Wrestling is Fiction

About Wrestling is Fiction

Two long-time wrestling fans decide they want to try and mix up the magic of WWE. With quick weekly recaps of the Raw, NXT and Smackdown to start their episodes, Darkstar Shady and Zach start a year long journey taking over as the general managers of Raw and Smackdown to write their own storylines heading into Wrestlemania 41. Listen to them take you through the year of WWE, starting with a fantasy draft and ending with their own version of Wrestlemania 41.

Publisher

Darkstar Shady and Zach

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

18 Apr 2024

Latest episode

2 Sept 2024

Latest episodes

18 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Sept 2024

   Wrestling is FIction: Bash in Berlin

   WIF: Bash in Berlin faced some technical hiccups, so while this episode was recorded before the PLE aired, it’s dropping a little late. But no worries, Darkstar Shady and Zach deliver a stellar episode. On WIF Smackdown, they finalize the match card for the event, setting the stage for an intense PLE where multiple titles from both brands are on the line. Who retains, and will we see any new champions crowned? Before diving into the action, the duo recaps last week's Raw and Smackdown, breaking down the men’s and women’s tag divisions and debating whether the Rey Mysterio and Dominik Mysterio/Judgment Day storyline is starting to get overplayed. Plus, this week’s draft focuses on the best WWE theme songs. This should go without saying, but these two do not own the rights to any of the WWE IP, characters or storylines, it's just two guys having fun to break up their work week and imagine what they would like to see. Website: https://darkstarshady.com/wrestlingisfiction/ (https://darkstarshady.com/wrestlingisfiction/) Sponsors: https://darkstarshady.com/sponsors/ (https://darkstarshady.com/sponsors/) Darkstar's Tiktok: Darkstar Shady (https://www.tiktok.com/@darkstarshady) Zach's Instagram: @takingzachsunday (https://www.instagram.com/takingzachsunday/) Cover art by Elizabeth Starnes (https://www.instagram.com/fadedreflectionsstudio/)

2. 

   22 Aug 2024

   Wrestling is Fiction: Episode 17

   Wrestling is Fiction is back with a brand new format! Darkstar Shady and Zach start the episode with a new segment where they draft a top five each week. To start off the two draft their top five wrestling quotes and phrases of all time. After that, they go into their normal recap, if not at a little faster than normal. We also get a bit of a debate of whether or not Randy Orton is the right choice as Gunther's first opponent. This leads into WIF,Smackdown where Jey Uso opens up the show defending his US title. Over on Raw we get a women's tag title defense from Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn against Chelsea Green and Piper Niven. This should go without saying, but these two do not own the rights to any of the WWE IP, characters or storylines, it's just two guys having fun to break up their work week and imagine what they would like to see. Website: https://darkstarshady.com/wrestlingisfiction/ (https://darkstarshady.com/wrestlingisfiction/) Sponsors: https://darkstarshady.com/sponsors/ (https://darkstarshady.com/sponsors/) Darkstar's Tiktok: Darkstar Shady (https://www.tiktok.com/@darkstarshady) Zach's Instagram: @takingzachsunday (https://www.instagram.com/takingzachsunday/) Cover art by Elizabeth Starnes (https://www.instagram.com/fadedreflectionsstudio/)

3. 

   15 Aug 2024

   Wrestling is Fiction: Episode 16

   Darkstar Shady and Zach are back on schedule to discuss the latest with the Bloodline and Judgment Day stories, as well as Bron Breakker's championship character. They then debate who could believably challenge Cody Rhodes for his Undisputed WWE Championship. This leads to WIF SmackDown and Raw. The Unholy Union defend their tag titles against Damage CTRL, and Randy Orton calls out JD McDonough. Over on Raw, CM Punk continues his open challenge before we get some hard-hitting tag team action. This should go without saying, but these two do not own the rights to any of the WWE IP, characters or storylines, it's just two guys having fun to break up their work week and imagine what they would like to see. Website: https://darkstarshady.com/wrestlingisfiction/ (https://darkstarshady.com/wrestlingisfiction/) Sponsors: https://darkstarshady.com/sponsors/ (https://darkstarshady.com/sponsors/) Darkstar's Tiktok: Darkstar Shady (https://www.tiktok.com/@darkstarshady) Zach's Instagram: @takingzachsunday (https://www.instagram.com/takingzachsunday/) Cover art by Elizabeth Starnes (https://www.instagram.com/fadedreflectionsstudio/)

4. 

   11 Aug 2024

   Wrestling is Fiction: Summerslam

   Wrestling is Fiction: Summerslam is coming at you late, but Darkstar Shady and Zach are bringing you a double episode. The two discuss Summerslam and the Raw afterwards before getting into their shows. Between Summerslam and their weekly episodes of Raw and Smackdown, just about every title in the WIF universe is up for grabs. WIF Summerslam sees Awesome Truth defend the Raw tag titles in a unique five-team ladder match before Finn Balor and Randy Orton go one-on-one for the World Heavyweight Championship. This should go without saying, but these two do not own the rights to any of the WWE IP, characters or storylines, it's just two guys having fun to break up their work week and imagine what they would like to see. Website: https://darkstarshady.com/wrestlingisfiction/ (https://darkstarshady.com/wrestlingisfiction/) Sponsors: https://darkstarshady.com/sponsors/ (https://darkstarshady.com/sponsors/) Darkstar's Tiktok: Darkstar Shady (https://www.tiktok.com/@darkstarshady) Zach's Instagram: @takingzachsunday (https://www.instagram.com/takingzachsunday/) Cover art by Elizabeth Starnes (https://www.instagram.com/fadedreflectionsstudio/)

5. 

   25 Jul 2024

   Wrestling is Fiction: Episode 14

   Wrestling is Fiction is back after an unexpected week off. Darkstar Shady and Zach briefly run down the last two weeks of The Judgment Day, The Bloodline and Tiffy Time! After that you get two weeks worth of WIF Smackdown and Raw before we bring you WIF Summerslam next week! Raw's tag division is in chaos, and Nick Aldis needs help from a special guest to get Smackdown's women's roster under control. This should go without saying, but these two do not own the rights to any of the WWE IP, characters or storylines, it's just two guys having fun to break up their work week and imagine what they would like to see. Website: https://darkstarshady.com/wrestlingisfiction/ (https://darkstarshady.com/wrestlingisfiction/) Sponsors: https://darkstarshady.com/sponsors/ (https://darkstarshady.com/sponsors/) Darkstar's Tiktok: Darkstar Shady (https://www.tiktok.com/@darkstarshady) Zach's Instagram: @takingzachsunday (https://www.instagram.com/takingzachsunday/) Cover art by Elizabeth Starnes (https://www.instagram.com/fadedreflectionsstudio/)

6. 

   11 Jul 2024

   Wrestling is Fiction: Episode 13

   Wrestling is Fiction starts off with Darkstar Shady celebrating Dominik Mysterio beating his deadbeat dad Rey Mysterio on Raw. Darkstar Shady has a slice of cake, and Dom had Liv Morgan. Darkstar and Zach then go into recaps of Smackdown, Raw and the Money in the Bank PLE. In the WIF universe, another version of DIY puts the tag titles on the line on Smackdown, before Raw unveils a new faction: The International Fight Club. This should go without saying, but these two do not own the rights to any of the WWE IP, characters or storylines, it's just two guys having fun to break up their work week and imagine what they would like to see. Website: https://darkstarshady.com/wrestlingisfiction/ (https://darkstarshady.com/wrestlingisfiction/) Sponsors: https://darkstarshady.com/sponsors/ (https://darkstarshady.com/sponsors/) Darkstar's Tiktok: Darkstar Shady (https://www.tiktok.com/@darkstarshady) Zach's Instagram: @takingzachsunday (https://www.instagram.com/takingzachsunday/) Cover art by Elizabeth Starnes (https://www.instagram.com/fadedreflectionsstudio/)

7. 

   4 Jul 2024

   Wrestling is Fiction: MITB

   Wrestling is Fiction: Money in the Bank is upon us! In our universe, we've got six men and six women battling it out in their respective ladder matches for the briefcases and a shot at the world titles. Cody Rhodes takes on Seth Rollins for the WWE Championship while Damian Priest and Finn Balor go one-on-one in a Hell in a Cell match for the World Heavyweight Championship. Before that, Darkstar Shady and Zach recap the previous Raw and Smackdown. Nia Jax and Tiffany Stratton have a friendship brewing, The Wyatt Sick6 have an obsession with Chad Gable and Liv Morgan continues to become aligned with The Judgment Day. This should go without saying, but these two do not own the rights to any of the WWE IP, characters or storylines, it's just two guys having fun to break up their work week and imagine what they would like to see. Website: https://darkstarshady.com/wrestlingisfiction/ (https://darkstarshady.com/wrestlingisfiction/) Sponsors: https://darkstarshady.com/sponsors/ (https://darkstarshady.com/sponsors/) Darkstar's Tiktok: Darkstar Shady (https://www.tiktok.com/@darkstarshady) Zach's Instagram: @takingzachsunday (https://www.instagram.com/takingzachsunday/) Cover art by Elizabeth Starnes (https://www.instagram.com/fadedreflectionsstudio/)

8. 

   27 Jun 2024

   Wrestling is Fiction: Episode 11

   Wrestling is Fiction finally has a big Smackdown to talk about! The debut of Jacon Fatu, and the influx of Raw superstars made for a lot more conversation than we usually get. Over on Raw, we have a lot of Judgment Day and a new pair of champions! In the WIF universe, Smackdown has Bayley defending her title against Liv Morgan in an Ironwoman match, while Raw has Awesome Truth putting their titles on the line. This should go without saying, but these two do not own the rights to any of the WWE IP, characters or storylines, it's just two guys having fun to break up their work week and imagine what they would like to see. Website: https://darkstarshady.com/wrestlingisfiction/ (https://darkstarshady.com/wrestlingisfiction/) Sponsors: https://darkstarshady.com/sponsors/ (https://darkstarshady.com/sponsors/) Darkstar's Tiktok: Darkstar Shady (https://www.tiktok.com/@darkstarshady) Zach's Instagram: @takingzachsunday (https://www.instagram.com/takingzachsunday/) Cover art by Elizabeth Starnes (https://www.instagram.com/fadedreflectionsstudio/)

9. 

   20 Jun 2024

   Wrestling is Fiction: Episode 10

   This week, Wrestling is Fiction welcomed Jon of The Joncast Podcast to talk about Clash at the Castle, and everyone was surprised by the return of Seth Rollins and the introduction of The Wyatt Sick6. There's a longer recap than normal with much to talk about between the PLE and a heavily stacked episode of Raw. After that, we get into the WIF universe where Candice LeRae and Indi Hartwell get their shots at the women's tag titles, and Raw is continuing to build up stories around The Bloodline and the new group of Kevin Owens, Ilja Dragunov and Sheamus. This should go without saying, but these two do not own the rights to any of the WWE IP, characters or storylines, it's just two guys having fun to break up their work week and imagine what they would like to see. Website: https://darkstarshady.com/wrestlingisfiction/ (https://darkstarshady.com/wrestlingisfiction/) Sponsors: https://darkstarshady.com/sponsors/ (https://darkstarshady.com/sponsors/) Darkstar's Tiktok: Darkstar Shady (https://www.tiktok.com/@darkstarshady) Zach's Instagram: @takingzachsunday (https://www.instagram.com/takingzachsunday/) Special Guest: The Joncast Podcast (https://open.spotify.com/show/4LCYFQ6aGm85Gt8NHd5sm7?si=1d5af978990841cc) Cover art by Elizabeth Starnes (https://www.instagram.com/fadedreflectionsstudio/)

10. 

    13 Jun 2024

    Wrestling is Fiction: Clash at the Castle

    Darkstar Shady and Zach give their Clash at the Castle predictions before discussing some WWE injuries and rumors. The two then recap Smackdown and Raw, talking heavily about The Judgment Day and the lack of substance on Smackdown. They then go into their Wrestling is Fiction Smackdown and Raw episodes, with their big Clash at the Castle PLE right in the middle. Their show has Wes Lee defending the US title, LA Knight challenging for the Intercontitental Championship and Brock Lesnar looking to become the WWE Champion by taking on Cody Rhodes. This should go without saying, but these two do not own the rights to any of the WWE IP, characters or storylines, it's just two guys having fun to break up their work week and imagine what they would like to see. Website: https://darkstarshady.com/wrestlingisfiction/ (https://darkstarshady.com/wrestlingisfiction/) Sponsors: https://darkstarshady.com/sponsors/ (https://darkstarshady.com/sponsors/) Darkstar's Tiktok: Darkstar Shady (https://www.tiktok.com/@darkstarshady) Zach's Instagram: @takingzachsunday (https://www.instagram.com/takingzachsunday/) Cover art by Elizabeth Starnes (https://www.instagram.com/fadedreflectionsstudio/) Special Guest after Clash at the Castle: The Joncast Podcast

11. 

    6 Jun 2024

    Wrestling is Fiction: Episode 8

    Darkstar Shady and Zach start the week talking about all of the contract rumors surrounding WWE talent, before going into the previous Raw and Smackdown episodes. Setting up AJ Styles vs Cody Rhodes II dominates the Smackdown talk, while Raw is all Judgment Day. When we jump to the WIF Universe, Smackdown starts its search for number one contenders for both the Women's Tag Team Championship and the United States title. Afterwards on Raw you get more of The Bloodline vs. The Final Testament and Tiffany Stratton defends her Women's National Chapmionshio. This should go without saying, but these two do not own the rights to any of the WWE IP, characters or storylines, it's just two guys having fun to break up their work week and imagine what they would like to see. Website: https://darkstarshady.com/wrestlingisfiction/ (https://darkstarshady.com/wrestlingisfiction/) Sponsors: https://darkstarshady.com/sponsors/ (https://darkstarshady.com/sponsors/) Darkstar's Tiktok: Darkstar Shady (https://www.tiktok.com/@darkstarshady) Zach's Instagram: @takingzachsunday (https://www.instagram.com/takingzachsunday/) Cover art by Elizabeth Starnes (https://www.instagram.com/fadedreflectionsstudio/) Special Guest after Clash at the Castle: The Joncast Podcast

12. 

    30 May 2024

    Wrestling is Fiction: Episode 7

    It's time to recap King and Queen of the Ring! Darkstar Shady and Zach dive into the most recent PLE, as well as the Smackdown and Raw that bookended the event. Wrestling is Fiction's version of Smackdown brings you the long awaited triple threat match between Bayley, Liv Morgan and Iyo Sky for the Women's WWE Championship. Over on Raw we get LA Knight taking his shot at Sami Zayn's Intercontinental title. This should go without saying, but these two do not own the rights to any of the WWE IP, characters or storylines, it's just two guys having fun to break up their work week and imagine what they would like to see. Website: https://darkstarshady.com/wrestlingisfiction/ (https://darkstarshady.com/wrestlingisfiction/) Sponsors: https://darkstarshady.com/sponsors/ (https://darkstarshady.com/sponsors/) Darkstar's Tiktok: Darkstar Shady (https://www.tiktok.com/@darkstarshady) Zach's Instagram: @takingzachsunday (https://www.instagram.com/takingzachsunday/) Cover art by Elizabeth Starnes (https://www.instagram.com/fadedreflectionsstudio/)

13. 

    23 May 2024

    Wrestling is Fiction: KQOTR

    Wrestling is Fiction episode 6 recaps the Cody Rhodes-Logan Paul contract fiasco. We also talk the King and Queen of the Ring semi-finals and give our PLE predictions. In the WIF Universe, we get Smackdown's early tournament rounds, followed by our King and Queen of the Ring PLE. We then get to see some of the fallout on the following Raw. This should go without saying, but these two do not own the rights to any of the WWE IP, characters or storylines, it's just two guys having fun to break up their work week and imagine what they would like to see. Website: https://darkstarshady.com/wrestlingisfiction/ (https://darkstarshady.com/wrestlingisfiction/) Sponsors: https://darkstarshady.com/sponsors/ (https://darkstarshady.com/sponsors/) Darkstar's Tiktok: Darkstar Shady (https://www.tiktok.com/@darkstarshady) Zach's Instagram: @takingzachsunday (https://www.instagram.com/takingzachsunday/) Cover art by Elizabeth Starnes (https://www.instagram.com/fadedreflectionsstudio/)

14. 

    16 May 2024

    Wrestling is Fiction: Episode 5

    Darkstar Shady and Zach are back recapping the previous Raw and Smackdown, including the first rounds of King and Queen of the Ring. They share their Cody Rhodes vs. Logan Paul with each other for the first time, and then they get into their shows. WIF Smackdown has a number one contender's match before Raw kicks off their King and Queen of the Ring tournaments with a big twist! This should go without saying, but these two do not own the rights to any of the WWE IP, characters or storylines, it's just two guys having fun to break up their work week and imagine what they would like to see. Website: https://darkstarshady.com/wrestlingisfiction/ (https://darkstarshady.com/wrestlingisfiction/) Sponsors: https://darkstarshady.com/sponsors/ (https://darkstarshady.com/sponsors/) Darkstar's Tiktok: Darkstar Shady (https://www.tiktok.com/@darkstarshady) Zach's Instagram: @takingzachsunday (https://www.instagram.com/takingzachsunday/) Cover art by Elizabeth Starnes (https://www.instagram.com/fadedreflectionsstudio/)

15. 

    9 May 2024

    Wrestling is Fiction: Episode 4

    Darkstar Shady and Zach are back to recap last week's Smackdown and Raw, as well as WWE Backlash with their stellar French crowd. This leads into Darkstar's first episode of Smackdown post-WIF Backlash, and Zach's next installment of Raw. This should go without saying, but these two do not own the rights to any of the WWE IP, characters or storylines, it's just two guys having fun to break up their work week and imagine what they would like to see. Website: https://darkstarshady.com/wrestlingisfiction/ (https://darkstarshady.com/wrestlingisfiction/) Sponsors: https://darkstarshady.com/sponsors/ (https://darkstarshady.com/sponsors/) Darkstar's Tiktok: Darkstar Shady (https://www.tiktok.com/@darkstarshady) Zach's Instagram: @takingzachsunday (https://www.instagram.com/takingzachsunday/) Cover art by Elizabeth Starnes (https://www.instagram.com/fadedreflectionsstudio/)

16. 

    2 May 2024

    Wrestling is Fiction: Backlash

    Darkstar Shady and Zach are bringing you a longer episode today! That's because this week is Wrestling is Fiction: Backlash, their first PLE in their journey towards Wrestlemania 41. Darkstar Shady and Zach talk the real WWE draft that happened over this past week, and then go through their first full Raw, Smackdown and their PLE right in the middle. This should go without saying, but these two do not own the rights to any of the WWE IP, characters or storylines, it's just two guys having fun to break up their work week and imagine what they would like to see. Website: https://darkstarshady.com/wrestlingisfiction/ (https://darkstarshady.com/wrestlingisfiction/) Sponsors: https://darkstarshady.com/sponsors/ (https://darkstarshady.com/sponsors/) Darkstar's Tiktok: Darkstar Shady (https://www.tiktok.com/@darkstarshady) Zach's Instagram: @takingzachsunday (https://www.instagram.com/takingzachsunday/) Cover art by Elizabeth Starnes (https://www.instagram.com/fadedreflectionsstudio/)

17. 

    25 Apr 2024

    Wrestling is Fiction: Draft Day

    Darkstar Shady and Zach are starting their yearlong storytelling journey to Wrestlemania 41 with their own version of the WWE draft. They start the show with a recap of the 4/19/24 Smackdown and 4/23/24 Raw before they find out who gets to take Raw and the first pick of the draft! Website: https://darkstarshady.com/wrestlingisfiction/ (https://darkstarshady.com/wrestlingisfiction/) Sponsors: https://darkstarshady.com/sponsors/ (https://darkstarshady.com/sponsors/) Darkstar's Tiktok: Darkstar Shady (https://www.tiktok.com/@darkstarshady) Zach's Instagram: @takingzachsunday (https://www.instagram.com/takingzachsunday/) Cover art by Elizabeth Starnes (https://www.instagram.com/fadedreflectionsstudio/)

18. 

    18 Apr 2024

    Wrestling is Fiction: Day One

    Darkstar Shady (Stephan) and Zach have known each other since college, now they introduce themselves and their love of wrestling to you, the listeners, as they build their own version of WWE leading up to Wrestlemania 41. This episode will recap some of Wrestlemania, talk about some current storylines and introduce the rules for their fantasy draft in episode 2. Website: https://darkstarshady.com/wrestlingisfiction/ (https://darkstarshady.com/wrestlingisfiction/) Sponsors: https://darkstarshady.com/sponsors/ (https://darkstarshady.com/sponsors/) Tiktok: Darkstar Shady (https://www.tiktok.com/@darkstarshady) Cover art by Elizabeth Starnes (https://www.instagram.com/fadedreflectionsstudio/)

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4.5 / 5

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