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WWE SummerSlam 2018 Preview

August 19, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock previews tonight’s WWE SummerSlam card from the Barclays Center featuring Brock Lesnar defending the Universal title against Roman Reigns, Ronda Rousey challenges Alexa Bliss for the Raw women’s title, and AJ Styles vs. Samoa Joe for the WWE title among the 13 matches scheduled.

WWE announces match for the Evolution event in October

August 18, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE has officially announced that Alexa Bliss will take on Trish Stratus at the Evolution pay-per-view on Sunday, October 28th in Long Island, New York.

NXT TakeOver Brooklyn Report feat. Tommaso Ciampa vs. Johnny Gargano

August 18, 2018 John Pollock

A full report on NXT TakeOver Brooklyn from the Barclays Center, featuring Tommaso Ciampa defending the NXT title against Johnny Gargano, a women’s title match between Shayna Baszler and Kairi Sane, Adam Cole vs. Ricochet & more.

NXT TakeOver Brooklyn IV Preview feat. Tommaso Ciampa vs. Johnny Gargano

August 18, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock looks back at the growth of NXT since its inception in 2012 as a third brand for the promotion, their rise with the launch of the WWE Network, their first event at the Barclays Center in 2015 with a look ahead to tonight’s return to the building with a loaded card.

Revolution Pro Summer Sizzler Results feat. Tomohiro Ishii vs. Walter

August 17, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

Results from Revolution Pro’s Summer Sizzler card on Friday from York Hall, featuring a #1 contender’s match for the British heavyweight championship between Tomohiro Ishii and Walter.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE – Daniel Bryan says remaining with the WWE is ‘very likely’

August 17, 2018 John Pollock

Daniel Bryan comments on his contract status and the likelihood of remaining with the WWE, Joey Janela’s Lost in New York card tonight, Ronda Rousey on public speaking issues, Seth Rollins comments on The Rock at WrestleMania, Elias concert canceled, review of Impact Wrestling, LU viewership drops & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE – Colt Cabana denies showing up at WWE event during lawsuit

August 16, 2018 John Pollock

Colt Cabana denies showing up at a WWE event after the Dr. Amann lawsuit was filed, Impact Wrestling preview, Dave Meltzer’s comments regarding Peyton Royce, reviews of NXT & 205 Live this week, Kayla Harrison fights for the PFL tonight, Glover Teixeira injured & more.

WWE’s television viewership for Raw, SmackDown Live & ‘Miz & Mrs’

August 15, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE’s television viewership for this week’s episodes of Raw and SmackDown small minimal movement as the promotion gears up for SummerSlam this weekend, and a look at the fourth week of “Miz & Mrs”.

John Pollock ranks the 91 matches from the G1 Climax

August 15, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock ranks the 91 matches from the G1 Climax, which just concluded this past weekend with Hiroshi Tanahashi defeating Kota Ibushi in the finals at Budokan Hall.

Jeff Jarrett & Global Force Entertainment file lawsuit against Anthem Sports & Entertainment

August 14, 2018 John Pollock

Last Thursday, a lawsuit was filed by Jeff Jarrett and Global Force Entertainment (GFE) against Anthem Sports & Entertainment and Anthem Wrestling Exhibitions, which is a subsidiary of the company that oversees Impact Wrestling. Jarrett is being represented by Samuel Miller of the Miller Legal Partners firm.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE – Ian “Doc Dean” Brown passes away at the age of 48

August 14, 2018 John Pollock

Ian “Doc” Dean has passed away at age 48, more notes on the passing of Jim Neidhart, Natalya issues a statement on her father’s passing, Renee Young comments on her performance Monday, updated card for SummerSlam, Elias to perform at the show, UFC releases Tom Lawlor & Gleison Tibau.

POST Wrestling’s schedule of shows for ‘SummerSlam Week’

August 13, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

It’s another big week in professional wrestling that climaxes with the WWE’s running the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York on consecutive nights with TakeOver and SummerSlam.

WWE announces date and location for SmackDown’s 1,000th episode

August 13, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE has announced that they will be holding the 1,000th episode of SmackDown Live on Tuesday, October 16th from the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart passes away at 63

August 13, 2018 John Pollock

Jim Neidhart has passed away at the age of 63, we take a look at the career of Neidhart from his start in Stampede Wrestling, his many runs with the World Wrestling Federation, going to WCW in 1998 and health issues he had been dealing with.

Kenny Omega vs. Pentagon Jr. announced for “All In”

August 12, 2018 John Pollock

On Sunday’s edition of “Being the Elite”, it was announced that Kenny Omega will be facing Pentagon Jr. at the “All In” event on Saturday, September 1st at the Sears Centre.

The winner of the G1 Climax from Sunday’s final at Budokan Hall

August 12, 2018 John Pollock

The finals of the 28th G1 Climax took place Sunday from Budokan Hall with the A Block winner Hiroshi Tanahashi meeting B Block winner Kota Ibushi to conclude the tournament.

New Japan releases the full card for the G1 final

August 11, 2018 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling has released the card for the G1 final that takes place Sunday morning at 2 am Eastern from Budokan Hall, headlined by Hiroshi Tanahashi taking on Kota Ibushi in the finals of the tournament.

Kenny Omega vs. Kota Ibushi (DDT Budokan 2012) – Alternate Commentary

August 11, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

Ahead of the G1 Climax 28 finals, John Pollock and Wai Ting provide alternate commentary for Kenny Omega and Kota Ibushi’s first match at Budokan Hall for DDT Peter Pan (August 18, 2012) in this week’s POST Production.

The winner of the G1 B Block, final match is set for Sunday at Budokan Hall

August 11, 2018 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling ran their second of three straight G1 cards at Budokan Hall Saturday with the final B Block tournament matches. IWGP heavyweight champion Kenny Omega, Kota Ibushi, and Tetsuya Naito remained alive on the final B Block show.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE – Ring of Honor & NJPW sell out Madison Square Garden

August 10, 2018 John Pollock

Ring of Honor & New Japan have sold out Madison Square Garden, Colt Cabana files lawsuit against CM Punk over legal fees, Hiroshi Tanahashi wins the A Block, a preview of the B Block final, Impact does one of their lowest numbers on POP, new match for WWE’s Super Show-Down, new main event for TakeOver & more.