Wrestling Is Real Wrestling Podcast

KOP hosts a #WrestleMania34 Match by Match Breakdown with one of the original co-hosts of the program Jeremy G aka@LatinMafiaX.  We look at who comes away from WrestleMania better or worse. From the return of Daniel Bryan to Asuka's winning streak, we also examine what becomes of Roman Reigns, The Miz, John Cena, Brock Lesnar and the rest of the roster.  Support the Wrestling is Real podcast by: D...

Huge #WrestleMania Wrestling Weekend Ahead as KOP looks forward to Lucha Underground vs Impact Wrestling, ROH Supercard of Honor and NXT Takeover New Orleans with WrestleMania capping things off.  Plus, KOP talks about the triumphant return of Daniel Bryan back to in-ring action and the fallout from the Ultimate Deletion.  Support the Wrestling is Real podcast by: Doing your Amazon shopping throug...

#WrestleMania34 is suffering from Superstars Reaching @WWE 's Celebrity Ceiling as KOP talks about how WWE looks at their history of stars becoming too big to stay in WWE. KOP talks about how they keep their current rosters of stars down and how it affects the overall product and makes WrestleMania lose its potential to make a bigger impact than they good have.  Support the Wrestling is Real podca...

#WrestleMania 34 title bouts are locked in as AJ Styles retains to defend WWE Title vs. Shinsuke Nakamura, and Charlotte retains to take on Asuka for the Smackdown Women's belt. KOP does a #WWEFastlane and #ROH16th Recap. Plus, we look at Randy Orton being called a grand champion and look at what other matches are left to build for WrestleMania 34.  Plus, KOP recaps Ring of Honor's 16th Anniversar...

Playing safe with the #WrestleMania34 Card is making the matches and outcomes very predictable. Plus, KOP previews WWE FastLane and ROH 16th Anniversary.  KOP delves into the storylines surrounding Ronda Rousey, Brock Lesnar, Braun Strowman, John Cena, Bray Wyatt, Matt Hardy and more. Plus, we look plans for Impact Wrestling and Lucha Underground to go head-to-head WrestleMania weekend.  Please su...

WrestleMania 34 Match Card Could Use a Mix-up as WWE looks at a potential 5-way IC Title match, a teased John Cena EC3 match at NXT Takeover: New Orleans and the return of Lashley. Plus, even though Eric Bischoff might not think it, Impact Wrestling could be making some significant improvement, plus the All American American might be chanting We the People inside the Lucha Underground temple.  Ple...

Elimination Chamber Creates Predictable Outcomes for WrestleMania 34 as Roman Reigns as expected will face Brock Lesnar in the main event in New Orleans.  KOP analyzes both Chamber matches, of which the women's match came away great with a very good result in Alexa Bliss retaining and set to face Asuka one-on-one and a predictable result in Reigns. Also, we ponder what should be done for Braun Str...

Wrestlemania Season is being built with Gauntlet and Multi-Man Matches, but No Big Angles. KOP discusses this and previews Elimination Chamber. KOP looks at all sides of the epic 2-hour gauntlet match positive and negative, the use of Smackdown stars leading into FastLane, Jeff Jarrett going into the Hall of Fame. Dual brand pay-per-views coming back, plus ROH and Impact PPV News.  Please support...

WWE Elimination Chamber and Fastlane PPVs coming up discourage the need for long and drawn out WrestleMania angles. KOP examines the approach.  Plus, Elias and Randy Orton are positioned for pushes, talent development and the Performance Center are missing its mark.  Also, a preview of Ring of Honor's 16th Anniversary and why 2018 is a make or break year for Impact Wrestling.  Please support the W...

When is WrestleMania Season Really Gonna Start? Plus, Jason Jordan and his neck injury have tagged out his big push.  Plus, the 5 WWE Superstars the company has given up on pushing, Ring of Honor SuperCard of Honor nears a sellout, and WWE Coliseum Home Video Classics are coming to the Network.  Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Doing your Amazon shopping through our link,  http://w...

Impact Wrestling Stars  EC3, Lashley, Spud, and announcer Jeremy Borash set To  Improve, Influence WWE Now and After WrestleMania KOP breaks it down. Plus, more on Enzo Amore, Braun Strowman, Elimination Chamber and a rant about Ronda Rousey's entrance into WWE.  Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Doing your Amazon shopping through our link,  AmazonIsReal.com  Subscribe to the WWE Ne...

Royal Rumble Leaves Unresolved Questions, But Hey Did You See Ronda Rousey?! Shinsuke Nakamura gets to rekindle the magic of Wrestle Kingdom 10 for the WWE title.  KOP discusses how the Men's Royal Rumble match felt flat while the Women's Royal Rumble match felt fresh and memorable.  Plus, we talked about why the title matches left everything up in the air with 9 weeks left in Wrestlemania season....

Enzo Amore is Extinguished plus KOP runs down WWE Royal Rumble 2018  with Match Previews and Predictions. Could EC3 and Lashley re-debut? What lies for Braun Strowman, Shinsuke Nakamura, Finn Balor and more? Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Doing your Amazon shopping through our link,  AmazonIsReal.com  Subscribe to the WWE Network through our special link Check out the WWE Shop th...

Royal Rumble brings unrest and unpredictability and Roman Reigns is named in a new steroid scandal. Plus, we make the case for Braun Strowman vs. Brock Lesnar to meet at WrestleMania 34.  KOP discusses the secrets of their financial success, what Impact Wrestling stars could debut in the Royal Rumble match, which Superstars have been scratched and more.  Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcas...

At the 2018 Royal Rumble, Braun Strowman Deserves the Universal Belt and KOP explains why! Plus, we recap the Alpha vs. Omega DQ match and what matches stood out at Wrestle Kingdom 12.  Plus, news about Impact Wrestling changes for 2018,  Chris Jericho's future with NJPW, and the #AllIn Event is announced.  Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Doing your Amazon shopping through our lin...

WrestleMania Season is here and KOP debunks predictable wins by John Cena and Roman Reigns and Who he thinks deserves to win Royal Rumble Matches. We also discuss the future of WWE and plans for when Vince McMahon steps down. We also preview the Wrestle Kingdom 12 card.  Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Doing your Amazon shopping through our link,  AmazonIsReal.com  Subscribe to th...

KOP gives the conclusion of our Wrestling Year in Review 2017 and we take a look toward 2018 including feuds and storylines to look out for. Plus, rumblings of potential returns by Batista and the Undertaker and news about Neville and Hideo Itami. P.S. Ran out of time to record so I will preview and predict Wrestle Kingdom 12 next week.  Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Doing your...

WWE Women Royal Rumble Match Reality as Stephanie McMahon make the match official, plus KOP celebrates 5 Years of the Wrestling is Real Podcast. Plus, we focus on the status of Dolph Ziggler, Finn Balor, Jason Jordan and more. We also look at the overall state of wrestling going into 2018.  Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Doing your Amazon shopping through our link,  AmazonIsReal....

WWE Clash of Champions Changes Little as Dolph Ziggler wins US Gold and nothing more, plus Dalton Castle wins the World Title in our ROH Final Battle 2017 Recap. We look more into why Daniel Bryan got to officiate the featured tag team match with Owens/Zayn and Owens/Nakamura, and what is his involvement really leading to.  Plus, we review ROH's Final Battle 2017 that features a new ROH World Cham...

WWE Clash of Champions 2017 and ROH Final Battle Previewed as KOP runs down the cards of both shows this weekend. We look at what should not happen in the booking at Clash of Champions.  Plus, we remember Jinder Mahal's title reign, the rise of Braun Strowman and the WWE Off-season ups and downs in part 2 of our 2017 Wrestling Year in Review.   Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Doin...

WWE Creative on auto-pilot with WrestleMania season in waiting, plus Paige shares her courageous comeback story.  KOP does a sample recap of the state of both show in off-season mode. Plus Impact Wrestling goes full Canadian, we preview Clash of Champions and KOP follows up on how much money WWE is making. **NOTE**I ran out of time to record to go over part 2 of the 2017 Year in Review, plus discu...

Ronda Rousey Ready to Royal Rumble? KOP talks about the possible signing of the former UFC Bantamweight Champion and WWE's plans for her debut.  Plus WWE Stock Market price skyrockets seeing a 58% increase in price from year to year. Plus, comings and going in Impact Wrestling and ROH finds a better TV home.  Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Please support the Wrestling is Real Pod...

Broken Hardys Break in Their Gimmick to WWE thanks to Impact Wrestling in a new agreement,  plus how UFC could give new hope to the next WWE TV deal.  Also, news of a nervous WWE locker room, Kevin Owens redemption, WWE production problems and more.  Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Doing your Amazon shopping through our link,  AmazonIsReal.com  Subscribe to the WWE Network through...

WWE Superstar Backstage Morale and a Divided Locker Room are imminent as WrestleMania Season looms closer. KOP lays out the latest issues surrounding the locker room, plus we hear the success and tough times of recently released WWE Superstars.  Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Doing your Amazon shopping through our link,  AmazonIsReal.com  Subscribe to the WWE Network through our...

Braun Strowman Standouts at WWE Survivor Series 2017 thanks to Triple H, But Brock Lesnar Languishes in his match with AJ Styles.  KOP reviews and recaps WWE Survivor Series 2017 and NXT TakeOver: WarGames. We also look at the state of WWE and NXT from what we got from both shows. Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Doing your Amazon shopping through our link,  AmazonIsReal.com  Subsc...