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John Pollock chats with Pat Laprade about his new book with co-author Bertrand Hebert The Eighth Wonder of the World: The True Story of Andre the Giant.

Pat stops by to discuss the life and career of Andre the Giant, the exhaustive task of separating fact from fiction in his life, the experience working on the HBO documentary, Andre’s pre-WWF years, Grand Prix vs. All-Star Wrestling, how he dealt with acromegaly, his back surgery and its proximity to WrestleMania 3 & where Andre’s career would have gone if he had lived longer.

Plus, they discuss The Assassination of Dino Bravo from Dark Side of the Ring, which Pat worked on and was interviewed for.

Pat Laprade is the co-author of The Eighth Wonder of the World: The True Story of Andre the Giant and is available everywhere.

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John Pollock and Wai Ting review AEW Dynamite with the continuation of the TNT Championship tournament. [REVIEW STARTS AT 00:26:22]

The TNT Championship quarterfinals continued with Dustin Rhodes putting his career on the line against Kip Sabian, along with a rematch between Sammy Guevara and Darby Allin.

The show also featured another edition of The Bubbly Bunch, a new member of the Dark Order, matches involving Kenny Omega, Wardlow, Brodie Lee, and Orange Cassidy takes on Jimmy Havoc in his first singles match on Dynamite.

And, John & Wai share their thoughts on the first two episodes of The Last Dance. [01:24:12]

NEWS OF THE DAY [00:19:29]

WWE Raw viewership

Dark Side of the Ring and WWE on FS1 ratings

Oliver Luck suing Vince McMahon and Alpha Entertainment

Travis Scott Bowden and Billy Caputo pass away 

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

Photo Courtesy: AEW

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John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE Raw featuring three MITB qualifiers and a tire. [REVIEW STARTS AT 00:50:26]

Monday’s episode featured three Money in the Bank qualifying matches with Rey Mysterio vs. Murphy, Apollo Crews vs. MVP, and Aleister Black vs. Austin Theory.

The WWE Championship match was confirmed for Money in the Bank, Bobby Lashley battled a tire for three hours, Shayna Baszler breaks another arm, The Street Profits screamed, and Drew McIntyre met Angel Garza in the main event.

[01:55:22] John & Wai share their thoughts on Being The Elite 200: Matt Jackson vs. Nick Jackson.

NEWS OF THE DAY [00:31:10]

Joe Pedicino and Jack Lotz pass away

The final number for Friday Night SmackDown

Chris Hero posts a teaser video

Amanda Nunes won’t be fighting on May 9

The PFL reschedules their 2020 season for 2021 

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

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POST Puroresu’s WH Park and John Pollock take you through the series finale of Thunderstruck as they discuss the final three days of Jushin Liger’s career.

In addition to sharing their live experience attending the events in Tokyo, they also discuss John’s underrated time as a timekeeper on the Toronto indies. A very fun show to cap off this series looking at the amazing career of Jushin Thunder Liger.

NOTE: Listeners may hear some audio dropouts on WH’s mic. Our apologies.

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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.

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On this installment of The Rocky Maivia Picture Show, Nate Milton welcomes “Our Man” Neal Flanagan into the theater to review 2012’s “Journey 2: The Mysterious Island”!

Topics discussed include The Rock taking a film franchise away from Brenden Fraser (again), the viability of the “Jules Verne Cinematic Universe”, the career paths of Disney Channel child stars, and what the heck was Rihanna doing on an Irish farm?!? All that and so much more on a feel-good episode of the program!

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The Rocky Maivia Picture Show is a monthly movie review podcast that drops every 3rd Saturday on POST Wrestling!

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John Pollock and Wai Ting discuss today’s latest news involving WWE revamping its television taping schedule yet again, more talents being released from NXT, and more info on the demise of the XFL.

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NEWS OF THE DAY

WWE revamps its television schedule yet again

The passing of Howard Finkel

Latest names cut from NXT

Sports Business Journal covers the demise of the XFL

AEW and NXT ratings from Wednesday

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John Pollock chats with Arda Ocal of ESPN about the passing of Howard Finkel earlier this week at the age of 69.

Arda discusses his influence from Finkel growing up a fan, their first meeting and interview, going to WWE and working alongside Finkel, tips, and notes he provided on the art of ring announcing, his duties off-camera, the end of his own WrestleMania streak, their trivia game & more.

Arda Ocal has also written a tribute to the late Howard Finkel that can be read at ESPN.

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John Pollock and Wai Ting welcome Wrestlenomics.com’s Brandon Thurston to discuss yesterday’s numerous WWE layoffs and related topics ahead of next week’s Q1 2020 financial report.

Also, our reactions to the passing of WWE announcer Howard Finkel, Phil Chertok tells us about Saturday’s POST Wrestling Game Night on our Discord, and we take your phone calls.

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John Pollock and Wai Ting review AEW Dynamite and go through a terrible day for the wrestling industry. [REVIEW STARTS AT 00:54:35]

After discussing all the major news of the day - we review AEW Dynamite featuring Jon Moxley vs. Jake Hager in a No Holds Barred Match for the AEW title with Jim Ross on commentary.

Plus, Lance Archer vs. Colt Cabana in the TNT tournament, The Bubbly Bunch, Dr. Britt Baker’s “Rules”, and cameos from John McCarthy, Mike Goldberg, Josh Thomson, Ariel Helwani and more.

NEWS OF THE DAY

WWE announces cutbacks across the board, full list of those released or furloughed

Orange County Sherriff’s office informed WWE they were not in compliance prior to Executive Order from the state

Japanese wrestling representatives meet with Government officials

Dana White targeting a return for May 9th, location unknown

AEW Double or Nothing pay-per-view still scheduled for May 23, won’t take place in Las Vegas

WWE Raw ratings 

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

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John Pollock and Wai Ting review a live edition of Raw that was produced by the essential WWE. [REVIEW STARTS AT 00:38:12]

Monday’s show saw the build begin for the Money in the Bank show featuring three qualifying matches with Asuka vs. Ruby Riott, Shayna Baszler vs. Sarah Logan, and Kairi Sane vs. Nia Jax.

The show was focused around Drew McIntyre taking on Andrade in a rematch from their TakeOver: War Games match in November 2017.

Plus, Seth Rollins is resurrected right after Easter, Bobby Lashes out at Lana, and 70-year old Jerry Lawler travels to Florida for Raw.

NEWS OF THE DAY [00:07:08]

WWE deemed an essential business within Florida

WWE confirms its first case of COVID-19 with an unnamed on-air performer

XFL files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, lists WWE’s level of ownership

Participants announced for the NXT Interim Cruiserweight Title tournament 

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

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