Cultaholic Wrestling

Could we see multiple WWE stars getting their old gimmicks back? Plus Drew McIntyre responds to injury speculation and AEW tease a MAJOR return on Dynamite.Tom Campbell takes a look at all the latest wrestling news from WWE, AEW, IMPACT Wrestling, New Japan and around the wrestling world. Get the most up-do-date wrestling news from Cultaholic.com or our social platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a weekend that saw him become the new PROGRESS Champion, Big Damo caught up with Cultaholic's Fraser Porter to talk about his plans as Champion, the possibility of a WWE return and much more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After competing on PROGRESS Wrestling's Deadly Viper Tour, AEW standout Konosuke Takeshita caught up with Cultaholic's Fraser Porter to talk about his run in All Elite Wrestling, a possible future in WWE and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Drew McIntyre has been pulled from WWE live events ahead of WWE Clash At The Castle in two weeks.  Vince McMahon wanted to bury a top WWE SmackDown Star before his retirement last month. Plus a new PROGRESS Champion was crowned this weekend.  Tom Campbell takes a look at all the latest wrestling news from WWE, AEW, IMPACT Wrestling, New Japan and around the wrestling world. Get the most up-do-date wrestling news from Cultaholic.com or our social platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WATCH This Podcast: Patreon.com/cultaholic"Stone Cold" Steve Austin demands the WWE locker room sign a petition against him defending his WWE Championship in a Triple Threat Match. Spike Dudley ends up fighting for the gold in the main event after taking offense to The Rattlesnake's disparaging remarks. Plus, The Undertaker is vexed over more footage of his wife from an unknown stalker.Maffew Gregg is joined by Tom Campbell as they travel, using their Chef Boyardee-Powered DeLoreon, back to the beginning of WWE Smackdown and review every single episode. 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 2.0! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom chats exclusively with The Ginger Ninja from the Podcast "Wrestling With The Champ" about his Edinburgh Fringe show "Better Red Than Dead".Tickets and more details at tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/wrestling-with-the-champ-better-red-than-deadFollow The Champ on Twitter @TheChampPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vince McMahon reportedly had “no f**king clue” how to book Bray Wyatt during last part of his WWE run and became verbally abusive towards him when challenged about creative.  We have details on scrapped plans for The Fiend at WrestleMania 37 and an update on his potential WWE return. Tom Campbell takes a look at all the latest wrestling news from WWE, AEW, IMPACT Wrestling, New Japan and around the wrestling world. Get the most up-do-date wrestling news from Cultaholic.com or our social platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 29th, 1996: Hulk Hogan faces "Nature Boy" Ric Flair. Tensions are on the rise between the Dungeon of Doom and The Four Horsemen. The Road Warriors battle The Faces of Fear in tag team action. The Giant takes on "Macho Man" Randy Savage and much more.Sam Driver and Tom Campbell travel back in their Pastamania-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.

Tom talks exclusively to Ed from MYTHOS: RAGNAROK, a Pro Wrestling Norse Mythology stage show that is running every day at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.For show times and tickets visit tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/mythos-ragnarok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Even more Vince McMahon “Hush Money” payments have been discovered in the WWE investigation.  An AEW debut has been teased by a major NJPW star. Tony Khan teases a “cannot miss” moment for AEW Quake At The Lake. All AEW pay-per-view are potentially becoming two day events according to a member of AEW’s roster.  A top WWE NXT star is out of action following an injury.  Plus we have an update on plans for WWE 2K23.Tom Campbell takes a look at all the latest wrestling news from WWE, AEW, IMPACT Wrestling, New Japan and around the wrestling world. Get the most up-do-date wrestling news from Cultaholic.com or our social platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Questions? [email protected] Michaels and Bret Hart find themselves at odds when Hart tries to lend a hand in The Heartbreak Kid's match against Leif Cassidy. Undertaker and Paul Bearer deliver their final message to Diesel. Plus, Hunter Hearst Helmsley battles Aldo Montoya, Ahmed Johnson in action, and much 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.

Another released WWE star has made a shocking return on last night’s WWE Raw.  Meanwhile John Laurinaitis has been “quietly let go” by WWE.  Plus rumours of Vince McMahon still running the company have been quashed by numerous sources close to WWE.Tom Campbell takes a look at all the latest wrestling news from WWE, AEW, IMPACT Wrestling, New Japan and around the wrestling world. Get the most up-do-date wrestling news from Cultaholic.com or our social platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Triple H is bringing back more released WWE stars according to reports.  There’s some major creative plans being “cooked up” for an absent WWE Raw star.  Plus a WWE SmackDown star suffered an injury this weekend. Bray Wyatt has shared a cryptic message amid more speculation about his WWE return.  A former WWE SmackDown star has announced his in-ring retirement.  Plus the return of another former WWE star has been teased by their former tag team partner.Tom Campbell takes a look at all the latest wrestling news from WWE, AEW, IMPACT Wrestling, New Japan and around the wrestling world. Get the most up-do-date wrestling news from Cultaholic.com or our social platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun. 7, 2001: WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin & Mr. McMahon stack the odds in their favor when they go after the Tag Team Championship in the main event. WWE Superstars compete in Qualifying Matches for the 2001 King of the Ring. Commissioner William Regal comes face-to-face with former WWE Commissioner, Mick Foley. Plus, X-Pac battles Kane and more.Maffew Gregg is joined by Tom Campbell as they travel, using their Chef Boyardee-Powered DeLoreon, back to the beginning of WWE Smackdown and review every single episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maffew, Fraser and Jack are here with this week's Cultaholic Wrestling Podcast including their reviews of WWE SmackDown, Raw, AEW Dynamite, Rampage and NXT 2.0! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A WWE trainee has been arrested and charged with sexual battery. MJF is still "unreachable" following his dramatic AEW Dynamite walkout according to reports. Plus we saw factions split up and Vince McMahon get name-dropped on last night's AEW Dynamite. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WATCH THIS PODCAST: Patreon.com/cultaholicEmirati trailblazer Shaheen returns to Cultaholic to talk about his journey into the world of wrestling, his heroes, representing UAE overseas and the three wrestling matches he'd watch whilst stranded on a desert island. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Triple H makes a MAJOR change to WWE presentation on Monday night’s WWE Raw.  Backstage talent are “excited and hopeful” after this week’s WWE Raw.  Plus we had new WWE Champions crowned on last night’s NXT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

QUESTIONS? [email protected] 18th, 1996: WWE Champion Bret Hart meets Tatanka in the main event. As the road to WrestleMania XII continues, Diesel begins to realize the gravity of his impending match with The Undertaker. Camp Cornette accepts the challenge laid out by Yokozuna and his allies. Plus, Goldust faces Fatu, the British Bulldog battles Jake "The Snake" Roberts, 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.

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 2.0! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

IMPACT Wrestling star Sami Callihan talks about his next tattoo, his passion for Wrestling Revolver and teaming up with Jon Moxley once again. Sami also chooses three wrestling matches to watch whilst stranded on a metaphorical desert island. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The real reason behind a cancelled WWE SummerSlam Match has been revealed alongside possible new plans to replace it.  A new Champion was crowned on last night’s AEW Dynamite.  Plus new championship titles were unveiled on last night’s AEW Dynamite. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jack, Andrew and Ross make their 9 Pitches For WWE SummerSlam 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sources report that an AEW talent would’ve stayed with WWE had Triple H taken charge earlier.  NXT will reportedly compete with AEW, planning a Premium Live Event on the same day as AEW All Out.  Details about Vince McMahon's backstage conduct have come to light. Plus a WWE Hall Of Famer pulled a “Rick Rude” on wrestling TV last night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

QUESTIONS? [email protected]. 11, 1996: The WWE Universe gets a special look at the training of both Shawn Michaels and WWE Champion Bret Hart as they prepare for their Iron Man Match at WrestleMania. Plus, the Ultimate Warrior's WrestleMania opponent is announced, the Ringmaster reinvents himself, and Goldust's mind games with "Rowdy" Roddy Piper go too far. All this and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Indy wrestling star Razerwyng joins Tom Campbell to talk about the origins of his wrestling persona, teaming with AEW's Wheeler Yuta and the controversy around WWE NXT's new "Axiom" gimmick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vince McMahon is now reportedly under new federal investigations into the “hush money scandal”. Edge’s WWE Raw return was cancelled last minute according to reports.  A big tag team match has been added to WWE SummerSlam 2022 this weekend.  Plus WWE SmackDown and WWE NXT Stars were backstage at Raw last night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Triple H has been announced as WWE Head Of Creative, now overseeing the creative direction of WWE Raw and SmackDown, as well as serving as EVP of Talent Relations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan Gresham has requested his ROH release following a heated confrontation with Tony Khan at ROH Death Before Dishonor. A "Creative Power Grab" is expected in WWE in the wake of Vince McMahon's sudden WWE retirement. Plus what is Shane McMahon's future as part of WWE looking like now Vince McMahon has stepped away?Tom Campbell takes a look at all the latest wrestling news from WWE, AEW, IMPACT Wrestling, New Japan and around the wrestling world. Get the most up-do-date wrestling news from Cultaholic.com or our social platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following the pre-SmackDown announcement that Vince McMahon has retired from WWE, Ross Tweddell, Jack The Jobber and Sam Driver make their pitches for a WWE without Vince McMahon.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 a free signed Ross Tweddell print 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.

We take a look at all that we know about Vince McMahon retirement from WWE this past Friday, the initial reaction from WWE Superstars (including Brock Lesnar) and how the coporate side of WWE shapes up going forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GOT A QUESTION? [email protected] THIS EPISODE: Patreon.com/cultaholicMay 31st, 2001: "Stone Cold" Steve Austin defends his WWE Championship in the main event. Edge challenges Kane for his Intercontinental Championship. More personal footage of The Undertaker and his wife is revealed to the WWE Universe with a disturbing message. Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley gives an update on Triple H's recovery. Chris Jericho takes on Kurt Angle.Maffew Gregg is joined by Tom Campbell as they travel, using their Chef Boyardee-Powered DeLoreon, back to the beginning of WWE Smackdown and review every single episode. 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 2.0! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WATCH THIS PODCAST: Patreon.com/cultaholicGOT A QUESTION? A COMMENT? A THING? Email [email protected] 23rd, 1996: Ric Flair teams with The Giant to take on Hulk Hogan and World Heavyweight Champion "Macho Man" Randy Savage. Sting and Leg Luger put their newly won World Tag Team Championship on the line against the Blue Bloods. Brian Pillman takes on Eddie Guerrero. The Public Enemy challenge The Nasty Boys in tag team action and much more.Sam Driver and Tom Campbell travel back in their Pastamania-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.

WWE have been accused TWICE of gimmick theft this morning. Plus was a return and a heel turn on last night's AEW Fyter Fest. Tom Campbell takes a look at all the latest wrestling news from WWE, AEW, IMPACT Wrestling, New Japan and around the wrestling world. Get the most up-do-date wrestling news from Cultaholic.com or our social platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former WWE NXTUK referee Artemis opens up about her journey into the wrestling world and her time as part of WWE in NXTUK. Artemis also chooses three wrestling matches she'd watch whilst stranded on a desert island. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WWE look to scrap more of their championships in the wake of the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships being placed on the shelf.  Absent NXT stars have revealed new names and new looks.  An injured NXT star has made a shock return in last night’s main event.  Plus we have a major update on Kenny Omega’s AEW return.Tom Campbell takes a look at all the latest wrestling news from WWE, AEW, IMPACT Wrestling, New Japan and around the wrestling world. Get the most up-do-date wrestling news from Cultaholic.com or our social platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar. 4th, 1996: Shawn Michaels takes on the 1-2-3 Kid. "Rowdy" Roddy Piper welcomes Goldust to be his guest on a new edition of Piper's Pit. Plus, Justin Hawk Bradshaw in action. The WWE Universe continues to await the return of the Ultimate Warrior, and Hunter Hearst Helmsley battles WWE Champion Bret Hart in the main event.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.

A major WWE return is planned for the WWE SummerSlam go-home edition of WWE Raw next week. Logan Paul has been officially added to the WWE SummerSlam card.  Plus the match, and the opponents, for Ric Flair’s final contest at Ric Flair’s Last Match have been revealed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayley is reportedly scheduled to return at WWE SummerSlam 2022 after a prolonged absence due to injury.  A top AEW star is out of action and may not return for up to twelve months.  Plus there’s been a potential spoiler for the main event of ROH Death Before Dishonor this weekend.Tom Campbell takes a look at all the latest wrestling news from WWE, AEW, IMPACT Wrestling, New Japan and around the wrestling world. Get the most up-do-date wrestling news from Cultaholic.com or our social platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

YOU HAVEN'T MISSED A BUNCH OF EPISODES! We're having to re-calculate the episode numbers. The episode before this should be the Judgment Day 2001 watchalong and, before that, episode 87. Sorry for the confusion!May 24th, 2001: With Triple H suffering a career-threatening injury on Raw, WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin blames The Game for The Two-Man Power Trip losing the Tag Team Championship while three teams prepare to compete for the gold in a Tables, Ladders & Chairs Match in the main event. Plus, Eddie Guerrero goes one-on-one with X-Pac and much more action.Maffew Gregg is joined by Tom Campbell as they travel, using their Chef Boyardee-Powered DeLoreon, back to the beginning of WWE Smackdown and review every single episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maffew, Ross and Andrew are here with this week's Cultaholic Wrestling Podcast including their reviews of WWE SmackDown, Raw, AEW Dynamite, Rampage and NXT 2.0! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The WWE “PG Era” of WWE Raw is reportedly ending very soon.  A top WWE Raw star has reacted to the news of the PG Era coming to an end.  Plus we have a major update on AEW’s UK debut.Tom Campbell takes a look at all the latest wrestling news from WWE, AEW, IMPACT Wrestling, New Japan and around the wrestling world. Get the most up-do-date wrestling news from Cultaholic.com or our social platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Watch this Podcast: Patreon.com/cultaholicGOT A QUESTION? A COMMENT? A THING? Email [email protected] 22nd, 1996: On this episode of WCW Monday Nitro Hulk Hogan has the unenviable task of facing one of the Dungeon of Doom's largest members, The One Man Gang. 'Macho Man' Randy Savage battles 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair. Dean Malenko takes on Brian Pillman. WCW Tag Team Champions, Harlem Heat, face Sting and Lex Luger.Sam Driver and Tom Campbell travel back in their Pastamania-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.

We have a major update on Sasha Banks wrestling return outside of WWE. A WWE trainee, who joined the company through WWE Next In Line, is under investigation for assault this morning.  There was an AEW title change at last night’s AEW Fyter Fest, a special episode of AEW Dynamite.  Plus a former ROH Champion has made his AEW debut.   Ric Flair has taken exception to a promo from last night’s AEW Fyter Fest.  Plus an injured WWE star will be appearing at SummerSlam week. Tom Campbell takes a look at all the latest wrestling news from WWE, AEW, IMPACT Wrestling, New Japan and around the wrestling world. Get the most up-do-date wrestling news from Cultaholic.com or our social platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WATCH THIS EPISODE: patreon.com/cultaholicIMPACT Wrestling's Killer Kelly talks about her journey into the wrestling world, training at WXW, her run in NXTUK, mental health during lockdown and her (eventual) return to IMPACT Wrestling after the Pandemic. Kelly also chooses three wrestling matches to watch whilst stranded on a desert island. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Io Shirai has responded to rumour of her impending WWE departure. A popular NXT star has surprisingly turned heel. An NXT star will get a new look when they re-debut next week. The Great Khali has featured in a bizarre viral video of a road rage incident. Plus a WWE SmackDown star has offered to train Cardi B to wrestle.Tom Campbell takes a look at all the latest wrestling news from WWE, AEW, IMPACT Wrestling, New Japan and around the wrestling world. Get the most up-do-date wrestling news from Cultaholic.com or our social platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shaheen, the first Emirati wrestler to represent the United Arab Emirates overseas, discusses misconceptions about wrestling in Dubai and the growing local wrestling scene across the UAE.Follow Shaheen on Instagram: instagram.com/shaheenoftheskyFollow WrestleFest DXB: instagram.com/wrestlefestdxb Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A WWE star returns and turns babyface on last night’s WWE Raw.  A stipulation has been added to a WWE SummerSlam 2022 Championship match.  A new WWE faction has been teased on last night’s WWE Raw.  Plus AEW are helping WarnerMedia to promote Shark Week with a match on AEW Fyter Fest Night 2.Tom Campbell takes a look at all the latest wrestling news from WWE, AEW, IMPACT Wrestling, New Japan and around the wrestling world. Get the most up-do-date wrestling news from Cultaholic.com or our social platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.