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POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Ronda Rousey defends the WWE’s decision to run Crown Jewel

October 26, 2018 John Pollock

Ronda Rousey defends the WWE going to Saudi Arabia, WWE stock has another drop, Impact Wrestling has a bad week in new time slot, Lucha Underground review & more.

POLLOCK’S REVIEW: Impact Wrestling 10/25 feat. Johnny Impact vs. Fenix for the Impact title

October 26, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock’s review of this week’s episode of Impact Wrestling at its new time slot and featuring Johnny Impact defending the title against Fenix.

REWIND-A-WAI #22: WWE Battleground 2016

October 26, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE Battleground 2016 just days following that year’s WWE Draft. WWE Champion Dean Ambrose faces Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins to determine whether the title moves to Raw or SmackDown. Plus, Bayley makes a surprise debut, Randy Orton appears on the Highlight Reel, and Kevin Owens faces Sami Zayn for THE LAST TIME.

upNXT & Forever Young 10/25/18: Here’s Johnny!

October 25, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

Braden Herrington & Davie Portman chat this week’s episode of WWE NXT featuring the SHOCKING reveal of “Who Attacked Aleister Black?” PLUS! The lads discuss the final episode of the 2018 Mae Young Classic.

BREAKING NEWS: WWE to run Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia

October 25, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock and Wai Ting have a special breaking news show to discuss the WWE’s decision to go forward with the Crown Jewel event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia next week.

WWE confirms that Crown Jewel will take place in Saudi Arabia

October 25, 2018 John Pollock

In the WWE’s third-quarter earnings report issued Thursday, the company confirmed it will go ahead with the Crown Jewel event next week in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

POLLOCK’S REVIEW: Mae Young Classic feat. Toni Storm vs. Meiko Satomura, Io Shirai vs. Rhea Ripley

October 25, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock reviews the final episode of the 2018 Mae Young with the semi-final matches with Toni Storm vs. Meiko Satomura and Io Shirai vs. Rhea Ripley.

Will Ospreay removed from Power Struggle card in Osaka

October 25, 2018 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling announced on Wednesday night that Will Ospreay will be unable to compete at Power Struggle on November 3rd in Osaka.

POLLOCK’S REVIEW: NXT 10/24 feat. Johnny Gargano’s attack on Aleister Black

October 24, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock reviews this week’s NXT, including Johnny Gargano attacking Aleister Black before William Regal could announce the TakeOver main event.

POLLOCK’S REVIEW: NXT UK 10/24 feat. Fans revolting on Zack Gibson

October 24, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock’s review of the second episode of the NXT UK series featuring Tyler Bate vs. Wolfgang and a great segment involving Zack Gibson.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: SmackDown posts second-lowest viewership of 2018 against World Series

October 24, 2018 John Pollock

SmackDown posts second-lowest viewership of 2018 against World Series, WWE stock drops, Chris Jericho announces the cruise is sold out, UFC and ONE Championship discussing a trade involving Demetrious Johnson & Ben Askren.

DOUBLE SHOT 10/24/18: NWA 70th Anniversary, WON Hall of Fame, Total Divas

October 24, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock reviews this past Sunday’s NWA 70th Anniversary card featuring Cody vs. Nick Aldis. Wai Ting provides his weekly review of Total Divas. Pollock reveals his ballot for this year’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame.

RASD 10/23/18: Latest on WWE Crown Jewel, Evolution Preview

October 24, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

The final show before Evolution featured a segment shot at the PC with Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair. Plus various pairings of World Cup participants with Jeff Hardy taking on Randy Orton and The Miz facing Rey Mysterio.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: WWE expected to make final decision on Crown Jewel, per report

October 23, 2018 John Pollock

A report states the WWE is expected to make a final decision on going to Saudi Arabia for Crown Jewel, Roman Reigns issues statement, latest on John Cena, SmackDown preview & more.

RAR 10/22/18: Roman Reigns reveals battle with leukemia, relinquishes Universal title

October 23, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

It was a very emotional edition of Raw with Roman Reigns relinquishing the Universal title with the news that he is battling leukemia. The show also featured a contract signing between Ronda Rousey and Nikki Bella, Seth Rollins & Dean Ambrose going for the Raw tag titles, the new title match at Crown Jewel, an appearance by DX and more on the “go home” show for Evolution.

Roman Reigns announces he is battling leukemia, vacates the Universal title

October 22, 2018 John Pollock

Roman Reigns (Joe Anoa’i) announced at the start of Monday’s episode of Raw that he is battling leukemia and is relinquishing the WWE Universal title.

NWA’s 70th Anniversary Report feat. Cody vs. Nick Aldis for the NWA title

October 21, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock’s coverage of the NWA’s 70th Anniversary card from Nashville, headlined by a rematch between Cody and Nick Aldis for the NWA title.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Cody vs. Nick Aldis rematch, new AJPW Triple Crown champion

October 21, 2018 John Pollock

A preview of the NWA’s anniversary card in Nashville, Triple Crown title change in All Japan, RISE hosts the longest women’s match in history, review of UFC documentary on their rivalry with Pride FC.

American Vandal (Season 2) Spoiler Review ?

October 21, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock & Wai Ting review Season 2 of the Netflix crime mockumentary series, American Vandal. We discuss our thoughts on how this season compared to the first, choose our favourite cast members, and give our take on the series’ commentary on journalism and social media.

EGGSHELLS Podcast Companion: 2006 w/ STRIGGA

October 20, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

Episode 18 sees Chris Charlton and STRIGGA look at 2006. NJPW were attempting to find their feet under new ownership as Riki Choshu returned to head the company creatively, pitting top company stars against indie prospects.