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John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE Raw with Retribution’s speech, an update on Ivar, more on WWE’s third party restrictions and more.  [00:01:03] NEWS OF THE DAY WWE clarifies restrictions for talent on YouTube and Twitch, per report All Out fallout with thoughts on the handling of the Matt Hardy injury G1 Climax participants to be revealed by NJPW on Wednesday NXT’s Super Tuesday II line-up Being the Elite feat. Sinbad [00:45:43] Monday’s episode of Raw featured a speech by Retribution, Drew McIntyre makes a remarkable recovery and stalks Randy Orton, a pair of handicap matches, Billie Kay vs. Peyton Royce, Cedric Alexander is ready to learn and earn with The Hurt Business, Kevin Owens and Aleister Black have a marathon on Raw Underground, the return of Daba Kato, and a Street Fight between Dominik Mysterio and Murphy. And your Café feedback, comments, and questions from the POST Wrestling Forum. Photos Courtesy: WWE Rewind-A-Raw Theme by Colby John: soundcloud.com/colbyjohn Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss: https://forum.postwrestling.com Support us on Patreon – The POST Wrestling Café: http://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Follow: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

WH Park continues his journey down the Long & Winding Royal Road and joining him this week is JP Houlihan from the Grappl Spotlight podcast. WH and JP discuss one of the most famous matches in the history of both All Japan Pro Wrestling and the entire industry: Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Jumbo Tsuruta from June 8, 1990. They give a ton of background on the lead up to the match with a lot of details on how Misawa’s deadly elbow strikes were established during this time, how the feud encompassed Jumbo and Misawa’s respective factions, as well a comprehensive review of the match itself. Click here to watch the match for free on YouTube. Support this podcast by picking up a POST PURORESU t-shirt:https://store.postwrestling.com/products/post-puroresu-t-shirt WH Park and a special guest look back at the greatest matches of All Japan Pro Wrestling from the 1990s in The Long & Winding Royal Road, a limited-edition podcast from POST Wrestling. Music: "Across the Danube, Op. 36" by John Philip Sousa | Performed by United States Marine Band (band) and Jason Fettig (conductor) | The Complete Marches of John Philip Sousa, No.4 | Washington, DC: United States Marine Band, 2015. | Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 | Public Domain Letter Follow WH Park on Twitter Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss: https://forum.postwrestling.com Follow: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Pollock & Wai Ting review AEW All Out 2020 featuring Jon Moxley vs. MJF for the AEW World Title, Kenny Omega/Hangman Page vs. FTR for the AEW Tag Titles and a very controversial handling of a stunt gone wrong in Sammy Guevara and Matt Hardy’s Broken Rules match. The show also featured the culmination of the Chris Jericho-Orange Cassidy Trilogy, Thunder Rosa challenging Hikaru Shida for the AEW Women’s Title, a Casino Battle Royale featuring a scary debut, and a unique Tooth and Nail Match between Big Swole and Britt Baker. Plus, your phone calls and feedback from the POST Wrestling Forum. AEW All Out 2020September 5, 2020Daily’s PlaceJacksonville, FL *AEW World Title Match: Jon Moxley (c) vs. MJF*Mimosa Mayhem Match: Orange Cassidy vs. Chris Jericho*AEW Tag Title Match: Kenny Omega & Hangman Page (c) vs. FTR*Scorpio Sky, Matt Cardona, Dustin Rhodes & QT Marshall vs. Brodie Lee, Colt Cabana, Stu Grayson & Evil Uno*AEW Women’s Title Match: Hikaru Shida (c) def. Thunder Rosa*Broken Rules Match: Matt Hardy vs. Sammy Guevara*21-Man Casino Battle Royale Match*The Young Bucks vs. Luchasaurus & Jungle Boy*Tooth and Nail Match: Big Swole vs. Dr. Britt Baker*Buy-In Pre-Show Match: Private Party vs. Alex Reynolds & John Silver*Buy-In Pre-Show Match: Joey Janela vs. Serpentico Photo Courtesy: AEW Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss: https://forum.postwrestling.com Support us on Patreon – The POST Wrestling Café: http://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling T-Shirts & Hats: https://store.postwrestling.com Follow: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tony Khan spoke with members of the media on Thursday afternoon to promote this Saturday’s AEW All Out show. Topics addressed included the departure of Kevin Reilly from WarnerMedia and his impact on AEW, his comparison of Double or Nothing to this past year’s WrestleMania, the safety protocols at Daily’s Place during the pandemic, increasing attendance for Saturday’s show, the decision to put Britt Baker and Big Swole on the Buy-In and the type of match it will be, plans for their additional hour of content and when to expect it, his philosophy on booking go-home episodes of Dynamite, Brock Lesnar’s free agency & more. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss: https://forum.postwrestling.com Support us on Patreon – The POST Wrestling Café: http://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling T-Shirts & Hats: https://store.postwrestling.com Follow: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Pollock and Wai Ting review the go-home Dynamite heading into AEW All Out and discuss the NXT & Raw ratings, Renee Paquette’s first interviews post-WWE, and Tuesday’s NXT Ironman Match. [00:00:53] NEWS OF THE DAY Reporter Casey Michael passes away Dwayne Johnson and family recovering from COVID-19 NXT hits its second-highest viewership and top demo rating of 2020 The 60-Minute Ironman Match on NXT WWE Raw ratings from Monday night Renee Paquette speaks about WWE’s reaction to COVID-19 tweet, leaving the company, and her future Gabe Sapolsky confirms departure from WWN, retired from independent wrestling  [00:46:48] On the final show before All Out, Jon Moxley took on The Lawyer Mark Sterling with an intense ending involving MJF and Wardlow. Plus, Chris Jericho takes on Joey Janela, The Young Bucks display an edge teaming with Luchasaurus & Jungle Boy, a large brawl hyping the Casino Battle Royale, Thunder Rosa makes her Dynamite debut, Hangman Page is conflicted, and Excalibur returns to the program. [01:38:32] John & Wai preview this Saturday’s AEW All Out PPV. Plus your feedback, comments, questions from the POST Wrestling Forum, and our weekly Patreon T-Shirt Giveaway. Photo Courtesy: AEW Rewind-A-Dynamite Theme by Jacob Chesnut Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss: https://forum.postwrestling.com Support us on Patreon – The POST Wrestling Café: http://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling T-Shirts & Hats: https://store.postwrestling.com Follow: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Enjoy this free podcast from our Patreon, the POST Wrestling Café! $6/month gets you access to next week's Rocky II review, Rewind-A-Wai, Rewind-A-SmackDown and NJPW G1 Climax 30 coverage. Plus, our entire archive including our MCU reviews, The Double Shot and more. postwrestlingcafe.com Wai Ting & John Pollock kick off their look back at the greatest combat sports film franchise of all time with a review of Rocky (1976), written by and starring Sylvester Stallone. They discuss the circumstances that led to the then-unknown Stallone writing and starring in the film, the debated influence of Chuck Wepner vs. Muhammad Ali on the film’s story, the performances of its supporting cast featuring Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers and Burgess Meredith, the creative ways in which the film dealt with considerable budget limitations, the film’s incredible box office and Academy Awards successes, the classic Bill Conti score, and how unfavourably several of the film’s scenes have aged through a modern lens. Synopsis from Google: Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone), a small-time boxer from working-class Philadelphia, is arbitrarily chosen to take on the reigning world heavyweight champion, Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers), when the undefeated fighter's scheduled opponent is injured. While training with feisty former bantamweight contender Mickey Goldmill (Burgess Meredith), Rocky tentatively begins a relationship with Adrian (Talia Shire), the wallflower sister of his meat-packer pal Paulie (Burt Young). Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VUblDwa648 To listen to our previous POST Movie Reviews, click here. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss: https://forum.postwrestling.com T-Shirts & Hats: https://store.postwrestling.com Follow: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE Raw following Payback, a discussion on Brock Lesnar’s status with WWE, Daniel Cormier’s retirement, an update on Rey Mysterio, and Mauro Ranallo leaving WWE. [00:02:42] NEWS OF THE DAY Mauro Ranallo parts way with WWE Brock Lesnar not under contract to WWE IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Titles to be determined in a four-team round robin tournament Matt Hardy vs. Sammy Guevara added to All Out MLW plans to return in October Game Changer Wrestling releases scheduled for The Collective shows in October Daniel Cormier announces his retirement [00:32:18] Monday’s Raw following Payback was built around seeking the challenger for Drew McIntyre at Clash of Champions with Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens, Keith Lee vs. Dolph Ziggler, and Seth Rollins vs Dominik Mysterio leading to the three winners facing off. Plus, the break-up of a tag team, dissension between Rollins and Murphy, the return of Jessamyn Duke & Marina Shafir, three babyfaces get annihilated & more. And your Café feedback, comments, and questions from the POST Wrestling Forum. Photos Courtesy: WWE Rewind-A-Raw Theme by Colby John: soundcloud.com/colbyjohn Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss: https://forum.postwrestling.com Support us on Patreon – The POST Wrestling Café: http://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Follow: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Pollock & Wai Ting review WWE Payback 2020 featuring Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman vs. The Fiend for Universal Championship and Keith Lee vs. Randy Orton. Despite taking place just one week after SummerSlam, Payback featured several major storyline developments including a new Universal Champion being crowned, a major upset involving a recent NXT call-up, and perhaps the best submission finish you’ll see this year from Shayna Baszler. Plus, we discuss a bizarre storyline development for Matt Riddle, the continuation of Big E’s singles push, another fantastic performance from Dominik Mysterio, and the PPV ending at 9:32pm! Plus, your phone calls and feedback from the POST Wrestling Forum. WWE Payback 2020August 30, 2020WWE ThunderDome (Amway Center)Orlando, FL *WWE Universal Championship: “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt (c) vs. Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman*WWE Women’s Tag Titles: Sasha Banks & Bayley (c) vs. Shayna Baszler & Nia Jax*WWE United States Championship: Apollo Crews (c) vs. Bobby Lashley*Randy Orton vs. Keith Lee*Seth Rollins & Murphy vs. Rey & Dominik Mysterio*King Corbin vs. Matt Riddle*Big E. vs. Sheamus*IIconics vs. Ruby Riott & Liv Morgan (Kickoff) Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss: https://forum.postwrestling.com Support us on Patreon – The POST Wrestling Café: http://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling T-Shirts & Hats: https://store.postwrestling.com Follow: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cruel Summer returns and WH Park is back to talk about the finals of NJPW G1 Climax 29 with UK-based wrestling journalist, Stephanie Chase: Kota Ibushi vs. Jay White from August 12, 2019. Stephanie talks about her fandom for “The Switchblade” which contrasts with WH’s less than enthusiastic view. They provide a breakdown of each participant’s path to the finals and the match itself. Plus, they discuss the refereeing of Red Shoes Unno. Click here to watch this match on New Japan World (account required). WH Park and a special guest look back at the finals of every NJPW G1 Climax tournament in Cruel Summer, a limited-edition podcast from POST Wrestling. Visit POSTwrestling.com for previous episodes. Music: "Werq" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Follow WH Park on Twitter Subscribe: iTunes & iOS  | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss: 
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John Pollock and Wai Ting review a Thursday edition of AEW Dynamite in front of limited fans featuring a Jon Moxley-MJF contract signing, Dark Order celebrating Brodie Lee’s TNT title win, and a Tables Match between Matt Hardy and Sammy Guevara. Plus, John & Wai preview the month of September for members of the POST Wrestling Cafe including their coverage of the G1 Climax. [00:12:42] NEWS OF THE DAY NBA and other leagues postpone games Karrion Kross relinquishes the NXT title Four-Way Iron Man Match announced for NXT Super Tuesday NXT ratings from Wednesday night Matches announced for NJPW Fighting Spirit Unleashed in September NJPW Summer Struggle line-up for Jingu Stadium Breaking news with the passing of “Bullet” Bob Armstrong [00:39:19] On AEW’s Thursday edition of Dynamite, the build-up to All Out continued as a Tag Team Gauntlet Match featured FTR, Best Friends, The Young Bucks, and Natural Nightmares to determine the #1 contenders. Plus, a Tables Match between Matt Hardy and Sammy Guevara, Big Swole attempts to get a 1-on-1 match with Britt Baker, a member of The Elite is kicked out of the group, Chris Jericho provides commentary, and more. Plus your feedback, comments, questions from the POST Wrestling Forum, and our weekly Patreon T-Shirt Giveaway. Photo Courtesy: AEW Rewind-A-Dynamite Theme by Jacob Chesnut Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss: https://forum.postwrestling.com Support us on Patreon – The POST Wrestling Café: http://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling T-Shirts & Hats: https://store.postwrestling.com Follow: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.