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Former WWE wrestler Marc Copani a.k.a. Muhammad Hassan speaks with John Pollock about the season finale of Dark Side of the Ring.Copani covers his rise in the industry, his OVW days, the initial impressions of the Muhammad Hassan character and major names he was working with, and the July 2005 angle that led to the end of his run in both WWE and the industry. Dark Side of the Ring: Becoming Muhammad Hassan airs this Tuesday at 10 p.m. ET on VICE TV 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: 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 and Wai Ting review AEW Double or Nothing 2025 featuring Anarchy in the Arena and the finals of the Men’s & Women’s Owen Hart Tournament.Ad-free version available for patrons at POSTwrestlingCafe.comWatch the video version of this podcast: https://youtube.com/live/Z-B4Sbue6bUAEW Double or NothingMay 25, 2025Desert Diamond ArenaGlendale, AZOwen Hart Tournament Men's Final: Hangman Page vs. Will OspreayOwen Hart Tournament Women's Final: Mercedes Moné vs. Jamie HayterAnarchy in the Arena: Kenny Omega, Swerve Strickland, The Opps & Willow Nightingale vs. Death Riders & The Young BucksAEW Women's World Title: Toni Storm (c) vs. Mina ShirakawaAEW World Tag Team Titles: The Hurt Syndicate (c) vs. The Sons Of TexasStretcher Match: Mark Briscoe vs. RicochetDaniel Garcia & Nigel McGuinness vs. FTRAEW Continental Title: Kazuchika Okada (c) vs. Mike BaileyJosh Alexander, Konosuke Takeshita & Kyle Fletcher vs. ParagonPhoto 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

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review WWE NXT Battleground from May 25th, 2025! The show includes:Stephanie Vaquer vs Jordynne Grace (NXT Women’s Championship)Oba Femi vs Myles Borne (NXT Championship)Joe Hendry vs Trick Williams (TNA World Heavyweight Championship)Sol Ruca vs Kelani Jordan (NXT Women’s North American Championship)Tony D’Angelo vs Channing “Stacks” LorenzoHank, Tank & Josh Briggs vs The CullingThe lads also discuss Saturday Night’s Main Event, WWE/AAA World’s Collide, WrestleMania in NOLA not happening, 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:Reviews From The 6ix: Final Destination (2000) (Poisonrana Patreon)upNXT: NXT Battleground 2025 Review (POST Wrestling YouTube & Free Feed)Last week on the POISONRANA Patreon and Free Feed:wasNXT: WWE NXT TakeOver Review (POISONRANA Patreon)Eagles Don’t Hunt Flies #20: The SHIELD vs The WyattsOnly $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 #Battleground #wwebacklash #snme #saturdaynightsmaineventOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock & Wai Ting review WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event from Tampa, FL featuring Jey Uso vs. Logan Paul for the World Championship and John Cena vs. R-Truth.Watch this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JincA2SbV_YAd-free version available for patrons at POSTwrestlingCafe.comWWE Saturday Night’s Main EventMay 24, 2025Yuengling CenterTampa, FLWorld Heavyweight Title: Jey Uso (c) vs. Logan PaulR-Truth vs. John CenaWWE Women's US Title: Zelina Vega (c) vs. Chelsea GreenCM Punk & Sami Zayn vs. Bron Breakker & Seth RollinsSteel Cage Match: Drew McIntyre vs. Damian PriestPhoto Courtesy: WWEBluesky: 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

[Enjoy this free podcast originally released on our members-only Patreon, POSTwrestlingCafe.com]Karen Peterson and Kate from MTL review Dark Side of the Ring: The Scream Queen, Daffney — VICE’s interpretation of the career and legacy of Shannon Spruill. In this podcast, Karen & Kate discuss:DSOTR’s approach to sensitive topics like bipolarism, suicide, and the impact of the internetParticipant involvement in the episodeSpruill’s advocacy for mental health, on the job injuries and employee rightsThematic parallels to our previous Luna Vachon documentary reviewRecommended Media:Sisterhood of the Squared Circle: The History and Rise of Women's Wrestling - By Pat Laprade & Dan Murphy (2017; pps 238-240)Crazy is My Superpower: How I Triumphed by Breaking Bones, Breaking Hearts & Breaking the Rules - By A.J. Mendez (2018)Help:National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (U.S.) – 1-800-273-8255International numbers – https://www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlinesBluesky: 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

Wai Ting and Neal Flanagan review the final WWE SmackDown before SNME featuring Street Profits vs. Fraxiom for the WWE Tag Team Titles.Also: MITB Qualifying Triple Threat matches involving Charlotte Flair vs. Giulia vs. Zelina Vega, and LA Knight vs. Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Aleister Black. R-Truth speaks about John Cena, and a big return to close the show.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Your Calls/Feedback, ad-free. Today’s stories:WrestleMania 42 pulled from New OrleansWrestleCon organizer faces 'Mania cancellation issuesZoey Starks comments on knee injuryAdditions to AEW Double or Nothing cardAEW Dynamite and NXT ratingsPOST Wrestling Café Schedule:Friday: Collision CourseFREE Shows:Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDown (XL in the Café)Saturday: Saturday Night’s Main EventSunday: AEW Double or NothingSunday: NXT BattlegroundPhoto 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

John Pollock and Wai Ting review the go-home AEW Dynamite before Double or Nothing featuring face-to-face segments with Will Ospreay & Hangman Page and Mercedes Mone & Jamie Hayter.Plus: Jon Moxley & Young Bucks vs. Samoa Joe, Swerve & Powerhouse Hobbs in an All-Star Trios Match, Mina Shirakawa faces Julia Hart, and MJF signs his contract with The Hurt Syndicate.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free. Today’s stories:AEW All Out in Toronto NJPW Best of the Super Juniors Hana Kimura Tribute ACTION DEAN~!!!2WWE Battleground lineupSNME & AEW Double or Nothing previews POST Wrestling Café Schedule:Thursday: Book Club - All the President’s Men (Dbl Dbl+)Thursday: Dark Side of the Ring - The Scream Queen DaffneyFriday: Collision CourseFREE Shows:Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDown (XL in the Café)Saturday: Saturday Night’s Main EventSunday: AEW Double or NothingSunday: NXT BattlegroundPhoto 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 dissect the history of AEW as it heads into Double or Nothing, six years after the promotion’s first event.John and Brandon discuss the company's highs and lows since its launch, the important moments in its history, the most impactful moves, and how it affected the professional wrestling industry.Plus: WWE presents SNME & Battleground this weekend, Pollstar data on recent shows, AEW All Out in Toronto, Collision runs into technical issues, and NJPW financial notes. 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 May 20th, 2025 and it’s the final stop before NXT Battleground!NXT Review starts at 40mins23secsThe show includes:Joe Hendry In ConcertTrick Williams Rap PerformanceKelani Jordan vs ZARIAJe’Von Evans vs Ashante “Thee” Adonis vs Sean Legacy (NXT North American Championship Number 1 Contender Match) Josh Briggs vs Shawn SpearsChase U (Uriah Connors & Kale Dixon) vs OTMLola Vice vs Fallon HenleyStephanie Vaquer / Jordynne Grace promosMatches added to BattlegroundThe lads also preview Battleground and Saturday Night’s Main Event, chat about last night’s WWE RAW, plus “NXT Europe”, AEW All Out coming to Toronto 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:Reviews From The 6ix: Final Destination (2000) (Poisonrana Patreon)upNXT: NXT Battleground 2025 Review (POST Wrestling YouTube & Free Feed)Last week on the POISONRANA Patreon and Free Feed:wasNXT: WWE NXT TakeOver Review (POISONRANA Patreon)Eagles Don’t Hunt Flies #20: The SHIELD vs The WyattsOnly $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 #wweraw #Battleground #wwebattleground #nxtbattlegroundOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE Raw featuring Jey Uso taking on Bron Breakker in a non-title match.Also: AJ Styles teams with Penta against Finn Bálor & JD McDonagh, Sheamus takes on Grayson Waller, a scary injury to Zoey Stark, and more Money in the Bank qualifying matches.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free. Today’s stories:Mike Raybeck a.k.a. Maxx Justice dies AEW Collision marred by technical problems Best of the Super Juniors updateOZAWA vs. Kaito KiyomiyaRei Saito wins Champion Carnival Darby Allin climbs Mt. EverestFriday Night SmackDown ratingsNXT & AEW Dynamite lineups POST Wrestling Café Schedule:Thursday: Book Club - All the President’s Men (Dbl Dbl+)Thursday: Dark Side of the Ring - The Scream Queen DaffneyFriday: Collision CourseFREE Shows:Tuesday: The Wellness PolicyTuesday: upNXTWednesday: Pollock & Thurston Wednesday: Rewind-A-Dynamite (XL in the Café)Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDown (XL in the Café)Saturday: Saturday Night’s Main EventSunday: AEW Double or NothingSunday: NXT BattlegroundPhoto 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