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THE BRITISH WRESTLING EXPERIENCE 1/18/18: Introduction

January 17, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

Martin Bushby, Oli Court and Benno return with their brand new podcast reviewing all the major happenings from the British wrestling scene. This first episode features introductions to all the major promotions – PROGRESS, RevPro, OTT, wXw, ICW and more.

REWIND-A-SMACKDOWN 1/16/18: New US Champion, Mixed Match Challenge, Selfie Promos

January 17, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

The US title tournament reaches its unexpected conclusion as Jinder Mahal, Bobby Roode, Mojo Rawley and Xavier Woods compete in the semi-finals AND finals; the Mixed Match Challenge debuts featuring Nakamura/Natalya vs Balor/Banks; members of the roster take turns cutting promos on their cellphones in selfie mode; TJP tries to hide his tears on 205 Live.

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Progress Chapter 61 Report – Travis Banks retains Progress title

January 16, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

By: Benno British Wrestling Experience on POST Wrestling Progress Chapter 61: Don’t Touch Me … Don’t … Don’t Touch Me O2 Academy Birmingham in Birmingham,

Jey Uso Arrested in Texas for Driving While Intoxicated

January 16, 2018 John Pollock

This past weekend, WWE SmackDown Live performer Jey Uso (Joshua Samuel Fatu) was arrested for driving while intoxicated in Hidalgo County in Texas.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 1/16 – WWE confirms Ricochet, War Machine, and Candice LeRae signings

January 16, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE has confirmed the signings of Ricochet, War Machine, and Candice LeRae, WWE set to launch the Mixed Match Challenge series tonight, Impact announces Twitch deal with new programming scheduled, dates and cities set for ROH and New Japan’s War of the Worlds tour, Laurel Van Ness departs Impact Wrestling, and more.

REWIND-A-RAW 1/15/18: Braun Strowman Fired? Finn Balor vs Seth Rollins, Paige Appears

January 16, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

Braun Strowman gets FIRED and responds by wreaking havoc backstage, Finn Balor takes on Seth Rollins, Asuka vs Nia Jax, Paige makes an appearance, and more. We discuss the news of the past week including Paige’s career-threatening neck injury, Chris Jericho being among the names returning for next week’s RAW 25, and the recent NXT signings of War Machine, Ricochet and Candice LeRae.

Paige officially out of the Royal Rumble Match, Chris Jericho added to Raw 25th Anniversary

January 15, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE has officially announced that Paige will not be participating in the Royal Rumble match later this month, Chris Jericho is among the additional names added to the 25th Anniversary of Raw and Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler to call show from Manhattan Center.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 1/15 – Bill Goldberg comments on WWE Hall of Fame Announcement

January 15, 2018 John Pollock

Bill Goldberg comments on his WWE Hall of Fame induction announcement, preview of tonight’s Raw, rundown of the UFC’s Fight Night event from St. Louis, incredible moment with Matt Hughes, Dana White discusses Conor McGregor’s future as champion, Jazzy Gabert undergoes neck surgery, Eddie Edwards injured at Impact tapings & more.

Bill Goldberg to headline WWE’s 2018 Hall of Fame Class

January 15, 2018 John Pollock

The headliner for the WWE’s annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony over WrestleMania weekend will be Bill Goldberg. The ceremony will take place on Friday, April 6th in New Orleans, Louisiana. John Pollock looks at Goldberg’s career history from his rise within WCW, the fall of the company and his two stints with the WWE.

Penta El Zero M and Rey Fenix Steal the Show at MLW “Zero Hour”

January 15, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock reviews this past Thursday’s MLW “Zero Hour” event from Orlando, which featured an excellent match between Penta El Zero M and Rey Fenix along with a “Deathmatch” between Shane Strickland and Jimmy Havoc.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 1/14 – ZSJ vs. WALTER tonight at EVOLVE 99, ROH TV Review, Preview of UFC card in St. Louis

January 14, 2018 John Pollock

A memorial service for Tom Zenk was held on Saturday, UFC holds their first event of 2018, update on Uriah Hall, EVOLVE presents a show from Brooklyn with Zack Sabre, Jr vs. WALTER, matches announced for this week’s SmackDown Live, Empty Arena Match being filmed at the Impact Zone by the NWA, review of this week’s Ring of Honor episode and more.

Impact Wrestling Notes from Saturday’s Taping

January 14, 2018 John Pollock

There were several news items coming out of Saturday’s set of Impact Wrestling tapings with the announcement of their next major show, the main event for that show and a notable departure from the company.

The 2018 MMA Prediction Show feat. Ariel Helwani

January 13, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock is joined by MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani for the 2018 MMA Prediction Show. Pollock will run through all of the predictions made for 2017 and then come up with a new list of “Likely or Unlikely” scenarios for 2018.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 1/13 – Mixed Match Challenge to air on WWE Network this Thursday

January 13, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE Network is scheduled to air the “Mixed Match Challenge” later in the week, Chris Adonis is leaving Impact Wrestling, EVOLVE holds their first card in 2018 tonight, a scary situation at the UFC weigh-ins with a fighter unable to weigh in, notes from the MLW event, reviews of NXT & Impact Wrestling and Ricochet bids farewell at PWG event.

Chuck Taylor regains PWG title, WWE-bound Ricochet bids adieu to the indies

January 13, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

PWG held its (mostly) annual Mystery Vortex show Friday night. But it was no keeping the secret from anyone in attendance at American Legion Post #308 that it would be the final independent pro-wrestling show at this juncture for Reseda favorite Ricochet, who is headed to WWE later this month.

Report: Paige will not be cleared for WWE in-ring return

January 12, 2018 John Pollock

A report from PWinsider’s Mike Johnson states that the WWE will not be clearing Paige (Saraya-Jade Bevis) to resume her in-ring career following an injury last month during a six-woman tag.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 1/12 – WWE executive Michelle Wilson on WWE Network Growth & Strategies

January 12, 2018 John Pollock

WWE executive Michelle Wilson speaks about the WWE Network, title match added to the Royal Rumble, Moses Malone interview, David Otunga will not be charged, Gabe Sapolsky confirms new position with the WWE, WWE U.K. vs. Impact champion booked, Jimmy Smith signs with UFC, Sonnen vs. Rampage to headline Bellator 192 and more.

POST Wrestling’s Worst of 2017 Picks

January 12, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

POST Wrestling’s panel of John Pollock, Wai Ting, Jason Agnew and Dan “The Mouth” Lovranski make their picks for “The Worst of 2017” in all of the major categories within professional wrestling and mixed martial arts.

REWIND-A-WAI #2: Post ‘Mania Raw (April 8, 2013)

January 12, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock and Wai Ting travel back to the night after WrestleMania 29 in 2013 for one of the more memorable editions of the show. It was the night Dolph Ziggler cashed in his Money in the Bank briefcase, the audience revolted against Randy Orton and Sheamus, The Shield confronted The Undertaker, “Fandango-ing” was born and it all culminated with a three-minute, non-title affair between John Cena and Mark Henry!

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 1/11 – WWE “Mixed Match Challenge” Brackets & Full Schedule

January 11, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE has released the entire set of brackets and the scheduled for the “Mixed Match Challenge”, notes from Impact Wrestling conference call, Austin Aries returns, SmackDown number, the date for “All In” show and lots more.