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REWIND-A-SMACKDOWN 8/14/18: Miz & Bryan, SummerSlam Preview

August 15, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

Miz & Daniel Bryan recap their 8-year rivalry, Samoa Joe reads a letter from AJ Styles’ wife, and Becky Lynch proves herself to Charlotte on the SummerSlam go-home edition of SmackDown. Plus, we preview all 13 matches on the card.

REWIND-A-RAW 8/13/18: Jim Neidhart remembered, Dean Ambrose returns

August 14, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

It’s SummerSlam Week as Dean Ambrose returns, Paul Heyman gives Roman Reigns an offer, and Ronda Rousey and the WWE remember Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart. We also discuss the day’s top stories as John recaps the life and career of Jim Neidhart, and Colt Cabana sues CM Punk over legal fees.

G1 Climax 28 Final Review w/ John Pollock, Wai Ting & WH Park [FREE SHOW]

August 12, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock & Wai Ting are joined by live correspondent WH Park to review the G1 Climax 28 Final featuring Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Kota Ibushi. We run down the entire card and give our tournament picks for Best & Worst of the G1.

EGGSHELLS Podcast Companion: 1996 w/ Damian Abraham

August 11, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

Episode eight sees Chris Charlton and Damian Abraham look at 1996, which saw NJPW and UWFi’s inter-promotional feud continue, and Jinsei Shinzaki return to Japan after his stint as Hakushi in the WWF.

REWIND-A-SMACKDOWN 8/7/18: New Day vs. The Bar, Becky & Charlotte team up

August 8, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

The New Day faces The Bar to determine no. 1 contenders for the SD Tag Team titles, Becky and Charlotte team up, AJ Styles responds to Samoa Joe, and Daniel Bryan visits the set of Miz & Mrs. Plus, today’s top stories from POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE.

REWIND-A-RAW 8/6/18: Ronda Rousey’s first TV match, Heyman Cries

August 7, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

Ronda Rousey makes her TV in-ring debut against Alicia Fox, Paul Heyman sheds tears over Brock Lesnar, Seth Rollins looks for a partner, Ruby Riott returns, and Lashley doesn’t like Elias saying his name.

UFC 227 Review with John Pollock, Phil Chertok & Ziggy Cao

August 5, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock is joined by Phil Chertok & Ziggy Cao to review Saturday’s UFC 227 card from Los Angeles where T.J. Dillashaw defended his title against Cody Garbrandt in successful fashion, while Henry Cejudo ended the 2,142 flyweight title reign of Demetrious Johnson. Plus, the UFC announces Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor & more.

EGGSHELLS Podcast Companion: 1995 w/ Wai Ting

August 4, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

Episode five sees Chris Charlton and Wai Ting look at 1995, which saw NJPW start a hugely influential and profitable feud with UWFi. The year also saw Baseball Magazine Sha, publishers of Weekly Pro Wrestling, stage the Bridge of Dreams card, with almost every Japanese promotion represented on one show.

REWIND-A-SMACKDOWN 7/31/18: Charlotte added to SummerSlam title match, Daniel Bryan challenges Miz

August 1, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock & Wai Ting review a strong edition of SmackDown, featuring the return of Charlotte and a change to the women’s title match at SummerSlam, an excellent Samoa Joe promo, Randy Orton attacks Jeff Hardy again, Daniel Bryan challenges The Miz and a run through of the major stories of the day.

REWIND-A-RAW 7/30/18: Brock Lesnar hates WWE, Rousey’s first Raw match announced, Bobby Lashley sings

July 31, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock & Wai Ting review Monday’s Raw from Miami with the return of Brock Lesnar for a show long story leading to an attack on Kurt Angle, a break from Paul Heyman & chants of “We Want Roman”. Plus, Ronda Rousey’s first Raw match announced, Bobby Lashley sings & the build for SummerSlam continues.

EGGSHELLS Podcast Companion: 1994 w/ Pat Laprade & Pro Wrestling EVE

July 28, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

Episode six sees Chris Charlton and Pat Laprade look at 1994, which saw Genichiro Tenryu pick up a signature win over Antonio Inoki in NJPW. Chris is then joined by Dann and Emily Read from Pro Wrestling EVE to discuss All Japan Women’s Big Egg Wrestling Universe.

G1 Climax 28 Review: July 27 – Okada vs. YOSHI-HASHI [FREE PREVIEW]

July 27, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock & Wai Ting review every tournament match from the G1 Climax 28. Day 9 (July 27) is headlined by Kazuchika Okada vs. YOSHI-HASHI and Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Togi Makabe. We discuss what we thought was perhaps the worst match of the G1 thus far, our pick for A Block’s MVP halfway into the tournament, and a Baseball Mogul update.

REWIND-A-SMACKDOWN 7/24/18: Styles vs. Joe announced, Miz & Mrs. Premiere

July 25, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

AJ Styles finds out about his SummerSlam opponent the hard way, Randy Orton reveals why he attacked Jeff Hardy, Daniel Bryan interrupts The Miz’s Miz & Mrs. premiere, and Becky Lynch defeats Carmella to finally earn a title shot.

REWIND-A-RAW 7/23/18: ‘Evolution’ PPV announced, Reigns vs. Lashley

July 24, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

Stephanie McMahon and Triple H announce ‘Evolution’, the first all-women’s WWE PPV, Roman Reigns faces Bobby Lashley to determine Brock Lesnar’s SummerSlam opponent, and Sasha and Bayley are best friends again.

Impact Wrestling ‘Slammiversary’ Review with John Pollock, Nate Milton & Wai Ting

July 23, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock & Nate Milton review Impact Wrestling’s ‘Slammiversary’ card from Toronto with Austin Aries vs. Moose for the Impact title, Pentagon Jr. vs. Sami Callihan in a Mask vs. Hair Match, Santana & Ortiz vs. Hernandez & Homicide, and we are joined by Wai Ting for a live report after attending the card.

EGGSHELLS Podcast Companion: 1993 w/ Matt Charlton

July 21, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

Episode five sees Chris Charlton and Matt Charlton look at 1993, which saw NJPW start a relationship with WAR that saw Riki Choshu take on Genichiro Tenryu. Matt also goes in depth on the creation of the art for EGGSHELLS.

G1 Climax 28 Review: July 20 – Okada vs. Page [FREE PREVIEW]

July 20, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

[FREE PREVIEW] John Pollock and Wai Ting review every tournament match from the G1 Climax 28. Day 5 (July 20) is headlined by Kazuchika Okada vs. Hangman Page. For more G1 Climax 28 coverage, sign-up at postwrestlingcafe.com

upNXT 7/19/18: Pirates, Vikings & Serial Killers

July 19, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

Braden Herrington & Davie Portman return to chat this week’s WWE NXT including a triple threat to determine the number one contender for the NXT Women’s Championship, multiple vignettes for superstars/storylines, and attempting not to spoil the new Full Sail taping results.

REWIND-A-SMACKDOWN 7/17/18: Orton attacks Hardy, Slammiversary Preview

July 18, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

Randy Orton delivers a gruesome attack to Jeff Hardy during his match with Shinsuke Nakamura, The Miz delivers a eulogy for Team Hell No, AJ Styles faces Andrade “Cien” Almas, and Becky Lynch targets Carmella. John previews Sunday’s Impact Wrestling’s Slammiversary XVI pay-per-view.

REWIND-A-RAW 7/16/18: Sasha loves Bayley, Lesnar’s fate

July 17, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

The Sasha Banks-Bayley saga continues with a confession of love, Paul Heyman answers Kurt Angle’s threat to strip Brock Lesnar of his title, Ronda Rousey attacks, triple threat eliminators take place to determine Lesnar’s next challenger.