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EGGSHELLS Podcast Companion: 2002 w/ Lee Daly

September 22, 2018

Episode 14 sees Chris Charlton and Lee Daly look at 2002, a year of radical change and dissent within NJPW. As many standbys left the promotion, some new faces appeared, significantly Joanie Laurer and Bob Sapp. Antonio Inoki also sought to bring the MMA flavoured UFO to the dome.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE – Abyss to be inducted into Impact Wrestling’s Hall of Fame

September 21, 2018

Impact Wrestling announces Abyss for their Hall of Fame, title match added to Evolution, PWG releases lineup for their next show, a review of UFC doc on the Lion’s Den, review of Lucha Underground, viewership of Total Divas & Lucha Underground, Renan Barao misses weight in Sao Paulo & more.

John Pollock & Wai Ting review the MCU film, The Incredible Hulk.

POST MOVIE REVIEW – The Incredible Hulk (2008)

September 21, 2018

In this review of the second Marvel Cinematic Universe film, John Pollock and Wai Ting discuss Edward Norton’s role as both lead actor and writer, his romantic chemistry with Liv Tyler, the controversy of Marvel replacing him with Mark Ruffalo for subsequent films, and the circumstances of the film’s release only five years after Ang Lee’s Hulk (2003).

Conor McGregor signs new six-fight deal with the UFC, per report

September 20, 2018

The UFC and its top star Conor McGregor have come to terms on a new deal that will see the Irish star locked down for six more fights.

Valentina Shevchenko and Joanna Jedrzejczyk to fight for vacant flyweight title

September 20, 2018

UFC president Dana White appeared on TSN’s Sportscentre on Thursday night and announced that the vacant UFC flyweight championship will be decided in a fight between Valentina Shevchenko and former strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk at UFC 231 in Toronto.

VIDEO: UFC 229 press conference with Khabib Nurmagomedov & Conor McGregor

September 20, 2018

Watch the entire UFC 229 press conference that was held on Thursday from Radio City Music Hall in New York City featuring UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor ahead of their fight on October 6th.

upNXT & Forever Young 9/20/18: Title vs. Title

September 20, 2018

Braden Herrington & Davie Portman chat this week’s episode of WWE NXT featuring Ricochet vs. Pete Dunne, plus the WWE 2018 Mae Young Classic featuring Allison Kaye vs. Mia Yim.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE – Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor set for presser today, Jon Jones reaction

September 20, 2018

Rey Mysterio has reportedly signed with World Wrestling Entertainment, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor scheduled for a big press conference today, fall out of the Jon Jones suspension news and possible fights, WWE’s viewership, television reviews of Mae Young Classic, NXT & 205 Live.

Jon Jones receives 15-month suspension following arbitration, eligible to fight in October

September 19, 2018

After months of awaiting his sanction, Jon Jones received a reduced suspension of 15-months for his in-competition drug test failure at UFC 214 in July 2017 following an independent arbitration hearing.

Martin & Benno discuss the latest BritWres news and shows in this week's British Wrestling Experience

BWE 9/19/18: Fight Club Pro, MediaCon, British J Cup, World Of Sport, La Triple W

September 19, 2018

Martin Bushby & Benno are back to talk Fight Club Pro: The Eighth Rule Of Fight Club (Tyler Bate vs. Daisuke Sekimoto), Revolution Pro’s British J Cup and World Of Sport Episode 8.

DOUBLE SHOT 9/19/18: CMLL’s 85th Anniversary, Mick Foley’s WWE Network Special

September 19, 2018

John Pollock & Wai Ting take a look at last Friday’s CMLL 85th Anniversary card with a Double Hair vs. Hair match, Mick Foley’s recent WWE Network special on the anniversary of Hell in a Cell from King of the Ring ’98 & the latest edition of Ten Pounds of Gold.

Becky Lynch's championship coronation and the end of Rusev Day on today's Rewind-A-SmackDown

RASD 9/18/18: Queen Becky…Bitch, Rusev Day, Mixed Match Challenge

September 19, 2018

SmackDown features Becky Lynch’s championship coronation segment involving Charlotte Flair, a great match between AJ Styles & Andrade Cien Almas, a Miz TV segment with Maryse’s farewell and promotion for the Super Show-Down card. Plus, the return of the Mixed Match Challenge.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE – Judge dismisses concussion-related lawsuits against WWE

September 18, 2018

The WWE scored a major victory Monday with several outstanding concussion-related lawsuits dismissed, attorney plans to appeal and Jerry McDevitt issues a scathing response, preview of tonight’s WWE tapings in Tulsa, UFC releases documentary, Alexa Bliss removed from tonight’s MMC & more.

We talk about John's favourite wrestling hold on today's edition of Rewind-A-Raw!

RAR 9/17/18: Lots of Baron Corbin, Saudi Arabia main event set

September 18, 2018

Raw took place from Dallas and featured the official announcement of WWE Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia with a triple threat match for the Universal title, The Undertaker returns to address Triple H, Roman Reigns defends the Universal title against Baron Corbin, and Ronda Rousey learns the art of the Open Challenge. Plus, a review of the top matches from NJPW’s Destruction in Beppu show.

Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto passes away from cancer at 41

September 18, 2018

News broke late Monday night that former K-1 Hero’s, Shooto and UFC fighter Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto has passed away at the age of 41 after his battle with cancer.

WWE confirms return to Saudi Arabia in November for “Crown Jewel”

September 17, 2018

The WWE has confirmed their return to Saudi Arabia on Friday, November 2nd for an event that will be promoted as “Crown Jewel” from King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE – The Undertaker returns on Raw tonight from Dallas

September 17, 2018

Brock Lesnar expected to wrestle for the WWE in Saudi Arabia, an update on Becky Lynch, matches announced for SmackDown, The Undertaker appearing on Raw tonight, Renee Young chats her move to the Raw commentary team, a new main event for Saturday’s UFC card in Brazil, Impact’s audience & more.

NJPW Destruction in Beppu Report feat. Tetsuya Naito vs. Minoru Suzuki

September 17, 2018

John Pollock reviews Monday’s New Japan Destruction in Beppu card that was headlined by Tetsuya Naito taking on Minoru Suzuki along with Hirooki Goto defending the NEVER Openweight title against Taichi.