John Pollock and Brandon Thurston recap Linda McMahon’s confirmation hearing to oversee the Department of Education.

Reporter Aaron Rupar of Public Notice speaks with John and Brandon about last Thursday’s hearing, his outlet's coverage of the ring boy lawsuit, and how that subject was addressed at the hearing.

Plus: How is Netflix assessing WWE's viewership data? What is the status of Vince McMahon’s investigation? AEW Double or Nothing is leaving Las Vegas, NBC covers the ring boy lawsuit and several WWE stockholder-related news items.

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• Linda McMahon is much worse than you think (David Bixenspan)
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• WWE sex abuse suit raises concerns ahead of Linda McMahon’s hearing
• Netflix clarification of how Raw viewership is calculated
• AEW Double or Nothing emanating from Arizona

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Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review WWE NXT from February 18th, 2025 featuring Ricky Starks signing his NXT Contract!

The show includes:

• Ricky Starks signs with NXT (and reveals his new name)
• TNA X-Division Champion Moose confronts Oba Femi 
• Giulia, Stephanie Vaquer & Jordynne Grace vs Fatal Influence
• The Hardy Boyz to face NQCC next week
• Meta-Four vs ZARIA & Sol Ruca
• Shawn Spears vs Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo
• Karmen Petrovic vs Jaida Parker vs Kelani Jordan (Number 1 Contenders Match for the NXT Women’s North American Championship) 
• Eddy Thorpe vs Andre Chase

The lads also give their thoughts on WWE RAW, Sami Zayn/Kevin Owens, the new WWE ID Championships, and more! 

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John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE Raw featuring this year’s final Elimination Chamber qualifiers.

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Also: Seth Rollins vs. Finn Balor and Raquel Rodriguez vs. Roxanne Perez in the final Elimination Chamber qualifiers, Gunther mocks Jey Uso’s entrance, Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens make it unsanctioned in Toronto, AJ Styles faces Dominik Mysterio, and Penta vs. Pete Dunne.

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• Gran Hamada dies 
• Vengeance Day & Grand Slam Australia 
• John Cena added to European dates 
• AEW adds Boston dates in April
• Conor McGregor to appeal verdict
• NJPW & CMLL Fantasticamania 
• NXT & AEW Dynamite lineups 

POST Wrestling Café Schedule:

• Tuesday: MCU L8R - Brave New World
• Tuesday: SNL 50 Review & Retrospective 
• Thursday: Rewind-A-Wai - NXT TakeOver New Orleans (2018)

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This month, The Advocates return to celebrate black figures and moments in professional wrestling history. They also discuss Chris Bey’s recovery, Ricky Starks in NXT, Linda McMahon’s Secretary of Education confirmation hearing, and more.

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Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review WWE NXT Vengeance Day from February 16th, 2025!

The show includes:

• Giulia vs Bayley vs Roxanne Perez vs Cora Jade (NXT Women’s Championship)
• Oba Femi vs Grayson Waller vs Austin Theory (NXT Championship)
• Fallon Henley vs Stephanie Vaquer (NXT Women’s North American Championship)
• FRAXIOM vs Josh Briggs and Yoshiki Inamura (NXT Tag Team Championship)
• Je’Von Evans vs Ethan Page
• Eddy Thorpe vs Trick Williams (Strap Match)
• The debut of the new mysterious faction
• “Ricky Starks” announcing he’ll be signing his NXT Contract on Tuesday
• Jordynne Grace officially joins NXT!

The lads then go on to talk AEW Grand Slam Australia which included:

• Mariah May vs “Timeless” Toni Storm (AEW Women’s Championship)
• Kenny Omega & Will Ospreay vs Konosuke Takeshita & Kyle Fletcher
• Mercedes Moné vs Harley Cameron (AEW TBS Championship)
• Kazuchika Okada vs Buddy Matthews (AEW Continental Championship)
• Jon Moxley & Claudio Castagnoli vs Cope & Jay White

The lads give all their thoughts on NXT PLUS chat about AEW Grand Slam Australia, Ricky Starks in NXT, Stand & Deliver announced, Josh Alexander to AEW rumour, the new mystery stable attack Oba Femi & Fraxiom, plus your feedback and more! 

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• Eagles Don’t Hunt Flies w/ Bushby, Brandon & Dickie - Kenny vs Mox Part 2 (Poisonrana Free Feed)

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John Pollock & Neal Flanagan review WWE SmackDown including Braun Strowman vs. Jacob Fatu vs. Damian Priest in an Elimination Chamber qualifying match.

Also on SD: Tiffany Stratton defends the Women’s Championship against Nia Jax, a qualifying match between Chelsea Green & Naomi, and Motor City Machine Guns vs. Los Garza.

The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback/Questions, ad-free. Today’s stories:

• Chris Bey posts a big update
• Linda McMahon’s confirmation hearing
• NBC story on Linda McMahon
• Michelle McCool in WWE Hall of Fame 
• KENTA signs with Pro Wrestling NOAH
• ROH matches added to Grand Slam
• AEW Dynamite ratings

POST Wrestling Café Schedule:

• Saturday: AEW Grand Slam Australia 
• Tuesday: SNL 50 Review 

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John Pollock and Wai Ting review the final AEW Dynamite before Grand Slam: Australia with Dustin Rhodes taking on MJF in Austin, Texas.

Also: Harley Cameron has some final words for Mercedes Moné, Cope & Switch steal Mox’s briefcase, The Hurt Syndicate defends the AEW tag titles against The Gunns, The Death Riders vs. Undisputed Kingdom for the Trios belts, and a heated encounter between MJF and Hangman Page.

The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback/Questions, ad-free. Today’s stories:

• Cicione out as TNA President, new executives hired
• Hirooki Goto wins IWGP World Heavyweight title 
• 53rd Anniversary & New Japan Cup updates
• Ricky Starks debuts in NXT 
• NXT Vengeance Day card 
• NXT Roadblock in New York

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• Saturday: AEW Grand Slam Australia 

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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the court ruling related to the Vince McMahon case and documents being withheld.

They break down the 44-page opinion that came down this week and explain what it is about, the status of the SEC investigation, and the statement provided by one of McMahon’s lawyers to POST Wrestling.

Plus: Linda McMahon’s confirmation hearing begins on Thursday, the latest involving Dr. Carlon Colker, Vince McMahon attends the Super Bowl, AEW goes to Australia, WWE & AEW releases, and when the exclusive negotiating window between UFC and ESPN expires.

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• New details on Vince McMahon’s alleged efforts to conceal NDA payments revealed by appeals court



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Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review WWE NXT from February 11th, 2025 featuring Ricky Starks' WWE debut and headlined by Tony D’Angelo vs Ridge Holland in a Steel Cage Match for the NXT North American Championship!

The show includes:

• Ricky Starks shows up at NXT!
• Tony D’Angelo vs Ridge Holland (Steel Cage Match for the NXT North American Championship)
• Bayley vs Cora Jade
• Lexis King vs JDC (NXT Heritage Cup Championship)
• Josh Briggs & Yoshiki Inamura vs No Quarter Catch Crew vs Hank and Tank
• Nikkita Lyons vs Zaria
• Eddy Thorpe challenges Trick Williams to a strap match
• Matches added to Vengeance Day

The lads also give predictions & a preview for NXT Vengeance Day this Saturday, plus chat about the announcement of NXT Roadblock in New York City, WWE RAW, The SuperBowl Halt Time show, and more!

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John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE Raw featuring Logan Paul vs. Rey Mysterio in an Elimination Chamber Qualifier, appearances by CM Punk and AJ Styles, and Jey Uso choosing his WrestleMania opponent.

Also: Bayley takes on Lyra Valkyria in a qualifying match for the Elimination Chamber, Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez take on IYO SKY & Dakota Kai.

The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback/Questions, ad-free. Today’s stories:

• Additional WWE cuts including Elektra Lopez
• Malakai Black is a free agent, per report 
• Miro, Ricky Starks removed from main roster
• Linda McMahon’s confirmation hearing 
• New Beginning in Osaka
• NXT & AEW Dynamite lineups  

POST Wrestling Café Schedule:

• Tuesday: NJPW New Beginning in Osaka
• Thursday: ASK-A-WAI Mailbag Show 
• Saturday: AEW Grand Slam Australia

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• Wednesday: Pollock & Thurston
• Wednesday: Rewind-A-Dynamite (XL in the Café)
• Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDown (XL in the Café)
• Sunday: NXT Vengeance Day 

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