Wrestling Is Real Wrestling Podcast
774 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 17 hours 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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Episodes
ROH Death Before Dishonor Defines Ring Of Honor's Resurrected Identity (ep.708)
July 24, 2022 04:44 - 33 minutes - 54 MBROH Death Before Dishonor sees Claudio Castagnoli with his first ROH singles title. FTR and The Briscoes close out the show with a two-out-of-three falls barnburner. KOP runs down the card. Pre-Show Colt Cabana defeated Anthony Henry (with JD Drake) The Trust Busters (Ari Daivari and Slim J) defeated The Shinobi Shadow Squad (Cheeseburger and Eli Isom) The Embassy (Brian Cage and The Gates of Agony (Jasper Kaun and Toa Liona) (with Prince Nana) defeated Alex Zayne, Blake Christian, and To...
Vince McMahon Resigns! What is WWEs Contingency Plan After Vince? (ep.707)
July 23, 2022 04:35 - 58 minutes - 94.2 MBKOP hosts a special edition of the Wrestling Is Real Podcast to discuss the implications coming out of the resignation of Vince McMahon. KOP answers 6 important questions. -What happens to the Vince loyalists? Pritchard? Dunn? -Where does Nick Khan stand when the dust settles? -Will some disgruntled WWE superstars consider a return? -Does anyone think Vince will be completely out of the picture? -Will there be any wholesale changes to the on-air product? Will wrestling minds continue to infl...
Nashville Makes Noise Next Week with Summerslam and Ric Flair's Last Match (ep.706)
July 21, 2022 05:17 - 59 minutes - 95.8 MBThe Music City will host back to back night of main event wrestling with Summerslam and Ric Flair's Last Match. KOP looks into a revival of the top promoters of Wrestling's 1980s heyday. Plus, we preview ROHs Death Before Dishonor. The set-up for Ric Flair’s Last Match is bonkers https://www.cagesideseats.com/2022/7/19/23269932/ric-flair-last-match-set-up-lethal-jarrett-bloody-parking-lot-beatdown-video-wild Ric Flair’s Final Match Revealed with Bloody Angle, Updated Card for Jim Crockett ...
WWE Makes Sasha Walk Out. Are They Pushing Vince Out Too? (ep.705)
July 14, 2022 04:19 - 1 hour - 99.6 MBMercedes Varnado (fka Sasha Banks) announced for first appearance since WWE walk out, and the Wall Street Journal continues an internal crusade to oust Vince McMahon. Mercedes Varnado (Sasha Banks) announced for first appearance since WWE walk out https://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe/2022/7/13/23207349/mercedes-varnado-sasha-banks-first-appearance-since-wwe-walk-out-announced-c2e2 Naomi Posts Tweet Possibly Referencing WWE Issues - Wrestling Inc.Search https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2022/0...
WWE Reaching for New Stars | Ric Flair and Paige Give Final Farewells (ep.704)
July 07, 2022 04:10 - 1 hour - 99 MBKOP looks into the Theory and Liv Morgan getting the WWE spotlight while we look at the farewells of Paige and Ric Flair and his last match. WWE NXT Great American Bash live results: Breakker vs. Grimes https://www.f4wonline.com/news/nxt/results/wwe-nxt-great-american-bash-live-results-breakker-vs-grimes WWE did right by young stars at Money in the Bank — but something still feels off https://nypost.com/2022/07/03/wwe-money-in-the-bank-review-liv-morgan-theory-have-big-nights/ Inconsiste...
Liv Morgan Livs The Dream and Theory Triumphs at Money In The Bank (ep.703)
July 03, 2022 04:44 - 39 minutes - 62.9 MBLuck be Liv Morgan as she wins the Money in the Bank contract and chases in on...Ronda Rousey! Theory moves up the proverbial ladder to a contract at Money In The Bank. Money in the Bank 2022 Liv Morgan defeated Alexa Bliss, Asuka, Becky Lynch, Lacey Evans, Raquel Rodriguez, and Shotzi in a Money in the Bank ladder match for a women's championship match contract Bobby Lashley defeated Theory (c) for the WWE United States Championship Bianca Belair (c) defeated Carmella by pinfall for the...
Wrestling Wields Its Own Summer Blockbuster Season of Shows (ep.702)
June 30, 2022 04:59 - 37 minutes - 59.8 MBForbidden Door, Money in the Bank, Grand Slam and Summerslam encompass the Summer Blockbuster Season of Shows. KOP talks about how there is no more off-season in the summer. Money in the Bank 2022 Raw Women's Championship Bianca Belair (c) vs. Carmella SmackDown Women's Championship Ronda Rousey (c) vs. Natalya United States Championship Theory (c) vs. Bobby Lashley Undisputed Tag Team Championship The Usos (c) vs. The Street Profits Women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match Lacey Evans vs...
Did AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door Create Statebound Wrestle Kingdom Magic? (ep.701)
June 27, 2022 05:01 - 34 minutes - 54.8 MBAEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2022 delivered a showcase of straightup wrestling that compared the pedigree of AEW's top wrestlers compared to their New Japan counterparts. KOP analyzes the card. Bishamon (Hirooki Goto and Yoshi-Hashi) defeated The Factory (Aaron Solo and QT Marshall) Lance Archer defeated Nick Comoroto Swerve In Our Glory (Keith Lee and Swerve Strickland) defeated Suzuki-gun (El Desperado and Yoshinobu Kanemaru) Max Caster and Gunn Club (Billy Gunn, Austin Gunn, and Colten...
AEW Opens Forbidden Door or WWE Flips Bad Publicity (Episode 700!)
June 23, 2022 04:52 - 54 minutes - 86.6 MBWhile AEW plans for Forbidden Door this weekend, WWE flips over the bad publicity with Vince McMahon trolling the press. KOP follows up on the story and the lack or follow-up by the Wall Street Journal WWE must be better than business as usual after Vince McMahon allegations https://nypost.com/2022/06/21/wwe-cant-be-business-as-usual-amid-vince-mcmahon-allegations/ New Details On WWE's Investigation Into Vince McMahon https://933kjr.iheart.com/content/2022-06-21-new-details-on-wwes-investig...
Slammiversary Shows Why You Shouldn't Sleep on IMPACT Wrestling (ep.699)
June 20, 2022 04:23 - 38 minutes - 62.1 MBImpact Wrestling Slammiversary 2022 is held exactly 20 years to the date of Impact's very first event. We run through the highlights and refect on the legacy of IMPACT Wrestling and TNA. IMPACT Media Digital Championship Match: Rich Swann (c) vs. Brian Myers (pre-show)-missed this. Rich Swann retained. Reverse Battle Royale (pre-show)-Amused by the concept since I never saw this before. Pre-show match they set Maclin and Bey in an eventual feud it looks like. Sharkboy wins in a match that ...
Are The McMahons Being Moved Out of WWE? (ep.698)
June 16, 2022 05:37 - 1 hour - 96.3 MBWWE Board Probes Secret $3 Million Hush Pact by CEO Vince McMahon, Sources Say Company says relationship was consensual and is cooperating with the inquiry. This after Stephanie McMahon took a leave of absence as Chief Brand Officer. KOP looks into the details. WWE Board Probes CEO Vince McMahon Secret Settlement Agreements – WSJ Report https://deadline.com/2022/06/wwe-board-probes-ceo-vince-mcmahon-secret-misconduct-settlements-wsj-report-1235046574/ Per WrestleVotes: Jan 29: Vince & Sha...
Summer Storyline Shuffle With Sidelined Stars on Injured Reserve (ep.697)
June 09, 2022 05:04 - 49 minutes - 79 MBWe look at how WWE and AEW have shuffled their summer plans to make up for injuries for their respective main eventers. WWE with Cody Rhodes and the AEW World Champion CM Punk. Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins feud has not ended https://wrestlingnews.co/wwe-news/cody-rhodes-plans-on-wrestling-at-money-in-the-bank-wwe-raw-star-turns-face/ WWE was surprised that news leaked about Cody Rhodes’ injury https://wrestlingnews.co/wwe-news/wwe-was-surprised-that-news-leaked-about-cody-rhodes-injury/ Co...
Cody Rhodes Rides Out Injury Resilient and Redeemed at Hell In a Cell (ep.696)
June 06, 2022 04:50 - 44 minutes - 71.5 MBCody Rhodes endures a grueling Hell in Cell match suffering a gruesome looking torn pectoral muscle injury to complete his first return feud over Seth Rollins. -Bianca Belair (c) defeated Asuka and Becky Lynch-Triple threat match for the WWE Raw Women's Championship-feud will continue. Bianca is a bonafide star. Crowd was hot for the match. Bianca taking Becky's pin will further storyline. Lots of Asuka and Becky focused on here and I dont get why we never kept the feud on just them without...
Wrestling's Summer of Disgruntlement, Disagreement and Dissension (ep.695)
June 02, 2022 05:54 - 1 hour - 101 MBWrestling's Summer of Disgruntlement, Disagreement and Dissension The IWC is consumed by stories of Disgruntlement, Disagreement and Dissension with the looming stories of MJF, Sasha Banks and Naomi and how both WWE and AEW are handling this. KOP analyzes the latest. AEW Dynamite Results (6/1) – MJF Speaks, The Forbidden Door Opens, Double Or Nothing Fallout https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2022/06/aew-dynamite-results-6-1-mjf-speaks-cm-punk-in-action/ MJF asks to be fired and rips AEW a...
CM Punk Crowned and Wardlow Walks Free at AEW Double or Nothing (ep.694)
May 30, 2022 06:46 - 58 minutes - 93.1 MBBuy-In: HOOKHAUSEN (HOOK & Danhausen) vs. Tony Nese & 'Smart' Mark Sterling-Tony Nese already ranked #5 with a 16-2 record. Interesting to see how effective the quietly being ranked push can be. Hook controls the match. Tags Danhausen who takes the pin. MJF vs. Wardlow-MJF starts the show off after all the suspicious absence and backstage reporting of a disgruntled MJF. Nevertheless he never left and he made the match. Elite vs. DELETE: The Hardys (Matt & Jeff Hardy) vs. The Young Bucks (...
AEW Goes Double or Nothing and Continues Defying Detractor Odds (ep.693)
May 26, 2022 04:47 - 48 minutes - 77.6 MBAEW Double or Nothing Weekend is here and we look at the direction of AEW leading into their annual Vegas extravaganza. Plus, WWE fans are consumed with palace intrigue, roster morale and the progress of rebuilding and reloading their roster. AEW Double Or Nothing 2022 AEW World Heavyweight Championship: Hangman Page (c) vs. CM Punk AEW Women's World Championship: Thunder Rosa (c) vs. Serena Deeb Owen Hart Foundation Men's Tournament Finals: Adam Cole vs. Samoa Joe Owen Hart Foundation Wom...
Monday Night Walkout Meddles with Post Roman Progress to Rebuild and Reload (ep.692)
May 19, 2022 04:04 - 55 minutes - 88.7 MBSasha Banks and Naomi reportedly walked out of the arena, just hours before they were due to headline the show in a main event match. KOP looks at the coverage and questions the validity of the walkout. Two of WWE’s biggest stars walked out on the company live on air - here’s why https://www.nationalworld.com/sport/other-sport/sasha-banks-and-naomi-wwe-raw-wrestler-walkout-explained-witter-aew-3697336 Original Plans for Sasha Banks and Naomi Revealed Before Walking Out of WWE Raw https://...
WWE Plans For After Roman Reigns Goes to Hollywood (ep.691)
May 12, 2022 04:29 - 57 minutes - 91.5 MBRoman Reigns not expected to be off WWE TV all summer https://nypost.com/2022/05/10/roman-reigns-not-expected-to-be-off-wwe-tv-all-summer/ Roman Reigns not advertised for WWE TV or house shows in July or August https://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe/2022/5/10/23065161/roman-reigns-wwe-status-not-advertised-raw-smackdown-tv-house-shows-july-august Roman Reigns no longer working small market WWE house shows https://wrestlingnews.co/wwe-news/roman-reigns-no-longer-working-small-market-wwe-house-sho...
How WrestleMania Backlash Benefitted From Better Booking (ep.690)
May 09, 2022 04:18 - 31 minutes - 50.3 MBRonda makes Charlotte drop the Smackdown Women's title and several good one on one feuds (Cody conquers Rollins and Edge over Styles) make for a well-booked WrestleMania Backlash. WWE WrestleMania Backlash 2022-Sold Out Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins-not a bad mark to start with this match. Great idea to have these two feud. They work very well together. Good long match, very strategic and smart. This feud can continue. Bobby Lashley vs. Omos-MVP interference in Omos getting this win. Omos...
The AEW Affect on the WWE Agenda Adjustment (ep.689)
May 05, 2022 04:12 - 1 hour - 99.7 MBAEW is responsible for the change in NXT and the overall approach WWE is taking to evolve their sports entertainment model. KOP explains the changes and how AEW has played a role. NXT Black and White to NXT 2.0: “It was a different animal down there (NXT). It was a wrestling show, and so the tempo was faster, the speed was faster, and the wrestling was more important” “On the main roster, it’s about flamboyance and entertainment because it’s not all 25-year old dudes in black T-shirts tha...
5 Indisputable Facts Wrestling Fans Can Agree to Disagree (ep.688)
April 28, 2022 05:26 - 1 hour - 105 MB1-WWE is finally booking new talent with the help of veterans being repackaged as advocates or as enhancement opponents for up and coming stars. Syncs into their plan of building out more stadium shows in the future. 2-NXT 2.0 has successfully replaced the black and gold with new stars and no HHH. It's all about appeal. That's how they did it. Attractiveness, Athleticism, Ambition 3-AEW is the promotion building the most news stars MJF, Darby, Sammy, Yuta, Wardlow, Jungle Boy, etc. 4-Impa...
Impact Wrestling Rebellion Crowns Repeat Champions (ep.687)
April 24, 2022 04:20 - 24 minutes - 40 MBTaya Valkyrie, Ace Austin and Josh Alexander all become repeat champions at Rebellion. KOP runs through the packed card in front of a sold out show. Pre-show Eddie Edwards defeated Chris Bey The Influence (Madison Rayne and Tenille Dashwood) (c) defeated The IInspiration (Cassie Lee and Jessie McKay)for the Impact Knockouts World Tag Team Championship Main card Steve Maclin defeated Chris Sabin and Jay White-Maclin now dawns facepaint. Impact is definitely behind Maclin. Fit in well with ...
Analyzing the AEW Booking Agenda (ep.686)
April 20, 2022 03:56 - 1 hour - 102 MBKOP looks at the recent headlines surrounding the departure of Cody Rhodes, the speculation of more talent returning to WWE and the booking decisions of Tony Khan and the Thursday morning quarterbacking of podcasters from fans to those who have been inside the ring. FTR shoots down idea AEW roster is becoming overcrowded, talks winning Ring of Honor tag titles https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/other-sports/2022/04/07/ftr-shoots-down-idea-aew-roster-is-becoming-overcrowded-talks-winning-ring-...
How Cody Rhodes Is Being Booked as the Next Cena (ep.685)
April 14, 2022 04:08 - 1 hour - 97.5 MBCody Rhodes WWE Return gives a reminder of how John Cena was booked in his prime. KOP discusses how WWE is looking to create a similar path with the returning superstar. Cody Rhodes near the top of internal WWE depth chart https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2022/04/12/cody-rhodes-near-the-top-of-internal-wwe-depth-chart/ WWE Reportedly View Cody Rhodes As The Number Two Babyface On Raw https://cultaholic.com/posts/report-wwe-see-cody-rhodes-as-number-two-babyface-on-raw Cody Rhodes Details The ...
Assessing WrestleMania Aftermath and Advancement of New Stars (ep.684)
April 07, 2022 05:13 - 58 minutes - 94.5 MBWWE Raw recap & reactions (April 4, 2022): The real season premiere https://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe/2022/4/5/23010803/wwe-raw-recap-reactions-april-4-2022-cody-rhodes-roman-reigns-bianca-belair-bron-breakker NXT star Nash Carter has been released by WWE https://wrestlingnews.co/wwe-news/nxt-star-nash-carter-has-been-released-by-wwe/ WWE NXT 2.0 (4/5/22) ratings stay steady for post-Stand & Deliver show https://wrestlingnews.co/wwe-news/wwe-nxt-2-0-4-5-22-ratings-stay-steady-for-post-stand...
WrestleMania 38 Night 2: Roman Racks Up Unified Gold and A Revisited Attitude Feud (ep.683)
April 04, 2022 04:29 - 18 minutes - 29 MBRK-Bro (c) defeated Alpha Academy and Street Profits in a triple threat for the WWE Raw Tag Team Championship-RK-Bro still no signs of a breakup. Bobby Lashley defeated Omos-Lashley kept strong and giving Omos his first loss a notch. Sami Zayn vs. Johnny Knoxville in an Anything Goes Match- cartoon hardcore match ala coyote vs. road runner. Good toss to the mouse trap table, Wee Man slam and lots of gimmicks. Sasha Banks & Naomi defeated Carmella & Queen Zelina (c) vs. Rhea Ripley & Liv Mo...
WrestleMania 38 Night 1 Cody Crosses Back to WWE and a Stone Cold Standout (ep.682)
April 03, 2022 05:13 - 31 minutes - 50.3 MBSmackdown start for the first 90 minutes. The Usos (Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso) (c) defeated Shinsuke Nakamura and Rick Boogs for the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship Drew McIntyre defeated Happy Corbin (with Madcap Moss) The Miz and Logan Paul defeated Rey Mysterio and Dominik Mysterio-Logan adapted pretty well. Bianca Belair defeated Becky Lynch (c) for the WWE Raw Women's Championship- Bianca gets her redemption in grand style and the chase was the right decision even though the quick S...
WrestleMania Star Power Struggles to Surpass Two Night Stadium Sell Out (ep.681)
March 31, 2022 06:57 - 55 minutes - 89.4 MBWrestleMania 38...There is literally no future star power considered at all this year for Wrestlemania 38. Legends Hall of famers and established stars that have been spotlighted for over a decade are the only people featured and they have been made stagnant. For the first time the women's division at the top feels very stagnant except for Bianca BelAir There are absolutely no future stars being made at this year's WrestleMania. When fans are hoping Stone Cold Steve Austin will actually c...
WrestleMania 38 Showcases WWEs Stagnant Star Power Weakness (ep.680)
March 24, 2022 07:33 - 52 minutes - 83.9 MBConfirmed For Night One WWE SmackDown Women's Championship Charlotte Flair (c) vs. Ronda Rousey WWE Raw Women's Championship Becky Lynch (c) vs. Bianca Belair The Miz & Logan Paul vs. Rey & Dominik Mysterio Drew McIntyre vs. Happy Corbin KO Show with Kevin Owens and Steve Austin SmackDown Tag Team Championships The Usos (c) vs. Rick Boogs & Shinsuke Nakamura Confirmed For Night Two WWE Universal Championship vs. WWE Championship Roman Reigns (w/ Paul Heyman) (c) vs. Brock Lesnar (c) ...
Scott Hall Remembered and AEWs New World Order of Wrestling (ep.679)
March 17, 2022 06:07 - 33 minutes - 53.7 MBKOP gives his take on the career and journey of Scott Hall. Plus, we look at how AEW has formed themselves into the original NWO set out to do, become the new world order of wrestling, brother. Scott Hall, Wrestler Who Rose to Fame as Razor Ramon, Dies at 63 https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/15/us/scott-hall-razor-ramon-dead.html AEW out-Manias WrestleMania https://deadspin.com/aew-out-manias-wrestlemania-1848618302 WWE teams up with INFLCR to expand NIL program https://wrestlingnews.co/wwe...
Two Night WrestleMania Wager on Special Attractions Weakens Star Making Spectacle (ep.678)
March 10, 2022 05:48 - 1 hour - 100 MBCelebrities like Logan Paul, Johnny Knoxville and Pat McAfee, along with part-timers Ronda Rousey, Brock Lesnar and hall of famers like Edge and Stone Cold Steve Austin will help WrestleMania sell out the two-night event. What toll will it take in the long run after WrestleMania season. KOP breaks it down. Backstage News on AEW Taking Over ROH, Supercard of Honor Issues, The Briscoes vs. FTR?, More https://wrestlingheadlines.com/backstage-news-on-aew-taking-over-roh-supercard-of-honor-issue...
AEW Revolution Raises the Bar on How to Book Great Pro Wrestling (ep.677)
March 07, 2022 06:55 - 1 hour - 111 MBAEW Revolution Raises the Bar on How to Book Great Pro Wrestling Buy-In Kris Statlander vs. Leyla Hirsch- A good Dark aka Rampage feud but the match was a bit Hook vs QT Marshall-Another quick showing for Hook House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, and Buddy Matthews) defeated Pac, Penta Oscuro and Erick Redbeard (with Alex Abrahantes) by pinfall- House of Black in a match that could have been on the PPV. Great work Main Card 1-Eddie Kingston defeated Chris Jericho-Brutal match. what ...
AEW Leads Revolution and Reaches Deal to Acquire Ring of Honor (ep.676)
March 03, 2022 05:38 - 1 hour - 99.9 MBTony Khan's huge announcement is that AEW has purchased Ring of Honor Wrestling. KOP looks into what lead to Sinclair making the sale and speculates what this move does to the world or pro wrestling. Official details regarding Tony Khan purchasing Ring of Honor - NoDQ.com: WWE and AEW Coverage https://nodq.com/news/official-details-regarding-tony-khan-purchasing-ring-of-honor/ Latest WWE departure fuels questions about Triple H’s future in the company https://wrestlingnews.co/wwe-news/lat...
WrestleMania Buzz Tepid Amid Telling Signs of Troubling Ticket Sales (ep.675)
February 24, 2022 06:24 - 57 minutes - 92.7 MBWWE shows weakness in their live shows with Road to Wrestlemania tickets selling at a trickle. KOP looks at the Wrestlemania buildup so far and gives his take on what is missing. Wrestletix gives the receipts https://twitter.com/WrestleTix/status/1495940882188713984 https://twitter.com/WWE/status/1495929872643936256 Can’t Knock The Hustle: WrestleMania Represents WWE’s Biggest Problem via @WrestlHeadlines https://wrestlingheadlines.com/cant-knock-the-hustle-wrestlemania-represents-wwes-big...
Elimination Chamber Creates a Clash of Champions at WrestleMania (ep.674)
February 20, 2022 05:18 - 56 minutes - 91 MBBrock Lesnar Breaks out of the Elimination Chamber match with the WWE chamionship to set up a battle in Dallas against Roman Reigns. KOP reviews Elimination Chamber and Impact Wrestling No Surrender. Plus KOP discusses how his heralded wrestling podcast brethren could remove the bad taste Elimination Chamber left them by catching the Impact Wrestling No Surrender PPV later in the night. Elimination Chamber 1P-Rey Mysterio (with Dominik Mysterio) defeated The Miz 2-Roman Reigns (c) (with ...
Cody Rhodes At Crossroads After Accomplished AEW Mission (ep.673)
February 17, 2022 06:02 - 59 minutes - 95 MBCody and Brandi Rhodes both issued statements on Tuesday morning announcing their departure from AEW. KOP looks at what could happen for both WWE and AEW as a result. 10 Most Important Days In The Creation Of AEW https://whatculture.com/wwe/10-most-important-days-in-the-creation-of-aew Vince McMahon is happy with current WWE product, feels that there is nothing to fix https://wrestlingnews.co/wwe-news/vince-mcmahon-is-happy-with-current-wwe-product-feels-that-there-is-nothing-to-fix/ Ano...
Why WWE's Record Profit Ignores IWC's Broken Record of Ideas. (ep.672)
February 10, 2022 05:42 - 1 hour - 104 MBReliance on Part timers every WrestleMania season as WWE ignores the IWCs choice of main eventers and remain ignorant to their ideas on what WWE needs to do to improve their day to day creative. KOP lays out his monologue. Why WWE feels the Superstar glass ceiling is needed? When they build stars like Roman Reigns Becky Lynch and Sasha Banks Hollywood looks at them and Madison avenue looks at them. John Cena Stone Cold The Rock and Batista are all examples of stars they lost in their prime...
Shane McMahon Shown the Door after Facing a Royal Rumble Reckoning (ep.671)
February 03, 2022 05:10 - 33 minutes - 53.8 MBWrestling Observer reported that Shane McMahon is out of WWE and no longer booked for future shows, meanwhile he was scheduled for both the Elimination Chamber and WrestleMania 38. KOP looks into the return of Vince's prodigal son and his departure once again. Shane McMahon out of WWE, no longer booked for future shows https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/shane-mcmahon-out-of-wwe-no-longer-booked-for-future-shows Shane McMahon 'Quietly Let Go' By WWE https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/report...
Royal Rumble: A Rowdy Women's Rumble and A St. Louis Screwjob (ep.670)
January 30, 2022 06:10 - 44 minutes - 71.5 MBRoyal Rumble gives us some very good storytelling in both men's titles matches. Meanwhile, Rowdy Ronda Rousey rolls into the Rumble and paves her to the WrestleMania main event with Becky Lynch. 1-WWE Universal Championship: Seth Rollins wins by DQ over Roman Reigns (c)- Seth in Shield Gear. Calculated back and forth. Seth had a lot of offense and got the bucklebomb and stomp to win. Seth took everything Roman had and got to the guillotine. Seth would not tap so DQ and Roman snaps. Roman hi...
WWE Royal Rumble: A Rowdy Women's Rumble and A St. Louis Screwjob (ep.670)
January 30, 2022 06:10 - 44 minutes - 71.5 MBRoyal Rumble gives us some very good storytelling in both men's titles matches. Meanwhile, Rowdy Ronda Rousey rolls into the Rumble and paves her to the WrestleMania main event with Becky Lynch. 1-WWE Universal Championship: Seth Rollins wins by DQ over Roman Reigns (c)- Seth in Shield Gear. Calculated back and forth. Seth had a lot of offense and got the bucklebomb and stomp to win. Seth took everything Roman had and got to the guillotine. Seth would not tap so DQ and Roman snaps. Roman hi...
Royal Rumble Set To Ruin IWCs Wrestlemania Rampant Fantasy Booking (ep.669)
January 27, 2022 06:14 - 1 hour - 104 MBRoyal Rumble comes up this weekend with rumors of a returning Ronda Rousey, and championship outcomes that will likely aggravate the IWC. KOP previews the Rumble. Plus KOP discusses his trek to the Impact Wrestling tapings in Fort Lauderdale and gives his thoughts on the WRLD of GCW from this weekend. WWE President Nick Khan talks if company is for sale, reasons for changes The former agent wants to make sure people don’t see Vince McMahon’s business as ‘a mom-and-pop shop... we believe w...
The IWC, The Forbidden Door, and Attitude Era Expectations (ep.668)
January 20, 2022 05:11 - 1 hour - 97.6 MBThe Internet Wrestling Community is up at arms from the Forbidden Door to controversial name changes to talent releases to the annual Wrestlemania expectations. KOP gives his take. WWE officially updates WALTER’s new name https://wrestlingnews.co/wwe-news/wwe-officially-updates-walters-new-name/ WWE NXT Fans Are Not Happy About Walter's Gunther Name Change https://comicbook.com/wwe//news/wwe-nxt-fans-are-not-happy-about-walters-gunther-name-change/ WWE's Attempt To Reverse Course With Nazi...
WWE Royal Rumble Plans Reveal Revised WrestleMania Season Strategy (ep.667)
January 13, 2022 05:13 - 1 hour - 100 MBRoyal Rumble Plans are bringing back buzz and hype while unveiling their WrestleMania season strategy. KOP discusses the direction and the backlash to said direction. Report: ROH To Focus On Only Three Major Titles Moving Forward https://www.mandatory.com/wrestlezone/news/1274857-report-roh-to-focus-on-only-three-major-titles-moving-forward John Cena comments on why WWE has been releasing so much talent https://wrestlingnews.co/wwe-news/john-cena-comments-on-why-wwe-has-been-releasing-so-...
ROH and OGK Ride Into a Hardcore Hard to Kill (ep.666)
January 09, 2022 06:11 - 1 hour - 97.9 MBJake Something defeated Madman Fulton Mike Bailey defeated Ace Austin, Chris Bey, and Laredo Kid Tasha Steelz defeated Alisha Edwards, Chelsea Green, Jordynne Grace, Lady Frost, and Rosemary in the Inaugural Knockouts Ultimate X match. Steelz becomes the number one contender for the Impact Knockouts Championship Trey Miguel (c) defeated Steve Maclin for the Impact X Division Championship[28] Since Maclin loses, he can no longer challenge for the title as long as Miguel is champion. Jonat...
How Nick Khan's Vision of WWE Replaced Triple HHH on the Totem Pole (ep.665)
January 06, 2022 05:31 - 1 hour - 97.4 MBAll remnants of the Black and Gold incarnation of NXT and Triple HHHs oversight are being eliminated. KOP looks to explain how the short term sacrifice will lead to long term results. WWE is reportedly releasing Triple H hires, staff and talent not happy with Bron Breakker’s entrance at WWE NXT New Year’s Evil https://wrestlingnews.co/wwe-news/wwe-is-reportedly-releasing-triple-h-hires-staff-and-talent-not-happy-with-bron-breakkers-entrance-at-wwe-nxt-new-years-evil/ Every WWE Release for ...
WWE Day 1 Pinpoints Lack of Depth and Direction (ep.664)
January 02, 2022 05:50 - 54 minutes - 87 MBWWE welcomes us to a New Year with a lackluster premium live event that magnifies the lack of depth and direction they have going into WrestleMania Season. Sheamus and Ridge Holland defeated Cesaro and Ricochet The Usos (Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso) (c) defeated The New Day (Kofi Kingston and King Woods) for the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship Drew McIntyre defeated Madcap Moss (with Happy Corbin) RK-Bro (Randy Orton and Riddle) (c) defeated The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Fo...
WWEs Revolving Door of Releases and the Fate of the Future Endeavored (ep.663)
December 30, 2021 04:41 - 59 minutes - 94.5 MBToni Storm tops the long list of WWE Superstars released from their contracts in 2021. KOP looks back at the long predicted exodus of stars following the startup of AEW. How does WWE, AEW and the New Wrestling Alliance benefit in 2022. Toni Storm no longer with WWE https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/toni-storm-no-longer-wwe-364046 WWE and NXT releases 2021: Jeff Hardy, Bray Wyatt, Ric Flair lead list of superstar cuts https://www.sportingnews.com/us/wwe/news/wwe-releases-2021-list-superst...
WWE Limps To Day 1 and AEW Feels More Crockett Than Nitro (ep.662)
December 23, 2021 05:51 - 1 hour - 108 MBWWE Day 1 has a very good card coming up on New Year's Day with little to no help to bad in-between booking. KOP looks into the trend and how passive they are to building new Superstars. AEW is less Nitro and Thunder and More Crockett. The move to TBS validates it. Watching Tony Schiavone and David Crocket together in the Control Center confirms it. WWE Day 1 WWE Universal Championship Match: Roman Reigns (champion) vs. Brock Lesnar WWE Championship Triple Threat Match: Big E (champion)...
Why WWE Wants (and Should Seek Out) Scholar Athletes Through the NIL (ep.661)
December 16, 2021 05:04 - 1 hour - 98.9 MBForget Sink or Swim Superstars. Why WWE Wants (and Should Seek Out) Scholar Athletes. KOP explains the theory behind WWE's search the next crop of WWE Superstars. Don't Blame the Talent: WWE is Botching Big E and Becky Lynch's Title Runs https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2951399-dont-blame-the-talent-wwe-is-botching-big-e-and-becky-lynchs-title-runs NCAA adopts temporary policy on name, image and likeness in seismic shift for college sports https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/20...
ROH Final Battle Bids A Bittersweet Farewell to Ring of Honor Wrestling (ep.660)
December 12, 2021 05:45 - 49 minutes - 78.7 MBRing of Honor Wrestling, a wrestling promotion responsible for giving a platform to see of this generation's greatest pro wrestlers concludes near 20-year-year legacy at Final Battle 2021. PJ Black, Flip Gordon, Brian Milonas, Beer City Bruiser and World Famous CB defeated LSG, Sledge, Max the Impaler, Demonic Flamita and Will Ferrara Chelsea Green, & The Hex (Allysin Kay and Marti Belle) defeated Angelina Love, Mandy Leon, & Miranda Alize The Righteous (Vincent, Bateman, and Dutch) (with...