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RAD 11/11/20: The SHAQ & PAC’d Edition of Dynamite Nov 12, 2020

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John Pollock and Wai Ting review AEW Dynamite coming off the Full Gear pay-per-view featuring Rey Fenix vs. Penta El Zero M. Plus, Raw ratings, AEW Games, Tony Khan’s comments about New Japan, and The Rascalz leaving IMPACT.

[00:07:56] NEWS OF THE DAY

WWE Raw ratings from Monday night
Tony Khan speaks on AEW/NJPW, what effect Harold Meij’s exit may have
AEW Games announces two mobile games and a console release
Tribute to the Troops airing 12/6 on Fox
The Rascalz advertised for final IMPACT appearance next week

[00:31:57] AEW Dynamite followed Full Gear with the announcement of a major AEW title match set for next month. Plus, the rematch between Penta El Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix, a wild Bunkhouse Match with Dustin Rhodes & QT Marshall against The Butcher & The Blade, the arrival of Jade Cargill and the name of the giant she is representing, Scorpio Sky takes on Shawn Spears, Brian Cage faces off with Matt Sydal, and would the balance of power shift on this episode?

[01:26:09] Your feedback, comments, and questions from the POST Wrestling Forum.

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RAR 11/9/20: Skipper, Mongoose, Bro-Lee, Fire Face & Dopey Nov 10, 2020

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John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE Raw with the final qualifying match for its men’s Survivor Series team. We discuss SmackDown’s rating, WWE cuts, three matches confirmed for NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 15 and more.

[00:07:44] NEWS OF THE DAY

Friday Night SmackDown does a strong number against the U.S. Election coverage
Tony Chimel among latest cuts by WWE
Wrestle Kingdom 15 match announcements
NJPW names the teams for the World Tag League
Paul Felder replaces Islam Makhachev against Rafael dos Anjos
UFC 256 loses title fight between Amanda Nunes and Megan Anderson
Being the Elite notes
AEW and NXT line-ups for Wednesday

[00:29:16] On RAW, Randy Orton teamed with The Miz and John Morrison against Drew McIntyre and New Day in the main event, Mustafa Ali squares off with Ricochet, AJ Styles holds a team meeting with some absurd nicknames handed out, Bobby Lashley defends the U.S. title, multiple 24/7 title changes, the final qualifying match for the men’s team on RAW with Elias vs. Riddle vs. Jeff Hardy, and several title matches are announced for next week’s episode.

[01:19:19] Your feedback, comments, and questions from the POST Wrestling Forum.

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REVIEW AMERICA with Brian Mann & Nate Milton Nov 10, 2020

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The Satellite is Alive!
Brian Mann & Nate Milton are back for a special edition of Review America to assess and dissect the 2020 U.S. Election culminating in Democratic nominee Joe Biden elected the 46th President of the United States.

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AEW Full Gear 2020 POST Show w/ upNXT Nov 08, 2020

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POST Wrestling’s Wai Ting and upNXT’s Braden Herrington and Davie Portman combine for a joint review of AEW Full Gear 2020 featuring Jon Moxley vs. Eddie Kingston in an “I Quit” match for the AEW Championship.

The three discuss the entire card including a heavily anticipated dream match between The Young Bucks vs. FTR, plus Cody vs. Darby Allin for the TNT Championship, Kenny Omega vs. Hangman Page, and MJF vs. Chris Jericho. They also dissect a controversial Elite Deletion match between Matt Hardy and Sammy Guevara.

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Cody Media Q&A Nov 05, 2020

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On Thursday afternoon, AEW EVP & TNT champion Cody spoke with members of the media to promote AEW Full Gear and discuss the state of the company.

In this 45-minute Q&A, Cody spoke about how he plans to use the “Rhodes” name, his initial comments about AEW being a sport-centric product, Le Dinner Debonair, criticism for the build-up of Hikaru Shida vs. Nyla Rose, his role as the TNT champion, Allysin Kay’s addition to Saturday’s card, Tony Khan’s recent comments on their protocols after recent injuries, a potential third match with Nick Aldis, and his match with Darby Allin this Saturday at Full Gear.

Following the pay-per-view, we will have the AEW Full Gear POST Show with Wai Ting, Braden Herrington & Davie Portman. There will also be a Watch Along beginning at 8 pm Eastern at YouTube.com/upNXT.

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RAD 11/4/20: AEW Full Gear Go-Home & Preview with Bruce Lord Nov 05, 2020

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Wai Ting is joined by Bruce Lord to review AEW Dynamite’s go-home show for Saturday’s Full Gear PPV featuring a heated Face To Face between Jon Moxley and Eddie Kingston. Plus a full preview of the card and today’s headlines.

[00:04:57] NEWS OF THE DAY

WWE Raw ratings reach their lowest of the ThunderDome era
Scorpio Sky removed from AEW Dynamite as a safety precaution
Allysin Kay a free agent, announced for AEW Full Gear Buy-In
Anthony Bowens & Max Caster sign with AEW
WWE cancels ‘Cody Rhodes’ trademark registration
ACH returns, Lio Rush to debut at MLW’s “The Restart”
Tito Ortiz wins city council seat in Huntington Beach, CA

[00:21:56] AEW Dynamite featured an intense final meeting between Moxley and Kingston that uncovered news details about their past, MJF attempts to prove his killer instinct to guest commentator Chris Jericho, sit-down interviews with Kenny Omega and Hangman Page, Miro has his debut singles match against Trent, The Young Bucks vs. Private Party, Red Velvet vs. Nyla Rose, and a message from PAC.

[01:39:24] A complete preview of Saturday’s AEW Full Gear PPV.

[01:59:05] Your feedback, comments, and questions from the POST Wrestling Forum.

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RAR 11/2/20: Preview-A-Merica, RAW review with Nate Milton Nov 03, 2020

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John Pollock is joined by guest co-host Nate Milton to review WWE Raw from the award-winning ThunderDome, discuss all the day’s news, and we present Preview-A-Merica ahead of the U.S. Election.

[00:08:12] NEWS OF THE DAY

Kylie Rae issues a statement to her fans stating she is no longer a professional wrestler

Vince McMahon Netflix series to feature four episodes

Friday Night SmackDown ratings experience an increase

Best of the Super Juniors tournament lineup and a one-night Super J Cup

Preview of AEW Dynamite and NXT this Wednesday

[00:26:39] This week’s show saw the latest chapter involving Drew McIntyre against The Miz and John Morrison while Randy Orton continues to be scared of the dark. Plus, a new member of Team RAW for the Survivor Series, a laughable segment involving Ricochet and Tucker, Jeff Hardy and Elias meet in a Guitar on a Pole Match, New Day takes on The Hurt Business, Lana gets destroyed yet again, and Kofi Kingston finally acknowledges his loss to Brock Lesnar last year.

[01:16:42] John & Nate preview the U.S. Election with Preview-A-Merica

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POST INTERVIEW: David Bixenspan Nov 02, 2020

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WARNING: This podcast contains descriptions and language of sexual assault allegations and uncomfortable subject matter, including allegations of sexual assault against minors.

John Pollock is joined by journalist David Bixenspan to speak about his latest feature covering the early ‘90s ring boy scandal in the World Wrestling Federation.
During this hour-plus interview, Bixenspan outlines the key figures involved, the positions that Terry Garvin (Terry Joyal) and Mel Phillips held within the company, the accusations from Tom Cole & Chris Loss, media coverage from the era, new facts uncovered by Bixenspan, statements issued to the outlet from WWE’s legal rep Jerry McDevitt, and how the story has been framed over the past 28 years.
To read David Bixenspan’s extensive feature on the scandal, we refer you to the Business Insider website.

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- Phil Mushnick: Sex, Lies & The WWF from March 1992

- Phil Donahue Show from March 16, 1992

- Now It Can Be Told from 1992

-Wrestling Observer Newsletter coverage from March 1992 (membership required)

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L&WRR #5: Kenta Kobashi vs. Steve Williams (8/31/93) w/ Davie Portman Nov 01, 2020

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WH Park and upNXT’s Davie Portman walk down the Long & Winding Royal Road to talk about Kenta Kobashi vs. “Dr. Death” Steve Williams from August 31, 1993.

Though Davie has done several podcasts looking at All Japan matches of this era, he’s still a relative newcomer to the King’s Road. Davie gives his thoughts on Kobashi, Williams and the era of head-dropping spots that gained popularity following this match. WH espouses his love for Dr. Death’s boots.

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WH Park and a special guest look back at the greatest matches of All Japan Pro Wrestling from the 1990s in The Long & Winding Royal Road, a limited-edition podcast from POST Wrestling.

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