Upnxt W/ Braden Herrington & Davie Portman

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review the August 26th edition of WWE NXT from Full Sail University! [Review starts at 00:22:33] The lads run down the entire show including Karrion Kross vacating the NXT Championship due to injury and William Regal setting up a Fatal Four Way 60-Minute Iron Man Match next week between Adam Cole, Johnny Gargano, Tommaso Ciampa and Finn Balor for the vacant championship.  Matches this week include Imperium vs Breezango for the NXT Tag Team Championship, Io Shirai & Rhea Ripley vs Raquel Gonzalez, Santos Escobar vs Isaiah “Swerve” Scott for the NXT Cruiserweight Championship, and Kyle O’Reilly in singles action. Plus: Shotzi’s tank, our thoughts on Keith Lee and his main roster “call up”... and more! The BDE also chat about their Tailgate Party on Zoom from this past weekend, how Braden got confused with a “brave young man” with the same name, Davie getting hyped about turning 31, Braden hurting his toe, your feedback... and more! On the upNXT Patreon, Braden and Dav

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman are back with a review of NXT TakeOver: XXX from August 22nd 2020 at Full Sail University! The lads run down the entire card including Keith Lee vs Karrion Kross for the NXT Championship, Io Shirai vs Dakota Kai for the NXT Women’s Championship, Adam Cole takes on a debuting Pat McAffee (wow!), plus the North American Championship is on the line in a 5-Way Ladder Match between Johnny Gargano, Bronson Reed, Damian Priest, Cameron Grimes and Velveteen Dream, and Finn Balor takes on Timothy Thatcher. The BDE go in-depth about the show, what they liked and what they didn’t like, talk about injury news coming out of the show, plus take your feedback and more! You can also check out a video version of their WatchAlong and Post Show on YouTube by going to YouTube.com/upNXT. On the upNXT Patreon, Braden and Davie review AEW Dynamite each Thursday as well as retro NXT reviews, Best Match Ever, and tons of other podcasts- This week also features a review of WWE SUMMERSLAM 2005, B

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review the August 19th 2020 edition of WWE NXT! (REVIEW STARTS AT 23:49) The BDE chat this week’s “Go Home” edition of NXT featuring Finn Balor vs Velveteen Dream and Johnny Gargano vs Ridge Holland to determine the last two spots in the North American Championship Ladder Match at TakeOver: XXX, Isaiah “Swerve” Scott and Breezango vs Legado del Fantasma, Dakota Kai in action, an awesome Pat McAffee promo and more! The lads also give their predictions for TakeOver: XXX and Summerslam, give their thoughts on the announcement of the Thunderdome, making the most of the last few weeks of Summer, run down all their upcoming shows…and more! This weeks Schedule: Thursday August 20th at 7:30PM EST: The Greatest Summerslam w/ John Siino, Nate Milton and Andrew Thompson (YouTube.com/upNXT) Friday August 21st: Best Match Ever - Summerslam Main Events (Patreon.com/upNXT) Saturday August 22nd at 7PM EST: NXT TakeOver: XXX WatchAlong and POST Show (YouTube.com/upNXT) Sunday August

Braden Herrington is joined by friend of the show John Siino to chat all about WWE’s Edge and Kelsey Grammer starring in this ridiculous new action movie: Money Plane! The lads go through and review this entire movie with such an insane plot. An underground casino with the world’s deadliest criminals… all on board a plane! Adam Copeland aka Edge stars as a professional thief trying to repay his debt to evil crime lord Kelsey Grammar… it’s actually insane. From snakes and piranhas, to Russian roulette, cryptocurrency, cheesy one liners… and Joey Lawrence. This movie has it all. The lads give their honest opinion on this wacky film, thoughts on what could’ve made it (a lot) better, all the weird cameos, dumb fight scenes, stereotypical action movie tropes, praise Edge and his legit acting chops, but also a drone… with a gun?  They watched it, so you don’t have to. Money Plane. From IMDB - Money Plane: "A professional thief with $40 million in debt and his family's life on the line must commit one fin

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review the August 12th 2020 edition of WWE NXT! (REVIEW STARTS AT 18:29) The BDE chat all about this week’s NXT featuring a “hot and fiery” angle between Karrion Kross and Keith Lee, plus KUSHIDA vs Cameron Grimes vs Velveteen Dream to qualify for the Ladder Match at TakeOver, Damian Priest vs Bronson Reed with some big lads wrestling, Aliyah and Mercedes Martinez vs Kayden Carter and Kacy Catanzaro, The Gargano’s fix their light bulbs, Mauro mentions “WAP”... and more!  The lads also talk about who has the best theme song in wrestling, how to social distance at a concert, Davie’s diet, whether Cardi B or Cameron Grimes has song of the Summer, plus your feedback...and more!   On the upNXT Patreon, Braden and Davie review AEW Dynamite each Thursday as well as retro NXT reviews, Best Match Ever, and tons of other podcasts- This week also features a review of WWE SUMMERSLAM 2005    Photo Courtesy: WWE Follow upNXT: Twitter | YouTube | Patreon upNXT Theme by: Warren-D,

Braden Herrington is joined by a returning Davie Portman to review the August 5th, 2020 edition of WWE NXT! (REVIEW STARTS AT 19:08) The BDE chat all about this week’s NXT featuring the main event of Undisputed Era vs Imperium for the NXT Tag Team Championship (and a huge Pat McAfee angle), plus Keith Lee vs Cameron Grimes, Rhea Ripley vs Dakota Kai in a Number 1 Contender's Match, Oney Lorcan vs Damian Priest vs (a debuting) Ridge Holland to enter the NA Title TakeOver match, Reed vs Thorn… and more!  The lads also give their thoughts on Raw Underground, The Rock buying the XFL, the Sturgis Bike Rally, a preview of their Patreon Summer schedule, Davie talks about his vacation, plus your feedback... and more!  On the upNXT Patreon, Braden and Davie review AEW Dynamite each Thursday as well as retro NXT reviews, Best Match Ever, and tons of other podcasts. This week features WCW Hog Wild 1996, the Karate Kid, a Lucha Underground review, “Shot in the Dark”... and more! Photo Courtesy: WWE Follow upNXT

Braden Herrington is joined by friend of the show John Siino to review the July 29th edition of WWE NXT!   (REVIEW STARTS AT 27:05)   Braden welcomes John Siino to chat all about this week’s NXT featuring the main event of Finn Balor vs Dexter Lumis vs Timothy Thatcher, plus Johnny Gargano vs Roderick Strong in a show stealing match, Io Shirai & Tegan Nox vs Dakota Kai & Candice LeRae in tag team action, Bronson Reed tells us a bit about him, Imperium are in action, Keith Lee calls out Kross… Cameron Grimes… and more!   The lads also give thoughts on Adam Cole vs Pat McAfee, Undisputed Era with their babyface turn… and Braden celebrates his birthday with special “Cameo” appearances from NXT/AEW superstars, plus White Claws, Zombi Pods, your feedback...and more!   On the upNXT Patreon, Braden and Davie review AEW Dynamite each Thursday as well as retro NXT reviews, Best Match Ever, and tons of other podcasts- This past week included Best Match Ever: Terry Funk, and upYOURS with guest host Wai T

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review the July 22nd edition of WWE NXT!   (REVIEW STARTS AT 24:05)   The BDE chat about this week’s NXT featuring the announcement of NXT TakeOver: 30! They then chat Dominik Dijakovik vs Karrion Kross in the main event, plus Johnny Gargano vs Roderick Strong vs Bronson Reed in a Triple Threat Match to qualify for the vacant North American Championship TakeOver match, plus Shotzi Blackheart vs Aliyah, Oney Lorcan vs Timothy Thatcher, Breezango dressing as Mounties… and more!   The lads also give their thoughts on WWE's The Horror Show at Extreme Rules, plus “acting” in wrestling, Martha Stewart, Beavers, and talk about why Braden really wants to go to Houston! All this plus your feedback...and more!     On the upNXT Patreon, Braden and Davie review AEW Dynamite each Thursday as well as retro NXT reviews, and tons of other podcasts- This week features Best Match Ever: Terry Funk, and upYOURS with guest host Wai Ting joining the BDE as they review “Freddy Got Fi

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review the July 15th edition of WWE NXT! (REVIEW STARTS AT 29:19) The BDE chat about this week’s NXT featuring Tegan Nox vs Io Shirai for the NXT Women’s Championship, a Winner Takes All DOUBLE Championship match between Dominik Dijakovic and Keith Lee, Cameron Grimes vs Damian Priest, plus Timothy Thatcher takes Denzel Dejournet to school, El Legado del Fantasma have a toast to victory, and Robert Stone is still upset about getting ran over by a tank! The lads also chat about their predictions for this Sunday’s The Horror Show at Extreme Rules, Braden’s new tattoo, Davie’s new cat, plus they question whether Taco Tuesday is cancelled, and talk about Kane...for some reason...a lot! All this, plus your feedback...and more!   On the upNXT Patreon, Braden and Davie review AEW Dynamite each Thursday as well as retro NXT reviews, Best Match Ever, and tons of other podcasts- This week features a throwback PPV review of ECW: Anarchy Rulz 1999 and an Extreme Rules Post Show! Ph

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman present a free edition of “Best Match Ever” as they revisit the top matches of the New Japan Cup 2020! The BDE are excited about the return of New Japan Pro Wrestling as they review, rate, and pick their favourite matches from the cup this year! They discuss Ishii vs Hiromu, Nagata vs Suzuki, plus Okada, Desperado, and more! The lads also give thoughts on the tournament as a whole, fantasy book the dome show in January, and then chat a little bit about NJPW Dominion 2020, and how everything is now... EVIL.   On the upNXT Patreon, Braden and Davie review AEW Dynamite each Thursday as well as retro NXT reviews, Best Match Ever, and tons of other podcasts. This week features: ECW Anarachy Rulz 1999, and WWE Extreme Rules (Watch-a-long and Post show!)   BDE Chiptune Theme by BetaClubFieldTrip.Bandcamp.com Listen to upNXT every Thursday: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS  upNXT T-Shirts: https://www.prowrestlingtees

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review the July 8th edition of WWE NXT: The Great American Bash – Part 2! (REVIEW STARTS AT 18:05) The BDE chat all about Night 2 of The Great American Bash featuring a Winner Takes All DOUBLE Championship main event between North American Champion Keith Lee and NXT Champion Adam Cole. Plus: Isaiah “Swerve” Scott vs. Johnny Gargano, Mia Yim vs. Candice LeRae in a Street Fight, Breezango & Drake Maverick vs. El Legado del Fantasma, Bronson Reed and Mercedes Martinez both in action, Shotzi attempts murder with a tank... and so much more! The lads also chat about the New Japan Cup (especially the 5.75* classic between Toru Yano and Hiromu Takahashi), updated standings for the NJ Cup Bracket Tournament, their EXTREME month on the Patreon, and Davie’s experience getting his first haircut since quarantine... whilst wearing a mask!  On the upNXT Patreon, Braden and Davie review AEW Dynamite each Thursday as well as retro NXT reviews, Best Match Ever, and tons of other pod

Braden Herrington is joined by friend of the show, Nate Milton to review the smash hit sensation: Hamilton: An American Musical - The Movie! Braden and Nate discuss the entire hip-hop musical phenomenon and learn all about American history along the way! They go through each song from the Disney+ production and dissect the lyrics, beats, historical accuracy and all the fantastic musical dance numbers. They fact check everything, while staying awe inspired by this crazy creation from Lin-Manuel Miranda and the amazing supporting cast. They chat about Alexander Hamilton, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and most importantly... King George the 3rd. It’s a hilarious hip-hop history lesson. From sex scandals, to duels, to presidential battle raps… and more! I am not throwing away my shot! On the upNXT Patreon, Braden and Davie review AEW Dynamite each Thursday as well as retro NXT reviews, Best Match Ever, and tons of other podcasts. This week features another Nate Milton appearance as he joins the BDE on a

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review the July 1st edition of WWE NXT: The Great American Bash! (REVIEW STARTS AT 15:26) The BDE celebrate Canada Day! They chat about this week's NXT featuring the main event dream match of Io Shirai vs Sasha Banks. Plus Oney Lorcan vs Timothy Thatcher, a women’s number one contenders fatal four-way, Roderick Strong vs Dexter Lumis in a strap match, Cameron Grimes cuts another great promo, and so much more! The lads also chat everything Canada: including poutine, Rush, Avril, ceasars, and bacon. Plus they discuss the NJPW cup, the upcoming “extreme” month on their Patreon, and so much more! Take off eh!   On the upNXT Patreon, Braden and Davie review AEW Dynamite each Thursday as well as retro NXT reviews, Best Match Ever, and tons of other podcasts. Photo Courtesy: WWE Follow upNXT: Twitter | YouTube | Patreon upNXT Theme by: Warren-D, PXCH and Shaheen Abdi Listen to upNXT every Thursday: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn |

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review the June 24th edition of WWE NXT! (REVIEW STARTS AT 25:49) Braden and Davie start the show by talking openly and honestly about the #SpeakingOut movement and how it has affected the wrestling industry. The BDE then get into their thoughts on this week’s NXT including a Triple Threat Match for the NXT North American Championship between Finn Balor, Johnny Gargano and Keith Lee, plus Cameron Grimes vs Damian Priest, Roderick Strong vs Dexter Lumis, more “Undisputed Therapy”, Robert Stone tries to recruit Rhea Ripley, and matches are set for the next two weeks with the announcement of the return of the Great American Bash! The lads also discuss the New Japan Cup and give the updated scores for their competition, Toronto moving to Phase 2 during the pandemic, they also give their thoughts on The King of Staten Island…and so much more!   On the upNXT Patreon, Braden and Davie review AEW Dynamite each Thursday as well as retro NXT reviews, Best Match Ever, and tons o

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review the June 17th edition of WWE NXT! (REVIEW STARTS AT 24:46) The BDE talk all about Tegan Nox & Shotzi Blackheart challenging Sasha Banks & Bayley for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship in the main event, plus Breezango vs Imperium for the NXT Tag Team Championship, a huge angle setting up the main event for next week, Xia Li vs Aliyah (Fight Forever!), Roderick Strong goes to “undisputed” therapy, and Cameron Grimes is up to no good in the Full Sail parking lot! and more! The lads also discuss NJPW being back! They chat nights 1 & 2 of the New Japan Cup and give the updated results for their competition on the Facebook Page (upNXT Podcasts), plus talk about their new set up in The BDE MSG, Braden vs Construction workers, Ralph The Raccoon… and so much more!   On the upNXT Patreon, Braden and Davie review AEW Dynamite each Thursday as well as retro NXT reviews, Best Match Ever, and tons of other podcasts. This week features a review of NXT (Nov. 7,

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman have reviewed every single Star Wars movie, and now it’s time to take one last look, at our friends…  It’s The Rise of Skywalker! The dead speak! The BDE finally conclude their trip through hyperspace and the Star Wars saga as they review Episode 9: The Rise of Skywalker featuring the return of the Emperor Palpatine (and terrible writing), all the huge epic lightsaber duels, the legend that is Babu Frik, stunning visuals and cool new planets, Sith “way finders”, Kylo’s new mask, the lack of Rose, cameos and callbacks to all the past movies, JJ Abrams vs Rian Johnson… and more! The lads take all your feedback and thoughts on the movie, and then give their official Star Wars film franchise rankings... And so much more! May the force be with you, always. On the upNXT Patreon, Braden and Davie review AEW Dynamite each Thursday as well as retro NXT reviews, Best Match Ever, and tons of other podcasts. This week features The Wrestler (2008), Best Match Ever: Backlash, and so

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review the June 10th edition of WWE NXT featuring Adam Cole vs. Dexter Lumis in the main event. Plus: Mia Yim & Keith Lee vs. Candice LeRae & Johnny Gargano in a mixed tornado tag, Cameron Grimes vs. Finn Balor, Dakota Kai vs. Kacy Catanzaro, new potential contenders for the North American Championship and NXT Women’s Championship are hinted at, and finally... the masked mystery attackers are revealed!  The lads also discuss the return of NJPW and give their thoughts on the New Japan Cup, announce their New Japan Cup Competition on their new Facebook Page, give their predictions for this Sunday’s Backlash PPV, thoughts on the trailer for “Money Plane” featuring Kelsey Grammer and Edge (weird right?), the reality of being scared of car trunks, your feedback… and more! On the upNXT Patreon, Braden and Davie review AEW Dynamite each Thursday as well as retro NXT reviews, Best Match Ever, and tons of other podcasts. This week features The Wrestler (2008), Best Match

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman return with a review of NXT TakeOver: In Your House! The lads run down the entire card including Io Shirai vs. Rhea Ripley vs Charlotte Flair for the NXT Women’s Championship and Velveteen Dream vs. Adam Cole in a “Backlot Brawl” match for the NXT Championship. Plus: The North American Championship is on the line between Johnny Gargano & Keith Lee, Kross vs Ciampa, WWE/NXT Ice cream bars, and the new Kona Reeves drinking game. The BDE go in-depth about the show, what they liked and what they didn’t like, look ahead at where NXT will go from here, plus take your feedback and more! You can also check out a video version of their WatchAlong and Post Show on YouTube by going to YouTube.com/upNXT In Your House: Shotzi Blackheart, Tegan Nox & Mia Yim vs Dakota Kai, Raquel Gonzalez & Candice LeRae Damien Priest vs Finn Balor North American Championship: Johnny Gargano vs Keith Lee NXT Championship: Velveteen Dream vs Adam Cole (Parking Lot Brawl) Tommaso Ciampa

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review the June 3rd 2020 edition of WWE NXT! Braden and Davie start the show with an important discussion about Black Lives Matter, all the protests happening around the world right now and how we can be better people and strive to make the world a better place. The lads then go on to talk about this week’s NXT featuring Drake Maverick vs El Hijo del Fantasma in the finals for the NXT Cruiserweight Championship, a mixed tag team match between Candice LeRae & Johnny Gargano vs Mia Yim & Keith Lee, Undisputed Era vs Danny Burch & Oney Lorcan vs Breezango to determine the Number One Contenders for the NXT Tag Team Championship, plus two Prime Targets covering the upcoming NXT Championship and NXT Women’s Championship matches this weekend plus predictions for TakeOver: In Your House...and more! [REVIEW STARTS AT 00:33:15]  The BDE also chat about sorting out “The Scrump Room”, "Mora" the Dog, Space Force, Braden’s hate for raisins, plus they take your f

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman are back with a bonus podcast! Listen to the BDE try something a little different as they are joined by friend of the show and psychotherapist, Jordan Goodman to discuss how to mentally survive quarantine. They chat to Jordan about his time working at ROH and their adventures of going to MSG last year for the G1 Super Card (and getting super lit). They ask Jordan tips and advice on being positive during a pandemic, keeping busy and productive with your passions, and treating your mind right. They discuss meditation, mindfulness, staying social, and golden screwdrivers. Mental health is important!   You can find out more about Jordan at www.Beatwell.org and https://www.facebook.com/groups/chocolatecroissants/ Follow upNXT: Twitter | YouTube | Patreon BDE Chiptune/synth Theme by BetaClubFieldTrip.Bandcamp.com Listen to upNXT every Thursday: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS  upNXT T-Shirts: https://www.prowrestling