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Thunderstruck #16: Jushin Liger vs. Brian Pillman (9/4/95) w/ Nate Milton Feb 09, 2020

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WH Park and Nate Milton of POST Wrestling’s The Rocky Maivia Picture Show come together for the first time ever to review the historical first-ever match on the first-ever episode of WCW Nitro – Jushin Liger vs. Brian Pillman from September 4th, 1995.

Click here to watch this match on the WWE Network (account required).

Next week on Thunderstruck: Jushin Liger in RevPro's British J Cup 2018.

WH Park and a special guest look back at the greatest matches of Jushin Thunder Liger’s career in Thunderstruck, a limited-edition podcast from POST Wrestling. New episodes every Sunday.

Music: https://filmmusic.io | "Neolith" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) | License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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UFC 247 POST SHOW: Jones vs. Reyes Feb 09, 2020

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John Pollock and Phil Chertok present the UFC 247 POST Show recapping Saturday’s card from Houston, Texas with Jon Jones and Valentina Shevchenko defending their championships.
In the main event, Jon Jones attempted to set the record for most wins in a UFC championship fight by defending his title against undefeated Dominick Reyes. In the co-feature, Valentina Shevchenko entered her fight with Katlyn Chookagian as a heavy favorite. Plus, heavyweights Justin Tafa and Juan Adams squared off, a featherweight fight between rising fighters Dan Ige and Mirsad Bektic, and Derrick Lewis welcomed Ilir Latifi to the heavyweight division.
John & Phil shared their scorecards for all the fights that went the distance, the announcer’s reaction to some of the judging, the close main event and why people were upset, and a look ahead at next month’s UFC 248 card.
MAIN CARD
*Jon Jones vs. Dominick Reyes for the UFC light heavyweight title
*Valentina Shevchenko vs. Katlyn Chookagian for the UFC flyweight title
*Juan Adams vs. Justin Tafa
*Dan Ige vs. Mirsad Bektic
*Ilir Latifi vs. Derrick Lewis

PRELIMINARY CARD
*Antonio Arroyo vs. Trevin Giles
*Lauren Murphy vs. Andrea Lee
*Alex Morono vs. Kalinn Williams
*Miles Johns vs. Mario Bautista

PRELIMINARY CARD
*Journey Newson vs. Domingo Pilarte
*Jonathan Martinez vs. Andre Ewell
*Youseff Zalal vs. Austin Lingo

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Café Hangout: WWE Q4 and Full Year 2019 Results w/ Brandon Thurston Feb 06, 2020

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John Pollock and Wai Ting are joined by Wrestlenomics’ Brandon Thurston to discuss WWE’s Q4 and Full Year 2019 Results.

We discuss major talking points coming out of the presentation and investor’s conference call, including items concerning WWE Network’s future, WWE’s relationship with the XFL, live attendance and rights fees performances for 2019, and more.

Plus, your calls and AEW and NXT ratings at the end of the show.

Check out Brandon’s excellent 48-page Wrestlenomics Pro-Wrestling Industry Report for Full Year 2019 (PWYC: Min $5. Click here for a 5-page preview).

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RAD 2/5/20: Lash Equals Cash, Britt’s Boot Canal Feb 06, 2020

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John Pollock and Wai Ting review AEW Dynamite featuring Cody taking ten lashes from MJF in order to receive his match at Revolution. [REVIEW STARTS AT 00:30:00]

Wednesday’s episode from Alabama also featured continued dissension among Elite members with Kenny Omega and Hangman Page teaming with The Young Bucks, Omega accepts PAC’s challenge, Dr. Britt Baker performs a BOOT CANAL on Yuka Sakazaki, and Jon Moxley seeks out an eye for an eye against a member of the Inner Circle.

NEWS OF THE DAY [00:11:05]

WWE Raw rating from Monday’s show in Salt Lake City
AEW announces Double or Nothing for May 23rd in Las Vegas
Updated subscriber figures for ESPN+ and how UFC 246 performed on the streaming service last month
WWE confirms the signings of Killer Kross and Timothy Thatcher
ROH announces a loaded six-man tag for Supercard of Honor
Total Bellas returns April 9th and moving to Thursdays

Plus, our weekly Patreon t-shirt giveaway, your feedback, comments, and questions from the POST Wrestling Forum.

Photo Courtesy: AEW

Rewind-A-Dynamite Theme by Jacob Chesnut

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RAR 2/3/20: Believe It Or Not, Ripley on Raw Feb 04, 2020

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John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE Raw with a #1 contender’s match for a WWE title shot. [REVIEW STARTS AT 00:30:22]

Monday’s episode was built around Seth Rollins, Ricochet and Bobby Lashley in a Triple Threat to determine Brock Lesnar’s challenger at Super ShowDown. Plus, Charlotte Flair is confronted by an NXT performer, a rematch is set for the Raw women’s championship, Kevin Owens has to overcome the odds, Aleister Black is consumed by darkness, Drew McIntyre makes quick work of a champion, and Ruby Riott returns!
NEWS OF THE DAY [00:12:55]

Minoru Suzuki vs. Orange Cassidy at Joey Janela’s Spring Break IV
WWE stock continues to fall on Monday
Ring of Honor news for their 18th Anniversary pay-per-view and Past vs. Present card in March
Jon Jones speaks with Ariel Helwani ahead of his fight at UFC 247 this weekend
AEW Road to Huntsville video

And your Café feedback, comments, and questions from the POST Wrestling Forum.

Photos Courtesy: WWE

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Thunderstruck #15: Jushin Liger vs. Tiger Mask III (1/4/94) w/ Rich Kraetsch Feb 02, 2020

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WH Park and Rich Kraetsch of Voices of Wrestling talk about Jushin Liger taking on Tiger Mask III aka Koji Kanemoto on New Japan’s January 4th, 1994 Tokyo Dome show.

Click here to watch this match on New Japan World (account required).

Next week on Thunderstruck: Jushin Liger vs. Brian Pillman (9/4/95)

Music: https://filmmusic.io | "Neolith" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) | License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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Café Hangout: GRAPPL 100, NXT-AEW Ratings, Your Calls Jan 30, 2020

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John Pollock and Wai Ting re-open the doors to the Café Hangout for the first time in 2020! We take calls all show long discussing this week’s top stories in wrestling and MMA.

GRAPPL creator Gareth Hodgson joins us to discuss the GRAPPL 100, compiling the Top 100 Matches of 2019 according to user ratings: https://www.grapplapp.com/grappl-100

Plus, Wai reviews last night’s WWE NXT and we react to the latest AEW / NXT ratings at the end of the show.

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Café Hangouts are recorded live every Thursday at 3pm ET (12pm PT / 8pm UK). All Patreon supporters have access to watch, chat and call-in live each week.

Music: “Down In New Orleans” by Giorgio Di Campo for Freesound Music

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RAD 1/29/20: Cleveland MOX Jan 30, 2020

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John Pollock and Wai Ting review AEW Dynamite featuring Jon Moxley’s Ohio homecoming. [REVIEW STARTS AT 00:29:59]

AEW ventured to Cleveland on Wednesday headlined by Chris Jericho, Santana & Ortiz taking on Darby Allin & Private Party, Dr. Britt Baker continues her attack on Tony Schiavone, SCU pay tribute to Kobe Bryant during their match with The Hybrid2, Cody takes on Kip Sabian, The Young Bucks meet The Butcher & The Blade, and Jon Moxley calls out Chris Jericho in his home state as they build towards their title match at AEW Revolution.

NEWS OF THE DAY [00:07:41]

WWE Raw rating coming off the Royal Rumble
Mauro Ranallo speaks about Corey Graves and an update on his health
Pro Wrestling NOAH is purchased by CyberAgent, the same company that owns DDT
Samoa Joe suffers a concussion on Raw, per report
Bandido vs. Shingo Takagi announced for the Mark Hitchcock Memorial WrestleCon Supershow
NWA Power this week feat. Nick Aldis and Marty Scurll’s sit-down segment
The Bella Twins are pregnant

Plus your feedback, comments, and questions from the POST Wrestling Forum.

Photos Courtesy: AEW

Rewind-A-Dynamite Theme by Jacob Chesnut

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RAR 1/27/20: Edge Speaks, WrestleMania Takes Shape Jan 28, 2020

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John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE Raw featuring Royal Rumble fallout and the return of Edge. [REVIEW STARTS AT 00:25:04]

Coming out of the Royal Rumble, Raw built up to a segment involving Edge addressing the audience and shooting a major angle. Plus, Drew McIntyre announces his plans for WrestleMania, MVP returns for a match with Rey Mysterio, Andrade vs. Humberto Carrillo for the U.S. title, Seth Rollins and Buddy Murphy defend the Raw tag titles, Riddick Moss debuts, and more as the build to WrestleMania 36 begins.
Plus, the results of POST Wrestling’s 2020 Royal Rumble Pool.
NEWS OF THE DAY [00:11:51]

The latest on Edge, WrestleMania and more
Andrade suspended for Wellness Policy violation, per report
Initial plans for both Royal Rumble matches
AJ Styles injured during the Rumble match
Marty Scurll appears at the New Beginning USA card and issues challenge to Jay White
The Briscoe Brothers re-sign with Ring of Honor

And your Café feedback, comments, and questions from the POST Wrestling Forum.

Photos Courtesy: WWE

Rewind-A-Raw Theme by Colby John: soundcloud.com/colbyjohn

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WWE Royal Rumble 2020 POST Show Jan 27, 2020

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John Pollock & Wai Ting are joined by Mike Murray to review WWE Royal Rumble 2020 featuring 30-Man Men’s and Women’s Royal Rumble matches, Becky Lynch vs. Asuka, and Daniel Bryan vs. “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt.

Plus, your phone calls and feedback from the POST Wrestling Forum.

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