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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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34:59

MJF's Calculated and Chaotic World Title Win at AEW...

Wrestling Is Real Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/12/28

In a chaotic and calculated main event at Worlds End, Maxwell Jacob Friedman officially ended the reign of Samoa Joe to become the new AEW World Champion, signaling a ruthless return to his roots as the industry's most despised villain. By outlasting Joe, Swerve Strickland, and Hangman Adam Page in a grueling 4-Way Match, MJF didn't just win back the "Triple B"—he effectively shed the "generational talent" hero persona to embrace the cold, manipulative tactics that first made him a star. Utilizing a

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51:53

Streaming Supremacy or Creative Crisis? WWE’s 2026...

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2025/12/24

While Netflix is celebrating a massive victory this week with record-breaking viewership for the Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua clash—pulling in an estimated 33 million global viewers—the same cannot be said for its newest billion-dollar partner, WWE. As the calendar turns to 2026, the wrestling giant finds itself in a state of "creative bankruptcy," entering the new year with virtually zero narrative momentum despite the prestige of the Netflix platform. Reports suggest a desperate, last-minute

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61:25

John Cena Loss Backlash Exposes 'Directionless' WWE...

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2025/12/18

WWE creative, under the direction of Paul "Triple H" Levesque, was reportedly "blindsided" and caught off guard by the intense, negative fan reaction to John Cena losing his retirement match to Gunther. While Triple H has publicly attempted to dismiss the boos as expected "heat," internal sources suggest the level of hostility exceeded WWE's projections, revealing a failure to gauge audience sentiment. This creative misstep and subsequent shock reinforce reports that, in the wake of Cena's

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28:42

John Cena's Traditional Loss Ignites Juvenile...

Wrestling Is Real Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/12/14

John Cena takes traditional loss and the juvenile delusional meltdownThe curtain officially fell on a legendary career as John Cena suffered a definitive, clean submission loss to "The Ring General" Gunther in the main event of Saturday Night's Main Event. In a brutal and technical showcase meant to pass the torch to the next generation, Cena valiantly fought but ultimately submitted to Gunther's unforgiving assault, making this the first time the wrestling icon has officially retired with a

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63:50

"Paul’s Vision Being Executed" WWE in 2025 Under...

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2025/12/11

The inaugural year of TKO Group Holdings, the entity merging WWE and UFC, saw WWE not just survive, but flourish under the streaming behemoth Netflix's gaze.Despite the organization being majority-owned by Endeavor (and indirectly controlled by the private equity giant Silver Lake), WWE President Nick Khan has firmly maintained that the creative success of the new era is purely the product of Chief Content Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque. Khan's quote, "It's Paul’s vision being executed,"

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67:51

TNA Moves to AMC Along with WWE/NXT Crossover

Wrestling Is Real Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/12/04

TNA Wrestling has secured a significant multi-year media rights agreement that will see its flagship weekly show, Thursday Night iMPACT!, move to AMC and AMC+ starting January 15, 2026. This monumental move represents a major strategic shift for TNA, aiming to capitalize on AMC Networks' reputation for catering to passionate, engaged fan bases and substantially increasing TNA's household reach. The two-hour broadcast will air live every Thursday from 9-11 p.m. ET, kicking off with a live event in

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33:20

Survivor Series War Games Reaked of Warmed Over...

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2025/11/30

WWEs Survivor Series, featuring the hallmark WarGames matches left many fans questioning the creative decisions behind the outcomes and match presentation. Women's WarGames Match with Charlotte Flair, which also included IYO SKY, Alexa Bliss, AJ Lee, and Rhea Ripley, secured a victory over the opposing team, led by Becky Lynch and featuring the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions Asuka and Kairi Sane, along with Nia Jax and Lash Legend, by submission. Despite the monumental effort, the match was

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74:37

Triple H War Games Booking Boast or Russo Reality Check

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2025/11/27

Triple H is trying to sell us a bill of goods. In recent interviews, he’s boasting about a "deep field" and a "wide open" future, conveniently glazing over the fact that WWE’s main event scene is essentially a retirement community. He points to the "thickness" of the roster underneath, citing names like Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed, yet the marquee remains choked by part-timers and veterans pushing 40 or 50—Lesnar, Punk, Reigns, and Cody. If the future is so bright, why is the present so reliant

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16:19

AEW Full Gear Full of Blood and a Boatload of Belt...

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2025/11/23

AEW's Full Gear 2025 was a spectacle that swung wildly between brilliance and overkill, proving once again that the company thrives on high-stakes drama—but sometimes piles on the extremes like it's allergic to subtlety. Four title changes lit up the ledger (FTR's tag team triumph, Ricochet's gauntlet glory for the new National belt, Mark Briscoe's gritty TNT grab, and Samoa Joe's cage-clinching World Championship heist), but let's pump the brakes: that's not evolution; it's title turnover roulette

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72:47

WWE Desperate One Night Booking for Divided...

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2025/11/20

In a televised attempt to justify its massive Netflix contract and squeeze every last drop of nostalgia out of its most famous living star, WWE rolled into Madison Square Garden for a Monday Night Raw that reeked of desperate "All Hands On Deck" pandering.The evening began with a bloated, 50-minute tribute to John Cena's "Final Raw," a farewell so comprehensive it felt like an overlong eulogy for a man who will surely be back for WrestleMania. After cutting a heartfelt promo about his 23-year

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57:56

Ruthless Depression: WWE's Fanatic Fandom In Crisis Mode

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2025/11/13

The recent "boom period" for WWE is reportedly "definitely cooling off," characterized by a noticeable decline in advance ticket sales, signaling an end to the company's peak momentum, according to Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer. This decline is mirrored by a growing discontent among the loyal fanbase, who have begun to label the current era—starting with the Raw debut on Netflix—the "Ruthless Depression" Era, a play on the company's past "Ruthless Aggression" period.This fan backlash, as voiced

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58:41

Triple H's Time in Creative Is Numbered

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2025/11/06

Whispers in the corridors of power at TKO and WWE suggest that Paul "Triple H" Levesque's reign over the company's creative direction could be drawing to a dramatic close. The man once hailed as the architect of WWE's post-Vince McMahon era is now facing mounting pressure from plummeting ratings, fan backlash, and internal calls for a seismic shift—echoing the very "new landscape" he himself hinted at in recent interviews.Triple H, WWE's Chief Content Officer since July 2022, has long positioned

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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...

Wrestling Is Real Wrestling Podcast ·

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

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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

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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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