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This week Mazza and Plan are in the hot seat to discuss the quality of SmackDown Live and Raw as well as making their predictions for Clash of Champions.  The guys aren't quite with the general consensus that the better show is on Tuesday nights and they give their reasons why.  They then preview Raw's first brand PPV of the new era and discuss where they see the belts falling as we head into autumn.    Available to download on Friday at 9pm UK/4pm EST. 

Danno and Kidney Bean share stories around the fire.   Oh yeah, wrestling too.

This week, The Doc offers up his 5-star Preview of WWE Clash of Champions and the main question on his mind as he runs down the most compelling matches on the card is whether or not it can live up to the standard set by Backlash two weeks ago.  In the internal competition for top WWE brand, the blue team fired a loud shot that hit its mark.  Smackdown had kind of been a hipster pick for best show since the split, but has now made up ground.  Can Raw counter?  The makings of a great show are certainly there for Team Red.  Also, after giving his State of Smackdown address two weeks ago, Doc declares his thoughts on Raw in Review this week.

Are you ready for a revolution? Mizfan and Jeff are BACK! And ready once more to catch up on all things Impact, including the continuing saga of the Broken Hardys, the simmering build to BFG, an empty arena match, and much more. Plus, we return to Jeff's favorite promotion Dragon Gate to cover some of the best and most interesting matches of the year to date, including quirky GITR favorite Punch Tominaga and CWC participant Akira Tozawa! And of course we would not neglect the premiere of Lucha Underground season 3!! It's a packed show, so 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 a wider perspective any modern wrestling that may have slipped under your radar. Don't miss it!

Coming to you LIVE every Monday night, The Late Shift with your host, Steven Bell, recaps the just ended episode of Monday Night Raw as well as discusses all the hot topics in the world of professional wrestling. A comprehensive recap of everything that went down on the show, The Late Shift is also full of opinions, unrepentant fandom and the occasional rant that can only come from someone who genuinely loves the professional wrestling business. Having been a fan of the business for 30+ years and a contributor to Lords of Pain for over 14, your host, Steven, certainly fits that bill. Presented BY a fan, FOR the 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. Or to just yell at Steve because he thinks something stupid. Whatever works. So join in here LIVE every Monday night after Raw to have some fun and talk some wrestling on The Late Shift with Steven Bell!

It's SuperBrawl IV, which features the Flair-Vader return match from Starrcade 1993. According to Vader, he had the option not to drop the belt to Flair at Starrcade '93, but he did so with the understanding that he would win the belt back at SuperBrawl. Only, according to Vader, Flair got power from Rhodes days before SuperBrawl IV and changed the ending to the match.  Join us for the 4th SuperBrawl. Thus far, the legacy of SuperBrawl has been that every PPV has been a good one. Will SuperBrawl IV keep the streak going or will it be the end of successfully entertaining SuperBrawl shows?  

This week Mazza, Plan and Shinobi are in the building to discuss the finale of the highly entertaining Cruiserweight Classic.  They breakdown the final four's strengths and weaknesses and discuss whether the best man won.  They also look at some of their other favourite competitors and matches from the ten week tournament.  They then look ahead to the new division on Raw and how they see and hope it pans out.  They then have a short breakdown of SmackDown Live's Backlash PPV and discuss John Cena's place in the title feud. 

This week, The Doc takes aim at the main-event run recently begun by Kevin Owens.  Whether Universal Champion for six weeks, six months, or anything in between, The Doc sees great things in KO's future, but does what Doc sees in his crystal ball accurately reflect where WWE likely sees him going?  He'll break it out down inside and out.  Also, Doc will discuss some of his LOP colleagues's recent comments regarding the style of match that AJ and Cena wrestled at Summerslam to immense critical acclaim.  What's wrong with epic matches?  Not a thing, says Doc.  Plus, he'll go around the wrestling world to talk about Alberto Del Rio, Paige, Backlash, and Daniel Bryan.

Are you ready for a revolution? Mizfan and Jeff are BACK! And ready once more to catch up on all things Impact, including the sequel to the Final Deletion, the introduction of a new title, the hot world title feud, and much more. Plus, this week we are taking a trip across the pond to check out PROGRESS Wrestling, including matches from "The Villain" Marty Scurll and Chris Hero! And of course we would not neglect the premiere of Lucha Underground season 3!! It's a packed show, so 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 a wider perspective any modern wrestling that may have slipped under your radar. Don't miss it!

Coming to you LIVE every Monday night, The Late Shift with your host, Steven Bell, recaps the just ended episode of Monday Night Raw as well as discusses all the hot topics in the world of professional wrestling. A comprehensive recap of everything that went down on the show, The Late Shift is also full of opinions, unrepentant fandom and the occasional rant that can only come from someone who genuinely loves the professional wrestling business. Having been a fan of the business for 30+ years and a contributor to Lords of Pain for over 14, your host, Steven, certainly fits that bill. Presented BY a fan, FOR the 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. Or to just yell at Steve because he thinks something stupid. Whatever works. So join in here LIVE every Monday night after Raw to have some fun and talk some wrestling on The Late Shift with Steven Bell!

Backlash is back! One of WWE's most iconic former events, Backlash returns under the blue banner of SmackDown as the first brand exclusive PPV of The New Era! Styles vs Ambrose. Ziggler vs Miz. New Women's and Tag Team Champions being crowned. Orton vs Wyatt. SmackDown comes out blazing with a stacked card that will set the stage for what the show will look like moving forward. Join your hosts, Candice Hare (@chare889 on Twitter), and The Late Shift's Steven Bell, (@StevenFnBell on Twitter), LIVE as they break down everything that went down on the show mere minutes after it goes off the air! With plenty of opinions and the usual conjecture and always entertaining banter, you won't want to miss this edition of LOP Radio Aftershock as we cover the returning WWE Backlash!

Long before WWE adopted the Clash of the Champions event, it was a mainstay in WCW. Join us for one such show, Clash of the Champions XXVI, the calm before the red and yellow storm. WCW enters 1994 in the midst of the Flair-Vader rivalry, and it is a company, some could argue, that will soon move into the best and most-WCW version of itself, by Spring Stampede. But there are rumors that Hulk Hogan is weighing in on the WCW main event, rumors that Hulk Hogan may attend a WCW event, rumors that Hulk Hogan may join the WCW. The wrestling world, not just WCW, is soon to be split apart and redefined as it has never been. But it starts with January. It starts with Clash of the Champions.

On this week's show Maverick and Shinobi kick us off by discussing their WWE live experience at London's O2 arena.  Mazza and Plan then take over to discuss the Raw main event scene, the Cruiserweight Classic and give their Backlash predictions.  Find out the card from the live show in London and just who impressed despite being on a mad travel schedule.  You can listen to just what the guys thought of Stephanie McMahon, Mick Foley, Kevin Owens and Seth Rollins in a strong opening segment from Raw.  Hear them discuss who they think is impressing in the CWC as well as how they see SmackDown's first PPV of the new brand split going down. 

It's the 1 year anniversary special of Danno's Pillow Talk! Amazing! How is this possible?      This week we see the return of Pillow Talk classics such as Angle Gringer, Gangrel's injury update, Cousin Luke and Essa Rios.   Keep Pillow Talking!

This week, The Doc takes an in-depth look at Smackdown's Backlash, offering his 5-Star PPV Preview of the event and discussing its most pertinent talking points.  AJ Styles is the hottest act in the game right now, but Dean Ambrose - it could be argued - is right there with him.  Someone has to give on Sunday.  Who will it be?  Also, The Doc will offer his State of Smackdown address, looking at the quality of the blue brand through seven weeks (since the Draft).

Are you ready for a revolution? Mizfan and Jeff are BACK! Unfortunately due to a technical issue, part of our TNA discussion this week has been lost, but there is still plenty of talk left to help you catch up on all things Impact, including the turn of Drew Galloway, Mike Bennett's title shot, the insanity of Broken Matt facing down Decay, and much more. Plus, this week we are taking a trip back to some of the great stuff from CHIKARA earlier this year, including the historic and acclaimed match for the Grand Championship between Heidi Lovelace and Princess Kimberlee! 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 a wider perspective any modern wrestling that may have slipped under your radar. Don't miss it!

Coming to you LIVE every Monday night, The Late Shift with your host, Steven Bell, recaps the just ended episode of Monday Night Raw as well as discusses all the hot topics in the world of professional wrestling. A comprehensive recap of everything that went down on the show, The Late Shift is also full of opinions, unrepentant fandom and the occasional rant that can only come from someone who genuinely loves the professional wrestling business. Having been a fan of the business for 30+ years and a contributor to Lords of Pain for over 14, your host, Steven, certainly fits that bill. Presented BY a fan, FOR the 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. Or to just yell at Steve because he thinks something stupid. Whatever works. So join in here LIVE every Monday night after Raw to have some fun and talk some wrestling on The Late Shift with Steven Bell!

Join your host, The Late Shift's Steven Bell, as the cult classic Fan to Fan podcast makes its long awaited return to LOP Radio! Fan to Fan is a show in which we explore the path to and through wrestling fandom of some of your favorite Lords of Pain columnists and radio hosts. This time in the hot seat is The Right Side of the Pond's Joey Shinobi.  From introduction to the mat game all the way through getting "smart", the impact of the internet and ultimately what brought our subject to Lords of Pain to kick out columns and podcasts for the masses, Fan to Fan leaves no stone unturned. Whether you're just an LOPR fan, and old Lords of Pain Forums junkie or simply want to get to know one of your favorite hosts better, Fan to Fan is the show for you!

On this episode of TLS, we celebrate 5 years of WCW legacy, from Starrcade 1988 to Starrcade 1993.  Who is the MVP of the legacy series within these five years? Who is the best tag team? Who is the best booker? Who is the worst? What is the best feud? The best match? Mystic and Mizfan, along with the votes of listeners Xanman, Brooklyn, and CBMac, will break down the best and the worst from the first five years of the legacy series. Join us for this very special celebration episode!

This week the whole gang is here as Mazza, Plan, Shinobi and Maverick tackle WWE's PPV structure.  They look at the extended length of this year's WrestleMania and SummerSlam and the negative effect they had on the shows.  They talk about the perfect length for the bigger PPV before looking ahead to just how they see the single brand PPV's playing out.  They also find some time to discuss the new Universal Champion after a strong episode of Raw this week and what they think is next for Triple H, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns.