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This week, The Doc is joined by special guests Rich Latta from socialsuplex.com and award-winning column-writer Dave Fenichel to discuss WrestleMania 33 and its aftermath.  They all had varying opinions of "The Show of Shows" on paper, so what did they think of the show in execution and how will their opinions jive?  This has the makings for one of the most diverse discussions ever had here on LOP Radio.  You will also find out what they thought about the always popular Monday Night Raw after WrestleMania.  Tune in, folks; this one is going to be a blast. 

Are you ready for a revolution? Mizfan and Jeff are BACK, and we are embarking on an ever widening journey through the wrestling world. Join us Jeff shares his experiences going to independent shows over Wrestlemania weekend, including Joey Janela's Spring Break, EVOLVE, Rev Pro, and many more. We also catch up on one of our favorite promotions, CHIKARA, and discuss their ongoing "secret" season, Ultramantis Black, Juan Francisco de Coronado, and the many newcomers to the roster. Join us once again at 4pm EST for all the latest on what's gone down as well as previews of what's coming, it's everything you ever needed to know and more if you're looking for modern wrestling that may have slipped under your radar. Don't miss it!

Coming your way LIVE every Monday night shortly after Raw goes off the air, The Late Shift provides an immediate, opinionated recap and occasionally controversial grade of the show. Your host, Steven Bell, has 15 years experience as a Lords of Pain contributor as well as 30+ years of fandom and isn't shy about saying exactly what he thinks. Divided into three segments, The Late Shift kicks off with The HeatSeeker, a look at one of the hot topics in wrestling today, followed by a full recap of Raw and then an overview and grade of the show overall, all within a tight 90 minute package. Most of all, though, it features unrepentant fandom. This isn't a show for "experts" or so-called "insiders". Presented BY a fan, FOR fans, this isn't a show where you'll be told what to think. It is, however, a show where you'll be encouraged to think for yourself, even if it means disagreeing with any and everything that comes through Steven's microphone. Follow Steven on Twitter @StevenFnBell to follow along LIVE and expres

The time is finally upon us! Pro wrestling's biggest show of the year, WrestleMania, erupts from Orlando, Florida in its 33rd edition! Lords of Pain Radio's Aftershock is here to recap the event LIVE shortly after the show ends! With 14 matches, 9 titles on the line and a the possibiities for storyline shifts that could alter the path of WWE for the next very long time, this year's WrestleMania is everything that we've come to expect from such a spectacle. Whether it's fan favorite matches like Jericho vs Owens and Neville vs Aries or potentially controversial contests like Reigns vs Undertaker and Shane vs Styles, one thing that's for sure is that there will be PLENTY to discuss by the time this show reaches its conclusion. Join your host, The Late Shift's Steven Bell (@StevenFnBell on Twitter), as he sifts through the rubble to bring you a full recap of the event. There will be plenty of opinion and debate to go around as we break things down LIVE shortly after the PPV ends!

WCW: The Legacy Series takes over Aftershock for a GLORIOUS special edition! Join us for TakeOver: Orlando, as mystic's favorite wrestler, Bobby Roode, defends the NXT Championship. You will hear the mystic either gloat or weep at a level that will be obnoxious.  How will Orlando compare in WrestleMania weekend? How will it compare to Dallas 2016? Will there be surprises? And with so much on the line, what is next for the losers among AoP, DIY, the Revival, Asuka, Moon, Roode and Nakamura? Join us LIVE for Aftershock!

On this week's show the whole team are back to look at the SmackDown Live half of the WrestleMania 33 card.  Mazza, Plan and Maverick are on hand and even part-time Shinobi shows up for an 86 second main event cameo.  They kick off by looking at the title matches at NXT TakeOver.  They then move onto the main card.  Hear their thoughts on the SDL women's cluster match.  They also discuss the feuds for the Intercontinental and WWE Championships, the Miz and Cena's place in the mixed tag and AJ Styles vs Shan. 

The LordsofPain Column Forums' very own TheImplications (a.k.a. Matt Maher/Monday Night Awards!) and Burn1nMyLight (a.k.a. Burn/Mr Mystery) joke & moan over the last week of WWE! Join us every Thursday as we try not to moan about RAW, fail, then remember we actually like wrestling with SmackDown and NXT! Imp starts his crazy UK fan schedule of 6 late nights in a row tonight! Perfect 10, Hall of Fame, NXT TakeOver, WrestleMania, and finally the post-Mania RAW & SDLive shows! Good luck UK fans, you're gonna need it! Aries vs Neville AND the SmackDown Women's Six Pack are on the Pre-Show? The greatest Kick-Off Show of all time? LOP Radio's official t-shirts for ALL your favourite shows! Click here! Follow Imp on Twitter: @TheDamnImplicat Burn explicitly says, "Don't follow me, read my columns on LordsofPain instead."

It's WrestleMania week!  Yes, there has been controversy.  Indeed, there are legitimate gripes held by wrestling's diehard fanbase.  Let us cast that aside for the next few days, however, and allow WWE to sweep us up in the sensory-overload that is WrestleMania and all of its associated happenings.  This week, The Doc previews everything, from the WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony (loaded with top notch new members who could deliver some great speeches) to NXT Takeover: Orlando (featuring two matches that could steal the weekend) to WrestleMania 33 (which has the potential to be a surprising smash hit).  If there's one episode of "The Doc Says" you won't want to miss, it's this one...  

Are you ready for a revolution? Mizfan and Jeff are BACK, and we are embarking on an ever widening journey through the wrestling world. Join us as we check out one of the most historically acclaimed promotions running today, Ring of Honor, and catch up with such greats as the Broken Hardys, Marty Scurll, Jay Lethal, and many more. We also check out Japanese women's promotion Stardom, and get a look at their extremely good online service and some top notch wrestling. Join us once again at 4pm EST for all the latest on what's gone down as well as previews of what's coming, it's everything you ever needed to know and more if you're looking for modern wrestling that may have slipped under your radar. Don't miss it!

Coming your way LIVE every Monday night shortly after Raw goes off the air, The Late Shift provides an immediate, opinionated recap and occasionally controversial grade of the show. Your host, Steven Bell, has 15 years experience as a Lords of Pain contributor as well as 30+ years of fandom and isn't shy about saying exactly what he thinks. This week is our annual PRE-WRESTLEMANIA BLOWOUT SPECTACULAR! In addition to the usual Raw recap and grade, Steven will hit you with his WrestleMania predictions as well as a HeatSeeker segment discussing how many fans seem to be unfortunately ruining the event for themselves before it even happens.  Follow Steven on Twitter @StevenFnBell to follow along LIVE and express your opinions about any or everything that he's got to say. It's all about the fans' perspective here on The Late Shift with Steven Bell.   The Late Shift with Steven Bell is presented uncensored and contains adult language. The views, verbiage and opinions expressed in no way represent those of Lords

This week, during a special collaboration between The Doc Says and The Right Side of the Pond, "The Doc" Chad Matthews, Samuel 'Plan, Maverick, and Mazza conclude a three-part celebration-exploration combination of The Undertaker.  For each of the past few years, every match involving The Deadman has been rumored to be his last.  If this truly is it for Taker next weekend, then The Doc and the UK Boys want to be sure to commemorate one of the greatest careers of the WrestleMania Era with a fitting tribute.  This week's finale takes a look at the Top 5 rivals in The Phenom's three storied decades as a top flight superstar and how they help contextualize Taker's contributions to the business.

It is now time to go hog wild in the legacy series. It is arguably a PPV created so we'd all have to see Easy E on a bike. (This, of course, won't be enough to demonstrate how hip he is, so he will need a leather jacket and an nWo t-shirt as well.) Hog Wild is also the night that heel Hogan, Hollywood, challenges for the WCW title. The times they are a-changing. Join us as we sort it all out.

On this week's show Mazza and Plan take the reigns to preview the red side of the WrestleMania card.  The start off with NXT however and give their thoughts about the triple threat elimination tag team title match at Takeover before moving onto the main roster three team bout.  They the options for the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal as well as the cruiserweights and the women.  They then move onto the big four from Raw.  Hear their thoughts on the build to the US and Universal title matches, whether they think Roman will put Taker out to pasture and finally they tackle the battle of their favourites between Triple H and Seth Rollins.

The LordsofPain Column Forums' very own TheImplications (a.k.a. Matt Maher/Monday Night Awards!) and Burn1nMyLight (a.k.a. Burn/Mr Mystery) joke & moan over the last week of WWE! Join us every Thursday as we try not to moan about RAW, fail, then remember we actually like wrestling with SmackDown and NXT! Which WrestleMania matches have had the best/worst build so far? Will Roman Reigns claim his yard against Big Undie? And Southpaw Championship Wrestling, how bloody brilliant was that? LOP Radio's official t-shirts for ALL your favourite shows! Click here! Follow Imp on Twitter: @TheDamnImplicat Burn explicitly says, "Don't follow me, read my columns on LordsofPain instead."

This week, The Doc has started catching WrestleMania fever and wants to shed further light on the potential virtue of having AJ Styles wrestle Shane McMahon in Orlando instead of an opponent with whom he could paint a masterpiece on the 20X20' canvas.  To illustrate his point, he will utilize several historical examples of peers who accomplished in a year what AJ did in 2016 and achieved the highest of highs in WWE.  Also, Doc will set the stage for WrestleMania week and offer you a few special additions to your 'Mania Rewinds that you might not usually have considered.

Are you ready for a revolution? Mizfan and Jeff are BACK, and we are embarking on an ever widening journey through the wrestling world. Join us as we check out the most acclaimed promotion in the world, New Japan Pro Wrestling, and catch up with such greats as Kazuchika Okada, Hiromu Takahashi, Tetsuya Naito, and many more. We also check out popular European promotion Westside Xtreme Wrestling from Germany, and check out some extremely well produced and hot independent wrestling. Join us once again at 4pm EST for all the latest on what's gone down as well as previews of what's coming, it's everything you ever needed to know and more if you're looking for modern wrestling that may have slipped under your radar. Don't miss it!

Coming your way LIVE every Monday night shortly after Raw goes off the air, The Late Shift provides an immediate, opinionated recap and occasionally controversial grade of the show. Your host, Steven Bell, has 15 years experience as a Lords of Pain contributor as well as 30+ years of fandom and isn't shy about saying exactly what he thinks. Divided into three segments, The Late Shift kicks off with The HeatSeeker, a look at one of the hot topics in wrestling today, followed by a full recap of Raw and then an overview and grade of the show overall, all within a tight 90 minute package. Most of all, though, it features unrepentant fandom. This isn't a show for "experts" or so-called "insiders". Presented BY a fan, FOR fans, this isn't a show where you'll be told what to think. It is, however, a show where you'll be encouraged to think for yourself, even if it means disagreeing with any and everything that comes through Steven's microphone. Follow Steven on Twitter @StevenFnBell to follow along LIVE and expres

This week, during a special collaboration between The Doc Says and The Right Side of the Pond, "The Doc" Chad Matthews, Samuel 'Plan, Maverick, and Mazza continue a three-part celebration-exploration combination of The Undertaker.  For each of the past few years, every match involving The Deadman has been rumored to be his last.  If this truly is it for Taker in two weeks time, then The Doc and the UK Boys want to be sure to commemorate one of the greatest careers of the WrestleMania Era with a fitting tribute.  Part 2 discusses the first five of the Top 10 greatest Undertaker rivals, a platform off of which your hosts will dive deeper into The Phenom's overall career and the evolution of his vaunted character.

Welcome to part 2 of the Bash at the Beach 1996 coverage from the legacy series. mizfan and mystic cover the night that Hulk Hogan turned heel and changed the wrestling world. We also cover some of the best commentary in the legacy series so far, in the commentator's response to Hogan's heel turn. Join us for one of the most consequential nights in the legacy series, as Hulk Hogan revives his career and gives WCW a shot in the arm. 

This week, 'Plan and Mav are in the studio to talk about the Wrestlemanias which get shamefully neglected by fans. Each year, grappling afficianados will sit down and watch the same old shows. Wrestlemanias III, X7, XIX, XXIV, XXVIII and XXX will all have their cheerleaders, but our hosts think you should dust down some of the Showcases which didn't win universal praise and discover them anew. They'll discuss a New Generation edition which is often wrongly tagged "worst ever", a PG spectacular which has a deceptive array of midcard goodness, a Reality Era affair which suffered from some bad PR and even last year's mammoth 5 hour patience tester. Listen in to hear them convince you to give these shows another go! As always, there's a lot of banter and mirth to go with the razor sharp analysis.