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POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE – The full list of 32 participants for the Mae Young Classic

August 3, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE has released the full list of the 32 participants for the Mae Young Classic, a preview of the G1 cards in Osaka, Ronda Rousey working WWE shows this weekend, Nate Diaz and Dustin Poirier to fight at UFC 230, Cody Garbrandt faces criticism for old tweets, review of Impact Wrestling & more.

REWIND-A-WAI #16: Being The Elite

August 3, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock and Wai Ting review Being The Elite, the popular YouTube series starring The Young Bucks, Kenny Omega and The Bullet Club. We discuss the series’ beginnings as a travel vlog, its evolution into scripted variety show, its role in the creation of All In, and the show’s future as its cast deals with upcoming contract renewals.

Glenn Jacobs declares victory in Knox County mayoral race

August 2, 2018 John Pollock

Glenn Jacobs, who has wrestled as Kane in the WWE since 1997, will be the next Mayor of Knox County, Tennessee following Thursday’s race.

upNXT 8/2/18: The One With The BDE

August 2, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

Braden Herrington & Davie Portman discuss their big moving day as well as this week’s episode of WWE NXT, including a huge angle between Tommaso Ciampa, Johnny Gargano & Aleister Black. Plus, Candice LeRae vs. Shayna Baszler, Kona Reeves vs. EC3.

G1 Climax 28 Review: August 2 – Okada vs. Suzuki, Tanahashi vs. EVIL

August 2, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock & Wai Ting review every tournament match from the G1 Climax 28. Day 13 (August 2) is headlined by Kazuchika Okada vs. Minoru Suzuki and Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. EVIL.

Television Viewership Report – Raw & SmackDown Live post three month highs, Miz & Mrs drops

August 2, 2018 John Pollock

This week’s WWE television viewership painted a strong picture with Raw and SmackDown Live posting three-month highs with their respective programs.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE – Cedric Alexander and Tye Dillinger apologize for old tweets

August 1, 2018 John Pollock

A series of old tweets from Cedric Alexander & Tye Dillinger have surfaced with both issuing apologies, three more names have been added to the Mae Young Classic, B Block scenarios for the G1 Climax, 10-man at ROH’s September PPV, UFC 227 loses a fight, DWTNCS report & more.

G1 Climax 28 Review: August 1 – Goto vs. Ibushi, Omega vs. Sabre

August 1, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock & Wai Ting review every tournament match from the G1 Climax 28. Day 12 (August 1) is headlined by Hirooki Goto vs. Kota Ibushi and Kenny Omega vs. Zack Sabre Jr.

REWIND-A-SMACKDOWN 7/31/18: Charlotte added to SummerSlam title match, Daniel Bryan challenges Miz

August 1, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock & Wai Ting review a strong edition of SmackDown, featuring the return of Charlotte and a change to the women’s title match at SummerSlam, an excellent Samoa Joe promo, Randy Orton attacks Jeff Hardy again, Daniel Bryan challenges The Miz and a run through of the major stories of the day.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE – Ronda Rousey’s first match on WWE television scheduled for next week

July 31, 2018 John Pollock

Ronda Rousey will wrestle on next week’s episode of Raw, Jerry Lawler briefly comments on the investigation into his son’s death, Nikki Bella issues a statement on breakup with John Cena, Conor McGregor says a deal for his fight is “close”, WWE extends partnership with their Australian television partner & lots more.

DOUBLE SHOT 7/31/18: Total Bellas Season Finale, Impact Wrestling & BTE Ep. 113

July 31, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock & Wai Ting are back with the “Double Shot” for members of the POST Wrestling Café with a review of the season finale of Total Bellas, John reviews the post-Slammiversary episode of Impact Wrestling, a recap of ‘Being the Elite’ Episode 113 & more.

REWIND-A-RAW 7/30/18: Brock Lesnar hates WWE, Rousey’s first Raw match announced, Bobby Lashley sings

July 31, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock & Wai Ting review Monday’s Raw from Miami with the return of Brock Lesnar for a show long story leading to an attack on Kurt Angle, a break from Paul Heyman & chants of “We Want Roman”. Plus, Ronda Rousey’s first Raw match announced, Bobby Lashley sings & the build for SummerSlam continues.

WWE adds Cruiserweight title match to SummerSlam in Brooklyn

July 30, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE has announced another title match for SummerSlam on Sunday, August 19th at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE – Madison Rayne added to the Mae Young Classic

July 30, 2018 John Pollock

Madison Rayne and two others have been added to the Mae Young Classic, Sheriff releases statement on the passing of Brian Lawler, Brock Lesnar and Ronda Rousey scheduled for Raw, latest G1 standings, six-man tag added to ‘All In’, Tracy Caddell passes away, review of MLW’s Battle Riot & more.

G1 Climax 28 Review: July 30 – Okada vs. Elgin

July 30, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock & Wai Ting review every tournament match from the G1 Climax 28. Day 11 (July 30) is headlined by Michael Elgin vs. Kazuchika Okada and Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. YOSHI-HASHI.

Huge six-man tag announced for the ‘All In’ event

July 30, 2018 John Pollock

On Monday’s edition of ‘Being the Elite’, a huge six-man tag was announced for the ‘All In’ event on September 1st at the Sears Centre.

This week’s schedule of shows at POST Wrestling

July 30, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

A preview of this week’s shows that will be released at POST Wrestling, including our continued coverage of the G1 Climax tournament with two special guests this weekend, a new Rewind-A-Wai covering the ‘Being the Elite’ series, the return of upNXT, a review of UFC 227 & more.

Brian Lawler pronounced dead at the age of 46

July 29, 2018 John Pollock

Brian Lawler has died at the age of 46 following a tragic situation where it is believed Lawler tried to take his own life while in jail. We look back at the career of Lawler, who wrestled for the majority of his career as Brian Christopher and was a member of the Too Cool tag team.

Frederick Seawright a.k.a. ‘Brickhouse Brown’ loses battle with cancer

July 29, 2018 John Pollock

Frederick Seawright, who competed as Brickhouse Brown, has lost his battle with cancer and died Sunday morning while in hospice care.

Nikolai Volkoff passes away at 70

July 29, 2018 John Pollock

Josip Peruzovic, who was better known throughout his wrestling career as Nikolai Volkoff and Bepo Mongol, has passed away at the age of 70. Peruzovic headlined Madison Square Garden numerous times with Bruno Sammartino and is well-remembered for his time during the WWF’s national expansion during the 80’s.