WrestleTalk Podcast

Asuka is no longer the Raw Women's Champion and, well, it all felt a bit rubbish in the end! Luke is joined by Xenia to talk about Asuka's Raw Women's Championship run and ask why it was a dud, look at the AEW and NXT ratings war, and answer your mailbag questions! You can follow Xenia on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

NXT saw the return of Kyle O'Reilly to in ring competition, and with his return the Undisputed Era are back to full strength and immediately thrust into a title shot for next week. YES PLEASE. Also very much yes and very much please is Keith Lee vs Karrion Kross which had the most perfect promo on this week's show. Theme music by Jade Starr Buy our new WrestleTalk merchandise here WrestleTalk In The Office Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2sprWyZxCcqhtbzUuKfd0U?si=txG3hFYjSNOlGYpcDipx2g WrestleTalk Discover Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/00I22mwo6wwMKdBh6Y8Gtf?si=geesBbqiSuaNkW6SVdn3eQ Subscribe to partsFUNknown here Watch the video version of the WrestleTalk Podcast here Join the WrestleLeague and become a Pledge Hammer on Patreon here Follow Luke Owen @ThisIsLukeOwen Follow Oli Davis @OliDavis Follow Laurie Blake @ElFakidor Follow Pete Quinnell @PeteQuinnell Follow Andy Datson @AndyDatsonWT Follow Adam Blampied @AdamTheBlampied 00:35 - Intro 01:26 - Kyle O'Reilly Returns To NXT! 14:08 - Full NXT Review 56:16 - Outro  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

WWWYKI! Matt Cardona is now in AEW and he's teaming with Cody! But what could be next for the former Zack Ryder. Luke and Oli dive into the colourful world of AEW Dynamite, with an excellent promo from MJF and awesome Dark Order stuff! Theme music by Jade Starr Buy our new WrestleTalk merchandise here WrestleTalk In The Office Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2sprWyZxCcqhtbzUuKfd0U?si=txG3hFYjSNOlGYpcDipx2g WrestleTalk Discover Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/00I22mwo6wwMKdBh6Y8Gtf?si=geesBbqiSuaNkW6SVdn3eQ Subscribe to partsFUNknown here Watch the video version of the WrestleTalk Podcast here Join the WrestleLeague and become a Pledge Hammer on Patreon here Follow Luke Owen @ThisIsLukeOwen Follow Oli Davis @OliDavis Follow Laurie Blake @ElFakidor Follow Pete Quinnell @PeteQuinnell Follow Andy Datson @AndyDatsonWT Follow Adam Blampied @AdamTheBlampied 00:35 - Intro 04:46 - What NEXT For [spoiler] In AEW?! 19:23 - Superchat Party! 28:05 - AEW Dynamite July 29, 2020 Review 1:03:36 - Superchat Party! 1:12:50 - Outro  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Asuka has had her Summerslam plans changed - much like a lot of things in WWE! Luke and Oli dive into this week's Raw, which included a brilliant promo from Randy Orton and some baffling booking choices. Theme music by Jade Starr Buy our new WrestleTalk merchandise here WrestleTalk In The Office Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2sprWyZxCcqhtbzUuKfd0U?si=txG3hFYjSNOlGYpcDipx2g WrestleTalk Discover Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/00I22mwo6wwMKdBh6Y8Gtf?si=geesBbqiSuaNkW6SVdn3eQ Subscribe to partsFUNknown here Watch the video version of the WrestleTalk Podcast here Join the WrestleLeague and become a Pledge Hammer on Patreon here Follow Luke Owen @ThisIsLukeOwen Follow Oli Davis @OliDavis Follow Laurie Blake @ElFakidor Follow Pete Quinnell @PeteQuinnell Follow Andy Datson @AndyDatsonWT Follow Adam Blampied @AdamTheBlampied 00:35 - Intro 03:10 - Asuka WWE Summerslam Plans CHANGED! 15:40 - $25+ Patreon Pledgehammer Shoutouts 17:16 - Superchat Party! 25:59 - WWE Raw July 20, 2020 Review 51:23 - Superchat Party! 1:05:38 - Outro  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

YEEEEEEEEHHHHSSSS...Brother Nero has arrived on SmackDown as part of the Bar Fight with Sheamus! Join Chopper Pete and Randy Andy as they discuss the ramifications of Brother Nero and the rest of this episode of SmackDown! Theme music by Jade Starr Buy our new WrestleTalk merchandise here WrestleTalk In The Office Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2sprWyZxCcqhtbzUuKfd0U?si=txG3hFYjSNOlGYpcDipx2g WrestleTalk Discover Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/00I22mwo6wwMKdBh6Y8Gtf?si=geesBbqiSuaNkW6SVdn3eQ Subscribe to partsFUNknown here Watch the video version of the WrestleTalk Podcast here Join the WrestleLeague and become a Pledge Hammer on Patreon here Follow Luke Owen @ThisIsLukeOwen Follow Oli Davis @OliDavis Follow Laurie Blake @ElFakidor Follow Pete Quinnell @PeteQuinnell Follow Andy Datson @AndyDatsonWT Follow Adam Blampied @AdamTheBlampied 00:35 - Intro 02:19 - Brother Nero DEBUTS On SmackDown 12:46 - $25+ Patreon Pledgehammer Shoutouts 14:45 - WWE SmackDown July 24, 2020 Review 43:53 - Outro  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Booker T's controversial comments regarding Naomi and the wave of fan support she has garnered has caused a stir this week, Adam Blampied and special guest Alex Queen of the Ring discuss the #NaomiDeservesBetter movement. Theme music by Jade Starr You can follow Adam Pearson on Twitter and Instagram Buy our new WrestleTalk merchandise here WrestleTalk In The Office Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2sprWyZxCcqhtbzUuKfd0U?si=txG3hFYjSNOlGYpcDipx2g WrestleTalk Discover Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/00I22mwo6wwMKdBh6Y8Gtf?si=geesBbqiSuaNkW6SVdn3eQ Subscribe to partsFUNknown here Watch the video version of the WrestleTalk Podcast here Join the WrestleLeague and become a Pledge Hammer on Patreon here Follow Luke Owen @ThisIsLukeOwen Follow Oli Davis @OliDavis Follow Laurie Blake @ElFakidor Follow Pete Quinnell @PeteQuinnell Follow Andy Datson @AndyDatsonWT Follow Adam Blampied @AdamTheBlampied 00:47 - Does Naomi Deserve Better? 19:07 - Patreon Mailbag  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Keith Lee has vacated the North American Championship, meaning we are guaranteed a NEW NA champ at TakeOver 30. And to decide who will be the new top guy in the mid-card, NXT will be holding its second North American title ladder match at the show. Adam and Laurie think this is all just a brilliant idea, and it means we were treated to a stellar week of NXT TV to boot! Theme music by Jade Starr Buy our new WrestleTalk merchandise here WrestleTalk In The Office Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2sprWyZxCcqhtbzUuKfd0U?si=txG3hFYjSNOlGYpcDipx2g WrestleTalk Discover Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/00I22mwo6wwMKdBh6Y8Gtf?si=geesBbqiSuaNkW6SVdn3eQ Subscribe to partsFUNknown here Watch the video version of the WrestleTalk Podcast here Join the WrestleLeague and become a Pledge Hammer on Patreon here Follow Luke Owen @ThisIsLukeOwen Follow Oli Davis @OliDavis Follow Laurie Blake @ElFakidor Follow Pete Quinnell @PeteQuinnell Follow Andy Datson @AndyDatsonWT Follow Adam Blampied @AdamTheBlampied 00:35 - Intro 01:10 - New North American Champion GUARANTEED At TakeOver 18:15 - NXT Rundown 54:33 - Outro  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A controversial AEW star returned on the show, so join Oli Davis and Chopper Pete Quinnell as they talk about this stonker of an episode of AEW Dynamite! Theme music by Jade Starr Buy our new WrestleTalk merchandise here WrestleTalk In The Office Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2sprWyZxCcqhtbzUuKfd0U?si=txG3hFYjSNOlGYpcDipx2g WrestleTalk Discover Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/00I22mwo6wwMKdBh6Y8Gtf?si=geesBbqiSuaNkW6SVdn3eQ Subscribe to partsFUNknown here Watch the video version of the WrestleTalk Podcast here Join the WrestleLeague and become a Pledge Hammer on Patreon here Follow Luke Owen @ThisIsLukeOwen Follow Oli Davis @OliDavis Follow Laurie Blake @ElFakidor Follow Pete Quinnell @PeteQuinnell Follow Andy Datson @AndyDatsonWT Follow Adam Blampied @AdamTheBlampied 00:35 - Intro 02:59 - Controversial AEW Star RETURNS! 13:31 - $25+ Patreon Pledgehammer Shoutouts 15:05 - Superchat Party! 22:01 - AEW Dynamite July 22, 2020 Review 56:02 - Superchat Party! 1:10:21 - Outro  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There's been some major changes backstage in WWE and some very last minute decisions, seemingly stemming from Extreme Rules and various wrestlers not being available for the show. Oli Davis and Chopper Pete are here to review this last minute show that seemed to be thrown together somewhat. Theme music by Jade Starr Buy our new WrestleTalk merchandise here WrestleTalk In The Office Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2sprWyZxCcqhtbzUuKfd0U?si=txG3hFYjSNOlGYpcDipx2g WrestleTalk Discover Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/00I22mwo6wwMKdBh6Y8Gtf?si=geesBbqiSuaNkW6SVdn3eQ Subscribe to partsFUNknown here Watch the video version of the WrestleTalk Podcast here Join the WrestleLeague and become a Pledge Hammer on Patreon here Follow Luke Owen @ThisIsLukeOwen Follow Oli Davis @OliDavis Follow Laurie Blake @ElFakidor Follow Pete Quinnell @PeteQuinnell Follow Andy Datson @AndyDatsonWT Follow Adam Blampied @AdamTheBlampied 00:35 - Intro 03:37 - CHAOS Backstage At WWE Raw! 20:03 - $25+ Patreon Pledgehammer Shoutouts 21:17 - Superchat Party! 25:50 - WWE Raw July 20, 2020 Review 55:34 - Superchat Party! 1:04:37 - Outro  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As has been the case for quite some time now, there were A LOT of last minute changes ahead of The Horror Show At Extreme Rules. Luke Owen and Laurie Blake go over those changes, and review the show in full! Theme music by Jade Starr Buy our new WrestleTalk merchandise here WrestleTalk In The Office Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2sprWyZxCcqhtbzUuKfd0U?si=txG3hFYjSNOlGYpcDipx2g WrestleTalk Discover Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/00I22mwo6wwMKdBh6Y8Gtf?si=geesBbqiSuaNkW6SVdn3eQ Subscribe to partsFUNknown here Watch the video version of the WrestleTalk Podcast here Join the WrestleLeague and become a Pledge Hammer on Patreon here Follow Luke Owen @ThisIsLukeOwen Follow Oli Davis @OliDavis Follow Laurie Blake @ElFakidor Follow Pete Quinnell @PeteQuinnell Follow Andy Datson @AndyDatsonWT Follow Adam Blampied @AdamTheBlampied 00:35 - Multiple Last Minute Extreme Rules Plans CHANGED!  18:20 - Superchats 21:33 - The Horror Show At WWE Extreme Rules 2020 Review! 1:05:20 - Superchats  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alexa Bliss appears to be frustrated with WWE! A Moment of Bliss on SmackDown, and a tweet she made after the show seem to pain quite the pent up picture. That plus a review of SmackDown from Chopper Pete and Randy Andy Datson on this go-home show of SmackDown before The Horror Show at Extreme Rules! Theme music by Jade Starr Buy our new WrestleTalk merchandise here WrestleTalk In The Office Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2sprWyZxCcqhtbzUuKfd0U?si=txG3hFYjSNOlGYpcDipx2g WrestleTalk Discover Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/00I22mwo6wwMKdBh6Y8Gtf?si=geesBbqiSuaNkW6SVdn3eQ Subscribe to partsFUNknown here Watch the video version of the WrestleTalk Podcast here Join the WrestleLeague and become a Pledge Hammer on Patreon here Follow Luke Owen @ThisIsLukeOwen Follow Oli Davis @OliDavis Follow Laurie Blake @ElFakidor Follow Pete Quinnell @PeteQuinnell Follow Andy Datson @AndyDatsonWT Follow Adam Blampied @AdamTheBlampied 00:35 - Intro 01:30 - Alexa Bliss FRUSTRATED With WWE! 18:55 - $25+ Patreon Pledgehammer Shoutouts 21:14 - WWE SmackDown July 17, 2020 Review 39:50 - Outro  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

WWE posted it's newest record low rating for Raw, but can Roman Reigns be the man to save it? According to AJ Styles, he possibly could be! Luke Owen is joined by Adam Pearson to talk about this, AEW and NXT ratings, and go over your mailbag questions! Theme music by Jade Starr You can follow Adam Pearson on Twitter and Instagram Buy our new WrestleTalk merchandise here WrestleTalk In The Office Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2sprWyZxCcqhtbzUuKfd0U?si=txG3hFYjSNOlGYpcDipx2g WrestleTalk Discover Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/00I22mwo6wwMKdBh6Y8Gtf?si=geesBbqiSuaNkW6SVdn3eQ Subscribe to partsFUNknown here Watch the video version of the WrestleTalk Podcast here Join the WrestleLeague and become a Pledge Hammer on Patreon here Follow Luke Owen @ThisIsLukeOwen Follow Oli Davis @OliDavis Follow Laurie Blake @ElFakidor Follow Pete Quinnell @PeteQuinnell Follow Andy Datson @AndyDatsonWT Follow Adam Blampied @AdamTheBlampied 00:35 - Intro 01:46 - Matt Riddle: WWE Universal Champion? 20 - Patreon Mailbag 1:03:16 - Outro  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We've been talking all year about the Hangman Page heel turn - but what if it's Kenny Omega?! Luke Owen and Oli Davis discuss a cracking edition of Fight For The Fallen, featuring amazing character and story work. Well, if you're in the men's or tag divisions that is. Buy your Jam That Jam t-shirt here Theme music by Jade Starr Buy our new WrestleTalk merchandise here WrestleTalk In The Office Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2sprWyZxCcqhtbzUuKfd0U?si=txG3hFYjSNOlGYpcDipx2g WrestleTalk Discover Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/00I22mwo6wwMKdBh6Y8Gtf?si=geesBbqiSuaNkW6SVdn3eQ Subscribe to partsFUNknown here Watch the video version of the WrestleTalk Podcast here Join the WrestleLeague and become a Pledge Hammer on Patreon here Follow Luke Owen @ThisIsLukeOwen Follow Oli Davis @OliDavis Follow Laurie Blake @ElFakidor Follow Pete Quinnell @PeteQuinnell Follow Andy Datson @AndyDatsonWT Follow Adam Blampied @AdamTheBlampied 00:35 - Intro 05:30 - KENNY OMEGA TURNING HEEL!  18:02 - $25+ Pledge Hammer shoutouts! 20:04 - Superchat Party! 26:00 - AEW Fight for the Fallen 2020 Review 57:29 - Superchat Party! 1:09:12 - Outro  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tommaso Ciampa has voiced frustrations with his current position in NXT, saying that he worries 'creative has nothing for (him)'. Adam and Laurie try to work out whether this is a shoot or a work. Theme music by Jade Starr You can follow Alex on Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to her YouTube channel Buy our new WrestleTalk merchandise here WrestleTalk In The Office Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2sprWyZxCcqhtbzUuKfd0U?si=txG3hFYjSNOlGYpcDipx2g WrestleTalk Discover Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/00I22mwo6wwMKdBh6Y8Gtf?si=geesBbqiSuaNkW6SVdn3eQ Subscribe to partsFUNknown here Watch the video version of the WrestleTalk Podcast here Join the WrestleLeague and become a Pledge Hammer on Patreon here Follow Luke Owen @ThisIsLukeOwen Follow Oli Davis @OliDavis Follow Laurie Blake @ElFakidor Follow Pete Quinnell @PeteQuinnell Follow Andy Datson @AndyDatsonWT Follow Adam Blampied @AdamTheBlampied 00:35 - Intro 01:09 - Ciampa Frustrated With NXT 15:40 Full NXT Review 56:29 - Outro  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It was a night of welcome returns on Raw - with Bianca Belair and Shayna Baszler making their much needed on-screen re-debuts! Luke and Oli dive into all the goings on from Raw, including a tremendous match between Seth Rollins and Kevin Owens, and amazing storytelling with Randy Orton. Theme music by Jade Starr Buy our new WrestleTalk merchandise here WrestleTalk In The Office Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2sprWyZxCcqhtbzUuKfd0U?si=txG3hFYjSNOlGYpcDipx2g WrestleTalk Discover Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/00I22mwo6wwMKdBh6Y8Gtf?si=geesBbqiSuaNkW6SVdn3eQ Subscribe to partsFUNknown here Watch the video version of the WrestleRamble here Join the WrestleLeague and become a Pledge Hammer on Patreon here Follow Luke Owen @ThisIsLukeOwen Follow Oli Davis @OliDavis Follow Laurie Blake @ElFakidor Follow Pete Quinnell @PeteQuinnell Follow Andy Datson @AndyDatsonWT Follow Adam Blampied @AdamTheBlampied 00:35 - Intro 04:41 - Two BIG Returns!  15:12 - $25+ Patreon Pledgehammer Shoutouts 18:09 - Superchat Party! 24:46 WWE Raw July 13, 2020 Review 47:33 - Superchat Party! 52:17 - Outro  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.