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Rewind-A-SmackDown 8/21/20: ThunderDome Debut, Audience Feedback

August 22, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock and Wai Ting chat Friday Night SmackDown with the launch of the WWE ThunderDome and its first of many shows at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. John Siino calls in to share his experience as a member of the virtual audience.

RASD 8/14/20: Strowman’s Land, WWE at Amway Center

Rewind-A-SmackDown 8/14/20: Strowman’s Land, WWE at Amway Center

August 15, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock and Wai Ting chat Friday Night SmackDown and WWE’s pending move to the Amway Center, AEW & NXT’s ratings from Wednesday, UFC 252 & your phone calls.

Rewind-A-SmackDown 8/7/20: RETRIBUTION, Kevin Reilly-TNT, AEW Ratings

August 8, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock and Wai Ting review this week’s WWE SmackDown featuring RETRIBUTION! Plus, Kevin Reilly is out at WarnerMedia and a big week for AEW Dynamite ratings.

Rewind-A-SmackDown 7/31/20: WWE Q2, Mark Rollerball Rocco, SmackDown

August 1, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock and Wai Ting review this week’s WWE SmackDown featuring Bayley vs. Nikki Cross for the SD Women’s Championship and AJ Styles vs. Gran Metalik for the Intercontinental Championship.

Rewind-A-SmackDown 7/24/20: Sheamus-Hardy Bar Fight, Naomi on MizTV

July 25, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

Wai Ting is joined by Kristen Ashly (Bell to Belles, Association of Women in Wrestling) to review this week’s WWE SmackDown featuring Jeff Hardy vs. Sheamus in a Bar Fight, Naomi addresses #NaomiDeservesBetter on MizTV, and Alexa Bliss vs. Nikki Cross for a shot at Bayley’s championship.

Rewind-A-SmackDown 7/17/20: Bro-Home Show, AEW/NXT, Horror Show Preview

July 18, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock & Wai Ting review Friday Night SmackDown, discuss the AEW vs. NXT ratings, the NY Times covers Hana Kimura and a preview of Sunday’s Extreme Rules.

Rewind-A-SmackDown 7/10/20: Lacey Evans Turned Heel During Karaoke

July 11, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock & Wai Ting review Friday Night SmackDown featuring the New Day defending the SmackDown tag titles, a Karaoke Showdown, a breakdown of the Fyter Fest and Great American Bash ratings & more.

Rewind-A-SmackDown 7/3/20: WWE mask policy, EVOLVE, NXT/AEW ratings

July 4, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock & Wai Ting review Friday Night SmackDown featuring Sheamus’ long-awaited Toast to Jeff Hardy. Plus, today’s news including WWE’s new mask policy, EVOLVE sold to WWE, G-1 Climax update, and we take your phone calls.

RASD 6/26/20: WWE COVID-19 & Taping Chaos

Rewind-A-SmackDown 6/26/20: WWE COVID-19 & Taping Chaos

June 27, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock & Wai Ting go through a packed day of news with the latest on WWE’s COVID-19 cases, updated taping schedule, talent releases, and a review of WWE SmackDown’s Tribute to The Undertaker.

Rewind-A-SmackDown 6/19/20: Kristen Ashly talks #SpeakingOut

June 20, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock & Wai Ting welcome Kristen Ashly (Bell to Belles) to discuss the #SpeakingOut movement and the creation of the Association of Women in Wrestling. Plus, your calls and a review of tonight’s SmackDown.

Rewind-A-SmackDown 6/12/20: Bryan vs. Styles, Hardy-Sheamus, Andrew Thompson

RASD 6/12/20: Bryan vs. Styles, Hardy-Sheamus, Andrew Thompson

June 12, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

Wai Ting welcomes Andrew Thompson to review WWE SmackDown featuring Daniel Bryan vs. AJ Styles in the Intercontinental Championship Tournament Finals.

Rewind-A-SmackDown 6/5/20: New Champions, TakeOver Preview, Your Calls

June 6, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock and Wai Ting review SmackDown where Braun Strowman conquered a van. Plus, Alexa Bliss & Nikki Cross defend their tag titles against Bayley & Sasha Banks, today’s news, our NXT TakeOver preview and your calls.

RASD 5/29/20: Jeff Hardy Hit-and-Run, Matt Riddle to SmackDown

Rewind-A-SmackDown 5/29/20: Jeff Hardy Hit-and-Run, Matt Riddle to SD

May 30, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock and Wai Ting discuss Friday Night SmackDown from the WWE Performance Center featuring an alleged drunk hit-and-run accident to kick off the show.

RASD 5/22/20: Hana Kimura Passes Away, Dark Side on Owen Hart

May 23, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock and Wai Ting discuss breaking news of the tragic passing of Stardom’s Hana Kimura at the age of 22. [NOTE: The rest of our podcast including our SmackDown and Dark Side of the Ring: “The Final Days of Owen Hart” reviews were recorded prior and are presented as originally recorded.]

Rewind-A-SmackDown 5/15/20: IC Tournament, Martha Hart, Road Warriors

May 16, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock and Wai Ting review Friday Night SmackDown with the start of the Intercontinental title tournament. Plus, Martha Hart appears on Talk is Jericho, and a review of Dark Side of the Ring: “The Last Ride of the Road Warriors”.

Rewind-A-SmackDown 5/8/20: MITB Go-Home, Reigns Speaks, Herb Abrams

May 9, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock and Wai Ting review Friday Night SmackDown and the final episode leading into this Sunday’s Money in the Bank PPV. Plus, we discuss Jacare testing positive for COVID-19 and review Dark Side of the Ring: Herb Abrams.

Rewind-A-SmackDown 5/1/20: “Karma’s a Bitch, Bitch”, David Schultz Dark Side

May 2, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock and Wai Ting review Friday Night SmackDown featuring two Money in the Bank Qualifying Matches with Otis vs. Dolph Ziggler and Mandy Rose vs. Carmella. Plus, today’s news and “Dr. D” David Schultz on Dark Side of the Ring.

Rewind-A-SmackDown 4/25/20: “Let’s Wrap it Up, Padre”

April 25, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock and Wai Ting review SmackDown and Triple H’s 25th anniversary celebration with appearances from Shawn Michaels, Ric Flair, Road Dogg, and Vince McMahon. UFC and AEW announce their next shows in Florida, and the latest with Velveteen Dream.

RASD 4/17/20: WWE Revamps Schedule, Dark Side “Jimmy Snuka”

Rewind-A-SmackDown 4/17/20: WWE Revamps Schedule, Dark Side “Jimmy Snuka”

April 18, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock and Wai Ting review SmackDown featuring the announcement of Climb the Corporate Ladder Matches for Money In The Bank. They also discuss WWE’s revised television taping schedule and this week’s Dark Side of the Ring.

RASD 4/10/20: WWE Going Live, XFL, UFC 249 off, The Revival, “Brawl for All”

April 11, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock and Wai Ting review the Friday Night SmackDown following WrestleMania 36 with breaking news about changes to WWE’s current taping schedule. Plus, latest news about XFL, UFC 249, The Revival, and our review of Dark Side of the Ring: “Brawl for All”.