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The A2theK Wrestling Show

by Karl Rowlands and Antony Denton · English · Sport

Join Antony and Karl for wrestling interviews, news, predictions and reviews! Each week on The A2theK Wrestling Show they take a look at everything happening in the world of WWE & AEW, speak to some of the biggest names in pro wrestling and bring you predictions, reactions and unique segments such a

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 30 min
Latest: 10 Oct 2026
Language: English

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10 Oct 2026 · 22 min

Tommy Tanner on WWE Tryout, PROGRESS Title & What's Next!

Tommy Tanner has had a meteoric rise in British wrestling, becoming PROGRESS Atlas Champion less than a year after his debut and he's already had a WWE tryout after just 18 months in the ring! The Ultimate Geezer joins Karl and Antony to talk about his incredible year, winning the Atlas Championship at the Electric Ballroom, and why his WWE tryout was a genuine pinch-me moment. Tommy reveals that WWE has been his end goal since day one, reflects on how the experience went, and explains what he learned from three days surrounded by world-class coaches and wrestlers. We also get into the…

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S7 · E54 · 8 Oct 2026 · 25 min
WWE Survivor Series 2026: War Games Feels SO Forced!
WWE Survivor Series WarGames is coming up, but does the story actually justify the match or is WWE booking everything backwards just to make WarGames happen? The Bloodline is back together, a new faction has emerged to challenge them, and suddenly everyone needs to be involved in an increasingly intense feud. But does any of it feel natural, or has WWE created a story to fit the PLE rather than letting the story dictate the match? We break down why Survivor Series WarGames is feeling so forced, whether WWE has overused the match, and why some of the best WarGames moments worked because the…
S7 · E53 · 1 Oct 2026 · 28 min
WWE Money in the Bank 2026: EVERYTHING Is About to Change!
Money in the Bank 2026 could completely change the WWE championship picture - and we're predicting who leaves the show holding the briefcases, the titles, and even cashing in on the night!Could LA Knight finally become WWE Champion? Could we see multiple new champions crowned? Who takes the Men's Money in the Bank briefcase between the likes of CM Punk, Penta, Trick Williams, Je'Von Evans and Bron Breakker? And could the Women's Money in the Bank finally be the moment WWE creates its next MAJOR star in the women's division?Karl and Antony break down the latest Money in the Bank 2026 card and…
S7 · E52 · 18 Sep 2026 · 14 min
TNA Knockout Mila Moore talks Bound for Glory, Order 4, Wanting to Wrestle Again and MORE!
TNA Knockout Mila Moore joins The A2theK Wrestling Show to talk about her rise within TNA, joining Mustafa Ali's Order 4 and becoming the group's Secretary of Strategic Affairs. Mila discusses how much joining Order 4 has helped her confidence and career, what it has been like working with Mustafa Ali, and why she considers Ali an "absolute genius" when it comes to professional wrestling. She also talks about her recent experience refereeing the Jason Hotch vs Special Agent 0 match, her ongoing issues with Tasha Steelz, her hopes for revenge, and what she expects from Order 4 heading into…
S7 · E51 · 3 Sep 2026 · 41 min
Kingdom Wrestling - Behind the Promotion That Combines Faith, Church & Wrestling!
Gaz Thompson joins The A2theK Wrestling Show to talk all things Kingdom Wrestling, Wrestling Church and the future of British wrestling.The founder of Kingdom Wrestling and wrestler Gareth Angel takes us behind the scenes of one of the UK's most unique wrestling promotions, explaining how wrestling, faith, charity and community work have come together to create something very different on the British wrestling scene.Gaz discusses the incredible growth of Wrestling Church, the work Kingdom Wrestling is doing with young people, his approach to positive masculinity and safeguarding, and why he…
S7 · E50 · 27 Aug 2026 · 43 min
Stop Comparing Solo Sikoa To The Rock! Fans Will Turn On Him! - HOT TAKES
In this episode of Hot Takes we take a look at more unpopular opinions from the IWC and give our reactions! Is Solo Sikoa really the next big thing in WWE, or are the constant comparisons to The Rock setting him up to fail? Is Shawn Michaels' NXT better than Triple H's? Was ECW actually overrated? Did NXT get worse after Shinsuke Nakamura's reign as champion? Plus MORE! #WWE #AEW #HotTakes #SoloSikoa #TheRock #WrestlingHotTakes 🎙️ Check out our interviews: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF--_sJapnasKYW4IK1GTYE3JTBJeOIQ1 💜 Please subscribe to our channel:…
S7 · E49 · 20 Aug 2026 · 56 min
Nikki Cross on WWE Career, Taking Over PROGRESS, Returning as Nikki Storm and MORE!
Nikki Storm is BACK and she's coming for her throne! We sit down with the former WWE Women's Champion you may know as Nikki Cross for a huge conversation about her return to professional wrestling, becoming co-owner of PROGRESS Wrestling, her ambitions for the PROGRESS Women's Championship, the Odyssey Tour, Hooked On Wrestling, her PhD and so much more! Nikki opens up about her first few weeks back on the independent scene, including OTT, Germany, Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling and her return to PROGRESS at Scorchio. She also reflects on watching WonderBrawl II from afar as the first PROGRESS…
S7 · E48 · 13 Aug 2026 · 38 min
Who Will Win Money in the Bank 2026?! - WWE MITB Predictions
Who will win Money in the Bank 2026?! Karl & Antony run through the biggest potential contenders for WWE Money in the Bank 2026 and try to predict who will walk away with the men's and women's briefcases! On the women's side, we debate Roxanne Perez, Stephanie Vaquer, Paige, Lash Legend, Jade Cargill, Blake Monroe, Jacy Jayne, Sol Ruca, AJ Lee and Naomi - including whether Roxanne could finally get the payoff against Liv Morgan. Then we tackle the men's Money in the Bank picture, including Trick Williams, Solo Sikoa, Penta, LA Knight, Dominik Mysterio, Logan Paul, Bron Breakker Sami Zayn,…
S7 · E47 · 30 Jul 2026 · 56 min
Bull Buchanan talks John Cena, The Rock, Undertaker, Right To Censor, Attitude Era & MORE!
Former WWE Tag Team Champion Bull Buchanan joins The A2theK Wrestling Show for an exclusive interview packed with behind-the-scenes WWE stories.Bull discusses being recruited by Jim Cornette into Smoky Mountain Wrestling, his first experiences in the WWE locker room, why The Undertaker became the respected leader backstage, the rise and fall of The Truth Commission, becoming part of Right To Censor and winning the WWE Tag Team Championship.He also shares stories from teaming with a young John Cena, explains why he always believed Cena would become a star, recalls living the developmental…
S7 · E46 · 29 Jul 2026 · 18 min
BAYLEY LEAVING WWE?! Brock Lesnar RETIRING? SURPRISE RETURN!? | WWE SummerSlam News
With SummerSlam just around the corner, we're breaking down the biggest WWE stories making headlines right now. Could Bayley really be on her way out of WWE? Is Brock Lesnar about to retire for good after his Hell in a Cell match with Oba Femi? Will Randy Orton make a surprise return at SummerSlam, and could Drew McIntyre be back too? We also discuss the mysterious John Cena Classic, which John Cena insists is still happening... despite nobody really knowing what it actually is! Let us know your thoughts in the comments. Is Bayley staying with WWE? Does Brock retire at SummerSlam? Should…
S7 · E45 · 22 Jul 2026 · 33 min
WWE SummerSlam 2026 Predictions! Every Match Predicted, Surprise Returns & Bold Booking!
Who leaves SummerSlam 2026 with championship gold? Will Cody Rhodes finally turn heel? Could Brock Lesnar retire for good? Is Roman Reigns about to destroy Seth Rollins? We break down every announced match, predict the winners, discuss the biggest WWE storylines and even make our own predictions for the matches that haven't been confirmed yet. In this episode of The A2theK Wrestling Show, Karl and Antony give their full WWE SummerSlam 2026 predictions, debate the booking heading into the biggest party of the summer and share some bold takes on where Triple H could be taking WWE next. From CM…
S7 · E44 · 10 Jul 2026 · 15 min
Cedric Alexander talks TNA Freedom, WWE Dream Match, TNA Lockdown Warning, Hurt Syndicate & MORE!
TNA X-Division Champion Cedric Alexander joins The A2theK Wrestling Show for an exclusive interview!Cedric discusses what it means to finally live out his childhood dream in TNA, becoming the face of the legendary X-Division, winning his first Ultimate X match and why he believes holding the X-Division Championship makes him the best wrestler in the world today.We also talk about creative freedom in TNA, why he feels happier than ever before, the working relationship between WWE and TNA, the one WWE superstar he still wishes he'd had the chance to face, Leon Slater, Fabian Aichner, the…
S7 · E43 · 9 Jul 2026 · 36 min
Madisyn Maxxwell is Getting Signed This Year! WWE Dream, AJ Lee, Rebel, AEW, TNA & MORE!
Madisyn Maxxwell joins The A2theK Wrestling Show as she celebrates 10 years in professional wrestling! We discuss her time in WOW as Sandy Shore, working alongside AJ Lee and her reaction to AJ's WWE return, becoming the youngest-ever OVW Women's Champion, receiving praise from Dustin Rhodes following her AEW appearance, competing in Ring of Honor, creating the hugely entertaining Madi Media character, why she stepped away from wrestling after the pandemic, her ambitions to wrestle internationally, and why she's convinced she'll be signed by a major wrestling promotion before the end of the…
S7 · E42 · 2 Jul 2026 · 35 min
Maddy Morgan talks WWE Tryout, Monday Night RAW Appearance, Touring Japan & MORE!
Fresh off a WWE Tryout, an appearance on Monday Night RAW and a two-month tour of Japan with Marigold, Maddy Morgan returns to The A2theK Wrestling Show for one of our favourite interviews to date.At just 18 years old, Maddy reflects on an incredible year that has seen her appear live on RAW alongside Bayley, train at the WWE Performance Center, tour Japan, establish herself in PROGRESS Wrestling and continue her rapid rise as one of the brightest young stars in British wrestling.During the interview, Maddy reveals what it was really like receiving the call for her WWE Tryout, the emotional…
S7 · E40 · 24 Jun 2026 · 49 min
Big E talks Depression, Mental Health, The New Day, His WWE Future & MORE!
WWE Superstar Big E (Ettore Ewen) joins The A2theK Wrestling Show for one of the most honest and inspiring conversations we've ever had. Ahead of the release of his new memoir 'How I Got Over', Big E opens up about his battle with depression, being diagnosed with major depressive disorder, spending time in a psychiatric ward, suicidal thoughts, therapy, meditation and the journey towards self-love and happiness. We also discuss The New Day, Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, the skills that helped him succeed in WWE, life after his in-ring career, his broadcasting role, WrestleMania, The Rock,…
S7 · E39 · 19 Jun 2026 · 23 min
Nattie Neidhart talks Reinventing Herself, WWE IC Title Dream, Shawn Michaels Advice and MORE!
WWE Superstar Nattie Neidhart joins The A2theK Wrestling Show to discuss her WWE Championship goals, working with Jaida Parker in NXT, reinventing herself from Natalya to Nattie, her incredible new memoir The Last Hart Beating and her book signing at Forbidden Planet London ahead of RAW & SmackDown in the UK! We talk about growing up in the legendary Hart family, Bret Hart's initial concerns about her becoming a wrestler, the influence of Davey Boy Smith, her first UK tour with Brian Dixon's All-Star Wrestling at Butlin's, and why British wrestling still means so much to her today. Nattie…
S7 · E38 · 18 Jun 2026 · 23 min
THE ROCK RETURNS?! CODY TURNS HEEL!? WWE SummerSlam 2026 WILD Predictions
SummerSlam is almost here and we're making some absolutely WILD predictions for WWE's biggest party of the summer. In this episode of The A2theK Wrestling Show, Karl and Antony throw logic out the window and predict some of the craziest moments that could happen at WWE SummerSlam 2026. Will The Rock finally return and reveal that he's been pulling the strings behind The Bloodline all along? Could CM Punk make his long-awaited comeback and set up a blockbuster WrestleMania showdown with Cody Rhodes? Is Cody Rhodes finally about to turn heel after years as WWE's top babyface? We also discuss…
S7 · E37 · 17 Jun 2026 · 16 min
WWE Night of Champions 2026 Predictions - Oba Femi SCREWED by Brock Lesnar!?
Night of Champions is almost here and we're breaking down every major match, tournament final and potential surprise heading into one of WWE's biggest events of the summer. In this episode of The A2theK Wrestling Show, Anthony and Karl give their predictions for Seth Rollins vs Bron Breakker inside a steel cage, debate whether Oba Femi is destined for the King of the Ring crown, discuss the future of Jey Uso and Javon Evans, and try to make sense of the increasingly chaotic WWE Championship picture involving Cody Rhodes, Gunther and Sami Zayn. We also discuss Queen of the Ring, Liv Morgan,…
S7 · E36 · 10 Jun 2026 · 6 min
Faraaz from The Traitors Reacts to Exposing a TRAITOR at PROGRESS Wrestling! - Exclusive Interview
Everyone's favourite faithful, star of The Traitors Faraaz Noor joins us for an exclusive post-match interview after getting involved in the clash between Simon Miller and Nathan Black at Progress Wrestling! Faraaz discusses why he decided to side with Simon Miller, the moment he realised Nathan Black couldn't be trusted, training with Pursuit Pro Wrestling, his dream of becoming a professional wrestler, growing up as a wrestling fan, we play 'Faithful or Traitor' and MORE! Subscribe for more exclusive interviews, wrestling content and celebrity guests. #FaraazNoor #TheTraitors…
S7 · E35 · 3 Jun 2026 · 30 min
Can We Guess WWE Theme Songs... As COUNTRY Covers?! (INSANE Wrestling Quiz)
How well do you really know wrestling entrance themes? Quiz Master Brad is back with another challenge, but this time he's gone full cowboy. Using AI, Brad transformed 20 wrestling entrance themes into country music covers and challenged us to identify the wrestler, team or faction behind each song. What sounded like a straightforward quiz quickly turned into one of the hardest wrestling challenges we've ever attempted! Featuring a mix of WWE, NXT, classic themes, forgotten gems, modern stars and even a few surprises, this is a true test of your wrestling music knowledge. Play along, keep…
S7 · E34 · 28 May 2026 · 31 min
National Wrestling League Explained! Football Meets Wrestling!? - Kenny McIntosh Interview
The National Wrestling League is one of the most unique concepts we’ve ever seen in wrestling… blending professional wrestling with football league systems, points, promotion & relegation, guest coaches and team rivalries 👀 In this exclusive interview, Kenny McIntosh joins The A2theK Wrestling Show to discuss the brand new , managing the Glasgow Hitmen, the league format, relegation, yellow & red cards, Kurt Angle’s involvement, D-Lo Brown’s challenge, and why this could completely change the UK wrestling scene. We also discuss , upcoming live shows featuring Kurt Angle, Billy Gunn and…
S7 · E33 · 27 May 2026 · 22 min
WWE King & Queen Of The Ring 2026 Predictions! - SummerSlam Main Events & MORE!
WWE King & Queen Of The Ring is BACK and we’re giving our full predictions for who could win the tournaments and head into SummerSlam with a huge title opportunity! Will CM Punk finally get his big SummerSlam moment? Could Seth Rollins dominate the tournament? Is this the perfect opportunity to elevate stars like Bron Breakker, Oba Femi and Roxanne Perez? We break down all the major contenders including Sami Zayn, Charlotte Flair, Iyo Sky, Jacy Jayne and Stephanie Vaquer, while discussing potential SummerSlam matches, WWE’s future main event scene and whether King & Queen Of The Ring should…
S7 · E32 · 21 May 2026 · 38 min
Rock vs Hogan OVERRATED? Cena's Retirement was MID!? - Insane Wrestling Hot Takes
The A2theK Wrestling Show is back with another episode of HOT TAKES 🔥 where we react to some of the wildest wrestling opinions from the internet! We debate whether John Cena’s retirement run was actually mid, if Hulk Hogan vs The Rock is overrated, whether Cody Rhodes is better on the mic than Seth Rollins, and if WWE has had its best product EVER since WrestleMania 38 👀 Other topics include: - Randy Orton’s “peak” years - Triple H and Black & Gold NXT - Shawn Michaels' BEST WrestleMania Match - Braun Strowman vs Big Show- Chelsea Green’s WWE booking - The Ultimate Warrior legacy Do you…
S7 · E31 · 20 May 2026 · 15 min
WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event XLIV Predictions - Penta v Ethan Page, New Champions & HUGE Returns!
In this episode of The A2theK Wrestling Show, we break down every match announced for WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event, including Penta vs Ethan Page for the Intercontinental Championship, Becky Lynch vs Sol Ruca, the WWE Women’s Tag Team Title match and more! We also discuss Brock Lesnar’s shocking WWE return, Clash in Italy, the current state of WWE’s tag divisions, whether Saturday Night’s Main Event actually matters, and why some fans are calling parts of this card “piss break matches”... Will Penta retain? Are The Street Profits winning the belts? Could Sol Ruca upset Becky Lynch? What…
S7 · E30 · 15 May 2026 · 21 min
WWE Clash In Italy 2026 Predictions
In this episode of The A2theK Wrestling Show, we predict the full potential match card for WWE Clash In Italy 2026, including some huge title matches, returning rivalries and plenty of chaos along the way. We discuss Cody Rhodes potentially challenging Gunther, whether WWE could pull the trigger on a major Gunther title win, and why Cody somehow continues to be the world’s most successful underdog. We also predict Roman Reigns vs Jacob Fatu running it back, possible Bloodline and Uso interference, and whether Jacob could finally dethrone Roman. Elsewhere, we talk Becky Lynch vs Sol Ruca, why…
S7 · E29 · 14 May 2026 · 13 min
Cena Says The John Cena Classic Might Be A Total Failure!? - Reaction
John Cena has officially announced The John Cena Classic… but has also revealed it could be a total failure!? In this episode of The A2theK Wrestling Show, we break down Cena’s surprising comments about the tournament, the backlash (no pun intended) already surrounding the concept, and whether WWE actually knows what this thing is supposed to be yet... We discuss the idea of fan voting potentially overriding actual match results, comparisons to Cyber Sunday and Taboo Tuesday, whether this could become a vehicle for pushing NXT talent, and why the whole thing currently feels more like a…
S7 · E28 · 8 May 2026 · 39 min
SAXA Talks Sax Appeal, UK Wrestling, Overcoming Nerves & Becoming a Rising Star!
In this interview, we are joined by the queen of Sax Appeal, rising star SAXA! She opens up about her journey into wrestling, overcoming nerves and anxiety, balancing ADHD with performing in front of crowds, and how she’s quickly become one of the UK wrestling scene’s fastest rising stars. We also discuss moving to the North West wrestling scene, working for Atomic Pro Wrestling and TNT Extreme Wrestling, wrestling Lana Austin and Hollie Barlow, what she's learned most, understanding crowd reactions, what Sax Appeal means to her, fearing the top rope and goals to overcome, future ambitions…
S7 · E27 · 7 May 2026 · 47 min
WWE Releases 2026: Pay Cuts, Big Names & What Happens Next!?
WWE releases are back, but this time there’s even more going on behind the scenes!In this episode, we break down the latest WWE releases, rumours of talent being asked to take pay cuts, and what this could mean for the future of the roster. Who lands on their feet? Who could thrive outside WWE? What does this say about the current direction of the company heading into the rest of 2026? From Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods to Kairi Sane and The Wyatt Sicks, we discuss potential destinations, reports of contract/pay discussions, who we think will benefit from the releases and whose career may…
S7 · E26 · 30 Apr 2026 · 25 min
WWE Backlash 2026 FULL Predictions! Roman Reigns in Trouble?
WWE Backlash 2026 is almost here and we’re giving our FULL predictions for every announced match plus possible surprise additions to the card!We break down Roman Reigns vs Jacob Fatu, Seth Rollins vs Bron Breakker, Iyo Sky’s match with Asuka despite no Kairi Sane, Dominic Mysterio vs Finn Balor rumours, Street Profits vs The Vision, and more. Could WWE really run a premium live event without Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, Drew McIntyre or Randy Orton?Who leaves Tampa as the big winners?#WWE #Backlash #WWEBacklash #RomanReigns #JacobFatu #SethRollins #WWERaw #SmackDown #WrestlingPodcast 🎙️ Check out…
S7 · E25 · 30 Apr 2026 · 31 min
Elijah Blum talks WWE Tryout, Progress Super Strong Style 16, WXW Championship and MORE! - Exclusive Interview
We sit down with Elijah Blum, the reigning wXw World Champion and rising European wrestling star ahead of Super Strong Style 16!Elijah opens up about his journey through Westside Xtreme Wrestling, competing in Progress Wrestling, his experience at a WWE tryout and what it really takes to succeed in today’s European wrestling scene.We also dive into his unique look, tattoos & character evolution. The reality of WWE tryouts (including training with legends), the rise of European wrestling, ones to watch, his goals & future plansIf you're a fan of independent wrestling, Progress, or rising…

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Typical length: 30 min
Latest episode: 10 Oct 2026
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