Upnxt W/ Braden Herrington & Davie Portman

Davie Portman is joined by Andrew Thompson to review IMPACT Wrestling from January 19th, 2021 headlined by AEW’s Private Party taking on Chris Sabin & James Storm in a Number 1 Contenders Match for the IMPACT Tag Team Championship. Also on the show we talk about Kimber Lee & Susan vs Jordynne Grace & Jazz, Brian Myers vs Fallah Bahh, plus Ace Austin has some issues with Matt Cardona and Josh Alexander, we say farewell to Taya Valkyrie and Tony Khan and Jerry Lynn have a front row seat for the main event! Davie and Andrew also give their thoughts on Ethan Page’s comments on the Karate Man “match” from Hard To Kill, discuss where we think Taya Valkyrie will go next, the future of the IMPACT World Heavyweight Championship, take your feedback and more! You can now join in our LIVE POST Shows, WatchAlongs and watch us game at Twitch.tv/upNXTPodcast You can also check out video versions of our reviews on YouTube at YouTube.com/upNXT On the upNXT Patreon, Braden and Davie review AEW Dynamite each Th

Davie Portman is joined by Nate Milton and Andrew Thompson to review IMPACT Hard To Kill from January 17th 2021, headlined by Kenny Omega & The Good Brothers vs Rich Swann, Chris Sabin & Moose. Also on the show we talk about Deonna Purrazzo defending the Knockout’s Championship against Taya Valkyrie, Chris Bey vs Rohit Raju vs Manik (TJP) in an excellent Triple Threat for the X Division Championship, Eddie Edwards vs Sami Callihan in a Barbed Wire Massacre Match, the Finals of the Knockouts Tag Team Championship tournament... and more! Davie, Nate and Andrew go on to fantasy book the AEW vs IMPACT story, talk about the improvements made to IMPACT’s presentation, take your calls, feedback and more! Davie Portman and a guest host DEEP IMPACT, a weekly IMPACT wrestling review each Tuesday on the upNXT feed. You can now join in our LIVE POST Shows, WatchAlongs and watch us game at Twitch.tv/upNXTPodcast You can also check out video versions of our reviews on YouTube at YouTube.com/upNXT On the upNXT

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review the January 13th edition of WWE NXT featuring Undisputed Era vs Breezango in the First Round of the Dusty Classic and the debut of MSK (formerly known as The Rascalz).  The show also included Grizzled Young Veterans vs Ever-Rise and MSK vs Isaiah “Swerve” Scott & Jake Atlas in Round 1 Dusty Classic matches. Plus: Johnny Gargano vs Dexter Lumis, Candice LeRae vs Shotzi Blackheart and Xia Li in action.  The BDE discuss some changes to the podcast lineup, reboots of TV shows, name changes in wrestling, plus they take your feedback... and more! You can now join in our LIVE POST Shows, WatchAlongs and watch us game at Twitch.tv/upNXTPodcast 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's schedule: Wednesday January 13th: Shot In The Dark w/ Cno Evil (Free Feed) Thursday January 14th: BDElite - AEW Review (Patreon/Twitch) Friday January 15th: upYOU

John Siino reviews this week’s editions of AEW Dark, 205 Live, NXT UK, NJPW Strong and Main Event in 15 minutes on Shot in the Dark. This week we see the debut of Ben Carter on NXT UK as he sets his eyes on championship gold. A #1 Contender for the Women's Championship is crowned as Jinny battles Piper Niven. On AEW Dark, 'Pretty' Peter Avalon courts a member of the Nightmare Family to join his Pageant Provocation, Tay Conti warms up before her title shot on Wednesday and AAA’s El Australiano (Australian Suicide) makes his debut. NJPW Strong introduces a new member of Team Filthy and a new face from ROH. Someone calls out Shibata to accept him into the LA Dojo. Plus: a Dusty Classic preview match on 205 Live, WWE Main Event and 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's schedule: Wednesday January 13th: upNXT - NXT January 13th Review (Free Feed/Twitch) Thursda

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman look back at the career of Brodie Lee… “You know what that means.” The BDE look at all of Brodie’s best matches: From the independent circuit against Claudio Castagnoli and Shingo Takagi, to signing with the WWE and becoming Luke Harper, to ending his career as a bonafide main eventer in AEW as Mr. Brodie Lee. From classic tag Matches with The Wyatt Family against the likes of The Shield and The Usos, to a brutal Dog Collar Match against Cody, Brodie Lee left behind a catalogue of incredible work that is a pleasure to go back and relive.  The lads review/rate and dissect a bunch of Brodie’s most famous matches, discuss fond memories from his career, heights we feel he could have gone on to, hidden gems throughout different companies, plus your feedback... and so much more! R.I.P. Jon Huber. You can now join in our LIVE POST Shows, WatchAlongs and watch us game at Twitch.tv/upNXTPodcast On the upNXT Patreon, Braden and Davie review AEW Dynamite each Thursday as well as

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review WWE NXT’s New Year’s Evil headlined by Finn Balor vs Kyle O’Reilly for the NXT Championship. The BDE discuss the entire show, which also included Karrion Kross vs Damian Priest, Raquel Gonzalez vs Rhea Ripley in a Last Woman Standing Match, Santos Escobar vs Gran Metalik for the NXT Cruiserweight Championship, Johnny Gargano & Candice LeRae vs KUSHIDA & Shotzi Blackheart, and the long awaited in ring return of... Xia Li! The Lads also comment on the horrible events that took place in Washington DC today, some final thoughts on NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 15, fantasy booking Cardi B in WWE at WAPaMania, Dusty Classic (and Womens Classic) announced, a “Valentine's Takeover” announcement, locker shoving, “peanutting” and “bogwashing” at school, and an invitation to you all to play Jackbox TV with us… plus your feedback and so much more! You can now join in our LIVE POST Shows, WatchAlongs and watch us game at Twitch.tv/upNXTPodcast You can also check out video

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review the final WWE NXT of the year headlined by Johnny Gargano vs Leon Ruff for the North American Championship.  The BDE discuss the entire show, which also included Pete Dunne vs Roderick Strong, Breezango vs Grizzled Young Veterans, Lucha House Party vs Legado Del Fantasma, and a fantastic promo from Kyle O’Reilly ahead of his big title match against Finn Balor at next week’s New Year’s Evil! The Lads also give their respects to the late Brodie Lee, talk about how Thea Trinidad raided their Twitch stream, some Christmas chat, and then… The BDE give their picks for “The Best and Worst of NXT 2020” including a full year in review with tons of categories, plus your feedback and so much more! Happy new year! You can now join in our LIVE POST Shows, WatchAlongs and watch us game at Twitch.tv/upNXTPodcast You can also check out video versions of our reviews on YouTube at YouTube.com/upNXT On the upNXT Patreon, Braden and Davie review AEW Dynamite each Thursday as well

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman celebrate Life Day with a special STAR WARS super show chatting all about The Mandalorian Season 2 and the LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special!  Spoilers! The BDE give a complete run-down of Mando season 2 with all the crazy twists, turns, and cameos! They give thoughts on each episode, all the new characters brought to life (and returns), Jon Favreau/Dave Filoni saving Star Wars. Plus: Jedi knights, frog lady, Sasha Banks, Bill Burr, and of course “that guy” in the X-Wing!!!  The lads then review the new Disney+ LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special featuring Rey going through a Jedi time warp, creating “dream matches” in the Star Wars universe… in LEGO! Tons of funny moments, throwbacks, cameos, and of course… blue milk.  Tons of Star Wars talk, fan theories, and so much more! Happy Life Day and Merry Christmas! Mando/BDE Chiptune Mashup Theme created by BetaClubFieldTrip.Bandcamp.com On the upNXT Patreon, Braden and Davie review AEW Dynamite each Thursday as well as retro NXT r

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review WWE NXT headlined by Adam Cole vs Velveteen Dream, plus a lot of big announcements for New Year’s Evil! [NXT Review starts at 00:23:38] The BDE discuss the entire show including Rhea Ripley vs Dakota Kai, Danny Burch & Oney Lorcan defending the NXT Tag Team Championship against Killian Dain & Drake Maverick in a street fight, Mercedes Martinez returns to attack Io Shirai, Last Man Standing and Fight Pit matches are announced, and we have “A Very Gargano Christmas”! The Lads also give their thoughts on WWE TLC, the upcoming NJPW Wrestle Kingdom card, the Slammy Awards, NXT India/Mexico- and...Italy?! Plus they take your feedback, and more! You can now join in our LIVE POST Shows, WatchAlongs and watch us game at Twitch.tv/upNXTPodcast You can also check out video versions of our reviews on YouTube at 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 p

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review WWE NXT featuring Kyle O’Reilly vs Pete Dunne to determine Finn Bálor’s challenger for the NXT Championship. [NXT Review starts at 00:20:07] The BDE discuss the entire show including Rhea Ripley vs Toni Storm, KUSHIDA & Leon Ruff vs Johnny Gargano & Austin Theory, another fantastic vignette from Xia Li and Boa, Ever-Rise/Matt Martel calls out... Goldberg and so much more! The Lads also give thoughts on Kenny Omega’s IMPACT appearances, Jake Paul calling out Connor McGregor, Tom Cruise becoming last minute contender for “Promo of the Year”. Plus – their predictions for TLC, your feedback and more! You can now join in our LIVE POST Shows, WatchAlongs and watch us game at Twitch.tv/upNXTPodcast You can also check out video versions of our reviews on YouTube at 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's schedule: Wednesd

Davie Portman is joined once again by Andrew Thompson to review IMPACT Wrestling featuring Kenny Omega reuniting with The Good Brothers in a fantastic closing angle. Following last week’s buzz-worthy edition, IMPACT Wrestling also featured Karl Anderson vs Chris Sabin, Kiera Hogan & Tasha Steelz vs Taya Valkyrie & Rosemary in the Semi Final of the Knockouts Tag Team Championship, Ethan Page re-debut’s his alter-ego…and more! The lads talk in-depth about the show, what they feel IMPACT needs to do to retain potential new viewers, what direction they see certain storylines going in and their mutual love for Johnny Swinger! [Unfortunately, due to technical difficulties, we had to use a backup version for the first portion of the show. The sound quality may not be to the level you expect from POST Wrestling. Thank you for your understanding.] You can now join in our LIVE POST Shows, WatchAlongs and watch us game at Twitch.tv/upNXTPodcast You can also check out video versions of our reviews on YouTube

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review AAA’s Triplemania XXVIII from Arena Ciudad de México, Mexico City, Mexico. The BDE discuss the entire show headlined by a Hair vs Hair Match between Pagano and Chessman. Plus AEW Champion “The Collector” Kenny Omega defends the AAA Mega Championship against Laredo Kid, The Lucha Bros defend the AAA World Tag Team Championship in a Three-Way against Jinetes del Aire and Los Mercenarios, the Women and Exoticos compete in the annual Copa Triplemania Femenil Match, and comic books come to life as Marvel Heroes and Villains fight in Tag Team action... and so much more! You can now join in our LIVE POST Shows, WatchAlongs and watch us game at Twitch.tv/upNXTPodcast You can also check out a video version of their review 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's schedule: Sunday December 13th: upYOURS - Scott

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman are back to review the December 9th, 2020 edition of WWE NXT! [NXT Review portion starts at 00:34:37] The BDE discuss the entire show including Raquel Gonzalez vs Ember Moon, Kyle O’Reilly, Pete Dunne and Damian Priest state their claim to challenge for Finn Balor’s NXT Championship, Tommaso Ciampa takes on Cameron Grimes, Johnny Gargano introduces us to “The Way”, Toni Storm and Io Shirai brawl, plus the return of Karrion Kross… and more! The Lads also give thoughts on the Kenny Omega/Don Callis segment from IMPACT Wrestling, the casting news for Spider-Man 3, The Mandalorian and how they prefer weekly storytelling over binging TV, “becoming” a vegetarian, vaccines, cancelling Christmas, Home Alone 1 vs Home Alone 2... plus your feedback and much, much more! You can now join in our LIVE POST Shows, WatchAlongs and watch us game at Twitch.tv/upNXTPodcast You can also check out a video version of their review on YouTube by going to YouTube.com/upNXT On the upNXT Patreon

Davie Portman is joined by Andrew Thompson to review the December 8th, 2020 edition of IMPACT Wrestling from Skyway Studios, Nashville, TN. Following the momentous announcement on last week’s AEW Dynamite, Davie and Andrew rundown the entire show featuring a sit down interview with Kenny Omega and Don Callis and an insert commercial from AEW President Tony Khan and Tony Schiavone. Also on the show we see IMPACT World Heavyweight Champion Rich Swann team with Willie Mack to take on TNA World Heavyweight Champion Moose and Number 1 Contender Chris Bey, Chris Sabin vs Josh Alexander, Deonna Purrazzo & Kimber Lee vs Taya Valkyrie & Rosemary... and more! The lads talk in-depth about the show, what they make of the IMPACT/AEW partnership and where they see it going, whether IMPACT made the most of the opportunity they were given and how NXT are dealing with the extra buzz AEW have gained recently. You can now join in our LIVE POST Shows, WatchAlongs and watch us game at Twitch.tv/upNXTPodcast You can al

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review NXT TakeOver: WarGames from the Capital Wrestling Center on December 6th, 2020. The BDE rundown the entire show featuring Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Roderick Strong, Kyle O’Reilly & Bobby Fish) vs Team McAfee (Pat McAfee, Pete Dunne, Oney Lorcan & Danny Burch) and Team Shotzi (Shotzi Blackheart, Ember Moon, Rhea Ripley & Io Shirai) vs Team Candice (Candice LeRae, Dakota Kai, Raquel Gonzalez & Toni Storm) in War Games matches! Plus, Leon Ruff defends the North American Championship against Johnny Gargano and Damian Priest in a triple threat, Cameron Grimes takes on Dexter Lumis in a Leather Strap Match, and Timothy Thatcher takes on Tommaso Ciampa in one tough fight! The lads talk in-depth about the show, what they liked/didn’t like, the “Ghostface” reveal, all the crazy War Games spots, what direction we see NXT going in next, plus they take your feedback... and more! You can now join in our LIVE POST Shows, WatchAlongs and watch us game at Twitch.

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review the December 2nd, 2020 edition of WWE NXT! The BDE talk all about NXT featuring Raquel Gonzalez vs Shotzi Blackheart in a Ladder Match (for War Games Advantage), Imperium vs Grizzled Young Vets, Leon Ruff & Damian Priest vs Santos Escobar & Raul Mendoza and the final member of Team Shotzi is revealed! The lads also chat about the new WWE/NXT PC signees, Johnny’s two “Ghostfaces”, the Liv Morgan documentary, the Bellas Book, the Mike Tyson/Roy Jones Jr fight, how Davie got a free set of dumbbells, vaccines, meteors, give their predictions for TakeOver: War Games, take your feedback… and so much more!  You can now join in our LIVE POST Shows, WatchAlongs and watch us game at Twitch.tv/upNXTPodcast You can also check out a video version of their review 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's sch

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review the November 25th, 2020 edition of WWE NXT! The BDE talk all about NXT featuring Kyle O’Reilly vs Pete Dunne in a ladder match (for War Games Advantage), Ember Moon takes on Candice LeRae, KUSHIDA vs Timothy Thatcher, Leon Ruff appears on the Kevin Owens Show, a surprise return to the Tag Team Division, a development in the Xia Li/Boa story, a heel turn… plus another match is set for War Games, and more! The lads also chat about their new Twitch venture, how they are too old to understand video games anymore, fallout from the Survivor Series Draft – and why Andrew Thompson is a massive loser (we love you Andrew), plus more Mandalorian chat, AEW discussion, Triplemania date announced, a look ahead of the Patreon December schedule, take your feedback… and so much more!  You can now join in our LIVE POST Shows, WatchAlongs and watch us game at Twitch.tv/upNXTPodcast You can also check out a video version of their review on YouTube by going to YouTube.com/upNXT On t

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman go back to Gotham city, but this time it’s all animated, as they review Batman: The Mask of the Phantasm! The BDE dive into Batman: The Animated series with its one theatrical release featuring the brand new Phantasm villain, great animation, brilliant voice acting, a beautiful score, the “death” of the Joker, Bruce Wayne's one true love, evil mob bosses, and the original on-screen origin of Batman! The lads give thoughts on the film, discuss other Batman animated adventures/timelines, give their bat ratings, take your feedback and much more! Your angel of death awaits... You can also check out a video version of the review on YouTube and our brand new Twitch account: Twitch.tv/upNXTPodcast 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's schedule: Thursday November 19th: Survivor Series Draft II - YouTube/Twitch/Patreon Sunday November 22nd: Survi

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review the November 18th, 2020 edition of WWE NXT! The BDE talk all about NXT featuring Io Shirai vs Rhea Ripley for the NXT Women’s Championship, Leon Ruff defends the North American Championship against Johnny Gargano, Ember Moon & Toni Storm take on Dakota Kai & Raquel Gonzalez, Regal visits Boa’s house, and we get some announcements for... War Games! The lads also chat about the Zelina Vega/WWE situation and unions in wrestling, thoughts on Sasha Banks in The Mandalorian, Twitch and “Stone Cold” Steve Austin becoming the BDE 2K Champion, predictions for Survivor Series… and more!  We have also just launched our brand new Twitch channel! You can now join in our LIVE POST Shows, WatchAlongs and watch us game at Twitch.tv/upNXTPodcast/. You can also check out a video version of their review 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 o

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review the November 11th, 2020 edition of WWE NXT! The BDE talk all about NXT featuring Johnny Gargano defending his North American Championship against a mystery opponent determined by... the wheel! Plus, Breezango challenges Oney Lorcan & Danny Burch for the NXT Tag Team Championship, Santos Escobar defends the NXT Cruiserweight Championship against Jake Atlas, Ghostface is revealed... and we have new deep dark developments in the captivating Xia Li/Boa storyline!!! The lads also chat about further restrictions in Toronto due to COVID, Braden wanting to meet up with Woody Harrelson, your feedback… and more!  You can also check out a video version of their review 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's schedule: Wednesday November 11th: Shot In The Dark w/ Cno Evil - Patreon Free Show Thursday Novemb