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EGGSHELLS Podcast Companion: 1991 w/ Alan Counihan Jul 07, 2018

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The EGGSHELLS Podcast Companion is a series of shows exploring a different year in the wrestling history of the Tokyo Dome with a different guest each episode.

Episode three sees Chris Charlton and Alan Counihan look at 1991, which saw NJPW stage a controversial double title match between Tatsumi Fujinami and Ric Flair, as well as SWS blowing up and quickly disappearing in a pair of big budget shows cross promoted with WWF and headlined by Hulk Hogan and Genichiro Tenryu.

The podcast is an audio companion to EGGSHELLS: Pro Wrestling in the Tokyo Dome, a new book releasing on paperback and Kindle July 17!

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REWIND-A-SMACKDOWN 7/3/18: Team Hell No vs. The Usos, Ellsworth vs. Asuka Jul 04, 2018

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John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE SMACKDOWN 7/3/18:

Before they face The Usos, Daniel Bryan demands an apology from Kane for past aggressions, James Ellsworth faces Asuka, Jeff Hardy holds an Independence Day US Open Challenge, and Sanity ruin The New Day’s pancake eating contest.

Wai discusses 205 Live featuring a stellar match in Buddy Murphy vs. Mustafa Ali and WWE Ride Along featuring The Iiconics and Rusev Day.

John shares his thoughts on ROH Best in the World and Jay Lethal’s ROH World title win.

Plus, Café feedback from the POST Wrestling Forum.

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REWIND-A-RAW 7/2/18: Braun flips his shit Jul 03, 2018

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John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE RAW 7/2/18:

Braun Strowman traps Kevin Owens inside a portable toilet and tips it over, Roman Reigns does double duty in tag matches with Seth Rollins and Bobby Lashley, Sasha and Bayley seek counseling with the returning Dr. Shelby.

Plus, your Café feedback to WWE Raw from the POST Wrestling Forum.

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**THIS WEEK ON THE RAR BONUS SHOW**

We discuss episode 2 of Cody’s new YouTube series, All Us and Being The Elite (Ep. 109) featuring the funeral of Joey Ryan and an appearance from Chris Jericho.

Plus, we go through your submissions to determine the new name of the RAR Bonus Show (this was no easy task).

The RAR Bonus Show is available for all POST Wrestling Café patrons.

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EGGSHELLS Podcast Companion: 1990 w/ John Pollock Jun 30, 2018

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The EGGSHELLS Podcast Companion is a series of shows exploring a different year in the wrestling history of the Tokyo Dome with a different guest each episode.

Episode two sees Chris Charlton and John Pollock look at 1990, which saw NJPW and AJPW work together on two separate shows; one with an infamous Big Van Vader and Stan Hansen brawl, and another with Hansen facing Hulk Hogan in a classic as WWF made strides into Japan.

The podcast is an audio companion to EGGSHELLS: Pro Wrestling in the Tokyo Dome, a new book releasing on paperback and Kindle July 17!

Check out Eggshells!www.eggshellsbook.com

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REWIND-A-SMACKDOWN 6/26/18: Team Hell No reunites Jun 27, 2018

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John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE SMACKDOWN 6/26/18:

A returning Kane joins Daniel Bryan in his fight against The Bludgeon Brothers, Jeff Hardy defends the US title against Eric Young, James Ellsworth calls out Asuka, a dog bite forces Shinsuke Nakamura off the show, and the cast of Netflix’s GLOW pays a visit.

John shares his highlights from Day 2 of the WWE UK Championship Tournament and discusses Enzo Amore’s recent appearance on The Steve Austin Show.

Plus, Café feedback from the POST Wrestling Forum.

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REWIND-A-RAW 6/25/18: Bayley snaps, Ziggler vs. Rollins Jun 26, 2018

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John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE RAW 6/25/18:

Bayley is forced to team up with Sasha Banks, Roman Reigns is forced to team up with Lashley, Finn Balor is forced to team up with Baron Corbin, and Kevin Owens is forced to team up with Braun Strowman. Seth Rollins tries to reclaim the Intercontinental Championship from Dolph Ziggler, and Rey Mysterio is announced as a WWE 2K19 Pre-Order Bonus Character.

We announce the details of the POST Wrestling 2018 G1 Climax Contest.

Plus, your Café feedback to WWE Raw from the POST Wrestling Forum.

**THIS WEEK ON THE RAR BONUS SHOW**

Wai reviews Total Bellas (Season 3 Episode 6) as Brie and Daniel Bryan attempt to go on a date for the first time since becoming parents, Nikki Bella deals with the stress of choosing who will walk her down the aisle.

John discusses his thoughts on Day 1 of the WWE UK Championship Tournament.

We also review Being The Elite (Ep. 108) and Cody’s new YouTube series, All Us (Ep. 1).

The RAR Bonus Show is available for all POST Wrestling Café patrons.

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EGGSHELLS Podcast Companion: 1989 w/ Jojo Remy Jun 23, 2018

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The EGGSHELLS Podcast Companion is a series of shows exploring a different year in the wrestling history of the Tokyo Dome with a different guest each episode.

Episode one sees Chris Charlton and JoJo Remy look at 1989, which saw NJPW host the first pro wrestling show in the building, as well as the revolutionary shoot style promotion UWF stage their biggest card.

The podcast is an audio companion to EGGSHELLS: Pro Wrestling in the Tokyo Dome, a new book releasing on paperback and Kindle July 17!

Check out Eggshells!www.eggshellsbook.com

Discuss this show at the POST Wrestling Forum https://forum.postwrestling.com

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THE POST PROFILE: The Man They Call Vader Jun 22, 2018

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In this special edition of the POST PROFILE, we present “The Man They Call Vader”.John Pollock examines the life and career of the late Leon “Vader” White, who died this past Monday after battling pneumonia. In this special, we speak with former colleagues Jim Ross and Bret Hart, "Eggshells: Pro Wrestling Inside the Tokyo Dome" author Chris Charlton, and Jordan Breen from Between Rounds Radio. From his transition from football to professional wrestling, coming up through the AWA, his first international exposure with the Catch Wrestling Association, assuming the role of Big Van Vader in New Japan Pro Wrestling, to his time spent with World Championship Wrestling & the World Wrestling Federation, and eventual return to Japan for one last spectacular run.We assess the legacy of one of the greatest big men to ever enter professional wrestling.Music courtesy:"Arcane", "Cool Vibes", "Division", "Dub Feral", "Floating Cities", "Nerves", "The Second Coming" & "Darkness is Coming" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Additional clips courtesy WWE, New Japan Pro Wrestling

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REWIND-A-SMACKDOWN 6/19/18: Big Cass released, Gauntlet Match Jun 20, 2018

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John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE SMACKDOWN 6/19/18:

A gauntlet match between Daniel Bryan, Big E, Samoa Joe, Rusev & The Miz takes place to determine AJ Styles’ opponent at Extreme Rules, Jeff Hardy has eyes for Shinsuke Nakamura, Sanity debuts, and Carmella celebrates her win over Asuka.

We discuss the WWE’s release of Big Cass, ROH no longer running a show at Madison Square Garden, and Being The Elite’s latest tease of a New Day vs. Young Bucks & Kenny Omega wrestling match.

Plus, Café feedback from the POST Wrestling Forum.

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REWIND-A-RAW 6/18/18: Rousey Suspended, Surprise Title Change Jun 19, 2018

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John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE RAW 6/18/18:

Ronda Rousey is suspended after attacking new champion Alexa Bliss, Bayley and Sasha Banks break up again (for real this time), Braun Strowman sets a target with his MITB briefcase, Raw’s Extreme Rules main event is announced, and a title unexpectedly changes hands.

We also discuss the announcements of the NJPW G1 Climax 2018 blocks and the WWE’s NXT UK brand.

Plus, your Café feedback to WWE Raw from the POST Wrestling Forum.

**THIS WEEK ON THE RAR OVERRUN**

John and Wai deliver a full review of WWE 24 – The Hardys: Woken, an incredibly open look into the ups and downs of Matt and Jeff Hardy’s lives over the past several years, including plenty of discussion and footage from their Impact days.

Wai reviews Total Bellas Season 3 Episode 5 as John Cena invites Nikki out to dinner to discuss getting back together, while Brie and Bryan learn about the benefit of nannies.

The RAR Overrun is available for all POST Wrestling Café patrons.

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