Wrestling Is Real Wrestling Podcast

Major Independents Rise Against the WWE Machine as KOP looks into the promotions making waves vs the big league of sports entertainment.  Shows like Impact Wrestling Slammiversary, ROH Best in the the World, MLW Battle Riot, AllIn and other major events and a territory styled talent exchange are helping to create a great alternative to the monotony of WWE storylines.   Subscribe to the WWE Network...

#WWE Money Machine Mutes Bad Creative and Fan Outrage, as KOP details in various stories from WWE company earnings to Steve Austin talking about managers to Austin Aries talking about making money in the indies.  Plus, KOP talks about the announcement of an all-women's PPV in Evolution this October plus thoughts on the overall WWE decisions that they will continue to choose to stay the course whil...

Impact Wrestling Slammiversary XVI is a strong indication that the promotion has completely turned the corner on improving their in-ring product and the promotion as a whole.  KOP praises Slammiversary as not only one of the best PPVs of the year, but one of the best Impact/ TNA PPVs ever. Great matches, great storylines, and great outcomes.  Subscribe to the WWE Network through our special link,...

Hulk Hogan, Racism and Political Correctness as KOP tells the story and voices feelings on racism and social justice. Plus, our Slammiversary XVI Preview. Plus, the fight triangle of Seth Rollins, Daniel Cormier and Brock Lesnar, and the return of Drew McIntyre back to WWE.  Subscribe to the WWE Network through our special link, www.kingofpodcasts.com/wwe Check out the WWE Shop through our special...

#ExtremeRules Evolves the WWE Universal Title Picture and KOP weighs what came from Bobby Lashley's victory over Roman Reigns, and Braun Strowman and his eventual cash-in of his Money In the Bank briefcase.  Plus, Shinsuke Nakamura goes low to win his first WWE title, B-Team wins tag team gold and some extreme trickery that led to a lot of heels winning tonight.  Subscribe to the WWE Network throu...

Major Independents Making Major Waves Despite WWE Dominance as KOP looks at the state of ROH, Impact Wrestling, Lucha Underground, MLW and NJPW and how the promotions are working together for mutual benefit.  We look back the NJPW G1 Special, and we look forward at Impact Wrestling's Slammiversary.  Plus, WWE Extreme Rules is previewed, and we look at the absence of Brock Lesnar from TV, and the i...

Egregious #ExtremeRules Booking ensues with the ongoing character build of Bayley, the slim chances Daniel Bryan feels that we'll ever see him feud with the Miz, but instead we get Team Hell No again.  Plus, we review what little came out Ring of Honor's Best in the World PPV. Not that it wasn't that bad, but it happened without any significant buzz or fanfare. Plus, KOP reflects on the last 20 ye...

World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. signed new five-year agreements with USA Network and Fox Sports, deals that the company said will contribute hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue growth. KOP details the great news and how the company has very little to worry about in the future.  Plus, Impact Wrestling and MLW Wrestling are making great moves, plus a preview and predictions for ROHs Best i...

#RIPVader as KOP says goodbye to former big man champion Big Van Vader. Plus,  Big Cass gets canned and Is Roman Reigns Already a Heel? Plus, news on ROH Best in the World 2018 and All In, and some chatter about MLW Fusion and WOW Wrestling coming to TV.  Subscribe to the WWE Network through our special link,  www.kingofpodcasts.com/wwe Check out the WWE Shop through our special link  www.kingofpo...

#MITB is in the books and KOP talks about Alexa Bliss cashes in briefcase same night for the title. Carmella retains over Asuka with the help of a familiar face and we now have a #MonsterInTheBank.  Plus, how Roman Reigns vs. Jinder Mahal to the behest of WWE is the PPV's proverbial bathroom break match. We also look back at NXT Takeover: Chicago that had impressive matches and provided classic ex...

Talking about #CMPunk and his UFC Conclusion as KOP explains why CM Punk was not physically built For #UFC as seen by his UFC225 performance.  Plus, its time for our preview of #MoneyInTheBank 2018 and NXT Takeover: Chicago. We look at how the title picture could come across after the briefcases are claimed.  Subscribe to the WWE Network through our special link,  www.kingofpodcasts.com/wwe Check...

#WWE #WrestleManiaOffSeason Makes Fans Pine For a #CMPunk Return, and that's why KOP say the wrestling press and podcasters are covering his court case.  KOP discusses the verdict handed down to CM Punk and Colt Cabana, plus he discusses the ongoing mistakes WWE make every off-season when it comes to a can't miss pay per view like #MoneyInTheBank.  Plus, we look at the calendar of other major wres...

#MoneyInTheBank ....is In Returning Veterans With Chip On Their Shoulder. KOP refers to the stars that have returned in Bobby Lashley, Drew McIntyre and EC3. Plus, more ramifications on the new RAW and Smackdown TV deals, and WWE looks for a new talent pipeline. Subscribe to the WWE Network through our special link,  www.kingofpodcasts.com/wwe Check out the WWE Shop through our special link  www.k...

#SmackdownLIVE is apparently going to Fridays on FOX television in the fall of 2019. KOP discusses what this means for both. Plus, Four Hour PPVS Are Here.  We also talk about how the broadcast and PPV moves could mean to the talent. Plus, Money in the Bank gets more matches. KOP talks about how there’s a territory-like system being built among the independent wrestling promotions and how that is...

#WWERaw Set to Renew TV Deal according to a Hollywood Report article, while SmackDown Live will find a new home in 2019. Plus, #AllIn2018 Successfully Sells Out and how this greatly helps the independent circuit.  KOP talks about how there's a territory-like system being built among the independent wrestling promotions and how that is good for better possible tv exposure.  Subscribe to the WWE Net...

@WWE Goes Into #ThatsWhatYouGet Mode by giving fans a feud between Roman Reigns and Jinder Mahal. KOP describes what #ThatsWhatYouGet is.  KOP also talk about the need for heels on the newly changed RAW roster, if it's not Reigns he predicts why it will be Bobby Lashley and Dean Ambrose.  Plus, Samoa Joe calls out the weakness for the independents and why WWE is able to pillage them for their top...

#WWEBacklash a Bummer and a Blunder With Bad Finishes in the AJ Styles/ Shinsuke Nakamura match, the Kevin Owens/Sami Zayn match with Strowman and Lashley and no title changes. KOP explains how the card felt booked backwards by how well the Seth Rollins/ Miz IC title match went and how every other match did not compare. Plus, why is Roman Reigns still getting matches in the main event of a PPV? Su...

Roman Reigns is in Need of Heel Repair Following the #GreatestRoyalRumble. KOP discusses the fallout from what many are calling a glorified house show but explains what it really was.  Plus, who does Brock Lesnar need to drop the Universal Title, when will it happen and to whom? Subscribing to the WWE Network through our special link,  www.kingofpodcasts.com/wwe Checking out the WWE Shop through o...

#WWE Women Wrestlers Not Welcome at #GreatestRoyalRumble and KOP takes time to address the upcoming event that has been highly criticized.  Plus, we look at the start of the #WrestleManiaOffSeason, an #AllIn update and news coming out of the Impact Wrestling post -redemption tapings.  Support the Wrestling is Real podcast by: Doing your Amazon shopping through our link, www.kingofpodcasts.com/Amaz...

Impact Wrestling #Redemption18 saw the rise of Pentagon Jr. bringing Zero Fear to the Impact World Title, Hardcore Domestic Assault, and two title changes.  Eli Drake use a metal briefcase and some muscle to win the World Tag Team Titles, a House of Hardcore match with an unexpected assault.  Support the Wrestling is Real podcast by: Doing your Amazon shopping through our link, www.kingofpodcasts....

KOP discusses the WWE Superstar Shakeup, the Breakup of John Cena and Nikki Bella, and the passing of the Living Legend Bruno Sanmartino.  Plus, KOP previews Impact Wrestling Redemption and the Greatest Royal Rumble Ever.  Support the Wrestling is Real podcast by: Doing your Amazon shopping through our link, www.kingofpodcasts.com/Amazon Subscribing to the WWE Network through our special link, www...

Bobby Lashley Returns, Brock Lesnar re-signs, Paige retires, plus debuts and other #WrestleMania fallout like Carmella cashing in for the SmackDown Women's Title. KOP runs through the state of WWE and where it stands today creatively and corporately.   Support the Wrestling is Real podcast by: Doing your Amazon shopping through our link, www.kingofpodcasts.com/Amazon Subscribing to the WWE Network...

#WrestleMania34 gave us a remarkable in-ring debut of Ronda Rousey and return of Daniel Bryan, plus Asuka's streak is broken and Undertaker's redemptive return to New Orleans. Plus, new champions in Jinder Mahal, Nia Jax, and the Bludgeon Brothers. Cena gets squashed by Undertaker, a surprise heel turn by Shinsuke Nakamura and piss-poor booking for Braun Strowman. Support the Wrestling is Real pod...

Johnny Gargano Gets Vengeance, and Aleister Black, Shayna Baszler & Undisupted Era earn NXTGold as #NXTTakeoverNewOrleans #ROHSupercard #LuchaVsImpact Reviewed. KOP reviews an incredible weekend of pre- WresstleMania 34 events in Lucha Underground vs. Impact Wrestling from WrestleCon, NXT Takeover: New Orleans, and Ring of Honor's Supercard of Honor XII.  Support the Wrestling is Real podcast by:...

KOP shares a brief last-minute preview of what is to be a very crammed #WrestleMania Weekend. This weekend, KOP looks forward to catching ROH Supercard of Honor, Lucha Underground vs. Impact Wrestling, NXT Takeover: New Orleans and WrestleMania 34. Support the Wrestling is Real podcast by: Doing your Amazon shopping through our link, www.kingofpodcasts.com/Amazon Subscribing to the WWE Network thr...