Wrestling talk with group-chat velocity.
WRESTHINGS treats wrestling conversation like a packed group chat with the cameras already rolling. The show jumps from Mercedes fandom and WWE creative politics to kebab seasoning, TikTok food myths, World Cup loyalties, and interviews with figures such as Nina Samuels.
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WRESTHINGS is a professional wrestling podcast with the shape of a fast, crowded conversation. Its rhythm is less panel show polish than room energy: interruption, repetition, teasing, agreement, disagreement, and then another topic before the last one has fully cooled. Wrestling is the anchor. The surrounding chaos is part of the appeal. Recent episodes wander through TikTok food misinformation, jollof rice hacks, Tesco kebab doubts, cumin, green seasoning, Polish chicken seasoning, shawarma, and the mild panic of editing software breaking before the next release. Those detours do not feel separate from the show. They are how the panel warms up, tests each other, and keeps the conversation moving. When it turns back to wrestling, the tone can be playful or sharp. Mercedes fandom becomes a running bit about whether someone is simply a fan or fully part of “the crew.” WWE creative talk gets more serious, especially around politicking, story direction, Cody Rhodes, John Cena, Roman, Drew, Sami Zayn, and Liv Morgan’s comments about creative control. The show is comfortable arguing about how fans frame power behind the scenes. It also makes room for interviews that slow the pace without losing personality. The Nina Samuels episode brings out talk about women’s wrestling, young trainees, backstage experience, Progress, Ryo, Kanji, Alexis, Emerson, and the feeling of a division working across the country. Elsewhere, Adrian Arturo appears in an interview context, matching the show’s mix of scene talk and personality-led banter. WRESTHINGS is strongest when wrestling fandom feels social, specific, and slightly unruly. It is not trying to sound neutral. It is trying to sound close to the culture it covers.
Made for: For wrestling fans who like their match talk mixed with banter, food takes, fan culture, and sharp arguments about booking. It especially suits listeners who already enjoy the social side of pro wrestling discourse.
What sets it apart: WRESTHINGS stands apart by making the tangents feel like evidence, not filler. The same room that jokes about seasoning and TikTok recipes can pivot into detailed arguments about creative control, fan labels, and wrestling representation.
Wresthings are a weekly wrestling podcast with a Black British perspective.Brought to you by none other than the hosts: Anarfi, Sam Blackz, Laps, Delboy, Ola and Mekz.Creating a hub for those who enjoyed the sport, used to enjoy it, or on the fence. If you are a casual fan, avid fan, or just here for the bants, you are all welcome.#FACTSNENERGYBy the mandem, For the mandem.
Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
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