Episodes
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18: Young Lion Cast: Okada vs. Tanahashi Part 1: Rainmaker Shock!
Rob & Chris are back, and this time they have a brand new series! For the next ten episodes, join them on a deep dive of the iconic feud between Kazuchika Okada & Hiroshi Tanahashi, from their 2012 beginnings, all the way to the Wrestle Kingdom 10 main event! This weeks assortment is; Kazuchika...
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Ep133 - 'The Jurassic Juggernaut' VINCE STEELE Interview (Coastal Championship Wrestling & American Championship Entertainment)
In this exclusive interview I speak with ‘The Jurassic Juggernaut’ VINCE STEELE. We discuss his early years in the business and training at The Dog Pound in New York. Winning his first piece of Gold alongside Bull Dempsey and being the Best Big Man in Professional Wrestling. We also break down…
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Ep132 - WWE Money in the Bank Full Review (with @WatchesJess & John Scott)
In this episode I sit down with Jess (@WatchesJess) and John Scott x2 (Turnbuckle TV) to break down WWE Money in the Bank 2020 PPV. Check out our thoughts and opinions on a rather unique show, including the double Money in the Bank ladder match, Seth Rollins vs Drew McIntyre and so much more!...
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Ep131 - ROH World Champions (with Oliver & Steven @ROHReview)
In this episode I have the pleasure of talking to Oliver & Steven (@ROHReview) as we take a deep dive into the Best World Champions in Ring of Honour history. We also discuss their love for ROH, their favourite ROH wrestlers, the changes to the promotion over the years and current stars to watch...
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160: Week in Wrestling - Reigns Erased? AEW Fined? MITB 2020 Predictions & More Japan Cancellations!
Rob & Garth are here to talk about This Week in Wrestling! They chat about the AEW fine in lieu of Full Gear, Roman Reigns evaporating from WrestleMania 31 footage, more cancellations from NJPW, Becky's burgeoning film career and give their official Money in the Bank 2020 Predictions! All this…
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Ep130 - Interview with ECHO REED (REACH Wrestling Academy)
In this special episode I have the pleasure of sitting down with the very talented, Echo Reed. We discuss Echo’s gruelling training sessions at REACH Academy and her time training with the Knight family at WAW. We also re-live her first ever match with Adira and her rivalry with Jason King, as…
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159: Top 6 Money in the Bank Cash-Ins!
Rob, Chris and Garth reconvene as we approach Money in the Bank 2020, to look at the Top 6 greatest cash-ins in history! All this and more on this week's episode of the PodMania Podcast! Follow Rob here; https://www.twitter.com/REALRobGoodwin Follow Garth here; https://www.twitter.com/garthamania...
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Ep129 – A Conversation with George McKay (Straight Talk Wrestling Pod)
In this special bonus episode I sit down with the host of Straight Talk Podcast, George McKay. We talk about Independent Wrestling around Canada and the many interviews he’s had the pleasure of conducting. Including the likes of PCO, Jimmy Korderas, Tyson Dux and many more! Check out this really...
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Ep128 - 2 Min BRAINBUSTER Quiz (with Matt Willis @MattAttackUK)
In this bonus episode The Mattnificent Matt Willis takes on The 2 Min BRAINBUSTER Quiz. www.twitter.com/mattattackuk www.twitter.com/VisWrestleNet www.twitter.com/goodbadwrestle www.twitter.com/withjohners_pod linktr.ee/wrestlingwithjohners www.wrestlingwithjohners.com
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Ep127 - BRET vs OWEN WM10 Watch-Along (with George McKay)
In this special Watch-Along episode I’m joined by George McKay (Straight Talk Wrestling) to discuss the epic feud between Bret Hart & Owen Hart. George and I also do our first ever Watch-Along, as we talk you through one of the all-time great matches. Bret Hart vs Owen Hart, from WrestleMania 10....
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158: Week in Wrestling - WWE Being Sold? WWE2K Battleground, More Releases & MITB 2020 Previews!
Rob, Chris & Garth are here to talk about This Week in Wrestling! They chat about the latest bout of WWE releases including Cain Velasquez and Curtis Axel, talk rumours of WWE being purchased by ESPN and Fox, look at WWE 2K Battlegrounds first trailer and even look ahead to Money in the Bank…
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4: Mayu Iwatani vs. Io Shirai Feud/Storyline Review!
In the absence of live Stardom to review, Rob & Chris look back at one of the most iconic trilogies in the promotions history; Io Shirai vs. Mayu Iwatani from 2016-17! Check out the matches for yourself here and listen to our rundown of the backstory and nuances that made this must see! Match #1…
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Ep126 - Interview with ROYCE ISAACS (NWA Powerrr)
In this exclusive interview I speak to one half of The Wildcards and former NWA Tag Team Champion, Royce Isaacs. We talk about getting into the business & working for DDT in Japan as ‘The Miracle Ass’. We also discuss the formation The Wildcards, working Studio Wrestling with NWA Powerrr, winning...
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Ep125 - WWF SummerSlam 92 Retro PPV Review (with Rob @Podmania Podcast)
In this special Retro PPV Review, myself and Rob (@Podmania) take a deep dive into SummerSlam 1992. This historic event, hosted from Wembley Stadium (London, England) was headlined by The British Bulldog vs. Bret 'Hitman' Hart, in one of the greatest WWF matches of all-time. We also discuss LOD’s...
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17: Young Lion Cast: Classic Match Reviews - Samoa Joe vs. Kobashi, Misawa & Kawada vs. Taue & Tsuruta & Liger vs. Taichi!!
Rob & Chris are back with some more Classic Matches, reviewing and analysing the stories behind them....all while Chris spouts his love of Necro Butcher! This week's assortment is; Samoa Joe vs. Kenta Kobashi [Ring of Honor; Joe vs. Kobashi] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Whi7usNNd6s…
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Ep124 - Interview with ‘The Chosen Man’ Xander Calaway / Alex Talbot (In Partnership with Turnbuckle TV)
In this exclusive Turnbuckle TV interview I sit down with Alex Talbot. We discuss his love for pro-wrestling, starting his career as a Russian villain, the Xander Calaway gimmick and creating the charity promotion ‘Wrestling For…’ (Duration 59mins) www.twitter.com/WrestlingFor_...
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157: WWE Releases Reactions & AEW Dynamite 15/04/20 Review!
Rob and Garth react to the awful news of WWE releasing 20 of its active competitors and a litany of backroom staff. They then go on to review AEW's Dynamite showing for this week, including three separate jobber matches, a create-a-wrestler, a 1970's throwback and a 30 minute main event! All this...
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Ep123 – WWE vs. AEW Super-Card “Fantasy Booking Shenanigans!” (with Mr. Warren Hayes @MrWarrenHayes)
This week Johners is joined by Mr. Warren Hayes, as we get involved in some Fantasy Booking Shenanigans! We attempt to book the ‘Ultimate Wrestling Super-Show’ between the best of AEW vs. the best of WWE. Join in as we book a card to break ALL Box Office and Pay-Per-View records, EVER!! We also…
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Ep122 - Interview with Dave & Ant from DNA Wrestling (In Partnership with Turnbuckle TV)
In this Turnbuckle TV Interview I speak to Dave and Ant from DNA Wrestling. This is one of my favourite interviews yet! As we discuss their friendship, their love for pro-wrestling and taking the leap into running their own promotion. We talk about what goes into putting on that first show,...
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Ep121 – BOOKING DREW TO WM37 | Ciampa vs. Gargano | AEW TNT Tourney & More! (with Michael Jolly @JollyTheBear)
I’m joined by Michael Jolly as we attempt to book Drew McIntyre’s championship reign through the next 12 months and onto WM37. We also discuss the One Final Beat match between Gargano and Ciampa. Plus, another excellent episode of AEW Dynamite & the start of the TNT tournament. Duration…
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156: AEW Dynamite 08/04/2020 Review!
GARTH HAS RISEN PEOPLE! THIS IS NOT A DRILL! This week the lads review the Dynamite show from the 8th April, including Lance Archer manhandling another opponent, an Elite Deletion proclamation, Jericho's possom worries and the oiliest of Michael Nakazawa's! All this and more on this week's…
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16: Young Lion Cast: Classic Match Reviews - Misawa vs. Kobashi, Ospreavy vs. Okada & Hashimoto vs. Ogawa!
With New Japan Pro-Wrestling having to cancel more dates due to the ever-present threat of COVID-19, Rob and Chris look to the past once again and review more classic matches... This week's assortment are; Shinya Hashimoto vs. Naoya Ogawa [NJPW Wrestling World 1999 In Tokyo Dome]...
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Ep120 - WRESTLEMANIA 36 Review Night 2 (with Matt & Griz)
I’m joined by Matt and Griz to recap a very Unique and Action Packed second night of WrestleMania 36. With a variety of matches emanating from the WWE Performance Centre. Including Brock Lesnar vs Drew McIntyre, A Last Man Standing Match & a weird but wonderful Firefly Funhouse Match. (Duration...
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Ep119 - WRESTLEMANIA 36 Review Night 1 (with Kurt Johansson @KurtsAnglePod)
I’m joined by Kurt Johansson (@KurtsAnglePod) to recap a very Unique and Action Packed first night of WrestleMania 36. With a variety of matches emanating from the WWE Performance Centre, including Goldberg vs Brawn Strowman, Seth Roliins vs Kevin Owens and a Triple Threat Ladder Match. We also...
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155: AEW Dynamite 01/04/20 Review!
We revert back to a review format for this week's Dynamite as Rob & Chris look back on some top notch commentary from Pharoah, a mighty Lance Archer debut, the mystery of Britt Baker's shoe and Jericho calling the hounds! All this and more on this week's episode of the PodMania Podcast! Follow…
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Ep118 - WRESTLEMANIA 36 Predictions (with Lexi Helms - Grappucino Thoughts)
I’m joined by the wonderful Lexi Helms (Grappucine Thoughts) to break down and preview all 16 matches set to take place at WrestleMania 36. You will be more hyped for ‘The Show of Shows’ after listening to this, or your money back! (Duration 2hr00min) 00:00 – 12:20 What we know about Mania so far...
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WrestleMania Edition - 2 Min BRAINBUSTER Quiz (Bonus Ep w/ Mags @BadlandsPod)
#5Days5Podcasts In this special bonus episode, we put Mags @BadlandsPod through his paces in a WrestleMania edition of the 2 Min BRAINBUSTER Quiz. ; www.twitter.com/BadlandsPod ; linktr.ee/wrestlingwithjohners ; www.wrestlingwithjohners.com
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Ep116 - WWF WrestleMania IX Retro Review (with Mike ‘Maddog’ Angus TNT Ring Announcer)
In this special Retro PPV Review I’m joined by Mike ‘Maddog’ Angus, as we cover the ‘Marmite’ of Mania's, WRESTLEMANIA IX. We discuss Double Doink’s, Strange costumes to go shopping in, Hogan “stealing” the show & the Genius of Bobby Heenan. Plus, Tonnes of fun & interesting facts on WM9.…
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Ep115 - WWF WrestleMania VIII Retro PPV Review (with Chris & Nick BBGWPod)
In this special Retro PPV Review I’m joined by Chris & Nick from Broken But Glorious Podcast, to recap WrestleMania 8. We discuss all of our thoughts and feeling as we travel back in time to Apr 5th 1992. Including, Randy Savage vs. Ric Flair, Bret Hart vs. Roddy Piper and Hulk Hogan vs. Sid...
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154: AEW Dynamite 25/03/20 Watch Along!
EPISODE 154, I KNEW YOU'D COME! Rob & Chris are back, looking at an excellent exchange between Matt Hardy & Chris Jericho, an excellent AAA Mega Championship match, Sammy Guevarra's unrestrained attempts to flirt with Brandi and a mystery woman! All this and more on this week's episode of the...
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Ep114 - 2 Min BRAINBUSTER Quiz (Bonus Ep w/ B.J Mining4Mayhem Pod)
Check out this Bonus Episode of WWJPod, with another '2 Min BRAINBUSTER Quiz' featuring B.J @AUSSIElution #Mining4Mayhem Pod.
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3: Cinderella Tournament 2020 Review!
STARDOM is back and so are Rob & Chris as they run down all the matches from this year's Cinderella Tournament including great matches such as Mayu Iwatani vs. Hana Kimura, Jungle Kyona vs. Giulia and Momo Watnanabe vs. Starlight Kid! Aswell as this, check out their thoughts in the recent NJPW...
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Ep113 - Interview with FRANKIE T (In Partnership With IWE:UK)
In this special episode I have the pleasure to talk with ‘The Urban Goth’ FRANKIE T. Join me as we discuss Frankie’s start in the business, his gimmick and his wrestling style, growing up a wrestling fan, being a co-founder of IWE:UK and his proudest moments in his wrestling career so far. If you...
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Ep112 – MATT HARDY in AEW | The Exalted One Unveiled | Two Day Mania Update | NXT Recap (with B.J – Mining 4 Mayhem Podcast)
This week I’m joined by B.J (Mining 4 Mayhem Pod) to discuss two BIG debuts on AEW Dynamite. We also give you the latest news regarding a Two Day WrestleMania at the WWE Performance Centre. Finally we answer all of your questions. Including a bit of TLC and WrestleMania main event fantasy booking...
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153: AEW Dynamite 18/03/20 Watch Along!
Rob, Chris and Garth are back together once more to watch this week's instalment of behind closed doors Dynamite, looking at the reveal of the Exalted One, a botchy women's match, a botchy tag match and the best thing AEW have done with Shawn Spears since his debut! All this and more on this…
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Ep111 – Will Mania Be Cancelled? | NXT & AEW Dynamite Recap | Your Questions (with Lexi Helms – Grappuchino Thoughts)
This week I’m joined by Lexi Helms (Grappuchino Thoughts) to answer your questions and to discuss how the Corona-Virus might affect this year’s WrestleMania plans. We recap NXT and AEW Dynamite and look ahead to NXT TakeOver Tampa. We also chat about Lexi’s talent as a writer on...
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152: AEW Dynamite 11/03/20 Watch Along!
Chris & Garth sans Rob look back at all the action from this week's AEW Dynamite showing from Salt Lake City, including an awful promo from Britt Baker, the debut of Lance Archer, the promise of the Exalted One and death by garage door! All this and more on this week's episode of the PodMania...
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Ep110 - WWE Elimination Chamber 2020 Full Review (with Brian H. Waters)
In this special episode I’m joined by Brian H. Waters (@WrestlingWrealm) to break down all of the action from WWE Elimination Chamber 2020 PPV. Including the Tag Team Chamber match for the Smackdown Tag Team Championships and the Women’s Chamber match to see who’ll go on to face Becky Lynch at...
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151: AEW Dynamite 04/03/20 Watch Along!
Nobody spoke and we listened! Yes we are now doing AEW Dynamite Watch Alongs as a weekly thing now, and this week Rob and Chris join you looking at all of the Post Revolution fall out! All this and more on this week's episode of the PodMania Podcast! Follow Rob here;...
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Ep109 - Interview with WILL AUSTIN (Coastal Championship Wrestling)
In this special episode I have the pleasure to talk with ‘The King of Flight’ WILL AUSTIN. Join me as we discuss Will’s start in the business, his love for Pro-Football and the XFL. As well as being CCW Tag Team Champions with former WWE wrestler, Matt Striker. We also discuss sharing a ring with...
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Ep108 - AEW Revolution Review (with Johners & Chris Thornton)
I’m joined by Chris Thornton to provide a Full Show Review of AEW Revolution PPV. With matches including; Nyla Rose vs. Kris Statlander, MJF vs. Cody and Chris Jericho vs. Jon Moxley for the AEW World Championship. (Duration 1h:09mins) www.wrestlingwithjohners.com www.twitter.com/ctopher82...
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Ep107 – AEW Revolution Predictions | Jericho & Moxley Weigh-In | Charlotte vs. Belair on NXT | Listeners Q’s
On this week’s WWJPod #107 Johners & Nik Towers discuss The Fiend vs. Goldberg from Super Showdown and the Road to WrestleMania. We recap this week’s NXT, as well as the Go-Home episode of AEW Dynamite. Plus, we give our predictions for AEW Revolutions PPV and answer your questions (Duration...
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150: WWF The Big Event Watch Along!
What better way is there to celebrate 150 episodes of PodMania, than to crown it with WWF's The Big Event...one of the longest, most drawn out and flat out boring cards we have ever watched. We can only apologise! All this and more on this week's episode of the PodMania Podcast! Follow Rob here;...
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Ep106 – BLOOD LOSS & MOONSAULTS | DREAM vs RODDY | What’s Grinding My Gears | Listeners Q’s
In this week’s #WWJPod I’m joined by Jamie (@RingsiderPod) to talk everything NXT and AEW Dynamite. Plus, Jamie and I discuss What’s Grinding Our Gears and What’s Floating Our Boat. We also answer our Listeners’ Questions! What's not to love?! (Duration 1hr22min) 00:00 – 16:10 Promos, Jamie, Joe...
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15: Young Lion Cast: Class Match Review - Kobashi vs. Takayama, Muto vs. Hashimoto & Kiyomiya vs. KENOH!
As a special bonus episode this week as an apology for how late the New Beginning in Osaka Review was, the boys are back to look at some good old fashioned Classic Japanese Matches, with a slightly greener flavour than usual... This week's assortment are; Kaito Kiyomiya vs. KENOH [NOAH The Best -...
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Ep105 - Interview with CHANTAL JORDAN (with Turnbuckle TV)
In our third interviews in partnership with Turnbuckle TV, I have the pleasure of speaking to Kamikaze Pro Live champion, CHANTAL JORDAN. We discuss Chantal’s rise to prominence on the Indy wrestling scene, the fantastic success of women’s wrestling around the UK, her matches with Millie McKenzie...
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Ep104 - NXT TakeOver Portland FULL REVIEW (with Mags @BadLandsPod)
In this special episode I’m joined by Mags (@BadLandsPod) to cover every match from NXT TakeOver Portland. Including Rhea Ripley vs. Bianca Belair, Johnny Gargano vs. Finn Balor & Adam Cole vs. Tommaso Ciampa. www.wrestlingwithjohners.com
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Ep104 - NXT TakeOver Portland REVIEW (with Mags @BadLandsPod)
In this special episode I’m joined by Mags (@BadLandsPod) to cover every match from NXT TakeOver Portland. Including Rhea Ripley vs. Bianca Belair, Johnny Gargano vs. Finn Balor & Adam Cole vs. Tommaso Ciampa. www.wrestlingwithjohners.com
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Ep103 – NEW AEW CHAMP | Takeover Predictions | 2 Min BRAINBUSTER Quiz | Listeners Questions
In the latest WWJPod we have Ashleigh back on the show, to discuss all the highlights from this week’s AEW Dynamite and NXT. We also bring back the 2 Min BRAINBUSTER Quiz, as well as give our Predictions for Takeover Portland. Plus, your listener questions and so much more! (Duration 1:48:11)…
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1: The Chris Corner: AJPW Excite Series 2020 [Night 1] Review!
In the first episode of his solo side-project, Chris reviews the All Japan Pro Wrestling Excite Series Night 1 show, a show that includes an early contender for Match of the year! Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/nooogoto Website: https://www.podmania.co.uk