Wrestling Is Real Wrestling Podcast

Coming out of the Royal Rumble I see all the main eventers confront each other from Drew McIntyre to CM Punk to Cody Rhodes to Seth Rollins and they make for a very compelling main event picture leading the Wrestlemania without Roman Reigns. But, no matter what you want to say, Roman Reigns is still the end all be all and is the title holder that matters in that main event for the men's division....

Cody Rhodes Repeats at Royal Rumble and appears to be Roman-Bound to finish his story. Meanwhile the Rumble Matches Reveals Light Main Event Depth and an Alarming Midcard on the main roster. Forbes recaps: "Cody Rhodes won the 2024 men’s Royal Rumble, upsetting favorite CM Punk and punching his ticket to WrestleMania 40, where he will hopefully finish his story. Following Rhodes’ win, Rhodes point...

Wall Street Journal reports that a former WWE employee has filed a lawsuit against the founder, Vince McMahon, accusing him of sexual abuse and trafficking during his tenure as CEO. The legal action, initiated in a federal court in Connecticut, provides a detailed account of the plaintiff, identified as Grant, and her alleged experiences with McMahon. According to the lawsuit, on June 15, 2021, Mc...

Starting in January 2025, Netflix will be the exclusive home of WWE's Raw in the US, Canada, UK, and Latin America. This is part of a 10-year agreement between Netflix and WWE, which is worth over $5 billion. In addition to Raw, Netflix will air SmackDown and NXT in every market, as well as all of WWE's major showcases, including WrestleMania and SummerSlam. WWE also announced that its documentari...

WWE Doesn't Do Enough With Their Royal Rumble Booking to build midcard feuds and elevate younger stars in this rare spotlight. Men's Royal Rumble: 2023: The winner was Cody Rhodes. After winning, Rhodes went on to challenge the WWE Universal Champion at WrestleMania, where he lost Roman Reigns in a highly anticipated match. 2022: Brock Lesnar emerged victorious. Lesnar's victory set up a champions...

At TNA's Hard to Kill event in Las Vegas, Gisele Shaw emerged victorious in a Knockouts Ultimate X match, defeating Alisha Edwards, Dani Luna, Jody Threat, Tasha Steelz, and Xia Brookside. This win secured her position as the #1 contender for the TNA Knockouts World Championship. PCO faced Dirty Dango, accompanied by Alpha Bravo and Oleg Prudius, and secured a victory by disqualification. Followin...

KOP goes into how social media is bad for professional wrestling fans and the delusion over their tribalism of WWE or AEW. Social media has undoubtedly transformed the way fans engage with professional wrestling, providing a platform for enthusiasts to express their opinions, connect with like-minded individuals, and participate in discussions about their favorite promotions. However, this digital...

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Roman Reigns are two of the biggest names in professional wrestling history. Their potential match at WrestleMania 40 in Philadelphia would undoubtedly be a major draw for fans worldwide. Here's how such a matchup could be viewed as a strategy to bolster The Rock's box office status: 1. **Legacy Match**: The Rock vs. Roman Reigns is not just a regular match; it's a ge...

Samoa Joe vs MJF: Samoa Joe defeats MJF by technical submission to win the AEW World Championship. Joe's victory ends MJF's 406 day title reign. Eddie Kingston vs Jon Moxley: Eddie Kingston defeats Jon Moxley to win the Continental Classic. Miro vs Andrade El Idolo: Miro defeats Andrade El Idolo in what would be Andrade's final AEW match. Adam Copeland: Adam Copeland wins and loses TNT Title, and...

"The Iron Claw" is a movie that explores the tragic story of the Von Erich family, a famous wrestling family. The film aims to showcase wrestling as more than just a fake spectacle by highlighting the skill, artistry, and physical toll involved in the sport. The Von Erich family, consisting of Fritz Von Erich and his sons Kevin, David, Kerry, and Mike, achieved great success in wrestling but also...

The WWE's cast of not ready for championship contenders is a topic that has been generating a lot of discussion among wrestling fans. One of the key figures in this conversation is Roman Reigns, who is currently one of the biggest stars in the WWE. However, according to Sports Illustrated's Justin Barrasso, there are currently no plans for Reigns to face The Rock at WrestleMania 40 next April. Thi...

So far CM Punk has Made up with HHH, entered the Royal Rumble 2024, given talent feedback backstage in NXT (via @Fightful), sold merch in 'six figure sum' on his return and has broken WWE social media engagement record. Add Seth Rollins channeling his inner Hangman Page and some other booking similarites to another wrestling company being pointed out, KOP evaluates the CM Punk run so far. Response...

Triple H behind the scenes is underwhelmed by a host of underperforming talent at the start of the year. Vince McMahon Comes Back to Sell WWE and Not Bury the Creative? I can hear Triple H telling Vince. I'll show you Vince NXT 2019 is going to do great in the Royal Rumble. Montreal Stands Strong Behind Sami Zayn as Roman Reigns Retains The AEW Revolution Needs to Reinvigorate and Revitalize Their...

The much-anticipated return of CM Punk to the WWE at Survivor Series marked the dawn of a new era, or so the narrative goes. However, it's essential to peel back the layers and examine the less glamorous aspects of Punk's history and the questionable decisions made by the company's top brass. Punk's departure from WWE in 2014, coupled with the infamous termination papers received on his wedding da...

CM Punk, after a rollercoaster ride of an AEW run decides to return to WWE for the first time since the 2014 Royal Rumble. So, we are all going to gloss over jis Colt Cabana's Art of Wrestling podcast interview released in November 2014, Punk finally broke his silence regarding his exit from WWE. Punk said that he was suspended for two months after walking out on the company in January and that af...

Jey Uso spoke with the Ringer and gave some apparent shade to wrestlers outside of WWE saying "If you all want these dream matches, you all going to have to bring your ass to WWE, dog, to the top tier. You all going to have to come. Where we at ain’t dropping down" WWE superstars have become synonymous not just with body slams and suplexes but also with an insatiable appetite for ego-stroking and...

In the main event, MJF defeated Jay White to retain the AEW World Championship. In other prominent matches, The Golden Jets (Chris Jericho and Kenny Omega) defeated The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson), Swerve Strickland defeated "Hangman" Adam Page in a Texas Death match and in the opening bout, Sting, Darby Allin, and Adam Copeland defeated The Patriarchy (Christian Cage, Luchasaurus,...

Professional wrestling has undergone a significant transformation with WWE and AEW struggling to retain let alone grow with new viewers. However, a closer examination reveals a troubling trend in both organizations' television products, leading to a decline in viewer engagement and satisfaction. WWE: The Erosion of Creativity WWE, once the undisputed leader in sports entertainment, is grappling wi...

In the world of professional wrestling, storytelling is the lifeblood that pumps through the veins of the industry. It's the art of weaving compelling narratives that capture the audience's imagination, making them emotionally invest in the characters and conflicts within the squared circle. While both WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) and AEW (All Elite Wrestling) boast impressive rosters and p...

Logan Paul wins the United States Championship in what would have been unexpected given his limited schedule but with Survivor Series a few weeks away it couldn't hurt for him to get a title run with a secondary belt. LA Knight goes home empty handed and Roman Reigns will remain champion until the Royal Rumble. Did LA Knight really get anything out of the loss or will he be left behind in the midc...

WWE Crown Jewel comes to you this Saturday from Saudi Arabia! The stakes are high, the rivalries intense, and the excitement palpable. With a star-studded lineup, this event promises to be a jaw-dropping spectacle for wrestling fans around the world. Here's a sneak peek at the marquee matchups: WWE World Heavyweight Championship: Seth Rollins (c) vs. Drew McIntyre Seth Rollins puts his coveted WWE...

WWE has already confirmed hosting next year’s Elimination Chamber in February from Optus Stadium in Perth, Western Australia, and WWE Bash in Berlin on August 31, 2024 at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Berlin, Germany. There are also reports of Paris, France Listed Internally as Host City for WWE Backlash 2024. They will also continue to 2 PLEs from Saudi Arabia each year. Impact Wrestling announced d...

Chris Sabin defeated Kenta for the Impact X Division Championship PCO defeated Rhino, Steve Maclin, and Moose in a Monster's Ball match ABC (Ace Austin and Chris Bey) defeated The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) (c) for the Impact World Tag Team Championship (This was Bey's Feast or Fired Tag Team Title match) Will Ospreay defeated Mike Bailey Jordynne Grace won by last eliminating Bully R...

WWE finalizes chain of command with Triple H in control of creative under directive by Ari Emanuel AEW/ROH expands and thrives as the #2 wrestling company. Impact Wrestling enters a return to relevancy going into Bound for Glory. NWA names a new network partner in the CW for Powerrr and a New Reality Show and resurrects the territory system. MLW fosters new international unions and enters monthly...

WWE supersized their NXT developmental brand and punched down on AEW who gave a souped up Title Tuesday version of Dynamite due to the MLB playoffs. The latest edition of WWE NXT garnered positive ratings, with 921,000 live viewers on the USA Network, up from the previous week's 857,000 viewers. The 18-49 demographic rating also increased from 0.22 to 0.30. Notably, WWE featured stars like Cody Rh...