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John Pollock and Wai Ting are joined by ESPN journalist Ariel Helwani to discuss his career in our latest POST Roundtable. We chat:

How a Montreal wrestling radio show gave Ariel his start Transitioning from MMA Fighting to ESPN The importance of never missing an episode Advice for forming relationships with subjects Journalism ethics Coming to terms with negativity in social media 

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John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE SMACKDOWN 12/11/18:

The final SmackDown before TLC took place from Las Vegas featuring a WrestleMania rematch between Asuka and Charlotte Flair, Daniel Bryan downgraded the people from sheep to parasites and took on Mustafa Ali, The Usos and The Bar squared off in a Rap Battle, and more build towards TLC.Wai Ting reviews the the semi-finals of the Mixed Match Challenge with Jinder Mahal & Alicia Fox vs. Apollo Crews & Bayley, plus R-Truth & Carmella take on The Miz & Asuka to set up Sunday’s final at TLC.  

We discuss TODAY’S TOP STORIES with Raw doing their latest 2018 low, ONE Championship to announce deal with Turner Sports, Final Battle’s start time and full lineup, WWE and USA Network’s Holiday Week schedule & more.Plus Café feedback, comments & questions from the POST Wrestling Forum.

The voting is now open for POST Wrestling’s Year-End Awards.

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**THIS WEEK ON THE PATREON DOUBLE SHOT** Wai Ting reviews the latest episode of Being the Elite featuring a major callback, Yujiro’s finest performance and a blood transfusion by Dr. Zahorian John Pollock goes through the December 7th episode of MLW Fusion on beIN Sports featuring Rush vs. Sammy Guevara and the tease of a big match down the road Wai reviews the the third episode of The Edge & Christian Show That Totally Reeks of Awesomeness on the WWE Network Pollock reviews the recent WWE Performance Center YouTube features on Matt Riddle

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John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE RAW 12/10/18:

Monday’s Raw took place from San Diego heading into TLC this Sunday. The show featured Seth Rollins’ announcement that “Raw sucks” because of Baron Corbin to set up a show-closing TLC match for the IC title, plus a “Face-to-Face” between Ronda Rousey and Nia Jax, Bobby Roode and Chad Gable challenging for the Raw tag titles, Drew McIntyre downplays being undefeated & more.We also discuss TODAY’S TOP STORIES with the complete card released for Wrestle Kingdom 13, New Japan returning to the U.S. in 2019, Spring Break adds a second show to WrestleMania Weekend, Becky Lynch comments on her concussion from Nia Jax, and Colt Cabana files a new lawsuit against CM Punk after the first was dismissed.We will also go over a huge week of shows at the POST OFFICE.

Plus Café feedback, comments & questions from the POST Wrestling Forum.The voting deadline for the POST Wrestling’s Year-End Awards is this Thursday night at Midnight Eastern.

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John Pollock is joined by Phil Chertok to review Saturday’s UFC 231 card from Toronto with two championship fights as Max Holloway defended the featherweight title in an incredible fight against Brian Ortega and Valentina Shevchenko fought Joanna Jedrzejczyk for the vacant women’s flyweight title. Plus, an insane fight between Thiago Santos and Jimi Manuwa, the recipients of the bonuses, and the UFC and TSN extend their television partnership in Canada.MAIN CARD*Max Holloway vs. Brian Ortega for the UFC featherweight title*Valentina Shevchenko vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk for the vacant UFC women’s flyweight title*Alex Oliveira vs. Gunnar Nelson*Hakeem Dawodu vs. Kyle Bochniak*Jimi Manuwa vs. Thiago SantosPRELIMINARY CARD*Claudia Gadelha vs. Nina Ansaroff*Olivier Aubin-Mercier vs. Gilbert Burns*Katlyn Chookagian vs. Jessica Eye*Elias Theodorou vs. Eryk AndersFIGHT PASS CARD*Brad Katona vs. Matthew Lopez*Dhiego Lima vs. Chad Laprise*Kyle Nelson vs. Diego Ferreira*Aleksandar Rakic vs. Devin ClarkSubscribe to POST WrestlingiTunes & iOS  | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS

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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 25 sees Chris Charlton and John Pollock look at 2013. Kazushi Sakuraba makes a controversial return to prominence and has a classic with Shinsuke Nakamura, MVP and Low Ki finish with NJPW, and Kazuchika Okada and Hiroshi Tanahashi continue a legendary rivalry. The podcast is an audio companion to EGGSHELLS: Pro Wrestling in the Tokyo Dome, available now!

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John Pollock and Wai Ting chat the passing of “Dynamite Kid” Tom Billington, UFC’s decision to debut accused abuser Greg Hardy on the same card as domestic abuse victim Rachael Ostovich, Chris Engler joins us for an update on the POST Wrestling’s Year-End Awards and more.

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John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE SMACKDOWN 12/4/18:

SmackDown took place from Austin, Texas with the “new” Daniel Bryan explaining his disdain for polluters and socially unconscionable fans, the TLC contract signing went down involving Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair, and Asuka. Plus: Samoa Joe rented out a bar, Shane McMahon is taking the Survivor Series loss remarkably well, and AJ Styles took on The Miz in the main event.Wai Ting reviews the Mixed Match Challenge with The Miz and Asuka taking on Jimmy Uso and Naomi, along with Charlotte Flair and Jeff Hardy facing off with R-Truth and Carmella.

We discuss TODAY’S TOP STORIES with Raw doing its lowest viewership of the year, Vince McMahon sells stock, XFL press conference to announce teams, Tribute to the Troops air date, HBO documentary on Kenny Omega, and more.Plus Café feedback, comments & questions from the POST Wrestling Forum.

The voting is now open for POST Wrestling’s Year-End Awards.

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**THIS WEEK ON THE PATREON DOUBLE SHOT** John Pollock and Wai Ting review the the second episode of The Edge & Christian Show That Totally Reeks of Awesomeness on the WWE Network Wai Ting reviews the season finale of Total Divas focusing on Jim Neidhart’s passing Wai Ting reviews the latest episode of Being the Elite with Nick Jackson’s premonition Pollock reviews this week’s episode of Ring of Honor as they get set for next week’s Final Battle pay-per-view

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John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE RAW 12/3/18:

Monday’s Raw was in Houston and featured Ronda Rousey teaming with new partner Ember Moon in the main event against Nia Jax and Tamina, Dean Ambrose addressed the audience in a gas mask, Heath Slater and Rhyno competed for their jobs, it was Drew McIntyre Appreciation Night and that meant yet another character turn, plus lots of Baron Corbin.We also discuss TODAY’S TOP STORIES with the WWE moving NXT TakeOver and the Hall of Fame to different nights next year over WrestleMania Week, Ring of Honor signs PCO and Brody King and how the landscape is shaping up for 2019, Will Ospreay vs. PAC sells out quickly for Rev Pro, New Japan announces big shows for first part of 2019 and more.

Plus Café feedback, comments & questions from the POST Wrestling Forum.The voting is now open for POST Wrestling’s Year-End Awards.

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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 24 sees Chris Charlton and Sean Radican look at 2012. As NJPW is on the verge of a buyout by Bushiroad, Kazuchika Okada returns full time but doesn’t get the reception he’d like. Meanwhile Hiroshi Tanahashi breaks an IWGP record. The podcast is an audio companion to EGGSHELLS: Pro Wrestling in the Tokyo Dome, available now!

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Martin & Benno are joined by Will Cooling from Fighting Spirit Magazine to discuss all the major news regarding recent NXT UK contract changes. They look at how this will affect the UK scene from every angle.

They also chat the announcement of NXT UK Takeover: Blackpool (MAJOR SPOILERS), Over The Top Redemption (Ringkampf vs. Jordan Devlin & David Starr), Pro Wrestling EVE She 1 and a look ahead to Insane Championship Wrestling Fear & Loathing 11.

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