlanta in 2 weeksThe lads also chat about WWE RAW including the debut of Penta, plus Corey Graves’s disgruntled tweets, the build to the Royal Rumble and so much more!Join our live NXT POST Shows every Tuesday night at YouTube.com/POSTWrestlingFollow more of Davie and Braden’s work at Poisonrana.ca, with a weekly show covering everything in the world of wrestling, Shot in the Dark, Eagles Don’t Hunt Flies and more!Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/poisonrana/id1361208631Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1jTsPUNnwHzQHNGj7GIS04Coming up on the POISONRANA Patreon and Free Feed:wasNXT: WWE NXT May 8th 2014 (Poisonrana Patreon)The Champ is Here #5: WrestleMania 25Last week on the Poisonrana Patreon and Free Feed:Best Match Ever 2024: Part 2 (Poisonrana Patreon)Wattup Doe? w/ B Detroit & John Siino (Free Feed)Eagles Don’t Hunt Flies w/ Martin Bushby, Brandon Frm NJ & Dickie Bird: Kenny Omega vs Jon Moxley (Lights Out) (Free Feed)Only $5 for “Friend” tier to access all these shows and everything in the back catalogue! Movie reviews, PPV reviews and so much more!!! Patreon.com/PoisonranaPhoto Courtesy: WWEupNXT Theme by: Warren-D, PXCH and Shaheen AbdiPoisonrana Merch: https://www.chopped-tees.com/PoisonranaSubscribe: https://www.postwrestling.com/subscribeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/702343790308154Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/PoisonranaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PoisonranaPodDiscuss: https://forum.postwrestling.com#wwe #wwenxt #nxt #NXTonCW #NXTNewYearsEvil #WWEonNetflix Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock and Wai Ting review the second edition of WWE Raw on Netflix featuring the debut of Penta and the crowning of the first Women’s Intercontinental Champion.Also: Damian Priest and Finn Balor close their feud with a Street Fight, Dakota Kai and Lyra Valkyria meet in the finals of the Intercontinental Title Tournament, Sheamus vs. Ludwig Kaiser, and appearances by GUNTHER, CM Punk & Rhea Ripley.The XL Edition continues in the POST Café with News of the Day and Feedback/Questions, available live and ad-free. Today’s stories:Omari Palmer (Odyssey Jones) granted an order of protectionJanel Grant’s team requests additional time for filing NJPW Battle in the ValleyNew Japan releases major dates for 2025SNME dates advertised for May & July NXT & AEW Maximum Carnage lineupsPOST Wrestling Café Schedule:Tuesday: Daredevil Primer: Season 1Saturday: Collision CourseSunday: The People vs. GCW with Wai Ting & Kate from MontrealMonday: TNA Genesis with John Pollock & John SiinoFREE Shows:Tuesday: upNXT Wednesday: Pollock & ThurstonWednesday: Rewind-A-Dynamite (XL in the Café)Friday: POST PuroresuFriday: Rewind-A-SmackDown (XL in the Café)Photo Courtesy: WWE Rewind-A-Raw Theme by Colby John: https://soundcloud.com/colbyjohnBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: https://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ariel Helwani joins John Pollock for The 2025 MMA Prediction Show. They revisit Helwani’s predictions from 2024 to see how he fared before making a new list for 2025 in “Likely or Unlikely”.Plus, they discuss the launch of Uncrowned, his decision to start the outlet, covering the Olympics for CBC, and much more.Go back and listen to The 2024 MMA Prediction ShowMusic by Mikhail Smusev from PixabayBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: http://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock & Wai Ting review a very long 3-hour WWE SmackDown as Tiffany Stratton speaks for the first time after cashing in her MITB.Also: Paul Heyman declares Roman Reigns for the Royal Rumble, Cody Rhodes and Jimmy Uso team-up against Jacob Fatu & Tama Tonga, and Nick Aldis announces a tag team tournament that’s not really a tag team tournament.The XL Edition continues in the POST Café with News of the Day and Feedback/Questions, available live and ad-free. Today’s stories:Vince McMahon fined by SEC, to reimburse WWEBlack Bart dies at 76WWE touts 4.9 million global views for Raw on NetflixDark Side of the Cage - Kimbo Slice Ariel Helwani on TKO launching boxing groupPOST Wrestling Café Schedule:Thursday: Rewind-A-Wai: Flair vs. Steamboat in 1989Friday: MMA Predictions Show with Ariel HelwaniSaturday: Collision CourseSunday: NJPW Battle in the ValleyFREE Shows:Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDown (XL in the Café)Photo Courtesy: WWERASD Theme by THE IDENTiTY CRiSiS: theidentitycrisis.com / youtube.com/theidcBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: https://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are back to discuss the SEC’s announcement that Vince McMahon will pay a fine and reimburse WWE over regulatory violations.On Friday, the SEC announced that the former WWE chairman will pay a fine and reimburse WWE for his failure to disclose two agreements signed in 2019 and 2022.Pollock & Thurston discuss the fallout from this news, Vince McMahon’s on-the-record statement, and what happens next. Plus, a breakdown of the viewership data for the WWE Raw premiere on Netflix.RELATED:Vince McMahon fined $400,000 by SEC, ordered to reimburse WWE for $1.3 millionSEC announcement Netflix announces WWE Raw premiere averaged 2.6 million householdsMusic courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben TramerPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsSubstack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock and Wai Ting review AEW Dynamite with the return of Kenny Omega to AEW. Also: Will Ospreay takes on Buddy Matthews, Bobby Lashley faces Mark Briscoe, MJF confronts Jeff Jarrett, plus the Casino Gauntlet Match for a shot at the AEW Championship.Join the POST Café for an XL Edition of this podcast featuring News of the Day and Feedback/Questions, available live and ad-free. Today’s topics:TKO nearing potential launch of boxing leagueThe Rock’s appearance on NXTNJPW Battle in the ValleyNJPW New Beginning in OsakaGCW The Collective WWE SmackDown & AEW Collision ratings POST Wrestling Café Schedule:Thursday: Rewind-A-Wai: Flair vs. Steamboat in 1989Friday: MMA Predictions Show with Ariel HelwaniSaturday: Collision CourseSunday: NJPW Battle in the ValleyFREE Shows:Friday: POST PuroresuFriday: Rewind-A-SmackDown (XL in the Café)Photo Courtesy: AEW Rewind-A-Dynamite Theme by Jacob ChesnutBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: https://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston react to WWE's launch on Netflix and the fallout from the show at the Intuit Dome.They chat about the presentation on Netflix, the reaction to the show, and the coverage it received. Plus: An update on all the latest news involving the Janel Grant case, SmackDown to move back to two hours, WWE’s involvement with Hulk Hogan’s Real American Beer and the audience rejecting of Hogan, John Cena’s schedule for 2025, Royal Rumble 2026 going to Saudi Arabia, the start of the AEW on Max era, and Dana White joins the Meta board of directors. Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben TramerPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsSubstack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review WWE NXT New Year’s Evil from January 7th, 2025 featuring The Rock making an appearance!NXT Review starts at 37mins30secsThe show includes:Roxanne Perez vs Giulia (NXT Women’s Championship)Trick Williams vs Oba Femi vs Eddy Thorpe (NXT Championship)The Rock ends the show with a promo in the ringLexis King vs Charlie Dempsey (Sudden Death Match for the NXT Heritage Cup)Cora Jade vs Stephanie Vaquer vs Kelani Jordan vs Lola Vice (To Determine the Number 1 Contender for the NXT Women’s North American Championship)Gigi Dolin, Shotzi, Tatum Paxley vs Fatal InfluenceEthan Page shares a moment with The Rock The lads also chat about RAW on Netflix, Hulk Hogan getting booed, John Cena’s retirement tour kickoff, The Rock dropping F bombs on live TV, and so much more!Join our live NXT POST Shows every Tuesday night at YouTube.com/POSTWrestlingFollow more of Davie and Braden’s work at Poisonrana.ca, with a weekly show covering everything in the world of wrestling, Shot in the Dark, Eagles Don’t Hunt Flies and more!Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/poisonrana/id1361208631Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1jTsPUNnwHzQHNGj7GIS04Coming up on the POISONRANA Patreon and Free Feed:Best Match Ever 2024: Part 2 (Wednesday Release)Wattup Doe? w/ B Detroit & John Siino (Free Feed)Eagles Don’t Hunt Flies w/ Martin Bushby, Brandon Frm NJ & Dickie Bird: Kenny Omega vs Jon Moxley (Lights Out) (Friday Release on YouTube and Free Feed)Last week on the Poisonrana Patreon and Free Feed:Best & Worst of 2024 w/ POST WrestlingBest Match Ever 2024: Part 1POISONRANA LIVE: Wrestle Kingdom 19 & Wrestle Dynasty Review, AEW & WWE TalkOnly $5 for “Friend” tier to access all these shows and everything in the back catalogue! Movie reviews, PPV reviews and so much more!!! Patreon.com/PoisonranaPhoto Courtesy: WWEupNXT Theme by: Warren-D, PXCH and Shaheen AbdiPoisonrana Merch: https://www.chopped-tees.com/PoisonranaSubscribe: https://www.postwrestling.com/subscribeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/702343790308154Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/PoisonranaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PoisonranaPodDiscuss: https://forum.postwrestling.com#wwe #wwenxt #nxt #NXTonCW #NXTNewYearsEvilAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock and Wai Ting review the premiere of WWE Raw on Netflix featuring The Rock, John Cena, Hulk Hogan getting booed, and CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins.Also: A Tribal Combat match between Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa, Liv Morgan defends her title against Rhea Ripley, and Drew McIntyre faces Jey Uso.News: SmackDown to go back to 2-hours, NJPW’s New Year Dash news, and the status of Chris Charlton after missing Monday’s show. Ad-free version available for members at POSTwrestlingCafe.comNEWS OF THE DAY:SmackDown will go back to 2 hours, at some pointNJPW New Year Dash!! 2025 newsChris Charlton’s status following Wrestle DynastyPOST Wrestling Café Schedule:Tuesday: Daredevil Primer Thursday: Rewind-A-Wai #173: Flair vs. Steamboat in 1989Saturday: Collision Course Sunday: NJPW Battle in the ValleyFREE Shows:Tuesday: upNXTFriday: POST Puroresu Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDown with John Pollock & Wai Ting Photo Courtesy: WWE Rewind-A-Raw Theme by Colby John: https://soundcloud.com/colbyjohnBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: http://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy