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DOUBLE SHOT 10/17/18: Eddie Guerrero “Untold”, Lucha Underground, Total Divas, BTE Ep. 121

October 17, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock & Wai Ting review the Eddie Guerrero “Untold” feature, Being the Elite Ep. 121, Lucha Underground & Total Divas.

RASD 10/16/18: SmackDown 1000, Evolution reunion, Mysterio vs. Nakamura

October 17, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

This week was SmackDown 1000 with the return of several stars, including Rey Mysterio for a World Cup Qualifier with Shinsuke Nakamura, a reunion of Evolution and a match tease, Edge hosted The Cutting Edge with guest Becky Lynch, new SmackDown tag champions and a BIG SHOW TURN!

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: The History of SmackDown heading into Episode #1,000

October 16, 2018 John Pollock

A brief history of SmackDown since the show launched in 1999, the evolution of the show, changes along the way, and the pending move to Fox in 2019. Plus, all the latest news of the day.

RAR 10/15/18: WWE avoids Saudi Arabia mentions, Rollins & Ziggler qualify for World Cup

October 16, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock & Wai Ting review Raw from Philadelphia, how the Crown Jewel show was handled amidst mounting criticism, two more qualify for the World Cup, your feedback & an announcement about a fundraising show.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: WWE continues to receive criticism over Crown Jewel event

October 15, 2018 John Pollock

The criticism of WWE going forward with Crown Jewel continues, the latest on the Jamal Khashoggi investigation, matches announced for Raw, WWE feature on Eddie Guerrero, fights proposed for Golden Boy’s MMA event, Super Junior Tag League kicks off, Mauro Ranallo accepting MMA offers for 2019 & more.

This week’s schedule at POST Wrestling feat. American Vandal Season 2

October 15, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

A preview of this week’s schedule at POST Wrestling featuring reviews of the NXT UK debut, Iron Man 2, American Vandal Season 2, 2006 at the Tokyo Dome & lots more.

Bound for Glory 2018 POST Show w/ John Pollock & Nate Milton

October 15, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock & Nate Milton review Impact Wrestling’s Bound for Glory card featuring Austin Aries vs. Johnny Impact for the title, Allie enters the “Undead Realm”, a Concrete Jungle Death match, plus we chat Impact’s time slot move, the state of the company & your feedback.

Bound for Glory Report: Austin Aries vs. Johnny Impact, LAX vs. OGz from the Melrose Ballroom

October 14, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock covers Impact Wrestling’s Bound for Glory card from the Melrose Ballroom featuring Austin Aries vs. Johnny Impact for the Impact title.

Bound for Glory 2018 Preview feat. Austin Aries vs. Johnny Impact

October 14, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock previews tonight’s Bound for Glory event from the Melrose Ballroom featuring Austin Aries defending the Impact title against Johnny Impact & more.

Bellator 208 Report: Fedor Emelianenko stops Chael Sonnen to advance to the Grand Prix final

October 13, 2018 John Pollock

A full report from John Pollock on Saturday’s Bellator 208 card from Long Island featuring Fedor Emelianenko taking on Chael Sonnen in the semi-finals of the Heavyweight Grand Prix.

Don Leo Jonathan passes away at the age of 87

October 13, 2018 John Pollock

Don Leo Jonathan has passed away at the age of 87 as we take a look at his outstanding career, the key territories he worked, the feud with Andre the Giant in Montreal & more.

EGGSHELLS Podcast Companion: 2005 w/ Matt Charlton

October 13, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

Episode 17 sees Chris Charlton and Matt Charlton look at 2005. NJPW reaches their lowest ebb, business wise, with extremely poor attendance in the Dome, but some bright spots as Shinsuke Nakamura and Hiroshi Tanahashi begin their rivalry. Meanwhile, NOAH hold another classic show with a legendary bout between Kensuke Sasaki and Kenta Kobashi standing out in particular.

Bellator 207 Report: Ryan Bader dominates Matt Mitrione to advance to the Grand Prix final

October 12, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock goes through Friday’s Bellator 207 card from Uncasville featuring Ryan Bader vs. Matt Mitrione in the Heavyweight Grand Prix.

Kiyoshi Tamura and the Case for the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame

October 12, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

Jonathan Snowden goes through the career and legacy of Kiyoshi Tamura as he argues for his inclusion into the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: U.S. Senators voice their concern over WWE’s Crown Jewel event

October 12, 2018 John Pollock

A number of U.S. senators have voiced their concern with the WWE going to Saudi Arabia for the Crown Jewel event, Impact Wrestling is changing its timeslot on POP TV, FITE TV to stream matches from Jericho’s cruise & more.

REWIND-A-WAI #21: NXT Arrival

October 12, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock & Wai Ting go back to February 2014 and review the NXT Arrival event, which was the first live event on the WWE Network. The card features Bo Dallas vs. Neville in a ladder match for the NXT title, Paige vs. Emma for the women’s title and Sami Zayn vs. Antonio Cesaro.

POLLOCK’S REVIEW: Impact Wrestling 10/11/18 with final episode before Bound for Glory

October 12, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock goes through the final episode of Impact Wrestling going into Bound for Glory with a “Summit” between The OGz and LAX

Braden Herrington & Davie Portman chat this week’s episode of WWE NXT and the Mae Young Classic.

upNXT & Forever Young 10/11/18: Three’s Company

October 11, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

Braden Herrington & Davie Portman chat this week’s episode of WWE NXT featuring a huge main event of Ricochet vs. Pete Dunne vs. Adam Cole for the NXT North American title. Plus, this week’s episode of the WWE Mae Young Classic including Mia Yim vs. Kaitlyn, Io Shirai vs. Zeuxis, and more!

Khabib Nurmagomedov threatens to leave the UFC if teammate is released

October 11, 2018 John Pollock

UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov issued a strong statement Thursday addressing the UFC over this past Saturday’s incident at UFC 229.

NXT UK series to premiere next Wednesday on the WWE Network

October 11, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE has finally announced the premiere date of the NXT UK series, which will launch next Wednesday on the WWE Network.