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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover TKO extending its relationship with Saudi Arabia as WWE prepares for its latest show in the country.Bradley Hope, the co-author of Blood and Oil: Mohammed Bin Salman’s Ruthless Quest for Global Power, joins the show to speak about the rise of MBS, Saudi Arabia’s growing influence within sports & its ties with WWE.Plus: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton responds to the complaint filed by WWE over the release of records related to events in Texas, Mark Shapiro speaks at the JP Morgan conference, the NBA is preparing to finalize its broadcast agreements, AEW returns to Las Vegas for Double or Nothing, and the latest TV ratings information.READING:- TKO President talks expansion of WWE-Saudi Arabia deal- NBA formalizing deals with Disney, Amazon, NBC- WWE suing Texas Attorney General to prevent release of bidding contract- WWE Raw ranks second on cable behind Game 7 of the NHL playoffsMusic courtesy: “Panic Beat” Ben Tramer”POST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review WWE NXT from May 21st, 2024 headlined by Natalya & Karmen Petrovic vs Shayna Baszler & Lola Vice!Braden & Davie review the whole show, which includes:Natalya & Karmen Petrovic vs Shayna Baszler & Lola ViceWes Lee vs Josh Briggs vs Joe Coffey (NXT North American Championship Number 1 Contenders Match)Fallon Henley vs Thea Hale (NXT Women’s North American Championship Qualifying Match)Nathan Frazer & Axiom vs Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo & Luca Crucifino Brinley Reece vs Jaida Parker (NXT Women’s North American Championship Qualifying Match)Lexis King vs Dante ChenThe lads also chat WWE RAW, Davie’s beef with Flair Airlines, the build to NXT Battleground 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, and more!Check out POISONRANA on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/poisonrana/id1361208631Or on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1jTsPUNnwHzQHNGj7GIS04The lads also have a Patreon! This week’s schedule includes:Monday: Detox w/ Braden & Jordan (Free Show)Thursday: Shot in the Dark w/ John Siino (Free Show)Friday: WWF King of the Ring 1998 (Patreon Show)Last week Braden and Davie dropped their latest episode of upYOURS talking all about Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1981)Recently, Braden was joined by Scrump (PWT Cast) to talk all about The Mummy (1999) in an all new episode of Reviews From The 6ix! Only $5 for “Friend” tier to access all these shows and everything in the back catalog! Movie reviews, PPV reviews and so much more!!! Patreon.com/PoisonranaCheck out all of Poisonrana’s new merchandise over at www.chopped-tees.comPhoto Courtesy: WWEupNXT Theme by: Warren-D, PXCH and Shaheen AbdiSubscribe: 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 #nxtbattleground #wweraw #postwrestling #nxtunderground Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE Raw featuring the semi-finals of the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments.Plus: GUNTHER faces Jey Uso in the men’s semi-final and IYO SKY meets Lyra Valkyria in the women’s semi-final with the winners advancing to Saudi Arabia. News: John Klinger and Geane Herrera pass away, TKO President Mark Shapiro speaks on relationship with Saudi Arabia, Netflix & site fees; MARIGOLD launches with a sold-out show at Korakuen Hall & more.🌎 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 members at POSTwrestlingCafe.comNEWS OF THE DAY:“Bad Bones” John Klinger & Geane Herrera pass awayMark Shapiro at the JP Morgan conferenceMARIGOLD launches at Korakuen HallNJPW Best of the Super Juniors Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen boxing fightFriday Night SmackDown ratings NXT & AEW Dynamite lineups POST Wrestling Café Schedule:Thursday: Rewind-A-Wai #157 - WWE Extreme Rules 2012Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDown w/ John & WaiSaturday: Collision Course w/ John Siino & Kate from MontrealFREE Shows:Tuesday: upNXT w/ Braden Herrington & Davie PortmanTuesday: The Wellness PolicyWednesday: Pollock & ThurstonWednesday: Rewind-A-Dynamite Saturday: WWE King and Queen of the RingSunday: AEW Double or Nothing Watch this podcast at youtube.com/postwrestlingPhoto Courtesy: WWE Rewind-A-Raw Theme by Colby John: https://soundcloud.com/colbyjohnSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingX/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Advocates are back and joined by Jesse Collings from Voices of Wrestling. Together, they discuss the state of wrestling journalism and media coming off of the contentious interaction between WWE’s Paul Levesque and independent reporter Lucas Chapriot during the Backlash post-event press conference.The crew also shares their thoughts about the coronation and current run of AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland, and previews both AEW Double or Nothing and WWE King & Queen of the Ring.Finally, the guys recap the Drake/Kendrick Lamar beef as of now. All that and more on this month’s edition of the NWA podcast!N.W.A. Bundle & Save | Get 15% off NWA Podcast & Andrew Thompson merch this month: https://chopped-tees.com/en-ca/pages/offersWatch this podcast at: https://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingThe NWA Podcast is a podcast that drops every month on POST Wrestling!Kris Ealy on Twitter: @KMEzDoesItNate Milton on Twitter: @N8MozaikAndrew Thompson on Twitter: @ADThompson__Ray Williams on Twitter: @MondoDondo1“For The Culture” produced & performed by Righteous RegThe Kings of Sport Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheKingsOfSportSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribeForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comMerch: https://chopped-tees.com/nwaX/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock and Wai Ting review AEW Dynamite with Kazuchika Okada vs. Dax Harwood for the Continental Championship. Plus: Eddie Kingston’s Anarchy in the Arena replacement is announced, Swerve Strickland takes on Brian Cage, Willow Nightingale & Mercedes Moné have a contract signing, Young Bucks vs. Christopher Daniels & Matt Sydal, Timeless Toni Storm vs. Harley Cameron, and Bryan Danielson & Jon Moxley vs. Jeff Cobb & Kyle Fletcher.🌎 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 members at POSTwrestlingCafe.comPOST Wrestling Café Schedule:Thursday: ASK-A-WAI Mailbag Show Friday: MCU L8R with WH Park & Rich Fann (X-Men ‘97 Season Finale)Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDown with John & WaiSaturday: Collision Course with John Siino & Kate from MontrealFREE Shows:Sunday: The N.W.A. PodcastSunday: POSTmarks with guest RaceyJaycee Watch the video version of this podcast at youtube.com/postwrestlingPhoto Courtesy: AEW Rewind-A-Dynamite Theme by Jacob ChesnutSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingX/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover the latest filings in the Janel Grant case, and TKO’s attempt to stop the release of records.This past week, multiple filings were made on behalf of Vince McMahon and WWE as they are in alignment to seek arbitration in the suit filed by Janel Grant. TKO is trying to prevent multiple records requests regarding events staged in Texas and we will break down why this is such an important story.Plus, the fallout from WWE’s handling of the media last week, the site fee Las Vegas is paying for WrestleMania 41 & more.READING:- WWE responds to Janel Grant's lawsuit- Vince McMahon’s attorneys oppose Janel Grant’s motion to strike- WWE suing Texas AG to prevent release of bidding contract- 180K wrestling fans expected to slam Las Vegas for WM week in 2025- Oklahoma Wrestling Commission Considers Rule Change For Transgender WrestlersMusic courtesy: “Panic Beat” Ben Tramer”POST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Braden Herrington and John Siino review WWE NXT from May 14th, 2024 headlined by Tony D’Angelo vs Charlie Dempsey for the Heritage Cup Championship!Braden & Siino review the whole show, which includes:Tony D’Angelo vs Charlie Dempsey (Heritage Cup Match)Ora Mensah vs Je’Von EvansSol Ruca vs Izzi Dame (Battleground Ladder match qualifier)OTM w/ Jada Parker vs Edris Enofe & Malik Blade w/ Brinley ReeceRidge Holland & Riley Osborne vs Good Brothers Gallows & Anderson Ivy Nile vs Lash Legend Lola Vice vs Carlee BrightGallus returnsThe lads give their thoughts on NXT and the build for NXT Battleground in Vegas, WWE Raw/King of the Ring tournament, the WOW Women of Wrestling drama, updates on the Drake/Kendrick rap beef, X-Men ‘97 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, and more!Check out POISONRANA on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/poisonrana/id1361208631Or on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1jTsPUNnwHzQHNGj7GIS04The lads also have a Patreon!This week: Braden & Davie review Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade on a new episode of upYOURS! Last week: Braden will be joined by Scrump (PWT Cast) to talk all about The Mummy (1999) in an all new episode of Reviews From The 6ix! Recent shows include Backlash 2004, a review of the first three episodes of FRIENDS (1994) and POISON PROFILE where Braden and Davie talked all about the career of Paul Heyman… and so much more!Only $5 for “Friend” tier to access all these shows and everything in the back catalog! Movie reviews, PPV reviews and so much more!!! Patreon.com/PoisonranaCheck out all of Poisonrana’s new merchandise over at www.chopped-tees.comPhoto Courtesy: WWEupNXT Theme by: Warren-D, PXCH and Shaheen AbdiSubscribe: https://www.postwrestling.com/subscribeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/702343790308154Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/PoisonranaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PoisonranaPodDiscuss: https://forum.postwrestling.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Wai Ting and Neal Flanagan review WWE Raw featuring quarterfinal matches in the King & Queen of the Ring tournaments.Plus: Damian Priest accepts his next title challenger, Carlito tries to win over Judgment Day, and tournament bouts including Jey Uso vs. Ilja Dragunov, Gunther vs. Kofi Kingston, Shayna Braszler vs. IYO SKY, and Lyra Valkyria vs. Zoey Stark. News: Vince McMahon’s latest response in the Janel Grant lawsuit, Cash Wheeler case dropped, and NJPW Resurgence results.🌎 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 members at POSTwrestlingCafe.comNEWS OF THE DAY:McMahon opposes Grant motion to strike arbitrationCash Wheeler assault with weapon case droppedNJPW Resurgence ResultsNJPW Dominion Line-UpWWE SmackDown ratings POST Wrestling Café Schedule:Thursday: ASK-A-WAI Mailbag w/ John & WaiFriday: MCU L8R w/ WH Park & Rich Fann (X-Men ‘97)Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDown w/ John & WaiSaturday: Collision Course w/ John Siino & Kate from MontrealSunday: POSTmarks w/ RaceyJacey (FREE)FREE Shows:Tuesday: upNXT w/ Braden Herrington & John SiinoWednesday: Pollock & ThurstonWednesday: Rewind-A-Dynamite w/ John & WaiSunday: The NWA Podcast w/ Nate, Kris, Andrew & RayWatch this podcast at youtube.com/postwrestlingPhoto Courtesy: WWE Rewind-A-Raw Theme by Colby John: https://soundcloud.com/colbyjohnSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingX/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this free clip from REWIND-A-WAI #156: WWE WrestleMania XXX, John Pollock and Wai Ting discuss the end of The Undertaker's streak following his shocking loss to Brock Lesnar.Rewind-A-Wai is John Pollock & Wai Ting's biweekly retro wrestling review series produced exclusively for members of our Patreon, the POST Wrestling Café: postwrestlingcafe.comIn the full review, John & Wai also discuss the build-up to the culmination of the Daniel Bryan's "Yes Movement" and the role CM Punk’s departure played, Bray Wyatt fever in New Orleans and where his match with John Cena went wrong, Hulk Hogan’s "Silverdome" flub and his interactions with Austin & Rock, as well as WON’s news and notes from the week.This subject was chosen by Espresso Executive Producer, Mahmood Al Mardi.WrestleMania XXXSunday, April 6, 2014New Orleans, LouisianaMercedes-Benz SuperdomeWWE World Heavyweight Championship: Randy Orton (c) vs. Batista vs. Daniel BryanVickie Guerrero Invitational for WWE Divas Championship: AJ Lee (c), Naomi, Cameron, Alicia Fox, Eva Marie, Tamina, Rosa Mendes, Emma, Layla, Aksana, Natalya, The Bella Twins, and Summer RaeThe Undertaker vs. Brock LesnarJohn Cena vs. Bray WyattAndre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal: Big Show, Sheamus, 3MB, Darren Young, Titus O’Neil, Brodus Clay, Damian Sandow, Yoshi Tatsu, Mark Henry, Great Khali, Dolph Ziggler, Xavier Woods, Big E., Tyson Kidd, Goldust, R-Truth, Fandango, Cesaro, David Otunga, Santino Marella, The Miz, Justin Gabriel, Kofi Kingston, Zack Ryder, Sin Cara, Brad Maddox, Alberto Del Rio, Rey Mysterio, and Cody RhodesThe Shield vs. New Age Outlaws & KaneWinner Enters Main Event: Triple H vs. Daniel BryanWatch this event on WWE Network (account required): https://network.wwe.com/video/67369Next time on Rewind-A-Wai: WWE Extreme Rules 2012Check out the Rewind-A-Wai Archives for all patrons: https://www.postwrestling.com/category/podcasts/postwrestlingcafe/raw/Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: https://chopped-tees.com/postwrestlingX/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover the TKO first-quarter earnings report, and welcome reporter Lucas Charpiot to discuss the Backlash press conference.Pollock & Thurston speak about WWE and USA Network extending its agreement for Raw until the end of 2024, the UFC antitrust settlements, TKO’s deals with Saudi Arabia & other notes from the first-quarter earnings.Then, reporter Lucas Charpiot speaks about his experience at the WWE Backlash press conference and the response from Paul Levesque. Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” Ben Tramer”POST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy