Cena's Final Opponent Crowned: WWE SmackDown 12/5/25 Review | RASD

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE SmackDown with a celebration for John Cena, Damian Priest & Rhea Ripley versus Aleister Black & Zelina, and Ilja Dragunov defending the U.S. title against Tommaso Ciampa. Plus, a preview of Saturday Night's Main Event.XL: An update on the ring boy lawsuit as it moves to discovery, NJPW’s World Tag League finals are set, Wrestle Kingdom 20 sells out its remaining tickets, and El Hijo del Santo retires this weekend.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free.Ring boy lawsuit moving to discovery for majority of plaintiffsJohn Cena closing SNMEThe retirement of El Hijo del SantoNJPW World Tag League Finals Wrestle Kingdom 20 sells out with expanded seatingNXT & AEW Dynamite ratingsAEW Collision lineup for Cardiff POST Wrestling Café Schedule:Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDown XLSaturday: Collision CourseSunday: NJPW World Tag League Final ReviewFREE Shows:Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDownSaturday: Saturday Night’s Main Event ReviewPhoto Courtesy: WWERASD Theme by THE IDENTiTY CRiSiS: theidentitycrisis.com / youtube.com/theidcBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/postwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock and Wai Ting review AEW Dynamite: Winter is Coming with Eddie Kingston challenging Samoa Joe for the AEW Championship, the crowning of the first Women’s tag team champions, and the continuation of the Continental Classic.XL: John & Wai cover John Cena’s recent interviews heading into his retirement, NXT, TMDK advancing to the final of the World Tag League, and Masha Slamovich’s TNA exit. The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped.John Cena’s media tour highlights NXT recap feat. Oba Femi vs. Je’Von Evans TMDK advances to the World Tag League FinalMasha Slamovich exits TNA, per report Premiere date for WWE Unreal Season 2Mark Shapiro at the UBS Global Technology Conference POST Wrestling Café Schedule:Thursday: Video Killed the Radio Star doc w/ David BixenspanFriday: Rewind-A-SmackDown XLSaturday: Collision CourseSunday: NJPW World Tag League Final ReviewFREE Shows:Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDownSaturday: Saturday Night’s Main Event ReviewPhoto Courtesy: AEWRewind-A-Dynamite Theme by Jacob ChesnutBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/postwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston look at the career of John Cena as the longest tenured main eventer in WWE’s history and the fight between Netflix & Paramount.Topics this week include:The legacy of John Cena and his run on top in WWEThe showdown between Netflix and Paramount for control of WBDLawsuit over Cena’s theme song Cena’s latest comments on Vince McMahonMark Shapiro speaks at the UBS conference Judge issues order against Dr. Carlon Colker Mark Hunt’s lawsuit George Barrios is writing a book & more Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben TramerPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsSubstack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/postwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review WWE NXT from December 9th, 2025 featuring Oba Femi vs Je’Von Evans for the NXT Championship! 00:00:00 - Show Starts00:02:50 - Upcoming Show Plugs00:14:30 - John Cena's Final Week00:35:00 - Saturday Night's Main Event Preview00:49:30 - NXT ReviewThe show includes:Oba Femi vs Je’Von Evans (NXT Championship)Kelani Jordan vs Jordynne GraceBlake Monroe’s North American Championship “Open Challenge”Shiloh Hill makes his debut against Lexis KingRicky Saints wants a rematch Wren Sinclair vs Sol RucaOba Femi says he will “destroy” Cody Rhodes at SNMEHank & Tank returnThe lads also chat about WWE RAW, preview Saturday Night’s Main Event, John Cena’s final week as a wrestler and more!Join our live NXT POST Shows every Tuesday night at YouTube.com/POSTWrestlingFollow more of Davie and Braden’s work at Poisonrana.ca, with a weekly show covering everything in the world of wrestling and more!Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/poisonrana/id1361208631Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1jTsPUNnwHzQHNGj7GIS04Only $5 for “Friend” tier to access all these shows and everything in the back catalogue! Movie reviews, PPV reviews and so much more!!! Patreon.com/PoisonranaThis week on the POISONRANA Patreon and Free Feed: The Champ Is Here #13b: John Cena vs Daniel Bryan (Poisonrana Patreon)POISONRANA LIVE: WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event Review (Poisonrana Free Feed & YouTube)Last week on the POISONRANA Patreon and Free Feed:upYOURS w/ Rob McDonald: The Flash (2023) (Poisonrana Patreon)The Champ Is Here #10: John Cena vs CM Punk (Poisonrana Free Feed)upNXT/POISONRANA LIVE: NXT Deadline Review (POST Wrestling Free Feed)Photo Courtesy: WWEupNXT Theme by: Warren-D, PXCH and Shaheen AbdiSubscribe: https://www.postwrestling.com/subscribeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/702343790308154Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/PoisonranaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PoisonranaPodDiscuss: https://forum.postwrestling.com#wwe #nxt #wwenxt #Deadline #NXTDeadline #JohnCena #TNAWrestling #AEW #SNME #ThankYouCena Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/postwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE Raw as Gunther addresses John Cena ahead of SNME, The Vision set their sights on LA Knight and Rey Mysterio, and AJ Styles & Dragon Lee defend the tag titles against the War Raiders.XL: John & Wai discuss the latest news including the passing of “Mr. Electricity” Steve Regal, Paramount’s response to Netflix’s bid for WBD, NXT Deadline thoughts, World Tag League’s final week, Lando Norris winning the F1 Driver’s Championship, and Sean Combs: The Reckoning.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped.“Mr. Electricity,” Steve Regal, died in July Paramount launches a hostile bid for WBDDwayne Johnson nominated for a Golden GlobeNXT Deadline recapAEW Continental Classic updateBishamon & Gabe Kidd and Yota Tsuji advance NXT & AEW Winter is Coming lineupsPOST Wrestling Café Schedule:Monday: Rewind-A-Raw XLWednesday: Rewind-A-Dynamite XLThursday: Double Shot - Video Killed The Radio StarFriday: Rewind-A-SmackDown XLSaturday: Collision Course Sunday: NJPW World Tag League Final ReviewFREE Shows:Monday: POST PuroresuMonday: Rewind-A-RawTuesday: upNXT Wednesday: Rewind-A-DynamiteWednesday: Pollock & ThurstonFriday: Rewind-A-SmackDownSaturday: Saturday Night’s Main Event ReviewPhoto Courtesy: WWE Rewind-A-Raw Theme by Colby John: https://soundcloud.com/colbyjohnBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/postwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Enjoy this free podcast from POSTWrestlingCafe.com — WH Park & Karen Peterson cover the biggest news and results from Japanese professional wrestling, including NJPW, AJPW, Pro Wrestling NOAH, Stardom, Marigold, Sendai Girls, and TJPW.This month’s highlights include:2025 Best Of SelectionsYear-End/New Year Schedule of ShowsTanahashi vs. Okada ThoughtsYuma Aoyagi’s SuspensionStay tuned for in-depth analysis of Japan’s top promotions and tournaments, plus insight into the stories shaping the future of puroresu and joshi wrestling.------POST Puroresu Merch: https://chopped-tees.com/collections/post-wrestling-network/post-puroresuPOST Puroresu Theme by Chris Maffei: https://soundcloud.com/cmstrikeBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/postwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review WWE NXT Deadline from December 6th, 2025! 00:00:00 - Show Starts00:07:10 - Bayley’s Training Camp, John Cena’s final week00:18:00 - Upcoming Poisonrana Shows00:28:20 - WWE NXT Deadline Review02:14:06 - AEW Chat/Netflix Buys WBDThe show includes:Ricky Saints vs Oba Femi (NXT Championship and Winner Faces Cody Rhodes at Saturday Night’s Main Event)Je’Von Evans vs Leon Slater vs Joe Hendry vs Dion Lennox vs Myles Borne (Iron Survivor Match for an NXT Championship Match at New Year’s Evil)Sol Ruca vs Lola Vice vs Kendal Grey vs Kelani Jordan vs Jordynne Grace (Iron Survivor Match for an NXT Women’s Championship Match at New Year’s Evil)Ethan Page vs Mr Iguana (NXT North American Championship)Tatum Paxley vs Izzi DameTony D’Angelo returns The lads also chat about the rest of the news in the world of wrestling including Netflix acquiring WBD, plus AEW and the Continental Classic, John Cena’s last match and more!Join our live NXT POST Shows every Tuesday night at YouTube.com/POSTWrestlingFollow more of Davie and Braden’s work at Poisonrana.ca, with a weekly show covering everything in the world of wrestling and more!Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/poisonrana/id1361208631Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1jTsPUNnwHzQHNGj7GIS04Only $5 for “Friend” tier to access all these shows and everything in the back catalogue! Movie reviews, PPV reviews and so much more!!! Patreon.com/PoisonranaThis week on the POISONRANA Patreon and Free Feed:upYOURS w/ Rob McDonald: The Flash (2023) (Poisonrana Patreon)The Champ Is Here #10: John Cena vs CM Punk (Poisonrana Free Feed)upNXT/POISONRANA LIVE: NXT Deadline Review (POST Wrestling Free Feed)Last week on the POISONRANA Patreon and Free Feed:upYOURS w/ Jesse From The 6ix: WCW Fall Brawl 93 (Poisonrana Patreon)POISONRANA LIVE: WWE Survivor Series War Games Review (Poisonrana Free Feed & YouTube)Photo Courtesy: WWEupNXT Theme by: Warren-D, PXCH and Shaheen AbdiSubscribe: https://www.postwrestling.com/subscribeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/702343790308154Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/PoisonranaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PoisonranaPodDiscuss: https://forum.postwrestling.com#wwe #nxt #wwenxt #Deadline #NXTDeadline #WWEDeadline #IronSurvivor #JohnCena #TNAWrestling #AEW #SNME Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/postwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Enjoy this free sample from POSTwrestlingCafe.com — sign up for a free account to access an XL version of this podcast featuring Kate's ROH Final Battle 2025 review.Wai Ting joins Kate from Montreal to review AEW Collision. Featuring:Continental Classic (Blue League): Konosuke Takeshita vs Jon MoxleyContinental Classic (Blue League): Orange Cassidy vs Roderick StrongContinental Classic (Blue League): Claudio Castagnoli vs Mascara DoradaTBS Title Match: Mercedes Moné vs Leila GreyNational Title Match: Ricochet vs Ace Austin We’ll hear from Swerve StricklandFTR call out the Bang Bang GangTony Schiavone sits down with Timeless Love Bombs & Babes of WrathXL (Available for free at POSTwrestlingCafe.com): Kate recaps ROH Final Battle 2025 and discusses AEW talents on Pro Wrestling EVE Wrestle Queendom, and Café member feedback from the POST Wrestling Forum.Collision Course is our weekly AEW Collision review podcast exclusively for members of the POST Wrestling Café.Photo Courtesy: AEWCollision Course Theme by CnoEvilBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/postwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Wai Ting and Neal Flanagan review WWE SmackDown with Gunther vs. LA Knight in The Last Time is Now tournament final to determine John Cena’s final opponent.XL: Netflix to acquire WBD’s assets, John Cena speaks about Vince McMahon, a new lawsuit emerges around Cena’s theme song, and Bryan Danielson updates us on his health.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free.Netflix agrees to buy WBD’s studio and streaming assetsJohn Cena appears on Rogan and Simmons showsLawsuit over Cena’s entrance theme  Danielson hopes to avoid neck surgeryWhat’s on this weekend in wrestlingPOST Wrestling Café Schedule:Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDown XLSaturday: TNA Final Resolution with John PollockSunday: UFC 323 with Jack Wannan & Eric Marcotte FREE Shows:Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDownSaturday: Collision Course with Kate from MTL & Wai Ting [FREE]Sunday: NXT Deadline with Poisonrana  Photo Courtesy: WWERASD Theme by THE IDENTiTY CRiSiS: theidentitycrisis.com / youtube.com/theidcBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/postwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Enjoy this free preview from the POST Wrestling Café — John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWF Survivor Series 1991 from Detroit’s Joe Louis Arena, featuring Hulk Hogan vs. The Undertaker for the WWF Championship. They discuss:​Randy Savage’s infamous angle with Jake Roberts that saw him get bitten by a King CobraFallout from Hogan vs. Undertaker and its controversial Tombstone PiledriverRic Flair’s WWF PPV debut with Piper, Bret & Virgil and its absurd DQ finishThe Rockers’ dissension foreshadowing their split & Shawn Michaels’ singles pushHow this PPV fared as a go-home show for WWF’s Tuesday in Texas PPV, just 6 days laterColourful promos from a screaming Earthquake, Hawk, Randy Savage, and WWF’s reptile-banning President, Jack TunneyThis patron-voted episode was selected by POST Wrestling listeners and brought to you by Espresso Executive Producer, Cameron Simon.​FULL EVENT: Survivor Series 1991 | Hulk Hogan vs. Undertaker and MOREWWF Survivor SeriesWednesday, November 27, 1991Detroit, Michigan at Joe Louis ArenaWWF Championship: Hulk Hogan (c) vs. The UndertakerRic Flair, Ted DiBiase, The Mountie & The Warlord vs. Bret Hart, British Bulldog, Roddy Piper & VirgilSgt. Slaughter, Jim Duggan, Texas Tornado & El Matador vs. Col. Mustafa, The Berzerker, Skinner & HerculesNasty Boys & Beverly Brothers vs. Rockers & BushwhackersLegion of Doom & Big Boss Man vs. Natural Disasters & IRSRandy Savage & Jake Roberts speakNext time on Rewind-A-Wai: The First WWE Draft (Raw 3/25/02)Check out the Rewind-A-Wai Archives for all patrons: https://www.postwrestling.com/category/podcasts/postwrestlingcafe/raw/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/postwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy