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High Spots & Cheap Pops
by Thomas Duddy
The billion dollar guilty pleasure that is professional wrestling explained to you by two brilliant minds.Starring former SNL hand and writer, Vlad the Impaler and former WXWC4 announcer and manager Silicon Steve Valli, High Spots and Cheap Pops brings a refreshingly honest but non-toxic view on the wrestling world. Special interviews, hot takes, and conversations that will help guide you through the on-goings of WWE, AEW, New Japan, and many more.Check us out as episodes will be released daily.Questions and comments email us at: [email protected] us out on Facebook! Follow Steve Valli @realstevevalli on the Twitter
Episodes
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WWE PICKING IT UP A NOTCH WITH WYATT SICKS DEBUT, DREW MCYNTIRE AND CM PUNK FEUD GETS EVEN HOTTER AND AEW HITTING RECORD LOW
As the long anticipated debut of the Wyatt Sicks has gotten a huge reaction, and mostly positive. However, many in the business are saying it isn't real wrestling. Vladi and Valli dare be sacrilegious and criticize the latest incarnation of the Wyatt Family saga? Bo Dallas is playing Uncle Howdy...
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CLASH AT THE CASTLE PREVIEW AND TROUBLES WITH AEW AND TAZ HATES TONY SCHIAVONE AS MUCH AS BOBBY HEENAN
We got a full podcast for you, including preview of tomorrow's Clash at the Castle, but we also have some AEW comparing and contrasting with modern day WWE. And is Tony Schiavone the same old prick he was 25 years ago? Looks like Bobby Heenan had similar frustrations that Taz conveyed live on the...
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IS WILL OSPREAY BEING RUSHED? OUR SCUMBAG RETURNS; OWENS AND HEYMAN PUT ON A PROMO CLINIC
AFTER TWO WEEKS VACATION VLADI AND VALLI ARE BACK!!! A lot has happened since we last got together, and we talk AEW's booking and issues that continue, which includes shoehorning a Will Ospreay main event push! MJF surprised the AEW Double or Nothing crowd as he made his decision very clear! MJF…
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SOLO SIKOA THE TOP HEEL ON SMACKDOWN? ERIC BISCHOFF SHOULD SHUT UP. AND IS TONY KHAN SHOEHORNING ANARCHY IN THE ARENA
Highs Spots and Cheap Pops are back with another episode! Silicon Steve Valli spares no quarter as the guys go through the latest Eric Bischoff/AEW social media beef. Also, is Solo Sikoa a top guy as WWE struggling to find heels on Smackdown Live. And we go through what we think will be next…
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AEW POWER STRUGGLE BETWEEN YOUNG BUCKS/KENNY OMEGA. BACKLASH PREVIEW
Vladi and Valli preview the most "meh" WWE PLE in quite some time as one of the shortest and most predictable cards in recent wrestling history takes place in Lyon, France as WWE BACKLASH is less than 12 hours away. Also, we spend a lot of time talking about AEW and the idea that AEW has had the...
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WRATH OF KHAN AS KHAN GOES HARVEY WEINSTEIN ON WWE. LA KNIGHT SHOULD TURN HEEL
Hey everyone. This week's episode we acknowledge our first goal. We also realize Cody without the story is just Cody in AEW and it might not be good! We also talk LA Knight turning heel!
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THE FINAL CM PUNK DEBATE! CHRIS NEEDST TO JERI-GO! WHO IS THE TRIBAL CHIEF?!?
Vladi wanted to talk about Tony Schiavone's reaction to the internet speculating on his facial expression from directly after AEW controversially showed the stupid footage between CM Punk and Jack Perry from last year's AEW ALL IN. Also, Chris Jericho is coming under fire recently, and much of…
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SHAWN SCREWED BRET!!!! THE THEORY ABOUT WHY BRET HART WAS FORCED TO GO TO WCW AND THE MONTREAL SCREWJOB HAPPENED
Silicon Steve Valli is back with another Moment in the Valli, and today he looks at the Montreal Screwjob! Possibly the most infamous moment in WWE history (not involving sex or death). Was Vince McMahon simply making a business decision, or was it something more salacious. What did Shawn have on...
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FLOWERS FOR CODY RHODES AND PUNK/ELITE STORY GETS TO AN EMBARASSING LEVEL! Moment in the Valli with Steve Valli
MOMENT IN THE VALLI is back and Silicon Steve Valli gives his unadulterated opinion on the latest AEW response to CM Punk, and he throws a new, nuanced perspective as Vall hopes it will be done! He then goes into detail on how Cody Rhodes changed the entire wrestling world with a stroll down…
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IT'S OVER!!!! ROMAN'S REIGN AND CODY'S STORY FINISH AS NEW ERA STARTS. ALSO THE YOUNG BUCKS TO RESPOND TO PUNK/HELWANI INTERVIEW
WRESTLEMANIA HAS COME AND GONE!! And we go into detail on one of the most epic finsishes to a Wrestlemania ever! Plus, there was the rest of the show! We get into great detail with every important moment and match of the night!! We recollect Roman's historic and gamechanging run of 1316 days.…
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WRESTLEMANIA XL PREVIEW! AND "CODY RHODES" COMES BACK FOR HIS ANNUAL PRE MANIA INTERVIEW
We finally made it to Wrestlemania weekend, and we have it all covered with predictions and analysis as well interview skit with "CODY" We go through each match and will Stone Cold show to help Cody? Will MJF show? No. he re-signed with AEW a long time ago.
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CM PUNK TELLS ALL.....ALMOST!
High Spots and Cheap Pops with an extra episode this week as we discuss CM Punk's latest interview with Ariel Helwani. He tells his side of the story with the Elite. His thoughts on Vince McMahon and calls Tony Khan a clown! Please check us out on YouTube HIGH SPOTS & CHEAP POPS - YouTube
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WAS THAT THE BEST RAW SINCE THE ATTITUDE ERA? AND IS WRESTLEMANIA'S UNDERCARD UNDERWHELMING? AEW REVIEW
Vladi and Valli are back talking about what many people are calling the greatest Raw since the "Attitude Era" as The Rock, Cody, Drew McIntyre, Punk, Seth, Becky and Rhea all doing that work in building their matches and beyond. Also, is the current Wrestlemania card as good as it could be? AEW…
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IS CURRENT WWE ERA UNDER TRIPLE H BETTER THAN ATTITUDE ERA?!?! YEESSSS!
MOMENT IN THE VALLI!! SSV breaks down the particulars between modern day WWE Thank you for AEW and WWE for pictures and Mason/Wilson Line for HSCP THEME ROCKY KNOLLSSV breaks down the particulars between modern day WWE and the bygone but beloved attitude eras. #wwe #therock #laknight…
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IS MERCEDES WORTH THE MONE'!? AEW WEEK IN REVIEW and MELTZER SAYS OSPREAY IS BETTER THAN CODY?!
Vladi and Valli are back as they make their way through arguably the most exciting time in professional wrestling history. Mercedes Mone has two weeks in, and has she moved the needle, or is she falling flat because she is overrated? Ospreay is starting something special! Also, AEW and WWE week…
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THE TOP FIVE REASONS FOR THE DEATH OF WCW (MOMENT in the VALLI)
Steve Valli is back with 'Moment in the Valli' brought to you by High Spots and Cheap Pops and he dissects the top five reasons WCW went out of busineess. #wcw #ericbischoff #vincerusso
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AEW DYNAMITE HAS BEST WEEK IN MONTHS, PAUL HEYMAN BEING INDUCTED INTO THE HALL OF FAME
Hey folks. This extended episode we talk AEW and the great week they had on camera and we also talk Paul Heyman being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. The Young Bucks fire Kenny, suspend Hangman, and sign Okada! Will Ospreay is taking the western world by storm with two banger matches and much...
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AEW REVOLUTION REVIEW - END OF AN ICON!: ROMAN/ROCKY HEADED TOWARD DISSENSION?
Vladi and Valli are back as they discuss the Rock and Roman Reigns' long promo spot last week's #wwesmackdown! Also, SSV (Silicon Steve Valli) has your AEW Review at what many are calling the best PPV of 2024! Sting's send off and Ospreay/Takeshita was incredible! Check out what SSV has to say...
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AEW REVOLUTION - AEW PREVIEW AND REVIEW OF THE WEEK IN ALL ELITE WRESTLING
A day late, but definitely not short! Vladi and Valli are back with their final picks of this quarter to see who wins the esteemed HIGH SPOTS AND CHEAP POPS CHAMPIONSHIP THE PURPLE NURPLE! Also, we talk futures of the tag division as well as future for several AEW stars
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RHEA RIPLEY RIPS FANS, IS IT DESERVED? AND MARK HENRY'S OFFSPRING, HENRY YOUNG MAKES FIRST APPEARANCE SINCE BEING BORN A HAND ON TV
In this week's comedy sketch! Henry Young, son of Mark Henry and Mae Young makes his return to the screen since being born on National TV. wrestlemania40 #mainevent #wwesmackdown #aewdynamite #tonykhan #aewcollision #aew #cmpunk #tricepday #wweraw #fyi #fyp #aewdynamite #aewcollision #tonykhan...
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WE ARE HIGH SPOTS AND CHEAP POPS
TRAILER TO THE BEST PRO WRESTLING TALK ON THE INTERNET
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STING AND DARBY HEADED TOWARD THE BUCKS, REVOLUTION SHOWS AEW BEING BOOKED WELL
It is Monday, so a new episode of High Spots and Cheap Pops is back! Vladi and Valli talk AEW in this episode and some positives, but still some of the same stuff that has plagued the company for years! #wrestlemania40 #mainevent #wwesmackdown #aewdynamite #tonykhan #aewcollision #aew #cmpunk...
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FINALLY......THE ROCK HAS TURNED HEEL and ELIMINATION CHAMBER PREDICTIONS!
The Rock As we kick the road to Wrestlemania into high gear, we are set to have two marquis mania matches confirmed as Women's and Men's Elimination Chamber will decide the fate of Seth Rollins and Rhea Ripley and their matches at #wrestlemania40 in Philadelphia! Vladi picked Judgement Day, Becky...
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THIRD ANNUAL VLADI DADI'S (HIGH SPOTS AND CHEAP POPS 2023 PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING AWARDS)
Vladi Dadi is back with his annual pro wrestling awards show! THE VLADI DADI'S! Awards such as Match of the Year, Male of the Year, Female of the Year and many many more will be handed out by the number one Dadi! #wrestlemania40 #mainevent #wwesmackdown #aewdynamite #tonykhan #aewcollision #aew...
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CODY AND SETH WORKING TOGETHER TO DESTROY THE ROMAN EMPIRE. TONY KHAN SAYS AEW IS AT THEIR BEST, WE EXPLAIN WHY HE IS WRONG
After a week off, Vladi and Valli are back talking the very best in professional wrestling talk on the internet. The press conference heard round the world to set up an apparent showdown with Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns. But is the Rock on Roman's side? Set Rollins offers his "architect"-like...
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#WEWANTCODY IS BREAKING THE INTERNET, AND AEW IS AT AN ALL-TIME CREATIVE LOW
Vladi and Valli are bringing High Spots and Cheap Pops back and we are talking about the controversial moment of Cody seemingly giving his Wrestlemania main-event match against Roman Reigns to the legendary Rock. Also, SSV destroys AEW's current creative direction and the lack of interest in is...
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Punk injury and reactions, Vince is a pervert? DUH. ROYAL RUMBLE REVIEW
Vladi Dadi was not feeling well so this week's podcast will be a special Moment in the Valli. Silicon Steve Valli holds nothing back when talking lack of sympathy for CM Punk following the news he has been significantly injured for the third time in two and a half years. Vince and his victim will...
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BONUS EPISODE-INTERNET WRESTLING COMMUNITY ARGUING, TONY ASKS HIS DAD FOR MONEY FOR OKADA
Vladi and Valli are back dropping a bonus episode impromptu after Silicon Steve was talking about some more ridiculous arguments on our Facebook Group (join here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1381568796071931/ Is Riho's size the reason she hasn't gotten over? We also get more audio from Tony...
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ROYAL RUMBLE PREVIEW-WHO IS WINNING and WHY? TONY KHAN WASTING TIME.
Wrestlemania season is here and it starts Saturday Night at the #royalrumble #wwe and #tripleh are poised to give the #wweuniverse one of the most historic Mania seasons of all time! We preview and pick the four matches in the Rumble! Valli also comes to the revelation during the live taping that...
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AEW REVIEW-HOOK VS JOE-YOUNG BUCKS INTERVIEW AND SHAD AND TONY PHONE CALL
Highs Spots and Cheap Pops are back talking about AEW today as we go into the recent developments with the Young Bucks. Valli reveiws Collision and the idea of the "Bang Bang Scissor Gang". Vladi will review Hook v Joe last week and we get more audio of Shad and Tony Khan
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WILL ROMAN LOSE AT THE RUMBLE? AND MANIA MATCH PREDICTIONS
Vladi and Valli are back talking WWE and the Royal Rumble is less than two weeks away, and it is starting to look like Roman may actually lose the Undisputed Universal Title! Also, we decided to predict what the Wrestlemania card is going to be! What matches did we miss? #wweraw #wwesmackdown...
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THE BUCKS TO RETIRE STING AND TONY KHAN CAN'T STFU ON TWITTER (X)
Vladi and Valli are back and on fire as the latest disasters in AEW continue to take focus off the on-screen product as Tony Khan makes a martyr out of Jinder Mahal. The Young Bucks make a return to TV and will retire Sting. Is there a story here, or just random booking?
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IS MJF GONE FROM AEW FOR GOOD? THE ROCK CHANGING THE FACE OF WRESTLEMANIA
Vladi Dadi and Silicon Steve Valli Make their long awaited return to Spotify with 2024's first episode of High Spots and Cheap Pops
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CM PUNK? GOING INTO BUSINESS FOR HIMSELF, AND FTR MISBOOKING
AEW is the talk of the wrestling world this weekend with the latest "pipe bomb" from CM Punk reportedly "going into business for himself" and throws shade at Hangman Adam Page and eviscerates Jon Moxley, in ONE PROMO! Also, FTR will now not be defending or fighting for a title on a PPV for the...
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IS AEW'S BAGCK AGAINST THE WALL? TELEVISION CONTRACT UNCERTAIN
We are talking AEW in this episode of HIGH SPOTS AND CHEAP POPS with Vladi and Valli. Vladi Dadi continues his heavy criticism of AEW as some warts on the product become more apparent by the week. Silicon Steve Valli takes Vladi to task to some, but some is in complete agreeance with. Also, Vladi...
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TRIPLE H PLACEBO - WAS RAW REALLY THAT DIFFERENT?
Moment in the Valli records a live reaction for a live stream on Twitter A good Raw indeed, but was it much different than what we have been seeing? Really different? And the internet has said this is the 'greatest Raw in years', but Silicon brings up some points that is 'undisputed' as he feels...
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SUMMERSLAM PREVIEW, TRIPLE H HAS FANBASE OPTIMISTIC
Vladi and Valli predict outcomes for this year's #summerslam #wwe as they battle for the HSCP Picke 'Em Championship (aka the purple nurple). Triple H being named head of creative has many of the WWE Universe more optimistic than they have been in years, is it warranted? We discuss what a Triple…
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HE'S GONE: Vince Says Goodbye!
Vince McMahon has retired, and the questions are: Was he forced? Is the WWE gonna be better or worse? Will Kevin Dunn and Bruce Prichard survive? Silicon Steve Valli and Vladi discuss, also, AEW week in review! theeverydayfan.com (2) HIGH SPOTS & CHEAP POPS - YouTube
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MONEY IN THE BANK PREVIW/AEW NOT GETTING RESIGNED BY DISCOVERY A CONCERN
Hey everyone, as Silicon Steve Valli was able to close the gap to 1 match in the High Spots and Cheap Pops Pick Em' tournament for the coveted Purple Nurple, there is no rest for the wicked. The not-so-heavily anticipated Money in the Bank is tonight and we preview what seems to be a very...
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FORBIDDEN DOOR PREVIEW
Forbidden Door is here!! And Vladi and Valli are bringing you their predictions, and John Laurinitis stops by to discuss the PPV since he has some free time on his hands now! #aew #njpw #forbiddendoor
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VINCE MCMAHON JOIN US FOR VIDEO 100/Wrestling news with Vladi and Valli
We are honored to have former CEO and Chairman of WWE (not really actually, it is a comedy skit) and he discusses all the goings on in his life and is very candid! Also, Vladi and Valli on High Spots and Cheap Pops on all the news this week including the investigation of Vince and his NDA and...
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FORBIDDEN DOOR SHAPING UP, PAIGE RETIRES, WWE BOOKING UNTIL CODY'S RETURN
Vladi Dadi and Steve Valli breakdown AEW/NJPW Forbidden Door, as well as Jay White is your new IWGP Champ, so the top of the FD card has been shaken up. Also, with Cody out until presumably the Royal Rumble, WWE figuring on Orton, Riddle, and McIintyre as the bridge to Cody and possibly the Rock...
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CODY : CENA'S HEIR APPARENT, AND TONY KHAN LET HIM WALK AWAY
In this episode of High Spots and Cheap Pops presents MOMENT IN THE VALLI, Cody made all the headlines this past weekend as he competed in Hell in A Cell with a torn pectoral muscle. Ripped clean off the bone! Silicon Steve Valli explores the importance of Cody's performance and what the future...
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MIV-PUNK TO MISS SIGNIFICANT TIME, AEW TO CROWN INTERIM CHAMP/WWE HELL IN A CELL PREVIEW/PICKS
CM Punk tweeted he would have a significant announcement, as he has a broken foot (seemingly) and AEW will crown an interim Champ on Wednesday between Mox and the winner of a Battle Royal in the beginning of the show. And Hell in a Cell is tomorrow, and I don't genuinely have a ton of interest! I...
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MJF: EVOLUTION OF A PIPEBOMB
MJF has set the Professional Wrestling world ablaze with another historic promo! This time calling his boss and owner of AEW a "f$&#ing Mark" Silicon Steve Valli compare the original pipe bomb from CM Punk and the latest! A LOT MORE SIMILARITIES AFTER WE DIG DEEPER!
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Is Sasha and Naomi Spoiled, or Rightfully Standing Up
We do our weekly review between Vladi Dadi and Silicon Steve Valli, and just as we were going on air, details came out about Naomi and Sasha leaving abruptly as well as Cody Rhodes. We read Kevin Owens tweets about #countdowntocody! That, and should Tony Khan give MJF more money, even if MJF...
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TONY KHAN, YOU'RE F%CKING UP!
Valli talks some WWE but delves deep into AEW worries!
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Is Tony Khan Good For TV?/RKBRO and USO's CHANGED, WTF?
We are back and catching you up on everything! Covid ran roughshot on SSV, but the boys are talking #aewforbiddendoor #bulletclub #tonykhan #aew #wwe #aewdynamite What role will the Bulletclub play at AEW/NJPW Forbidden Door HIGH SPOTS & CHEAP POPS - YouTube https://youtu.be/HFcMZRy4yNI
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BONUS OUTTAKE: RYBACK WENT DARK, MCMAHON HISTORY
In this special bonus clip on our most recent production meeting, Vladi and Valli from High Spots and Cheap Pops discuss Ryback and examine the origins of tweeting about some dark times for Vince's upbringing! And should we feel sorry for someone who gets released if they sign a contract with…
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SMACKDOWN MAKES ME SAD, BECKY CRITICIZES AEW WOMEN'S DIVISION
MOMENT IN THE VALLI EPISODE 2 Also, Ryback calls Vince McMahon's mother a whore! WOW' Brought to you by HIGH SPOTS & CHEAP POPS - YouTube like and subscribe! Love you guys! Silicon Steve Valli
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The billion dollar guilty pleasure that is professional wrestling explained to you by two brilliant minds.Starring former SNL hand and writer, Vlad the Impaler and former WXWC4 announcer and manager Silicon Steve Valli, High Spots and Cheap Pops brings a refreshingly honest but non-toxic view on the wrestling world. Special interviews, hot takes, and conversations that will help guide you through the on-goings of WWE, AEW, New Japan, and many more.Check us out as episodes will be released daily.Questions and comments email us at: [email protected] us out on Facebook! Follow Steve Valli @realstevevalli on the Twitter
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Thomas Duddy
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The billion dollar guilty pleasure that is professional wrestling explained to you by two brilliant minds.Starring former SNL hand and writer, Vlad the Impaler and former WXWC4 announcer and manager Silicon Steve Valli, High Spots and Cheap Pops brings a refreshingly honest but non-toxic view on...
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