Kayfabulous Lucha Bros Wrestling Show
217 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsJoin pro wrestling historians Big D and Brandon Draven for a wacky and fun journey through the history of professional wrestling with the Kayfabulous Lucha Bros Wrestling Podcast - brought to you SuperfriendsUniverse.com. On most weeks you'll hear D and Draven pick a random show from the past, give you the most in depth and analytical discussion of ANY show on the interwebs, AND bring the barrel of laughs along the way. Its like no other show you've ever heard - I promise. Subscribe to the show now and catch new episodes every week or every two weeks and ALSO check out our special mini series, Wrestlemania 30 for 30, over on Geekdom101.com.
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Episodes
228 - KLB Presents The Alpha and Betas of the MCU Pt 3 of 3
July 02, 2023 05:00 - 269 MBWe present the FINAL part of the Alpha and Betas of the Marvel Cinematic Universe as we dive into the more recent phases, the movies, and believe it or not, we talk about wrestling a bit at the end.
228 - KLB Presents The Alpha and Betas of the MCU Pt 2 of 3
June 21, 2023 05:00 - 292 MBKLB Presents PART 2 of the The Alpha and Betas of the Marvel Cinematic Universe as we begin with Avengers Age of Ultron and move into Phase 3 of the MCU discussing the alphas and betas of the MCU. This is part 2 so make sure you check out part 1 first!
227 - KLB Presents The Alpha and Betas of the MCU Pt 1 of 3
June 17, 2023 00:46 - 302 MBWe return with a KLB special edition as Big D and Draven go over the ALPHAS and BETAS of the Marvel Cinematic Universe starting with Iron Man moving all the way into Phase 2 as we go over the CHARACTERS of the biggest movie franchise (and Disney+ Franchise) out there right now.
226 - CM Punk vs The Elite, All Out 2022 & Clash at the Castle
September 06, 2022 07:00 - 120 MBBoy oh boy what a MAJOR news item this was! Brandon Draven and Big D discuss the craziest weekend in a long time in the business as we discuss WWE's Clash of the Castle from Wales with some questionable decisions, AEW All Out 2022 and of course, the BIG main event, not, not a wrestling match, CM Punk SHOOTING on the EVPs like Kenny Omega and the Young Bucks as well as Hangman Page during the Media Scrum AND the legit fight they go into. We discuss both sides of this complex issue, what Tony K...
225 - The Res-Erection of Pro Wrestling + SCOOPS!
August 24, 2022 05:00 - 106 MBIS AEW in trouble? What's up with Triple H's new WWE? We discuss all of the happenings in the business PLUS Draven's "Surviving The Night" Story.
224 - The FIRST WWF Raw from MSG 9-22-97
August 10, 2022 05:00 - 144 MBOver 3 hours of content on this massive edition of the KLB. We talk about modern times, including the GOOD week of wrestling we've had with Raw and Dynamite both being good shows, the Triple H era, Kevin Nash's wacky podcast, Tony Khan is becoming like Vince, the FALL of Alex Jones,and then we get to the main event: the first WWF Raw is War from MSG from 9-22-97 featuring the FIRST Vince McMahon Stunner, Bret Hart vs Goldust, and the WWF DEBUT of Cactus Jack!
223 - WWE Summerslam 2022 and the Triple H Era Begins!
August 02, 2022 05:00 - 73.8 MBSupreme Leader is dead. Long Live the Supreme Leader. Episode 223 of the KLB finds Big D and Draven discussing Triple H's takeover of WWE creative and the first few shows under his regime. We review Summerslam 2022, the Ric Flair's Last Match PPV, AND what Triple H did on Raw. Is this a good direction for the company? All this and more.
223 - WWE Summerslam 2023 and the Triple H Era Begins!
August 02, 2022 05:00 - 73.8 MBSupreme Leader is dead. Long Live the Supreme Leader. Episode 223 of the KLB finds Big D and Draven discussing Triple H's takeover of WWE creative and the first few shows under his regime. We review Summerslam 2023, the Ric Flair's Last Match PPV, AND what Triple H did on Raw. Is this a good direction for the company? All this and more.
222 - Vince McMahon Retires
July 21, 2022 05:00 - 77 MBVince McMahon has RETIRED from WWE? This is the biggest story since the death of WCW as we discuss the ramifications of Vince stepping down going back to 1982 and even before that. We discuss the pros and cons of the business going forward and the major change and what it means for WWE.
221 - Big D's FAVORITE episode of WWF Raw 9/13/99 and Storytime!
July 13, 2022 03:29 - 141 MBThis could be the best episode in KLB history! 3 Hours of wackiness as we go back to 1999, the Attitude Era, and review Big D's FAVORITE EPISODE of WWF Raw is War, LIVE from Anaheim California and the Arrowhead Pond from September 13, 1999. We examine Triple H's character turn at Summerslam and how they were building him up as a top heel. We also discuss the entire era and the build up to Unforgiven. Plus, we discuss Vince Kennedy McMahon aka VKM's 12 million dollar affairs, the bizaare booki...
220 - 2002: A Year of Change Part 2
July 04, 2022 04:00 - 85.8 MBOn part 2 of our look back at 2002, we examine all of the insanity that was WWF... or is it WWE in 2002! We'll discuss getting the F out, Hulk Hogan returns to the WWF after 9 years, the departure of Rock and Austin as full time stars, the OVW Graduating class of 2002, Eric Bischoff, the birth of the brand extension, the Plane Ride from Hell, and much more! What a packed show this was!
219 - 2002: A Year of Change Part 1
June 27, 2022 19:19 - 86.7 MBIt is 2022. 2002 was 20 years ago. Welcome to PART 1 of our look back at 2002 in wrestling as we discuss how 2002 was such a major year of change for wrestling and impacted the business to this day. On this edition, we discuss the birth of Ring of Honor, the birth of TNA/Impact AND Chikara, the closing of a few we discuss the world of Pride/K-1, the meteoric rise of Bob Sapp in Japan, the closing of many companies in 2002, and more. NEXT WEEK - we deep dive into all of the WWE changes that h...
218 - Vince McMahon's 3 Million Dollar Blow Job
June 21, 2022 05:00 - 89.4 MBSpecial BONUS edition of the KLB as D and Draven discuss the recent happenings in wrestling INCLUDING Forbidden Door being an overpriced house show, the return of Brock Lesnar, again, Matt Riddle's time in the sun, Vince McMahon and Johnny Ace allegedly exchanging paralegal partners, and a tribute to the passing of referees Dave Hebner and Tim White.
217 - Wrestling Sucks (2022)
June 08, 2022 11:45 - 82.6 MBWrestling is kind of trash right now. KLB SUPER ASTROS Big D and Brandon Draven discuss the state of both AEW and WWE and some of the big problems that we see looming; AEW's EXTREMELY overrated booker and big mistakes and WWE's lack of giving a damn is concerning. We discuss where the business is headed in 2022.
216 - AEW Double or Nothing 2022 LIVE + VIVA LAS VEGAS
May 30, 2022 19:18 - 129 MBBig D and Draven are BACK from Las Vegas, Nevada for AEW Double or Nothing 2022 and discuss VEGAS including D's first time there, Casinos, Women, meeting GG and Dave Meltzer for the first time (for D), Peruvian women on weed, and a hell of a lot more w/ MANY SCOOPS!
215 - Naomi & Sasha Dip + the KLB Brawl 4 All AND MORE
May 21, 2022 05:00 - 71.5 MBSasha Banks and Naomi Uso are OUTTA THERE like Robbie and Scotty would do their enemies and we discuss the story and what it means. PLUS we preview AEW Double or Nothing in Vegas AND the first ever (and probably last) KLB Brawl 4 All for 2022. Who will be the winner? On top of that, we also discuss WWE's summer plans with Roman Reigns. A FUN show! Download it!
214 - The Last Temptation of Tony Khan + Wrestlemania 38
May 11, 2022 05:00 - 108 MBThe REAL Lucha Bros return after a sabbatical to catch up on the state of wrestling in 2022. We discuss WWE, AEW, and where the business is headed. Topics include: Roman Reigns leaving?, AEW's questionable booking and business practices, brief reviews on Royal Rumble and Wrestlemania, our obituary on Scott Hall, and much more.
213 - KLB 2021 YEAR END SHOW!
December 30, 2021 06:00 - 165 MBOur MASSIVE Final Show for 2021 has arrived. FOUR HOURS of discussion about the year that was 2021 in pro wrestling, a look at the US AND Japan and companies, the Thunderdome, Wrestlemania 37, the return of the crowds, the AEW signees and their growth, the rise of Nick Khan, Roman Reigns legendary run, AND some Spider-Man talk at the very end! A tremendous show.
212 - 2021 KLB Hall of Fame Ceremony
December 25, 2021 06:00 - 124 MBWelcome to the 2021 KLB Hall of Fame where we induct the best in KLB history. Jeff Jarrett, Morton Downey, Tiny Lister and OTHERS join the SUPER prestigious KLB Hall of Fame.
211 - Our Top 10 Favorite Movies Ever
December 17, 2021 06:00 - 76.6 MBJoin Big D and Draven as they delve into their own personal Top 10 lists of their FAVORITE movies of all time. A little bit of wrestling talk but almost ALL talk of FILM GREATNESS!
210 - The Alphas and Betas of Wrestling 2021
December 09, 2021 12:00 - 83.3 MBOn this edition of the KLB, we discuss the recent news of Jeff Hardy's release, AEW in Florida, HUGE inside info on Vinny being pissed at Seth Rollins and THEN Montez Ford THEN we discuss the Alphas and Beta of AEW (mostly) and some WWE. People love when we do this and we did it again PLUS Big D's story of Cluster B's and MUCH MORE!
209 - Improving WWE and AEW
November 22, 2021 19:00 - 180 MBOn the latest KLB, Big D and Draven look at AEW and WWE's issues and TRY to improve upon them. We go over the PROS and CONS of the business right now and what they could do to improve.
208 - AEW Full Gear 2021
November 07, 2021 08:13 - 67.7 MBKLB 208 reviews AEW Full Gear 2021 with the CORONATION of Adam Hangman Page as champion over Kenny Omega, CM Punk vs Eddie Kingston wackyness, Bryan Danielson vs Miro brilliance, some GREAT matches, MJF and Darby rule and much more.
208 - AEW Full Gear 2021
November 07, 2021 08:13 - 67.7 MBKLB 208 reviews AEW Full Gear 2021 with the CORONATION of Adam Hangman Page as champion over Kenny Omega, CM Punk vs Eddie Kingston wackyness, Bryan Danielson vs Miro brilliance, some GREAT matches, MJF and Darby rule and much more.
207 - Ring of Honor We Hardly Knew Ye
November 02, 2021 05:00 - 12 hours - 67.7 MBThe KLB discusses 2021 since MIDSOMMAR, discussing AEW vs WWE's fantasy war, the ratings vs DEMOS, booking of talent, the future of Roman Reigns, and then looks back at RING OF HONOR from its birth in 2002 to its POSSIBLE end in 2022... we discuss the memories of the early days of the company, how it evolved into an internet sensation, the stars that came from there, the future of the talent and much more.
206 - The Midsommar Classic
July 31, 2021 05:00 - 105 MBThe FANS are back and so are the KLB. Discussing the news in the business including fans returning, John Cena returning, MCU update, TONS of movies, CM Punk and Bryan Danielson going to AEW, the rise of AEW right now and the business being hot.
205 - WWE Wrestlemania 37: BOTH NIGHTS + MORE
April 11, 2021 06:00 - 105 MBThe KLB UNITE Face to Face as we BOTH attended Wrestlemania 37 LIVE from Tampa Florida in Raymond James Stadium. On this epic 3 hour special, we discuss the ENTIRE Wrestlemania weekend including the TWO main events for each night, the booking of both shows, surviving a THUNDER STORM live, movies, TV, buffets, the people of Tampa, and the 2nd G1 Climax Winner.
204 - KLB 2020 Year End Review
January 02, 2021 16:00 - 158 MBWelcome to a very special and very long episode of the KLB as we review and recap our memories of the strangest year in our lifetime and not just because of wrestling, but because of life: 2020. We go into WWE and AEW's major changes in the year, the people who broke out, the people who failed, and the people who succeeded in our eyes. Thanks for your support as always through these hard times.
KLB Extra: 2020 Movie Recap w/ Mark the Mark
December 27, 2020 06:00 - 95.3 MBMark the Mark joins Brandon Draven on this KLB extra as they discuss the best movies of 2020.
203 - WWE Summerslam 2003
December 14, 2020 21:00 - 206 MBMADLY IN ANGER WITH YOU! MECHA SAIYAN requested that we cover Summerslam 2003 and THIS IS THE SHOW. First we discuss the passing of Bob Ryder and Pat Patterson, Kenny Omega's AEW Title win and Impact invasion and THEN we go back 17 years to a simpler time. The night Vinny celebrated a birthday and we saw Lesnar vs. Angle, a 4 Way for the US Title, and the SECOND EVER Elimination Chamber.
202 - WCW Monday Nitro 4-10-2000 Part 2
December 07, 2020 06:00 - 72.4 MBPART 2 of our look back at WRASSLIN Monday Night Wars from 2000 - the April 10th REBOOT show featuring the birth of the New Blood vs Millionaire's Club feud and a BUNCH of stuff. We examine Mike Awesome's contract with ECW and the situation there, discuss Spring Stampede, and OTHER SUCH TOPICS.
201 - WCW Monday Nitro 4-10-2000 Part 1
November 30, 2020 06:00 - 95.4 MBOn the latest KLB, D and Draven review the most infamous reboot show of the Monday Night War - the RUSSO and BISCHOFF reboot WCW Monday Nitro 4-10-2000 Part 1, the night that begins the New Blood vs Millionaire's Club angle that would consume the spring and summer of WCW. We discuss all of the behind the scenes and review the show BUT, part 2 is coming next week so stay tuned for that.
200 - KLB 200: 1st Ever Hall of Fame
November 25, 2020 01:15 - 113 MBWelcome to the 1st EVER KLB Hall of Fame 2020 Show. We will be inducting several legends into the Hall of Fame this year and celebrating 200 episodes of the KLB!
KLB BONUS: AEW Full Gear 2020
November 07, 2020 06:00 - 72.7 MBAEW Full Gear 2020 featuring Jon Moxley vs Eddie Kingston, Chris Jericho vs. MJF, Cody Rhodes vs Darby Allin, and MUCH MORE
199 - 2020 KLB Draft
October 22, 2020 12:14 - 91.4 MBWelcome to the 2020 KLB Draft as Draven and D draft to our respective shows TALENT from WWE, AEW, and now, the entire wrestling world to build our dream rosters and our big Wrestlemania 37 Show for 2021. Check out our wacky picks and banter in a very fun show as we always have with the KLB Draft!
198 - Pro Wrestling Booker Analysis Volume 5
October 11, 2020 05:00 - 90 MBKLB is back with a MONSTROUS show as we not only take up a lot of time answering your questions, discuss horror movies, A Nightmare on Elm Street, and tons more, but we WRAP UP our bookers discussion. Tony Khan is dissected, both pros and cons. Kevin Nash (as a booker) is buried. Pat + Vince + Pool gets PLENTY of time. An insightful show that went OVER 3 hours!
197 - Pro Wrestling Booker Analysis Volume 4
October 06, 2020 02:30 - 175 MBKLB returns with A SUPER SHOW, over TWO hours of us discussing the BEST BOOKERS in wrestling and this time, after discussing the great Jerry Lawler and Jerry Jarrett from Mephis, we go INTERNATIONAL: Mexico, Japan, etc. Inoki-san. Baba-san. TAKADA-SAN. Rikidozan-sama are discussed! Jado-san. Gedo-san. Then we get to south of the border and a lot more!
196 - Pro Wrestling Booker Analysis Volume 3
September 20, 2020 11:45 - 123 MBVolume 3 of our booker analysis looks at MORE great bookers like the RETIRING Gabe Sapolsky, Paul Boesch, Gary Hart, Jim Cornette, Paul Heyman and many more. Some REAL good discussion here.
195 - WWF Monday Night Raw 11-16-98 Part 2
September 13, 2020 05:00 - 60.1 MBPart II of our look back at the Monday Night Raw after Survivor Series 1998, discussing the Stooges awesomeness, very offensive slurs by The Godfather, THE PUSHER angle, and much more.
194 - WWF Monday Night Raw 11-16-98 Part 1
September 06, 2020 06:00 - 81.5 MBThe KLB discuss Monday Night Raw from the NIGHT AFTER SURVIVOR SERIES, where we recap the entire show, discuss stories from the biz, and more. Austin vs Rock and more wacky!
193 - Pro Wrestling Booker Analysis Volume 2
August 30, 2020 12:30 - 153 MBWe begin our look at history's great bookers, many of which from the territorial era as on this edition, we begin by discussion legends like Sam Mushnick and Bill Watts and later evolve into discussing more recent favorites like Vince Russo and Ed Ferrara as we give you the pros and cons of the bookers of the business.
192 - Pro Wrestling Booker Analysis Volume 1
August 23, 2020 04:30 - 109 MBAfter saying our farewell with an obituary for the legendary Kimala aka Kamala, Draven and D discuss the History of Bookers in pro wrestling, the men who put together wrestling shows and tell stories. We discuss various booking philosophies and explain what can work, what doesn't, and go in depth about how the business has been successful and impact of bookers since the start. This will be the first of a multi part series.
191 - ECW Heat Wave 1998 Part 2
August 16, 2020 06:00 - 104 MBOur ECW Heat Wave 98 Review officially continues or begins with PART 2 as we delve into the show and discuss... HAKUSHI *bless you*, and HAYABUSA vs. RVD & Sabu AND we delve into FMW's past and mark out over our memories, plus Justin Credible vs Jerry Lynn, Lance Storm vs Chris Candido, Taz vs Bam Bam BAGALOW II, the reign of Shane Douglas, New Jack, and so much more.
190 - ECW Heat Wave 1998 Part 1
August 09, 2020 15:47 - 101 MBPART 1 of our review of ECW HEATWAVE 1998, the best ECW PPV of all time? We go into a brief history of ECW, discuss the modern times of the business, AEW in TV Trouble?, more Dave bias, fall out from the Double G wedding, and much more!
189 - Best Wrestling PPVs 2000-2009 Part 2
August 04, 2020 05:00 - 68.8 MBDraven and D discuss the BEST PAY PER VIEWS of the decade of 2000-2009 and this time as we continue into the LATE 2000s when things began to get very interesting. Plus, HOW to get into TNA Wrestling and stories of being there PLUS JUVI CALLS IN, and he is VERY upset at Double G's marriage.
188 - Best Wrestling PPVs 2000-2009 Part 1
July 27, 2020 05:00 - 111 MBDraven and D discuss the BEST PAY PER VIEWS of the decade of 2000-2009 and this time, the game gets good because TNA and ROH delivered some quality shows during this time so we discuss all of that, WWE, the Ruthless Aggression Era, and a lot more. Part 2 is next week!
187 - Raw is Jericho: WWF Raw is War 8-9-1999 Part 2
July 22, 2020 11:00 - 78.9 MBPART 2 OF RAW IS JERICHO! August 9th, 1999. We discuss the actual DEBUT of Chris Jericho, the wacky Chyna booking, and some controversial topics at the end.
186 - Raw is Jericho: WWF Raw is War 8-9-1999 Part 1
July 14, 2020 05:15 - 108 MBPART 1 of our review of the August 9th, 1999 edition of RAW IS WAR. We get through some pre-show shenanigans, answering questions from the marks, then get into the DEEP Attitude Era. The time when anything went and BOY was this show Crash TV! Rock was feuding with 3 different people, Big Show was feuding with 4, Jericho was coming, and GOVERNOR JESSE VENTURA made his RETURN on this edition of Raw. Vince Russo and Eddie Bear gave us a lot to talk about. Plus, the WWF Debut of CHRIS JERICHO.
185 - The Greatest Wrestling Podcast Ever Pt 2
July 07, 2020 04:30 - 106 MBPART TWO of the Greatest Wrestling Podcast EVER discusses the greatest MATCHES ever, this time we go BALLS DEEP in American Pro Wrestling, the independents, and a lot more.
184 - The Greatest Wrestling Podcast Ever Pt 1
June 30, 2020 05:00 - 80.8 MBPart 1 of the GREATEST WRESTLING PODCAST EVER as we go over matches that are obviously NOT AS GOOD AS the GREATEST WRESTLING MATCH EVER between Edge vs Randy Orton, we discuss many matches from all over the world and the history of the business.