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Gingerbread Man's Funeral: SmackDown 5/8/26 Review | RASD May 09, 2026

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Wai Ting and Neal Flanagan review WWE SmackDown as Trick Williams hosts a funeral for the Gingerbread Man, Gunther officially signs with SmackDown, Fatal Influence takes on Charlotte/Alexa/Rhea, and Jacob Fatu sends a final message to Roman Reigns ahead of Backlash.

XL: Wai & Neal discuss stories involving Raja Jackson, Dana White, Nick Khan and Dark Side of the Ring Season 7. Plus, their full preview/predictions for WWE Backlash Tampa.

The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free.

Raja Jackson cuts plea deal
Dana White asked about altercation with wife
Nick Khan says DOJ looked into sex trafficking allegations
Dark Side of the Ring Season 7
WWE Backlash Tampa Preview & Predictions

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Friday: Daredevil Born Again Season 2 Finale
Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDown XL
Saturday: Collision Course

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TKO Q1 Earnings | Ted Turner | WWE TV Contracts | Pollock & Thurston May 08, 2026

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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover TKO’s first quarter earnings report, Nick Khan extends his deal, the passing of Ted Turner, and more.

Plus: WWE’s Raw and SmackDown media rights contracts from 2019 - 2024 become public, Nick Khan's deposition, more talent departures at WWE, contracts being “restructured”, Ted Turner’s legacy and role professional wrestling played, as well as market-to-market comparisons from April.

00:00:00 Start

00:03:47 TKO Q1 Earnings Report

00:25:41 Nick Khan testified that the DOJ investigated sex trafficking, undermines Vince McMahon's statement

00:37:46 WWE Raw & SmackDown 2019-2024 media rights contracts

00:55:45 New Day exit WWE after a request to restructure contracts

01:04:53 Ted Turner dies at 87

01:10:24 WWE & AEW live events market-to-market comparisons

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AEW Dynamite 5/6/26 Review | RAD May 07, 2026

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John Pollock and Wai Ting review a 3-hour AEW Dynamite/Collision with Darby Allin vs. Kevin Knight for the AEW World Championship, Dax Harwood vs. Orange Cassidy, and Jon Moxley vs. Juice Robinson.

XL: John & Wai discuss the passing of media mogul Ted Turner at 87, TKO’s latest earnings report, Cuatrero’s upcoming sentencing in the case involving Stephanie Vaquer, NXT from Tuesday, and NJPW Dominion’s main event.

The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped.

POST Wrestling Café Schedule:

Wednesday: Rewind-A-Dynamite XL
Thursday: Rewind-A-Wai - WCW SuperBrawl II
Friday: Daredevil Born Again Season 2 Finale
Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDown XL
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WWE NXT 5/5/26 Review | upNXT May 06, 2026

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Braden Herrington and Davie Portman talk all about WWE NXT from May 5th, 2026 headlined by Tony D’Angelo vs Tavion Heights!

The show includes:

Tony D’Angelo vs Tavion Heights
Will Kroos/Mason Rook attacks again
Zaria returns after defeating Sol Ruca in a Last Woman Standing Match
Lola Vice & Mr Iguana vs Izzi Dame & Niko Vance
Tony D’Angelo vs Tavion Heights
Jaida Parker vs Kali Armstrong
Jasper Troy vs Jackson Drake
Hank & Tank vs DarkState
Noam Dar returns
EVIL is now “Naraku”

Plus the lads give their thoughts on WWE RAW, WWE talents taking pay cuts, plus a preview for WWE Backlash and more!

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WWE Raw 5/4/26 Review | RAR May 05, 2026

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John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE Raw featuring a contract signing between Roman Reigns and Jacob Fatu, the Oba Femi Open Challenge, and Sol Ruca’s official debut.

XL: John & Wai discuss the latest departures from WWE, highlights from Wrestling Dontaku in Fukuoka, a new GHC heavyweight champion & more.

The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped.

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Monday: Rewind-A-Raw XL
Tuesday: Hulk Hogan – Real American Ep. 2
Wednesday: Rewind-A-Dynamite XL
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Friday: Daredevil Born Again Season 2, Season Finale
Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDown XL
Saturday: Collision Course

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Ricky Saints Debuts: WWE SmackDown 5/1/26 Review | RASD May 02, 2026

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Wai Ting and Neal Flanagan review WWE SmackDown featuring the debut of Ricky Saints, the reveal of Cody’s next title challenger, Paige & Brie Bella vs. The Irresistible Forces, Charlotte Flair vs. Jacy Jayne, and the death of Gingerbread Man.

XL: Wai & Neal discuss Tanea Brooks (Rebel)’s heartbreaking health update, CM Punk being accused of shoving a fan during Mania Weekend, the latest on SmackDown’s move back to 2-hours, Anna Jay’s AEW status, and more.

The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free.

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Friday: Daredevil Born Again Season 2, Ep. 7
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The Vocal Minority Returns to WWE | Pollock & Thurston May 01, 2026

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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover WWE’s recent Town Hall meeting with exclusive audio, including reaction to WrestleMania, Paul Levesque’s new deal, Saudi Arabia, and online criticism.

Plus: The latest round of WWE cuts, Janel Grant posts FBI letters, NXT’s PLEs move to CW, and more on the Berwyn Eagle Club drama.

00:00:00 Start

00:04:28 WWE Town Hall with exclusive audio

00:23:00 Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia

00:25:44 Performance of WrestleMania 42

00:30:40 Incorporation of AI

00:38:26 WrestleMania 2028

00:46:33 Janel Grant posts letters from the FBI

00:48:05 NXT's PLEs moving to CW

00:53:08 The Berwyn Eagles Club saga

01:01:00 Hulk Hogan - Real American on Netflix

Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer

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Darby Allin vs. Brody King: AEW Dynamite 4/29/26 Review | RAD Apr 30, 2026

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John Pollock and Wai Ting review AEW Dynamite with Darby Allin vs. Brody King for the AEW World Championship, and Kevin Knight vs. MJF for the TNT Championship.

XL: John & Wai discuss NXT and CW’s new deal with ESPN Unlimited, Carlos Silva talks pulling TNA talent, many notes from WWE’s town hall meeting, EVIL & Will Kroos debut on NXT, and Pollock wraps up the first part of The Curse of the Von Erichs.

The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped.

POST Wrestling Café Schedule:

Wednesday: Rewind-A-Dynamite XL
Thursday: Book Club - “Rampage” by Lee Herbert (Dbl Dbl)
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Saturday: Collision Course

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EVIL Arrives in NXT: WWE NXT 4/28/26 Review | upNXT Apr 29, 2026

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Braden Herrington and Davie Portman talk all about WWE NXT from April 28th, 2026 featuring the debut of EVIL!

The show includes:

EVIL confronts NXT Champ Tony D’Angelo
Myles Borne vs Saquon Shugars (NXT North American Championship)
Lizzy Rain vs Nikkita Lyons
Shiloh Hill vs Ricky Saints
EK Prosper & Sean Legacy vs BirthRight
Kelani Jordan vs Wren Sinclair
New signees Will Kroos, Tristan Angels, Cam Hendrix debut

Plus the lads also give their thoughts on the recent WWE releases, some new main roster call-ups, The CW acquiring broadcasting rights for NXT PLE’s, all the new debuts tonight, the WWF climb this weekend and more!

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WWE Raw 4/27/26 Review | RAR Apr 28, 2026

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John Pollock andWai Ting review WWE Rawfeaturing Roman Reigns and Jacob Fatu deciding on their match at Backlash, Penta vs. Rusev, and Becky Lynch returns.

XL: John & Wai discuss the passing of Gran Markus Jr., the shooting at the WHCD with Dana White & McMahons in attendance, Nick Khan hosts a WWE town hall, The Curse of the Von Erichs doc, and Stardom draws over 8,000 to Yokohama Arena.

The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped.