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TRMPS #1: The Scorpion King (2002) w/ Brian Mann

January 18, 2019 POST Wrestling Staff

Welcome to the debut edition of The Rocky Maivia Picture Show! Nate Milton realizes that he can’t “Stand Alone” on his first episode, so he invites Brian Mann (Complex, “Keep It 2000”) into the theater to review Dwayne Johnson’s first major foray into the movie business, 2002’s The Scorpion King.

REWIND-A-WAI #28: NXT TakeOver Dallas (2016)

January 18, 2019 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock and Wai Ting review NXT TakeOver: Dallas featuring the WWE debut of Shinsuke Nakamura against Sami Zayn. We also discuss a blood-filled main event featuring Finn Balor vs. Samoa Joe that consisted of a number of medical interruptions.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: The Revival request their release from WWE

January 17, 2019 John Pollock

Several reports have come out regarding The Revival and Mike & Maria Kanellis requesting their releases, Chris Sims passes away, Matt Sydal undergoing knee surgery & more.

upNXT 1/17/19: JC & Chris Lightning, Kassius Ohno vs. Keith Lee

January 17, 2019 POST Wrestling Staff

Braden Herrington & Davie Portman chat this week’s episode of NXT featuring Keith Lee vs Kassius Ohno, Johnny Gargano vs Humberto Carrillo, and the MUCH anticipated return of… JC & Chris!

Chris Jericho details his decision to sign with All Elite Wrestling

January 16, 2019 John Pollock

On Wednesday’s Talk is Jericho, Chris Jericho outlined the circumstances that led to his decision to sign with All Elite Wrestling with many details from the past year.

DOUBLE SHOT 1/16/19: Nigel McGuinness & Gene Okerlund specials, Total Bellas Season 4

January 16, 2019 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock and Wai Ting review the recent WWE Network specials on Nigel McGuinness and Mean Gene Okerlund, a review of the season premiere of Total Bellas and Being the Elite.

RASD 1/15/19: Shane’s Birthday Bash, USO-tel Room, Rush signs with ROH

January 16, 2019 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE SmackDown from Birmingham, Alabama featuring a Birthday Bash for Shane McMahon, a huge debate about the Jimmy Uso hotel segment with Mandy Rose, more cameos from the NXT call-ups, and a great television match between Rey Mysterio and Andrade, just Andrade.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Rush signs with ROH, match with LA Park is off

January 15, 2019 John Pollock

Ring of Honor has announced the signing of Rush, MLW changes main event for WrestleMania Week, Raw viewership, new title match at the Royal Rumble, updates on Chris Sabin and Flip Gordon & more.

RAR 1/14/19: Braun Strowman replaced at Rumble, New IC champion

January 15, 2019 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock and Wai Ting return to review WWE Raw from Memphis, Tennessee featuring changes to the Royal Rumble with Braun Strowman taken out of the Universal title match, a four-way to decide the new challenger, Nikki Cross wrestles on Raw, EC3, Lacey Evans and Heavy Machinery make cameos, and more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: WWE Network signs with Endeavor Streaming

January 14, 2019 John Pollock

The WWE Network leaves Disney’s BAMTech for Endeavor Streaming, a statement to POST Wrestling on the injuries to Chris Sabin and Flip Gordon, a preview of Raw in Memphis, WWE returning to Toronto & more.

This week’s schedule feat. NXT TakeOver: Dallas, Rocky Maivia Picture Show

January 14, 2019 POST Wrestling Staff

A preview of this week’s schedule of shows at POST Wrestling, including a review of NXT TakeOver: Dallas from 2016, Nate Milton’s news show & a UFC POST Show.

ROH Honor Reigns Supreme Report: Jay Lethal vs. Dalton Castle

January 13, 2019 John Pollock

John Pollock’s coverage of ROH’s Honor Reigns Supreme card from North Carolina with Jay Lethal defending the ROH title against Dalton Castle.

The 2019 MMA Prediction Show feat. Ariel Helwani

January 13, 2019 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock welcomes ESPN’s Ariel Helwani for the 7th Annual MMA Prediction Show. They will re-visit the predictions made for 2018 and then a new edition of “Likely” or “Unlikely” for 2019.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Chris Jericho confirms AEW contract is for three-years

January 13, 2019 John Pollock

Chris Jericho elaborates on his deal with All Elite Wrestling, thoughts on the NXT UK TakeOver card, Trevor Lee states he has signed with WWE, UFC 232 pay-per-view estimate & more.

NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool POST Show w/ Martin Bushby, Benno & Joe Lemon

January 12, 2019 POST Wrestling Staff

Martin & Benno are joined by Joe Lemon from Spotlight on The Indy Corner to review the first ever NXT UK TakeOver from Blackpool, England. They talk their favourite moments from the show, what worked and what didn’t.

NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool Report feat. Pete Dunne vs. Joe Coffey

January 12, 2019 John Pollock

John Pollock’s report on the NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool card from Blackpool with Pete Dunne vs. Joe Coffey for the UK title, Rhea Ripley vs. Toni Storm for the women’s title and more.

POLLOCK’S REVIEW: Impact Wrestling’s debut on the Pursuit Channel

January 12, 2019 John Pollock

John Pollock’s review of Impact Wrestling’s debut on the Pursuit Channel with Johnny Impact taking on Killer Kross in a No DQ match, plus the Lucha Bros. vs. The Rascalz.

POLLOCK’S REVIEW: MLW Fusion feat. Singapore Cane match

January 11, 2019 John Pollock

John Pollock’s review of MLW Fusion from Friday featuring the Singapore Cane match between Tommy Dreamer and Brian Pillman Jr.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: WWE co-president speaks on the future

January 11, 2019 John Pollock

WWE co-president George Barrios discusses the health of WWE, Tony Khan’s interview with Sean Waltman about AEW, Impact debuts on Pursuit, Jon Jones passes drug tests & more.

POST MOVIE REVIEW – The Avengers (2012)

January 11, 2019 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock, Wai Ting and special guest Brent Chittenden review the sixth Marvel Cinematic Universe film, The Avengers (2012). We discuss the culmination of Marvel’s Phase One with a look back at its most ambitious crossover at the time, helmed by writer/director Joss Whedon. We examine the performances of every major character and discuss how well the film holds up in 2019.