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POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: “Becoming Warrior” review, Tony Marino passes

May 28, 2021 John Pollock

The second Ultimate Warrior documentary of the week, “Becoming Warrior” aired Thursday night as part of Dark Side of the Ring’s third season.

POST News 5/28/21: SummerSlam, WWE-NJPW, Warrior DSOTR

May 28, 2021 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock & Wai Ting discuss today’s top wrestling stories including: WWE SummerSlam’s announced date; a possible partnership between WWE & NJPW; Japan extending its State of Emergency until 6/20; previews of AEW Dynamite and Double or Nothing; and a review of Dark Side of the Ring: Becoming Warrior.

Japan extends state of emergency until 6/20 including Tokyo and Osaka

May 28, 2021 John Pollock

With Japan’s latest state of emergency set to expire this Monday, the country has opted to extend it by several more weeks.

WWE confirms SummerSlam date, additional tour dates

May 28, 2021 John Pollock

WWE has confirmed that SummerSlam will take place Saturday, August 21st but has not released the information regarding the location.

POST MOVIE REVIEW: The Dissident (2020)

May 28, 2021 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock and Wai Ting review The Dissident, a 2020 documentary by Academy Award-winning director Bryan Fogel (Icarus) about the assassination of journalist Jamal Khashoggi and Saudi Arabia’s attempts to silence international dissent.

IMPACT REPORT: Moose & Sami Callihan vs. Good Brothers

May 27, 2021 John Siino

IMPACT featured a main event with Moose & Sami Callihan against The Good Brothers, Satoshi Kojima arrives, an Ironman Match is set & more.

Kojima vs. Doering, Knockouts Title match set for IMPACT Against All Odds

May 27, 2021 Andrew Thompson

Satoshi Kojima vs. Joe Doering along with Deonna Purrazzo vs. Rosemary added to IMPACT Wrestling ‘Against All Odds’

Cody Rhodes AEW Double or Nothing Media Q&A

May 27, 2021 POST Wrestling Staff

Cody Rhodes hosted a media call prior to AEW Double or Nothing this Sunday to discuss the debut of Rampage, the move to TBS, adding larger crowds to their events, rumours of in-fighting at AEW, the future of AEW Dark & Elevation, his match with Anthony Ogogo, and more.

Iron Man match on BTI, Kojima’s debut, Tables match set for 6/3 IMPACT on AXS

May 27, 2021 Andrew Thompson

Josh Alexander and TJP are going to wrestle for an hour on BTI, Satoshi Kojima debuts on IMPACT and a Tables match is set for 6/3

Alex Kane joins MLW roster

May 27, 2021 Andrew Thompson

Alex Kane was selected in the 2021 MLW Draft and he is now officially a part of the organization

POST NEWS UPDATE: The IIconics talk WWE releases, IMPACT/AEW, creative

May 27, 2021 Andrew Thompson

Cassie Lee & Jessica McKay open up about their WWE releases, Highspots/A&E note, Kamille’s WWE PC story, Mick Foley on Broken Skull Sessions

Anthony Ogogo says he suffered a broken rib, still competing at Double Or Nothing

May 27, 2021 Andrew Thompson

Ahead of his match against Cody Rhodes at AEW Double Or Nothing, Anthony Ogogo revealed that he suffered a broken rib while training

POST News 5/27/21: WWE cuts announcers, Cena apologizes to China

May 27, 2021 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock & Wai Ting discuss top wrestling stories including WWE releases of Adnan Virk and Tom Phillips; Jimmy Smith’s promotion to Raw lead announcer; and the controversy surrounding John Cena and China/Taiwan.

REPORT: WWE releases Tom Phillips

May 27, 2021 Andrew Thompson

Per report, former Raw, SmackDown, NXT, NXT UK and 205 Live announcer Tom Phillips has been released from WWE

BTWA #9: Beyond The Mat (1999) w/ Andy Quildan

May 27, 2021 POST Wrestling Staff

Revolution Pro Wrestling owner Andy Quildan joins Martin & Andrew to look back at Beyond The Mat, the seminal documentary from 1999. Andy also talks about the return of RevPro live and the latest with Will Ospreay.

Women’s Casino Battle Royale to take place at AEW All Out 2021

May 27, 2021 Andrew Thompson

AEW President Tony Khan stated on the AEW Unrestricted podcast that the women’s Casino Battle Royale is returning this year

Jimmy Smith comments on new role on Raw, audition process

May 26, 2021 John Pollock

On Wednesday, WWE confirmed an earlier report that Jimmy Smith will be joining the broadcast team of Raw beginning this Monday.

Kross-Balor II unable to provide a spike for NXT’s viewership

May 26, 2021 John Pollock

Television viewership figures for NXT are out with the episode unable to receive a spike despite the NXT Championship rematch.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: More on WWE cuts, WWE viewership

May 26, 2021 John Pollock

More on the WWE cuts, viewership figures for Raw, Eric Bischoff to appear on Dynamite, Cody Rhodes returning to old theme song & more.

REPORT: Jimmy Smith joining the WWE Raw broadcast team

May 26, 2021 John Pollock

A new report states that the new play-by-play commentator of WWE Raw will be former MMA fighter and broadcaster Jimmy Smith.