Wrestling Is Real Wrestling Podcast

WWE's second episode of Raw on Netflix felt like a return to normalcy after the spectacle of their debut, and unfortunately, "normal" for WWE lately has been a mixed bag. While the announcements of CM Punk, Seth Rollins, and Drew McIntyre entering the Royal Rumble are significant, and Penta's official arrival adds intrigue, the overall product felt lackluster. This begs the question: is WWE's curr...

World Wrestling Entertainment's flagship show, Monday Night Raw, made its highly anticipated Netflix debut last night, marking a historic shift in the wrestling landscape. The move, aimed at reaching a broader audience, has generated considerable buzz, but initial reactions are mixed. The three-hour broadcast featured a blend of high-octane action and dramatic storylines. Roman Reigns retained his...

WWE is taking a major leap into the future of entertainment by partnering with Netflix. Starting in 2025, the company's flagship show, WWE Raw, will be exclusively available on Netflix in the United States. This marks a historic shift, as it's the first time in Raw's 30+ year history that it will be leaving traditional television. This means American fans will need to subscribe to Netflix to catch...

AEW World's End 2024 saw Kazuchika Okada crowned the first-ever AEW Continental Champion. Okada defeated Will Ospreay in the finals, after both men had already competed in grueling semi-final matches earlier in the night. Ospreay overcame Kyle Fletcher while Okada bested Ricochet to set up the dream match final. Okada was presented the belt by returning EVP Kenny Omega, who received a thunderous o...

World Wrestling Entertainment is making a risky gamble with its flagship show on Netflix, and industry insiders are predicting a potential disaster. The move, which will see Raw and SmackDown expand to 3 hours each, has sparked concerns that WWE is repeating the mistakes that led to WCW's downfall in the late 90s. The ghost of WCW's oversaturation looms large as WWE floods the market with six hour...

In a move that surprised absolutely no one, WWE held a "Raw on Netflix Kickoff" event today at their headquarters, because apparently just being on the biggest streaming platform in the world wasn't enough self-congratulation for one day. The event, streamed on YouTube (because irony is dead), featured the usual suspects patting themselves on the back for the groundbreaking achievement of... well,...

WWE's attempt to recapture the magic of Saturday Night's Main Event fell a bit flat, feeling more like a glorified house show than a must-see television event. While the retro presentation with classic sets and appearances by legendary figures like Jesse Ventura was a nice touch, the predictable booking and lack of significant developments left much to be desired. With the exception of Chelsea Gre...

Wrestling today is like a Rocky movie with just the fight scene. Will Saturday Night's Main Event be The Calm Before the Netflix Storm of suspect live streaming and shuffling excuses when subscriber numbers remain stagnant and do not grow. RAW setup Saturday Night's Main Event as Cody Rhodes opened the show addressing the fallout from Survivor Series and his feud with Kevin Owens, leading to a con...

Wrestling Fandom Implodes: Raw Jumps to Netflix, AEW Dynamite Delivers, and the Internet Burns. The wrestling world is a dumpster fire this week, and it's not just because of the flaming tables. WWE Raw's impending move to Netflix in January has ignited a toxic war between WWE and AEW fans, with both sides battling over ratings, rumors, and who has the "better" product. Triple H and Nick Khan's pr...

As Survivor Series 2024 exploded onto screens, a spectacle of athleticism and drama... but also a glaring reminder of WWE's frustratingly inconsistent booking. While the matches themselves delivered, the overarching narratives felt like a tangled mess of missed opportunities and baffling detours. The Men's WarGames match, the event's centerpiece, exemplified this perfectly. CM Punk, inexplicably i...

The world of professional wrestling is no stranger to passionate fans, but a recent surge in tribalism and online toxicity has many questioning the state of the WWE Universe. While loyalty is admirable, a vocal segment of WWE fans have crossed the line, engaging in relentless attacks against rival organizations, wrestlers, and even those who simply express different opinions. This hyper-aggressive...

AEW Full Gear 2024 featured a full card of matches with championships on the line and rivalries coming to a head. The event began with Private Party successfully defending their AEW World Tag Team Championships in a four-way match against The Outrunners, Kings of the Black Throne, and The Acclaimed. The night continued with several singles matches. MJF defeated Roderick Strong, Jay White emerged v...

AEW's Full Gear Approaches Amidst Fan Frustration and WWE's Netflix Jitters as All Elite Wrestling (AEW) is heading into its Full Gear pay-per-view this weekend with a cloud of uncertainty hanging over the company. While AEW has undeniably shaken up the professional wrestling landscape, recent months have seen growing criticism directed at CEO Tony Khan. Fans are increasingly vocal about the lack...

RAW had the usual roster of decent matches, but WWE is really stretching to make every feud and faction feel relevant. Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai, Kairi Sane, and IYO SKY) defeated Pure Fusion Collective (Sonya Deville, Shayna Baszler, and Zoey Stark) in what felt more like a team-building exercise for Damage CTRL than a serious contest. There’s only so much suspense you can get from throwing togethe...

WWE NXT was the place to be for nostalgia as a hardcore legend made his presence felt. Bubba Ray Dudley, one half of the legendary Dudley Boyz, competed in his first WWE match since 2016. He teamed with Trick Williams to take on Ethan Page and Ridge Holland in a tag team bout. Elsewhere on the show, Tony D'Angelo continued his dominant reign as North American Champion, adding another successful de...

WWE's annual trip to the Saudi Arabian desert proved to be a lucrative yet creatively hollow spectacle, with Crown Jewel 2024 offering little more than over-the-top entrances and predictable outcomes. While the pyrotechnics dazzled and the production was undeniably grand, the event ultimately fell flat, particularly for those hoping for a satisfying resolution to the long-running Bloodline saga. T...

WWE's recent creative negligence preparing NXT for their rollout on the CW only to deliver declining ratings on their new partners investment. Transitioning from main roster cameos to trying to recreate ECWs One Night Stand at the 2300 Arena next week. Aside from a Bloodline storyline restart what does WWE have to work with once they make the jump to Netflix? WWE's developmental brand, NXT, is fac...

TNA Bound for Glory 2024 was a night of thrilling action and shocking moments. High-flying matches like Mike Bailey vs. Hijo del Vikingo for the X-Division Championship kept fans on the edge of their seats, while shocking turns like Rosemary's attack on her tag team partner and JBL's interference in the main event left the audience stunned. Masha Slamovich captured the Knockouts Championship in an...

Tony Khan Spars with a vocal wrestling podcaster on Social Media. KOP explains how Tony Khan and AEW gain nothing by engaging in online battles with these specific individuals. They represent a vocal minority who are deeply entrenched in their opinions and unlikely to be swayed by any argument, no matter how logically sound or passionately delivered. This "punching down" only serves to amplify the...

When Triple H took over WWE creative, many lauded the arrival of his "NXT style" to the main roster. But five years into his reign, a growing concern lingers: has his focus on in-ring action and "smart" storytelling alienated casual viewers and hindered the rise of new stars? While die-hard fans revel in the technically sound matches and nuanced narratives, there's a sense that WWE is losing its b...

AEW WrestleDream delivered a night of shocking twists and turns, leaving fans on the edge of their seats. Jon Moxley ascended to the AEW World Championship after a brutal and decisive victory over Bryan Danielson, leaving the Blackpool Combat Club in ruins. The night also saw championships defended and new champions crowned: * **Jay White** emerged victorious against "Hangman" Adam Page. * **Maria...

WWE leans hard on star power to distract from the tangled mess that is the Bloodline storyline. Roman Reigns, Jimmy Uso, and Cody Rhodes continue their convoluted soap opera, with The Rock popping in just long enough to make you ask, “Why bother?” Cody’s psuedo-heel turn adds another unnecessary layer, pulling Kevin Owens into the drama. Meanwhile, NXT gets a shot of adrenaline with Randy Orton, B...

At WWE Bad Blood, The Rock aka The Final Boss made a shocking return, injecting himself into the Broken Bloodline generational mutiny, and the outside players involved. * CM Punk def. Drew McIntyre in a Hell in a Cell match. This was a brutal opener with weapons and blood, ending with Punk hitting a GTS on McIntyre for the win. * Nia Jax def. Bayley to retain the WWE Women's Championship. A messy...

All Elite Wrestling (AEW) has officially signed a new multi-year media rights deal with Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). Here are the key details: * **Increased Value:** While exact figures haven't been released, reports indicate the deal is worth "upwards of $150 million per year," a significant increase from their previous agreement. * **Dynamite and Collision Stay Put:** AEW's flagship shows, Dyna...

WWE's Double-Down: Prioritizing Loyal Fanbase Over Mainstream Appeal Under TKO Group. Get ready for 3 hours of Raw SmackDown and two-day of major pay-per-views. In a surprising turn of events, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), under the new ownership of TKO Group Holdings, appears to be doubling down on its core fanbase, potentially at the expense of broader mainstream acceptance. Since the mer...