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By: POST Wrestling
Language: en
Categories: Sports, Wrestling, Tv, Film
John Pollock & Wai Ting review WWE Raw, AEW Dynamite and discuss the latest in pro wrestling news with their network of contributors. http://www.postwrestling.com
Episodes
AEW Dynamite 1/7/26 Review | REWIND-A-DYNAMITE
Jan 08, 2026John Pollock and Wai Ting review AEW Dynamite with Hangman Page & Swerve Strickland vs. Powerhouse Hobbs & Hook in a Lights Out match.
XL: John & Wai discuss NXT New Year’s Evil and its many talent moves, news from New Japan, and Netflix gaining the U.S. rights to the WWE library.
The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped.
NXT New Year's Evil and talent call-upsNew Japan announcementsHiroshi Tanahashi's hairWWE's handling of its librariesGCW's The Collective scheduleFinal Impact on AXS TVPOST Wrestling Café Sche...
Duration: 00:50:04Wrestle Kingdom 20 Success | WWE Holiday Tour | Pollock & Thurston
Jan 07, 2026John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover the success of Wrestle Kingdom 20, how WWE’s holiday tour performed, and Netflix strikes a deal for WWE’s library.
Plus, POST Wrestling’s Karen Peterson speaks about the significance of Wrestle Kingdom, Hiroshi Tanahashi’s retirement, the debut of Aaron Wolf, the TV-Asahi broadcast, and Saya Kamitani’s breakout year.
Topics this week include:
Wrestle Kingdom 20 & New Year Dash figures Netflix strikes a deal for the WWE PLEsWWE Holiday Tour attendance down despite record gatesJudge denies WWE motion in lawsuit over injuryDr. Carlon Colker appeals a court order Dana Wh... Duration: 01:05:51WWE NXT New Year’s Evil 2026 Review | upNXT
Jan 07, 2026Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review WWE NXT New Year’s Evil from January 6th, 2026 headlined by Oba Femi vs Leon Slater for the NXT Championship!
00:00:00 - Intro
00:10:00 - NJPW New Year’s Dash Talk
00:16:20 - WWE RAW Thoughts
00:30:13 - NXT Review
The show includes:
Raw is Stranger Things: WWE Raw 1/5/26 Review | RAR
Jan 06, 2026John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE Raw’s 1-Year Netflix Anniversary “Stranger Things” episode featuring CM Punk vs. Bron Breakker, Maxxine Dupri vs. Becky Lynch, and Kabuki Warriors vs. Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY.
XL: John & Wai cover the fallout from Wrestle Kingdom 20, the news coming out of New Year Dash & more.
The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped.
Shinsuke Nakamura speaks on missing Wrestle KingdomNJPW New Year Dash results & newsSaya Kamitani is taking leave until FebruaryJordynne Grace calls for Grok AI regulation AEW & WWE dep... Duration: 00:43:02Hiroshi Tanahashi Retires: NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20 Review
Jan 04, 2026Bruce Lord and Karen Peterson review NJPW’s Wrestle Kingdom 20 in Tokyo Dome, featuring Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Kazuchika Okada and the retirement of Tanahashi after a twenty-six-year career.
The semi-main event of Konosuke Takeshita vs. Yota Tsuji in a double championship match for the IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship and IWGP World Heavyweight Championship.
Highlighted topics including the impact of live domestic broadcasting on the company’s biggest show on their annual calendar, utilizing various fandom paths to draw in new viewers, the imbalance of ring-time versus length of entrances, inclusion of STARDOM and DDT talents, the...
Duration: 02:52:193-Hour SD Returns: WWE SmackDown 1/2/26 Review | RASD
Jan 03, 2026John Pollock and Wai Ting review the first WWE show of the year as Drew McIntyre names the stipulations for “3 Stages of Hell”, Chelsea Green defends her title, and Damian Priest faces Aleister Black in an Ambulance match. Plus, surprise returns and NXT call-ups.
XL: John & Wai discuss TNA Impact and title matches confirmed for its AMC debut, NOAH’s follow-up to its New Year event, Madison Rayne’s retirement, and what WWE & AEW’s biggest matches of 2026 could be.
The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free.
TNA Impac... Duration: 01:18:02[XL] AEW New Year’s Smash 2025 Review | REWIND-A-DYNAMITE
Jan 01, 2026Enjoy this FREE XL Edition from POSTwrestlingCafe.com — John Pollock and Wai Ting review AEW Dynamite New Year’s Smash with Jon Moxley vs. Josh Alexander, Mercedes Moné vs. Willow Nightingale, and Ricochet vs. Jack Perry.
XL: John & Wai cover NOAH’s The New Year event, an incredible main event at STARDOM Dream Queendom, Sheamus has surgery, and a preview of Wrestle Kingdom 20.
The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped.
NOAH The New Year results Saya Kamitani vs. Saori Anou Sheamus undergoes surgery Wrestle Kingdom 20... Duration: 01:44:54Dave Meltzer talks Major Pro Wrestling Stories of 2025 | POST Interview
Jan 01, 2026John Pollock catches up with Dave Meltzer to discuss the major stories of 2025 and ones to watch in the new year.
The editor of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter returns to POST Wrestling to discuss the death of Hulk Hogan, AEW’s perception rebound, CMLL’s massive year, WWE on Netflix, and the retirement of Hiroshi Tanahashi.
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Duration: 00:37:31Endeavor’s Courtship of WWE | Biggest Stories of 2025 | Pollock & Thurston
Dec 31, 2025John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover the TKO merger process with new documents unsealed and correspondence among key executives revealed.
Plus, a look back at the biggest news stories of 2025 and ones to watch in the coming year.
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Duration: 01:34:44WWE NXT Year-End Awards 2025 Review | upNXT
Dec 31, 2025Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review the WWE NXT 2025 Year-End Awards from December 30th, 2025 headlined by Ricky Saints vs Je’Von Evans!
NXT Review starts at 19mins
The show includes:
Ricky Saints vs Je’Von EvansEthan Page vs Moose (NXT North American Championship)Jacy Jayne vs Wren SinclairLexis King vs Tavion Heights (WWE Speed Title Tournament Final Match)OTM vs Swipe RightJoe Hendry’s New Year’s Eve…Eve ConcertThe lads give their NXT Year-End Awards picks, plus a preview for NXT New Year’s Evi...
Duration: 01:38:24WWE Raw 12/29/25 Review | REWIND-A-RAW
Dec 30, 2025John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE Raw with AJ Styles & Dragon Lee vs. The Usos, Stephanie Vaquer vs. Nikki Bella vs. Raquel Rodriguez, and Austin Theory vs. Rey Mysterio.
XL: John & Wai welcome Brandon Thurston to discuss his report on unsealed documents in the WWE shareholder suit. Then, they chat about Stardom’s Dream Queendom and William Regal’s post about dangerous bumps.
The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped.
How Vince McMahon’s 2022 WWE comeback was anticipated by Endeavor execsAnthony Joshua injured in a c... Duration: 00:41:18AEW Worlds End 2025 Review, Results & Analysis
Dec 28, 2025John Pollock and Wai Ting go live immediately after AEW Worlds End 2025 to discuss Samoa Joe vs. Swerve vs. Hangman vs. MJF for the AEW World Championship, and the semi-finals and final of the Continental Classic.
AEW Worlds End
December 27, 2025
Hoffman Estates, Illinois, USA
Now Arena
AEW World Championship: Samoa Joe (c) vs. Swerve Strickland vs. “Hangman” Adam Page vs. MJFAEW Continental Classic Final: Winner of Okada/Takeshita vs. Winner of Fletcher/MoxleyAEW Women’s World Championship: Kris Statlander (c) vs. Jamie HayterAEW World Tag Team Championship Chicago Street Fight: FTR (c... Duration: 01:26:02WWE SmackDown 12/26/25 Review | RASD
Dec 27, 2025John Pollock and Wai Ting review the final 2-hour WWE SmackDown for a while, featuring Joe Hendry vs. The Miz in a Miracle on 34th Street Fight, Ilja Dragunov’s latest US title open challenge, and Drew McIntyre & Cody Rhodes under the same roof.
XL: John & Wai discuss the final round-robin matches in the Continental Classic, the full card for AEW Worlds End, Backlash in Puerto Rico, and Jim Ross’ denial of making racist remarks to D-Von Dudley.
The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free.
AEW Dynami... Duration: 00:47:11The POST Wrestling Christmas Show 2025
Dec 25, 2025Many special guests stop by the POST Office to chat with John Pollock and Wai Ting for the 2025 POST Wrestling Christmas Show! Plus, the POST Christmas Jingle Contest! TIME STAMPS (these will greatly vary due to ad auto-insertion throughout the pod):
00:00:00 Intro
00:06:30 John & Wai Open
00:24:13 Guest 1
00:57:26 Guest 2
01:23:42 Guest 3
01:42:15 Guest 4
02:17:52 Guest 5
02:45:59 Guest 6
03:21:12 Guest 7
03:47:22 Guest 8
04:10:20 Guest 9
04:40:57 Guest 10
05:25:33 Jingle Contest
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An ad-free...
Duration: 06:16:14WWE NXT 12/23/25 Review | upNXT
Dec 24, 2025Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review WWE NXT from December 23rd, 2025 headlined by Chelsea Green vs Sol Ruca for the WWE Women’s United States Championship!
00:00:00 - Show Starts
00:13:50 - AEW/Andrade Talk
00:19:00 - WWE Talk
00:23:45 - NXT Review
The show includes:
WWE Raw 12/22/25 Review | REWIND-A-RAW
Dec 23, 2025John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE Raw with CM Punk teaming with Rey Mysterio against Austin Theory & Bronson Reed, and Asuka versus Rhea Ripley.
XL: John & Wai discuss Roland Bock, Anthony Joshua’s knockout of Jake Paul, a recap of AAA’s Guerra de Titanes & Road to Tokyo Dome, Tony Khan’s media call, and lineups this week.
The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped.
Roland Bock dies at 81Anthony Joshua knocks out Jake Paul AAA Guerra de Titanes Hiroshi Tanahashi's final match at Korak... Duration: 00:40:55NWA Podcast: The 2025 Rap-Up! | December 2025
Dec 22, 2025The Nubian Wrestling Advocates are back to close out 2025 with their 5th Annual Chrismahanukwanzaa Kickback!
The Advocates will be joined by special guests to reminisce on the year that was in pro wrestling and discuss John Cena’s legacy in the art, now that his final run has finally finalized. Plus, Nate brings a special holiday edition of the Motown Minute, we take part in the time-honored tradition unlike any other—Who All Gon’ Be There?—and much more.
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Follow Nate Milton: https://x.com/n8mozaik... Duration: 06:30:28WWE SmackDown 12/19/25 Review | RASD
Dec 20, 2025John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE SmackDown with reaction to Cody Rhodes’ home invasion, The Wyatt Sicks defending the tag titles against the MFTs, and Ilja Dragunov & Carmelo Hayes vs. DIY.
XL: John & Wai discuss John Cena’s first interview since his retirement match, the passing of independent wrestler Mark Wolf, TNA Impact from Thursday & more.
The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free.
Independent wrestler Mark Wolf dies at 56Delaware court orders WWE to produce DOJ & SEC recordsJohn Cena on What Do You Wanna Talk About... Duration: 00:37:34[BONUS] The First WWF Draft (Raw 3/25/02) | REWIND-A-WAI #196
Dec 19, 2025Enjoy this free preview from the POST Wrestling Café — John Pollock and Wai Ting review the March 25, 2002, episode of WWF Raw featuring the inaugural draft and start of the Brand Extension. They discuss:
How the WCW Invasion's failure lead to WWF’s in-house brand splitStone Cold Steve Austin’s forgotten first walkout of 2002Vince & Flair’s on-screen chemistry as duelling authority figuresHow the Draft attempted to benefit new stars in Edge and Brock LesnarDudley Boyz break-upThe nWo in 2002Stephanie McMahon competing for the WWF World ChampionshipThis episode was brought to you by Espresso Executive Producer, Blake Lovell.
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Duration: 00:14:49[BONUS] Video Killed The Radio Star (2025) Review | DOUBLE SHOT
Dec 18, 2025Enjoy this free preview from the POST Wrestling Café — John Pollock and David Bixenspan review Video Killed The Radio Star, covering the sex tape scandal involving Bubba the Love Sponge and the late Hulk Hogan.
They discuss the sex tape scandal involving Bubba the Love Sponge and Hulk Hogan, the legal fallout, Bubba’s rivals in the Tampa radio market, and how the documentary presents Bubba’s side of the story.
The landscape of the Tampa radio scene and Bubba’s roleThe rise of Bubba the Love Sponge and his popularity peakLeaving terrestrial radio for Howard 101Hogan’s usage... Duration: 00:21:21[XL] AEW Holiday Bash 2025 Review | REWIND-A-DYNAMITE
Dec 18, 2025Enjoy this FREE XL Edition of Rewind-A-Dynamite from POSTwrestlingCafe.com — John Pollock and Wai Ting review AEW Dynamite & Collision: Holiday Bash with The Elite vs. Don Callis Family, FTR vs. Bang Bang Gang, the Dynamite Diamond Battle Royal, and more Continental Classic matches.
XL: John & Wai cover the bizarre ending that resulted in Thea Hail winning the NXT North American title, Saya Kamitani makes history, Mick Foley is done with WWE, and Penta is off this Saturday’s AAA card.
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Duration: 01:12:20WWE Ring Boy Lawsuit Continues: Judge Says Case Will Proceed to Discovery | Pollock & Thurston
Dec 17, 2025John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover the latest developments in the WWE Ring Boy lawsuit, as a judge rules that most of the plaintiffs’ claims will proceed to discovery.
They also discuss John Cena’s final match and the business impact it generated, along with Mick Foley publicly cutting ties with WWE over Donald Trump.
Topics this week include:
Warner Bros. Discovery’s board is approving Netflix’s bid and rejecting ParamountJudge allows the WWE Ring Boy lawsuit to move forward on most claimsJohn Cena’s final match and its business implicationsMick Foley ends his relati... Duration: 01:20:45WWE NXT 12/16/25 Review | upNXT
Dec 17, 2025Davie Portman is joined by Boris Aguilar from EH+ Productions to review WWE NXT from December 16th, 2025 featuring Leon Slater vs Joe Hendry vs Dion Lennox vs Myles Borne to determine the Number 1 Contender for the NXT Championship!
00:00:00 - Show Starts
00:02:00 - Plugs for Poisonrana Shows
00:14:00 - Cena's Retirement, Raw Recap and Mick Foley cuts ties with WWE
00:44:00 - NXT Review
The show includes
WWE Raw 12/15/25 Review | REWIND-A-RAW
Dec 16, 2025John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE Raw with Gunther’s return after making John Cena tap out, Logan Paul vs. Rey Mysterio, and the reveal of the Masked Man.
XL: John & Wai discuss the latest news including the fallout from SNME, the conclusion of the World Tag League with multiple NJPW announcements, AEW going to Vancouver, and several injury notes.
The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped.
Solomon Grundy, Geronimo dos Santos & Ricky Romero Jr. have passed awaySNME was the highest-grossing arena event in... Duration: 00:56:15John Cena’s Final Match: WWE SNME 12/13/25 Review
Dec 14, 2025John Pollock & Wai Ting review WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event 12/13/25 featuring John Cena vs. Gunther in the final match of Cena’s career.
Plus, a series of NXT vs. WWE matches including Cody Rhodes vs. Oba Femi. Match card below.
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WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event
December 13, 2025
Capital One Arena
Washington, D.C.
John Cena's Final Match: John Cena vs. GuntherCody Rhodes vs. Oba FemiBayley vs. Sol RucaAJ Styles & Dragon Lee vs. Je'Von Evans & Leon SlaterBlue...
Duration: 01:16:33WWE SmackDown 12/12/25 Review & SNME Preview | RASD
Dec 13, 2025John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE SmackDown with a celebration for John Cena, Damian Priest & Rhea Ripley versus Aleister Black & Zelina, and Ilja Dragunov defending the U.S. title against Tommaso Ciampa. Plus, a preview of Saturday Night's Main Event.
XL: An update on the ring boy lawsuit as it moves to discovery, NJPW’s World Tag League finals are set, Wrestle Kingdom 20 sells out its remaining tickets, and El Hijo del Santo retires this weekend.
The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free.
Ring boy law... Duration: 00:50:40AEW Dynamite: Winter is Coming 2025 Review | REWIND-A-DYNAMITE
Dec 11, 2025John Pollock and Wai Ting review AEW Dynamite: Winter is Coming with Eddie Kingston challenging Samoa Joe for the AEW Championship, the crowning of the first Women’s tag team champions, and the continuation of the Continental Classic.
XL: John & Wai cover John Cena’s recent interviews heading into his retirement, NXT, TMDK advancing to the final of the World Tag League, and Masha Slamovich’s TNA exit.
The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped.
John Cena’s media tour highlights NXT recap feat. Oba Femi v... Duration: 00:50:30The Legacy of John Cena | Netflix vs Paramount | Pollock & Thurston
Dec 10, 2025John Pollock and Brandon Thurston look at the career of John Cena as the longest tenured main eventer in WWE’s history and the fight between Netflix & Paramount.
Topics this week include:
The legacy of John Cena and his run on top in WWEThe showdown between Netflix and Paramount for control of WBDLawsuit over Cena’s theme song Cena’s latest comments on Vince McMahonMark Shapiro speaks at the UBS conference Judge issues order against Dr. Carlon Colker Mark Hunt’s lawsuit George Barrios is writing a book & moreMusic courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tr...
Duration: 01:44:26WWE NXT 12/9/25 Review | upNXT
Dec 10, 2025Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review WWE NXT from December 9th, 2025 featuring Oba Femi vs Je’Von Evans for the NXT Championship!
00:00:00 - Show Starts
00:02:50 - Upcoming Show Plugs
00:14:30 - John Cena's Final Week
00:35:00 - Saturday Night's Main Event Preview
00:49:30 - NXT Review
The show includes:
WWE Raw 12/8/25 Review | REWIND-A-RAW
Dec 09, 2025John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE Raw as Gunther addresses John Cena ahead of SNME, The Vision set their sights on LA Knight and Rey Mysterio, and AJ Styles & Dragon Lee defend the tag titles against the War Raiders.
XL: John & Wai discuss the latest news including the passing of “Mr. Electricity” Steve Regal, Paramount’s response to Netflix’s bid for WBD, NXT Deadline thoughts, World Tag League’s final week, Lando Norris winning the F1 Driver’s Championship, and Sean Combs: The Reckoning.
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Duration: 00:48:082025 Year In Review | POST Puroresu
Dec 08, 2025WH Park & Karen Peterson cover the biggest news and results from Japanese professional wrestling, including NJPW, AJPW, Pro Wrestling NOAH, Stardom, Marigold, Sendai Girls, and TJPW.
This month’s highlights include:
2025 Best Of SelectionsYear-End/New Year Schedule of ShowsTanahashi vs. Okada ThoughtsYuma Aoyagi’s SuspensionStay tuned for in-depth analysis of Japan’s top promotions and tournaments, plus insight into the stories shaping the future of puroresu and joshi wrestling.
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Duration: 01:51:34WWE NXT Deadline 2025 Review | upNXT
Dec 07, 2025Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review WWE NXT Deadline from December 6th, 2025!
00:00:00 - Show Starts
00:07:10 - Bayley’s Training Camp, John Cena’s final week
00:18:00 - Upcoming Poisonrana Shows
00:28:20 - WWE NXT Deadline Review
02:14:06 - AEW Chat/Netflix Buys WBD
The show includes:
[FREE] AEW Collision 12/6/25 Review | COLLISION COURSE
Dec 07, 2025Enjoy this free sample from POSTwrestlingCafe.com — sign up for a free account to access an XL version of this podcast featuring Kate's ROH Final Battle 2025 review.
Wai Ting joins Kate from Montreal to review AEW Collision. Featuring:
Continental Classic (Blue League): Konosuke Takeshita vs Jon MoxleyContinental Classic (Blue League): Orange Cassidy vs Roderick StrongContinental Classic (Blue League): Claudio Castagnoli vs Mascara DoradaTBS Title Match: Mercedes Moné vs Leila GreyNational Title Match: Ricochet vs Ace Austin We’ll hear from Swerve StricklandFTR call out the Bang Bang GangTony Schiavone sits down with Timeless Love Bombs & Babes of Wrat... Duration: 01:18:59Cena's Final Opponent Crowned: WWE SmackDown 12/5/25 Review | RASD
Dec 06, 2025Wai Ting and Neal Flanagan review WWE SmackDown with Gunther vs. LA Knight in The Last Time is Now tournament final to determine John Cena’s final opponent.
XL: Netflix to acquire WBD’s assets, John Cena speaks about Vince McMahon, a new lawsuit emerges around Cena’s theme song, and Bryan Danielson updates us on his health.
The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free.
Netflix agrees to buy WBD’s studio and streaming assetsJohn Cena appears on Rogan and Simmons showsLawsuit over Cena’s entrance theme Dan... Duration: 00:58:43[BONUS] WWF Survivor Series 1991 Review | REWIND-A-WAI #195
Dec 05, 2025Enjoy this free preview from the POST Wrestling Café — John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWF Survivor Series 1991 from Detroit’s Joe Louis Arena, featuring Hulk Hogan vs. The Undertaker for the WWF Championship. They discuss:
Randy Savage’s infamous angle with Jake Roberts that saw him get bitten by a King CobraFallout from Hogan vs. Undertaker and the most controversial Tombstone Piledriver in wrestling historyRic Flair’s WWF PPV debut with Piper, Bret & Virgil and its absurd DQ finishThe Rockers’ dissension foreshadowing their split & Shawn Michaels’ singles pushHow this PPV fared as a go-home show for WWF’s Tuesday in Texas... Duration: 00:17:58AEW Dynamite 12/3/25 Review | REWIND-A-DYNAMITE
Dec 04, 2025John Pollock and Wai Ting review AEW Dynamite with Continental Classic matches including Moxley vs. Castagnoli, Kazuchika Okada vs. PAC, and Fletcher vs. Knight. Plus, a Hardcore Holiday Death Match between The MegaProblems and Timeless Love Bombs.
XL: The latest details on TNA’s deal with AMC, how Hiroshi Tanahashi’s retirement match came to be, New Japan’s World Tag League continues, and Nick Khan discusses the Ali Boxing Revival Act.
The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped.
The latest on TNA’s deal wit... Duration: 00:57:30TNA’s deal with AMC | The Politics Behind Tanahashi vs. Okada | Pollock & Thurston
Dec 03, 2025John Pollock and Brandon Thurston welcome Trish Speirs to discuss her excellent feature on the booking of Hiroshi Tanahashi’s retirement match and TNA’s new media rights deal with AMC.
Topics this week include:
TNA inks multi-year deal with AMCThe booking of Hiroshi Tanahashi’s retirement matchWWE Raw falls outside the global top ten on NetflixAn update on the Conor McGregor lawsuit AEW Dynamite ratingsMusic courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer
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Duration: 01:08:43WWE NXT 12/2/25 Review | upNXT
Dec 03, 2025Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review WWE NXT from December 2nd, 2025 featuring Joe Hendry, Je’Von Evans, Leon Slater & Myles Borne vs DarkState!
00:04:20 - TNA To AMC In Multi-Year Rights Deal
00:36:00 - NXT Review
01:53:00 - NXT Deadline Predictions
(Timestamps are approximate due to ad insertions)
The show includes:
Joe Hendry, Je’Von Evans, Leon Slater & Myles Borne vs DarkStateAll the build/hype for Deadline this SaturdayRicky Saints and Oba Femi Contract SigningWomen’s Iron Survivor Challenge SummitJosh Briggs vs Tavion HeightsFatal Influence vs Sol Ruca, Kendal... Duration: 02:02:48WWE Raw 12/1/25 Review | REWIND-A-RAW
Dec 02, 2025John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE Raw featuring Gunther vs. Solo Sikoa and LA Knight vs. Jey Uso in the semi-finals of the Last Time Is Now Tournament, and Liv Morgan’s return to the show.
XL: John & Wai discuss the latest news, including Joe Doering’s third brain tumor diagnosis, Ronda Rousey reportedly in talks for a boxing fight, AEW Revolution’s location, Hulk Hogan’s widow denies Ric Flair’s claim & more.
The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped.
Joe Doering diagnosed... Duration: 00:54:40WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2025 Review
Nov 30, 2025John Pollock & Wai Ting review WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2025 featuring Men’s & Women’s WarGames matches, and John Cena vs. Dominik Mysterio in Cena’s penultimate match. Full card below.
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WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2025
November 29, 2025
Petco Park
San Diego, CA
Men's WarGames Match: CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, Jey Uso & Jimmy Uso vs. Brock Lesnar, D... Duration: 01:34:47WWE SmackDown 11/28/25 Review | RASD
Nov 29, 2025John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE SmackDown with a Traditional Survivor Series Elimination match, a Women’s WarGames Advantage match, and the remaining quarter-finals of the Last Time Is Now tournament.
XL: Ric Flair speaks on Hulk Hogan’s death, UFC makes a series of announcements for Paramount+, and a preview of the Survivor Series.
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AEW Continental Classic update ROH Final Battle update NJPW World Tag League - Night 6 Ric Flair claims Hulk Hogan died from street drugsUFC 324 & 325 announce... Duration: 00:37:39The History of the Survivor Series (1987 - 2024)
Nov 27, 2025John Pollock covers the history of the Survivor Series event with a year-by-year analysis, beginning in 1987 and going through its many iterations.
Pollock covers the impact of the inaugural event running on the same day as Starrcade in 1987, the changes involving the elimination matches over the years, the most successful and least successful events, the finale of the Invasion story in 2001, the debut of the Elimination Chamber, Raw vs. SmackDown themed shows, and the usage of War Games.
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Duration: 03:16:18AEW Dynamite 11/26/25 Review | REWIND-A-DYNAMITE
Nov 27, 2025John Pollock and Wai Ting review AEW Dynamite with Kazuchika Okada vs. Kyle Fletcher, Darby Allin vs. Kevin Knight, and Jon Moxley vs. Máscara Dorada in the Continental Classic.
XL: Multiple title changes and the participants for the Iron Survivor Challenge on NXT Gold Rush, the latest update on the World Tag League, and Seth Rollins comments on his recovery from shoulder surgery.
The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped.
NXT Gold Rush - Week 2 recapNJPW World Tag League - Night 5 Seth Rollins spe... Duration: 00:48:17Big Data + Panel Wreaks Havoc on WWE & AEW | Pollock & Thurston
Nov 26, 2025John Pollock and Brandon Thurston unpack the effect Big Data + Panel is having on the professional wrestling industry, and a blistering response from CW on the new methodology.
Topics this week include:
Big Data + Panel reporting by Brandon Thurston, including CW’s response Comparisons using the old and new methods for WWE & AEW Significant updates in the WWE shareholder lawsuit Vince McMahon’s phone given back by the feds AJ Lee and Stephanie McMahon discuss equal Lucha Libre AAA signs TV deal in Latin AmericaTony Khan on the length of AEW’s pay-per-viewNetflix sees spike for John Cena’s... Duration: 01:18:19WWE NXT Gold Rush Night 2 & AEW Full Gear Review | upNXT
Nov 26, 2025Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review WWE NXT Gold Rush: Night 2 from November 25th, 2025 from The Theater At MSG in New York Citk- plus give their thoughts on attending AEW Full Gear in Newark!
Show starts - 00:00:00
Plugs - 00:04:00
AEW Full Gear Review - 00:11:00
NXT Gold Rush Night 2 Review - 01:00:08
The show includes:
WWE Raw 11/24/25 Review | REWIND-A-RAW
Nov 25, 2025John Pollock and Wai Ting review the final WWE Raw before Survivor Series featuring the Men’s WarGames Advantage match, Penta’s unfortunate injury, the debut of “Little” John Cena, and a memorable Brock Lesnar blooper.
XL: John & Wai discuss AEW's Continental Classic entrants, Tony Khan’s comments about PPV length, and Bret Hart's recent comments about Shawn Michaels & Vince McMahon.
The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped.
Continental Classic participants Tony Khan talks PPV lengthNJPW World Tag League updateBret Hart speaks in Montreal NXT Gold Rus... Duration: 00:45:36AEW Full Gear 2025 Review, Results & Analysis
Nov 23, 2025John Pollock and Wai Ting go live immediately after AEW Full Gear 2025 to discuss “Hangman” Adam Page vs. Samoa Joe in an AEW World Championship Steel Cage match, Jon Moxley vs. Kyle O’Reilly in a No Holds Barred match, and more. Full card below.
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Prudential Center
AEW World Championship Steel Cage Match: “Hangman” Adam Page (c) vs. Samoa JoeAEW... Duration: 01:46:34WWE SmackDown 11/21/25 Review | RASD
Nov 22, 2025John Pollock and Neal Flanagan review WWE SmackDown with the final Women's WarGames participants announced, and Last Time is Now first round matches featuring Bronson Reed vs. Carmelo Hayes, and Finn Balor vs. Penta.
XL: Tony Khan speaks with the media before Full Gear, CW responds to the Big Data + Panel data, World Tag League begins, NXT hits a five-week high for Gold Rush & the latest in TNA.
The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free.
Sheamus out of Last Time Is Now TournamentTony Khan’s media cal... Duration: 00:42:09AEW Dynamite 11/19/25 Review | REWIND-A-DYNAMITE
Nov 20, 2025John Pollock and Wai Ting review a three-hour AEW Dynamite/Collision with Mercedes Moné vs. Red Velvet, Hangman vs. Shibata, Kenny Omega’s return, Women’s Tag Title Tournament matches, and more announced for Full Gear.
XL: Tony Khan’s interview with Ariel Helwani, NXT Gold Rush & Shiloh Hill’s debut, and NJPW’s World Tag League kicks off.
The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped.
Tony Khan’s interview with Ariel HelwaniNXT Gold Rush recapNJPW World Tag League kicks off WWE SmackDown & AEW Collision rati... Duration: 01:05:15John Cena at MSG | Tony Khan speaks with Ariel Helwani | Pollock & Thurston
Nov 19, 2025John Pollock and Brandon Thurston react to Tony Khan’s sit-down chat with Ariel Helwani, TKO’s big week at Madison Square Garden, a “Stunner” of a group chat, and the WON Hall of Fame class.
Topics this week include:
Tony Khan returns to the Ariel Helwani ShowTKO runs UFC 322 & John Cena’s Final Raw at MSGESPN and YouTube reach an agreementLatest in the ongoing shareholder lawsuit against WWETNA has a terrible week of PRWrestle Kingdom 20 sells out WON Hall of Fame inducteesMusic courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer
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Duration: 01:15:01Gold Rush: WWE NXT 11/18/25 Review | upNXT
Nov 19, 2025Braden Herrington is joined by Boris Aguilar to review WWE NXT Gold Rush: Week 1 from November 18th, 2025 from MSG theatre in New York City!
The show includes:
The lads also chat about John Cena’...
Duration: 01:25:12Cena's Final Raw: WWE Raw 11/17/25 Review | REWIND-A-RAW
Nov 18, 2025John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE Raw from Madison Square Garden with John Cena’s final Raw appearance, Becky Lynch vs. Maxxine Dupri, and the continuation of The Last Time is Now tournament.
XL: John & Wai discuss the passings of Bob Caudle and George Tahinos, the latest information on ticket sales for Wrestle Kingdom 20, and TNA’s wild weekend at Full Sail University.
The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped.
Bob Caudle passes awayGeorge Tahinos passes awayRebel diagnosed with pulmonary lymphoma Wrestle Kingdom 20 ticket... Duration: 00:46:48[BONUS] Santana Loses TNA Title | Turning Point 2025 Review with John Pollock
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John Pollock reviews TNA Turning Point, with Mike Santana showing up for work to team with Steve Maclin against Frankie Kazarian & Nic Nemeth.
Plus: The NXT attackers are back, Leon Slater defends the X Division title, Wes Lee reverts to Dezmond Xavier, Tessa Blanchard is replaced, and Eric Young accuses Santino Marella of TNA treason.
TNA Turning Point
Friday, November 14, 2025
Orlando, Florida
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Duration: 00:15:29NWA Podcast: What Does It Take To Be No. 1? (November 2025)
Nov 17, 2025This month, The Nubian Wrestling Advocates discuss the narrative around Mercedes Moné, who was crowned #1 on both Pro Wrestling Illustrated's Women's 250 and Righteous Reg's BW 500.
We'll also opine over Jade Cargill finally winning a major championship in WWE, D-Von Dudley alleging Jim Ross of racist remarks, and Lash Legend debuting on Friday Night Smackdown.
We'll also give our patented predictions on the upcoming AEW Full Gear card and clear the way for a new Motown Minute from Brother Nate!
The NWA Podcast drops every m...
Duration: 04:54:18WWE SmackDown 11/14/25 Review | RASD
Nov 15, 2025Wai Ting and Neal Flanagan review WWE SmackDown with Last Time is Now first round matches featuring the return of Zack Ryder, and new additions to Men’s WarGames.
XL: SmackDown to return to 3 hours, CM Punk & Cody Rhodes among WON HOF inductees, Mike Santana’s shocking TNA title loss.
The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free.
CM Punk and Cody Rhodes enter WON Hall of FameJim Ross gives health updateJohn Cena confirmed to wrestle at his last RawSmackDown reportedly returning to 3 hoursMike Santana loses TNA titl... Duration: 01:04:08[FREE] The Death of Eddy Guerrero: Twenty Years Later
Nov 14, 2025John Pollock reflects on the legacy of Eddy Guerrero, twenty years after his passing.
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Nov 14, 2025Enjoy this sample from the POST Café! John Pollock and Wai Ting answer patrons’ questions in the November 2025 Ask-A-Wai. Is WWE’s current boom over? Has the Death Riders story gone too long? What went wrong with Goldberg & Mistico’s WWE runs? How will Mercedes Moné eventually drop her belts?
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Duration: 00:13:20Blood & Guts: AEW Dynamite 11/12/25 Review | REWIND-A-DYNAMITE
Nov 13, 2025John Pollock and Wai Ting review AEW Dynamite with men’s and women’s Blood and Guts matches, and a Falls Count Anywhere match between Hangman Page and Powerhouse Hobbs.
XL: WWE strikes a partnership with Toronto’s MLSE, a recap of NXT, and a look back at Eddy Guerrero’s passing twenty years ago.
The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped.
WWE partners with Maple Leaf Sports & EntertainmentNXT recap & Gold Rush lineups TNA returns from four-week hiatus WWE SmackDown & Collision ratingsEddy Guerrero’s passing twenty... Duration: 00:53:13WWE Teams with MLSE in Toronto | TKO Q3 Earnings | Pollock & Thurston
Nov 12, 2025John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover WWE’s announcement with Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, TKO’s Q3 earnings report, and how TNA Bound for Glory performed.
Topics this week include:
WWE and MLSE announce long-term partnershipTKO’s Q3 Earnings Results Mark Shapiro comments on Fox’s performance with UFCTNA Bound for Glory’s gate and tickets sold Janel Grant accuses Dr. Carlon Colker of accessing her file WWE and Wesley Eisold reach a settlementTop performers on WWE ShopAEW and NWA are in disputeMusic courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer
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Duration: 01:14:09WWE NXT 11/11/25 Review | upNXT
Nov 12, 2025Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review WWE NXT from November 11th, 2025 featuring Ricky Saints vs Trick Williams in a Last Man Standing Match for the NXT Championship!
NXT Review starts at 37mins
The show includes:
WWE Raw 11/10/25 Review | REWIND-A-RAW
Nov 11, 2025John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE Raw with John Cena’s final appearance in Boston, the start of the Last Time Is Now Tournament, and Flair & Bliss vs. Kabuki Warriors.
XL: John & Wai discuss Okada vs. Tanahashi at WK20, Nixon Newell/Mirana Alize refusing their Collision match, Ridge Holland addresses GoFundMe, and more.
The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped.
Ralph Mosca dies at 55Tanahashi vs. Okada at Wrestle Kingdom 20Nixon Newell & Miranda Alize leave Collision, per reports Ridge Holland addresses the GoFundMe cam... Duration: 00:45:03WWE SmackDown 11/7/25 Review | RASD
Nov 08, 2025John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE SmackDown as champions Cody Rhodes & Jade Cargill appear, Giulia defends her title against Chelsea Green, and Ilja Dragunov hosts another open challenge.
XL: Dwayne Johnson reflects on the lack of commercial success for “The Smashing Machine”, Ridge Holland regrets social media post, and NXT ratings rise.
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“Silent” Brian Mackney dies at 77Dwayne Johnson on ‘The Smashing Machine’ box officeRidge Holland regrets social media post against WWENXT & AEW Dynamite ratings with Big Data + P... Duration: 00:45:07Greatest Retirement Matches | REWIND-A-WAI #193 [PREVIEW]
Nov 07, 2025Enjoy this free sample from POSTwrestlingCafe.com — Ahead of the upcoming retirements of John Cena and Hiroshi Tanahashi, John Pollock and Wai Ting look back at some of wrestling’s Greatest Retirement Matches, spotlighting memorable farewells from Terry Funk, Ric Flair, Shawn Michaels, Sting, and Tam Nakano.
Matches covered (links included where available):
Terry & Dory Funk Jr. vs. Stan Hansen & Terry Gordy (8/31/83) Ric Flair vs. Shawn Michaels (3/30/08)Shawn Michaels vs. The Undertaker (3/28/10)Sting & Darby Allin vs. The Young Bucks (3/3/24)Saya Kamitani vs. Tam Nakano (4/27/25)Additional Material:
Long & Winding Royal Road: The Funks vs. Hansen/GordyE... Duration: 00:30:11AEW Dynamite 11/5/25 Review | REWIND-A-DYNAMITE
Nov 06, 2025John Pollock and Wai Ting review AEW Dynamite with Moné & Athena vs. Babes of Wrath, the announcement of the AEW National Title, and Men’s and Women’s Blood & Guts Advantage Battles.
XL: TKO releases its third-quarter earnings, Dana White speaks on UFC’s betting scandal, NXT notes, New Japan updates Wrestle Kingdom attendance and reveals its World Tag League pairings.
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TKO third-quarter earnings report & callDana White addresses betting scandal NXT recap NJPW World Tag LeagueAttendance for Wrestle K... Duration: 00:45:21Observer Hall of Fame Ballots Revealed | TKO Q3 Preview | Pollock & Thurston
Nov 05, 2025John Pollock and Brandon Thurston share their Observer Hall of Fame ballots and debate who should be inducted this year.
Plus: TKO prepares for its third-quarter earnings, analysis of AEW’s past quarter, Wrestle Kingdom 20 ticket update & a betting scandal rocks the UFC.
Topics this week include:
TKO to report Q3 earningsAEW’s past quarter performance Market-to-market comparisons for WWE & AEWUpdated attendance figure for Wrestle Kingdom 20Japanese attendance trends Paul Levesque on the All-In podcastUFC betting scandalMusic courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer
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Duration: 01:22:15WWE NXT 11/4/25 Review | upNXT
Nov 05, 2025Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review WWE NXT from November 4th, 2025!
NXT Review Starts at 50mins20
The show includes:
The lads also give...
Duration: 01:57:05WWE Raw 11/3/25 Review | REWIND-A-RAW
Nov 04, 2025John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE Raw as CM Punk appears as the new World Heavyweight Champion, AJ Styles & Dragon Lee defend the tag titles, and the Kabuki Warriors face Bayley & Lyra Valkyria.
XL: John & Wai go through the Tanahashi Final Homecoming event with additional matches set for Wrestle Kingdom 20, a betting scandal emerges from UFC’s Fight Night card & more.
The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped.
Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis fight is offNJPW Tanahashi Final Homecoming Syuri challenges Saya Kamitani for... Duration: 00:59:37Punk Wins, Jays Lose: Saturday Night’s Main Event 11/1/25 Review
Nov 03, 2025John Pollock & Wai Ting review WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event 11/1/25 featuring CM Punk winning the vacant World Heavyweight Championship and Jade Cargill defeating Tiffany Stratton to become WWE Women’s Champion. (SNME review begins at approximately 22 minutes)
They also discuss the LA Dodgers defeating the Toronto Blue Jays to become the 2025 World Series champions.
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AEW Fright Night Dynamite 10/29/25 Review | REWIND-A-DYNAMITE
Oct 30, 2025John Pollock and Wai Ting review AEW Fright Night Dynamite with a set of four-way matches to determine the #1 contenders for AEW Full Gear, a rematch between Jon Moxley and Kyle O’Reilly, and a Don Callis Family Summit.
Plus, their thoughts on the Blue Jays-Dodgers World Series so far.
XL: Mike Rotunda’s daughter issues a clarification about her father’s health, WrestleMania 42 commercial released & latest on the Super Jr. Tag League.
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Mike Rotunda is in a... Duration: 01:05:21WCW Halloween Havoc 1991 Review | REWIND-A-WAI #69 [FREE]
Oct 30, 2025With Rewind-A-Dynamite delayed until later Thursday, enjoy this free podcast from the POST Wrestling Café archives (Originally released September 1, 2020):
John Pollock and Wai Ting review WCW Halloween Havoc 1991 featuring a classic Chamber of Horrors match and Ron Simmons challenging Lex Luger for the WCW World Championship.
Also in this Jim Herd-era PPV: “Stunning” Steve Austin vs. “The Natural” Dustin Rhodes, “The Computerized Man of the 90s” Terrance Taylor, Oz, Van Hammer, Johnny B. Badd, and a show-long tease for the reveal of the WCW Phenom.
Plus, your feedback from the POST Wrestling Forum.
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Duration: 02:24:52WWE NXT 10/28/25 Review | upNXT
Oct 29, 2025Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review WWE NXT from October 28th, 2025 headlined by Kelani Jordan vs Jordynne Grace for the TNA Knockouts Championship! The show includes:
NXT Review starts at 22mins
The...
Duration: 01:15:26WWE Raw 10/27/25 Review | REWIND-A-RAW
Oct 28, 2025John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE Raw with a face-off between CM Punk & Jey Uso, Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss defending the tag titles against Bayley & Lyra Valkyria, and Penta versus Rusev.
XL: NXT Halloween Havoc thoughts, UFC main event ends in no-contest, NJPW Tag League update.
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NXT Halloween Havoc NJPW Super Jr. Tag League update Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane ends in a no-contestNXT & AEW Fright Night Dynamite lineupsPOST Wrestling Café Schedule:
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WWE NXT Halloween Havoc 2025 Review | upNXT
Oct 26, 2025Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review NXT Halloween Havoc from October 25th, 2025 from Prescott Valley, Arizona!
NXT Review starts at 19mins30
The show includes:
WWE SmackDown 10/24/25 Review | RASD
Oct 25, 2025Wai Ting and Neal Flanagan review WWE SmackDown featuring a big angle involving Jade Cargill, Cody Rhodes & Drew McIntyre under one roof, Ilja Dragunov’s US Title Open Challenge, and Tiffany Stratton vs. Kiana James.
XL: Abdullah the Butcher in hospital, The Collective & WrestleCon team-up, Red Velvet update, WWE PC’s new European class, and more.
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Abdullah the Butcher in hospital with “serious” issuesGCW The Collective teams with WrestleCon for ’Mania weekendRed Velvet returns, wants to face Mercedes M... Duration: 00:50:44AEW Dynamite 10/22/25 Review | REWIND-A-DYNAMITE
Oct 23, 2025Wai Ting and Kate from MTL review AEW Dynamite following WrestleDream featuring Okada vs. Bandido, The Opps vs. Hurt Syndicate, the bracket reveal of the Women’s Tag Tournament, and Mercedes Mone’s 12-Belts Celebration.
XL: WBD is up for sale, Tony Khan talks Jericho, MITB moved, SNME gets another new title match, and the full lineup for NXT Halloween Havoc.
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Warner Bros. Discovery announces it is for saleHBO Max raising pricesTony Khan on Chris JerichoRidge Holland upda... Duration: 01:00:02WWE Ticket Prices Double | No-Compete Clauses | Pollock & Thurston
Oct 22, 2025John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss WWE’s enforcement of no-compete clauses involving Andrade and Samantha Irvin, and whether these clauses could withstand legal scrutiny.
Combat sports regulatory lawyer Erik Magraken joins them to break down the legality of these contracts and the push by TKO to pass the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act.
Topics this week include:
WWE enforces a no-compete clause for AndradeSamantha Irvin reveals a two-year non-competeWWE ticket prices have doubled since the TKO mergerMoney in the Bank date change Missouri Commission’s ruleset for pro wrestlingHBO Max announces a price... Duration: 01:23:07WWE NXT 10/21/25 Review | upNXT - Halloween Havoc Preview
Oct 22, 2025Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review WWE NXT from October 21st, 2025 featuring the go-home show for Halloween Havoc!
NXT Review starts at 31mins30secs
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[XL] WWE Raw 10/20/25 Review | REWIND-A-RAW
Oct 21, 2025Enjoy this FREE XL Edition of Rewind-A-Raw from POSTwrestlingCafe.com — John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE Raw with The Vision addressing its attack on Seth Rollins, CM Punk vs. Jey Uso announced for SNME, Dominik Mysterio vs. Rusev, and Becky Lynch vs. Maxxine Dupri.
XL: Mo from Men on a Mission (Bobby Horne) dies at 58, Tony Khan speaks after WrestleDream, and our reactions to the Toronto Blue Jays entering the World Series.
The XL Edition features News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped.
Bobby Horne a.k.a. Sir Mo dies at... Duration: 01:29:26NWA Podcast: October 2025 | The Future is Now?
Oct 20, 2025The Nubian Wrestling Advocates are joined once again by honorary Advocate, Rich Fann of PWTorch.com, to discuss the fallout from WWE Crown Jewel, including the “injury” sustained by Seth Rollins during the main event and The Vision subsequently turning on him the night after.
They also rundown results from TNA Bound for Glory and AEW WrestleDream, wrap their minds around the Andrade El Ídolo situation, and set the stage for the next installment of Nate’s Motown Minute. All that and more on the October 2025 edition of The NWA Podcast.
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Duration: 03:43:16AEW WrestleDream 2025 Review, Results & Analysis
Oct 19, 2025John Pollock and Wai Ting go live immediately after AEW WrestleDream 2025 to discuss Hangman Page vs. Samoa Joe for the AEW Championship, and Darby Allin vs. Jon Moxley in an “I Quit” match. Full card below.
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AEW World Championship: “Hangman” Adam Page (c) vs. Samoa JoeI Quit Match: Jon M... Duration: 01:42:05WWE SmackDown 10/17/25 Review | RASD
Oct 18, 2025John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE SmackDown featuring Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss vs. Sol Ruca & Zaria for the tag titles, and Cody Rhodes speaking after his Crown Jewel loss.
XL: The latest on Andrade’s situation in AEW, including Tony Khan’s media call comments, Vince McMahon appears in court over a driving incident, and Anderson Silva will box Chris Weidman.
The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped.
Former referee Katsumi Sasazaki dies tragicallyLatest on Andrade’s AEW absenceTony Khan’s WrestleDream media callShin... Duration: 00:49:17"HITMAN" by Bret Hart Book Review | BOOK CLUB (Preview)
Oct 17, 2025Full podcast available for Double Double+ patrons at POSTwrestlingCafe.com — Bret Hart released "HITMAN" in 2007, after documenting his own career in real-time through audio diaries and reflecting on the highs and lows of his impactful tenure as a professional wrestler.
John Pollock & Neal Flanagan discuss Bret Hart’s autobiography, covering his life and career, beginning with his upbringing in the famed Hart family, and becoming one of the biggest stars of his generation.
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Duration: 00:32:13AEW Dynamite & Collision 10/15/25 Review | REWIND-A-DYNAMITE
Oct 16, 2025John Pollock and Wai Ting review a special 3-hour AEW Dynamite/Collision with a Moxley-Darby face-to-face, Kenny Omega teaming with Jurassic Express, and the final build towards WrestleDream.
XL: The latest involving Seth Rollins, Ridge Holland’s contract not being renewed by WWE, bad news for Kota Ibushi, and lots of news from New Japan Pro Wrestling.
The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped.
Latest news regarding Seth RollinsWWE won’t renew Ridge Holland’s contractKota Ibushi shares timetable for a returnNJPW Super Jr. Tag Lea... Duration: 00:57:21NXT vs. AEW Super Tuesday Results | Pollock & Thurston
Oct 15, 2025John Pollock and Brandon Thurston look at last week’s “Super Tuesday” results, how TNA fared at Bound for Glory, and how best to assess a company’s success in this new era.
Topics this week include:
The changing metrics to assess pro wrestling companiesTNA reports 7,798 attendance for Bound for GloryAdvance for AEW WrestleDream in St. Louis Location for WWE Elimination ChamberRidge Holland released while injuredWWE cuts & ID deals not renewedMark Shapiro to be deposedLawsuit reaches a settlementWON Hall of Fame preview TV data for Raw, SmackDown, Title Tuesday, NXT Showdown & moreMusic courtesy: “Panic Beat” b...
Duration: 01:11:31WWE NXT 10/14/25 Review | upNXT
Oct 15, 2025Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review WWE NXT from October 14th, 2025 featuring a Battle Royal to determine the Number 1 Contender for the NXT Women’s Championship!
NXT Review starts at 50mins
The show includes:
WWE Raw 10/13/25 Review | REWIND-A-RAW
Oct 13, 2025John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE Raw with CM Punk vs. Jey Uso vs. LA Knight, and a major angle involving The Vision in Australia.
XL: Konosuke Takeshita wins the IWGP World Heavyweight title, Aaron Wolf sets up his debut match, notes from TNA Bound for Glory & more.
The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped.
Konosuke Takeshita wins IWGP World Heavyweight titleAaron Wolf shoots angle at KOPWTNA Bound for Glory Kota Ibushi undergoes surgeryNXT & AEW Dynamite lineupsPOST Wrestling Café Schedule:
Mond... Duration: 00:43:48WWE Crown Jewel: Perth Review, Results & Analysis
Oct 12, 2025John Pollock & Wai Ting review WWE Crown Jewel: Perth featuring Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins, Tiffany Stratton vs. Stephanie Vaquer, and John Cena vs. AJ Styles.
Plus: Wes Lee among several WWE releases, Kota Ibushi injury on Collision, Jose Aldo retires, TNA Bound For Glory lineup, and feedback on Crown Jewel.
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Wes Lee among nine WWE releases Ibushi injury on AEW Collision / WrestleDream updatesJosé Aldo retiresTN... Duration: 01:42:48AEW’s Public Funding & Attendance in Texas | SmackDown Viewership Plummets | Pollock & Thurston
Oct 08, 2025John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the public funding and attendance figures from AEW All In Texas and react to SmackDown’s all-time low viewership.
Thurston discusses his reporting on AEW All In Texas and the records he has received from the Government concerning the July 11 event at Globe Life Field.
SmackDown falls to an all-time viewership figure under the new Big Data + Panel model, and we explain why this is concerning.
Topics this week include:
Government records reveal AEW All In Texas attendance and public fundingWWE SmackDown hits an all-time low und... Duration: 00:59:18AEW Dynamite: Title Tuesday Review | REWIND-A-DYNAMITE
Oct 08, 2025John Pollock and Wai Ting review AEW Dynamite: Title Tuesday with Hangman Page & Samoa Joe’s face-to-face, TNT champ Kyle Fletcher defending against Kyle O’Reilly, TBS champ Mercedes Moné’s open challenge, and more.
XL: Raja Jackson is facing two charges over the Knokx Pro incident in August, Conor McGregor is suspended, Ronda Rousey is teasing a return to MMA, and John Cena’s final opponent is reported.
The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped.
Raja Jackson faces two charges Conor McGregor is ineligible... Duration: 00:50:05WWE NXT vs TNA Showdown Review | upNXT
Oct 08, 2025Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review WWE NXT vs TNA Showdown from October 7th, 2025!
NXT Showdown Review starts at 26mins
The show includes:
WWE Raw 10/6/25 Review | REWIND-A-RAW
Oct 07, 2025John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE Raw with CM Punk & LA Knight facing The Usos, Roman Reigns added to Crown Jewel, and Maxxine Dupri upsets Becky Lynch.
XL: Santos Escobar’s deal is set to expire, The Smashing Machine gets rocked at the box office, Alex Pereira dominates Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320, and previews of NXT Showdown and AEW Title Tuesday.
The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped.
Santos Escobar’s WWE contract set to expireThe Smashing Machine’s opening weekend DOUKI regains IWGP Jr... Duration: 00:53:47Nielsen’s Big Data Shake-Up: WWE & AEW Viewership Takes a Hit | Pollock & Thurston
Oct 06, 2025John Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat with Douglas Pucci of Programming Insider about Nielsen’s new method of tracking viewership and the negative impact it has shown for professional wrestling programs.
Pucci explains how the new method differs from the previous model, its impact on other genres of programming, and why pro wrestling has seen significant decreases.
Then, Pollock & Thurston chat about why this is a big story, WBD responds to Thurston’s inquiry, and whether this could affect TNA.
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Duration: 00:34:26Kenta Kobashi vs. Toshiaki Kawada (1/19/95) | L&WRR #49 w/ Rich Fann
Oct 04, 2025Joining WH Park to discuss Toshiaki Kawada vs. Kenta Kobashi from 1/19/95 (Kawada’s first defense of his inaugural Triple Crown reign) is Pro Wrestling Torch & POST Wrestling’s Rich Fann.
WH and Rich break down the booking of this match and how it reflects Giant Baba’s overall approach to positioning Kawada as a main event player in All Japan.
They also explore how to spot when a match is going “broadway” and why selling a body part later in a match isn’t always as crucial as it might seem.
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Duration: 01:11:44WWE SmackDown 10/3/25 Review | RASD
Oct 04, 2025John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE SmackDown featuring Cody Rhodes & Randy Orton facing The Vision, and Sami Zayn’s latest U.S. Title Open Challenge.
XL: TNA’s president indicates a new TV deal is close, Wrestle Kingdom ticket sales get off to a strong start, and an update on television viewership from the past week.
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Arthur Jones passes away at 39Carlos Silva on the progress of TNA’s TV talks Updated lineup for Bound for Glory W... Duration: 00:48:13The Smashing Machine (2002) Review | REWIND-A-WAI #150 [FREE]
Oct 03, 2025Ahead of the release of the new A24 film starring Dwayne Johnson, enjoy this free edition of Rewind-A-Wai #150 from February 2024 as John Pollock and Wai Ting review the original 2002 documentary, The Smashing Machine, profiling MMA pioneer Mark Kerr’s rise in Pride FC and struggles with painkiller addiction.
They discuss Kerr’s successful amateur wrestling career (including a rivalry with Kurt Angle), the film’s portrayal of MMA in its earlier days, its raw depiction of drug use and addiction, and their expectations for Dwayne Johnson’s upcoming adaptation of the story.
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Duration: 01:10:15AEW Dynamite 6th Anniversary Review | REWIND-A-DYNAMITE
Oct 02, 2025John Pollock and Wai Ting review the sixth anniversary of AEW Dynamite with Kyle Fletcher vs. Orange Cassidy, and the return of Kenny Omega, who teams with Brodido against the Young Bucks & Josh Alexander.
XL: Teams set for NXT vs. TNA Showdown, Blood & Guts location announced, Go Shiozaki leaves NOAH, and more.
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Teams f... Duration: 01:01:04AEW Dynamite Turns Six, Dana White on 60 Minutes | Pollock & Thurston
Oct 01, 2025John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover AEW Dynamite’s sixth anniversary, Zuffa Boxing’s deal with Paramount, and Dana White appears on 60 Minutes.
Plus, Josh Nason from the Wrestling Observer returns to the show.
Topics this week include:
AEW Dynamite’s sixth anniversary tonight WWE partners with DC Events for John Cena’s retirement matchZuffa Boxing signs deal with Paramount Dana White profiled on CBS’ 60 MinutesStephanie McMahon speaks at the White House John Laurinaits deposed in shareholder lawsuit The Riyadh Comedy Festival What’s up with Programming Insider?Bubba the Love Sponge lawsuit updateMusic...
Duration: 01:21:59WWE NXT 9/30/25 Review | upNXT
Oct 01, 2025Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review WWE NXT from September 30th, 2025, featuring the TNA x NXT Summit ahead of next week’s Showdown!
NXT Review starts around 21mins30
The show includes:
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Duration: 01:53:43WWE Raw 9/29/25 Review | REWIND-A-RAW
Sep 30, 2025John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE Raw with the latest involving the Kabuki Warriors & IYO SKY/Rhea Ripley, Dominik Mysterio vs. Rusev, The Usos vs. The Vision in a Tornado Tag, and AJ Styles teaming with Dragon Lee against Los Americanos.
XL: Weekend highlights from No Mercy, Collision & Destruction in Kobe, Zuffa Boxing announces distribution deal, NJPW King of Pro Wrestling lineup & more.
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NXT No Mercy NXT vs. TNA Invasion on October 7 Women’s Blood & Guts NJPW De... Duration: 00:47:12WWE NXT No Mercy 2025 Review | upNXT
Sep 28, 2025Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review WWE NXT No Mercy from September 27th, 2025, featuring Oba Femi vs Ricky Saints for the NXT Championship!
NXT Review starts around 30mins
The show includes: