Blame WWE Brand Split on USA Network as KOP discusses what WWE is forced to deal with as Smackdown is set to premiere Tuesdays LIVE starting with the WWE Draft. KOP compares this to what WCW was dealt with by TBS and TNT, and how the creative of the Attitude Era could withstand the creative need. Plus, why USA Network is making this move now given the unstable cable atmosphere, and what this could mean for WWE next round of negotiations with USA Network if they can't deliver. Plus, CM Punk speaks out WWE, the Chris Benoit tragedy and we recap ROH Best in the World 2016. Subscribe to the Wrestling is Real Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and Google Play. Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by doing your Amazon shopping through our website, AmazonisReal.com. Check out or archived shows, call us out on what you agree or disagree with us on, plus our weekly bonus commentary by going to our website, KingofPodcasts.com.

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Roman Reigns Breaks Wellness Rules as he commits his first violation of the WWE Wellness Policy and is suspended for 30 days. Plus the Shield members get the Main Event Spotlight at Battleground (and then most likely at Summerslam) as the World Heavyweight Title will be defended by new champion Dean Ambrose versus former champions Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns in a triple threat match. We also question the creative process and how the upcoming WWE Draft (scheduled for the first LIVE Smackdown when it moves to Tuesday nights) and how this big change doesn't solve their problems. We also preview and make predictions for Ring of Honor's Best in the World PPV this weekend. Subscribe to the Wrestling is Real Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and Google Play. Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by doing your Amazon shopping through our website, AmazonisReal.com. Check out or archived shows, call us out on what you agree or disagree with us on, plus our weekly bonus commentary by going to our website, KingofPodcasts.com.

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Its our WWE Money in the Bank 2016 Recap and Dean Ambrose Goes All In Twice by capturing the MITB briefcast and cashing in to win the WWE World Heavyweight Title.  So does the cash in and title victory set up the Shield together in triple threat title matches heading into SummerSlam? KOP also question the status of the Tag Team division following the New Day retaining their gold. Plus, how does the brand split play into the booking of MITB.  Subscribe to the Wrestling is Real Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and Google Play. Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by doing your Amazon shopping through our website, AmazonisReal.com. Check out or archived shows, call us out on what you agree or disagree with us on, plus our weekly bonus commentary by going to our website, KingofPodcasts.com.

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Money In The Bank 2016 Preview and Predictions time and KOP feels like the WWE Creative Briefcase is Empty. Storylines get a beginning and end and nothing in the middle.  KOP and XB1C preview the upcoming WWE Network event, trying to make sense of directions like including Ambrose into the Reigns/Rollins feud so late, and the rushing of the Tag Title and Women's Title feuds.  Subscribe to the Wrestling is Real Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and Google Play. Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by doing your Amazon shopping through our website, AmazonisReal.com. Check out or archived shows, call us out on what you agree or disagree with us on, plus our weekly bonus commentary by going to our website, KingofPodcasts.com.  

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TNA Slammiversary 2016 shows 3 Titles Change,  while TNA seriously needs a change in the midcard. KOP also recaps NXT Takeover: The End of the Beginning.  TNA crowns new champs in Sienna, Eddie Edwards and Lashley, and the company has some reasons to feel good with developing bigger stars out of Ethan Carter III, Drew Galloway and Michael Bennett, but they lack any stars with real drawing power. Doesn't mean to resurrect free agents, but more finding diamonds in the rough with better potential.  NXT Takeover spotlights Samoa Joe, Shinsuke Nakamura, Asuka and American Alpha, but will they be looking at call ups to the main roster? Subscribe to the Wrestling is Real Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and Google Play. Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by doing your Amazon shopping through our website, AmazonisReal.com. Check out or archived shows, call us out on what you agree or disagree with us on, plus our weekly bonus commentary by going to our website, KingofPodcasts.com.

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Brock Lesnar Back in UFC one more time. KOP and XB1Chuck talk about how he comes back to redeem his legacy in the Octagon. Plus, we preview TNA Slammiversary & NXT Takeover: The End.  We also comment about the deaths of Muhammad Ali and Kimbo Slice, and KOP praises the beauty of Dana Brooke.  Subscribe to the Wrestling is Real Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and Google Play. Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by doing your Amazon shopping through our website, AmazonisReal.com. Check out or archived shows, call us out on what you agree or disagree with us on, plus our weekly bonus commentary by going to our website, KingofPodcasts.com.

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KOP explains Why WWE Brand Split is Bullsh*t and how it is a preventive measure to renew their USA Network deal in 2 years. KOP  is joined by XB1Chuck on how Smackdown's imminent move to live on Tuesdays along with the return of the WWE Brand Extension is completely unnecessary. They also discuss:  Why WWE should've followed what NXT is doing right instead of make this drastic move.  If WWE is going ahead with the brand split, why no new titles are needed. Why Smackdown should be used as a launching pad to RAW and main event pushes. How this move doesn't answer their consistently bad creative stories of parity booking further burying their executive begrudged talent. Subscribe to the Wrestling is Real Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and Google Play. Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by doing your Amazon shopping through our website, AmazonisReal.com. Check out or archived shows, call us out on what you agree or disagree with us on, plus our weekly bonus commentary by going to our website, KingofPodcasts.com.

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Seth Rollins returns and retains his top heel Spot on RAW Monday night, plus Shane McMahon shares why he returned while Cody Rhodes and Eden Stiles ask for their release.  Plus, KOP looks at how AJ Styles and the breakup of the Club puts his spot in limbo, while Charlotte solidifies her spot as Women's Champion. Also, ROH Showcases Bullet Club, TNA secures a future after Slammiversary and Lucha Underground awards another Gift of the Gods in our 5-minute recap.  Subscribe to the Wrestling is Real Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and Google Play. Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by doing your Amazon shopping through our website, AmazonisReal.com. Check out or archived shows, call us out on what you agree or disagree with us on, plus our weekly bonus commentary by going to our website, KingofPodcasts.com.  

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WWE Extreme Rules 2016 saw Roman Reigns retain his World Heavyweight Title, Rusev reclaim his United State Title and the triumphant return of Seth Rollins.  Plus, we praise the incredible Intercontinental Title match,  break down the flaws of the Asylum match and its counterpart, TNAs Lethal Lockdown match and analyze the inclusion of Dana Brooke into the WWE Womens Title storyline. We also talk about Cody Rhodes who asked for his release over the weekend and ready why he's leaving.  Subscribe to the Wrestling is Real Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and Google Play. Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by doing your Amazon shopping through our website, AmazonisReal.com. Check out or archived shows, call us out on what you agree or disagree with us on, plus our weekly bonus commentary by going to our website, KingofPodcasts.com.

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Its our WWE Extreme Rules 2016 Preview where KOP and XBoxOneChuck  try to make sense of of how to care about the matches with the lack of story lines.  We look forward to an Asylum match that resembles too much like a TNA Lethal Lockdown match....because IT IS a Lethal Lockdown match! Also, why WWE needs to concern themselves about building better stories around better developed mid-sized superstars instead of talking about using cheap props like Lite Brite jackets, potted plants and the New Day-Lorean.  Subscribe to the Wrestling is Real Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and Google Play. Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by doing your Amazon shopping through our website, AmazonisReal.com. Check out or archived shows, call us out on what you agree or disagree with us on, plus our weekly bonus commentary by going to our website, KingofPodcasts.com.

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