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John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE RAW 10/8/18: Raw took place from Chicago and featured the announcement that Shawn Michaels will wrestle at Crown Jewel as part of a reformed D-Generation X, Trish Stratus will now team with Lita against Alexa Bliss & Mickie James at Evolution, Kurt Angle has his first match on Raw in almost 13 years, The Bellas attack Ronda Rousey & much more on a loaded Raw.We announce the winners of our Instagram (@POSTwrestlingofficial) 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. Plus, details of our next contest to win another copy of the book!We also discuss TODAY’S TOP STORIES with fallout from UFC 229 and the brawl involving Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor’s teams, an update on Kevin Owens and more. 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 is joined by Phil Chertok & Ziggy Cao to review the UFC 229 event from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas featuring Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor.They discuss the fight and then the brawl at the end of the card, the latest news coming out of the show, possible actions that could be taken and how badly this incident painted the event & the sport. We will get around to breaking down the actual fight and a full review of the entire show.UFC 229 Saturday, October 6th, 2018Las Vegas, Nevada at the T-Mobile ArenaMAIN CARD *Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor for the UFC lightweight title*Tony Ferguson vs. Anthony Pettis *Ovince Saint Preux vs. Dominick Reyes *Derrick Lewis vs. Alexander Volkov *Michelle Waterson vs. Felice Herrig PRELIMINARY CARD *Sergio Pettis vs. Jussier Formiga *Vicente Luque vs. Jalin Turner *Tonya Evinger vs. Aspen Ladd *Scott Holtzman vs. Alan Patrick FIGHT PASS CARD *Lina Lansberg vs. Yana Kunitskaya *Nik Lentz vs. Gray Maynard *Ryan LaFlare vs. Tony Martin 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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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 16 sees Chris Charlton and John Carroll look at 2004. Despite a strong start to the year, NJPW would struggle, especially through a difficult IWGP title reign for Bob Sapp. Meanwhile NOAH make their Tokyo Dome debut with a fantastic Departure card. 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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POST PURORESU is back for October with John Pollock & WH Park.On this month’s show, the two discuss a wide range of topics, including:--Neville’s appearance at Korakuen Hall with Dragon and the “re-birth” of PAC--Whether Dragon Gate is the best option for PAC and the shot in the arm this provides DG --Highlights of the Destruction tour in September, including the latest installment of Tanahashi vs. Okada--WH’s notes on Fighting Spirit Unleashed from Long Beach --A rundown of next week’s King of Pro Wrestling lineup at Sumo Hall--Options for the mystery “X” member of LIJ--A review of Stardom’s 5 Star Grand Prix final between Mayu Iwatani and Utami Hayashishita  --AJPW’s Royal Road tournament finals --A look at the Japanese candidates for the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame and which have the strongest cases --WH’s Match of the Month & Performer of the Month 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 10/2/18: This week’s SmackDown from Portland was the final episode heading into the Super Show-Down with Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair featured in the final segment, the next chapter of Aiden & Lana’s Milwaukee Meetup, Daniel Bryan is pinned again, and Samoa Joe avoids being terminated.Wai Ting reviews this week’s Mixed Match Challenge with Bayley & Finn Balor vs. Jinder Mahal & Alicia Fox and Jimmy Uso & Naomi vs. Rusev & Lana. We discuss TODAY’S TOP STORIES including Neville/PAC’s appearance on Tuesday’s Dragon Gate card, Joey Janela gets bad news regarding his knee injury, and the disappointing UFC 230 main event for Madison Square Garden.Also, a preview of WWE Super Show-Down, predictions for UFC 229 featuring Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor, and our Instagram contest to win a copy of “Creating the Mania” from ECW Press. Plus, Café feedback, comments & questions from the POST Wrestling Forum. **THIS WEEK ON THE PATREON DOUBLE SHOT** Wai reviews the latest episode of Total Divas from this past week featuring footage from this past year’s WrestleMania and Ronda Rousey’s debut. John reviews last week’s episode of Lucha Underground “Kill Mil”, featuring the #1 contender’s match for Ultima Lucha IV and the return of The Mack. A review of last week’s MLW Fusion show from beIN Sports with Low Ki vs. Rey Fenix for the MLW title and a show-long brawl between Sami Callihan and Jimmy Havoc. Additional reviews from John & Wai on the return of Being the Elite, The Undertaker’s sit-down interview & 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 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.

As UFC 229 Fight Week begins, John Pollock catches up with MMA journalist Marc Raimondi of MMA Fighting. The two discuss this past weekend's Bellator event on DAZN, the future of MMA on streaming platforms and creating new fans, Conor McGregor's demeanor heading into UFC 229 this week, the pay-per-view business, the reduced suspension handed down to Jon Jones, the perception of USADA among fighters, a recent change in the UFC's policy & more.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 10/1/18: Raw took place from Seattle (the former home of the SuperSonics) featuring a closing segment with The Undertaker, Kane, Triple H & Shawn Michaels. The show also saw an incredible live reaction to Elias & Kevin Owens, a Ronda Rousey match, and more teases of Dean Ambrose splitting from The Shield on the go-home Raw before Super Show-Down.A 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.We also discuss TODAY’S TOP STORIES with Daniel Bryan’s statement in defense of Brie Bella, the announced card for NJPW King of Pro Wrestling, UFC 229 fight week begins, Alberto Del Rio says he will return to MMA in 2019 & more. 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 & guest co-host Mike Murray present a rundown of New Japan’s return to Long Beach, California with Fighting Spirit Unleashed. They chat the excellent card that was headlined by The Golden Lovers taking on Kazuchika Okada & Tomohiro Ishii, the challenge to set up the IWGP title match at King of Pro Wrestling, the junior heavyweight tournament match between Marty Scurll and Will Ospreay, a pair of title changes, and a red-hot crowd in Long Beach. The two also go through Friday’s Ring of Honor Death Before Dishonor pay-per-view, the landscape for the promotion, the Elite’s future, ROH & New Japan’s relationship & lots more on a loaded POST Show. Plus, your Café feedback to the show from the POST Wrestling Forum.NJPW Fighting Spirit UnleashedSunday, September 30th, 2018Long Beach, California*Kenny Omega & Kota Ibushi vs. Kazuchika Okada & Tomohiro Ishii*Juice Robinson vs. Cody for the IWGP United States title*Will Ospreay vs. Marty Scurll in the IWGP junior heavyweight title tournament*The Young Bucks vs. Guerrillas of Destiny for the IWGP tag titles*Hiroshi Tanahashi & KUSHIDA vs. Jay White & Gedo*Tetsuya Naito, EVIL & Sanada vs. Zack Sabre Jr., Davey Boy Smith Jr. & Lance Archer*Hirooki Goto, Chuckie T. & Beretta vs. Jeff Cobb, Flip Gordon & Chris Sabin*Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian vs. Hangman Page & Chase Owens*Roppongi 3K & Rocky Romero vs. Ryusuke Taguchi, Jushin Thunder Liger & ACH 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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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 15 sees Chris Charlton and Jonathan Snowden look at 2003. NJPW experienced a challenging year that saw their annual turnover halve in the space of twelve months. The merging of the MMA and pro wrestling worlds brought some strange results, as NJPW dabbled with MMA bouts on their cards, while Wrestle-1 put top flight fighters in the bizarrest of pro wrestling scenarios. Plus, Hulk Hogan returns to NJPW, and has a memorable altercation with Jeff Jarrett. 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 9/ 25/18: This week’s episode took place from Denver featuring Samoa Joe appearing at the home of AJ Styles and discovering his mailbox, Aiden English teases a mysterious night in Milwaukee with Lana, R-Truth hosts Truth TV, and Randy Orton attacks Tye Dillinger.Wai Ting reviews the the latest edition of the Mixed Match Challenge with R-Truth & Carmella vs. The Miz & Asuka, and Bobby Lashley & Mickie James vs. Jinder Mahal & Alicia Fox. We discuss TODAY’S TOP STORIES including the WWE’s update on Liv Morgan following Raw, the viewership figure for Raw plummets, and a look at the WrestleMania Week shows announced from MLW, WWN Live, and WrestleCon, plus DDT and wXw running cards in New York. Plus, Café feedback, comments & questions from the POST Wrestling Forum. **THIS WEEK ON THE PATREON DOUBLE SHOT** Wai reviews the Season 8 premiere of Total Divas with the return of Paige and her discovery of voodoo, the women prepare for WrestleMania and Brie Bella wants to be President. John reviews the July 15th, 1996 episode of Monday Night Raw as a primer for this Friday’s Rewind-A-Wai on In Your House “International Incident”. This show features TWO TITLE MATCHES involving The Smoking Gunns, Psycho Sid behind the wheel and Vince McMahon screams about sex. Additional reviews from John & Wai on Impact Wrestling’s “Day of Slammiversary”, WWE’s “The Day of: Jeff Hardy” feature, Ten Pounds of Gold and New Japan Pro Wrestling’s “The Recount: Bullet Club Betrayals”. 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.