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John Pollock and Wai Ting discuss WWE Raw featuring Bayley vs. Asuka, the latest COVID-19 news in WWE, the contractual status of Rey Mysterio, UFC 251 updates and more. [00:02:41] NEWS OF THE DAY Jay Lethal responds to allegations against him Additional COVID-19 cases following the latest round of testing by WWE Rey Mysterio working without a WWE contract Jorge Masvidal replaces Gilbert Burns in the main event of UFC 251 this weekend [00:33:05] On Raw, the show was headlined by a Champion vs. Champion match between Asuka and Bayley, along with Rey Mysterio setting out his quest to rip out the eye of Seth Rollins, the reveal of the new United States championship, Randy Orton teams with Andrade & Angel Garza to face Big Show & The Viking Raiders, the Kevin Owens Show is back, Drew McIntyre is confronted by his former 3MB stablemate Heath Slater, and why is Ric Flair on the show again? [01:43:07] Plus, Phil Chertok stops by to preview POST’s UFC 251 coverage this Saturday night. 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 are joined by Emily Pratt (freelance writer for FanFyte and Deadlock; formerly of Uproxx) to discuss the Speaking Out movement, responses from wrestling promotions, fan perceptions of accused talent, the media’s handling of the stories, and her thoughts on the return of Hirai Kawato a.k.a. Master Wato to New Japan.  Keep up with Emily via Twitter and check out her catalogue of work here. 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.

The Long & Winding Royal Road’s first episode with WH Park looks at a hidden gem as he and Scrump of the PWTcast take a look at a match from the 1997 Real World Tag League (Day 10): Hayabusa & Jinsei Shinzaki vs. Mitsuharu Misawa & Jun Akiyama. They look at the history of Hayabusa as an outsider from FMW participating in All Japan Pro Wrestling and the ‘97 RWTL. Also, Scrump gives his impressions of watching his first ever All Japan match. Click here to watch the match. Check out the POST PURORESU t-shirt available at store.POSTwrestling.com 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 and WH Park are back for an update on all the major promotions including the return of New Japan Pro Wrestling.The two chat about the New Japan Cup, the top matches of the tournament, next weekend’s final, and the two cards in Osaka. Plus, the return of Hirai Kawato as Master Wato.Other topics include an update on the G-1, All Japan’s recent show with Suwama vs. Shotaro Ashino, the situation involving Will Ospreay, Kyoko Kimura’s recent comments about Fuji TV and Bushiroad, a great documentary series, Jun Akiyama to DDT, Big Japan’s new crowdfunding idea, several performers leave Zero1, updates on NOAH & DDT, and lots more covered.The new POST PURORESU t-shirt is now available at store.POSTwrestling.com 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 & Wai Ting welcome back Toronto-based critical care physician Dr. Alex Patel to discuss the latest information and studies on COVID-19; WWE, AEW & UFC’s handling of shows during the pandemic; plus answers to your questions from the POST Wrestling Forum. Keep up with Dr. Patel via Twitter and this forum thread. 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 the first night of AEW Fyter Fest including three title matches, Raw’s viewership drop, the passing of Killer Tim Brooks, news in Impact Wrestling and more. [00:43:35] The first week of AEW’s Fyter Fest featured three title matches including Kenny Omega & Hangman Page defending the AEW tag titles against Best Friends, Cody vs. Jake Hager for the TNT Championship, and Hikaru Shida vs. Penelope Ford for the AEW women’s title. Plus, an update on the Jon Moxley vs. Brian Cage match, new contenders for the tag titles, Taz’s COVID-inspired promo, and Chris Jericho’s Canada Day commentary.  [00:19:55] NEWS OF THE DAY WWE Raw viewership falls with one of their lowest totals in modern history UFC does strong numbers for Dustin Poirier vs. Dan Hooker card from this past weekend Killer Tim Brooks passes away WWE suspends Joe Coffey, releases two NXT referees Impact Wrestling reveals its new main event for Slammiversary Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson heading to Impact UFC approved for August dates by the Nevada Athletic Commission 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.

John Pollock and Wai Ting discuss a taped edition of WWE Raw featuring a Double Contract Signing, all the latest news from the industry, and a preview of the week ahead at POST Wrestling.[00:47:18] On Raw, a Double Contract Signing led to a Mixed Tag with Drew McIntyre & Asuka taking on Dolph Ziggler & Sasha Banks in the main event. Plus, Andrade & Angel Garza argue all night, they found Ricochet, a new 24/7 champion for the 37th time, Aleister Black is able to detect evil, Big Show calls out Randy Orton, and we try to figure why the hell Ric Flair is still doing these tapings during the pandemic. [00:13:26] NEWS OF THE DAY WWE responds to the recent lawsuit involving MENA TV rights and allegations over Crown Jewel 2019 Updated WWE taping schedule for this week WWE Executive Vice President John Brody explains why the company is running shows during the pandemic Roman Reigns discusses his decision to stay at home NXT Great American Bash and AEW Fyter Fest lineups for Wednesday Friday Night SmackDown finishes with its highest audience since April 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.

This month on The Rocky Maivia Picture Show, Nate Milton welcomes the Associate Producer & Social Media Manager of upNXT, John Siino into the theater to review 2013’s “G.I. Joe: Retaliation”! Topics discussed include The Rock’s level of stardom during his “Franchise Viagra” phase, the casting of RZA as “Blind Master”, Larry Hama’s influence on the G.I. Joe mythology, Bruce Willis vs. Sgt. Slaughter, Zartan vs. Trump, and if knowing really is half the battle. All that and more on a military-grade episode of TRMPS! Check out the new TRMPS t-shirt at the POST Wrestling Store!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=qMi6gvbS9uc 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.

John Pollock and Wai Ting review AEW Dynamite ahead of the Fyter Fest shows, WWE has multiple COVID-19 positives, the latest on #SpeakingOut stories, and more. Wednesday’s episode included a face-to-face segment with Chris Jericho and Orange Cassidy, Matt Hardy takes on Santana, FTR meets SCU, the return the Lucha Bros., a Lumberjack Match between Luchasaurus and Wardlow, highlights of the press conference involving Cody and Jake Hager, and they explain Jon Moxley and QT Marshall missing the show. [00:33:43] Later in the show, we react to Renee Young’s news that she has tested positive for COVID-19. [01:03:20] NEWS OF THE DAY [00:01:39] Positive COVID-19 cases in WWE, tapings scheduled for Friday and Saturday after more testing New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut to impose quarantine period for those traveling from high-risk states Jon Moxley and QT Marshall removed from Dynamite as a precaution CHIKARA shuts down amidst allegations ECCW co-owner leaves promotion after allegations are made public UFC’s testing and travel procedures for upcoming shows in Abu Dhabi WWE Raw averages 1.9 million viewers for the second week in a row 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.

John Pollock and Wai Ting discuss the news coming out of the weekend involving #SpeakingOut, plus a review of WWE Raw and the finale of The Undertaker: The Last Ride documentary series. Championship Monday featured several title matches including Asuka vs. Charlotte Flair, Bayley & Sasha Banks vs. The IIconics, and The Street Profits vs. Viking Raiders. Dolph Ziggler arrives on Raw as a future consideration to confront Drew McIntyre, Bobby Lashley forgets about his divorce threat to Lana, MVP continues to recruit Apollo Crews, Charlotte is taken out with an injury, Big Show confronts Randy Orton, and an update from Edge. [REVIEW STARTS AT 00:29:59] Plus, John & Wai review the final episode of Undertaker: The Last Ride - Revelation. [01:32:07] NEWS OF THE DAY [00:02:26] Joey Ryan and Dave Crist released by Impact Wrestling, Michael Elgin suspended AEW suspends Sammy Guevara indefinitely following 2016 rape comment surfaces Sasha Banks issues statement regarding Guevara Highspots issues statement regarding content involving Joey Ryan FS1 scales back production for WWE Backstage New Japan Cup notes from Monday’s show  And your Café feedback, comments, and questions from the POST Wrestling Forum. Check out the brand new Rocky Maivia Picture Show and POST Puroresu t-shirts at store.postwrestling.com 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.