That Sweet Pop | Pro Wrestling Podcast
New Zealand based pro wrestling podcast. WWE & AEW news + interviews. Hosted by Dion McCracken, Courtney Coburn & Brad Lewis. https://linktr.ee/thatsweetpop
Killer Kross on NXT, THAT main roster debut, Jesse Ventura, Oba Femi and more! | Ep. 48
Killer Kross is the HOTTEST property in independent wrestling. Bar none.
From traveling the world, considering a move to New Zealand, NXT Black and Gold, WrestleMania and THAT WWE main roster debut, Kross discusses it all with the That Sweet Pop team - including the joy he's found working the independents!
Killer Kross performs in New Zealand Thursday October 29 as part of World Series Wrestling Mega Mania! Tickets available now!
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WWE's post-Summerslam reset makes for compelling weekly programming | Ep. 47
With WWE Summerslam behind us, WWE programming feels to have had yet another BIG reset with both RAW and Smackdown on the up-and-up!
From Bron Breakker's angst with Paul Heyman over Oba Femi, Becky Lynch & Stephanie Vaquer's return, Kevin Owens getting personal with CM Punk, compelling stories are everywhere in WWE!
Dion McCracken, Brad Lewis and Courtney Coburn discuss WWE's post-Summerslam happenings in this week's episode!
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Reigns topples Seth and Chelsea Green has her moment at Summerslam Night 2! | Ep. 46
Summerslam Night 2 topped off a tremendous weekend of WWE action where we saw Roman Reigns successfully defend the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Seth Rollins and Chelsea Green final have her moment at the top of the mountain, winning the Interim WWE Women's Championship!
And with Kevin Owens' successful return and Chad Gable capturing the WWE Intercontinental Championship, fans had plenty to celebrate from this year's Summerslam!
Dion, Brad & Court from That Sweet Pop are joined by David Dunn to break down all the action from Night 2 of Summerslam!<...
Oba beats Brock in HIAC, CM Punk retains thanks to Randy Orton at Summerslam Night 1! | Ep. 45
Summerslam Night 1 is in the books and delivered all the action we've come to expect from the biggest party of the summer!
CM Punk retained his WWE Championship (albeit with help from Randy Orton) against Cody Rhodes, Liv Morgan retained her Women's World Championship against IYO SKY and more!
Dion, Brad & Court from That Sweet Pop are joined by David Dunn to break down all the action from Night 1 of Summerslam!
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Summerslam preview and predictions! PLUS Paul Sayers on Super Crazy at Valiant Pro! | Ep. 44
Summerslam is just around the corner with some HUGE matches headlining the show.
Can Cody Rhodes regain the WWE Championship against CM Punk? Will Roman Reigns finally overcome Seth Rollins? Who will become Interim WWE Women's Champion?
The team at That Sweet Pop break down all of the matches and share their predictions in this week's episode!
PLUS we speak with Paul Sayers ahead of Valiant Pro Wrestling's All Star Wrestling Porirua 2 featuring Super Crazy and Brook Ruscoe alongside some of New Zealand's finest...
The Good Brothers on brotherhood, longevity and tag team wrestling | Ep. 43
Ahead of their return to New Zealand with World Series Wrestling in October 2026, Karl Anderson and Doc Gallows - The Good Brothers - spoke with That Sweet Pop's Dion McCracken in Melbourne in May 2026.
The Good Brothers come to New Zealand on Thursday October 29, 2026 as part of WSW Mega Mania! Tickets are available now!
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CM Punk wins the WWE Championship! PLUS Horus speaks moments after FBTW win! | Ep. 42
CM Punk is the NEW WWE Champion and Sami Zayn's reign is over just as it gets started!
What now for Punk and what now for Sami? Could the two be on a path for a WrestleMania showdown or will Cody Rhodes reclaim the title at Summerslam?
Dion, Brad and Courtney from That Sweet Pop break down CM Punk's historic title win and what it means!
PLUS, we speak EXCLUSIVELY with Horus just moments after he captured the IPW New Zealand Heavyweight Championship at...
Top 10 VIRAL Summerslam moments countdown! PLUS Horus on IPW Fans Bring the Weapons! | Ep. 41
Summerslam 2026 is just around the corner and will no doubt deliver some memorable moments!
But before this year's BIGGEST EVENT OF THE SUMMER, the team from That Sweet Pop look back at their Top 10 VIRAL Summerslam moments from years gone by!
From Brock Lesnar flipping the ring with a tractor to the Ultimate Warrior's shocking Intercontinental Championship win to Becky Lynch's surprise return in 2021, we count them down!
PLUS, we speak with "The Duke of Death" Horus ahead of IPW Fans Bring the Weapons...
Sami Zayn wins at Night of Champions! PLUS Henare on title wins, Matariki Rumble and WSW! | Ep. 40
Sami Zayn is the NEW WWE Champion after making history by defeating Cody Rhodes and Gunther at Night of Champions!
What does the future hold for Sami, Cody, Gunther and the WWE Championship? How could Summerslam shape up from here?
The team from That Sweet Pop dive in to Night of Champions - what hit and what missed?
PLUS, we speak exclusively to HENARE on his New Japan Pro Wrestling success, co-promotion of World Series Wrestling MEGAMANIA and his upcoming Aotearoa New Zealand Heavyweight...
Ash by Elegance on life outside WWE, creative freedom and the Elegance brand! | Ep. 39
That Sweet Pop's Brad Lewis and Courtney Coburn had the pleasure of speaking with Ash By Elegance (FKA Dana Brooke) during her World Series Wrestling Rise Against appearance in Melbourne in May 2026.
Ash spoke about working in TNA and around the world, creative freedom outside of WWE, title aspirations, plans for the Elegance brand and gave advice for young women looking at getting in to professional wrestling.
Ash By Elegance comes to New Zealand on Thursday October 29, 2026 as part of WSW MEGA MANIA! Tickets are available now!
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Fantasy booking the ULTIMATE WWE King of the Ring PLUS King & Queen tournament memories | Ep. 38
WWE King and Queen of the Ring is just around the corner! But who will win the ULTIMATE King of the Ring tournament?
Dion, Courtney & Brad put their fantasy booking hats on and put together the ultimate tournament from past King of the Ring winners. From Stone Cold Steve Austin and Kurt Angle to Harley Race and Randy Savage. What do the brackets look like? And who takes out the tournament?
Plus, we break down some of our favourite King of the Ring tournament memories and look ahead to...
WWE Clash in Italy, AEW Double or Nothing & AAA Noche de Los Grandes review | Ep. 37
It's been a HUGE week in professional wrestling with WWE, AEW and AAA putting on major events with major happenings!
Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes retained their respective Championships, MJF captured the AEW World Heavyweight Championship and El Grande Americano OG was unmaske!
Who were the big winners and losers across the promotions?
Plus, copyright infringements across wrestling content creators, we react to the King and Queen of the Ring brackets and Brad has news from Impact Pro Wrestling!
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Saturday Night's Main Event review PLUS Clash in Italy and Double or Nothing preview! | Ep. 36
We review Saturday Night's Main Event from Fort Wayne, Indiana as Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss & Rhea Ripley teamed up against Jade Cargill, B Fab and Michin! Plus The Street Profits challenged Logan Paul & Austin Theory for the RAW Tag Team Championship and much more!
What were the hits? What were the misses?
Also, we preview WWE Clash in Italy and AEW Double or Nothing!
Plus, we're joined by Haven and her Dad Aidan from "Ringside with Haven" to find out what she loves about...
Nic Nemeth (FKA Dolph Ziggler) on consistency, his career, MSG return, WSW and chocolate! | Ep. 35
Nic Nemeth (FKA Dolph Ziggler) on consistency, his career, MSG return, WSW and chocolate! | Ep. 35
That Sweet Pop's Dion McCracken had the pleasure of speaking with Nic Nemeth (FKA Dolph Ziggler) at World Series Wrestling Rise Against in Melbourne!
Nemeth spoke on his consistency in the ring, career highlights - including his Money in the Bank cash-in - the art of the kickout, his return to WWE at Madison Square Garden for the John Cena "The Last Time is Now" tournament, and sampled some New Zealand chocolate!
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Roman survives but Jacob arrives at Backlash + Henare, AEW & World Series Wrestling | Ep. 34
Roman Reigns survived the World Heavyweight Championship challenge of Jacob Fatu - only just! But it was Jacob who came out with big gains at WWE Backlash. He has ARRIVED as a main event player!
And did we see Asuka retire from the ring?
Dion, Courtney and Brad break down ALL the action from Backlash!
Plus, Henare wins the NEVER Openweight 6-man Tag Team Championship, Dion watched AEW - and it was GOOD and Naito is coming to New Zealand as a part of...
WWE TV is FRESH post-Mania, talent releases + World Series Wrestling | Ep. 33
Post-WrestleMania WWE television has felt FRESH!
Courtney Coburn officially joins the That Sweet Pop team as she, Dion McCracken and Brad Lewis go through the highlights of the first two weeks of RAW and SmackDown in the "new season" of WWE.
What were the hits? What were the misses? Which call-ups from NXT have us excited?
The team also touch on the recent round of talent releases in WWE. How does it compare with previous years? Is it a necessary evil of the business?<...
Roman Reigns & CM Punk deliver BIG at WrestleMania 42 - Night 2 Review | That Sweet Pop Ep. 32
Roman Reigns & CM Punk delivered what may just be one of the greatest WrestleMania main events of all time!
Plus Jade Cargill stepped up to the plate with Rhea Ripley, Brock Lesnar shocked the world after his match with Oba Femi and much more!
And in a unique episode of That Sweeet Pop, Brad Lewis is joined by Dion McCracken direct from Las Vegas as we break down all of our thoughts on the Showcase of the Immortals!
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WrestleMania 42 Night 1 Review - Did Mania deliver? | That Sweet Pop Ep. 31
WrestleMania 42 Night 1 had all of the twists and turns we've come to expect with WWE! But did it deliver?
From Cody Rhodes' successful WWE Championship defense against Randy Orton, to Liv Morgan's WWE Women's World Championship victory to Drew McIntyre and Jacob Fatu battling it out in an Unsanctioned Match - night 1 had it all!
And in a unique episode of That Sweeet Pop, Brad Lewis is joined by Dion McCracken direct from Las Vegas as we break down all of our thoughts on the Showcase of the Immortals!<...
WrestleMania 42 Predictions: Cody vs Orton & Punk vs Reigns FULL PREVIEW | That Sweet Pop Ep. 30
The Road to WrestleMania 42 reaches its climax! Next week, the Showcase of the Immortals takes over, and the That Sweet Pop crew is here to break down the entire card!
Dion McCracken and Brad Lewis are joined by content creator Courtney Coburn and NZ wrestling's own David Dunn to provide expert analysis and bold predictions for every single match.
From the Undisputed WWE Championship to the chaos of the Intercontinental Ladder Match, we’re calling the winners and losers! Who do we WANT to win? Who do we THINK wi...
IWC loses its mind, but we're OK with Pat McAfee! 😱 Plus, the Women's mains | That Sweet Pop Ep. 29
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...
Top 10 WCW Monday Nitro most memorable moments | That Sweet Pop Ep. 28
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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Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton WrestleMania predictions + Rock vs Hogan review | That Sweet Pop Ep. 27
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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Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk at WrestleMania 42 Debate! | That Sweet Pop Ep. 26
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! 👇🏼
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Cody Rhodes wins WWE Title! WrestleMania 42 plans & Drew McIntyre’s future | That Sweet Pop Ep. 25
"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...
Rhea & Randy win big at Elimination Chamber, as WrestleMania takes shape! | That Sweet Pop Ep. 24
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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Top 10 WrestleMania Main Events of All Time Ranked! | That Sweet Pop Ep. 23
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...
Is WrestleMania doomed? Plus, will Brock Lesnar save The Vision? | That Sweet Pop Ep. 22
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...
Who is the Masked Man? Plus CM Punk and Roman Reigns deliver on RAW! | That Sweet Pop Ep. 21
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...
WWE Royal Rumble 2026 Review: Roman Reigns & Liv Morgan Win! | Ep. 20
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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Ep. 19 James Shaw on storytelling and his passion for wrestling + Royal Rumble preview
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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Ep. 18 James Shaw on breaking in and winning the NZ title + holiday news catch-up
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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Ep. 17 Courtney Coburn & David Dunn on Cena's best matches, 2026 predictions + final match reaction
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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Ep. 16 Hooligan Marcus Kool on Drake Maverick wedding, Rey Mysterio in SPW + John Cena's final year
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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Ep. 15 Hooligan Marcus Kool on the UK and starting SPW + Liv Morgan returns at Survivor Series!
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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Ep. 14 Steve Ogilvie on Dave Cameron's legacy + John Cena's final RAW!
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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Ep. 13 Mighty Maia on being a role model and future goals + our "too early" WrestleMania predictions
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...
Ep. 12 Mighty Maia on women in NZ wrestling, Judo and being the Champ + WWE's creative reset
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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Ep. 11 Spartan on mental health, working the UK + CM Punk wins the World Heavyweight Championship!
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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Ep. 10 Jamie Tagataese on chasing his dream + AEW gripes and The Vision!
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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Ep. 9 Vinny Dunn on Peter Lane and the NZ Hall of Fame + the end of The Vision!
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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