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Pro Wrestling's most credentialed journalists @nickythegood and @bigtroublebb bring the hottest takes without taking themselves too seriously. We're not the dirt sheet, we're just entertaining. We're the MEATPOP EXPRESS!

The Meatpop Express


    • Aug 2, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 38m AVG DURATION
    • 37 EPISODES


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    S1E40 - The ULTIMATE Pay Per View Food Order DRAFT

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 23:01


    If you're not thinking about your food order at least a week prior to a PPV then you have no idea how to watch professional wrestling. Nicky and Big Trouble go head to head in a 5 round snake draft: Main Course Appetizer Dessert Beverage Alcoholic Beverage

    S1E39 - What 90s Wrestlers Would Be BAD At Social Media? Who Would Be Good?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 34:01


    Pro Wrestling must use Social Media in 2024 ... BUT ... what if the old timers were put in this era? Who would sink? Who would swim? WHO WOULD GET CANCELLED?! The Meatpop Express talks about it all and has some laughs along the way! Hop on board and enjoy the ride! Follow us EVERYWHERE!  @MeatpopExpress   @nickythegood  @bigtroublebb

    S1E38 - Joe Hendry Is The Blueprint To Get Over On The Internet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 30:53


    We Believe In Joe Hendry and you should too! If you're a pro wrestler trying to get over in 2024, look at what Joe Hendry is doing. You can have as many bangers as you want, if you're not interesting, you won't get us to tune in. The Wyatt Sicks Debut / Reaction Drew lost ... our thoughts! Forbidden Door is even more dead than it was before. It's Undertaker Dead. Swerve vs. Ospreay MJF cannot be fighting a member of the CEE EM EL EL Follow us everywhere!

    S1E37 - Is The Learning Tree Actually Good? We Think It Might Be!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 32:11


    We're all in on the Learning Tree. It's so bad it's good, not that we have a choice anyway. With that said, Ben and Nick are officially BRANCHES Is Shawn Michaels A Good Selller? The IWC says no (some of them) Who Killed WCW Thoughts Is Will Ospreay and exception to the rule of believe-ability Clash At The Castle rundown Liv Morgan Mounts Dom Plus More!

    S1E36 - Will Ospreay Should NOT Be Missing Shows | Liv Morgan SEDUCTION Tour

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 31:18


    Will Ospreay missed AEW Dynamite. Is it a big deal? Nicky thinks it is. We want Ospreay on our television, especially when MJF is back on the show. 0:00 - intro 2:16 - Will Ospreay missing action already 6:55 - The return of the CMML vs. BCC 12:48 - The Learning Tree continues to wreak habit 22:00 - WWE's two storylines are on fire (Liv and Chad) 24:00 - Is Drew McIntrye winning the world title? The Learning Tree continues to wreak havoc! ... Is Jericho serious lol? Liv Morgan's seduction continues and the marks think it's sexual harassment. Spoiler, it's not you idiots. Follow us everywhere! Like, download, subscribe!

    S1E35 - MJF Can't Save AEW Alone, He Needs Tony Khan's Help | Is Damien Priest A Bad BabyFace?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 37:06


    MJF is back, but he's only one man. Luckily for AEW, he is THE BEST they have, but he needs some dance partners. It's up to Tony to make that happen. Also, the Forbidden Doors is No Longer Forbidden. On the WWE front, is Damien Priest being positioned right? Is he going to suffer the same fat as Swerve? We shall see! 0:00 - intro 1:30 - AEW Dynamite instant reaction 7:28 - Appreciate Tony Khan 9:32 - Forbidden Door Is A Broken Concept 17:08 - MJF Returns 23:50 - Is Damien Priest working? 29:15 - More QR codes 29:49 - Jordyn Grace and TNA comes to NXT 32:15 - Was That Alexa Bliss? (It wasn't) - EXCLUSIVE SCOOP Later marks! Follow us everywhere!  @nickythegood  @bigtroublebb

    S1E34 - Liv Morgan Is Single! Do The Marks Have A Chance? ( No Chance ) | AEW & WWE Speculation!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 33:20


    New Ep! 0:00 - intro 0:30 - Liv Morgan Is Single! 6:30 - Dynamite Recap 18:20 - WAR ON THE SHORE PROMO (for us) 20:18 - WWE King and Queen of the Ring Speculation 23:56 - PLE "softball questions" According to new sites Liv Morgan becoming single was newsworthy! These are the same people that want to be taken seriously at PLEs. Also, Buddy Murphy is a lucky guy. On the pro wrestling front, AEW has a soft show heading into Double Or Nothing and WWE's King and Queen of the Ring PLE is coming in hot this Saturday from Saudi Arabia. We talk about it all (and make fun of the marks!) Here comes trouble! Follow us everywhere!

    S1E33 - Mercedes Mone's Theme Song Kinda Stinks | Eric Bischoff vs. Dax Harwood Is AEW's Best Storyline

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 33:22


    We'll say it because it has to be said ... the CEO theme song stinks. Mone needs something better, she don't need cheap pops. Bischoff vs. Dax is AEW's hilarious and best feud. Is Britt Baker gonna appear at Double Or Nothing The Wyatt 6 Wrestling using social media is at an all time high!

    S1E32 - Chelsea Green Is The PERFECT Queen Of The Ring | What The Hell Was The Mogul Embassy?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 34:21


    The Queen Of The Ring MUST Be Chelsea Green at ALL COSTS. MPX also speculations around the MITB Briefcase, the Men's side of the aisle and much more on the current WWE Landscape Rest In Peace to the Mogual Embassy, we hardly ever knew you! The Boys break down the Mogual Embassy for a bit, and try to figure out just what the hell these dudes were doing in a group. Where did they meet? How did they become friends? 0:00 - intro 0:58 - WWE Was in FRANCE 9:00 - MITB/K&WOTR Speculation 26:30 - AEW, The Mogul Embassy Is DEAD (finally) 31:45 - Britt Baker returning at DoN? PLEASE SUBSCRIBE PLEASE FOLLOW PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW

    S1E31 - WWE Draft Needs To Be An NXT Draft ONLY | Kenny Omega Returns, Backlash Preview & Loser Marks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 36:39


    The WWE Draft has once again left us unfulfilled. Enough is enough and it's time for a change! We also talk about Kenny Omega's return, Dynamite bouncing back, Backlash and total loser marks with no life. 0:00 - intro 1:50 - WWE Draft Kinda Still Sucks 11:00 - AEW Dynamite Recap 23:15 - WWE Backlash at 12:30PM ... c'mon! 30:54 - Loser Marks Continue To Be Losers Subscribe! Follow @nickythegood Follow @bigtroublebb

    S1E30 - Tony Khan Stole Swerve's Spotlight & Dave Meltzer Gets Called Out!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 36:56


    Tony Khan got involved in a BIG way on AEW Dynamite and now he's in a NECK BRACE!! It's the biggest news of the week and AEW has it. Was it a good move? Was it a bad move? Nicky and Ben are thinking "hey why the f*ck not!". We like it! Do you? Also, Dave Meltzer and Big Trouble got into a big time spat on Twitter. IT'S TIME WE CALL DAVE OUT FOR HIS LIES! Follow us everywhere @meatpopexpress!

    S1E29 - Jade Cargill Is A Bigger Star Than Okada + The Leaked Footage Reactions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2024 23:47


    The internet went into a frenzy this past weekend over one of AEW's latest signing, Kazuchika Okada. Raj Giri brought up the idea that Jade Cargill might just be a bigger star than him in the USA. Is that true? What do you think? Also, Tony Khan leaked footage of AEW ALL IN's fiasco. Did we agree with it should it never seen the light of day? Let us know!

    S1E28 - Kevin Dunn Sucked, Fans Body Shame Sheamus & Liv Morgan Destroys Loser Mark + Bloodline Speculation!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 30:37


    Despite pro wrestling at an all time high, the fans continue to be a problem. Speaking of problems, the WWE got rid of one when Kevin Dunn left the company. Nicky and Ben dive into the improvements in production and how the product has benefited from the resurgence of quality weekly programming! Follow us EVERYWHERE!

    S1E27 - WrestleMania 40 Is Today! Get Excited With Us!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2024 21:40


    It's Saturday Morning and it's officially WRESTLEMANIA NIGHT 1. Let's celebrate by just shooting the shit regarding what excites us! You want match predictions? Go somewhere else, we're sure there's some nerd breaking down the entire card. But not us, MPX is all about the SPECTACLE! Have fun and congrats! We've made it once again to WRESTLEMANIA WEEKEND!

    S1E26 - Tony Khan & AEW Should Have Responded To CM Punk Very Differently

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 24:34


    Just when you think you'll be able to enjoy WrestleMania without any drama, you can't. And it didn't even have anything to do with WWE. This time, it was CM Punk and his good old friends over at AEW. Nicky and Big Trouble discussed the fallout, plus, we have a message for all you marks waiting for Bull Nakanos autograph. Oh and one more thing ... is Dave Meltzer done? Is it over for him? Follow us everywhere!

    S1E25 - Tony Khan vs. Eric Bischoff : Whose Side Are You On?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 33:33


    Whose side are you on? Tony Khan has brought in some of the biggest pro wrestlers in the world to join AEW, but have they all delivered? Eric Bischoff 0:00 - intro 0:45 - Let Ospreay Talk! 4:20 - Maybe We Don't Need All These Matches 14:00 - Mercedes Mone impression 26:00 - Meltzer vs. Ben Bishop in the STORY WAR 31:00 - Bischoff & Cornette Takes Follow:  @nickythegood  @bigtroublebb

    S1E24 - Britt Baker Is Owed An Apology From Stupid Marks | Mercedes Mone "Drama" | MARK MADNESS!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 38:18


    Why! Why are wrestling fans like this? Believing fake Facebook accounts now? Bah Gawd! MATCH CARD: 1:29 - Wrestling Fans making up rumors about Mercedes Mone 3:05 - Britt Baker demands an apology from dumb fans 8:28 - Wrestling Fans actually believe this stuff (they're so dumb) 16:10 - Britt Baker is the only opponent for Mone 20:02 - MARK MADNESS - Seeding Wrestlers 23:19 - Big Trouble was in the NCAA Tournament, Nicky was not 31:12 - Who is getting SNUBBED at Wrestlemania? Follow  @MeatpopExpress  Follow  @nickythegood  Follow @bigtroublebb

    S1E23 - Did WrestleMania 2 Actually Suck? | WrestleMania Tier List 1- 10 | Will Ospreay Is Insane

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 59:48


    NEW EPISODE - MATCH CARD 0:00 - intro 1:22 - Fight Factory Taking Over The Jersey Shore?! 2:11 - AEW Revolution Recap 8:19 - WWE, Rock/Roman vs. Cody/Rollins 17:22 - WrestleMania Tier 1-20 The MPX Boyz Tiered WrestleManias 1-20. WHO FITS INTO WHAT CATEGORY? WHICH SUCK? We are getting closer and closer to WrestleMania which means you gotta start BINGING! Every night, pick a mania and crush it. Those are the rules! Also, Will Ospreay - is he insane? Is he dangerous? Is he money? AEW Revolution chatter, Rock/Roman vs. Cody/Seth - and more! Follow  @nickythegood  Follow @bigtroublebb Follow @MeatpopExpress 

    S1E22 - Wrestling Fans Should Apologize To Maxxine Dupri | Sting + AEW Revolution Preview + WWE

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 61:02


    New Episode! Wrestling fandom is getting out of control in some of the worst ways possible Nicky and Big Trouble explain why the outrage has gotten out of hand, along with the entitlement that wrestling fans think they have because they pay for a show Also - AEW Revolution Card rundown - WWE chatter Follow us everywhere! @nickythegood @bigtroublebb @MeatpopExpress

    S1E21 - Are You Waking Up For The Elimination Chamber? | FULL PREVIEW + Austin Theory "Work"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 38:41


    Tomorrow is the ELIMINATION CHAMBER PLE and it's at 5AM in Perth, Australia! Are you getting up or try to avoid spoilers? Let us know! Plus, was the Austin Theory thing a work or shoot? Follow us everywhere! @nickythegood @bigtroublebb @meatpopexpress

    S1E20 - AEW Cannot Screw Up Mercedes Mone's Debut | Comparing Taylor Swift To The Rock | Smackdown Preview!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2024 40:23


    AEW's biggest moment since CM Punk's return to wrestling is upon us. Word on the internet is that AEW is in a slump, well THIS is the moment that they can choose to "pivot" into a better product. They have a legitimate SUPERSTAR coming to their roster in Mercedes Mone (Sasha Banks) Will they stick the landing? ... well ... they have to. Also, Dave Meltzer is at it again. He's now comparing The Rock to Taylor Swift. Huh? Why? Anyway, follow us everywhere because why not Follow @nickythegood Follow @bigtroublebb Follow @meatpopexpress

    S1E19 - AEW's "Random Matches" Problem, Who Replaces CM Punk and Royal Rumble Fallout

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2024 54:05


    Pro Wrestling is on ABSOLUTE FIRE right now, absolutely crushing the storyline game and developing new stars left and right, while showcasing their top players CM Punk got hurt, so what does this mean for the WWE Championship? Maybe it's a good thing for Punk? Netflix gives WWE a bazillion dollars, Vince McMahon and more ... Lastly, we talk AEW's "random match" problem and what we'd like to see on a weekly basis. Follow us everywhere! @nickythegood @bigtroublebb @meatpopexpress

    S1E18 - Cancel These Wrestlers Immediately!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2024 37:46


    Cancel Culture took over the wrestling world this past week. The Hulkster saved someone's life, which sent the IWC into a civil over whether or not the distinction between Terry and Hulk should be made! With that said, we're not talking about all that, BUT ... we did get inspired, so this week Ben and Nicky will be drafting the top 6 gimmicks that would be canceled in 2024! Follow us everywhere  @MeatpopExpress  Follow Nicky @nickythegood Follow Ben @bigtroublebb RATE - REVIEW - DOWNLOAD - SUBSCRIBE ... brother!

    S1E17 - Rick Boogs Was Screwed! Pro Wrestling Free Agents & Where They'll Land

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2024 43:03


    Where are all these free agents going?  Let the speculation begin! Ben and Nicky dive into the current pro wrestling free agency pool.  We fantasy book where they'll land and also, where we may or may NOT want them to go! Follow us everyone  @MeatpopExpress   Follow Nick @nickythegood (Twitter + TikTok) Follow Ben @bigtroublebb (all platforms) Rate, Review, Download, Subscribe!

    S1E16 - The Rock Calls Out Roman Reigns | WrestleMania Is A Mystery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2024 29:54


    The Rock has returned and he's called out THE HEAD OF THE TABLE, Roman Reigns Nicky and Big Trouble break down every scenario, good, bad and ugly around the sun to try and figure out just what the hell is gonna happen at WrestleMania! Follow  @MeatpopExpress  Follow @bigtroublebb Follow @nickythegood

    S1E13 - CM Punk Returning is AWESOME for WWE, But The Fans Still Suck (Of Course)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 42:06


    CM Punk has returned and it's awesome! The MPX Boys are diving in and can't get enough of it. CM Punk, you might hate him, you might love him, but the bottom line is the dude MOVES THE NEEDLE, PAL! As for you fans out there complaining and whiney, you're a bunch of losers and we explain why! Follow  @MeatpopExpress  Follow @nickythegood Follow @bigtroublebb Rate, Review, Download, Subscribe and REVIEW!!

    S1E12 - SURVIVOR SERIES Preview, Predictions and Predators!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2023 50:53


    It's SURVIVOR SERIES weekend and the MPX Boyz are coming in HOT with predictions for you marks! Is Randy Turning Heel? Is Bayley Turning Face? WHO KNOWS!?! In addition to WWE's Survivor Series, The Meatpop Express decided to do their own POP CULTURE DRAFT. The categories are: 80s Cartoon Character 90s Cartoon Character 80s Action Hero (Star) 90s Sitcom (Star) Any Musician Follow us EVERYWHERE @MeatpopExpress Follow Ben @bigtroublebb Follow Nick @nickythegood SUBSCRIBE. LIKE. COMMENT. LEAVE A REVIEW!

    S1E11 - Debating The Greatest Heel Turns In Pro Wrestling, Film & Society!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 38:00


    Hey Meatsticks! This week's show was inspired by Drew McIntyre's recent heel turn on Monday Night Raw! The Boyz broke it down in a few categories: Favorite Heel Turn in pro wrestling The worst Heel Turn in pro wrestling Best Heel Turn in a movie Best Heel Turn in a TV Series/Show Greatest Heel Turn in Society FOLLOW US! - @meatpopexpress - @bigtroublebb - @nickythegood

    S1E10 - RE-CASTING The Mighty Ducks Movie with PRO WRESTLERS!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 42:29


    All aboard The Meatpop Express! This week's show is merging a little bit of pop culture and professional wrestling as we FANTASY CAST the Mighty Ducks movie, but with PRO WRESTLERS! Who is Adam Banks? Who is Charlie Conway? What about that piece of TRASH Coach Reilly?! Follow us everywhere! @meatpopexpress FOLLOW THE BOYZ @nickythegood on Twitter/TikTok @bigtroublebb on All Platforms! RATE, REVIEW, DOWNLOAD, SUBSCRIBE!!

    S1E9 - Chris Van Vliet Spent A Day with Ric Flair and Hulk Hogan | Why He Had Heat With Jim Ross (As A Kid)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 46:05


    Pro Wrestling's (maybe the world's) top interviewer Chris Van Vliet has joined the Express for some laughs and good times. Chris talks about his recent experiences interviewing legends like Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan, The Rock and more! We did a lightning round with Chris, asking him random questions about pro wrestling history. We even got him "angry" at one moment, something no other person on the planet has been able to do. Please SUBSCRIBE on YouTube Follow Chris @ChrisVanVliet everywhere and subscribe to his YouTube Channels Follow @meatpopexpress Follow @nickythegood Follow @bigtroublebb

    S1E7 - How We'd Book The Rock On The Road To WrestleMania!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 35:33


    Dave Meltzer said The Rock has no plans to be at WrestleMania, well that's NOT GONNA WORK FOR US, BROTHER! Ben and Nick each went into a little fantasy booking frenzy and put together what they think would the best way to bring The Rock in for a program for the Road To WrestleMania 40! Follow us everywhere  @MeatpopExpress  Follow Nick (@nickythegood) Follow Ben (@bigtroublebb) Subscribe! Comment! Review! Share! Thanks!

    S1E6 - Ratings Don't Matter! Who REALLY Won The Tuesday Night War?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 48:46


    On this week's show MPX breaks down what was a wild week of promotors being petty, Spoiler: We loved it, because why not? If you got a company, fight for it. Big Trouble and NTG broke down each Qtr of the Tuesday Night Wars. We said who won each and why and we did it all without ever mentioning the ratings. Lastly, Nicky goes on a rant about live crowds. Stop taking video of everything. Use your eyeballs ya marks! Follow us everywhere @meatpopexpress Please subscribe on YouTube We're available on Apple and Spotify!

    S1E5 - What Is AEW's Best Debut/Signing Ever? Ft. Muscle Malcolm

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 44:39


    AEW had been around for long enough that we can start making lists! This week's investigation was conducted by not just the Meatpop Express, but with a special guest, MUSCLE MAN MALCOLM. Malcolm joined Nick and Ben as they built the case for the best debut in the history of AEW. Follow and Subscribe @meatpopexpress @nickythegood @bigtroublebb @malcolmmuscle

    S1E4 - The Top 10 Pro Wrestling Media Personalities: The PWM10! | Cole/MJF Update, Jade to the PC and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 58:53


    This week's show is all about PRO WRESTLING MEDIA! Just like the PWI500, we've know got the PWM10 - the official ranking of Pro Wrestling reporters, media, etc... Also, Jade to the PC causes the internet to FREAKOUT. Everyone relax Adam Cole broke his ankle - is this a work or nah? MJF vs. Switchblade promo Support The Show! Follow @meatpopexpress everywhere!

    S1E3 - Matt Jones of Netflix's "WRESTLERS" Explains Himself To Wrestling Dorks | The Rock, Jade To WWE

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 47:37


    The Meatpop Express rolls on! This week we have our first ever guest and it's a big one. OVW Co-Owner Matt Jones of Netflix's "WRESTLERS" joins the show to talk about the series, how it was to film it, Al Snow, how it all came about and .... will there be a season 2? 0:00 - intro 2:00 - The Rock returns! 7:33 - Let's talk about Jade Cardgill to WWE 10:28 - Tony Khan's numbers? Are they accurate or nah? 13:24 - FULL INTERVIEW with OVW's Matt Jones of Netflix's "WRESTLERS" 44:20 - The PWM10 (Pro Wrestling Media) will be released NEXT WEEK 46:00 - Get Your Sh*t In! Follow us everywhere! Apple + Spotify YouTube, Twitter, IG, TikTok - @Meatpopexpress FOLLOW: @nickythegood and @bigtroublebb

    S1E2 - Vince McMahon's Preposterous Moments | Was Ryback Right About CM Punk?! | EP 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 43:27


    The Meatpop Express will not stop! This week we talk about the END of Vince McMahon's ownership of WWE by celebrating some of his preposterous moments ever! The man is simply one of a kind. We also talked about our weekends which comprised of the tag team splitting up to take on multiple indy shows at once. No other journalists could do it, so we did! Here's the rundown: 0:00 intro 1:28 - Weekend Recap 9:08 - Take 2 Hotty - Was Ryback right all along?! 21:13 - SYXX PAC CHALLENGE - Vince McMahon wild moments 31:08 - Actually Over (this week in wrestling) 37:50 - That's Not Gonna Work For Me Brother - Things Hogan wouldn't do! 40:50 - Get our sh*t in! Follow us everywhere @meatpopexpress Follow @nickythegood everywhere! Follow @bigtroublebb everywhere! Sponsor us because we are over! Notes go here

    S1E1 - We Have HEAT With Sean Ross Sapp | All Out & Payback Call Outs | Pro Wrestling Gym Playlists | EP 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2023 43:01


    Episode Notes Notes go hereThe Meatpop Express rides again and we've got some steam baby! We've got heat with one of pro wrestling's most respected voiced, Sean Ross Sapp. We know he's reporting the news that comes in, but we feel like he's made some egregious omissions! We also review our time at STARRCAST, how much of a blast it was to go. We hope to have made an impression. (spoiler: we did) Also, Barstool couldn't keep MPX off their minds. The Acclaimed ain't the only ones that everybody loves!

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