HUGE POP!

HUGE POP!

This is the ONLY home for HUGE POP! radio, Canada’s best professional wrestling radio show, hosted by Donnie DaSilva and Jimmy Koderas! Every week the show features the absolute best interviews you’ll find anywhere, killer analysis and plenty of laughs.

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April 23, 2025 143 mins

This week, on Canada’s #1 wrestling radio show, you’ll hear from a former WWE Tag Team champion, and current MLW star, Paul London!  London is one of the most candid people in the business, and for that reason, we KNOW you’ll love this interview. Also on this week’s show, we’ll breakdown all the top stories from Wrestlemania week, run a competitive installment of Pops and Flops and try to determine where Paul Heyman’s new faction ...

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Happy Wrestlemania weekend everyone!   There's been a lot of talk lately not just about the matches booked for Wrestlemania 41, but about the people who didn't get booked. Well, this caused Jimmy to reflect on the year when someone decided that he didn't need to be booked for Mania, and Jimmy wasn't too happy! Listen to this very honest story that Jimmy has never publicly shared before!

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Happy Wrestlemania Week everyone!  To celebrate, Donnie and Jimmy are bringing you an Andre-sized episode! In addition to regular features like the weekly news and Pops and Flops, you’ll also hear their deep dive preview of the entire Wrestlemania two night card! PLUS you’ll hear our exclusive interview with former ECW, TNA and WWE legend – Al Snow!  Al of course currently runs OVW, and as was said on this week’s show: if you’re ...

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This week, Jimmy Korderas talks about those times (usually at untelevised Live Events) when referees are told by management to act a little silly, keep the talent loose and have some fun.

Jimmy talks about why this is very different from officials who love to stick their face in the camera and want to be seen as a character.   Jimmy also talks about some of the stuff he's seen and been told to do while in the ring himself! Check...

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This week, on Canada’s #1 wrestling radio show, you’ll hear from one half of the current AEW Tag Team Champions, Shelton Benjamin.  It’s VERY rare that Shelton ever does interviews like this, and this one is really special.  Donnie and Jimmy both said it might be their favorite interview they’ve done so far! Shelton talks about everything from his early life, training with Brock Lesnar, time in OVW, trying to navigate the waters i...

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This week, on Canada’s #1 wrestling radio show, you’ll hear from former WCW and WWE cruiserweight star, Jimmy Wang Yang!  Yang (once known in WWE as Akio) has a fascinating story on getting into the wrestling world by stalking WCW stars when he was a teenager!  He talks about the challenge he faced when meeting his heroes and even shared which WCW star really ticked him off.  He also spoke at length about his time in WWE, including...

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This week, Jimmy Korderas takes us back in time to Judgement Day 2006.  The opening match was Mercury and Johnny Nitro defending the tag team titles against Paul London and Brian Kendrick.   Jimmy talks about how when the match was being put together, he had an idea for a spot that was actually used in the match, and then the aftermath that saw Melina kick our beloved official in the nether regions.   This is a great little walk ...

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This week, on Canada’s #1 wrestling radio show, you’ll hear from former WWE United States Champion and former TNA World Champion – Missssssssterrrrrr Kennnnnedddddy…  KENNEDY!  We’ve been holding onto this one for a while, and we’re so excited to finally share it!  In this exclusive interview, Kennedy is super candid and affable.  We guarantee you’ll love it (or your money back!) Also on this week’s show, you’ll get news about th...

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This week on Storytime with Jimmy, Jimmy Korderas follows up on his previous story, and shares details about the time he first met the legendary Stu Hart.  

The rumors you've heard about Stu are true, and if you're too young to have heard any Stu stories, you should definitely tune in! Don't miss these stories about the great patriarch of the famed Hart family! Enjoy!!

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This week, on Canada’s #1 wrestling radio show, Donnie and Jimmy will talk at length about the explosive John Cena and Cody Rhodes segment from RAW this week.  To help them do it, they’ll bring a long time friend to sit in on the show.  Legendary Canadian Hip Hop artist and former wrestling podcaster, Dan-e-o joins HUGE POP and he’s got plenty of thoughts on Cena and the road to Wrestlemania! Plus, the guys will bring you this wee...

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This week, Scott actually decided he wanted to sit in on an entire episode of HUGE POP!  He gives his thoughts on the news, our Pops and Flops, responds to questions from the audience, joins the round table, and in the final segment, we talk to him about what’s going on with Maple Leaf Pro.  They’re returning this weekend with two big events, March 15th and 16th at St Clair College in Windsor.  If you can’t be there, you can catch ...

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This week, Jimmy Korderas shares the story about the night that changed the life of the Dynamite Kid forever.  That December 1986 night, when he was injured in Hamilton Ontario, and never wrestled again.   Well, Jimmy was there that night and he was with Dynamite as he flew home to get medical attention.  Hear this 1st person account of a really difficult evening, with a little levity sprinkled in.   Don't miss this.  

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It's been a huge week in the wrestling world, coming off of an industry shifting PLE that your boys Donnie and Jimmy were in attendance for!  This week, the guys will break down all of the craziness and the fall out from Elimination Chamber, including, but not limited to the massive John Cena heel turn.  The guys will also update you on the latest news, respond to questions from the audience, share their "Pops and Flops" and do a ...

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This week, Storytime with Jimmy takes you back to Wrestlemania 6!  Our pal Jimmy Korderas was working, and he had a legendary backstage person come up to him and say "Hey, the show is starting soon, and Robert Goulet doesn't know the words to O Canada.  Can you teach him?" Listen to the story of how Jimmy navigated this one!

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This week, on Canada’s #1 wrestling radio show, you’re hosts Donnie DaSilva and Jimmy Korderas bring you another killer hour of entertainment!  The guys will give you news on what really went down between Tony Khan and Shane McMahon, talk about two popular WWE names that had a match for the first time in forever … and they’ll share their “Pops and Flops” from this past week. In the roundtable, they’ll discuss the odd situation th...

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This week, on Canada’s #1 wrestling radio show, you’ll hear from one half of the current WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions – Naomi!  In this interview. Donnie and Jimmy talk to Naomi about her current run, her development during her time in TNA, and if she wants to eventually be presented on camera with her family, The Bloodline, or husband, Jimmy Uso!  This is a great conversation and not be missed! Also on this week’s show, a ton ...

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It's time for another installment of "Storytime with Jimmy" where you get to hear stories from long time WWE referee, Jimmy Korderas. The Elimination Chamber is just around the corner, and we decided to ask Jimmy about the experience of being IN the chamber as an official - and the physical dangers that maybe a fan doesn't take into consideration.  Jimmy shares some insight, with a little backstory! Don't miss this!

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This week, on Canada’s #1 wrestling radio show, you’ll hear from a former two-time WWE United States Champion, and a man who has transitioned from a super athletic in-ring performer to exceptional mouthpiece.   He is the mind behind the Hurt Syndicate in All Elite Wrestling – It’s Montel Vontavious Porter – MVP. In this interview MVP speaks openly about his rough beginnings in life, his special relationship with HUGE POP’s Jimmy K...

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It's time for another story from the road with long time WWE referee Jimmy Korderas.  Most wrestling fans have heard about "the plane ride from hell", especially since it was featured on "Dark Side of The Ring". Well Jimmy was on that flight, but this week hd shares the story of what he has dubbed "The REAL Plane Ride From Hell", and it wasn't the one they made a documentary about.  It was the one where he actually feared for his ...

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This week, on Canada’s #1 wrestling radio show, has another massive episode for you!  On this week’s show, you’ll hear an exclusive interview with former WWE star, former WWE Intercontinental Champion and the current TNA Director of Authority – Santino Marella! In this chat with Donnie and Jimmy, Santino really opens up.  He gets emotional talking about his original coach, and talking about the pride he feels seeing his daughter A...

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