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According to a new report from the Wall Street Journal, Vince McMahon is said to be returning to WWE to facilitate a sale of media rights, or possibly the company itself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BREAKING NEWS: WWE will bring WWE Money In The Bank 2023 to the UK for the very first time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have the latest on the potential AEW debut of Mercedes Mone’.  There was a title change on last night’s AEW Dynamite.  Plus we’ll tell you what happened when AEW Dynamite went off the air.Tom Campbell reports the latest news from WWE, AEW, IMPACT, NJPW and around the wrestling world every weekday morning. For the latest wrestling news throughout the day check out Cultaholic.com and follow us on Twitter @Cultaholic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BREAKING NEWS: Sasha Banks has made her NJPW debut as Mercedes Monet at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17.Watch LIVE REACTION to Wrestle Kingdom with Jack and Owen at twitch.tv/cultaholic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Riddle looks to be making a WWE return next month.  Matches have been added to NXT New Year’s Evil next week.  Plus an ex-WWE Raw team is teasing a comeback this week.Tom Campbell reports the latest news from WWE, AEW, IMPACT, NJPW and around the wrestling world every weekday morning. For the latest wrestling news throughout the day check out Cultaholic.com and follow us on Twitter @Cultaholic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AEW figures are reportedly "unhappy" with Dax Harwood's CM Punk comments. What happened with Seth Rollins after WWE Raw went off the air. Max Castor's AEW rap had caused some major heat. Plus is Naomi joining Sasha Banks at tomorrow’s NJPW Wrestle Kingdom?Tom Campbell reports the latest news from WWE, AEW, IMPACT, NJPW and around the wrestling world every weekday morning. For the latest wrestling news throughout the day check out Cultaholic.com and follow us on Twitter @Cultaholic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ross Tweddell, Andrew Hodkinson and Jack The Jobber make their 9 Pitches For WWE in 2023.JOIN US and hit SUBSCRIBE!Support Cultaholic on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cultaholicUnlock Cultaholic badges & emojis on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjcPJbFDwVZZELGG38q2cLQ/joinWebsite: https://cultaholic.com/Merch: https://www.cultaholicshop.comTwitch: https://twitch.tv/CultaholicTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/CultaholicFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultaholicInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultaholicwrestlingDiscord: https://www.cultaholic.com/discordCameo: https://www.cultaholic.com/cameoSign up to Wrestle Crate UK using code CULTAHOLIC and receive DOUBLE the merch with your first month's crate: https://www.wrestlecrate.co.ukCultaholic provides video coverage of professional wrestling - including WWE (including WWE Raw, WWE SmackDown, NXT and 205 Live), AEW, IMPACT Wrestling (formerly TNA), NJPW, ROH, and more with daily news updates, reviews, lists, highlights, predictions, reactions, podcasts and much, much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ross Tweddell, Andrew Hodkinson and Jack The Jobber make their 9 Pitches For AEW in 2023.JOIN US and hit SUBSCRIBE!Support Cultaholic on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cultaholicUnlock Cultaholic badges & emojis on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjcPJbFDwVZZELGG38q2cLQ/joinWebsite: https://cultaholic.com/Merch: https://www.cultaholicshop.comTwitch: https://twitch.tv/CultaholicTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/CultaholicFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultaholicInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultaholicwrestlingDiscord: https://www.cultaholic.com/discordCameo: https://www.cultaholic.com/cameoSign up to Wrestle Crate UK using code CULTAHOLIC and receive DOUBLE the merch with your first month's crate: https://www.wrestlecrate.co.ukCultaholic provides video coverage of professional wrestling - including WWE (including WWE Raw, WWE SmackDown, NXT and 205 Live), AEW, IMPACT Wrestling (formerly TNA), NJPW, ROH, and more with daily news updates, reviews, lists, highlights, predictions, reactions, podcasts and much, much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maffew, Jack and Ross are here with a special episode of the Cultaholic Wrestling Podcast: our 5th annual awards ceremony, including awards for best feud, best wrestler, best PPV, best match and more.JOIN US and hit SUBSCRIBE!Support Cultaholic on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cultaholicUnlock Cultaholic badges & emojis on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjcPJbFDwVZZELGG38q2cLQ/joinWebsite: https://cultaholic.com/Merch: https://www.cultaholicshop.comTwitch: https://twitch.tv/CultaholicTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/CultaholicFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultaholicInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultaholicwrestlingDiscord: https://www.cultaholic.com/discordCameo: https://www.cultaholic.com/cameoSign up to Wrestle Crate UK using code CULTAHOLIC and receive DOUBLE the merch with your first month's crate: https://www.wrestlecrate.co.ukCultaholic provides video coverage of professional wrestling - including WWE (including WWE Raw, WWE SmackDown, NXT and 205 Live), AEW, IMPACT Wrestling (formerly TNA), NJPW, ROH, and more with daily news updates, reviews, lists, highlights, predictions, reactions, podcasts and much, much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cultaholic.com's Aidan Gibbons and Jack Atkins join Tom Campbell to go over the biggest and the weirdest wrestling stories of 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We take on final look at our favourite moments of Desert Island Graps in 2022. You'll hear from Mike Bennett (IMPACT Wrestling, ROH), Commander Stephanie Sterling (The Jimquisition, Spectrum Pro), Shreddy (NORTH Wrestling), Tasha Steelz (IMPACT Wrestling), Leon Slater (NORTH Wrestling) and Anthony Ogogo (AEW, PROGRESS Wrestling) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look back at our favourite guests and moments from Desert Island Graps in 2022. This episode features Killer Kelly (IMPACT Wrestling), Crystal (Midnight Asia), HT Drake (NORTH, WCPW, Defiant), Charli Evans (PWA Black Label), Shaheen (WrestleFest DXB), Fraser Porter and Greg Sestero (The Room) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sharing some of our favourite moments from Desert Island Graps in 2022. In this episode we hear from Professor Nick Harrison, Kidd Bandit, Scroobius Pip, Kennedi Copeland, Thekla, Ladybeard, Tom Hannifan and Eric Young. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WATCH THIS PODCAST: Patreon.com/cultaholicHO HO HO!  The Cultaholic Classic Raw, SmackDown and Nitro Reviews come together for a retelling of a famous festival tale.  Contains strong language and painful in-jokes from the start.Music is (c) Universal Pictures "How The Grinch Stole Christmas" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maffew, Ross and Fraser are here with this week's Cultaholic Wrestling Podcast including their reviews of WWE SmackDown, Raw, AEW Dynamite, Rampage and NXT! They will also be answering the big question - What Was The Wrestling Highlight Of 2022?JOIN US and hit SUBSCRIBE!Support Cultaholic on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cultaholicUnlock Cultaholic badges & emojis on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjcPJbFDwVZZELGG38q2cLQ/joinWebsite: https://cultaholic.com/Merch: https://www.cultaholicshop.comTwitch: https://twitch.tv/CultaholicTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/CultaholicFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultaholicInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultaholicwrestlingDiscord: https://www.cultaholic.com/discordCameo: https://www.cultaholic.com/cameoSign up to Wrestle Crate UK using code CULTAHOLIC and receive DOUBLE the merch with your first month's crate: https://www.wrestlecrate.co.ukCultaholic provides video coverage of professional wrestling - including WWE (including WWE Raw, WWE SmackDown, NXT and 205 Live), AEW, IMPACT Wrestling (formerly TNA), NJPW, ROH, and more with daily news updates, reviews, lists, highlights, predictions, reactions, podcasts and much, much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SmackDown #108 | Sep. 4th, 2001: After being humiliated by Kurt Angle on Raw, WWE Champion Stone Cold Steve Austin looks to take out his frustrations on Alliance member and Hardcore Champion Rob Van Dam. Christian explains why he attacked Edge. Plus, The Hardy Boyz take on Raven & Justin Credible. Plus, The Rock in action and more.Tom Campbell is joined by Maffew Gregg of Botchamania to watch every episode of WWE SmackDown from the beginning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maffew, Ross and Jack are here with this week's Cultaholic Wrestling Podcast including their reviews of WWE SmackDown, Raw, AEW Dynamite: Winter Is Coming, and NXT Deadline! They will also be answering the big question - What Is The Biggest Upset In Wrestling History?JOIN US and hit SUBSCRIBE!Support Cultaholic on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cultaholicUnlock Cultaholic badges & emojis on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjcPJbFDwVZZELGG38q2cLQ/joinWebsite: https://cultaholic.com/Merch: https://www.cultaholicshop.comTwitch: https://twitch.tv/CultaholicTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/CultaholicFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultaholicInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultaholicwrestlingDiscord: https://www.cultaholic.com/discordCameo: https://www.cultaholic.com/cameoSign up to Wrestle Crate UK using code CULTAHOLIC and receive DOUBLE the merch with your first month's crate: https://www.wrestlecrate.co.ukCultaholic provides video coverage of professional wrestling - including WWE (including WWE Raw, WWE SmackDown, NXT and 205 Live), AEW, IMPACT Wrestling (formerly TNA), NJPW, ROH, and more with daily news updates, reviews, lists, highlights, predictions, reactions, podcasts and much, much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WCW Nitro #30 | April 1st, 1996: Lex Luger goes one-on-one with "Nature Boy" Ric Flair. Three of WCW's most prominent tag teams compete in a Triangle Match when The Nasty Boys, The Steiner Brothers, and The Road Warriors go to war. Hulk Hogan joins forces with The Booty Man to take on "The Taskmaster" Kevin Sullivan & Arn Anderson. The Giant, Sting, and many more are featured.Sam Driver and Tom Campbell travel back in their Slim Jim-Powered DeLoreon to watch every single episode of WCW Monday Nitro from the very beginning to the bitter end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mandy Rose has broken her silence following her release from WWE last night.  NXT and AEW stars have reacted to the shocking release.  Triple H is reportedly “severely underwhelmed” by some WWE re-hires from this Summer.  Future plans for the AEW Trios Championship have been revealed.  Plus there was a major upset on last night’s AEW Dynamite. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mandy Rose has been released from her WWE contract. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vince McMahon is facing fresh sexual assault allegations amid reported plans to make a shock WWE comeback. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Riddle has entered rehab following a suspension from WWE.  Another major WWE Raw star has been written off TV.  An ex-AEW has made their debut for WWE during last night’s WWE Raw taping.  William Regal’s post-AEW role in WWE has been revealed.   Plus WWE stars have teased an NXT star getting a call-up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 26th, 1996: In Your House: Beware of Dog features Shawn Michaels vs. British Bulldog for the WWE Championship; Goldust vs. The Undertaker for the Intercontinental Title; 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin vs Savio Vega and more.Tom Campbell is joined by "The Rambunctious" Jackie Orlando from Cultaholic.com to watch WWF In Your House: Beware Of Dog, as part of the Cultaholic Classic Raw Review Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nitro #29 | Mar. 25th, 1996: On this episode of WCW Monday Nitro 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair faces one of his toughest tests to date when he takes on The Giant in the main event. 'Macho Man' Randy Savage faces Irish tough man The Belfast Bruiser. Sting teams with Lex Luger to battle The American Males. Mr. J.L., Konnan, and many more are featured.Sam Driver and Tom Campbell travel back in their Slim Jim-Powered DeLoreon to watch every single episode of WCW Monday Nitro from the very beginning to the bitter end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SmackDown #107 | Aug 30th, 2001: With his Olympic Gold Medals in the hands of WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, a furious Kurt Angle faces Alliance member Booker T in the main event, while The Rattlesnake shows the WWE Universe exactly what he thinks of Angle's greatest accomplishment. Plus, Chris Jericho & WCW Champion The Rock take on Rhyno & Hardcore Champion Rob Van Dam.Tom Campbell is joined by Maffew Gregg of Botchamania to watch every episode of WWE SmackDown from the beginning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maffew, Ross and Jack are here with this week's Cultaholic Wrestling Podcast including their reviews of WWE SmackDown, Raw, AEW Dynamite, WWE Survivor Series WarGames, Rampage and NXT! They will also be answering the big question - What Was The Best Wrestling Promo Of 2022? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sasha Banks is attending NJPW Wrestle Kingdom next month according to sources.  A WWE Star is possibly returning from injury in time to enter the WWE Royal Rumble. A WWE Hall Of Famer could make an in-ring return for NXT. A WWE star has been pulled from NXT Deadline.  Plus an ex-WWE star gets another name change ahead of MLW return. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mercedes Varnado (WWE's Sasha Banks) is expected to be at New Japan's Wrestle Kingdom 17 next month, according to a new report from Mike Johnson of PWInsider, who cites sources close to the situation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WWE has held a tryout for former stars of AEW, IMPACT and ROH.   Big future NXT plans have been revealed.  Major WWE stars are set to compete at NXT Deadline this Saturday.  William Regal got referenced on last night’s NXT ahead of tonight’s AEW Press Conference that will reference his AEW status.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A major WWE star is out of action and missing WWE SmackDown this Friday.  The reason for a WWE Raw last-minute title match change has been revealed.  Triple H’s next WWE signing has been leaked.  Tony Khan will address William Regal’s AEW contract situation.  Plus the PWI #1 Tag Team has been revealed.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WATCH THIS EPISODE: Patreon.com/cultaholicRAW #160 | May 20th, 1996: WWE Champion Shawn Michaels ignores the bark of the British Bulldog and welcomes his bite as he provides color commentary for the Bulldog's match against Jake "The Snake" Roberts. As The Undertaker delivers a message to Goldust before their upcoming Casket Match, Mankind takes it upon himself to seal the Deadman's fate. All that and more.Tom Campbell and Cultaholic Writer "The Rambunctious" Jackie Orlando step into the ICO-Pro Powered DeLorean and watch WWE Raw week-by-week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

William Regal is returning to WWE according to mutiple sources. We take a deep dive in to Regal's year, his run in AEW, and the reasons behind his WWE return. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SmackDown #106 | Aug 23rd, 2001: When dissention brews among the ranks of The Alliance, Chris Jericho takes advantage of their weakened state by challenging WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin to go one-on-one in the main event. WCW Champion The Rock partners with The A.P.A. to take on Booker T, Test & Rhyno. Plus, Kurt Angle battles WCW United States Champion Kanyon and more. Tom Campbell is joined by Maffew Gregg of Botchamania to watch every episode of WWE SmackDown from the beginning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maffew, Ross and Jack are here with this week's Cultaholic Wrestling Podcast including their reviews of WWE SmackDown, Raw, AEW Dynamite, WWE Survivor Series WarGames, Rampage and NXT! They will also be answering the big question - was William Regal's AEW run a success? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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March 24th, 1996: Hulk Hogan & "Macho Man" Randy Savage face The Alliance to End Hulkamania in a Doomsday Cage Match. Sting & Booker T battle The Road Warriors in a Chicago Street Fight. Konnan defends the United States Championship against Eddie Guerrero. Plus, Diamond Dallas Page, The Giant, and more.Sam Driver and Tom Campbell travel back in their Slim Jim-Powered DeLoreon to watch every single episode of WCW Monday Nitro from the very beginning to the bitter end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

William Regal has been written off AEW TV amid rumours of a potential WWE return. There were two AEW returns last night on AEW Dynamite. Plus a big push is in the works for a Raw star leading up to WWE WrestleMania 39. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charlotte Flair has teased a WWE SmackDown return. Scrapped plans for CM Punk in AEW have been revealed. Plus a WWE star is returning to be part of the NXT brand and has been given a name change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Say his name and he appears! Joe Hendry speaks exclusively to Cultaholic Wrestling about winning the IMPACT Digital Media Championship, his iconic theme music and vignettes and IMPACT returning to UK TVs on DAZN! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roman Reigns was reportedly “heated and upset” at a spot at WWE Survivor Series War Games.  A WWE Raw star has teased a heel turn and a character change. Another WWE Hall Of Famer will be attending tonight’s WWE NXT. WWE are reportedly introducing a new gimmick match at WWE Royal Rumble 2023.  The reason for Andrade’s AEW absence has been revealed.  Plus a WWE star has called out new Twitter owner Elon Musk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roman Reigns and Sami Zayn plans for WWE Royal Rumble, WWE Elimination Chamber and WWE WrestleMania 39 have been reportedly revealed.  WWE have pulled talent from an indy event this past weekend. Plus we have an update on backstage morale at WWE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We had a title change and a major storyline development at WWE Survivor Series War Games. Plus was a return to WWE for a bizarrre classic character scrapped at the last minute? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Campbell runs down the card for WWE Survivor Series 2022. Join Andrew and Adam for LIVE REACTION tonight at youtube.com/cultaholic/live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

August 19th, 2001: Jeff Hardy defends the WWE Hardcore Championship against Rob Van Dam. Edge faces Lance Storm for the Intercontinental Championship. The Rock challenges Booker T for the WCW Championship. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin defends the WWE Championship against Kurt Angle. Undertaker & Kane battle DDP & Kanyon for the WWE and WCW Tag Team Championships.Tom Campbell is joined by Maffew Gregg of Botchamania to watch every episode of WWE SmackDown from the beginning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maffew, Ross and Jack are here with this week's Cultaholic Wrestling Podcast including their reviews of WWE SmackDown, Raw, AEW Dynamite, Rampage and NXT! They will also be answering the big question - What Will Be The Best Match Of WWE Survivor Series WarGames 2022? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The OJMO Michael Oku talks about his passion for acting, his journey into wrestling (plus the bumps along the way) and the three matches he would watch whilst stranded on a desert island. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kenny Omega mocked the CM Punk AEW situation on last night’s AEW Dynamite.  We also had multiple returns on last night’s AEW Dynamite plus a major update to future AEW Championship plans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jack the Jobber, Andrew Hodkinson and Ross Tweddell make their 9 Pitches for WWE Survivor Series WarGames 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Exclusively for the Cultaholic Podcast feed, Tom Campbell takes a deep dive into the journey Sting took to his WWE debut at Survivor Series 2014, including the near misses and lost opportunities along the way.AUDIO CREDITS:Clips of WWF, WWE, WCW, WCCW and CWA are (c) WWE NetworkNWA: TNA, TNA Impact Clips are (c) TNA WrestlingAEW Dynamite Clip (c) All Elite WrestlingSir Cubworth "Gothic Vigilant" (c) 2011 YouTube Audio LibraryYes "Owner Of A Lonely Heart" (c) 1983 Atco RecordsWWF All Stars "Hulk Hogan's Theme" (c) 1985 Epic RecordsHall And Oates "Out Of Time" (c) 1984 RCA Records"Man Called Sting" (c) 1994 WCW MusicNico Staf "Smooth And Cool" (c) 2015 YouTube Audio LibraryNico Staf "Fast And Run" (c) 2015 YouTube Audio LibraryJa Rule "Always On Time" (c) 2001 Def Jam RecordsEminem "Lose Yourself" (c) 2003 Shady RecordsLady Gaga feat. Beyonce "Telephone" (c) 2008 Streamline RecordsSam Smith "Stay With Me" (c) 2014 Capital Records Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Multiple absent WWE star returned last night on WWE NXT with new gimmicks.  An NXT Championship match has been added to the line-up for NXT Deadline.  A top WWE star is competing for NJPW next month.  Cain Velasquez will make his in-ring wrestling return in December. Plus there’s been a u-turn on a WWE Raw star name chang Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.