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Singapore's best pro wrestling podcast, co-hosted by Hidzir Junaini & Ridhwan Hardi. Presented by DUNCE. https://www.facebook.com/iamadunce/ https://www.facebook.com/hardhidz/

Hard Hidz Wrestling Podcast


    • Dec 19, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 22m AVG DURATION
    • 88 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Hard Hidz Wrestling Podcast

    Hard Hidz #219: AEW Winter Is Coming, ROH Final Battle, NXT Deadline, WWE SmackDown World Cup, Mandy Rose & William Regal

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 87:39


    Hard Hidz reviews All Elite Wrestling Winter Is Coming, where MJF made his first world title defense against Ricky Starks and Chris Jericho lost to a jobber. Plus, we discuss Ring of Honor Final Battle - featuring another FTR vs. The Briscoes banger & 5 new champions! - alongside NXT Deadline - headlined by their unique new Iron Survivor Challenge. Finally, we talk about Ricochet's renaissance in WWE SmackDown's World Cup, WWE firing Mandy Rose, and William Regal leaving AEW.

    Hard Hidz #218: WWE Survivor Series: WarGames, NJPW / Stardom Historic X-Over & The Elite troll CM Punk

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 60:09


    Hard Hidz reviews WWE Survivor Series, which debuted the double-ringed caged madness of WarGames to the main roster. Plus we discuss The Elite trolling CM Punk in Chicago, and New Japan & Stardom's first-ever co-promoted event, headlined by KAIRI winning the inaugural IWGP women's championship.

    Hard Hidz #217: AEW Full Gear, IMPACT Over Drive, Nick Aldis leaves NWA & Tales From The Territories

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 96:12


    Hard Hidz reviews AEW's phenomenal Full Gear PPV, headlined by banger matches, new champions, shocking turns, a dream match, The Elite's return and Saraya's in-ring debut. Plus we discuss IMPACT Over Drive, Nick Aldis burning bridges with NWA & Billy Corgan, and VICE TV's docuseries Tales From the Territories (by the creators of Dark Side of the Ring).

    Hard Hidz #216: WWE Crown Jewel, NXT Halloween Havoc, AAA Triplemanía XXX: Mexico City & Sami Zayn

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 82:19


    On this episode, we review WWE Crown Jewel, NXT Halloween Havoc and AAA Triplemanía XXX: Mexico City. Plus we discuss the most compelling story in pro wrestling right now - Sami Zayn & The Bloodline, alongside reports that CM Punk is exiting All Elite Wrestling while The Elite are set to return.

    Hard Hidz #215: WWE Extreme Rules, Antonio Inoki, STARDOM 5 Star Grand Prix, NJPW Royal Quest II, IMPACT Bound for Glory & AEW Battle of the Belts IV

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 64:00


    On this episode we pay tribute to the late Antonio Inoki, and review WWE Extreme Rules 2022, headlined by the return of Bray Wyatt & several fun hardcore stipulations. Plus we discuss All Elite Wrestling Battle of the Belts IV, IMPACT Bound for Glory, New Japan Pro Wrestling Royal Quest II (which featured another MOTY contender from FTR), STARDOM 5 Star Grand Prix, Game Changer Wrestling Fight Club, and the backstage fight between Andrade & Sammy Guevara.

    Hard Hidz #214: AEW Grand Slam 2022 & The White Rabbit

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2022 109:20


    On this episode, we review All Elite Wrestling's annual stadium show, Grand Slam! We discuss a fantastic main event between Jon Moxley & Bryan Danielson, The Acclaimed finally becoming the tag-team champs, the surprise debuts of Saraya (fka Paige) & Great Muta, Chris Jericho winning the Ring of Honor world title, Action Bronson's first match, appearances by Westside Gunn, Trina, Fabolous & DJ Whoo Kid, and much more. Plus we talk about the enigmatic “White Rabbit” teases appearing in WWE.

    Hard Hidz #213: AEW All Out, WWE Clash at the Castle, NJPW G1 Climax 32 Finals & NXT Worlds Collide

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 196:01


    On this episode, we review a BUSY weekend of pro wrestling that features All Elite Wrestling's jam-packed All Out PPV, WWE's first UK stadium show in 30 years in Clash at the Castle, and an NXT vs NXT UK showdown at Worlds Collide. Plus, we discuss all the backstage drama at AEW (particularly CM Punk burying The Elite), WWE's recent returns (Braun Strowman, Hit Row, Johnny Gargano, etc.) and New Japan's G1 Climax 32 which culminated in a MOTY contender between Will Ospreay and Kazuchika Okada.

    Hard Hidz #212: AEW Battle of the Belts 3, Quake by the Lake, IMPACT Emergence & Triple H creative

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 80:59


    On this episode, we review a fun couple of weeks for All Elite Wrestling, which included their 3rd Battle of Belts special (headlined by a MOTY contender between Claudio Castagnoli & Konosuke Takeshita) & Quake by the Lake (featuring “Lionheart” Chris Jericho, the return of CM Punk, and a crazy coffin match). Plus we discuss yet another awesome IMPACT PPV in Emergence, and catch-up on how Triple H's creative reign has slowly but surely improved many aspects of the main roster.

    Hard Hidz #211: WWE SummerSlam, AEW Fight For The Fallen & Ric Flair's Last Match

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 75:30


    On this episode, we review the first main roster PPV under Triple H's creative reign - SummerSlam! The show featured noticeable improvements in booking, commentary and pacing, alongside big returns (Io Shirai, Dakota Kai, Bayley) and innovative spots (TRACTOR!), signaling a hopeful start to a new era for WWE. Plus we discuss All Elite Wrestling's big stories from Fight For The Fallen, including Hook winning the FTW title, Powerhouse Hobbs turning on Ricky Starks, Daniel Garcia upsetting Bryan Danielson, and the new trios titles. Finally, we talk about Ric Flair's Last Match.

    Hard Hidz #210: ROH Death Before Dishonor, AEW Fyter Fest & Vince McMahon retirement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 133:33


    On this episode we review Ring of Honor's fantastic Death Before Dishonor PPV headlined by Claudio claiming the ROH world championship, and FANTASTIC title matches between FTR & The Briscoes and Wheeler Yuta & Daniel Garcia. Plus, we discuss All Elite Wrestling's 2-week Fyter Fest featuring incredible highlights (like Swerve In Our Glory winning the tag titles in a great triple threat), and terrible lowlights (like the overbooked mess that was the Barbed Wire Everywhere Death Match). Finally, we talk about Vince McMahon's retirement from WWE.

    Hard Hidz #209: AEW Dynamite: Blood & Guts, Royal Rampage & WWE Money in the Bank 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 42:34


    On this episode, we review All Elite Wrestling's gloriously gory Blood & Guts cage match, their innovative Royal Rampage battle royal, WWE Money in the Bank, and NXT Great American Bash.

    Hard Hidz #208: AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door, IMPACT Slammiversary & AAA Triplemanía XXX: Tijuana

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 102:10


    On this episode, we review New Japan Pro Wrestling & All Elite Wrestling's co-promoted PPV - Forbidden Door! While the show was hampered by injuries to big stars on both sides- it still delivered dream matches, surprise cameos, great action, and a massive debut. Plus, we discuss IMPACT's 20th Slammiversary, AAA Triplemanía XXX: Tijuana, Vince McMahon stepping down as WWE CEO amidst sexual misconduct allegations, and Jeff Hardy's DUI arrest.

    Hard Hidz #207: WWE Hell in a Cell, NXT In Your House, Sasha Banks, Naomi, MJF pipe bomb & AEW Interim World Championship

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 66:19


    On this episode, we discuss WWE Hell in a Cell (where Cody Rhodes worked with a gruesome torn pec) and NXT In Your House (where new champs were crowned), alongside the controversy surrounding Sasha Banks and Naomi walking out due to creative differences. Plus, we talk about MJF pipe bombing his contract dispute with All Elite Wrestling into a compelling worked-shoot angle, while CM Punk's broken foot forces the company to messily set up an interim world championship.

    Hard Hidz #206: AEW Double or Nothing, NJPW Capital Collision & AAA Triplemanía XXX: Monterrey

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 82:15


    On this episode, we review All Elite Wrestling's jam-packed Double or Nothing PPV! From marquee matches like CM Punk vs. Adam Page, Anarchy in the Arena, Wardlow vs. MJF, & the Owen Hart tournament finals; to surprise highlights like Rancid's performance, alongside Rush, Stokely Hathaway & Athena's debuts - we had LOTS to talk about. Plus we discuss New Japan's Capital Collision (headlined by Tomohiro Ishii vs. Eddie Kingston, and Juice Robinson winning the IWGP U.S. title against Hiroshi Tanahashi, Jon Moxley & Will Ospreay in a great fatal 4-way) and AAA Triplemanía XXX: Monterrey.

    Hard Hidz #205: WWE WrestleMania Backlash, NJPW Windy City Riot, IMPACT Rebellion & Under Siege

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 43:58


    On this episode we review a pair of great IMPACT PPVs - Rebellion (headlined by Taya Valkyrie winning the AAA Reina de Reinas title, a wild X Division triple threat, & Josh Alexander claiming the IMPACT World championship), and Under Siege (where the Briscoes won the tag titles.) Plus, we discuss NJPW Windy City Riot (featuring Jon Moxley vs Will Ospreay & Tomohiro Ishii vs Minoru Suzuki), WWE WrestleMania Backlash 2022 and NXT Spring Breakin.

    Hard Hidz #204: AEW Championship Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2022 78:07


    On this episode, we discuss a memorable past couple of weeks for All Elite Wrestling - headlined by a star-making performance from Wheeler Yuta, yet another FTR instant classic, the Adams in a Texas Death Match, a Samoa Joe vs. Minoru Suzuki dream match for the Ring of Honor TV title, Battle of the Belts II, and much more!

    Hard Hidz #203: NJPW New Japan Cup, STARDOM World Climax, IMPACT Multiverse of Matches & GCW Bloodsport 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 46:46


    On this episode, we review Zack Sabre Jr.'s triumphant run in NJPW's New Japan Cup, STARDOM World Climax (headlined by the return of KAIRI), IMPACT Multiverse of Matches, and Game Changer Wrestling's Mania weekend events like Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 8 and Joey Janela's Spring Break 6.

    Hard Hidz #202: WWE WrestleMania 38, NXT Stand & Deliver, ROH Supercard of Honor XV & Triple H

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 134:17


    On this episode, we review WWE WrestleMania 38, headlined by Pat McAfee's big Mania moment and the return of Cody Rhodes & “Stone Cold” Steve Austin! Plus we discuss NXT's Stand & Deliver, Ring of Honor's Supercard of Honor XV and Triple H's retirement.

    Hard Hidz #201: Scott Hall, AEW St. Patrick's Day Slam & NXT Roadblock

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 57:27


    On this episode, we look back at the career and legacy of the late, great Scott Hall! Plus we review All Elite Wrestling's St. Patrick Day's Slam featuring Thunder Rosa claiming the Women's World Championship in a bloody cage match, Scorpio Sky defending his newly won TNT title, the reunited Hardy Boyz making their AEW in-ring debut, and big developments in Bryan Danielson & Chris Jericho's new factions. Finally, we discuss NXT Roadblock, headlined by Dolph Ziggler's surprising championship win.

    Hard Hidz #200: AEW Revolution 2022, Tony Khan buys ROH, Cain Velasquez & Vince McMahon's interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 116:38


    On our 200th episode, we cover a massive week for All Elite Wrestling! We review their insanely stacked Revolution PPV, featuring huge matches (like Hangman Page vs. Adam Cole, CM Punk vs. MJF, Jon Moxley vs Bryan Danielson, Chris Jericho vs. Eddie Kingston) and the debuts of Swerve Strickland and William Regal! Finally, we discuss Tony Khan's purchase of Ring of Honor, Cain Velasquez getting arrested for attempted murder, and Vince McMahon's interview on Pat McAfee's podcast.

    Hard Hidz #199: Cody Rhodes, Keith Lee, WWE Elimination Chamber, NXT Vengeance Day, IMPACT No Surrender & AAA Rey de Reyes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 63:58


    On this episode, we discuss the shocking comings and goings at All Elite Wrestling as founders Cody & Brandi Rhodes leave while Keith Lee joins and Jay White crosses the forbidden door. Plus we review WWE Elimination Chamber in Saudi Arabia, NXT Vengeance Day, IMPACT No Surrender and AAA Rey de Reyes

    Hard Hidz #198: WWE Royal Rumble, AEW Beach Break, IMPACT Hard to Kill, The WRLD on GCW & Terminus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 102:33


    On this episode we review WWE Royal Rumble (headlined by Ronda Rousey's return) and All Elite Wrestling Beach Break (featuring a death-defying ladder match and Danhausen's debut)! Plus we discuss IMPACT's awesome Hard to Kill PPV, Game Changer Wrestling's inaugural Hammerstein Ballroom event, the premiere of Jonathan Gresham's grappling-centric Terminus, WALTER's cringey name change, Mustafa Ali requesting his release, and more!

    Hard Hidz #197: NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 16, AEW Dynamite on TBS, Battle of the Belts, WWE Day 1 & NXT New Year's Evil

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 127:01


    On our first episode of 2022, we review New Japan's epic 3-night Wrestle Kingdom 16 (capped off by NJPW vs NOAH), All Elite Wrestling Dynamite's debut on TBS (headlined by Hangman Page vs. Bryan Danielson II & several new champs) and their Battle of the Belts special. Plus, we discuss how Roman Reigns getting COVID somehow led to Brock Lesnar pinning Big E at Day 1 to win the WWE Championship, NXT 2.0 New Year's Evil (where Carmelo Hayes unified the Cruiserweight & North American titles while Bron Breakker became the new NXT champion), Tony Khan's terrible response to Big Swole, and IMPACT Knockouts Champion Mickie James crossing the forbidden door to enter the Royal Rumble.

    Hard Hidz #196: AEW Winter is Coming, ROH Final Battle & Best of 2021 Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 92:20


    On our final episode of the year, we discuss All Elite Wrestling's Winter is Coming, headlined by an hour-long epic between Bryan Danielson and “Hangman” Adam Page. Plus we pay tribute to the best pro wrestling company of the 21st century - Ring of Honor. We review their end of an era with Final Battle, where legendary alums appeared, FTR attacked The Briscoes, Deonna Purrazzo challenged Rok-C, The Titan (fka Braun Strowman) debuted and Jonathan Gresham defeated Jay Lethal to claim the original ROH world title. Finally, we hand out our Best of the Year Awards for 2021!

    Hard Hidz #195: NXT WarGames, AAA TripleMania Regia 2021 & NWA Hard Times 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 47:15


    On this episode we review AAA's incredible Triplemania Regia featuring an FTR vs. Lucha Brothers ladder match, La Facción Ingobernable vs. Laredo Kid & Willie Mack tearing the house down, Cain Velasquez's pro wrestling return and El Hijo del Vikingo finally claiming the Mega Championship. Plus we discuss NXT 2.0's first PPV, where the old guard put over the new, and we bid farewell to Johnny Garagno & Kyle O'Reilly; alongside NWA's Hard Times event.

    Hard Hidz #194: WWE Survivor Series 2021, Hit Row & HOG Born Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 52:21


    On this episode, we review WWE's meaningless battle of the brands, which was partially redeemed by a worked-shoot Beck Lynch vs Charlotte Flair blood feud. Plus we discuss Hit Row's release, and a fantastic rematch between Will Ospreay and Amazing Red at House of Glory.

    Hard Hidz #193: AEW Full Gear 2021, NJPW Battle in the Valley, WWE releases & ROH hiatus

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 80:55


    On this episode, we review All Elite Wrestling's great Full Gear PPV, headlined by “Hangman” Adam Page's cathartic crowning achievement, Eddie Kingston & CM Punk's blood feud, the world championship eliminator tournament finals between Bryan Danielson & Miro, and a remarkable showcase for AEW's future MJF & Darby Allin. Plus, we discuss Buddy Matthews' New Japan debut against Kazuchika Okada at Battle in the Valley, the shocking slate of WWE's latest releases, and Ring of Honor's heartbreaking (temporary?) shut down.

    Hard Hidz #192: Heels, Dark Side of the Ring season 3, NXT Halloween Havoc & IMPACT Bound for Glory

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 67:23


    On this episode, we review the 1st season of STARZ's pro wrestling drama Heels, the 3rd season of VICE TV's docuseries Dark Side of the Ring, NXT Halloween Havoc 2021, IMPACT Bound for Glory and Game Changer Wrestling War Ready.

    Hard Hidz #191: WWE Crown Jewel, NJPW G1 Climax 31 Finals, IMPACT Knockouts Knockdown & WOW

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2021 53:52


    On this episode we review WWE's royal return to Saudi Arabia headlined by Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns and the King of the Ring and Queens Crown finals. Plus we discuss the New Japan Pro-Wrestling G1 Climax 31 Finals (featuring the return of Katsuyori Shibata), IMPACT's all-female Knockouts Knockdown PPV, and the controversial reboot of WOW - Women of Wrestling with Tessa Blanchard at the helm.

    Hard Hidz #190: GCW Fight Club, TJPW Wrestle Princess II & Stardom 10th Anniversary Grand Final

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 48:56


    On this episode, Hidzir reviews Game Changer Wrestling Fight Club, Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestle Princess II, Stardom 10th Anniversary Grand Final Osaka Dream Cinderella and AAA Héroes Inmortales XIV.

    Hard Hidz #189: AEW Grand Slam, WWE Extreme Rules 2021 & NXT 2.0

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 92:17


    On this episode, we review All Elite Wrestling's massive Grand Slam at New York's Arthur Ashe stadium, headlined by a Kenny Omega & Bryan Danielson dream match! Plus, we discuss WWE Extreme Rules, Big E cashing in to become world champion and the new faces of NXT 2.0 (including Singapore's Dante Chen).

    Hard Hidz #188: AEW All Out 2021, NWA EmPowerrr & GCW The Art Of War Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 62:31


    On this episode, we review a PERFECT All Elite Wrestling PPV, featuring the in-ring return of CM Punk, an all-time great cage match, and surprises from Minoru Suzuki, Ruby Soho, Adam Cole and Bryan Danielson! Plus we discuss NWA's first all-women PPV and Jon Moxley claiming the Game Changer Wrestling's world title.

    Hard Hidz #187: AEW The First Dance, WWE SummerSlam 2021 & NXT TakeOver 36

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 83:29


    On this episode, we discuss CM Punk's pro wrestling comeback with All Elite Wrestling! Plus we review a tediously overlong WWE SummerSlam (where Brock Lesnar and Becky Lynch returned) and an absolutely tremendous NXT TakeOver 36 (featuring another WALTER vs. Ilja Dragunov instant classic).

    Hard Hidz #186: AEW Rampage, AAA Triplemanía XXIX, NJPW Resurgence & IWTV 100

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 64:38


    On this episode, we review the debut episode of All Elite Wrestling Rampage and Triplemanía XXIX, where Christian Cage and Andrade (with Ric Flair!) challenged Kenny Omega for the IMPACT and AAA world championships. Plus we discuss the multitude of surprises at NJPW Resurgence, NXT's future, and an amazing 60-minute Iron Man match between Wheeler Yuta and Daniel Garcia on IWTV 100.

    Hard Hidz #185: AEW Homecoming, Bray Wyatt, Ric Flair, Adam Cole & Ruby Soho

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 50:46


    On this episode, we review another big AEW on TNT episode, which featured Juventud Guerrera rekindling his WCW rivalry with Chris Jericho, and Malakai Black's debut match against Cody Rhodes. Plus, we discuss Bray Wyatt and Ric Flair's releases, as well as Adam Cole's expiring contract and Ruby Soho signing with All Elite Wrestling.

    Hard Hidz #184: AEW Fight for the Fallen 2021, NJPW Wrestle Grand Slam in Tokyo Dome & GCW Homecoming

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 62:01


    From his intense blood feud against Matt Cardona on GCW Homecoming to his AEW Dynamite main event debut against Chris Jericho - Hard Hidz digs into a big week for NICK GAGE! Plus we discuss the rest of All Elite Wrestling's Fight for the Fallen special and New Japan Pro Wrestling's Wrestle Grand Slam in Tokyo Dome.

    Hard Hidz #183: AEW Fyter Fest 2021, IMPACT Slammiversary & WWE Money in the Bank

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 101:19


    On this episode, we discuss All Elite Wrestling reportedly singing CM Punk and Daniel Bryan, alongside their tremendous 2-week Fyter Fest. Plus we review IMPACT's incredible Slammiversary, the results and fallout of WWE Money in the Bank, and the multitude of title changes on ROH Best in the World.

    Hard Hidz #182: NXT The Great American Bash 2021 & AEW Road Rager

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 67:42


    On this episode, we review NXT's special The Great American Bash episode (featuring a Hit Row cypher) and All Elite Wrestling's return to touring with Road Rager (headlined by Aleister Black's debut).

    Hard Hidz #143: NXT TakeOver: Portland, NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka 2020 & RevPro High Stakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2020 96:11


    On this episode, we review yet another near-flawless NXT TakeOver, filled with fantastic bell to bell action. Plus, we also discuss an NJPW's awesome new beginnings in Sapporo and Osaka, a changing of the guard at RevPro High Stakes, and the return of Vince McMahon's XFL.

    Hard Hidz #142: WWE Royal Rumble 2020, NXT Worlds Collide, AEW Bash at the Beach & NWA Hard Times

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2020 133:59


    On this episode, we review a solid Royal Rumble PPV which featured surprise returns (especially Edge!) and surprisingly well-booked Rumble matches! Additionally, we also discuss NXT Worlds Collide where NXT and NXT UK's finest clash in a series of dream matches, NWA's Hard Times PPV which featured 2 new champs and a tournament for the NWA TV Title, and AEW's 10-day long Bash at the Beach revival in Miami and on Chris Jericho's Rock 'N' Wrestling Rager at Sea cruise.

    Hard Hidz #141: NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 14, NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool II, Tessa Blanchard & La Parka

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2020 104:48


    On this episode, we review NJPW's epic two-night event Wrestle Kingdom 14, and NXT UK's stellar TakeOver: Blackpool II. Plus, we mourn over the tragic passing of lucha libre legend La Parka II, and discuss Tessa Blanchard winning the world championship at IMPACT Hard to Kill.

    Hard Hidz Wrestling Podcast #140: Best Matches of 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2020 47:15


    On this episode, both Hidzir and Hardi came up with separate Top 5 lists naming our favourite matches of the year! Plus, we look back on the best (and worst) moments, matches, wrestlers and angles of 2019.

    Hard Hidz Wrestling Podcast #139: WWE TLC 2019, NWA Into The Fire & ROH Final Battle 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2019 57:59


    On this episode, we review TLC 2019, which continued WWE's string of terrible of main roster PPVs this year. Outside of a few bright spots and great matches, the event accentuated all the things we loathe about the company's booking tendencies. Plus, we also discuss NWA Into The Fire and ROH Final Battle!

    Hard Hidz Wrestling Podcast #137: AEW Full Gear

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2019 113:06


    On this episode, we review All Elite Wrestling's first post-Dynamite PPV! From the classical psychology of Cody vs Chris Jericho, to the death match insanity of Jon Moxley vs Kenny Omega - we discuss the highs (and lows) of Full Gear.

    Hard Hidz Wrestling Podcast #138: NXT TakeOver: WarGames 3, WWE Survivor Series & SPW Into The Mist

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2019 117:22


    On this episode, we review a banner weekend for NXT after they impressed with yet another sterling TakeOver at WarGames 3, and dominated the battle for brand supremacy in Survivor Series. Plus we discuss SPW Into The Mist, CM Punk on WWE Backstage, Corey Graves' beef with Mauro Ranallo, and Jim Cornette being fired from NWA for racist remarks.

    Hard Hidz Wrestling Podcast #136: WWE Crown Jewel 2019 & NXT takes over Friday Night SmackDown

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 106:26


    On this episode, we review the spectacle that was Crown Jewel - which featured the first-ever women's match in Saudi Arabia, a great match between Cesaro and Mansoor, a Universal title change, and the WWE in-ring debuts of combat sports stars Tyson Fury and Cain Velasquez. Plus, we discuss NXT's exciting takeover of Friday Night SmackDown, the controversy surrounding Jordan Myles' racist T-shirt, and the continued Wednesday Night War.

    Hard Hidz Wrestling Podcast #135: WWE Draft 2019, NWA Powerrr, Wednesday Night War week 2 & AEW Dark

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2019 95:19


    On this episode, we break down WWE's sports-like presentation of their 2019 draft, the picks, and what Raw and SmackDown willl look like going forward. In addition, we review the throwback goodness of NWA's new studio show, and AEW's YouTube series showcasing dark matches. Finally, we discuss the 2nd week of the Wednesday Night War! While Dynamite delivered cool moments like Private Party's shocking upset of The Young Bucks and Darby Allin's skateboard attack, NXT stuck to great in-ring action as Lio Rush beat Drew Gulak for the Cruiserweight Championship and WALTER took on KUSHIDA.

    Hard Hidz Wrestling Podcast #134: AEW Dynamite, NXT, Friday Night SmackDown & Hell In A Cell 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2019 139:04


    On this episode, we discuss the first week of the Wednesday Night War as AEW and NXT went head to head - each with their own pros and cons in terms of production, presentation and pacing. While a solid Dynamite debut had the bigger atmosphere and a huge ratings win, for our money, NXT had the better in-ring product as The Undisputed Era, Matt Riddle and The Street Profits delivered incredible matches. We also review Friday Night SmackDown's awesome premiere on Fox (featuring The Rock, Brock Lesnar squashing Kofi Kingston, Tyson Fury facing down Braun Strownman, and Cain Velasquez's WWE debut), Raw's season opener - and an uneven Hell In A Cell 2019 where amazing wrestling (Becky Lynch vs Sasha Banks, Ali's RKO counter, Daniel Bryan & Roman Reigns vs Bludgeon Brothers, heel Kabuki Warriors) was dragged down by an embarrassingly stupid main event.

    Hard Hidz Wrestling Podcast #133: NXT on USA, NJPW Super J-Cup 2019 & WWE King of the Ring 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2019 72:18


    On this episode, we discuss the first real shot in the Wednesday Night Wars as NXT impressed with great matches, upgraded production, and strong ratings for their 2-hour "live" debut on cable TV. Plus, we review the highs and lows of 2 prestigious tournaments in NJPW's Super J-Cup and WWE's King of the Ring. Finally, we unpack Kenny Omega's (v)triggering "real stars, not developmental talent" comments, LAX's emotional farewell on Impact Wrestling, and Dr. Gore's unwarranted putdown of Kick to the Gut!

    Hard Hidz Wrestling Podcast #132: SPW Klash of Kings & WWE Clash of Champions 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2019 97:19


    On this episode, we review clashes between kings and champions! Over in Singapore, Kenny Omega and a strong-hearted OWE contingent visited to challenge SPW's finest. Meanwhile, former Wyatt Family members bludgeon former The Shield members on a night where all of WWE's champions are showcased. Plus, we discuss reports of Big Cass' troubling behavior and Josh Barnett's Bloodsport II on GCW.

    Hard Hidz Wrestling Podcast #131: AEW All Out, NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff & NJPW Royal Quest

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2019 118:40


    On this episode, we review a huge weekend for pro wrestling as the 3 biggest companies in the industry each held awesome shows within 24 hours. While AEW All Out was probably the strongest PPV overall (highlighted by PAC vs Kenny Omega, & The Lucha Brothers vs The Young Bucks in an insane "Escelera de la Muerte" match), the incredibly EPIC main events for NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff (Tyler Bate vs WALTER) and NJPW Royal Quest (Kazuchika Okada vs Minoru Suzuki) might have stolen the limelight.

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