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John Pollock speaks with former WWE co-president George Barrios about his new book, Saudi Arabia-WWE, TV media rights, firing in 2020, Vince McMahon’s exit over scandals, and the recent shareholder lawsuit. The two discuss his role as CFO beginning in 2008, the shift to a business-to-business mode, his evolving relationship with Vince McMahon, when he was ready to leave the company, and the very p...

Davie Portman and Jack Wannan talk all about WWE NXT from June 16th, 2026, featuring Tony D’Angelo sitting down with Naraku ahead of their match at the Great American Bash! 00:00:00 - Show starts 00:03:30 - FIFA World Cup Chat 00:23:00 - WWE RAW and King and Queen of the Ring Thoughts 00:38:45 - NJPW G1 Brackets Announced 00:46:00 - NXT Review The show includes: Kelani Jordan & Zaria vs Lola V...

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE Raw featuring Oba Femi vs. Dirty Dom and IYO SKY vs. Raquel Rodriguez in King & Queen of the Ring semifinals, Chad Gable versus Rusev, and Roman Reigns appearing.  The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback , ad-free and timestamped. Independent wrestler Jordan Saint dies in a car accident UFC Freedom 250 reacti...

John Pollock , Jack Wannan & Neal Flanagan review UFC Freedom 250 from both the political and sporting lens, what this show represented, and a breakdown of fights where Justin Gaethje became UFC lightweight champion. We chat about the show's messaging, Josh Hokit’s comment about Michelle Obama, the accusations against Alex Pereira, Tyson Fury’s appearance, the bizarre story involving Eric Trum...

Wai Ting and Neal Flanagan review WWE SmackDown as Gunther reveals the stipulation for his Cody Rhodes rematch. Plus, the remaining K/QOTR Fatal 4-Ways, and Paige/Brie vs. Fatal Influence in a non-title match. The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback , ad-free and timestamped. Grant lawsuit looks set for private arbitration Court rejects attempt to halt U...

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the move by Janel Grant, Vince McMahon & WWE to move their case toward private arbitration and what it means. Plus: Grant comments on the anonymous emails to the WWE board in 2022, depositions by key WWE execs, and WSJ’s reporting. The WWE shareholder settles before the trial & all the latest news. 00:00:00 Start 00:02:04 Janel Grant, Vince McMahon...

John Pollock and Wai Ting review AEW Dynamite: Summer Blockbuster with Swerve Strickland vs. Brody King and Skye Blue vs. Maya World in Owen Hart Foundation Tournament matches.  XL : John & Wai chat about Janel Grant’s latest post about emails to the WWE board in 2022, NXT with Zaria winning the NXT North American title and two No. 1 contenders emerging, plus a preview of this weekend’s U...

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman talk all about WWE NXT from June 9th, 2026, featuring Tatum Paxley vs Zaria for the NXT Women’s North American Championship! 00:00:00 - Show Starts 00:07:40 - What's going on with CM Punk? 00:26:00 - King of the Ring Predictions 00:29:10 - RAW Thoughts 00:45:00 - NXT Review The show includes: Tatum Paxley vs Zaria (NXT Women’s North American Championship) Kendal...

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE Raw featuring Penta vs. Rey Mysterio and Sol Ruca vs. Lyra Valkyria in title matches, Chad Gable's apology tour, and the continuation of the King & Queen of the Ring tournaments. XL : John & Wai discuss the cancellation of the WWE shareholder lawsuit, the closing of the investigation into Hulk Hogan’s death, a lawsuit attempting to stop UFC Freedom 250,...

OPEN HOUSE WEEK June 1-7 : Join our free tier to the XL Edition of this podcast at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback , ad-free and timestamped. Wai Ting and Neal Flanagan review WWE SmackDown from Bologna, Italy as Gunther addresses his controversial Clash in Italy loss to Cody Rhodes. Plus: Chad Gable returns, Rhea Ripley speaks, Carmelo Hayes vs. Ricky Saints, and King &amp...

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston present a primer and breakdown of the WWE shareholder lawsuit, which goes to trial next week in the Delaware Court of Chancery. Plus: NXT’s Great American Bash goes head-to-head with Forbidden Door, Nick Khan speaks at a SBJ conference, George Barrios has released a book, and there will be no more UFC pay-per-views in Canada next year. 00:00:00 Start 00:03:29 WWE...

OPEN HOUSE WEEK June 1-7 : Join our free tier to the XL Edition of this podcast at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback , ad-free and timestamped. John Pollock and Wai Ting review AEW Dynamite with MJF vs Rush, Kevin Knight vs Speedball Bailey, Mark Davis vs Will Ospreay, and Mercedes Mone's return.  XL : John & Wai chat about NXT’s Great American Bash airing again...

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman talk all about WWE NXT from May 26th, 2026, featuring Tony D’Angelo vs Kam Hendrix for the NXT Championship! The show includes: Tony D’Angelo vs Kam Hendrix (NXT Championship) Zaria vs Lizzy Rain OTM vs The Culling Myles Borne & Tavion Heights vs DarkState Lexis King vs Romeo Moreno (WWE Men’s Speed Championship) Tate Wilder vs Jackson Drake NXT Great Americ...

OPEN HOUSE WEEK June 1-7 : Join our free tier to the XL Edition of this podcast at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback , ad-free and timestamped. John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE Raw featuring Seth Rollins taking on Bron Breakker, the start of the King & Queen of the Ring tournaments, plus Roman Reigns’ Acknowledgment Day. XL : John & Wai discuss WWE’s big announcem...

John Pollock & Wai Ting review WWE Clash in Italy featuring Roman Reigns vs. Jacob Fatu in Tribal Combat for the World Heavyweight Championship, and Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther for the WWE Championship. Plus, John & Wai discuss King & Queen of the Ring brackets, and the incredible Mask vs. Mask match between El Grande Americano and The Original El Grande Americano from AAA Noche de los Gra...

FREE TODAY —  Kate from Montreal & John Kleinchester review AEW Collision featuring: AEW World Trios Championship: The Conglomeration (Orange Cassidy, Roderick Strong, Kyle O’Reilly) © vs The Don Callis Family (Rocky Romero, Trent Barretta, Lance Archer) AEW International Championship: Konosuke Takeshita © vs Daniel Garcia 5-minute Women’s Tag Title Eliminator Challenge : Divine Dominion...

Wai Ting and Neal Flanagan review WWE SmackDown from Barcelona, Spain featuring a Gunther-Cody Face-to-Face ahead of Sunday’s Clash in Italy. Plus, Sami Zayn vs. Matt Cardona, Carmelo Hayes vs. Ricky Saints, and more. XL : Wai & Neal discuss the latest involving Jim Ross, Donald Trump-TKO, WWE’s shareholder lawsuit, and Ludwig Kaiser’s battery case. The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCaf...

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston go through Judge Travis Laster’s 41-page opinion with sanctions levied against Vince McMahon & Nick Khan in the WWE shareholders’ lawsuit. Plus: Bushiroad sells its shares in New Japan Pro Wrestling, AEW Double or Nothing coverage, an update on Marcel Barthel’s legal case & more. 00:00:00 Start 00:01:06 Vince McMahon & Nick Khan sanctioned in sharehold...

John Pollock and Wai Ting review a 3-hour AEW Dynamite & Collision with Speedball confronting Kevin Knight, Chris Jericho vs. Ricochet, a Lights Out Philly Street Fight, and more fallout from Double or Nothing. XL : John & Wai go over Bushiroad transferring all its shares in NJPW, a judge sanctioning Vince McMahon & Nick Khan in the merger lawsuit, a BOSJ update, and more. The XL Editi...

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman talk all about WWE NXT from May 26th, 2026, featuring Lola Vice vs Izzi Dame for the NXT Women’s Championship! The show includes: Lola Vice vs Izzi Dame (NXT Women’s Championship) Kelani Jordan vs Wren Sinclair Charlie Dempsey vs Shiloh Hill The Culling vs OTM Sean Legacy vs Dorian Van Dux (WWE Speed Tournament Match) Nathan Frazer vs Romeo Moreno (WWE Speed Tou...

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE Raw featuring a contract signing before Tribal Combat, Penta vs. Je’Von Evans, and Oba Femi kicking off the show. XL : John & Wai discuss the deaths of Piloto Suicida and Jerry Grey, notes from the AEW Double or Nothing press conference, and recaps of Best of the Super Juniors & AAA.  The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of t...

John Pollock and Wai Ting review AEW Double or Nothing 2026 headlined by Darby Allin vs. MJF in a Title vs. Hair match for the AEW World Championship. Full card below: AEW Double or Nothing May 24, 2026 Queens, New York, USA Louis Armstrong Stadium AEW World Championship (Title vs. Hair) : Darby Allin (c) vs. MJF AEW Continental Championship (No Time Limit) : Jon Moxley (c) vs. Kyle O’Reilly Women...

John Pollock & Wai Ting review WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event 5/23/26 from Fort Wayne, IN featuring Penta vs. Ethan Page for the IC title, Becky Lynch vs. Sol Ruca, and tag title matches with Paige & Brie Bella vs. Irresistible Forces, and The Vision vs. Street Profits. Ad-free & timestamped version available for patrons afterwards at POSTwrestlingCafe.com WWE Saturday Night’s Main Ev...

Wai Ting and Neal Flanagan review WWE SmackDown with Cody Rhodes vs. Sami Zayn, Trick Williams vs. Carmelo Hayes, Charlotte & Rhea vs. Fatal Influence, and the debut of Blake Monroe. XL : Wai & Neal discuss the latest involving Marcel Barthel (Ludwig Kaiser)’s arrest, AEW premiering a new show on TikTok, Scott Coker’s new MMA venture, and MyAEW adding its first indy promotion. The XL Editi...

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover the Rousey vs. Carano viewership stats, ring boys to remain anonymous in lawsuit, Tony Khan addresses WBD-Paramount stories, and Ludwig Kaiser is arrested for battery.  00:00:00 Start 00:03:11 Brandon's roof  00:09:32 Judge rules to continue “John Doe” anonymity for ring boys in WWE lawsuit 00:13:01 Tony Khan dismisses speculation on AEW’s televisi...