Upnxt W/ Braden Herrington & Davie Portman

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman present a free edition of “Best Match Ever” as they revisit the top matches of the New Japan Cup 2020! The BDE are excited about the return of New Japan Pro Wrestling as they review, rate, and pick their favourite matches from the cup this year! They discuss Ishii vs Hiromu, Nagata vs Suzuki, plus Okada, Desperado, and more! The lads also give thoughts on the tournament as a whole, fantasy book the dome show in January, and then chat a little bit about NJPW Dominion 2020, and how everything is now... EVIL.   On the upNXT Patreon, Braden and Davie review AEW Dynamite each Thursday as well as retro NXT reviews, Best Match Ever, and tons of other podcasts. This week features: ECW Anarachy Rulz 1999, and WWE Extreme Rules (Watch-a-long and Post show!)   BDE Chiptune Theme by BetaClubFieldTrip.Bandcamp.com Listen to upNXT every Thursday: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS  upNXT T-Shirts: https://www.prowrestlingtees

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review the July 8th edition of WWE NXT: The Great American Bash – Part 2! (REVIEW STARTS AT 18:05) The BDE chat all about Night 2 of The Great American Bash featuring a Winner Takes All DOUBLE Championship main event between North American Champion Keith Lee and NXT Champion Adam Cole. Plus: Isaiah “Swerve” Scott vs. Johnny Gargano, Mia Yim vs. Candice LeRae in a Street Fight, Breezango & Drake Maverick vs. El Legado del Fantasma, Bronson Reed and Mercedes Martinez both in action, Shotzi attempts murder with a tank... and so much more! The lads also chat about the New Japan Cup (especially the 5.75* classic between Toru Yano and Hiromu Takahashi), updated standings for the NJ Cup Bracket Tournament, their EXTREME month on the Patreon, and Davie’s experience getting his first haircut since quarantine... whilst wearing a mask!  On the upNXT Patreon, Braden and Davie review AEW Dynamite each Thursday as well as retro NXT reviews, Best Match Ever, and tons of other pod

Braden Herrington is joined by friend of the show, Nate Milton to review the smash hit sensation: Hamilton: An American Musical - The Movie! Braden and Nate discuss the entire hip-hop musical phenomenon and learn all about American history along the way! They go through each song from the Disney+ production and dissect the lyrics, beats, historical accuracy and all the fantastic musical dance numbers. They fact check everything, while staying awe inspired by this crazy creation from Lin-Manuel Miranda and the amazing supporting cast. They chat about Alexander Hamilton, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and most importantly... King George the 3rd. It’s a hilarious hip-hop history lesson. From sex scandals, to duels, to presidential battle raps… and more! I am not throwing away my shot! On the upNXT Patreon, Braden and Davie review AEW Dynamite each Thursday as well as retro NXT reviews, Best Match Ever, and tons of other podcasts. This week features another Nate Milton appearance as he joins the BDE on a

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review the July 1st edition of WWE NXT: The Great American Bash! (REVIEW STARTS AT 15:26) The BDE celebrate Canada Day! They chat about this week's NXT featuring the main event dream match of Io Shirai vs Sasha Banks. Plus Oney Lorcan vs Timothy Thatcher, a women’s number one contenders fatal four-way, Roderick Strong vs Dexter Lumis in a strap match, Cameron Grimes cuts another great promo, and so much more! The lads also chat everything Canada: including poutine, Rush, Avril, ceasars, and bacon. Plus they discuss the NJPW cup, the upcoming “extreme” month on their Patreon, and so much more! Take off eh!   On the upNXT Patreon, Braden and Davie review AEW Dynamite each Thursday as well as retro NXT reviews, Best Match Ever, and tons of other podcasts. Photo Courtesy: WWE Follow upNXT: Twitter | YouTube | Patreon upNXT Theme by: Warren-D, PXCH and Shaheen Abdi Listen to upNXT every Thursday: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn |

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review the June 24th edition of WWE NXT! (REVIEW STARTS AT 25:49) Braden and Davie start the show by talking openly and honestly about the #SpeakingOut movement and how it has affected the wrestling industry. The BDE then get into their thoughts on this week’s NXT including a Triple Threat Match for the NXT North American Championship between Finn Balor, Johnny Gargano and Keith Lee, plus Cameron Grimes vs Damian Priest, Roderick Strong vs Dexter Lumis, more “Undisputed Therapy”, Robert Stone tries to recruit Rhea Ripley, and matches are set for the next two weeks with the announcement of the return of the Great American Bash! The lads also discuss the New Japan Cup and give the updated scores for their competition, Toronto moving to Phase 2 during the pandemic, they also give their thoughts on The King of Staten Island…and so much more!   On the upNXT Patreon, Braden and Davie review AEW Dynamite each Thursday as well as retro NXT reviews, Best Match Ever, and tons o

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review the June 17th edition of WWE NXT! (REVIEW STARTS AT 24:46) The BDE talk all about Tegan Nox & Shotzi Blackheart challenging Sasha Banks & Bayley for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship in the main event, plus Breezango vs Imperium for the NXT Tag Team Championship, a huge angle setting up the main event for next week, Xia Li vs Aliyah (Fight Forever!), Roderick Strong goes to “undisputed” therapy, and Cameron Grimes is up to no good in the Full Sail parking lot! and more! The lads also discuss NJPW being back! They chat nights 1 & 2 of the New Japan Cup and give the updated results for their competition on the Facebook Page (upNXT Podcasts), plus talk about their new set up in The BDE MSG, Braden vs Construction workers, Ralph The Raccoon… and so much more!   On the upNXT Patreon, Braden and Davie review AEW Dynamite each Thursday as well as retro NXT reviews, Best Match Ever, and tons of other podcasts. This week features a review of NXT (Nov. 7,

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman have reviewed every single Star Wars movie, and now it’s time to take one last look, at our friends…  It’s The Rise of Skywalker! The dead speak! The BDE finally conclude their trip through hyperspace and the Star Wars saga as they review Episode 9: The Rise of Skywalker featuring the return of the Emperor Palpatine (and terrible writing), all the huge epic lightsaber duels, the legend that is Babu Frik, stunning visuals and cool new planets, Sith “way finders”, Kylo’s new mask, the lack of Rose, cameos and callbacks to all the past movies, JJ Abrams vs Rian Johnson… and more! The lads take all your feedback and thoughts on the movie, and then give their official Star Wars film franchise rankings... And so much more! May the force be with you, always. On the upNXT Patreon, Braden and Davie review AEW Dynamite each Thursday as well as retro NXT reviews, Best Match Ever, and tons of other podcasts. This week features The Wrestler (2008), Best Match Ever: Backlash, and so

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review the June 10th edition of WWE NXT featuring Adam Cole vs. Dexter Lumis in the main event. Plus: Mia Yim & Keith Lee vs. Candice LeRae & Johnny Gargano in a mixed tornado tag, Cameron Grimes vs. Finn Balor, Dakota Kai vs. Kacy Catanzaro, new potential contenders for the North American Championship and NXT Women’s Championship are hinted at, and finally... the masked mystery attackers are revealed!  The lads also discuss the return of NJPW and give their thoughts on the New Japan Cup, announce their New Japan Cup Competition on their new Facebook Page, give their predictions for this Sunday’s Backlash PPV, thoughts on the trailer for “Money Plane” featuring Kelsey Grammer and Edge (weird right?), the reality of being scared of car trunks, your feedback… and more! On the upNXT Patreon, Braden and Davie review AEW Dynamite each Thursday as well as retro NXT reviews, Best Match Ever, and tons of other podcasts. This week features The Wrestler (2008), Best Match

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman return with a review of NXT TakeOver: In Your House! The lads run down the entire card including Io Shirai vs. Rhea Ripley vs Charlotte Flair for the NXT Women’s Championship and Velveteen Dream vs. Adam Cole in a “Backlot Brawl” match for the NXT Championship. Plus: The North American Championship is on the line between Johnny Gargano & Keith Lee, Kross vs Ciampa, WWE/NXT Ice cream bars, and the new Kona Reeves drinking game. The BDE go in-depth about the show, what they liked and what they didn’t like, look ahead at where NXT will go from here, plus take your feedback and more! You can also check out a video version of their WatchAlong and Post Show on YouTube by going to YouTube.com/upNXT In Your House: Shotzi Blackheart, Tegan Nox & Mia Yim vs Dakota Kai, Raquel Gonzalez & Candice LeRae Damien Priest vs Finn Balor North American Championship: Johnny Gargano vs Keith Lee NXT Championship: Velveteen Dream vs Adam Cole (Parking Lot Brawl) Tommaso Ciampa

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review the June 3rd 2020 edition of WWE NXT! Braden and Davie start the show with an important discussion about Black Lives Matter, all the protests happening around the world right now and how we can be better people and strive to make the world a better place. The lads then go on to talk about this week’s NXT featuring Drake Maverick vs El Hijo del Fantasma in the finals for the NXT Cruiserweight Championship, a mixed tag team match between Candice LeRae & Johnny Gargano vs Mia Yim & Keith Lee, Undisputed Era vs Danny Burch & Oney Lorcan vs Breezango to determine the Number One Contenders for the NXT Tag Team Championship, plus two Prime Targets covering the upcoming NXT Championship and NXT Women’s Championship matches this weekend plus predictions for TakeOver: In Your House...and more! [REVIEW STARTS AT 00:33:15]  The BDE also chat about sorting out “The Scrump Room”, "Mora" the Dog, Space Force, Braden’s hate for raisins, plus they take your f

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman are back with a bonus podcast! Listen to the BDE try something a little different as they are joined by friend of the show and psychotherapist, Jordan Goodman to discuss how to mentally survive quarantine. They chat to Jordan about his time working at ROH and their adventures of going to MSG last year for the G1 Super Card (and getting super lit). They ask Jordan tips and advice on being positive during a pandemic, keeping busy and productive with your passions, and treating your mind right. They discuss meditation, mindfulness, staying social, and golden screwdrivers. Mental health is important!   You can find out more about Jordan at www.Beatwell.org and https://www.facebook.com/groups/chocolatecroissants/ Follow upNXT: Twitter | YouTube | Patreon BDE Chiptune/synth Theme by BetaClubFieldTrip.Bandcamp.com Listen to upNXT every Thursday: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS  upNXT T-Shirts: https://www.prowrestling

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review the May 27th edition of WWE NXT! [REVIEW STARTS AT 00:19:54]  The BDE chat about this week’s NXT featuring Timothy Thatcher vs Matt Riddle (with Kurt Angle as the Special Guest Referee) in the first ever FIGHT PIT match, Drake Maverick vs Jake Atlas vs KUSHIDA in a triple threat semi-final match for the Interim Cruiserweight Championship Tournament, Io Shirai and Rhea Ripley vs Charlotte Flair and Chelsea Green in a tag match, plus the NXT Championship match is set for TakeOver: In Your House, we go for dinner with Keith Lee and Mia Yim, plus Shotzi Blackheart takes a nasty bump… and more! The lads also discuss BBQ in the backyard, attempting to get a tan, whether they should host a Best Pixar Ever show, Braden’s short and curlies getting everywhere, and whether they could possibly run an illegal speakeasy during quarantine, plus they take your feedback… and more! Braden and Davie also review AEW Dynamite each Thursday on the upNXT Patreon as well as retro NXT re

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review the May 20th edition of WWE NXT! [REVIEW STARTS AT 00:25:37]  The BDE chat about this week’s NXT featuring Io Shirai vs Rhea Ripley in a No 1 Contenders Match, El Hijo Del Fantasma vs Akira Tozawa and KUSHIDA vs Drake Maverick in tournament matches for the Cruiserweight Championship, Karion Kross in action, some matches set up for TakeOver: In Your House, plus Shotzi Blackheart drives an actual tank... and more! The lads also discuss TV they are watching during quarantine, their thoughts on Scoob!, Dark Side of the Ring, NWA Carnyland, H&M reopening, Scream 5, Braden’s Kairi Sane recorder trap remix, and how ricotta cheese is the second worst cheese ever, plus they take your feedback, and more! Braden and Davie also review AEW Dynamite each Thursday on the upNXT Patreon as well as retro NXT reviews, Best Match Ever, and tons of other podcasts: Subscribe at www.Patreon.com/upNXT   Photo Courtesy: WWE Follow upNXT: Twitter | YouTube | Patreon upNXT Theme by

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review the May 13th edition of WWE NXT! [REVIEW STARTS AT 00:19:37]  The BDE chat about this week’s NXT featuring Matt Riddle and Timothy Thatcher vs Imperium for the NXT Tag Titles- which then turns into an awesome angle & singles main event. Plus Finn Balor vs Cameron Grimes, two Cruiserweight Tournament matches, Dinner at the Gargano’s, the Undisputed Era’s Zoom group call, the return of a Jim Johnston classic, and the huge announcement of TakeOver: In Your House … and more! The lads also discuss WWE MITB and Becky Lynch’s pregnancy, the Tony Hawk Pro Skater remake (and its banging soundtrack) and playing other retro remakes, Davie trying to skateboard, ordering leather pants from eBay, collecting wrestling memorabilia, how The Sims: Hot Date made Braden the man he is today, Adam Lambert vs Kurt Cobain, plus they take your feedback, and more! Braden and Davie also review AEW Dynamite each Thursday on the upNXT Patreon as well as retro NXT reviews, Best Match Ever

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman are reunited... and review the May 6th edition of WWE NXT! [REVIEW STARTS AT 00:27:51]  The BDE chat about tonight’s NXT featuring Velveteen Dream vs Adam Cole for the NXT Championship, Io Shirai vs Charlotte Flair for the NXT Women’s Championship, two Interim Cruiserweight Championship Tournament matches, plus the (awesome) in-ring debut of Karrion Kross... and much more!! The lads also discuss their quarantine routines & what they've been up to, why lime Whiteclaws suck, online shopping, “Bunz/Palz” trading, the latest TIJ interview with The Revival/Revolt, video games, Hugh Grant, their Wednesday night “take-out”, how they are planning on entering WH Park’s theme song competition. They also take your feedback, and more! Braden and Davie also review AEW Dynamite each Thursday on the upNXT Patreon as well as tons of other shows- Including a Best of Money in the Bank PPV matches this Thursday, and then a MITB watch-along & review this Sunday! Subscribe at ww

Davie Portman celebrates a decade since his favourite TV show, Lost aired its finale by reviewing the episode that kicked it all off: Pilot Part 1 & 2. Davie is joined by friends of the show Kevin Hudson (from Geekcentric), David Sykes and MJ From NJ to chat all about one of the most groundbreaking pieces of TV in history. They remain spoiler free as they talk all about plane crashes, monsters, polar bears, French distress calls, heroin, flashbacks and more! Davie is then joined by "Lost Virgin" Chris Price to see what his initial reactions of the show were, what theories he has and whether he will continue the journey. The lads then talk about how well they think the show holds up today, some spoilers, take your feedback and more! Over the next two weeks Davie will be continuing his Flashback Reviews on Lost over at the upNXT Patreon. These shows will be available for all tiers! For more podcasts from The BDE check out their Patreon! Follow the upNXT Twitter account here! BDE Chiptune Them

Braden Herrington is joined by friend of the show Scrump, to review the April 29th edition of WWE NXT! [REVIEW STARTS AT 00:40:12] (We know, we know...) Braden & Scrump chat about tonight’s NXT featuring Charlotte Flair vs Mia Yim, Keith Lee vs Damian Priest for the NXT North American title, Drake Maverick vs Tony Nese, Matt Riddle and the debut of his “Newly Bro Show”, and much more! The lads also discuss how they are living their lives under quarantine, watching movies/TV shows and a ton of cooking, Scrump becomes a “Karen”- plus their love for Chiptole, The the recent discovery of UFO’s, and they also reveal way too much personal information. Plus! They look ahead to next week’s stacked NXT card, they take your feedback, and more! RIP Flick.  Braden and Davie also review AEW Dynamite each Thursday on the upNXT Patreon as well as tons of other shows! Subscribe at www.patreon.com/upnxt    Photo Courtesy: WWE Follow upNXT: Twitter | YouTube | Patreon upNXT Theme by: Warren-D, PXCH and Shaheen Abdi

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review the April 22nd edition of WWE NXT! [REVIEW STARTS AT 00:23:02] The lads run down another empty arena edition of NXT featuring Velveteen Dream and a mystery partner vs Undisputed Era, three Interim Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Matches including Rockstar Spud aka Drake Maverick (and some great storytelling) vs Jake Atlas, and Kushida vs Tony Nese. Plus Tegan Nox and Shotzi Blackheart vs Dakota Kai and Reina Gonzalez plus an appearance from NXT Women’s Champion, Charlotte Flair… and most importantly, Tattooed Jack.  The lads also give their thoughts on surviving quarantine and all the cooking they’ve been doing, plus thoughts on BTE 200 featuring Matt Jackson vs Nick Jackson and backyard wrestling, what they would like to see in future “Cine-matches”, Kairi Sane & Nia Jax on RAW, Davie watches Avenue 5 & Braden watches the Grudge. They also chat about bad tattoos, more stories about “Landlord Ray”, they take your NXT feedback... and more! You can al

Braden Herrington & Davie Portman continue their journey through the galaxy reviewing each Star Wars movie, and this time they discuss the most controversial and polarizing one in the series: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi (2017) The BDE review Episode 8 in the Skywalker Saga and chat why some people love it and why some people absolutely hate it. They discuss Luke Skywalker on an island with his green milk, Princess Leia and her silly flying abilities, the random casino scene that doesn't make sense, all the new Star Wars aliens/animals, the lack of lightsaber fights, plus light-speed/hyperspace dilemma, finding out who exactly is the "last Jedi", and of course... shirtless Kylo Ren.  The lads give their arguments on why they love/hate this film, plus thoughts on the visually stunning special effects, Rian Johnson vs JJ Abrams, plus they take a ton of your feedback and much more! May the Force be with you, always. For more podcasts from The BDE check out their Patreon! Follow the NEW upNXT

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review the April 15th edition of WWE NXT.  [REVIEW STARTS AT 00:34:08] The lads run down this empty arena edition of NXT featuring Matt Riddle defending his Tag Team Championship with a "mystery" partner vs Undisputed Era, Finn Balor vs Fabian Aichner, Isaiah “Swerve” Scott vs Akira Tozawa in an Interim Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Match, a big angle involving Tommaso Ciampa & "Killer" Kross... and more! The lads also discuss the mass releases from WWE today & and all the "essential" dealings going on, they then talk about all the movies & wrestling they've been watching under quarantine, Zoom/Jackbox TV, plus they take your feedback... and more! You can also check out a video version of the podcast on YouTube by going to YouTube.com/upNXT Braden and Davie also review AEW Dynamite each week on the upNXT Patreon as well as tons of other podcasts! Subscribe at www.patreon.com/upnxt Photo Courtesy: WWE Follow upNXT: Twitt