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John Pollock is joined by Wai Ting to review WWE SmackDown from the O2 Arena in London, England. The final episode before Money in the Bank featured Raw talent all over the show with the Wild Card Rule including a 4-on-3 handicap match involving Shane McMahon, the announcement of the Kabuki Warriors, Kevin Owens relied on a Raw ally against Kofi Kingston, Daniel Bryan made it onto the kickoff show this weekend, a fatal four-way involving the male SmackDown participants in the MITB Ladder match, and a lot of people climbing ladders.Plus, John & Wai review the second night of the Best of the Super Juniors tournament feat. Ryusuke Taguchi vs. YOH, Will Ospreay vs. Bushi, El Phantasmo vs. Bandido, Rocky Romero vs. Robbie Eagles, and Douki vs. Ren Narita. NEWS OF THE DAY: Lars Sullivan is fined $100,000 by WWE over past remarks and will attend sensitivity classes Variety’s profile on Vince McMahon and WWE ESPN’s Burke Magnus discusses last year’s negotiations with WWE to bring SmackDown to the network Plus Café feedback, comments & questions from the POST Wrestling Forum. Rewind-A-SmackDown Theme by THE IDENTiTY CRiSiStheidentitycrisis.com / youtube.com/theidc Subscribe:iTunes & iOS  | 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 Merchandise: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 is back with Wai Ting to review WWE Raw from London, England. Monday’s episode featured a Falls Count Anywhere match between Braun Strowman and Sami Zayn for a spot in the MITB Ladder match, closing promos from Seth Rollins and AJ Styles before MITB, the Firefly Fun House took a dark turn, Miz TV featuring Roman Reigns, a double contract signing involving Becky Lynch and her opponents on Sunday, the resurrection of Nikki Cross on Raw, and “Wild Card” Apollo Crews. NEWS OF THE DAY: The WWE announces Super Showdown in Saudi Arabia with The Undertaker taking on Bill Goldberg and several other matches The two discuss Saturday’s tragic passing of Silver King and the details coming out of the weekend Fox holds their Upfront presentation with John Cena and Ronda Rousey representing WWE AEW announces additional matches for Double or Nothing with a tag match involving the Best Friends and two new signings, plus a six-woman tag A recap of the first day of the Best of the Super Juniors tournament Charges against Conor McGregor over an incident with a fan have been dropped A verbal agreement between Max Holloway and Frankie Edgar to fight at UFC 240 in Edmonton in July And your Café feedback, comments & questions from the POST Wrestling Forum. Rewind-A-Raw Theme by Colby Johnhttp://www.ColbyJohn.com Subscribe:iTunes & iOS  | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss:https://forum.postwrestling.com Support – The POST Wrestling Café:http://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Merchandise: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 is solo with the UFC 237 POST Show. Off the top, Pollock goes over the news regarding Silver King’s passing at a Lucha Libre London card on Saturday where he collapsed during his match and died. Then, a full review of the UFC 237 card from Brazil where Jessica Andrade made an enormous comeback in her fight with Rose Namajunas to win the UFC strawweight title, Jared Cannonier took out Anderson Silva and dismissed the audience, Alexander Volkanovski improved his UFC unbeaten streak, BJ Penn continued his streak, and Viviane Araujo pulls off a remarkable feat in her fight with Talita Bernardo. If that’s not enough, Pollock also runs through Bellator 221 with Patricio “Pitbull” Freire becoming the lightweight and featherweight champion in a disputed finish against Michael Chandler, Douglas Lima and Michael “Venom” Page met in the semi-finals of the Welterweight Grand Prix, and Jake Hager had his second pro fight from the Allstate Arena in Chicago. Plus, Nate Diaz and Anthony Pettis verbally agree to a fight, UFC’s pay-per-view schedule for the remainder of 2019, Donald Cerrone vs. Tony Ferguson next month & more.Subscribe:iTunes & iOS  | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss:https://forum.postwrestling.com Support – The POST Wrestling Café:http://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Merchandise: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 is joined by WH Park for the latest edition of POST Puroresu. They go over the highlights of the Champion Carnival tournament, Kento Miyahara’s win, and the standout matches & performers. Then, it’s on to New Japan with the big shows from April, the plight of Jay White, Wrestling Dontaku notes, a big preview of the Best of the Super Juniors, and Chris Jericho wrestling at Dominion. Plus, a review of Stardom’s Cinderella tournament, a PSA from WH Park, Bea Priestley’s title win, WH’s live reports from recent Big Japan and Actwres girl’Z shows, Dragon Gate news, Pro Wrestling NOAH’s Global Junior Heavyweight Tag League & lots more. Subscribe:iTunes & iOS  | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss:https://forum.postwrestling.com Support – The POST Wrestling Café:http://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Merchandise: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 a special edition of the Café Hangout, Wai Ting welcomes Brent Chittenden (True North Nerds) for a look back at the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We’ll discuss our thoughts on the cultural significance of the MCU and the box-office success of Avengers: Endgame, plus our picks for Best Movie, Actor, Director, Fight and Moments from the past 22 films, predictions for the future and more. True North Nerds review Avengers: Endgame (with Nate Milton) POST Wrestling’s MCU Reviews (Patreon) Watch this show and follow the live chat on our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/gHQ8UXQYTC4 Café Hangouts are recorded live every Thursday. Patreon Double Double, Iced Capp and Espresso supporters have the opportunity to watch and interact live each week. Music: Marvel Super Heroes 1966 Theme / “Down In New Orleans” by Giorgio Di Campo for Freesound Music Subscribe:iTunes & iOS  | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss:https://forum.postwrestling.com Support – The POST Wrestling Café:http://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Merchandise: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.

Wai Ting is joined by Nate Milton (The Rocky Maivia Picture Show, Kings of Sport) to review WWE SmackDown from Louisville, Kentucky: New SmackDown Tag Team Champions are crowned, Kofi Kingston defends the WWE title against Raw’s AJ Styles and Sami Zayn, and the Wild Card Rule continues to take effect. At 01:13:00, Damian Abraham joins us to discuss the official launch of Viceland’s The Wrestlers, how Dark Side of the Ring helped finally push his show onto TV, and what fans can expect from the 10-episode series beginning Wednesday, May 22nd on Viceland. NEWS OF THE DAY: Nate Milton’s thoughts on XFL’s TV deals Raw ratings up 4% on Monday; second-lowest of 2019 WWE fires Raw writer Ryan Callahan NJPW Best of the Super Juniors blocks announced NJPW Dominion title matches set MLW signs Ross and Marshall Von Erich Plus Café feedback, comments & questions from the POST Wrestling Forum. Listen to Nate Milton on The Rocky Maivia Picture Show every 3rd Saturday of the month on POST Wrestling’s flagship feed, or by clicking here. Find Nate’s sports podcast, Kings of Sport here. Nate’s video review of Avengers: Endgame can be found here. Rewind-A-SmackDown Theme by THE IDENTiTY CRiSiStheidentitycrisis.com / youtube.com/theidc Subscribe:iTunes & iOS  | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss:https://forum.postwrestling.com Support – The POST Wrestling Café:http://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Merchandise: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.

Wai Ting and upNXT’s Davie Portman review WWE Raw from Cincinatti, Ohio. Vince McMahon institutes a new “Wild Card Rule” allowing a set number of Raw and SmackDown stars to jump brands. SmackDown’s Roman Reigns, Kofi Kingston, Daniel Bryan and Lars Sullivan appear. SmackDown’s Shane McMahon and Elias also appear (but they don’t really count). The Usos continue humiliating The Revival by engineering the shockingly-effective Ucey Hot. Sami Zayn is thrown into a dumpster. NEWS OF THE DAY: The XFL announces its broadcast deals with Disney and Fox NXT TakeOver: XXV takes place from Bridgeport, CT on June 1st AEW announces rules for Double or Nothing’s “Casino Battle Royal” New SmackDown Tag Team Champions to be crowned Tuesday And your Café feedback, comments & questions from the POST Wrestling Forum. Listen to Davie Portman on upNXT every Thursday by searching “upNXT” in your podcast app or by clicking here. Find upNXT’s Pro Wrestling Tees store here. Rewind-A-Raw Theme by Colby Johnhttp://www.ColbyJohn.com Subscribe:iTunes & iOS  | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss:https://forum.postwrestling.com Support – The POST Wrestling Café:http://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Merchandise: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 welcome Conrad Thompson to discuss Starrcast II. We’ll also be joined by Court Bauer to discuss tomorrow’s special edition of MLW Fusion, Executive Produced by Salina de la Renta. Plus, your calls discussing the week in pro wrestling. Starrcast II schedule and information:https://www.starrcast.com/ Starrcast II on Fite:https://www.fite.tv/article/starrcast-2/ MLW Fusion – How to watch:https://mlw.com/fusion/ MLW on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/majorleaguewrestling Watch the Café Hangout and follow the live chat on our YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V43xjzso2L4 Café Hangouts are recorded live every Thursday. Patreon Double Double, Iced Capp and Espresso supporters have the opportunity to watch and interact live each week. Music: “Down In New Orleans” by Giorgio Di Campo for Freesound Music Subscribe:iTunes & iOS  | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss:https://forum.postwrestling.com Support – The POST Wrestling Café:http://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Merchandise: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 Tuesday’s episode of WWE SmackDown from Columbus, Ohio. This week’s episode saw the remaining participants revealed for the Men’s and Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder matches, The Hardys vacate the SmackDown tag titles, Jeff Hardy’s phantom attack by Lars Sullivan, the follow-up to the Kofi Kingston vs. Kevin Owens program, Roman Reigns placed into a handicap match, Becky Lynch takes on Bayley in a non-title match & more. Plus, at 01:01:00 John & Wai spend the final 45 minutes of the show reviewing Avengers: Endgame (spoilers inside). NEWS OF THE DAY: Dana White says Brock Lesnar is retired, Daniel Cormier and Stipe Miocic verbally agree to summer rematch Raw’s viewership plummets again to its lowest number of 2019 Kurt Angle talks about new contract and role with WWE Anthony Carelli guest coaches at the WWE Performance Center CM Punk’s schedule on May 25th Next Triple Crown championship match announced Plus Café feedback, comments & questions from the POST Wrestling Forum. NOTE: The Double Shot will be released Wednesday night for members of the POST Wrestling Café **THIS WEEK ON THE PATREON DOUBLE SHOT** A review of Viceland’s new series Dark Side of the Ring discussing Episode 4 covering The Last of the Von Erichs. Full review of the NWA’s Crockett Cup show from Saturday feat. Nick Aldis vs. Marty Scurll and the Crockett Cup tag tournament. Episode 149 of Being the Elite “We’re Not Young Like We Used To Be” with The Young Bucks training for Pentagon Jr. & Fenix, Kenny Omega’s spending spree, Hangman Page’s Full Gear Challenge problems & more. The Double Shot is available for all POST Wrestling Café patrons. Rewind-A-SmackDown Theme by THE IDENTiTY CRiSiStheidentitycrisis.com / youtube.com/theidc Subscribe:iTunes & iOS  | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss:https://forum.postwrestling.com Support – The POST Wrestling Café:http://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Merchandise: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 from Lexington, Kentucky. The mysterious Superstar Shakeup continued with more roster moves reflected on the show, the Raw participants for both Money in the Bank Ladder matches were announced, Seth Rollins and AJ Styles had a contract signing for their upcoming Universal title match, the return of the Firefly Fun House, Shane McMahon chokes The Miz unconscious, and The Revival are caught shaving. NEWS OF THE DAY: The WWE adds a pay-per-view titled Stomping Grounds for June 23rd in Tacoma, Washington Kento Miyahara wins the Champion Carnival tournament after a classic with Jake Lee Cody’s promo on Road to Double or Nothing responding to Dustin Rhodes Impact Wrestling notes with an update on Brian Cage, Slammiversary location, Impact Plus & notes from Monday’s television tapings Best Friends added to the Over the Budget Battle Royale     And your Café feedback, comments & questions from the POST Wrestling Forum. Rewind-A-Raw Theme by Colby Johnhttp://www.ColbyJohn.com Subscribe:iTunes & iOS  | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss:https://forum.postwrestling.com Support – The POST Wrestling Café:http://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Merchandise: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.