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Wrestling Is Real Wrestling Podcast

Wrestling Is Real Podcast

Navigating the ever-evolving landscape of professional wrestling since 2012, the Wrestling Is Real Podcast, with your host @KingOfPodcasts, offers in-depth, bold, and uncensored commentary. We go beyond the surface to analyze the intricate storylines, pivotal TV moments, and creative directions across all major promotions including WWE, AEW, TNA, MLW, NWA, and more.Expect insightful critiques, passionate debate, and a commitment to exploring why some angles captivate us and others fall flat. If

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10:42

New Champs but Stale Storylines at Saturday Night's...

Wrestling Is Real Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/11/02

Saturday Night's Main Event hit the Delta Center last night like a half-baked sequel—pyros fizzled, Post Malone danced ringside, and four title matches crammed a Peacock stream that felt more like filler than fireworks. Jade Cargill and CM Punk cut through the haze, claiming the WWE Women's and vacant World Heavyweight Titles in bursts of brilliance. Cargill's Jaded crush on Tiffany Stratton was raw power poetry: chokeslams booming, a torture rack toying with the champ like a ragdoll, blood on her

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54:30

Same Shoes, Same Stars: WWE Numb to Anything New in...

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2025/10/30

After days of cryptic shoe-themed teasers across WWE’s social channels, fans finally got their payoff — the official WrestleMania 42 trailer. But while the marketing campaign generated buzz, it also underscored a growing frustration among fans: beneath the flashy production, WWE’s creative direction feels increasingly out of touch.The new trailer, filled with familiar faces like Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, and Seth Rollins, reflects WWE’s reliance on the same main-event lineup that has dominated the

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45:16

WWE's Creative Answers Are Not AI and Algorithms....

Wrestling Is Real Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/10/23

Recent speculation about WWE's creative direction has been dominated by reports of Artificial Intelligence being integrated into the storytelling process, fueling fears of an automated, algorithm-driven product. However, this focus on AI misses the fundamental issue: a perceived creative bankruptcy that technology cannot solve. As reports from outlets like Newsweek and Fightful have clarified, the panic over AI writing promos and booking matches is largely unfounded, with the company's use of AI

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21:14

AEW Substandard WrestleDream Not Quite The Dream

Wrestling Is Real Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/10/19

AEW WrestleDream featured a brutal main event, Darby Allin outlasted Jon Moxley in a violent "I Quit" match. The grueling war finally concluded when Allin forced the seemingly unquittable Moxley to surrender.The AEW World Championship was on the line as "Hangman" Adam Page defended his title against the formidable Samoa Joe. In a hard-hitting clash of titans, "Hangman" managed to overcome the challenger and retain his world title.The night's biggest shock came after the $500k Tag Team Match, which

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48:18

AI Wrestling Runs Wild or A WWE Blurry Vision (ep.966)

Wrestling Is Real Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/10/16

While wrestling fans and others online have been captivated and disturbed by a recent trend of AI-generated wrestling videos, the WWE is facing its own set of internal issues, from a murky championship picture to dwindling viewership, creating a "blurry vision" for the company's future.The rise of OpenAI's Sora has led to a surge in viral, and often bizarre, videos depicting real and deceased public figures in WWE matches. These AI-generated clips have featured historical figures like Queen

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38:59

TNA Bound For Glory Bumbled By WWE and NXT Influence

Wrestling Is Real Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/10/13

TNA's biggest event of the year, Bound For Glory, suffered from a profound and detrimental influence from WWE and NXT-style booking, resulting in a confusing, over-booked, and ultimately frustrating night of action. The pay-per-view, which should have been TNA's chance to shine, instead felt marred by questionable decisions, unnecessary complexity, and a lack of faith in its own roster and storytelling.Over-Exposed NXT Talent and Convoluted Finishes: The recurring presence of NXT talent—including

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58:14

WWE Bound For Dropping Ratings or Down Under Creative

Wrestling Is Real Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/10/09

In the wake of WWE's high-profile pivot to streaming platforms like Netflix and ESPN, the company's business model has emerged as a paradoxical behemoth—raking in unprecedented revenue through lucrative media deals and inflated live event pricing, yet teetering on the brink of creative insolvency that alienates talent and fans alike. Since the Netflix era kicked off in January 2025 with the exclusive streaming of *Monday Night Raw*, WWE has positioned itself as a content powerhouse, securing a $5

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54:16

WWE NXT-N-A Talent and Title Control Over TNA and AAA

Wrestling Is Real Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/10/02

WWE's NXTNA—a snarky shorthand for the NXT-TNA-AAA mashup—smells like a calculated middle finger to AEW, cloaked in cross-promotional chaos. Ricky Starks, rebranded as Ricky Saints, went from AEW's midcard darling to NXT's dual-title kingpin in six months, snagging the North American belt from Shawn Spears in April and toppling Oba Femi for the NXT Championship at No Mercy. NoDQ.com crowed the Femi match as WWE's "F.U." to AEW, spinning a supposed jobber into a titan.Never mind Starks' AEW

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51:42

WWE Counterprogramming Fumbles WrestlePalooza and Put...

Wrestling Is Real Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/09/25

WWE’s much-hyped WrestlePalooza, the first Premium Live Event (PLE) streamed on ESPN Unlimited, landed with a thud, earning a scathing “C” grade from ESPN combat sports writer Andreas Hale. The Indianapolis event, meant to kick off WWE’s blockbuster five-year, $325 million deal with ESPN, promised “epic moments” and "surprises" but delivered a lackluster card that left fans and critics underwhelmed. Hale praised the Women’s World Championship match between Stephanie Vaquer and IYO SKY as the sole

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21:30

AEW All Out Fletcher or All About AJ Wrestlepalooza

Wrestling Is Real Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/09/21

AEW All Out 2025 delivered a stacked card with five championship matches, intense stipulation bouts, and the emergence of new stars. Headlined by AEW World Champion “Hangman” Adam Page defending his title against TNT Champion Kyle Fletcher.“The Protostar,” stepped into the spotlight as a main event contender, challenging Hangman Adam Page for the AEW World Championship. Fletcher’s performance, however, showcased his potential as a top-tier talent, earning praise for his intensity and signaling his

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55:06

A WWE Wrestlepalooza of Inferior Improv and Match...

Wrestling Is Real Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/09/18

We look into the intersection of corporate influence and creative execution within WWE's programming. The "Match Match Match" podcast trope is used to critique what is described as "inferior improv" and "corporate suffocation of creative," leading to generic and uninspired storylines. This is exemplified by a "tedious" go-home promo for a mixed-tag team match involving CM Punk & AJ Lee against Seth Rollins & Becky Lynch. Meanwhile, this creative direction coincides with a significant new

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39:02

TKO's Global Power Play Puts WWE Toxic Fandom Into...

Wrestling Is Real Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/09/15

WWE made a controversial announcement that WrestleMania 43 in 2027 will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This marks the first time WWE's flagship event will be hosted outside of North America, and it's a decision that has sent shockwaves through the fan base. The move, which is reportedly part of a massive new deal that includes the 2027 Royal Rumble and at least one other major event in the same year, is a clear signal of TKO Group Holdings' focus on maximizing global revenue, with reports

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69:36

Triple H: Master Manipulator or AJ Lee: Agent of...

Wrestling Is Real Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/09/11

In the face of historically low wrestling ratings and a strategic gamble with Raw's start time, WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H is being cast as a master manipulator, deftly using the "juvenile delusional fandom" as putty in his hands. Rather than a genuine philosophical shift toward transparency, his public defense of the WWE: Unreal docuseries is portrayed as a calculated mind trick. He cleverly called out the hypocrisy of podcasters and online critics who consume backstage gossip, while

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21:59

AJ Lee WWE Return Riles Frenzied Fandom For...

Wrestling Is Real Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/09/06

WWE Smackdown pulled out all the stops with "hot shot" booking to set the stage for their upcoming Wrestlepalooza event. The surprise return of AJ Lee, who came to the aid of her husband, CM Punk, in a heated confrontation with Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch. While the toxic portion of the WWE fandom is ecstatic over Lee's comeback, gloating online about how it proves WWE's superiority over a struggling AEW brand that is reportedly seeing its TV ratings and viewership numbers sink to record lows, her

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54:40

AEW Avoids WWE Chess Move. Wrestlepalooza Now...

Wrestling Is Real Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/09/04

Time to dissect the latest chapter in the WWE bullying tactics to counter AEW, arguing that WWE's decision to counter-program AEW All Out with their new ESPN-backed Wrestlepalooza event was a major unforced error. This move, driven by a clear case of "Tony Khan derangement syndrome," aimed to disrupt AEW's business but instead provided them with the perfect opportunity to make a brilliant strategic pivot. We break down how AEW not only sidestepped a pointless head-to-head conflict by moving their

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31:29

World Title Goes Bonnie and Clyde in Contemptuous...

Wrestling Is Real Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/09/01

The Tribal Chief, Roman Reigns, secured a decisive victory over Bronson Reed. The Wyatt Sicks, with the eerie presence of Uncle Howdy, successfully defended their WWE Tag Team Championship against The Street Profits.Becky Lynch, emerged victorious, retaining her WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship against Nikki Bella. Later in the evening, in a crucial Fatal four-way match for the World Heavyweight Championship, Seth Rollins retained his title. The win came with a twist, in the true style of

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72:10

WWE Fixed on Crushing Competition and Fueling Toxic...

Wrestling Is Real Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/08/28

The competition between WWE and All Elite Wrestling (AEW) has been characterized by what many consider to be a series of petty and anti-competitive actions, particularly on the part of WWE. This approach appears to be rooted in a desire to prevent any competitor from reaching the level of success once achieved by WCW, which forced WWE to work harder and innovate. The modern-day parallel of this rivalry extends from the top corporate level down to the fan base.Corporate Anti-CompetitionThe business

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40:02

AEW Forbidden Door London: MJF and Toni Storm Excel...

Wrestling Is Real Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/08/25

AEW Forbidden Door London highlighted MJF and "Timeless" Toni Storm as top main event stars through stellar booking. MJF’s gripping AEW World Championship loss to "Hangman" Adam Page showcased his magnetic presence, while Toni Storm’s submission win over Athena for the AEW Women’s World Championship reinforced her dominance. Beyond the intense Lights Out Steel Cage main event, where Golden Lovers, Darby Allin, Hiroshi Tanahashi, and Will Ospreay defeated Death Riders, The Young Bucks, and Gabe Kidd,

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53:21

WWE Panders To Petty Fandom While Pushing Around...

Wrestling Is Real Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/08/21

WWE's recent maneuvers suggest a calculated strategy to dominate the industry, often at the expense of fostering genuine growth or collaboration. Under the leadership of Triple H and with TKO Group's backing, WWE has been accused of leveraging its resources to undermine rivals like AEW, while exerting influence over smaller promotions such as AAA and TNA. This approach not only involves aggressive counter-programming but also subtle digs that appeal to a segment of the fanbase thrives on tribalism

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8:11

Triplemania 33 and the Case for WWE to Embrace Fun...

Wrestling Is Real Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/08/17

AAA's Triplemania 33 event as one of the year's best wrestling shows, highlighting its use of over-the-top, character-driven performances. Memorable moments included the match between Omos and Microman and a puppet version of Finn Bálor's "Demon" character. The speaker suggests that WWE, under Triple H's leadership, could benefit from adopting AAA's "make-believe," campy, and fun approach to storytelling to energize its own product. While some WWE stars participated, the crossover with AAA's style

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