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Storytime with Jimmy - Story #25 - When the Dudleys nearly fought each other!04 May 202500:13:02

This week on Storytime with Jimmy, our pal Jimmy Korderas shares a story he thought he would NEVER TELL... in part because he was sworn to secrecy. Recently, one of the principles involved playfully asked Jimmy about this event publicly - so, it's time for your favorite ref to tell his version of the story from the night that Bubba Ray and D'von nearly fought each other backstage. Check it out!!

HUGE POP! with Donnie DaSilva and Jimmy Korderas - Episode 35 - Brian Hebner01 May 202502:20:03

HUGE POP! is back with a new expanded format and the same killer content!

This week, Donnie and Jimmy will deep dive on WWE Unreal, discuss the McAfee / Gunther story, talk about legendary tough guys, share their Pops and Flops and then you'll get an awesome uncensored interview with long time WWE / TNA referee Brian Hebner!

 

Check it out!

 

 

Storytime with Jimmy - Story  #22 - Meeting Stu23 Mar 202500:06:19

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!!

HUGE POP! with Donnie DaSilva and Jimmy Korderas – Episode 29– Vince Russo19 Mar 202502:20:14

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 week’s news, share their Pops and Flops, talk about last weekend’s Maple Leaf Pro events and in the main event of the program, you’ll hear from the former head writer for WWE, WCW and TNA – Vince Russo! Bro.  Don’t miss this one bro!  It’s gonna be great bro!

HUGE POP! with Donnie DaSilva and Jimmy Korderas – Episode 28 – Scott D’Amore12 Mar 202500:58:00

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 the fun live on TrillerTV. Exclusive to the online version of this week’s show, you’ll also hear a clip from a yet unreleased interview HUGE POP recently did with Vince Russo, where Vince shoots on D’Amore.  We play the clip, and give Scott the opportunity to respond.  Don’t miss this one!

Storytime with Jimmy - Story #21 - Boom Goes Dynamite09 Mar 202500:14:06

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.  

HUGE POP! with Donnie DaSilva and Jimmy Korderas – Episode 27 - Carmelo Hayes05 Mar 202501:05:45

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 deep dive in the roundtable. In the main event of the program, they'll be joined by current WWE Smackdown superstar, Carmelo Hayes!  He is HIM, and internally is considered one of the true main event stars of the future.  You know Melo don't miss, and YOU can't miss this!

Storytime with Jimmy - Story #20 - O Cana--Huh?26 Feb 202500:12:17

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!

HUGE POP! with Donnie DaSilva and Jimmy Korderas – Episode 26 - Bianca Belair, Drew McIntrye, Roxanne Perez, and Sami Zayne26 Feb 202500:51:12

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 that has unfolded between Cody Rhodes and The Rock, and do a breakdown of this weekend’s Elimination Chamber Premium Live Event! Speaking of which, WWE held a press junket this week to hype up Saturday’s PLE, and HUGE POP! was there!  So, on this week’s show you’ll here questions that Jimmy posed to Bianca Belair, Drew McIntyre, Roxanne Perez and Sami Zayn!  Four huge names on HUGE POP! this week!

If you’re planning to attend Smackdown or Elimination Chamber, be sure to say hi to the HUGE POP! crew.  If you STILL haven’t picked up your tickets go to TicketMaster.ca This Sunday, HUGE POP! will be attendance for Chris Van Vliet’s live sit down with The Hurt Syndicate of MVP, Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin.  If you’d like to be there too, go The Rogue Presents site!

Don’t miss this one!

HUGE POP! with Donnie DaSilva and Jimmy Korderas – Episode 25 - Naomi19 Feb 202501:02:47

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 of news, including stories on a major free agent, icons mending fences with WWE and more!  Plus, the guys will answer questions from the audience, share their pops and flops and talk about a specific match stipulation in the round table.

Don’t miss this one!!

Storytime with Jimmy - Story #19 - Danger in the Chamber16 Feb 202500:09:44

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!

HUGE POP! with Donnie DaSilva and Jimmy Korderas – Episode 24 - MVP12 Feb 202502:06:33

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 Korderas, and how much Jimmy helped him when he was a young wrestler, where he is now in terms of his status as an in ring talent, and so much more.  MVP also weighs in on the recent controversy between Korderas and AEW star MJF, and he answers the question – would he have signed in AEW if Lashley and Benjamin didn’t?  Also on this week’s show, your hosts Donnie and Jimmy will bring you the news, answer questions from the audience, share their Pops and Flops, discuss the people who were released this past week and try to predict where they may end up, and so much more! Don’t miss this one!

HUGE POP! with Donnie DaSilva and Jimmy Korderas – Episode 34 - Paul London23 Apr 202502:23:48

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 is heading! Don’t miss this one!

Storytime with Jimmy - Story #18 - The REAL Plane Ride From Hell09 Feb 202500:12:27

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 life. Check it out!!

HUGE POP! with Donnie DaSilva and Jimmy Korderas – Episode23 - Santino Marella05 Feb 202502:17:29

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 Arianna Grace on NXT and TNA television. There’s plenty of other interesting bits in this convo, and it’s DEFINETELY worth checking out!

Also on this episode, you’ll get news about the Royal Rumble, the WWE Hall of Fame, details on the Alexa Bliss situation, and more.  Donnie and Jimmy will also answer your questions, share their Pops and Flops, and in the round table, they’ll talk about wrestlers who love working the media, and try to understand why the dirtsheets keep falling for it. All that and more!  Don’t miss this one!

Storytime with Jimmy - Story #17 - The Canadian Mafia02 Feb 202500:07:57

It's time for another awesome installment of Storytime with Jimmy, where long time WWE referee Jimmy Korderas shares stories from his career. This week, Jimmy tells the story of how, the fallout from the Montreal Screwjob ALMOST let to an angle that would have seen Owen Hart go on a run, with a little help from a Canadian referee.  It would have eventually turned into a faction of Canadians fighting back against the company for screwing Bret... Now, in real life, behind the curtain there was a group of Canadian talents who quietly referred to themselves as "The Canadian Mafia", and this was ALMOST an on-air story. Check out this 7 minute episode, you won't be sorry!

HUGE POP! with Donnie DaSilva and Jimmy Korderas – Episode 22 - PCO and Jessie V29 Jan 202501:30:08

This week, on Canada’s #1 wrestling radio show, HUGE POP! you’ll hear an exclusive interview with the individual who became the most controversial man in all of pro wrestling last week.  That’s right, The French Canadian Frankenstein, PCO is here!  PCO will talk candidly with Donnie and Jimmy, answering all the questions that you may have.  What motivated him to go out on PPV and shoot on his former employer TNA?  Why did he decide to destroy a TNA championship belt?  Did someone put him up to it?  Was this all a clever work to generate buzz and a money match down the road, or was this the result of a ton of negative feelings that just finally boiled over?  You’ll get answers to all of that and more. Also this week, you’ll hear from one of the top indy wrestling stars on the scene right now, Jessie V!  He will be joining Donnie and Jimmy for the Pops and Flops segment, as well as the Roundtable, where the guys talk about this weekend’s highly anticipated Royal Rumble! In addition to all of that, the guys will bring you this week’s top news stories, answer questions from the audience, and more!  Don’t miss this one!

Storytime with Jimmy - Story #16 - Vince's Quads26 Jan 202500:09:56

It's time for another installment of Storytime with Jimmy, where you get to hear stories from long time referee Jimmy Korderas and his amazing career! Since the Royal Rumble is around the corner, Jimmy decided to share the story of the 2005 Rumble - when the finish was more than a little messy, and then the chairman ran out and blew out both his quads! Don't miss this one!

HUGE POP! with Donnie DaSilva and Jimmy Korderas – Episode 21 - Drew McIntyre22 Jan 202500:57:40

It’s time to fire up another installment of Canada’s #1 professional wrestling radio show, HUGE POP!  This week Donnie DaSilva and Jimmy Korderas have a true superstar joining them on the show.  He is a two time WWE champion, former WWE world champion, a Royal Rumble winner, Money in the Bank winner, two time winner of the Elimination Chamber, a former intercontinental champion, WWE tag team champion, TNA world champion, and more! He is, the Scottish Psychopath, Drew McIntyre!  This exclusive interview gives you a very authentic and candid peek into Drew’s mind and is absolutely can’t miss! Drew will be coming to the Toronto area on March 1st for the Elimination Chamber.  Tickets are available at ticketmaster.ca In addition to this killer interview, we’ll share news on an AEW star who may be done with the company, give you an update on a WWE hall of famer who is currently in prison, talk about this weekend’s Saturday Night’s Main Event, share our Pops and Flops, answer questions from the audience and a whole more!

Storytime with Jimmy - Story #15 - Kaientai?  Indeed!19 Jan 202500:06:17

It's time for another 5 minutes well spent with your favorite little mini-show, "Storytime with Jimmy".  Long time WWE referee Jimmy Korderas shares stories from his career, and this week he's got a great one about those hilarious dudes from Japan, Kaientai! There's also a Bruce Pritchard angle to this story.  Don't miss it!

HUGE POP! with Donnie DaSilva and Jimmy Korderas – Episode 20 - Chelsea Green15 Jan 202500:55:49

This week, Canada’s #1 Wrestling Radio Show is thrilled to welcome a very special guest to the show!  She is the inaugural and current WWE Women’s United States Champion, Chelsea Green! In this exclusive interview, Chelsea talks openly with Donnie and Jimmy about her views on winning, her thoughts on what it takes to stay heel when the fans keep cheering her, comments she’s heard from peers, and so much more. Don’t miss this one!

HUGE POP! with Donnie DaSilva and Jimmy Korderas – Episode 19 - Ernest Miller08 Jan 202501:58:51

Somebody call our mamma!  It’s time to get funky with your pals at HUGE POP and their very special guest this week, Ernest “The Cat Miller”. Donnie and Jimmy talk to Ernest about his unusual entry into the wrestling world, his time in WCW, a very violent rib that was played on him, and backfired, the way the locker room treated him as an outsider, why he found WWE to be challenging, and a lot more!  He even spent time talking about his work as an actor – most notably, the award-winning film “The Wrestler”, and Ray Lloyd’s “The Unbreakable Bunch” (TheUnbreakableBunchMovie.com)

This is a super candid conversation with a man who just oozes charisma.  Also, you’ll get news on the launch of the Netflix era for WWE, the NJPW / AEW controversy, the guys will share their Pops and Flops, answer questions from the audience and more! Remember if you have a question for the guys about anything wrestling related, email questions@HugePopRadio.com

Storytime with Jimmy - Story #14 - Cage Confusion05 Jan 202500:05:31

It's time now for the first installment of Storytime with Jimmy for 2025, and we've got a star studded one! This week, long time WWE referee Jimmy Korderas talks about the time The Underaker and Batista had their famous cage match on Smackdown! You may remember the somewhat confusing / controversial finish that involved both men exiting the cage at the same time - or .... did they? Jimmy was there, and has a very unique perspective on that match!  The entire episode is about 5 minutes long, and well worth a listen!  Check it out

Storytime with Jimmy - Story #24 - When Jimmy Had BooBoo Face!19 Apr 202500:10:06

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!

HUGE POP! with Donnie DaSilva and Jimmy Korderas – Episode 18 - Tony Chimel01 Jan 202502:02:40

Happy New Year, and welcome to the first episode of HUGE POP for 2025!  To kick off the new year, Donnie and Jimmy are joined by one of Jimmy's long time pals and travel partners from WWE.   Former Smackdown, Raw, ECW and NXT ring announcer, Tony Chimel. The man who proudly calls himself THE GOAT of ring announcing is here and chats candidly about a bunch of things including, the story Jonathan Coachman told a couple weeks ago, the fact that he got ribbed more than anyone, why he feels he is the GOAT, his current job in AEW, the possibility of a comeback as part of John Cena's retirement tour, who he feels SHOULD BE in the WWE Hall of Fame, and a LOT more! In addition to that, we'll hit you with some news, share our biggest predictions for 2025, and we'll even offer up some New Year's Resolutions for people in the wrestling industry! Don't miss this one!

Storytime with Jimmy - Story #13 - Muraco is a Menace29 Dec 202400:05:26

This week's installment of Storytime with Jimmy is a stark reminder of how much things have changed, and some parts of "the good ol days" weren't as perfect as we thought! In this story, long time WWE referee Jimmy Korderas tells a story about former WWE Intercontinental Champion, Don Muraco, and all we can say is ... Muraco is a menace.   The entire episode is about 5 minutes long and definitely worth a listen!

HUGE POP! with Donnie DaSilva and Jimmy Korderas – Episode 17 - Brian Hebner25 Dec 202400:45:31

Merry Christmas everyone, and welcome to a very special installment of HUGE POP! This week, Donnie and Jimmy are in a very festive mood, and instead of having a guest join them for just one segment, their long pal Brian Hebner sits in for the entire show. Heb is of course a second generation referee (son of Earl, nephew of Dave) who spent many years in WWE and TNA.  These days, he’s a successful podcaster and does a killer job on  Reffin’ It Up (which Jimmy Korderas is also a part of!) On this week’s show, all 3 of the boys talk about their favorite and least favorite moments of 2024, they hand out some much needed Christmas presents to different people in the industry, and with a little help from Artificial Intelligence, they hand out some year-end awards! Don’t miss this one, it’s a lot of fun!

Storytime with Jimmy - Story #12 - Unexpected Air Conditioning22 Dec 202400:04:18

It's Sunday morning, and you know what that means!  It's time for everyone's favorite short-show on the internet, Storytime with Jimmy! Spend the next five minutes with us as Jimmy tells a fun story about a truly unfortunate wardrobe malfunction.  

Huge Pop! With Donnie DaSilva and Jimmy Korderas – Episode 16 - Jonathan Coachman18 Dec 202401:39:18

This week, on Canada’s #1 wrestling radio show, Donnie and Jimmy have got another fun episode for you!  Their featured guest this week is long time WWE announcer and former ESPN anchor, “The Coach” Jonathan Coachman! Coach is an incredible guest and shares all kinds of stories you’ve never heard before!  Don’t miss this! Also on this week’s show, there’s news on the fallout from Saturday Night’s Main Event, talk about a controversial wrestler returning to TV, the guys will answer questions from the audience, share their Pops and Flops, and in the round table segment, the guys discuss an incident that happened at TNA this past week with a fan putting their hands on a wrestler.  All that and a LOT more!

Storytime with Jimmy - Story #11 - Refs Gone Wild15 Dec 202400:05:54

It's Sunday morning, and you know what that means .... It's means that it's time for "Storytime with Jimmy", everyone's favorite short show.   This week Jimmy Korderas talks to Donnie DaSilva about the that time in 1999 when the WWE referees went on strike.   Jimmy provides some of the behind the scenes on that angle and provides some great insight!

It's only 6 minutes long, so check it out!  Please like, share and subscribe! The instrumental track on this week's installment of "Storytime with Jimmy" is "Supreme" off Dan-e-o's latest smash album "Vigilante".  Check it out wherever you stream music or go to Dan-e-o.com

HUGE POP! with Donnie DaSilva and Jimmy Korderas – Episode 15 - D’Lo Brown11 Dec 202401:58:09

This week, on Canada’s #1 wrestling radio show, you’ll hear from a former WWE double champ!  You’re lookin at the REAL DEAL now!  It’s D’Lo Brown! Find out why D’Lo called this “the best interview he’s ever done”.  Donnie and Jimmy chat with D’Lo about a whole bunch of topics; His humble beginnings, his time in Smokey Mountain (including an insane story about New Jack), his run in Puerto Rico, moving up to WWE, his favorite iteration of the Nation of Domination, why Aces and Eights was a massive success, his response to an internet rumor about him, and SO much more!

In addition to that, Donnie and Jimmy bring you this week’s news (plenty on AEW and Saturday Night’s Main Event), answer questions from the audience, tackle a bunch of topics in the round table, and they’ll share their Pops and Flops from the week that was.  You don’t want to miss this one!

Storytime with Jimmy - Story #10 - A Short Story About Swoggle08 Dec 202400:05:06

Hey friends!  Here's another installment of Storytime with Jimmy.  This one is just 5 minutes long, and talks about life on the road - and the time when Jimmy was travelling with the man known as Hornswoggle.   This is a super fun story!  Please check it out, like and share!

HUGE POP! with Donnie DaSilva and Jimmy Korderas – Episode 14 - Gabbi Tuft04 Dec 202401:58:09

This week, on Canada’s #1 wrestling radio show, we’ve got news on a history making Survivor Series, news about a former WWE star showing up on a competitor’s program, talk about the favor that Paul Heyman now owes CM Punk and more.  Plus, Jimmy and Donnie will answer questions from our audience, give you our Pops and flops and in our main event, you’ll hear from a former WWE star who was once known as Tyler Reks, and is now known as “Mother” Gabbi Tuft!   You don’t wanna miss this one!

Storytime with Jimmy - Story #9 - The Cop with a case of Macho Madness01 Dec 202400:06:41

It's time for another six and a half minute installment of Storytime with Jimmy, and while former WWE referee Jimmy Korderas is a law abiding citizen, there was a time he had to deal with a police officer, and Jimmy invoked the name of The Macho Man and ... what happened next was pretty funny. Check it out!

HUGE POP! with Donnie DaSilva and Jimmy Korderas - Episode 33 - Al Snow16 Apr 202502:58:43

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 in the wrestling business, or a fan that just wants to understand the business on a deeper level – listen to Al anytime you get an opportunity! Don’t miss this one!

HUGE POP! with Donnie DaSilva and Jimmy Korderas – Episode 13 - Victoria27 Nov 202402:40:32

 

This week, on Canada’s #1 wrestling radio show, we are bringing you a MEGA SIZED episode!  This week, you’ll hear our exclusive interview with former WWE Women’s Champion, and former TNA Knockouts champion – Lisa Marie Varon (also known as Victoria and Tara).  She is incredibly candid in this conversation – talking about her WWE run, the psychology of being a good heel, what she thinks her role would be if she was just starting in WWE today, the drama she had with Dixie Carter, and so much more!  Don’t miss this! Also, Donnie and Jimmy break down the top news stories for the week, answer questions from the audience and so much more! In the round table, Donnie and Jimmy are joined by technical producer and indy wrestler Lincoln Allen to do a deep dive on Survivor Series. Don't miss it!

Storytime with Jimmy - Story #8 - IC Title Mix Up24 Nov 202400:06:29

This week, long time WWE referee Jimmy Korderas tells another great story.  This time it revolves around the infamous feud involving Chris Jericho and Chyna, and how that somehow resulted in Jimmy Korderas wearing the Intercontinental Championship in public! This is a fun story, and you have to check it out!

HUGE POP! with Donnie DaSilva and Jimmy Korderas – Episode 12 - Glacier20 Nov 202400:47:36

This week HUGE POP! brings you another fun episode, although it may sound a little different.  Jimmy Korderas will be sitting in the captain’s chair, as Donnie DaSilva needed emergency surgery and is currently recovering.   Joining Jimmy is our Technical Producer and independent wrestler, Lincoln Allen. They break down the top news stories of the week, share their pop and flops, and will present an interview that Donnie and Jimmy recently recorded with Glacier!  The former WCW star is now a coach in AEW, and the star of a super fun new film entitled The Unbreakable Bunch.  https://theunbreakablebunchmovie.com/    Visit their website to see where this film is currently streaming.   The film features other great wrestling names like DDP, Haku, Stan Hansen, and more!

Please enjoy this week’s episode!

HUGE POP! with Donnie DaSilva and Jimmy Korderas – Episode 11 - Davey Boy Smith Jr13 Nov 202401:44:58

This week, on Canada’s #1 wrestling radio show, you’ll hear from a former WWE Tag Team champion, who is also a third generation wrestler from one of the most famous wrestling families of all time – it’s Davey Boy Smith Jr! Of course, he is the son of the late WWE Hall of Famer, The British Bulldog, the nephew of Bret and Owen Hart, and the grandson of Stu Hart.  Almost 2 weeks ago, Davey Boy Jr achieved a lifelong goal, winning the All Japan Triple Crown Championship – and he joined us all the way from Japan to talk about that – and a whole lot of other stuff! Also on this week’s show, we bring you some news on the WWE ID program, tell you about some new signings, answer questions from the audience, discuss the piledriver angle from Smackdown, and offer some thoughts on who the 5th member for each team could be for War Games at Survivor Series! Don’t miss this one!

Storytime with Jimmy - Story #7 - The Chicken Dillema10 Nov 202400:05:48

Long time wrestling fans have heard stories about how the locker rooms used to be run.  Well one guy who learned the hard way about locker room etiquette, was the Miz. The Miz has told this story himself many times, about how eating some chicken got him banned from dressing with the other guys.  It obviously was something he wasn't happy about, but he persevered, and is now a locker room leader in WWE. The incident that led to Miz's banishment was witnessed by our very own Jimmy Korderas.  Enjoy this 6 minutes story!

HUGE POP! with Donnie DaSilva and Jimmy Korderas – Episode 10 - Sinn Boody and Kingdom James06 Nov 202401:43:54

We’ve got another jam packed episode this week on HUGE POP! We’ll share news about the released WWE stars, and do a deep dive on went wrong with Baron Corbin.  You’re also get news on a former WWE star who recently achieved a childhood dream.   Donnie and Jimmy will share their “Pops and Flops”, answer questions from the audience and chat about the art of getting over in the roundtable.  Joining the guys for that segment is the show’s Technical Producer, and Indy wrestler Lincoln Allen, and LONG TIME indy veteran, Kingdom James.  Our featured interview this week is with former WWE star, Kizarny – AKA Sinn Bodhi.  Sinn talks about his TV start in TNA, which vets took him under his wing, things he learned while coaching at the WWE Performance Center, his work as a trainer (including the work he’s done with WWE phenom Jacob Fatu) and so much more. Don’t miss this!

Storytime with Jimmy - Story #6 - The Puder Problem03 Nov 202400:06:40

Recently on HUGE POP! Donnie and Jimmy chatted with the great Al Snow.  During their chat, Al remembered the night Daniel Puder tried to make a name for himself at the expense of Kurt Angle as part of the Tough Enough Competition.  Al was in the ring as one of the coaches, but so was our own Jimmy Korderas. In this 6 and a half minute story, Jimmy tells the Puder / Angle story from HIS point of view.  Amazingly, this incident recently celebrated its 20 year anniversary!

Check it out!

Storytime with Jimmy - Story #5 - Vince hates smoke31 Oct 202400:07:00

This week's Storytime with Jimmy is a short 7 minute reflection on the former owner of WWE - Vince McMahon.  One thing that drove Vince crazy, was cigarette smoke, and let's be honest - from the 80s right up until the early 00's, a LOT of people were still smoking.   In this story, Jimmy talks about the time Vince caught him and god really hot.  Jimmy also shares who some of his smoking buddies were and more!  Check it out!

HUGE POP! with Donnie DaSilva and Jimmy Korderas – Episode 9 - The Headbangers30 Oct 202401:42:02

It’s time for another episode of Canada’s wrestling radio show – HUGE POP! With your hosts, Donnie DaSilva and Jimmy Korderas. On this week’s show, you’ll get updates on the Samantha Irvin story, hear about an ECW legend returning to a WWE ring, and we’ll share some very sad news that has affected many within the wrestling world. We’ll also give you our “Pops and Flops”, discuss our long term vision for each member of the Bloodline, and you’ll get to hear our exclusive interview with former WWE tag team champions – Mosh and Thrasher, The Headbangers! Go to HugePopRadio.com or IHeartRadio, or anywhere you download podcasts and music. Special thanks to Mosh and Thrasher for joining us.  The charity Mosh is supporting is https://jasouthflorida.org/events/men-of-style/ (Or just Google Junior Achievement of South Florida)

Storytime with Jimmy - Story #4 - Macho Man asks a favor24 Oct 202400:04:07

Are you ready for another story?  Well here it is!  This week, long time WWE referee shares a story about the time "Macho Man" Randy Savage asked a favor.   Check it out, and don't forget to tune into HUGE POP! every Wednesday, and check out all the shows on the HUGE POP! Hub.

Storytime with Jimmy - Story #24 - When Refs are told to pop the boys!13 Apr 202500:11:14

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 it out!

HUGE POP! with Donnie DaSilva and Jimmy Korderas – Episode 8 - The Motor City Machine Guns23 Oct 202401:40:28

HUGE POP! with Donnie DaSilva and Jimmy Korderas is back with another massive episode!  In addition to the fact that the show is now in a new timeslot (right here on Wednesday nights!) there is news on on an AEW star who’s been out of action for 11 months, news on an AEW legend signing long term, and a shocking departure from WWE.  Donnie and Jimmy will also share their “Pops and Flops” from this past week, answer questions from the audience, talk it up in the round table and in the final segment of the show, youll hear from the newest members of the WWE roster The Motor City Machine Guns!

Thanks to Superkick’d Pro Wrestling for putting together the interview with the Motor City Machine Guns!

Storytime with Jimmy - Story #3 - "Price check on a Jackass!"17 Oct 202400:03:56

It's that time of the week again, where we drop another 4 minutes of gold!   HUGE POP! co-host Jimmy Korderas spent many, many years as an official in WWE, and as you can imagine, he amassed a ton of great stories during that time. This mini-show is your opportunity to hear little snippets from Jimmy's fascinating career! This week's story revolves around the infamous grocery store match between "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Booker T.  Interestingly enough, despite not being the ref for that match ... Jimmy has a very special connection to it!  

HUGE POP! with Donnie DaSilva and Jimmy Korderas – Episode 7 - Al Snow13 Oct 202401:57:29

What does everybody want??  They want a special Thanksgiving installment of their favorite wrestling radio with an absolutely killer guest, that is also powered by WrestleFest.ca .... that's what! Check out this week's episode of HUGE POP! with Donnie DaSilva and Jimmy Korderas, with their special guest, Al Snow.  Al spent the better part of 2 decades with WWE, and has also spent time in ECW, TNA, NWA, Japan, and so many other places.  He's currently one of the owners of OVW (which is featured on the popular Netflix show "Wrestlers") and is one of the absolute smartest people in the business, In addition to the chat with Al, the guys bring you the top news of the week, their Pops and Flops, they answer your questions, and more!  Check it out! Special thanks to WrestleFest.Ca - Canada's wrestling fan convention, happens on Sunday Oct 20th in Mississauga Ontario!  Go to their website for more information! Thanks to Rock Solid Wrestling for their continued support.  Go to RockSolidFans.ca to sign up. Also thanks to our guest Al Snow.  His new film Unnatural debuts on Amazon this month and is worth a watch!

Storytime with Jimmy - Story #2 - Advice from Bruno09 Oct 202400:04:41

It's time for another 4 and a half minute installment of "Storytime with Jimmy", where former WWE referee Jimmy Korderas shares stories from his long career.   This week, Jimmy talks about a time when he was in his early 20s, and was driving the late great Bruno Sammartino around!  The longest reigning WWE champion had some advice for young Jimmy. What was it?  Tune in!

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