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Earning The PushMoxley plastic-bags Danielson at All Out, McGuinness challenges Danielson, AEW chooses extreme violence, Roman and Cody become team-mates and more!AEW has picked its lane!
At All Out, Tony Khan's promotion picked extreme violence - with plastic bags, needles and more! And you know what - we can't say we're not intrigued...
We're getting into it all on the show today, including:
- Jon Moxley's character becoming very, very intriguing.
- Nigel McGuinness challenges Bryan Danielson at Grand Slam.
- Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes team up at Bad Blood.
- CM Punk and Drew McIntyre is set for Hell in A Cell!
- Charlie's n...2024-09-1438 minEarning The PushMoxley plastic-bags Danielson at All Out, McGuinness challenges Danielson, AEW chooses extreme violence, Roman and Cody become team-mates and more!AEW has picked its lane!
At All Out, Tony Khan's promotion picked extreme violence - with plastic bags, needles and more! And you know what - we can't say we're not intrigued...
We're getting into it all on the show today, including:
- Jon Moxley's character becoming very, very intriguing.
- Nigel McGuinness challenges Bryan Danielson at Grand Slam.
- Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes team up at Bad Blood.
- CM Punk and Drew McIntyre is set for Hell in A Cell!
- Charlie's n...2024-09-1438 minEarning The PushGunther is over at Bash in Berlin, Hangman burns down Swerve's house (yes, really!) and NXT isn't ready for Joe HendryThree massive wrestling events in just seven days?
Okay, go on then - we'll get into all of them on the podcast today, as we break down another whirlwind week in professional wrestling.
We're discussing Bash In Berlin, NXT No Mercy, and AEW All Out, including:
- why NXT didn't pull the trigger on a Joe Hendry title reign
- why Sami Zayn and Gunther could take us all the way to WrestleMania
- just how violent is Swerve and Hangman going to be on Saturday
- w...2024-09-0740 minEarning The PushGunther is over at Bash in Berlin, Hangman burns down Swerve's house (yes, really!) and NXT isn't ready for Joe HendryThree massive wrestling events in just seven days?
Okay, go on then - we'll get into all of them on the podcast today, as we break down another whirlwind week in professional wrestling.
We're discussing Bash In Berlin, NXT No Mercy, and AEW All Out, including:
- why NXT didn't pull the trigger on a Joe Hendry title reign
- why Sami Zayn and Gunther could take us all the way to WrestleMania
- just how violent is Swerve and Hangman going to be on Saturday
- w...2024-09-0740 minEarning The PushAEW All In takes over Wembley, are we saying goodbye to Bryan Danielson, Joe Hendry steps up in NXT and more!For the second straight year, AEW takes over Wembley Stadium for AEW All In - with a card full of consequences and, in the case of Bryan Danielson, the potential ending of a career.
We take a look at AEW packing 50,000 into the legendary stadium (no mean feat in and of itself!) and which matches we're looking forward to - as well as whether there might be any potential surprises that Tony Khan springs (we're looking at you, Ricochet and Shane McMahon!)
We're also casting our eye over the Bash in Berlin card, talking about...2024-08-2536 minEarning The PushAEW All In takes over Wembley, are we saying goodbye to Bryan Danielson, Joe Hendry steps up in NXT and more!For the second straight year, AEW takes over Wembley Stadium for AEW All In - with a card full of consequences and, in the case of Bryan Danielson, the potential ending of a career.
We take a look at AEW packing 50,000 into the legendary stadium (no mean feat in and of itself!) and which matches we're looking forward to - as well as whether there might be any potential surprises that Tony Khan springs (we're looking at you, Ricochet and Shane McMahon!)
We're also casting our eye over the Bash in Berlin card, talking about...2024-08-2536 minEarning The PushThe Wyatt Sicks have a brilliant second week, Rollins and Priest raise the stakes, Money in the Bank gets closer and more!If people were worried about the follow-up to the debut of the Wyatt Sicks last week, they didn't need to be.
Bo Dallas and the WWE creative team absolutely smashed it with an amazing follow-up interview that has the wrestling world talking - including us, as we break down why Bo's sitdown with Uncle Howdy worked so well on so many different levels.
We're also chatting about Rollins and Priest raising the stakes for their World Championship match at Money in the Bank, how Charlie could get his dream match at Bash in Berlin, why AE...2024-06-2838 minEarning The PushThe Wyatt Sicks have a brilliant second week, Rollins and Priest raise the stakes, Money in the Bank gets closer and more!If people were worried about the follow-up to the debut of the Wyatt Sicks last week, they didn't need to be.
Bo Dallas and the WWE creative team absolutely smashed it with an amazing follow-up interview that has the wrestling world talking - including us, as we break down why Bo's sitdown with Uncle Howdy worked so well on so many different levels.
We're also chatting about Rollins and Priest raising the stakes for their World Championship match at Money in the Bank, how Charlie could get his dream match at Bash in Berlin, why AE...2024-06-2838 minEarning The PushDrew gets screwed in Glasgow, Joe Hendry arrives in NXT and Jacob Fatu comes to Smackdown, Liv and Dom continue to tease, MITB qualifiers and more!After a break while Charlie went off on his holidays, we're back with a jam-packed episode - because boy, is there a lot of wrestling to get into.
Drew McIntyre gets screwed in Glasgow by a returning CM Punk at Clash at the Castle, Joe Hendry arrives in NXT, Liv Morgan and Dominik Mysterio continue to do their soap opera thing - while a quality stand-off between Will Ospreay and MJF doesn't seem to be doing anything to halt AEW's sliding ratings for Dynamite.
We get into it all on the podcast this week, including...2024-06-2243 minEarning The PushDrew gets screwed in Glasgow, Joe Hendry arrives in NXT and Jacob Fatu comes to Smackdown, Liv and Dom continue to tease, MITB qualifiers and more!After a break while Charlie went off on his holidays, we're back with a jam-packed episode - because boy, is there a lot of wrestling to get into.
Drew McIntyre gets screwed in Glasgow by a returning CM Punk at Clash at the Castle, Joe Hendry arrives in NXT, Liv Morgan and Dominik Mysterio continue to do their soap opera thing - while a quality stand-off between Will Ospreay and MJF doesn't seem to be doing anything to halt AEW's sliding ratings for Dynamite.
We get into it all on the podcast this week, including...2024-06-2243 minEarning The PushMJF returns to AEW, Becky Lynch leaves WWE, TNA arrives in NXT and a properly bonkers wrestling week!This wrestling week has been bonkers.
Genuinely, undeniably, ridiculously bonkers - and we're here to talk about it all!
MJF returns to AEW, Becky Lynch leaves WWE, Jordynne Grace (the TNA Knockouts Champion) rocks up on Tuesday night to challenge the NXT Women's Champion, Gunther and Nia Jax are victorious in Saudi Arabia, Jack Perry gets set on fire... and that's just in one week!
So, a look at King and Queen of the Ring, Double or Nothing, a big Clash at the Castle title announcement and so, so much more!
...2024-05-3147 minEarning The PushMJF returns to AEW, Becky Lynch leaves WWE, TNA arrives in NXT and a properly bonkers wrestling week!This wrestling week has been bonkers.
Genuinely, undeniably, ridiculously bonkers - and we're here to talk about it all!
MJF returns to AEW, Becky Lynch leaves WWE, Jordynne Grace (the TNA Knockouts Champion) rocks up on Tuesday night to challenge the NXT Women's Champion, Gunther and Nia Jax are victorious in Saudi Arabia, Jack Perry gets set on fire... and that's just in one week!
So, a look at King and Queen of the Ring, Double or Nothing, a big Clash at the Castle title announcement and so, so much more!
...2024-05-3147 minEarning The PushCody Rhodes has a challenger in Saudi Arabia, who are the King and Queen of the Ring favourites, and Anarchy in the Arena at AEWWe called it on last week's show, and it's like Triple H heard us - because Logan Paul has emerged as the new challenger for Cody Rhodes and his Undisputed WWE Championship in Saudi Arabia at King and Queen of the Ring.
We've also got some VERY intriguing brackets in the King and Queen of the Ring, so we break down the potential winners as the tournament heads towards the semi-final stage (including why Charlie is mighty angry at one specific piece of WWE booking!) - plus the build towards Double or Nothing, where Anarchy in the A...2024-05-1740 minEarning The PushCody Rhodes has a challenger in Saudi Arabia, who are the King and Queen of the Ring favourites, and Anarchy in the Arena at AEWWe called it on last week's show, and it's like Triple H heard us - because Logan Paul has emerged as the new challenger for Cody Rhodes and his Undisputed WWE Championship in Saudi Arabia at King and Queen of the Ring.
We've also got some VERY intriguing brackets in the King and Queen of the Ring, so we break down the potential winners as the tournament heads towards the semi-final stage (including why Charlie is mighty angry at one specific piece of WWE booking!) - plus the build towards Double or Nothing, where Anarchy in the A...2024-05-1740 minEarning The PushA solid (if unspectacular) WWE Draft, Punk and Drew shine, Backlash comes to France, The Elite destroy Tony Khan and more!The WWE Draft is in the books - and it's a solid (if unspectacular effort) from WWE in the post WrestleMania lull.
But that doesn't mean there's not going to be a cracking weekend of wrestling in France for Backlash - even if we're not sure exactly where it's happening - plus AEW take a big creative gamble by having the Elite attack Tony Khan on Dynamite.
Plus Punk and McIntyre continue to shine on Raw, a conversation about the worst rebranding in wrestling history, some tragic geography knowledge and loads, loads more!
GE...2024-05-0337 minEarning The PushOspreay and Danielson deliver an all-timer at AEW Dynasty, Becky Lynch wins the Women's World Championship, Sheamus and body-shaming and more!We thought it would deliver - and boy, did it ever!
Will Ospreay and Danielson met the sky-high expectations that were set for them at AEW Dynasty by delivering an all-timer of a match, on a show that saw a new AEW World Champion crowned and the return of Jack Perry.
We get onto all of that - plus Becky Lynch becomes Women's World Champion for the seventh time, Dominik Mysterio looks like he may stray from Rhea Ripley, the internet shamefully shames Sheamus, Charlie fantasy books a 'Summer of Drew' - and loads, loads...2024-04-2641 minEarning The PushOspreay and Danielson deliver an all-timer at AEW Dynasty, Becky Lynch wins the Women's World Championship, Sheamus and body-shaming and more!We thought it would deliver - and boy, did it ever!
Will Ospreay and Danielson met the sky-high expectations that were set for them at AEW Dynasty by delivering an all-timer of a match, on a show that saw a new AEW World Champion crowned and the return of Jack Perry.
We get onto all of that - plus Becky Lynch becomes Women's World Champion for the seventh time, Dominik Mysterio looks like he may stray from Rhea Ripley, the internet shamefully shames Sheamus, Charlie fantasy books a 'Summer of Drew' - and loads, loads...2024-04-2641 minEarning The PushWe're back, baby! Why WrestleMania XL was an all-timer, Rhea Ripley's injury, AEW prepares to serve up Danielson-Ospreay at Dynasty and loads, loads more!We're back, baby!
And we're returning from a fortnight off with a bang - as we look back at why WrestleMania XL was an all-timer, how WWE is smashing it with its new production techniques, Rhea Ripley's injury nightmare, and AEW preparing to serve up a Sunday of superb wrestling at AEW Dynasty.
Plus why the Usos match failed to deliver, the ridiculousness of AEW airing the the CM Punk-Jack Perry footage, Paul Heyman's Hall of Fame speech and loads, loads more.
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@charlie_beckett2024-04-1944 minEarning The PushWe're back, baby! Why WrestleMania XL was an all-timer, Rhea Ripley's injury, AEW prepares to serve up Danielson-Ospreay at Dynasty and loads, loads more!We're back, baby!
And we're returning from a fortnight off with a bang - as we look back at why WrestleMania XL was an all-timer, how WWE is smashing it with its new production techniques, Rhea Ripley's injury nightmare, and AEW preparing to serve up a Sunday of superb wrestling at AEW Dynasty.
Plus why the Usos match failed to deliver, the ridiculousness of AEW airing the the CM Punk-Jack Perry footage, Paul Heyman's Hall of Fame speech and loads, loads more.
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@charlie_beckett2024-04-1944 minEarning The PushEpisode 130: The Rock and Cody Rhodes trade promo bombs, Copeland makes Cage quit, a new Bray Wyatt documentary and more!The Great One brings back The Rock Concert, Cody Rhodes gets real, Adam Copeland makes Christian Cage say ‘I Quit’ and Mauro Ranallo could be back behind a wrestling microphone – all that and more happening over the past seven days, and all of it's on this week's podcast.
We're talking about whether 'The Special One' deserves special treatment, a potential return for the Dudley Boyz at WrestleMania, what's next for Adam Copeland after vanquishing Christian Cage - and what it would take to make us say 'I Quit!'
Plus a new Bray Wyatt docume...2024-03-2244 minEarning The PushEpisode 129: Mercedes Mone debuts in AEW, Cody slaps The Rock, Sami Zayn gets his moment, 'Mania gets a ladder match and more!AEW is Mone, Cody slaps The Rock, Danielson versus Ospreay is confirmed and WrestleMania is getting a ladder match – it’s all happening in wrestling this week, and it’s all coming up on this week’s Earning The Push.
We talk about AEW's huge show from Boston for their 'Big Business' themed Dynamite where the former Sasha Banks made her debut, and discuss how that could invigorate AEW's women's division - and the promotion in general.
Plus, Cody Rhodes gets a slap in on The Rock (although it barely made it to air), Sami Zayn ear...2024-03-1542 minEarning The PushEpisode 128: Sting bows out in style at AEW Revolution, Rock acknowledges Roman, Dom gets chopped, Darby defies death and loads more.Farewell to the Icon, hello to the Rainmaker – and the stakes for WrestleMania becoming clearer, it’s been another big week in professional wrestling.
On this week's episode, we're talking about how AEW hit a home-run in how it handled Sting's retirement, how Darby Allin defied the odds against with a brutal ladder spot, why AEW has a massive few weeks ahead of it, the pure cinema of The Rock acknowledging Roman Reigns on Smackdown, Paul Heyman entering the WWE Hall of Fame - and your thoughts on whether Drew is the best heel in the business righ...2024-03-0840 minEarning The PushEpisode 127: Elimination Chamber Reaction, should Dominik Mysterio dethrone Gunther, AEW Revolution, and does WWE need a mid-card women's belt?From the Land Down Under to the Grandest Stage of Them All – the road to WrestleMania is now looking a little clearer after Elimination Chamber emanated from Perth.
Some storylines reached a natural conclusion, some surprising issues were ignited - and meanwhile, in AEW, we prepare to say goodbye to an icon this weekend at Revolution.
We get into all of it on this week's podcast - how Rhea Ripley is a star, Tiffany Stratton maximising her minutes, AJ Styles flying half-way round the world to batter LA Knight, and whether Dominik Mysterio is the ri...2024-03-0140 minEarning The PushEpisode 126: Elimination Chamber Preview, The Rock joins the Bloodline, Seth shines on the stick and more!As the road to WrestleMania heads Down Under this weekend, we’re back with your one-stop shop for all your wrestling needs – predictions, pontifications and a load of pointless opinions, all-honed into one perfect podcast form!
We're getting ready for Elimination Chamber in Perth, we're talking about Hollywood Rock shining as he joins The Bloodline, why Seth Rollins continue to deliver and so much more.
Plus some AEW chat, service station rankings - and how much damage can you do with a thumb?!
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@charlie_beck...2024-02-2331 minEarning The PushEpisode 125: Rock turns heel, Cody picks Roman at WrestleMania - and we can all breathe!So, we can all breathe. After a week of turmoil, things are a little bit clearer about where we’re going for WrestleMania – and man, is the road to the Grandest Stage of the Them All looking exciting.
A heel Rock, an empowered Bloodline, Cody calling his right shot and so much more besides - and what happens in Vegas definitely doesn't stay in Vegas after a sensational press conference in Sin City!
We're talking about WWE calling a massive audible and why it was best for business, Seth Rollins stepping up, whether Rhea Ripley and...2024-02-1640 minEarning The PushEpisode 124: Cody Rhodes hands his Wrestlemania to The Rock and the world goes bananas!At the risk of sounding redundant, what a week in wrestling.
The main event of Wrestlemania? Who knows? Is The Rock a face or a heel? Who knows? Will we get answers any time soon? Who knows? Feelings running high, tensions boiling over – amongst fans, wrestlers, pundits, everyone – and we’re talking all about it on this week’s Earning The Push.
We talk about the Earth-shattering decision by WWE to insert The Rock into the Wrestlemania main event scene at the expense of Cody Rhodes; the 'Rocky Sucks' chants on Raw; how WWE can fix the...2024-02-0841 minEarning The PushEpisode 123 - CM Punk is out of Wrestlemania, Royal Rumble reaction, WWE-TNA working relationship, Vince McMahon allegations and moreIt was meant to be the week where the road to WrestleMania became a little clear – but in reality, injuries and uncertainty mean that EVERYTHING is still up in the air when it comes to the Grandest Stage of Them All.
We get into it all on this week's podcast - including:
- CM Punk's injury keeping him out of Wrestlemania
- Who steps up to take his place?
- Reaction to Wrestlemania, including Jade Cargill, Jordynne Grace and more
- Whether the Bloodline is running out of steam?
Plus, as...2024-02-0241 minEarning The PushEpisode 122: WWE to Netflix, Royal Rumble Preview, Rock joins the TKO board, Punk-Rhodes face-off and loads, loads more!The phrase ‘what a week’ doesn’t really do the past seven days justice – but still, what a week!
WWE announces that Raw will move to Netflix in a deal that overturns the way we will consume their product, The Rock joins the board of TKO, CM Punk and Cody Rhodes have an epic confrontation, William Regal returns on NXT - oh, and the Royal Rumble is this Saturday, and no-one has a clue about what we’re going to be doing at WrestleMania.
We get into it all on this week's show - including why this c...2024-01-2644 minEarning The PushEpisode 122: WWE to Netflix, Royal Rumble Preview, Rock joins the TKO board, Punk-Rhodes face-off and loads, loads more!The phrase ‘what a week’ doesn’t really do the past seven days justice – but still, what a week!
WWE announces that Raw will move to Netflix in a deal that overturns the way we will consume their product, The Rock joins the board of TKO, CM Punk and Cody Rhodes have an epic confrontation, William Regal returns on NXT - oh, and the Royal Rumble is this Saturday, and no-one has a clue about what we’re going to be doing at WrestleMania.
We get into it all on this week's show - including why this c...2024-01-2644 minEarning The PushEpisode 121: HOOK vs Samoa Joe, Tony Khan's Twitter tirades, Rhea and Becky go face-to-face, Nic Nemeth in TNA and more!Two world title matches, a taster of a new potential WrestleMania main event, and a tease for a confrontation between Cody Rhodes and CM Punk – and we’re discussing it all on this week’s show.
We get into the showdown between Rhea Ripley and Becky Lynch, take a look at WWE's options if Seth Rollins goes down to injury, a potential name change for Butch, Nic Nemeth arrives in TNA and loads, loads more!
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2024-01-1940 minEarning The PushEpisode 120: The Rock returns to shake up WWE’s Wrestlemania plans, AEW reveal The Devil, Samoa Joe is AEW World Champion and moreWrestling in 2024 has started with a bombshell return and the sudden realisation that the Wrestlemania main-event is right up in the air!
So after The Rock returned on Raw and teased a match with Roman Reigns, what do you want for Wrestlemania? Rock-Roman? Roman-Cody? Or something else entirely?!
We get into the discussion that EVERYONE is talking about on this week's Earning The Push - along with the reveal of Adam Cole as the Devil in AEW, Samoa Joe becoming AEW World Champion and so, so much more.
One thing is sure - 2024 i...2024-01-0638 minEarning The PushEpisode 119: A Big Ol’ Rundown of 2023 in Wrestling2023 has been bonkers in wrestling.
Absolutely, undeniably, incomparably mad - with unbelievable returns, extraordinary matches, jumps between WWE and AEW, behind-the-scenes intrigue and in-ring action... honestly, it's been bananas!
On this episode, we wrap up 2023 with a look back at some of the most memorable moments, matches, MVPs, mis-steps and loads, loads more - so if you want a one-stop-shop to review the last twelve months, this is the episode for you.
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2023-12-2141 minEarning The PushEpisode 118: CM Punk’s Smackdown Pipebomb, WWE-WBD talks about Raw, hate in wrestling, Nia Jax and moreCM Punk is back.
On Smackdown, the self-proclaimed 'Best in the World' dispelled any doubts about whether he was still the man on the mic with an absolutely blistering promo that preceded his signing for Monday Night Raw - and set up his first face-to-face interaction with Seth Rollins on the road to Wrestlemania.
We get into it all on this week's podcast - including the importance of 'hate' in wrestling, how Tony Khan let Cody Rhodes and CM Punk BOTH go, WWE-WBD discussions, the Continental Classic and loads, loads more.
#WWE #AEW #w...2023-12-1545 minEarning The PushEpisode 117: Should Seth Rollins turn heel, who is WWE’s top babyface, why didn’t Cage-Copeland feel bigger and more!Wrestling continues to deliver the festive feel-good moments in the run up to Christmas - with a classic world title match between Seth Rollins and Jey Uso on Raw, Randy Orton making his choice on Smackdown, and Adam Copeland and Christian Cage renewing a classic rivalry on Dynamite.
We get into it all on this week's podcast - including a detailed look at WWE's babyface depth chance, whether it's time for Seth Rollins to shake things up, a love-song for R-Truth and loads, loads more!
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...2023-12-0842 minEarning The PushEpisode 117: Should Seth Rollins turn heel, who is WWE’s top babyface, why didn’t Cage-Copeland feel bigger and more!Wrestling continues to deliver the festive feel-good moments in the run up to Christmas - with a classic world title match between Seth Rollins and Jey Uso on Raw, Randy Orton making his choice on Smackdown, and Adam Copeland and Christian Cage renewing a classic rivalry on Dynamite.
We get into it all on this week's podcast - including a detailed look at WWE's babyface depth chance, whether it's time for Seth Rollins to shake things up, a love-song for R-Truth and loads, loads more!
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...2023-12-0842 minEarning The PushEpisode 116: CM Punk is back in WWE - and really, what else is there to talk about?!It happened. Hell froze over.
On Saturday at Survivor Series: War Games, CM Punk walked out at Survivor Series and back into the company that he had, ten years earlier, described as a cancer.
So this week's episode is about the biggest story in wrestling for years - why he's back, what we want to see him doing, the potential for Wrestlemania opponents, whether AEW will be kicking itself and loads more.
It's a Punktastic episode - because that's what you do when hell freezes over!
GET INVOLVED WITH THE PODCAST:2023-12-0142 minEarning The PushEpisode 115: Randy Orton’s returning at War Games, AEW Full Gear reaction, Will Ospreay signs for AEW, Ronda Rousey and more!Drinking blood in a bloody brawl, signalling for the return of a genuine WWE legend, a British superstar signs for AEW and so much more!
It's been one hell of a week in professional wrestling - and we get into it all on this week's show, including Full Gear reaction, a Survivor Series preview, why it's time for Randy Orton to get his flowers and more!
Plus a shout-out for WAW Fightmare, could Logan Paul and Bad Bunny square off at Wrestlemania, Will Ospreay signs for AEW, Ronda Rousey in ROH and loads, loads more.2023-11-2440 minEarning The PushEpisode 114: CM Punk speculation, Full Gear preview, War Games, where is Jade Cargill and moreHe's not signed - as far as we know - to either WWE or AEW.
But that hasn't stopped CM Punk from being one of the most-talked about things in wrestling this week - as he teases appearances in both companies this month.
We delve into that on the podcast - along with plenty of talk about Survivor Series, a full AEW Full Gear preview (including why we're happy to see a rejuvenated Hangman Page back), where is Jade Cargill and loads, loads more.
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@charlie_beckett2023-11-1739 minEarning The PushEpisode 113: Crown Jewel reaction, War Games announcement, who is behind the AEW Devil Mask and more!It's wet and windy outside - but the wrestling world is red-hot at the moment!
We've got Full Gear and Survivor Series: War Games on back-to-back weekends, plus WWE Crown Jewel to get into on a busy week on the podcast - as we break down all the action and announcements from the past seven days.
Plus who is behind the AEW Devil Mask, what to do next with LA Knight - and an emotional moment for Charlie and us all at the end of the show.
GET IN TOUCH WITH THE PODCAST:2023-11-1034 minEarning The PushEpisode 113: Crown Jewel reaction, War Games announcement, who is behind the AEW Devil Mask and more!It's wet and windy outside - but the wrestling world is red-hot at the moment!
We've got Full Gear and Survivor Series: War Games on back-to-back weekends, plus WWE Crown Jewel to get into on a busy week on the podcast - as we break down all the action and announcements from the past seven days.
Plus who is behind the AEW Devil Mask, what to do next with LA Knight - and an emotional moment for Charlie and us all at the end of the show.
GET IN TOUCH WITH THE PODCAST:2023-11-1034 minEarning The PushEpisode 112: LA Knight shines, Sting’s retirement, Ric Flair on Dynamite, MJF-Omega set for Collision, Bash in Berlin and moreLA Knight and Roman Reigns is set and ready to go for WWE Crown Jewel - and WWE is really going all in behind Knight as WWE's hottest star continues to build momentum.
We preview next week's Crown Jewel show, plus:
- An awesome new version of Drew McIntyre
- Why MJF vs Kenny Omega is the biggest match that AEW can offer
- Sting's retirement announcement and Ric Flair's AEW Dynamite
- Ric Flair on Dynamite
- Bash in Berlin
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@jack_mur...2023-10-2845 minEarning The PushEpisode 111: NXT beat AEW in the ratings, Undertaker, LA Knight vs Roman Reigns and moreThe 'war' between NXT and AEW reignited on Tuesday with a loaded set of shows for both companies - with NXT coming out on top.
But really, it was the audience who was the winner - with appearances by The Undertaker, John Cena, Adam Copeland's AEW in-ring debut and loads, loads more.
We get into it all on this week's episode - including why competition is a good thing for everyone, why we're not anti-AEW (!), why Jade Cargill and Charlotte Flair is a money match, LA Knight's crazy twelve months and loads, loads more.
2023-10-1447 minEarning The PushEpisode 110: Edge’s AEW debut, is CM Punk returning to WWE, NXT No Mercy review and moreYou think you know him?!
Well, maybe not - because WWE Hall of Famer Adam 'Edge' Copeland is now a part of AEW after debuting at Wrestledream and beginning a feud with former long-time partner Christian Cage.
Meanwhile it looks like CM Punk could be returning to WWE at Survivor Series - something no-one could have seen coming! - and that all gives us plenty to talk about on this week's podcast.
Plus we've got a Wrestledream and NXT No Mercy review, fantasy-booking LA Knight, WWE loading up NXT for its head-to-head with D...2023-10-0744 minEarning The PushEpisode 109: Does Edge debut in AEW this weekend? Plus NXT No Mercy and WrestleDream preview and loads moreHe's been a staple of WWE for decades - but is this weekend the one where Edge jumps to AEW?!
With speculation mounting that the Rated R Superstar could be debuting at WrestleDream, we take a look at how we'd book it - plus preview NXT No Mercy, WWE Fastlane, how Shinsuke Nakamura is doing some of his best work and more.
Plus what's happened to the Bloodline, Adam Cole's injury, a massive year for LA Knight and so much more, all on a stacked show!
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...2023-09-2940 minEarning The PushEpisode 108: The Rock returns to Smackdown, WWE releases, AEW injuries, Grand Slam and moreFinally - The Rock has come back to WWE.
The Great One makes a surprise appearance on Smackdown with Pat McAfee - and reveals earlier in the day that he was slated to wrestle Roman Reigns at Wrestlemania in Los Angeles, while leaving the door open to the possibility of him and the Tribal Chief clashing at 'Mania in Philadelphia.
We get into that on the show - plus WWE releases, the injuries hitting AEW, MJF rising to a new level at Grand Slam and loads more!
GET IN TOUCH WITH THE PODCAST?2023-09-2337 minEarning The PushEpisode 107: Nia Jax returns, Becky Lynch wins NXT Gold, Jade Cargill to WWE, LA Knight - Paul Heyman and moreIt's all about the women's division on this week's Earning The Push.
Nia Jax has returned to WWE, Becky Lynch has gone to NXT and claimed the NXT Women's Championship, and Jade Cargill could be on her way to WWE after allegedly finishing up with AEW.
We get into all of that, plus a preview of AEW Grand Slam, some elite-level character work from Christian Cage, the completion of the WWE-UFC merger and so, so much more.
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2023-09-1638 minEarning The PushEpisode 106: CM Punk is fired by AEW, All In, All Out and Payback reaction and more!Well, it's been one hell of a fortnight in professional wrestling.
CM Punk gets fired by AEW, less than a week after helping Tony Khan's company set an all-time paid attendance record at Wembley with All In - and that's just the tip of the iceberg!
We get into all of it here on this week's podcast - including All In reaction, whether CM Punk returns to WWE, some amazing wrestling moments at All Out and Payback and loads, loads more.
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@jack_m...2023-09-0941 minEarning The PushEpisode 105: The Passing of Bray Wyatt and AEW All In PreviewThis is an episode we never thought we'd be recording.
But with news breaking late on Thursday about the tragic passing of Bray Wyatt, we honour the legacy of the man who was taken far too soon - yet left a remarkable legacy of creativity and indelible moments in the world of professional wrestling.
We also look ahead to a massive weekend at Wembley as AEW prepares to make history with All In, as we break down the matches, the potential outcomes, surprise and loads more.
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...2023-08-2544 minEarning The PushEpisode 104: SummerSlam reaction (Jimmy’s turn, Tribal Combat and more), AEW All In build and moreHmm. Hmmmmmmm.
That was the reaction that most people had to this weekend's SummerSlam - as Jimmy Uso turned on Jey in the main event, Brock Lesnar rode off into the sunset, and Logan Paul stole the show once again.
We get into a show that has divided fans across the wrestling spectrum and break down the good, the bad and the ugly of the biggest party of the summer.
We also get into the build to AEW All In - and whether Cole or MJF will turn - plus Sting;s resurgence...2023-08-1142 minEarning The PushEpisode 103: SummerSlam preview, MJF-Cole official for All In, Vince McMahon investigation and moreIt's the biggest show of the summer - and WWE is preparing to rock Ford Field for the first time since 2007 as it brings SummerSlam to Detroit.
We'll preview an absolutely stacked card - including whether Jey Uso is the right man to dethrone Roman Reigns in Tribal Combat; how Asuka, Charlotte Flair and Bianca Belair could steal the show; and why Ricochet NEEDED Logan Paul to make this feud work.
We also salute AEW as All In looks like it could be the biggest wrestling show ever - and look at the official announcement...2023-08-0440 minEarning The PushEpisode 102: Contract Signings Galore, Tribal Combat, and Does Size Matter?!Why Tribal Combat could be one of the greatest matches in Summerslam history? Is it time for MJF and Adam Cole to win tag-team gold? Why has Ronda Rousey become so forgettable? And does size matters when it comes to heel turns?
They're just some of the things that we're delving into on this week's podcast - as the road to Summerslam and All In continue to hot up.
Plus Impact Wrestling's announcement of a UK tour - and one year since Vince McMahon's 'retirement'!
GET IN TOUCH WITH THE PODCAST:2023-07-2838 minEarning The PushEpisode 101: Blood and Guts reaction, FTR-Bullet Club Gold have a classic, Dom Mysterio wins gold and moreWe're all being spoiled as wrestling fans at the moment - and this week is no exception.
AEW put on two hour-long spectaculars, as FTR and Bullet Club Gold put on a clinic on Collision, and the Golden Elite and the Blackpool Combat Club go to war on Dynamite.
We get into that on this week's podcast - plus Seth Rollins and Finn Balor with a major backstage segment, Dominik Mysterio wins North American gold in NXT, Brock Lesnar beats up Cody Rhodes in front of his momma on Raw, and so, so much more!...2023-07-2145 minEarning The PushEpisode 100: Roman Reigns at Tribal Court, Better Than You Bay Bay, Blood and Guts Preview and moreDoes it get any better than Tribal Court on Smackdown?
As the Bloodline storyline continues its unrelenting march of greatness, we break down an epic segment on Smackdown - plus the first on-air teases of an Edge retirement, Cody Rhodes and Brock Lesnar at Summerslam, Logan Paul and Ricochet and more!
And on the AEW side of things, we look at how MJF and Adam Cole was the partnership and friendship we never knew that we needed, whether AEW Collision is a better programme than AEW Dynamite, Samoa Joe-CM Punk, Blood and Guts and plenty...2023-07-1443 minEarning The PushEpisode 99: Money In The Bank Reaction, Wrestlemania in London?!, MJF and Adam Cole and more!It's been a while, hasn't it?
But Charlie has FINALLY got his WiFi sorted on his trip Down Under - and it couldn't have come at a better time - because we have got so much wrestling to talk about!
We're diving into Money in the Bank, a huge hint that Wrestlemania will come to London, Brock Lesnar's return to Raw, Adam Cole and MJF's odd-couple tag team in AEW and so, so much more!
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2023-07-0743 minEarning The PushEpisode 99: Money In The Bank Reaction, Wrestlemania in London?!, MJF and Adam Cole and more!It's been a while, hasn't it?
But Charlie has FINALLY got his WiFi sorted on his trip Down Under - and it couldn't have come at a better time - because we have got so much wrestling to talk about!
We're diving into Money in the Bank, a huge hint that Wrestlemania will come to London, Brock Lesnar's return to Raw, Adam Cole and MJF's odd-couple tag team in AEW and so, so much more!
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2023-07-0743 minEarning The PushEpisode 98: WWE introduces a new World Title, CM Punk backstage at Raw, the WWE Draft and moreDo you love it or do you hate it?
Opinions are very much split about the new WWE World Heavyweight Championship that was introduced on WWE Raw - with some feeling you need it to make the brand split viable, and others believing it kills Roman Reign's title reign and devalues the Wrestlemania finish with Cody.
We get into that on this week's show - plus the decision of CM Punk to swing by backstage at WWE Raw, the build to Backlash in Puerto Rico, the WWE Draft and loads, loads more on an absolutely...2023-04-2844 minEarning The PushEpisode 97: Is AEW the UK’s top promotion, Brock and Cody pull apart, a third AEW show and moreIs AEW the UK's top wrestling promotion?
With Wembley Stadium pre-sales for All In already in the tens of thousands and speculation that a third AEW show could air on ITV, is it hard to disagree with the statement that UK fans prefer Tony Khan's brand to WWE?
It's just one of the topics we get into on today's podcast - along with the dangers of being a WWE security guard after a Cody-Lesnar pullapart on Raw, how Rey Mysterio would make a perfect title contender at Money in the Bank, why Rhea Ripley and...2023-04-2139 minEarning The PushEpisode 96: Trish turns heel, Jeff Hardy returns, CM Punk rumours escalate and moreOh, Trish - say it isn't so?!
The WWE Hall of Famer has turned heel in another huge week of professional wrestling, and looks set to feud with Becky Lynch in what we're calling a 'Summer of Stratus' here on the show.
We dive into that; Jeff Hardy's AEW return; the mounting speculation that CM Punk's AEW return is imminent; Sting delivering some stellar performances in the twilight of his career and lots, lots more!
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2023-04-1445 minEarning The PushEpisode 95: Wrestlemania reaction, WWE sold to Endeavour, AEW announce Wembley Stadium and more!We're stacked today.
Absolutely stacked!
This episode has got all your Wrestlemania reaction - including our takes on the finish to Cody Rhodes vs Roman Reigns, whether Charlotte Flair and Rhea Ripley had one of the greatest Mania matches ever, Sami and KO get their moment and more!
Then it's full-steam ahead on WWE being bought by Endeavour and Vince McMahon's return to creative power in WWE, plus Brock's heel turn, AEW running Wembley Stadium and so much more.
See, told you we were stacked!
GET IN TOUCH WITH...2023-04-0744 minEarning The PushEpisode 94: Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens reunite, Logan Paul shines, Omega-Vikingo shine and moreSometimes, you just get what you want.
And that's what WWE have given us this week - with the reunion of Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn in an emotional night on Smackdown.
Follow that up with another stellar Cody-Roman segment on Raw, WWE finally acknowledging that Logan Paul is a heel (and a brilliant one!) and Omega and Vikingo going to war on AEW Dynamite, and it's been an awesome week of wrestling.
We get into all of that on this week's podcast - plus FTR putting their AEW careers on the line...2023-03-2444 minEarning The PushEpisode 93: Edge vs Balor official for Wrestlemania, Mysterio is a Hall of Famer, AEW goes to Winnipeg and moreGrit.
That's the word that defined Edge's return to WWE, ever since he made his extraordinary comeback at the 2020 Royal Rumble - and that's what he'll have to show inside Hell in a Cell at Wrestlemania against Finn Balor.
We get into that; more Bloodline greatness; Rey Mysterio going into the Hall of Fame - and AEW's Winnipeg outing (and why we're not as excited about AEW at the moment as we should be!)
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2023-03-1741 minEarning The PushEpisode 92: Jey Uso turns on Sami, Roman and Cody meet, AEW scores a home-run with RevolutionIt's been an all-time classic week in the world of wrestling.
Bryan Danielson and MJF delivered a masterclass at AEW's Revolution pay-per-view in an Iron Man Match that's a contender to be the best bout in the company's history - while, in WWE, Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns delivered a goosebumps promo on Smackdown, and Jey Uso made his choice on WWE Raw... and it wasn't Sami Zayn.
Factor in the return of John Cena and a poignant announcement regarding the ROH Tag Team Titles - and there's so much to talk about on this...2023-03-1043 minEarning The PushEpisode 91: MJF and Danielson prepare for AEW Revolution, Lita and Lynch win gold, Trish returns and more!It's a case of pick your poison at AEW's Revolution pay-per-view this Sunday in San Francisco.
If you love your technical wrestling, then you've got the sixty-minute Iron Man match between MJF and Bryan Danielson; and if you want unadulterated violence, then Hangman Adam Page and Jon Moxley will go to war in a Texas Death Match.
We get into it on this week's podcast - including a FASCINATING discussion about whether AEW need to get CM Punk back.
Plus Lita and Lynch win gold on Raw, thanks to the return of Trish...2023-03-0340 minEarning The PushEpisode 90: Roman and Sami put on a classic in Montreal, Elimination Chamber reax and moreIt was one of the most anticipated matches in recent WWE history.
And while the outcome may not have been to everyone's taste, there's no doubt that Sami Zayn and Roman Reigns put on an absolute epic in Montreal at Elimination Chamber in a match that few of us will ever forget.
We break down a classic card in Canada - from a star-making night for Montez Ford to Edge and Beth Phoenix's return to action in Canada... and what the Wrestlemania card is beginning to shape up as!
GET INVOLVED WITH THE...2023-02-2439 minEarning The PushEpisode 89: Sami and Roman prepare for greatness in Montreal, Elimination Chamber preview and moreAdmit it.
You haven't been this excited about a wrestling event in a long, long time.
Roman Reigns and Sami Zayn prepare to go to war in Montreal at Elimination Chamber, in a match that has been literally years in the making.
So many factors are in play - the conclusion of the Bloodline storyline, the Wrestlemania main-event, the Montreal crowd and so much more - and every person involved has played their part perfectly.
We can't wait, and break it all down on a cracking episode - including magic from...2023-02-1743 minEarning The PushEpisode 88: Cody and Heyman make magic, Reigns vs Zayn is official, MJ’s creepy promo and moreWe've all been sleeping on Paul Heyman, haven't we?
The Special Counsel to the Tribal Chief shone in a special segment with Cody Rhodes on Monday Night Raw to kick off the build to the expected showdown between the American Nightmare and Roman Reigns at Wrestlemania.
We get into whether this is the best version of Heyman ever on this week's podcast; plus whether Zayn-Reigns can really be the blow-off at Elimination Chamber; the return of Lita; MJF and Bryan Danielson going to war on AEW Dynamite and so much more.
GET INVOLVED...2023-02-1041 minEarning The PushEpisode 87: Sami Zayn turns on the Bloodline; Cody and Rhea are Rumble winners and more!When wrestling is done well, it's the best thing going!
And that's exactly what WWE delivered at the Alamodome in San Antonio with the Royal Rumble - featuring one of the greatest angles of all-time, some thrilling returns and a cracking night of action.
We get into all of it in this week's episode - including the pay-off to the Bloodline angle between Sami and Roman; Cody and Rhea becoming Rumble winners; the return of Logan Paul; greatness from Gunther and more.
Plus another great show from AEW with a solid Dynamite, Kota...2023-02-0346 minEarning The PushEpisode 86: Raw is 30 reaction, Royal Rumble preview, Jay Briscoe tribute match and moreIt's Rumble season, baby!
And WWE is coming towards Saturday's event at the Alamodome with all guns blazing, on the heels of an amazing thirtieth anniversary special show for Monday Night Raw.
We get into the Trial of Sami Zayn; the return of the American Badass version of the Undertaker; Brock Lesnar pitching up in the main-event and so much more.
Plus we preview the Royal Rumble, look at an emotional night on Dynamite paying tribute to Jay Briscoe - plus Okada working stiff in New Japan, tubas, service stations and loads more. 2023-01-2749 minEarning The PushEpisode 85: The passing of Jay Briscoe, the build to Raw’s 30th anniversary and moreIt's been a week of tragedy in the wrestling world with the shock passing of ROH legend Jay Briscoe.
As tributes pour in from across the industry, we mark the passing of a true wrestling pioneer, taken far too soon.
We're also talking about the build to Raw's 30th anniversary, the continuing speculation about the return of The Rock, why Bayley doesn't seem to be clicking at the moment and loads, loads more.
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2023-01-1941 minEarning The PushEpisode 84: Vince McMahon is back in charge, Steph quits, Saudi sale, Adam Cole returns and moreWell, he's back.
Vince McMahon is back in charge of WWE - and with rumours of a sale to numerous bodies continuing to float (including, potential, the Saudi Arabian government), the drama continues to mount... not least because Stephanie McMahon quit her role on the WWE board in another week full of turmoil!
Elsewhere, we saw the return of Adam Cole to AEW, and mounting speculation that The Rock will be returning to win the Royal Rumble and face Roman Reigns at Wrestlemania.
We get into it all on this week's episode - w...2023-01-1343 minEarning The PushEpisode 83: Vince McMahon returns?! Plus Sasha Banks to NJPW, MITB in London and more!2023, go home. You're drunk.
We're only six days in - and already, we've got the stories of Vince McMahon's attempted return to power in WWE; Money in the Bank coming to London; and the former Sasha Banks making her New Japan debut.
Factor in the returns of John Cena and Charlotte Flair on Smackdown; Will Ospreay and Kenny Omega tearing the house down at WrestleKingdom and a brand-new set for AEW Dynamite - and you can see why this is a bumper show to start 2023!
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@c...2023-01-0643 minEarning The PushEpisode 82: Jericho makes a jobber, GUNTHER-Lesnar rumours and moreChris Jericho has to be in the conversation when it comes to wrestling GOATs.
Not only is he a multiple-time world champion, but this week on Dynamite, he shocked the wrestling world once again when he put over Action Andretti out of absolutely nowhere.
We get into that on the show, plus a stellar main-event for MJF and Ricky Starks, rumours of a Brock Lesnar-GUNTHER showdown at Wrestlemania, that Double Dog Collar match between FTR and The Briscoes at ROH's weekend pay-per view and loads, loads more.
GET IN TOUCH WITH THE SHOW:2022-12-1646 minEarning The PushEpisode 81: Regal leaves AEW, Solo Sikoa shines, Sasha Banks rumours and moreHis tenure in AEW was short and sweet - but William Regal is on his way out of AEW and back to WWE.
It's one of the main stories this week, in a wrestling week that has seen Ricky Starks cut the promo of his lifetime to tee up his match with MJF, the build towards Rhea Ripley and Becky Lynch continue to sizzle, Sasha Banks rumours and loads, loads more.
We get into all of that, plus the best version of the Spear, some fantasy-booking of Sami Zayn and loads more!
GET I...2022-12-0947 minEarning The PushEpisode 80: Survivor Series reaction, MJF betrays Regal and moreWe're at the start of the business end of the wrestling year - and boy, is it an exciting time to be a fan!
We've got all the reaction you could possibly want to another excellent WWE pay-per-view, as WWE kept the Bloodline-Sami Zayn momentum going inside the War Games structure, and gave the women's division a shot in the arm with the return of Becky Lynch.
And in AEW, MJF made his Dynamite debut as AEW World Champion before betraying William Regal, on the same show that Hangman Adam Page returned to begin a...2022-12-0242 minEarning The PushEpisode 79: MJF becomes AEW Champion, Full Gear reax, Survivor Series preview and moreWhat a seven days we've had in professional wrestling.
Last Saturday, MJF fulfilled his destiny and became AEW World Champion after William Regal betrayed Jon Moxley at Full Gear - and this Saturday, we've got the joy of two War Games matches at Survivor Series.
Throw in the return of The Elite, a classic match between Luchasaurus and Jungle Boy, a home invasion at the Rey Mysterio house and so much more - and we've got plenty to get our teeth into on this week's show.
Full Gear reaction, Survivor Series preview and...2022-11-2540 minEarning The PushEpisode 78: AEW Full Gear preview, War Games takes shape, a decade of The Shield and moreIs it MJF's time?
That's the main question for AEW fans heading into the weekend - as AEW takes over New Jersey for Full Gear, and a pay-per-view headlined by MJF challenging for the World Championship against Jon Moxley.
We look ahead to that match and preview the whole AEW card; plus look at the card taking shape for Survivor Series: War Games; analyse ten years of The Shield; and loads, loads more.
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2022-11-1847 minEarning The PushEpisode 77: Austin Theory fails to cash in, AEW is coming to the UK and moreOh, Austin Theory.
You silly, silly boy.
With months still to go until his Money in the Bank title opportunity ran out, Theory cashed in unsuccessfully on Seth Rollins for the US Title in a headscratcher of a moment that has left us baffled!
We talk about that, AEW coming to the UK, the Usos versus New Day in the renewal of a classic rivalry - and why Charlie has too much time on his hands at Wilkos!
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2022-11-1140 minEarning The PushEpisode 77: Austin Theory fails to cash in, AEW is coming to the UK and moreOh, Austin Theory.
You silly, silly boy.
With months still to go until his Money in the Bank title opportunity ran out, Theory cashed in unsuccessfully on Seth Rollins for the US Title in a headscratcher of a moment that has left us baffled!
We talk about that, AEW coming to the UK, the Usos versus New Day in the renewal of a classic rivalry - and why Charlie has too much time on his hands at Wilkos!
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2022-11-1140 minEarning The PushEpisode 76: MJF is turning face, Judgement Day is delivering, Roman vs The Streak and moreEven in a quiet week in wrestling, there's still so much to talk about on the show.
With Crown Jewel on the horizon, WWE is continuing to build the Reigns-Logan Paul story - but really, is it just a backdrop to the ongoing Bloodline-Zayn drama?
MJF is showing all the signs of turning face, so we get into that on the show - plus an interesting theory about Austin Theory, whether Roman's title reign means more than The Streak and loads, loads more.
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@j...2022-10-2844 minEarning The PushEpisode 75: Bray and Brock are back, MJF-Regal have a segment for the ages and more!We took the week off last Friday - and return with so much to talk about!
Bray Wyatt is back in WWE, Brock Lesnar and Bobby Lashley are set for a showdown in Saudi Arabia - and MJF and Regal shine in a promo battle that has set the wrestling world alive.
We get into all of it on the show today, including whether Rhea Ripley would be a better entry in the Men's or Women's Royal Rumble, whether The Bloodline is the most effective stable ever in getting talent over and so much more b...2022-10-2145 minEarning The PushEpisode74: WWE Extreme Rules preview, Sammy and Andrade fightWWE head into the autumn with plenty of momentum as they bring Extreme Rules to Philadelphia this Saturday.
The return of the Fight Pit headlines the PPV - on a card that promises plenty of intrigue, despite not having the Bloodline on the show.
We get into all the matches and stipulations, plus break down why things seem a little shaky for AEW in the week of the company's third anniversary of Dynamite.
Plus who are the early contenders to win the Women's Royal Rumble, the joys (or not) of Lemsip - and s...2022-10-0748 minEarning The PushEpisode 73: Sami-Bloodline greatness, MJF-Yuta, White Rabbit teases and moreIs there any better storyline in wrestling at the moment than Sami Zayn's gradual incorporation into The Bloodline?
This week on the show, we look at what is fast becoming a perfect example of long-term storytelling between Sami, Roman and the Usos - and see how far WWE could take it. Plus White Rabbit teases, MJF-Yuta, could CM Punk make a return in ROH - and why weather presenters are the hardcore legends of their profession!
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2022-09-3047 minEarning The PushEpisode 72: AEW Grand Slam, Saraya returns, War Games, Paul vs Reigns and moreAs we head into the autumn, professional wrestling continues to deliver surprises, shocks and stellar bouts across all promotions.
AEW sold out the Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York for its second Grand Slam show, with Jon Moxley beating Bryan Danielson to become AEW World Champion, Saraya making her AEW debut, The Acclaimed becoming World Tag Team Champions and so much more.
Meanwhile, in WWE, Triple H continues to shake things up with the return of the Fight Pit gimmick, a rebranding of Survivor Series - plus the announcement of Roman Reigns versus Logan Paul at...2022-09-2338 minEarning The PushEpisode 71: AEW Grand Slam is set... and Logan Paul versus Roman Reigns?!Could Logan Paul versus Roman Reigns be next on the cards for the Tribal Chief?
It looks as if WWE could be heading in that direction after a series of exchanges between Reigns, Paul and others on social media - and you know what? We don't actually hate it!
We talk about that, how AEW Grand Slam has been a prime example of how to turn a bucketload of negatives into something positive - plus a serious chat about body dysmorphia thanks to Johnny Gargano, NXT's latest rebrand and a whole load more.
...2022-09-1649 minEarning The PushEpisode 70: AEW implodes backstage, Clash at the Castle reaction, MJF returns and moreWhere do you start with a week like this in wrestling?
CM Punk, the Elite and others have all been suspended from AEW after a shoot promo that led to a backstage scuffle that led to Punk being stripped of the AEW World Championship and the Elite losing the newly-minted AEW Trios Championship.
As if that wasn't enough, WWE put on a show for the ages in Cardiff for Clash at the Castle - and MJF returned at AEW's All Out pay-per-view in Chicago after a long hiatus from the company.
We get i...2022-09-1047 minEarning The PushEpisode 69: Clash at the Castle and All Out PreviewDoes it get any better than this?
This weekend, WWE takes over the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff for their first WWE pay-per-view in thirty years, as Clash at the Castle hits Wales. And then, 24 hours later, AEW invades the NOW Arena in Chicago for All Out.
Throw in the unification special of NXT's World's Collide - and there is SO MUCH WRESTLING to talk about on the podcast today!
From why Saturday is the perfect time for Drew to finally lose the title to whether we see MJF this Sunday for the first...2022-09-0244 minEarning The PushEpisode 68: Mox squashes Punk, Gargano returns, Trish Stratus and moreIt was the match we all wanted - but the way it played out took us all by surprise.
Jon Moxley defeated CM Punk to unify the AEW World Championships in a match that lasted less than five minutes, and left the whole wrestling world scratching their head.
And on Monday Night Raw, there was a surprise of a different order entirely - as Johnny Gargano returned to WWE - defying the expectations of many - and immediately began feuding with his old stable-mate Theory from The Way.
We get into it all...2022-08-2548 minEarning The PushEpisode 67: Omega returns, Punk and Mox brawl, Drew and Owens shine and moreHe's back.
After months and months on the sideline, Kenny Omega returned to AEW to join the Young Bucks in their quest for the newly-minted AEW Trios Championship belts.
It bookended a night of wrestling that saw Jon Moxley and CM Punk brawl to open the show - in a week that also featured a tremendous Monday Night Raw where Drew McIntyre and Kevin Owens stole the show again.
We get into it on this week's podcast - along with what the future holds for NXT UK, a MOTY contender between Bryan Danielson...2022-08-1946 minEarning The PushEpisode 67: Omega returns, Punk and Mox brawl, Drew and Owens shine and moreHe's back.
After months and months on the sideline, Kenny Omega returned to AEW to join the Young Bucks in their quest for the newly-minted AEW Trios Championship belts.
It bookended a night of wrestling that saw Jon Moxley and CM Punk brawl to open the show - in a week that also featured a tremendous Monday Night Raw where Drew McIntyre and Kevin Owens stole the show again.
We get into it on this week's podcast - along with what the future holds for NXT UK, a MOTY contender between Bryan Danielson...2022-08-1946 minEarning The PushEpisode 66: Punk, Kross and Lumis return, Ciampa shines, Undertaker comes to Cardiff and moreWrestling returns are like buses - you wait ages for some, and then three come along at once.
From CM Punk on AEW Dynamite to Karrion Kross and Dexter Lumis on Raw and Smackdown respectively, some big names made some big impact by reappearing on the scene this week - and we break it all down on this week's show.
We also discuss why Ciampa is shining on Raw; whether Darby Allin is the most underappreciated member of the AEW roster - plus Undertaker in Cardiff, why Tony Khan needs to slow his booking down...2022-08-1141 minEarning The PushEpisode 65: Summerslam reaction, a great Raw, Cole turns on the Young Bucks and moreIt felt like the Triple H era of creative well and truly started this week, with two shows that felt like a breath of fresh air.
Up first, WWE rocked Nashville with a Summerslam for the ages, then Monday Night Raw went commercial-free for an hour with the focus on the... wait for it... US Title.
So this week's show focuses on all of that - from the surprise returns to the creative changes to the use of a tractor to create one of the most visually-stunning scenes that WWE has had in years.
2022-08-0546 minEarning The PushEpisode 64: Vince McMahon’s shock ’retirement’, Summerslam preview and moreSome weeks, there's only topic worth talking about.
So you won't be surprised to hear that almost all of today's show is breaking down Vince McMahon's shocking decision to 'retire' from WWE, and the impact that has on the industry. We look at who is running WWE now, what it means for the talent, the product, and so much more.
Plus a Summerslam preview, Bryan Danielson returns to AEW and more on a jam-packed episode!
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2022-07-2949 minEarning The PushEpisode 63: Barbed Wire Matches, Logan Paul and Miz clash over testicles and moreSometimes, wrestling is too bizarre to even pretend that it's normal.
This week is a good example - with seven days that include barbed-wire matches, feuds about testicles, and a very, very strange speech about safe havens!
So, there's plenty for us to get into this week - including why Hook could be taking his first title, Riddle-Rollins at Summerslam and why FTR are the best thing going in wrestling today.
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2022-07-2247 minEarning The PushEpisode 62: Theory shines, Reigns-Lesnar simmers, shark-cages and moreDoes the man make the briefcase, or the briefcase make the man?
Ever since winning the Money in the Bank briefcase, Theory has been on a roll - and shone on this week's Smackdown and Raw outings as the build to Summerslam continues to heat up.
We get into that on this week's show - along with why the Judgement Day stable has done nothing for anyone involved, why Drew and Sheamus' sword silliness needs to stop, shark-cages in AEW (yes, really!) and loads more on a cracking episode!
GET IN TOUCH WITH...2022-07-1542 minEarning The PushEpisode 61: Money in the Bank reaction, Wardlow wins gold and moreWe had cash-ins, controversy and more in Las Vegas, as WWE put on Money in the Bank from the MGM Grand Arena.
And on AEW Dynamite, we saw Jon Moxley step up to his latest challenger for the Interim AEW World Championship - and Wardlow win gold for the first time!
We break it all down on this week's show - including why now was the right time to take the belt of Ronda Rousey, another premium live event without Roman Reigns, how over FTR are and loads more.
GET IN TOUCH WITH...2022-07-0853 minEarning The PushEpisode 60: Forbidden Door reaction, Blood and Guts, Money in the Bank preview2022 has been a crazy year for wrestling, and it's not slowing down as we roll into the summer.
On today's show, we break down a Forbidden Door pay-per-view that saw the debut of a Swiss superman, some absolutely banging matched and the crowning of a new interim AEW World Champion.
Then, it's a Blood and Guts breakdown - before a preview of this weekend's Money In The Bank event, a review of John Cena's return to Raw and a look at the importance of music in wrestling.
Plus casts that smell, the dog...2022-07-0148 minEarning The PushEpisode 59: Forbidden Door preview, Brock returns, Vince steps back and moreSo, we're back after an unexpected week off.
And man, what a crazy time it is in wrestling!
So, plenty for us to get into in this episode - including AEW-NJPW's Forbidden Door pay-per-view, Brock's return on Smackdown, Vince steps back as CEO and so, so much more.
Plus slings that you can't figure out, Charlie's plug struggles, an unexpected Otto appearance and more!
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2022-06-2452 minEarning The PushEpisode 59: Forbidden Door preview, Brock returns, Vince steps back and moreSo, we're back after an unexpected week off.
And man, what a crazy time it is in wrestling!
So, plenty for us to get into in this episode - including AEW-NJPW's Forbidden Door pay-per-view, Brock's return on Smackdown, Vince steps back as CEO and so, so much more.
Plus slings that you can't figure out, Charlie's plug struggles, an unexpected Otto appearance and more!
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2022-06-2452 minEarning The PushEpisode 58: The Best and Worst Gimmick Changes EverBradshaw to JBL?
Mark Calloway to The Undertaker?
The Ringmaster to Stone Cold Steve Austin?
We're on our holidays this week - but that hasn't stopped us getting together for a special episode of the show, looking at the best and worst gimmick changes of all time. We're talking about the ones that altered the wrestling business for ever, and the ones we wish had never happened at all.
We also chat about what constitutes a gimmick change versus a turn, what makes some more memorable than others - and whether...2022-06-1027 minEarning The PushEpisode 57: Double or Nothing Reaction (Punk-Page, MJF drama and more)It clocked in at more than four hours in length, and definitely delivered value for money.
A new champion, some innovative matches, behind-the-scenes drama, debuts - AEW's Double or Nothing extravaganza rocked Las Vegas, and gave us plenty to talk about on the podcast.
From backstage drama with MJF to unique (if unusual) stipulations to medics who clearly don't know what they're doing, we get into the weeds with our instant reaction to AEW's latest pay-per-view offering!
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