The NXT Wrestling Fan
A podcast of fights and feels. A biweekly NXT review show for would-be wrestling fans who don't know where to start, and current wrestling fans who want to relive the magic of that first time. This podcast is unofficial and not associated or affiliated with World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. ("WWE") in any way.
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Bonus Episode 9 - Captain Carrot and his Amazing Zoo Crew
08/17/2023
Bonus Episode 9 - Captain Carrot and his Amazing Zoo Crew
Over the first five episodes of Kris' tenure on The NXT Wrestling Fan, MeganBob whiffed every attempt to predict the next big thing in the story of NXT. For reasons that we assure you are reasons, that has resulted in nearly two hours of Bob and Kris talking about Captain Carrot and his Amazing Zoo Crew!, an obscure yet beloved funny animal superhero comic published by DC in the early 1980's. Rather than boring you with the origin story of this bonus episode, we'll just tell you that many DC Comjcs tropes are explained, many animal puns are uttered, many low-key quacks are quacked, and the word "sexecutioner" unexpectedly comes up. What are you waiting for? Let this strange episode into your ears so it can punch you directly in the brain! NewsSting by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Eyes Gone Wrong by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Samba Stings by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Teddy Bear Waltz by Kevin MacLeod License code: JR8YJN7X9BTCYONZ Rich and Famous by Soundroll License code: D9U995DOPPSIVVYE Green Fingers by Richard Rodgers License code: ZLHSCJFJWJI8IQGL 60's Quiz Show by Podington Bear is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.
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93 - Vehement Lounging
07/16/2023
93 - Vehement Lounging
As we knew that it would, the episode of NXT that originally aired on March 1st, 2015 arrived ready to rumble and brought with it topics such as: Past!Kris is always one step ahead A feline First Milk Match Inverted Atomic Drops will break your butt The Enzo Box The delicate act of being mean When a gimmick does not work Locational context Journalism! The Chosen One of Something Journey Into Rosebudness Our theme song is called "Learnbuckle" and it was created by the uniquely talented Rafael Medina, whose work you can and should follow via his Twitter account, ! You can also follow MeganBob @meganbobness, and the show itself @nxtwrestlingfan. If you want to get in touch with Kris Newton, set up a pit trap in the Pacific Northwest with a giant pot of coffee and wait patiently. And if you'd like to support the show, check out our Patreon at . Additional music and sound credit to: NewsSting by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Eyes Gone Wrong by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Samba Stings by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Teddy Bear Waltz by Kevin MacLeod License code: JR8YJN7X9BTCYONZ Green Fingers by Richard Rodgers License code: ZLHSCJFJWJI8IQGL 60's Quiz Show by Podington Bear is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.
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92 - Tye and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
07/08/2023
92 - Tye and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
The episode of NXT that originally aired on February 25th, 2015 brings a lot of challenges for Tye Dillinger. This episode of The NXT Wrestling Fan, by contrast, brings you: A MeganBob Announcement Schrodinger's Tom What in the world is Hideo Itami fighting? The Bowtie Era The Kleenex Cheetah The David Mitchell of Chikara-ass bullshit Trampoline reveals Such good butts Not That Greg Hungry for the KJV God cuts a promo Areola Jones Tiny and indignant Being a journalist Our theme song is called "Learnbuckle" and it was created by the uniquely talented Rafael Medina, whose work you can and should follow via his Twitter account, ! You can also follow MeganBob @meganbobness, and the show itself @nxtwrestlingfan. If you want to get in touch with Kris Newton, set up a pit trap in the Pacific Northwest with a giant pot of coffee and wait patiently. And if you'd like to support the show, check out our Patreon at . Additional music and sound credit to: NewsSting by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Eyes Gone Wrong by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Samba Stings by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Teddy Bear Waltz by Kevin MacLeod License code: JR8YJN7X9BTCYONZ Green Fingers by Richard Rodgers License code: ZLHSCJFJWJI8IQGL 60's Quiz Show by Podington Bear is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.
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91 - Make a Cake About It
06/18/2023
91 - Make a Cake About It
Are we chanting for zoo animals in the episode of NXT that originally aired on February 18th, 2015? We certainly have reason to! Along with that, we also ride a rollercoaster that includes: Dramatic irony Precognition about rhinos and spears by tigers Reverse shrimp holds The Devon Box A tea-aboo sidebar A tiny Wrestlemania sign The Sydney Opera House A real Greg Bullcrap and a weird man Your boot-choking dollars Gotta dom your dom Nobody Eats It Like Neville Loud as a kazo Gravity remembers Revenge does a body good! GOOD WITCH WOULD NEVER Our theme song is called "Learnbuckle" and it was created by the uniquely talented Rafael Medina, whose work you can and should follow via his Twitter account, ! You can also follow MeganBob @meganbobness, and the show itself @nxtwrestlingfan. If you want to get in touch with Kris Newton, set up a pit trap in the Pacific Northwest with a giant pot of coffee and wait patiently. And if you'd like to support the show, check out our Patreon at . Additional music and sound credit to: NewsSting by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Eyes Gone Wrong by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Samba Stings by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Teddy Bear Waltz by Kevin MacLeod License code: JR8YJN7X9BTCYONZ Green Fingers by Richard Rodgers License code: ZLHSCJFJWJI8IQGL 60's Quiz Show by Podington Bear is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.
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90 - We'll Always Have The Apron
06/07/2023
90 - We'll Always Have The Apron
The NXT Takeover that originally aired on February 11th, 2015 left Bob with some big feelings about wrestling. Other things we have feelings about in this episode include: Rivals to Wrestlelovers Kris' Bullwinkle OnlyFans Can a knee be gorgeous? The Bull Dempsey Circle of Hell A steel chair is brutally sat upon! Wrestling inspiration from the iconic Oprah Winfrey Tasting the mountaintop MeganBob loves a hobo tune The Hot Topic of wrestling championships Wrestling's ethic of care How to get all the power in a relationship Our theme song is called "Learnbuckle" and it was created by the uniquely talented Rafael Medina, whose work you can and should follow via his Twitter account, ! You can also follow MeganBob @meganbobness, and the show itself @nxtwrestlingfan. If you want to get in touch with Kris Newton, set up a pit trap in the Pacific Northwest with a giant pot of coffee and wait patiently. And if you'd like to support the show, check out our Patreon at . Additional music and sound credit to: NewsSting by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Eyes Gone Wrong by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Samba Stings by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Teddy Bear Waltz by Kevin MacLeod License code: JR8YJN7X9BTCYONZ Green Fingers by Richard Rodgers License code: ZLHSCJFJWJI8IQGL 60's Quiz Show by Podington Bear is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.
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89 - The Many Emotions of Corey Graves
05/15/2023
89 - The Many Emotions of Corey Graves
There are many things to note about the NXT go-home show that originally aired on February 4th, 2015 but chief among them is that Corey Graves is a man with things to get off his chest and observations to make. Highly specific observations. We make some observations of our own in this episode covering topics as diverse as: Angry bubble lady Insignificant sample sizes Pokebutt The Gil Gunderson of NXT Efforts Tasting Note for Submission Holds High Dollar Adjectives BETTER THAN RAW! BETTER THAN RAW! More Bullwinkle Than You'd Suspect The Coup de Grâce cocktail Our theme song is called "Learnbuckle" and it was created by the uniquely talented Rafael Medina, whose work you can and should follow via his Twitter account, ! You can also follow MeganBob @meganbobness, and the show itself @nxtwrestlingfan. If you want to get in touch with Kris Newton, set up a pit trap in the Pacific Northwest with a giant pot of coffee and wait patiently. And if you'd like to support the show, check out our Patreon at . Additional music and sound credit to: NewsSting by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Eyes Gone Wrong by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Samba Stings by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Teddy Bear Waltz by Kevin MacLeod License code: JR8YJN7X9BTCYONZ Green Fingers by Richard Rodgers License code: ZLHSCJFJWJI8IQGL 60's Quiz Show by Podington Bear is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.
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88 - Too Sad To Be Hot
05/03/2023
88 - Too Sad To Be Hot
The episode of NXT that originally aired on January 28th, 2015 leaves us with a lot to think about and a lot to feel because it's contract signing time between Kevin Owen and Sami Zayn! Along with the tension between them, we get into: Brad Maddox methadone Zeroth-level men 2023 is the year of Sin Cara Carny switch-ups Seasonal residence in wherever Indiscriminate bouncers "Right, little buddy?" The birth of #Blurphy The rolled-up newspaper of a heel headlock Anticipatory blow-off boner Catch the fever! Order Muppet vs Chaos Muppet "This Is Ours" by Mith When you're feelin' D; Our theme song is called "Learnbuckle" and it was created by the uniquely talented Rafael Medina, whose work you can and should follow via his Twitter account, ! You can also follow MeganBob @meganbobness, and the show itself @nxtwrestlingfan. If you want to get in touch with Kris Newton, set up a pit trap in the Pacific Northwest with a giant pot of coffee and wait patiently. And if you'd like to support the show, check out our Patreon at . Special thanks to our editor, Lucas Brown, who remains eternally the best! Listen to his excellent podcast, , and follow him on Twitter . Additional music and sound credit to: NewsSting by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Eyes Gone Wrong by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Samba Stings by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Teddy Bear Waltz by Kevin MacLeod License code: JR8YJN7X9BTCYONZ Green Fingers by Richard Rodgers License code: ZLHSCJFJWJI8IQGL 60's Quiz Show by Podington Bear is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.
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87 - 5 Flowers Out of Several
04/16/2023
87 - 5 Flowers Out of Several
The episode of NXT that originally aired on January 21st, 2015 didn't intend to teach us a new word, but in our defense, Afrikaans words are simpler to spell on an American keyboard than 'Coup de Grâce' is. Not that we don't love a circumflex around here. Other things we loved and just generally had emotions about include: Day job promo packages Is William Regal a Spring Excited about brackets Deferral of inevitability Ulnar Nerve Manipulation Murder Chalk Treat yourself to a Bargument An Ode to Dinosaur Training Steak Fight The deadly Fucktapus Some beautiful hands "You too, Princess." Our theme song is called "Learnbuckle" and it was created by the uniquely talented Rafael Medina, whose work you can and should follow via his Twitter account, ! You can also follow MeganBob @meganbobness, and the show itself @nxtwrestlingfan. If you want to get in touch with Kris Newton, set up a pit trap in the Pacific Northwest with a giant pot of coffee and wait patiently. And if you'd like to support the show, check out our Patreon at . Special thanks to our editor, Lucas Brown, who remains eternally the best! Listen to his excellent podcast, , and follow him on Twitter . Additional music and sound credit to: NewsSting by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Eyes Gone Wrong by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Samba Stings by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Teddy Bear Waltz by Kevin MacLeod License code: JR8YJN7X9BTCYONZ Green Fingers by Richard Rodgers License code: ZLHSCJFJWJI8IQGL 60's Quiz Show by Podington Bear is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.
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86 - Five-Fic WrestleKiss
04/01/2023
86 - Five-Fic WrestleKiss
The prophesied move to Wednesday nights comes to fruition in this, the episode of NXT that originally aired on January 14th, 2015 and so does the hotly* anticipated bout between Baron Corbin and Bull Dempsey. Other things you might hotly anticipate about this episode include! [*Citation Needed] Sleep vs Heaven The best chants Simple Machine roundup A Sharpshooter is a wonderful thing to apply A silent MGM Meow Explaining neckbreakers to Ewoks Scooping on a first date Mermaid thighs Powerbombs are kisses, really Free-standing wrestling Millenial pet dads Can't read my Devon-Face Were you saying Boo-ull? Our theme song is called "Learnbuckle" and it was created by the uniquely talented Rafael Medina, whose work you can and should follow via his Twitter account, ! You can also follow MeganBob @meganbobness, and the show itself @nxtwrestlingfan. If you want to get in touch with Kris Newton, set up a pit trap in the Pacific Northwest with a giant pot of coffee and wait patiently, but you can hear his podcast MegaDumbCast wherever you get your podcast and hear all the bonus stuff on his Patreon https://www.patreon.com/megadumbcast. And if you'd like to support the show, check out our Patreon at . Special thanks to our editor, Lucas Brown, who remains eternally the best! Listen to his excellent podcast, , and follow him on Twitter . Additional music and sound credit to: NewsSting by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Eyes Gone Wrong by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Samba Stings by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Teddy Bear Waltz by Kevin MacLeod License code: JR8YJN7X9BTCYONZ Green Fingers by Richard Rodgers License code: ZLHSCJFJWJI8IQGL 60's Quiz Show by Podington Bear is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.
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85 - Horny for Headlocks
03/18/2023
85 - Horny for Headlocks
You Deserve It! 👏👏 👏👏👏 And you deserve everything else we cover in the episode of NXT that originally aired on January 8th, 2015, which, as you might expect, includes the glorious return of Sami Zayn. Other detours include: The fullness of your heart crystal Layers of performance Bob's Men's Feelings Retreat Doing Squatch 2: Squatching Season The finer points of cat ownership The Phantom of the Grapple-a Turtles and their wrestlers of choice Genital Flip, with Theatrics SolarPunk Gardening Jeans Sin Cara's last day as a flight attendant The kick of a lover Tiny domestic nothings Our theme song is called "Learnbuckle" and it was created by the uniquely talented Rafael Medina, whose work you can and should follow via his Twitter account, ! You can also follow MeganBob @meganbobness, and the show itself @nxtwrestlingfan. If you want to get in touch with Kris Newton, set up a pit trap in the Pacific Northwest with a giant pot of coffee and wait patiently. And if you'd like to support the show, check out our Patreon at . Special thanks to our editor, Lucas Brown, who remains eternally the best! Listen to his excellent podcast, , and follow him on Twitter . Additional music and sound credit to: NewsSting by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Eyes Gone Wrong by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Samba Stings by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Teddy Bear Waltz by Kevin MacLeod License code: JR8YJN7X9BTCYONZ Green Fingers by Richard Rodgers License code: ZLHSCJFJWJI8IQGL 60's Quiz Show by Podington Bear is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.
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84 - Hardcore Beaning
03/05/2023
84 - Hardcore Beaning
The return of Jason Jordan: Wrestling Detective features heavily in the episode of NXT that originally aired on January 1st, 2015 but, unbelievably, that's not the only notable occurrence! Also covered in this episode: The works of Thomas Hardy A daring Patreon offer Jason Jordan looks closer to home... Big Dude Kink DVD?? A soft and snowy Sami Zayn Vampire Lovers Big MILF energy Our theme song is called "Learnbuckle" and it was created by the uniquely talented Rafael Medina, whose work you can and should follow via his Twitter account, ! You can also follow Miles @mjschneiderman, MeganBob @meganbobness, and the show itself @nxtwrestlingfan. And if you'd like to support the show, check out our Patreon at . Special thanks to our editor, Lucas Brown, who remains eternally the best! Listen to his excellent podcast, , and follow him on Twitter . Additional music and sound credit to: NewsSting by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Eyes Gone Wrong by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Samba Stings by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Teddy Bear Waltz by Kevin MacLeod License code: JR8YJN7X9BTCYONZ Green Fingers by Richard Rodgers License code: ZLHSCJFJWJI8IQGL 60's Quiz Show by Podington Bear is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.
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83 - U R SUCK
02/19/2023
83 - U R SUCK
At last, it's back and it's all about our beloved NXT! Kris Newton takes over as the new podcast dad starting with the episode of NXT that originally aired on December 18th, 2014. Sami Zayn may not be here, but there's still plenty to get excited about including: THANK YOU! NEVILLE! Haughty vs Hottie A Defense of Heel Commentary Take Kevin Owens Home PER-MA-NENT-LY Talking Gorillas The Ascension Casually Murder Enzo THANK YOU! MILES! Sami/Kevin AO3 tags Our theme song is called "Learnbuckle" and it was created by the uniquely talented Rafael Medina, whose work you can and should follow via his Twitter account, ! You can get more Kris Newton at https://www.patreon.com/megadumbcast/ get more MeganBob @meganbobness, and follow the show itself @nxtwrestlingfan. And if you'd like to support the show, check out our Patreon at . Special thanks to our editor, Lucas Brown, who remains eternally the best! Listen to his excellent podcast, , and follow him on Twitter . Additional music and sound credit to: NewsSting by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Eyes Gone Wrong by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Samba Stings by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Green Fingers by Richard Rodgers License code: ZLHSCJFJWJI8IQGL 60's Quiz Show by Podington Bear is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.
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AEW Wrestling Fan 3b - You Are Butt a Novice
02/12/2023
AEW Wrestling Fan 3b - You Are Butt a Novice
It's Saturday and you know what that means! The final episode of The AEW Wrestling Fan covering Full Gear 2022, the PPV that originally aired November 19th, 2022. Jon Moxley and MJF conclude their championship battle and Kris concludes his battle with the breakdown. Also in this episode! Taz Appreciation The tiny delicious anchovy that is Sonjay Dutt Too Many Folding Tables At Events? Hayter/Storm shipping questions Yes, Bob would fuck Randall from Monsters Inc. Surprise Thomas Aquinas references My Two Doms Brass Knuckle Betrayals "You lovely little marshmallow you..." Our theme song is called "Learnbuckle" and it was created by the uniquely talented Rafael Medina, whose work you can and should follow via his Twitter account, @EarthMeauxFaux! You can follow MeganBob @meganbobness and the show itself @nxtwrestlingfan. And if you'd like to support the show, check out our Patreon at . Special thanks to our editor, Lucas Brown, who remains eternally the best! Listen to his excellent podcast, The Math of You, and follow him on Twitter @lokified. Additional music and sound credit to: NewsSting by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Eyes Gone Wrong by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Samba Stings by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Green Fingers by Richard Rodgers License code: ZLHSCJFJWJI8IQGL
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AEW Wrestling Fan 3a - STORYTELLING!
02/04/2023
AEW Wrestling Fan 3a - STORYTELLING!
It's Saturday and you know what that means! The third episode of The AEW Wrestling Fan covering Full Gear 2022 -- or rather, ironically, HALF of Full Gear -- the PPV that originally aired November 19th, 2022. This episode gives us the long-awaited return of The Elite, as well as the wrestling return and AEW debut of Saraya. Also in this episode! Cage match discourse Dad rock 32 oz of rum & Coke Copious shit-fixing Military-grade nipple covers The disappearance of "Shaq" Tensions reach a flat-mouth-emoji pitch in the Jericho Appreciation Society Kris receives the wages of hubris A long-awaited match is awesome (NO! IT'S! NOT!) Our theme song is called "Learnbuckle" and it was created by the uniquely talented Rafael Medina, whose work you can and should follow via his Twitter account, @EarthMeauxFaux! You can also follow Miles @mjschneiderman, MeganBob @meganbobness, and the show itself @nxtwrestlingfan. And if you'd like to support the show, check out our Patreon at . Special thanks to our editor, Lucas Brown, who remains eternally the best! Listen to his excellent podcast, The Math of You, and follow him on Twitter @lokified. Additional music and sound credit to: NewsSting by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Eyes Gone Wrong by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Samba Stings by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Green Fingers by Richard Rodgers License code: ZLHSCJFJWJI8IQGL
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AEW Wrestling Fan 2 - "Wall to Wall Dads"
01/22/2023
AEW Wrestling Fan 2 - "Wall to Wall Dads"
It's Saturday and you know what what means! The second episode of The AEW Wrestling Fan covering the episode of Rampage that originally aired on November 18th, 2022. This episode introduces Kris not only to the heart of what AEW is, but also to the secrets of his own heart. Also in this episode! The art of brawl-walking The dislocation of commentary A lot of Hook sensations A potted history of the Dark Order Piledriver butt danger Camcorder dads anonymous Sunday Night Heat Minimal Jericho Kris is HOOKED VHS tape sourcing Don’t bite CM Punk Our theme song is called "Learnbuckle" and it was created by the uniquely talented Rafael Medina, whose work you can and should follow via his Twitter account, @EarthMeauxFaux! You can also follow Miles @mjschneiderman, MeganBob @meganbobness, and the show itself @nxtwrestlingfan. And if you'd like to support the show, check out our Patreon at . Special thanks to our editor, Lucas Brown, who remains eternally the best! Listen to his excellent podcast, The Math of You, and follow him on Twitter @lokified. Additional music and sound credit to: NewsSting by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4124-newssting License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Eyes Gone Wrong by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3732-eyes-gone-wrong License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Samba Stings by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4008-samba-stings License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Green Fingers by Richard Rodgers https://uppbeat.io/t/richard-bodgers/green-fingers License code: ZLHSCJFJWJI8IQGL
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AEW Wrestling Fan 1 - "Work the Taint"
01/15/2023
AEW Wrestling Fan 1 - "Work the Taint"
It's Saturday and you know what that means! It's time for the AEW Wrestling Fan covering the episode of AEW Dynamite that originally aired on November 16th, 2022. This episode throws Kris Newton headlong into the go-home show for Full Gear. Don't worry, Kris has a whole different go-home show after this one to help get him up to speed, but in the meantime we cover: Sammy Guevara is young and hungry (for EYEBALLS) Bob basically promises to write a Yambag Jones/Taz fic The Biggest Dick Energy Why do we want to scissor Billy Gunn? Weird Shaped Dudes "Ridickelous" Death Triangle smothers Kris' Breakdown in workrate There are two podcast hosts before you. One cannot see butts, and one can see ONLY butts... Our theme song is called "Learnbuckle" and it was created by the uniquely talented Rafael Medina, whose work you can and should follow via his Twitter account, ! You can also follow Miles @mjschneiderman, MeganBob @meganbobness, and the show itself @nxtwrestlingfan. And if you'd like to support the show, check out our Patreon at . Special thanks to our editor, Lucas Brown, who remains eternally the best! Listen to his excellent podcast, , and follow him on Twitter . Additional music and sound credit to: NewsSting by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Eyes Gone Wrong by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Samba Stings by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Green Fingers by Richard Rodgers License code: ZLHSCJFJWJI8IQGL
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Announcing The Next Arc of The NXT Wrestling Fan
01/07/2023
Announcing The Next Arc of The NXT Wrestling Fan
The NXT Wrestling Fan returns in roughly six weeks to tell the tale of Sami Zayn's journey through Golden Age NXT! In the meantime, we have to say goodbye to one of our very oldest friends here on the podcast. We also say hello to the new permanent (and familiar) co-host that will guide us through to the conclusion of The NXT Wrestling Fan. As we work to prepare the next arc of the show, you'll have 3-4 bonus episodes on the feed covering a bit of AEW and giving you plenty of wrestling hilarity to enjoy while waiting for the return of the regular show. Kris Newton and I are thrilled to be working on this and we can't wait to bring you Zayn's NXT story in the coming months! Our theme song is called "Learnbuckle" and it was created by the uniquely talented Rafael Medina, whose work you can and should follow via his Twitter account, @EarthMeauxFaux! You can also follow Miles @mjschneiderman, MeganBob @meganbobness, and the show itself @nxtwrestlingfan. And if you'd like to support the show, check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/nxtwrestlingfan.
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82 - And Then They Break Your Heart (feat. Mith)
10/01/2022
82 - And Then They Break Your Heart (feat. Mith)
Real talk: When I (Miles) originally started talking to MeganBob about doing this podcast, I knew that two things needed to happen: We needed to start with Sami Zayn's debut, and we needed to, at the very least, make it to NXT Takeover: R Evolution. Getting past R Evolution would be great (and don't worry, we will) but as long as we made it there, it would be enough. And now we're here, and I can't express how happy I am that we've gone on this journey. And I would never IN A MILLION YEARS have dreamed of being able to talk Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens, and R Evolution with the one and only Mith. If you're not familiar with Mith's work, that's something I highly recommend you change, whether it be via or . I don't know that I've ever encountered a better writer on the subject of professional wrestling, and trust me, I have encountered most of them. If you want to be FULLY versed on the stuff we're talking about today, your light reading assignment is , or, for the more ambitious among you, the 20-part series on the history of Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens, which you can follow in order thanks to the links at the bottom of each essay as long as you . I cannot possibly recommend these highly enough for anybody interested in these two characters, or just interested in reading great non-fiction writing. Anyway, we are so honored and thrilled that Mith was able to join us to discuss all things R Evolution, and I'm so happy that you get to hear it! Please enjoy, and be sure to stick around until the end of the episode for important announcements about the future of this podcast! Our theme song is called "Learnbuckle" and it was created by the uniquely talented Rafael Medina, whose work you can and should follow via his Twitter account, ! You can also follow Miles @mjschneiderman, MeganBob @meganbobness, and the show itself @nxtwrestlingfan. And if you'd like to support the show, check out our Patreon at . Special thanks to our editor, Lucas Brown, who remains eternally the best! Listen to his excellent podcast, , and follow him on Twitter . Additional music and sound credit to: NewsSting by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Teddy Bear Waltz by Kevin MacLeod License code: JR8YJN7X9BTCYONZ Green Fingers by Richard Rodgers License code: ZLHSCJFJWJI8IQGL
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81 - Righty Tighty, Lefty Loosey
09/17/2022
81 - Righty Tighty, Lefty Loosey
We're almost there. We're SO CLOSE. And we have so many appetizers to dig into before the main course! The episode of NXT that originally aired on December 4th, 2014, is the go-home show for NXT Takeover: R Evolution, and while other feuds are fractionally furthered and we take delight in various small moments througout the show, it's the final confrontation between Sami Zayn and Adrian Neville that blows us away. Topics of conversation for this episode include: Bayley acting wildly out of character and being rightfully punished Simon Gotch dueling a lion Kevin Owens and the cracking open of the door between WWE and the independent scene The unfathomably erotic thrill of William Regal calling you "flower" Finn Balor is coming with something we've never seen before (is it his dick? How could it possibly be his dick? But also, how could it possibly not?) Character growth, evolution, and the moments in which professional wrestling is at its absolute best Bowser leaves town (and Bowsette arrives) Our theme song is called "Learnbuckle" and it was created by the uniquely talented Rafael Medina, whose work you can and should follow via his Twitter account, ! You can also follow Miles @mjschneiderman, MeganBob @meganbobness, and the show itself @nxtwrestlingfan. And if you'd like to support the show, check out our Patreon at . Special thanks to our editor, Lucas Brown, who remains eternally the best! Listen to his excellent podcast, , and follow him on Twitter . Additional music and sound credit to: NewsSting by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Eyes Gone Wrong by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Samba Stings by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Teddy Bear Waltz by Kevin MacLeod License code: JR8YJN7X9BTCYONZ Green Fingers by Richard Rodgers License code: ZLHSCJFJWJI8IQGL
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80 - No Current Bears Were Harmed
09/03/2022
80 - No Current Bears Were Harmed
The episode of NXT that originally aired on November 27th, 2014, is...strangely devoid of Sami Zayn and Adrian Neville? Huh. That's kind of weird for this time period. But it's still compelling, as we get to catch up on a few of NXT's other storylines, with developments that include: The Continued Adventures Of Jason Jordan, Wrestling Detective Tyler Breeze and Marcus Louis suddenly being fanfic material Blue Pants' lack of theme music Dueling with bear footage Finn Balor and Natalya continue to just be ridiculously hot Our first glimpse at Kevin Owens (!!!) (!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) Pocket sand Our theme song is called "Learnbuckle" and it was created by the uniquely talented Rafael Medina, whose work you can and should follow via his Twitter account, ! You can also follow Miles @mjschneiderman, MeganBob @meganbobness, and the show itself @nxtwrestlingfan. And if you'd like to support the show, check out our Patreon at . Special thanks to our editor, Lucas Brown, who remains eternally the best! Listen to his excellent podcast, , and follow him on Twitter . Additional music and sound credit to: NewsSting by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Eyes Gone Wrong by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Samba Stings by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Teddy Bear Waltz by Kevin MacLeod License code: JR8YJN7X9BTCYONZ Green Fingers by Richard Rodgers License code: ZLHSCJFJWJI8IQGL
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79 - Tow Bayley and Lightning Charlotte
08/21/2022
79 - Tow Bayley and Lightning Charlotte
The episode of NXT that originally aired on November 20th, 2014, isn't exactly a four-course meal — more like a bunch of single-serving h'orderves followed by an absolutely massive and sumptuous dessert. But there's still plenty to talk about in the early parts of the episode (Bayley getting advice from Charlotte that she's definitely going to ignore, the Vaudevillains going weirdly problematic on us all of a sudden, and a temporal dick-measure contest between Bull Dempsey and Baron Corbin) before we get to Sami Zayn, Adrian Neville, and the DRAMA, which is catnip for MeganBob. Be sure to check this one out, because if you can't do it, you might just be done. Our theme song is called "Learnbuckle" and it was created by the uniquely talented Rafael Medina, whose work you can and should follow via his Twitter account, ! You can also follow Miles @mjschneiderman, MeganBob @meganbobness, and the show itself @nxtwrestlingfan. And if you'd like to support the show, check out our Patreon at . Special thanks to our editor, Lucas Brown, who remains eternally the best! Listen to his excellent podcast, , and follow him on Twitter . Additional music and sound credit to: NewsSting by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Eyes Gone Wrong by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Samba Stings by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Teddy Bear Waltz by Kevin MacLeod License code: JR8YJN7X9BTCYONZ Green Fingers by Richard Rodgers License code: ZLHSCJFJWJI8IQGL
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78 - The Kayfabening (feat. Neal Butler)
08/06/2022
78 - The Kayfabening (feat. Neal Butler)
At long last, the moment has come! To cover the episode of NXT that originally aired on November 13th, 2014, we are joined by none other than MeganBob's husband, Neal Butler! Now, this is normally where we put the whole bulleted list of things we talk about on the episode, but to be honest, we mostly just talk about Finn Balor, who is ridiculously hot. Actually pretty much everyone on this episode is ridiculously hot. But especially Finn Balor! Our theme song is called "Learnbuckle" and it was created by the uniquely talented Rafael Medina, whose work you can and should follow via his Twitter account, ! You can also follow Miles @mjschneiderman, MeganBob @meganbobness, and the show itself @nxtwrestlingfan. And if you'd like to support the show, check out our Patreon at . Special thanks to our editor, Lucas Brown, who remains eternally the best! Listen to his excellent podcast, , and follow him on Twitter . Additional music and sound credit to: NewsSting by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Teddy Bear Waltz by Kevin MacLeod License code: JR8YJN7X9BTCYONZ Green Fingers by Richard Rodgers License code: ZLHSCJFJWJI8IQGL
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77 - Just Show Me The Package
07/23/2022
77 - Just Show Me The Package
The episode of NXT that originally aired on November 6th, 2014, has many things to recommend it (most of which happen backstage) but we only have eyes for the debuting Finn Balor and his omnipresent dick. We dare you to look at anything else when he's on-screen, which fortunately is only at the end of the episode, so at least we have a few other things to talk about. Some of those things include: Packages (the video kind, not the dick kind, pervs) But also very much the dick kind, if that wasn't clear In case Finn Balor's dick wasn't enough, William Regal likes a spot of tea and it is extremely hot Also Sami Zayn has a match with Tyler Breeze and the pin is very weird and fucky, are we horny enough yet? A new MeganBob fanfic features Catra drooling over her girlfriend, Adora, so no, apparently not All of wrestling's terms of blood and bleeding, explained, and definitely not out here ruining the entire vibe Our theme song is called "Learnbuckle" and it was created by the uniquely talented Rafael Medina, whose work you can and should follow via his Twitter account, ! You can also follow Miles @mjschneiderman, MeganBob @meganbobness, and the show itself @nxtwrestlingfan. And if you'd like to support the show, check out our Patreon at . Special thanks to our editor, Lucas Brown, who remains eternally the best! Listen to his excellent podcast, , and follow him on Twitter . Additional music and sound credit to: NewsSting by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Eyes Gone Wrong by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Samba Stings by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Teddy Bear Waltz by Kevin MacLeod License code: JR8YJN7X9BTCYONZ Green Fingers by Richard Rodgers License code: ZLHSCJFJWJI8IQGL
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76 - Night And Hamburgers (feat. Troy McClain)
07/09/2022
76 - Night And Hamburgers (feat. Troy McClain)
He doesn't actually appear on the episode of NXT that originally aired on October 30th, 2014, but he's here to talk about it with us, and we couldn't be happier! And by "he," we mean former NXT wrestler AJ Ryder, aka Troy McClain! AJ joins us for the entire show, breaking down Sami Zayn's latest redemption roadblocks, Hideo Itami's inexplicable decision making, and Emma's temporary return to the show. He also discusses his journey into (and out of) pro wrestling, pulls back the curtain on his experiences as a member of the 2014 NXT roster, and shares a myriad of stories from his time in the ring. It's truly a very special episode, and we're thrilled to be able to share it with you. Be sure to check out AJ's podcast, , and follow him on Twitter . Our theme song is called "Learnbuckle" and it was created by the uniquely talented Rafael Medina, whose work you can and should follow via his Twitter account, ! You can also follow Miles @mjschneiderman, MeganBob @meganbobness, and the show itself @nxtwrestlingfan. And if you'd like to support the show, check out our Patreon at . Special thanks to our editor, Lucas Brown, who remains eternally the best! Listen to his excellent podcast, , and follow him on Twitter . Additional music and sound credit to: NewsSting by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Teddy Bear Waltz by Kevin MacLeod License code: JR8YJN7X9BTCYONZ Green Fingers by Richard Rodgers License code: ZLHSCJFJWJI8IQGL
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75 - Booty-Calling Gravity
06/25/2022
75 - Booty-Calling Gravity
It's nearly inconceivable, but we have reached 75 episodes! As MeganBob quite astutely points out, that's three quarters of the way to 100 (the numbers don't lie)! There's only one way to celebrate such a milestone: watching Adrian Neville tell Sami Zayn "We all know you can't win the big one." Ouch. Sick Shire burn, bro. Of course, that's not the only thing that happens on the episode of NXT that originally aired on October 23rd, 2014. Other topics of conversation include: The Continued Adventures of Jason Jordan, Wrestling Detective The continued machinations of the evil mirror in the women's locker room A bizarre, if temporary, farewell Hideo Itami should maybe consider hunting fewer vampires A hairy and huggy fanfic The long-awaited final edition (for reals this time) of Women's Wrestling History of the Week Miles and MeganBob are VERY excited about the next episode Our theme song is called "Learnbuckle" and it was created by the uniquely talented Rafael Medina, whose work you can and should follow via his Twitter account, @EarthMeauxFaux! You can also follow Miles @mjschneiderman, MeganBob @meganbobness, and the show itself @nxtwrestlingfan. And if you'd like to support the show, check out our Patreon at . Additional music and sound credit to: NewsSting by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Eyes Gone Wrong by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Samba Stings by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Teddy Bear Waltz by Kevin MacLeod License code: JR8YJN7X9BTCYONZ Green Fingers by Richard Rodgers License code: ZLHSCJFJWJI8IQGL Fast Talkin by Kevin MacLeod Link: Special thanks to new editor Lucas Brown!
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74 - Taste The Futch (feat. Annie Craton)
06/11/2022
74 - Taste The Futch (feat. Annie Craton)
We have finally arrived at the episode of NXT that originally aired on October 16th, 2014. And that means that we have finally arrived at the official beginning of Sami Zayn's Road to Redemption! So naturally, we brought in Annie Craton of Crooked Russian Cam, because she knows basically nothing about wrestling. And it's a blast. Topics of conversation include: Mysterious wrestling cartoons Wrestling matches as food dishes Team Thicc (sp?) "Hi Becky, I'm gay" The debut of Blue Pants Alex Riley somehow, impossibly, does a good job The New Breed, explained (and shipped) You can find Annie's work here: https://www.crookedrussiancam.horse/ Our theme song is called "Learnbuckle" and it was created by the uniquely talented Rafael Medina, whose work you can and should follow via his Twitter account, @EarthMeauxFaux! You can also follow Miles @mjschneiderman, MeganBob @meganbobness, and the show itself @nxtwrestlingfan. And if you'd like to support the show, check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/nxtwrestlingfan. Additional music and sound credit to: NewsSting by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Teddy Bear Waltz by Kevin MacLeod License code: JR8YJN7X9BTCYONZ Green Fingers by Richard Rodgers License code: ZLHSCJFJWJI8IQGL
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Wait, Where's Episode 74?
05/29/2022
Wait, Where's Episode 74?
Hi all, we are so sorry, but unfortunately there is no new episode of The NXT Wrestling Fan this week. We hope that after listening to our explanation, you'll understand and forgive us, and we promise that in two weeks, you will have Episode #74 in your hands, and we will be back to normal from there (except for the fact that every episode for a while is going to be a BANGER). Thank you so much for continuing to listen as we navigate our increasingly insane lives!
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73 - Size Differences Matter
05/14/2022
73 - Size Differences Matter
Episode #73 is here to give you a big 'ol hug, which you probably need after watching the episode of NXT that originally aired on October 9th, 2014, aka "The One Where Sami Loses to Titus O'Neill." Yes, that's a thing that happened. It's an outrage. But of course, it needed to happen. Also in this episode: MeganBob's secret "large people tossing around small people" fetish, revealed A truly bizarre Mojo Rawley finish that's only partially explained by his injury Full Sail goes deathly silent Apparently Hey Arnold! was culturally relevant in 2014? Renee Young's sapphic feelings about Becky Lynch are very textual Titus O'Neill is Andre the Giant in The Princess Bride and it's the greatest compliment we could possibly give him Bear hugs, explained (with some help from ) Bob's Barneys Our theme song is called "Learnbuckle" and it was created by the uniquely talented Rafael Medina, whose work you can and should follow via his Twitter account, @EarthMeauxFaux! You can also follow Miles @mjschneiderman, MeganBob @meganbobness, and the show itself @nxtwrestlingfan. And if you'd like to support the show, check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/nxtwrestlingfan. Additional music and sound credit to: NewsSting by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Eyes Gone Wrong by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Samba Stings by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Teddy Bear Waltz by Kevin MacLeod License code: JR8YJN7X9BTCYONZ Green Fingers by Richard Rodgers License code: ZLHSCJFJWJI8IQGL March of the Spoons by Kevin MacLeod Link: License:
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72 - The Passion Of The Kick
04/30/2022
72 - The Passion Of The Kick
Episode #72 is here and coming in hot, and honestly, if this one doesn't make you a fan of our show, you might be out of opportunities. Just like Tyson Kidd on the episode of NXT that originally aired on October 2nd, 2014! Highlights include: Selling on offense, explained (and demonstrated by Bayley) The collective noun for a group of referees The Continued Adventures of Jason Jordan, Wrestling Detective We need to know absolutely everything about Troy McClain Something is changing inside Adrian Neville Allison Danger = Queen Titania WWE tryouts: an half-assed investigation Our theme song is called "Learnbuckle" and it was created by the uniquely talented Rafael Medina, whose work you can and should follow via his Twitter account, @EarthMeauxFaux! You can also follow Miles @mjschneiderman, MeganBob @meganbobness, and the show itself @nxtwrestlingfan. And if you'd like to support the show, check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/nxtwrestlingfan. Additional music and sound credit to: NewsSting by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Eyes Gone Wrong by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Samba Stings by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: District Four by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Fast Talkin by Kevin MacLeod Link: Teddy Bear Waltz by Kevin MacLeod License code: JR8YJN7X9BTCYONZ Green Fingers by Richard Rodgers License code: ZLHSCJFJWJI8IQGL Friendly Day by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3779-friendly-day License: Call of Fate by Alex Besss Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): License code: MNZWOPJJPDYQZ2PK
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71 - The Eyebrows Make It Weird
04/16/2022
71 - The Eyebrows Make It Weird
Even getting our heads shaved and having to put on terrible wigs wouldn't be enough to stop us from covering the episode of NXT that originally aired on September 25th, 2014, in which Jason Albert takes a stand for bald people everywhere! Also on this episode: The maturation of the Bayley character Charlotte is apparently a babyface now Why MeganBob isn't always enthralled by women's wrestling A brief conversation about wrestling video games Enzo's pursuit of Carmella remains gross and hard to watch Tyson Kidd's big Isildur energy Don't hunt what you can't exsanguinate NewsSting by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Eyes Gone Wrong by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: Discovery Hit by Kevin MacLeod License: Teddy Bear Waltz by Kevin MacLeod License code: JR8YJN7X9BTCYONZ Green Fingers by Richard Rodgers License code: ZLHSCJFJWJI8IQGL
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