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NEWS

MLW signs television deal with beIN Sports

March 26, 2018 John Pollock

Major League Wrestling (MLW) has signed a deal with beIN Sports for a one-hour weekly show, becoming the latest professional wrestling promotion with weekly television.

NJPW Strong Style Evolved Review w/ Dan Lovranski

March 26, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock and Wai Ting review NJPW Strong Style Evolved from Long Beach, CA featuring The Golden Lovers vs. The Young Bucks, one of the more emotional wrestling matches we’ve seen in recent memory. We also discuss the strengths and disadvantages of the AXS TV production featuring Jim Ross and Josh Barnett, Jay White vs. “Hangman” Page, Minoru Suzuki/Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Kazuchika Okada/Tomohiro Ishii, Will Ospreay vs. Jushin “Thunder” Liger, an appearance from Rey Mysterio and more.

NJPW Strong Style Evolved Report – The Golden Lovers vs. The Young Bucks

March 25, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock reviews the New Japan “Strong Style Evolved” card from Long Beach, featuring Kenny Omega and Kota Ibushi taking on The Young Bucks, Jay White defending the United States title against Hangman Page, Will Ospreay vs. Jushin Thunder Liger, and more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 3/25 – Paul Heyman to induct Bill Goldberg, preview of Strong Style Evolved

March 25, 2018 John Pollock

Paul Heyman has been confirmed as the inductor for Bill Goldberg at the Hall of Fame, a preview of tonight’s Strong Style Evolved card in Long Beach, AJ Styles returns to the ring, Brock Lesnar added to another WWE house show, Impact rating from this week, Kenoh vs. Takashi Sugiura, and more.

NEWS

Progress Chapter 65: Have Some Faith In The Sound Results

March 25, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

Progress Wrestling presented their sixth-anniversary card on Sunday and we have a live report, featuring Travis Banks vs. Flash Morgan Webster for the Progress title, and more.

Live Report: WWE Raw 3/24 in Kitchener, Ontario

March 25, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

Reader Michael Szybalski sent in a live report from his experience at the WWE Raw house show on Saturday night in Kitchener, Ontario, featuring Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins & Braun Strowman vs. The Miz, Curtis Axel & Bo Dallas in the main event.

POLLOCK’S MMA NEWS UPDATE 3/24 – Josh Barnett cleared by USADA, free to return

March 24, 2018 John Pollock

Josh Barnett has been cleared by USADA following an out-of-competition drug test failure in 2016, a preview of tonight’s Invicta FC card in Utah, the main event for the UFC’s return to Atlantic City, Sean O’Malley undergoes surgery and a bizarre finish to a fight on the LFA card.

Keith Lee wins PWG title at “Time is a Flat Circle”

March 24, 2018 John Pollock

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla held a rare show outside of the American Legion Post with “Time is a Flat Circle” taking place from the large Globe Theatre. The larger venue was necessary after a ticketing error led to the American Legion Post being oversold and rather than refund tickets, they booked the Globe Theatre.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 3/23 – WWE confirms talks have taken place with Hulk Hogan

March 23, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE has issued a statement confirming recent talks with Hulk Hogan, Dr. Robert Cantu speaks on Bryan Danielson’s clearance, history of black female wrestlers from 50’s, Molly Holly to induct Ivory into Hall of Fame, review of Impact Wrestling, PWG card tonight, review of Coliseum Video on Rewind-A-Wai, and more.

REWIND-A-WAI #7: WWF Coliseum Video – Smack‘Em Whack‘Em

March 23, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWF Coliseum Video: Smack‘Em Whack‘Em featuring two rarely seen yet often discussed matches including Bret Hart vs. Ric Flair for the WWF Heavyweight Championship and Bret Hart vs. Shawn Michaels in the WWF’s first ever ladder match.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 3/22 – Daniel Bryan speaks on return to the ring, when his contract expires

March 22, 2018 John Pollock

Daniel Bryan discusses his return to the ring and reveals when his WWE contract expires this year, a review of this week’s NXT episode, New Japan released Strong Style Evolved card, Rey Mysterio off of this Sunday’s card, Dragon Gate launching streaming service, three news shows today from POST!

New Japan Cup Final Review with John Pollock & WH Park

March 22, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock and WH Park review the New Japan Cup Final with Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi, a preview of this Sunday’s Strong Style Evolved card, All Japan and Dragon Gate’s streaming services, Taiji Ishimori leaving NOAH, Champion Carnival about to begin, and the winner of the New Japan Cup Bracketology Contest.

upNXT 3/22/18: A New Beginning… Adam Cole vs. Kassius Ohno, Roderick Strong finds a partner

March 22, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

Braden Herrington and Bartender Dave are back to bring you… upNXT! Catch up on everything going on in WWE NXT including this week’s episode featuring Adam Cole vs. Kassius Ohno, Strong & Dunne vs. Oney & Burch and more! #HOORAY

Complete card for Strong Style Evolved, Rey Mysterio off the show due to injury

March 21, 2018 John Pollock

During a press conference to officially announce the Strong Style Evolved lineup, New Japan Pro Wrestling announced that Rey Mysterio’s biceps injury will prevent him from wrestling this Sunday against Jushin Thunder Liger in Long Beach, California.

BWE 3/21/18: wXw 16 Carat Gold, ZSJ in New Japan Cup, Demise of 5 Star Wrestling

March 21, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

Oli and Benno are joined by MLW Radio’s STRIGGA to talk wXw 16 Carat Gold 2018. They give their live perspective of the 3 day event and discuss all the major moments including Ilja Dragunov’s surprise return, the best matches of the tournament and the infamous after parties.

Daniel Bryan’s medical clearance leads to highest SmackDown audience of 2018

March 21, 2018 John Pollock

The news of Daniel Bryan’s medical clearance led to SmackDown Live having its most-watched episode of 2018 and the second highest since the brand split in the summer of 2016.

Sakura Genesis main event is set following New Japan Cup final

March 21, 2018 John Pollock

The finals of the New Japan Cup tournament took place on Wednesday from Nagaoka and featured Hiroshi Tanahashi attempting to win his third tournament as he took on Zack Sabre Jr.

REWIND-A-SMACKDOWN 3/20/18: Daniel Bryan cleared; attacked by Owens/Zayn

March 21, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

Daniel Bryan announces his return to in-ring competition and gets physical in a WWE ring for the first time in 2 years; Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens are punished for their attack on Shane McMahon; Charlotte vs. Natalya is interrupted by a MITB cash-in. Plus, Mixed Match Challenge and 205 Live reviews.

The WWE announces Daniel Bryan has been cleared to return to the ring

March 20, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE announced on Tuesday that Daniel Bryan (Bryan Danielson) has been medically cleared to return to the ring following a two-year hiatus.

BREAKING NEWS AUDIO: Daniel Bryan cleared by the WWE

March 20, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock and Wai Ting present a special “Breaking News” update after the WWE announced that Daniel Bryan (Bryan Danielson) has been cleared to return to the ring.