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[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

The Advocates discuss fallout from WrestleMania 41 & Backlash (including WWE’s recent releases) and AEW's build-up to Double or Nothing.Topics discussed include:Continued effectiveness of John Cena's heel turnCena’s betrayal to his biggest fanMJF becoming The Hurt Syndicate’s DEI hireAEW Double or Nothing predictionsThe NWA Podcast is a podcast that drops every month on POST Wrestling!Kris Ealy on X: @KMEzDoesItNate Milton on X: @N8MozaikAndrew Thompson on X: @ADThompson__Ray Williams on X: @MondoDondo1Nefarious Media Network on X: @kos_pod“For The Culture” produced & performed by Righteous RegNefarious Media Network Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NefariousMediaNetwork/NWA Podcast merch: https://chopped-tees.com/nwaBluesky: 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 WWE SmackDown with the start of Money in the Bank Qualifying matches.Plus: Tiffany Stratton defends the Women’s Championship against Nia Jax, Jeff Cobb receives his new name, Fraxiom vs. DIY, and match announcements for SNME.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Your Calls/Feedback, ad-free. Today’s stories:Jim Ross diagnosed with colon cancerRob Van Dam speaks about Sabu’s deathBilly Jack Haynes is unfit to stand trialNJPW Best of the Super JuniorsOZAWA vs. Kaito Kiyomiya for the GHC Heavyweight titleAJPW Champion CarnivalNXT & Dynamite ratingsAEW Collision lineupPOST Wrestling Café Schedule:Saturday: Collision CourseFREE Shows:Sunday: 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

John Pollock and Wai Ting review AEW Beach Break with Jon Moxley defending the AEW World Championship against Samoa Joe and the announcement of Anarchy in the Arena.Plus: Will Ospreay teams with Hangman Page against Konosuke Takeshita & Josh Alexander, a Fatal-Four Way Eliminator match with Skye Blue’s return, and Ricochet takes on Zach Gowan. John & Wai also review the latest episode of Dark Side of the Ring on The Sheik on the XL Edition.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free. Today’s stories:Jake Roberts undergoes heart ablation surgeryGCW responds to criticism regarding SabuAEW Chicago residency Best of the Super Juniors results UFC 317 announcements for Int’l Fight WeekDark Side of the Ring - Blood, Fire, and the Original SheikPOST Wrestling Café Schedule:Thursday: Rewind-A-Wai - SmackDown (Sept. 18, 2003)Friday: Collision CourseFREE Shows:Tuesday: upNXTWednesday: Pollock & Thurston Wednesday: Rewind-A-Dynamite (XL in the Café)Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDown (XL in the Café)Sunday: The N.W.A. 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

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the latest developments in the wrestling industry, including TKO COO Mark Shapiro’s appearance at the JP Morgan conference following the company’s Q1 earnings report, highlighting cost-cutting and WWE’s live events strategy.Plus, the influence of Sabu, WWE confirms Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia on June 28, AEW moves 12,000 tickets for Forbidden Door in London, comments from CW’s president on NXT, a six-show residency for AEW in Chicago, and possibly implications for Grant v. WWE as a result of an appeals court ruling.RELATED:TKO COO Mark Shapiro at JP Morgan media conference: https://www.patreon.com/posts/audio-tko-coo-at-128856610Judge denies doctor’s motion to dismiss Janel Grant’s petition: https://www.postwrestling.com/2025/05/12/judge-denies-motion-to-dismiss-in-janel-grants-petition-to-obtain-evidence-from-doctor/Will Grant v. WWE go to arbitration? https://wrestlenomics.com/articles/2025/will-grant-v-wwe-stay-in-open-court-or-go-to-arbitration/CW president comments on NXT: https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/cw-nxt-game-changer-1236390902/AEW adds six-show residency in Chicago for July: https://www.postwrestling.com/2025/05/13/aew-announces-six-show-residency-in-chicago/TKO Boxing event to run head-to-head with UFC 320, per The Ring Magazine: https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/story/sports/ufc/2025/05/13/ufc-320-tko-boxing-canelo-crawford-dana-white-conflict-mma-turki-alalshikh/83608450007/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