Wrestling Is Real Wrestling Podcast
Navigating the ever-evolving landscape of professional wrestling since 2012, the Wrestling Is Real Podcast, with your host @KingOfPodcasts, offers in-depth, bold, and uncensored commentary. We go beyond the surface to analyze the intricate storylines, pivotal TV moments, and creative directions across all major promotions including WWE, AEW, TNA, MLW, NWA, and more.
Expect insightful critiques, passionate debate, and a commitment to exploring why some angles captivate us and others fall flat. If you're looking for a podcast that truly understands the psychology and spectacle of wrestling and isn't afraid to speak its mind, you're in the right place. We're here for the highlights and the low blows, because wrestling needs us!
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- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 62 minutes
- Episodes
- 873
- Years Active
- 2014 - 2025
AJ Lee WWE Return Riles Frenzied Fandom For Wrestlepalooza Hype
WWE Smackdown pulled out all the stops with "hot shot" booking to set the stage for their upcoming Wrestlepalooza event.
The surprise return of AJ Lee, who came to the aid of her husband, CM Punk, in…
The surprise return of AJ Lee, who came to the aid of her husband, CM Punk, in…
00:21:59 |
Sat 06 Sep 2025
AEW Avoids WWE Chess Move. Wrestlepalooza Now Competing with College Football
Time to dissect the latest chapter in the WWE bullying tactics to counter AEW, arguing that WWE's decision to counter-program AEW All Out with their new ESPN-backed Wrestlepalooza event was a major u…
00:54:40 |
Thu 04 Sep 2025
World Title Goes Bonnie and Clyde in Contemptuous Clash in Paris
The Tribal Chief, Roman Reigns, secured a decisive victory over Bronson Reed. The Wyatt Sicks, with the eerie presence of Uncle Howdy, successfully defended their WWE Tag Team Championship against Th…
00:31:29 |
Mon 01 Sep 2025
WWE Fixed on Crushing Competition and Fueling Toxic Fandom
The competition between WWE and All Elite Wrestling (AEW) has been characterized by what many consider to be a series of petty and anti-competitive actions, particularly on the part of WWE. This appr…
01:12:10 |
Thu 28 Aug 2025
AEW Forbidden Door London: MJF and Toni Storm Excel in Exhibition-Heavy Card
AEW Forbidden Door London highlighted MJF and "Timeless" Toni Storm as top main event stars through stellar booking. MJF’s gripping AEW World Championship loss to "Hangman" Adam Page showcased his ma…
00:40:02 |
Mon 25 Aug 2025
WWE Panders To Petty Fandom While Pushing Around Other Promotions
WWE's recent maneuvers suggest a calculated strategy to dominate the industry, often at the expense of fostering genuine growth or collaboration.
Under the leadership of Triple H and with TKO Group's…
Under the leadership of Triple H and with TKO Group's…
00:53:21 |
Thu 21 Aug 2025
Triplemania 33 and the Case for WWE to Embrace Fun Gimmicks and Campy Storytelling.
AAA's Triplemania 33 event as one of the year's best wrestling shows, highlighting its use of over-the-top, character-driven performances. Memorable moments included the match between Omos and Microm…
00:08:11 |
Sun 17 Aug 2025
TKO Stands for TV Domination Kicking Out Talent and Intimidating Opposition
KOP argues that the TKO Group's business strategy, which combines the assets of WWE and UFC, is focused on securing maximum television and streaming dominance at the expense of talent and competition…
01:02:12 |
Thu 14 Aug 2025
TKO Terrific Banking Big ESPN Deal While WWE Creatively Challenged
In a landmark move for professional wrestling, WWE, under the umbrella of TKO Group Holdings, has secured a five-year, $1.625 billion media rights agreement with ESPN, positioning the sports entertai…
01:06:32 |
Thu 07 Aug 2025
Cody Conquers Cena with a Beast Incarnate Callback (ep.949)
In a night of unexpected turns and high-stakes championship matches, Cody Rhodes emerged victorious over John Cena in a brutal street fight for the Undisputed WWE Championship.
The night also saw Nao…
The night also saw Nao…
00:40:26 |
Mon 04 Aug 2025
Seth Rollins Briefcase Bait and Switch and John Cena Heel Turn Halted
SummerSlam 2025 starts up following a plot twist in a highly anticipated rematch between two of WWE's biggest stars: the returning hero John Cena and the "American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes.
The main eve…
The main eve…
00:24:05 |
Sun 03 Aug 2025
WWE: Unreal Exposes No Script, No Structure, and Improvised Booking
"They spent less than 10 minutes in the writer's room". Netflix’s WWE: Unreal docuseries may have promised to pull back the curtain on the larger-than-life world of professional wrestling—but it also…
01:09:59 |
Thu 31 Jul 2025
Hulk Hogan: Reshaping Wrestling, Outliving the Headlines (ep.946)
The wrestling world is reeling today with the news of Hulk Hogan's passing at the age of 71. TMZ reported that the legendary superstar, born Terry Gene Bollea on August 11, 1953, died this morning af…
00:19:20 |
Thu 24 Jul 2025
WWE TKO Shell Game with TNA, Streamers and Theaters
The cynical orchestrators at WWE are once again tightening their grip, not just on the narrative, but on the wallets of their most devoted fans. Peacock, WWE's exclusive streaming home for Premium Li…
00:39:46 |
Thu 24 Jul 2025
NXTs World Title Takeover at TNA Slammiversary (ep.944)
Slammiversary 2025 was a monumental event for Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling, marked by high-stakes championship battles, inter-promotional rivalries, and the highly anticipated return of a leg…
00:38:50 |
Mon 21 Jul 2025
WWE SummerSlam Sprint: A Two-Night Card Rushed in Under Three Weeks
WWE is in an absolute scramble, attempting to build a two-night SummerSlam spectacular from August 2nd to 3rd, 2025, with less than three weeks to go. The card, while stacked with high-stakes matchup…
00:50:48 |
Thu 17 Jul 2025
WWE Evolution A Symbolic Milestone with Stunted Development and Stagnant Storytelling
The return of WWE Evolution in 2025, following the historic 2018 inaugural event, served as a powerful statement by WWE and its parent company, TKO, reaffirming their commitment to the women's divisi…
00:38:03 |
Mon 14 Jul 2025
Hang 'Em High! Adam Page Ends Death Riders' Reign at All In: Texas (ep.941)
All Elite Wrestling (AEW) made history tonight at Globe Life Field, presenting AEW All In: Texas, a landmark pay-per-view that cemented itself as a pivotal moment in the company’s history. The event …
00:41:48 |
Sun 13 Jul 2025
WWE Empty Evolution Toxic TNA Partnership and Another Assault on AEW (ep.940)
In a bold strategic maneuver, WWE is leveraging its recent "one-sided" partnership with TNA Wrestling, alongside a flurry of its own premium live events, to maximize monetization and, critically, to …
01:11:48 |
Thu 10 Jul 2025
Why WWE Is Too Corporate to Be Creative (ep.939)
Corporate influence significantly stifles creativity in media by prioritizing profit and broad appeal over niche or innovative content, leading to risk aversion and a fear of failure that discourages…
00:44:08 |
Thu 03 Jul 2025
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