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The EGGSHELLS Podcast Companion is a series of shows exploring a different year in the wrestling history of the Tokyo Dome with a different guest each episode. Episode 19 sees Chris Charlton and Alan Counihan look at 2007. NJPW starts the tradition of calling their biggest show of the year Wrestle Kingdom, which sees New Japan take on the top stars of AJPW. Results are mixed, but Yuji Nagata and Minoru Suzuki are a highlight. The podcast is an audio companion to EGGSHELLS: Pro Wrestling in the Tokyo Dome, available now! Check out Eggshells!www.eggshellsbook.com Subscribe to POST WrestlingiTunes & iOS  | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss this show at the POST Wrestling Forum
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John Pollock & Wai Ting have a special breaking news show to discuss the WWE’s decision to go forward with the Crown Jewel event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia next week. They discuss the WWE’s statement in their third-quarter earnings report, how the story was handled on the investors call, what was and wasn’t brought up, and the other issues they could face over the next week.   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 WWE SMACKDOWN 10/23/18: Smackdown 1,001 from Newark featured various pairings of World Cup participants with Jeff Hardy taking on Randy Orton and The Miz facing Rey Mysterio. The final show before Evolution featured a segment shot at the PC with Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair, Shane McMahon reviving the CM Punk chants, and no explanation for Big Show’s latest turn.Wai Ting reviews this week’s Mixed Match Challenge with Bobby Roode & Natalya vs. Finn Balor & Bayley and Jimmy Uso & Naomi vs. Asuka & The Miz. We discuss TODAY’S TOP STORIES including the latest with WWE Crown Jewel, the various reports on the show’s status, the findings by the Turkish government and response from the U.S. on the Jamal Khashoggi murder, Roman Reigns issues a statement on the support he’s received & more.John & Wai preview this Sunday’s WWE Evolution card. Plus, Café feedback, comments & questions from the POST Wrestling Forum. **THIS WEEK ON THE PATREON DOUBLE SHOT** John Pollock reviews this past Sunday’s NWA 70th Anniversary card from Nashville featuring Cody vs. Nick Aldis in a 2-of-3 Falls match for the NWA title Wai Ting provides his weekly review of Total Divas Pollock reveals his ballot for this year’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame Plus, a review of the newest edition of Being the Elite The Double Shot is available for all POST Wrestling Café patrons. Rewind-A-SmackDown Theme by THE IDENTiTY CRiSiStheidentitycrisis.com / youtube.com/theidc 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 WWE RAW 10/22/18: It was a very emotional edition of Raw with Roman Reigns relinquishing the Universal title following the news that he is battling leukemia. The show also featured a contract signing between Ronda Rousey and Nikki Bella, Seth Rollins & Dean Ambrose going for the Raw tag titles, the new title match at Crown Jewel, an appearance by DX and more on the “go home” show for Evolution.Don’t forget to submit photos of your wrestling inspired Halloween costumes at www.facebook.com/POSTwrestling for your chance to win our final copy of “Creating the Mania” by Jon Robinson, courtesy of ECW Press. The winner will be announced next week.We also discuss TODAY’S TOP STORIES with the latest involving John Cena at Crown Jewel, the status of Alexa Bliss, a discussion on the Roman Reigns announcement, and all the latest news of the day. Plus Café feedback, comments & questions from the POST Wrestling Forum. Rewind-A-Raw Theme by Colby Johnhttp://www.ColbyJohn.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.

The EGGSHELLS Podcast Companion is a series of shows exploring a different year in the wrestling history of the Tokyo Dome with a different guest each episode. Episode 18 sees Chris Charlton and STRIGGA look at 2006. NJPW were attempting to find their feet under new ownership as Riki Choshu returned to head the company creatively, pitting top company stars against indie prospects. The podcast is an audio companion to EGGSHELLS: Pro Wrestling in the Tokyo Dome, available now! Check out Eggshells!www.eggshellsbook.com Subscribe to POST WrestlingiTunes & iOS  | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss this show at the POST Wrestling Forum
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John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE SMACKDOWN 10/16/18: This week was SmackDown 1000 with the return of several stars, including Rey Mysterio for a World Cup Qualifier with Shinsuke Nakamura, a reunion of Evolution and a match tease, Edge hosted The Cutting Edge with guest Becky Lynch, new SmackDown tag champions and a BIG SHOW TURN!Wai Ting reviews this week’s Mixed Match Challenge with COUNTRY DOMINANCE vs. Natalya & Bobby Roode, and Lana & Rusev vs. The Miz & Asuka. We discuss TODAY’S TOP STORIES including John Layfield’s comments about the WWE going to Saudi Arabia, Eddie Alvarez signs with ONE Championship, Ric & Charlotte Flair being sued by Charlotte’s ex-husband & more. Plus, Café feedback, comments & questions from the POST Wrestling Forum. **THIS WEEK ON THE PATREON DOUBLE SHOT** Wai Ting provides his weekly review of Total Divas John Pollock brings everyone up to speed on Lucha Underground with a review of their latest episode as they inch closer to Ultima Lucha IV A look at the WWE’s recent “Untold” YouTube feature on Eddie Guerrero Plus, a review of the newest edition of Being the Elite The Double Shot is available for all POST Wrestling Café patrons. Rewind-A-SmackDown Theme by THE IDENTiTY CRiSiStheidentitycrisis.com / youtube.com/theidc 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 WWE RAW 10/15/18: Raw was in Philadelphia as the WWE faces heavy scrutiny over the Crown Jewel event in Saudi Arabia. The promotion avoided any mentions of the country but pushed forward with two World Cup Qualifying matches, Ronda Rousey and The Bellas cut promos for Evolution, a split amongst their top heel faction, The Undertaker & Kane responded to DX, Trish Stratus and Lita channeled Allen Iverson, and Kurt Angle was back on the show.We announce the winners of our #POSTHaiku contest (@POSTwrestling) contest to win a copy of the “Creating the Mania: An Inside Look at How WrestleMania Comes to Life” by Jon Robinson courtesy of ECW Press.The announcement of a special fundraising show that John & Wai will be hosting in November for the Committee to Protect JournalistsWe also discuss TODAY’S TOP STORIES with heavy media coverage of the WWE’s decision to go forward with the Crown Jewel event, the latest news involving the Jamal Khashoggi story, a new statement from the WWE regarding talent not wanting to go to the show, and the passing of Don Leo Jonathan. Plus Café feedback, comments & questions from the POST Wrestling Forum. Rewind-A-Raw Theme by Colby Johnhttp://www.ColbyJohn.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 & Nate Milton are back to review Impact Wrestling’s Bound for Glory event from the Melrose Ballroom in New York.We chat a polarizing show that featured Johnny Impact defeating Austin Aries to win the Impact title and a bizarre finish to the show, the Concrete Jungle Death match between LAX and The OGz, a great women’s match between Tessa Blanchard and Taya Valkyrie, Allie enters the UNDEAD REALM and lots more on the show.Plus, John & Nate chat aboutImpact changing their time slot on POP TV, the interest level ahead of Bound for Glory, and a big discussion at the end of the show on the WWE’s Crown Jewel event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.We also hear from listeners with their feedback & more on this show that WAS NOT sponsored by Comda.com. Bound for GlorySunday, October 14th, 2018Melrose Ballroom in Queens, New York*Austin Aries vs. Johnny Impact for the Impact title*LAX & Konnan vs. The OGz & The King in the Concrete Jungle Death match*Brian Cage, Pentagon Jr. & Fenix vs. Sami Callihan & oVe*Tessa Blanchard vs. Taya Valkyrie for the Knockout’s title*Moose & Killer Kross vs. Eddie Edwards & Tommy Dreamer*Eli Drake’s Open Challenge*Rich Swann & Willie Mack vs. Matt Sydal & Ethan Page*Allie enters the “Undead Realm”Subscribe to POST WrestlingiTunes & iOS  | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSSDiscuss this show at the POST Wrestling Forum
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The EGGSHELLS Podcast Companion is a series of shows exploring a different year in the wrestling history of the Tokyo Dome with a different guest each episode. Episode 17 sees Chris Charlton and Matt Charlton look at 2005. NJPW reaches their lowest ebb, business wise, with extremely poor attendance in the Dome, but some bright spots as Shinsuke Nakamura and Hiroshi Tanahashi begin their rivalry. Meanwhile, NOAH hold another classic show with a legendary bout between Kensuke Sasaki and Kenta Kobashi standing out in particular. The podcast is an audio companion to EGGSHELLS: Pro Wrestling in the Tokyo Dome, available now! Check out Eggshells!www.eggshellsbook.com Subscribe to POST WrestlingiTunes & iOS  | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss this show at the POST Wrestling Forum
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John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE SMACKDOWN 10/9/18: This week’s SmackDown from Indianapolis featured two World Cup Qualifying matches with Jeff Hardy vs. Samoa Joe and Randy Orton vs. SmackDown’s newest acquisition Big Show, the latest instalment of Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte Flair, Miz TV with AJ Styles and Daniel Bryan, and the conclusion of “One Night in Milwaukee”.Wai Ting reviews this week’s Mixed Match Challenge with Bayley & Finn Balor vs. Braun Strowman & Ember Moon and COUNTRY DOMINANCE vs. AJ Styles & Charlotte Flair. We discuss TODAY’S TOP STORIES including the latest on Kevin Owens, Daniel Cormier vs. Derrick Lewis added to UFC 230, Dustin Poirier out of his fight with Nate Diaz, the matches announced for Power Struggle, teams for the Super Junior Tag League and more.Enter our #POSTHaiku contest to win a copy of “Creating the Mania” by Jon Robinson from ECW Press by sending us a Haiku poem on Twitter @POSTwrestling for your chance to win a copy. Plus, Café feedback, comments & questions from the POST Wrestling Forum. **THIS WEEK ON THE PATREON DOUBLE SHOT** John reviews a recent interview conducted by David Penzer on the “Sitting Ringside” podcast with Impact Wrestling executive Ed Nordholm on the state of the company John & Wai then preview Bound for Glory this Sunday Wai reviews the latest episode of Total Divas, featuring Lana seeking publicity for an on-screen push, Naomi vs. Sugar and Natalya’s wardrobe malfunction at WrestleMania A review of the UFC Fight Pass documentary, “Country Boy Can Survive: The Story of Matt Hughes’ Fight for Survival”, produced by Rory Karpf Wai talks the PCO documentary, “Burn the Ships” by filmmaker Kenny Johnson Plus, reviews of the latest editions of “Ten Pounds of Gold” and “Being the Elite” The Double Shot is available for all POST Wrestling Café patrons. Rewind-A-SmackDown Theme by THE IDENTiTY CRiSiStheidentitycrisis.com / youtube.com/theidc 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.