Sky Sports Lock Up WWE Podcast

The end is nigh for the Lock Up as the team present the final peek into the inner sanctum before the podcast goes to the great wrestling ring in the sky.WWE Editor Jefferson Lake is joined by Faz, TJ, Anton Toloui and Jas Marwaha for an emotional farewell to the intelligent conversation and hilarious bants as the team offer their thoughts on all things WWE for the final time.On the schedule for discussion today: What went wrong in the main event at TLC? Was Charlotte Flair to blame? Have the women’s tag-team titles been elevated? Should the post-match angle have taken place? And what next for Asuka and Kairi Sane?The team also unpack the debate about the best superstar of the past 10 years, pick their MVP and rising star of the past year and reflect on the past three years of Sky Sports coverage of WWE.

The Lock Up crew make their penultimate trip to the inner sanctum for a “the end is almost nigh” offering of intelligent conversation and hilarious bants centred around this Sunday’s final Sky Sports WWE pay-per-view, TLC.The gang explore all of the confirmed matches so far as WWE rounds out both their 2019 schedule and life on that station which has been their broadcast partner for the past three decades.On the agenda for discussion: Would anyone make a worse Fiend than Bo Dallas? How successful has Seth Rollins’ heel turn been? Are Asuka and Kairi Sane about to form the greatest faction in wrestling history? And is Samoa Joe the new Tazz?With a dash of Hall of Fame conversation, this is another episode packed with mayhem as the Lock Up team take (almost) the final step on their journey to joining the rest of the podcasts in that great audio provider in the sky!

After a week out, the Lock Up crew make a long overdue return to the inner sanctum, touching on Survivor Series whilst catching up on the latest SmackDown and last two Raw shows. Has The Fiend developed the power to transform superstars back to their former gimmicks? Where is Becky Lynch? Could Seth Rollins be about to form a faction with AoP – and does anyone care if he does?Check out in-depth answers to all of these questions and more, along with thrilling tangents about Peter Ndlovu, Kevin Nolan, the conclusion of Friends and the art of writing best man’s speech as the Lock Up crew once again, er, lock up!

The Lock Up crew are back in the inner sanctum to run the rule over an action-packed Survivor Series card in which Raw, SmackDown and NXT stage their annual battle for brand supremacy.Survivor Series features competitors from NXT for the first time in its history and with them comes plenty of intrigue.Will Seth Rollins remain loyal to Raw? Will Charlotte Flair and Sasha Banks take the first steps on the road to renewing their Four Horsewomen rivalry? And will the midweek stand-off between Io Shirai and Kairi Sane be built on?There is also a deep dive into the unique triple threat match between WWE’s women’s champions Becky Lynch, Bayley and Shayna Baszler, and an analysis of how exactly Rey Mysterio could achieve the seemingly impossible and dethrone Brock Lesnar as WWE champion.

The Lock Up crew return to the inner sanctum after their road trip to Manchester for the live tapings of Raw and SmackDown, where the arena experience was quite different to what the television audience saw!The gang take a deep dive into all things blue and red after seeing the shows unfold in the flesh. Bayley stops by for a world exclusive interview about the lack of respect WWE continues to show her and the team also speak to The Revival hours before their heart-breaking tag title loss to the New Day.The team also break down Tyson Fury’s final appearance, take a look at the invasion angle developments – and whether it hurt Imperium and WALTER – and the unseen (by the Manchester crowd) Fiend attack on Daniel Bryan.

The Lock Up crew are back to break down a superb pair of WWE episodes of Raw and SmackDown – which saw superstars from NXT leave their pre-Survivor Series mark on the main roster!With the invasion top of the agenda for discussion, was this the best episode of SmackDown in recent memory? And how much did WWE having their ‘backs against the wall’ because of the Saudi travel issues impact on booking?With some Rey Mysterio baseball bat chat and another passionate plea from TJ to stop the squash matches, plus enough fantasy booking to fill the next three months of WWE, this is a must-listen episode!

In this bonus episode of the Lock Up, we take a look back at WWE Crown Jewel! Tyson Fury makes his debut, Brock Lesnar beats Cain Velasquez and we have a new Universal Champion in The Fiend!

The Lock Up gang return as they look back at the past week’s offerings from the red and blue brands, plus we look ahead to Crown Jewel! We have an exclusive interview with Tyson Fury ahead of his WWE debut match with Braun Strowman and then the crew watch Wednesday’s Crown Jewel media event ahead of the Sky Sports Box Office showing this Thursday!

The Lock Up crew return once again for a slice of intelligent conversation and hilarious bants from inside the inner sanctum as the past week’s offerings from the red and blue brands get the deep dive treatment.The Crew run the rule over a curious episode of SmackDown and a crown jewels-less Raw in which the key talking point concerned the Crown Jewel pay-per-view. Cain Velasquez burst into a WWE ring once again and hit Shelton Benjamin with some ‘interesting’ punches and Seth Rollins held off the challenge of Humberto Cariillo – with The Fiend nowhere to be seen.With a mixed reaction to the Street Profits’ debut, a new layer in the Kofi Kinston story potentially emerging and the traditional weekly Bayley conversation, this is another can’t miss episode from the home of WWE in the UK and Ireland!

The Lock Up team are back in town with your weekly dose of intelligent conversation and hilarious bants about all things sports entertainment after WWE presented their annual roster reshuffle with the draft.The gang break down who went where – and why – and how successful the draft was. The crew also pick an overall winning brand and contemplate the potential – and enormously sad – destruction of the Firefly Fun House, Bayley’s drastic new look and even more drastic heel turn-confirming actions and what could possibly lie ahead for the deposed champion Kofi Kingston.WWE SmackDown women’s champion Bayley also joins the Lock Up to discuss her future career plans, potential dream opponents and what really happened with her and Sasha Banks in the locker room at WrestleMania!

It’s back to a table for two on the Lock Up this week but there is no romance in the air at the Sky studios as a brutal assessment of a hugely controversial Hell In A Cell is delivered.The pay-per-view has been roundly criticised for a highly controversial ending to the main event match between Universal champion Seth Rollins and Bray Wyatt’s Fiend creation, and we dissect the hows and the whys of the non-finish to end all non-finishes. Did it damage the Fiend character? Has Seth Rollins inadvertently become the new Roman Reigns? And is it time to retire the Hell In A Cell concept?The team also take a look at the similarly strange decisions in the two women’s matches at the event, plus Drew Gulak and the IIconics, Billie Kay and Peyton Royce, get the unique Lock Up interview treatment!

The Lock Up team welcome a select group of international wrestling journalists in a Los Angeles hotel bar for an extra special panel edition to break down an action-packed and chaotic Friday night debut for SmackDown!The Rock was back to delight the Staples Center fans, providing a major ‘rub’ for both Becky Lynch and Baron Corbin, the Fiend was up to his usual menacing tricks, Brock is back in possession of championship gold and there was a bizarre special appearance from British boxer Tyson Fury. WWE Editor Jefferson Lake and a round table of guests break down all of that and everything in between on an intriguing first night for the new-look SmackDown.With exclusive interviews from Baron Corbin and Ricochet, plus a run-in from Cesaro, this is an episode for the ages from our team on the ground on the other side of the pond!

The Lock Up team present the first half of their double-header of episodes from the United States with an inside peek at the Performance Center and an in-depth chat with the godfather of NXT himself, Triple H!Listen in as Trips gave us his views on the new wrestling era which began this week, his hopes and dreams for NXT and SmackDown and the possibility of a return to the world of WWE for CM Punk. The Game also gave his views on whether or not The Rock’s appearance on Friday night will be a one-off or if the most electrifying man in sports entertainment could rediscover the unique buzz of being inside the squared circle.Bobby Lashley’s bizarre return to Raw is also analysed, as is the latest outing for the Fiend alongside a look at the match line-ups which lie ahead for this week’s debut Friday night SmackDown and a cosy Orlando chat with Matt Riddle!

The Lock Up team once again reunite the four-man crew for a lengthy look at this week’s Raw and SmackDown! Under the microscope this week: Has The Fiend become overexposed after his many appearances on this week’s Raw? Will the latest chapter of Rey Mysterio’s underdog story lead him to an unexpected Universal title reign? Have the Four Horsewoman consumed all of the energy the WWE writing team has for the women’s division? And surely we aren’t already facing up to the prospect of Daniel Bryan returning to the face side of the roster?With answers to all of these things, the debut of a new quiz feature and TJ’s tales of ice-related woe, this week’s episode is must-listen material for the discerning WWE fan!

The Lock Up team are reunited for a bumper four-man breakdown of Clash of Champions and all of the action from the lively episodes of Raw and SmackDown which followed.The crew explore the awesomeness of The Fiend and whether or not the surprise appearance of Bray Wyatt ‘saved’ Clash of Champions. The apparent beef between Sasha Banks and Alexa Bliss is also discussed as well as determining what lies ahead for beaten challengers Randy Orton and Braun Strowman.The team ask the question ‘Will Brock Lesnar beat Kofi Kingston to win the WWE Title on the first Friday Night SmackDown?’ Then after a mini King Corbin lovin’, you’ll find an attempt to unpack the pure Attitude Era-mayhem of the Mike and Maria Kanellis storyline, an assessment on Rusev’s new appearance and an early look at the WWE draft.

The Lock Up crew are back and so is the traditional intro as the final episodes of Raw and SmackDown before Sunday’s pay-per-view event Clash of Champions are assessed.The crew deep dive into all 10 matches scheduled to take place on Sunday night’s Sky Sports Box Office event. Will Sasha Banks capitalise on her red-hot return to the company to take the Raw title from Becky Lynch? Will Randy Orton’s recent brilliance be rewarded with another WWE title run? And how will Seth Rollins fare in his first Universal title defence against an opponent not named Brock Lesnar.To hear the answers to these questions direct from the inner sanctum, hit the download button and let this week’s slice of audio goodness fill your ears!

There was plenty to get stuck into this week with an epic episode of Raw. The boys take a – perhaps somewhat predictable – deep dive into Bayley’s turn to the dark side on Raw this week, with Jeff pushing the nuances displayed in her character, whilst also looking at what it might mean for the Four Horsewomen unit overall. An intriguing Firefly Fun House is broken down, Erick Rowan’s voice is heard for the first time and the team discuss the use of video refereeing during a perfectly executed match between Samoa Joe and Ricochet.With a healthy sprinkling of fantasy booking and a particularly spicy TJ rant about enhancement talent, you’ve got yourself this week’s Lock Up!

The Lock Up crew return to the inner sanctum to take a long look at the latest chunk of sports entertainment from WWE as five hours of Raw and SmackDown are placed under the microscope.We take a look at a week which saw the full line-up for the King of the Ring quarter finals confirmed, five of the matches for next month’s Clash of Champions pay-per-view put in place, AJ Styles’ retirement plans announced and one WWE supersta’s quite frankly staggering confession that he LITERALLY doesn’t care if he dies.With a special guest appearance by Ipswich Town striker and WWE superfan James Norwood, this week’s episode is another can’t miss offering from the Lock Up team!

This week sees the long-awaited return of Anton as The Lock Up team look back on all things WWE since SummerSlam. King Of The Ring is back, but has it been missed? The guys discuss who they think should win the tournament and who would best pull off the regal gimmick. The prospect of Roman Reigns vs Daniel Bryan is an exciting one, but did we have to go through a weird whodunnit to get there? The team also discuss Sasha Banks’ heelish return, Samoa Joe being rocked by Cesaro, Rey Mysterio’s son taking to the ring, and Braun Strowman & Seth Rollins being the new Raw Tag Team Champions. Throw in the appreciation of Buddy Murphy, the odd turn that sees Sami Zayn basically become Shinsuke Nakamura’s manager and some great fantasy booking with Hulk Hogan and The Fiend and you’ve got his week’s Lock Up!

In this special edition of the Lock Up podcast, we bring you the interviews we conducted over SummerSlam weekend with Samoa Joe, Big E and Alexa Bliss!

The Lock Up crew are live in Toronto for a special in-depth analysis of WWE SummerSlam with every match under the microscope!Only one title changed hands on the night but there were still no shortage of questions to be answered in Canada and among them were: Who will rise up to face Seth Rollins for his newly-reclaimed Universal title? Is The Fiend about to become the new Undertaker for the next generation of WWE fans? What next for the women’s champions on the brand? Could we see a run-in attack on Trish Stratus on this week’s Raw or SmackDown? And was the Toronto crowd really that bad?For the answers to all of these questions and a peek inside the inner sanctum (to meet a very angry Triple H) this week’s episode is can’t miss material!

The Lock Up O.C. are reunited inside the inner sanctum for a deep dive into Sunday night’s big Box Office event, SummerSlam! Among the questions we attempt to answer include ‘Is Samoa Joe about to undergo a revolutionary new character change?’, ‘Has Rowan become the first person on the WWE roster to ‘let in’ The Fiend?’ and ‘Could we see Kevin Owens competing on the independent scene when the dust has settled at SummerSlam?’ Other topics discussed is the scary idea of Goldberg’s return leading to a rematch with The Undertaker, the incredible ‘cheat code’ match between Andrade and Rey Mysterio and it's determined that Randy Orton could be the most likely new champion on the PPV.

Does Brock Lesnar’s vicious assault of Seth Rollins indicate he may be making more regular appearances on Raw? Is Maria Kanellis’ treatment of her husband Mike simply not okay? And how big a deal is it that Andrade unmasked Rey Mysterio? These are some of the questions tackled this week, along with discussions of Trish Stratus returning for a singles match, The O.C. winning the Raw Tag Team Titles and even a wild tangent which sees TJ admit to staging NXT TakeOver-style matches in his living room.

The Lock Up crew are back with the Raw Reunion and a very strong episode of SmackDown placed under the microscope.Is D-Generation X now being presented as the greatest faction in the history of professional wrestling? Will The Fiend unleash a barrage of absolute destruction on Finn Balor at SummerSlam? Would it be better to see Shawn Michaels face Dolph Ziggler of AJ Styles? And will we see the 2019 equivalent of Jack Tunney on WWE television next week to clarify an interesting (and perhaps overlooked) incident in the 24/7 championship division?

The Lock Up lads are back in the inner sanctum to take a long, hard look at Extreme Rules, a pay-per-view which has received widespread praise throughout the wrestling fan community and a 66% approval rating from Sky Sports WWE’s Twitter followers! Does The Undertaker’s triumphant return mean he could be used in more matches now? Is Bayley on course to become the Bret Hart of the women’s division? Was it the right decision to bring back Brock Lesnar – and have him win the Universal title? And whose finisher would the team least like to take?! Hear the answers to all of these questions as the Lock Up crew are reunited in the studio!

The Lock Up crew return with an in-depth look at Sunday night’s Sky Sports Box Office event, Extreme Rules. On the docket for discussion are all 10 main-roster matches, in which seven WWE championships will be on the line. The team ponder whether The Undertaker will want to get back on track performance-wise after his difficult night in Saudi Arabia against Goldberg, if it is time to ‘press the button’ on Heavy Machinery and if Sasha Banks – or maybe someone else – will return to help Bayley even the odds against Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross. With a healthy dose of biscuit-related chat, a group Kevin Keegan impersonation when contemplating the prospect of a double title loss for Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch and an extremely wild piece of fantasy booking which would see Brock Lesnar become women’s champion this is truly a must-listen episode!

Settle down with a warm beverage and a comfortable chair as the Lock Up team chew the fat over the latest developments in the weird and wonderful world of sports entertainment. This week the Lock Up crew break down a week which saw Paul Heyman and Eric Bischoff brought in by WWE as Executive Directors of Raw and SmackDown respectively. Was their influence felt as AJ Styles reformed The Club, Maria Kanellis informed her husband Mike that another baby Kanellis is on the way and Braun Strowman powered Bobby Lashley through an LED wall. There’s also the promise of extreme violence to come from Samoa Joe, the ongoing greatness of Kevin Owens and an explanation about the broadcast ‘issues’ of Kofi Kingston’s middle-finger salute in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

The Lock Up team return to the inner sanctum to break down Stomping Grounds in a full match-by-match analysis. They take a look at the women’s division and gauge how badly the effects of the absences of Ronda Rousey, Sasha Banks and Nia Jax are being felt, question whether Baron Corbin is the best heel in WWE today (and whether or not people just don’t ‘get’ the Lone Wolf) and there is some very much mixed reaction to the match between the New Day and Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn. Add in a conversation about whether or not Becky and Seth have drifted into ‘smug couple’ mode, The Undertaker’s Raw return, a new opponent for Aleister Black and the sheer genius of Otis and everything is in place for this week’s Lock Up fallout episode!

The Lock Up team are back in the studio and fill their boots as they look ahead to Stomping Grounds. Seven WWE titles are on the line on Sunday night and the guys break down every match on the card. The pair contemplate the superb build-up this week for the SmackDown women’s title match and Roman Reigns’ clash with Drew McIntyre with egomaniac Shane McMahon by his side. We also look at the ‘styles clash’ nature of the potentially show-stealing contest between Samoa Joe and Ricochet. There’s also a healthy discussion of the merits of Heavy Machinery’s Otis and random dishwasher-related chat about Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins.

Join the Lock Up team as they take an enormously deep dive into last Friday’s Super ShowDown showdown between The Undertaker and Goldberg, a match which some have described as the worst of the year. The boys break down every match on a card which can comfortably be described as unique as well as running the rule over the latest absences on Raw and SmackDown as the wild card rule continues to impact on booking.

Join the Lock Up team as they take a long look at all of the matches for Friday night’s WWE pay-per-view Super ShowDown. The team take a deep dive into all things Undertaker-Goldberg and contemplate whether or not there are any legends left to return to the ring. Randy Orton’s ‘spicy’ comment to Triple H gets a good analysis, and the puzzling booking of Alexa Bliss is placed under the microscope.

This week on the Lock Up we discuss if Brock Lesnar has made the right decision to hold on to the 'Beast Box' for a little longer. Anton says he's on the verge of joining the dark side and is very close to booing Roman Reigns. In other news, Dean Ambrose (or Jon Moxley) has joined AEW - what does that mean for WWE? The team also discuss if it's the right time for Cesaro to get a push, is Charlotte Flair vs Lacey Evans the most exciting prospect in the Women's Division, is it about time for an in-ring 'yowie wowie' moment and much more!

Alexa Bliss joins the Lock Up team to talk all things UK tour and to give her opinion on the prospect of being part of the first WWE women’s match in Saudi Arabia.The crew then take a deep dive into Sunday night’s pay-per-view Money In The Bank, in which Brock Lesnar made his controversial return to the squared circle to claim a completely unexpected victory in the battle for the briefcase. There is a major split of opinion in the studio about the booking of the women’s division at Money In The Bank and the return to the top of the card of WWE’s first female Grand Slam champion, Bayley. The team also ponder whether or not the ladder match was the greatest one of its type in WWE history, give their thoughts on the potential match-of-the-year contender between AJ Styles and Seth Rollins and ask: “Has the Firefly Fun House finally crossed the line?”

Samoa Joe and Carmella catch up with the Lock Up crew in a look back at WWE Raw and SmackDown at the O2 in London. The team also talk about the wild card rule and having a “penchant for violence” with United States champion Samoa Joe and Carmella discusses how being Miss Money In The Bank helped take her character to the next level. The two nights in London are put under the microscope, with all of the big angles and matches from both events covered, completing the build-up to Money In The Bank. There’s also a quick round-up of predictions for Sunday’s Sky Sports Box Office event and a deep dive into the differences between Kevin Owens on and off the screen.

You lucky people! We’re bringing you a bonus edition of Lock Up, with this special live show from the O2 in London! Join Jeff and Anton as they sit down with Charlotte Flair and Kevin Owens to talk all things UK tour and much more! Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe!

This week’s episode sees the team explore what happened during a week in which Raw and SmackDown swapped superstars as though the Superstar Shake-up had never even happened at all. The Lock Up squad analyse just why it might have happened, and whether or not WWE are under pressure in the US to change things in the face of falling ratings. With a look at the controversial Usos-Revival programme, a ‘where are they now?’ for the WWE women’s division and a moment of silence for the sad passing of Rambling Rabbit, it’s another jam-packed episode of the Lock Up! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe!

On this week's episode of the Lock Up podcast, the crew break down the men's and women's Money in the Bank ladder matches and if the participants were the right choices. The team discuss the sad news that the Hardy Boyz have vacated the SmackDown titles and debate which will be better - Becky Lynch versus Lacey Evans or Charlotte Flair? Plus should WWE should be worried about the latest Raw ratings? Don't forgot to rate, review and subscribe the Lock Up Podcast!

It’s another bumper episode as the Lock Up team look at the big Money In The Bank title fights to come out of this week’s Raw and SmackDown. Top of the agenda is the ‘part children’s TV show, part terrifying nightmare’ which was Bray Wyatt’s Firefly Fun House and the impact the segment had on WWE’s weekly stats. There is also plenty of fantasy booking around Becky Lynch’s double-duty against Lacey Evans and Charlotte Flair and what that might mean for the future, a deep dive into the situation regarding Sasha Banks, and a mixed response to Kevin Owens’ turn to the dark side.

The Lock Up team have loads to talk about as it's Superstar Shake-Up week! The headline swap sees AJ Styles making Raw his house, with Roman Reigns claiming SmackDown as his yard. The guys discuss if Kairi Sane's step up from NXT to join Asuka, with Paige as their manager, makes sense and there's a unanimous view on War Raiders' name-change to 'The Viking Experience'. Other topics include 'Why did Bayley get booed so heavily?', 'Can Lacey Evans take Raw by storm?' and 'Who's won the Shake-Up out of Raw and SmackDown?'

The Lock up team take a look back at an epic WrestleMania from New York. From the maniac start to KofiMania to the historic main event, we break down all the matches. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe!

It’s a stacked Lock Up card this week as the crew simulcast from London and Brooklyn to break down a mammoth WrestleMania 35 card! The boys take a look at all of the key matches and contemplate how effective the final build-up has been to the history-making women’s main event between Ronda Rousey, Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair. With a deep dive into whether or not KofiMania will be running wild and some thoughts on the battles of the Adonises in Roman Reigns v Drew McIntyre, this week’s episode is a crucial part of your pre-WrestleMania listening!

There's so much to discuss after a huge week in WWE. It was announced that the Women's Triple Threat Match will be the Main Event at WrestleMania, then Charlotte Flair controversially won the SmackDown Women’s Title! Also The Hart Foundation are to be inducted into the Hall Of Fame, Nikki Bella retires from wrestling and KofiMania is now officially on! The guys look at the possibility of former New England Patriots Tight End Rob Gronkowski and former MMA Superstar Conor McGregor joing WWE and discuss who would fit better out of the two. Finally the questions of 'Is it the right time for Kurt Angle to retire?', 'Why has Triple H put his career on the line?' and 'Should we be excited for Roman Reigns vs Drew McIntyre?' are answered. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe!