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Cheap Pop Society

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Cheap Pop Society is a pro wrestling podcast built for fans who love the art, the absurdity, and the adrenaline of sports entertainment. Each episode dives into wrestling past and present—breaking down weekly shows, legendary eras, iconic wrestlers, unforgettable promos, and the moments that made crowds lose their minds (cheap pop or not).Hosted with a mix of sharp analysis and unapologetic fandom, Cheap Pop Society blends serious discussion with wild takes, humor, and nostalgia. Whether it’s WWE,

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00:20:07

5 Wrestling Backstage Secrets That Changed Wrestling...

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2026/10/09

Five wrestling backstage secrets changed the course of WWE, WCW, and AEW history. From the infamous Curtain Call and the Montreal Screwjob to WCW's Radicalz departures and AEW's Brawl Out, these are the real-life controversies that changed professional wrestling.Wrestling may be scripted, but what happens behind the curtain can change everything.In this Cheap Pop Society wrestling documentary, we're breaking down five backstage incidents that shook the wrestling business, changed careers, exposed

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00:23:47

The Plane Ride From Hell: The Flight That Changed...

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2026/09/18

THE PLANE RIDE FROM HELL: THE FLIGHT THAT CHANGED WRESTLINGOn May 5, 2002, a WWE charter flight left London following the company's European tour.What happened during that flight would become one of the most infamous stories in professional wrestling history.But the Plane Ride From Hell wasn't simply a story about wrestlers drinking, fighting, and causing chaos.It exposed a wrestling culture that was rapidly changing.In this Cheap Pop Society deep dive, we go beyond the legendary stories and examine

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00:26:27

Will Ospreay: From Aerial Assassin to AEW World...

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2026/09/11

Will Ospreay didn't become AEW World Champion overnight.From the British independent wrestling scene to New Japan Pro-Wrestling, from the creation of United Empire to AEW, from the spectacular Aerial Assassin to a more complete and mature wrestler, Ospreay's journey has been one of the most fascinating evolutions in modern professional wrestling.And now, after defeating Kenny Omega at AEW All In: London at Wembley Stadium, Will Ospreay stands at the top of AEW.But how did he get here?In this Cheap

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00:24:23

WWE LOST THE NEW DAY: How One of Wrestling's Greatest...

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2026/09/04

WWE created The New Day.WWE turned them into legends.So how did WWE lose them?For more than a decade, Kofi Kingston, Xavier Woods and Big E became one of the greatest and most influential tag teams of the modern era. From their unlikely beginnings and the early days of The New Day to Booty-O's, WrestleMania moments, championship reigns, Big E's rise to WWE Champion, and some of the greatest tag team matches of their generation, The New Day became far more than a WWE tag team.They became an

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01:03:24

AEW ALL IN 2026: AEW HAS TO GET THIS RIGHT | Full...

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2026/08/29

AEW is heading back to Wembley Stadium for All In 2026 — and this time, AEW HAS TO GET THIS RIGHT.Is this the night AEW launches its next era… or another massive opportunity they fail to capitalize on?In this episode of Cheap Pop Society, I'm breaking down the entire AEW All In 2026 card, including:-Kenny Omega vs. Will Ospreay-Mercedes Moné vs. Willow Nightingale-Jon Moxley vs. Nigel McGuinness-Kyle Fletcher vs. Konosuke Takeshita vs. Kazuchika Okada-Kevin Knight vs. Darby Allin-Adam Copeland &

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00:22:30

What REALLY Happened to Mike Awesome? | The Tragic...

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2026/08/14

Mike Awesome was one of the most underrated big men in professional wrestling history.Standing 6'6" and weighing nearly 300 pounds, Mike Awesome could do things in the ring that wrestlers half his size couldn't. From his rise as The Gladiator in Japan, to becoming an ECW World Heavyweight Champion, to his legendary wars with Masato Tanaka, Awesome looked like he was destined to become a major wrestling superstar.Then everything changed.His controversial departure from ECW. His arrival in WCW. The

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00:33:12

The Unsolved Murder of Dino Bravo | Wrestling's...

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2026/07/31

For millions of wrestling fans, Dino Bravo was one of the strongest men in professional wrestling. He competed against legends, captured championships, and became a memorable villain during wrestling's golden era.But on March 10, 1993, everything changed.Dino Bravo was found murdered inside his Laval, Quebec home after being shot 17 times. More than 30 years later, no one has ever been convicted of the crime.In this Cheap Pop Society documentary, we examine Dino Bravo's wrestling career, his rise in

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00:30:30

The Murder of Bruiser Brody: Wrestling's Darkest...

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2026/07/17

One locker room. One fatal confrontation. A mystery that still divides the wrestling world.On July 16, 1988, legendary professional wrestler Bruiser Brody (Frank Goodish) entered a locker room in Puerto Rico before a scheduled match. Minutes later, he was fighting for his life after being stabbed in one of the most shocking tragedies in wrestling history.In this episode of Cheap Pop Society: Wrestling True Crime, we examine the life of Bruiser Brody, the events leading up to that fateful night, the

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02:06:31

The nWo Turns 30: The Moment Wrestling Changed Forever

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2026/07/14

30 years ago, professional wrestling changed forever.On July 7, 1996, the wrestling world was turned upside down when Hulk Hogan shocked fans by joining Scott Hall and Kevin Nash to create the New World Order. What started as an invasion angle became one of the most influential and controversial groups in wrestling history.In this special Cheap Pop Society documentary episode, we break down the rise of the nWo:🔥 The arrival of The Outsiders🔥 Scott Hall’s shocking WCW debut🔥 Kevin Nash joining the

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01:03:21

John Cena's Heel Turn: Did It REALLY Live Up to 20...

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2026/07/03

For more than two decades, wrestling fans begged WWE to do the unthinkable—turn John Cena into a villain.After years of "Let's Go Cena!" and "Cena Sucks!" chants, it finally happened. But did one of the most anticipated character changes in wrestling history actually live up to the hype?In this episode of Cheap Pop Society, we break down every chapter of John Cena's heel run:🔥 Why fans wanted Heel Cena for over 20 years🔥 The shocking heel turn and immediate reaction🔥 The best promos and defining

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00:41:04

The 10 Most SHOCKING Heel Turns in Wrestling History

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2026/06/26

What makes a truly shocking heel turn?In professional wrestling, a great heel turn can change careers, create legendary rivalries, and sometimes reshape the entire industry. In this episode of Cheap Pop Society, we're counting down the Top 10 Most Shocking Heel Turns in Wrestling History.From Hulk Hogan joining the nWo to Seth Rollins betraying The Shield, Stone Cold Steve Austin aligning with Vince McMahon, and John Cena's long-awaited heel turn, we're ranking the betrayals that left wrestling fans

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00:32:09

10 Wrestling Venues That Would BREAK The Internet

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2026/06/19

What if WrestleMania took place on the Moon?What if WWE, AEW, or TNA held an event at the Roman Colosseum, Area 51, the White House, or even Disney's Magic Kingdom?In this Cheap Pop Society documentary, we're counting down the greatest wrestling venues that will probably never happen—but absolutely should.From historic landmarks to impossible locations, we're fantasy-booking wrestling's biggest dream events and imagining what these shows would look like if money, logistics, and reality weren't

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00:30:23

VERY NICE, VERY EVIL: The Strange Rise of Danhausen

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2026/05/29

Danhausen was never supposed to become a wrestling star.No world titles.No massive TV push.No traditional “main event” look.And yet somehow… he became one of the most recognizable cult figures in modern wrestling.In this Cheap Pop Society documentary, we explore the complete rise of Danhausen — from independent wrestling obscurity to internet phenomenon, AEW cult favorite, and eventually WWE star.This is the story of:• The injury that changed everything• The creation of the Danhausen character•

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01:59:24

The REAL Hulk Hogan? | Rise, Lies & Legacy Explained

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2026/05/25

Hulk Hogan wasn’t just a wrestler.He was wrestling itself.In this episode of Cheap Pop Society, we have a guest. Roger from the Red Hot Reds Podcast on All Glove Off Sports Media Network helps break down the explosive 4-part Netflix documentary covering the life, career, controversies, and legacy of the most famous wrestler of all time: Hulk Hogan.From Hulkamania to the nWo…From backstage politics to public scandals…From American hero to one of wrestling’s most controversial figures…This is the full

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00:56:36

Bumps, Bruises & Broken Bodies: The Real Human Cost...

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2026/05/22

Every bump tells a story. Every bruise is a receipt.Professional wrestling looks like spectacle… but behind the lights, pyro, and crowd reactions is a reality few talk about openly.In this episode of Cheap Pop Society, we break down the physical toll of pro wrestling—the injuries, the wear-and-tear, and the long-term damage that performers accept every time they step through the ropes.From concussions to broken bones, torn muscles to career-ending injuries, this isn’t just entertainment.It’s

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00:34:30

The Last Legacy: How Sting Survived Every Era of...

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2026/05/21

For over 40 years, Sting survived every era of professional wrestling.From the colorful chaos of the 1980s…To WCW and the Monday Night Wars…To the fall of WCW, TNA reinvention, WWE, and finally AEW…Sting became something wrestling rarely creates anymore:A true generational icon.This documentary explores how Sting adapted across decades without losing the emotional connection that made fans believe in him in the first place.From Surfer Sting…To Crow Sting…To the final cinematic AEW run…This is the

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01:07:29

The Billionaire Who Nearly Destroyed WWE

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2026/05/15

Ted Turner didn’t just own WCW — he changed professional wrestling forever. In this episode of Cheap Pop Society, we break down how Ted Turner’s media empire created the Monday Night Wars, helped launch the nWo, pushed WWE to evolve, and nearly defeated Vince McMahon during wrestling’s hottest era.From WCW Nitro and Hulk Hogan’s heel turn to the fall of WCW and Turner losing power, this is the full story of the billionaire who transformed wrestling forever.#WCW #TedTurner #WWE #MondayNightWars

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00:18:41

The Montreal Screwjob Wasn’t What You Think

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2026/05/09

For nearly 30 years, wrestling fans believed they knew the truth about the Montreal Screwjob.Bret Hart was betrayed.Vince McMahon became the villain.Shawn Michaels escaped with the WWF Championship.But what if the story isn’t that simple?This deep-dive documentary investigates one of the most controversial moments in professional wrestling history — analyzing the evidence, contradictions, backstage politics, and conspiracy theories surrounding Survivor Series 1997.Was Bret Hart really blindsided?Did

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00:26:44

Wrestlers Who Lost Themselves to Their Gimmicks (Bray...

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2026/05/04

Wrestling is built on characters… but what happens when the character never turns off?This documentary explores the disturbing reality behind wrestling’s most iconic personas and the psychological cost of living inside them.From Bray Wyatt and his shifting identities like The Fiend, to The Ultimate Warrior and his total immersion into persona, to legends like The Undertaker and Mick Foley who lived multiple identities in and out of the ring—this is the hidden side of wrestling no one talks about.We

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00:13:11

The Darkest Backstage Secrets in Wrestling History...

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2026/05/01

Wrestling has always blurred the line between fiction and reality—but in some cases, that line disappeared completely.In this episode of Cheap Pop Society, we break down two of the most unsettling backstage stories in wrestling history involving Bruiser Brody and Chris Adams.These are not storyline angles. These are real events that unfolded behind the curtain during very different eras of professional wrestling.From the territorial wrestling system of the 1980s to the transitional 1990s era, we

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