That Sweet Pop | Pro Wrestling Podcast

Elimination Chamber delivered and the Road to WrestleMania 42 is looking clearer! Dion McCracken and Brad Lewis break down every massive moment from the chamber!Rhea Ripley won the right to challenge Jade Cargill for the WWE Women's Championship, Randy Orton gets a WWE Championship shot against Drew McIntyre (but Cody Rhodes will have something to say about that) and we're starting to see where other key players will land.What did you think of the show? What was your favourite match? Comment below! 👇🏼🔗 STAY CONNECTEDTikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thatsweetpop⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thatsweetpop⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/thatsweetpop

The Road to WrestleMania 42 is officially here! In Episode 23 of That Sweet Pop, Dion McCracken and Brad Lewis step away from the weekly wrestling news to rank the 10 greatest WrestleMania main events in history.From the Golden Era’s "Mega Powers Explode" to the modern-day masterclass of Cody Rhodes vs. Roman Reigns. From Hogan vs. Andre to the Attitude Era. We’re breaking down the matches that defined the Grandest Stage of Them All!Did your favorite #WrestleMania moment make the list? Let us know your personal Top 10 in the comments!🔗 STAY CONNECTEDTikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thatsweetpop⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thatsweetpop⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/thatsweetpop⏳ CHAPTERS0:00:00 Introduction0:00:00 Hulk Hogan vs Randy Savage (WrestleMania V0:00:00 Hulk Hogan vs Andre the Giant (WrestleMania III)0:00:00 Match 10:00:00 Hulk Hogan vs Ultimate Warrior (WrestleMania VI)0:00:00 Match 10:00:00 Shawn Michaels vs Steve Austin (WrestleMania XIV)0:00:00 Match 10:00:00 The Rock vs Steve Austin (WrestleMania X-Seven)0:00:00 Roman Reigns vs CM Punk vs Seth Rollins (WrestleMania XLI)0:00:00 Roman Reigns vs Cody Rhodes (WrestleMania XL)0:01:00 How To Find Us#WWE #WrestleMania #ProWrestling #NZPodcast #WrestlingPodcast

In Episode 22 of That Sweet Pop, Dion and Brad tackle the biggest question in wrestling: Is WWE WrestleMania 42 doomed? With reports of slowing ticket sales at Allegiant Stadium and massive shifts in the creative card, we explore if the "Showcase of the Immortals" is losing its luster or if fans just need to "let the cards fall."We break down what WWE Elimination Chamber and WrestleMania and ponder what the next 8 weeks in WWE could look like.Also, The Vision in Shambles! Can they stay relevant with Seth Rollins and now Bron Breakker out with injury? Will Brock Lesnar become their "break glass" solution?Plus, AEW Grand Slam Australia, WrestleMania weekend combo tickets, TNA on the up-and-up and more!🔗 STAY CONNECTEDTikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thatsweetpop⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thatsweetpop⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/thatsweetpop

In Episode 21 of That Sweet Pop, Dion and Brad break down one of the biggest mysteries coming out of WWE Royal Rumble 2026, who is the masked man that attacked Bron Breakker?We run through the top suspects, weigh up the evidence, and make our own calls as the road to WrestleMania heats up. Is it Seth Rollins, Adam Pearce, Austin Theory, Grayson Waller, LA Knight, or a complete wildcard? What is realistic booking vs pure chaos as WWE heads toward its biggest show of the year?We also dive deep into the must-see promo between World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk and Royal Rumble winner Roman Reigns on Monday Night RAW. One of the strongest promo segments in years, this confrontation set the tone for WrestleMania season and gave fans plenty to talk about.🔗 STAY CONNECTEDTikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thatsweetpop⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thatsweetpop⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/thatsweetpop

In Episode 20 of That Sweet Pop:Dion and Brad recap WWE Royal Rumble 2026 where Liv Morgan and Roman Reigns booked their ticket to a WrestleMania main event!What were the hits? What were the misses? Did WWE deliver as we head into the Road to WrestleMania?Don't miss our next episode, subscribe and turn on the bell 🔔 for alerts, and join us every week for interviews, deep dives, and the stories shaping pro wrestling.Follow us on socials:TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thatsweetpop⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thatsweetpop⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/thatsweetpop

In Episode 19 of That Sweet Pop:🎙️ It's Part 2 of our interview with James Shaw, arguably the most prolific professional NZ wrestler in the modern era. James speaks about the importance of storytelling, his passion for wrestling and what's left to achieve!Plus, Dion and Brad preview Royal Rumble 2026. Who will be numbers one and two? Who will have "the Diesel spot" and who will walk away the Royal Rumble winner?Don't miss our next episode, subscribe and turn on the bell 🔔 for alerts, and join us every week for interviews, deep dives, and the stories shaping pro wrestling.Follow us on socials:TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thatsweetpop⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thatsweetpop⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/thatsweetpop

In Episode 18 of That Sweet Pop:🎙️ We speak with James Shaw, New Zealand's most prolific active professional wrestler with 40 titles under his belt! In part one of our two-part interview, James speaks about breaking in to the business, working with his father and remembering his emotional first New Zealand Heavyweight Championship win!Plus, Dion and Brad catch up on WWE, AEW, New Japan and TNA news from the holiday break! What was a hit? What was a miss?Don't miss our next episode, subscribe and turn on the bell 🔔 for alerts, and join us every week for interviews, deep dives, and the stories shaping pro wrestling.Follow us on socials:TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thatsweetpop⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thatsweetpop⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/thatsweetpop

In Episode 17 of That Sweet Pop:🎙️ Hot on the heels of John Cena's final match, we're joined by Courtney Coburn and David Dunn as we break down our opinions on Cena's very best matches and bring you our predictions for wrestling in 2026!Plus, Dion and Brad react to John Cena's final match. Was it a hit? Was it a miss? Is the negative reaction by some, justified?It's our FINAL SHOW of 2025, but don't miss our next episode, subscribe and turn on the bell 🔔 for alerts, and join us every week for interviews, deep dives, and the stories shaping pro wrestling.Follow us on socials:TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thatsweetpop⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thatsweetpop⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/thatsweetpop

In Episode 16 of That Sweet Pop:🎙️ We bring you Part 2 of our interview with two-time SPW Heavyweight Champion "Hooligan" Marcus Kool! Marcus talks about being a groomsman at Drake Maverick's wedding on WWE television, how Rey Mysterio was booked for the first SPW Southern Rumble and more!Plus, Dion and Brad talk John Cena's final year in WWE ahead of his last match at next week's Saturday Night's Main Event!Don’t miss next week’s episode, subscribe and turn on the bell 🔔 for alerts, and join us every week for interviews, deep dives, and the stories shaping pro wrestling.Follow us on socials:TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thatsweetpop⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thatsweetpop⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/thatsweetpop

In Episode 15 of That Sweet Pop:🎙️ We bring you Part 1 of a two-part interview with two-time SPW Heavyweight Champion "Hooligan" Marcus Kool! Marcus talks about his start in the UK, his inspirations in wrestling and the beginnings of Southern Pro Wrestling!Plus, we have an EXCLUSIVE Southern Pro Wrestling announcement!Also, Dion and Brad talk WWE Survivor Series. Where did it hit and where did it miss?Don’t miss next week’s episode, subscribe and turn on the bell 🔔 for alerts, and join us every week for interviews, deep dives, and the stories shaping pro wrestling.Follow us on socials:TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thatsweetpop⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thatsweetpop⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/thatsweetpop

In Episode 14 of That Sweet Pop:🎙️ New Zealand professional wrestling historian and Hall of Famer Steve "Ost" Ogilvie discusses Dave Cameron, his incredible collection of memorabilia and cataloguing it for the Auckland Library!Plus, Dion and Brad discuss John Cena's final RAW and Ariel Helwani's interview with Tony Khan and more!Don’t miss next week’s episode, subscribe and turn on the bell 🔔 for alerts, and join us every week for interviews, deep dives, and the stories shaping pro wrestling.Follow us on socials:TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thatsweetpop⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thatsweetpop⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/thatsweetpop

In Episode 13 of That Sweet Pop:🎙️ New Zealand Women's Champion Mighty Maia discusses the importance of being a good role model, dream opponents and future plans!Plus, Dion and Brad reveal their "far too early" WrestleMania card. What's yours? Comment below!Also, John Cena's Intercontinental Championship win and more!===== BRAD'S WRESTLEMANIA SATURDAYWORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIPBron Breakker (c) vs. Roman Reigns“I QUIT” MATCHSeth Rollins vs. CM PunkINTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIPDominik Mysterio (c) vs. Finn Balor vs. JD McDonaghWOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPStephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Rhea Ripley vs. Liv MorganBronson Reed vs. Jacob FatuLA Knight vs. Chris JerichoWOMEN’S TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPLash Legend & Nia Jax (c) vs. Giulia & Iyo Sky vs. Bayley & Lyra Valkyria vs. Kabuki Warriors vs. Tiffany Stratton & Blake Monroe===== BRAD'S WRESTLEMANIA SUNDAYWWE CHAMPIONSHIPCody Rhodes (c) vs. Drew McIntyre vs. Randy OrtonWWE WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIPJade Cargill (c) vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Bianca BelairWOMEN’S INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIPBecky Lynch vs. AJ LeeUNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIPIlja Dragunov (c) vs. Ethan PageBrock Lesnar vs. GuntherSami Zayn vs. AJ StylesUNIFIED TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP LADDER MATCHMFTs vs. The Usos vs. The Lucha Brothers vs. The Steet Profits vs. DIY===== DION'S WRESTLEMANIA SATURDAYWWE CHAMPIONSHIPDrew McIntyre (c) vs. LA KnightWWE WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIPJade Cargill (c) vs. Giulia vs. Bayley vs. Chelsea GreenLADDER MATCH FOR CONTROL OF JUDGMENT DAYDominik Mysterio & Liv Morgan vs. Finn Balor & Roxanne PerezSPECIAL GUEST REFEREE: BRONSON REEDBron Breakker vs. Seth RollinsBianca Belair vs. Tiffany StrattonGunther vs. Brock LesnarOba Femi vs. Jacob Fatu===== DION'S WRESTLEMANIA SUNDAYWORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIPCM Punk (c) vs. Roman ReignsCody Rhodes vs. Randy OrtonWOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPStephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Rhea RipleyWOMEN’S INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIPBecky Lynch (c) vs. AsukaTLC MATCH FOR THE UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIPIlja Dragunov (c) vs. AJ Styles vs. Logan Paulvs. Sami Zayn vs. Carmelo Hayes vs. Grayson WallerAlexa Bliss vs. Charlotte FlairMASK VS MASKEl Grande Americano vs. El Grande AmericanoDon’t miss next week’s episode, subscribe and turn on the bell 🔔 for alerts, and join us every week for interviews, deep dives, and the stories shaping pro wrestling.Follow us on socials:TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thatsweetpop⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thatsweetpop⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/thatsweetpop

In Episode 12 of That Sweet Pop:🎙️ New Zealand Women's Champion Mighty Maia on why there aren't more women in NZ wrestling, her Judo career and the feeling of winning the Championship.Plus, Dion and Brad talk WWE's creative reset - did it truly begin on last week's RAW?Don’t miss next week’s episode, subscribe and turn on the bell 🔔 for alerts, and join us every week for interviews, deep dives, and the stories shaping pro wrestling.Follow us on socials:TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thatsweetpop⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thatsweetpop⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/thatsweetpop

In this episode:🎙️ Former New Zealand Heavyweight Champion Spartan on mental health, working doubles in the UK and chasing his dream.Plus, Dion and Brad talk CM Punk's World Heavyweight Championship win, breaking down Saturday Night's Main Event. And THAT WrestleMania 42 ad.Don’t miss next week’s episode, subscribe and turn on the bell 🔔 for alerts, and join us every week for interviews, deep dives, and the stories shaping pro wrestling.Follow us on socials:TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thatsweetpop⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thatsweetpop⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/thatsweetpop

In this episode:🎙️ Four-time New Zealand Heavyweight Champion "The Big Man" Jamie Tagataese talks about his upcoming move overseas, wrestling brotherhood and chasing the ultimate dream!🔥 TOP STORY: AEW gripes and The VisionAnd Brad has a surprise for this week's "Who Am I"?Don’t miss next week’s episode, subscribe and turn on the bell 🔔 for alerts, and join us every week for interviews, deep dives, and the stories shaping pro wrestling.Follow us on socials:TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thatsweetpop⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thatsweetpop⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/thatsweetpop

In this episode:🎙️ "Te Tahi" Vinny Dunn talks the future of New Zealand wrestling, Peter Lane and his upcoming induction in the New Zealand professional wrestling hall of fame!🔥 TOP STORY: The Vision break-upAnd will Brad maintain his winning streak in "Who Am I"?Don’t miss next week’s episode, subscribe and turn on the bell 🔔 for alerts, and join us every week for interviews, deep dives, and the stories shaping pro wrestling.Follow us on socials:TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thatsweetpop⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thatsweetpop⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/thatsweetpop

In this episode:🎙️ "Te Tahi" Vinny Dunn talks his start in wrestling, working in the United States, Fans Bring the Weapons, "Get Mitchell to WrestleMania" and more!🔥 TOP STORY: Dion and Brad review WWE Crown Jewel from Perth!And will Brad maintain his winning streak in "Who Am I"?Don’t miss next week’s episode, subscribe and turn on the bell 🔔 for alerts, and join us every week for interviews, deep dives, and the stories shaping pro wrestling.Follow us on socials:TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thatsweetpop⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thatsweetpop⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/thatsweetpop

In this episode:🎙️ Gino "Juicy" Gambino talks about heat with The Bullet Club, how the opportunity to commentate for New Japan Pro Wrestling came about and what next for Aussie wrestling!🔥 TOP STORY: WWE Crown Jewel PreviewDon’t miss next week’s episode, subscribe and turn on the bell 🔔 for alerts, and join us every week for interviews, deep dives, and the stories shaping pro wrestling.Follow us on socials:TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thatsweetpop⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thatsweetpop⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/thatsweetpop

In this episode:🎙️ Gino "Juicy" Gambino talks getting his start in wrestling, working Wrestle Kingdom, commentating for New Japan Pro Wrestling... and legal troubles with KFC!🔥 TOP STORY: Could Edge be John Cena's final opponent?-📰 THE HOT TAG:- Kiwis in the PWI 500- Seth vs Cody at Crown Jewel- AEW reveal Women's Tag Titles- Matt Cardona in NXTDon’t miss next week’s episode, subscribe and turn on the bell 🔔 for alerts, and join us every week for interviews, deep dives, and the stories shaping pro wrestling.Follow us on socials:TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thatsweetpop⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thatsweetpop⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/thatsweetpop

Welcome to Episode 5 of That Sweet Pop with Dion McCracken and Brad Lewis!In this episode:🎙️ Part 2 of our interview with Brendan Vink (FKA WWE NXT’s Duke Hudson) as he talks WWE RAW, Duke University and what's next!🔥 TOP STORY: Roster rotation - could it work for WWE and AEW?📰 THE HOT TAG:- AEW All Out reaction- WWE Wrestlepalooza reactionDon’t miss next week’s episode, subscribe and turn on the bell 🔔 for alerts, and join us every week for interviews, deep dives, and the stories shaping pro wrestling.Follow us on socials:TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thatsweetpop⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thatsweetpop⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/thatsweetpop