It's a celebration! New NEW Champion Evan Rivers joins us on Wrestle Nation this week, and we couldn't be happier to have him. We talk about his epic title win at Nat Bailey Stadium at NEW 8. We also discuss how his NEW Year 1 has gone, some of his favourite matches, and his upcoming title defence at the Commodore Ballroom at the NEW 1st Anniversar…

Hey yo! The C+ players are back to discuss another super busy week in the world of professional wrestling. We talk hype levels for NEW's Basebrawl at Nat Bailey Stadium (August 20th) and just how cool it is to see a show there. Also covering the return of Kevin Owens, The Return of Karrion Kross, The Return of Dexter Lumis, the (potential) returns …

We are back to break down the week that was in pro wrestling. From a pretty major (July) Summerslam to the first post PPV Raw of the Triple H era, there was actually a lot of WWE to get into. Logan Paul being actually really good, The Miz's value being off the charts, Ciampa getting a huge showcase, Brock vs. Roman Part 7 being actually incredible,…

Hey yo! The unthinkable happened and Vince McMahon finally hung em up and retired from WWE. We talk about his complicated legacy, Triple H taking over, Kevin being Dunn, Summerslam and a lot more WWE than we usually talk about. Seismic shifts in the industry will do that. We also chat some AEW, CM Punk's injury, Wardlow cooling off, Claudio winning…

It's been a huge news week for NEW, as the announcement was just made that the historic Commodore Ballroom will be home to NEW monthly events through 2023. Massive, MASSIVE excitement for that venue to be the NEW home of wrestling in the lower mainland. We talk about that, as well as old school Surrey landmarks, Edge getting kicked out of Judgement…

We back and here to break down the huge shows last weekend from both the "EW's" that are near and dear to our hearts: NEW 7 and AEW: Double or Nothing. We talk match results from NEW's first foray into Coquitlam, as well as look ahead to some massive matchups coming up at NEW 4Life on June 24th at the Commodore Ballroom. We also talk about the late…

We back! After a brief siesta the C+ players are back to break down the world of wrestling. We chat about NEW's upcoming May 28th show in Coquitlam and the absolutely STACKED card, including General Manager Alex Plexis changing the tag title contenders to the visiting Black Quebecois. We also gush over the Long Island Dynamite episode and ponder th…

After a little break in the wake of NEW 6, we are back to talk about the HUGE matches that have been announced for the next few NEW shows, including the return of Chelsea Green! We also discuss the tag title division, the up and coming stars of pro wrestling and the upcoming Lucha Libre Cinco De Mayo show. We then break down AEW's Punk/Hangman titl…

With just under a week to go until NEW 6, we make a few final predictions as Wyatt Arndt returns to the show. We also talk about NEW's newly announced Cinco De Mayo show at the Commodore Ballroom on May 5th. Outside of that, it's a purely Wrestlemania centric show for the C+ players. We talk historical Manias, favourite matches, moments and memorie…

Less than two weeks from NEW 6 and we just can't decide who we think is going to win the Canadian Gauntlet match or the NEW Women's title match. It's a debate that will rage on until April 7th. We also do an AEW Dynamite deep dive, talking Punk's title aspirations, the Jericho Appreciation Society gimmick vs. members, Moxley/Danielson/Regal's crew …

We back this week, and we brought a special guest - NEW #1 contender Anton Alexiev! Anton joins the show as we break down his NEW beginnings, the amazing tag team ladder match from NEW 5, fluffy red coats, teaming with Effy, his upcoming title shot and his hangover cures. We also discuss Thunder Rosa's AEW women's title win, the Danielson/Moxley/Re…

After the fallout of AEW Revolution and a very surprising dynamite... All Elite Wrestling is kinda all we end up talking about here. And what's not to talk about? William Regal debuted to start the Danielson/Moxley alliance, Hangman Page retained over Adam Cole, Wardlow officially turned face on MJF, Punk won, Jericho lost and then downgraded his s…

Our first show since the epic NEW 5 show sees the C+ Players give their thoughts on all the matches. The winners, the losers, the chicanery... and the future. We also look ahead to the matches announced for NEW 6, and more! Plus, we talk about the final build to AEW's Revolution PPV, Fake "The Snake" Friedman, Tony Khan's acquisition of Ring of Hon…

NEW 5 is here and the C+ Players break down the card and make their predictions for what is sure to be an epic night! Plus, after another incredible Dynamite featuring the promo of the year from MJF as the build to his match with CM Punk at Revolution intensifies, there is a ton to talk about. The guys also discuss Cesaro's free agency, Chris Jeric…

Cody Rhodes gone from AEW? And going back to WWE?! What the what!?! Join Paris and Bow this week as they break down the hottest news item in wrestling in the last 6 months. What does this mean for WWE, AEW and the rosters of both. We also talk about the AEW Revolution card taking shape with Adam v. Adam, The CM Punk/MJF dog collar match, some weird…

The fallout from the Royal Rumble was significant, as not only fans were disappointed with what happened, but also Vince McMahon was frustrated enough to release his son Shane. We also break down the Royal Rumble PPV, what's next for WWE, Punk vs. MJF, a potential Moxley/Danielson alliance, Hangman Page vs. Lance Archer, Brian Kendrick's hiring/fir…

A day away from the WWE 2022 Royal Rumble, Paris, Bow, and guest host Justin Morissette get together to revisit their favourite Rumble matches, moments and memories. It's all here, from AJ Styles' debut to Diesel's rampage. From Edge's 2020 return to Vince's quad tears. Maven, Scrappy Doo, attending a Rumble live, bullying, title matches and much m…

With Bowman and Wyatt stuck in the back eating catering, it’s up to “As Always” Mike Paris and guest host Ryan Schaap (@Schaaptop) to break down this week in wrestling. From what’s next for Jon Moxley, Adam Cole, and CM Punk, to who is going to win the Royal Rumble, we’ve got it all. Mike helps Ryan get hyped for NEW5 by giving him a few match reco…

MJF's muscle gets the spotlight this week as Wardlow went 1 on 1 with CM Punk, and there were mixed feelings about it. We also discussed Brody King's AEW debut, his alliance with Malakai Black, Hangman Page's next challenger, Mickie James in the Royal Rumber, Brock Lesnar vs. Lashley and Roman's 500 days as Universal champion. All that plus a look …

The C+ Players are back after a holiday break, and a LOT has happened in the world of wrestling. NEW 4 has been postponed to June, and NEW 5 is next on deck. We talk about the recently revealed card, ticket information and more! We also discuss the title match between Hangman Page and Bryan Danielson, Jade Cargill winning the TBS title, Cody Rhodes…

Hot off the heel of the NEW 4 match card being announced (as well as the fact that Alex Shelley is coming to NEW), Bowman and Paris break down each match, as well as a host of other NEW news. They also discuss the relentless good MJF/Long Island lovefest, Danielson being undeniable, the highly anticipated debut of Hook(!), and we look back at the t…

NEW 3 is in the books and it was a helluva show! The C+ Players break down the Quarterfinals, Semi-Finals and then the crowning of The Golden Boy, Travis Williams as the first champion in NEW history. We also discuss major NEW 5 announcements, Danielson's run through the Dark Order, CM Punk vs. MJF round two, more love for the Gunn Club, NXT Wargam…

It was a wild weekend at the Studio Nightclub on Granville street as NEW took over and delivered an incredible night of pro wrestling. The Chase for the Championship tournament first round matchups are in the books, and we break down all that happened, who advanced and what awaits in the Quarterfinals on December 2nd. We also talk new NEW General M…

Less than 1 week away from NEW 3 at the Studio Nightclub, and hot off the heels of last week's interview with special referee Corey Basso, Wyatt invites Elliot Tyler onto the show to discuss his first round match and also get to the bottom of his beef with Mike Paris. Also, we talk the post-Full Gear Dynamite, Bryan Danielson's incredible heel prog…

We are a few days removed from a major AEW PPV, and we go in depth into all the matches on the card. Who did we like? Who did we hate? Join us this week and find out! We also talk the lame build/premise of WWE Survivor Series, Jay Lethal being All Elite and a trip back in time to the 1998 Survivor Series and the Deadly Game tournament. Also! We are…

In what's becoming not as shocking a turn of events, there were massive releases from WWE that broke late last week, and we run down the list and talk about Keith Lee, Mia Yim, Karrion Kross, Nia Jax, Ember Moon and more to see what potentially went wrong and what could be next. We also discuss WWE Survivor Series, AEW's final push to Full Gear, Jo…

Hot on the heels of the ENTIRE bracket being revealed for the NEW 3 chase to the championship, we break down the bracket and make our predictions for the tourney. Also, the Gotcha King Mike Paris has a surprise in store for Wyatt as NEW Wrestler Evan Rivers stops by to ask the Award Winning Journalist some questions of his own. All that plus Bryan …

Hot on the heels of NEW 3’s tournament announcement, the lads of Wrestle Nation discuss the first few matches, and update the $20 bounties. Also talking AEW Full Gear, the eliminator tournament, Charlotte Flair drama, King Xavier/Queen Vega, Brock running amok and Bowman gets his world shattered by finding out you have to watch things to the end. A…

With the release of NEW 2 on YouTube, Wyatt’s Arndt’s scoops and a bounty for NEW 3, there is plenty to break down in the world of NEW. Also, the C+ players discuss AEW’s ratings vs Smackdown, Hangman Page as #1 contender, the World Title Eliminator tourney, a Jon Moxley heel turn, Roman Reigns talking smack, TLC being cancelled and the King/Queen …

After an amazing weekend at the (sold out) Vancouver Convention Center, the C+ Players are here to break down all the matches and happenings coming out of the massive show which saw twists, turns, tables and tag champs. Also talking AEW's ratings, the Rampage head to head with Smackdown, Hangman Page's return, King of the Ring/Queen's Crown, Roman …

Less than a week away from NEW 2 at the Vancouver Convention Center, the C+ Players are back to break down which NEW faces they are excited to see and which matches could steal the whole damn show(s). Also, talking AEW Danielson making them nervous, Sammy Guevera ending Miro's TNT title run, Buddy Murphy/Matthews potentially debuting on Dynamite an…

Another huge week of wrestling brought us the insanity from a 30-minute classic of Kenny Omega and Bryan Danielson, to the rope snapping, heart beating, insanity of WWEs Extreme Rules. Wyatt and Mike break all that down, but first they’re joined by Uncle Daddy himself, the wisest of The Wisemen, NEW wrestler Tony Baroni. Tony helps us break down th…

NEW Wrestle Nation (Ep 8) - “Talking Weapon” A huge news week for NEW as the card for NEW 2 has been announced and a takeover of the Vancouver Convention Center is on for October 9th! We break down the newly announced matches, the return of El Phantasmo, Elliot Tyler's twitter feud with Mike Paris and the announcement that Impact Wrestling's #1 con…

NEW Wrestle Nation (Ep 7) - “In With The NEW” Hot off the heels of the phenomenal debut of Nation Extreme Wrestling this past Saturday night, Bow, Stanch and Paris break down both the 2pm and the 7pm show and talk about the biggest moments, best breakthroughs and the jaw-dropping, chest kicking main event between Artemis Spencer and Speedball Mike …

NEW Wrestle Nation (Ep 6) - “All Out Boy” After one of the most monumental wrestling PPVs of the modern era, the C+ Players are back to… pretty much spend the whole episode discussing that. Listen along as they discuss the debuts of Ruby Soho, Adam Cole (Bay Bay) and Bryan Danielson, as well as CM Punk’s return match against Darby Allin, the phenom…

NEW Wrestle Nation (Ep 5) - Adam Cole Maybay Hot off the news that NEW 1 has sold out it's 7pm show on September 11th, the C+ players take a look at what's in store for the ADDED SHOW at 2pm. They also discuss the NEWest roster additions of Speedball Mike Bailey and Veda Scott, and what that means for NEW. Also breaking down the world of wrestling …

NEW Wrestle Nation (Ep 4) - Punk Brock After one of the biggest 3 day stretches in modern pro-wrestling history, the C+ Players are back to break it all down. Listen as they discuss CM Punk's return, AEW's potential free agent surplus, WWE Summerslam, Brock Lesnar's return, Becky Lynch squashing Bianca Belair, John Cena vs Roman Reigns, Goldberg's …

NEW Wrestle Nation (Ep 3) - Here for a Reason We are fast approaching Summerslam 2021, and the C+ players break down the card and who they are picking in all the matches. They also discuss NEW's commentary team, the upcoming Sept. 11th show, Christian Cage winning the Impact title, CM Punk's imminent return to the world of professional wrestling an…

Wrestle Nation (Ep 2) - The Veteran Youngster After a shocking debut atop the charts, the C+ Players are back to break down the world of pro wrestling as only they can. Join them as they discuss NEW’s first show being announced, Fergie and Bishop joining NEW, Bray Wyatt’s release, NXT cuts and rumoured format change, Cody Rhodes’ fake retirement, t…

Welcome to NEW Wrestle Nation! This is wrestling talk for those who talk wrestling. Each week, join Bowman, Mike Paris, and 'The Stanchion' Wyatt Arndt as they talk NEW Wrestling and anything and everything else to do with the Squared Circle. This week, Episode 1, we ask the question "What got YOU hooked on wrestling?" This is your NEW home. This i…