Podcast appearances and mentions of John Pollock

John Pollock and Wai Ting review AEW Dynamite from Philadelphia's 2300 Arena with Darby Allin against Claudio Castagnoli in a Falls Count Anywhere match, Jon Moxley vs. Daniel Garcia, and fallout from Forbidden Door.XL: Union protests outside of 2300 Arena before AEW, the latest details involving Raja Jackson's attack on Syko Stu, Brooke Hogan meets with Clearwater police, Kelly Osbourne is upset with Becky Lynch, and Kevin Owens & Swerve Strickland share updates after their surgeries. The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped.Latest details involving Raja Jackson and Syko StuSwerve Strickland undergoes knee surgery Kevin Owens shares update after neck surgeryBrooke Hogan meets with the Clearwater Police Department IATSE protests outside of 2300 Arena before AEWKelly Osbourne upset over Becky Lynch's promoRicky Saints to challenge Oba Femi at No MercyAEW Collision & NXT ratings POST Wrestling Café Schedule:Thursday: Book Club - Death of the Territories (Dbl Dbl+)Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDown XLSaturday: Collision CourseFREE Shows:Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDownSunday: WWE Clash in Paris Review (10:30 p.m. ET)Photo Courtesy: Brian StreleckisRewind-A-Dynamite Theme by Jacob ChesnutBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: https://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Neal Flanagan and Brandon Thurston discuss AEW's Forbidden Door event and press conference, WWE PLE starting on ESPN DTC streaming earlier than originally announced, plus recent legal developments.Also:WWE's PLEs moving to ESPN DTC and reworked NBCU dealNotes from the Forbidden Door post-show press conferenceDr. Carlon Colker briefly discloses Janel Grant's medical records before the filings were sealedKevin Foote v. AEW case in the 11th Circuit Court of AppealsVince McMahon's traffic case and next court dateLatest WWE and AEW ratings, including SmackDown's cable performance and Raw on Netflix

Neal Flanagan, filling in for John Pollock, and Brandon Thurston discuss AEW's Forbidden Door event and press conference, WWE PLE starting on ESPN DTC streaming earlier than originally announced, plus recent legal developments.Also:WWE's PLEs moving to ESPN DTC and reworked NBCU dealNotes from the Forbidden Door post-show press conferenceDr. Carlon Colker briefly discloses Janel Grant's medical records before filings were sealedKevin Foote v. AEW case in the 11th Circuit Court of AppealsVince McMahon's traffic case and next court dateLatest WWE and AEW ratings, including SmackDown's cable performance and Raw on NetflixVIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/m35ez44owXU

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE Raw with Roman Reigns kicking off the show, LA Knight vs. Bron Breakker, IYO & Rhea' and another fiery promo battle between Nikki Bella & Becky Lynch.XL: A breakdown of the horrific attack by Raja Jackson on Indie wrestler Syko Stu, Tony Khan speaks on Max streaming data & the creative process, and a mini review of NXT Heatwave.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped.Raja Jackson's attack on Syko StuTony Khan speaks about the creative process Swerve Strickland to undergo surgery, per reportNXT Heatwave recapTwo IWGP World Heavyweight title matchesFriday Night SmackDown ratingsPOST Wrestling Café Schedule:Tuesday: WWE Unreal - Ep. 4 “Heel Turn”Thursday: Book Club - Death of the Territories (Double Double+)Saturday: Collision Course FREE Shows:Tuesday: upNXTWednesday: Rewind-A-Dynamite (XL in the Café)Wednesday: Pollock & Thurston feat. Neal FlanaganFriday: Rewind-A-SmackDown (XL in the Café)Sunday: WWE Clash in Paris ReviewPhoto Courtesy: WWE Rewind-A-Raw Theme by Colby John: https://soundcloud.com/colbyjohnBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: https://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock and Wai Ting go live immediately after AEW Forbidden Door 2025 to share their thoughts and reactions to the entire PPV, headlined by a Lights Out Steel Cage Match and Hangman Page vs. MJF for the AEW World Championship.Plus, details on ALL OOT — our AEW All Out pre-party in Toronto Sept. 20th 2pm.

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE SmackDown from Dublin, Ireland with John Cena on the show, and Becky Lynch teaming with Nia Jax against Tiffany Stratton & Jade Cargill.XL: TMZ reports that police are investigating Hulk Hogan's death, more on the WWE/ESPN story, Will Ospreay facing neck surgery & more.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped.Police investigation into Hulk Hogan's death is ongoingWill Ospreay is scheduled for neck surgeryJanel Grant's medical records briefly filed WWE promotion on ESPN begins Tony Khan's media call AEW Dynamite ratings POST Wrestling Café Schedule:Saturday: Collision Course with Kate & WaiFREE Shows:Sunday: AEW Forbidden Door with John & WaiSunday: NXT Heatwave with Poisonrana Photo Courtesy: WWERASD Theme by THE IDENTiTY CRiSiS: theidentitycrisis.com / youtube.com/theidcBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: https://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock and Wai Ting review AEW Dynamite from Glasgow: MJF persuades Hangman to alter their Forbidden Door match; Mercedes Mone & Athena vs. Toni Storm & Alex Windsor; Death Riders vs. Tanahashi & JetSpeed.XL: WWE and ESPN announce new PLE partnership to begin Sept. 20, Cody Rhodes speaks about AEW, what is the future for Chris Jericho, and our AEW Forbidden Door Preview.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped.WWE PLEs moving to ESPN on Sept. 20Peacock to stream SNME exclusivelyNXT No Mercy in Fort LauderdaleThe future for Chris JerichoCody Rhodes can't finish this storyNXT Heatwave lineupNXT ratings Trish Stratus mourns mother's passingTom Lawlor undergoes hip surgeryKiller Kross indie dates announcedAEW Forbidden Door Preview & PredictionsPOST Wrestling Café Schedule:Thursday: Rewind-A-Wai - WWF King of the Ring 2001Saturday: Collision CourseFREE Shows:Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDown (XL in the Café)Sunday: AEW Forbidden Door Sunday: NXT Heatwave with Poisonrana Photo Courtesy: AEW Rewind-A-Dynamite Theme by Jacob ChesnutBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: https://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss WWE's increasingly aggressive strategies to compete with AEW, and whether these practices raise antitrust concerns. They break down what this means for AEW's future and how the company can realistically respond.Also on the show:WWE's September PLE is possibly airing on ESPNTNA is open to a move to directly oppose AEWTriplemanía XXXIII from Mexico CityWrestleMania 41 attendance notes from the Las Vegas Stadium AuthorityG1 Climax attendance figures across nineteen shows

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss WWE's increasingly aggressive strategies to compete with AEW, and whether these practices raise antitrust concerns. They break down what this means for AEW's future and how the company can realistically respond.Also on the show:WWE's September PLE possibly airing on ESPNTNA is open to a move to directly oppose AEWTriplemanía XXXIII from Mexico CityWrestleMania 41 attendance notes from the Las Vegas Stadium AuthorityG1 Climax attendance figures across nineteen showsVIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/Z25kV9Wg-iY

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE Raw with Naomi's announcement and Becky Lynch vs. Natalya for the Intercontinental title.XL: A big rundown of the G1 Climax Final with Konosuke Takeshita taking the trophy, a new wrinkle to the WWE's Sept. 20 PLE, reaction to Triplemanía XXXIII, and a big angle involving MJF and Místico.Plus, we announce the winners of the POST Wrestling G1 Climax Contest!The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped.Konosuke Takeshita wins the G1 ClimaxAttendance down 11.5 percent from 2024Possible broadcaster for WWE PLE, per report TripleMania XXXIIIWorlds Collide on Sept. 12 Title vs. Mask match at CMLL's 91st AnniversaryFriday Night SmackDown tops TV in demoNXT & AEW Dynamite lineups POST Wrestling Café Schedule:Tuesday: WWE Unreal - Ep. 3 with John & WaiWednesday: DCU L8R - Peacemaker (Season 1 Review)Thursday: Rewind-A-Wai - WWF King of the Ring 2001Saturday: Collision Course FREE Shows:Tuesday: The Wellness PolicyTuesday: upNXTWednesday: Rewind-A-Dynamite (XL in the Café)Wednesday: Pollock & ThurstonFriday: Rewind-A-SmackDown (XL in the Café)Sunday: AEW Forbidden Door Sunday: NXT Heatwave with Poisonrana Photo Courtesy: WWE Rewind-A-Raw Theme by Colby John: https://soundcloud.com/colbyjohnBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: https://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Las gemelas Pollock son uno de los casos más intrigantes asociados a la posible reencarnación. Nacidas en 1958, Gillian y Jennifer parecían recordar con precisión la vida de sus hermanas mayores, Joanna y Jacqueline, fallecidas trágicamente un año antes. Marcas de nacimiento idénticas, recuerdos de lugares que nunca habían visitado y un profundo miedo a los autos hicieron que el caso llamara la atención de investigadores como Ian Stevenson. En este episodio exploraremos las coincidencias, las teorías y el misterio detrás de estas hermanas de Hexham, Inglaterra

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE SmackDown with Sami Zayn's official move to the brand, Drew McIntyre addressing his attack on Cody Rhodes, Fraxiom vs. Melo Don't Miz, and Street Profits vs. DIY.XL: Could TNA pivot to Wednesday nights and compete head-to-head with AEW? John & Wai preview the final weekend of the G1 Climax as four wrestlers remain, and a preview of the major shows this weekend.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped.TNA open to moving nights and opposing AEW, per reportG1 Climax semi-finals AEW Dynamite ranks first on cable in prime time TripleMania XXXIII, KENTA vs. Marufuji, and UFC 319AEW Collision lineup, including Ace AustinPOST Wrestling Café Schedule:Saturday: G1 Climax - Semi-Finals with John & WaiSaturday: Collision CourseSunday: UFC 319 with Eric Marcotte & Jack Wannan Sunday: G1 Climax - Finals with Bruce, Karen & WH ParkFREE Shows:Sunday: The N.W.A. PodcastPhoto Courtesy: WWERASD Theme by THE IDENTiTY CRiSiS: theidentitycrisis.com / youtube.com/theidcBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: https://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock and Wai Ting review AEW Dynamite as Will Ospreay returns to make a major challenge for Forbidden Door, MJF and Hangman go face-to-face, and Cope & Christian hug it out.

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston break down the UFC's historic $7.7 billion deal with Paramount, which will end the company's pay-per-view business. We discuss what this means for UFC fans, the promotion's future, and the broader combat sports industry.We also cover WWE announcing a Premium Live Event in Indianapolis set to go head-to-head with AEW All Out in September, plus:Judge grants Janel Grant access to medical recordsTKO close to a deal for Zuffa BoxingESPN shows interest in the WWE archiveVince McMahon interviewed for the Hulk Hogan documentary on Fox

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston break down the UFC's historic $7.7 billion deal with Paramount, which will end the company's pay-per-view business. We discuss what this means for UFC fans, the promotion's future, and the broader combat sports industry.We also cover WWE running a Premium Live Event in Indianapolis set to go head-to-head with AEW All Out in September, plus:Judge grants Janel Grant access to medical recordsTKO close to a deal for Zuffa BoxingESPN shows interest in the WWE archiveVince McMahon interviewed for the Hulk Hogan documentary on FoxVIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/live/ROE3FojlTugMusic courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben TramerPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsSubstack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE Raw from Quebec City with CM Punk & LA Knight taking on Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed.Plus: Sami Zayn takes on Rusev, Becky Lynch defends the Intercontinental title against Maxxine Dupri, IYO SKY has problems with the Kabuki Warriors & more.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped.UFC signs $7.7 billion deal with ParamountWWE is adding a main roster PLE in September Karrion Kross & Scarlett Bordeaux EVIL, Yota Tsuji & David Finlay advance in A Block Zack Sabre Jr. to defend IWGP title at Forbidden DoorAshante Thee Adonis exits WWEWWE SmackDown ratings NXT & AEW Dynamite lineups POST Wrestling Café Schedule:Tuesday: WWE Unreal - Ep. 2 with John & WaiWednesday: MCU L8R - Eyes of Wakanda Thursday: G1 Climax - Night 16 & 17Saturday: Collision Course Saturday: G1 Climax - Night 18 (Semi-Finals)Sunday: G1 Climax - Night 19 (Final)FREE Shows:Tuesday: upNXTWednesday: Rewind-A-Dynamite (XL in the Café)Wednesday: Pollock & ThurstonFriday: Rewind-A-SmackDown (XL in the Café)Sunday: The N.W.A. PodcastPhoto Courtesy: WWE Rewind-A-Raw Theme by Colby John: https://soundcloud.com/colbyjohnBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: https://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Enjoy this free podcast from POSTwrestlingCafe.com! Sign up for new WWE: Unreal reviews every Tuesday.John Pollock and Wai Ting review the debut episode of WWE: Unreal Season 1, discussing the Netflix docuseries' attempt to capture a new audience by offering a unique behind-the-scenes look into Paul Levesque's creative process.Episode 1 synopsis:The road to WrestleMania begins as "RAW" makes its Netflix debut; Superstars John Cena, Rhea Ripley, and CM Punk reflect on their careers and characters.The DOUBLE SHOT is where John & Wai review things that don't really fit on their other shows. Previous episodes: https://www.postwrestling.com/category/podcasts/postwrestlingcafe/doubleshot/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: http://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston present a bonus show as they welcome Alex Sherman of CNBC to break down the WWE deal with ESPN.On the show:The value of the deal for ESPN for its direct-to-consumer serviceCarriers that are offering the service to cable subscribers, and others that are not WWE splitting its rights across platforms and impact on the fanThe status of the UFC rights negotiations The prospects of ESPN's streaming service and the future of cablePlus: John & Brandon review this past Wednesday's TKO Q2 earnings report and call with analysts, the major talking points, and what was the value of its deal on Peacock?

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston present a bonus show as they welcome Alex Sherman of CNBC to break down the WWE deal with ESPN.On the show:The value of the deal for ESPN for its direct-to-consumer serviceCarriers that are offering the service to cable subscribers, and others that are not WWE splitting its rights across platforms and impact on the fanThe status of the UFC rights negotiations The prospects of ESPN's streaming service and the future of cablePlus: John & Brandon review this past Wednesday's TKO Q2 earnings report and call with analysts, the major talking points, and what was the value of its deal on Peacock?VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4_r1DzqpCY

John Pollock & Wai Ting review AEW Dynamite with MJF vs. Mark Briscoe, and The Young Bucks vs. Brodido in the AEW Tag Title Eliminator Tournament.Plus: The return of Mercedes Moné, a Forbidden Door qualifier with Queen Aminata vs. Skye Blue vs. Alex Windsor vs. Billie Starkz, Jon Moxley vs. “Speedball” Bailey, and Kyle Fletcher's TNT Championship celebration.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped. Today's stories:WWE PLEs moving to ESPN in the U.S.TKO Q2 Earnings Report & Notes Brooke Hogan speaks on Bubba the Love Sponge ShowHulk Hogan's funeral in Clearwater Dustin Rhodes needs a double knee replacement G1 Climax updateColby Corino undergoes emergency surgeryPOST Wrestling Café Schedule:Thursday: Rewind-A-Wai - The Best of the WWF Vol. 16Thursday: G1 Climax - Night 12 & 13 Saturday: Collision Course  FREE Shows:Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDown (XL in the Café) Friday: WWE Unreal - Ep. 1 with John & WaiSunday: G1 Climax - Night 14 & 15Photo Courtesy: AEW Rewind-A-Dynamite Theme by Jacob ChesnutBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: https://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock covers the life and career of Terry Bollea, a.k.a. Hulk Hogan, from his start in 1977, his rise throughout the '80s, the scandals that impacted his career, and his death.Written version:https://www.postwrestling.com/2025/08/07/the-story-of-hulk-hogan-post-profile/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: https://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston react to the news that ESPN has secured WWE's premium live event package in the U.S. beginning in 2026.John & Brandon go over the details, what this means for the consumer, and specific factors to pay attention to. They also cover WWE's controversial decision to bring back Brock Lesnar after the former champion was named in the lawsuit filed by Janel Grant.We will break down the allegations against Lesnar in the complaint, including whether he's accused of committing a crime, and provide a comprehensive timeline of events related to the case. The episode also explores WWE's decision to cancel post-PLE press conferences, coming just as Lesnar is reintroduced.Also on the show:Paul Levesque and Cody Rhodes respond to questions about Vince McMahonLevesque's visit to the White HouseNetflix viewership figures for WWE: UnrealSummerSlam attendance at MetLife StadiumAEW's refusal to unseal redacted info in the Christopher Dispensa caseTKO's Q2 earnings call previewUpdate on Peacock's subscriber growth

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston react to the news that ESPN has secured WWE's premium live event package in the U.S. beginning in 2026.John & Brandon go over the details, what this means for the consumer, and specific factors to pay attention to. They also cover WWE's controversial decision to bring back Brock Lesnar after the former champion was named in the lawsuit filed by Janel Grant.We will break down the allegations against Lesnar in the complaint, including whether he's accused of committing a crime, and provide a comprehensive timeline of events related to the case. The episode also explores WWE's decision to cancel post-PLE press conferences, coming just as Lesnar is reintroduced.VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/-igBphgK31IAlso:Paul Levesque and Cody Rhodes respond to questions about Vince McMahonLevesque's visit to the White HouseNetflix viewership figures for WWE: UnrealSummerSlam attendance at MetLife StadiumAEW's refusal to unseal redacted info in the Christopher Dispensa caseTKO's Q2 earnings call previewUpdate on Peacock's subscriber growthMusic courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben TramerPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsSubstack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE Raw following SummerSlam, the return of Brock Lesnar, and Seth Rollins' MITB cash-in to win the World Heavyweight Championship.Featuring: Becky Lynch and Nikki Bella in a heated promo battle, Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss vs Judgment Day in a rematch for the Tag Titles, Michael Cole provides details about Brock Lesnar's return, and the third match between Sheamus and Rusev.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped. Today's stories:The return of Brock Lesnar to WWEJanel Grant's spokesperson releases a statement AEW Full Gear location G1 Climax update Friday Night SmackDown ratings NXT & AEW Dynamite lineups POST Wrestling Café Schedule:Tuesday: WWE Unreal - Ep. 1 with John & WaiWednesday: MCU L8R - Eyes of Wakanda Thursday: Rewind-A-Wai - The Best of the WWF - Vol. 16 (1988)Thursday: G1 Climax - Night 12 & 13Saturday: Collision Course FREE Shows:Tuesday: upNXTWednesday: Rewind-A-Dynamite (XL in the Café)Wednesday: Pollock & ThurstonFriday: Rewind-A-SmackDown (XL in the Café)Sunday: G1 Climax – Night 14 & 15 Review [FREE]Photo Courtesy: WWE Rewind-A-Raw Theme by Colby John: https://soundcloud.com/colbyjohnBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: https://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock & Wai Ting review Night 2 of WWE SummerSlam 2025 featuring John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes and the return of Brock Lesnar.Ad-free & timestamped version available for patrons at POSTwrestlingCafe.comWWE SummerSlam 2025: SundayAugust 3, 2025MetLife StadiumEast Rutherford, NJUndisputed WWE Championship – Street Fight: John Cena © vs. Cody RhodesUnited States Championship – Steel Cage Match: Solo Sikoa © vs. Jacob FatuIntercontinental Championship: Dominik Mysterio © vs. AJ StylesIntercontinental Championship – No DQ, No Count-outs: Becky Lynch © vs. Lyra ValkyriaWWE Tag Team Championships – TLC Match: Wyatt Sicks © vs. Motor City Machine Guns vs. DIY vs. Andrade & Rey Fenix vs. Fraxiom vs. Street ProfitsWomen's World Championship: Naomi © vs. IYO SKY vs. Rhea RipleyBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: http://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock & Wai Ting review Night 1 of WWE SummerSlam 2025 featuring Gunther vs. CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship.Ad-free version available afterwards for patrons at POSTwrestlingCafe.comWWE SummerSlam 2025: SaturdayAugust 2, 2025MetLife StadiumEast Rutherford, NJWorld Heavyweight Championship: Gunther © vs. CM PunkRandy Orton & Jelly Roll vs. Logan Paul & Drew McIntyreWWE Women's Championship: Tiffany Stratton © vs. Jade CargillSami Zayn vs. Karrion KrossWomen's Tag Team Titles: Roxanne Perez & Raquel Rodriguez vs. Charlotte Flair & Alexa BlissRoman Reigns & Jey Uso vs. Bron Breakker & Bronson ReedPhoto Courtesy: WWEBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: http://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock & Wai Ting review AEW Dynamite with Hangman Page and Jon Moxley in a rematch for the AEW World Championship.Plus: The Young Bucks take on The Outrunners in the AEW Tag Title Eliminator Tournament, Ricochet takes on Mark Briscoe, and Timeless Toni Storm teams with Alex Windsor against Athena & Billie Starkz.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped. Today's stories:Brooke Hogan reacts to Hulk Hogan's passingVince McMahon involved in serious car wreck, faces misdemeanorAEW Worlds End location & date G1 Climax update WWE schedules shows in JapanJosh Barnett's Bloodsport XIVPOST Wrestling Café Schedule:Thursday: Book Club: Say Hello to the Bad Guys (Double Double+) Thursday: Collision CourseSunday: G1 Climax - Night 10 & 11 with WH Park & Eric MarcotteFREE Shows:Friday: G1 Climax - Night 8 & 9 with John & Wai (XL in the Café) Saturday: WWE SummerSlam - Night 1Sunday: WWE SummerSlam - Night 2 Photo Courtesy: AEW Rewind-A-Dynamite Theme by Jacob ChesnutBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: https://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by David Bixenspan (Between the Sheets) to discuss the life, death, and complex legacy of Terry Bollea a.k.a. Hulk Hogan. We cover the reaction to Hogan's passing, his controversial lawsuit against Gawker, and how the media has handled the coverage of his death.Also on the show:Update on the WWE Ring Boy lawsuitVince McMahon involved in major car wreckLatest on AEW lawsuit filed by Christopher Dispensa Subscribe for weekly analysis on the business of pro wrestling.#HulkHogan #WWE #ProWrestlingNews #DavidBixenspan #WrestlingPodcast #Gawker #SummerSlam2025Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben TramerPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsSubstack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by David Bixenspan (Between the Sheets) to discuss the life, death, and complex legacy of Terry Bollea a.k.a. Hulk Hogan. We cover the reaction to Hogan's passing, his controversial lawsuit against Gawker, and how the media has handled the coverage of his death.VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/04MQQD19PfUAlso on the show:Update on the WWE Ring Boy lawsuitVince McMahon involved in major car wreckSubscribe for weekly analysis on the business of pro wrestling.#HulkHogan #WWE #ProWrestlingNews #DavidBixenspan #WrestlingPodcast #Gawker #SummerSlam2025Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben TramerPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsSubstack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock chronicles the history of every WWE SummerSlam event from 1988 to 2024.In this audio-only podcast, Pollock discusses each event's notable highs and lows, best and worst matches, business metrics, and ranking within his top, middle, and bottom tiered system.This podcast was released early for POST Café patrons.Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: https://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock and Wai Ting review SmackDown featuring WWE's tribute to Hulk Hogan.Also: Cody Rhodes addresses his Cena Street Fight, The Wyatt Sicks defend the tag titles against Andrade & Fenix, a TLC match is announced for SummerSlam, and Logan Paul welcomes Randy Orton & Jelly Roll to his hometown of Cleveland, OH.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Your Feedback/Questions, ad-free and timestamped. Today's stories:The world reacts to the death of Hulk HoganStatement from Sky Daily HoganChelsea Green issues apologyReport: Netflix working on Hogan docu-series for past yearWWE releases SummerSlam lineupsLate Night with Tony Hinchcliffe cancelledGabe Kidd withdraws from G1 Climax 35 due to injuryNJPW draws a low audience for G1AEW Dynamite ratings & Collision lineupPOST Wrestling Café Schedule:Friday: G1 Climax - Night 5 with Wai Ting & Eric Marcotte Saturday: Collision Course with Kate from MTL & Nate MiltonSunday: G1 Climax - Night 6 & 7 with WH Park & Karen PetersonFREE Shows:Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDown (XL in the Café) Photo Courtesy: WWERASD Theme by THE IDENTiTY CRiSiS: theidentitycrisis.com / youtube.com/theidcBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: https://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 530 of the Sports Media Podcast features John Pollock, a reporter and writer at POST Wrestling and the co-host of the Pollock and Thurston podcast. In this podcast we discuss the death of Hulk Hogan; Hogan's impact on the wrestling business and American sporting culture; Hogan's making the front of the April 29, 1985 issue of Sports Illustrated when the magazine was a publicity monster; why Hogan became the face and bulked-up body that led pro wrestling into America's mainstream culture; the direct line from Hogan to WWE Network's launch in February  2014 to Endeavor acquiring the WWE in a deal valuing WWE at $9.3 billion; Hogan's racism; getting booed during his Netflix appearance last January; how WWE will cover his death and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How much of Donald Trump's sanctions strategy is substance — and how much is performance? In this episode of Independent Thinking, Chatham House experts unpack whether sanctions work. And at Trump's shifting use of sanctions, tariffs and personal power plays in global economic policy. With Dr Christopher Sabatini, Timothy Ash, and Christopher Vandome from Chatham House. Read our latest reports: Understanding and improving sanctions today Russia's struggle to modernize its military industry Why the Indo-Pacific should be a higher priority for the UK Presented by Bronwen Maddox. Executive producer - John Pollock. Produced by Jonathan Coates and Warren Nettleford. 'Independent Thinking' is an Indio Media production for Chatham House. Read the Summer issue of The World Today  Listen to The Climate Briefing podcast

John Pollock & Wai Ting review AEW Dynamite with Hangman Page challenging Jon Moxley to a rematch of their All In main event.Plus: A new tag team tournament begins with Jet Speed vs. FTR, MJF and the Hurt Syndicate have issues, “Timeless” Toni Storm takes on Athena Minion Billie Starkz, Will Ospreay gives us a health update, and Hangman Page faces Wheeler Yuta. The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped. Today's stories:Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76Health updates on Ben Askren, Ric Flair & Tom LawlorG1 Climax Update - Night 3 & 4 Roman Reigns & Jey Uso to team at SummerSlamNXT in Houston feat. The Undertaker NXT ratings Boxing ‘revival act' could allow for UFC-like promotersPOST Wrestling Café Schedule:Thursday: Rewind-A-Wai - The Best of The WWF Vol. 16 Friday: G1 Climax - Night 5 with John Pollock & Eric Marcotte Saturday: Collision CourseSunday: G1 Climax - Night 6 & 7 with WH Park & Karen PetersonFREE Shows:Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDown (XL in the Café) Photo Courtesy: AEW Rewind-A-Dynamite Theme by Jacob ChesnutBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: https://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock & Wai Ting discuss and react to the news of Terry Bollea (Hulk Hogan)'s passing at the age of 71. STORY: https://www.postwrestling.com/2025/07/24/terry-bollea-hulk-hogan-dies-at-71/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: https://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston analyze WWE's Netflix performance after six months, based on the latest Netflix engagement report.The show also covers:San Diego's budget plans for WWE Survivor Series 2025Real American Freestyle coming to Fox NationAEW All Out date at Wembley StadiumPeacock is raising its subscription pricesLegal updatesSpecial guest Lavie Margolin joins the show to break down TNA Slammiversary at UBS Arena, attendance insights, its U.S. TV distribution, and his upcoming book project.Plus: key WWE & AEW ratings updates, and your Super Chats!#WWE #Netflix #TNASlammiversary #ProWrestling #BrandonThurston #JohnPollock #Wrestlenomics #POSTWrestling Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben TramerPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsSubstack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston analyze WWE's Netflix performance after six months, based on the latest Netflix engagement report.Special guest Lavie Margolin joins the show to break down TNA Slammiversary at UBS Arena, attendance insights, its U.S. TV distribution, and his upcoming book project.We also cover:San Diego's budget plans for WWE Survivor Series 2025Real American Freestyle coming to Fox NationAEW All Out date at Wembley StadiumPeacock is raising its subscription pricesLegal updatesPlus: key WWE & AEW ratings updates, and your Super Chats!VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/Yav9pHT2uVgMusic courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben TramerPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsSubstack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE Raw from Houston with an appearance from Roman Reigns after his return last week.Plus: A #1 contender's match with New Day vs. L.W.O. vs. American Made, a rematch between Rusev and Sheamus, Sami Zayn returns to take on Karrion Kross, and CM Punk & Becky Lynch appear on the show.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped. Today's stories:G1 Climax Opening Weekend, Gabe Kidd injured TNA Slammiversary GHC Heavyweight title changes hands twice AEW WrestleDream in St. Louis Real American Freestyle on Fox NationSmackDown ranks first on Friday NXT in Houston & AEW Dynamite lineups POST Wrestling Café Schedule:Wednesday: G1 Climax - Night 3 & 4 with Wai Ting & Kate Thursday: Rewind-A-Wai - The Best of The WWF Vol. 16 Friday: G1 Climax - Night 5 with John Pollock & Eric Marcotte Saturday: Collision CourseSunday: G1 Climax - Night 6 & 7 with WH Park & Karen PetersonFREE Shows:Tuesday: upNXTWednesday: Pollock & Thurston Wednesday: Rewind-A-Dynamite (XL in the Café)Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDown (XL in the Café) Photo Courtesy: WWE Rewind-A-Raw Theme by Colby John: https://soundcloud.com/colbyjohnBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: https://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Wai Ting and Neal Flanagan review WWE SmackDown featuring John Cena and Cody Rhodes meeting face-to-face in a Summerslam contract signing.Also: Who ran over The MFTs? Stephanie Vaquer vs. Alba Fyre, a Fatal 4-Way to determine the No. 1 Contenders for the tag titles, Charlotte Flair vs. Raquel Rodriguez, and the return of Jacob Fatu to SmackDown. The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Your Feedback/Questions, ad-free and timestamped. Today's stories:Marcus ‘Buff' Bagwell undergoes leg amputationAJ Styles advertised for TNA SlammiversaryNetflix trailer for ‘WWE: Unreal' releasedOspreay reportedly taking up to a month outAEW All-In: Texas early PPV estimate around 175,000 buysAEW Dynamite ratingsPOST Wrestling Café Schedule:Saturday: Collision Course with Kate from MTL & John KleinchesterSunday: UFC 318 with Jack Wannan & Eric MarcotteSunday: TNA Slammiversary with John Pollock & Jack WannanSunday: G1 Climax - Night 1 & 2 with Bruce Lord & Karen PetersonFREE Shows:Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDown (XL in the Café) Sunday: The N.W.A. PodcastPhoto Courtesy: WWERASD Theme by THE IDENTiTY CRiSiS: theidentitycrisis.com / youtube.com/theidcBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: https://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock & Wai Ting review AEW Dynamite after All In: Texas as champions Hangman Page and “Timeless” Toni Storm address the audience following their victories.Plus: Hangman Page, Powerhouse Hobbs & Mark Briscoe face The Death Riders, The Young Bucks team with the Callis Family, a $100,000 Women's Fatal 4-Way, Cope explains his actions, and Swerve and Okada call each other bitches.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped. Today's stories:Eddie “The Amazing Kung Fu” Hamill dies Seth Rollins on The Rich Eisen ShowBill Goldberg speaks candidly about his retirement matchWWE Saturday Night's Main Event ratingsG1 Climax begins this weekend  POST Wrestling Café Schedule:Thursday: ASK-A-WAI Mailbag Show Saturday: Collision CourseSunday: UFC 318 with Jack Wannan & Eric MarcotteSunday: TNA Slammiversary Sunday: G1 Climax - Night 1 & 2 with Bruce Lord & Karen PetersonFREE Shows:Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDown (XL in the Café) Sunday: The N.W.A. PodcastPhoto Courtesy: AEW Rewind-A-Dynamite Theme by Jacob ChesnutBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: https://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock & Bruce Lord kick off the G1 Climax Season with a preview of the tournament and go through all twenty participants, the major stories, and possible outcomes.They chat about the A & B Block standouts, big matches on the schedule, Hiroshi Tanahashi's final G1, the rising stars to keep an eye on, Taichi replacing Hirooki Goto, Konosuke Takeshita's involvement, and what level of buzz this year's tournament is generating.POST Wrestling's coverage of the G1 Climax begins this Sunday with a show hosted by Bruce Lord & Karen Peterson covering the first two nights of the tournamentSubscribe to the POST Wrestling Café today for access to all the G1 Climax podcasts over the next monthBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: http://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston wrap up AEW's All In Texas weekend, which aired against WWE's Great American Bash & Saturday Night's Main Event.Who were the winners and the losers of the weekend? How successful was All In Texas? How did WWE fare with its strategy of presenting three cards in Atlanta?Plus, A JP Morgan analysis on WWE's business, viewership for Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano on Netflix, legal updates across various lawsuits, and ratings notes from the week. Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben TramerPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsSubstack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE Raw featuring the return of Roman Reigns and several announcements for SummerSlam.Plus: CM Punk vs. Jey Uso vs. Bron Breakker vs. Penta vs. LA Knight in a No. 1 Contender's Gauntlet, Nikki Bella wrestles Chelsea Green in her first singles match since 2018, and appearances by Gunther and Naomi following Saturday Night's Main Event and Evolution.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped. Today's stories:Fallout from the weekendLatest on the Seth Rollins storyDana White speaks on logistics of White House event Friday Night SmackDown ratingsTaylor vs. Serrano 3 figures from Netflix NXT & AEW Dynamite lineups POST Wrestling Café Schedule:Wednesday: Superman Review with Rich Fann & WH ParkThursday: ASK-A-WAI Mailbag Show Saturday: Collision CourseSunday: UFC 318 with Jack Wannan & Eric MarcotteSunday: TNA Slammiversary Sunday: G1 Climax - Night 1 & 2 with Bruce Lord & Karen PetersonFREE Shows:Tuesday: upNXTTuesday: The Wellness PolicyWednesday: Pollock & Thurston Wednesday: Rewind-A-Dynamite (XL in the Café)Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDown (XL in the Café) Sunday: The N.W.A. PodcastPhoto Courtesy: WWE Rewind-A-Raw Theme by Colby John: https://soundcloud.com/colbyjohnBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: https://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock & Wai Ting review WWE Saturday Night's Main Event featuring Goldberg's final match, and WWE Evolution 2025 headlined by IYO SKY vs. Rhea Ripley.They discuss the overall effects of WWE's counterprogramming attempts on AEW All In: Texas, and John also shares what he knows of the Seth Rollins injury.Ad-free version available for patrons at POSTwrestlingCafe.comWWE Saturday Night's Main EventJuly 12, 2025State Farm ArenaAtlanta, GAWorld Heavyweight Title (Goldberg's Final Match): Gunther © vs. GoldbergLA Knight vs. Seth RollinsRandy Orton vs. Drew McIntyreUnited States Title: Solo Sikoa © vs. Jimmy UsoWWE EvolutionJuly 13, 2025State Farm ArenaAtlanta, GAWomen's World Title: IYO SKY © vs. Rhea RipleyWomen's Intercontinental Title: Becky Lynch © vs. Bayley vs. Lyra ValkyriaWWE Women's Title: Tiffany Stratton © vs. Trish StratusWomen's Tag Team Title: Raquel Rodriguez & Roxanne Perez © vs. Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss vs. The Kabuki Warriors vs. Sol Ruca & ZariaBattle Royal for a Women's Title Match at Clash in ParisNo Holds Barred: Jade Cargill vs. NaomiNXT Women's Title: Jacy Jayne © vs. Jordynne GracePhoto Courtesy: WWEBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: http://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock and Wai Ting review AEW All In: Texas headlined by Jon Moxley vs. “Hangman” Page in a Texas Death Match for the AEW World Championship.They also discuss the announcement of Adam Cole's injury and his emotional speech to the live audience.—----------Watch: https://youtube.com/live/mTQVhq3AQ6c?feature=share—----------Ad-free version available for patrons at POSTwrestlingCafe.comAEW All In: TexasJuly 12, 2025Globe Life FieldArlington, TXTexas Death Match for AEW World Championship: Jon Moxley © vs. Adam PageAEW Women's World Championship: Toni Storm © vs. Mercedes MonéAEW Unified Championship: Kenny Omega vs. Kazuchika OkadaSwerve Strickland & Will Ospreay vs. The Young BucksAEW World Tag Team Championship: The Hurt Syndicate © vs. Jet Speed vs. The PatriarchyAEW World Trios Championship: The Opps © vs. Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta & Gabe KiddVacant TNT Championship: Kyle Fletcher vs. Dustin Rhodes vs. Sammy Guevara vs. Daniel GarciaMen's Casino Gauntlet MatchWomen's Casino Gauntlet Match[ZERO HOUR] FTR vs. The Outrunners[ZERO HOUR] Big Boom AJ, Hologram, Kyle O'Reilly & Tomohiro Ishii vs. Hechicero, Lance Archer, Rocky Romero & Trent Beretta[ZERO HOUR] Sons of Texas w/ Kevin Von Erich vs. Shane Taylor Promotions Photo Courtesy: AEWBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: http://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock looks at the career of Bill Goldberg from his stardom in WCW, misfires in WWE, and return nearly a decade ago.Full article: https://www.postwrestling.com/2025/07/10/one-final-match-the-career-of-bill-goldberg/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: https://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock & Wai Ting review the final AEW Dynamite before All In Texas featuring an All-Star Eight-Man Tag. Plus: A four-way match with Queen Aminata vs. Megan Bayne vs. Tay Melo vs. Thekla for the #2 spot in the Casino Gauntlet, Samoa Joe takes on Wheeler Yuta, and a Talky Talk between Mark Briscoe & MJF. The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free. Today's stories:Our AEW All In Preview & PredictionsBen Askren posts message from hospitalNotes from Tony Khan's media callCharlotte Flair's essay with The Players' Tribune NXT Great American Bash lineupRandy Couture hospitalized after NHRA crashAEW Collision ratings Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3 Christian Horner out at Red BullPOST Wrestling Café Schedule:Thursday: Rewind-A-Wai - WWE Vengeance 2005Thursday: Collision CourseFREE Shows:Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDown (XL in the Café)Saturday: AEW All In Texas Sunday: WWE Evolution & SNME Photo Courtesy: AEW Rewind-A-Dynamite Theme by Jacob ChesnutBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: https://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston preview the battle between AEW & WWE this weekend with three shows on Saturday.Trish Speirs joins us from The Trish and Sarah Wrestling Podcast to discuss the promotion of All In Texas, the attendance and gate figures, WWE's opposition by placing two shows on the same day, and AEW's overall direction after the first six months of the year. Plus, Carlos Silva shares ambitious hopes for TNA, an update in the Christopher Dispensa lawsuit against AEW & Jon Moxley, Tony Khan speaks with the media & SmackDown's audience drops on the 4th of July.Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben TramerPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsSubstack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

RevPro's Undisputed British Heavyweight Champion Michael Oku speaks with POST Wrestling.John Pollock speaks with Oku about the acclaim his matches with Will Ospreay have received, the pressure involved with last year's match, obtaining a U.S. visa, what his contract status is, and the summer plans for RevPro with Summer Sizzler & its 13th Anniversary cards. Michael Oku will face Ricky Knight Jr. at RevPro's Summer Sizzler on July 25 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: http://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE Raw featuring the final build towards Saturday Night's Main Event and Evolution this weekend.Plus: Seth Rollins versus Penta, Sami Zayn faces Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed takes on Jey Uso, a match between Kairi Sane and Roxanne Perez, and Becky Lynch speaks about her title defense at Evolution.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped. Today's stories:Taichi vs. Tomohiro IshiiNew Japan Soul notesTiger Mask IV to retireG1 Climax match listingsTicket sales for WWE & AEW this weekendPOST Wrestling Café Schedule:Thursday: Rewind-A-Wai - WWE Vengeance 2005Thursday: Collision CourseFREE Shows:Tuesday: Michael Oku InterviewTuesday: upNXTWednesday: Pollock & Thurston Wednesday: Rewind-A-Dynamite (XL in the Café)Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDown (XL in the Café)Saturday: AEW All In Texas Sunday: WWE Evolution & SNME Photo Courtesy: WWE Rewind-A-Raw Theme by Colby John: https://soundcloud.com/colbyjohnBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: https://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy