On a very slow news week, Luke and Laurie go through the announced card for WrestleMania 35 and the possible matches that could be added. There's also your mailbag questions, Crap Gimmicks, Rusev Heys and 80% Facts. Watch the video version of the WrestleRamble here Join the WrestleLeague and become a Pledge Hammer on Patreon here Join our Discord server here Follow Luke Owen @ThisIsLukeOwen Follow Laurie Blake @ElFakidor 00:17 - Intro 07:21 - WWE WrestleMania 35 Card Reactions! 34:26 - Crap Gimm...
Mar 16, 2019•1 hr 13 min
ScreenStalker take over the WrestleRamble podcast feed as Laurie and Pete are joined by Luke Owen to talk about the second trailer for Avengers: Endgame - which is out next month! Subscribe to ScreenStalker for the latest movie and video game news here Take our survey to improve the podcast Get more WrestleTalk Podcast stuff on Patreon Follow WrestleTalk on Instagram and X Follow Luke on Instagram Leave a review/comment to be read out on future episodes Copyright Trident Digital Media 2025 Hoste...
Mar 15, 2019•26 min
What an ending to a show! And how much does it suck that we won't get to see it's conclusion for a long, long time. Luke and Laurie dive into this week's NXT with all the highs and lows. The lows being the Forgotten Sons, the highs being everything else. **Warning, there is a slight audio glitch at the start which cuts out us talking about Avengers: Endgame. Watch the video version of the WrestleRamble here Join the WrestleLeague and become a Pledge Hammer on Patreon here Join our Discord server...
Mar 14, 2019•59 min
KofiMania is back baby! But is it really? Kofi has a hell of a task on his hands next week, and this was a corking show to set that up! Luke and Oli dive into this week's Smackdown Live and talk about each segment and what they could mean for Mania. Watch the video version of the WrestleRamble here Join the WrestleLeague and become a Pledge Hammer on Patreon here Join our Discord server here Follow Luke Owen @ThisIsLukeOwen Follow Oli Davis @OliDavis 00:17 - Intro 15:21 - #KofiMania BACK ON 35:2...
Mar 13, 2019•1 hr 17 min
Has Dean Ambrose been written off WWE TV in this weird world where he's leaving but might also not be? And what could this mean for WrestleMania? Luke and Oli dive into this week's Raw and talk about everything from the show! Watch the video version of the WrestleRamble here Join the WrestleLeague and become a Pledge Hammer on Patreon here Follow Luke Owen @ThisIsLukeOwen Follow Oli Davis @OliDavis 00:17 - Intro 10:40 - Dean Ambrose WRITTEN OFF WWE TV? 26:00 - $25+ Pledge Hammer Shoutouts 26:55 ...
Mar 12, 2019•1 hr 25 min
What a fun show that was! WWE Fastlane is the last stop before WrestleMania, and there was a lot to talk about - particuarly Kofi Kingston and his road to the biggest show of the year! Watch the video version of the WrestleRamble here Join the WrestleLeague and become a Pledge Hammer on Patreon here Follow Luke Owen @ThisIsLukeOwen Follow Oli Davis @OliDavis Take our survey to improve the podcast Get more WrestleTalk Podcast stuff on Patreon Follow WrestleTalk on Instagram and X Follow Luke on I...
Mar 11, 2019•1 hr 11 min
Ronda Rousey certainly cut a promo on WWE this week, as well as its fans. But was it a shoot or a work? Luke and Laurie sit down to ask the question as well as talk about your Crap Gimmicks and Mailbag questions. Watch the video version of the WrestleRamble here Join the WrestleLeague and become a Pledge Hammer on Patreon here Follow Luke Owen @ThisIsLukeOwen Follow Laurie Blake @ElFakidor 00:17 - Intro 05:43 - Ronda Rousey Promo: Shoot or Work?! 23:14 - Crap Gimmicks 29:52 - Mailbag 49:23 - Out...
Mar 09, 2019•56 min
It's pretty tough news that Tommaso Ciampa has suffered an injury that could keep him out for the rest of the year, and he's going to have to vacate the NXT Championship. But who should take over? Luke and Laurie discuss before jumping into a GREAT episode of NXT. Watch the video version of the WrestleRamble here Join the WrestleLeague and become a Pledge Hammer on Patreon here Follow Luke Owen @ThisIsLukeOwen Follow Laurie Blake @ElFakidor 00:17 - Intro 07:17 - Who Will Be The Next WWE NXT Cham...
Mar 07, 2019•59 min
It's WWE Fastlane, Baby! Luke, Oli and Laurie sit down to give their thoughts on the show, the storylines leading up to it, and the possible matches for WrestleMania. Watch the video version of the WrestleRamble here Join the WrestleLeague and become a Pledge Hammer on Patreon here Follow Luke Owen @ThisIsLukeOwen Follow Oli Davis @OliDavis Follow Laurie Blake @ElFakidor Take our survey to improve the podcast Get more WrestleTalk Podcast stuff on Patreon Follow WrestleTalk on Instagram and X Fol...
Mar 07, 2019•27 min
Are we going to get John Cena vs. Samoa Joe at WrestleMania this year? Seems like it after this week's Smackdown Live. But, maybe we're just fantasy booking things. Maybe. A bit of a lacklustre show this week with not a whole lot to talk about, and yet somehow Luke and Oli still manage it. Watch the video version of the WrestleRamble here Join the WrestleLeague and become a Pledge Hammer on Patreon here Follow Luke Owen @ThisIsLukeOwen Follow Oli Davis @OliDavis 00:17 - Intro 13:22 - John Cena V...
Mar 06, 2019•1 hr 11 min
The Ronda/Becky storyline took another unnecessary turn this week, as it slowly becomes the Vince McMahon/Bret Hart match for a new generation. Still, Roman Reigns is back and that still feels nice! Not only that but The Shield are back together, and it looks like Black/Ricochet are getting some sort of storyline! Watch the video version of the WrestleRamble here Join the WrestleLeague and become a Pledge Hammer on Patreon here Follow Luke Owen @ThisIsLukeOwen Follow Oli Davis @OliDavis 00:17 - ...
Mar 05, 2019•1 hr 26 min
Hello Podswafters! We've just released the latest episode of our $10 Patreon exclusive podcast RambleClub. This is a quick 10ish minute preview of the two hour show, where we have a couple of drinks and talk utter nonsense. If you want the whole shebang, head on over to Patreon.com/wrestletalk . Take our survey to improve the podcast Get more WrestleTalk Podcast stuff on Patreon Follow WrestleTalk on Instagram and X Follow Luke on Instagram Leave a review/comment to be read out on future episode...
Mar 04, 2019•14 min
Roman Reigns made his shock return to WWE after squashing luekemia! But what could possibly be next for him in this busy WrestleMania period? Luke and Oli look into that as well as your Crap Gimmick submissions and Mailbag questions! Watch the video version of the WrestleRamble here Join the WrestleLeague and become a Pledge Hammer on Patreon here Follow Luke Owen @ThisIsLukeOwen Follow Oli Davis @OliDavis 00:17 - Intro 11:21 - What Next For Roman Reigns? 30:15 - Crap Gimmick Wrestling 39:26 - M...
Mar 02, 2019•1 hr 12 min
Blimey! Bayley and Sasha Banks have returned to NXT to announce they will be defending the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships in NXT! Not only that but we got an awesome match between Keith Lee and Dominik Dijavoic as well as Mia Yim taking on Shayna Baszler. A terrific episode of NXT this week! Watch the video version of the WrestleRamble here Join the WrestleLeague and become a Pledge Hammer on Patreon here Follow Luke Owen @ThisIsLukeOwen Follow Laurie Blake @ElFakidor 00:17 - Intro 12:12 - B...
Feb 28, 2019•1 hr 9 min
What a wild and crazy storyline! Vince McMahon just announced that Becky Lynch won't be in a match against Ronda Rousey and instead it will be Charlotte. No wait, it was that same angle but with Kofi instead of Becky, Daniel Bryan instead of Ronda and Kevin Owens instead of Charlotte. All on the same page? Good. Well strap in as you're going to get Luke and Laurie do the intro and outro, but Oli Davis do the Smackdown review with Luke. We're just as bad as WWE, I guess. Also Laurie gives his tho...
Feb 27, 2019•1 hr 8 min
Yes that's right, Oli Davis wanted to talk about SPOILER returning to WWE rather than Roman Reigns being medically cleared. The monster. Though Luke and Oli do talk about that as they break down a mixed bag episode of Raw, with a lot of great but also a lot of fluff. Bad fluff too. Watch the video version of the WrestleRamble here Join the WrestleLeague and become a Pledge Hammer on Patreon here Follow Luke Owen @ThisIsLukeOwen Follow Oli Davis @OliDavis 00:17 - Intro 11:56 - **SPOILER** RETURNS...
Feb 26, 2019•1 hr 26 min
**THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED BEFORE WWE ANNOUNCED THE RETURN OF ROMAN REIGNS** What a crazy week this was for WWE! The panic reset button was once again pushed and we had the NXT call-ups of Ricochet, Aleister Black, Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa. And now it's being reported that these four men will be on Raw, Smackdown AND NXT going forward. So what's next for them? Luke and Oli break down the biggest news story of the week, and go through your Crap Gimmicks and Mailbag questions. Watch the ...
Feb 23, 2019•1 hr 6 min
Cor blimey! There was only a bloomin' title change on NXT this week! How will this affect the main roster call ups of Johnny Gargano, Ricochet, Aleister Black and Tommaso Ciampa? Well, probably not seen as though none of that has made sense so far. Luke and Laurie review this week's NXT including a great match between Black and Roderick Strong and a not so good match between Mia Yim and Xia Li. Watch the video version of the WrestleRamble here Join the WrestleLeague and become a Pledge Hammer on...
Feb 21, 2019•1 hr
Those NXT call-ups weren't just for Christmas (Raw), they were for life (Smackdown)! But where they better than they were on Raw? Luke and Oli break down the show, which also included Mandy Rose pinning Asuka. Wait, what?! Watch the video version of the WrestleRamble here Join the WrestleLeague and become a Pledge Hammer on Patreon here Follow Luke Owen @ThisIsLukeOwen Follow Oli Davis @OliDavis 00:17 - Intro 12:03 - NXT Stars DEBUT On SmackDown! 47:28 - $25+ Pledge Hammer Shout Outs 48:52 - WWE...
Feb 20, 2019•1 hr 23 min
Yeah, this is one of those Negative Nancy episodes, particularly from Oli's viewpoint as he has called this "the worst episode of Raw I have ever reviewed". So strap yourselves in! Also, the end of the Great Clothing Debate is upon us. Watch the video version of the WrestleRamble here Join the WrestleLeague and become a Pledge Hammer on Patreon here Follow Luke Owen @ThisIsLukeOwen Follow Oli Davis @OliDavis 00:17 - Intro 11:09 - WHAT ON EARTH IS WWE DOING?! 45:47 - $25+ Pledge Hammer Shout Outs...
Feb 19, 2019•1 hr 30 min
Well, Kofi Kingston had yet another great showing - and now we're wondering if he will face Daniel Bryan at WrestleMania for the WWE Championship! Who would have thought that two weeks ago? Luke and Oli review Elimination Chamber 2019! Watch the video version of the WrestleRamble here Join the WrestleLeague and become a Pledge Hammer on Patreon here Follow Luke Owen @ThisIsLukeOwen Follow Oli Davis @OliDavis Take our survey to improve the podcast Get more WrestleTalk Podcast stuff on Patreon Fol...
Feb 18, 2019•1 hr 15 min
Luke and Laurie sit down to talk about one of the biggest wrestling news stories of the week - and there is a rumour floating round that WWE are set to merge the women's roster across both shows. So should WWE just scrap the brand split entirely? There's also your crap gimmicks and mailbag questions. Watch the video version of the WrestleRamble here Join the WrestleLeague and become a Pledge Hammer on Patreon here Follow Luke Owen @ThisIsLukeOwen Follow Laurie Blake @ElFakidor 00:17 - Intro 06:4...
Feb 16, 2019•1 hr 11 min
Luke, Oli and Laurie sit down to give their thoughts on WWE's Elimination Chamber 2019! Can Ruby Riott win the Raw Women's Championship from Ronda Rousey?.. Probably not. But the WWE Championship Chamber looks awesome! Watch the video version of the WrestleRamble here Join the WrestleLeague and become a Pledge Hammer on Patreon here Follow Luke Owen @ThisIsLukeOwen Follow Oli Davis @OliDavis Follow Laurie Blake @ElFakidor Take our survey to improve the podcast Get more WrestleTalk Podcast stuff ...
Feb 15, 2019•23 min
The Street Profits were a lot edgier this week - but was it a heel turn?! Probably not but we needed a title. Luke and Laurie review this week's NXT but also chat about Masterchef, Wimpy and Dixie Carter. Fun times! Watch the video version of the WrestleRamble here Join the WrestleLeague and become a Pledge Hammer on Patreon here Follow Luke Owen @ThisIsLukeOwen Follow Laurie Blake @ElFakidor 00:17 - Intro 09:18 - Did The Street Profits Just Turn HEEL?! 16:21 - $25+ Pledge Hammer Shout Outs 18:3...
Feb 14, 2019•55 min
Well that was a really fun episode of Smackdown Live - easily the best one of the year so far! Sure it sucks for Mustafa Ali and the lack of Asuka, but that Kofi Kingston performance was ace! Watch the video version of the WrestleRamble here Become a Pledge Hammer on Patreon here Follow Luke Owen @ThisIsLukeOwen Follow Oli Davis @OliDavis 00:17 - Intro 10:40 - BEST SmackDown Live Of 2019 So Far?! 34:03 - $25+ Pledge Hammer Shout Outs 35:34 - WWE SmackDown, Feb. 12, 2019 Review 55:14 - Outro **Ti...
Feb 13, 2019•1 hr 11 min
Well, it looks like Becky Lynch is out of the WrestleMania main event. I guess that's sorted, then. Can't see this storyline changing any time soon... There's also some other stuff that happened, but nothing as important as Charlotte Flair replacing Becky Lynch in the Ronda Rousey match. Well, apart from new tag team champions... Watch the video version of the WrestleRamble here Follow Luke Owen @ThisIsLukeOwen Follow Oli Davis @OliDavis 00:17 - Intro 11:45 - What Next For Becky Lynch 29:36 - $2...
Feb 12, 2019•1 hr 13 min
Luke gets former WWE star Christian on the phone to talk about his new show Knight Fight but also dives into his thoughts on All Elite Wrestling, the rumoured "blue dot" gimmick, scrapped plans from his 2008 return, a possible reunion of Edge and Christian in 2011 and more! Knight Fight is on History in the UK. Take our survey to improve the podcast Get more WrestleTalk Podcast stuff on Patreon Follow WrestleTalk on Instagram and X Follow Luke on Instagram Leave a review/comment to be read out o...
Feb 12, 2019•16 min
There was some big news coming out of All Elite Wrestling's Double or Nothing rally on Thursday, and Luke and Oli are here to break it all down. What matches can we expect? What feuds? How many stars will Dave Meltzer give it all?! Watch the video version of the WrestleRamble here Follow Luke Owen @ThisIsLukeOwen Follow Oli Davis @OliDavis 00:17 - Intro 11:28 - Predicting AEW Wrestling DOUBLE OR NOTHING! 39:56 - Crap Gimmick Wrestling 48:43 - Mailbag 47:10 - Outro **Timings may be off by a coupl...
Feb 09, 2019•1 hr 19 min
Sorry this is a day late - we do explain our reasons why. Anyway, Luke and Laurie are here to talk about this week's NXT and the rise of Io Shirai in the Women's division. And, of course, BUGENHAGEN. Watch the video version of the WrestleRamble here Follow Luke Owen @ThisIsLukeOwen Follow Laurie Blake @ElFakidor 00:17 - Intro 10:44 - Is Io Shirai The Next NXT Women's Champion?! 19:26 - $25+ Pledge Hammer Shout Outs 20:29 - NXT Feb. 06 2019 Review 42:46 - Outro **Timings may be off by a couple of...
Feb 08, 2019•55 min
Even with the filler shows, Smackdown Live is still better than Raw. Nothing really newsworthy on the show, but it was still a fun watch! Luke and Oli review a show that features a great Becky Lynch segment, a fun Randy Orton match and a brilliant Daniel Bryan promo. Watch the video version of the WrestleRamble here Join the RambleRun here Follow Luke Owen @ThisIsLukeOwen Follow Oli Davis @OliDavis 00:17 - Intro 11:17 - Why SmackDown Is Better Than Raw! 25:43 - $25+ Pledge Hammer Shout Outs 26:5...
Feb 06, 2019•1 hr 17 min
