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Will "Big Daddy" Gavin, Jon "Giant Haystacks" Jackson and Alex "Spike Dudley" McCarthy grapple with the big stories & top interviews from WWE, UK Indy's and our favourite international promotions. Hear the show on talkSPORT or subscribe to the podcast!
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A week before the launch of TNF Dynamite we bring you an AEW special - Will & Al will discuss the UK TV deal with Fite TV and ITV.
And you can hear our exclusive interviews with Matt & Nick Jackson (15:58) and Christopher Daniels & Scorpio Sky from SCU (40:54). Enjoy!
We invited you to bask in the glory of the limitless KEITH LEE this week! Our exclusive chat with the NXT superstar ahead of his USA debut against a familiar opponent - we discuss their history, Lee's position in NXT at the moment, what he enjoys about the UK and Nando's.
Plus Will theorises on the fiend, and where's Jon this week?! Enjoy!
After two brilliant Progress shows in North London this past weekend we're joined in studio by WWE NXT UK Superstar and (SPOILER WARNING) NEW Progress Unified Champion Eddie Dennis! (10:12)
We'll discuss the reaction from the crowd for Eddie's return, the lengths he went to in order to fool the audience that he wasn't coming back, the over sold "death of Brit Wres", some of the unbelievable talent coming through and his plans for both the WWE & in Progress. Enjoy!
The Pro Wrestling Show always brings you great guests, but this week we had The Game himself, the man behind NXT and the heir to the WWE throne - TRIPLE H! (28:26)
The King of Kings does not hold back on Enzo Amore, Dave Meltzer, AEW in a rare, exclusive 30 minute chat - it’s must listen, pure and simple.
Plus, A Mac and his friends Joe & Pottsy recap the tremendous NXT UK TakeOver show in Cardiff. WRESTLING IS GREAT!
The Man will be adding "The First" to her moniker after Becky Lynch became the first woman on the cover of a 2K WWE game - and Becky Lynch gave talkSPORT an exclusive glimpse into how much it meant to her to break through another glass ceiling.
Plus Jon & Al preview a massive weekend of wrestling in Toronto with Takeover and Summerslam breakdowns - enjoy!
Will & A Mac look back on the best quality week of WWE TV in some time, despite the Roman shenanigans on Smackdown. Are you all in for Trish vs Charlotte, has Drew McIntyre lost steam? and how good has the midcard looked recently?!
They also discuss the massive NXT UK Takeover Main Event, AEW's first TV matches announced - are LAX due to join Chris Jericho on their opening night on TNT?
Plus ICW have a new World Champion after a brilliant SHP weekend and NJPW G1 Climax rolls on.
And we're joined this week by a rising star of NXT - Cameron Grimes, formerly known as Trevor Lee - he tells us about his growing up around wrestling, being trained by the Hardy Boyz and what he said the first time he met The Rock!
3/4s of Imperium join the show including NXT UK champion Walter and the team formally known as the European Union - Marcel Barthel & Fabian Aichner.
Plus the guys look back on Progress Chapter 93 (No spoilers), discuss Eddie Dennis' decision to focus on NXT UK, will CM Punk get over being dissed on text to get back to Pro Wrestling and we talk about the G1 Climax, with the Brits again killing it!
Pete Dunne, Trent Seven AND Tyler Bate give Al Mac a workout at the Performance centre, and tell us what it's like being in such a professional environment after years on the Indies.
Plus we look back on Extreme Rules, the angles that are building for Summerslam, CM Punk at Starrcast III, AEW's Fight for the Fallen and the NJPW's G1 tournament - including Will Ospreay in his THIRD MOTY contender for 2019. Enjoy!
Imperium and former Sanity member Alexander Wolfe (23:55) joins us to talk about his return to NXT, his frustrations with the creative direction of Sanity on Smackdown, and his excitement for what Imperium can achieve in NXT UK.
Plus we preview Extreme Rules, discuss the new creative direction of WWE with Heyman & Bischoff and Kevin Owens pipebomb.
We also preview AEW's fight for the fallen, review Impact's Slammiversary and the start of NJPW G1 in Dallas.
Plus our UK indie round up - discussing Jack Sexsmith's retirement, Cara Noir vs Pac in Riptide and look forward to this weekend's shows. Enjoy!
Just where have all the people gone? WWE has had record low attendances over the past weekend and we discuss why people are staying away. There's also the issue with giving midcard talent lucrative 5-year contracts - is that a good business plan?
We also speak with Villain Enterprises' PCO ahead of ROH Best in the World this weekend and look ahead to AEW's Fyter Fest.
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NXT Superstar Matt Riddle has had an unbelievable first 6 months on NXT TV and joins us at Download where he's one of the NXT feature superstars taking part in NXT UK's tapings throughout the festival.
Riddle discusses his twitter feud with both Bill Goldberg & Brock Lesnar and what differs between the two. Plus what he enjoyed about facing Velveteen dream and what he's learned since joining WWE.
Plus we preview a massive weekend of BritWres action, and we preview WWE PPV Stomping Grounds.
We kick off the show with the sad news of Adrian "Lionheart" McCallum has passed away at the age of 36, and remembering what a lovely man he was.
Adam Cole joins the show from Download Festival, discussing the genesis of BAY BAY, the future of Undisputed Era and much more!
The guys also reflect on the action at Download Festival, a big weekend for NXT UK - plus the G1 Climax groups, ROH Best in the World card announced, and AEW All Out sells out in 15 minutes. Enjoy!
talkSPORT and the Pro Wrestle Show have teamed up with Progress Wrestling to make the official announcement for the competitors in this years Natural Progression Series!
Hear who's made the cut as 3 of the 8 wrestlers join us in the studio... plus the lads react to Taker v Goldberg at WWESSD and get hyped for the G1 after a brilliant NJPW Dominion this past weekend. Enjoy!
NXT and Undisputed Era superstar Kyle O'Reilly (33:51) joined us at this years Progress SSS16 event to talk about wrestling in the UK, his path to WWE and how he came up with his unique in-ring style.
Plus we discuss Jon Moxley's IWGP US Championship victory in NJPW, Will Ospreay & Shingo Takagi have a MOTY contender, we review NXT Takeover 25 AND WWE's build to the Saudi Super ShowDown. Enjoy!
Have we seen a turning point in the history of Wrestling? Certainly how many people are selling a huge night at the MGM Grand, but what did the lads make of Double or Nothing? Al provides our boots on the ground in Vegas, as we break down the matches, the atmosphere and the response.
Plus we hear from Chris Jericho, Adam 'Hangman' Page and Chair Tony Khan in their post event press conferences, enjoy!
Al is out in Vegas chatting up the stars including all of SCU, Kevin Nash, Rikishi and the Samoan Dynasty!
Will joins him from his sofa, but is almost as pumped for AEW's maiden voyage into the PPV seas, as their make their picks and preview every match on the card. Enjoy!
2 shows this week - With A Mac off to Vegas (more on that later this week) Jon & Will examine the big story-lines coming out of WWE's MITB, and the impact the Super showdown is having on the quality of the product. We also discuss Bayley's first title, Dolph & Big E's returns and much more.
Plus - El Phantasmo killing it in NJPW, AEW announces more talent and there's a big May Bank Holiday weekend of Graps coming up across the UK. Enjoy!
Today's podcast comes "live" from All Bar One in the O2 arena after the SDLive tapings - as we give our reaction to 2 days packed with WWE fun.
Hear our exclusive sit down with Drew McIntyre at talkSPORT towers, and at the end of the show Al Mac gets some time with Cesaro. Enjoy!
A very special PWS including our chats with the Universal Champion Seth Rollins, the WWE Champion Kofi Kingston AND the legend Mick Foley - speaking ahead of WAW's massive show at Norwich's Carrow Road in June.
Plus the boys discuss the wildcard rule, and the difficulties facing WWE's TV product right now. Away from WWE we look at the latest news from AEW, the latest additions to NJPW's Dominion card and we begin SSS16 discussion's, don't worry, no spoilers!
A packed show covering the latest from AEW, WWE, NJPW and UK Indies. Plus our chats with The Bar and The Revival from Mania Week.
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WWE NXT UK Superstars Piper Niven and Kay Lee Ray are hometown (ish) heroes in Glasgow as they look to shake up the women's division at the latest set of UK shows - and Jon caught up with them to talk about their acension to WWE, and what it's like in front of that fervent Scottish crowd.
Plus Will makes an impassioned defence of the current state of the BritWres scene - enjoy!
The tag team with the hottest streak in NXT UK - Amir Jordan and Kenny Williams join the show from the latest tapings in Kenny's hometown of Glasgow, and we caught up with the brilliant Kacy Catanzaro out in her home state of New York ahead of Wrestlemania.
Plus we discuss the Superstar shakeup and the latest from NJPW's attempts at world dominance. Enjoy!
Will & SAMMY come from a hip bar in the East Village recapping the action from Wrestlemania and discussing the big 3 title changes.
Then, a slightly hungover pair recap Monday Night Raw, with some serious highs & lows, AND look back on ROH/NJPW G1 Supercard.
Enjoy!
What a show!! Not ours... NXT Takeover New York! Everyone absolutely killed it, so we break it down match by match, and here from the main man in talent at WWE Paul "Triple H" Levesque - bringing you his half hour press conference in full (51:20)
We also make our Wrestlemania 35 predictions, including where the swerves might come.
Plus Will and Sam discuss their rollercoaster day in the build up to Takeover, with some fantastic interviews, wonderful moments and travel nightmares.
Enjoy!
2x WWE Women's Champions and 5x TNA Knockouts Champion Lisa Marie Varon joins the show (44:00).
Plus the boys get stuck into the Women's triple threat at Wrestlemania, the burial of Asuka, the latest Kofi Swerve and The New Japan Cup finals, which have set up an INCREDIBLE looking G1 Supercard. Enjoy!
SPECIAL GUESTS: Kofi Kingston + Vickie Guerrero
It's a #Kofimania special as the man of the moment - Kofi Kingston - joins us to chat about his recent push and potential Wrestlemania moment. If that wasn't enough, Will also has a chat with one of the power-woman of wrestling - Vickie Guerrero. We give our thoughts on the latest additions to the G1 Supercard line up and Will gets even more excited as the New Japan Cup nears it's completion (as does Will's chubby).
As usual, we'll also discuss the latest wrestling news from around the world. Interact with the show on Twitter: @ProWrestleShow
SPECIAL GUEST: RAW Tag Team Champion - Dash Wilder
We take a deep dive into the build up to Wrestlemania 35 and how the results of WWE Fastlane affect the card as it takes shape. Hear our thoughts on the G1 Supercard line up so far and Will gets very excited about some of the matches the New Japan Cup.
As usual, we'll also discuss the latest wrestling news from around the world. Interact with the show on Twitter: @ProWrestleShow
The Big Dog is back! We speak to Roman Reigns after his emotional return to WWE in the past couple of weeks. He gives his thoughts on the ongoing situation with Dean Ambrose leaving the company and talks about how incredible the fans have been during his recent health scare. We also speak to the fastest rising female Superstar - Mandy Rose - ahead of her WWE Smackdown title match against Asuka at Fastlane.
As usual, we'll discuss the latest wrestling news from around the world and give our thoughts on WWE Fastlane this Sunday. Interact with the show on Twitter: @ProWrestleShow
AEW and SCU's Frankie Kazarian joins the show and the build up to Double or Nothing continues!
And the lads discuss the latest news from around the world of Wrestling, including questioning whether WWE are nailing the Road to Wrestlemania? Enjoy!
From NXT UK's latest tapings, in the wilds of Coventry, we're joined by two of South Wales finest - Mark Andrews and Flash Morgan Webster!
Despite being in their 20s both have a decade plus experience wrestling in the UK and abroad so we look back on some of the major moment of their careers, the development of the UK independent scene, DIY Wrestling out of Wales and what the future holds for WWE in the UK. Enjoy!
9 x WWE Tag Team & 2 x World Heavyweight Champ Christian, AKA Jay Reso, joins the show to discuss his new show on History KNIGHT FIGHT! He also rocketstraps the tag division the decision to put the belts on the Revival and tells us how to map out a multi-person gimmick tag match ahead of the Women's Elimination Chamber tag title decider.
We also cover all the latest news from WWE, AEW, New Japan's new champion and look forward to a cracking couple of weeks on the UK independent scene. Enjoy!
A start studded show including our chat with 6x WWE champion Mickie James and NXT UK Superstar Wolfgang!
Of course we get into the latest news including Kenny Omega's role in AEW confirmed, and Jimmy Havoc joining the illustrious ranks! We also discuss the build for Elimination chamber, Daniel Bryan's new eco-friendly title, Undertaker going solo and the latest from the UK & Ireland independent scene. Enjoy!
United States Champion Rusev joins the show as we look forward to a massive weekend in Phoenix, including our picks and preview of both NXT Takeover Phoenix and the Royal Rumble (event)
And we take a look at the latest news from around the world of Wrestling, including is Undertaker Hall of Fame bound and is Dolph Ziggler AEW bound? Plus the very latest from the BritWres UK Indie scene. Enjoy!
Adam 'Hangman' Page - former bullet club member, now a member of The Elite and ready to start a new life in All Elite Wrestling - joins the show. Hangman gives us the lowdown on PAC joining AEW, Chris Jericho's role, the formation of AEW, the role of Tony Khan and much more.
Plus the guys give their thoughts on the initial announcement, and recklessly speculate on who else may end up being All Elite.
The Boss Sasha Banks joins the show to look forward to her match with Ronda Rousey at the Rumble, what it means to be back in the singles main event picture and the latest from the Boss'n'Hug connection.
And we bring you our weekly WWE TV round up - including out thoughts on backstage shenanigans, Balor vs Brock, Bobby Lashley winning the Intercontinental Championship and whether the gender politics on WWE are going a little old school?
After a brilliant weekend in Blackpool, with some cracking interviews, the boys look back on the first ever NXT UK Takeover!
Hear from Rhea Ripley, Travis Banks, Eddie Dennis, Joe Coffey and the team of Zack Gibson & James Drake AKA The Grizzled Young Vets. Plus we look at what the future of the brand might be, review the show itself and get hyped about Walter. Enjoy!
The Pro Wrestling Show comes live from the NXT UK PC, with a new stable member and a bevvy of big name guests! In addition to Alex McCarthy's call up to the main roster we have interviews with Paul Levesque AKA Triple H (6:10), Finn Balor (10:51), Rhea Ripley(16:38), Pete Dunne (20:19) AND Charlotte Flair (25:15). Plus a brief appearance from Progress Wrestling's Glenn Joseph acting as timekeeper.
Due to time constraints it is a short show today, but we will return in full next week!
WWE are in town this week, so we recorded the show just after Posh Sam got back from Wembley with the night fresh in his head.
We discuss whether this tour has lived up to expectations with so many big stars out of action and ponder whether live events are better that TV tapings.
We take a look at the card for Survivor Series, get very excited for Jericho/Naito II and PAC is back...on Twitter, ya s**ts!
After an outstanding first 18 months in the WWE - up and coming superstar Rhea Ripley joins us, and she's great fun!
We also review the barnstorming first episode of NXT UK, SD 1000 and discuss Austin Aries no sell at Impact Bound for Glory - enjoy!
We try something new as we record a show around the biggest show in modern British independent wrestling - Progress' date at Wembley Arena!
In addition to our match reviews (Spoilers obv), we hear from Progress founders Glen Joseph & Jim Smallman, BritWres LEGEND Doug Williams, Mark & Vicky Haskins AND Paul Robinson ahead of his brutal No DQ match with Jimmy Havoc.
Enjoy!
With the embargo lifted Jon tells all about his trip to the WWE Performance centre, Will gets very jealous, we preview WWE 2K19 and hear from cover star & WWE Champion AJ STYLES.
And we give you a match by match preview of the biggest independent UK show in 30 years as Progress says HELLO WEMBLEY!
Plus Brie Bella botches and the latest ROH PPV looks like a doozy. Enjoy!
Jon is back from the performance centre (really) and Will has stop being distracted by men in pads for long enough to enjoy one of the PPVs of the year - but plenty of questions remain... where next for Becky? Has getting the title off Lesnar actually helped? and is the next 2 months of WWE before survivor series going to be a shhhhh show. All this and more in our big Hell in a Cell review show!
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Arguably the top man in independent wrestling right now, the current Progress, PWG, OTT and Defiant Internet champion, WALTER joins the show to look forward to headlining Wembley arena with Progress this month. We also discuss his meteoric rise, who most influenced him, his impression of some of the other top guys in wrestling and, obviously, we ask the WWE/ROH/NJPW question.
Plus Will & Jon look at the Kevin Owens situation, PWIs top 500 wrestlers the happenings in the UK indies right now and we preview ALL IN!
With Will still off eating his way through all Japanese cuisine has to offer, it's down to Jon and producer Sammy to breakdown Summerslam 2018 - and they do not disappoint by doing exactly what this show does on the tin!
What did you make of Becky's "heel turn"? The Shield are back... again... and somehow WWE produced a decent show despite they 87 hour run time. Let us know your thoughts on Twitter @ProWrestleShow
Apologies for the late show this week, but it's a barnstormer as NXT UK superstars Nina Samuels & Travis Banks join the show!
Nina talks to us about her beginnings as a wrestler, who influenced her journey, the challenges of being a women's wrestler on the modern scene and her impression of the Evolution PPV announcement.
Whilst Trav reflects on his move to the UK, his first ever booking coming thanks to Pete Dunne, his rise to Progress Champion and subsequent defeat at the giant hands of Walter.
Plus the lads discuss Keith Lee's debut, the change to the main event at NXT takeover Brooklyn IV, John Cena's 6th move of doom, the G1 climax reaching it's.... finale and ROH/NJPW selling out MSG! Enjoy!
Two superb guests on today's show - from NXTUK's debut tapings Liverpool's #1 Zack Gibson (9:39) joins the show to talk about the rise of British wrestling, his performances at Royal Albert Hall and, of course, people taking their shoes off cause they hate him so much.
And ahead of Ring of Honor's Honor Reunited tour of the UK - the first ever ROH grand slam champion and indie legend Christopher Daniels (52:04) previews the tour, talks AJ vs Samoa Joe and the prospect of facing Jimmy Havoc.
Plus we talk about WOS Wrestling's debut, NXTUK's first tapings and the latest from around the world of Pro Wrestling. Enjoy!
Headlining ICW's Shug's Hoose Party 5 AND appearing on the return of World of Sport - Top UK Indie wrestler Lionheart joins the show to talk about going on TV, the UK scene and his feelings on AJ Styles, after he was injured in a match against him.
Plus we review Progress Chapter 74, discuss the brilliance of Walter & Matt Riddle, look forward to NXT UK & WOS wrestling, the announcement of the first all female WWE PPV (Evolution) AND Tommaso Ciampa becoming NXT Championship!!! Busy week...
A packed show today including looking forward to some cracking shows for Defiant, Progress, Rev Pro and more. We also discuss the early stages of G1 Climax 28...
And then there is the MASSIVE Extreme Rules review, which brings some extremely frustrated opinions on the current state of the WWE.
Plus Tax Williams from SEPW joins us as the doomsday of Jon & Will learning to take a bump rapidly approaches... Enjoy!
Looking a beast in a WWE ring right now, Scottish wrestling hero Drew McIntyre joins the show today - our conversation back in New Orleans ahead of his return to the WWE on just how he fought to get back on top.
Plus Jon and Will review the latest indie fare, preview some great UK shows this coming week, talk about Moustache Mountain tearing it up AGAIN in NXT and preview Extreme Rules. Enjoy!
Jon & Will review the action from last weekend as NJPW & Rev:Pro hit Milton Keynes, discuss the latest all in announcements, look at the latest from WWE TV and much more.
And we're joined in the studio for a whole hour by Dann & Emily Read - the power couple behind the UK's premiere all women's wresling promotion - Pro Wrestling: EVE. Enjoy!
Our exclusive interview with NXT Champion Aleister Black from Download festival (46:13) - and a thoroughly interesting chat it was!
Plus we preview Strong Style Evolved UK, ROH Best in the World, discuss Will Ospreay vs Jordan Devlin at Progress #72 AND discuss the latest from WWE (TEAM HELL NO!) Enjoy!
Pete Dunne, Trent Seven, Tyler Bate, Triple H, Zack Gibson AND Shawn Michaels....
Not a bad list of names you're going to hear from on today's show as Will & Jon break down the news that the UK is getting it's own division and a brilliant pair of shows at the Royal Albert Hall*
*Any spoilers not put out by WWE themselves have been avoided!
Plus it must have been a good weekend for the WWE as we praise both Takeover and Money in the Bank. We also discuss the lineup for the NJPW G1 Climax round robin, because it is chock FULL of dream matches. Enjoy!!
9 Shows in total... 3 of them recorded in Bars. Will & Jon come from Bodeans as they preview this weekend's NXT Chicago and WWE Money in the Bank events.
Plus highlights from Triple H's press conference with the UK media as the WWE's Executive Vice President of Talent, LiveEvents and Creative reveals why they hired Johnny Saint, what could be the future of the UK division, how the UK's best women's talent figure into the equation and much more!
The first of two shows this week!! Jon is out in LA for E3 and chats Monday Night Raw's problems, whilst Will gushes about NJPW's Dominion and Producer Sam relives his first festival experience after the brilliant NXT Download.
And we're joined by the first couple of NXT Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae (54:43) from download on their rise to their current place on the roster, Gargano's ongoing war with Tomasso Ciampa and what they love about wrestling in the UK. Enjoy!
The excellence of execution joins the show during his tour of the UK with Kayfabe events. We talk about Owen Har t& Davey Boy Smith's legacy, his favourite ever match, what he makes of the current WWE product and his frank views on Eric Bischoff.
Plus Jon & Will preview Dominion 6.9 and NXT at Download, discuss the latest WWE shows and BritWres stars on WWE contracts no longer being able to appear at certain promotions. Enjoy!
Will & Jon discuss the week biggest release - Enzo Amore's Phoenix! Oh yeah, and the week in WWE, Rev Pro's latest shows and Progress 1978!
And we're joined by Whatculture's Simon Miller - fresh off just his 2nd ever match in Defiant - to discuss his rise from amateur to pro wrestler over the last two years.
Another guest packed edition of the Pro Wrestling Show, plus check out our competition for a chance to meet Bret Hart!
With Ring of Honor in the UK for shows this weekend we catch up with the current World TV champion Silas Young ahead of the tour.
Eddie Dennis gives us an update on his injury status, and how he's going to avoid Marking out when he runs the Q&As at Bret Hart's live shows next month.
And the main man at ICW Mark Dallas joins the show to tell you just why you need to get down to an ICW live show ASAP!
Plus we talk about the competitors in the upcoming WWE UK tournament, lament Lashley's Sisters and review all the weeks big news.
Enjoy!
With the WWE UK Tour in full flow we head to the o2 for Raw & Smackdown, and get the opportunity to speak with some very special guests.
Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn join the show for a full half hour to talk crowd heat, heel turns, coming up in the independents and putting over Daniel Bryan on his return.
Plus, ahead of his own UK tour with insidetheropes.co.uk, the ayatollah of rock ’n’ rolla, Y2J, the Alpha Chris Jericho is on the phone talking about his NJPW run and how he REALLY felt about the UK PPV's 15 years ago!
Episode one! Will & Jon kick off the first show reviewing WWE Backlash, reliving Progress’ SSS16 and looking forward to some of the incredible upcoming UK Indy shows.
And our special guests today -Smackdown GM, Paige (20:20) and Jimmy Havoc (43:43) joins us on the phone whilst nursing some severely thumb-tacked feet.
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Recorded in a bar in New Orleans, so this one might be a little late... but considering WWE 2K18 helped us sort interviews with Roman Reigns, Finn Balor, Pete Dunne, Bailey, Sasha Banks and more we figured you might enjoy it anyway!
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Will Gavin and Jon Jackson are joined in the talkSPORT2 studios by Progress Wrestling’s Glen Joseph, Jack Sexsmith and Jinny.
They will be discussing their impact on the UK wrestling scene, their journeys in the industry and, because this was first released in March, preview Wrestlemania in New Orleans.