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John Pollock and Wai Ting review AEW Dynamite with Kenny Omega in action against Blake Christian and a Dark Side of the Ring review.Plus: Konsouke Takeshita takes on Mark Briscoe, Timeless Toni Storm teams with Thunder Rosa, Tony Schiavone speaks with Rated FTR, MJF responds to MVP’s offer, and Swerve Strickland calls out Jon Moxley.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free. Today’s stories:Anthem & TNA cuts including Gail KimSaraya is leaving AEWMina Shirakawa exits STARDOM to join AEW NXT ratings Dark Side of the Ring - Hell in a Cell 1998Stephanie’s Places: CM PunkPOST Wrestling Café Schedule:Thursday: MCU L8R: Daredevil Born Again Ep. 5 & 6 Friday: Luna Vachon doc review with Karen & Kate Saturday: Collision Course FREE Shows:Thursday: The Wellness PolicyFriday: Kate Kroll, director of Luna Vachon docFriday: 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 are joined by Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful to discuss the TNA cuts and the lead-up to this year’s WrestleMania.They chat about the reaction internally to the TNA cuts including Gail Kim being let go and the state of TNA in the marketplace.Plus, the promotion of WrestleMania 41 as WWE prepares for its major week in Las Vegas.TIME STAMPS:00:00:00 Start00:03:07 Using Signal00:08:23 TNA cuts including Gail Kim00:12:40 Endeavor goes private00:14:52 Orlando seeking grant to bid on WWE & UFC events00:18:06 UFC sets Fight Night gate record00:20:18 SmackDown ratings and its three-hour format00:22:47 AEW Slam Dunk airing after NCAA00:26:53 WWE Raw on Netflix from March 1700:29:33 Sean Ross Sapp from Fightful.com 00:53:32 WWE's YouTube strategy for its video libraries00:56:15 WWE creative pushback 00:59:37 Relationship between match time and match quality RELATED:Endeavor goes private, TKO remains public and unchangedREPORT: Gail Kim among names departing TNA WrestlingOrlando seeking $18 million grant to bid on WWE & UFC eventsAEW Collision “Slam Dunk” Saturday and Sunday, Mar 22 & 23 on TNT: 554,000 viewers; 0.20 P18-49 rating & 584,000; 0.22WWE Raw, Mar 17 on Netflix: 3,100,000 global viewsMusic 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 March 25, 2025 featuring Stephanie Vaquer defending the NXT Women’s Championship against Jaida Parker and the NXT Women’s North American Championship against Fallon Henley! NXT Review starts at 42minsThe show includes:Stephanie Vaquer vs Jaida Parker (NXT Women’s Championship)Stephanie Vaquer vs Fallon Henley (NXT Women’s North American Championship)Lexis King vs Je’Von Evans (NXT Heritage Cup)Ricky Saints sit down interviewHank Walker & Tank Ledger vs Tyson Dupont & Tyriek IgweEthan Page vs Andre ChaseTrick Williams says Dark State is “not his business” Tony D’Angelo questions whether he can trust StacksMCMG give Hank & Tank adviceThe lads also chat about WWE RAW, John Cena, the build to Stand & Deliver, Meryl Streep & Martin Short dating, and 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/1jTsPUNnwHzQHNGj7GIS04This week on the POISONRANA Patreon:upYOURS w/ Chris Leone: This Is Spinal Tap (1984) (Patreon)Wattup Doe? w/ B Detroit & John Siino (Free Feed)Shot In The Dark w/ John Siino (Free Feed)Last week on the POISONRANA Patreon and Free Feed:The Champ Is Here #7: Iron Man Match/DX Triple Threat/Sheamus Tables Match (Patreon)Reviews From The 6ix: Leprechaun In The Hood (2000) (Patreon)Shot In The Dark w/ John Siino (Free Feed)Eagles Don’t Hunt Flies: Mox In NJPW (Free Feed)DETOX w/ Braden & Jordan (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 #prowrestling #podcast #wweraw #standanddeliver #wrestlemania Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE Raw from Glasgow, Scotland featuring John Cena & Cody Rhodes appearing and Bron Breakker vs. Penta for the Intercontinental title.Also: Lyra Valkyria defends the Women’s Intercontinental title against Raquel Rodriguez, Jey Uso, and a partner take on A-Town Down Under, and Dragon Lee faces Chad Gable.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free. Today’s stories:Bill Mercer passes away at 99Independent wrestler Artist Artest dies Janice Carter passes Cain Velasquez sentenced Endeavor goes privateROH Supercard of Honor Gable Steveson loses in NCAA heavyweight finalNatural Disasters in the WWE Hall of Fame NXT & AEW Dynamite lineups F1 Chinese Grand Prix thoughtsPOST Wrestling Café Schedule:Tuesday: Book Club - The Queen of the Ring by Jeff LeenThursday: MCU L8R - Daredevil Ep. 5 & 6 Friday: Luna Vachon documentary review Saturday: Collision Course FREE Shows:Tuesday: upNXTWednesday: Pollock & Thurston  Wednesday: Rewind-A-Dynamite (XL in the Café)Thursday: The Wellness PolicyFriday: 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

Dark Side of the Ring’s Executive Producer Evan Husney returns to POST Wrestling to preview the upcoming season with John Pollock.Evan covers this season’s topics including Eddie Gilbert and his passing in 1995, interviewing Billy Jack Haynes in prison, and the mystique of the 1998 Hell in a Cell match.Evan shares his opinion of the Mr. McMahon series on Netflix and what he wants to see when WWE and Netflix launch their reality series.Dark Side of the Ring - Season 6 premieres this Tuesday at 10 p.m. ET on VICE TVBluesky: 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 WWE SmackDown from Italy featuring Roman Reigns, CM Punk, and Seth Rollins.Plus: Jade Cargill faces Liv Morgan in her first match back, Zelina Vega faces Piper Niven, and Jacob Fatu takes on Braun Strowman.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Your Calls/Feedback, ad-free. Today’s stories:Julio Domingo Estrada (Rico Suave) dies David Finlay wins the New Japan CupNJPW Sakura Genesis lineupHomicide’s retirement, reveals a cyst on his brainChris Bey provides health update WWE Slammy Awards on April 20Karrion Kross added to Bloodsport AEW Dynamite ratings POST Wrestling Café Schedule:Saturday: New Japan Cup Final with Karen Peterson & Bruce LordMonday: Collision Course with Kate from MTL & John SiinoTuesday: Book Club - The Queen of the Ring FREE Shows:Monday: Evan Husney, Dark Side of the Ring Monday: Rewind-A-Raw (XL Edition 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 Wai Ting review AEW Dynamite with a Street Fight between Jon Moxley and Cope for the AEW Championship.Plus: Speedball Mike Bailey vs. Ricochet vs. Orange Cassidy vs. Mark Davis to determine Kenny Omega’s challenger at Dynasty, Mercedes Moné defends the TBS title against Billie Starkz, and Kris Statlander faces Megan Bayne.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free. Today’s stories:Alberto El Patron suspended by Tijuana commissionThe Roast of WrestleMania with Tony Hinchcliffe Pete Dunne added to Bloodsport WWE’s Road to Clash in Paris tourNew Japan Cup Final NXT & AEW Collision ratings Dark Side of the Ring - Season 6 POST Wrestling Café Schedule:Thursday: MCU L8R: Daredevil Born AgainFriday: Evan Husney, Dark Side of the RingSaturday: New Japan Cup FinalFREE Shows:Friday: 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 discuss estimates of WWE’s viewership on Netflix and compare it to cable.Estimates on how WWE’s U.S. viewership on Netflix compares to its performance on cable, recent comments by analysts on WWE’s performance on the streamer, and more.Plus:Omari Palmer (Odyssey Jones) files defamation suitIndependent wrestler passes away in New JerseyAEW & Tony Khan vs. Ryan Nemeth updateTNT Sports head addresses UFC rightsWho owns TKO following recent acquisitions?The Roast of WrestleMania with Tony HinchcliffeWWE ID tournament with independent groups 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 is joined by John Siino to review WWE NXT from March 18, 2025 featuring Trick Williams vs Eddy Thorpe in an NXT Underground match! The show includes:Trick Williams vs Eddy Thorpe - NXT Underground Chelsea Green vs Sol Ruca (WWE Women’s US Championship)Ricky Saints (singles in-ring debut) vs Ridge Holland Stacks/Crusifino/Rizzo vs Jensen/Niko/Izzi“Darkstate” revealed as the name of mystery attackersStephanie Vaquer’s gets interrupted by Jordynne Grace & Jaida ParkerBriggs & Inamura vs Hank & Tank Karmen Petrovich vs Jacy Jayne The lads also chat about John Cena’s heel promo on WWE RAW, the build for WrestleMania and Stand & Deliver, plus the “roast” of WrestleMania, White Lotus season 3 and 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/1jTsPUNnwHzQHNGj7GIS04This week on the POISONRANA Patreon:The Champ Is Here #7: Iron Man Match/DX Triple Threat/Sheamus Tables MatchReviews From The 6ix: Leprechaun In The Hood (2000)Last week on the POISONRANA Patreon and Free Feed:Reviews From The 6ix: Anora (2024)Reviews From The 6ix: WWF WrestleMania X8 (2002)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 #prowrestling #podcast #wweraw #standanddeliver #wrestlemania Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE Raw from Brussels, Belgium, as John Cena explains his shocking actions at Elimination Chamber.Also: Bron Breakker defends the Intercontinental title against Finn Balor, Penta meets Ludwig Kaiser in a No Holds Barred Match, Jey Uso vs. Austin Theory, and Dakota Kai takes on Ivy Nile.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free. Today’s stories:Independent wrestler Vince Steele diesNew Japan Cup WWE adds events to WrestleMania WeekendMaple Leaf Pro WrestlingTNA Sacrifice NXT & AEW Dynamite lineups John & Wai also share their thoughts on F1’s 2025 return in a thrilling Australian Grand Prix.POST Wrestling Café Schedule:Tuesday: Rewind-A-Wai - Beatles ‘64 Thursday: Evan Husney, Dark Side of the Ring Saturday: New Japan Cup Final Review FREE Shows:Tuesday: upNXTWednesday: Pollock & Thurston  Wednesday: Rewind-A-Dynamite (XL in the Café)Friday: 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