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POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 1/31 – Impact executives confirm the departures of Jeremy Borash and Lashley

January 31, 2018 John Pollock

Impact Wrestling confirms that Jeremy Borash and Bobby Lashley have left the company, SmackDown Live audience, proper context for WWE’s YouTube numbers from this past weekend, AXS TV to air NJPW Long Beach card live in March, lightweight fight added to UFC 223, lowest UFC on FOX number, and more.

RASD 1/30/18: Owens & Zayn Dissension, New 205 Live GM, Braun & Alexa, Jeremy Borash

January 31, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

Owens and Zayn can’t get along, Nakamura speaks after winning the Royal Rumble, new SmackDown ranking system, Braun & Alexa vs Becky & Zayn on MMC, New 205 Live GM announced, WWE 24 review, Jeremy Borash and more in this loaded edition of Rewind-A-SmackDown.

Raw drops in viewership coming out of the Royal Rumble

January 30, 2018 John Pollock

Monday’s episode of Raw following the Royal Rumble saw an expected drop from the 25th Anniversary episode from the week prior and from last year’s show following the Rumble event.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 1/30 – Jeremy Borash bound for WWE

January 30, 2018 John Pollock

It was reported on Tuesday that Jeremy Borash is leaving Impact Wrestling for a position with the WWE, Elimination Chamber announcements, WWE introducing a ranking system, WWE’s YouTube stats from the Rumble, Michael Bisping says he is not fighting in London, Rewind-A-Raw available, and lots more.

REWIND-A-RAW 1/29/18: Asuka vs Sasha, Elimination Chamber Qualifiers

January 30, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE Raw featuring Asuka vs Sasha Banks, Elimination Chamber qualifiers including John Cena vs Finn Balor and Kane vs Braun Strowman, Jonathan Coachman makes his return to the announce booth, Ronda Rousey’s potential WrestleMania opponent and our Royal Rumble Poll results.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 1/29 – Ronda Rousey sparks major interest, New Japan sells out venue

January 29, 2018 John Pollock

Ronda Rousey’s appearance at the Royal Rumble generates lots of coverage, New Japan sells out Long Beach venue in 20 minutes, The Dudley Boyz announced for the WWE Hall of Fame, Hiroshi Tanahashi removed from the current tour, Jonathan Coachman replaces Booker T. on Raw commentary team, and more,

NJPW New Beginning in Sapporo Reviews with John Pollock

January 29, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock reviews both New Beginning cards from this past weekend in Sapporo. The shows included an incredible main event between Hiroshi Tanahashi and Minoru Suzuki, an unbelievable junior heavyweight tag match, Kenny Omega defending the U.S. title against Jay White, and a big closing angle involving The Bullet Club.

Ronda Rousey signs with the WWE, additional details on her appearance at the Royal Rumble

January 29, 2018 John Pollock

The major news coming out of Sunday’s Royal Rumble was the appearance at the end of the show by former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey.

Royal Rumble 2018 Post Show with John Pollock, Wai Ting and Jason Agnew

January 29, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock, Wai Ting, and Jason Agnew review Royal Rumble 2018 from Philadelphia, PA featuring the first-ever women’s Royal Rumble match, the men’s Royal Rumble match, Brock Lesnar vs Kane vs Braun Strowman, AJ Styles vs Sami Zayn & Kevin Owens, and a surprise appearance by Ronda Rousey.

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WWE Royal Rumble Report feat. Ronda Rousey

January 28, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock goes through Sunday’s Royal Rumble event from Philadelphia, featuring two 30-person Royal Rumble matches, Brock Lesnar vs. Braun Strowman vs. Kane for the Universal, A.J. Styles vs. Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn for the WWE title, and much more.

NJPW New Beginning in Sapporo Report – Kenny Omega vs. Jay White, Big Angle Closes Show

January 28, 2018 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling presented their second New Beginning card with Kenny Omega defending the IWGP U.S. title against Jay White, The Young Bucks defending the IWGP junior heavyweight tag titles against Roppongi 3K and a big angle closed out the show.

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Progress Chapter 62 Results – WALTER vs. Timothy Thatcher for the Atlas championship

January 28, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

All of the results from Sunday’s Progress Wrestling Chapter 62 event from the Electric Ballroom, featuring WALTER vs. Timothy Thatcher for the Atlas championship, Toni Storm vs. Chakara for the women’s championship, and Travis Banks vs. TK Cooper for the Progress title.

NXT TakeOver: Philadelphia Post Show with John Pollock, Braden Herrington, and Bartender Dave

January 28, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock is joined by Braden Herrington and Bartender Dave for an extensive review of the NXT Takeover Philadelphia card from Saturday night at the Wells Fargo Center. The three breakdown all of the matches, discuss the incredible main event and where it ranks among NXT Takeover matches, the influx of new performers and programs coming out of this card.

NXT Takeover Philadelphia Report – Andrade Cien Almas vs. Johnny Gargano for the NXT title

January 27, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock reviews the NXT Takeover special from the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia with Andrade Cien Almas defending the NXT title against Johnny Gargano in the main event.

NJPW New Beginning in Sapporo Report – Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Minoru Suzuki for the Intercontinental title

January 27, 2018 John Pollock

The first of three New Beginning cards from New Japan went down on Saturday from Sapporo with Hiroshi Tanahashi defending the Intercontinental title against Minoru Suzuki and the push of several key matches for the remainder of the tour.

Bellator 193 Report – Lorenz Larkin earns first victory with the promotion

January 27, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

The team at The MMA Complex files a report on the main card from Bellator 193 on Friday, headlined by a catchweight bout between Lorenz Larkin and Fernando Gonzalez and also featured Saad Awad, Kendall Groves, and others in action.

UFC announces champion vs. champion bout for International Fight Week

January 26, 2018 John Pollock

The UFC announced on Friday that a Champion vs. Champion bout has been signed with heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic set to defend his championship against reigning light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier this July.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 1/26 – The return of the XFL, viability of the league and questions following the presser

January 26, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock looks at the viability of the XFL in 2020 with more questions than answers after Vince McMahon’s announcement, HBO releases trailer for the Andre the Giant doc, a preview of New Beginning in Sapporo, fantastic profile on Kassius Ohno, Bellator 193 tonight, confusion at UFC 220 with the rules, Impact number and lots more news.

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Enter the POST Wrestling “Royal Rumble Pool” by Sunday at 3 pm ET

January 26, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

The POST Wrestling “Royal Rumble Pool” is free to enter and make your selections on who will win each Royal Rumble, who lasts the longest & shortest, who will have the most eliminations, what surprise entrants will show, and many more categories!

New Beginning Preview with John Pollock and WH Park

January 26, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock and WH Park chat about WH’s thoughts on Wrestle Kingdom 12 from earlier this month, the key angles shot at New Year’s Dash, his assessment of All Japan Pro Wrestling & Pro Wrestling NOAH for 2018 and then we preview the New Beginning cards this weekend in Sapporo and Osaka.