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Wrestling Is Real Wrestling Podcast

777 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 15 hours ago - ★★★★ - 8 ratings

Since 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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NXT Takeover XXV Great, Not Helping WWE. Jon Moxley Speaks! KOP 06.03.19

June 03, 2019 04:29 - 1 hour - 74.1 MB

NXT Takeover XXV was great For wrestling fans, But, KOP explains how NXT is not serving well for WWE Development to the main roster. KOP briefly recaps NXT Takeover XXV. Although, it was a great show, what is it doing for WWE main roster development. KOP also discusses all of the recent comments by Jon Moxley. Podcasters rant on AEW Double or Nothing. Has any of it swayed KOP's opinion? Buy Amazon and help The Wrestling is Real Podcast by buying from KingofAmazon.com. Follow KOP on Twi...

WWE Corporate Response to AEW Adulation is Stone Cold Stubborn: KOP 05.30.19

May 30, 2019 02:32 - 1 hour - 73.3 MB

WWE Corporate Response to AEW Adulation is Stone Cold Stubborn. Only an insignificant name drop uttered in passing. KOP weighs WWE's silent treatment. WWE rendered AEW Double or Nothing as unimportant. Is WWE Corporate missing the writing on the wall? KOP believes AEW Double or Nothing should have spurned an intervention at WWE Corporate. Capitulating to the Saudis with rushed feuds is not helping matters. Plus, Jon Moxley speaks out on Talk is Jericho and make his first post-WWE comm...

AEW Double or Nothing Delivers Awesome PPV, Sends WWE a Message: KOP 05.26.19

May 26, 2019 04:05 - 43 minutes - 40 MB

AEW Double or Nothing Delivers an Awesome PPV loaded with surprises. They sent WWE a clear message. Competition has come to their doorstep. KOP showers this PPV with praise. WWE has stumbled at an inopportune time. KOP weighs the impact that this show has created, and the ripple effect it has opened up. Yes, the All Elite Execs all went over, this show shined without only title match on the card. KOP runs down the card and points out many positives from what he watched. The Wrestling is...

AEW Double or Nothing or WWE Creative Next to Nothing? KOP 05.23.19

May 23, 2019 03:07 - 1 hour - 28.9 MB

AEW Double or Nothing or WWE Creative Next to Nothing? KOP explains both sides of that question. How will both companies answer the call? Competition is finally here and it couldn't come at a better time. KOP talks about the importance of AEW to show that AllIn was not a fluke. KOP previews and predicts the matches for AEW Double or Nothing. He also proclaims how WWE cannot get a creative pass any longer. Fans should no longer stay complacent about the deteriorating product. We also reflect...

MITB 2019: Big Nights for Brock and Bayley. Still a Bad PPV KOP 05.20.19

May 20, 2019 02:45 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MB

Bayley hugs the Money in the Bank Briefcase in victory, Then she cashes in to hug her new Smackdown Women's title. KOP examines what wasn't newsworthy. Brock Lesnar makes a surprise return to salvage the men's ladder match. He adds the only interesting angle coming out of the show. Plus, Becky Lynch drops one title belt. Seth Rollins and Kofi Kingston retain their respective titles. To emphasize the type of night Money in the Bank was, KOP said this: Besides Bayley's big night. All t...

AEW TV on TNT: Competition for WWE Has Arrived : KOP 05.16.19

May 16, 2019 02:13 - 1 hour - 33.2 MB

AEW TV Becomes Reality. TNT welcomes back wrestling for the first time since WWE bought their last competitor. KOP talks about why wrestling needed this. KOP follows up on the WWE creative chaos. He discusses why abandoned storylines and character development have caused the problem and how this applies unneeded pressure on WWE. Also, Bray Wyatt's new look, Lars Sullivan's apology and fine and yes, the Kabuki Warriors. The Wrestling is Real Podcast is presented by KingOfAmazon.com. When...

WWE Creative Needs a Culture of Change : KOP 05.09.19

May 09, 2019 01:28 - 1 hour - 28.2 MB

WWE Creative Needs a Culture of Change. KOP examines the latest creative slide affecting the TV product and looks back on the same old story. WWE is consumed various superstar requests for release, social, cultural conformity and corporate cowardice. Will "Money in the Bank" turnaround the fans' fickleness towards the product. KOP lays out the major independent momentum. From AEW Double or Nothing to ROH Best in the World, they give hope to wrestling fans looking for wrestling with great s...

WWE Ratings, Revenue Roll Back. Superstars Suffer From No Storylines : KOP 05.02.19

May 02, 2019 02:58 - 1 hour - 75.8 MB

WWE Ratings, Revenue, and house show returns rollback. Superstars suffer from no storylines to build their star power. KOP analyzes. Dean Ambrose gets moxie back as Jon Moxley. Major independents are making waves on WWE's vulnerability? Saudi princes summon Goldberg, Undertaker and Brock Lesnar with big bucks. Impact Wrestling launches Impact Plus. Follow KOP on Twitter @kingofpodcasts or on Facebook @wrestlingisreal Check out KOP’s other podcast, The Broadcasters Podcast at http://ww...

Impact Wrestling Rebellion: Tremendous Title Changes and an Unbreakable Debut: KOP 04.29.19

April 29, 2019 05:06 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MB

Impact Wrestling Rebellion delivered several tremendous title changes for LAX and Brian Cage as well as an unbreakable debut by Michael Elgin. Impact Wrestling Rebellion delivered several tremendous title changes as LAX won back the Tag Team titles, Brian Cage wins the Impact World title but then is met by an unbreakable debut by Michael Elgin. KOP explains how Impact Wrestling is setting the blueprint of how the major independents must approach their respective product with the same leve...

Bray Wyatt a Bright Spot In WWE Offseason Mediocrity: KOP 04.24.19

April 25, 2019 01:12 - 1 hour - 87.8 MB

Bray Wyatt is a Bright Spot In WWE Offseason Mediocrity. KOP unpacks the reboot of the eater of worlds and why the gimmick is destined to work. Plus, KOP rants about the many habits that keep happening as part of the WWE offseason. Why does WWE refuse to address the issue? WWE looks ready to move the Smackdown live brand to Fox with improvements. RAW is now vulnerable thanks to the SuperStar Shuffle (not Shakeup). The question posed in this episode is this. Are the major independents are...

#WWE Superstars Shuffled. Now The Real #SuperstarShakeup : KOP 04.18.19

April 18, 2019 02:02 - 1 hour - 60.7 MB

#WWE Superstars were simply shuffled. Time to squash the idea that there was any real on-air shakeup. The Real #SuperstarShakeup is happening off-camera. KOP explains what you're not being told. KOP evaluates if WWE is ready for the upcoming Fox debut. We analyze how the WWE Offseason will start to play out. Is 2019 The End Of WWE’s Part-Timer Era? Plus, what will help ease the pressure on WWE on the way to new TV deals. Follow KOP on Twitter @kingofpodcasts or on Facebook @wrestlingisr...

#WrestleMania35 Leaves #WWE Prepared For Move to Fox and Major Independent Big Event Movement : KOP 04.10.19

April 11, 2019 02:39 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB

WrestleMania35 Leaves #WWE Prepared For Move to Fox and Major Independent Big Event Movement, but WWE showed that they can easily screw those plans up. We look back at WWE accomplished this past Wrestlemania weekend, and analyze what lies in front of them. That includes the move of Smackdown to Fox, a possible move of NXT and NXT UK to FS1, and several major independents making moves to book large arena shows in the US, and it's not just AEW. Support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by shopp...

#WrestleMania35 : Christmas for #KofiKingston #BeckyLynch #SethRollins and Fans Comes Early: KOP 04.08.19

April 08, 2019 05:12 - 1 hour - 55 MB

#WrestleMania35 is Christmas for #KofiKingston #BeckyLynch #SethRollins the WWE Universe and KOP explains they could have done better by their hardcore fanbase.   #KofiKingston conquers the #WWE Title, #SethRollins Secures Universal Gold over the Beast and has been made a top guy again. Plus, what do these title wins mean going into Money in the Bank and how, added along with the Superstar Shakeup, WWE has effectively setup a good plan to retain fans going into the WWE off-season throug...

Final #WrestleMania35 Push Doesn't Hold Back; Preview and Predictions: KOP 04.04.19

April 04, 2019 04:05 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

Final #WrestleMania35 Push Doesn't Hold Back as Ronda, Charlotte and Becky take a ride downtown. Plus, #Wrestlemania Preview and Predictions and one final rant. Also, we preview NXY Takeover New York and the New Japan/ Ring of Honor G1 Supercard, plus AEW signs some new and familiar on -air talent. Support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by shopping at Amazon through our special link http://www.kingofpodcasts.com/amazon Send a PayPal donation by going to https://www.paypal.me/kingofpodcasts ...

#WWE Fails Forward to the #WrestleMania35 Finish Line : KOP 03.28.18

March 28, 2019 02:33 - 1 hour - 67.3 MB

WWE Fails Forward to the #WrestleMania35 Finish Line with a last minute title change for Charlotte Flair and a tag match to decide Kofi Kingston's fate. Plus, KOP previews #WrestlingWeekend, why multi-Super Bowl champion tight end Rob Gronkowski's retirement will matter to WWE fans and how WWE is set to move into a seriously crucial WrestleMania off-season. Support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by shopping at Amazon through our special link http://www.kingofpodcasts.com/amazon Send a PayP...

#WrestleMania35 Build Takes a Bad Turn To Stall For Time : KOP 03.21.19

March 21, 2019 00:51 - 1 hour - 82.7 MB

WrestleMania35 Build Takes a Bad Turn To Stall For Time as Kofi Kingston, Triple H /Batista and the Women's Triple Threat title match suffer. Plus, KOP looks at the featured events surrounding WrestleMania weekend including the ROH/NJPW G1 Supercard, NXT Takeover: New York and events for MLW and Impact Wrestling. Support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by shopping at Amazon through our special link http://www.kingofpodcasts.com/amazon Send a PayPal donation by going to https://www.paypal.me...

Passionate Promos Rise Above Sub-par #WrestleMania Story Telling : KOP 03.14.19

March 14, 2019 01:34 - 1 hour - 73.5 MB

Passionate Promos Rise Above Sub-par #WrestleMania Story Telling as Ronda Rousey, Randy Orton, Kofi Kingston, Shane McMahon, Batista, and Triple H stand out on the stick. KOP talks about how fans should continue to overlook storytelling that is stuck in the mud in most WrestleMania storylines with three weeks left before the big event. Plus, the NXT Title is vacated and a new winner is set to be crowned at NXT Takeover: New York. Support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by shopping at Amazon...

#WWEFastlane Shows Shane Screw Miz, Ronda Reward Becky, and Title Matches Triumph : KOP 03.11.19

March 11, 2019 02:34 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

#WWEFastlane Shows Shane Screw Miz, Ronda Reward Becky, and Title Matches Triumph as Bryan and Joe retain in great matchups. Plus, the Shield reunites and Roman Reigns make his long-awaited return to the ring. Support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by shopping at Amazon through our special link http://www.kingofpodcasts.com/amazon Send a PayPal donation by going to https://www.paypal.me/kingofpodcasts Contact KOP for professional podcast production, imaging, and web design services at http...

#Fastlane Fuels WrestleMania Buzz. Creative Continuity Be Damned! KOP 03.07.19

March 07, 2019 02:47 - 1 hour - 111 MB

Fastlane Fuels the main event WrestleMania Buzz; Creative Continuity Be Damned says WWE when it comes to some of the storytelling. KOP validates the claim and explains how all of the major changes being made to storylines like the Ronda Rousey heel turn, the Shield reunion and the Kevin Owens/ Kofi Kingston dynamic, can be given some benefit of the doubt. Plus, KOP previews and predicts Fastlane this weekend, plus news on Dean Ambrose, Tomasso Ciampa, and a tribute to King Kong Bundy. ...

Roman Reigns Remission Resurges #WWE and #WrestleMania35 : KOP 02.28.19

February 28, 2019 03:14 - 1 hour - 63.5 MB

Batista Returns in a rage to challenge Triple H for WrestleMania35. Roman Reigns rejoices with news of remission leads to a resurge to #WWE and #WrestleMania35 buzz. Batista Returns in a rage returns to challenge Triple H. #RomanReigns Rejoices with Remission and we rejoice with him. KOP explains the magnitude of momentum that WWE accomplished on TV this which now leads to a resurge to #WWE and #WrestleMania35 buzz. Plus, we review Rhonda Rousey rebelling against the authority, plus a s...

Operation #NXT on #WWE TV : The Answer to #WWE #AEW Anxiety? KOP 02.21.19

February 21, 2019 03:25 - 1 hour - 59.1 MB

Operation #NXT on #WWE TV executed on RAW and Smackdown Live this week. Is this the Answer to #WWE and their #AEW Anxiety? Why did WWE call up NXT main eventers Ricochet, Aleister Black, Johnny Gargano, and Aleister Black? Could this be just a desperate move to build more buzz around the ratings dwindling TV product or could this be an answer to anxiety reeling over the rise of AEW? Plus, who will Daniel Bryan face at #Wrestlemania35 and who else is looking to leave WWE now? Support the...

#EliminationChamber : Enter Charlotte Into #WrestleMania Main Event Story : KOP 02.18.19

February 18, 2019 05:03 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MB

KOP does a brief #EliminationChamber Recap. Enter Charlotte Flair Into WrestleMania Main Event Story into the upcoming Raw Womens Triple Threat march. Plus, Bayley and Sasha Banks take inaugural tag team gold and Finn Balor push continues with Intercontinental gold. Support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Shopping at Amazon through our special link http://www.kingofpodcasts.com/amazon Send a PayPal donation by going to https://www.paypal.me/kingofpodcasts Contact KOP for professiona...

McMahons Blow Up #BeckyLynch Momentum; AEW Acquires Omega : KOP 02.14.19

February 14, 2019 04:10 - 1 hour - 62.7 MB

The McMahons do an incredible job of blowing up #BeckyLynch and her Momentum with a poor storyline twist. Plus, an #EliminationChamber preview and AEW Acquires Kenny Omega. Also, WWE injuries have a tendency to plague WrestleMania buildup. KOP notices a trend.  Plus ROH 17th Anniversary and AEW Double or Nothing updates. Support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Shopping at Amazon through our special link http://www.kingofpodcasts.com/amazon Send a PayPal donation by going to https://www.payp...

#BeckyLynch Barrels Into Some Stone Cold #WrestleMania Storytelling : KOP 02.07.19

February 07, 2019 04:33 - 1 hour - 60.3 MB

#BeckyLynch Barrels Into Some Stone Cold #WrestleMania Storytelling as Stephanie McMahon and Triple HHH introduce a suspension angle on a worked injury the Man sustained in the Women's Royal Rumble match.  KOP weighs on the direction of this critical main event storyline, plus the progression of the new Daniel Bryan. Plus, Fox might be adding more WWE programming, and could Randy Orton be talking to All Elite Wrestling? Support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Shopping at Amazon through our ...

#DeanAmbrose Departing and #WWE Superstars Rumble Options : KOP 01.30.19

January 31, 2019 03:53 - 1 hour - 73.7 MB

#DeanAmbrose and Hideo Itami are Departing and #WWE Superstars Rumble Options as Dean Ambrose turned down a multi-year deal from WWE worth seven figures per year and Itami finishes with the company.  KOP weighs the departure and how WWE might be worried about wrestlers going to All Elite Wrestling. Plus, we look at the #RoyalRumble aftermath with a new championship made of hemp, R-Truth wins gold, and Rhonda and the Man are ready for a fight.  Also, MLW and Impact Wrestling to collaborate Wre...

RoyalRumble : Brock Retains, Becky Lynch to Rumble with Rhonda : KOP 01.28.19

January 28, 2019 07:55 - 42 minutes - 38.4 MB

#RoyalRumble Review as Brock Lesnar Retains over Finn Balor, Becky Lynch Mans Up after losing to Asuka to win the Rumble. Plus Daniel Bryan retains the WWE championship and Rhonda Rousey makes Sasha Banks look good in defeat. Support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Shopping at Amazon through our special link http://www.kingofpodcasts.com/amazon Send a PayPal donation by going to https://www.paypal.me/kingofpodcasts Contact KOP for professional podcast production, imaging, and web design ser...

Believing in #FinnBalor and #RoyalRumble Revives #WWE Fan Interest : KOP 01.24.19

January 24, 2019 02:17 - 1 hour - 60.2 MB

Believing in #FinnBalor as KOP looks into the possible reality that Finn Balor could be crowned Universal Champion again. KOP looks at the positive and the realistic ramifications behind the match. #RoyalRumble Revives #WWE Fan Interest and KOP previews the entire card and ponders where WWE should go with the WrestleMania build.  Support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Shopping at Amazon through our special link http://www.kingofpodcasts.com/amazon Send a PayPal donation by going to https:/...

IWC Inflates & Insists Unnecessary #AEW All Elite Wrestling Acceleration : KOP 01.17.19

January 17, 2019 03:48 - 1 hour - 48.3 MB

The IWC has begun to inflate, insist and instill pipe dreams and expectations out of proportion for a hopeful #AEW All Elite Wrestling Acceleration. KOP weighs out all of the headlines and balances out the immediate impact and implications now being felt by WWE and the major independents.  Plus, WWE makes some switches towards the top of the card, and WrestleMania season is off and running. KOP looks at how the momentum is building while storyline repetition and the rollout of debuting NXT ca...

All Elite Wrestling #AEW & Impossible Perception Its a #WWE Alternative : WIR 01.10.19

January 10, 2019 02:04 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

All Elite Wrestling #AEW and the Impossible Perception It Is the WWE Alternative as casual fans and wrestling content creators and podcasters are playing armchair quarterback while inflating the promotion's expectations. KOP puts the announcement into perspective and discusses where All Elite Wrestling will land in the spectrum between the WWE and the major indies. Plus, we talk about the New Japan talent exits, and we look at how WWE fumbled their way into WrestleMania season. Support the Wr...

#BulletClub Elite Bow Out of #NJWK13 ; Impact Homecoming Impresses : KOP 01.07.19

January 07, 2019 04:57 - 50 minutes - 22.9 MB

#BulletClub Elite Bows Out of #NJWK13 and Impact Wrestling Homecoming Impresses The Asylum.KOP runs through the numerous title changes and more notably the exit of the elite members of the Bullet Club. KOP also reviews and recaps Impact Wrestling Homecoming that offered some impressive matchups and several new champions are crowned. Support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Shopping at Amazon through our special link http://www.kingofpodcasts.com/amazon Send a PayPal donation by going to http...

Major Indies Make Noise with New Promotions and Partnerships : WIR 01.03.19

January 03, 2019 03:54 - 1 hour - 73.2 MB

Major Indies Make Noise with New Promotions and Partnerships as All Elite Wrestling is announced, and ROH fosters new relationships. KOP discusses how these measures we'll be able to steal some of the WWE headlines in 2019. He also questions how much impact will major Indies can make this year to a vulnerable WWE unwilling how to make changes deemed unnecessary until the cash flow slows up. Plus, KOP previews and predicts the upcoming cards of Wrestle Kingdom 13 and Impact Wrestling Homecomi...

Major Independents Take 2019 Measures as #WWE OffSeason Wraps Up : WIR 12.27.18

December 27, 2018 01:56 - 1 hour - 57.8 MB

Major Independents Take 2019 Measures as #WWE OffSeason Wraps Up as Impact Wrestling moves to a new TV home, ROH signs new top talent, and PPVs take shape to start 2019.  Plus, time for the wrestling news media to chill out, and KOP wraps up our review of the Year in Wrestling for 2018. Also, we had to wait till the end of Smackdown to see the only real cliffhanger on WWE TV all year.  Support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Shopping at Amazon through our special link http://www.kingofpodca...

Meaningless Mea Culpa and Smoke and Mirrors by The McMahon Family : WIR 12.20.18

December 20, 2018 02:20 - 1 hour - 69.6 MB

Meaningless Mea Culpa and Smoke and Mirrors by The McMahon Family as they jump onto pre-taped TV for the lame duck last two weeks of the WWE Offseason. KOP explains how unimportant this event was, and goes through what they really gave us for Christmas. Plus, KOP continues our ongoing Year in Review for 2018 looking the period that stretches from Summerslam to the big money cash grab shows that meant nothing in the end. Support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Shopping at Amazon through our ...

#WWETLC Properly Pays Off Some Feuds; Elite Exit at #ROHFinalBattle : WIR 12.17.18

December 17, 2018 06:39 - 1 hour - 29.1 MB

#WWETLC Properly Pays Off most of their feuds in the bulk of the matches on the TLC card to close out the WWE Offseason, but that doesn't mean they missed on a couple of matches (see Rollins vs. Ambrose and Balor vs. McIntyre). Plus, an Elite Exit at #ROHFinalBattle as Cody and the Young Bucks make a Kliq-tastic off-camera curtain call along with several other ROH wrestlers turning free agents wrestling their last matches with the promotion. Support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Shopping ...

Major Independents Make Moves To Leverage WWE Offseason Woes : WIR 12.14.18

December 14, 2018 03:52 - 1 hour - 31.3 MB

Major Independents Make Moves To Leverage WWE Offseason Woes as KOP looks into the PPVs being set up prior to WrestleMania season. What are shows like NJPW Wrestle Kingdom, Impact Wrestling Homecoming and ROH Final Battle able to do to draw in disgruntled WWE fans.  Plus, KOP picks up on the Year in Review of Wrestling covering the time between WrestleMania 34 and Summerslam.  Shopping at Amazon through our special link http://www.kingofpodcasts.com/amazon Send a PayPal donation by going to h...

WWE Tumbles into #TLC Distraction; Final Matches at #ROH #FinalBattle? WIR 12.13.18

December 13, 2018 02:12 - 1 hour - 81.6 MB

WWE Tumbles into TLC Distraction as KOP discusses the leadup to WWE TLC with the help of clip from this past Sunday's "Vince Russo: Truth with Consequences. " Plus,  Final Matches for a number of wrestlers this Friday at ROH Final Battle? Which wrestler's contracts are running out and who will get a look by WWE and the major indies. Also, we look at other upcoming major independent events to keep an eye on, plus we continue our Year in Review for 2018. Support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by...

Erosion of Ratings and Attendance Troubling Trend of #WWEOffSeason : WIR 12.07.18

December 06, 2018 01:04 - 1 hour - 82.9 MB

Erosion of Ratings and Attendance Troubling Trend of #WWEOffSeason as KOP chronicles this ongoing crisis that the IWC is up at arms about. But first, KOP rants about how comedian Kevin Hart stepped down from hosting the Oscars for posting anti-gay Twitter messages years ago that has come back to haunt him thanks to the outcry of, triggered, easily victimized, and entitled filled with contrived outrage.  KOP also segues into the current state of WWE while beginning our month-long look at the y...

WWE Weekly TV Is In Trouble and They're Asking Fans For Help? WIR 11.29.18

November 29, 2018 02:12 - 1 hour - 34.5 MB

WWE Weekly TV Is In Trouble and They're Asking Fans For Help? KOP surveys the negative sentiment of the weekly TV product throughout the IWC. This at the time when WWE sends out a survey to gather feedback on their product. KOP looks at the big picture and repeats his argument on how the major independents need to take advantage of this weak offseason period for the good of WWE and for Wrestling in general.  Support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Shopping at Amazon through our special link...

WWE Main Event Marquee is Broken, Needs More Reality Less Carnival : WIR 11.22.18

November 22, 2018 04:12 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MB

WWE Main Event Marquee is Broken as injuries and unexplained heel turns contribute to the annual poor finish to the end of the WWE offseason, KOP explains how it needs to come across with more reality and less like a carnival show.  Plus, KOP continues on how the major independents have worked hard this year to curb away from being anything like what WWE has become.  Support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Shopping at Amazon through our special link http://www.kingofpodcasts.com/amazon Send...

WWE Survivor Series Shocks and Awe While NXT Takeover Triumphs : WIR 11.19.18

November 19, 2018 03:53 - 1 hour - 65.8 MB

WWE Survivor Series Shocks and Awe suffices for this Big 4 PPV that meant very little overall, while  NXT Takeover consistently triumphs the weekly RAW and Smackdown offerings.  No title changes, and aside from a couple of interesting "dream" feuds, KOP starts in how NXT is delivering what today's wrestling fan really wants and what WWE is forgetting about their Attitude Eras success.  Support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Shopping at Amazon through our special link http://www.kingofpodca...

Survivor Series Stumbles While Struggling Through WWE OffSeason : WIR 11.15.18

November 15, 2018 06:12 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

Survivor Series Stumbles While Struggling Through WWE OffSeason, thanks to major stars on the shelf, botches and bad promos leading into Staples Center this Sunday. We delve into how Becky Lynch got botched out of the main event match next to Nia Jax,  shelving the hottest star in the company as she is grabbing momentum.  Also, we try to figure out the reason why Daniel Bryan won the WWE Championship why he turned heel. Support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Shopping at Amazon through our ...

Brawn Strowman Is the New Big Show, Brock Lesnar Back and Unbeatable : WIR 11.08.18

November 08, 2018 01:54 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MB

Brawn Strowman Is the New Big Show, while Brock Lesnar comes back and becomes an unbeatable Universal champion once again.  As Survivor Series satisfies to distract the casual fans, KOP explains how WWE plans to sludge through the end of the offseason into 2019.  Support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Shopping at Amazon through our special link http://www.kingofpodcasts.com/amazon Send a PayPal donation by going to https://www.paypal.me/kingofpodcasts Subscribe to KOP premium channel on Co...

#WWECrownJewel A Crowning Disappointment. Least the Saudis Liked It! WIR 11.03.18

November 03, 2018 06:13 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

#WWECrownJewel A Crowning Disappointment in what was just another glorified house show for the Saudi royalty sitting in couches at ringside.  KOP dissects the matches that felt either RAW or Nitro-worthy or ended ridiculously. Support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Shopping at Amazon through our special link http://www.kingofpodcasts.com/amazon Send a PayPal donation by going to https://www.paypal.me/kingofpodcasts Subscribe to KOP premium channel on Cocoscope and Learn How to Produce Bett...

#WWE #CrownJewel To Commence in Saudi Arabia Sans Controversy : WIR 11.01.18

November 01, 2018 05:17 - 1 hour - 57 MB

#WWE #CrownJewel is set To Commence in Saudi Arabia Sans Controversy this Friday. KOP looks at what impact the show will have on future storylines and what can be done with Survivor Series in three weeks. Support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Shopping at Amazon through our special link http://www.kingofpodcasts.com/amazon Send a PayPal donation by going to https://www.paypal.me/kingofpodcasts Subscribe to KOP premium channel on Cocoscope and Learn How to Produce Better Podcasts by going t...

#WWEEvolution Elevates a Firmly Established WWE Women Division : WIR 10.29.18

October 29, 2018 03:18 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MB

#WWEEvolution Escalates a Firmly Established WWE Women Division with a PPV that came in with a light in-ring card but delivered overall. One title change happened as Shayna Bazler wins back the NXT Women's title,  Toni Storm wins the Mae Young Classic. Support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Shopping at Amazon through our special link http://www.kingofpodcasts.com/amazon Send a PayPal donation by going to https://www.paypal.me/kingofpodcasts Subscribe to KOP premium channel on Cocoscope and...

Roman Reigns Relinquishes Universal Title As Result of Leukemia Regression : KOP 10.24.18

October 25, 2018 01:03 - 1 hour - 81.4 MB

Roman Reigns Relinquishes the WWE Universal Title As Result of Leukemia Regression that he had been diagnosed with prior over a decade ago that has again resurfaced. KOP discusses the unfortunate news and reflects back on his career to date and what a future return to WWE could look like.  Plus, WWE Evolution is this weekend, and KOP previews and predicts. We also recap the NWA 70th Anniversary show and we learn updates on WWE Crown Jewel.  Support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Shopping ...

Why WWE Will Choose Capitalism Over Criticism Going to #CrownJewel : WIR 10.18.18

October 18, 2018 02:49 - 1 hour - 61.8 MB

KOP lays out the reason Why WWE Will Choose Capitalism Over Criticism Going to #CrownJewel and why there is nothing wrong with that. KOP points out some hypocrisy that has not been widely reported that explains why WWE will not make any knee-jerk reaction regardless of the public pressure.  Plus, Ronda Rousey pipebombs the Bella Twins, Batista and Randy Orton jab at each other during the Evolution Reunion. Plus, what is the status of Austin Aries following his exit after dropping the world t...

Impact Wrestling Basks in Brilliantly Booked Bound For Glory #BFGCOMDA : WIR 10.15.18

October 15, 2018 03:38 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

Impact Wrestling Basks in Brilliantly Booked Bound For Glory with a very stiff world title match that crowns a new champion in Johnny Impact.  Plus, Bound For Glory takes us into the undead realm and the concrete jungle and starts off with a stunning spotfest of a curtain jerker. We also look into the tumultuous status of WWE Crown Jewel.  Support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Shopping at Amazon through our special link  http://www.kingofpodcasts.com/amazon Send a PayPal donation by goin...

WWE Crown Jewel Cash Grab; Part-Timer Purge At Saudi Prince Request : WIR 10.11.18

October 11, 2018 02:38 - 1 hour - 72.9 MB

WWE Crown Jewel Cash Grab and Part-Timer Purge At the Saudi Prince's Request as  Big Show, Rey Mysterio, and an unretired Shawn Michaels and a reunited DX come back to TV. KOP rants about the lasting effects of the cash grab and apology to women PPV in Evolution is doing to the company. He also discusses how this only helps the further growth of the major independents.  Plus, KOP confronts opposing arguments regarding the Impact Wrestling Bound For Glory PPV this weekend.  Support the Wrestli...

Brie Bella Blowback Escalates with CyberBullying Charge on Smart Fans : WIR 10.03.18

October 03, 2018 05:30 - 1 hour - 61 MB

Brie Bella Blowback Escalates with CyberBullying Charge on Smart Fans as Daniel Bryan and Brie Bella respond to last week' unfortunate concussion injury sustained by Liv Morgan.  Plus, we look forward to Super Showdown and look back at ROH Death Before Dishonor. Plus, price tiering might be coming to the WWE Network.  Check out the WWE Shop through our special link http://www.kingofpodcasts.com/wweshop Buy WWE Live Show Tickets through our link at http://www.kingofpodcasts.com/seatgeek Shop f...

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