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UFC 231 Report: Max Holloway stops Brian Ortega, Valentina Shevchenko crowned

December 8, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock’s coverage of UFC 231 from the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto featuring Max Holloway vs. Brian Ortega for the featherweight title and Valentina Shevchenko vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk for the vacant women’s flyweight title.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: TakeOver tickets move quickly in Brooklyn

December 8, 2018 John Pollock

NXT TakeOver tickets moved very fast when they went on sale Friday, UFC 231 tonight from Toronto, Spring Break teasing a second show WM Weekend & more.

EGGSHELLS Podcast Companion: 2013 w/ John Pollock

December 8, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

Episode 25 sees Chris Charlton and John Pollock look at 2013. Kazushi Sakuraba makes a controversial return to prominence and has a classic with Shinsuke Nakamura, MVP and Low Ki finish with NJPW, and Kazuchika Okada and Hiroshi Tanahashi continue a legendary rivalry.

Dynamite Kid passes, Greg Hardy in UFC | Café Hangout LIVE (12/6/18)

December 7, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock and Wai Ting chat the passing of “Dynamite Kid” Tom Billington, UFC’s decision to debut accused abuser Greg Hardy on the same card as domestic abuse victim Rachael Ostovich, Chris Engler joins us for an update on the POST Wrestling’s Year-End Awards and more.

REWIND-A-WAI #25: WWE SummerSlam 2013

December 7, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE SummerSlam 2013 featuring two excellent main events in John Cena vs. Daniel Bryan for the WWE Championship and “The Beast vs. The Best” as Brock Lesnar faces CM Punk.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Larry “The Axe” Hennig passes away at 82

December 6, 2018 John Pollock

Larry “The Axe” Hennig passes away at 82, Tom Billington’s daughter posts memories of her father, latest on the Greg Hardy story, update on Rhyno and more.

upNXT 12/6/18: Master of Puppets

December 6, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

Braden Herrington & Davie Portman chat this week’s episode of WWE NXT featuring a great angle between Ciampa, Black & Gargano; Shayna Baszler vs. Dakota Kai; Matt Riddle vs. Punishment Martinez and more! Plus, this week’s 205 Live.

POLLOCK’S REVIEW: NXT 12/5 feat. Johnny Gargano challenging Aleister Black

December 5, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock goes through this week’s episode of NXT with Johnny Gargano challenging Aleister Black, Punishment Martinez’s debut, Baszler vs. Kai & more.

XFL announces its eight teams and stadiums for 2020 season

December 5, 2018 John Pollock

The XFL formally announces the eight cities and venues that will host teams in the league’s 2020 season, which will launch on February 8, 2020.

The Life and Death of Tom “Dynamite Kid” Billington, dead at age 60

December 5, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock looks at the complicated legacy that Tom “Dynamite Kid” Billington leaves behind following his death on Wednesday at the age of 60.

Tom “Dynamite Kid” Billington passes away

December 5, 2018 John Pollock

Tom “Dynamite Kid” Billington has died at the age of 60. The wrestler ushered in a style that was extremely influential for a generation of wrestlers to follow.

DOUBLE SHOT 12/5/18: Total Divas, Edge & Christian Show, ROH TV, Being the Elite

December 5, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock and Wai Ting review the season finale of Total Divas, Ring of Honor TV, Being the Elite, and the latest Edge & Christian Show on the WWE Network.

RASD 12/4/18: Climate Change Draws Heat, TLC contract signing, Mixed Match Challenge

December 5, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

SmackDown took place from Austin, Texas with the “new” Daniel Bryan explaining his disdain for polluters and socially unconscionable fans, the TLC contract signing went down involving Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair, and Asuka. Plus: Samoa Joe rented out a bar, Shane McMahon is taking the Survivor Series loss remarkably well, and AJ Styles took on The Miz in the main event.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Raw posts lowest viewership figure of 2018

December 4, 2018 John Pollock

Raw posts lowest viewership of 2018, update on UFC’s pay-per-view negotiations, Vince McMahon sells stock, Natalya update, notes on the NXT UK contracts, and more.

RAR 12/3/18: The Bane of Dean’s Existence, TakeOver & HOF switch nights, ROH signings

December 4, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

Monday’s Raw in Houston featured Ronda Rousey teaming with Ember Moon against Nia Jax and Tamina, Dean Ambrose addressed the audience in a gas mask, and it was Drew McIntyre Appreciation Night so that meant yet another character turn. We also discuss recent news with WWE and ROH.