The NXT Wrestling Fan

Much like the episode of NXT that originally aired on May 8th, 2014, we find our own fun on this journey, and this time we're bringing along Claire Mulkerin! She's here to tell us what the MCU could learn from wrestling and uncover yet more Bo Dallas secrets. Along the way, we cover: Miles "Trojan Horse" Schneiderman An unexpected sock puppet Don't make the middle part boring! It's party time! all...

The NXT Wrestling Fan hits the big 50 and has never looked better as we take on the episode of NXT that originally aired on May 1st, 2014. Miles and Bob take in the sights (and there's a lot to see) and discuss such topics as:  The role of Pay-Per-Views in wrestling narratives The unique beast that is the wrestling audience Signature Move secrets Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm-Flailing Tubemen! Uncon...

Episode #49 has the special distinction of being the longest episode we've ever produced without featuring a special guest! That's right, it's just Miles and MeganBob covering the episode of NXT that originally aired on April 24th, 2014, and we fill the time with a myriad of conversations about all manner of subjects, including: The trolling of Rusev (and also his chest hair) Narrative blue balls...

We've never had a return guest before now, but we just had to bring back the very first guest we ever had to help us cover the episode of NXT that originally aired on April 17th, 2014. Lucas Brown of The Math of You is back and ready to tell us about how Godzilla vs. Kong can be viewed from a pro wrestling perspective! Really, that should be enough, but we also talk about other things with Lucas,...

Because our Patrons are incredibly wonderful, we reached our $150 goal...and because our Patrons are ever-so-slightly sadistic, they voted for us to watch the 2013 animated film Scooby Doo! Wrestlemania Mystery . Regardless of what we might think of the movie's quality (Bob has a much higher tolerance than Miles for this sort of thing, surprising no one) it manages to be both brazenly corporate an...

We didn't expect the episode of NXT that originally aired on April 10th, 2014 to take this big a place in our hearts, but dammit, we can't help but appreciate long-term storytelling with a fantastic payoff! That's right, it is once again time to talk about how much we love Bo Dallas, as he completes the arc of NXT's most compelling character by falling to his knees in despair after finally realizi...

Miles and MeganBob had different experiences with the episode of NXT that originally aired on April 3rd, 2014, but there is agreement on the important things, like how much they appreciate baffling costume choices. Join the ride as they also discuss:  Meta-Wrestling in women's action That one Undertaker vs Brock Lesnar commercial Medieval Minute (TM) Advertising a gelateria on your butt Adrian Nev...

Prepare to be charmed by our coverage of a little hidden gem that is the episode of NXT that originally aired on March 27th, 2014. You'll have to take our word on that for now, at least until Peacock uploads NXT all the way back to 2014, but until then, enjoy this episode! In our journey we cover topics such as:  The family cheering section The heartwarming origin story of Tyler Breeze Erishyngoth...

We hope you're ready for some unvarnished optimism, because Miles and MeganBob really enjoyed the episode of NXT that originally aired on March 20th, 2014! Well, maybe slightly varnished, but only slightly! It's not like there was nothing we didn't like, but for the most part we were thoroughly delighted. Topics of conversation include: Sheamus goes out on a high note (literally) MeganBob's sexual...

It's time for MeganBob and Miles to tackle the episode of NXT that originally aired on March 13th, 2014, and while we have mixed feelings on the show itself, our discussion of it is as pure as the driven Bo. Which is to say, we talk about Bo Dallas. A lot. Because he is a normal human man from Earth, and we love him. Also on this episode: A bunch of matches with little to no stakes... ...but a sur...

Bob's fourth roundup of points meant that they had to think about what would win Miles back after the wintery embrace of Ice Planet Barbarians. Bob decided to reach for one of Cat Sebastian's newest books, A Duke in Disguise,  and Miles gets to reap the benefits of this radically political and brilliantly crafted romance. Along the way we explore:  Bob's essay on romance and politics Seditious pam...

Coming off the amazing high that was our NXT Arrival coverage, we are back with Episode #42, aka "the meaning of life episode." And indeed, we learn so many things from the episode of NXT that originally aired on March 6th, 2014, including: Wrestlers operate under the same rules as faeries Adam Rose = Leo Kruger after acquiring drugs, an identity crisis, and happiness Sami Zayn and Corey Graves ha...

We made it! The NXT Wrestling Fan has finally arrived at NXT Arrival, the very first NXT live special, which originally aired on February 27th, 2014! And joining us on this special Mason-Ryan-sized episode is Lindsey Kelk of the Tights and Fights podcast! We have so much to go over, including: Lindsey is a wrestling fan AND a romance author, so as you can imagine, Bob has questions Sami Zayn, Anto...

The NXT Wrestling Fan has officially hit the forties, but we're still very much in our primes! Not sure we can say the same for whoever decided to have Emma announce that she had "some things to say to Paige," "next week," even though next week is NXT Arrival and Emma never actually does say any of those things, but that's not important right now. What is important is that next week is NXT Arrival...

It's Episode #39, and Miles and MeganBob are back to talk about a show with lots of talking, namely, the episode of NXT that originally aired on February 12th, 2014. Seriously, the  main event is a promo. Also in this episode: Sami Zayn and Cesaro are characters in a romance novel. Like, textually. WWE isn't quite okay with acknowledging that other wrestling promotions exist yet, but it's close CJ...

The world is slightly crazy right now, but if you're anything like us, you could probably do with a break from doomscrolling! Allow us to assist you in that endeavor via Episode #38, in which we have lots to say about the episode of NXT that originally aired on February 5th, 2014, including: The material makeup of Corey Graves' perineum, because that is what we do here Sylveter LeFort is basically...

Thanks to those of you who contributed to our raffle to benefit the Democratic Senate campaigns in Georgia, and specifically to that raffle's winner, David Waters, The NXT Wrestling Fan presents a special bonus episode about vampires, local politics, and the banality of every day existence! That's right, we're talking about the the utterly brilliant FX/Hulu show What We Do In The Shadows, specific...

The show doesn't typically go over an hour unless we have a guest on, but here we are! There's a ton going on here in Episode #37, which is appropriate, because there's a ton going on in the episode of NXT that originally aired on January 29th, 2014. Some of these extremely going-on things include: Serious Bo Dallas is kind of terrifying Corey Graves is back, and in a higher tax bracket The friend...

As a special holiday gift to our listeners, The NXT Wrestling Fan is proud to present "Lucky Tiger," written by sanidine and, with their permission, adapted to podfic form by Miles Schneiderman and featuring: Dan Mulkerin as Bo Dallas MeganBob as Bayley Miles Schneiderman as Bray Wyatt and the narrator Ben Kessler as William Regal Read the original story here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/224...

Episode #36 is a special one, as Miles and Bob are joined by a true titan of podcasting, a stalwart defender of pro wrestling, and just an overall awesome person. Hub from Titan Up The Defense is here to help us cover the episode of NXT that originally aired on January 22nd, 2014. Highlights include: Hub's roundabout journey to pro wrestling via the winding road of trading cards and Tito Santana C...

Miles wasn't wild about the second book in the Ruby Dixon authored Ice Planet Barbarians series, Barbarian Alien, so MeganBob rounded up a few friends and dove in to give it the thorough working over it so richly deserves. Joining MeganBob on this ride to find out why we resonate for these delicious books are Marissa Bond,  David Waters, and Josh Vaske-Huff.  Also in this episode:  Liz is pissed L...

The NXT Wrestling Fan has reached a truly presidential number of episodes, and the episode of NXT that originally aired on January 15th, 2014 is like the United States presidency in that they are both totally devoid of women. We get revenge on Y chromosomes everywhere by taking another deep dive into the history of women's wrestling, this time covering the story of Alundra Blayze/Madusa. Other thi...

Bob's third slew of points resulted in pushing Miles further into the waters of romance than perhaps anyone was ever meant to tread as we read Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon. Bob loves it, Miles tolerates it, and we learn a lot about ourselves along the way. Also in this episode:  Georgie is a gender neutral name World-building-palooza Sexy alien design Every romance hero wants to punch your...

So, here's the thing. The episode of NXT that originally aired on January 8th, 2014 is...not good. Probably the worst one so far. But are we going to let that ruin Episode #34? Hell no! There are all kinds of highlights in this one, including: Alex Riley's three rules for life, none of which is "know the names of wrestling moves" The growth and development of Bayley Tyler Breeze is a terrible impr...

It's a momentous day here at The NXT Wrestling Fan! (Not just because it's Halloween, but also definitely because it's Halloween.) It took more than a year, but at long last, we are finally covering the episode of NXT that originally aired on January 1st, 2014. Which means that if you want to, you can watch the show along with us without subscribing to WWE Network and giving money to Vince McMahon...