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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover an extensive Wrestlenomics study, movement in the Janel Grant case & a TKO Q1 earnings preview.Brandon Thurston has conducted a big study into Reddit, focusing on fan opinions toward WWE over AEW over the past six years and when shifts occurred. Judge Sarah Russell has made a notable ruling in the Janel Grant case, while Dr. Carlon Colker filed a defamation suit against Ann Callis and her law firm over the past week.Plus, A WWE shareholder lawsuit update, a preview of this week’s TKO Q1 earnings, TKO’s first boxing event is announced, AEW will take up residency at the 2300 Arena, and more.RELATED:Plaintiffs in shareholder lawsuit ask court to order Vince McMahon to comply with discovery https://www.patreon.com/posts/plaintiffs-in-to-128122445 Reddit sentiment for WWE and AEW and how it correlates with attendance trends https://wrestlenomics.com/articles/2025/reddit-sentiment-for-wwe-and-aew-and-how-it-correlates-with-attendance-trends/  Dr. Carlon Colker’s defamation suit against Ann Callis https://www.postwrestling.com/2025/05/05/dr-carlon-colker-files-defamation-suit-against-janel-grants-attorney/First TKO boxing event on Sept. 12 featuring. Canelo vs. Terence Crawford at Allegiant Stadium https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/saul-canelo-alvarez-vs-terence-crawford-official-for-september-12Music 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.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review WWE NXT from May 6th, 2025, featuring Giulia vs Jordynne Grace to determine the Number 1 Contender for the NXT Women’s Championship! NXT Review starts at 40minsThe show includes:Giulia vs Jordynne Grace (NXT Women’s Championship Number 1 Contenders Match)25 Man Battle Royale to determine the Number 1 Contender for the NXT ChampionshipKelani Jordan vs ZARIADarkState vs Joe Hendry & Hank & TankKarmen Petrovic vs Jaida ParkerJoe Hendry vs Trick Williams for the TNA Championship set for BattlegroundThe lads also give their thoughts on WWE RAW, the hype for Backlash 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 and Free Feed:upYOURS: Big Trouble in Little China (1986) (Poisonrana Patreon Feed)Shot in the Dark w/ John Siino (Poisonrana Free Feed)POISONRANA LIVE: WWE Backlash Review (Poisonrana YouTube & Free Feed)Last week on the POISONRANA Patreon and Free Feed:Wattup Doe?!? w/ B Detroit & John Siino (Poisonrana Free Feed)wasNXT: WWE NXT May 22nd 2014 (Poisonrana Patreon Feed)Shot In The Dark w/ John Siino (Poisonrana Free Feed)POISONRANA LIVE (Poisonrana You Tube & 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 #nxtbattleground #wwebacklashOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock and the returning Wai Ting review WWE Raw with Jey Uso vs. Seth Rollins on the go-home episode before Backlash.Also: IYO Sky vs. Roxanne Perez, a face-to-face between Gunther and Pat McAfee, Rusev has his first match back against Otis, Penta takes on the returning JD McDonagh, Becky Lynch addresses Lyra Valkyria, and appearances by Seth Rollins & Bron Breakker with Paul Heyman.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free. Today’s stories:WWE & NXT releases Dr. Carlon Colker sues Janel Grant’s attorneys Mike “Duke” Droese indicted NJPW Wrestling Dontaku NOAH 25th Anniversary at RyogokuMayu Iwatani debuts for MarigoldNXT & AEW Dynamite lineups  POST Wrestling Café Schedule:Tuesday: MCU L8R - Thunderbolts*Thursday: Pollock & Ting - TALKFriday: Collision CourseSaturday: NJPW Resurgence FREE Shows:Tuesday: upNXTWednesday: Pollock & Thurston Wednesday: Rewind-A-Dynamite (XL in the Café)Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDown (XL in the Café)Saturday: WWE BacklashPhoto 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/POSTwrestlingOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Pollock and Neal Flanagan review WWE SmackDown as Alesiter Black faces The Miz in his first match back and react to the WWE releases. Also, Tiffany Stratton teams with Jade Cargill against Nia Jax & Naomi in the main event, Randy Orton shares his opinion of John Cena, LA Knight takes on Damian Priest, and a Fatal Four-Way match is added to Backlash.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Your Calls/Feedback, ad-free. Today’s stories: - WWE releases: https://www.postwrestling.com/2025/05/02/braun-strowman-shayna-baszler-dakota-kai-among-latest-wwe-releases/ - Christine Lubrano released by WWE: https://www.postwrestling.com/2025/05/02/report-creative-writing-exec-christine-lubrano-among-wwe-cuts/ - WWE Crown Jewel: Perth on Oct. 11: https://www.postwrestling.com/2025/05/02/wwe-confirms-crown-jewel-perth-on-october-11-in-australia/ - 2300 Arena to host AEW residency: https://www.postwrestling.com/2025/05/02/2300-arena-in-philadelphia-to-host-aew-residency/ - Impact Wrestling notes from Thursday: https://www.postwrestling.com/2025/05/02/tna-impact-notes-trick-williams-frankie-kazarian-vs-joe-hendry-elijah-at-under-siege-international-title-bout-on-5-8-tasha-steelz-update/ - NXT & AEW Dynamite ratings: https://wrestlenomics.com/tv-ratings/2025/wwe-nxt-apr-29-on-cw-674000-viewers-0-15-p18-49-rating-tv-ratings-analysis/; https://wrestlenomics.com/tv-ratings/2025/aew-dynamite-apr-30-on-tbs-629000-viewers-0-16-p18-49-rating-tv-ratings-analysis/POST Wrestling Café Schedule: - Saturday: Collision Course - Sunday: NJPW Wrestling Dontaku with Bruce & KarenFREE Shows: - 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/POSTwrestlingOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

WH Park & Karen Peterson run down the major news and results from Stardom All-Star Grand Queendom, including the departure of Mayu Iwatani from the promotion.This month’s topics include: Meiko Satomura retires from Pro Wrestling.Tetsuya Naito and BUSHI leave New Japan after the May 4 show.NJPW announces the blocks and matches for BOSJ 32, including the replacement for BUSHI.AJPW's Champion Carnival chugs along, and WH has some match recommendations from the tournament so far.Ad-free version available at Patreon.com/postwrestling.------Photos Courtesy: Pro Wrestling NOAH, Stardom, NJPWPOST Puroresu Merch: https://chopped-tees.com/collections/post-wrestling-network/post-puroresuPOST Puroresu Theme by Chris Maffei: https://soundcloud.com/cmstrikeBluesky: 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/POSTwrestlingOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock & Bruce Lord review AEW Dynamite featuring an All-Star Eight-Man Tag, and Dark Side of the Ring on Eddie Gilbert.Plus: Hangman Page takes on Kyle Fletcher in the semi-finals of the Owen Hart Cup, Kazuchika Okada and Kenny Omega share an AEW ring for the first time, Moxley to meet Samoa Joe in a steel cage & more.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free. Today’s stories:Hogan & Bischoff’s Real American Freestyle WrestlingBest of the Super Juniors schedule NJPW Wrestling Dontaku NOAH’s 25th Anniversary cardLive IMPACT on Thursday  Dark Side of the Ring - “Hot Stuff” Eddie GilbertPOST Wrestling Café Schedule:Thursday: Rewind-A-Wai - WrestleMania 32 Saturday: Collision Course Sunday: NJPW Wrestling DontakuFREE Shows:Thursday: 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/POSTwrestlingOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the amended complaint and new allegations in the ongoing ring boy lawsuit. This past week, a 111-page amended complaint was filed, including three additional “John Does” added to the suit. We discuss the new allegations being levied, provide further information, discuss the plaintiffs’ argument in favor of the case moving forward in Maryland, and paint a culture within WWE. They will also discuss Jacob Whitehead's story on Turki Al-Sheik in the New York Times this week, MoffettNatahanson’s analysis on UFC & WWE PLE rights, Real American Freestyle Wrestling & the latest viewership figures.RELATED:Three more ring boys join lawsuit against WWE & McMahons (POST Wrestling)Turki Al-Sheikh and the two sides of boxing’s new king (New York Times)UFC’s $900M Play (Puck)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.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review WWE NXT from April 29th, 2025, featuring IYO SKY & Jordynne Grace vs Roxanne Perez & Giulia! NXT Review starts at 43mins30secsThe show includes:IYO SKY & Jordynne Grace vs Roxanne Perez & GiuliaRicky Saints vs Lexis King (NXT North American Championship)Hank & Tank vs Josh Briggs & Yoshiki Inamura (NXT Tag Team Championship)Tony D’Angelo confronts StacksSol Ruca vs Karmen PetrovicTrick Williams goes “Hollywood”25 Man Battle Royal to determine the Number 1 Contender for the NXT Championship set for next weekMeta-Four disband The Undertaker introduces Oba Femi to LFG TalentChase U reopens!Giulia vs Jordynne Grace set for next week to determine the Number 1 Contender for the NXT Women’s ChampionshipThe lads also give their thoughts on WWE RAW, wrestlers going to Hollywood 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 and Free Feed:Wattup Doe?!? w/ B Detroit & John Siino (Poisonrana Free Feed)wasNXT: WWE NXT May 22nd 2014 (Poisonrana Patreon Feed)Shot In The Dark w/ John Siino (Poisonrana Free Feed)POISONRANA LIVE (Poisonrana You Tube & 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 #wwebattleground Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock & Neal Flanagan review the latest episode of Hollywood Demons on the Von Erich family.Hollywood Demons is available on the Max streaming service in the U.S. More on The Von Erichs:Living with Grief: The Story of the Von Erichs & WCCW (POST Profile)The Story of the Von Erichs with Irv Mushnick (Pollock & Thurston)The Fall of the House of Von Erich (D Magazine)Bluesky: 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/POSTwrestlingOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock and Damian Abraham review WWE Raw with Paul Heyman appearing with Seth Rollins & Bron Breakker after last week’s show-closing angle.Also, Rhea Ripley takes on Roxanne Perez, Becky Lynch explains her attack on Lyra Valkyria, and Logan Paul appears.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free. Today’s stories:Three more ring boys join lawsuit, amended complaint filedMayu Iwatani is leaving StardomAll-Star Grand Queendom draws 7,500Rey Mysterio undergoes surgeryFriday Night SmackDown ratingsNJPW Hizen no Kuni on TuesdayNXT and AEW Dynamite lineups POST Wrestling Café Schedule:Thursday: Rewind-A-Wai - WrestleMania 32 (2016) Saturday: Collision Course Sunday: NJPW Wrestling DontakuFREE Shows:Tuesday: upNXTWednesday: Pollock & Thurston Wednesday: 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/POSTwrestlingOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy