Welcome to the Inside Cradle: a podcast for wrestling nerds! Hosts Eric, Raymond, and Ashley are three best friends who have spent years together being avid wrestling fans and appreciate the industry for what it truly is, a dynamic (if trashy) form of performance art. Join them every week as they discuss their favorite wrestling shows and ongoing developments. No headline is too big nor botch too small for them to cover so listen in as they crack wise about WWE, NJPW, AEW, and anything else involving a squared circle!Please send emails to insidecradlepodcast@gmail.com
The Inside Cradle is bringing it hot and hard in this episode. Raymond and Eric talk about yet another batch of WWE releases and why paying for Peacock Network is getting more difficult to justify. They also deep dive into the Ballad of Hangman Adam Page and the importance of long-term storytelling in wrestling.Send your messages to insidecradlepodcast@gmail.com#aew #wwereleases #wwe #hangmanadampage #cowboyshit #survivorseries
The Inside Cradle is back and here yet AGAIN to talk about the latest round of WWE releases, some of whom many were shocked to hear. Also, AEW is officially the Inside Cradle's A-show and why NXT 2.0 is not holding our attention.#wwe #aew #wrestling #keithlee #karrionkross #squaredcircle
It's October and you know what that means. Eric and Raymond talk about their opinions of NXT 2.0 now that they have 3 episodes under their belt. They also play a game of identify this generic wrestler name. Also, what's AEW doing now that we have had time for Bryan Danielson, Adam Cole, and CM Punk have settled in. And WTF was that ending to Extreme Rules?!Send your messages to insidecradlepodcast@gmail.com
It's a new chapter in NXT's history and the Inside Cradle is here to talk about it! Raymond (who has crappy mic issues) and Eric discuss what they like and don't like about the new changes on the previously black and gold brand. Other topics discussed:RIP DaffneyThe InDex WeddingDark Side of the Ring: The Plane Ride from HellThe Suzuki Incident#nxt #aew #darksideofthering
On this episode of Inside Cradle, Eric and Raymond cover An Historic Night in Wrestling as they talk about the already legendary AEW All Out 2021 PPV.#aew #wrestling #bryandanielson #adamcole #rubysoho #minorusuzuki #cmpunk #allout2021
It will take more than a lost episode to keep the Inside Cradle down. Eric and Raymond are back after a recording SNAFU and they're here to talk about the huge shift in the wrestling world that was perpetrated by the recent return of CM Punk to AEW! Also, WWE making all the wrong the moves, NXT being revamped, the spectacular Walter vs. Dragunov match, and tons of gardening metaphors.#aew #wwe #cmpunk #aewallin #summerslam #nxttakeover36 #nxtuk
We've got rumors galore in this episode of the Inside Cradle. Hosts Eric and Raymond talk about a certain megastar's soon-to-be free agent status, BAY BAY. They also talk about the seemingly stacked AEW roster and speculate on how certain rumored incoming talent would fit in. Also, NJPW getting in on this MCU-like converging of wrestling worlds and a surprise WWE release. #wwe #aew #adamcole #braywyatt #bulletclub #aewdarkelevation #aewdark #laborsofjericho
There is A LOT of news to cover this week and Eric and Raymond talk about it all! In this episode, the all but confirmed rumors of Bryan Danielson and CM Punk signing with AEW are discussed and what it means to the future of wrestling. Also, WTF is going with NXT and the main roster?!#danielbryan #aew #moneyinthebank #johncena #cmpunk #njpw #impactwrestling
We're back folks! After a few weeks hiatus, the Inside Cradle is back with BOTH HOSTS. In this episode, Raymond explains his conspiracy theory regarding all of this year's roster cuts, Saudia Arabia, and insider trading. They also talk about NXT's Great American Bash, a certain AEW debut, and how much hip-hop is too much hip-hop?Send your messages to insidecradlepodcast@gmail.com#wrestling #nxt #aew #greatamericanbash #wrestlingpodcast
Not once, not twice, but THRICE! Raymond is joined by Eric and they discuss today's shocking news of the releases of Braun Stroman, Aleister Black, Ruby Riott and others!Send your emails to insidecradlepodcast@gmail.com
In this week's episode, Raymond talks about his thoughts on the latest round of NXT and WWE releases. Also discussed: Dream over, Tom Phillips, and Vic Joseph.Send your messages to insidecradlepodcast@gmail.com
After a series of botches, the Inside Cradle returns with another One Man Band episode. On this show, Raymond gives his semi-lucid, post vaccine fever thoughts on #leonruff current character, what #ringofhonor looks like to someone stumbling upon it, and fantasy booking Big Mami Cool #raquelgonzalez .Send your messages to insidecradlepodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram @insidecradlepodcast
It's a one man show! Host Raymond talks about Kenny Omega vs Andrade Almas at TripleMania, Jon Moxley is the new Stone Cold Steve Austin, recapping the events of NXT for 5.4.21, and why storyline consistency and great performances are putting NXT at the top of the wrestling food chain.Send your messages to insidecradlepodcast@gmail.com
It's a solo push episode as Raymond goes at it alone! This week, Raymond shares his thoughts on the WWE superstars recently released, Wrestlemania's main event, and his growing appreciation of AEW stars Tay Conti and Jungle Boy Jack Perry.Send your messages to insidecradlepodcast@gmail.com and on Instagram @insidecradlepodcast
Eric and Raymond discuss night 1 of NXT Takeover Stand and Deliver!#nxt #nxttakeover #nxtnightone #wwe
The livestream continues! Eric and Raymond discuss a shocking title change, faction wars brewing on AEW, and recap the go home show to NXT Stand and Deliver!
We're doing it live! The Inside Cradle is moving to a new livestreaming format! Check out twitch.tv/ramen_piledriver for more information! In this week's episode, Raymond talks about not being able to watch wrestling due to WWE migrating to Peacock Network (not to mention the censoring of 'questionable' old content) while Eric makes keen predictions on the upcoming #NXT TakeOver Stand and Deliver. Also discussed, that new IWGP belt, NXT moving to Tuesday nights, Britt Baker is bloody fire, and comparing Takeover to Wrestlemania.Send your messages to insidecradlepodcast@gmail.com
Happy (belated) 3:16 Day everyone! Eric and Raymond shoot harder and faster this week with a recap of an ACTION PACKED episode of NXT. Multiple huge announcements, surprise title defenses, not to mention both the men's and women's championships on the line. WHo came out on top? Find out here on the Inside Cradle!Send your messages to insidecradlepodcast@gmail.com and follow us on instagram @insidecradlepodcast
Week after week after week, the Inside Cradle shoots hard and fast on the wrestling world! This week, Eric and Raymond talk about a big surprise signing over at #AEW and also discuss the now very infamous closing moments of AEW:Revolution. Also, how did the Women's Tag Team Championship match go on NXT? Let's find out together on this episode of the Inside Cradle.Send your messages to insidecradlepodcast@gmail.com or on Instagram @insidecradlepodcast#wrestling #aew #nxt #wwe #aewrevolution
Shooting hard and shooting fast, this is the Inside Cradle! Eric and Raymond go over lots of big news items from the world of sports entertainment including: a BIG signing over at AEW, the unification of two major titles, and NEW WWE CHAMPION! They also recap the recent episode of NXT and why the Capitol Wrestling Center is actually a play house.Inside Cradle is shooting TO THE MOON! Send your messages to insidecradlepodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram at @insidecradlepodcast#wwe #aew #njpw #nxt #wrestlingnews
It is the road to Wrestlemania and Eric and Raymond shoot hard and fast on the Elimination Chamber PPV. Listen to their reactions to the matches and the shocking ending! Also, changing gears a bit, we decide to preview this week's episode of NXT. Finally, a surprise appearance of our own at the end of this podcast!Send your emails to insidecradlepodcast@gmail.com#WWE #eliminationchamber #wwenxt #nxt #wrestlemania
Wow! What a show! Raymond and Eric dive into the phenomenal pay-per-view that was #nxttakeover Send your emails to insidecradlepodcast@gmail.com
Eric and Raymond discuss the shocking appearance of KENTA on AEW Dynamite and the repercussions of the "Forbidden Door" getting kicked down! Universes are colliding and the Inside Cradle is here for it. Also, recapping the latest NXT episode and the current standings of the Dusty Rhodes Classic Tournament.Send your emails to insidecradlepodcast@gmail.com#aew #njpw #forbiddendoor #aewdynamite #moxley #kenta #wwenxt #dustyclassic #wwe
We have got the full squad (sorta) on this episode as Ashley, Raymond, and Eric break down this year's Royal Rumble results and what the road to Wrestlemania looks like.Send your questions and comments to insidecradlepodcast@gmail.com
Inside Cradle officially has a 'lost episode' as the follow up coverage to WK 15 Night 2 was not recorded due to technical idiocy on Raymond's part. Regardless, we march ever onward with Eric and Raymond discussing the opening of the Women's Dusty Rhodes Classic Tournament as well as the Fight Pit match between Tomasso Ciampa and Timothy Thatcher. The hosts also call an audible with their woefully unprepared predictions for this year's Royal Rumble.#royalrumble #royalrumble2021 #nxt #wwe #dustyrhodesclassicSend your emails to insidcradlepodcast@gmail.com
"This title has way too many numbers in it." - RaymondPicking up exactly where part 1 left off, hosts Eric and Raymond discuss NJPW's Wrestle Kingdom Night 1. #njpw #wrestlekingdom15 #wk15 Send your emails to insidecradlepodcast@gmail.com
Happy 2021! We start off the new year appropriately with our recap of #nxt #newyearsevilStick around for part 2 which will be covering #njpw #wrestlekingdom15 night 1Send your emails to insidecradlepodcast@gmail.com
Hosts Raymond, Ashley, and Eric pay their respects to the John Huber aka Brodie Lee/Luke Harper. Also, a recap of #NXT leading into New Year's Evil.Send us your emails! insidecradlepodcast@gmail.com
Just like cream, the Inside Cradle is rising to the top!We have the full trio of hosts on this episode. Ashley, Eric, and Raymond discuss the HOT and quite frankly shocking finale to #WWETLC. #WWE #TLC #fireflyfunhouseinfernomatch #fireflyfunhousePlease send your emails to insidecradlepodcast@gmail.com
It is episode ocho and hosts Raymond and Eric talk about #aew champion #kennyomega making an official appearance on #impactwrestling . They also review the post-Wargames episode of #NXT and get a bit caught up on #NJPW and the lead up to #wrestlekingdom15
Hosts Ashley, Eric, and Raymond talk about the #NXTWargames event from this past weekend. #wwe #nxt #wargames #wwe #wrestlingSend your emails to insidecradlepodcast@gmail.com
Eric and Raymond talk about the future of wrestling (in their opinion), the build up to #NXT #Wargames , million dollar wrestling booking ideas, and why #LuchaUnderground and #BrokenMattHardy were setting trends and didn't even know it.Send your emails to insidecradlepodcast@gmail.com
Happy belated American Thanksgiving! In this week's episode, Eric and Raymond do a full recap on #wwe #survivorseries and discuss their favorite moments of one of #wwe s flagship pay-per-views heading into #wrestlemania season. They also discuss #nxt and the build up to the upcoming #wargames event. Other topics: Bianca Belair, the WWE style of wrestling, Pat Mcafee's bright future, and the final farewell of #theundertakerSend us your emails! insidecradlepodcast@gmail.com
In this week's episode, Eric and Raymond review #AEW #FullGear and also talk about #WWE recent controversial firing of Zelina Vega. Also discussed: Walter vs. Dragunov = ultra violence, why AEW sometimes feels like WCW, a wrestler's union, and what exactly is Vince's deal any way?Send us your emails at insidecradlepodcast@gmail.com
In retrospect, I should have titled this episode "Mom with baby" wrestling gimmick because that idea is GOLD! This is part 2 and it features the more #NJPW focused part of our conversation. Eric and Raymond chit chat about Yano's antics, that is definitely NOT Kevin Kelly, the allure of Murder Grandpa, and the magnificence that is Hiroshi Tanahashi.We want to hear from you! Email us at insidecradlepodcast@gmail.com with questions and comments.
It's episode 3, folks, and we've got production value with sound effects galore! This one runs a little long but I guarantee that its all quality content from pillar to post! Ashley, Raymond, and Eric discuss this week's post Halloween Havoc NXT episode and NJPW Power Struggle. Also discussed: Cameron Grimes and his amazing physics, that BANGER of a new theme song, falling in love at first sight with Minoru Suzuki, the penalty of scummy behavior, and the magnificence that is Hiroshi Tanahashi.Ashley had to leave partway through the episode (you'll hear a cameo appearance!)We want to hear from you, folks! Email us at insidecradlepodcast@gmail.com
In this week's episode, Eric, Raymond and Ashley take a deep dive into NXT's Halloween Havoc. They go match by match so SPOILER ALERT. NJPW G1 Finals results are also talked about. Also discussed: the state of wrestling, Filipino representation in NXT, appreciating certain wrestling "outsiders", big meaty women slapping meat, and great wrestling requires no English.We want to hear from our listeners! Please send questions and comments to insidecradlepodcast@gmail.com
It's our first episode! Join hosts Raymond, Ashley, and Eric as they recap the recent Hell-in-a-Cell event and wax nostalgic about their personal history with professional wrestling. Also discussed: a very shirtless Roman Reigns, meteoras galore, how our lives are defined by Jeff Hardy's career, and assorted banter. Get the inside scoop on wrestling with the Inside Cradle podcast!We want to hear from you! Please send emails to insidecradlepodcast@gmail.com