Wrestling With Atheism
By Wrestling With Atheism
We take a look at Pay Per Views, current storylines, character arcs, booking decisions and the intersection of wrestling, culture and religion from an atheist point of view.
A bit more about us:
Damien - a middle-aged Australian dad who now has the title of professional armchair booker.
Mr. Lightning - an up-and-coming darling of the indie scene. Look for him at a local show near you!
Wrestling With AtheismApr 08, 2024
Episode 19 - Wrestlemania XL Night 1 + Night 2 Review
They said this was an XL Mania, and it certainly delivered!
For the next 2.5 hours, let Damo and Josh break down the matches and the predictions of the biggest show yet marking the beginning of the HHH Era!
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Many thanks to Adam 'Brooksy' Brooks for the intro - you can check him out on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/theadambrooksy
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Check us out on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/wwatheism
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Track: Funky Hip-Hop by MOKKA / Old Jeans https://youtu.be/a-gb9uUGNGw
Music provided by "MokkaMusic" channel and https://inaudio.org
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Episode 18: Damo's Mania Predictions
Wooh boy, it's that time of year! Mania season! And this year has had some of the most compelling storylines for a long time - wrestling IS cool again!
Here are Damo's predictions for the grandest show of them alll. Thank God it's not stupendous!
Many thanks for Adam 'Brooksy' Brooks for the intro!
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Many thanks to Adam 'Brooksy' Brooks for the intro - you can check him out on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/theadambrooksy
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Check us out on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/wwatheism
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Track: Funky Hip-Hop by MOKKA / Old Jeans https://youtu.be/a-gb9uUGNGw
Music provided by "MokkaMusic" channel and https://inaudio.org
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CM Punk Back In WWE: Good Or Bad For Business?
In the latest episode of Wrestling With Atheism, @tfadad & @mrlightning20 discuss the merits of CM Punk's return to WWE (but this was recorded before his tricep injury)!
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Many thanks to Adam 'Brooksy' Brooks for the intro - you can check him out on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/theadambrooksy
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Check us out on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/wwatheism
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Track: Funky Hip-Hop by MOKKA / Old Jeans https://youtu.be/a-gb9uUGNGw
Music provided by "MokkaMusic" channel and https://inaudio.org
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2024 Royal Rumble Predictions!
We're back on the horse...long time between drinks...however you want to put it, Josh and Damo are back!
In this long-awaited episode, we give our take on the 2024 Royal Rumble:
Our predictions...
MENS:
Legend/surprise return:
Josh: Stone Cold
Damien: Big E
Most Elimination:
Josh: Gunther
Damien: Gunther
Iron Man
Josh: Santos Escabar
Damien: Dirty Dom
First Two
Josh: Drew McIntyre, Damien Priest
Damien: Bronson Reed, Pete Dunne
Final Four:
Josh: The Rock, Solo Sikoa, Jey Uso, CM Punk, Cody
Damien: CM Punk, Dirty Dom, Carmelo Hayes, Bron Breakker
Winner
Josh: The Rock
Damien: CM Punk
WOMENS:
Legend:
Josh: AJ Lee,
Damien: AJ Lee,
First Two;
Josh: Asuka, Katana Chance
Damien: Michin, Tamina
Iron Woman:
Josh: Shayna Baszler
Damien: Roxanne Perez
Most Eliminations:
Josh: Bianca
Damien: Raquel
Final Four
Josh: Bailey, Zoe Stark, Bianca, Nia Jax
Damien: Zoey, Nia Jax, Asuka, Roxanne
Winner:
Josh: Bailey
Damien: Zoey Stark
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Many thanks to Adam 'Brooksy' Brooks for the intro - you can check him out on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/theadambrooksy
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Check us out on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/wwatheism
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Track: Funky Hip-Hop by MOKKA / Old Jeans https://youtu.be/a-gb9uUGNGw
Music provided by "MokkaMusic" channel and https://inaudio.org
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Wrestlemania Night 2 Recap!
Josh did it - he made it through the second of two nights of the most stupendous wrestling event in history, and here he is to give you his thoughts!
Don't forget Josh, Damo and special guest Phoebe (@phoebejrose) discussing Night 1 here:
Over to you, Josh!
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Many thanks to Adam 'Brooksy' Brooks for the intro - you can check him out on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/theadambrooksy
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Check us out on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/wwatheism
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Track: Funky Hip-Hop by MOKKA / Old Jeans https://youtu.be/a-gb9uUGNGw
Music provided by "MokkaMusic" channel and https://inaudio.org
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Wrestlemania Night 1 Recap! (w/@phoebejrose)
In this impromptu episode, Josh and Damo are joined by Queen Of The Sauna, Phoebe J. Rose (@phoebejrose), to review Night 1 of the two-night extravaganza that is Wrestlemania 39!
We give Night 1 4.5 stars, with Rhea vs Charlotte match of the night!
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Many thanks to Adam 'Brooksy' Brooks for the intro - you can check him out on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/theadambrooksy
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Check us out on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/wwatheism
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Track: Funky Hip-Hop by MOKKA / Old Jeans https://youtu.be/a-gb9uUGNGw
Music provided by "MokkaMusic" channel and https://inaudio.org
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Episode 13 - Royal Rumble Review!
In episode 13 of Wrestling With Atheism, Josh and Damo discuss the recent Royal Rumble PPV/PLE!
Laughs galore!
#MamiMania!
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Many thanks to Adam 'Brooksy' Brooks for the intro - you can check him out on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/theadambrooksy
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Check us out on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/wwatheism
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Track: Funky Hip-Hop by MOKKA / Old Jeans https://youtu.be/a-gb9uUGNGw
Music provided by "MokkaMusic" channel and https://inaudio.org
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Episode 12: Recent Wrestling Events, Royal Rumble & Predictions for 2023!
In this bumper episode of "Wrestling With Atheism", Josh and Damo discuss:
- Vince McMahon's return to the WWE board.
- Tully Blanchard retires.
- David Ramsay's passing.
- Predictions for the Royal Rumble.
- Predictions for the rest of the year.
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Many thanks to Adam 'Brooksy' Brooks for the intro - you can check him out on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/theadambrooksy
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Check us out on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/wwatheism
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Track: Funky Hip-Hop by MOKKA / Old Jeans https://youtu.be/a-gb9uUGNGw
Music provided by "MokkaMusic" channel and https://inaudio.org
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Episode 11 - Changes In The Wrestling Landscape
In the latest episode of Wrestling With Atheism, Josh and Damo go over the changes in WWE, AEW, Vince McMahon stepping down, CM Punk, getting the belts off Roman, and more!
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Many thanks to Adam 'Brooksy' Brooks for the intro - you can check him out on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/theadambrooksy
Many thanks to David B. Ramsay, author of "Speaking Of God: We Don't Know S**t", available on Amazon
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Check us out on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/wwatheism
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Track: Funky Hip-Hop by MOKKA / Old Jeans https://youtu.be/a-gb9uUGNGw
Music provided by "MokkaMusic" channel and https://inaudio.org
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Episode 10 - "Clash At The Castle" Review!
After a hiatus, Josh and Damo are back and talking!
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Many thanks to:
Adam 'Brooksy' Brooks - you can check him out on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/theadambrooksy
D. B. Ramsay, author of "Speaking Of God: We Don't Know Sh*t" here - https://www.amazon.com/Speaking-God-Minister-Reflects-Religion-ebook/dp/B08KQJT73N
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Check us out on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/wwatheism
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Track: Funky Hip-Hop by MOKKA / Old Jeans https://youtu.be/a-gb9uUGNGw
Music provided by "MokkaMusic" channel and https://inaudio.org
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Episode 9 - Oral Roberts University Handbook (w/@writer724)
In this (very delayed) episode, Damo and Josh are joined by former Mid-west evangelical Jax for a hilarious look at the student handbook for Oral Roberts University, one of the most prominent (and notorious) Christian education institutions around.
You can find Jax on TikTok here.
ORU Behaviour & Conduct Regulations here - https://handbook.oru.edu/section-2/behavior-and-conduct-regulations/
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Many thanks to Adam 'Brooksy' Brooks for the intro - you can check him out on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/theadambrooksy
And thanks as well to David B. Ramsay, author of "Speaking Of God: We Don't Know S**t", available on Amazon.
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Check us out on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/wwatheism
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Track: Funky Hip-Hop by MOKKA / Old Jeans https://youtu.be/a-gb9uUGNGw
Music provided by "MokkaMusic" channel and https://inaudio.org
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Episode 8 - Wrestlemania 38 Review
In this episode of Wrestling With Atheism, Joshua and Damo pick themselves up off the floor to go over the results and fall-out from WWE's Wrestlemania 38, the most stupendous 2-night even in Wrestlemania history, and are joined by Jax who will feature heavily in our next episode on Oral Roberts University (that we recorded in the same session).
Jax is funny and you can find her at https://www.tiktok.com/@that_one26/
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Many thanks to:
Adam 'Brooksy' Brooks - you can check him out on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/theadambrooksy
David B. Ramsey, author of "Speaking Of God - We Don't Know Sh*t" - find him at https://twitter.com/iconoclastdb and buy his book at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KQJT73N/
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Check us out on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/wwatheism
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Track: Funky Hip-Hop by MOKKA / Old Jeans https://youtu.be/a-gb9uUGNGw
Music provided by "MokkaMusic" channel and https://inaudio.org
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Episode 7 - D.B. Ramsey Chats About Morality, Politics & Rasslin'!
*THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SWEARING AND ADULT THEMES*
In this episode of Wrestling With Atheism, Josh and Damien chat with former minister, best-selling author and old school rasslin' fan David "D.B." Ramsey.
Check out D.B. Ramsey here:
Website - https://www.dbramsey.com/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/iconoclastdb
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Check us out on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/wwatheism
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Track: Funky Hip-Hop by MOKKA / Old Jeans https://youtu.be/a-gb9uUGNGw
Music provided by "MokkaMusic" channel and https://inaudio.org
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Episode 6 - The 1992 Royal Rumble
In this episode of Wrestling With Atheism, Josh and Damo have a laugh while watching the 1992 Royal Rumble. Damien gives Josh a walk back through pro-wrestling nostalgia.
To get the most out of this episode, watch it along with the WWE video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XPi2RKYPX0
5m10s of our episode lines up with 2m13 of this video which is the first Rumble entrance!
We've cut the ads out of our recording, so if you do watch it - don't forget to mute the sound on the YT video so you get our commentary, and pause our episode if you get YouTube ads so you get the full experience!
*CORRECTION* One of our listeners advises that Sgt. Slaughter had signed a contract with Hasbro, not Mattel as Damien had mentioned.
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Many thanks to Adam 'Brooksy' Brooks for the intro - you can check him out on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/theadambrooksy
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Check us out on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/wwatheism
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Track: Funky Hip-Hop by MOKKA / Old Jeans https://youtu.be/a-gb9uUGNGw
Music provided by "MokkaMusic" channel and https://inaudio.org
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Ep 5 - Bad Wrestling Promos
Damo's Rants #2 - 18 Recent WWE Releases
In this brief episode, Damo makes his thoughts known on the recent releases from WWE.
Josh will be back on board in good time.
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Check us out on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/wwatheism
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Track: Funky Hip-Hop by MOKKA / Old Jeans https://youtu.be/a-gb9uUGNGw
Music provided by "MokkaMusic" channel and https://inaudio.org
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Episode 4 - Joshua & Damien Rant About THAT Becky Lynch/Charlotte Flair Segment
Here's the video Damien responds to: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJatkJjk8xY
Joshua ranted off the cuff. He's cool like that!
Check us out on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/wwatheism
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Track: Funky Hip-Hop by MOKKA / Old Jeans youtu.be/a-gb9uUGNGw
Music provided by "MokkaMusic" channel and inaudio.org
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Episode 3 - Crown Jewel 2021 Review
In this episode of Wrestling With Atheism, Josh goes through the recent Crown Jewel WWE Pay-Per-View.
Check us out on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/wwatheism
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Track: Funky Hip-Hop by MOKKA / Old Jeans https://youtu.be/a-gb9uUGNGw
Music provided by "MokkaMusic" channel and https://inaudio.org
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Episode 2 - The Rise & Fall & Rise & Fall & Rise & Fall Of Bray Wyatt
In this episode of ‘Wrestling With Atheism’, Damien and Josh ‘Mr. Lightning’ Hill discuss the rise and fall and rise and fall and rise and fall of Bray Wyatt during his time in NXT & WWE.
We do get in to a few tangents where we discuss current various characters, booking, historic careers arcs.
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Track: Funky Hip-Hop by MOKKA / Old Jeans https://youtu.be/a-gb9uUGNGw
Music provided by "MokkaMusic" channel and https://inaudio.org
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Episode 1 - Adam "Brooksy" Brooks Wrestles With Atheism
*episode contains mild swearing*
"Buddy Murphy, when I was younger, used to beat the shit out of me..."
In our very first episode, Damien and Joshua 'Mr Lightning' Hill have a wide-ranging interview with both Adam 'Brooksy' Brooks and the man behind the character.
We discuss his career, rivalries, being a wrestler during the COVID era, as well as his entry in to the business, his past with Matthew Silva/Buddy Murphy, what he looks forward to in ROH, and much more
See him at a local wrestling show near you.
Follow him on Twitter here.
Follow him on Instagram here.
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Damien's Rants #1 - Big E Becomes WWE Champion!
Big E as WWE champion - here are Damien's thoughts.
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Music courtesy of Victim Of Illusion from the album “Invisible Light”.
Website: https://victimofillusion.bandcamp.com/
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Track: Funky Hip-Hop by MOKKA / Old Jeans https://youtu.be/a-gb9uUGNGw
Music provided by "MokkaMusic" channel and https://inaudio.org
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