About this episode

In the 1,000th episode, KOP reflects on the podcast's journey and celebrates with guest Marky Mark, discussing wrestling history and current trends.

In this landmark 1,000th episode of the Wrestling is Real Podcast, KOP reflects on over a decade of independent broadcasting, tracing the show's journey from its inception in December 2012 through the massive shifts in the professional wrestling landscape. The celebration is anchored by a nostalgic reunion with former long-time co-host Marky Mark, as the duo engages in an extensive, unfiltered discussion covering everything from the "Ruthless Aggression" era to the rise of AEW and expectations for the upcoming WrestleMania. Beyond the analysis of current storylines, the episode serves as a heartfelt "thank you" to a dedicated audience, emphasizing the host's commitment to providing a bold, uncensored, and non-conformist voice in wrestling media. By blending historical perspective with sharp commentary on the modern industry, this milestone episode perfectly encapsulates the "best thing going today" spirit that has defined the network for one thousand entries. Sign up for FirmTX https://firmtx-intake.myfirmtech.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-is-real-wrestling-podcast--1559158/support . Contact KOP for professional podcast…

People in this episode

Host: KOP

Guest: Marky Mark

Topics covered

• milestone episode
• professional wrestling
• nostalgia
• independent broadcasting
• WrestleMania
• Ruthless Aggression era
• AEW

Keywords

• Wrestling is Real Podcast
• KOP
• Marky Mark
• professional wrestling
• AEW
• WrestleMania
• Ruthless Aggression

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Wrestling is Real Podcast, AEW

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