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John Pollock & Wai Ting discuss today’s top wrestling stories including: WWE SummerSlam’s announced date; a possible partnership between WWE & NJPW; Japan extending its State of Emergency; previews of AEW Dynamite and Double or Nothing; and a review of Dark Side of the Ring: Becoming Warrior. Patrons, join us tonight for AEW Dynamite & WWE SmackDown coverage beginning at midnight ET at postwrestlingcafe.com Photo Courtesy: WWE Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com Discord: https://postwrestling.com/discord Merch: https://store.postwrestling.com Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Cody Rhodes hosted a media call prior to AEW Double or Nothing this Sunday to discuss the debut of Rampage, the move to TBS, adding larger crowds to their events, rumours of in-fighting at AEW, the future of AEW Dark & Elevation, his match with Anthony Ogogo, his work at the Nightmare Factory, honouring his stipulation to not challenge for the AEW Championship, avoiding over-saturation & more. Photo Courtesy: AEW Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com Discord: https://postwrestling.com/discord Merch: https://store.postwrestling.com Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock & Wai Ting discuss top wrestling stories including WWE releases of Adnan Virk and Tom Phillips; Jimmy Smith’s promotion to Raw lead announcer; more WWE cuts as part of its media department consolidation; WWE Raw/NXT ratings; and the controversy surrounding John Cena and China/Taiwan. Photo Courtesy: WWE / Gage Skidmore Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com Discord: https://postwrestling.com/discord Merch: https://store.postwrestling.com Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock & Wai Ting speak with AEW wrestler Colt Cabana about his new ‘Wrestling Anonymous’ podcast, creative etiquette within AEW, Being The Elite, social media skills for young wrestlers, interviewing Orange Cassidy on Art of Wrestling, and much more. Watch this podcast at YouTube.com/POSTwrestling Listen to the first episode of ‘Wrestling Anonymous’ wherever you download your podcasts or by visiting https://coltcabana.com/ To leave your Wrestling Anonymous story: Call 87-CABANA-34 Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhR Merch: https://store.postwrestling.com Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock & Wai Ting review WWE Raw featuring a Women’s Tag Team Championship main event, a review of the A&E Biography on Ultimate Warrior, Patrick Clark’s statement & more. [00:00:00] Intro & Announcements [00:10:17] NEWS OF THE DAY: Patrick Clark addresses last year’s allegations Kazcuhika Okada and Taichi confirm positive COVID tests Hana Kimura MATANE Tribute Show [00:32:56] We discuss A&E Biography: Ultimate Warrior [00:55:50] WWE Raw: Drew McIntyre and Kofi Kingston squared off to determine the next contender for Bobby Lashley at Hell in a Cell, another match between Asuka and Charlotte Flair, Cedric Alexander’s oratory skills on display, Nikki Cross attempts to Beat the Clock, Riddle takes on Xavier Woods, Humberto Carrillo returns to action, and the main event features Natalya & Tamina defending the Women’s Tag Team Championship against Nia Jax & Shayna Baszler. [01:37:10] Patron feedback from the POST Wrestling Forum Watch the video version of this podcast at YouTube.com/POSTwrestling Double Double+ patrons get live Zoom access to all of our POST Shows after every Raw, Dynamite, SmackDown and WWE/AEW PPV. Join at postwrestlingcafe.com Photo Courtesy: WWE Rewind-A-Raw Theme by Colby John: https://soundcloud.com/colbyjohn Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com Discord: https://postwrestling.com/discord Merch: https://store.postwrestling.com Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This month on POST Puroresu Bonus, WH Park is joined by puroresu podcaster Dylan Fox from The Eastern Lariat to talk about recent happenings in the Japanese wrestling scene. They start things off by remembering Hana Kimura on the one year anniversary of her death. They then discuss what they love about current Stardom. Other major topics include Will Ospreay vacating the IWGP title and other instances of alleged turmoil in New Japan, AJPW’s Junior Battle of Glory, COVID affecting other companies, and a preview of the CyberFight Festival on June 6. Photos Courtesy: CyberFight / Stardom / New Japan POST Puroresu Theme by Chris Maffei WH Park on Twitter: @whpark9 Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com Merch: https://store.postwrestling.com Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Wai Ting and Jordan Goodman are back with Episode 5 of The Wellness Policy as they welcome artist and co-host of the Creative Rebels podcast, David Speed! You’ve likely seen his beautiful mural of Brodie Lee in London. We learn of David’s childhood connection to pro wrestling and the ways in which the business has informed his own creative career. We explore concepts from his suggested book, The Practice, by marketing and leadership pioneer, Seth Godin. We discuss the ways in which consistency, generosity, branding, and social media all contribute to David’s success. You can also check out Seth’s recent conversation about the book with David on Creative Rebels. Next month, we’ll explore both the many benefits and trappings of social media. We invite you to join us in watching Netflix’s The Social Dilemma. We’ll discuss the ideas presented in this documentary in addition to our own experiences of social media in our personal and professional lives. Watch video of this podcast at YouTube.com/POSTwrestling Show Theme: “Rosie Was” by Raindeer Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com Discord: https://postwrestling.com/discord Merch: https://store.postwrestling.com Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock & Wai Ting review AEW Dynamite and discuss major news involving the addition of a new AEW Friday show, Dynamite moving to TBS in 2022, and WWE’s latest roster cuts including Drake Wuertz and Alexander Wolfe. [00:00:00] NEWS OF THE DAY: AEW Dynamite moving to TBS in 2022 New Friday night show launching in August Four quarterly AEW specials on TNT WWE cuts Television viewership figures [00:32:08] WWE NXT quick thoughts [00:38:15] AEW Dynamite Review: This week’s show saw The Young Bucks defend the AEW Tag Team Championship against The Varsity Blonds, and Red Velvet challenging Serena Deeb for the NWA Women’s Championship. Plus, The Inner Circle responds to The Pinnacle’s Stadium Stampede challenge, Anthony Ogogo plays Ivan Drago, Max Caster delivers a pre-match oral session, and Miro insists death on Lance Archer. [01:33:17] Patron feedback from the POST Wrestling Forum Watch the video version of this podcast at YouTube.com/POSTwrestling Double Double+ patrons get live Zoom access to all of our POST Shows after every Raw, Dynamite, SmackDown and WWE/AEW PPV. Join at postwrestlingcafe.com Photos Courtesy: AEW Rewind-A-Dynamite Theme by Jacob Chesnut Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com Discord: https://postwrestling.com/discord Merch: https://store.postwrestling.com Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock & Wai Ting review WWE Raw featuring Bobby Lashley’s Open Challenge. They also discuss A&E’s Biography on Shawn Michaels and Don Kernodle’s passing. [00:00:00] Intro & Announcements [00:08:12] NEWS OF THE DAY: Don Kernodle passes away at 71 New Japan resuming shows on May 22 ROH holding pay-per-view with fans on July 11 WarnerMedia-Discovery NXT & AEW line-ups [00:20:13] We discuss A&E Biography: Shawn Michaels. [00:39:11] WWE Raw: One night after the Zombie Attack, Raw featured Bobby Lashley holding an Open Challenge at the end of the night. Plus, a rematch for the Women’s Tag Titles, Charlotte Flair and Asuka square off, Ricochet steals Sheamus’ clothes, The Miz is Mizzing, a mystery surrounding a two-headed snake, and the 24/7 title is alive. [01:18:52] Patron feedback from the POST Wrestling Forum Watch the video version of this podcast at YouTube.com/POSTwrestling Double Double+ patrons get live Zoom access to all of our POST Shows after every Raw, Dynamite, SmackDown and WWE/AEW PPV. Join at postwrestlingcafe.com Photo Courtesy: WWE Rewind-A-Raw Theme by Colby John: https://soundcloud.com/colbyjohn Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com Discord: https://postwrestling.com/discord Merch: https://store.postwrestling.com Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock & Wai Ting review WWE WrestleMania Backlash featuring Roman Reigns vs. Cesaro for the Universal Championship, a pair of triple threats for WWE & Raw Women’s Championships, and ZOMBIES. [00:00:00] WrestleMania Backlash Review [00:54:46] Patron calls and feedback from the POST Wrestling Forum [01:17:06] John shares his thoughts on the passing of New Jack and Dark Side of the Ring: Nick Gage Watch the video version of this podcast at YouTube.com/POSTwrestling Double Double+ patrons get live Zoom access to all of our POST Shows after ever Raw, Dynamite, SmackDown and WWE/AEW PPV. Join at postwrestlingcafe.com Photo Courtesy: WWE Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com Discord: https://postwrestling.com/discord Merch: https://store.postwrestling.com Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy