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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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Apr 12, 2025 • 1h 48min
Windy City Riot Review: Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Konosuke Takeshita [FREE SHOW]
Karen Peterson and Bruce Lord review NJPW Windy City Riot at the Wintrust Arena with Hiroshi Tanahashi bidding America farewell in his final U.S match against Konosuke Takeshita and Hirooki Goto defending the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship against Shota Umino. Plus: Zane Jay heads to Japan to prepare for his debut. Shirakawa vs. AZM ends in a double countout. Ishii dethrones Kidd in Sudden Death. Young Bucks issue a challenge to The War Dogs for Resurgence (and they’re not arriving outnumbered). Takeshita and ELP bump heads at the show’s end. Access all of our NJPW reviews by becoming a member at http://postwrestlingcafe.com------NJPW Windy City Riot 2025April 11, 2025Wintrust Arena, Chicago, IllinoisHiroshi Tanahashi’s Final USA Match: Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. KONOSUKE TAKESHITA - RecommendedIWGP World Heavyweight Championship: Hirooki Goto (c) vs. Shota UminoDavid Finlay vs. Zack Sabre, Jr. - RecommendedEl Phantasmo & Rocky Romero vs. Tetsuya Naito & TitánNJPW STRONG Openweight Championship Ironman Match: Gabe Kidd (c) vs. Tomohiro Ishii - RecommendedNJPW STRONG Openweight Tag Championships: World Class Wrecking Crew (c) vs. Intergalactic JetsettersNJPW STRONG Women’s Number One Contender’s Match: Mina Shirakawa vs. AZMTJP vs. Tom LawlorKickoff: STRONG SURVIVOR Match: Zane Jay (NJPW STRONG SURVIVOR) vs. CJ TinoBluesky: 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

Apr 12, 2025 • 45min
WWE SmackDown 4/11/25 Review | RASD
John Pollock & Neal Flanagan review WWE SmackDown featuring the face-to-face segment between Drew McIntyre and Damian Priest.Plus: Cody Rhodes appears on the show, Rey Fenix takes on Berto of Los Garza, Women’s Tag Gauntlet to determine the title challengers at WrestleMania 41, and Randy Orton needs an opponent.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Your Calls/Feedback, ad-free. Today’s stories:Wes Hutchings a.k.a. Hartford Love passes awayUpdated card for WrestleMania 41Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling in MontrealJimmy Smith on commentary for Bloodsport AEW Dynamite ratings UFC 314 on Saturday POST Wrestling Café Schedule:Saturday: Collision Course w/ Siino & Kate Sunday: UFC 314 with John Pollock & Eric Marcotte FREE Shows:Saturday: NJPW Windy City RiotSunday: The N.W.A. PodcastMonday: 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

Apr 10, 2025 • 54min
AEW Dynamite 4/9/25 Review | RAD
John Pollock and Wai Ting review AEW Dynamite with Swerve Strickland taking on PAC, and the Young Bucks explaining their actions at Dynasty.🌎 Our thanks to NordVPN. Try Nord risk-free with their 30-day money-back guarantee and receive 4 additional months using code ‘postwrestling’: https://nordvpn.com/postwrestlingPlus: Jon Moxley vs. Katsuyori Shibata, a $400,000 8-Man Tag, Claudio Castagnoli & Wheeler Yuta take on Samoa Joe & HOOK, and The Owen Hart Foundation Cup continues with Kris Statlander vs. Thunder Rosa.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free. Today’s stories:Cain Velasquez is eligible for parole in March 2026Tammy Sytch to pay $5 million in civil case John Cena advertised for SmackDown in Las VegasTiffany Stratton addresses segment with Charlotte FlairGiulia returns to NXT, four-way set for Stand & Deliver WWE Hall of Fame legacy inductees WWE SmackDown, AEW Collision & Raw viewershipDark Side of the Ring - Big Van Vader review POST Wrestling Café Schedule:Thursday: MCU L8R: Daredevil Born Again Ep. 8Friday: POST Puroresu Saturday: Collision Course Sunday: UFC 314 with John Pollock & Eric Marcotte FREE Shows:Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDown (XL in the Café)Saturday: NJPW Windy City RiotSunday: NWA PodcastPhoto 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

Apr 9, 2025 • 2h 8min
Giulia Returns: WWE NXT 4/8/25 Review | upNXT
Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review WWE NXT from April 8th, 2025 featuring Oba Femi, Trick Williams & Je’Von Evans vs Dark State! NXT Review starts at 32minsThe show includes:Oba Femi, Trick Williams, Je’Von Evans vs Dark StateJordynne Grace vs Jaida ParkerGiulia returns and has her eyes set on Stephanie VaquerFraxiom vs Swipe RightSol Ruca vs Jazmyn Nyx (NXT Women’s North American Championship Qualifying Match)Izzi Dame vs Wren Sinclair (NXT Women’s North American Championship Qualifying Match)Wes Lee vs Yoshiki InamuraHank & Tank vs The CullingThe lads also chat about the Stand & Deliver and WrestleMania cards so far, thoughts on WWE RAW, AEW Dynasty 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/1jTsPUNnwHzQHNGj7GIS04This week on the POISONRANA Patreon and Free Feed:Best Match Ever: Triple H (Patreon)Eagles Don’t Hunt Flies w/ Martin Bushby, Brandon From NJ and Grappl GarethLast week on the POISONRANA Patreon and Free Feed:The Champ Is Here #8 w/ Jason Solomon: Elimination Chamber 2010 (Patreon)Shot In The Dark w/ John Siino (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 #wrestlemaniaOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Apr 9, 2025 • 1h 14min
The Athletic’s Richard Deitsch & LightShed’s Brandon Ross | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the latest filings in the ring boy lawsuit, and welcome Brandon Ross and Richard Deitsch. Richard Deitsch from The Athletic joins the show to speak about WWE’s transition to Netflix, the impact of the first WrestleMania on the platform, and the brand's popularity while transferring its leadership away from Vince McMahon. Brandon Ross of LightShed Partners discusses the economic impact on the media industry, specifically TKO, as it shops the UFC and WWE streaming rights. 00:00:00 Start00:03:48 WWE, Vince & Linda McMahon respond to ring boy lawsuit00:13:57 Brandon Ross of LightShed Ventures00:41:12 Richard Deitsch from The AthleticRELATED:Vince McMahon & WWE respond to ring boy lawsuitLinda McMahon files motion in ring boy suit 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

Apr 8, 2025 • 39min
WWE Raw 4/7/25 Review | RAR
John Pollock and Wai Ting review the penultimate WWE Raw before WrestleMania with Seth Rollins confronting Paul Heyman about CM Punk’s favour.Also: War Raiders defend the tag titles against New Day, Lyra Valkyria defends the Intercontinental title against Bayley, Penta takes on Dominik Mysterio, El Grande Americano & more.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free. Today’s stories:Linda McMahon files motion to dismiss ringboy suitKevin Owens addresses neck injuryTiffany Stratton and Charlotte Flair’s segmentNJPW Sakura Genesis highlightsParticipants for the Best of the Super JuniorsG1 Climax 35 dates MLW Battle Riot VII NXT & AEW Dynamite lineups POST Wrestling Café Schedule:Tuesday: ASK-A-WAI Mailbag ShowThursday: MCU L8R - Daredevil Ep. 8 Friday: POST Puroresu Saturday: Collision Course Sunday: UFC 314 with John Pollock & Eric Marcotte FREE Shows:Tuesday: upNXTWednesday: Pollock & Thurston - 11 a.m. ET Wednesday: Rewind-A-Dynamite (XL in the Café)Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDown (XL in the Café)Saturday: NJPW Windy City Riot 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

Apr 7, 2025 • 1h 30min
AEW Dynasty 2025 Review: Mox vs Swerve
John Pollock and Wai Ting review AEW Dynasty 2025 featuring Jon Moxley vs. Swerve Strickland for the AEW Championship.🌎 Our thanks to NordVPN. Try Nord risk-free with their 30-day money-back guarantee and receive 4 additional months using code ‘postwrestling’: https://nordvpn.com/postwrestlingAd-free version available for patrons at POSTwrestlingCafe.comAEW Dynasty 2025April 6, 2025Liacouras CenterPhiladelphia, PAAEW World Championship: Jon Moxley (c) vs. Swerve StricklandAEW International Championship: Kenny Omega (c) vs. Ricochet vs. "Speedball" Mike BaileyAEW Women's World Championship: Toni Storm (c) vs. Megan BayneAEW World Trios Championship: The Death Riders (PAC, Claudio Castagnoli & Wheeler Yuta) (c) vs. Rated FTR (Cope, Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler)ROH World Championship vs. Mask: Chris Jericho (c) vs. BandidoAEW TNT Championship (No Time Limit, No Outside Interference): Daniel Garcia (c) vs. Adam ColeMen's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Quarterfinal: Will Ospreay vs. Kevin KnightWomen's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Quarterfinal: Mercedes Moné vs. Julia HartMen's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Quarterfinal: Kyle Fletcher vs. Mark BriscoeAEW World Tag Team Championship: Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley & Shelton Benjamin) (c) vs. The Learning Tree (Big Bill & Bryan Keith)ZERO HOUR: Nick Wayne & CRU (Action Andretti vs. Lio Rush) vs. AR Fox & Top Flight (Dante Martin & Darius Martin)ZERO HOUR: Max Caster vs. TBAWatch the video version of this podcast at youtube.com/postwrestlingPhoto Courtesy: AEWBluesky: 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

Apr 5, 2025 • 55min
CM Punk Reveals His Favour: WWE SmackDown 4/4/25 Review | RASD
John Pollock & Wai Ting review WWE SmackDown, where CM Punk revealed the favour owed to him by Paul Heyman.Plus: Braun Strowman takes on Jacob Fatu for a U.S. title shot, the debut of Rey Fenix, Naomi takes on B-Fab, and a #1 Contenders match between DIY and the Motor City Machine Guns.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Your Calls/Feedback, ad-free. Today’s stories:Kevin Owens needs neck surgery, off WrestleManiaInjuries to Jay White, Orange Cassidy & Mark DavisTony Khan on Max streaming numbersUpdated lineup for AEW DynastyNJPW Junior Genesis & Sakura Genesis TNA Rebellion announcements Shayna Baszler vs. KonamiAEW Dynamite ratings POST Wrestling Café Schedule:Saturday: NJPW Sakura Genesis w/ Bruce & Karen Saturday: Collision Course w/ Siino & Kate FREE Shows:Sunday: AEW Dynasty w/ John & WaiMonday: 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

Apr 3, 2025 • 57min
AEW Dynamite 4/2/25 Review | RAD
John Pollock and Wai Ting review AEW Dynamite with a Mixed Tornado Tag as Moxley & Marina Shafir face Swerve & Willow Nightingale.Plus: Claudio Castagnoli takes on Cope, Timeless Toni Storm takes on Penelope Ford, Will Ospreay appears, and the Owen Hart Foundation Cup brackets are revealed.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free. Today’s stories:Mick Foley in car accident, suffers concussionRusev set to return to WWE, per report NXT Stand & Deliver takes shape AEW All In Texas Week WrestleMania IX: Becoming a Spectacle UFC 316 title fights announced Dark Side of the Ring - Ludvig Borga: Hellraiser from HelsinkiPOST Wrestling Café Schedule:Thursday: MCU L8R: Daredevil Born Again Ep. 7Saturday: NJPW Sakura Genesis Saturday: Collision Course FREE Shows:Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDown (XL in the Café)Sunday: AEW Dynasty 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

Apr 2, 2025 • 1h 19min
AEW Fan Survey Results with Jesse Collings | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston go through the results of an AEW fan survey conducted by Jesse Collings and the state of its fanbase.Collings joins us to break down the results, how fan sentiment has changed over the past year, positive and negative responses, who is connecting, whether the company is growing its audience, and other insights.Plus: WWE launches on Netflix in India, Nick Khan speaks about a potential PLE in the country, Janel Grant’s team pushes to move its case into discovery, a report on Max’s AEW streaming figures, UFC-Meta partnership, AEW All In Texas Week, and WWE Raw & Collision viewership figures.RELATED:2025 AEW Fan Survey Results (Jesse Collings)Nick Khan says a PLE in India is the goalJanel Grant’s attorneys ask court to start discoveryReport: AEW streaming number on Max UFC announces multi-year partnership with Meta AEW Collision viewershipWWE Raw on Netflix - March 24 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