Episodes
Time for a WrestleMania Rewind! Rec0rded a week after the events of Mania 40 Luke & Ant get together to rewatch, discuss, and compare highlights from one of the best WrestleMania's of all-time, that included Cody Rhodes winning the WWE World Title thanks to a little help from some old legends. Luke also gives his thoughts on the live atmosphere after attending a cold Night 1 in Philadelphia, plus we discuss how it all affects Fantasy Faction Season 3! As usual, we end the episode with a...
Published 05/12/24
Published 05/12/24
It's Draft Time! Fantasy Faction Season 3 has kicked off, which means it's that time for Luke & Ant to draft the superstars needed to go head-to-head in Fantasy combat with the likes of fellow pro-wrestling lovers and content creators. In Season 2 we drafted Jade Cargill as Captain, which did not end up working out. In short, last season was MID for us. So mid that there's now talk of a 'wolfpack' stepping in to shake things up... In this episode we also ask Artificial Intelligence...
Published 04/21/24
For the last time ever, Cheap Pop Rasslin brings you flawless accurate predictions, joined by cherished members of the Fantasy Faction community; Nicolai from The Wrestler & The Nerds, Jack from The Big Pop Theory Podcast, and Vaughn from The Victorious Ones. Before Luke departs for Philadelphia to attend WrestleMania 40, we all come together and get into a big chat about the build-up to Mania, who we think will win each feud, and what the future holds for the WWE post-show. In this one...
Published 03/30/24
The "Cargill Cry Babies" are back with our 2nd episode of the week and we now predict the 2024 Elimination Chamber event emanating from Perth Australia This yearly event includes both the Men's and Women's Chamber matches which will earn the winners a World Heavyweight Title match at Wrestlemania 40. This awesome event also includes The Judgement Day vs The Lads (British Strong Style), and Rhea Ripley vs Nia Jax. In this one we get into the statistics related to Fantasy Faction, and why we...
Published 02/21/24
(Recorded on Feb 16 before Smackdown!) In this one we get into some early WrestleMania 40 predictions involving The Bloodline, Gunther, Jey Uso, Bayley, Rhea Ripley and MORE. We also recap last months Royal Rumble event.
Published 02/20/24
We're back! After quite a bit of rest and recuperation, we return refreshed, revved up, and ready for the rambunctious ride that is the Royal Rumble! In this episode we talk about where we've been and where we're going, an update on the future of our Fantasy Faction game, and then we predict the 2024 Rumble. Glad to be back, enjoy!! Available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. 0:00 -Where have we been? -Why we left X / Threads -What's happened in the last 6 months? - Future of Cheap Pop...
Published 01/23/24
AEW All In London is this weekend and we are back with part-2 of our predictions. Back with us is Bad Guy Jack from The Big Pop Theory Podcast and Nicolai from The Wrestler & The Nerds. Will MJF become legendary? Will Saraya and Ospreay blow the roof off for England? Will FTR come out all guns blazing? It's all here as we predict what could quite possibly be the biggest event in Pro-Wrestling history! Out now wherever you get your podcasts. Rest in Peace Windham Rotunda ---LINKS--- ...
Published 08/25/23
We are just days away from AEW All In London, and much like Tony Khan, we have STACKED the card for this first of a special two-part episode. In this one we are thrilled to be joined by not one, not two, but THREE members of our Fantasy Faction community as we welcome Bad Guy Jack from The Big Pop Theory Podcast, Nicolai from The Wrestler & The Nerd, and Nick from High Side of the Ropes. Not only that, we are treated to a special cameo appearance from "The First Lady of Prolific", "Mz...
Published 08/22/23
Summer Slam is almost upon us, and we've got some very special guests to help us predict the card. Back with us again is Nick Downey but this time he's not alone as we are also joined by his podcast cohorts, Brandon & Eddie, and KC Lycan Cutler Jr.Join us in predicting the following matches: Roman Reigns vs Jey Uso Charlotte vs Asuka vs Bianca Balor vs Rollins Lesnar vs Rhodes Ronda vs Shayna Becky vs Trish McIntyre vs GUNTHER Ricochet vs Paul Escobar vs Theory Cheap Pop & High Side...
Published 07/29/23
Who is the biggest pillar of All Elite Wrestling? Some would say it's between MJF, Sammy, Darby, and Perry. Some would say Moxley, Jericho, or The Elite. Well we decided to settle this by putting all of these contenders into a tournament bracket so that we could find out who the ultimate pillar is. Back with us again, and voting on these match-ups, is "Big Rig" Eric, "Mr Magnificent" Mike, and Guiness World Record Holder Ceefus "The Wrestling T-Shirt Guy", from the DAD WORLD ORDER...
Published 07/06/23
WWE Money in the Bank emenates from London this Saturday and we are delighted to be joined this week by yet another Fantasy Faction community member, the one and only Mr King Vaughn Jr of 'The Victorious Ones' podcast. In this episode we also discuss the best factions in wrestling, the greatest cash-ins of all time, and Vaughn's brilliant and detailed list of who are the Top 50 wrestlers ever, which was years in the making! At the 25-minute mark we get into predicting the card order and match...
Published 06/29/23
As some wise men once said, "Put The Kids To Bed!" Here at Cheap Pop Rasslin, we are once again opening the Forbidden Door and inviting members of our Fantasy Faction community on to play a game of Predict the PPV. This week it's none other than "Big Rig" Eric, "Mr Magnificent" Mike, and Guiness World Record Holder Ceefus "The Wrestling T-Shirt Guy", from the DAD WORLD ORDER Podcast. In this episode we predict the (as of recording) four announced matches at AEWxNJPW Forbidden Door, as well...
Published 06/21/23
Part Two of our double episode of this months predictions sees 'The Host with the Toast' and former Fantasy Faction Le Champion; Nick from the High Side of the Ropes back with us again to predict AEW Double or Nothing. In this one we start with chatter about how we all got into pro-wrestling before getting into (as of recording) the NINE matches that will take place in Las Vegas on Sunday night. Also in this episode 'Chat GMT' has just about enough juice left to give it's predictions for the...
Published 05/25/23
And we're back with another head-to-head prediction series as Cheap Pop Rasslin, along with our high minded artificial friend 'Chat GMT', welcomes IWA's official ring announcer and 'The Host with the Toast'; Nick Downey from the HIGH SIDE OF THE ROPES. In what is a long overdue collaboration with our Fantasy Faction day-one brother, we bring you a special two-part prediction series where we predict WWE's Night of Champions (part 1), and AEW's Double or Nothing (next episode). Before we get...
Published 05/24/23
WARNING - NOT FOR SENSITIVE EARS Once again we have the pleasure of chatting with pod kings 'A2theK Wrestling Show', but this time we put our reputations on the line by bringing you an episode of THAT'S NOT PG! In this one, we take a look back at some of the most controversial storylines in pro-wrestling's past and ask ourselves "Would this make it on TV today?" (spoiler: none of them would) So grab a beverage and join us as we analyse, mock, and possible try to learn from an era so...
Published 05/12/23
It's the first prediction show since Wrestlemania, with Luke & Ant putting their differences aside to form an unbeatable match predicting Tag Team! But we're still hungry for competition, so who do we go up against? Well, this month we are in esteemed company and welcome none other than podcast megastars and members of our Fantasy Faction family; 'The A2theK WRESTLING SHOW!' That's right, the same A2theK who have interviewed the likes of Mickie James, Kurt Angle, Alundra Blayze, The...
Published 05/04/23
ChatGPT predicts the 2023 WWE Draft. SPOILER ALERT, maybe. If Artificial Intelligence is anything to be believed, CPR have some SHOCKING developments for this years WWE Draft. As usual, Ant & Luke put their human brains and logic aside for another informative (?) episode of the Cheap Pop Rasslin Podcast, yet this time we welcome back #ChatGPT to tell us how it thinks the 2023 WWE Draft will transpire! Who will stay together? Who will be split up? Who will end up on RAW or SMACKDOWN?! It's...
Published 04/26/23
In our best Dwayne The Rock Johnson voice 📣"FINALLY, Cheap Pop Rasslin, HAS GOT AROUND.... to dropping the final part of our Mark Madness Best WWE Theme song series" (pause for the applause) That's right, after leaving you waiting for so long we are back with a BANGING FINAL 16. Joined once again by Coach Catherine, we vote our way down to the "greatest" WWE Theme Song ever! Join us for some laughs and listen to some tracks from superstars like Stone Cold, Edge, Triple H, Billy Gunn, The New...
Published 04/21/23
And we're back, from WRESTLEMANIA! Thanks to the powers of Fantasy Faction, The Brits and the Danes are building international bridges once again to share our live experience from Walemania, Wrestlecon, NXT Stand+Deliver, and Wrestlemania in a jam packed 4-day run in Los Angeles. In this special episode you'll hear Cheap Pop Rasslin and the Wrestler & The Nerds bantering in the car, outside the stadium and inside live at the show of shows. 0:00 - Mania Day One Predictions & Live...
Published 04/10/23
Wrestlemania is just days away, so it only made sense for us to invite the lovely "Coach" Catherine onto the podcast! Catherine will be with us live in the stadium anxiously awaiting her favorite band Alter Bridge to play Edge out.Having only just started watching the rasslin' in the last few months, we get a interesting novice perspective on the build-up, standout storylines, the presentation of women's wrestling, card booking, and more. Stay safe, have fun and enjoy Wrestlemania...
Published 03/30/23
Better late than never! Recorded the day after Luke from Warrington attended a great show in San Francisco, and during our latest Fantasy WWE2K simulation (video coming soon), the Cheap Pop chaps discuss and review AEW Revolution. While watching a fantasy TLC match between LOD, the Hardyz, and the Usos; Luke & Ant compare the live experience verses what was seen on TV, that MJF incident, the blood-thirsty-cokeheads that attended the event, a weird attempt to play the babyface by Tony...
Published 03/19/23
Los Angeles, here we come. We're going to Wrestlemania! It's a Fantasy Faction Crossover, as Cheap Pop & Wrestleren og Norden combine to casually chit-chat and make plans for our huge upcoming Wrestlemania trip. We also fantasy book what we hope will happen at the event, and even come up with what would have been a geniusly creative Bray Wyatt vs Bobby Lashley Cinematic Match (nevermind). At 56 minutes Ant joins us and Nicolai transforms into his Danish Heel persona as the Cheap Pop lads...
Published 03/15/23
We're back with more musical bangers as voted by YOU! Mark Madness continues with the second half of the opening round, after which we will have our last 16! No intros here, we get right into it with a shocking result and a bad omen for this years Wrestlemania, as the American Dream Dusty Rhodes gets a 0% vote, but against who?! (who? who?) Find out within the first 3 minutes! LINKS: https://linktr.ee/cheappoprasslin CPR MERCH IS OUT NOW at the Cheap Pop Shop on Pro Wrestling...
Published 03/05/23
If you like wrestling theme music, this one's for you! March Madness is upon us and we as Marks decided we'd take this excuse to (or at least attempt to) determine the best WWE theme song of all time. In this episode we take you through banger after banger, sixteen in fact, as we whittle down the first bracket as voted by YOU. Thank you to everyone who took part in our Instagram voting! The hosts (who are joined by Head of Merch JJ) also discuss what they think each other's entrance theme...
Published 03/03/23