Next Up: NXT

Nick and Kyle discuss Ciampa for What We Love About Wrestling this week. Then we update our top 5's for the Kayfabe Power Rankings, and we recap NXT episode 497 from March 20, 2019! HHH announces NXT title vacancy and sets up the 5-way match with the winner facing Gargano at TakeOver Kona makes an appearance Kairi, Io, Belair promo with Kairi showing a little more depth with some anger 5-way match with Matt Riddle, Aleister Black, Ricochet, Adam Cole, and Velveteen Dream --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/next-up/support

Nick and Kyle recap the latest NXT episode from March 13, 2019! It was a stacked episode with the moment we've been waiting for in the Gargano/Ciampa feud. Shayna's lack of restraint during the Io Shirai and Bianca Belair match leads to a fatal 4-way at TakeOver. Riddle tells Cole he wants the North American title in bro size. Trent and Tyler have something interesting building within Mustache Mountain. Is Kyle right about his thoughts on Tyler thinking Trent might be getting too old? Aleister Black and Ricochet win over Johnny Gargano and Tomasso Ciampa with Johnny faking a knee injury to enact the perfectly timed moment of revenge. If you're thinking, dang y'all, I wanna support you but not with money, please leave us a 4-star review wherever you listen to us! We're the second best NXT podcast, so please don't leave a 5-star review. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/next-up/support

Kyle and Nick open with some bad news bears about Ciampa. We hope and wish and pray for your quick recovery! Kayfabe Power Rankings with intro vocals by Nerdly Daniel! Recap of the March 6, 2019 NXT episode: Dusty Rhodes Classic First Round Aleister Black and Ricochet vs. Marcel Barthel and Fabian Aichner Dijakovic and Keith Lee incident Forgotten Sons vs. Danny Burch and Oney Lorcan Velveteen Dream and Matt Riddle promo Io Shirai and Kairi Sane promo Street Profits vs. Mustache Mountain Undisputed Era (Kyle O'Reilly and Bobby Fish) vs. DIY (Tomasso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano) Kyle gives some ideas on what he thinks the alternate ending for the Ciampa and Gargano story might be --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/next-up/support

Kyle's got issues with a 10-year-old's Pokémon pronunciations, but can't pronounce some things himself. So check yourself, Kyle. He also opens with a wonderful haiku that Nick accepts in the lotus position. Both Kyle and Nick share what they loved in wrestling this week AND give Kayfabe Power Rankings updates. Wanna check the nerdy spreadsheets here? And we recap NXT from February 27, 2019: Johnny Gargano promo (trust him) Ricochet promo Taynara Conti and Xia Li vs. Vanessa Borne and Aliyah Velveteen Dream and Undisputed Era promo Io Shirai and Bianca Belair shouting Dijakovic vs. Keith Lee Sasha Banks and Bailey homecoming! Mia Yim vs. Shayna Baszler If you listen to us, and you want to support your second favorite NXT podcast, but your pockets are empty, leave us a 4-star review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to us. Thanks! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/next-up/support

This might be the nerdiest and longest show yet! Join Kyle and Nick as they reveal their new ongoing segment called, Kayfabe Power Rankings for the NXT roster, recap the Raw and Smackdown Segment, and finally get to the NXT recap! What happened during NXT this week? Aleister Black vs. Roddy Strong Shayna Baszler beginning her second season of terror on the women's roster. So far she hasn't denied anyone water... Bianca Belair promo Mia Yim vs. Xia Li with a post match Shayna segment Gargano, Candice, and Ciampa interaction Matt Riddle promo interview Velveteen Dream vs. Johnny Gargano for the North American Championship! Timecode NXT recap at 55:28:00 Kayfabe Power Ranking Spreadsheet linky! If you want some NXT UK coverage, go to anchor.fm/wearetheuniverse --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/next-up/support

Nick opens and Kyle gets white vinegar in his eyes. Is the creative agent a catcist? Kyle has three cats? We share what we love about wrestling this week with Kyle loving the research put in by a dude on squared about Ric Flair owning 50% of WWF, which set in motion Charlotte in this year's Wrestlemania. Nick loves different wrestling styles. We recap NXT: Dijakovic vs. Shane Thorne Undisputed Era promo Kairi Sane, Io Sharai, and Belair promo Humberto and Stacey Ervin vs. Street Profits and an Ohno interruption Gargano promo Taynara Conti vs. Aliyah and a Shayna interruption Dream promo Ricochet vs. Adam Cole, baybay! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/next-up/support

Kyle and Nick recap the Worlds Collide Tournament, Halftime Heat, NXT UK, and NXT from February 6, 2019. NXT Recap: Gargano, Ciampa, Dream in-ring promo Ryker vs. Mansoor Gulak vs. Bugenhagen and Gulak vs. Riddle Io, Kairi, Belair vs. Baszler, Shafir, Duke Lots of great character building and story progression happening at the moment! Join us as we discuss! --- You know what goes great with listening to Next Up: NXT? Anyday Rose! Go to anydayrose.com/anchor and use promo code ANCHOR to get 15% off the order AND free shipping. Goes good with meats. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/next-up/support

This episode was cursed. But we got it done. TakeOver Phoenix Recap: How will Johnny hold the North American title? Match recaps and notes Bianca's strong performance NXT January 30, 2019 Recap: Io Sharai and Kairi Sane vs. Jessamyn Duke and Marina Shafir Kyle's disdain for the Street Prophets' outfit --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/next-up/support

Kyle and Nick are here with the second best NXT podcast in the galaxy! Here's the rundown: Kyle reads Nick some NXT haiku Nick shares thoughts on NXT UK this week Kyle and Nick share what they loved about wrestling this week NXT Recap for January 23, 2019 Velveteen Dream promo and match vs Bobby Fish Bianca Belair and Shayna Baszler promo package Lorcan and Burch vs. Aichner and Barthel Ciampa and Aleister Black promo package Io Sharai and Kairi Sane vs Tanea Brooks and Amber Nova Ricochet, Gargano, Ciampa, and Black moment And here's the Poppy predictions linky. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/next-up/support

Nick and Kyle discuss lots of NXT wrestling this week! UK and US! And we end with a fun new segment titled, "Random Generation". We take random never-before-seen information and create a random wrestler. Enjoy! TakeOver Blackpool Recap: 10:06 NXT Recap: 36:08 Random Generation Segment: 1:15:35 NXT Recap Includes: Street Profits vs. Metro Brothers Aleister Black promo Bianca Belair and Shayna Baszler in-ring promo Jauode vs. Dijakovic War Raiders promo Johnny Gargano vs. Humberto Carillo Ciampa in the rat alley promo Kassius "LowBlowno" Ohno vs. Keith Lee --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/next-up/support

It's our 40th episode! Kyle and Nick discuss Poppy doing the TakeOver theme, what we love about wrestling this week, Nick shares thoughts on NXT UK and the UK TakeOver card for tomorrow. We discuss Lars missing his dark match on Raw because of anxiety and share our bouts with that debilitating thing. And we recap NXT from January 9, 2019! Gargano promo with interruptions from Ricochet, Ciampa, and Aleister Black Bianca vs. Nikki Cross Street Prophets entertaining promo Barthel and Aichner's amazing tag team EC3 vs. Adam Cole This episode is brought to you by Anyday Rose! Go to anydayrose.com and use promo code ANCHOR for 15% off and free shipping. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/next-up/support

Nick and Kyle debate and pick their winners for the 2018 Year-End Awards, and Kyle shares his top 10 wrestlers he'd like to join NXT in 2019. Awards begin at time 14:55:00 This episode is sponsored by Anyday Rosé. Go to anydayrose.com/anchor and use promo code ANCHOR for 15% off with free shipping. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/next-up/support

Kyle and Nick are back at their studio setup with impeccable sound quality, baybay! We recap the NXT December 26, 2018 episode, talk about words with r's, why Taverna and Ryker didn't have commentary, and go a little deeper with Ciampa. Recap includes: Io Sharai, Lacey Evans, Bianca Belair, and Mia Yim Match Mitch Taverna vs. Jaxon Ryker Velveteen Dream Promo Ciampa Promo Heavy Machinery vs. Undisputed Era --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/next-up/support

Nick and Kyle do a holiday quickie because of last minute travel plans. Recording without the normal high quality equipment and testing out recording solely within the Anchor app using tablet microphones. Next week we’ll be back to normal with our high quality set ups again. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/next-up/support

Kyle and Nick try out Anyday Rosé for the first time during the podcast. We sip and talk NXT, baybay! This was a wonderful episode. We recapped the December 12, 2018 NXT episode, Kyle provided Nick with another salsa theory to munch on and ultimately reject, but I dunno! There's something to it! Recap: Bobby Fish vs. EC3 Dakota Kai and Io Sharai promo Danny Burch and Oney Lorcan vs. The Mighty (rest in power) Gargano's Eyes and promo Dijakovic video package Shayna Baszler + Jessamyn Duke + Marina Shafir promo Mia Yim vs. Reina Gonzalez Aleister Black's killer promo Two Princes fight! Go to anydayrose.com/anchor, and use promo code ANCHOR, to get 15% off your order along with free shipping. We tried it, it's good, you should get some. When you see the box to fill in about where you heard about 'em, tell 'em: Next UP NXT, baybay! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/next-up/support

Nicholas and Kyle bring an NXT Nights podcast! Basically, we accidentally recorded later than usual. That's really it. But here we are recapping, salsa theorizing, and just being fans of WWE's NXT! Punishment Martinez vs. Matt Riddle Humberto and Mendoza vs. The Forgotten Sons Dream Promo Undisputed Era Promo in the locked shed Dakota Kai vs. Shayna Baszler Ciampa --- This podcast is brought to you by Anyday Rosé. Go to anydayrose.com/anchor and use promo code ANCHOR for 15% off and free shipping! Drinking this will make you believe we're the best NXT podcast in the milky way. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/next-up/support

Nicholas opens the show perfectly. Wha Happened on Raw and Wha Happened on Smackdown happens. An incident where an older lady slowly started getting Kyle confused with an actor. Not having heels to boo. And we recapped the NXT episode from November 28, 2018! Burch and Lorcan vs. The Mighty EC3 vs. Marcel Barthel Vanessa Borne vs. Mia Yim Ciampa Rat Hole Promo Keith Lee vs. Lars Sullivan --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/next-up/support

Kyle and Nick recap TakeOver, tally our points from our predictions, recap the November 21, 2018 NXT episode, and discuss hopepunk along with several other tangents. TakeOver: Matt Riddle vs. Kassius Ohno Johnny Gargano vs. Aleister Black Kairi Sane vs. Shayna Baszler Tomasso Ciampa vs. Velveteen Dream Undisputed Era vs. Potpourri NXT November 21, 2018 Recap: Keith Lee vs. Fidel Bravo Lars Sullivan vs. Murray Nikki Cross vs. Candice LeRae --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/next-up/support

Kyle hosts this week and nails the open so good. So good. Then both Kyle and Nick recap the episode right before WAR GAMES, BAYBAY! We recap WWE's NXT from November 14, 2018 and predict the winners for War Games this Saturday. Recap Rundown: Ronda millennial man promo Wha Happened on Raw/Wha Happened on Smackdown Bianca Belair vs. Mia Yim Hanson vs. Kyle O'Reilly Ciampa Kairi and Shayna Kyle vs. Nick War Games Prediction Game -Riddle vs. Ohno -Gargano vs. Black -Shayna vs. Kairi -Potpourri vs. Undisputed Era -Ciampa vs. Dream --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/next-up/support

Nick opens while Kyle interrupts with his perfect Arthur Morgan impression from Red Dead Redemption 2. But we're here to talk about NXT! Nick tells Kyle Wha Happened on Raw and Wha Happened on Smackdown. They share what they loved about wrestling this week, and recap the newest NXT episode on the network. Heavy Machinery vs. Forgotten Sons Candice promo Shayna and the Force Horses promo Dakota Kai vs. Taynara Conti Mia Yim and Bianca Belair promo Matt Riddle and Keith Lee Why Johnny Why segment with Kyle's Trojan Horse Salsa Theory Velveteen Dream vs. Lars Sullivan --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/next-up/support

Kyle and Nick are recapping the October 31, 2018 episode of WWE's NXT! - Johnny Gargano and Becky Lynch tweets - What We Loved About Wrestling This Week - Nikki Cross vs. Mercedez Martinez - Candice LeRae, Nikki Cross, and Aleister Black promo - Street Profits vs. The Mighty - Lars gets mad - Matt Riddle vs. Luke Menzies - Shayna vs. Kairi from Evolution + Kairi promo - Danny/Oney vs. Raul/Umberto - Undisputed Era, War Raiders, Ricochet, and Dunne --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/next-up/support

NXK and NXN are here to recap the NXT episode from October 24, 2018! Nick provides his update on RAW and Smackdown, both share their What They Loved About Wrestling for this week, recap NXT, and the return of the secret Starman's Corner segment. NXT Recap Includes: -Regal setting up the black shirts for a black mass reckoning -EC3 vs. Adam Cole -Kyle's Salsa Theory about Bobby Fish -Aliyah vs. Mia Yim -Undisputed Era treating Regal like a high school principal -Kassius Ohno vs. Justin Xaiver and the possibility of Ohno being involved in the Aleister Black altercation with Gargano -Aleister Black's return and the reveal of his attacker being JOHNNY FREAKING GARGANO. (Kyle was right.) :) :) :) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/next-up/support

Nick and Kyle talk about what they loved in wrestling this week, What Happened on Raw/Smackdown, and recap NXT! - War Raiders vs. Undisputed Era - Shayna vs. Britt Baker - Oney and Danny vs. Bing and Rocky - Bianca Belair vs. Nikki Cross - Kyle and Nick discuss who in the world could elicit such a rage in Aleister's reaction to Nikki's secret. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/next-up/support

Kyle and Nick went to #nxtstcharles and loved every daggum match. Here's what's on the card for our 472 Recap episode: -A few NXT St. Charles house show matches -Raul Mendoza's great night and getting cheered/chanted -What to look forward to with Dream and Ciampa based on the NXT St. Charles main event match -We discuss Lacey's ruthless ability to continue character work on twitter -Ciampa and Dream in-ring promo with interruption from Nikki Cross -A theory on what Nikki Cross knows about Ciampa with storytelling evidence along with Kyle's personal struggles similar to Ciampa -Keith Lee vs. Kona Reeves with a disagreement on Kona's new jacket -Shayna promo and how she's actually opening another weakness for Kairi -Cole vs. Ricochet vs. Dunne --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/next-up/support

Kyle and Nick are super thirsty for NXT! Kyle shares an idea for William Regal to help the investigation. Nick talks about what happened on Raw and Smackdown. Both Kyle and Nick share what they loved this week in wrestling, update their top 3 lists, and recap NXT episode 471 from October 3, 2018! -Nikki Cross promo -Candice LeRae vs. Lacey Evans -Cole, Ricochet, Dunne Triple Threat promo -Ciampa promo -Mixon, Rise, Kirsh vs. Forgotten Sons -Shayna Baszler promo -Johnny Gargano vs. Tony Nese -Bianca Belair promo -Birch and Lorcan promo -EC3 vs. Lars Sullivan --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/next-up/support

Kyle apologizes for being one episode number off when referencing the NXT episode number since TakeOver. Nick shares what happened on Raw and Smackdown. Top 3's are shared, and we recap NXT episode 470 from September 26, 2018. -Regal and Undisputed Era promo -Gargano with Candice and Lacey promo -Lars vs. Victor Orchant -Regal and Nikki Cross -The Mighty vs. Street Profits -Vanessa Borne vs. Kairi Sane -Keith Lee and Kona "The Finest" Reeves promo -Ciampa vs. Steaked Up/Coked Up Matt Foley (Otis Dozovic) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/next-up/support

Nick and Kyle talk about a haunted mattress, what iffing a ghost was responsible for the Aleister Black attack, we do our first CAW (Create A Wrestler) segment, and recap NXT episode 469 from September 19, 2018! Kyle also posits a new salsa theory about Candice. -Dakota Kai & Deonna Purrazzo vs. Lacey Evans & Aliyah -Velveteen Dream Promo -Street Prophets Promo -Bianca Belair Promo -Humberto Carillo vs. Jaxson Ryker -Candice Interrogation with Salsa Theory -Ricochet vs. Pete Dunne And a new not so hidden Starman's Corner! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/next-up/support

Kyle and Nick receive another Would You Rather email, Nick updates Kyle on What Happened on Raw and Smackdown, Kyle teases a new segment for Create a Wrestler, the dudes share what they loved this week, updated their top 3's, and recap NXT episode 468! -Tomato Ciampa stomping into the performance center -Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch vs. Adrian and Cezar -Ciampa entrance music, promo -Violet Payne vs. Shayna Baszler -Heavy Machinery Investigation -Undisputed Era Schoolyard Bully Promo -Raul Mendoza vs. Lars Sullivan -Dunne Promo -Forgotten Sons Promo -Dakota Kai, Aliyah, Lacey Evans, Deonna altercation -Regal and Ohno -Bianca Belair vs. Nikki Cross Oh, and we have a Starman's Corner Thanks for listening and the support! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/next-up/support

We open with And 1 memories. Kyle gets his shirt dissed at the library, and Nick helps him cope, we discuss what we loved this week, our Top 3's, and recap NXT episode 466 from September 5, 2018! -Kassius Ohno vs. Kona Reeves -Ohno Promo -Forgotten Sons vs. Street Prophets -Regal Interrogation with Heavy Machinery -Pete Dunne and Ricochet backstage -Kairi Sane vs. Trish Adora with special appearance from Shayna Baszler -Ciampa's Rat Promo -Regal Interrogation with Lars -Velveteen Dream vs. Johnny Gargano --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/next-up/support

Kyle and Nick recap NXT episode 466 from August 29, 2018 -Kyle's New Salsa Theory on Gargano -What Happened on Raw -What Happened on Smackdown -Regal's investigation -Gargano Promo -Undisputed Era Promo -Dakota Kai vs. Aliyah -EC3 Attacked! -Lars -Ciampa Promo -Keith Lee vs. Luke Menzies -Ricochet/Dunne vs. UE Secret Game Segment: Starman's Corner --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/next-up/support

Kyle and Nick are sneaking into your cochlea with episode 20 of Next Up: NXT! Thanks again to our listeners for listening! Tweet us questions or comments and we'll put them in the episode with commentary. @NextUpNXT We open with Nick probably thinking Kyle is in a crisis. We talk about What We Loved About Wrestling this week, our current Top 3's, TakeOver Brooklyn 4 Recap, and the recap for NXT episode 465. TakeOver Brooklyn 4 rundown: -Matt Riddle -Undisputed Era vs. Mustache Mountain -Velveteen Dream vs. EC3 -Adam Cole vs. Ricochet -Shayna Baszler vs. Kairi Sane -Tomasso Ciampa vs. Johnny Gargano NXT 464 rundown: -Bianca Belair vs. Deonna Purrazo -Dream and EC3 promos -Ricochet and Dunne promo -Zach Gibson video package -Shayna promo -Zach Gibson vs. Pete Dunne If you're looking for podcasts to add to your playlist, check out our friend at Good Hustle! It's about bad sports teams and the fans who love them. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/good-hustle/id1398453690?mt=2 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/next-up/support

Kyle and Nick talk about their legs, a few salsa theories leading into the big TakeOver Brooklyn 4 weekend, Nick's What Happened on Raw and Smackdown segments, What We Loved This Week, Top 3's, Recap NXT episode 463 from August 15, 2018, and provide a matchup preview with personal picks for TakeOver! NXT 463 Recap Includes: -Aleister Black Mystery and Johnny's teased turn to Chaotic Good with Venom -Street Prophets vs. The Mighty -Shayna Giving Tips to Aliyah -Undisputed Era Schoolyard Promo -Kairi Sane vs. Aliyah -Adam Cole and Ricochet Promo -Velveteen Dream and EC3 Promo -Why Gargano Dunnit -Roderick Strong vs. Tyler Bate TakeOver Brooklyn 4 Preview and Picks -Dream vs. EC3 -Undisputed Era vs. Mustache Mountain -Adam Cole vs. Ricochet -Shayna vs. Kairi -Ciampa vs. Gargano --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/next-up/support

Here's what Kryle and Nikolas talk about this week: -The Greek god, Nike -Microsoft's Zo Social AI chat with Kyle -What We Loved about Wrestling This Week NXT Episode 462 Recap: -Amber Nova vs. Nikki Cross -Ricochet and Adam Cole -Vanessa Borne Promo -Adrian Jauode vs. Kassius Ohno -Velveteen Dream and EC3 Pool Promo -Marcel Barthel vs. Keith Lee -Street Prophets Promo -Vanessa Borne vs. Taynara Conti -Cain Velasquez -Black, Gargano, Ciampa In-Ring and Outside Whodunnit Story --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/next-up/support

Kyle and Nick revise the Gargano Punisher Salsa Theory with Venom and Spiderman, Nick shares What Happened on Raw and What Happened on Smackdown, they share Top 3's, discuss What We Loved About Wrestling This Week, and recap NXT Episode 461 from August 1, 2018. Recap includes: -Heavy Machinery vs. The Mighty -Mustache Mountain vs. ? -EC3 vs. Kona Reeves -Candice LeRae vs. Shayna Baszler -Mustache Mountain Promo with War Raiders -Ciampa Promo -Gargano, Black, and Ciampa Discussion --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/next-up/support

Kyle and Nick get a fan email about Ciampa's veins, discuss Kyle's correct Salsa Theory so far, share their What We Loved About Wrestling stories for the week, updated Top 3's, and recap NXT episode 460 from July 25, 2018! The NXT Recap Includes: -Adam Cole vs. Sean Maluta -Adam Cole and Ricochet Promo -Commentary Team -Shayna Baszler and Kairi Sane Contract Signing -Video Package for EC3, Velveteen Dream, and Kona Reeves -Tenilla Price vs. Lacey Evans -Bianca Belair Promo -Shayna Baszler Hallway Promo with Candace LeRae -Tomasso Ciampa vs. Aleister Black --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/next-up/support

Kyle and Nick recap NXT 459 from July 18, 2018! Nick hits us with his mini What Happened on Raw/Smackdown segments. Kyle ponders a new Salsa Theory. Both the brestling bros. [best friend wrestling buddies] share their updated top 3's, and discuss what they loved in wrestling this week. The recap of NXT 459 features: -Dakota Kai vs. Lacey Evans -Ricochet Promo -Street Prophets Promo -EC3 and Kona Reeves Promo -Ciampa and Aleister Black Promo - Kassius Ohno vs. Rick Ramirez -Undisputed Era Promo -War Raiders Featurette -Velveteen Dream Promo -Triple Threat Match with Kairi Sane vs. Candace LeRae vs. Nikki Cross --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/next-up/support

It's a special recording. The brestling brothers got together in person and recorded! What a special thing. We even made it in video form. Which you could find on our youtube and twitch pages once that goes live. Anyway, we talk about fear of failure, Kyle's new Onewheel, Nick met Gary Shambling, something about a first base situation, a new listener email, top 3's, and Keith Lee's dream match. NXT's 458th episode is also recapped from July 11, 2018: -Adam Cole vs. Danny Burch -Candace LeRae and Shayna Baszler promo -Dakota Kai and Lacey Evans promo -Vanessa Borne vs. Kairi Sane -Kairi promo -Aleister Black, Johnny Gargano, and Ciampa promo -Undisputed Era vs. Mustache Mountain -Look ahead to the Fatal Four Way between Kairi, Nikki Cross, Bianca Belair, and Candace LeRae --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/next-up/support

Kyle and Nick are back fancapping the July 4, 2018 airing of the 457th episode of NXT! Nick graces us with his What Happened on Raw/Smackdown segments, we share a situation at 3 Monkeys Pizza in St. Louis, recap NXT, and end with a listener email with a would you rather fight EC3 or Lars Sullivan! The recap includes: -Dakota Kai vs. Santana Garrett -Johnny Gargano and EC3 walking promo -Heavy Machinery gym promo -Shayna Baszler promo -Danny Burch and Undisputed Era promo -The Mighty vs. Heavy Machinery -Bianca Belair promo -Kairi Sane promo -Velveteen Dream vs. Dijak -EC3 entrance -Mustache Mountain promo -EC3 vs. Johnny Gargano -Johnny's character progression going full The Punisher --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/next-up/support

Nick thinks it's his time to open the show. Sure. Whatever. NXT UK happened, and Nick fills Kyle in on what happened because Kyle couldn't be bothered to put down Mario Tennis. The Brestling Buddies bring the What Happened On Raw and What Happened on Smackdown segments, share their updated top 3 NXT talent, and recap the NXT 456, the June 27, 2018 airing. -Mustache Mountain vs. Undisputed Era -Aleister Black and Tomasso Ciampa promo -Vanessa Borne promo -Kona Reeves -Candice LeRae vs. Lacey Evans -Gargano promo -Candice Promo -Heavy Machinery cookout promo --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/next-up/support

Come along and listen to Nick and Kyle recap the June 20, 2018 NXT airing. Topics include: -Long haired dude and fan watching -What happened on RAW/What happened on Smackdown -Food for thought with the Ciampa and Gargano feud and Dream's progression -What we loved about wrestling this week Recappin' the June 20, 2018 airing of NXT: -Dakota Kai vs. Bianca Belair -Ricochet and Dream promo -Gargano and Ciampa feud thoughts -EC3 promo -War Raiders vs. The Mighty Tweet us the password and follow us for the chance to win two free shirts! @NextUpNXT --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/next-up/support

Join Kyle and Nick for a special beefy frank episode recapping TakeOver Chicago II! -Undisputed Era vs. Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch -Ricochet vs. Velveteen Dream -Shayna Baszler vs. Nikki Cross -Aleister Black vs. Lars Sullivan -Tomasso Ciampa vs. Johnny Gargano --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/next-up/support

Kyle and Nick are here discussing the best product WWE has to offer! NXT, baybay! This week Kyle shares his irrational fear of big things. Nick takes us on a journey with his Raw and Smackdown update segments. And Kyle brings a hot salsa theory to your table with how he sees the Ciampa and Gargano feud resolving at Takeover Chicago II! Both share what they loved about wrestling this week and their updated top 3's. They also dive in on recapping episode 453, the June 13, 2018 airing of NXT, and provide their predictions for the matches at Takeover Chicago II! -War Raiders vs. Justin Storm and the other guy -Gargano and Ciampa video package promo -EC3 vs. Kassius Ohno -Bianca Belair vs. Aliyah -Nikki Cross and Shayna Baszler video package promo -Dakota Kai and Bianca Belair promo -Pete Dunne vs. Kyle O'Reilly -Aleister Black and Lars Sullivan promo -Takeover Chicago II predictions --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/next-up/support

Kyle doesn't recognize a friend and might have reacted poorly. Nick thinks so. Nick brings two new segments called, "What Happened on Raw" and "What Happened on Smackdown". We share what we loved about wrestling this week and our updated NXT Top 3 lists. Rest in Power Lio Rush, we barely knew ye. And we recap the June 6, 2018 episode of NXT. -Shayna Baszler and Nikki Cross promo -The Mighty vs. Squash duo -Lars promo -Roddy vs. Burch -EC3 and Kassius Ohno promo -Ricochet and Velveteen Dream video package promo -Lacey Evans vs. Kairi Sane -Ciampa and Gargano promo --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/next-up/support

Put the earbuds in for the first of a special series titled, Guest Up! An unedited interview style podcast with guests featured on NXT. Our first guest is Shazza McKenzie from Australia. She was most recently featured on NXT 447 on May 2, 2018 in a match versus Kairi Sane. Kyle and Shazza discuss her Google dropdown search options, training, creating a character, and how her wrestling journey began among a plethora of other topics and questions in a quick 45 minute session. Matches discussed in the podcast, which can be found on Youtube: -Tessa Blanchard vs. Shazza McKenzie: International Assault 2K17 -Santana Garrett vs. Shazza McKenzie -Shazza vs. Evie (Dakota Kai) MCW Full Match --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/next-up/support

This week congratulations goes to Kyle for his first Fortnite kill! Winner for last week's challenge announced for a free shirt! Q The Nurse send us an email! Kyle teases his next Salsa Theory: Gargano and Ciampa were lovers akin to Brokeback Mountain. Needs more bread crumbs. CRUMBS. NXT Episode 451 Recap - Aleister Black and Lars Sullivan promo - War Raiders vs. Hickson and Vincent squash match - Shayna and Dakota Promo - Candice tweet not in support of Gargano's actions - EC3 vs. Fabian Aichner - Gargano interruption and his disrespectful action toward his fellow wrestlers and wife - Bianca promo - Ricochet vs. Dijak - Ricochet and Dream promo - Shayna Baszler vs. Dakota Kai - Nikki Cross --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/next-up/support

-Kyle almost wins at Fortnite and feels accomplished -Kyle and Nick discuss Salsa Theory: Kona Reeves' background -What we loved about wrestling this week -Weekly NXT Top 3 Wrestlers -NXT 450 Recap in order of airing: Heavy Machinery vs. TM61; Kari Sane vs. Lacey Evans; Gargano with Candice Outside Promo; Undisputed Era playground bullies promo; Lars vs. Dream and Ricochet; Shayna and Dakota promo; Gargano, Candice, and Ciampa in-ring promo Thanks to Podbean for featuring our podcast for being, "pretty good quality". Thanks, Podbean! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/next-up/support

Kyle and Nick are happy with 300+ listens on Anchor for the last episode, the new logo for Next Up: NXT, confusion with Poppy, messing with the Laurel/Yanny slider, what we loved about wrestling this week, top 3's, recap of NXT episode 449, and theories on Strong playing an extreme long game. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/next-up/support

Kyle fills Nick in on recently having to explain what a thumb drive is. Nick is excited for Mother's Day. The candy doves talk 3 Stages of Hell history and figure out what it is, Kzarian tweet, What We Loved This Week, Top 3's, 6 Second Rule, and the NXT 448 Recap! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/next-up/support

We discuss Kyle waking up from being unconscious to the sight of laughing firemen, Candice living in Johnny's shadow atm, Updated Top 3, Keith Lee/Dijak, NXT 447 Recap, Shazza and her belly badge beacon move (Kyle has a 4-year-old and watches a lot of cartoons), and matches to which we're looking forward. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/next-up/support

Kyle and Nick discuss their clothes, a hypothesis about talent’s limited life on NXT providing better storylines, Recap of NXT Episode 446, Dozovic harnessing Matt Foley, the meaning of Gargano's logo, and Ciampa's heel turn. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/next-up/support

Kyle and Nick discuss NXT 445 in order of appearance: Rest in Power to the call ups, What We Loved This Week, Gargano/Ciampa, Riccochet vs Aichner, Lars, War Raiders vs V-Neck Parking Lot Attendants, Shayna Promo, Who Promos Better [New Segment], Kona Reeves, Lars vs Dain, Zelina vs Candice, Gargano vs Black Promo. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/next-up/support