December 2019 - POST Wrestling | Podcasts, News, Reviews

Wedding draws WWE Raw’s highest viewership in three months

December 31, 2019 John Pollock

The final episode of WWE Raw for 2019 and the decade saw a big increase as the show was built around the wedding involving Bobby Lashley and Lana.

POLLOCK’S REVIEW: Jordan Devlin vs. David Starr in OTT

December 31, 2019 John Pollock

John Pollock reviews the outstanding OTT championship match from October between Jordan Devlin and David Starr that the promotion has released for free.

RESULTS: Rizin FF 20 from the Saitama Super Arena

December 31, 2019 John Pollock

Rizin held its annual New Year’s Eve card from the Saitama Super Arena headlined by Manel Kape taking on Kai Asakura for the vacant Rizin bantamweight title.

BT Sport adds NXT and NXT UK to its programming schedule

December 31, 2019 John Pollock

As the WWE’s relationship with Sky Sports came to an end with Monday’s broadcast of Raw, their new deal with BT Sport is set to begin.

REWIND-A-RAW 12/30/19: Whoa, Liv-in’ On A Prayer (Lana-Lashley Wedding)

December 31, 2019 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock and Wai Ting review the final WWE Raw or 2019 featuring the wedding between Bobby Lashley & Lana and the re-debut of Liv Morgan.

Brock Lesnar and two title matches scheduled for first Raw of 2020

December 30, 2019 John Pollock

The first episode of WWE Raw in 2020 is going to feature two championship matches and Brock Lesnar’s first appearance since the Survivor Series.

Raw women’s title match confirmed for the Royal Rumble

December 30, 2019 John Pollock

On Monday’s edition of Raw, another match was made official for the Royal Rumble next month at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas.

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Live Report: Progress Chapter 100 “Unboxing IV” feat. Jim Smallman’s farewell

December 30, 2019 POST Wrestling Staff

‘Unboxing’ is Progress’ annual mystery show with no talent or matches announced. It was also the 100th ‘Chapter’ show and Jim Smallman’s last show.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Arn Anderson to manage Cody, Jim Smallman’s farewell, WWE-Sky Sports

December 30, 2019 John Pollock

Bobby Lashley & Lana’s wedding on Raw, Arn Anderson to manage Cody, WWE’s final show on Sky Sports, Jim Smallman’s farewell to Progress, a look at the UK scene & more.

POST SCHEDULE: Live coverage from Japan for Wrestle Kingdom 14

December 30, 2019 POST Wrestling Staff

The POST Wrestling crew are heading to Japan this week for live coverage of numerous shows including Wrestle Kingdom 14 at the Tokyo Dome.

An update on Randy Orton following Sunday’s house show in Hershey

December 30, 2019 John Pollock

On Sunday night’s WWE live event from Hershey, Pennsylvania, there appeared to be a knee injury sustained by Randy Orton, but we are told the injury was storyline driven.

Bellator 237: Fedor Emelianenko stops Quinton Jackson by TKO

December 29, 2019 John Pollock

Bellator and Rizin ran their co-promoted event on Saturday night from the Saitama Super Arena with Pride veterans Fedor Emelianenko and Quinton Jackson headlining the show.

Thunderstruck #10: Liger & Murahama vs. Infinity (2/1/03) w/ STRIGGA

Thunderstruck #10: Jushin Liger & Takehiro Murahama vs. Infinity (2/1/03) w/ STRIGGA

December 29, 2019 POST Wrestling Staff

WH Park and STRIGGA of The Eastern Lariat discuss a hidden gem tag team match from Osaka Pro Wrestling as Jushin Liger & Takehiro Murahama face off against Infinity (Black Buffalo & Tsubasa) for the Osaka Pro Tag Team Titles.

Kris Statlander Captures AAW Women’s Championship

December 29, 2019 Andrew Thompson

Kris Statlander captured the AAW Women’s Championship and on January 8th, she’ll be challenging for the AEW Women’s World Championship.

NXT UK’s Flash Morgan Webster & Wild Boar Purchasing ‘Pro Wrestling Chaos’ Promotion

December 28, 2019 Andrew Thompson

NXT UK’s Flash Morgan Webster and “Wild Boar” Mike Hitchman purchase the ‘Pro Wrestling Chaos’ promotion to prevent it from closing.

Jon Moxley vs. Trent Set For AEW’s ‘Homecoming’ Edition Of Dynamite

December 28, 2019 Andrew Thompson

All Elite Wrestling stacking the deck for their January 1st show in Jacksonville, Florida.

REWIND-A-SMACKDOWN 12/27/19: Fruitcakes & Heartbreaks

December 28, 2019 POST Wrestling Staff

Wai Ting delivers a special solo review of WWE SmackDown headlined by Daniel Bryan vs. The Miz vs. Baron Corbin in a No. 1 Contender’s match for the WWE Universal Championship.

WWE Friday Night SmackDown Reels In 2.439 Million Overnight Viewers For 12/27

December 28, 2019 Andrew Thompson

The overnight viewership for the 12/27 episode of Friday Night SmackDown is up from last week’s number.

Daniel Bryan Challenging Bray Wyatt For WWE Universal Championship At Royal Rumble

December 27, 2019 Andrew Thompson

Daniel Bryan is challenging ‘The Fiend’ Bray Wyatt for the Universal Championship at the Royal Rumble on January 26th.

Dolph Ziggler Taking On Roman Reigns During FOX’s New Year’s Eve Special

December 27, 2019 Andrew Thompson

Roman Reigns’ opponent for FOX’s New Year’s Eve special is Dolph Ziggler.