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Café Hangout: Andrew Thompson, NXT, Your Calls

May 14, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock and Wai Ting welcome POST Wrestling’s Andrew Thompson to discuss the week in wrestling news. Plus, last night’s NXT, Mike Tyson, UFC, TakeOver: In Your House, Otis winning MITB, and your phone calls!

AEW Dynamite hits lowest figure on TNT, both shows decline

May 14, 2020 John Pollock

AEW and NXT were both down this week with the shows declining among total viewers and in their key demos. Dynamite hit its lowest figure to date on TNT.

EXCLUSIVE: Nick Aldis thinks Rusev would fit great with the NWA, talks scrapped title matches, ALL IN

May 14, 2020 Andrew Thompson

POST Wrestling’s Andrew Thompson interviewed NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion Nick Aldis. Aldis spoke about the NWA Title matches that were pulled from G1 Supercard and ROH’s Summer Supercard events. Aldis shared some of the details behind he and Cody’s match at ALL IN and also speculated on how Rusev would fit within the National Wrestling Alliance.

The Undertaker details his run-in with Brock Lesnar at UFC 121

May 14, 2020 Andrew Thompson

The Undertaker reflects on his run-in with Brock Lesnar at UFC 121, why it happened and also talks about some of the focal points from ‘The Last Ride’ docu-series.

Report: Rachael Evers part of recent WWE releases

May 14, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Rachael Evers is no longer a member of the NXT roster as it has been confirmed that she was a part of the recent WWE releases/furloughs.

upNXT 5/13/20: “You’re Not My Bro!”

May 14, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review the May 13th edition of WWE NXT featuring Matt Riddle and Timothy Thatcher vs. Imperium for the NXT Tag Titles.

UFC Fight Night Report: Glover Teixeira defeats Anthony Smith in dominant fashion

May 14, 2020 Eric Marcotte

Eric Marcotte’s report of the UFC Fight Night card with Glover Teixeira defeating Anthony Smith in a dominant performance in the light heavyweight main event.

Rewind-A-Dynamite 5/13/20: Mike Tyson at DON, Vanguard 1, NXT In Your House

May 14, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock and Wai Ting review a taped edition of AEW Dynamite featuring the announcement of Mike Tyson appearing at Double or Nothing and the Death of Vanguard-1.

Matches and segments advertised for NXT & AEW next week

May 14, 2020 John Pollock

NXT and AEW Dynamite have announced several matches and segments for next week’s programs. NXT will be taped next week while AEW is live in Jacksonville.

NXT TakeOver: In Your House announced for Sunday, June 7th

May 13, 2020 John Pollock

During Wednesday’s edition of NXT, it was announced that the next TakeOver special is set for Sunday, June 7th.

Mike Tyson announced for Double or Nothing, updated card

May 13, 2020 John Pollock

During Wednesday’s broadcast of AEW Dynamite, the promotion announced that Mike Tyson will in attendance at the Double or Nothing pay-per-view.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Harold Meij reveals NJPW’s plans for return

May 13, 2020 John Pollock

New Japan’s plans for eventual return, AEW & NXT lineups, Enes Kanter says he’s received WWE offer, Fenix added to ladder match, TV viewership notes & more.

POLLOCK’S MMA UPDATE: NY Times reports on guidelines for UFC cards

May 13, 2020 John Pollock

NY Times releases the UFC’s event operations plan, how guidelines were followed at UFC 249, MMAJA issues statement on waiver form, a crazy arrest story & UFC Fight Night preview.

IMPACT WRESTLING REPORT: #1 contender’s tournament begins

May 13, 2020 Davie Portman

The #1 contenders’ tournament began with Hernandez vs. Madman Fulton and Rohit Raju vs. Trey, The North send in another title defense, and Moose faces Suicide.

WWE vacates Intercontinental Title, tournament to crown new champion begins on SmackDown

May 13, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Sami Zayn will not be defending the Intercontinental Championship going forward, so WWE has vacated the title and a tournament to crown a new champion will start this Friday night on SmackDown.

NWA introducing ‘Carnyland’ series, debuts on 5/19

May 12, 2020 Andrew Thompson

The National Wrestling Alliance announces the debut of ‘Carnyland’ in replacement of NWA Powerrr on Tuesdays.

REWIND-A-WAI #61: WCW Monday Nitro (Sept. 18, 2000)

May 12, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WCW Monday Nitro from Kitchener, Ontario held on September 18, 2000 featuring a… uh… the booking of this show is so difficult to describe in one paragraph you’ll really just need to listen to find out.

POST NEWS UPDATE: Sting no longer under contract with WWE, per report

May 12, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Sting no longer under contract with WWE, per report. Renee Young praises Sasha Banks’ star power, DDT Universe rebrands as Wrestle Universe, Lio Rush on the African-American representation in WWE, MJ Jenkins on her “beef” with Naomi, Jay Lethal talks WWE and more.

WWE Raw increases 14%, highest viewership in five weeks

May 12, 2020 John Pollock

WWE Raw was able to stop its viewership loss with its best number in over a month featuring Becky Lynch’s announcement and the return of Edge & Randy Orton.

Crazzy Steve signs with IMPACT Wrestling

May 12, 2020 Andrew Thompson

The former TNA World Tag Team Champion Crazzy Steve has signed with IMPACT Wrestling after his appearance at their two-night Rebellion event.