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Report: NBC Universal expected to retain “Raw”, “SmackDown Live” being shopped to other networks

May 16, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE’s domestic television rights package could be in line for a massive increase, following a report from The Hollywood Reporter.

BWE 5/16/18: WWE UK, SSS16, Epic Encounter, Wrestle Queendom, World of Sport

May 16, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

Martin and Benno are back to talk Progress Super Strong Style 16, Revolution Pro Epic Encounter and Pro Wrestling EVE Wrestle Queendom. Plus the latest from ITV World of Sport and the WWE’s tour of the UK including news from the Download Festival and 205 Live.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 5/16: Phoenix Police Department confirms Enzo case is closed, can be re-opened if new evidence emerges

May 16, 2018 John Pollock

The Phoenix Police Department has confirmed to POST Wrestling that the case against Eric Arndt a.k.a. Enzo has been closed, Arndt’s counsel has released a statement, New Japan announced Dominion is sold out, Ronda Rousey on the European tour, WWE announces first eight participants of U.K. tournament & more.

REWIND-A-SMACKDOWN 5/15/18: Styles vs. Nakamura, Royal Mellabration

May 16, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

The WWE’s second night of UK TV is headlined by AJ Styles vs. Shinsuke Nakamura in their first televised match where the winner gets to choose the stipulation for their MITB title match. Asuka interrupts Carmella’s Royal Mellabration, and Daniel Bryan stands up to Big Cass.

Raw rises 2% in viewership, but still the second lowest number of 2018

May 15, 2018 John Pollock

Monday’s episode of Raw saw an increase, despite the show airing on several hour tape delay from London, England and going against the Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors playoff game.

REWIND-A-RAW 5/14/18: Ronda vs. Nia, All In SOLD OUT, Cena & Nikki

May 15, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

Raw takes place from the London, UK, but what everybody wants to talk about is the Ronda Rousey vs. Nia Jax angle shot earlier in the day in New York. Roman wants Jinder (but the audience wants neither), more MITB qualifiers, and Sami Zayn calls out Bobby Lashley’s sisters.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 5/14 – Nia Jax vs. Ronda Rousey announced for Money in the Bank

May 14, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE has announced that Nia Jax will defend the Raw women’s title against Ronda Rousey at Money in the Bank, matches announced for tonight’s Raw in London, Jay Lethal to return for ROH’s U.K. cards, POST Roundtable show with Arda Ocal, Toronto screening for the upcoming Mauro Ranallo documentary & more.

POLLOCK’S MMA NEWS UPDATE 5/14 – Chuck Liddell announces he will fight again

May 14, 2018 John Pollock

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell announced Monday that he will fight again, a breakdown of the ESPN+ deal and how it changes the UFC’s structure, Dan Henderson vs. Mauricio “Shogun” Rua fight to be added to the UFC Hall of Fame, ONE Championship launches app, and more.

Nia Jax vs. Ronda Rousey added to WWE’s Money in the Bank card

May 14, 2018 John Pollock

Ronda Rousey’s next major match was set up on Monday at the NBC Upfront presentation in New York City.

All available tickets for “All In” sold in less than one-hour

May 13, 2018 John Pollock

Tickets for the much-publicized “All In” event appear to have sold out in less than one-hour following Sunday’s on-sale. Tickets were made available at 4 pm Eastern for the September 1st event at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Illinois (just outside of Chicago). Within one-hour, no tickets were available to purchase online.

Ronda Rousey scheduled to wrestle at Money in the Bank

May 13, 2018 John Pollock

Both Ronda Rousey and Nia Jax are expected to be in attendance on behalf of the WWE at the NBC upfront presentation on Monday in New York City.

Rev Pro Live at the Cockpit 29 Results

May 13, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

We have results from Rev Pro’s Live at the Cockpit 29 card from Sunday featuring Jeff Cobb taking on Mark Davis in the main event, plus Fred Yehi vs. Chris Brookes, David Starr in action, and lots more.

IPW / CZW Extreme Measures Results

May 13, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

We have results from Sunday’s IPW/CZW Extreme Measures card from London featuring a main event between Jimmy Havoc and Matt Tremont in an Extreme Death Match, an IPW world title match between Mark Haskins and Joe Gacy, MJF vs. Chris Brookes, and more.

POST Roundtable #5: Arda Ocal

May 13, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock and Wai Ting are joined by ESPN & MSG Network broadcaster Arda Ocal (formerly WWE’s Kyle Edwards) for an in-depth conversation about his former life as a pro wrestling broadcaster in this month’s POST Roundtable.

Bellator 199 Report – Ryan Bader stops Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal in 15 seconds

May 13, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

The crew from The MMA Complex recap the Bellator 199 card from Saturday night in San Jose, featuring Ryan Bader’s early stoppage of Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal to advance in the Heavyweight Grand Prix, and the rest of the main card fights.

UFC 224 Post Show with John Pollock

May 13, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock reviews the UFC 224 card from Rio de Janeiro featuring Amanda Nunes defending her UFC bantamweight title against Raquel Pennington, Vitor Belfort’s retirement fight, Mackenzie Dern misses weight but still wins her fight, and Pollock discusses the ESPN+ deal and answers your questions.

UFC 224 Report – Amanda Nunes vs. Raquel Pennington for the UFC bantamweight title

May 12, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock goes through Saturday’s UFC 224 event from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with Amanda Nunes defending the UFC bantamweight title against Raquel Pennington, Vitor Belfort’s retirement fight, and Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza takes on Kelvin Gastelum on the main card.

Revolution Pro Epic Encounter Results

May 12, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

Revolution Pro presented “Epic Encounter” on Friday with Tomohiro Ishii defending the British heavyweight title against Keith Lee in the main event, Minoru Suzuki & Zack Sabre Jr. teaming up against CCK, plus Will Ospreay, David Starr, Fred Yehi, and more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 5/11 – Pro Wrestling Tees announces CM Punk signing for “All In” Weekend

May 11, 2018 John Pollock

CM Punk will be participating in an autograph signing during “All In” weekend in Chicago, review of a recent panel on The Fabulous Moolah, Dalton Castle injured, ROH War of the Worlds card for Toronto, scary incident in Brazil outside UFC fighter hotel, Mackenzie Dern misses weight, UFC 224 & Bellator 199 cards, and more.

REWIND-A-WAI #10: WWF Survivor Series 1996

May 11, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWF Survivor Series 1996 featuring Shawn Michaels vs. Sycho Sid for the WWF Championship, Bret Hart vs. Steve Austin, and the debut of Rocky Maivia.