March 2018 - POST Wrestling | Podcasts, News, Reviews

POLLOCK’S MMA NEWS UPDATE – Endeavor buys NeuLion, latest on UFC TV talks

March 31, 2018 John Pollock

Endeavor buys streaming company NeuLion, Variety reports interesting option Endeavor could be entertaining regarding television rights, a look at UFC 223 next weekend, Darren Till vs. Stephen Thompson announced for Liverpool card, Combate America signs television deal, and more.

Jimmy Hart to induct Hillbilly Jim at the WWE Hall of Fame

March 31, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE has announced that Jimmy Hart will be inducting Jimmy Hart into the WWE Hall of Fame on Friday night in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Live Report 3/30: WWE Raw in Boston feat. Brock Lesnar

March 31, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

Reader Victor D’Angelo Jr. sent in a live report from Friday’s WWE event at the TD Garden in Boston, featuring Brock Lesnar vs. Kane vs. Braun Strowman, and a singles match between Seth Rollins and Finn Balor.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 3/30 – At least 78,500 reasons to read today’s update

March 30, 2018 John Pollock

A look at the attendance figure from WrestleMania 3 following Deadspin’s research, Impact does a strong number on POP, L.A. Memorial Coliseum seeking future WrestleMania, reviews of NXT and Impact Wrestling’s television, Andre the Giant screener notes, Brock Lesnar wrestling in Boston tonight, and more.

ASK-A-WAI: Ask Us Anything! (April 2018)

March 30, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock and Wai Ting answer any and all of their patrons’ questions from the POST Wrestling Forum. More than 45 questions covered in this 2 hour podcast!

upNXT 3/29/18: EC3 debuts, Ricochet smiles, Roddy wrestles

March 29, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

Braden Herrington and Bartender Dave are back as they review this week’s episode of WWE NXT, including the “debuts” of EC3 & Ricochet, the announcement of a new NXT title, the semi-finals of The Dusty Classic… plus your feedback, and more!

WWE states Hulk Hogan is not scheduled for any upcoming events

March 29, 2018 John Pollock

Hulk Hogan is expected to attend a screening on Thursday night for the Andre the Giant documentary, which Hogan was interviewed for. Earlier this month, the company stated they have spoken with Hogan regarding helping others to learn from their mistakes while confirming that he was not under contract to WWE.

PWG announces cards for All-Star Weekend 14 in April

March 29, 2018 John Pollock

PWG has announced the cards for All-Star Weekend 14 on April 20th & 21st in Reseda, featuring a three-way match for the PWG title on the second night with Keith Lee vs. Jonah Rock vs. WALTER, and The Young Bucks’ final match at the American Legion Post venue.

KEEP IT 2000: Ep. 27 – “My Heart Will Go On” with Chris Urbanowicz (July 3, 2000)

March 29, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

Chris Urbanowicz (Editors) returns to the Satellite of Hate with Brian Mann and Nate Milton for a particularly musical WCW Nitro – Booker T gets his old theme back, David Flair does karaoke, and Jeff Jarrett holds choir auditions.

Updated card for NXT Takeover in New Orleans

March 28, 2018 John Pollock

On Wednesday’s episode of NXT, it was announced at the start of the show that Tommaso Ciampa will take on Johnny Gargano in an “Unsanctioned Match” at Takeover on Saturday, April 7th at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla announces final shows at the American Legion Post

March 28, 2018 John Pollock

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla has announced the end of an era as the popular Southern California promotion will be holding their final events in Reseda, California at the American Legion Post #308 over the next two months.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 3/28 – Louisiana commission confirms WWE and ROH performers exempt from in-ring restrictions

March 28, 2018 John Pollock

A new report from Deadspin confirms that the Louisiana Boxing & Wrestling Commission will not hold the WWE and ROH performers to certain moves being banned on their shows, SmackDown and Raw numbers, son of Sweet Georgia Brown defends Fabulous Moolah, updated battle royal participants for WrestleMania, interview with Liam O’Rourke, and more.

“Crazy Like a Fox” author Liam O’Rourke speaks about the life and legacy of Brian Pillman

March 28, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

The new book on the life of the late Brian Pillman, Crazy Like a Fox: The Definitive Chronicle of Brian Pillman 20 Years Later, is one of the most fascinating and compelling wrestling biographies ever written and is a must-read for anyone interested in this fascinating story that held so much promise but ended up tragically going out of control. Dan Lovranski had a chance to sit down and discuss the book with its author, Liam O’Rourke.

REWIND-A-SMACKDOWN 3/27/18: Bryan issues WM challenge, Nakamura’s mind games

March 28, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

Daniel Bryan officially challenges Owens & Zayn to a WrestleMania match, an update on Shane McMahon’s condition, Shinsuke Nakamura plays mind games with AJ Styles, Rusev enters the United States championship match and The New Day return to face The Bludgeon Brothers.

New matches announced for WrestleMania following SmackDown Live

March 27, 2018 John Pollock

Tuesday’s episode of SmackDown Live featured several matched being added to WrestleMania, including Daniel Bryan’s involvement on the show, more additions to the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal and the SmackDown tag title match on the card.

Charlotte removed from SmackDown tapings tonight

March 27, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE has announced that Charlotte has been removed from tonight’s SmackDown Live taping in Pittsburgh.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 3/27 – Ronda Rousey doesn’t want to speak about her MMA career

March 27, 2018 John Pollock

Ronda Rousey had several awkward exchanges with ESPN on Tuesday, back up ideas for Daniel Bryan’s match at WrestleMania, nine women defend the Fabulous Moolah, Sakura Genesis card released, EVIL returns, WWE Network expected to add “Saturday Night” episodes, Road Dogg to induct Jeff Jarrett, and more.

REWIND-A-RAW 3/26/18: Cena mimics Undertaker, Ronda Rousey vs. Absolution

March 27, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

John Cena mimics The Undertaker, Ronda Rousey tosses around Absolution, Stephanie and HHH show off their training in their own UFC-style hype video, Brock Lesnar lays out Roman Reigns, Sasha and Bayley’s rivalry turns physical.

WWE reports Shane McMahon will require surgery, recovering from acute diverticulitis

March 26, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE announced on Monday afternoon that Shane McMahon has been hospitalized due acute diverticulitis and an umbilical hernia.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 3/26 – John Cena vs. Triple H announced for “Greatest Royal Rumble” in Saudi Arabia

March 26, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE announces matches for the “Greatest Rumble Ever” card, no women will be performing on the show, Ronda Rousey teased for Raw in Cleveland, Leon White undergoes open heart surgery, New Japan books the Cow Palace for July, review of this week’s ROH episode, anniversary of the final Monday Nitro, and more.