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Not everyone hates the shocking twist on the Road to WrestleMania!

The mystery has been solved! Pat McAfee was revealed as the man on the other end of Randy Orton's phone - and nobody saw this coming!

The dynamic of Orton's WWE Championship challenge against "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes completely changed on the April 3 edition of Smackdown! Rhodes is less than impressed - and neither are a pocket of WWE fans.

What does McAfee's involvement mean for Randy Orton's future? We’re diving de...

It’s been 25 years since WCW Monday Nitro went off the air, but the legacy of the Monday Night Wars lives on! This week on That Sweet Pop, Dion McCracken and Brad Lewis count down the top 10 most memorable moments in Nitro history.

From Lex Luger’s shocking win over Hogan to Sting’s haunting presence in the rafters - and yes, even the infamous Finger Poke of Doom - we break down the highs and lows of the show that changed wrestling forever.

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Student vs. Teacher. The Nightmare vs. The Viper.

On this episode of That Sweet Pop, the team breaks down the massive WWE Championship clash set for WrestleMania 42. Is it time for Cody Rhodes to prove the student has surpassed the master, or will Randy Orton make history by securing his 15th World Championship?

We’re diving deep into who truly needs the win on the Grandest Stage of Them All.

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The Tribal Chief or The Best in the World? The "That Sweet Pop" team is split down the middle. Brad is making the case for a Roman Reigns coronation, while Dion explains why CM Punk must retain the World Heavyweight Championship on the Grandest Stage of Them All.

Who has the stronger argument? And who are you hoping picks up the win at WrestleMania 42? Tell us your pick for the main event in the comments! 👇🏼

MATCH REVIEW

Plus, we review The Dudley Boyz vs The Hardy Boyz vs Edg...

"The American Nightmare" has captured his third WWE Championship in defeating Drew McIntyre on SmackDown!

Segments of the IWC are not happy, but is Cody's win actually the best thing to have happened to the WrestleMania 42 card?

What does Cody's win mean for Mania? Where now for Drew? And how could Sami Zayn and Jacob Fatu fit in all of this?

Plus, Rhea Ripley and Jade Cargill faced off ahead of their WWE Women's Championship showdown and Danhausen cursed Dom Mysterio into an Intercontinental...

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.

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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...

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...

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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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!

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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?

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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!

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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!

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WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Bron Breakker (c) vs. Roman Reigns“I QUIT” MATCHSeth Rollins vs. CM PunkINTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Dominik Mysterio (c) vs. Finn Balor vs. JD McDonaghWOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPStephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Rhea Ripley vs. Liv MorganBronson Reed vs. Jacob FatuL...

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?

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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.

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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 Vision

And Brad has a surprise for this week's "Who Am I"?

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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-up

And will Brad maintain his winning streak in "Who Am I"?

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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"?

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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 Preview

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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 NXT

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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 reaction

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Welcome to Episode 4 of That Sweet Pop with Dion McCracken and Brad Lewis!

In this episode:

🎙️ Part 1 of our interview with Brendan Vink (FKA WWE NXT’s Duke Hudson) as he talks WWE tryouts, life at the Performance Centre, NIL athletes… and Krispy Kreme doughnuts!

🔥 TOP STORY: WrestleMania in Saudi Arabia. We break down why it’s happening and what it means for WWE and the wrestling world.

📰 THE HOT TAG:

Dirty Dom – AAA Mega Champ!

Andrade and WWE p...

Welcome to Episode 3 of That Sweet Pop with Dion McCracken and Brad Lewis!

In this episode:

🎙️ Bea Priestley returns for Part 2 of our interview where she talks about being drafted to WWE Smackdown, working at Madison Square Garden, plans to team with Chelsea Green, her WWE release, and her return to Japan.

🔥 TOP STORY: AJ Lee and Brock Lesnar set to return to WWE in-ring action at Wrestlepalooza!

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Welcome to Episode 2 of That Sweet Pop with Dion McCracken and Brad Lewis!

In this episode:

🎙️ Bea Priestley is our special guest as we talk about her journey from New Zealand to the UK, success in Japan to AEW and her time in WWE NXT in part 1 of a 2 part interview!

🔥 TOP STORY: The Raja Jackson incident, what happened, where things stand, and why it's complicated.

📰 THE HOT TAG:

Welcome to the debut episode of That Sweet Pop with Dion McCracken and Brad Lewis!

In this episode:

🎙️ Henare from New Japan Pro Wrestling and Aotearoa Wrestling joins us to talk about his heritage, overcoming injury, and how he’s giving back to wrestling.

🔥 TOP STORY: Wrestling tribalism - is WWE vs AEW rivalry helping or hurting the business?

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