Wrestling Is Real Wrestling Podcast
774 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 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 ...
WIR 04.13.17: Superstar Shakeup, #FireJBL, Social Justice and Political Correctness
April 13, 2017 05:03 - 2 hours - 56.8 MBSuperstar Shakeup doesn't do any favors for the likes of Kevin Owens and Bray Wyatt, but gives us something be excited about to start the WrestleMania off-season. Plus, we discuss #FireJBL, Mauro Ranallo, and the ongoing ordeal over Social Justice and Political Correctness. KOP finally succumbs to give his long-awaited two cents on the subject. Subscribe to the Wrestling is Real Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and Google Play. Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by doing your Amazon shop...
WIR 04.06.16: Roman Reigns The WWE and Why Best for Business Not Just WWE Catch Phrase
April 06, 2017 04:13 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBRoman Reigns The WWE. Plus, KOP explains why Best for Business Not Just a WWE Catch Phrase. Plus, WrestleMania 33 thoughts and the Superstar Shakeup. KOP details why WWE has their fans made to tolerate their marginal television product as they are making all the right moves on social media, large live takeover-style events each quarter and the growing WWE Network. Plus, KOP offers thoughts on the Superstar Shakeup, big debuts on Raw and SmackDown Live and some final thoughts of WrestleMania...
WIR 04.03.17: WrestleMania 33: Hardys Come Home; Undertaker's Last Ride? Brock Conquers Gold and Goldberg
April 03, 2017 05:54 - 49 minutes - 22.7 MBWrestleMania 33 saw the Hardy Boyz Come Home and reclaim tag team gold in their signature ladder match. Plus Brock Lesnar and Randy Orton win championship gold. Plus, The Undertaker's last ride we might have witnessed at the hands of Roman Reigns? Plus, Brock Conquers Gold and Goldberg, Naomi wins the SmackDown Womens title in her hometown and we get a wedding proposal. Subscribe to the Wrestling is Real Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and Google Play. Please support the Wrestling is Real Podca...
WIR 03.30.17: WrestleMania 33 Preview: Bold Championship Predictions and Multiple WrestleMania Moments
March 30, 2017 05:01 - 2 hours - 67.8 MBKOP's WrestleMania 33 Preview promises bold championship predictions and what KOP predicts there might be multiple WrestleMania moments to look forward to. KOP breaks down each match and looks at how Brock Lesnar, Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins and Bray Wyatt should win their matches this weekend. Also, KOP suspects a surprise of broken brilliance and a dose of returning divas. Plus KOP previews ROH Supercard of Honor XII and NXT Takeover: Orlando. Subscribe to the Wrestling is Real Podcast on...
WIR 03.23.17 Leaked Paige Sex Tapes Show Her Going All Pornhub; WWE to Buy Out ROH?
March 23, 2017 05:02 - 1 hour - 51 MBLeaked Paige Sex Tapes Show Her Going All Pornhub , along with former and current WWE Superstars exposed in nude photos and sex tapes. Plus, is WWE planning to Buy Out ROH? WWE offers the Hardys contracts, so will they come back and sign? Plus, the death of Jim Ross's wife who succumbs to injuries from an accident. Also, WrestleMania 33 Progress including Total Bellas Bullshit! Subscribe to the Wrestling is Real Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and Google Play. Please support the Wrestling is Rea...
WIR 03.16.17: WrestleMania 33: The Good, The Bad and Coming to Grips with WWE Reality
March 16, 2017 05:24 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBWrestleMania 33: The Good, The Bad and Coming to Grips with WWE Reality as KOP weighs on the fans feeling towards the upcoming event. From the need to have Goldberg defend the Universal Title versus Brock Lesnar the WrestleMania 33 main event to all of the financial, social and WWE subscription positives, KOP will help fans with understanding the current reality of WWE that fans have yet come to grips with as well as go through a match-by match breakdown. We also run through what happened ...
WIR 03.09.17 WrestleMania 33: Part Timers Promoted, Main Event Opportunities Mangled
March 09, 2017 05:30 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBWrestleMania 33 continues the obvious trend promoting part timers to main event while blowing main event opportunities for full timers. KOP also discusses the decision to make the Brock Lesnar vs. Goldberg match a Universal title defense. Plus, the Hardys and Bully Ray arrive at ROH and Impact Wrestling plays the revolving door of talent and a complete rewind of their creative. Subscribe to the Wrestling is Real Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and Google Play. Please support the Wrestling is Re...
WIR 03.06.17: WWE FastLane to 2 Part Timers Fighting Over The Universal Championship
March 06, 2017 06:00 - 32 minutes - 14.9 MBWWE FastLane leaves us with 2 part timers in new champ Goldberg vs. Brock Lesnar fighting over the Universal Championship at WrestleMania. Plus, KOP expresses his displeasure in seeing Braun Strowman take his first loss to Roman Reigns. Meanwhile, Charlotte's PPV win streak is snapped. Finally, we look at what the WrestleMania 33 card is starting to look like. Subscribe to the Wrestling is Real Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and Google Play. Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by doi...
WIR 03.02.17: WWE FastLane Should Fast Track Kevin Owens & Braun Strowman To The Top
March 02, 2017 05:17 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBKOP explains why WWE FastLane should fast track Kevin Owens & Braun Strowman to the top. Plus, we run through the FastLane card for this Sunday. Plus, we break down the new Wrestlemania 33 feuds being set off with John Cena and the Miz and Bray Wyatt versus Randy Orton. We also go into detail about all the wholesale changes coming to Impact Wrestling this weekend. Subscribe to the Wrestling is Real Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and Google Play. Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by ...
WIR 02.23.17: Will Kevin Owens and Braun Strowman Succeed in the FastLane to WrestleMania 33?
February 23, 2017 05:05 - 1 hour - 31.3 MBWill Kevin Owens and Braun Strowman Succeed in the FastLane to WrestleMania 33? KOP evaluates the pushes and offers his take on the bully and the brute. Plus, we look at where things are going for the rest of the FastLane card. KOP makes the case why Owens should not drop the WWE Universal title to Goldberg and why Braun Strowman is being pushed in the right direction. Subscribe to the Wrestling is Real Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and Google Play. Please support the Wrestling is Real Podca...
WIR 02.16.17: WrestleMania Season Becoming The Season of Giving Chances?
February 16, 2017 05:47 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBHas this WrestleMania Season become the season of giving chances? We discuss NXT graduates Bray Wyatt and Naomi give fans hope and WWE Superstars a chance to succeed. Plus, we look at the buildup of Samoa Joe, Bayley as RAW Women's Champion and the future big guys of WWE. Also, we analyze the feuds in flux with Kevin Owens and Chris Jericho, Randy Orton and Bray Wyatt, and a possible feud with AJ Styles and ...Shane McMahon! Subscribe to the Wrestling is Real Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and ...
WIR 02.13.17: WWE Elimination Chamber 2017 Recap: FCW Pays Off With 2 New Champions
February 13, 2017 06:20 - 41 minutes - 18.8 MBWWE Elimination Chamber 2017 showcases two FCW and NXT developed superstars (Bray Wyatt and Naomi) getting WWE gold for the first time. KOP reviews what he thought was a very good card highlighted by the great news of seeing more of WWE's developmental talent finally get a chance to get their spot after lots of hard work. KOP reflects back on how the characters of Husky Harris and Naomi Night have grown organically to excel to the levels that stars like Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Dolph Ziggl...
WIR 02.09.17: TNA Originals On Top of WWE Main Event Totem Pole; Elimination Chamber Preview
February 09, 2017 05:58 - 1 hour - 34.4 MBSamoa Joe joins AJ Styles as one of the TNA Originals on top of WWE's Main Event Totem Pole, plus our WWE Elimination Chamber Preview. Can Samoa Joe be successfully built up like Styles. Plus, Roman Reigns re-emerges to the top of the main event card along with John Cena to shore up things for WrestleMania 33. We also look at the big changes happening at Impact Wrestling, where the Adrenaline Rush era might be getting a reboot. Subscribe to the Wrestling is Real Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher ...
WIR 02.01.17: Seth Rollins Injured Again: How Much of This is WWE's Fault?
February 02, 2017 05:03 - 52 minutes - 24.2 MBSeth Rollins Injured Again: How Much Is It WWE's Fault? KOP calls out WWE on gross negligence and why the IWC must understand why their adored free agents are not being pushed. What should WWE do to help fix the issue that will come back to them once their aging part-time players cannot be relied on to carry their 4 main PPVs every year. 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 t...
WIR 01.30.17: 2017 WWE Royal Rumble: Randy Orton Restored to The Main Event
January 30, 2017 05:17 - 47 minutes - 21.5 MBRandy Orton Restored to The Main Event with a victory in the 2017 WWE Royal Rumble match. His second Rumble match victory since 2009. Plus, John Cena, Neville, and the team of Anderson and Gallows win titles. Plus, will Roman Reigns take on the Undertaker at WrestleMania 33, and why does Goldberg have Brock Lesnar's number. 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 we...
WIR 01.26.17: WWE Royal Rumble 2017 Preview; How Can WWE Replace Part-Time Players?
January 26, 2017 06:03 - 2 hours - 57.5 MBHow Can WWE Replace Part-Time Players with their full-time roster? Plus, we preview WWE Royal Rumble 2017 and NXT Takeover: San Antonio. KOP welcomes back@MarkyMark811 to figure out what can be done and who's accountable. Are the wrestlers to blame? What can the fans do to help them out? How much blame can really go to WWE? 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 web...
WIR 01.19.16: WWE Main Eventers Pecking Order Leading Up to 2017 Royal Rumble
January 19, 2017 05:28 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBWWE Main Eventers Pecking Order is Presented. How is the main event roster is being shuffled on both brands leading up to the 2017 Royal Rumble? Where will the likes of Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens, Chris Jericho, Sami Zayn, Brock Lesnar and Braun Strowman be shuffled on the Raw side. What about the SmackDown side with AJ Styles, John Cena, The Miz, Dean Ambrose, Baron Corbin and Dolph Ziggler. We also look into WWE's global expansion and whether the company is spreading itself t...
WIR 01.12.16: WWE OffSeason Yields Better Royal Rumble and WrestleMania 33
January 12, 2017 07:53 - 1 hour - 40.6 MBWWE OffSeason Yields a Better Royal Rumble and WrestleMania 33, as KOP humbly recognizes the progress of WWE from Year to Year. How prominent of spots will the likes of Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens, The Miz and AJ Styles have coming into WrestleMania 33, and will the company ever be able to overcome the reliance of superstars like Goldberg and the Undertaker. Subscribe to the Wrestling is Real Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and Google Play. Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by doing you...
WIR 01.05.17: Getting WWE Superstars Ready for Royal Rumble and WrestleMania 33
January 05, 2017 06:15 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBGetting WWE Superstars Ready for WrestleMania Season as KOP discusses where WWE is following the off-season and where the Royal Rumble and Mania will play out. KOP explains how the women's division has been elevated to the level of the main event, why the cruiserweights have a creative and skill set ceiling, and what WWE is doing to build stars to the level of John Cena, Brock Lesnar, Goldberg, Undertaker and any other part-timers that must be relied upon to carry WrestleMania 33. Subscrib...
WIR 12.29.16: WWE Year in Review 2016: Brand Split Blossoms Post Survivor Series
December 29, 2016 07:29 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBKOP gives Part 2 of his WWE Year in Review 2016 and it looks like the WWE Brand Split is blossoming Post Survivor Series. We look at the possible Wrestlemania 33 card, and see what WWE needs to do to get ready for Wrestlemania season. We also look back at Stephanie McMahon comeback on CM Punk, as well as everything that happened with WWE in Chicago this week. Subscribe to the Wrestling is Real Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and Google Play. Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by doing ...
WIR 12.22.16: WWE Year in Review 2016: Injuries Interrupt Main Event Picture Again
December 22, 2016 06:08 - 2 hours - 59 MBKOP offers part 1 of his annual WWE Year in Review for 2016. Injuries Interrupt Main Event Picture Again, and we look back at all the issues WWE dealt with to build a WrestleMania 32 out of desperation. We also profile the success of the Womens division, the legacy of the New Day, and how the likes of the Shield and Kevin Owens were all being pushed to another level. Plus, KOP recaps Total Non Stop Deletion and the fallout from WWE Roadblock: End of the Line. Subscribe to the Wrestling is Rea...
WIR 12.19.16: WWE Roadblock Recap : End of the Line for New Day Tag Title Reign
December 19, 2016 06:37 - 49 minutes - 22.8 MBWWE Roadblock: End of the Line sees the tag titles change hands after the New Day Tag Title Reign reached all-time title status. Plus, Sasha Banks drops the Womens belt ala hot potato rules in a well-put 30-minute Ironmatch match. The ongoing best friend drama with Kevin Owens and Chris Jericho reaches reconciliation. 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, A...
WIR 12.15.16: WWE WrestleMania Season Planning; RoadBlock: End of the Line Preview
December 15, 2016 05:10 - 1 hour - 38.8 MBWWE WrestleMania Season Planning discussed as rumors of a Shawn Michaels/ AJ Styles Royal Rumble dream match surface. Plus, we also preview RoadBlock: End of the Line. KOP asks what has been accomplished this WWE off-season. Kevin Owens' eventual breakup with Chris Jericho and Seth Rollins eventual match with Triple H and the bustling women's division will help WWE build its day-to-day roster to a better place. Meanwhile, WWE continues rely on part-time players to build their big money events...
WIR 12.08.16: WWE Survey Showcases WWE Brand Reach and Performance
December 08, 2016 05:42 - 57 minutes - 26.1 MBWWE Survey Showcases WWE Brand Reach and Performance as KOP talks about how he filled out a WWE Network Survey and what they asked. Plus, Linda McMahon to help small businesses for the Trump administration. Crowning achievements for the Lana seducing and destroying Enzo and Dean Ambrose receiving the Miz Participation Award. 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 we...
WIR 12.05.16: WWE TLC 2016: Two Title Changes and Too Many Ladder Matches
December 05, 2016 06:27 - 52 minutes - 24 MBWWE TLC 2016 gives us two title changes, one too many ladder matches and some worn out feuds. KOP reviews the Wyatts taking tag team gold and Alexa Bliss winning SmackDown Women's Gold. Plus, KOP recaps Ring of Honor's Final Battle 2016 that saw Kyle O' Reilly win his first world title. 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 ...
WIR 12.01.16: WWE Right Turn to RoadBlock & Royal Rumble; WWE TLC 2016 Preview
December 01, 2016 05:04 - 1 hour - 35.7 MBBesides our WWE TLC 2016 Preview, the WWE New Normal Takes a Right Turn to WWE RoadBlock and Royal Rumble with several standout segments. KOP showcases the Owens-Rollins-Jericho-Reigns Post Survivor Series story, the Cesaro and Sheamus bar fight and the Paul Heyman interview following Brock Lesnar's loss to Goldberg. Plus, we also preview a newly revamped TV Takeaways where we grade segments as crowning accolades, notables, and royal fails. We also preview and predict Ring of Honor's Final...
WIR 11.24.16 :WWE New Normal : Why the Brand Split Still Hasn't Changed Anything
November 24, 2016 05:46 - 53 minutes - 24.3 MBWWE New Normal is Apparent, and KOP explains that the fanbase is starting to rest on it laurels and why we are entitled to a better product. KOP also discusses why the brand split has served as nothing more as a way to cloud and occupy the fans during the WWE Offseason. 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 archived shows, ...
WIR 11.21.16: WWE Survivor Series 2016 Recap : The Beast Has Been Broken
November 21, 2016 06:57 - 1 hour - 37.6 MBKOP presents his WWE Survivor Series 2016 Recap and The Beast Brock Lesnar Has Been Broken, plus he looks at how WWE has brought us into a new normal. KOP breaks down why Brock Lesnar was brought down to size. Plus, Shane McMahon makes up for his low energy with more high risk abuse. The brand split balance is exposed in the Survivor Series elimination matches. We also briefly review NXT Takeover: Toronto. Subscribe to the Wrestling is Real Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and Google Play. Ple...
WIR 11.17.16: Survivor Series Preview and the Real State of the WWE Universe
November 17, 2016 03:59 - 1 hour - 32.2 MBSurvivor Series Preview and Predictions and KOP gives the Real State of the WWE Universe. Not that sham of a WWE Network special Monday night. What hasn't been done since the brand split? Why have they stopped being creative to draw in younger viewers? KOP asks those questions and why he thinks WWE is catering to their fans and giving up on pushing their own agenda. Subscribe to the Wrestling is Real Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and Google Play. Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast b...
WIR 11.10.16: New Superstars Standing Out at WWE Survivor Series
November 10, 2016 04:50 - 48 minutes - 22.3 MBNew Superstars Standing Out at WWE Survivor Series like Braun Strowman and Baron Corbin as the company pushes these new stars into the spotlight. Plus we look at how the Survivor Series and NXT Takeover: Toronto cards are forming up. TNA gets taken over by Anthem Entertainment and the Fight Network. Top TNA Executives Billy Corgan and Dave Lagana leave TNA. Subscribe to the Wrestling is Real Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and Google Play. Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by doing y...
WIR 11.03.16: Raw Needs Re-Focus. SmackDown Shuffle Dean Ambrose Heel
November 03, 2016 04:26 - 1 hour - 29.6 MBRaw Needs to Re-Focus. SmackDown Needs to Shuffle a Dean Ambrose Heel. KOP explains what each brand's main event storyline could use. Plus, we look at the other things WWE could do with their rosters on both brands going forward. Plus, we do offer what things are going right with some select superstars. 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...
WIR 10.30.16: WWE Hell in a Cell 2016 Recap: Hell Hath A Womens Title Change
October 31, 2016 04:08 - 30 minutes - 14 MBKOP recaps Hell in a Cell 2016 and how the cage matches didn’t use much of the cage but the wrestlers stepped up their game to bring the excitement up. While the cage matches excelled, KOP talks about how the other matches with their parity booking, light creative direction and comfort level for the wrestlers make for some ho-hum matches. 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 ...
WIR 10.26.16: TNA Lawsuit Trial Turmoil; WWE Hell in a Cell Preview
October 27, 2016 02:53 - 1 hour - 32.1 MBTNA Lawsuit Trial Turmoil as Billy Corgan and a handful of companies have filed lawsuits against TNA, exposing them for all their insurmountable debt. Photo Credit: Shelley Mays / The Tennessean Plus, KOP explains how WWE is Dumbing Down RAW and SmackDown and how the company has given up on building suspense laden storylines. Plus, we preview Hell in a Cell this weekend? Subscribe to the Wrestling is Real Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and Google Play. Please support the Wrestling is Real P...
WIR 10.19.16: WWE Talent Top Notch But Misused; Relevance of Goldberg
October 19, 2016 03:57 - 1 hour - 32.6 MBWWE Top Notch Talent Misused as KOP mirrors his WWE frustration with an article on WrestlingNews.co entitled "WWE Is Blowing It With Its Most Talented Roster In History". Plus, KOP talks about the relevance of Goldberg as he accepts a return match with Brock Lesnar at Survivor Series. We also look some the bad booking of the Cruiserweights, Tag Teams and Women, as well as the main event on both brands. Subscribe to the Wrestling is Real Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and Google Play. Please s...
WIR 10.13.16: WWE Creative Bar Has Been Permanently Lowered
October 13, 2016 05:52 - 1 hour - 35.2 MBWWE Creative Bar has been Permanently Lowered, as KOP explains how Goldberg's return to face Brock Lesnar drives limited fanfare. Plus, the Injury Inattention by WWE as they look to sabotage Paige, plus more injuries to the roster plaguing progress. KOP also talks some Lucha Underground and Impact Wrestling. 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, Amazonis...
WIR 10.10.16: WWE No Mercy : Main Event Move to Top, Career and IC Title Capture Complete
October 10, 2016 06:39 - 44 minutes - 20.1 MBWWE No Mercy sees a great main event match to start. AJ Styles retains the World Championship and Dolph Ziggler holds on to his career and wins the Intercontinental Title. Plus, KOP discusses the structure of the card, praises the title matches and expresses disappointment with the buildup of Randy Orton vs. Bray Wyatt. 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 websi...
WIR 10.06.16 : WWE Gets TNA Video Library. TNA Gets to Rebrand. Great News!
October 06, 2016 05:16 - 1 hour - 27.5 MBForbes reports WWE is reportedly set to purchase the TNA video library while TNA will rebrand under new owner Billy Corgan. This is great news! (Credit: pitchfork.com) KOP talks about how he made the suggestion several weeks ago gives everyone (Vince McMahon, Dixie Carter and Billy Corgan) what they want. Plus, we preview and predict WWE No Mercy and KOP shares his concern about Hurricane Andrew and its path towards South Florida and the studios. Subscribe to the Wrestling is Real Podca...
WIR 10.03.16: TNA Bound For Glory "Broken" By the Great War; ROH ASE VII Recap
October 03, 2016 04:55 - 51 minutes - 23.5 MBTNA Bound For Glory "Broken" By the Great War as the Broken Hardy vs Decay Tag title match brings the PPV to another level. Gail Kim becomes 6-time Knockouts champion and is inducted into the TNA Hall of Fame, Aron Rex gets the Grand Championship, Lashley retains the World Title, and we have the debut of Cody and Brandi Rhodes. Plus, KOP reviews the Ring of Honor All Star Extravaganza that featured their own war in Ladder War VI, but still keeps him confused on the use of the New Japan tale...
WIR 09.29.16: New Normal of WWE; Dixie Carter To Sell TNA to WWE Like a Bitch?
September 29, 2016 05:26 - 1 hour - 39.1 MBDixie Carter To Sell TNA to WWE Like a Bitch? KOP discusses details on the future of Bound For Glory, and the future of TNA in general. Plus, there is a New Normal of WWE given the overkill of keeping up and watching the buildup of multiple WWE Network events. We look at how social media, how we watch WWE Raw and SmackDown as background noise. Plus, how the WWE Network events feel more like a Saturday Night's Main Event or a Clash of the Champions like back in the day. We also preview and...
WWE Clash of Champions : Roman Reigns Risen to Level of John Cena
September 26, 2016 04:23 - 36 minutesKOP reviews WWE Clash of Champions and how new United States Champion Roman Reigns has Risen to Level of John Cena. Plus, we notice how most of the championship matches (although pretty good overall) gave us few title changes. Plus we analyze the overkill of keeping up and watching the buildup and follow through of two WWE PPVs a month. 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 t...
WIR 09.26.16: WWE Clash of Champions : Roman Reigns Risen to Level of John Cena
September 26, 2016 04:19 - 36 minutesKOP reviews WWE Clash of Champions and how new United States Champion Roman Reigns has Risen to Level of John Cena. Plus, we notice how most of the championship matches (although pretty good overall) gave us few title changes. Plus we analyze the overkill of keeping up and watching the buildup and follow through of two WWE PPVs a month. 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 t...
WIR 09.22.16: WWE Cruiserweights and NXT Call-ups Clash with WWE Style
September 26, 2016 02:29 - 1 hourWWE Cruiserweights and NXT Call-ups Clash with WWE Style. KOP explains why Cruiserweight matches and NXT style matches do not work on Raw or Smackdown. He also explains how those matches in the past and now do not fit the WWE style that the casual fans are accustomed to, and why the cruiserweights should become a featured attraction to a more receptive NXT crowd. Plus, KOP previews and predicts WWE Clash of Champions and the build to TNA Bound for Glory and WWE No Mercy. Subscribe to the Wr...
WIR 09.22.16: WWE Cruiserweights and NXT Call-ups Clash with WWE Style
September 22, 2016 04:41 - 1 hourWWE Cruiserweights and NXT Call-ups Clash with WWE Style. KOP explains why Cruiserweight matches and NXT style matches do not work on Raw or Smackdown. He also explains how those matches in the past and now do not fit the WWE style that the casual fans are accustomed to, and why the cruiserweights should become a featured attraction to a more receptive NXT crowd. Plus, KOP previews and predicts WWE Clash of Champions and the build to TNA Bound for Glory and WWE No Mercy. Subscribe to the W...
WIR 09.15.16: Playing Devils Advocate to WWE Creative Problems
September 15, 2016 06:23 - 2 hours - 64.8 MBKOP takes the Devils Advocate side to WWE Creative Problems and how it is hurting the growth of their USA Network offering. Courtesy: WrestleZone.com We look at how WrestleMania, WWE Network and WWE's social media presence are doing so well, and how looking at while WWE do so much right while they still could use some focus on keeping USA Network happy enough to keep them happy with their contract. Subscribe to the Wrestling is Real Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and Google Play. Please s...
WIR 09.12.16 WWE Backlash : Champions Crowned; Feuds Needs Creative Fueling
September 12, 2016 04:36 - 29 minutes - 13.3 MBWWE Backlash Finishes with New Champions Crowned in AJ Styles (World Title), Becky Lynch (SmackDown Womens Title) and the team of Heath Slater and Rhyno (SD Tag team titles). KOP also explains Feuds like Miz vs. Dolph Ziggler and Baron Corbin vs. Apollo Crews that Need some Creative Fueling. He also discusses CM Punk's UFC debut at UFC 203. Subscribe to the Wrestling is Real Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and Google Play. Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by doing your Amazon shop...
WIR 09.08.16: Will WWE Lack of Creative of New Stars Create... WWE Backlash?
September 08, 2016 05:38 - 1 hour - 40.2 MBWill WWE Lack of Creative of New Stars Create... WWE Backlash? Oh yes, that happens to be the name of the WWE SmackDown branded pay per view this weekend. KOP previews the matchups including why he thinks AJ Styles is destined to become WWE World Champion, and breaks down what will become of the newly crowned SmackDown tag team and women's champs. Plus, we look at the creative directions of Keviin Owens, Seth Rollins and Sasha Banks, plus Delete and Decay, and the broken love story of Pai...
WIR 09.01.16: Kevin Owens On Top; WWE & TNA Reap Rewards of ROH in Reverse
September 01, 2016 05:52 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBKevin Owens On Top of the WWE Universe as the newly crowned WWE Universal Champion, plus WWE and TNA Reap Rewards of ROH going in Reverse. ROH in 2015 was destined to become the number 2 wrestling company thanks to a trembling TNA. KOP looks at how WWE's pillaging of the New Japan roster (of AJ Styles, Shinsuke Nakamura, Carl Anderson and Luke Gallows) and TNAs resurrection and acquisition of Mike Bennett, Maria and Moose) left Ring of Honor exposed and devalued their NJPW talent exchange bu...
WIR 08.25.16: WWE Injured List Grows Post-SummerSlam. Typical for WWE Off-Season.
August 25, 2016 04:48 - 1 hour - 31.6 MBWWE Injured List Grows Post-SummerSlam as Finn Balor, Samoa Joe and Sasha Banks fall to injuries while losing their respective title belts. KOP talks about how WWE management's preference of resilient heavyweight talent is preferred over smaller sized wrestlers prone to injury. We also talk about Brock Lesnar from his confrontation with Chris Jericho to his MMA future. Plus we look at RAW looking to replace their fallen WWE Universal Champion. SmackDown gets new Women's and Tag Team belts ...
WIR 08.22.16: WWE SummerSlam 2016 and NXT TakeOver Brooklyn 2 Review
August 22, 2016 05:36 - 58 minutes - 26.7 MBKOP presents his WWE SummerSlam 2016 and NXT TakeOver Brooklyn 2 Review. He looks at the main event choices WWE and NXT have made with Finn Balor and Shinsuke Nakamura. KOP also discuss the questionable title match outcomes with Dean Ambrose retaining the WWE World Championship so easily and Charlotte reclaiming the Women's title. 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...