Upnxt W/ Braden Herrington & Davie Portman

Happy Shark Week!Braden Herrington and Davie Portman present "Best Match Ever" and take a look at all the best "Shark Cage" matches in pro wrestling!The BDE chat all about the history of Shark Cage matches which usually means someone is suspended high in the air inside of a shark cage.From throwbacks to modern day there's classics like Ricky Steamboat vs Steve Austin with Paul E, Roman Reigns vs Kevin Owens with Jericho, The Fantastics vs The Midnight Express with Cornette, Owen Hart vs Triple with Chyna, TM61 vs AOP with Paul Ellering, plus a "hidden gem" match of Buzz Sawer vs Tommy Rich from 1983 fan cam which some say is the predecessor to Hell in a Cell... and more!There's shark facts, shark cage match facts, your feedback... and more!No Sharks were harmed in the making of this podcast.(This show was recorded in 2021)For more podcasts like this & to support the BDE check out:Patreon.com/upNXTAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: http

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman talk about the July 20th 2022 edition of AEW Dynamite - Fyter Fest Night 2 headlined by Eddie Kingston vs Chris Jericho in a Barbed Wire Everywhere Match where the JAS will be suspended above the ring in a Shark Cage!The Lads talk all about the entire show, which included:Eddie Kingston vs Chris Jericho (Barbed Wire Everywhere Match)Brody King vs Darby AllinChristian Cage & Luchasaurus vs Varsity BlondesTrent Beretta & Chuck Taylor vs Jon Moxley & Wheeler YutaRicky Starks vs Cole Karter (FTW Championship)Athena & Willow Nightingale vs Jade Cargill & Kiera HoganBraden and Davie also talk about Shark Week, the return of Jungle Boy, Swerve in our Glory’s Championship Celebration feat. Kevin Gates, Britt Baker interrupting Thunder Rosa…and more! Happy Shark week!Support this podcast at Patreon.com/upNXT for bonus podcasts including retro NXT reviews, Best Match Ever, Top 5, Reviews from the 6ix, and more. This week:July 21st: Reviews From The 6ix - Summersla

John Siino reviews this week’s editions of AEW Dark, AEW Dark: Elevation, NXT UK, IMPACT Wrestling, NXT Level Up, NJPW Strong, NWA USA, NWA Powerrr, and WWE Main Event in under 15 minutes on Shot In The Dark.This week on NXT UK, Mark Coffey challenges Noam Dar for the NXT UK Heritage Cup Championship. Oliver Carter takes on Die Familie’s Teoman, Amale vs. Stevie Turner and Sarray put out a challenge to Meiko Satomura.NJPW Strong continues the first round of the Tag Team Championship tournament with Kyle Fletcher & Mark Davis of Aussie Open vs. Evil Uno & Alan ‘5’ Angels of The Dark Order and Stray Dog Army vs. Midnight Heat, as well as Tom Lawlor vs. Bad Dude Tito.On NXT Level Up, we see the debut of Sol Ruca as she takes on Kiana James, Ikemen Jiro vs. Quincy Elliott and Chase U’s Andre Chase & Bodhi Hayward vs. Javier Bernal & Myles Borne.Also, Tony Nese vs. John Walters on AEW Dark: Elevation, Daniel Garcia vs. Alan ‘5’ Angels in a Pure Rules Match on AEW Dark, Colby Corino vs. Luke Hawx on

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review NXT 2.0 from July 19th, 2022 headlined by a 20 Woman Battle Royal To Determine The Number 1 Contender for the NXT Women’s Championship!Braden & Davie give their thoughts on the entire show which included:20 Woman Battle Royal To Determine The NUmber 1 Contender for the NXT Women’s ChampionshipJD McDonagh vs Cameron GrimesJosh Briggs & Brooks Jensen vs Pretty Deadly (NXT UK Tag Team Championship)Roderick Strong vs Damon Kemp Axiom vs Dante ChenThe Lads also talk about the return of Zoey Stark, the reveal of the Dyad/Schism, Cora Jade explaining her actions, Diamond Mine feuding with Tony D’Angelo’s Family, the G1 so far, WWE going PG14, plus your feedback…and more!Support this podcast at Patreon.com/upNXT for bonus podcasts including retro NXT reviews, Best Match Ever, Top 5, Reviews from the 6ix, and more. This week:July 21st: Reviews From The 6ix - Summerslam 2002July 24th: Reviews From The 6ix - Sharknado (2013)Last week’s shows included Best Match Ever - S

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman talk about the July 13th 2022 edition of AEW Dynamite - Fyter Fest Night 1, headlined by The Young Bucks vs Swerve In Our Glory vs Powerhouse Hobbs & Ricky Starks for the AEW Tag Team Championship!The Lads talk all about the entire show, which included:The Young Bucks vs Swerve In Our Glory vs Powerhouse Hobbs & Ricky Starks (AEW Tag Team Championship)Jon Moxley vs Konosuke Takeshida (Interim AEW World Championship Eliminator Match)Wardlow vs Orange Cassidy (AEW TNT Championship)Claudio Castagnoli vs Jake HagerSerena Deeb vs Anna Jay Braden and Davie also talk about Chris Jericho’s promo, the official announcement that All Out will be at the NOW Arena, Hoffman Estates, and more!Support this podcast at Patreon.com/upNXT for bonus podcasts including retro NXT reviews, Best Match Ever, Top 5, Reviews from the 6ix, and more. This week:July 13th: Best Match Ever - Sean WaltmanJuly 17th: upYOURS w/ John “Cno Evil” Siino - Oldboy (2003)Last week’s shows included Behind The

John Siino reviews this week’s editions of AEW Dark, AEW Dark: Elevation, NXT UK, IMPACT Wrestling, NXT Level Up, NJPW Strong, NWA USA, NWA Powerrr, and WWE Main Event in under 15 minutes on Shot In The Dark.This week on AEW Dark, we have two international matches with Thunder Rosa vs. Miyu Yamashita from Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling’s Summer Sun Princess event in an AEW Women’s Championship Eliminator Match as well as PAC defending the AEW All-Atlantic Championship against Shota Umino at RevPro Live in Sheffield over in the United Kingdom.IMPACT Wrestling see’s the debut of former Dark Order member Alan Angels as he challenges ‘Speedball’ Mike Bailey for the X-Division Championship. Mia Yim & Deonna Purrazzo also square off in a #1 Contender’s match to see who will challenge Jordynne Grace at Emergence for the Knockouts Championship as well as a tease for the returning Killer Kelly.On NJPW Strong, we start the Ignition tour with first round matches in the NJPW Strong Tag Team Championship tournament includi

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review NXT 2.0 from July 12th, 2022 headlined by Mandy Rose vs Roxanne Perez for the NXT Women’s Championship!Braden & Davie give their thoughts on the entire show which included:Mandy Rose vs Roxanne Perez (NXT Women’s Championship)Apollo Crews vs Giovanni VinciKayden Carter vs Tatum PaxleySanga vs Von WagnerVon Wagner vs Solo SikoaIndi Hartwell vs Lash LegendThe Lads also talk about the attack on Roxanne Perez, paper skateboards, JD McDonagh interrupting Cameron Grimes, Trick and Melo’s Penthouse, the Schism, Chase U’s trip to London, plus Vince McMahon/Wall Street Journal, the Io Shirai release rumors, your feedback…and more!Support this podcast at Patreon.com/upNXT for bonus podcasts including retro NXT reviews, Best Match Ever, Top 5, Reviews from the 6ix, and more. This week:July 13th: Best Match Ever - Sean WaltmanJuly 17th: upYOURS w/ John “Cno Evil” Siino - Oldboy (2003)Last week’s shows included Behind The BDE, wasNXT - NXT October 9th 2013, The State of upNXT

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman are back to talk all about the July 6th, 2022 edition of AEW Dynamite featuring Jon Moxley vs Brody King for the Interim AEW World Championship. Davie is reporting LIVE from Rochester, NY to give his front row perspective of the show!The Lads talk all about the entire show, which included:Jon Moxley vs Brody King (Interim AEW World ChampionshipScorpio Sky vs Wardlow (Street Fight for the AEW TNT Championship)Rush vs Penta OscuroThe Acclaimed & The Gunn Club vs Fuego del Sol, Leon Ruffin & Bear CountryThunder Rosa & Toni Storm vs Marina Shafir & Nyla RoseBraden and Davie also talk about matches set up for ROH Death Before Dishonor, what happened after Dynamite went off the air, Davie’s trip to Rochester, the bus ride from hell and more!Support this podcast at Patreon.com/upNXT for bonus podcasts including retro NXT reviews, Best Match Ever, Top 5, Reviews from the 6ix, and more. This week:July 7th: wasNXT - WWE NXT October 9th 2013July 9th: The State of upNXT

John Siino reviews this week’s editions of AEW Dark, AEW Dark: Elevation, NXT UK, IMPACT Wrestling, NXT Level Up, NJPW Strong, NWA USA, NWA Powerrr, and WWE Main Event in under 15 minutes on Shot In The Dark.This week on NXT UK, Blair Davenport makes her return taking on Angel Hayze, Fallon Henley debuts vs. Emilia McKenzie, Wolfgang vs. Sha Samuels and Trent Seven answers the questions on why he turned on Tyler Bate before getting into it with a fan.IMPACT Wrestling has a 4-way #1 Contender’s Match for the X-Division Championship, Gisele Shaw tries to prove herself against Rosemary, the Good Brothers defend the tag team championship against PCO & Vincent, Alex Zayne tries to get revenge on Ace Austin, Chris Harris makes a case to wrestle again and Chris Sabin and Frankie Kazarian battle to see who will be the future in Brian Hebner’s last match he referees in.On NJPW Strong, we have a special ‘United Empire Rising’ episode where all members are in action including Aussie Open, Great-O-Khan & Aaron He

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review NXT: The Great American Bash from July 5th, 2022 headlined by Bron Breakker vs Cameron Grimes for the NXT Championship!Braden & Davie give their thoughts on the entire show which included:Bron Breakker vs Cameron Grimes (NXT Championship)The Creed Brothers vs Roderick Strong & Damon Kemp (NXT Tag Team Championship)Toxic Attraction vs Cora Jade & Roxanne Perez (NXT Women’s Tag Team Championship)Carmelo Hayes vs Grayson Waller (North American Championship)Trick Williams vs Wes LeeWendy Choo vs Tiffany StrattonThe Lads also talk about Giovanni Vinci challenging Apollo Crews, new vignette for JD McDonagh, A-Kid’s rebranding as a mathematician called Axiom (yes…really), the cryptic barcode message, more about their trip to Detroit, take your feedback…and more!Support this podcast at Patreon.com/upNXT for bonus podcasts including retro NXT reviews, Best Match Ever, Top 5, Reviews from the 6ix, and more. This week:July 7th: wasNXT - WWE NXT October 9th 2013July

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman are joined by B Detroit and Jesse From The 6ix to talk all about their live experience in Detroit at AEW Blood and Guts!The Lads talk all about the show including the crazy Blood and Guts match between the Jericho Appreciation Society and the Blackpool Combat Club, their thoughts on the Little Caesar Arena, pre-drinking with listeners, getting pulled over at the border and singing in a jazz bar!Join our live POST Shows, WatchAlongs and watch us game at Twitch.tv/upnxtpodcastTuesday: upNXT - NXT Review (Free Show/Twitch)Wednesday: Shot In The Dark w/ John Siino (Free Show)Thursday: BDElite - AEW Dynamite Review (Free Show/Twitch)Support this podcast at Patreon.com/upNXT for bonus podcasts including retro NXT reviews, Best Match Ever, Top 5, Reviews from the 6ix, and more. This week:June 29th: Behind The BDEJune 30th: Reviews From The 6ix - Face/Off (1997)July 3rd: wasNXT - WWE NXT October 2nd 2013Last week’s shows included ROH/NJPW War of the Worlds 2014, Obi-Wan Kenobi and

John Siino reviews this week’s editions of AEW Dark, AEW Dark: Elevation, NXT UK, IMPACT Wrestling, NXT Level Up, NJPW Strong, NWA USA, NWA Powerrr, and WWE Main Event in under 15 minutes on Shot In The Dark.This week on NJPW Strong, Fred Rosser finally overcame Tom Lawlor to win the Strong Openweight Championship, Minoru Suzuki takes on the debuting Tony Deppen and David Finlay looks to shut up Danny Limelight.NXT UK starts with Ashton Smith & Oliver Carter having to vacate the NXT UK Tag Team Championship which sets up a fatal four-way elimination main event with Mark Andrews & Wild Boar, Dave Mastiff & Jack Starz, Die Familie and NXT 2.0’s Brooks Jensen & Josh Briggs. Sarray also makes her debut taking on Nina Samuels.On WWE Main Event, we see the first of many title changes as Doudrop takes the 24/7 Championship from Dana Brooke, as well as Finn Balor & Damian Priest of The Judgment Day take on Dominik & Rey Mysterio.Also, Max Caster & Gunn Club vs. the Dark Order on AEW Dark:

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review WWE NXT from June 28th, 2022 headlined by Bron Breakker and Cameron Grimes in a Face To Face ahead of their NXT Championship match next week at the Great American Bash!Braden & Davie give their thoughts on the entire show which included:Mandy Rose vs Nikkita LyonsKayden Carter & Katana Chance vs Cora Jade & Roxanne Perez (NXT Women’s Tag Team Championship Number 1 Contenders Match)Giovanni Vinci vs Ikemen JiroIndi Hartwell vs Kiana JamesCreed Brothers & Roderick Strong vs Joe Gacy & The DyadXyon Quinn vs SangaThe Lads also talk about Briggs & Jensen’s NXT UK Tag Team Championship celebration, the death of Troy “Two Dimes” Donovan, celebrating John Cena Day, issues with their apartment, take your feedback…and more!Join our live POST Shows, WatchAlongs and watch us game at Twitch.tv/upnxtpodcastTuesday: upNXT - NXT Review (Free Show/Twitch)Wednesday: Shot In The Dark w/ John Siino (Free Show)Thursday: BDElite - AEW Dynamite Review (Free Show/Twi

Braden Herrington is joined by Andrew Thompson to talk all about the AEW x NJPW co-produced super show, headlined by Jon Moxley vs Hiroshi Tanahashi Braden and Andrew give their thoughts on the entire show, which included: Jon Moxley vs Hiroshi Tanahashi (Interim AEW title match)Will Ospreay vs Orange CassidyClaudio vs Zack Sabre Jr.Hangman Page vs Kazuchika Okada vs Jay White vs Adam Cole (IWGP World title match)FTR vs O’Khan & Cobb vs Roppongi Vice (IWGP & ROH tag title match winner take all match)Toni Storm vs Thunder Rosa (AEW Women’s title match)Sting, Darby & Shingo Takagi vs Young Bucks & El Phantasmo Jericho, Guevara & Suzuki vs Kingston, Shota & YutaPac vs Black vs Miro vs Connors (All Atlantic title match) The Lads also talk about all the news coming out of this show, the debut of Cesaro/Claudio, Shibata showing up, the hype for Blood & Guts next week, the chance of Sasha Banks joining AEW, and more!Join our live POST Shows, WatchAlongs and watch us game at Twitch.tv/upnx

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman talk all about the June 22nd, 2022 edition of AEW Dynamite headlined by Jon Moxley & Hiroshi Tanahashi vs Chris Jericho & Lance Archer and the AEW debut of Kazuchika Okada!The BDE give their thoughts on the entire show, which included:Jon Moxley & Hiroshi Tanahashi vs Chris Jericho & Lance ArcherMalakai Black vs Penta Oscuro (AEW All-Atlantic Championship Qualifying Match)“Hangman” Adam Page vs Silas YoungWill Ospreay & Aussie Open vs Orange Cassidy & Roppongi Vice Toni Storm vs Marina Shafir The Lads also talk about the Christian Cage promo, Bryan Danielson announcing that he won’t be on the PPV or Blood and Guts, they speculate on who Zack Sabre Jr’s opponent could be, give our thoughts on the build and card for Forbidden Door, plus Triple H returning to NXT… and more!Join our live POST Shows, WatchAlongs and watch us game at Twitch.tv/upnxtpodcastMonday: upNXT Interview - Gringo Loco (Free Show/YouTube)Tuesday: upNXT - NXT Review (Free Show/Twitch

John Siino reviews this week’s editions of AEW Dark, AEW Dark: Elevation, NXT UK, IMPACT Wrestling, NXT Level Up, NJPW Strong, NWA USA, NWA Powerrr, and Main Event in under 15 minutes on Shot In The Dark.This week on NXT UK, Trent Seven shows his true colors against long-time Moustache Mountain partner, Tyler Bate. After going out drinking, Wolfgang and Damon Kemp team up in the ring to take on Noam Dar and Sha Samuels and we see videos of more NXT 2.0 who are coming over soon.IMPACT Wrestling has the reunion of Aces & Eights as D’Lo Brown recruits the help of Garett Bischoff and Wes Brisco to take on Honor No More’s Kenny King & Vincent. Jay White & Chris Bey take on The Briscoes and Josh Alexander and Eric Young have their contract signing.On AEW Dark, we have Jay Lethal taking on Blake Christian in a fantastic main event, Tony Nese puts out a challenge to Wheeler Yuta and his ROH Pure Championship and Mercedes Martinez and Serena Deeb continue their friendly competition.Also, Swerve in Our Glor

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review NXT from June 21st, 2022 featuring Carmelo Hayes vs Tony D’Angelo for the North American Championship!Braden & Davie give their thoughts on the entire show which included:Carmelo Hayes vs Tony D’Angelo (NXT North American Championship)Solo Sikoa vs Grayson WallerKayden Carter & Katana Chance vs Yulisa Leon & Valentina FerozLegado Del Fantasma vs Roderick Strong & Damon KempCameron Grimes vs Edris EnofeVon Wagner vs Brooks JensenAlba Fyre vs Falllon HenleyThe Lads also talk about Wes Lee’s emotional promo, Roxanne Perez and Cora Jade wanting to challenge for the Tag Team Championship, Apollo Crews and his vigilante ways, Thea Hale and Bodhi Hayward becoming roomies in college, plus the lads talk about the Sasha Banks rumors, Vince McMahon on Smackdown, take your feedback…and more!Join our live POST Shows, WatchAlongs and watch us game at YouTube.com/upNXTMonday: upNXT Interview - Gringo Loco (Free Show/YouTube)Tuesday: upNXT - NXT Review (Free Show/Twi

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman interview independent pro wrestler and GCW star: Gringo Loco!The BDE have a great chat with the “Base God” and discuss a bit about his story from grinding on the independent wrestling scene, to the rise and success of GCW/Fite TV, bringing Lucha Libre back to the forefront, coming up with crazy spot ideas in matches, getting the chance to work in AAA in Mexico, inspirations and dreams in pro wrestling, tips on getting your braids done properly, and a deep discussion on deep dish pizza… and more!You can catch Gringo Loco wrestling this Thursday night at Demand Lucha in Toronto!Tickets at DemandLucha.com  Support this podcast at Patreon.com/upNXT for bonus podcasts including retro NXT reviews, Best Match Ever, Top 5, Reviews from the 6ix, and more. Last week’s shows included TNA Destination X 2007, The Thing (1982), Uncharted (2022), WrestleMania 2000, and more! Only $5 for NA tier to access all these shows and everything in the back catalog! Pennies per podcast!upNXT Theme b

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman talk all about the June 15th, 2022 edition of AEW Dynamite headlined by Jurassic Express vs The Young Bucks in a Ladder Match for the AEW World Tag Team Championships!The BDE give their thoughts on the entire show, which included:Jurassic Express vs The Young Bucks (Ladder Match for the AEW World Tag Team Championships)Chris Jericho vs Ortiz (Hair vs Hair Match) Dax Harwood vs Will OspreayWardlow vs The Plaintifs Ethan Page vs Miro (AEW All-Atlantic Championship Qualifying Match)Britt Baker vs Toni StormThe Lads also talk about Christian Cage turning on Jungle Boy, Orange Cassidy returning to confront Will Ospreay, the card for Forbidden Door so far, the Vince McMahon news …and more!Join our live POST Shows, WatchAlongs and watch us game at Twitch.tv/upnxtpodcastTuesday: upNXT - NXT Review (Free Show/Twitch)Wednesday: Shot In The Dark w/ John Siino (Free Show)Wednesday: BDElite - AEW Dynamite Review (Free Show/Twitch)Support this podcast at Patreon.com/upNXT for bonus podca

John Siino reviews this week’s editions of AEW Dark, AEW Dark: Elevation, NXT UK, IMPACT Wrestling, NXT Level Up, NJPW Strong, NWA USA, NWA Powerrr, and Main Event in under 15 minutes on Shot In The Dark.This week on NWA Powerrr, Bully Ray is the master of ceremonies but gets a visit from The Cardonas ahead of their match against Strictly Business. Taya Valkyrie takes on Taryn Terrell, Matt Cardona speaks after having to relinquish the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship and Natalia Markova sets her eyes on Kamille and the World Women’s Championship.NXT UK has Meiko Satomura defending her NXT UK Women’s Championship against Diamond Mine’s Ivy Nile, Symbiosis kicks Eddie Dennis out of the group, Tiger Turan continues to haunt Kenny Williams and Wolfgang shows Damon Kemp around the pubs.On NJPW Strong, we see the debuts of Killer Kross as he takes on Yuya Uemura, QT Marshall who faces off against Karl Fredericks, and Chuck Taylor as he teams up with Rocky Romero, Tomohiro Ishii, Ren Narita & Mascara Dorada