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John Pollock and Wai Ting review AEW Dynamite featuring the start of Cody’s TNT Championship Open Challenge as he defends against Jungle Boy. [REVIEW STARTS AT 00:27:52] Also on Dynamite, dates are revealed for Fyter Fest, FTR’s debut AEW match is announced, Chris Jericho and Colt Cabana have their first match ever, Kenny Omega & Hangman Page defend the AEW tag titles against Jimmy Havoc & Kip Sabian, Britt Baker rehabs her knee, Nyla Rose vs. Big Swole and more. NEWS OF THE DAY AEW Fyter Fest announced as a two-night event on July 1 and 8 airing free on TNT Update on COVID-19 cases in Florida as testing increases and the state enters phase two of its re-opening process Bushiroad preparing to re-start events and conduct antibody testing Ex-WWE talent teased during Slammiversary video from Impact Wrestling WWE Raw ratings and clarification on the final SmackDown number from last Friday Plus your feedback, comments, questions from the POST Wrestling Forum, and our weekly Patreon T-Shirt Giveaway. Check out the brand new Rocky Maivia Picture Show and POST Puroresu t-shirts at store.postwrestling.com 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 speaks with Damian Abraham on the passing of Grant Berkland a.k.a. Danny Havoc, who died this past week at the age of 34. Abraham profiled Havoc on his Vice series “The Wrestlers” and spent a lot of time speaking with him about his career as he prepared for his 2017 retirement match against Alex Colon for CZW. The wrestling industry shares their memories of Grant Berkland POST Wrestling’s bio on Berkland   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 start off this week’s show with an important discussion with POST’s Andrew Thompson & Nate Milton on the murder of George Floyd and the outcry over the past week. Then, we move onto a discussion of Monday’s edition of Raw from the Performance Center featuring an update from Rey Mysterio and a message to Seth Rollins, Asuka takes on Charlotte Flair, The Street Profits and Viking Raiders go bowling, the editing of Kairi Sane’s injury during her match with Nia Jax, Apollo Crews defends the United States title and TikTok - Rob Gronkowski’s 24/7 title reign is counting down. [REVIEW STARTS AT 01:21:34] NEWS OF THE DAY [01:03:03] Grant Berkland a.k.a. Danny Havoc passes away at 34 WWE Network launches its free tier SmackDown rating AEW Dark pulls match involving Clutch Adams Game Changer Wrestling running an outdoor show with fans  And your Café feedback, comments, and questions from the POST Wrestling Forum. Follow Andrew Thompson: https://twitter.com/ADThompson__ Follow Nate Milton: https://twitter.com/N8Mozaik 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 & WH Park are back for a packed June edition of POST Puroresu including a look back at the history of Pro Wrestling NOAH detailing their launch in the spring of 2000. On this month’s show, the two detail the formation of NOAH, the mass exodus from All Japan led by Mitsuharu Misawa and the circumstances behind it and the role NTV played, the attitude towards Motoko Baba, those that stayed loyal to All Japan, and NOAH’s first set of shows in August 2000. From there, it’s a detailed look at the early years, the struggles involving Kenta Kobashi’s health until his legendary two-year GHC title reign beginning in March 2003, two shows at the Tokyo Dome, legendary matches to seek out, and the death of Misawa in 2009, losing television on NTV, and the lean years that followed. Plus, we discuss the death of Hana Kimura and how it’s been covered the past week, the Japanese Government taking action, Terrace House’s future in doubt, and the response to her death. We also go through updates on all the major companies with Japan lifting its state of emergency in most prefectures, All Japan making plans for the Champion Carnival, 2AW’s tag scene, Big Japan’s campaign fundraiser and WH’s thoughts, the King of Gate tournament in Dragon Gate, DDT, and the latest in NOAH. Finally, it’s the POST Puroresu theme song contest as we go through the entries submitted over the past month. The new POST PURORESU t-shirt is now available at store.POSTwrestling.com Subscribe to POST WrestlingiTunes & iOS  | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss this show at the POST Wrestling Forumhttps://forum.postwrestling.com Support our Patreon – The POST Wrestling Caféhttp://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Follow usTwitter | 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 following the Double or Nothing pay-per-view with a big angle involving Mike Tyson and Chris Jericho. [REVIEW STARTS AT 00:23:04] Wednesday’s episode was highlighted by a Pep Rally with The Inner Circle and Mike Tyson appearing on the show. Plus, a Battle Royal for a shot at the TNT title next week, the arrival of FTR, Matt Hardy teams with The Young Bucks against Joey Janela & Private Party, Kip Sabian & Jimmy Havoc vs. SCU, an update from Britt Baker, and Fyter Fest is happening… sometime this summer! Plus cameos from Henry Cejudo, Vitor Belfort & Rashad Evans. NEWS OF THE DAY [00:06:02] Terrace House cancels its current season following the death of Hana Kimura WWE Raw & Friday Night SmackDown ratings Chris Jericho announces Rock ‘N’ Rager at Sea for February 2021 UFC receives approval from Nevada for its next two cards Plus your feedback, comments, questions from the POST Wrestling Forum, and our weekly Patreon T-Shirt Giveaway. Check out the brand new Rocky Maivia Picture Show and POST Puroresu t-shirts at store.postwrestling.com! 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 review WWE Raw featuring the return of an audience as NXT performers are utilized as stand-ins for an absent crowd. [REVIEW STARTS AT 00:25:35] On the show, Natalya faced Nia Jax and Charlotte Flair with the winner challenging Asuka at Backlash, Andrade defending the U.S. title against Apollo Crews, Edge does some math, a Ric Flair cameo, GOLF, and the main event with The Street Profits taking on Bobby Lashley & MVP.  John & Wai review "Chapter 3: The End of an Era" of Undertaker: The Last Ride. [01:34:58] They also discuss upcoming programming changes to the Café Hangout and Rewind-A-SmackDown. NEWS OF THE DAY [00:07:21] Notes coming out of AEW Double or Nothing Marty Scurll appears on Being the Elite Matt Riddle expected to be called up from NXT imminently Japan lifts state of emergency in several areas including Tokyo UFC increasing its testing for COVID-19 ahead of this week’s card Henry Cejudo vacates the UFC bantamweight title  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 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.

Photo credit: Ryan Loco John Pollock is joined by author Jonathan Snowden to discuss his latest release Shamrock: The World’s Most Dangerous Man that documents the tumultuous and impact life & career of MMA pioneer Ken Shamrock. The two discuss the process of Snowden accepting this process, the rules in place with Shamrock, conducting over one hundred interviews for the project, the impact of Dave Meltzer’s review of the book, the relationship between Ken & Frank Shamrock, and Ken’s reaction to the book. Shamrock: The World’s Most Dangerous Man is available through Hybrid Shoot Publishing and wherever books are sold. 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 review AEW Double or Nothing 2020 featuring The Elite vs. The Inner Circle in a Stadium Stampede match from Daily’s Place in Jacksonville, FL. [REVIEW STARTS AT 00:20:08] WH Park joins us to discuss the passing of Hana Kimura at the start of the show. Plus, your phone calls and feedback from the POST Wrestling Forum. Watch this show on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/-jTL2gxRkX8 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 breaking news of the tragic passing of Stardom’s Hana Kimura at the age of 22. [NOTE: The rest of our podcast including our SmackDown and Dark Side of the Ring: “The Final Days of Owen Hart” reviews were recorded prior and are presented as originally recorded.] Friday’s episode featured the news that AJ Styles has been traded to SmackDown in the least dramatic fashion imaginable. Styles took on Shinsuke Nakamura in the opening round of the tournament while Sheamus met Jeff Hardy in the other tournament match. The show also featured Sonya Deville & Dolph Ziggler against Mandy Rose & Otis, a Champion vs. Champion match with Bayley and Charlotte Flair, and Braun Strowman’s next title challenger(s) announced. [REVIEW STARTS AT 00:23:42] Plus, John & Wai review this week’s season finale of Dark Side of the Ring: “The Final Days of Owen Hart”. [00:57:41] NEWS OF THE DAY [00:08:16] Britt Baker replaced by Penelope Ford at Double or Nothing AJ Styles traded to Friday Night SmackDown Total Bellas viewership from Thursday Raw lineup for Monday UFC releases the full card May 30, update on the status of running in Las Vegas And your Café feedback, comments & questions from the POST Wrestling Forum. 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.

On today’s Hangout, John Pollock and Wai Ting welcome wrestling journalist David Bixenspan to discuss his recent research into the death of Owen Hart and his thoughts on the season finale of Dark Side of the Ring. Plus we discuss take your Skype calls about the week in wrestling and MMA. READ: Owen Hart’s Widow Isn’t Done Fighting the WWE Over His Tragic Death: ‘Truth Has Always Been My Defense’ by David Bixenspan (The Daily Beast) Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Nj-EHqfH4BQ Café Hangouts are recorded live every Thursday at 3pm ET (12pm PT / 8pm BST). All Patreon supporters have access to watch, chat and call-in live each week. Music: “Down In New Orleans” by Giorgio Di Campo for freesoundmusic.eu 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.