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John Pollock and Wai Ting discuss WWE Raw featuring the return of Raw Underground and Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens with a big angle to end the show. Plus, we discuss the passing of Kamala, Fozzy performing this past weekend, and NJPW’s G1 Climax 30 schedule.   [00:06:58] NEWS OF THE DAY James Harris a.k.a. Kamala passes away NJPW releases G1 Climax 30 schedule for the fall Updated card for NJPW’s Summer Struggle event at Jingu Stadium Fozzy performs several shows including at Sturgis Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. exhibition postponed until November ESPN+ increasing its monthly price for new subscribers ahead of UFC 252  [00:50:49] Monday’s episode featured the return of Raw Underground starring Arturo Ruas, Riddick Moss, Shayna Baszler & DABBA-KATO! Plus, Asuka attempts to secure a Raw women’s title shot facing Bayley, a much-needed contract signing involving Seth Rollins and Dominik Mysterio with a big angle, Retribution takes out their aggression on a door and a car, plus Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens in the main event and the send-off for Ric Flair. And your Café feedback, comments, and questions from the POST Wrestling Forum. Check out POST Wrestling’s latest t-shirt! https://store.postwrestling.com/products/post-marvel-t-shirt 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.

Joining WH Park on the Long & Winding Royal Road is one of the best independent wrestlers in the world today, Daniel Makabe. Daniel picks a hidden gem tag match between members of The Super Generation Army and Tsuruta-gun as Kenta Kobashi & Tsuyoshi Kikuchi take on Jumbo Tsuruta & Akira Taue from AJPW’s January 26, 1992 Korakuen Hall show. They give some background on this historic feud in All Japan’s history as well as some deep appreciation for both Jumbo and Kikuchi. 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.

On a special edition of POST Puroresu, John Pollock & WH Park are joined by Dylan Fox of the Eastern Lariat. The three chat about New Japan’s G1 Climax schedule, the rise of EVIL as Double Champion, the build towards Summer Struggle at Jingu Stadium, the launch of NJPW Strong, and the KOPW concept. From there, it’s a big discussion on Pro Wrestling NOAH and the formation of CyberFight, Kenoh wins the GHC National title, a Double Title Match on short notice, Keiji Muto’s match with Kaito Kiyomiya on Monday. Plus, Mayu Iwatani vs. Jungle Kyona’s match from Nagoya, a look at the promotion’s 5 Star Grand Prix, the rise of Giulia & Donna del Mondo, All Japan announces the Champion Carnival dates, and we wrap up the show taking your questions from the POST Wrestling Forum. Listen to Dylan Fox & STRIGGA on the Eastern Lariat and support them at Patreon.com/EasternLariat 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 documents one of the biggest feuds in MMA history that led to Anderson Silva defending the UFC middleweight championship against Chael Sonnen in August 2010 at UFC 117. Clips courtesy: -UFC -MMA Fighting -Wrestling Observer Radio (Aug. 7, 2010) -MMA Weekly (“Chael Sonnen Talks Beating Marquardt”, Feb. 9, 2010) -The Jim Rome Show  Music Courtesy: Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-cool License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Naraina by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4112-naraina License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Stay The Course by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5048-stay-the-course License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Magic Scout Cottages by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4672-magic-scout-cottages License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Neolith by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4116-neolith License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 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 discuss AEW Dynamite featuring the debate between Chris Jericho & Orange Cassidy with moderator Eric Bischoff, and tons of news including Raw ratings and WWE hiring Nick Khan. [00:01:15] NEWS OF THE DAY Report on changes to WWE’s taping schedule WWE Raw ratings including a big analysis of how Raw Underground performed in the third hour WWE hires Nick Khan from CAA The passing of former Toronto-based wrestler Jaguar Vijay Singh Hiroshi Tanahashi cleared for this week’s Summer Struggle shows at Korakuen Hall Police investigating a Facebook post from Marty Jannetty ESPN+ grows to 8.5 million subscribers  [00:35:56] Dynamite featured an AEW title match with Jon Moxley defending the title against Darby Allin in the main event, the AEW debut of Matt Cardona teaming with Cody against Alex Reynolds & John Silver, a 12-man tag involving Kenny Omega, Hangman Page, The Young Bucks & FTR against Dark Order & Colt Cabana, a violent attack on Sue’s minivan by Santana & Ortiz, Britt Baker chooses an opponent to face Big Swole, and Eric Bischoff moderates the AEW Super Wednesday Debate between Chris Jericho and Orange Cassidy. Plus your feedback, comments, questions from the POST Wrestling Forum, and our weekly Patreon T-Shirt Giveaway. We’ve released a new t-shirt celebrating the end of our Marvel reviews, available at:https://store.postwrestling.com/products/post-marvel-t-shirt 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.

John Pollock and Wai Ting discuss WWE Raw featuring the return of Shane McMahon with Raw Underground, Montez Ford is poisoned, and we chat all the latest news including the sale of the XFL.  [00:02:56] NEWS OF THE DAY XFL sold for $15 million to a group that includes Dwayne Johnson TNT’s NBA programming leads to programming adjustments for AEW Dynamite WWE set to hold another draft in the fall MJF to challenge for the AEW title at All Out on Sept. 5 Episode 1 of AEW Women’s Tag Team Cup Tournament NJPW adds a tournament for the vacant NEVER Openweight Six-Man tag titles this week AEW Dynamite and NXT line-ups for this Wednesday The Bellas give birth over the weekend  [00:39:07] Monday’s Raw saw the return of Shane McMahon with the latest concept of Raw Underground featuring FIGHTS. Plus, a mysterious group lights stuff on fire, Montez Ford is poisoned, Dominik Mysterio makes a SummerSlam challenge, Apollo Crews returns, the 24/7 title is lost & found, Drew McIntyre is pissed! Asuka is pissed! Samoa Joe is pissed! And, who is screwing around with the lighting & audio equipment???? And your Café feedback, comments, and questions from the POST Wrestling Forum. Check out POST Wrestling’s latest t-shirt! https://store.postwrestling.com/products/post-marvel-t-shirt 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.

Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics joins John Pollock to discuss and analyze WWE’s second-quarter earnings report and subsequent call with media analysts on its performance this quarter. The two dive into the enormous profit they posted, the savings throughout the pandemic while maintaining its television commitments, the introduction of the free tier to the WWE Network, a surprising jump in its consumer products division, and the response to declining television numbers following several analysts outlining their concerns as it relates to WWE’s long-term picture. Brandon Thurston puts out a weekly show at Wrestlenomics and you can follow his work at https://wrestlenomics.com/ and @Wrestlenomics. 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 and Wai Ting discuss AEW Dynamite with the arrival of several new faces to the company, Excalibur misses the show, Raw ratings, an interview with Cody & more. [00:12:02] NEWS OF THE DAY Excalibur off Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite broadcast WWE Raw ratings lead to another low viewership figure and falls in the third hour Cody speaks to ESPN about Mike Tyson, Rey Mysterio, free agents and & AEW business New Japan announces matches and KOPW title ahead of Summer Struggle card at Jingu Stadium Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje announced for UFC 254 and other notes from Dana White  [00:52:36] Wednesday’s episode was headlined by a Tornado Tag Match involving Jon Moxley & Darby Allin against Brian Cage & Ricky Starks leading to an AEW title match next week. Plus, The Inner Circle vs. Best Friends & Friends in a 5-on-5 match, Cody defends the TNT title against Warhorse, Kenny Omega & Hangman Page defend the tag titles against Evil Uno & Stu Grayson, a State of the Industry Address from MJF, and the return of Ariane! Plus your feedback, comments, questions from the POST Wrestling Forum, and our weekly Patreon T-Shirt Giveaway. We’ve released a new t-shirt celebrating the end of our Marvel reviews, available at:https://store.postwrestling.com/products/post-marvel-t-shirt 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.

John Pollock and Wai Ting discuss WWE Raw including Asuka vs. Sasha Banks and a farewell to Kairi Sane, lots of WWE business notes and the announcement of DDT and NOAH’s merger. [00:14:21] NEWS OF THE DAY DDT and NOAH announce merger under the new banner of CyberFight WWE holds shareholders’ meeting with notes on TV ratings, WWE Network strategy, NXT, and its response to the pandemic Gilbert Melendez suspended for two years after going to arbitration with USADA [00:42:14] Monday’s show featured an Extreme Rules rematch between Drew McIntyre and Dolph Ziggler along with a rematch between Asuka and Sasha Banks to determine the Raw women’s champion. Plus, the apparent farewell to Kairi Sane, the Raw tag title match is made for SummerSlam, Randy Orton issues a challenge, another man’s eye is in trouble, Dominik confronts Seth Rollins, The Hurt Business attempts to recruit Mustafa Ali, and a brawl erupts between Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler.  And your Café feedback, comments, and questions from the POST Wrestling Forum. Check out POST Wrestling’s latest t-shirt! https://store.postwrestling.com/products/post-marvel-t-shirt 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.

This month on The Rocky Maivia Picture Show, Nate Milton takes another trip to the “Fastiverse” with Joey Lewandowski & Joe Two (2 Fast 2 Forever). The guys sit down in the theater (six feet apart, of course) to review the 2013 box-office blockbuster, “Fast & Furious 6”! Topics discussed include: The evolution of the Agent Hobbs character, the importance of Justin Lin to the franchise, the over-the-top stunt scenes, the introduction of the Shaw brothers, Gina Carano vs. Ronda Rousey, Lucas Black shade, and the relevance of the #JusticeForHan movement. All that and more on an action-packed edition of TRMPS! Show your support for TRMPS by picking up our official t-shirt!https://store.postwrestling.com/products/the-rocky-maivia-picture-show-t-shirt The Rocky Maivia Picture Show is a monthly movie review podcast that drops every 3rd Saturday on POST Wrestling!Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_puVuHoR6o Follow Nate Milton on Twitter Listen to Nate on The Kings of Sport podcast 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.