WrestleTalk Podcast

Hangman Page is the best thing in wrestling right now, and his story with Kenny Omega and The Elite is incredible! Luke and Oli wax lyrical ON A BOAT, and have a sea party with a cracking episode of AEW Dynamite. 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 05:25 - Hangman Page Is The Best Thing In Wrestling!  17:05 - $25+ Pledge Hammers 19:55 - Super Chat Party! 23:17 - AEW Dynamite Jan 22, 2020 Review 51:07 - Super Chat Party! 58:59 - Outro  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What ever happened to that report this storyline would make Rusev look amazing by the end of it? It sure as heck isn't making Liv Morgan look good! Luke and Oli dive into a very good edition of Raw which featured some great wrestling, fun angles, and a terrible main event. 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 09:34 - WWE Buries Rusev & Liv Morgan?! 20:20 - $25+ Pledgehammer Shoutouts 22:53 - Superchat Party! 27:32 - WWE Raw, Jan. 13, 2020 Review 57:14 - Superchat Party! 1:08:47 - Outro  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Luke was lucky enough to get the chance to speak with WWE's Sheamus and Nikki Cross as they were in the UK to promote WWE moving to BT Sport. Sheamus talks about his return to the ring and his goals for 2020, while Cross discusses Sanity not getting over on the main roster, her love of Paige and NXT UK 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 01:43 - Sheamus 06:40 - Nikki Cross 15:57 - Outro  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Someone finally got the upperhand on The Fiend, physically! Without burning down the Funhouse! This, and a lot more, happened on last night's episode of Friday Night SmackDown, so Chopper Pete and Randy Andy Datson are here to break it all down for you today! Otis is also the best thing ever. 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 10:25 - Daniel Bryan OUTSMARTS The Fiend! 22:33 - Superchat Party! 26:15 - WWE SmackDown Jan. 17, 2020 Review 57:40 - Superchat Party! 58:30 - Outro  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

According to the Wrestling Observer, Marty Scurll's new deal with Ring of Honor could see him be a liaison between other companies like New Japan, and even All Elite Wrestling. Luke and Oli dive into this story, as well as the Tessa Blanchard racism accusations, AEW vs. NXT ratings, the next Saudi Arabia show, and answer your 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 09:28 - Wrestling News In Review 49:37 - Mailbag 1:15:29 - Outro  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's happening again! DIY are reunited and it feels so good! Laurie and Simon break down all the action from the black and gold brand, including the WWE debut of Alex Shelley, and a wrestler returning who reportedly retired last year! 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 06:46 - DIY RETURN On NXT!! 20:39 - Super Chat Party! 25:34 - NXT Jan 15, 2020 Review 1:13:56 - Super Chat Party! 1:15:29 - Outro  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

**There are some audio issues in the intro/outro and start of the podcast** Turns out, Evil Uno isn't the leader of the Dark Order. Who knew? Well, a lot of you all did. Who is the leader of The Dark Order? Luke and Oli discuss while they review this rather "meh" episode of Dynamite - which had terrific progression of the Hangman Page storyline. 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 11:54 - Who Is The REAL Leader Of Dark Order?! 26:21 - $25+ Pledge Hammers 27:44 - Super Chat Party! 31:56- AEW Dynamite Jan 15, 2020 Review 1:02:36 - Super Chat Party! 1:14:33 - Outro  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What an amazing episode of Raw! Luke and Oli break down all the action from the Red Brand, which was STACKED. Great wrestling, great angles, and great moments... it wasn't all perfect but it was damn good! 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 12:56 - Seth Rollins Faction Gets SHOCK New Member! 32:09 - $25+ Pledgehammer Shoutouts 33:32 - Superchat Party! 37:18 - WrestleTalk Clips 39:20 - WWE Raw, Jan. 13, 2020 Review 1:07:24 - Superchat Party! 1:17:38 - Outro  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It was a huge return, sort of, plus there was some exciting shenanigans happening throughout the rest of the show too! Chopper Pete and Randy Andy Datson are here to break down everything that happened on another turbulent building show towards the Royal Rumble, the January 10, 2020 episode of Friday Night SmackDown! 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 07:03 - Suspended WWE Star Returns On SmackDown! 19:01 - Superchat Party! 20:25 - WWE SmackDown Jan. 10, 2020 Review 49:35 - Superchat Party! 59:26 - Outro  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're not sure, that's why we're asking the question. Is CM Punk's recent social media game just a reaction to being unhappy with his choice to return to WE? Luke and Oli ask the big questions as they look over the biggest news stories of the week and dive into your 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 Follow Just Dave @DavidWRees 00:35 - Intro 09:59 - Wrestling News In Review 46:50 - Mailbag 1:12:42 - Outro  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Another new faction has debuted in NXT? It's almost as if Triple H is charge of this place or something. Simon and Laurie go through all the action, thrill and spills from the black and gold brand which crowned a new number one contender to the North American Championship, and the stakes are raised in the women's division. 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 06:37 - New NXT Faction DEBUTS! 28:00 - Super Chat Party! 29:07- NXT Jan 8, 2020 Review 1:13:36 - Outro  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It was a pretty cool ending to this week's AEW Dynamite, but could it have been better? Oli seems to think so. He and Luke break down all the action from this week's All Elite Wrestling, including The Dark Order being over, and The Nightmare Collective not being over. 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 13:56 - How AEW Dynamite Should Have Ended 26:10 - $25+ Pledge Hammers 27:53 - Super Chat Party! 35:04- AEW Dynamite Jan 1, 2020 Review 1:08:16 - Super Chat Party! 1:16:28 - Outro  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There were two returns this week on Raw, but only one of them was really newsworthy. But that didn't stop us talking in detail about the other one! Luke and Oli dive into the action, spills and chills from WWE Raw, and go through your podmail, su-su-superchats, and Luke tells a New Year horror story. 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 11:12 - BIG WWE Return! …& One Not So Big 25:33- $25+ Pledgehammer Shoutouts 27:02 - Superchat Party! 29:50 - WWE Raw, Jan. 6, 2020 Review 59:02 - Superchat Party! 1:09:36 - Outro  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Has the rumour of an AEW/New Japan relationship just been killed? Luke and Oli sit down to give their thoughts on night two of New Japan's Wrestle Kingdom 14 (with some brief thoughts on night one), and get your feedback too! 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 - AEW & New Japan Relationship Rumor Killer 22:10 - Superchat Questions 24:46 - Wrestle Kingdom 14 Review 46:21 - Your thoughts  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

SmackDown was certainly eventuful this week, with several big returns, and Miz possibly turning heel. Chopper Pete and Randy Andy Datson are here to break it all down, plus everything else that happened on this week's episode of Friday Night SmackDown! 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 08:19 - The Miz Turns Heel? John Morrison Returns! 22:32 - Super Chat Party! 25:21 - WWE SmackDown Jan. 3, 2019 Review 50:34 - Super Chat Party! 57:49 - Outro  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.