Wrestling Is Real Wrestling Podcast
773 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★ - 8 ratingsSince 2012, the Wrestling Is Real Podcast offers bold uncensored commentary on the storylines and TV highlights of WWE, AEW, TNA, MLW, NWA and more… Because wrestling needs us! Hosted by @KingOfPodcasts .
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WIR 12.18.17: WWE Clash of Champions Changes Little; ROH Final Battle 2017 Recap
December 18, 2017 05:48 - 55 minutes - 31.8 MBWWE Clash of Champions Changes Little as Dolph Ziggler wins US Gold and nothing more, plus Dalton Castle wins the World Title in our ROH Final Battle 2017 Recap. We look more into why Daniel Bryan got to officiate the featured tag team match with Owens/Zayn and Owens/Nakamura, and what is his involvement really leading to. Plus, we review ROH's Final Battle 2017 that features a new ROH World Champion in Dalton Castle and a renewed promise for success in ROH after a successful restructuring o...
WIR 12.15.17: WWE Clash of Champions 2017 and ROH Final Battle 2017 Previewed
December 15, 2017 04:02 - 39 minutes - 22.8 MBWWE Clash of Champions 2017 and ROH Final Battle Previewed as KOP runs down the cards of both shows this weekend. We look at what should not happen in the booking at Clash of Champions. Plus, we remember Jinder Mahal's title reign, the rise of Braun Strowman and the WWE Off-season ups and downs in part 2 of our 2017 Wrestling Year in Review. Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Doing your Amazon shopping through our link, AmazonIsReal.com Subscribe to the WWE Network throu...
WIR 12.14.17: WWE Creative on Auto-Pilot; Paige and Her Courageous Comeback
December 14, 2017 05:21 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBWWE Creative on auto-pilot with WrestleMania season in waiting, plus Paige shares her courageous comeback story. KOP does a sample recap of the state of both show in off-season mode. Plus Impact Wrestling goes full Canadian, we preview Clash of Champions and KOP follows up on how much money WWE is making. **NOTE**I ran out of time to record to go over part 2 of the 2017 Year in Review, plus discuss more Clash of Champions and ROH Final Battle so look for an additional episode later this week...
WIR 12.07.17: Ronda Rousey Ready to Royal Rumble? WWE Stock Price Skyrockets
December 07, 2017 04:44 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBRonda Rousey Ready to Royal Rumble? KOP talks about the possible signing of the former UFC Bantamweight Champion and WWE's plans for her debut. Plus WWE Stock Market price skyrockets seeing a 58% increase in price from year to year. Plus, comings and going in Impact Wrestling and ROH finds a better TV home. Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Doing your Amazon shopping through our link, AmazonIsReal.com Subscribe to the WWE Ne...
WIR 11.30.17: Broken Hardys Break in Gimmick to WWE; Next WWE TV Deal Has Hope
November 30, 2017 04:49 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBBroken Hardys Break in Their Gimmick to WWE thanks to Impact Wrestling in a new agreement, plus how UFC could give new hope to the next WWE TV deal. Also, news of a nervous WWE locker room, Kevin Owens redemption, WWE production problems and more. Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Doing your Amazon shopping through our link, AmazonIsReal.com Subscribe to the WWE Network through our special link Check out the WWE Shop through our special link Buy WWE Live Show Tickets thr...
WIR 11.23.17 WWE Superstar Backstage Morale and a Divided Locker Room
November 23, 2017 06:29 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBWWE Superstar Backstage Morale and a Divided Locker Room are imminent as WrestleMania Season looms closer. KOP lays out the latest issues surrounding the locker room, plus we hear the success and tough times of recently released WWE Superstars. Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Doing your Amazon shopping through our link, AmazonIsReal.com Subscribe to the WWE Network through our special link Check out the WWE Shop through our special link Buy WWE Live Show Tickets through ...
WIR 11.20.17: Strowman Stands Out at WWE Survivor Series 2017; Lesnar Languishes
November 20, 2017 05:51 - 33 minutes - 19.1 MBBraun Strowman Standouts at WWE Survivor Series 2017 thanks to Triple H, But Brock Lesnar Languishes in his match with AJ Styles. KOP reviews and recaps WWE Survivor Series 2017 and NXT TakeOver: WarGames. We also look at the state of WWE and NXT from what we got from both shows. Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Doing your Amazon shopping through our link, AmazonIsReal.com Subscribe to the WWE Network through our special link Check out the WWE Shop through our special link...
WIR 11.16.17: WWE Survivor Series 2017 Preview and Surviving the Holidays
November 16, 2017 04:52 - 1 hour - 41 MBIt's our WWE Survivor Series 2017 Preview and KOP talks candidly about surviving the holidays without female companionship. We run down the match card, and highlight which matches will standout. Plus we look at a few names coming back and going away from WWE. We also how Impact Wrestling compares to Game of Thrones and ROH plans for a new digital streaming service. Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Doing your Amazon shopping through our link, AmazonIsReal.com Subscribe to...
WIR 11.09.17: Nature Boy Ric Flair and Why WWE Needs His Kind of Flair Today
November 09, 2017 04:49 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBKOP follows up on the ESPN 30 for 30 documentary on Nature Boy Ric Flair and Why WWE Needs His Kind of Flair Today and who on the roster has any flair. Plus, European Tour fallout with Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn being sent home. Free agent Chris Jericho is set to take on Kenny Omega at NJPWs Wrestle Kingdom 12. Also, some surprises in the Mens Survivor Series 5-on-5 match. Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Doing your Amazon shopping through our link, AmazonIsReal.com Subscr...
WIR 11.06.17: Bound for Glory 2017: El Patron Returns; Gail Kim Goes Out with Gold
November 06, 2017 05:10 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBBound for Glory 2017 Recap as Alberto El Patron Returns and Plunders the Main Event, and Gail Kim Goes Out with Gold winning the Knockouts Championship. We run down the show including the debuts of Sami Callahan and Jimmy Jacobs, a pretty cool 5150 Street Fight with oVe and LAX and the horrific MMA inclusion into the Moose vs. Lashley feud. Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Doing your Amazon shopping through our link, AmazonIsReal.com Subscribe to the WWE Network through o...
WIR 11.02.17: WWE Versus the Independent Circuit...Survivor Series or Survival?
November 02, 2017 03:06 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBWe're weighing the argument of wrestlers making a livelihood in WWE vs the independent circuit. KOP lays out the argument and makes his case. Plus, a lot of fallout from Impact Wrestling leading up to Bound For Glory 2017. Plus, feuds sprout on social media and a slew of WWE updates. Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Doing your Amazon shopping through our link, AmazonIsReal.com Subscribe to the WWE Network through our special link Check out the WWE Shop through our special l...
WIR 10.26.17: WWE #UnderSiege Invasion Under Thought; More on WWE's Possible #MassExodus
October 26, 2017 03:09 - 58 minutes - 33.3 MBWWE #UnderSiege Invasion Under Thought, as KOP makes his point on the matter and shares a former WWE Creative writer's accurate synopsis. Plus, more on WWE's Possible Mass Exodus with updates on Neville, Nia Jax and Daniel Bryan! Also, speaking of on the outs, Jeff Jarrett and GFW parts from Impact Wrestling. Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Doing your Amazon shopping through our link, AmazonIsReal.com Subscribe to the WWE Network through our special link Check out the WWE...
WIR 10.23.17: WWE TLC 2017 Recap: Flat, Blah Nothing PPV but.... Strowman vs. Kane!
October 23, 2017 04:24 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBIn KOP's WWE TLC 2017 Recap, he briefly explains how it was a flat, blah nothing PPV but finds intrigue in a future Braun Strowman vs. Kane feud. Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Doing your Amazon shopping through our link, AmazonIsReal.com Subscribe to the WWE Network through our special link Check out the WWE Shop through our special link Buy WWE Live Show Tickets through our link at SeatGeek Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling...
WIR 10.19.17: WWE Superstar Mass Exodus Hysteria Needs to Be a Corporate Wake-Up Call
October 19, 2017 03:08 - 1 hour - 40.6 MBWWE Superstar Mass Exodus Hysteria Needs to create a Corporate Wake-Up Call. KOP runs through a slew of stories raising brows. Neville, Austin Aries, and Jimmy Jacobs are on the way out, but could Nia Jax and the 205 Live cruiserweights leave to greener indie pastures? Plus, less GFW in your Impact Wrestling, the future of Lucha Underground and the best offseason stars in 2017. Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Doing your Amazon shopping through our link, AmazonIsReal.com ...
WIR 10.12.17: Shield Reunion, Owens and Zayn Brotherhood Rebuilt, But WWE Fans Deserve More
October 12, 2017 03:31 - 34 minutes - 19.6 MBKOP discusses the Shield Reunion, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn's Brotherhood Rebuilt, But WWE Fans deserve more than a couple of storylines and potential. Plus, the Bullet Club continues to be a thorn in WWE's side and an early look into WWE TLC 2017. Donate to the Las Vegas Victims Fund Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Doing your Amazon shopping through our link, AmazonIsReal.com Subscribe to the WWE Network through our special link Check out the WWE Shop through our specia...
WIR 10.09.17: WWE Hell In a Cell 2017: The Night Sami Zayn Screwed Shane McMahon
October 09, 2017 05:09 - 18 minutes - 10.7 MBYou can WWE Hell In a Cell 2017 as The Night Sami Zayn Screwed Shane McMahon in his match versus Kevin Owens in a falls count anywhere match. Plus, Baron Corbin wins US Gold and gets out of the doghouse and we ponder why Jinder Mahal came away with the WWE title again. Donate to the Las Vegas Victims Fund Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Doing your Amazon shopping through our link, AmazonIsReal.com Subscribe to the WWE Network through our special link Check out the WWE Sh...
WIR 10.05.17: WWE Hell in a Cell 2017 Preview and Predictions; NWA is Back
October 05, 2017 04:11 - 34 minutes - 20 MBWWE Hell in a Cell 2017 Preview and Predictions, who's gonna play Vince McMahon on the big screen. Plus, NWA is back to basics with Billy Corgan, Shane McMahon invested in Cannabis, Triple H and the National Anthem Protest and more. Donate to the Las Vegas Victims Fund Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Doing your Amazon shopping through our link, AmazonIsReal.com Subscribe to the WWE Network through our special link Check out the WWE Shop through our special link Buy WW...
WIR 09.28.17: WWE Superstars Need to Discover the New Brass Ring
September 28, 2017 04:38 - 1 hour - 38.5 MBWWE Superstars Need to Discover the New Brass Ring. John Cena has become their latest role model and KOP discusses what that ring is. Plus, we look at the fallout of No Mercy, ROH Death Before Dishonor, Bullet Club invading Raw and more. Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Doing your Amazon shopping through our link, AmazonIsReal.com Subscribe to the WWE Network through our special link Check out the WWE Shop through our special link Buy WWE Live Show Tickets through our li...
WIR 09.25.17: WWE No Mercy 2017 Recap: Braun Strowman Buckles to Brock Lesnar
September 25, 2017 05:00 - 21 minutes - 12 MBWWE No Mercy 2017 Recap as KOP discusses how Braun Strowman Buckles to Brock Lesnar. Lesnar brings down Strowman to retain the Universal gold. Plus, how does Enzo Amore win a belt before Big Cass, and how Roman Reigns continues to be rewarded with a huge gift in getting John Cena to do the job. Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Doing your Amazon shopping through our link, AmazonIsReal.com Subscribe to the WWE Network through our special link Check out the WWE Shop through ...
WIR 09.21.17: Braun Strowman Built For Universal Gold. RIP Bobby The Brain Heenan.
September 21, 2017 04:19 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBBraun Strowman Built For Universal Gold and KOP believes it's time for the Monster Among Men to be crowned. Plus RIP to the life and memory of Bobby The Brain Heenan. KOP runs down, previews and predicts the No Mercy card and previews GFW Bound For Glory now set to take place in Canada. Also, please help those affected by Hurricane Harvey and Irma by donating to the following charities like Red Cross and Samaritan’s Purse. Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Doing your Amazon s...
WIR 09.14.17: How Do You Sell Today's WWE To a New or Casual Fan?
September 14, 2017 03:52 - 33 minutes - 19.4 MBHow Do You Sell Today's WWE To The Casual Fan or the fans that used to watch or the ones that have never watched it. Braun Strowman might be the only one that you could bring up to friends and strangers to interest them into watching WWE. More and more Roman Reigns is getting humiliated thanks to John Cena because Roman hasn't cut it. Also, please help those affected by Hurricane Harvey and Irma by donating to the following charities like Red Cross and Samaritan's Purse. Please support the ...
WIR 09.07.17: WWE Corporate Ideology Handicapping Superstars and Storylines
September 07, 2017 04:48 - 46 minutes - 21.4 MBWWE Corporate Ideology is Handicapping Superstars and Storylines. KOP callls for WWE take the corporate out of the everyday product, and bring back the rebellious spirit of Attitude Era back to WWE. Plus ,GFW good news and bad news and a look at what little we're getting on TV these days. Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Doing your Amazon shopping through our link, AmazonIsReal.com Subscribe to the WWE Network through our special link Check out the WWE Shop through our spe...
WIR 08.31.17: WWE No Mercy: Great Moments Make Two Great Matchups Being Rushed
August 31, 2017 04:19 - 49 minutes - 22.8 MBWWE No Mercy looks to deliver great moments that look to make two great matchups (Reigns/Cena and Strowman/ Lesnar) that are now being rushed. We run through the setup promos for these matchups. Plus, we discuss the Rosemary/ Sexy Star Triplemania controversy and more WWE injuries plague the roster. Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Doing your Amazon shopping through our link, AmazonIsReal.com Subscribe to the WWE Network through our special link Check out the WWE Shop throug...
WIR 08.24.17: Performance Center Problems Plague WWE; Leaves GFW, ROH Depleted
August 24, 2017 03:26 - 37 minutes - 17 MBWWE Performance Center Problems Plague WWE with poor creative, mismanagement and health issues. Meanwhile, they are leaving GFW and ROH Depleted. KOP lays out his argument. Plus, we look at some of the new faces that have arrived in NXT and WWE (Bobby Roode, Adam Cole, Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly) . We also talk about some major injuries to Asuka and Big Cass, and some major title changes (Eli Drake new GFW Champ). Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Doing your Amazon shoppin...
WIR 08.21.17: WWE Summerslam 2017 Recap: Fatal Four Way Finishes Fantastic
August 21, 2017 05:08 - 24 minutes - 11 MBWWE Summerslam 2017 Recap Fatal Four Way Finishes Fantastic as Braun Stromwan obliterates Brock Lesnar. But, the Beast comes back, retains and stays in WWE. Plus, we run down the card for Summerslam and NXT Takeover: Brooklyn III, which reigns in some former Ring of Honor champions. Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Doing your Amazon shopping through our link, AmazonIsReal.com Subscribe to the WWE Network through our special link Check out the WWE Shop through our special li...
WIR 08.17.17: WWE Summerslam 2017 Will Still Overcome Bad Midcard Booking
August 17, 2017 03:25 - 48 minutes - 22.2 MBWWE Summerslam 2017 Will Still Overcome Bad Midcard Booking fans feel disappointed with pairings like Finn Balor vs. Bray Wyatt. KOP picks the winners. Plus, we preview NXT Takeover: Brooklyn III, GFW tapings without Alberto El Patron or a crowned world champion and WWE 's delusion that can build stars better than NJPW did with their acquisitions of last year. Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Doing your Amazon shopping through special link, AmazonIsReal.com Subscribe to the...
WIR 08.10.17: WWE Summerslam Places Pressure on Performance Center Prospects
August 10, 2017 03:43 - 1 hour - 27.9 MBWWE Summerslam Places Pressure on Performance Center Prospects as 15 WWE Superstars that came through Orlando must make or break. KOP runs through what this event means to the future of WWE and the investment of NXT, and the Performance Center that Triple H has banked the company's future. Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Doing your Amazon shopping through special link, AmazonIsReal.com Subscribe to the WWE Network through our special link Check out the WWE Shop through our...
WIR 08.03.17: Can Shinsuke Nakamura Title Shot Keep WWE Faithful Happy for SummerSlam?
August 03, 2017 03:32 - 1 hour - 40.2 MBCan Shinsuke Nakamura getting a WWE title shot against Jinder Mahal keep the WWE faithful happy for SummerSlam and beyond? KOP lays out the real argument that validates WWE's reasons in their own corporate way why they are operating things the way they want to. Plus, KOP goes back to Scarlett Harris and another Paste magazine article that this time KOP agrees with regarding GLOW and the WWE Women's division. Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Doing your Amazon shopping thro...
WIR 07.27.17: WWE Fans Unhappy with Conformity; WWE Needs Intergender Wrestling?
July 27, 2017 04:29 - 1 hour - 30.1 MBWWE fans are justifiably unhappy with the company's creative direction and corporate conformity by pushing more Jinders instead of Balors. KOP takes on both sides of the argument. Plus, WWE Afraid of Intergender Wrestling? KOP confronts an article that suggests that WWE is afraid of equality for women and would find success in having more intergender matches. Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Doing your Amazon shopping through our website Subscribe to the WWE Network through...
WIR 07.23.17: WWE Battleground: Punjabi Prison Match Was Made To Go Viral in India
July 24, 2017 04:30 - 15 minutes - 6.93 MBRecap of WWE Battleground, where the Punjabi Prison Match was made to go viral in India. Kevin Owens wins back the US Belt and the New Day wins the SmackDown tag titles on a PPV that did feel flat. Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Doing your Amazon shopping through our website Subscribe to the WWE Network through our special link Check out the WWE Shop through our special link Buy WWE Live Show Tickets through our link at Seatgeek Become a supporter of this podcast: https...
WIR 07.19.17: WWE Abandoning Attitude Era Fans? Punjabi Prison A WWE Battleground
July 20, 2017 03:58 - 1 hour - 28 MBWWE Abandoning Attitude Era Fans? KOP explains why social media and how we consume our entertainment has made WWE change for younger viewers. Plus, our WWE Battleground Preview featuring a Punjabi Prison and Fatal 5-Way contenders match, more on Paige and the Perro and a couple WWE and Lucha Underground veterans are apparently GFW-bound. Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Doing your Amazon shopping through our website, www.AmazonisReal.com. Subscribe to the WWE Network through...
WIR 07.13.17: WWE Doing Big Business... Even If It Bothers Older Fans Longing For Attitude
July 13, 2017 03:23 - 1 hour - 29.7 MBWWE Doing Big Business with the WWE Network, digital content and international expansion... Even If It Bothers Older Fans Longing For Attitude. KOP explains how things are going well for WWE based on today's standards while the Attitude Era and older fanbase can't help but nit-pick and complain. Plus, we run the Alberto El Patron/ Paige incident from the water in the face to the GFW suspension. Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Doing your Amazon shopping through our website, ...
WIR 07.10.17: WWE Great Balls of Fire: Brawn Rocked & Rolled. Joe Shaked & Rattled
July 10, 2017 04:50 - 18 minutes - 8.47 MBWWE Great Balls of Fire shows Brawn Strowman rocked and rolled by Roman Reigns. Samoa Joe is shaked and rattled by Brock Lesnar. Plus, a look back at a very good Ironman match and an exciting Raw Womens match. Dean Ambrose sours every feud he is on with his one-sided effort. Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Doing your Amazon shopping through our website, www.AmazonisReal.com. Subscribe to the WWE Network through our special link: www.kingofpodcasts.com/wwe Check out the WWE...
WIR 07.06.17: WWE Great Balls of Fire Preview; GFW Name Good For TNA
July 06, 2017 05:41 - 45 minutes - 20.9 MBWWE Great Balls of Fire Previewed as KOP looks into the full card, plus GFW Name Good For TNA as they follow up Slammiversary XV. We also discuss the WWE-based Trump-tweeted CNN meme and the fallout of the NJPW G1 event in the USA. Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Doing your Amazon shopping through our website, www.AmazonisReal.com. Subscribe to the WWE Network through our special link: www.kingofpodcasts.com/wwe Check out the WWE Shop through our special link: www.kingofpodca...
WIR 07.03.17 Global Force Steers Impact Wrestling Slammiversary To Fresh Branding
July 03, 2017 06:12 - 18 minutes - 8.57 MBGlobal Force Steers To Fresh Branding Start with Impact Wrestling Slammiversary as GFW becomes what was of the old TNA. KOP talks about all the unification. Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Doing your Amazon shopping through our website, www.AmazonisReal.com. Subscribe to the WWE Network through our special link: www.kingofpodcasts.com/wwe Check out the WWE Shop through our special link: www.kingofpodcasts.com/wweshop Buy WWE Live Show Tickets through our link at Seatgeek: ww...
WIR 06.29.17: WWE Creative Double Takes with Big Cass and Carmella
June 29, 2017 05:17 - 1 hour - 37.1 MBWWE Creative Double Takes with Big Cass with Enzo and Carmella with Money in the Bank plus KOP gives his TNA Slammiversary XV Preview and Predictions. Plus, KOP recaps ROH Best in the World 2017 and previews NJPW in the USA. Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Doing your Amazon shopping through our website, www.AmazonisReal.com. Subscribe to the WWE Network through our special link: www.kingofpodcasts.com/wwe Check out the WWE Shop through our special link: www.kingofpodcasts.co...
WIR 06.21.17: Big Guys (Strowman, Corbin and Cass) Bolster Start of WWEs Summerslam Season
June 22, 2017 03:41 - 1 hour - 29.8 MBBig Guys Braun Strowman, Baron Corbin and now Big Cass bolster the start of WWEs Summerslam Season. Plus, KOP discusses an article that discusses Diversity and the Money in The Bank Ladder match. We also preview and predict ROHs Best in the World and looks at news leading to Impact Wrestling Slammiversary XV. Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Doing your Amazon shopping through our website, www.AmazonisReal.com. Subscribe to the WWE Network through our special link: www.kingo...
WIR 06.19.17: WWE Money in the Bank Recap: Baron Grabs Briefcase; Women Don't Need Ladders
June 19, 2017 04:34 - 21 minutes - 9.78 MBWWE Money in the Bank Recap where Baron Corbin gets briefcase, plus why the women don't need to have ladders in their matches. Plus, good long-term booking with Jinder Mahal and the New Day vs. the Usos. Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Doing your Amazon shopping through our website, www.AmazonisReal.com. Subscribe to the WWE Network through our special link: www.kingofpodcasts.com/wwe Check out the WWE Shop through our special link: www.kingofpodcasts.com/wweshop Buy WWE Liv...
WIR 06.15.17: WWE Money in the Bank: Hope in Jinder Mahal; Shinsuke Losing Strong Style
June 15, 2017 03:47 - 1 hour - 37 MBHeading into WWE Money in the Bank: WWE gives wrestlers motivation because they have hope that Jinder Mahal can succeed as champion. Plus, KOP explains how Shinsuke Nakamura is losing what made him King of Strong Style to become something else on the WWE main roster that is so far destined to make him fail. We also talk about the Bray Wyatt/ Jojo affair, plus we look at ROH Best in the World and the New Japan G1 shows in California. Subscribe to the Wrestling is Real Podcast on iHeartRadio i...
WIR 06.08.17: Samoa Joe Soars to Universal Championship; WWE's Cord Cutting Crisis
June 08, 2017 02:12 - 1 hour - 32.5 MBSamoa Joe soars to Universal Championship status in WWE, who would have thought i could be after a rollercoaster career in ROH and TNA. Plus, we look into the eminent cable cord-cutting crisis and how it could affect WWE's next broadcast rights deal which is only a few years away. Subscribe to the Wrestling is Real Podcast on iHeartRadio iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn and Google Play. Check out or archived shows, send us feedback from our contact page on the bottom of every web page by going to ou...
WIR 06.05.17: WWE Extreme Rules 2017 Recap: Samoa Joe Steps Up to Title Shot
June 05, 2017 04:21 - 21 minutes - 9.94 MBSamoa Joe Steps Up to Title Shot as KOP breaks down WWE Extreme Rules 2017, which also saw new champs in the Miz and Cesaro and Sheamus. Also, we look at where the Fatal 5 Way leaves the main event picture. Subscribe to the Wrestling is Real Podcast on iHeartRadio iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn and Google Play. Check out or archived shows, send us feedback from our contact page on the bottom of every web page by going to our website, KingofPodcasts.com. Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcas...
WIR 06.01.17: WWE Extreme Rules 2017 Preview; Cringing WWE Off-season Creative
June 01, 2017 04:45 - 1 hour - 39.7 MBKOP gives his WWE Extreme Rules 2017 Preview where he breaks down who could and should win in the Fatal 5 Way match. Plus, we delve into WWE Off-season Creative Cringe-worthy segments this week featuring Bayley's This is Your Life hosted by Alexa Bliss and the opening SmackDown Live segment with Shinsuke Nakamura. Subscribe to the Wrestling is Real Podcast on iHeartRadio iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn and Google Play. Check out or archived shows, send us feedback from our contact page on the bo...
WIR 05.25.17: Did Jeff Jarrett Pave the Way for Jinder Mahal? WWE Fails to Fix "Broken"
May 25, 2017 04:26 - 1 hour - 32.2 MBDid Jeff Jarrett Pave the Way for Jinder Mahal? KOP ponders how the Ring Ka King experiment might have set this in motion. Apparently, WWE Doesn't Want to Fix "Broken". Even thought Impact Wrestling President Ed Nordholm is willing to offer the beloved Broken Hardys gimmick to WWE, they are not interested. KOP explains. Subscribe to the Wrestling is Real Podcast on iHeartRadio iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn and Google Play. Check out or archived shows, send us feedback from our contact page on ...
WIR 05.22.17: WWE Backlash 2017 Recap: Justify Jinder's Mahal WWE Championship Victory
May 22, 2017 04:46 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MBKOP does his WWE Backlash 2017 Recap where we try to justify Jinder Mahal and his WWE Championship Victory. We look back and try to make sense, besides the fact WWE is expanding to India, why WWE chose to let Jinder carry the ball. We also discuss how the WWE Championship has been devalued this year. Plus, we notice Charlotte looks invisible in the women's division and that Luke Harper and Erick rown are being sadly underused. Subscribe to the Wrestling is Real Podcast on iHeartRadio iTun...
WIR 05.18.17: WWE Backlash Bad Buildup; Why GLOW on Netflix Will be a Huge Disappointment
May 18, 2017 04:36 - 1 hour - 36.7 MBWWE Backlash comes into Sunday with a Bad Buildup and KOP rails on Why GLOW on Netflix Will be a Huge Disappointment. Plus, KOP previews WWE NXT Takeover: Chicago and WWE Backlash, and recaps some of the recent happenings in Impact Wrestling and Ring of Honor. Subscribe to the Wrestling is Real Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and Google Play. Check out or archived shows, send us feedback from our contact page on the bottom of every web page by going to our website, KingofPodcasts.com. Please su...
WIR 05.11.17: WWE Off-Season: WWE Fans Backlash at Part-Timers; In-Ring Product
May 11, 2017 03:47 - 1 hour - 28.5 MBWWE OffSeason Makes WWE Fans Backlash at Part-Timers and In-Ring Product. KOP leads the rant as to how everyone else feels about this. Plus, Braun Strowman gets injured. Brie Bella gives birth to a baby. Bray Wyatt is buried and called a punch line. Plus, we look at what the part-timers are doing with their time. Subscribe to the Wrestling is Real Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and Google Play. Check out or archived shows, send us feedback from our contact page on the bottom of every web page ...
WIR 05.04.17: Amazing Main Event Matches and Feuds, While Main Eventers Are Out
May 04, 2017 04:01 - 27 minutes - 12.4 MBAmazing Main Event Matches and Feuds, While Main Eventers Brock Lesnar, John Cena, Braun Strowman, and Roman Reigns are out. We showcase the Finn Balor vs. The Miz vs. Seth Rollins and Kevin Owens vs. Chris Jericho matches. Plus, where are Cody Rhodes and Jack Swagger are doing with themselves. Subscribe to the Wrestling is Real Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and Google Play. Check out or archived shows, send us feedback from our contact page on the bottom of every web page by going to our we...
WIR 05.01.17: Horrible House of Horrors Match Plunders WWE Payback 2017
May 01, 2017 05:03 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MBA Horrible House of Horrors Match Plunders WWE Payback 2017 and KOP can't help but lay into how bad a match it was. KOP reviews what could have been done better to wrap up the Wyatt/Orton feud, plus Alexa Bliss and Chris Jericho win gold. Plus the Braun Strowmna build continues to go well and the Hardys take a heel turn from Cesaro and Sheamus. Subscribe to the Wrestling is Real Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and Google Play. Check out or archived shows, send us feedback from our contact page ...
WIR 04.27.17: WWE Payback 2017 Will Pay Off, Even After a Pathetic Go Home Show
April 27, 2017 04:46 - 1 hour - 30.5 MBWWE Payback 2017 Will Pay Off, Even After a Pathetic Go Home Show. KOP breaks down a pathetic and poorly thought out opening segment. Plus, KOP explains how Jeff Jarrett continues to fail forward by getting back into Impact Wrestling after a failed Global Force Wrestling promotion. Subscribe to the Wrestling is Real Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and Google Play. Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by doing your Amazon shopping through our website, AmazonisReal.com. Check out or archiv...
WIR 04.20.17: YouTube Wrestling Censorship. Jinder Mahal Pushed. Strowman Picks Up Speed.
April 20, 2017 04:03 - 59 minutes - 27 MBYouTube Wrestling Censorship plus Jinder Mahal Pushed and why he is being pushed and Braun Strowman Picks Up Speed. KOP explains how WWE expansion in India is the explanation for the rare push for Jinder. KOP also details how the You Tube ad censorship controversy is hurting wrestling content creators. Finally, regardless of the ring collapse this week, there is no question that Braun Strowman is being booked great. Plus, talent moves and exchanges affecting WWE, Impact Wrestling and Ring ...