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S3 Ep 21AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2024
EThis episode of BunkaMania Wrestling was broadcast live on July 1st 2024.Join Jeremy, Harriett & Matty as they discuss this year's AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door event where Swerve Strickland put his AEW World Championship against Will Ospreay and Jon Moxley put his IWGP World Heavyweight Championship on the line against Tesuya Natio.Find their thoughts on the entire show in this live edition of BunkaMania Wrestling!What were your thoughts? Send us an email at [email protected] you'd like to digest more geek and pop culture content, make sure you subscribe to BunkaMania UK on YouTube!Don't forget to follow BunkaMania on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BunkaManiaUKTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/BunkaManiaUKTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/BunkaManiaUK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Ep 20WWE Clash at the Castle 2024
This episode of BunkaMania Wrestling was recorded live on June 16th 2024.Drew McIntyre's hopes of winning the World Heavyeight Championship in his home country ended in disaster thanks to CM Punk's antics at WWE's Clash at the Castle Scotland. Piper Niven took on Bayley for the WWE Women's Championship and Cody Rhodes looked to settle the score once and for all against AJ Style in an I Quit match.The Dekker Dane, MattyBoo and Harriett share their thoughts on the recent WWE PLE.What were your thoughts? Send us an email at [email protected] you'd like to digest more geek and pop culture content, make sure you subscribe to BunkaMania UK on YouTube!Don't forget to follow BunkaMania on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BunkaManiaUKTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/BunkaManiaUKTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/BunkaManiaUK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Ep 19AEW Double or Nothing 2024
EJoin Jeremy, Matty, and Harriett as they review the 2024 edition of AEW's Double or Nothing Pay-Per-View featuring Will Osprey vs. Roderick Strong, Jon Moxley vs. Takeshita, Adam Copeland vs. Malakai Black, the AEW wrestling debut of Mercedes Mone against Willow Nightingale and another chaotic Anarchy in the Arena match.If you'd like to digest more wrestling, geek, and pop culture content, make sure you subscribe to BunkaMania UK on YouTube!Don't forget to follow BunkaMania on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BunkaManiaUKTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/BunkaManiaUKTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/BunkaManiaUK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Ep 18WWE King & Queen of The Ring 2024 Review
EBunkaMania Wrestling talks about the fallout from a lively and entertaining WWE King and Queen of The Ring PLE where Gunther and Nia Jax were crowned winners, Liv Morgan became champion, and Logan Paul was told off by Michael Cole. The Dekker Dane, Harriett MangaGirl and MattyBoo discuss their thoughts on the show.Send us your thoughts on the show with an email at [email protected] you'd like to digest more geek and pop culture content, make sure you follow our feeds:Don't forget to follow BunkaMania on:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BunkamaniaUKTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/BunkaManiaUKTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/BunkaManiaUK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Ep 17WWE Backlash France 2024 Review
EThis episode was recorded live on Twitch / YouTube on Sunday 5th May.WWE went overseas again to deliver a predictable yet througouhly entertaining edition of Backlash in Lyon, France. Great wrestling and a superb French audience made the latest international PLE an absolute crowd pleaser.The big highlights of the show saw the Bloodline 2.0 grows, new Women's tag champions and a terrific first time match up in Cody Rhodes vs AJ Styles.Find out what The Dekker Dane, Harriett and MattyBoo thought of the show in this live edition of BunkaMania Wrestling.They also check out how they did on their draft picks, discuss the upcoming King & Queen of The Ring and the WrestleMania 41 announcement.Let us know your thoughts by sending an email at [email protected] you'd like to digest more geek and pop culture content, make sure you subscribe to BunkaMania UK on YouTube!Don't forget to follow BunkaMania on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BunkaManiaUKTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/BunkaManiaUKTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/BunkaManiaUK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Ep 16WWE After Mania
This episode was recorded on Saturday 13th April 2024.The dust is finally settling on Wrestlemania season as new stories begin on Raw and Smackdown. The Dekker Dane, Harriett MangaGirl and MattyBoo discuss the road ahead.There's also the small matter of AEW to discuss following their controversial All In video on last week's Dynamite. Did anyone come out looking good of the broadcasting of the All In scuffle between CM Punk and Jack Perry?Let us know your thoughts by sending us an email at [email protected]'t forget to follow BunkaMania on:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BunkaManiaUKFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BunkaManiaUKTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/BunkaManiaUKTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/BunkaManiaUK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Ep 15WWE WrestleMania XL Review
EWrestlemania 40 is in the books and a new era has arrived with Cody Rhodes finally becoming the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion and ending the mammoth reign of Roman Reigns.New champions galore including two World Heavyweight Champions, the end of Guther's dominating reign by Sami Zayn, Bayley defeating Iyo Sky and so much more.Jeremy and Matty Boo are on hand to break down what happened and share their thoughts on what could be seen as a monumental WrestleMania.Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for more wrestling content from BunkaMania UK. Share your thoughts by sending us an email to [email protected]'t forget to follow BunkaMania on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BunkaManiaUKTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/BunkaManiaUKTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/BunkaManiaUK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Ep 14AEW Revolution 2024 Review
EJoin Jeremy & Matty Boo as they look back on potentially one of the best PPV events of all time in AEW Revolution 2024. They go into detail on the final match in the career of Sting, as well as everything else that happened on the show.Chapter Points 00:00 Intro01:15 General thoughts on the PPV overall08:08 Sting & Darby Allin vs. Young Bucks - the entrances17:37 Sting & Darby Allin vs. Young Bucks - the actual match35:09 Zero Hour - 12 Man tag43:31 Side tangent: what’s the point of ROH?48:08 Zero Hour - Willow Nightingale/Kris Statlander vs Julia Hart/Skye Blue50:51 Christian Cage vs. Daniel Garcia55:09 Bryan Danielson vs. Eddie Kingston1:02:24 8 Man Scramble1:08:47 Orange Cassidy vs. Roderick Strong1:18:00 FTR vs. BCC1:25:55 Toni Storm vs. Deonna Purrazzo 1:34:24 Konosuke Takeshita vs. Will Ospreay1:45:24 Samoa Joe vs. Swerve Strickland vs. Adam Page1:53:23 Post-show notes1:57:51 OutroDon't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more wrestling content from BunkaMania UK. Leave your thoughts in the comments below or send us an email at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Ep 13WWE Elimination Chamber 2024 Review
ERhea Ripley had a mighty homecoming as she headlined this year's Elimination Chamber event in Perth, Australia.Jeremy Graves, The Dekker Dane and Harriett (aka MangaGirl) share their thoughts on the show where the WrestleMania 40 card started to take shape - even if the results were a foregone conclusion. How did the trip down under for the WWE go? Find out in this new BunkaMania episode.#WWE #WWEChamber #rhearipley Chapter Points00:00 - Start and Initial Thoughts13:37 - Women's Elimination Chamber Match24:28 - New Catch Republic vs The Judgement Day35:38 - Grayson Waller Effect43:58 - Men's Elimination Chamber Match58:15 - Rhea Ripley vs Nia Jax01:03:56 - The Mania Card Now01:13:16 - Upcoming shows and OutroDon't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more wrestling content from BunkaMania UK. Leave your thoughts in the comments below or send us an email at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Ep 12The Iron Claw Moview Review
ESPOILER ALERT: This episode contains detailed discussions of The Iron Claw. If you don't wish for the movie to be spoiled, please watch the film before this episode of BunkaManiaThe tragic life of The Von Erich family in the world of wrestling is the focus of the latest cinematic examination of professional wrestling. The Dekker Dane and Harriett (aka Manga Girl) share their thoughts on the dramatisation of the wrestling family.Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more wrestling content from BunkaMania UK. Leave your thoughts in the comments below or send us an email at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Ep 11Cody Caught Between The Rock & WrestleMania
EThis episode was recorded on Wednesday 7th February 2024WWE seem to like to cause their own booking nonsense as Cody Rhodes opts to NOT finish his story at WrestleMania for The Rock?Hang on...WHAT?With Roman vs Rock seemingly set for WrestleMania 40, despite an impending fan backlash, Jeremy Graves, The Dekker Dane, Harriett and MattyBoo attempt to actually figure out what is going on? And if there's any chance of saving this booking madness.Also, there's a quick discussion on the sudden firing of Scott D'Amore and the love of Drew McIntyre's meme game.Chapter Points00:00 - Start04:39 - Scott D'Amore Fired from TNA14:16 - The Story of Cody Rhodes & The Rock: The Recap22:15 - The Story of Cody Rhodes & The Rock: The Discussion01:08:10 - Scott D'Amore Update01:10:00 - Drew McIntyre - King of The Memes & Signing OffDon't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more wrestling content from BunkaMania UK. Leave your thoughts in the comments below or send us an email at [email protected] you'd like to digest more geek and pop culture content, make sure you subscribe to BunkaMania UK on YouTube!Don't forget to follow BunkaMania on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BunkaManiaUKTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/BunkaManiaUKTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/BunkaManiaUK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Ep 10WWE Royal Rumble 2024 Review
EWelcome to Bunkamania Wrestling that this week sees our intrepid travellers discuss WWE’s Royal Rumble 2024 event! Join Jeremy, Harriett and (for the first time) Matty Boo as they discuss the various happenings on the event. Talking about our overall thoughts on the show, specific big moments, returns, debuts and so much more!But that’s not all, as there’s time to look at the possible direction things may be heading in and during the recording of this podcast (on Monday 29th January, prior to RAW airing) news began circulating about CM Punk and his reported injury. So we make sure to touch on that as well.A fun show as always!Chapter points00:00 Intro01:57 General overall thoughts on the event,10:28 The Women’s Royal Rumble Match37:59 4-Way Championship Match42:40 Logan Paul vs. Kevin Owens49:49 The Men’s Royal Rumble Match1:12:45 Surprises/Callbacks: There were no Legends on this show1:15:55 Thoughts as the show was going off the air; honourable mentions for great showings on this event1:23:51 CM Punk injured? Discussion on the reports doing the rounds and when it may have occurred during the Rumble.1:31:25 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Ep 9WWE Netflix & Slam
EThis episode of BunkaMania was recorded on January 24th 2024.WWE Monday Night Raw is leaving TV networks and heading to Netflix in January 2025! While the US sees Raw move homes, international audiences including the UK will see all their WWE shows like Smackdown, NXT and more on the streaming platform!Jeremy Graves, The Dekker Dane and Harriett [Manga Girl] talk about the impact this new TV deal might have along with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson joining TKO and more!Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more wrestling content from BunkaMania UK. Leave your thoughts in the comments below or send us an email at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Ep 8AEW Full Gear 2023 Review
ERecorded on Sunday 19th November 2023A very eventful AEW Full Gear saw MJF come back from a horrific beatdown to retain the AEW World Championship against Jay White, new Women's and TBS Champions crowd and Hangman Adam Page drinks blood!?Jeremy Graves and The Dekker Dane share their thoughts on this year's edition of AEW Full Gear talking about some of the big stories coming out of the event including the signing of Will Ospreay and the upcoming Contential Classic.Let us know your thoughts by sending us an email at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Ep 7WWE Payback & AEW All Out 2023
EEpisode Chapters00:00 - Start & Intro02:45 - WWE Payback 202331:17 - AEW All Out 202301:14:21 - OutroAnother busy weekend of wrestling saw both WWE and AEW run pay per views for the wrestling world and our hosts Jeremy Graves and The Dekker Dane decide to do a bit of show and tell where they each review a show.The Dekker Dane talks about WWE Payback, dubbed seemingly a filler episode of WWE storytelling with the odd highlight in the form of Becky Lynch vs Trish Stratus in a steel cage and a chaotic street fight between The Judgement Day and Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn.Following a newsworthy week, for mostly CM Punk reasons, Jeremy Graves sees if this year's All Out can end up beind a sweet ending after a chaotic few days for the promotion. With the return of Bryan Danielson against Ricky Starks, Miro and Powerhouse Hobbs smacking "meat" and the International Championship headlining, how will All Out be remembered? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Ep 6CM Punk Fired by AEW
ECM Punk has been fired by AEW following investigation in the All In brawl he had with Jack Perry during the huge Wembley show last weekend. Jeremy Graves and The Dekker Dane go live to discuss the story and share their thoughts over the depature of one of AEW's most well known (and controversial) stars.This is the audio version of our impromptu live stream to discuss the news as it happened on Saturday 2nd September 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Ep 5AEW All In Reflections & WWE Payback Predictions
EThis episode was recorded on Wednesday 30th August ahead of AEW Dynamite.Jeremy Graves and The Dekker Dane catch up to talk all things AEW with the historic All In show at Wembley stadium. Our hosts reflect on the experience of attending the show in person and their highlights from the event. If that's not all, they're also contemplating what to expect from All Out.But the wrestling doesn't stop there as they make some very quick predictions for WWE Payback 2023 - a show that might have been a slight afterthought, all recent developments considered, but might have some great potential!Episode Chapters00:00 - Start & AEW All In Thoughts01:01:05 - WWE Payback Predictions01:13:37 - Brief AEW All Out Chat01:16:26 - Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Ep 5Remebering Bray Wyatt
EThis episode of BunkaMania was recorded ahead of the Smackdown Tribute show on 25th August 2023.Jeremy Graves and The Dekker Dane remember the career of Windham Rotunda aka Bray Wyatt who tragically passed away at the age of 36 earlier this week. In this short episode, they reflect on what Windham a standout on the WWE roster looking at his creativity with The Wyatt Family, The Fiend and Uncle Howdy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Ep 4AEW All In: London Predictions
EJeremy Graves and Tom Linberry are back to predict what they think is going to happen at AEW’s All In: London event this weekend. But before getting to that, they touch on the news from the past few days of the passing of both Terry Funk and Bray Wyatt.They discuss their memories of Terry Funk as well as his legacy, then briefly touch on Bray Wyatt’s impact too — a quick note the reason we say briefly is that there will be a separate podcast coming focusing more specifically on Bray Wyatt. So be on the look out for that in the coming days.Chapter Points - 00:00 Intro, a note about this episode of the podcast01:09 The passing of Terry Funk; Our memories of him; his legacy09:43 The passing of Bray Wyatt17:33 Quick bit of Podcast housekeeping18:22 All In: London discussion begins19:52 General feelings on the last Dynamite before All In this weekend21:28 Jack Perry vs. Hook24:36 Aussie Open vs. MJF & Adam Cole28:09 Coffin Match: Darby/Sting v Swerve/Christian35:45 Chris Jericho vs. Will Ospreay41:20 Omega/Ibushi/Page vs. Takeshita/White/Robinson46:38 House of Black vs. The Acclaimed51:58 Stadium Stampede Match58:49 CM Punk vs. Samoa Joe1:01:28 Women’s Title 4-Way Match1:04:52 FTR vs. Young Bucks1:10:39 MJF vs. Adam Cole1:14:05 What next for the world title after All In?1:16:112 Other shows happening in London this weekend; Outro. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Ep 3Let's talk about All In
EJoin Jeremy Graves and Tom Linberry (not in the car studio, but remotely) as they have a free flowing catchup discussion ahead of attending AEW All In London at Wembley Stadium this weekend with the ultimate point of the discussion being they are really excited for the show!They go through the (at time of recording) announced matches, some of the history and buildup of said matches, the polarising feelings doing the rounds about the show, some tidbits and how we see the show coming together on the day itself.A fun podcast as always![*This podcast was recorded on Wednesday 23rd August 2023, prior to the AEW Dynamite show that same day airing.] Chapter points - 00:00 Intro01:17 Our feelings going into All In: London03:05 MJF & Adam Cole04:55 Tony Khan’s Media Call; How many matches total will there be?06:00 Swerve/AR Fox v Sting/Darby Allin; the rise of Swerve 13:12 Page/Omega/Ibushi v Takeshita/White/Robinson17:56 Chris Jericho v Will Ospreay25:29 Stadium Stampede Match; Fenix of the show?; Who are the Mystery Partners?31:58 Aussie Open v Cole & MJF33:45 Women’s Title 4-Way Match37:10 CM Punk v Samoa Joe41:55 FTR v The Young Bucks47:54 Running order for the show; What else could we expect?53:43 Genuine excitement for the show; early pictures of the setup57:50 Outro; Podcast Plans for the rest of the week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Ep 2WWE Summerslam 2023 Review
EThe biggest wrestling of the party of the summer is in the books for another year and it was...a show.Jeremy Graves, The Dekker Dane and Harriett reunite to discuss WWE Summerslam 2023. A show that did have some ups in the form of Cody besting Brock Lesnar, a show with some mild dissapointments, and a show that had some very questionable moments - notable the Tribal combat main event.What did the trio make of the show? Find out in this BunkaMania Wrestling review recorded on Wednesday 9th August 2023.Chapter points 00:00 Intro03:10 General thoughts on SummerSlam 202308:09 Logan Paul vs. Ricochet15:54 Cody Rhodes vs. Brock Lesnar22:10 The Battle Royal26:31 Shayna Baszler vs. Ronda Rousey36:04 Gunther vs. Drew McIntyre42:04 Seth Rollins vs. Finn Balor49:57 Asuka vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Bianca Belair57:46 Post-Match: The MITB Cash-in1:01:02 Roman Reigns vs. Jey Iso; Why Jimmy?!1:19:11 What is next? Possible teased directions on various stories.1:26:09 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Ep 1WWE Summerslam 2023 Predictions
EThe hottest wrestling event of the summer is here with muscle cars and more! BunkaMania kicks off year 3 of antics by taking a look at the upcoming card for WWE's summer spectacular.Jeremy Graves and The Dekker Dane are joined by Harriett once more to make their bold predictions on what will happen. Will Logan Paul and Richochet become viral...again? Can Cody Rhodes close the book on Brock Lesnar? And who will win tribal combat between Roman Reigns and Jey Uso? Plus, does Damien Priest consider Finn Balor to be his favourite Finn? Find out in this episode of BunkaMania! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep 31WWE Money in the Bank 2023 Review
EIt was an eventful night in London for WWE's Money in the Bank.Damien Preist and Iyo Sky took this year's MITB briefcases, Cody Rhodes didn't seem to have much adversity with Dominik Mysterio, Shanya Bazler followed Warhammer lore, John Cena made a surprise appearance and Jey Uso PINNED Roman Reigns!The Dekker Dane and Harriett (aka MangaGirl) share their thoughts on the show along and the Raw fallout. Plus plenty of bad Wade Barrett impersonations.Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more wrestling content from BunkaMania UK. Leave your thoughts in the comments below or send us an email at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep 30WWE Money in the Bank 2023 Predictions
ELondon's calling and the WWE have brought ladders!The Dekker Dane and Harriett (aka MangaGirl) make their predictions for the stacked PLE event at The O2 Arena. Are we all going to shout "YEAH" with LA Knight or are we going to watch the wrestling world get turned upside down with a Logan Paul victory in the annual ladder match?There's also a Bloodline Civil War, the latest chapter of Cody Rhodes' Adversity, and more to look forward to. So how is it all going to go down? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep 29AEW Forbidden Door 2023
EJeremy Graves is back to give some thoughts on his experience attending the AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door event in Toronto!From the reactions in the building to his standout matches and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep 28Jeremy's in Chicago for AEW Dynamite
EJoin Jeremy Graves as he documents his first experience of being at an AEW event this week. He attended the Dynamite/Rampage event (Wednesday 21st June 2023) at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago. In this stream of consciousness, free-flowing style podcast he covers not only happenings on the show itself but how it came across from his perspective as a member of the audience in the arena. What worked, and what didn’t? The overall live-event presentation compared to the weekly TV presentation and much more! The first of a unique series of AEW live reports over the coming weeks.Chapter Markers 00:00 - Intro01:55 - Let’s talk about what happens before Dynamite begins; incl. All In London promotion.10:43 - Thoughts on Dynamite28:47 - AEW Rampage & Bonus ROH Match thoughts *mild SPOILERS included*39:47 - Two final points on the overall experience of this event.42:43 - OutroDon't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more wrestling content from BunkaMania UK. Leave your thoughts in the comments below or send us an email at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep 27The WWE Undisputed Custard Belt
ERoman Reigns has a shiny new belt and it's....a choice.Jeremy Graves and The Dekker Dane talk about the introduction of a new Undisputed Title and discuss their thoughts on the design, whether or not Roman now has THREE belts to carry around, and a strange turn to baked goods.Let us know your thoughts and your ultimate championship when you've merged all wrestling belts into one by emailing [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep 26The Forbidden Door Opens Once More
EThe Forbidden Door has officially been reopened in a huge way, with arguably two of the biggest match possible being confirmed for the event!Join Jeremy Graves & Tom Linberry as they gather in the car studio to discuss these big matches, other potential matches at Forbidden Door and happenings from AEW including the Don Calls & Takeshita segment from Dynamite that teases a possible direction for the future…[NOTE: This podcast was recorded on Monday 5th June 2023, prior to the official NJPW press conference for Forbidden Door being announced.]Chapter points00:00 Intro01:25 Danielson vs. Okada teased03:29 The build to Forbidden Door this year is already eclipsing last year05:14 Omega vs. Osprey II is happening!08:20 What is Don Calais’ grand plan?13:02 What will the Blackpool Combat Club be doing at Forbidden Door? (Plus, Claudio’s travel woes getting to Japan.)15:50 Other happenings in AEW21:00 What else might we see at Forbidden Door?26:55 We probably who we WON’T see at Forbidden Door.29:45 Outro.Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more wrestling content from BunkaMania UK. Leave your thoughts in the comments below or send us an email at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep 25AEW Double of Nothing 2023 Review
EAEW’s Double or Nothing PPV is in the books and it’s time for Jeremy Graves & Tom Linberry to discuss (in the car studio) what happened on the show, giving their thoughts and feelings on this noteworthy event.From the spectacle that was Anarchy in the Arena, to the excellent 4-way world title match, both Women’s Championships changing hands and much more!Chapter points00:00 Intro01:23 General thoughts on the show; pre-show match03:49 International Title Battle Royal06:41 Unsanctioned Match: Chris Jericho vs. Adam Cole11:03 Tag Team Title Match: FTR vs. Jarrett/Lethal13:56 Backstage segment with Jay White, Juice Robinson, Ricky Starks15:28 TNT Title Ladder Match: Wardlow vs. Christian Cage17:52 Women’s World Title Match: Toni Storm vs. Jamie Hayter20:26 Trios Title Match: House of Black vs. Acclaimed23:54 TBS Title Match: Jade Cargill vs. Taya Valkyrie, plus post-match28:50 AEW World Title 4-Way Match39:33 Anarchy in the Arena Match48:46 Other notes & thoughts about or relating to the show54:19 OutroDon't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more wrestling content from BunkaMania UK. Leave your thoughts in the comments below or send us an email at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep 24WWE Night of Champions 2023 Review (ft. MangaGirl)
EThis episode was recorded on Monday 29th May 2023.It was the superkick that was heard around the world as Jimmy Uso finally had enough of The Tribal Chief.The Dekker Dane and special guest Harriett (aka MangaGirl) review this very eventful WWE PLE from Saudi Arabia that featured the crowning of the NEW World Heavyweight Champion, a new Raw Women's Champion...for Smackdown and WWE booking logically prevailing as The Beast defeated Cody Rhodes.What did they think of the event and the matches? Find out in this episode of BunkaMania Wrestling!Chapters00:00 - Start01:35 - General Thoughts05:35 - Seth Rollins vs AJ Styles (NEW World Heavyweight Championship)10:58 - Trish vs Becky14:58 - Gunther vs Ali (Intercontinental Championship)18:49 - Bianca Belair vs Asuka (Raw Women's Championship)24:43 - Rhea Ripley vs Natalya (Smackdown Women's Championship)29:07 - Brock Lesnar vs Cody Rhodes34:06 - Owens/Zayn vs Reigns/Sokoa (Undisputed Tag Team Championship)Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more wrestling content from BunkaMania UK. Leave your thoughts in the comments below or send us an email at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep 23AEW Double of Nothing 2023 Predictions
EIt's prediction time and the focus is on AEW Double or Nothing 2023. Jeremy Graves and The Dekker Dane give their thoughts on what may happen at the PPV event this weekend.Chapter Points 00:00 Intro01:20 TNT Title Ladder Match: Wardlow (c) vs. Christian Cage03:46 TBS Title: Jade Cargill (c) vs. Taya Valkyrie06:39 Tag Team Titles: FTR (c) vs. Jarrett & Lethal08:41 International Title Match Battle Royal12:39 Unsanctioned Match: Adam Cole vs. Chris Jericho15:01 Women's World Title: Jamie Hayter (c) vs. Toni Storm16:36 Anarchy In The Arena: The Elite vs. The BCC21:22 World Title: MJF (c) vs. Jack Perry vs. Darby Allin vs. Sammy GuevaraNote: This podcast was recorded on 24th May 2023, prior to AEW Dynamite that same day being broadcast.Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more wrestling content from BunkaMania UK. Leave your thoughts in the comments below or send us an email at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep 22WWE Night of Champions 2023 Predictions
It's time for another WWE Saudi Arabia show and this time it's going to be a Night of Champions! Jeremy Graves and The Dekker Dane make their predictions on who is walking out victorious.Will Cody Rhodes get through his latest bout of adversity with a "broken" arm against Brock Lesnar? Is Seth Rollins a bonafide cert to win the new World Heavyweight Championship? And we surely are not going to see Roman Reigns add to his belt collection, are we?This video was recorded on Wednesday 24th May 2023.Chapters00:00 - Start03:39 - Becky vs Trish05:54 - Gunther vs Mustafa Ali (Intercontinental Championship)08:30 - Bianca Belair vs Asuka (WWE Raw Women's Championship)11:30 - Cody Rhodes vs Brock Lesnar II15:45 - Seth Rollins vs AJ Styles (World Heavyweight Championship)19:00 - Rhea Ripley vs Natalya (WWE Smackdown Women's Championship)21:00 - Owens / Zayn vs Reigns / Sikoa (Undisputed Tag Team Championship)Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more wrestling content from BunkaMania UK. Leave your thoughts in the comments below or send us an email at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep 21Mox is out for Blood (AEW Dynamite 24th May 2023 Review)
EThe final AEW Dynamite before Double or Nothing 2023 is in the books, but was it a good show? Join Jeremy Graves and Tom Linberry as they discuss the big talking points from the show ahead of the PPV this weekend. MJF faces his fellow pillars ahead of their fatal four way and the Blackpool Combat Club is out for The Elite's bloodDon't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more wrestling content from BunkaMania UK. Leave your thoughts in the comments below or send us an email at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep 20What should main event Double or Nothing 2023?
EAEW’s Double of Nothing PPV is this coming weekend and we put the focus on the topic of which match should close the show: the 4 Way World Title match, or the Anarchy In The Arena match. Join Jeremy Graves and Tom Linberry (in the car studio) as they discuss why it could be either of those matches in their opinion. Or could it/should it be another match?Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more wrestling content from BunkaMania UK. Leave your thoughts in the comments below or send us an email at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep 19The Elite & Hangman Adam Page Reunite - AEW Catch Up
EThe road to Double or Nothing took some interesting turns on AEW’s Dynamite and Rampage TV shows this past week. Join Jeremy Graves and Tom Linberry as they discuss the big talking points and piece together how things currently shape up for Double or Nothing this coming weekend, and how the card currently stands.This podcast discusses AEW Dynamite broadcast 17th May 2023, and Rampage broadcast on 20th May 2023.Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more wrestling content from BunkaMania UK. Leave your thoughts in the comments below or send us an email at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep 18Prepare for AEW Collision
EAnother AEW TV show is on the way and Saturday night will soon be the place where a Collision happens!Jeremy Graves and The Dekker Dane have a quick chat about the newly announced AEW Saturday Collision show starting in June and what it means for the AEW roster. What are they looking to see from the show? Find out their thoughts.Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more wrestling content from BunkaMania UK. Leave your thoughts in the comments below or send us an email at [email protected] episode was recorded on Thursday 18th May 2023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep 17Early AEW All In Predictions
EJeremy Graves and Tom Linberry are back (in the back of the car) to talk more AEW, but this time the focus is on the upcoming show at Wembley Stadium, All In: London. They discuss the monumental achievement that the show already is, what it means from a UK perspective and then go into prediction territory.Yes, the event is months away and yes there are also a few PPVs before then too. But what better time to make some very early (potentially bold) predictions as to what may occur, what we’d like to see happen, who may or may appear and more!A fun discussion with some twists and turns you will not expect!Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for more wrestling content from BunkaMania UK. Leave your thoughts in the comments below or send us an email at [email protected]: This podcast was recorded on 13th May 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep 16Don Callis Betrays Kenny Omega (AEW Dynamite Review - May 10th 2023)
EThis episode was recorded on Saturday May 13th 2023Jeremy Graves and (making his first appearance on the channel) Tom Linberry focus on the 10th May 2023 episode of AEW Dynamite featuring the shocking turn of Don Callis at the conclusion of the violent Kenny Omega vs. Jon Moxley Steel Cage Match.See what our hosts thought of the turn, the reason for it and where things might go from here. Plus lots of talk on many other happenings from a packed episode of Dynamite leading to the AEW's Double or Nothing PPV at the end of May.Don't forget to subscribe for more wrestling content from BunkaMania UK. Leave your thoughts in the comments below or send us an email at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep 15BunkaMania Wrestling Goes To The Movies 03 - Countdown (2016)
EWatch out! Rusev has a gun!Inspired by WrestleMania Goes Hollywood, BunkaMania Wrestling is taking its own trip to the movies. The Dekker Dane hosts four special audio-only episodes where he and a tag team partner take a retrospective look at a WWE Studios movie.Our third episode sees Dolph Ziggler running against the clock in 2016's Countdown. He's a tough-as-nails police detective trying to find a bomb that is strapped to a young child before the clock runs out. He's also joined by Kane as the chief of police and a whole host of WWE Stars as most of the action takes place at a WWE Live event. But as The Dekker Dane and guest reviewer Jeremy Graves find out, don't expect Dolph to be zig-zagging around the WWE Live show a lot. Is this film any good? Let's find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep 14BunkaMania Wrestling Goes To The Movies 02 - Bending The Rules (2012)
ELights! Camera! Spear!Inspired by WrestleMania Goes Hollywood, BunkaMania Wrestling is taking its own trip to the movies. The Dekker Dane hosts four special audio-only episodes where he and a tag team partner take a retrospective look at a WWE Studios movie.Our second episode takes a look at 2012's Bending The Rules starring Edge as a detective who is getting hounded by an overzealous DA who wants to arrest him for corruption. But when a list of cars strangely brings them together, they're gonna have to co-exist. How will they co-exist!? Harriett aka MangaGirl232 joins Dekker to grapple with the film, talk about Edge's acting career, and importantly - is this film any good? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep 13BunkaMania Wrestling Goes To The Movies 01 - The Condemned (2007)
bonusELights! Camera! Stone Cold Stunner!Inspired by WrestleMania Goes Hollywood, BunkaMania Wrestling is taking its own trip to the movies. The Dekker Dane hosts the first of four special audio-only episodes where he and a tag team partner take a retrospective look at a WWE Studios movie.Our first episode takes a look at 2007's The Condemned starring Stone Cold Steve Austin as a death-row inmate who finds himself being forced into a battle royale fight to the death with eight other convicts. As Dekker and Jeremy grapple with the film, they talk about Stone Cold's acting career, the early days of video streaming, and importantly - is this film any good? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep 12AEW Revolution 2023 Review
ERecorded live on Wednesday 8th March on YouTube.An eventful AEW Revolution event saw MJF retain his AEW World Championship after a hellish Iron Man match against Bryan Danielson. We were also treated to Trios madness with House of Black going up against The Elite and way too much-barbed wire in Mox and Hangman Adam Page's Texas Deathmatch.What did Jeremy Graves and The Dekker Dane think about the show? Find out in this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep 11WWE Elimination Chamber 2023 Review
This episode of BunkaMania Wrestling was recorded LIVE on Sunday 19th February 2023.An incredible Montreal crowd witnessed the emotional showdown between Roman Reigns and hometown hero Sami Zayn. Did the unthinkable upset or upsets happen or did Roman Reigns break all our hearts once more?This was just the tip of an exciting Elimination Chamber event with excellent chamber matches, a sports entertainment mad mix tag and a slight dash of confusing booking for Lashley vs Lesnar.Jeremy Graves and The Dekker Dane share their thoughts on the latest WWE premium live event with their highlights, lowlights and what lies in wait now as we charge towards Hollywood and this year's Wrestlemania. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep 10WWE Royal Rumble 2023 Review
Look, everyone! Cody's going to Hollywood!!!!!Jeremy Graves and The Dekker Dane share their thoughts on the 2023 Royal Rumble PLE. Cody Rhodes returned to punch his ticket to the main event of Wrestlemania Goes Hollywood, Rhea Ripley ran the gauntlet to win the Women's Rumble, and did we witness the most extraordinary wrestling finale of all time with the implosion of Sami Zayn and The Bloodline?Also with the Royal Rumble in the rearview mirror what are the implications going into Elimination Chamber in February and also WrestleMania itself?Please send us your AEW and WWE wrestling thoughts to [email protected] with the subject line BunkaMania Wrestling!----Don't forget to follow BunkaMania with @BunkaManiaUK on YouTube, Twitter, Twitch, and Facebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep 9WWE Survivor Series 2022 - War Games
This episode of BunkaMania was recorded on Friday 2nd of December 2022Chapters00:00 - Start04:31 - AEW Round-Up (Is William Regal staying or leaving AEW?)33:52 - WWE Survivor Series Review & WWE Round-Up01:18:12 - Wrestling Around the World & Sign OffJeremy Graves and The Dekker Dane (aka Iain Boulton) share their thoughts on the final WWE premium live event of 2022 - Survivor Series War Games. With two headlining War Game matches, how did the previously NXT-exclusive incarnation of this cage match go down on the main roster? More importantly, how did it benefit the ongoing storyline masterpiece theatre, The Bloodline and Sami Zayn?There's a round-up of the latest rumblings in AEW, focusing on William Regal's status with the company after MJF's attack seemingly wrote him off Dynamite. Is the wrestling legend's tenure with AEW about to come to a short end after joining the company in March? Is a return to WWE in the cards?Please send us your AEW and WWE wrestling thoughts to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep 8AEW Full Gear 2022 Review
This episode of Bunkamania was streamed live on Wednesday 23rd November 202Jeremy Graves and The Dekker Dane (aka Iain Boulton) review the quite eventful AEW Full Gear 2022 where there were plenty of title changes and tons of quality wrestling!Chapters00:00 - Start02:29- AEW Full Gear 2022 Review59:51 - WWE Survivor Series Update01:24:55 - OutroMJF now sits on top of the AEW mountain as the AEW World Champion (thanks to William Regal's brass knuckles) and Jamie Hayter has become the AEW Interim Women's Champion. The Elite made their long-awaited return and Darby Allen attempted the biggest trust fall ever of a ladder! Our hosts run down the card with their highlights and thoughts.There's even a bit of a time to run down and speculate what might happen when WWE goes to war in WARGAMES at Survivor Series on the 26th of November.Send us your AEW and WWE wrestling thoughts to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep 7WWE Crown Jewel 2022 and MITB Cash In
This episode of BunkaMania was broadcast live on Wednesday 9th November 2022.Episode Chapters00:00 - Start03:26 - WWE Crown Jewel32:31 - WWE Round Up & Road to Survivor Series45:54 - MITB Cashed In50:56 - AEW Round Up & Road to Full Gear01:15:29 - Wrestling Around The World (Fight Forever, NWA / Nick Aldis, Montreal Screwjob)01:40:01 - Sign OffJeremy Graves & The Dekker Dane (aka Iain Boulton) catch up on the latest grapples from professional wrestling and sports entertainment.Another Crown Jewel is in the books and Logan Paul continues to impress in his match again Roman Reigns, Austin Theory finally cashed in his Money in the Bank contract and failed spectacularly, AEW Full Gear is fast approaching and things aren't too rosy in the NWA at the moment.These wrestling stories and more in this wrestling banter-filled episode of BunkaMania!Send us your AEW and WWE wrestling thoughts to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep 6Wait! MJF!? Babyface?!
This episode of BunkaMania was recorded on Friday 21st October 2022.Episode Chapters00:00 - Start & Introductions05:43 - AEW Buying Out Punk?22:19 - MJF? Babyface!? (MJF & William Regal's Promo and other AEW news)31:42 - WWE Roundup (Bray Wyatt, The Bloodline, Gallows & Anderson and more!)56:49 - Predicting Q4 Wrestling Moments01:36:27 - Signing OffAre seeing the slow burn turn of MJF from opportunistic heel to beloved babyface? That's one of the stories being talked about in this general catch-up of BunkaMania. Jeremy Graves and The Dekker Dane (aka Iain Boulton) cast their eyes over the recent events in the world of wrestling.As the fallout from the All Out Brawl continues, there are reports that AEW might be buying out CM Punk's contract but the stalling over a "non-compete" clause raises questions. In the land of AEW, our hosts focus on the sensational promo between MJF and William Regal and what this all means for The Salt of the Earth.In WWE land, there's a focus on Bray Wyatt's promo and his potential creative journey, the latest antics of The Bloodline, returning WWE stars with Gallows and Anderson and much more!Also in this episode, our hosts make some bold predictions for the remainder of 2022. Could we see any debuts? Any shock title changes? Actual TV deals being made? See what Jeremy and Dekker thought. Do you agree? Have any of your own? Let us know in the comments or via email! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep 5WWE Extreme Rules 2022
This episode of BunkaMania was recorded on Sunday 9th October 2022.WWE went EXTREME with an entertaining B-level Premium Live Event with its annual Extreme Rules event. We're almost spoilt for choice with every match having a stipulation!Jeremy Graves and The Dekker Dane (aka Iain Boulton) discuss the show and find out which matches soared with their extremeness and which ones didn't.Oh, and Bray Wyatt returned!!!Send us your AEW and WWE wrestling thoughts to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep 4All Elite Brawling
This episode of BunkaMania was pre-recorded on Friday 9th of September 2022.Chapter Points00:00 - Start06:47 - All Elite Brawling & AEW Updates49:56 - Clash at the Castle & WWE UpdatesJeremy Graves and The Dekker Dane (aka Iain Boulton) reunite after a busy summer month to cast their eyes over AEW All Out 2022 and WWE's Clash at the Castle. Despite a stellar weekend of wrestling, everything is sadly overshadowed by CM Punk's media scrum tirade and the reported brawl that followed with The Young Bucks and Kenny Omega.Our hosts wade through the disappointing scenes and share their thoughts on events and the current fallout while taking some time to talk about some of the great wrestling that took place at both shows.Send us your AEW and WWE wrestling thoughts to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.