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Imperial Wrestling Podcast

Imperial Wrestling Podcast

By Kevin Mehok

This podcast is a 'compare and contrast' of the art of professional wrestling from yesterday and today. It is the most intelligent professional wrestling podcast, period.

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Relationships and the WWE.

Imperial Wrestling Podcast Apr 07, 2021

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Relationships and the WWE.

Relationships and the WWE.

Listen to this wonderfully controversial podcast on the do's don't s of relationships inside the WWE.
Apr 07, 202112:24
Brian Pillman, Jr.

Brian Pillman, Jr.

Brian Pillman, Jr., is a cool cat. I met him during a Black Label Pro event and I instantly liked him. It's time to make him a star. Listen to the truth and reality of Brian Pillman, Jr., on the Imperial Wrestling Podcast.
Mar 21, 202115:07
This Is A Great Time To Be A Wrestling Fan!

This Is A Great Time To Be A Wrestling Fan!

This episode is all about celebrating how great wrestling has been across all Promotions!! What a great time to be a fan!!
Mar 11, 202115:12
Expiring Contracts

Expiring Contracts

This episode is all about the possibility of where Wrestlers may end up in the coming years based upon his or her contract(s).
Mar 02, 202117:53
Wrestling Recap

Wrestling Recap

This episode we discuss the love the promotions seem to have for seasoned talent.
Feb 19, 202115:04
Is It Time For The AEW To Create An NXT?

Is It Time For The AEW To Create An NXT?

Is the Nightmare Academy the AEW Performance Center? Does the AEW need an NXT league? Listen tonight as I offer my personal perspective on this exciting idea or concept.
Jan 28, 202114:39
Are There Too Many Wrestling Promotions?

Are There Too Many Wrestling Promotions?

Have we reached a point that there is too much wrestling or too much of the same?
Jan 20, 202125:11
W O W Wrestling On Wednesdays!!

W O W Wrestling On Wednesdays!!

Finally the past 2 weeks both of the major brands have had some terrific shows!! Listen to my passionate take regarding Wednesday nights!!!
Jan 16, 202120:03
Pro Wrestlers and Their Cars

Pro Wrestlers and Their Cars

In this episode, we talk about the alignment of professional wrestlers' cars compared to their personalities!  This was a lot of fun and brings something fresh to the world of professional wrestling.

Jan 06, 202141:35
When Do Wrestlers Need To Draw A Line In The Sand?

When Do Wrestlers Need To Draw A Line In The Sand?

Tonight's episode is really a question of ethics. When are lines crossed? When is something out of bounds?
Dec 24, 202040:29
Top Wrestlers of 2020

Top Wrestlers of 2020

2020 has been a tough year, a very unique year. Please listen to my take on the top guys as we leave 2020 behind.
Dec 16, 202036:06
War Games 2020 Review

War Games 2020 Review

Tonight's episode I provide my take on War Ganes 2020!! Check it out and give it a listen!!
Dec 10, 202029:58
Jay Lethal

Jay Lethal

Tonight's episode is all about Jay lethal and his contribution to professional wrestling!
Dec 02, 202025:14
Masked Wrestlers

Masked Wrestlers

This episode I discuss the fabric, the historical element, and even the cultural element that the mask represents in professional wrestling. Check out this fun brief show and enjoy!
Nov 26, 202020:04
Do You Need To Be A Good Wrestler To Be Considered As A Good Wrestler?

Do You Need To Be A Good Wrestler To Be Considered As A Good Wrestler?

This episode I ask the hard question, "Do you have to be a good wrestler to be considered as a good wrestler? Seriously think about it. When we consider the best wrestlers of all time were any of them really super good at wrestling?
Nov 18, 202030:42
What Really Happened?

What Really Happened?

This episode I talk about the greatest act of deception that has ever occurred in all of professional wrestling. This event, This mission if you will, was carried out by Shawn Michaels and Vince McMahon. The match was between Bret The Hitman Hart, and Shawn Michaels and what was orchestrated may lead us with more questions than truth.
Nov 11, 202039:04
Why Does the AEW Continually Promote the WWE?

Why Does the AEW Continually Promote the WWE?

In this episode I talk about the great amazing beginnings of the AEW. As time went on the AEW a promotion of recycled WWE guys. Not only do they use the WWE talent they make them champions. Please listen to my passionate take on salvaging and reclaiming the AEW that should be and I believe intends to be its own brand.
Nov 07, 202023:52
Finn Balor

Finn Balor

Listen to this podcast as we discuss the most underrated current modern era professional wrestler named Finn Balor. Listen to my personal and passionate perspective regarding Finn in his body of work.
Oct 28, 202026:58
Bad Gimmicks

Bad Gimmicks

This is a brief episode regarding pro wrestling gimmicks. Why do some of them work? Why do some of them not work? what's interesting about gimmicks is sometimes the wrestlers themselves make them work sometimes to gimmicks themselves destroy the wrestler. take a listen to this episode and don't be afraid to share your thoughts!
Oct 21, 202017:08
Professional Wrestling Terminology

Professional Wrestling Terminology

This episode we go over to fundamentals and some of the basic descriptions and names for moves. We tried to describe what the maneuvers are. We also try to describe different ways to win matches. If you are a novice wrestling fan this is a great segment to listen to as this will hone some of your knowledge. If you're a long-term fan you'll know as well as me This could have been a two week show as there are countless wrestling maneuvers and holds.
Oct 15, 202032:09
Is the AEW Ruining Omega's Career?

Is the AEW Ruining Omega's Career?

The AEW perhaps has the greatest wrestler currently on the planet under contract representing their brand. Unfortunately Kenny Omega is also in his prime, and he is not being properly utilized. This episode asked the hard questions, "Is the AEW ruining Kenny Omega's career?" At the same time, do they not realize this is hurting their own brand?
Oct 07, 202024:05
"Let Me" TAKEOVER NxT

"Let Me" TAKEOVER NxT

It's one thing to complain it's another thing to offer genuine solutions. As a die-hard wrestling fan I am begging the WWE to hire me to save the NXT. Please listen to this podcast, as I share my ideas that will separate the NXT from the WWE, and truly give wrestling fans something different to watch! My ideas are really have the competition scrambling to implement something similar!!
Sep 30, 202036:34
Ring of Honor

Ring of Honor

This episode is so important for wrestling fans to hear!! If you truly love wrestling for wrestling and good matches and clear rules, then you need to tune into the ROH. Listen to this podcast and I'll tell you more! This promotion has certainly done an amazing job to give itself a niche and to set itself apart.
Sep 23, 202020:02
Professional Wrestling Has Done It Again!

Professional Wrestling Has Done It Again!

This week we talk about the absolute innovation that comes out of pro wrestling and bleeds into all attributes of society and other methods of professional sports. There is no denying the influence that pro wrestling has upon other professional sports. Perhaps the greatest most recent example of this is the WWE unveiling it's ThunderDome.
Sep 16, 202026:01
Top 22 Current Wrestlers Voted by Imperial Wrestling Podcast fans.

Top 22 Current Wrestlers Voted by Imperial Wrestling Podcast fans.

This episode was so fun!! It is based on the fan selection of their favorite top 22 active wrestlers male or female. I had such a great time commenting and giving my thoughts on each selection. I was completely blown away by the number of votes and the support that we are earning on the show!! Feedspot has ranked us in the top 15 best pro wrestling podcasts.
Sep 10, 202045:32
Keeping It Down The Middle

Keeping It Down The Middle

This week's episode we give special props to the pro wrestling world and pro wrestling industry for not becoming a political playground but an escape for society. Also we discuss Cody The American Nightmare and his incredible attributes to the AEW. We also express our desire for him to become the TNT Champion again and why it was so advantageous for the AEW to utilize him in this role. Thank you for making us amongst the top 60 pro wrestling podcasts! We are the most intelligent wrestling podcast.
Sep 03, 202019:30
Do Wrestling Promotions Truly Care About Their Fans?

Do Wrestling Promotions Truly Care About Their Fans?

In this episode is an in-depth commentary on why the ratings may be dropping and what can be done to salvage our great sport. Sometimes the promotions forget why they even have fans that support their product to begin with.
Jul 31, 202044:50
The Great Muta

The Great Muta

What's interesting about the Great Muta is that he's one of the greatest wrestlers of all time. His greatest popularity was primarily in New Japan. Luckily for us that enjoyed wrestling in the 1990s, we did get to see him on North American shores in the WCW from the early 90s to the early 2000s. This episode focuses on some of the amazing talents that the Great Muta wrestled.
Jul 30, 202021:45
The Current State of the NXT

The Current State of the NXT

In this episode we talk about the current state of the NXT. We discussed some of the new stars and path that they're going to take. We also talk about the next level up or step in the journey for the current superstars of the NXT. I also discuss what I'd like to see happen with some of the veterans and maybe bring them back to the NXT. My suggestion would be veterans like AJ styles.
Jun 18, 202030:58
Sting

Sting

This episode we look at the career if Sting. We discuss our insights as to who he was and what he did for the longest time without being in the WWE.
May 31, 202029:58
The Current State of Professional Wrestling

The Current State of Professional Wrestling

This weeks episode is all about reviewing and discerning the current state of professional wrestling. During this episode I give my take on what some leagues are doing right and what some leagues need to definitely improve upon. Regardless we're all in this together and your voice does matter in finding ways to improve pro wrestling.
May 21, 202031:22
Gabby Ortiz Interveiw

Gabby Ortiz Interveiw

Gabby Ortiz explains to us the path for wrestlers and networking. Gabby was honest and sincere and we enjoyed her take on professional wrestling.
May 13, 202021:19
Wrestling comes in all sizes! Men and women can both become superstars!

Wrestling comes in all sizes! Men and women can both become superstars!

We touch on Walter of The Imperium, and Tyler Bate of NXT UK. The entire point of the show is to talk about wrestlers coming in all sizes. In Europe in particular the wrestlers tend to run smaller 5'7 to 5'9 is normal height, and being less than 200 lbs is typical. Here in the US were finally starting to see that. Also when men and women have equal opportunities great things happen.
May 02, 202029:42
Dark Side of the Ring: Chris Benoit

Dark Side of the Ring: Chris Benoit

This was the most difficult episode I have had to ever do. Please listen to this devastating story and my take on the legacy that disappeared for the perfectionist Chris Benoit.
Apr 25, 202025:55
Episode 7 Kaci Lennox

Episode 7 Kaci Lennox

Kaci shares her valuable insights and her dreams going forward. Definitely listen and help her get into the WWE!!
Apr 22, 202025:21
Episode 6 An interview with Scott Beekman!!

Episode 6 An interview with Scott Beekman!!

Scott Beekman is not only a writer he is a professional wrestling historian. Scott provided us with some excellent insight of the early origins of professional wrestling. Please be sure to listen to the post interview segment as well.
Apr 15, 202027:31
Episode 4 Amber Nova

Episode 4 Amber Nova

My co-host Kimmy and I, interview Amber Nova. We talk about real important details such as charities, life lessons, and moments that define us!! Whether you're a wrestling fan or not, these issues connect home for all of us!
Apr 13, 202020:41
Wrestling is NOT FAKE!! (Episode 5)

Wrestling is NOT FAKE!! (Episode 5)

The world of professional wrestling has this stigma that our sport is fake or phony and what goes on in the ring and outside the ring is not real. I put together a very compelling podcast that completely challenges this argument. Listen to my very emotional yet educational response to this type of ridicule and ridiculous persecution.
Apr 13, 202024:44
April Excitement!!! Full audio calendar!! www.imperialwrestlingpod.com

April Excitement!!! Full audio calendar!! www.imperialwrestlingpod.com

April 8th- Amber Nova interview. April 15th- Scott Beekman interview. April 22nd- Kaci Lennox interview!! What a jamb packed month!! Subscribe today to the Imperial Wrestling Podcast, the most intelligent professional wrestling podcast!
Apr 08, 202002:30
Special Edition WrestleMania Boneyard Match Review

Special Edition WrestleMania Boneyard Match Review

AJ Styles vs The Undertaker!! The show must go on despite the global pandemic!!
Apr 06, 202016:12
Episode #3 The Road Warriors

Episode #3 The Road Warriors

In this episode we take a look at the rules and the fundamentals of tag team wrestling. Some fans emailed us some great suggestions on promoting modern-day officiating!! And finally we talked about the life and influence that the Road Warriors had and professional wrestling and the world.
Apr 01, 202001:00:07
Special Edition preparing for the Road Warriors segment, Tag Teams.

Special Edition preparing for the Road Warriors segment, Tag Teams.

Tag Teams top 50 from SI, they ranked the Road Warriors as no. 1 best tag team. This is critical information before we air episode 3.
Mar 30, 202030:02
Episode 2 "Which current wrestlers are most similar to the Macho Man"

Episode 2 "Which current wrestlers are most similar to the Macho Man"

The votes are in!! Thank you for taking the time to select wrestlers. This episode I review and compare the nominations to the Macho Man!
Mar 28, 202051:31
Undisputed Era and The Four Horsemen. Episode#1
Mar 26, 202034:49