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UFC 226 Review with John Pollock, Phil Chertok & Ziggy Cao

July 8, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock is joined by his friends Phil Chertok & Ziggy Cao to review UFC 226, chat about Daniel Cormier’s heavyweight title win over Stipe Miocic, the return of Brock Lesnar and his challenge to Cormier, one of the worst heavyweight fights ever, and all the news from the card.

Brock Lesnar appears at UFC 226, challenges new heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier

July 8, 2018 John Pollock

Following Daniel Cormier’s UFC heavyweight title win at UFC 226, Brock Lesnar entered the octagon and ran down the UFC’s heavyweight division and issued a challenge to Cormier.

UFC 226 Report feat. Stipe Miocic vs. Daniel Cormier for the UFC heavyweight title

July 7, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock runs through the UFC 226 event from the T-Mobile Arena, featuring Stipe Miocic defending the UFC heavyweight title against Daniel Cormier, Francis Ngannou takes on Derrick Lewis, Anthony Pettis vs. Michael Chiesa, Paul Felder vs. Mike Perry & more.

A preview of the NJPW G1 special from the Cow Palace feat. Kenny Omega vs. Cody

July 7, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock previews tonight’s New Japan G1 special from the Cow Palace tonight with Kenny Omega defending the IWGP heavyweight title against Cody, Jay White taking on Juice Robinson for the U..S title, and Hiromu Takahashi taking on Dragon Lee for the IWGP junior heavyweight title.

EGGSHELLS Podcast Companion: 1991 w/ Alan Counihan

July 7, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

Episode three sees Chris Charlton and Alan Counihan look at 1991, which saw NJPW stage a controversial double title match between Tatsumi Fujinami and Ric Flair, as well as SWS blowing up and quickly disappearing in a pair of big budget shows cross promoted with WWF and headlined by Hulk Hogan and Genichiro Tenryu.

UFC 231 to take place from the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto

July 6, 2018 John Pollock

UFC president Dana White appeared on Sportscentre on TSN and announced that the UFC 231 pay-per-view will take place from the Scotiabank Arena (formerly Air Canada Centre) in Toronto, Ontario on Sunday, December 8th.

Ultimate Fighter Finale Report feat. Brad Tavares vs. Israel Adesanya

July 6, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock runs through Friday’s TUF 27 Finale card from Las Vegas, featuring a middleweight main event between Brad Tavares and Israel Adesanya, the finals of the TUF 27 lightweight and featherweight tournaments, as well as Roxanne Modafferi taking on Barb Honchak & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 7/6 – Ronda Rousey inducted into Hall of Fame, set for WWE events this weekend

July 6, 2018 John Pollock

Ronda Rousey was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame on Thursday, she is also scheduled for three WWE house shows this weekend, ROH has issued a statement regarding allegations made against Jay Lethal, Lucha Underground TV report, update on Lars Sullivan, Bill Goldberg wins WCW title on this date in 1998 & lots more.

REWIND-A-WAI #14: WCW Uncensored 1997

July 6, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WCW Uncensored 1997 headlined by a three way tag team elimination match between WCW Team, nWo Team and Piper Team whereby if the nWo loses, they will forfeit all their titles and be BANNED FROM WRESTLING FOR THREE YEARS.

upNXT 7/4/18: Gargano’s Descent

July 5, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

Davie Portman is joined this week by Wai Ting to chat this week’s WWE NXT featuring EC3 vs. Johnny Gargano, Otis Dozovic vs. The Mighty in a handicap match and Dakota Kai vs. Santana Garrett. They discuss their thoughts on the Women’s Division and what is next for the NXT Championship.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE – Analysis of Ring of Honor’s business at the mid-point of 2018

July 5, 2018 John Pollock

A look at Ring of Honor’s attendance statistics through the first six months of 2018, UFC Hall of Fame ceremony tonight, Rich Swann vs. Fenix airing on Impact tonight, Max Holloway off this Saturday’s UFC 226 card, TUF Finale card, SCU added to “All In”, the final edition of Keep It 2000 & more.

Max Holloway off UFC 226 card due to concussion-like symptoms

July 4, 2018 John Pollock

One of the biggest championships fights of the year is off with the news breaking Wednesday night that Max Holloway will be unable to fight this Saturday at UFC 226.

KEEP IT 2000: Ep. 33 – “I Own WCW” with Chris Urbanowicz (March 26, 2001)

July 4, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

The Satellite of Hate has reached a premature end to its time in orbit as Brian Mann and Nate Milton are joined by Chris Urbanowicz to review the final edition of Nitro. Why is the show ending? Why is Shane McMahon on Nitro? Why is Ric Flair wrestling in a t-shirt?

A preview of the 2018 UFC Hall of Fame Induction Class feat. Ronda Rousey, Art Davie, Matt Serra

July 4, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock looks at the UFC’s Hall of Fame induction class for 2018, which features Ronda Rousey, Matt Serra, Art Davie, Bruce Connal and the legendary bout between Dan Henderson and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua from UFC 139 being added this year.

REWIND-A-SMACKDOWN 7/3/18: Team Hell No vs. The Usos, Ellsworth vs. Asuka

July 4, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

Before they face The Usos, Daniel Bryan demands an apology from Kane for past aggressions, James Ellsworth faces Asuka, Jeff Hardy holds an Independence Day US Open Challenge, and Sanity ruin The New Day’s pancake eating contest.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 7/3 – Daniel Bryan speaks on WWE return, ideal schedule, creative plans & more

July 3, 2018 John Pollock

Daniel Bryan speaks on his return to the WWE, his ideal schedule on the road, lack of faith in WWE’s long-term storytelling & more, a full list of the UFC’s International Fight Week events, updated card for Extreme Rules, Ricky Steamboat recovering, Deonna Purrazzo off the “All In” card & lots more.

REWIND-A-RAW 7/2/18: Braun flips his shit

July 3, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

Braun Strowman traps Kevin Owens inside a portable toilet and tips it over, Roman Reigns does double duty in tag matches with Seth Rollins and Bobby Lashley, Sasha and Bayley seek counseling with the returning Dr. Shelby.

RAR BONUS 7/2/18: Being The Elite Ep. 109, New Show Name

July 3, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

We discuss episode 2 of Cody’s new YouTube series, All Us and Being The Elite (Ep. 109) featuring the funeral of Joey Ryan and an appearance from Chris Jericho. Plus, we go through your submissions to determine the new name of the RAR Bonus Show (this was no easy task).

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 7/2 – New Japan’s president is profiled, Chuck Liddell vs. Tito Ortiz III announced

July 2, 2018 John Pollock

A third fight between Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz has been signed by Golden Boy Promotions, Harold Meij of New Japan Pro Wrestling discusses his plans for growth, WWE confirms that Ronda Rousey will appear at Extreme Rules, Shinsuke Nakamura comments on his injury, MVP leaves MLW & more.