WrestleTalk Podcast

It's a non-spoiler title this week! As another Main Roster star has jumped to NXT to help Tyler Breeze against The Forgotten Sons. There's also a disappointing Shayna Baszler promo, and a great match between Roderick Strong and Pete Dunne. VOTE IN THE POD POLL ON SUPERCHATS HERE: https://twitter.com/WrestleTalk_TV/status/1156596276630315008 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 Official WrestleTalk t-shirts are available here Follow Luke Owen @ThisIsLukeOwen Follow Oli Davis @OliDavis Follow Laurie Blake @ElFakidor Follow Pete Quinnell @PeteQuinnell Follow Andy Datson @AndyDatsonWT 00:56 - Intro 17:10 - ANOTHER WWE Main Roster Star JUMPS To NXT! 25:35 - Super Chat Questions 31:26 - NXT, July 31, 2019 Review 48:14 - Super Chat Questions 55:10 - Outro **Timings might be off by a minute or two depending on advert placements**  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Roman Reigns was attacked backstage! But who did it? Well, it probably wasn't Rikishi. Luke and Oli break down this week's Smackdown Live with some really solid in-ring work, a tremendous Randy Orton promo, and more Blues Brothers chat than you'd expect on a wrestling show. And, of course, the SUPER CHAT DEBATE rolls on. VOTE IN THE POD POLL ON SUPERCHATS HERE: https://twitter.com/WrestleTalk_TV/status/1156596276630315008 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 Official WrestleTalk t-shirts are available here Follow Luke Owen @ThisIsLukeOwen Follow Oli Davis @OliDavis Follow Laurie Blake @ElFakidor Follow Pete Quinnell @PeteQuinnell Follow Andy Datson @AndyDatsonWT 02:15 - Intro 10:35 - Who ATTACKED Roman Reigns?! 22:35 - Superchat Questions 27:03 - WWE SmackDown Live July 30, 2019 Review 1:03:46 - Super Chat Questions 1:24:37 - Outro **Timings might be off by a minute or two depending on advert placements**  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It finally happened! Raw delivered on every front this week! Great in-ring action, decent promos, good stories, and TWO killer and memorable angles to end the show. Awesome stuff from top to bottom! 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 Official WrestleTalk t-shirts are available here Follow Luke Owen @ThisIsLukeOwen Follow Oli Davis @OliDavis Follow Laurie Blake @ElFakidor Follow Pete Quinnell @PeteQuinnell Follow Andy Datson @AndyDatsonWT 00:55 - Intro 12:27 - BEST WWE Raw Of 2019… & The Last Few Years?! 28:14 - Superchat Questions 32:09 - WWE Raw, July 29, 2019 Review 1:05:09 - Super Chat Questions 1:27:25 - Outro **Timings might be off by a minute or two depending on advert placements**  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Luke and Oli dive into the BUSINESS BUSINESS BUSINESS side of WWE this week, talking their Q2 numbers and the drop in subscribers to the WWE Network. 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 02:14 - Intro 12:15 - WWE Network DISASTER! New Tier System COMING! 28:52- Mailbag 51:52 - Outro **Timings might be off by a minute or two depending on advert placements**  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Pete Dunne returns on this week's NXT to get involved in the North American Championship picture with Velveteen Dream and Roderick Strong! Luke and Laurie break down all the action from NXT, and discuss what could be next for the brand with the AEW announcement yesterday, and the rumours the show is heading to FS1 in October to combat against it. 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 02:14 - Intro 10:15 - Pete Dunne Returns! 19:46 - Patreon Plug 21:16 - Super Chat Questions 28:14 - NXT, July 24, 2019 Review 58:11 - Super Chat Questions 1:09:27 - Outro **Timings might be off by a minute or two depending on advert placements**  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

AEW will debut on TNT this October 2nd, and Luke and Oli are breaking down the trailer and press release from the company in this special bonus episode. 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 a little tease of AJ Styles vs. Shawn Michaels on Raw, HBK was again getting physical in a WWE ring - this time against Dolph Ziggler of all people. Luke and Oli break down all the action from this week's Smackdown Live including a good Apollo Crews vs. Shinsuke Nakamura match, and some good promo work from Randy Orton! 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 02:15 - Intro 13:08 - Is Shawn Michaels Returning AGAIN?! 24:57 - $25+ Pledge Hammer Shoutouts 26:55 - Superchat Questions 33:46 - WWE SmackDown Live July 16, 2019 Review 1:05:27 - Super Chat Questions 1:25:06 - Outro **Timings might be off by a minute or two depending on advert placements**  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Don't worry! It's not a fully negative episode! It's just... well the Raw Reunion didn't do anything to further storylines, build Summerslam, or create new stars and moments worth talking about in years to come. It was just... another nostalgia show. Which is a shame. Luke and Oli break down Raw Reunion and why it was a disappointment. Also Luke has some issues with a mobile phone provider. 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 your copy of WrestleTalk Almanac here Follow Luke Owen @ThisIsLukeOwen Follow Oli Davis @OliDavis Follow Laurie Blake @ElFakidor Follow Pete Quinnell @PeteQuinnell Follow Andy Datson @AndyDatsonWT 01:41 - Intro 10:33 - Why The Raw Reunion FAILED! 23:37 - $25+ Pledge Hammer Shoutouts 24:31 - Superchat Questions 30:43 - WWE Raw, July 22, 2019 Review 1:11:17 - Super Chat Questions 1:36:30 - Outro **Timings might be off by a minute or two depending on advert placements**  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

CM Punk has been confirmed for Starrcast III, but does that mean he'll be at All Out and join All Elite Wrestling? And more importantly, does AEW need CM Punk? Luke and Oli sit down to discuss and go through your mailbad questions. 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 00:17 - Intro 12:46 - Does AEW Need CM Punk? 29:42- Mailbag 57:08 - Outro **Timings might be off by a minute or two depending on advert placements**  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Killian Dain is back in NXT - and he's destroyed poor Matt Riddle! Luke and Laurie break down all the action from this week's NXT - including a great match between Kushida and Apollo Crews, some good Cole/Gargano action, and a dour promo from a dispondent Keith Lee. Chin up, mate! 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 00:17 - Intro 07:07 - Matt Riddle DESTROYED By Killian Dain! 19:33 - Super Chat Questions 26:52 - NXT, July 17, 2019 Review 48:45 - Super Chat Questions 59:26 - Outro **Timings might be off by a minute or two depending on advert placements**  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's finally happening! Kofi Kingston will defend the WWE Championship against Randy Orton likely at Summerslam. And, that was about the only newsworthy thing on the show. Luke and A RETURNING OLI DAVIS sit down to go through all the action! 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 your copy of WrestleTalk Almanac here Follow Luke Owen @ThisIsLukeOwen Follow Oli Davis @OliDavis Follow Laurie Blake @ElFakidor Follow Pete Quinnell @PeteQuinnell Follow Andy Datson @AndyDatsonWT 01:41 - Intro 10:45 - Kofi Kingston Vs Randy Orton FINALLY! 24:01 - $25+ Pledge Hammer Shoutouts 25:52 - Superchat Questions 27:33 - WWE SmackDown Live July 16, 2019 Review 1:00:47 - Super Chat Questions 1:23:57 - Outro **Timings might be off by a minute or two depending on advert placements**  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hey there friendos, Steve Here from Going In Raw is here to join Luke and break down all the action from this week's Raw - including the fans turning on the women's four way, Bray Wyatt's shocking return, and Steve's stories of his time in the UK. Subscribe to Steve and Larson's Going In Raw 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 your copy of WrestleTalk Almanac here Follow Luke Owen @ThisIsLukeOwen Follow Oli Davis @OliDavis Follow Laurie Blake @ElFakidor Follow Pete Quinnell @PeteQuinnell Follow Andy Datson @AndyDatsonWT 01:41 - Intro 13:30 - WWE Fans Turn AGAINST Raw 28:41 - $25+ Pledge Hammer Shoutouts 30:22 - Superchat Questions 38:03 - WWE Raw, July 15, 2019 Review 1:23:30 - Super Chat Questions 1:59:06 - Outro **Timings might be off by a minute or two depending on advert placements**  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's the one night of the year when WWE goes EXTREME! With matches so extreme, they have standard tag rules! There were some chills and spills in this very good show, and Luke and Pete are here to break down all the action - including a lot of love for Braun Strowman vs. Bobby Lashley! 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 your copy of WrestleTalk Almanac here Follow Luke Owen @ThisIsLukeOwen Follow Oli Davis @OliDavis Follow Laurie Blake @ElFakidor Follow Pete Quinnell @PeteQuinnell Follow Andy Datson @AndyDatsonWT 01:41 - Intro 02:32 - WWE Extreme Rules 2019 Review (part 1) 16:19 - Superchat Questions 25:51 - WWE Extreme Rules 2019 Review (part 2) 1:05:24 - Super Chat Questions **Timings might be off by a minute or two depending on advert placements**  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kevin Owens cut a big ol' promo on Shane McMahon and WWE on this week's Smackdown - but what's next for KO? Luke and Pete dive into the wrestling news this week to find out. There's also Crap Gimmicks and your mailbag questions! 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 00:17 - Intro 07:25 - What Next For Kevin Owens? 24:41 - Crap Gimmick Wrestling 36:22- Mailbag 1:05:22 - Outro **Timings might be off by a minute or two depending on advert placements**  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Io Shirai is the new best thing in NXT. There, we said it. She's great. We're in love. Luke and Laurie break down all the action from this week's NXT, which also saw Street Profits defend their NXT Tag Team Championships against BritAm Brawlers. 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 00:17 - Intro 12:18 - The New Io Shirai RULES! 20:18 - $25+ Pledge Hammer Shoutouts 22:01 - Super Chat Questions 30:55 - NXT, July 10, 2019 Review 56:40 - Super Chat Questions 1:16:29 - Outro **Timings might be off by a minute or two depending on advert placements**  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.