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POST Wrestling
POST Wrestling's John Pollock & Wai Ting review WWE Raw, AEW Dynamite, WWE SmackDown and discuss the latest in pro wrestling news with their network of contributors. http://www.postwrestling.com
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Mar 15, 2021 • 1h 49min
REWAND-A-VISION: Falcon-Winter Soldier Primer, Assembled, Ithamar Enriquez
Wai Ting & WH Park are back for a bonus podcast covering Assembled: The Making of WandaVision, an interview with Westview’s “Commercial Man” Ithamar Enriquez, and a primer to get you ready for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. If you enjoy this free podcast, listen to our MCU reviews each week by becoming a patron of the POST Wrestling Café for $6/month: POSTwrestlingCafe.com [00:00:00] Introduction [00:04:40] We discuss our thoughts on Assembled: The Making of WandaVision and round up news items coming out of recent interviews with the show’s producers [00:27:16] An interview with WandaVision’s “Commercial Man”, Ithamar Enriquez who speaks about his experience working on the show and his reactions to the many fan theories regarding his role. [00:56:20] Feedback from the POST Wrestling Forum. [01:05:42] We preview The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, discussing what we know so far about its producers and cast, plus a crash course on the characters’ MCU and comic book histories. Watch WandaVision and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier on Disney+: https://www.disneyplus.com/series/wandavision/4SrN28ZjDLwH To listen to our previous POST MCU Reviews, click here. 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

Mar 13, 2021 • 1h 35min
L&WRR #9: Misawa & Akiyama vs. Kawada & Taue (12/6/96) w/ Brandon Thurston
Brandon Thurston from Wrestlenomics Radio joins WH Park on the Long & Winding Royal Road to talk about one of the greatest tag matches of all time: Mitsuharu Misawa & Jun Akiyama vs. Toshiaki Kawada & Akira Taue from the finals of the 1996 Real World Tag League. Brandon is the driving force of the Wrestlenomics website/radio show and is the leading expert in analyzing the business side of professional wrestling. He is also a Buffalo, NY-based independent wrestler and a huge fan of 1990s All Japan Pro Wrestling. They go through the match at hand with great detail while also discussing Sabu and various All Japan wrestler nicknames. Watch the match on YouTube (starts 10min): https://youtu.be/HVO1j9KvbiY?t=598 This week – Patrons receive 20% off our POST Puroresu Tee: https://www.patreon.com/posts/48522423 WH Park and a special guest look back at the greatest matches of All Japan Pro Wrestling from the 1990s in The Long & Winding Royal Road, a limited-edition podcast from POST Wrestling. Music: "Across the Danube, Op. 36" by John Philip Sousa | Performed by United States Marine Band (band) and Jason Fettig (conductor) | The Complete Marches of John Philip Sousa, No.4 | Washington, DC: United States Marine Band, 2015. | Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 | Public Domain Letter WH Park on Twitter: @whpark9 Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe 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

Mar 12, 2021 • 1h 12min
POST PURORESU: Stardom Budokan Review, New Japan Cup
John Pollock & WH Park are back to chat about the first round of the New Japan Cup with the standout matches, predictions for the rest of the tournament & more. Then, we shift focus with a big review of Stardom’s All-Star Dream Cinderella Anniversary show from Budokan Hall, a look at the line-up for All Japan’s Champion Carnival, and we look ahead to Sunday’s NOAH card in Fukuoka featuring Keiji Muto defending the GHC Championship against Kaito Kiyomiya.This week only: Patrons receive 20% off our POST Puroresu Tee! Photos Courtesy: NJPW / CyberFight / Stardom POST Puroresu Theme by Chris Maffei: https://soundcloud.com/cmstrike 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

Mar 11, 2021 • 1h 34min
REWIND-A-DYNAMITE 3/10/21: The Outer Circle
John Pollock & Wai Ting review AEW Dynamite featuring Revolution fallout and the handling of its botched ending, WWE Hall of Fame news, NXT announcements, New Japan Cup update & more. This week only: Patrons receive 20% off our POST Puroresu Tee! [00:00:00] Introduction [00:08:40] NEWS OF THE DAY: WWE Hall of Fame ceremony set for 4/6, Molly Holly added NXT announces two-night TakeOver on 4/7 and 4/8 NXT women’s tag titles RAW ratings from Monday Update on the New Japan Cup Kenny Omega to wrestle Swann/Moose winner at Rebellion [00:31:27] On Dynamite: Following Revolution, this week’s show saw the fallout and AEW’s attempt to explain the ending of the Exploding Barbed-Wire Death Match. Plus, Darby Allin defended the TNT Championship against Scorpio Sky, Penta El Zero Miedo confronted Cody Rhodes, Matt Jackson took on Rey Fenix, the Dynamite debut of Maki Itoh, and the line-up for the St. Patrick’s Day Slam next week, and The Inner Circle’s War Council takes a turn. [01:20:03] 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 ever 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

Mar 9, 2021 • 1h 24min
REWIND-A-RAW 3/8/21: Miz-Lashley, Shane-Braun, WWE Network
John Pollock & Wai Ting review WWE Raw featuring Lashley vs. Miz in a WWE title rematch, a bizarre Shane segment, latest on WWE Network/Peacock, AEW Revolution fallout & more. This week only: Patrons receive 20% off our POST Puroresu Tee! [00:00:00] Intro, POST Schedule, John’s birthday! [00:08:47] NEWS OF THE DAY: Fallout from AEW Revolution WrestleMania tickets going on sale 3/17 WWE and Peacock issue updates ahead of its launch William Regal to make TWO game-changing announcements Latest on the New Japan Cup Friday Night SmackDown ratings [00:29:38] WWE Raw Review: The Miz received a rematch against Bobby Lashley for the WWE Championship, Sheamus and Drew McIntyre had a No Disqualification Match in another rematch, a bizarre segment involving Shane McMahon bullying Braun Strowman, Lana & Naomi finally receive their Women’s Tag Title shot against Nia Jax & Shayna Baszler, Randy Orton takes on AJ Styles with the return of the BLACK SUBSTANCE, and several title matches added to next week’s show. [01:08:03] 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 ever Raw, Dynamite, SmackDown and WWE/AEW PPV. Join at postwrestlingcafe.com Photo Courtesy: WWE Rewind-A-Raw Theme by Colby John: 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

Mar 8, 2021 • 30min
POST INTERVIEW: Evan Husney, Dark Side of the Ring: Confidential
John Pollock is joined by Dark Side of the Ring Executive Producer & Co-Creator Evan Husney to discuss a new spinoff talk show.Evan chats about Vice TV’s new Dark Side of the Ring: Confidential talk show looking back at episodes from season one and two, shooting the series in a historic building for wrestling fans, the latest on season three, shooting the season during a pandemic, and Vice TV’s spin-offs into football and the ‘90s.Dark Side of the Ring: Confidential premieres Tuesday night at 9 pm ET on Vice TV with a look back at ‘The Mysterious Death of Gino Hernandez’ episode from season one. 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

Mar 8, 2021 • 1h 50min
AEW Revolution 2021 POST Show: Exploding Barbed Wire Death Match
John Pollock & Wai Ting review AEW Revolution 2021 featuring Kenny Omega vs. Jon Moxley in an Exploding Barbed Wire Death Match for the AEW World Championship. We react to the main event’s underwhelming climax, the announcement of Christian Cage as AEW’s latest signee, the surprise debuts of Ethan Page and Maki Itoh, the return of Sting in a cinematic match, your calls and more. 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: 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

Mar 7, 2021 • 1h 8min
UFC 259 POST Show: Blachowicz vs. Adesanya
John Pollock and Phil Chertok present the UFC 259 POST Show with a review of Saturday’s card featuring three championship fights including Jan Blachowicz defending the UFC light heavyweight title against middleweight champion Israel Adesanya. Plus, a very controversial ending between Petr Yan and Aljamain Sterling leading to a new champion after a disqualification. MAIN CARD *UFC Light Heavyweight Championship: Jan Blachowicz vs. Israel Adesanya *UFC Featherweight Championship: Amanda Nunes vs. Megan Anderson *UFC Bantamweight Championship: Petr Yan vs. Aljamain Sterling *Drew Dober vs. Islam Makhachev *Thiago Santos vs. Aleksandar Rakic PRELIMINARY CARD *Dominick Cruz vs. Casey Kenney *Song Yadong vs. Kyler Phillips *Joseph Benavidez vs. Askar Askarov *Kai Kara-France vs. Rogerio Bontorin EARLY PRELIMS *Tim Elliott vs. Jordan Espinosa *Carlos Ulberg vs. Kennedy Nzechukwu *Sean Brady vs. Jake Matthews *Livinha Souza vs. Amanda Lemos *Aalon Cruz vs. Uros Medic *Trevin Jones vs. Mario Bautista Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss: https://forum.postwrestling.com Support us on Patreon – The POST Wrestling Café: http://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling T-Shirts & Hats: https://store.postwrestling.com Follow: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mar 4, 2021 • 1h 28min
REWIND-A-DYNAMITE 3/3/21: Shaq, Revolution Go-Home, Jim Crockett Jr.
John Pollock & Wai Ting review AEW Dynamite featuring Shaquille O’Neal on the go-home edition for Revolution, plus we discuss the passing of Jim Crockett Jr. This week only: Patrons receive 15% off our POST Marvel Tee! [00:06:39] NEWS OF THE DAY: The passing of Jim Crockett Jr. Possible move by NXT to Tuesday nights WWE Raw ratings notes featuring The Miz vs. Bobby Lashley NJPW not expected to use Marty Scurll Young Rock Ep. 3 [00:30:44] On Dynamite: The go-home edition before Revolution featuring Shaquille O’Neal teaming with Jade Cargill against Cody Rhodes & Red Velvet with an injury angle, the arrival of Paul Wight, Tully Blanchard wrestles on national television with FTR against The Jurassic Express, Chris Jericho & MJF meet the press, the final of the Women’s Title Eliminator Tournament and appearances from Eric Bischoff, J.J. Dillon & more. [01:05:26] A full preview of Sunday’s AEW Revolution card [01:18:58] 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 ever 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

Mar 3, 2021 • 48min
Cody Rhodes Media Q&A
AEW Executive Vice President Cody Rhodes spoke with members of the media prior to his match with Red Velvet against Shaquille O’Neal & Jade Cargill on Dynamite tonight. Rhodes discussed the preparation by Shaq for the match, plans for AEW Dark: Elevation, the signing of Paul Wight and what he adds to the locker room, the creation of new stars in the company, the prospects of Sting’s wrestling future, the potential of NXT moving to Tuesday nights, the Exploding Barbed-Wire Death Match at Revolution and other news & notes from AEW. 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