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Wai Ting and Neal Flanagan review WWE SmackDown with Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther for the Undisputed WWE Title featuring Sami Zayn as referee. Plus, the last K/QOTR semifinals.

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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the UFC Freedom 250 event and all the coverage surrounding the show at the White House.

Plus: TNA undergoes a major shakeup, Janel Grant posts about the WSJ reporting from 2022, John Pollock interviews former WWE co-president George Barrios, an update on the Liv Morgan stalker case & more. 

00:00:00 Start

00:03:40 UFC Freedom 250 

00:19:28 Paramount+ viewership figures

00:24:49 TNA announces “workforce reduction”, Tommy Dreamer out 

00:33:17 John Pollock’s interview with George Barrios

01:00:13 Janel Grant’s latest posts about the WSJ reports

01:09:20 Stalker in Liv Morgan...

John Pollock and Wai Ting review AEW Dynamite as MJF & Mark Briscoe reveal their Forbidden Door teams before facing off in a 12-man tag. Plus, Mercedes Moné vs. Hazuki in an Owen Cup women’s semi-final, while men’s finalists Ospreay & Swerve go face-to-face.

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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 public exit he experienced in 2020, and subsequent return for the TKO merger. 

Barrios is promoting his new book, Sometimes Wrong but Never in Doubt: How a Cuban Kid from Queens Transformed WWE

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:

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. 

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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 Trump and Daniel Cormier, and Sean Strickland's removal from the UFC Fan Fest.

Listen to the full 90-minute show on the POST Wrestling Café 

UFC Freedom 250

Saturday, June 14, 2026

Whit...

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.

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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 & WWE jointly seek arbitration 

00:15:27 Grant posts about 2022 emails to the Board of Directors

00:23:53 Depositions by Nick Khan, Frank Riddick & Michelle McKenna 

00:43:11 WWE shareholder lawsuit reaches a se...

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 UFC Freedom 250 & NJPW Dominion shows.

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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:

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE Rawfeaturing 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, and YOH winning the Best of the Super Juniors.  

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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 & Queen Of The Ring first-round matches.

XL: Brandon Thurston joins us to discuss the WWE shareholder trial no longer taking place and whether it means a settlement has been...

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 shareholder trial begins on Monday

00:08:31 An overview of the entire lawsuit 

01:04:55 Coverage of the trial next week

01:08:18 NXT Great American airing against For...

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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 against Forbidden Door, the final four of the Best of the Super Juniors, plaintiffs seeking heavy damages in the shareholder suit, and Foley’s comments on wrestling another match.

T...

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:

Plus, the lads also talk about the announcement of NXT Great American Bash going head-to-head with AEW Forbidden Door, take your feedbac...

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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 announcements for Mexico, Best of the Super Juniors, BJ Penn deemed fit to stand trial, and Ben Askren is set to wrestle after his near-death experience last year.

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 Grandes.

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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.

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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 shareholders’ lawsuit 

00:59:20 McMahon and top executives at TKO to testify in the trial

01:02:59 Bushiroad sells shares in NJPW to TV Asahi & CyberAgent 

01:15:02 AEW Double or Nothing 

01:20:40 MyAEW adds 1FW, open to...

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.

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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:

Plus, the lads also talk about their AEW Double or Nothing weekend in New York...

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. 

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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

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.

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WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event

May 23, 2026

Allen County War Memorial Coliseum

For Wayne, Indiana, USA

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.

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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 television future

00:20:09 Is AEW profitable? 

00:28:25 All In London attendance

00:31:40 Netflix touts success of Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano

00:43:30 Ludwig Kaiser arrested on battery charge

00:55:15 AEW promotes ESPN feature o...

John Pollock and Wai Ting review a 3-hour AEW Dynamite & Collision with Darby Allin vs. Speedball Mike Bailey, Jon Moxley vs. Kyle O’Reilly & Will Ospreay vs. Katsuyori Shibata. 

XL: John & Wai go over Phil Hickerson’s passing, the Netflix viewership figures for Rousey vs. Carano, Mick Foley, recaps of NXT & Best of the Super Juniors, and MJF’s appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show.

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Braden Herrington and Davie Portman talk all about WWE NXT from May 19th, 2026, featuring Tatum Paxley vs Lizzy Rain for the NXT Women’s North American Championship!

The show includes:

Plus, the lad...

John Pollock and Jack Wannan review WWE Raw featuring the return of Brock Lesnar, a Tribal Combat match added to Clash in Italy, and an updated lineup for SNME.

XL: John & Jack discuss the Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano card on Netflix, Conor McGregor’s return at UFC 329, Best of the Super Juniors & more. 

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The Nubian Wrestling Advocates are back to discuss the more recent talent releases and contract restructurings within the WWE. 2-Way Ray shares his experience and observations at ROH Supercard of Honor over the weekend, the guys give their patented predictions for next Sunday's AEW Double or Nothing, and they give their thoughts on last night's Carano vs. Rousey fight card. 

All that, plus so much more, on the latest edition of the NWA Podcast, presented by POST Wrestling and Nefarious Media Network.

John Pollock and Neal Flanagan review WWE SmackDown as Gunther becomes the #1 contender, Trick Williams has a celebration, and an update for SNME.

XL: John & Neal discuss an update from the ring boy lawsuit, Best of the Super Juniors kicks off, Buddy Matthews returns, and a preview of Rousey vs. Carano on Netflix.

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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover two lawsuits involving Triller, WrestleMania 2028 update, wrestlers unionizing, and Jennifer Kay of Bloomberg Law joins us.

Jennifer Kay of Bloomberg Law will join us to speak about Wednesday’s Delaware Chancery Court hearing involving reps for WWE and Vince McMahon in the shareholder lawsuit regarding communications on Signal.

Plus: AEW files a lawsuit against TrillerTV, TrillerTV sues its parent company, the London Mayor’s office comments on a future WrestleMania in the city, TKO secures another “financial incentive package”, Kevin Nash advocates for wrestlers to join SAG-AFTRA, and WWE introduc...

John Pollock and Bruce Lord review AEW Dynamite with Darby Allin vs. Konosuke Takeshita for the AEW World Championship, Will Ospreay vs. Ace Austin, and the Owen Hart Tournament brackets are revealed. 

XL: John & Bruce discuss the passing of Barry Blaustein, Cuatrero is sentenced, NARAKU’s in-ring debut, a preview of the Best of the Super Juniors, and ROH Supercard of Honor this Friday.

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Braden Herrington and Davie Portman talk all about WWE NXT from May 12, 2026, featuring the in-ring NXT debut of NARAKU!

00:00:00 - Show starts/housekeeping

00:23:32 - NXT Review

The show includes:

Plus, the lads also talk about the passing of Barry Blaustein (director of Beyond The...

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE Raw featuring an acknowledgment ceremony for Roman Reigns, Oba Femi’s open challenge, and The Vision vs. Street Profits & Joe Hendry.

XL: John & Wai discuss Asuka’s role with WWE, Kevin Nash advocating for a union, Hiroyoshi Tenzan’s retirement, AEW sues TrillerTV, UFC Hall of Fame additions, and the John Cena Classic. 

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John Pollock & Wai Ting review WWE Backlash Tampa featuring Roman Reigns vs. Jacob Fatu for the World Heavyweight Championship.

They also discuss John Cena’s “History-Making News”, the future of Asuka, and headlines from AEW Collision: Fairway to Hell.

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WWE Backlash Tampa

May 9, 2026

Benchmark International Arena

Tampa, FL

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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.

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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 righ...