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.

The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free.

• Judge maintains anonymity for ring boy abuse case plaintiffs
• NJPW Best of the Super Juniors gets underway
• Oleg Boltin has elbow surgery
• Buddy Matthews gets physical at Australia show
• Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano preview

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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 introduces a summer house show tour in the U.S. 

Topics this week include:

00:00:00 Start

00:05:10 AEW sues TrillerTV for nearly $5 million

00:15:12 TrillerTV sues its parent company

00:34:20 Vince McMahon, WWE leaders’ Signal use probed by investors

00:36:44 Jennifer Kay of Bloomberg Law 

01:01:06 Attorneys Evans and Atkinson spar in court 

01:05:24 WrestleMania 2028 and comment from the London Mayor's office

01:08:16 The process for wrestlers to join SAG-AFTRA

01:11:01 Labor Attorney Lucas Middlebrook explains how to unionize 

01:34:25 WWE Backlash audience on ESPN2

01:35:16 Tony Khan addresses Nielsen data 

01:37:50 TKO enters agreement with Arizona Sports & Events Alliance 

01:38:39 WWE domestic house show tour

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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.

The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped.

• Barry Blaustein passes away at 72
• Cuatrero sentenced in domestic violence case
• NARAKU’s in-ring debut on NXT 
• Shane Haste retains GHC heavyweight title 
• NJPW’s Best of the Super Juniors kicks off 
• ROH Supercard of Honor 
• Broadcast team for Rousey vs. Carano on Netflix

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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

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• Kendal Grey vs Kelani Jordan
• Mason Rook signs his NXT Contract
• Noam Dar vs Jackson Drake
• Tatum Paxley & Lizzy Rain vs Zaria & Nikkita Lyons
• Sean Legacy, EK Prosper & Tate Wilder vs BirthRight

Plus, the lads also talk about the passing of Barry Blaustein (director of Beyond The Mat)  and more!

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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. 

The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped.

• Latest on Asuka and WWE
• Kevin Nash calls on wrestlers to unionize 
• AEW sues TrillerTV for overdue payments 
• John Cena: “The Cena Classic may not be perfect.”
• Hiroyoshi Tenzan to retire 
• Chris Weidman & Tom Gerbasi in the UFC Hall of Fame 
• NXT & AEW Dynamite lineups 

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• Saturday: Collision Course
• Sunday: Rousey vs. Carano Review 

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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

• World Heavyweight Championship: Roman Reigns © vs. Jacob Fatu
• United States Championship: Trick Williams vs. Sami Zayn
• Danhausen & TBA vs. The Miz and Kit Wilson
• IYO SKY vs. Asuka
• Seth Rollins vs. Bron Breakker

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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.

The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free.

• Raja Jackson cuts plea deal 
• Dana White asked about altercation with wife
• Nick Khan says DOJ looked into sex trafficking allegations
• Dark Side of the Ring Season 7
• WWE Backlash Tampa Preview & Predictions

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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 rights contracts

00:55:45 New Day exit WWE after a request to restructure contracts

01:04:53 Ted Turner dies at 87

01:10:24 WWE & AEW live events market-to-market comparisons

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John Pollock and Wai Ting review a 3-hour AEW Dynamite/Collision with Darby Allin vs. Kevin Knight for the AEW World Championship, Dax Harwood vs. Orange Cassidy, and Jon Moxley vs. Juice Robinson. 

XL: John & Wai discuss the passing of media mogul Ted Turner at 87, TKO’s latest earnings report, Cuatrero’s upcoming sentencing in the case involving Stephanie Vaquer, NXT from Tuesday, and NJPW Dominion’s main event.

The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped.

• Ted Turner dies at 87
• TKO Q1 earnings report 
• Rogelio Reyes (Cuatrero) found guilty of domestic violence
• NXT recap 
• Yota Tsuji to challenge Callum Newman at Dominion

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Braden Herrington and Davie Portman talk all about WWE NXT from May 5th, 2026 headlined by Tony D’Angelo vs Tavion Heights!

The show includes:

• Tony D’Angelo vs Tavion Heights
• Will Kroos/Mason Rook attacks again
• Zaria returns after defeating Sol Ruca in a Last Woman Standing Match
• Lola Vice & Mr Iguana vs Izzi Dame & Niko Vance
• Tony D’Angelo vs Tavion Heights
• Jaida Parker vs Kali Armstrong
• Jasper Troy vs Jackson Drake
• Hank & Tank vs DarkState
• Noam Dar returns
• EVIL is now “Naraku” 

Plus the lads give their thoughts on WWE RAW, WWE talents taking pay cuts, plus a preview for WWE Backlash and more!

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