WrestleTalk Podcast

With Raw being consistnely good, and SmackDown being consistently bad, is it time for Heyman to step in and run SmackDown as well? Chopper Pete and Randy Andy Datson are here to discuss that today, as well as review last night's episode of SmackDown as well. Theme music by Jade Starr Buy our new WrestleTalk merchandise here Subscribe to WrestleTalk's Sister Channel ScreenStalker here Watch the video version of the WrestleRamble here Join the WrestleLeague and become a Pledge Hammer on Patreon here Join our Discord server 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  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Q4 investors call is in the books, and the big takeaway is that WWE could be abandoning the WWE Network. Crazy, right? There's also talk about the AEW vs. NXT war, Meltzer vs. Cornette, and Rusev having no creative for him. Theme music by Jade Starr Buy our new WrestleTalk merchandise here Subscribe to WrestleTalk's Sister Channel ScreenStalker here Watch the video version of the WrestleRamble here Join the WrestleLeague and become a Pledge Hammer on Patreon here Join our Discord server 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 02:15 - Wrestling News In Review 35:42 - Mailbag 56:30 - Outro  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Laurie and Pete break down the latest news and goings on from the black and yellow brand in the new style format for the NXT review! Theme music by Jade Starr Buy our new WrestleTalk merchandise here Subscribe to WrestleTalk's Sister Channel ScreenStalker here Watch the video version of the WrestleRamble here Join the WrestleLeague and become a Pledge Hammer on Patreon here Join our Discord server here Follow Luke Owen @ThisIsLukeOwen Follow Oli Davis @OliDavis Follow Laurie Blake @ElFakidor Follow Pete Quinnell @PeteQuinnell Follow Andy Datson @AndyDatsonWT  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After an emotional and viceral whipping to Cody Rhode, a "fan" jumped up and started attacking MJF! Or... was it a real fan? Luke and Oli talk about the controlled chaos at the end of this week's Dynamite, and give their thoughts on the episode in full along with plenty of gushing over Hangman Adam Page. Theme music by Jade Starr Buy our new WrestleTalk merchandise here Subscribe to WrestleTalk's Sister Channel ScreenStalker here Watch the video version of the WrestleRamble here Join the WrestleLeague and become a Pledge Hammer on Patreon here Join our Discord server 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 02:02 - ‘Fan’ Attacks MJF After Cody Rhodes Whipping! 14:05 - $25+ Pledge Hammer shout outs 18:32 - Superchat Party! 20:43 - AEW Dynamite Jan 29, 2020 Review 43:18 - Superchat Party! 56:08 - Outro  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's now official, Adam Blampied has joined the WrestleTalk family, and to kick things off he's sitting down with Oli to talk about their Fantasy Booking Warfare videos from last week, and Adam's thoughts on Royal Rumble 2020. Theme music by Jade Starr Buy our new WrestleTalk merchandise here Subscribe to WrestleTalk's Sister Channel ScreenStalker here Watch the video version of the WrestleRamble here Join the WrestleLeague and become a Pledge Hammer on Patreon here Join our Discord server 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  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Well, this was a packed old episode of Raw! Seems like all the creative side of WWE is on the red brand rather than the blue side of the business currently. We had a couple of NXT debuts/returns and another return! Plus, there was more great stuff between Kevin Owens and Seth Rollins! Luke and Oli dive into this week's Raw, and talk about Becky Lynch's stupid glasses. Theme music by Jade Starr Buy our new WrestleTalk merchandise here Subscribe to WrestleTalk's Sister Channel ScreenStalker here Watch the video version of the WrestleRamble here Join the WrestleLeague and become a Pledge Hammer on Patreon here Join our Discord server here Buy WrestleTalk merch here Follow Luke Owen @ThisIsLukeOwen Follow Oli Davis @OliDavis Follow Laurie Blake @ElFakidor Follow Pete Quinnell @PeteQuinnell Follow Andy Datson @AndyDatsonWT 00:34 - Intro 04:41 - WWE Returns & NXT Debuts! 18:04 - $25+ Pledgehammer Shoutouts 20:55 - Superchat Party! 23:21 - WWE Raw, Feb. 3, 2020 Review 50:06 - Superchat Party! 58:08 - Outro  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dog food. This show was about dog food. Also they teased Ronda Rousey coming back which is a pretty big deal, but the big take away from this show was dog food. Did I mention dog food? Chopper Pete and Oli Davis are here to break down everything that went down on this...interesting episode of Super SmackDown, because it's the Superbowl this weekend and WWE want to fit in I guess. Theme music by Jade Starr Buy our new WrestleTalk merchandise here Subscribe to WrestleTalk's Sister Channel ScreenStalker here Watch the video version of the WrestleRamble here Join the WrestleLeague and become a Pledge Hammer on Patreon here Join our Discord server here Follow Luke Owen @ThisIsLukeOwen Follow Oli Davis @OliDavis Follow Laurie Blake @ElFakidor Follow Pete Quinnell @PeteQuinnell Follow Andy Datson @AndyDatsonWT  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's the Friday show, so you know what that means, it's time for Luke and Oli to run down the biggest news stories of the week - and the biggest one is the firings of two of the most powerful people in WWE. Luke also talks about Edge playing AEW and WWE off against each other, Oli breaks down who booked the Royal Rumble, and there's Patreon Mailbag Questions! Theme music by Jade Starr Buy our new WrestleTalk merchandise here Subscribe to WrestleTalk's Sister Channel ScreenStalker here Watch the video version of the WrestleRamble here Join the WrestleLeague and become a Pledge Hammer on Patreon here Join our Discord server here Follow Luke Owen @ThisIsLukeOwen Follow Oli Davis @OliDavis Follow Laurie Blake @ElFakidor Follow Pete Quinnell @PeteQuinnell Follow Andy Datson @AndyDatsonWT 00:35 - Intro 03:21 - Wrestling News In Review 42:21 - Mailbag 1:06:04 - Royal Rumble Predictions  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In a new format style for the NXT shows, Laurie and Pete go through the big news coming out of this week's episode while giving some thoughts on the big news from the black and gold brand! What's up with Matt Riddle? What's going on with Bianca Belair? All that and more! Theme music by Jade Starr Buy our new WrestleTalk merchandise here Subscribe to WrestleTalk's Sister Channel ScreenStalker here Watch the video version of the WrestleRamble here Join the WrestleLeague and become a Pledge Hammer on Patreon here Join our Discord server here Follow Luke Owen @ThisIsLukeOwen Follow Oli Davis @OliDavis Follow Laurie Blake @ElFakidor Follow Pete Quinnell @PeteQuinnell Follow Andy Datson @AndyDatsonWT 00:35 - Intro 6:08 - Matt Riddle Backstage Heat?! 14:23 - NXT TakeOver Portland Build! 23:06 - Bianca Belair Leaving NXT?! 32:39 - Outro  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There's been a big report suggesting that Luke Harper/Brodie Lee will debut for AEW on the 18th of March, but who should he feud with first? Luke and Oli dive into this very solid episode of AEW Dynamite, which featured more heel promos from Britt Baker, great wrestling from Cody and Chris Jericho, and more awesomeness from Hangman Page. Theme music by Jade Starr Buy our new WrestleTalk merchandise here Subscribe to WrestleTalk's Sister Channel ScreenStalker here Watch the video version of the WrestleRamble here Join the WrestleLeague and become a Pledge Hammer on Patreon here Join our Discord server here Follow Luke Owen @ThisIsLukeOwen Follow Oli Davis @OliDavis Follow Laurie Blake @ElFakidor Follow Pete Quinnell @PeteQuinnell Follow Andy Datson @AndyDatsonWT Follow Just Dave @DavidWRees 00:35 - Intro 03:16 - How Luke Harper Should DEBUT In AEW! 14:53 - Super Chat Party! 18:32 - $25+ Pledge Hammer shout outs 20:53 - AEW Dynamite Jan 29, 2020 Review 55:09 - Outro  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You thought Edge's return at the Royal Rumble was great? Well, it's about to get even better! Luke and Oli wax lyrical about a fantastic episode of Raw, with great wrestling, great promos and only a few dud moments! Theme music by Jade Starr Buy our new WrestleTalk merchandise here Subscribe to WrestleTalk's Sister Channel ScreenStalker here Watch the video version of the WrestleRamble here Join the WrestleLeague and become a Pledge Hammer on Patreon here Join our Discord server here Buy WrestleTalk merch here Follow Luke Owen @ThisIsLukeOwen Follow Oli Davis @OliDavis Follow Laurie Blake @ElFakidor Follow Pete Quinnell @PeteQuinnell Follow Andy Datson @AndyDatsonWT 00:34 - Intro 03:25 - MAJOR WWE HEEL TURN ON EDGE! 16:10 - $25+ Pledgehammer Shoutouts 17:56 - Superchat Party! 23:36 - WWE Raw, Jan. 27, 2020 Review 50:45 - Superchat Party! 59:49 - Outro  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

According to Big Daddy Dave Meltzer, there were some big changes made to the Royal Rumble just a few weeks ago, so Oli and Luke are diving into that news as well as giving their full review of WWE Royal Rumble 2020. Theme music by Jade Starr Buy our new WrestleTalk merchandise here Subscribe to WrestleTalk's Sister Channel ScreenStalker here Watch the video version of the WrestleRamble here Join the WrestleLeague and become a Pledge Hammer on Patreon here Join our Discord server here Follow Luke Owen @ThisIsLukeOwen Follow Oli Davis @OliDavis Follow Laurie Blake @ElFakidor Follow Pete Quinnell @PeteQuinnell Follow Andy Datson @AndyDatsonWT 00:35 - WWE Royal Rumble 2020 PLANS CHANGED! 27:01 - Superchats 30:27 - WWE Royal Rumble 2020 Review! 53:43 - Superchats  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's the go-home show for Royal Rumble 2020, but you wouldn't think it from this show. Why does SmackDown need to change? Because it's been the same show for four weeks in a row. Chopper Pete Quinnell and Randy Andy Datson are here to break that all down, plus go through everything that did happen on the show as well! Royal Rumble in two days! Theme music by Jade Starr Buy our new WrestleTalk merchandise here Subscribe to WrestleTalk's Sister Channel ScreenStalker here Watch the video version of the WrestleRamble here Join the WrestleLeague and become a Pledge Hammer on Patreon here Join our Discord server here Follow Luke Owen @ThisIsLukeOwen Follow Oli Davis @OliDavis Follow Laurie Blake @ElFakidor Follow Pete Quinnell @PeteQuinnell Follow Andy Datson @AndyDatsonWT 00:35 - Intro 09:19 - SmackDown NEEDS To Change! 20:35 - $25+ Pledgehammer Patreon Shout-Outs 23:38 - Superchat Party! 27:05 - WWE SmackDown Jan. 24, 2020 Review 55:34 - Superchat Party! 58:56 - Outro  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's Royal Rumble weekend! And Luke and Oli are here to break down all the Rumble return odds and giving a 'yay' or 'nay' on if they think they'll happen! There's also your Mailbag questions, and Royal Rumble Predictions! Theme music by Jade Starr Buy our new WrestleTalk merchandise here Subscribe to WrestleTalk's Sister Channel ScreenStalker here Watch the video version of the WrestleRamble here Join the WrestleLeague and become a Pledge Hammer on Patreon here Join our Discord server here Follow Luke Owen @ThisIsLukeOwen Follow Oli Davis @OliDavis Follow Laurie Blake @ElFakidor Follow Pete Quinnell @PeteQuinnell Follow Andy Datson @AndyDatsonWT 00:35 - Intro 03:21 - Wrestling News In Review 42:21 - Mailbag 1:06:04 - Royal Rumble Predictions  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's Worlds Collide this coming Saturday, and then NXT are back on PPV a couple of weeks after that! Is the brand loyalty show hurting the other? Laurie and Simon discuss that and more in this review of NXT! Theme music by Jade Starr Buy our new WrestleTalk merchandise here Subscribe to WrestleTalk's Sister Channel ScreenStalker here Watch the video version of the WrestleRamble here Join the WrestleLeague and become a Pledge Hammer on Patreon here Join our Discord server here Follow Luke Owen @ThisIsLukeOwen Follow Oli Davis @OliDavis Follow Laurie Blake @ElFakidor Follow Pete Quinnell @PeteQuinnell Follow Andy Datson @AndyDatsonWT 00:35 - Intro 12:25 - Is Worlds Collide Hurting TakeOver: Portland? 32:44 - Super Chat Party! 37:00 - NXT Jan 22, 2020 Review 1:13:46 - Super Chat Party! 1:16:46 - Outro  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.