Hard Hidz Wrestling Podcast

Hard Hidz reviews All Elite Wrestling Winter Is Coming, where MJF made his first world title defense against Ricky Starks and Chris Jericho lost to a jobber.

Plus, we discuss Ring of Honor Final Battle - featuring another FTR vs. The Briscoes banger & 5 new champions! - alongside NXT Deadline - headlined by their unique new Iron Survivor Challenge. Finally, we talk about Ricochet’s renaissance in WWE SmackDown’s World Cup, WWE firing Mandy Rose, and William Regal leaving AEW.

Hard Hidz reviews WWE Survivor Series, which debuted the double-ringed caged madness of WarGames to the main roster.

Plus we discuss The Elite trolling CM Punk in Chicago, and New Japan & Stardom’s first-ever co-promoted event, headlined by KAIRI winning the inaugural IWGP women’s championship.

Hard Hidz reviews AEW’s phenomenal Full Gear PPV, headlined by banger matches, new champions, shocking turns, a dream match, The Elite’s return and Saraya’s in-ring debut.

Plus we discuss IMPACT Over Drive, Nick Aldis burning bridges with NWA & Billy Corgan, and VICE TV’s docuseries Tales From the Territories (by the creators of Dark Side of the Ring).

On this episode, we review WWE Crown Jewel, NXT Halloween Havoc and AAA Triplemanía XXX: Mexico City.

Plus we discuss the most compelling story in pro wrestling right now - Sami Zayn & The Bloodline, alongside reports that CM Punk is exiting All Elite Wrestling while The Elite are set to return.

On this episode we pay tribute to the late Antonio Inoki, and review WWE Extreme Rules 2022, headlined by the return of Bray Wyatt & several fun hardcore stipulations.

Plus we discuss All Elite Wrestling Battle of the Belts IV, IMPACT Bound for Glory, New Japan Pro Wrestling Royal Quest II (which featured another MOTY contender from FTR), STARDOM 5 Star Grand Prix, Game Changer Wrestling Fight Club, and the backstage fight between Andrade & Sammy Guevara.

On this episode, we review All Elite Wrestling’s annual stadium show, Grand Slam!

We discuss a fantastic main event between Jon Moxley & Bryan Danielson, The Acclaimed finally becoming the tag-team champs, the surprise debuts of Saraya (fka Paige) & Great Muta, Chris Jericho winning the Ring of Honor world title, Action Bronson’s first match, appearances by Westside Gunn, Trina, Fabolous & DJ Whoo Kid, and much more. Plus we talk about the enigmatic “White Rabbit” teases appearing in WWE.

On this episode, we review a BUSY weekend of pro wrestling that features All Elite Wrestling’s jam-packed All Out PPV, WWE’s first UK stadium show in 30 years in Clash at the Castle, and an NXT vs NXT UK showdown at Worlds Collide.

Plus, we discuss all the backstage drama at AEW (particularly CM Punk burying The Elite), WWE’s recent returns (Braun Strowman, Hit Row, Johnny Gargano, etc.) and New Japan’s G1 Climax 32 which culminated in a MOTY contender between Will Ospreay and Kazuchika Okada.

On this episode, we review a fun couple of weeks for All Elite Wrestling, which included their 3rd Battle of Belts special (headlined by a MOTY contender between Claudio Castagnoli & Konosuke Takeshita) & Quake by the Lake (featuring “Lionheart” Chris Jericho, the return of CM Punk, and a crazy coffin match).

Plus we discuss yet another awesome IMPACT PPV in Emergence, and catch-up on how Triple H’s creative reign has slowly but surely improved many aspects of the main roster.

On this episode, we review the first main roster PPV under Triple H’s creative reign - SummerSlam! The show featured noticeable improvements in booking, commentary and pacing, alongside big returns (Io Shirai, Dakota Kai, Bayley) and innovative spots (TRACTOR!), signaling a hopeful start to a new era for WWE.

Plus we discuss All Elite Wrestling’s big stories from Fight For The Fallen, including Hook winning the FTW title, Powerhouse Hobbs turning on Ricky Starks, Daniel Garcia upsetting Bryan Danielson, and the new trios titles. Finally, we talk about Ric Flair’s Last Match.

On this episode we review Ring of Honor’s fantastic Death Before Dishonor PPV headlined by Claudio claiming the ROH world championship, and FANTASTIC title matches between FTR & The Briscoes and Wheeler Yuta & Daniel Garcia.

Plus, we discuss All Elite Wrestling’s 2-week Fyter Fest featuring incredible highlights (like Swerve In Our Glory winning the tag titles in a great triple threat), and terrible lowlights (like the overbooked mess that was the Barbed Wire Everywhere Death Match). Finally, we talk about Vince McMahon’s retirement from WWE.