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2 chaps who have been watching wrestling for 20 years review the Ruthless Aggression era of WWE, with a bit of current news thrown in too! Come back weekly for both Raw & Smackdown reviews from 2002, starting with the very first WWE Draft, with your hosts 'Big Poppa Pod' Tom Woods and 'The Doctor of…

Rest Hold Wrestling


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    Episode 7: Showcase of the Immortals

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 139:06


    Episode 7: Showcase of the Immortals With the drop of the latest 2K game only weeks away we sit down and discuss the Showcase match list and what SHOULD have been the match list. Mania season is in full swing we look back on an eventful press conference in Vegas where in the calendar year 2024 we have HOLLYWOOD ROCK BACK! We also preview the Thunder Down Under as WWE goes Oz for the Elimination Chamber and make our "bold" predictions. PLUS...this weeks quiz takes us back to WWE games of the past. Can the Podnominal One Alex Hemming level the series with the Dr of Podenomics or will the Magnificent Duke extend his lead?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Episode 6: Finish Which Story?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 102:07


    Episode 6: Finish Which Story? WOW...two weeks is a LONG time in Wrestling We look back on an eventful two weeks post Rumble and try to make sense of the Cody/Roman/Dwayne chaos and discuss which story is being finished at WrestleMania Plus, was Punk's injury actually a blessing for his long term story of main eventing Mania and as the Revolution card starts to take shape Mikey offers his opinions on the Bucks latest gimmick and feud with the retiring ICON Oh...and I almost forgot...we have a new member to the Rest Hold Wrestling Faction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Episode 5: There's Going to be a Rumble Tonight...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 114:13


    Episode 5: There's Going to be a Rumble Tonight... It's been a minute but we are finally BACK!! Wrestlemania season kicks off with the Royal Rumble on Saturday as we look forward to the contenders and pretenders and look back at our favourite moments from Rumbles past Plus, Mikey goes in depth to identify the root cause of AEW floundering programming and what needs to happen to "get the feeling back" Oh...and whats that? a new segment? well yes please...welcome to the 3 count as we discuss the hottest topics going on in the world of professional rasslin brother Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Episode 4: CM Punk Returns...Home?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 136:28


    Episode 4: CM Punk Returns... After nearly 10 years Hell has Frozen over as CM Punk makes his shocking return to the WWE. We look back on one of the most emotionally charged return pops in industry history and discuss what's next for the Second City Saint. We also review Survivor Series "WAR GAMES" with the return of Randal Kieth Orton after a long lay off and breakdown what's next for Damage CTRL Plus we look back at AEW FULL GEAR and discuss what's HOT and what was NOT in the world of AEW. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 3: Full Gear Predictions and Survivor Series Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 126:32


    Episode 2: Full Gear Predictions and Survivor Series Preview Professional Wrestling reaches its end of year crescendo with back2back Premium Live Events as AEW hits Full Gear and the big Dub goes War Games at Survivor Series Join us as we preview Full Gear, discuss what feuds are hot and what are decidedly not and make our predictions for AEW's end of year show. Plus with Survivor Series a week away we look at the announced card and heap praise on Damage CTRL and the booking of WWE's women's division Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 2: CM Punk Fantasy Booking

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 103:29


    Episode 2: CM Punk Fantasy Booking With just 3 weeks until Survivor Series in Chicago, we let our imaginations run wild in booking potential feuds for Chicago Made Punk. With Crown Jewel days away we preview the show and discuss the meteoric rise of LA Knight (YEAH!) and if the booking of Romans Reign has been good for business or has it jumped the shark. Plus with a few weeks until AEW Full Gear we look at the current card and ponder what to do with the Rated R Suuuuperstar Adam Copeland to kick start is currently uninspiring run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 1: The Return of Rest Hold

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 112:15


    Episode 1 - The Return of Rest Hold After 5 long years away The Dr and Big Poppa return with a look back on what was good and what was bad in the world of wrestling over the last 5 years. Plus following the dramatic debut of Adam "Edge" Copeland, the boys discuss his 2nd WWE run and what they are looking forward to in AEW. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 17: WWE Backlash & SmackDown 02/05/2002

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2018 82:07


    This week the boys look forward to (what turned out to be) a very ill-fated show in WWE Backlash. Don't fret we will have a review pod up soon, but in the meantime listen to the optimism of Big Poppa and The Doctor before a show that will surely go down as one of the worst of all time.  Onto the main show, Mikey gives us a review of Smackdown episode 141 from the 2nd May 2002! All of the usual stars were there, including an INCREDIBLE Chris Jericho and a woeful Triple H (that's right, the show that loves Triple H turns on him here).  Agree with our predictions? MVP? Chump and or Botch of the week? Get in touch @restholdpod. 

    Episode 16: The (Not So) Greatest Royal Rumble! & RAW 29/04/2002

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2018 109:55


    Join the boys for a look at the Greatest Royal Rumble PPV that aired live from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. They cover every single match (some in great detail, others in not so great detail) as well as the clear political statement this event made. Spoiler alert: They weren't happy with this event... Then in the 2nd half of the show, the Big Poppa Pod talks us through a fairly baffling RAW episode 466 from the 29th April 2002. What on earth is Hulk Hogan doing in the main event against William Regal? How much Deadman Inc. merchandise will The Undertaker be wearing? And just who the hell booked Bubba Ray Dudley vs Jazz for the Hardcore title? All of this are questions that the boys endeavour to answer on another jam-packed episode of the Rest Hold Wrestling podcast. As ever if you'd like to get in touch please find us on Twitter @restholdpod, your opinions and thoughts as always make our day!

    Episode 15: Super Shake-up Thoughts & Smackdown 25th April 2002 Review!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2018 92:30


    There has been a shake-up boys and girls! Your boys are back with thoughts on all the movers and shakers that went down as well as a preview of the Greatest Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia. Then in main portion of the show, The Doctor & Big Poppa run through the 25h April 2002 episode of Smackdown! How will Triple H respond after his arrest on RAW? What feat of strength will Mark Henry perform? What's next for Kurt Angle & Edge? And will Hollywood Hulk Hogan finally manage to rip his t-shirt off and talks on the microphone at the same time?? Find out on another fun episode of @restholdpod As ever your tweets and thoughts are much appreciated!

    Episode 14: The Wrestlemania 34 Review Show!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2018 100:35


    Wrestlemania 34 is in the books and the boys have an action packed recap show here for your listening pleasure. Big Poppa Pod and The Doctor of Podanomics stayed up until 5am UK time to dissect, recap and review every single match coming out of New Orleans - including Brock Lesnar vs Roman Reigns, AJ Styles vs Shinsuke Nakamura and Kurt Angle / Ronda Rousey vs Triple H / Stephanie McMahon.  A fun show as always, so check it out! As ever you can find us @restholdpod on Twitter, so please do get in touch if you have any thoughts on the show. 

    Episode 13: The Wrestlemania 34 Preview Show!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2018 90:50


    Wrestlemania 34 is 1 week away, and the boys are back with a bumper preview show! Every match is covered, with all the latest news, thoughts and predictions for each on this weeks jam-packed show! As of recording the card is as follows: Brock Lesnar (c) (with Paul Heyman) vs. Roman ReignsJohn Cena vs UndertakerAJ Styles (c) vs. Shinsuke NakamuraThe Miz (c) vs. Seth Rollins vs. Finn BálorRandy Orton (c) vs. Bobby Roode vs. Jinder Mahal vs. RusevAlexa Bliss (c) vs. Nia JaxCharlotte Flair (c) vs. AsukaCesaro and Sheamus (c) vs. Braun Strowman and TBDThe Usos (Jey and Jimmy Uso) (c) vs. The New Day (Big E, Kofi Kingston, and/or Xavier Woods) vs. The Bludgeon Brothers (Harper and Rowan)Cedric Alexander vs. Mustafa AliKurt Angle and Ronda Rousey vs. Triple H and Stephanie McMahonDaniel Bryan and Shane McMahon vs. Kevin Owens and Sami ZaynWrestleMania Women's Battle RoyalAndré the Giant Memorial Battle Royal As ever we would love to hear your thoughts and opinions on our thoughts and opinions, so please do get in touch on Twitter at @restholdpod.     

    Episode 12: The Return of Daniel Bryan & The RAW After Backlash 2002!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2018 105:30


    24 hours removed from a decidedly underwhelming Backlash PPV, we find out exactly what kind of revenge Triple H will serve after losing the WWF Undisputed title to "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan. Spoiler alert: It involved The Undertaker and it was AMAZING. Speaking of Hogan, he addresses the crowd following his historic victory. Hulkamania is back brother! Also on the show an irate Steve Austin confronts an apologetic Flair after the latters shambolic refereeing performance the previous night.  The boys also cover the INCREDIBLE return of Daniel Bryan and the ever wacky Ultimate Deletion.  A fun show as always so please do subscribe and leave us a comment if you like what you hear. We are here to listen to you fine people! Alternatively, you can find us at @restholdpod    

    Episode 11: WWF Backlash 2002 Review!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2018 111:16


    The boys are back with the long awaited WWF Backlash 2002 review episode!! First Big Poppa Pod and The Doctor of Podanomics run through the latest news in pro-wrestling, from Elimination Chamber to Fastlane to Wrestlemania.  Then it all kicks off with a HUGE card from 16 years ago, we've got Steve Austin vs The Undertaker in a battle to be the number 1 contender, Rob Van Dam vs Eddie Guerrero for the IC title, Edge vs Kurt Angle and the main event of Triple H vs Hulk Hogan for the WWF Undisputed Championship! Each match is lovingly reviewed, blow by blow for your listening pleasure.  Please do subscribe and leave us a comment if you like what you hear. We are here to listen to you fine people! Alternatively, you can find us at @restholdpod

    Episode 10: Top 5 Matches with 2 Special Guests!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2018 159:30


    This week's episode is a bit different... What happens when you take a live mic, four mates, a truck of gin, a bottle of Jack and no time restrictions? A jolly good time! Think of it as the Talkin' Shop arm of the Rest Hold Pod.  The boys are joined by Matt Jackson (not that one!) and Jamie Hannan to talk their top 5 favorite pro wrestling matches of all time. We've got some interesting choices as well as a recap of some of the best angles and matches of all time.  An incredibly fun show, only interrupted once or twice by the ice machine. Enjoy! As always please do subscribe and leave us a comment if you like what you hear. We are here to listen to you fine people! Alternatively, you can find us at @restholdpod

    Episode 9: The SmackDown Go-Home Show!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2018 95:48


    We are just 72 hours away from Backlash 2002, headlined by a monstrous Triple H vs HollyWood Hulk Hogan match for the WWE Undisputed Championship! What do these two huge egos have to say and do to each other in front of a hot Texas crowd on this week’s edition of the Rest Hold Wrestling Podcast! The boys review the April 18th edition of SmackDown featuring a huge tag main event, an unexpectedly great opening match and a whole load of disappointing promos. Also, Big Poppa Pod and The Doctor of Podanomics talk over their successful and unsuccessful Royal Rumble predictions, they cover the Elimination Chamber and plenty more on a HOT show! Please do subscribe and leave us a comment if you like what you hear. We are here to listen to you fine people! Alternatively, you can find us at @restholdpod

    Episode 8: The Royal Rumble Prediction Show!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2018 58:58


    Join your boys Tom and Mikey for another edition of the Rest Hold Wrestling podcast! This weeks episode contains thoughts, news and predictions from the world of WWE. RAW 25, 205 Live, SmackDown and The Royal Rumble are all rated and disected with consumate professionalism... kinda. Who will win this years Rumble predictions show and be crowned king of the Rumble? Tune into find out who the boys pick! A fun show as always so please do subscribe and leave us a comment if you like what you hear. We are here to listen to you fine people! Alternatively you can find us at @restholdpod

    Episode 7: A Very RAW Build to Backlash.... WHAT?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2018 101:52


    As the build to Backlash 2002 intensifies, the boys review an action packed RAW! What will the Undisputed Champion Triple H have to say about his Backlash opponent Hulk Hogan? Will Hollywood somehow get the last word in AGAIN? How will Ric Flair handle being Stone Cold Stunnered for the 2nd week in a row? Just how pissed off is The Undertaker this week?? It's a crazy show as always, not to mention we get the the beginning of BookDust, the rise of Planet Stasiak, a bumper main event and of course plenty of WHAT chants.  Please do subscribe and leave us a comment if you like what you hear. We are here to listen to you fine people! Alternatively you can find us at @restholdpod

    Episode 6: Wrestling Kingdom 12 Thoughts & An ImPACTful SmackDown!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2018 99:34


    Back again with a brand new show! The boys talk Wrestle Kingdom 12 - Alpha vs Omega, as well as a quick rundown and review of the show. This is followed by the latest episode of a solid, imPACTful SmackDown. Who will gain the upper hand between Hogan and Triple H? How hilarious will Vince be this week during a 'legendary' segment? What's next for Jericho and Angle? Take a ride with Big Poppa Pod & The Doctor of Thuganomics and find out! Please do subscribe and leave us a comment if you like what you hear. We are here to listen to you fine people! Alternatively you can find us at @restholdpod

    Episode 5: The Wrestling Year in Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2017 156:50


    The boys are back with a MASSIVE episode of the Rest Hold Pod, this one clocks in at over 2 and a half hours brother! Today, Tom and Mikey run through a wild 2017 month by month, PPV by PPV for all of you lovely listeners. This show also showcases the inaugural Resties™, our yearly end of year awards. With such categories as Male Wrestler of the Year, Female Wrestler of the Year, Comeback of the Year, Show of the Year and many many more!  Please do subscribe and leave us a comment if you like what you hear. We are here to listen to you fine people! Alternatively you can find us at @restholdpod

    Episode 4: Have a Very RAW Christmas!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2017 119:46


    After some technical / recording issues, the boys are back! Tom and Mikey run through a bumper show full of current news, and not one but two retro reviews from 2002! Mikey runs us through Smackdown with a new number 1 contender (brother) and Tom gives us an in depth look at RAW, including a very excellent match between Undertaker and RVD. Plus, Austin, Flair, Kane and more!! Please do subscribe and leave us a comment if you like what you hear. We are here to listen to you fine people! Alternatively you can find us at @restholdpod      

    Episode 3: RAW - April Fools. The Beginning of the Ric Flair era!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2017 87:17


    Tom and Mikey are back once again with another episode of the Rest Hold Wrestling Podcast! Todays episode see's the boys run through the first RAW show post the Draft lottery. Steve Austin is on the show to sign a contract, but with Flair's RAW or McMahon's Smackdown..? Also on the show Triple H is presented with the brand new Undisputed Championship belt! All this and more on a jam-packed show! Please do subscribe and leave us a comment if you like what you hear. We are here to listen to you fine people! Alternatively you can find us at @restholdpod

    Episode 2: The Smackdown After...

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2017 76:05


    In this episode, Tom and Mikey follow up a killer debut with a review of the Smackdown after the draft. The rosters haven't come into play yet, but that doesn't mean shenanigans won't occur!

    Episode 1: The glorious 1st episode, reviewing the very first WWE draft!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2017 103:44


    In this episode Tom and Mikey debut the very first edition of the Rest Hold Wrestling Podcast! The boys review the very first WWE Draft show back in 2002 and will be reviewing Raw and Smackdown every week from then on! 

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