Live Audio Wrestling

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{{short description|Canadian sports radio talk show}}

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{{Infobox radio show

|show_name=Live Audio Wrestling

|image = newlaw.jpg

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|other_names = Fight Network Radio

|format = Sports talk

|runtime = 60 minutes (until Fall 2000)
120 minutes (Fall 2000–October 2017)
180 minutes (special post-WrestleMania editions)

|country = Canada

|language = English

|home_station=# Virtually Canadian (May 23, 1997{{cite web|title=Twitter |url=https://twitter.com/lawradio/status/205685850237968385|publisher=Live Audio Wrestling|access-date=May 24, 2012}} - Fall 1998)

  1. CJCL (Fall 1998 - Fall 2000){{cite web|title=The LAW moves to Talk640 |url=http://www.canoe.ca/SlamWrestlingFeatures/thelaw_00sep5.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130115124252/http://www.canoe.ca/SlamWrestlingFeatures/thelaw_00sep5.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=January 15, 2013|publisher=Canoe|access-date=January 13, 2011}}
  2. CFMJ (Fall 2000 - January 2005)
  3. CFRB (January 2005 - January 2009)
  4. Hardcore Sports Radio/The Score Satellite Radio on Sirius Satellite Radio (January 2009 - August 2011)
  5. Fight Network online (September 2011 – October 2011)
  6. CHUM (October 2011 – October 2017){{cite web|title=LIVE AUDIO WRESTLING TO DEBUT ON TSN RADIO 1050 |url=http://tsn.ca/toronto/story/?id=377592|publisher=TSN|access-date=October 16, 2011}}

|starring="Notorious T.I.D." Chris Tidwell(1997–1999)
"Big Daddy" Donnie DaSilva (1997–2000)
"Gentleman" Jeff Marek (1997–2003)
Trish Stratus (1999)
Dan "The Mouth" Lovranski (2000–2017)
Jason Agnew(2003–2017)

|syndicates = See #Fight Network Radio (July 2006 – January 2009)

|announcer =

|creator = Donnie DaSilva

|writer =

|director =

|senior_editor =

|editor = John Pollock (2003–2005)

|producer = George Stroumboulopoulos (1997-1998)
Dan Lovranski (1998–2000)
Jason Agnew (1999–2003)
John Pollock (2005–2017)

|narrated =

|rec_location = Toronto, Ontario

|first_aired = May 10, 1997

|last_aired = October 29, 2017

|num_series = ~20 years

|num_episodes = ~1040 LAW episodes
numerous Spinoff Series episodes

|audio_format = Monaural sound (May 1997 – January 2009, October 2011 – October 2017)
Stereophonic sound (January 2009 – October 2011)

|opentheme =

|othertheme =

|endtheme = "I Fought the Law" by Green Day

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|website = {{URL|http://www.liveaudiowrestling.com}}

|podcast = http://fightnetwork.com/static/xml/itunes_law.rss

}}

Live Audio Wrestling (also known as The LAW) was a Canadian sports radio talk show hosted by "The Mouth" Dan Lovranski and Jason Agnew. The program primarily focused on news and events related to professional wrestling (such as WWE) and mixed martial arts.

First premiering in May 1997 as an internet radio show, LAW later shifted to conventional radio on several stations in the Toronto area, and moved to CHUM-AM in 2011. Due to the show's popularity, TSN's Off the Record has featured past and current co-hosts of the radio program as guest panelists over the years.{{citation needed|date=August 2024}}

Live Audio Wrestling announced its cancellation on October 30, 2017, due to cutbacks following Anthem Sports & Entertainment's acquisition of TNA Wrestling, which impacted The LAW's syndicator, Fight Network Radio. Most of its segments and spin-off shows have since migrated to a new website, known as "Post Wrestling".

History

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Live Audio Wrestling premiered on May 23, 1997 as an internet radio show through Virtually Canadian, with Faarooq as its first guest. The show aired online for a year and a half before moving to CJCL, The Fan 590{{emdash}}however, it was still only broadcast online, since the show was broadcast as replacement programming due to NBA policies prohibiting the station's online feed from airing Toronto Raptors games. In an effort to secure studio time, the show was taped early in the morning. Due to popular demand and listener support, The LAW soon became part of The Fan's normal lineup, airing in the early afternoon on Saturdays.{{cite web|title=Laying down The LAW on radio |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/SlamWrestlingFeatures/thelaw.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130115162715/http://slam.canoe.ca/SlamWrestlingFeatures/thelaw.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=January 15, 2013|publisher=Canoe|access-date=May 13, 2012}}

The show later expanded to include a two-hour late-night program on Sunday nights from 1:00 to 3:00 a.m., later moved to Saturdays at 11:00 p.m. in late 1999, while the afternoon edition moved to 5:00 p.m.{{cite web|title=Jeff Marek chat |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/SlamWrestlingChats/jul18_marek.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130115072444/http://slam.canoe.ca/SlamWrestlingChats/jul18_marek.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=January 15, 2013|publisher=Canoe|access-date=May 13, 2012}} In February 1999, Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter began a weekly segment during the program.{{cite web|title=The LAW unbroken after 15 years |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2012/05/07/19728966.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130115072937/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2012/05/07/19728966.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=January 15, 2013|publisher=Canoe|access-date=May 13, 2012}}

The LAW aired on The Fan 590 until September 2000 when it moved to rival station CFYI Talk 640 as a companion to the station's recently acquired radio broadcasts of Toronto Maple Leafs games.{{citation needed|date=August 2024}} The evening broadcast was moved from Saturdays to Sundays.{{citation needed|date=August 2024}} In April 2001, the afternoon edition of The LAW was dropped during the station's re-launch under the Mojo Radio format, while The LAW remained on the station through 2006{{citation needed|date=August 2024}}

In January 2005, Fight Network purchased a majority stake in The LAW, and in February of that same year announced that they had secured an agreement with Broadcast News for national syndicated the program through Fight Network Radio.{{citation needed|date=August 2024}} Affiliates of the group (aside from its flagship Toronto stations) included: CKST Vancouver, CFRN Edmonton, CFGO Ottawa, CHMJ Vancouver, and CJOB Winnipeg.{{citation needed|date=August 2024}}

In July 2006, The LAW moved to CFRB and retained its 11pm time-slot.{{citation needed|date=August 2024}} In the Fall 2006, LAW announced that the show would eventually begin to air in simulcast on Fight Network, though nothing came of it.{{citation needed|date=August 2024}}

The show is ranked No. 1 in the demographic of male, on talk radio in the Toronto market, in its time slot. In April 2006, The Bureau of Broadcast Measurement released their spring ratings with The LAW ranking No. 1 among Males 25 - 49 on Sunday nights with an 18.7 share and also scoring a 17.8 share among Males 18 – 34.{{citation needed|date=May 2013}}

Starting in the winter of 2007, John Pollock began to host an extended, online edition of The LAW called Live Audio Xtra. The segment is available to those who listen to the archived edition of the show on The LAW website, as an add-on to the original radio production.{{citation needed|date=August 2024}} Shortly after its launch, Dan Lovranski began to co-host the segment, answering e-mail questions.{{citation needed|date=August 2024}} Starting with the January 20th 2008 edition, Live Audio Xtra began to take call-in questions from listeners who were unable to get on the air during the radio portion of the program.{{citation needed|date=August 2024}} This segment of the show was discontinued for a brief period of time, but returned to The LAW in 2011.{{citation needed|date=August 2024}}

=Satellite radio, interim podcast, and CHUM=

The LAW aired its final edition on CFRB on January 11, 2009, moving to the Sirius Satellite Radio channel Hardcore Sports Radio (later known as The Score Satellite Radio), maintaining its Sunday night timeslot, and still being produced from CFRB's studios.{{citation needed|date=August 2024}} After the closure of The Score Satellite Radio in August 2011, The LAW briefly became a podcast on the Fight Network website; using the same format as the radio versions but without call-in segments.{{citation needed|date=August 2024}}

On October 9, 2011, The LAW moved to CHUM AM; while the program maintained its traditional 11:00 p.m. timeslot, it is preempted by Sunday Night Football during the NFL season.{{cite web|title=LAW May 13 Update - Dick 'The Destroyer' Beyer on The LAW |url=http://fightnetwork.com/news/31409:law-may-13-update-dick-the-destroyer-beyer-on-the-law/|publisher=Fight Network|access-date=May 13, 2012}}

The LAW began airing on CHUM's sister station CFTE in Vancouver on September 9, 2012. The LAW currently does not air on any other TSN Radio station.

=Cancellation=

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On the morning of October 30, 2017, the LAW issued a statement:

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|quote = Effective immediately, Live Audio Wrestling (The LAW) is being placed on a short hiatus. The program will be relaunched with a new format in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!

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The announcement came fourteen hours after the October 29 edition of The LAW was made available for podcasting. The host's initial plan for the next week involved a returning John Pollock reviewing Impact's Bound For Glory 2017, and UFC 217.{{cite web|url=http://fightnetwork.com/law/oct-30-edition-of-the-law-feat-one-man-gang-dave-meltzer/|title=Oct. 30 Edition of The LAW feat. One Man Gang & Dave Meltzer - Fight Network|website=FightNetwork.com|access-date=November 2, 2017}}

It was reported on the Wrestling Observer / Figure Four Online website in Dave Meltzer's October 30 Daily Update that;

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|quote = Very sorry to report that Live Audio Wrestling has been canceled and John Pollock and Jason Agnew were let go by The Fight Network. It's sad that the Impact acquisition has devastated Anthem's television network, first losing Robin Black and now Pollock, who is the total real deal as a reporter. I've been doing that show every weekend for 19 years and have enjoyed it greatly. John, Jason and Dan Lovranski have been great to work with and I wish the best to all of them

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On the October 31 edition of Wrestling Observer Radio, Meltzer stated "The amount of money that they're (Anthem) losing on Impact, has led to them doing cuts on the Fight Network" and "All the particulars (Presenters) that were on the show you know, are going to be gone." He went on to speculate that The LAW may be turned into an "Impact promotional show".[http://www.f4wonline.com/daily-updates/daily-update-raw-ratings-law-njpw-junior-tag-team-tournament-245381 Daily Update: Raw ratings, The LAW, NJPW junior tag team tournament By Dave Meltzer (Oct 30, 2017 4:09 pm)]{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/wrestling-observer-radio/wor-talent-update-cuts-raw-recap-survivor-series-teams-more-245451|title=WOR: Talent update, cuts, RAW recap, Survivor Series teams, more!|date=October 31, 2017|website=f4wonline.com|access-date=November 2, 2017}}

Many of the LAW hosts including those from the associated podcasts received overwhelming support from their fans on Twitter, including Jason Agnew,{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/AgnewJason/status/925362025324253184|title=Thank you for all of your LAW support yesterday. Please stay tuned to my social media to see what we're doing...|first=Jason's|last=agNEWS|date=October 31, 2017|website=Twitter.com|access-date=November 2, 2017}} John Pollock,{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/iamjohnpollock/status/925252869242085377|title=I just want to say that I won't ever forget the outpouring I received on Monday & you will never know how much that meant to me. Now then...|first=John|last=Pollock|date=October 30, 2017|website=Twitter.com|access-date=November 2, 2017}} Wai Ting,{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/wai0937/status/925878009365536768|title=Wanted to thank everyone for the messages and support these past few da2s. More motivated than ever. #BRAUNSMASH #ImNotFinishedWithYou|first=Wai|last=Ting|website=Twitter.com|access-date=November 2, 2017}} Braden Herrington,{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/TheBrayD/status/925109618463748096|title=I have had the opportunity to be a part of the @LAWradio family since 2012, and these guys have been my big brothers. Thank you. What's next?pic.twitter.com/MMjltu1ATj|first=Braden|last=Herrington|date=October 30, 2017|website=Twitter.com|access-date=November 2, 2017}} "Bartender" Dave,{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/BartenderDave74/status/925243536542392320|title=I dance with those who brought me to the dance. @AgnewJason @iamjohnpollock @wai0937 @TheBrayD I love you all. #HOORAY!!! #HereAndWaiting|first=Bartender|last=Dave|date=October 30, 2017|website=Twitter.com|access-date=November 2, 2017}} Brian Mann,{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/BrianMaxMann/status/925928884541034498|title=all the KEEP IT 2000 love is honestly humbling. most important thing for @N8Mozaik and I is to find a stable place to finish the experiment.|first=Brian Maxwell|last=Mann|website=Twitter.com|access-date=November 2, 2017}} and Nate Milton,{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/N8Mozaik/status/925170452024225798|title=While we appreciate the #KeepIt2000 love, there are larger issues @ hand regarding the LAW news. After Pollock speaks, then we'll talk. pic.twitter.com/NPgLMSSGfi|first=Brother|last=Nate™|date=October 30, 2017|website=Twitter.com|access-date=November 2, 2017}} while Chris Charlton,{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/reasonjp/status/925160765664800768|title=End of an era at @LAWradio . Eternally grateful to @iamjohnpollock for hours of entertainment & lending a platform that opened doors for me.|first=chris|last=charlton|date=October 30, 2017|website=Twitter.com|access-date=November 2, 2017}} WH Park,{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/whpark9/status/925312690561548288|title=Thanks @iamjohnpollock for the opportunity of J.A.W. that myself, @reasonjp and @jojo_runs had the pleasure of working on.|first=WH|last=PARK|date=October 31, 2017|website=Twitter.com|access-date=November 2, 2017}} Martian Bushby,{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/bushby01/status/925132887334309888|title=Just want to say a huge thanks to @iamjohnpollock for giving me @BensonRichardE & @AnotherOli a fantastic opportunity. Sad to see it go.|first=Martin|last=Bushby|date=October 30, 2017|website=Twitter.com|access-date=November 2, 2017}} and Richard Benson{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/BensonRichardE/status/925136688619425792|title=Proud to have been even a small part of @IamJohnPollock @AgnewJason @wai0937 @TheBrayD 's empire. They're the best & will land on their feet…|last=Benno|date=October 30, 2017|website=Twitter.com|access-date=November 2, 2017}} publicly thanked The LAW & John Pollock for their opportunities with "Japanese Audio Wrestling" and "British Audio Wrestling" respectively. Oli Court of "British Audio Wrestling" hinted "it's not the end of anything just yet!"{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/AnotherOli/status/925133914330619904|title=Thank you Martin, Benno and John. I'm certain it's not the end of anything just yet!https://twitter.com/bushby01/status/925132887334309888 …|first=Oli|last=Court|date=October 30, 2017|website=Twitter.com|access-date=November 2, 2017}} and Jojo Remy of "Japanese Audio Wrestling" stated "Not sure what this means for my show. I’ll continue to be a strong presence at Voices of Wrestling."{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/jaudiowrestling/status/925137563119108097|title=Not sure what this means for my show. I'll continue to be a strong presence at @voiceswrestling.|last=JoJo|date=October 30, 2017|website=Twitter.com|access-date=November 2, 2017}}

Starting with the day after the shutdown of the LAW, John Pollock and Wai Ting continued to post audio reviews of Raw and SmackDown, under the temporary titles of John Pollock and Wai Ting Review Raw and John Pollock and Wai Ting Review SmackDown, respectively. On their first episode as independent podcasters, both hosts (Pollock had been one of Fight Network's longest-tenured employees, and, at the time of their release, one of the few remaining full-time journalists) discussed the news of being released from Fight Network (also stating that Dan "The Mouth" Lovranski and Jason Agnew were released), thanking their fans for all the support they received, their plans for their "future endeavours", alongside the review of Raw.{{cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/OCT31RAWREVIEW|title=Oct. 31 John Pollock & Wai Ting Review Raw|last=John Pollock & Wai Ting|date=October 31, 2017|publisher=|access-date=November 2, 2017|via=Internet Archive}}

=Post cancellation=

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In January 2018, Impact Wrestling announced that a new show with the Live Audio Wrestling name will air as part of its Twitch channel, as a video podcast hosted by Jeremy Borash.{{citation needed|date=August 2024}} The new show was officially announced on April 3, 2018 as Sunday Night's Main Event, and was set to air the following Sunday; immediately following Wrestlemania 34. However, owing to Borash's departure in April 2018, the show never aired.{{citation needed|date=August 2024}}

The spiritual successor of Live Audio Wrestling in its original form, titled "POST Wrestling" (the name is an abbreviation of "Pollock Offsets Ting"), was announced on December 15, 2017, and launched on December 24, 2017. It owned in its entirety by John Pollock and Wai Ting, and launched with their annual Christmas show that they had been doing from their days on the LAW.{{citation needed|date=August 2024}}Two temporary podcasts done by the duo were folded under the Post Wrestling banner, becoming Rewind-a-Raw and Rewind-a-SmackDown, while other LAW podcasts would eventually be relaunched.

Show

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=Segments=

  • Dave Meltzer's Wrestling Observer Extra: Each week industry insider Dave Meltzer joins the LAW to discuss the latest in pro wrestling and Mixed Martial Arts.
  • Title Bout Trivia: Wrestling themed quiz where the winner receives a T-shirt from "Barber Shop Window" or "Pro Wrestling Tees".
  • LAW Interviews: In depth and full-length interviews with wrestling's top stars from the past and present.
  • Breaking The LAW: The Host read some fan feedback on the week in wrestling from "lawradio.proboards.com".
  • LAW Xtra: Occasionally added on the end of the podcast, it covers smaller pay-per-view reviews (e.g. ROH, NJPW) or may include additional interviews.
  • whtsNXTra: Added on the end of the podcast, covers NXT Takeover reviews.

=Hosts=

Former co-hosts of the show include:

  • Dan "The Mouth" Dan Lovranski (Producer: 1998–2000 / Host: 2000–2017)
  • Jason Agnew (Producer: 1999–2003 / Host: 2003–2017)
  • John Pollock (Editor: 2003–2005 / Producer: 2005–2017)
  • Trish Stratus (Host: 1999)
  • "Notorious T.I.D." Chris Tidwell (Host: 1997–1999)
  • "Big Daddy" Donnie Abreu (Host: 1997–2000)
  • "Gentleman" Jeff Marek (Host: 1997–2003)


Former co-hosts of the spinoff series shows include:

  • Jason Agnew ("whts NXT": 2013–2017).
  • John Pollock ("Review-A-Wai": 2009–2017; "Review-A-Raw": 2010–2017; "Review-A-SmackDown": 2011–2017; "The MMA Report": 2012–2017; "Bauer & Pollock": ?-2017)
  • Wai Ting ("Review-A-Wai": 2009–2017; "Review-A-Raw": 2010–2017; "Review-A-SmackDown": 2011–2017)
  • Braden Herrington ("whts NXT": 2013–2017).
  • "Bartender" Dave ("whts NXT": 2016–2017).
  • Brian Mann ("Review-An-Impact"/"Keep It 2000": 2015–2017).
  • Nate Milton ("Review-An-Impact"/"Keep It 2000": 2015–2017).
  • Jojo Remy ("Japanese Audio Wrestling": 2017–2017).
  • WH Park ("Japanese Audio Wrestling": 2012–2017).
  • Chris Charlton ("Japanese Audio Wrestling": 2012–2017).
  • Martian Bushby ("British Audio Wrestling": 2017–2017).
  • Oli Court ("British Audio Wrestling": 2017–2017).
  • Richard Benson ("British Audio Wrestling": 2017–2017).

^ List of presenters only until time of hiatus, for full list of former presenters and spinoff series shows see below.

Spinoffs

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Over the years, there have been several radio shows and podcasts that have complemented the LAW. Since the shutdown of the LAW, these shows were also put on hiatus, with many of them migrating to Post Wrestling upon the latter's launch in December 2017.

= Review-A-Raw =

As a spinoff of Review-A-Wai, John Pollock and Wai Ting also review each week's edition of WWE Raw in a separate podcast series. As with Review-A-Wai, each episode John Pollock and Wai Ting run down the previous episode of WWE Raw and end by reading listener feedback. The first episode of Review-A-Raw was posted on July 6, 2010. For a time in 2011, Review-A-Raw was available as a live podcast, airing over the internet via Stickam immediately following WWE Raw, but it reverted to a taped format over technical issues resulting in one or both hosts being knocked off of the air.

As announced during a live Review-A-Wai podcast held immediately prior to WrestleMania 31, the Review-A-Raw name expanded to also encompass a television series broadcast on Fight Network, with John Pollock and Wai Ting as co-hosts. The televised version of Review-A-Raw is effectively a televised recording session of the podcast, with the actual WWE Raw review content identical in both versions. However, some segments have been modified to suit the television audience, such as the omission of listener feedback and a shorter banter portion at the start of the show that more directly relates to the co-hosts' positions at Fight Network. As both the podcast and televised shows are produced in the same sitting, there may be segments omitted from the televised portion; a selection of segments from the podcast version may be, at their discretion, posted to the Fight Network's YouTube page as Review-A-Raw Extra; the first Review-A-Raw Extra segment was dedicated to a contest selecting the televised series' theme music. As the podcast version takes precedence, the television edition of the show is likely to be pre-empted in the event of other Fight Network commitments by either host; this first occurred on July 5, 2016, where Jason Agnew would host an audio-only edition in lieu of the televised show, due to John and Wai covering UFC 200 for Fight Network. The final "podcast-only" episode of Review-A-Raw was posted March 31, 2015, with the first episode of the televised series aired on Fight Network on April 7, 2015.

In January 2016, John Pollock and Wai Ting also produced an additional televised segment, Raw in 3 Minutes, co-branded with Fight Network's Fight News Now branding; both the full televised version and Raw in 3 Minutes is available from the Live Audio Wrestling YouTube channel. In mid-2017, Review-A-Raw was made into a web-only video series alongside Review-a-SmackDown, ending the run of Raw in 3 Minutes.

The last episode of Review-a-Raw was posted on October 23, 2017. Following the shutdown of the LAW a week later, John Pollock and Wai Ting continued to post audio reviews of Raw under the temporary title of John Pollock and Wai Ting Review Raw. The full-time replacement for Review-a-Raw under the Post Wrestling banner, Rewind-a-Raw, launched on December 25, 2017.

= Review-A-SmackDown =

On selected weeks with a live episode of WWE SmackDown, a third LAW podcast starring John Pollock and Wai Ting is also available for download on Wednesdays. Like Review-A-Raw and Review-An-Impact, Review-A-SmackDown reviews the previous episode of WWE SmackDown, ending with listener feedback. The first episode of Review-A-SmackDown was posted on August 31, 2011, with Jason Agnew filling in for Wai Ting; the first episode with Wai Ting was posted on December 1, 2011. Up until the second WWE brand extension, Review-A-SmackDown would be produced only on a show-by-show basis, and not every live episode of WWE SmackDown would be reviewed.

Review-A-SmackDown would become a weekly podcast with the second WWE brand extension, complementing Review-A-Raw. Unlike Review-A-Raw, however, Review-A-SmackDown is intended to remain an audio-only podcast, and not a show that is meant to air on Fight Network. The first regular episode of Review-A-SmackDown was posted on July 19, 2016, covering the WWE draft that kicked off the second WWE brand extension.

For a brief time in 2017, Review-a-Smackdown was also made available as a web video, under the same format as Review-a-Raw. The last episode of Review-a-Smackdown was posted on October 25, 2017. Following the shutdown of the LAW later that week, John Pollock and Wai Ting continued to post audio reviews of SmackDown under the temporary title of John Pollock and Wai Ting Review SmackDown. The full-time replacement of Review-a-SmackDown, under the Post Wrestling banner, Rewind-a-SmackDown, launched on December 27, 2017.

= whtsNXT =

whtsNXT (pronounced as "what's next") is a podcast hosted by Jason Agnew and technical producer Braden Herrington, focusing on NXT, while incorporating elements from Bite Network Radio. The name was chosen to not only reflect the product being reviewed (a show based on developmental wrestling), but also the fact that this was Braden's first foray into radio broadcasting (having joined shortly after the LAW debuted on TSN Radio as one of his first industry jobs), and a turning point in Agnew's television career (having left Bite TV since the LAW debuted on TSN Radio, leaving him with no permanent work in television aside from Splatalot). It is seen as continuing in the "rite of passage" of LAW hosts moving up the ranks (Dan Lovranski, Jason Agnew, John Pollock, and Wai Ting were all, at one point, technical producers on The LAW), with the veteran Agnew guiding the rookie Braden, akin to NXT itself. The first episode was posted on October 7, 2013 as an addition to the LAW's podcast, but thereafter was separately posted on Thursdays thereafter.

"Bartender" Dave debuted on the January 21st 2016 edition of "whtsNXT" alongside Jason Agnew, he has since become a regular guest host on the show. Since Takeover's moved to Saturdays on the same weekend as the WWE's Big 4 events, Takeover reviews have been added onto the end of The LAW podcast under the title of "whtsNXTra". Also since 2017 whtsNXT has chosen to skip the review of the post-Takeover NXT episodes, stating there's no point in reviewing a review show.

The last episode of whtsNXT was posted on October 26, 2017. A spiritual successor under the Post Wrestling banner, titled upNXT and hosted by Braden Herrington and Davie Portman, was launched on March 22, 2018.

= Review-A-Wai =

"Review-A-Wai" is a weekly review podcast starring John Pollock and Wai Ting, which was originally presented immediately following the archived episode of the LAW and was later made available separately. The first episode was posted on September 13, 2009.

The two primarily review older wrestling pay-per-view events from the mid to late 1990s, but have since branched out to other media relating to wrestling and mixed martial arts. Notably, in a homage to an early "Ask-a-Wai" episode where John and Wai reviewed a wrestling-related pornographic film, the second and third anniversary shows had John and Wai review a wrestling-related pornographic film; the visible discomfort of Wai reviewing the film has led them to discontinue reviewing wrestling-related pornographic films. Reviews of classic events often contain audio clips from the show(s) they are reviewing; at the end of the show, John and Wai also respond to listener feedback after the review. On occasion, they air relevant clips from previous interviews conducted with various wrestling personalities and/or interview people involved with the event being reviewed, including clips from past "Live Audio Wrestling" shows. Each episode also ends with a piece of music specifically selected by one of the co-hosts, often relating to the show being reviewed.

On occasion, when either co-host is unavailable, a substitute co-host has joined the other co-host; most notably, Arda Ocal has been a guest reviewer on "Review-A-Wai" on several occasions during the years that the LAW and "Aftermath" (The Score Television Network's wrestling analysis show, co-hosted by Arda Ocal) were promoted together. Damian Abraham has also been a frequent guest reviewer, especially if the review contains a punk rock element.

The show ceased to be an add-on to the archived episode of the LAW in 2010 when the "Review-A-Wai" portion became as long as the archived episode of the LAW itself. "Review-A-Wai" was moved to a Wednesday release schedule following its second anniversary show, and later to late Tuesdays following the debut of "whtsNXT" so as to avoid multiple LAW podcasts being released on the same day. With the launch of "Review-A-SmackDown" as a regular weekly series, "Review-A-Wai" became a biweekly series posted on Fridays, alternating with "Bauer & Pollock". Following the end of "Bauer & Pollock", "Review-A-Wai" will continue to be a biweekly series on Fridays alternating with "Keep It 2000".

The final episode of Review-a-Wai was posted on October 19, 2017, with an announced episode that would have aired had the LAW not been shut down. The first episode of the spiritual successor of Review-a-Wai under the Post Wrestling banner, Rewind-a-Wai, launched with the review intended for the announced episode.

= Japanese Audio Wrestling =

Japanese Audio Wrestling is a monthly podcast hosted by Chris Charlton and WH Park, both having previously contributed to various LAW-related shows and podcasts, focusing in on Japanese wrestling. The first episode was posted on August 1, 2012. New host Jojo Remy joined the show on the January 6th, 2017, replacing the leaving pair of Chris Charlton & WH Park. From the 2017 April 3 edition WH Park has made a number of returning guest appearances.

Although put on hiatus with the shutdown of the LAW in October 2017, as part of the launch of Post Wrestling, it was announced that Japanese Audio Wrestling would continue under the Post Wrestling banner with a new name, with no specified timeframe for a relaunch.

  • G1 Climax podcast

Related to Japanese Audio Wrestling is the LAW's daily coverage of the G1 Climax tournament each year, with John Pollock recapping most days of the tournament and Chris Charlton and WH Park recapping the remaining days of the tournament.

= The MMA Report with John Pollock =

The MMA Report with John Pollock is a radio show hosted by John Pollock on TSN Radio, first airing on July 5, 2012. It airs Friday at midnight on TSN Radio (though the show itself is available as a podcast on the LAW podcast feed one day before), and is touted as "the third hour" of the LAW as repeats of the show air immediately after the LAW on weeks without an Ultimate Fighting Championship pay-per-view (when The UFC Post Fight Show airs in its place instead). As with the LAW, it is also broadcast in the Vancouver market (formerly CFTE and presently CKST) since 2013.

The show is also considered to be a spiritual successor to Fight Network Radio, due to John Pollock's past and present connections.

= Keep It 2000 =

In December 2016, Brian Mann and Nate Milton return with a new podcast, Keep It 2000 (billed as "A Podcast On A Pole"). They embark on the worst decision of their lives – fully chronicling every WCW Nitro from the year 2000. Often considered the worst time period for any major wrestling promotion, these 52 episodes could prove to be the thing that finally breaks these podcasting brothers apart.

The final episode of Keep it 2000 as a LAW podcast was posted on October 14, 2017. As part of the Post Wrestling launch in December 2017, it was announced that Keep it 2000 would continue under the Post Wrestling umbrella; the first episode of Keep it 2000 under the Post Wrestling umbrella was posted on January 25, 2018.

= British Audio Wrestling =

British Audio Wrestling is a British Wrestling focused podcast launched by Martin Bushby and Oli Court, with the first episode posted on January 6, 2017. The pair were joined by Richard Benson of The Indy Corner from Episode 2 onwards. The show focuses in on UK promotions "Progress Wrestling", "Revolution Pro Wrestling", "Fight Club: PRO" & "Over The Top Wrestling" and also covers "ITV World of Sport Wrestling" & the "WWE United Kingdom Championship Tournament".

The final episode of British Audio Wrestling was posted on October 17, 2017. As part of the Post Wrestling launch in December 2017, it was announced that British Audio Wrestling would continue under the Post Wrestling umbrella under a new name, later revealed to be the British Wrestling Experience. The first episode of the British Wrestling Experience launched on January 18, 2018.

= Bauer & Pollock =

Bauer & Pollock is a co-production between Live Audio Wrestling and Major League Wrestling, where John Pollock and Court Bauer discuss the business of professional wrestling and mixed martial arts. Although initially designed to be a biweekly series, it was moved to a weekly format soon after, available on both the MLW and LAW podcast feeds. The show was originally posted on Fridays, but was moved to late Wednesdays to avoid having multiple LAW podcasts being posted on the same day. With the launch of Review-A-SmackDown as a weekly series, Bauer & Pollock became a biweekly series posted on Fridays, alternating with Review-A-Wai. After a lengthy hiatus on 12 January 12, 2017, "The Final Edition" of Bauer & Pollock was uploaded. The reason behind the decision to end Bauer & Pollock was the large workloads of each host and inability to find a common free day to do the podcast.{{cite web|url=http://fightnetwork.com/law/the-final-edition-of-bauer-pollock/|title=The Final Edition of Bauer & Pollock - Fight Network|website=FightNetwork.com|access-date=November 2, 2017}} On March 17, 2017, Court & John returned for a "One-Off" special, continuing to do almost one show every month since.http://fightnetwork.com/category/news/?s=Bauer & Pollock LiveAudioWrestling.com/Bauer&Pollock

= Ask-A-Wai / Bite Network Radio =

Ask-A-Wai was an add-on to the end of each LAW broadcast starting in September 2008, and starred John Pollock and Wai Ting, then call screener on the LAW. It was taped immediately following Live Audio Xtra, and was a general discussion podcast and generally unrelated to wrestling. In late 2009, Jason Agnew joined Ask-A-Wai as a co-host, though retaining the same format as before.

Ask-A-Wai ended with the move of the LAW from CFRB to Hardcore Sports Radio, though the Ask-A-Wai format would be succeeded with the Bite Network Radio podcast. Bite Network Radio itself would be hosted by Jason Agnew and John Pollock, retaining the format of Ask-A-Wai, and occasionally featuring Wai Ting and other members from their circle of friends. Like Ask-A-Wai, Bite Network Radio was taped immediately following the LAW.

Bite Network Radio ended with the move of the LAW to TSN Radio, as the studios at TSN could no longer accommodate all of the regular hosts. Though The Late Shift, a radio show hosted by Jason Agnew on CFRB, is touted as the spiritual successor of Bite Network Radio, it follows a different format and has no formal association to the LAW.

= UFC Post Fight Show on TSN Radio =

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Starting in 2011 with UFC 140, The LAW started to present a UFC post fight show on TSN Radio 1050. The show airs after the conclusion of the most recent Ultimate Fighting Championship event and provides results and opinions from callers and MMA journalists. Though originally branded as a LAW show, since the launch of The MMA Report the show has used the latter show's branding.

= Review-An-Impact =

Each Saturday (some episodes may be delayed to Sunday), former WWE writer Brian Mann and frequent LAW contributor Nate Milton review the previous edition of Impact Wrestling.

Originally hosted by John Pollock and Wai Ting as a counterpart to Review-a-Raw, the first episode of Review-An-Impact was posted on November 5, 2010. Since September 2011, Nate Milton (nicknamed "The Godfather, TNAte" in the LAW community) has been featured in a recurring segment on Review-An-Impact where he provides separate analysis of the episode; this was often in the form of an interview with one of the co-hosts. In the event that either host was unavailable, Nate takes on the role of co-host for the entire podcast in place of the segment. In late 2014, due to Wai Ting's other commitments, Nate Milton became a co-host on a more full-time basis, though the arrangement lasted for only a few weeks due to the termination of Impact Wrestling on Spike TV; Wai Ting's final episode of Review-An-Impact was on October 23, 2014.

With the relaunch of Impact Wrestling on Destination America, Review-An-Impact was revamped with Brian Mann as the lead host, initially with John Pollock as co-host in the pilot episode on January 8, 2015, and with Nate Milton as co-host on a full-time basis on the following episode. Due to being the first "all-American podcast" in the LAW family, and with neither co-host hosting another LAW podcast, Review-An-Impact also expanded their scope to include their commentary on general wrestling news, diversity issues in professional wrestling, pop culture (largely as a result of Brian later joining Yahoo! Movies), and politics in general.

With the declining relevance of TNA in North American professional wrestling in 2015 (and the impending end of the TNA/Destination America partnership), Live Audio Wrestling decided to terminate coverage of TNA following the 2015 Bound for Glory event; the final regular episode of Review-an-Impact (an episode dedicated to counting down the "Top 10 moments in Impact Wrestling history") aired on October 3, 2015.

= Keep It 100 =

Billed as "the realest show about being fake", Keep it 100 is a podcast that serves as a spiritual successor to Review-An-Impact, hosted by Brian Mann and Nate Milton. The idea behind the show came from the viewer feedback segments from Review-an-Impact, where general questions regarding the co-hosts' opinions started to dominate the discourse as opposed to feedback related to episodes of the episodes of Impact Wrestling being reviewed. With Live Audio Wrestling deciding to terminate coverage of TNA, it was agreed that the viewer feedback segment would effectively be expanded to cover the entire show.

The concept of this podcast, where the co-hosts must answer every question asked of them with absolute truth, was largely inspired by the segment of the same name on The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore. Similar to its predecessor, topics covered by the show are primarily focused on general wrestling news, diversity in professional wrestling, wrestling as it relates to pop culture, with a slight nod to politics. The first episode aired on October 9, 2015.

Due to the hosts' other commitments, Keep It 100 aired for only seven weeks as a weekly series, though various special shows have been posted on an irregular basis, including those dedicated to covering TNA special events.

= Review-A-Merica =

"Review-A-Merica" was a one-off podcast covering the 2012 United States presidential election from the perspective of two Canadians (John and Wai).

In 2016, Brian and Nate revived the "Review-A-Merica" podcast for a series of shows covering the 2016 United States presidential election from a "wrestling with democracy" perspective.

= Ask-A-Wai Video Podcast =

The Ask-A-Wai name would later be reused for a video podcast series featuring John Pollock and Wai Ting in late 2011, as a complement to Review-A-Wai, where John Pollock and Wai Ting answered questions submitted by Review-A-Wai fans regarding pro wrestling and mixed martial arts. Though originally filmed in the "Review-A-Wai studios" at Fight Network, later entries were filmed in various locations in and around downtown Toronto. A short-lived revival of Ask-A-Wai was also posted as a YouTube series on the Live Audio Wrestling YouTube channel in 2015, it ended in May 2016.

The Ask-A-Wai name would be used following the shutdown of the LAW, as a monthly audio podcast for Patreon supporters of Post Wrestling.

= CWCeen =

In 2016, a separate show, CWCeen, was added to the end of whtsNXT, covering the WWE Cruiserweight Classic. This show was hosted by Braden Herrington and Wai Ting, and includes banter on their common love of hip-hop, as well as the fact that Braden Herrington had joined Fight Network after leaving TSN Radio.

End of Year Awards

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Awards are given over the course of two episodes: the Best of episode, typically the last episode of the year under consideration or the first episode of the following year, and the Worst of episode, awarded the first week without a pay-per-view event after the Best of episode. Each host of the show nominates a pick in each category, and may also name "ties" ({{Tooltip|&|(tied)}}) and "honourable mentions" ({{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}}) in each category.

Both Wai Ting and Braden Herrington have officially joined the other three hosts to hand out their Best of Awards & Worst of Awards. Ting in both 2012 and 2013, & Herrington in both 2014 and 2016.

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The LAW: Best of Awards
* Best Wrestler: Male

{| class="wikitable"

width="25"|Yearwidth="200"|Dan “The Mouth” Lovranskiwidth="200"|Jason Agnewwidth="200"|John Pollockwidth="200"|Wai Tingwidth="200"|Braden Herrington
2008Shawn Michaels (WWE)Edge (WWE)Nigel McGuinness (ROH)bgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2009Chris Jericho (WWE)Chris Jericho (WWE)Chris Jericho (WWE)bgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2010The Miz (WWE)The Miz (WWE)John Cena (WWE)bgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2011CM Punk (WWE)CM Punk (WWE)Hiroshi Tanahashi (NJPW & CMLL)bgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2012Michael Elgin (ROH & PWG)Dolph Ziggler (WWE)Hiroshi Tanahashi (NJPW & CMLL)CM Punk (WWE)bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2013Daniel Bryan (WWE)Daniel Bryan (WWE)Hiroshi Tanahashi (NJPW & CMLL)Daniel Bryan (WWE)bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2014Katsuyori Shibata (NJPW)Sami Zayn (WWE)Shinsuke Nakamura (NJPW)bgcolor="lightgrey" |Dolph Ziggler (WWE)
2015Shinsuke Nakamura (NJPW)
* {{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} AJ Styles (ROH & NJPW)
Jay Lethal (ROH)AJ Styles (ROH & NJPW)bgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2016Kenny Omega (NJPW)AJ Styles (NJPW & ROH & WWE)AJ Styles (NJPW & ROH & WWE)bgcolor="lightgrey" |AJ Styles (NJPW & ROH & WWE)

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  • Best Wrestler: Female

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width="25"|Yearwidth="200"|Dan “The Mouth” Lovranskiwidth="200"|Jason Agnewwidth="200"|John Pollockwidth="200"|Wai Tingwidth="200"|Braden Herrington
2008Beth Phoenix (WWE)
* {{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} Trish Stratus (WWE)
Gail Kim (TNA)Gail Kim (TNA)bgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2009Beth Phoenix (WWE)Beth Phoenix (WWE)Ayako Hamada (TNA & Shimmer)bgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2010Natalya (WWE)LayCool (WWE)Sara Del Rey (Shimmer, Chikara & ROH)bgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2011Sara Del Rey (Shimmer, Chikara & ROH)Madison Rayne (TNA)Sara Del Rey (Shimmer, Chikara & ROH)bgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2012Tara (TNA)Tara (TNA)
{{Tooltip|&|(tied)}} Ronda Rousey (SF & UFC)
Tara (TNA)Ronda Rousey (SF & UFC)bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2013Mickie James (TNA)AJ Lee (WWE)AJ Lee (WWE)AJ Lee (WWE)bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2014Charlotte (WWE)Charlotte (WWE)Natalya (WWE)bgcolor="lightgrey" |Charlotte (WWE)
2015Bayley (WWE)Bayley (WWE)Sasha Banks (WWE)bgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2016Charlotte (WWE)Charlotte (WWE)Charlotte (WWE)
* {{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} Auska (WWE)
bgcolor="lightgrey" |Charlotte (WWE)

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  • Best Tag Team

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width="25"|Yearwidth="200"|Dan “The Mouth” Lovranskiwidth="200"|Jason Agnewwidth="200"|John Pollockwidth="200"|Wai Tingwidth="200"|Braden Herrington
2008John Morrison and The Miz (WWE)
* {{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} Beer Money, Inc. (TNA)
John Morrison and The Miz (WWE)
* {{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} Beer Money, Inc. (TNA)
Beer Money, Inc. (TNA)bgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2009Jeri-Show (WWE)Jeri-Show (WWE)Beer Money, Inc. (TNA)bgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2010The Motor City Machine Guns (TNA & ROH)
{{Tooltip|&|(tied)}} Beer Money, Inc. (TNA)
The Motor City Machine Guns (TNA & ROH)Kings of Wrestling (ROH & Noah)bgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2011The Briscoe Brothers (ROH)Beer Money, Inc. (TNA)Beer Money, Inc. (TNA)bgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2012Daniels and Kazarian (TNA)Daniels and Kazarian (TNA)Daniels and Kazarian (TNA)Daniels and Kazarian (TNA)bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2013Goldust and Cody Rhodes (WWE)Goldust and Cody Rhodes (WWE)The Shield (WWE)Goldust and Cody Rhodes (WWE)bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2014reDRagon (ROH & NJPW)The Young Bucks (ROH, NJPW & PWG)The Young Bucks (ROH, NJPW & PWG)bgcolor="lightgrey" |The Young Bucks (ROH, NJPW & PWG)
2015The Young Bucks (ROH, NJPW & PWG)Jason Jordan and Chad Gable (WWE)reDRagon (ROH & NJPW)bgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2016The Young Bucks (ROH, NJPW & PWG)The Young Bucks (ROH, NJPW & PWG)The Young Bucks (ROH, NJPW & PWG)bgcolor="lightgrey" |The Revival (WWE)

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  • Best on the Mic

This award is given to the wrestler or mixed martial artist who is the most natural at cutting promos or otherwise conversing on the microphone.
From 2017 this award will be spit in two with "Best Wrestler on the Mic" & "Best Mixed Martial Artist on the Mic".

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width="25"|Yearwidth="200"|Dan “The Mouth” Lovranskiwidth="200"|Jason Agnewwidth="200"|John Pollockwidth="200"|Wai Tingwidth="200"|Braden Herrington
2008Chris JerichoSantino MarellaSantino Marellabgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2009CM Punk
({{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} Chris Jericho)
CM PunkFrank Mirbgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2010The MizThe MizChael Sonnenbgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2011CM PunkCM PunkCM Punkbgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2012Paul HeymanCM PunkCM PunkCM Punkbgcolor="lightgrey" |
2013Bully RayPaul HeymanCM PunkBully Raybgcolor="lightgrey" |
2014Conor McGregorPaul Heyman
{{Tooltip|&|(tied)}} Conor McGregor
Conor McGregorbgcolor="lightgrey" |Paul Heyman
2015Conor McGregorConor McGregorConor McGregorbgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2016Conor McGregor
(Kevin Owens)
Kevin Owens & Chis Jericho(h/m: Enzo)(MMA) Conor McGregor
(Wrestler) Kevin Owens
bgcolor="lightgrey" |(MMA) Conor McGregor
(Wrestler) Kevin Owens & Chris Jericho

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  • Best Announcer

This award is given to the wrestling or mixed martial arts announcer, whether play-by-play or colour commentary.

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width="25"|Yearwidth="200"|Dan “The Mouth” Lovranskiwidth="200"|Jason Agnewwidth="200"|John Pollockwidth="200"|Wai Tingwidth="200"|Braden Herrington
2008Matt StrikerMatt Striker
{{Tooltip|&|(tied)}} Joe Rogan
Matt Strikerbgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2009Frank MirJoe RoganMauro Ranallobgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2010Mauro RanalloJoe RoganJoe Roganbgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2011Joe RoganJoe RoganPat Miletichbgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2012Joe RoganJoe RoganNigel McGuinnessJoe Roganbgcolor="lightgrey" |
2013William RegalJoe RoganNJPW's Shinpei NogamiJoe Roganbgcolor="lightgrey" |
2014Steve Corino
{{Tooltip|&|(tied)}} Brian Stann
Joe RoganBrian Stannbgcolor="lightgrey" |Steve Corino
{{Tooltip|&|(tied)}} John "Bradshaw" Layfield
2015Mauro Ranallo
({{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} Steve Corino)
Joe RoganMauro Ranallobgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2016Corey GravesCorey GravesSteve Corinobgcolor="lightgrey" |Corey Graves

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  • Best Non-Wrestling Performer

This award is given to the best performer in the world of wrestling that does not participate in matches, such as managers and valets.

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width="25"|Yearwidth="200"|Dan “The Mouth” Lovranskiwidth="200"|Jason Agnewwidth="200"|John Pollockwidth="200"|Wai Tingwidth="200"|Braden Herrington
2008Vickie GuerreroVickie GuerreroVickie Guerrerobgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2009Jim CornetteDon WestDon Westbgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2010Vickie GuerreroEric Bischoff
{{Tooltip|&|(tied)}} Michael Cole
Vickie Guerrerobgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2011John LaurinaitisRicardo RodriguezKaren Jarrettbgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2012Paul HeymanPaul HeymanJoseph ParkPaul Heymanbgcolor="lightgrey" |
2013Paul HeymanZeb ColterPaul HeymanZeb Colterbgcolor="lightgrey" |
2014LanaRockstar Spud
({{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} WWE referee Darrick Moore)
Paul Heymanbgcolor="lightgrey" |Paul Heyman
2015Dario CuetoPaul HeymanPaul Heyman
({{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} Dario Cueto)
bgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2016Vanguard 1
& Señor Benjamin
& King Maxel
AllieTom Phillips
(h/m: King Maxel)
(h/m: Renee Young)
bgcolor="lightgrey" |Paul Heyman

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  • Most Improved

This award is given to the wrestler or fighter who has improved the most in terms of their skills development.

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width="25"|Yearwidth="200"|Dan “The Mouth” Lovranskiwidth="200"|Jason Agnewwidth="200"|John Pollockwidth="200"|Wai Tingwidth="200"|Braden Herrington
2008Brock LesnarRashad EvansKenny Florianbgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2009The MizEric Young
({{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} Kofi Kingston)
({{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} The Miz)
Brutus Magnusbgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2010The MizAlberto Del Rio
({{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} John Morrison)
The Mizbgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2011Dolph Ziggler
({{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} Brooke Tessmacher)
Dolph ZigglerMark Henry
({{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} Devon)
bgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2012Kazuchika OkadaKazarianKazuchika OkadaAustin Ariesbgcolor="lightgrey" |
2013MagnusMagnusAdam ColeTeam Alpha Malebgcolor="lightgrey" |
2014Bobby LashleyEthan Carter IIIEthan Carter IIIbgcolor="lightgrey" |Tyson Kidd
2015Corey GravesCorey GravesRafael dos Anjos
{{Tooltip|&|(tied)}} Jay Lethal
bgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2016AJ StylesAlexa BlissThe Miz
(h/m: Guerrillas of Destiny)
(h/m: David Finlay)
bgcolor="lightgrey" |Tye Dillinger

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  • Best Comeback

This award is given to the wrestler or fighter who has maintained their form after a long absence from wrestling or fighting.

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width="25"|Yearwidth="200"|Dan “The Mouth” Lovranskiwidth="200"|Jason Agnewwidth="200"|John Pollockwidth="200"|Wai Tingwidth="200"|Braden Herrington
2008Frank MirBrock LesnarFrank Mirbgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2009Maryse as "The Gobbledy Gooker"Ricky SteamboatRicky Steamboatbgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2010Bret Hart
({{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} Jerry Lawler)
Chris LebenPaul Bearer
{{Tooltip|&|(tied)}} Stephan Bonnar
bgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2011Mark Henry
({{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} Frankie Edgar)
Mark Henry
({{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} Cheick Kongo)
The Rockbgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2012Brock LesnarBrock LesnarAntônio Rodrigo NogueiraRybackbgcolor="lightgrey" |
2013GoldustGoldustGoldust
{{Tooltip|&|(tied)}} Robbie Lawler
Goldustbgcolor="lightgrey" |
2014The Ultimate Warrior
{{Tooltip|&|(tied)}} Dominick Cruz
Bobby LashleyDominick Cruzbgcolor="lightgrey" |Sting
({{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} The Ultimate Warrior)
2015The Dudley Boyz
({{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} Andrei Arlovski)
Samoa JoeTetsuya Naitobgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2016GoldbergGoldbergGoldbergbgcolor="lightgrey" |Goldberg

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  • Best Gimmick

This award is given to the best character or character trait in wrestling or mixed martial arts. First awarded in 2008 as a last-minute addition to the list of awards.

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width="25"|Yearwidth="200"|Dan “The Mouth” Lovranskiwidth="200"|Jason Agnewwidth="200"|John Pollockwidth="200"|Wai Tingwidth="200"|Braden Herrington
2008Santino MarellaSantino MarellaSantino Marellabgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2009CM Punk as straight-edge characterCM Punk as straight-edge characterCM Punk as straight-edge characterbgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2010NexusThe Miz after winning Money in the BankJay Lethal impersonating Ric Flair
{{Tooltip|&|(tied)}} Jeff Jarrett as a MMA fighter
bgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2011Cody Rhodes as disfigured characterRonda Rousey defeating opponents with the ArmbarRonda Rousey defeating opponents with the Armbarbgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2012Damien SandowDaniel Bryan 'Yes!' ChantBully RayJoseph Parkbgcolor="lightgrey" |
2013The Wyatt FamilyAiden EnglishThe ShieldAntonio Cesaro's Big Swingbgcolor="lightgrey" |
2014RusevDamien MizdowRusev and Lanabgcolor="lightgrey" |Tyler Breeze
2015The New Day
({{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} Beer City Brusier)
Bayley
({{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} Dalton Castle)
Bayleybgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2016Broken Matt HardyBroken Matt Hardy
&Brother Nero
Broken Matt Hardybgcolor="lightgrey" |Broken Matt Hardy

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  • Match of the Year

This award is given to the best wrestling match of the year.

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width="25"|Yearwidth="200"|Dan “The Mouth” Lovranskiwidth="200"|Jason Agnewwidth="200"|John Pollockwidth="200"|Wai Tingwidth="200"|Braden Herrington
2008Shawn Michaels vs. Ric Flair
(WrestleMania XXIV)
Samoa Joe vs. Kurt Angle
(TNA Lockdown)
({{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} Shawn Michaels vs. Ric Flair
(WrestleMania XXIV))
Samoa Joe vs. Kurt Angle
(TNA Lockdown)
bgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2009Edge vs. Jeff Hardy
(WWE Extreme Rules)
Chris Jericho vs. Rey Mysterio
(WWE The Bash)
{{Tooltip|&|(tied)}} Edge vs. Jeff Hardy
(WWE Extreme Rules)
The Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels
(WrestleMania XXV)
bgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2010The Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels
(WrestleMania XXVI)
Daniel Bryan vs. Dolph Ziggler
(WWE Bragging Rights)
({{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} The Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels
(WrestleMania XXVI))
Tyler Black vs. Davey Richards
(ROH Death Before Dishonor VIII)
bgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2011John Cena vs. CM Punk
(WWE Money in the Bank)
({{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} Davey Richards vs. Eddie Edwards
(ROH Best in the World))
John Cena vs. CM Punk
(WWE Money in the Bank)
{{Tooltip|&|(tied)}} Dolph Ziggler vs. Randy Orton
(WWE Raw)
Davey Richards vs. Eddie Edwards
(ROH Best in the World)
bgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2012Davey Richards vs. Michael Elgin
(Showdown in the Sun)
Brock Lesnar vs. John Cena
(WWE Extreme Rules)
The Undertaker vs Triple H
(WrestleMania 28)
The Undertaker vs Triple H
(WrestleMania 28)
bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2013Katsuyori Shibata vs. Tomohiro Ishii
(G-1 Climax, Day 4)
The Undertaker vs. CM Punk
(WrestleMania 29)
Katsuyori Shibata vs. Tomohiro Ishii
(G-1 Climax, Day 4)
Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Kazushi Sakuraba
(Wrestle Kingdom VII)
bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2014Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Katsuyori Shibata
(NJPW Destruction in Kobe)
Charlotte vs. Natalya
(NXT Takeover)
Atlantis vs. Último Guerrero
(CMLL 81st Anniversary Show)
bgcolor="lightgrey" |Charlotte vs. Natalya
(NXT Takeover)
2015Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Kota Ibushi
(Wrestle Kingdom 9)
({{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Roderick Strong
(Global Wars '15))
Bayley vs. Sasha Banks
(NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn)
Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Kota Ibushi
(Wrestle Kingdom 9)
bgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2016Kenny Omega vs. Tetsuya Naito
(G1 Climax)
The Miz vs. Cesaro vs. Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn
(Extreme Rules)
Kazuchika Okada vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi
(Wrestle Kingdom 10)
(h/m) Kenny Omega vs. Tetsuya Naito
(G1 Climax)
(h/m) Will Ospreay, Ricochet, & Matt Sydal vs. Adam Cole & The Young Bucks
(Battle Of Los Angeles - Stage 2)
bgcolor="lightgrey" |Sami Zayn vs. Shinsuke Nakamura
(Takeover: Dallas)

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  • Feud of the Year

This award is given to the best protracted storyline, typically between wrestlers, but the award is not strictly restricted to wrestling.

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width="25"|Yearwidth="200"|Dan “The Mouth” Lovranskiwidth="200"|Jason Agnewwidth="200"|John Pollockwidth="200"|Wai Tingwidth="200"|Braden Herrington
2008Chris Jericho vs. Shawn Michaels
({{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} Edge vs. The Undertaker)
Chris Jericho vs. Shawn MichaelsChris Jericho vs. Shawn Michaelsbgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2009CM Punk vs. Jeff Hardy
({{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} Rashad Evans vs. Quinton Jackson)
CM Punk vs. Jeff HardyBrock Lesnar vs. Frank Mir
({{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} Chris Jericho vs. Rey Mysterio)
bgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2010Kevin Steen vs. El GenericoAnderson Silva vs. Chael SonnenGeorges St-Pierre vs. Josh Koscheckbgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2011Kevin Steen vs. Ring of HonorUltimate Fighting Championship vs. Spike TVUltimate Fighting Championship vs. Spike TVbgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2012Jon Jones vs. Rashad EvansRonda Rousey vs Cris "Cyborg" SantosAnderson Silva vs. Chael SonnenAnderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnenbgcolor="lightgrey" |
2013CM Punk vs. Paul HeymanRonda Rousey vs. Miesha TateHiroshi Tanahashi vs. Kazuchika Okada
{{Tooltip|&|(tied)}} Georges St-Pierre vs. Nick Diaz
Ronda Rousey vs. Miesha Tatebgcolor="lightgrey" |
2014Jon Jones vs. Daniel CormierJon Jones vs. Daniel CormierJon Jones vs. Daniel Cormierbgcolor="lightgrey" |Daniel Bryan vs. Triple H
2015José Aldo vs. Conor McGregorJosé Aldo vs. Conor McGregorJosé Aldo vs. Conor McGregorbgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2016Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz (UFC)
& Brock Lesnar vs. Goldberg (WWE)
(h/m) The Miz vs. Daniel Bryan (WWE)
Billy Corgan vs. Impact Ventures LLC (TNA)Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz (UFC)
& Ricochet vs. Will Ospreay (Evolve/NJPW/PWG/OTT)
bgcolor="lightgrey" |Aj Styles vs. John Cena (WWE)

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  • Best Angle

This award is given to the best individual moment or plot device (typically in professional wrestling, though noteworthy mixed martial arts events may also be nominated) in the past year.

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width="25"|Yearwidth="200"|Dan “The Mouth” Lovranskiwidth="200"|Jason Agnewwidth="200"|John Pollockwidth="200"|Wai Tingwidth="200"|Braden Herrington
2008Randy Orton creates The LegacySantino Marella and the Honk-a-MeterCM Punk winning Money in the Bank and the falloutbgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2009Chris Jericho and The Big Show teaming togetherBuild to Chris Jericho vs. Rey Mysterio, WWE Intercontinental Championship vs. Mask matchRandy Orton punts Vince McMahonbgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2010Jerry Lawler vs. The Miz developmentThe debut of NexusThe debut of Nexusbgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2011CM Punk leaves WWE with the WWE ChampionshipCM Punk leaves WWE with the WWE ChampionshipCM Punk leaves WWE with the WWE Championshipbgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2012Ryback squash matchesCM Punk holding WWE Title all yearAustin Aries trades in X Title and wins TNA Title at Destination XBound for Glory Seriesbgcolor="lightgrey" |
2013Mark Henry fake retiremenRhodes Family Firing / Return to WWEMark Henry fake retirementRhodes Family Firing / Return to WWEbgcolor="lightgrey" |
2014The Shield breakupSami Zayn’s rode to the NXT titleJon Jones and Daniel Cormier hotel lobby brawlbgcolor="lightgrey" |The Shield breakup
2015Brock Lesnar and The Undertaker’s brawl on RawJohn Cena U.S Title Open ChallengeBrock Lesnar and The Undertaker’s brawl on Rawbgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2016Goldberg beats Brock Lesnar in under 2 min's (Survivor Series)Bullet Club shaves Jay Lethal head (ROH/NJPW)Kenny Omega & Bullet Club kick out AJ Styles (NJPW)
(h/m) Miz & Daniel Bryan (Talking Smack)
bgcolor="lightgrey" |Goldberg beats Brock Lesnar in under 2 min's (Survivor Series)

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  • Best Pay-Per-View

Originally there was a single award covering both wrestling and mixed martial arts pay-per-view events. In 2010, this category was split to two separate awards for wrestling events and mixed martial arts events.

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width="25"|Yearwidth="200"|Dan “The Mouth” Lovranskiwidth="200"|Jason Agnewwidth="200"|John Pollockwidth="200"|Wai Tingwidth="200"|Braden Herrington
2008WrestleMania XXIVUFC 91WWE No Mercybgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2009UFC 100UFC 100UFC 100bgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |

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  • Best Wrestling Pay-Per-View

In 2014 the wrestling event category expanded to include Network Events and was no longer restricted to just pay-per-view events.

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width="25"|Yearwidth="200"|Dan “The Mouth” Lovranskiwidth="200"|Jason Agnewwidth="200"|John Pollockwidth="200"|Wai Tingwidth="200"|Braden Herrington
2010ROH Death Before Dishonor VIIIWWE Money in the BankROH Death Before Dishonor VIIIbgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2011WWE Money in the BankWWE Money in the BankWWE Money in the Bankbgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2012ROH Glory By Honor XIWWE TLCWWE Extreme RulesWrestleMania 28bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2013G-1 Climax Day 4 in OsakaWWE PaybackG-1 Climax Day 4 in OsakaWWE SummerSlambgcolor="lightgrey" |
2014ROH Global WarsNXT TakeOver: R EvolutionG-1 Climax Day 7 in Tokyobgcolor="lightgrey" |WrestleMania 30
2015Wrestle Kingdom 9NXT TakeOver: BrooklynWrestle Kingdom 9bgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2016Final Battle (ROH)Takeover: TorontoKing Of Pro Wrestling (NJPW)bgcolor="lightgrey" |Takeover: Toronto

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  • Best Mixed Martial Arts Fight Card

In 2011 the mixed martial arts event category expanded to include Fight Cards and was no longer restricted to just pay-per-view events.

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width="25"|Yearwidth="200"|Dan “The Mouth” Lovranskiwidth="200"|Jason Agnewwidth="200"|John Pollockwidth="200"|Wai Tingwidth="200"|Braden Herrington
2010WEC 48UFC 116UFC 116bgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2011UFC 139UFC 139UFC 139bgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2012UFC 154UFC 146UFC 146UFC 148bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2013UFC 166UFC Fight Night 26UFC 166UFC 166bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2014UFC 178UFC 178UFC Fight Night 55bgcolor="lightgrey" |UFC 171
2015UFC 189UFC 194UFC 189bgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2016UFC 206UFC 205UFC 196bgcolor="lightgrey" |UFC 205

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  • Best Promotion

This award is given to the best wrestling or mixed martial arts organization in the past year.

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width="25"|Yearwidth="200"|Dan “The Mouth” Lovranskiwidth="200"|Jason Agnewwidth="200"|John Pollockwidth="200"|Wai Tingwidth="200"|Braden Herrington
2008Ultimate Fighting ChampionshipUltimate Fighting ChampionshipUltimate Fighting Championshipbgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2009Ultimate Fighting ChampionshipUltimate Fighting ChampionshipUltimate Fighting Championshipbgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2010World Extreme CagefightingUltimate Fighting ChampionshipUltimate Fighting Championshipbgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2011Ultimate Fighting ChampionshipUltimate Fighting ChampionshipUltimate Fighting Championshipbgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2012Ultimate Fighting ChampionshipUltimate Fighting ChampionshipUltimate Fighting ChampionshipUltimate Fighting Championshipbgcolor="lightgrey" |
2013New Japan Pro-WrestlingUltimate Fighting ChampionshipUltimate Fighting ChampionshipUltimate Fighting Championshipbgcolor="lightgrey" |
2014New Japan Pro-Wrestling
{{Tooltip|&|(tied)}} NXT
NXTNew Japan Pro-Wrestlingbgcolor="lightgrey" |NXT
2015Ultimate Fighting ChampionshipUltimate Fighting ChampionshipUltimate Fighting Championshipbgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2016Ultimate Fighting Championship
(h/m) PWG
Ultimate Fighting ChampionshipUltimate Fighting Championship
(h/m) NJPW
bgcolor="lightgrey" |WWE

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  • Best Television Show

Jason Agnew did not make a pick for 2011, as he did not watch The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs. Team Miller, which he otherwise felt as the best TV show.

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width="25"|Yearwidth="200"|Dan “The Mouth” Lovranskiwidth="200"|Jason Agnewwidth="200"|John Pollockwidth="200"|Wai Tingwidth="200"|Braden Herrington
2008The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team MirThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team MirThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mirbgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2009The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights
({{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} UFC Countdown)
WWE Vintage CollectionThe Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweightsbgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2010Ring of Honor Wrestling
({{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck)
WWE RawThe Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheckbgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2011The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs. Team Miller{{n/a}}The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs. Team Millerbgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2012UFC on FOX 5UFC on FOXFight FactoryFOX's Road to the Octagon
{{Tooltip|&|(tied)}} UFC Primetime
bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2013NXTNXTTotal DivasTotal Divasbgcolor="lightgrey" |
2014NXTLucha UndergroundNXTbgcolor="lightgrey" |NXT
2015Ring of Honor WrestlingLucha UndergroundLucha Undergroundbgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2016Ring of Honor WrestlingTalking SmackWWE SmackDownbgcolor="lightgrey" |NXT
(h/m) Cruiserweight Classic

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  • Best Book

This award is given to the best book relating to wrestling or mixed martial arts. Jason Agnew does not normally give an award due to his commitments for other shows precluding him from reading too many candidates. In 2016 no award was given for "Best Book".

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width="25"|Yearwidth="200"|Dan “The Mouth” Lovranskiwidth="200"|Jason Agnewwidth="200"|John Pollockwidth="200"|Wai Tingwidth="200"|Braden Herrington
2008"Adventures in Larry Land"
by Larry Zbyszko
{{n/a}}"Total MMA"
by Jonathan Snowden
bgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2009"Drawing Heat the Hard Way"
by Larry Matysik
({{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} "Queen of the Ring"
by Jeff Leen)

({{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} "The Midnight Express 25th Anniversary Scrapbook"
by Jim Cornette)
{{n/a}}"The Midnight Express 25th Anniversary Scrapbook"
by Jim Cornette
bgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2010"Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling"
by George Schire
{{Tooltip|&|(tied)}} "The MMA Encyclopedia"
by Jonathan Snowden and Kendall Shields
{{n/a}}"Countdown to Lockdown" by Mick Foleybgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2011"The Last Outlaw"
by Stan Hansen
{{n/a}}"Let's Get It On"
by Big John McCarthy and Loretta Hunt
bgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2012"Heroes & Icons"
by Greg Oliver and Steven Johnson
{{n/a}}"Shooters"
by Jonathan Snowden
{{n/a}}bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2013"The Hardcore Truth"
by Hardcore Holly
{{Tooltip|&|(tied)}} "Mad Dogs, Midgets and Screw Jobs"
by Pat Laprade and Bertrand Hebert
{{n/a}}"Mad Dogs, Midgets and Screw Jobs"
by Pat Laprade & Bertrand Hebert
{{n/a}}bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2014"The Best in the World…At What I Have No Idea"
by Chris Jericho
{{n/a}}"The Best in the World…At What I Have No Idea"
by Chris Jericho
bgcolor="lightgrey" |{{n/a}}
2015{{n/a}}{{n/a}}"Capitol Revolution: The Rise of the McMahon Wrestling Empire"
by Tim Hornbaker
({{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} "Lion's Pride: The Turbulent History of New Japan Pro Wrestling"
by Chris Charlton)
bgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2016{{n/a}}{{n/a}}{{n/a}}bgcolor="lightgrey" |{{n/a}}

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  • Best DVD / Original Programming

This award is given to the best compilation or documentary on wrestling or mixed martial arts in the past year which have been released on DVD. Originally "Best DVD" until 2015 when this category was expanded to include non in-ring programing.

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width="25"|Yearwidth="200"|Dan “The Mouth” Lovranskiwidth="200"|Jason Agnewwidth="200"|John Pollockwidth="200"|Wai Tingwidth="200"|Braden Herrington
2008"Viva la Raza: The Life and Times of Eddie Guerrero"
({{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} "The Life and Times of Mr. Perfect")
"The Life and Times of Mr. Perfect"Ric Flair shoot interview on Highspotsbgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2009"Jeff Hardy: My Life, My Rules""The Wrestler""Starrcade: The Essential Collection"bgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2010"Chris Jericho: Breaking the Code""Chris Jericho: Breaking the Code""Chris Jericho: Breaking the Code"bgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2011"WWE Greatest Rivalries: Bret Hart vs. Shawn Michaels"
({{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} "Memphis Heat")
"Memphis Heat"
{{Tooltip|&|(tied)}} "WWE Greatest Rivalries: Bret Hart vs. Shawn Michaels"
({{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} "Randy Orton: The Evolution of a Predator")
"Memphis Heat"bgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2012"CM Punk: Best in the World""CM Punk: Best in the World""CM Punk: Best in the World""CM Punk: Best in the World"bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2013"The Legends of Mid-South Wrestling""WWE 50th Anniversary""Bret Hart: The Dungeon Collection"
({{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} "Jim Crockett Promotions: The Good Old Days")
"Triple H: Thy Kingdom Come:bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2014"Ladies and Gentlemen, My Name is Paul Heyman""Ladies and Gentlemen, My Name is Paul Heyman""Ladies and Gentlemen, My Name is Paul Heyman"bgcolor="lightgrey" |"Ladies and Gentlemen, My Name is Paul Heyman"
2015"Table for 3""Table for 3""Table for 3"bgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2016Talking Smack"The Edge and Christian Show That Totally Reeks of Awesomeness"Talking Smackbgcolor="lightgrey" |Talking Smack
"The Edge and Christian Show That Totally Reeks of Awesomeness"

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  • Best Fighter: Mixed Martial Artist

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width="25"|Yearwidth="200"|Dan “The Mouth” Lovranskiwidth="200"|Jason Agnewwidth="200"|John Pollockwidth="200"|Wai Tingwidth="200"|Braden Herrington
2008Anderson SilvaGeorges St-Pierre
({{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} Kenny Florian)
Georges St-Pierrebgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2009Anderson SilvaGegard MousasiGeorges St-Pierrebgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2010Frankie EdgarCain VelasquezGeorges St-Pierrebgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2011Jon JonesJon JonesJon Jonesbgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2012Benson HendersonAnderson SilvaRonda RouseyBenson Hendersonbgcolor="lightgrey" |
2013Chris WeidmanVitor BelfortChris Weidman
({{Tooltip|^|(by The LAW calendar)}} Cain Velasquez)
Demetrious Johnsonbgcolor="lightgrey" |
2014Robbie LawlerRobbie LawlerRory MacDonaldbgcolor="lightgrey" |Ronda Rousey
2015Conor McGregorConor McGregorConor McGregorbgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2016Conor McGregorMichael BispingStipe Miočićbgcolor="lightgrey" |Conor McGregor

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  • MMA Fight of the Year

This award is given to the best single match on a mixed martial arts card in the past year.

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width="25"|Yearwidth="200"|Dan “The Mouth” Lovranskiwidth="200"|Jason Agnewwidth="200"|John Pollockwidth="200"|Wai Tingwidth="200"|Braden Herrington
2008Forrest Griffin vs. Quinton Jackson (UFC 86)
({{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} Urijah Faber vs. Jens Pulver (WEC 38))
Cung Le vs. Frank Shamrock (Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Le)Eddie Alvarez vs. Joachim Hansen (Dream 3)bgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2009Ben Henderson vs. Donald Cerrone (WEC 43)
{{Tooltip|&|(tied)}} Diego Sanchez vs. Clay Guida (The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale)
Scott Smith vs. Cung Le (Strikeforce: Evolution)Diego Sanchez vs. Clay Guida (The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale)bgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2010Leonard Garcia vs. Chan Sung Jung (WEC 48)
({{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} Ben Henderson vs. Anthony Pettis (WEC 53))
Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen (UFC 117)Ben Henderson vs. Anthony Pettis (WEC 53)bgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2011Dan Henderson vs. Maurício Rua (UFC 139)Dan Henderson vs. Maurício Rua (UFC 139)Diego Sanchez vs. Martin Kampmann (UFC Live: Sanchez vs. Kampmann)bgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2012Benson Henderson vs. Frankie Edgar (UFC 144)Georges St-Pierre vs. Carlos Condit (UFC 154)Joe Lauzon vs. Jamie Varner (UFC on FOX 4)Benson Henderson vs. Frankie Edgar (UFC 144)bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2013Mark Hunt vs. Antonio Silva
(UFC Fight Night 33)
({{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} Gilbert Melendez vs Diego Sanchez (UFC 166))
Johny Hendricks vs. Carlos Condit (UFC 158)Gilbert Melendez vs. Diego Sanchez (UFC 166)Mark Hunt vs. Antonio Silva
(UFC Fight Night 33
bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2014Johny Hendricks vs. Robbie Lawler (UFC 171)Matt Brown vs. Erick Silva (UFC Fight Night: Brown vs. Silva)Johny Hendricks vs. Robbie Lawler (UFC 171)bgcolor="lightgrey" |{{n/a}}
2015Robbie Lawler vs. Rory MacDonald (UFC 189)Robbie Lawler vs. Rory MacDonald (UFC 189)Robbie Lawler vs. Rory MacDonald (UFC 189)bgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2016Cub Swanson vs. Doo Ho Choi (UFC 206)
(h/m) Robbie Lawler vs. Carlos Condit (UFC 195)
Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz (UFC 202)Cub Swanson vs. Doo Ho Choi (UFC 206)
(h/m) Robbie Lawler vs. Carlos Condit (UFC 195)
bgcolor="lightgrey" |Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz (UFC 196)
& Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz (UFC 202)

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  • Moment of the Year

This award was only given in 2008 to the best individual wrestling or mixed martial arts moment in the past year.

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width="25"|Yearwidth="200"|Dan “The Mouth” Lovranskiwidth="200"|Jason Agnewwidth="200"|John Pollockwidth="200"|Wai Tingwidth="200"|Braden Herrington
2008Retirement of Ric Flair
({{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} Return of Randy Couture)
Brock Lesnar defeats Randy Couture
({{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} Retirement of Ric Flair)
Brock Lesnar winning the UFC Heavyweight Championship
{{Tooltip|&|(tied)}} Floyd Mayweather Jr. appearing at WWE No Way Out
bgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |

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  • Best Raw Guest Host

This award was only given in 2009 due to the use of guest hosts for WWE Raw.

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width="25"|Yearwidth="200"|Dan “The Mouth” Lovranskiwidth="200"|Jason Agnewwidth="200"|John Pollockwidth="200"|Wai Tingwidth="200"|Braden Herrington
2009Jesse VenturaJesse VenturaJesse Venturabgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |

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  • Best LAW Interview

This award is given to the best interview segment that aired on the LAW or an associated podcast in the past year. It was first awarded in 2010.

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width="25"|Yearwidth="200"|Dan “The Mouth” Lovranskiwidth="200"|Jason Agnewwidth="200"|John Pollockwidth="200"|Wai Tingwidth="200"|Braden Herrington
2010Marty JannettyJim MitchellMarty Jannetty
({{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} Lex Luger)
({{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} Paul Bearer)
bgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2011Stan HansenChris JerichoBarry Blaustein
({{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} Teddy Hart)
bgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2012VaderChris Jericho and Dave Meltzer roundtableChris Jericho and Dave Meltzer roundtableChris Jericho and Dave Meltzer roundtablebgcolor="lightgrey" |
2013Santino Marella
({{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} Lance Russell)
({{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} George "The Animal" Steel)
({{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} Maria Kanellis)
Mickie JamesJim RossTeddy Hart and Spencer Tapleybgcolor="lightgrey" |
2014The Killer Bees
({{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} Stardust)
({{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}}Paul Heymen)
({{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} Tugboat)
EC3 - Ethan Carter III
({{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} Ric Flair)
Jeff Hardy
({{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} EC3 - Ethan Carter III)
bgcolor="lightgrey" |Jeff Hardy
({{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} Barbie Blank)
2015Steve Corino
{{Tooltip|&|(tied)}} Bob Backlund
{{Tooltip|&|(tied)}} Jason Hervey
Rockstar SpudMick Foley & Chris Jerricho (Show dedicated to Roddy Piper)
({{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} Rockstar Spud)
({{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} Len Denton)
({{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} Bret Hart)
bgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2016Stan HensonChris JerichoStan Henson
& Jake "The Snake" Roberts
& Chris Jericho
& Goldberg
bgcolor="lightgrey" |Chris Jericho

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  • Biggest Story of the Year

This award is given to the biggest news story in wrestling or mixed martial arts in the past year. It was first awarded in 2014.

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width="25"|Yearwidth="200"|Dan “The Mouth” Lovranskiwidth="200"|Jason Agnewwidth="200"|John Pollockwidth="200"|Wai Tingwidth="200"|Braden Herrington
2014The launch of the WWE NetworkThe launch of the WWE Network
{{Tooltip|&|(tied)}} Scott Coker replaces Bjorn Rebney at Bellator
Scott Coker replaces Bjorn Rebney at Bellatorbgcolor="lightgrey" |CM Punk signs with UFC
2015The fall of Ronda Rousey & the rise of Conor McGregorRonda Rousey's shock loss to Holly HolmUFC brings in UDADAbgcolor="lightgrey" |bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2016UFC selling for $4.2billion
WWE expands to the United Kingdom
UFC selling for $4.2billionUFC selling for $4.2billionbgcolor="lightgrey" |AJ Styles comes to WWE

|}

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Worst of Awards
Worst Male Wrestler

{| class="wikitable"

YearDan LovranskiJason AgnewJohn PollockWai Ting
2008Vladimir KozlovVladimir KozlovBraden Walker
2009The Great KhaliHornswoggleThe Great Khali
2010David OtungaRhinoDavid Otunga
2011CrimsonRob Van DamCrimson
2012TensaiThe Great KhaliThe MizThe Great Khali
2013Erick RowanThe MizWes BriscoThe Miz
2014Erick RowanKaneManabu Nakanishi
2015Braun StrowmanMahabali SheraMojo Rawley

Worst Female Wrestler

class="wikitable"
YearDan LovranskiJason AgnewJohn PollockWai Ting
2008Rhaka Khan
Christy Hemme (honorable mention)
Michelle McCool (honorable mention)
Christy Hemme
Michelle McCool
Rhaka Khan
2009Lacey Von ErichMichelle McCoolJenna Morasca
2010Kelly KellyAlicia FoxLacey Von Erich
2011Kelly KellyAlicia FoxKelly Kelly
2012AksanaVelvet SkyTaeler HendrixAksana
2013Eva MarieEva MarieEva MarieEva Marie
2014Alicia Fox-Aksana
2015Eva MarieVelvet SkyEva Marie

Worst Tag Team

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YearDan LovranskiJason AgnewJohn PollockWai Ting
2008Curt Hawkins and Zack RyderAbyss and Matt MorganCurt Hawkins and Zack Ryder
2009Mark Henry and Montel Vontavious PorterD-Generation X (Triple H and Shawn Michaels)D-Generation X (Triple H and Shawn Michaels)
2010Eric Young and Orlando JordanEric Young and Orlando JordanGunner and Murphy
2011Matt Morgan and CrimsonDavid Otunga and Michael McGillicuttyMexican America (Hernandez and Anarquia)
Triple H and CM Punk (honorable mention)
2012Matt Morgan and CrimsonEric Young and ODBThe Guardians of TruthMatt Morgan and Crimson
2013Ryback and Curtis AxelThe AscensionGarett Bischoff and Wes BriscoThe Great Khali & Santino Marella
2014The AscensionThe AscensionRolles Gracie Jr. and Daniel Gracie
2015The AscensionThe Meta Powers (Curtis Axel & Damien Sandow)The Ascension

Worst on the Mic

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YearDan LovranskiJason AgnewJohn PollockWai Ting
2008Vladimir KozlovMike AdamleMike Adamle
2009TiffanyTiffany
Rhino (honorable mention)
Tiffany
2010KaneRhinoDixie Carter
2011D'Angelo DineroJohn LaurinaitisMr. Anderson
2012Claire LynchMr. AndersonThe MizThe Miz
2013John CenaThe Miz
Mr. Anderson (tie)
Curtis AxelThe Great Khali
2014Roman ReignsRoman ReignsBrie Bella
2015The AscensionRoman ReignsSheamus

Worst Announcer

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YearDan LovranskiJason AgnewJohn PollockWai Ting
2008Mike AdamleMike Adamle
Scott Ferrall
Mike Adamle
2009Michael ColeMichael ColeTodd Grisham
2010TazTazMatt Striker
2011TazMichael Cole
Jerry Lawler
Booker T
Booker T
2012TazTazTazTaz
2013TazTazTazTaz
2014Mike Tenay
Taz
Michael Cole
Jerry Lawler
John Bradshaw Layfield
Michael Cole
Jerry Lawler
John Bradshaw Layfield
2015John Bradshaw Layfield"The Pope" D'Angelo Dinero"The Pope" D'Angelo Dinero

Worst Non-Wrestling Performer

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YearDan LovranskiJason AgnewJohn PollockWai Ting
2008Mike AdamleMike AdamleMike Adamle
2009TiffanyTiffanyTiffany
2010Dixie CarterHornswoggleBubba the Love Sponge
2011Dixie CarterAksanaMichael Cole
2012Claire LynchClaire LynchClaire LynchClaire Lynch
2013Hulk HoganBooker T
Teddy Long
Dixie CarterDixie Carter
2014Dixie CarterTruth MartiniDixie Carter
2015Summer RaeDixie CarterLana

Worst Raw Guest Host

This award was only awarded in 2009 due to the use of guest hosts on WWE Raw.

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YearDan LovranskiJason AgnewJohn Pollock
2009ZZ Top
Dennis Miller(honorable mention)
Verne Troyer (honorable mention)
Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne (honorable mention)
Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon OsbourneDennis Miller

Most Underutilized Performer

This award is given to the most underrated wrestler of the year, or the ones whose efforts largely went unrewarded. This award was not given in 2011 due to an omission in the list of awards for that year.

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YearDan LovranskiJason AgnewJohn Pollock
2008Montel Vontavious PorterMatt MorganNatalya
2009Montel Vontavious PorterJack SwaggerThe Motor City Machine Guns
Tyson Kidd (honorable mention)
2010Montel Vontavious Porter
Jack Swagger (honorable mention)
Jay LethalDaniel Bryan

They Really Dropped the Ball On...

This award is given to the wrestling or mixed martial arts event that failed in its execution or led to missed opportunities.

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YearDan LovranskiJason AgnewJohn PollockWai Ting
2008CM Punk after losing the World Heavyweight ChampionshipMontel Vontavious Porter after losing the WWE United States ChampionshipCM Punk after losing the World Heavyweight Championship
2009Jack Swagger after being traded to RawGail Kim's tenure in WWE
End of CM Punk's World Heavyweight Championship reign
Kofi Kingston's sustained push
2010Samoa Joe's overall character
The Hart Dynasty following the return of Bret Hart
The return of the Monday Night War between WWE Raw and TNA Impact
The Hart Dynasty following the return of Bret Hart
Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff attempting to overhaul TNA
Bret Hart vs. Vince McMahon WrestleMania XXVII buildup and match
Team WWE defeating Nexus at SummerSlam
2011Sin Cara's introductionReturn of CM Punk
Christian's reign as World Heavyweight Champion (honorable mention)
Alberto Del Rio's overall character (honorable mention)
Return of Mick Foley
2012Brock LesnarBrock LesnarJames StormStrikeforce
2013Daniel BryanChris MastersTyson KiddDaniel Bryan
2014WWE NetworkCesaroDean Ambrose
2015Daniel Bryan at the Royal Rumble
Sting (honorable mention)
WWE Woman's DivisionNo Top Heel after Seth Rollins injury (#1 of Top Ten List)

Worst Gimmick

First awarded in 2008, after the last minute inclusion of the Best Gimmick award the previous week.

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YearDan LovranskiJason AgnewJohn PollockWai Ting
2008Fish Market Street Fight (Team 3D vs. Curry Man and Shark Boy, Destination X)Super Eric and the Prince Justice BrotherhoodRicky Ortiz
2009Raw guest hostsThe Abraham Washington ShowThe Governor
D-Generation X
2010Orlando Jordan as the bisexual character
Anonymous General Manager of Raw
Orlando Jordan as the bisexual characterAnonymous General Manager of Raw
2011Eric Young challenging TV stars as TNA Television ChampionMichael Cole as heel lead announcer
Sting's Joker-inspired character
Bound for Glory Series Tournament
2012Aces & EightsJeff Hardy internal monologues
TNA Gut Check
3 Hour RawNatalya farting
2013Bad News BarrettAces & Eights"The Lone Wolf" AJ StylesAntonio Cesaro yodeling
2014Samuel Shaw$9.99 marketing idea for WWE Network$9.99 marketing idea for WWE Network
2015MexAmerica (Alberto Del Rio & Zeb Coulter)
The Revolution(honorable mention)
The RevolutionThe Revolution

Worst Match of the Year

In 2009, this category was named in honour of the Jenna Morasca vs. Sharmell match that was unanimously named the worst that year.

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YearDan LovranskiJason AgnewJohn PollockWai Ting
2008Frank Trigg vs. A.J. Styles (TNA No Surrender (2008))Michelle McCool vs. Maryse (WWE SmackDown)
John Cena vs. John Bradshaw Layfield Parking Lot Brawl (The Great American Bash)
Frank Trigg vs. A.J. Styles (TNA No Surrender)
2009Jenna Morasca vs. Sharmell (TNA Victory Road)Jenna Morasca vs. Sharmell (TNA Victory Road)Jenna Morasca vs. Sharmell (TNA Victory Road)
2010Bret Hart vs. Vince McMahon (WrestleMania XXVII)
Kaitlyn vs. Maxine (NXT) (honorable mention)
Bret Hart vs. Vince McMahon (WrestleMania XXVII)Kaitlyn vs. Maxine (NXT)
2011John Cena vs. The Miz (WWE Over the Limit)Matt Morgan vs. Crimson (TNA Turning Point)Sting vs. Jeff Hardy (TNA Victory Road)
Alicia Fox vs. Beth Phoenix (WWE SmackDown)
2012John Cena vs. John Laurinaitis (WWE Over the Limit)John Cena vs. Michael Cole (Raw 6/4/12)Kris Lewie vs. Gunner (TNA Impact 9/23/12)Kris Lewie vs. Gunner (TNA Impact 9/23/12)
2013Randy Orton vs. Daniel Bryan (WWE Battleground)Ryan Howe vs. Adam Ohriner (TNA Gut Check)Randy Orton vs. Big Show (WWE Survivor Series)The Great Khali & Natalya vs. Big E. Langston & AJ Lee (Raw 9/12/13)
2014Big Show vs. Erick Rowan Stairs Match (WWE TLC)Layla vs. Summer Rae (WWE Money in the Bank)Kazushi Sakuraba & Yuji Nagata vs. Rolles Gracie Jr. & Daniel Gracie (Wrestle Kingdom 8)
2015Los Villanos vs. Los Psycho Circus (Triplemanía XXIII)Los Villanos vs. Los Psycho Circus (Triplemanía XXIII)Los Villanos vs. Los Psycho Circus (Triplemanía XXIII)

Worst Feud of the Year

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YearDan LovranskiJason AgnewJohn PollockWai Ting
2008Eric Young vs. Robert Roode (TNA Beer Drinking Championship)Black Machismo vs. Sonjay DuttBlack Machismo vs. Sonjay Dutt
2009D-Generation X vs. HornswoggleChavo Guerrero Jr. vs. HornswoggleRandy Orton vs. Shane McMahon
Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs. Hornswoggle (honorable mention)
2010Edge vs. KaneEdge vs. KaneEdge vs. Kane
2011Michael Cole vs. Jerry LawlerMichael Cole vs. Jerry LawlerMichael Cole vs. Jim Ross
Samoa Joe vs. D'Angelo Dinero (honorable mention)
Angelina Love vs. Winter (honorable mention)
2012John Cena vs. John LaurinaitisAces & Eights vs. TNAAces & Eights vs. TNAAces & Eights vs. TNA
2013TNA vs. Aces & EightsQuinton Jackson vs. Tito OrtizBig Show vs. Triple HThe Miz vs. Kofi Kingston
2014Samuel Shaw vs. Mr. AndersonNikki Bella vs. Brie BellaNikki Bella vs. Brie Bella
2015Mickie James vs. James Storm
Team PCB vs. Team B.A.D. vs. Team Bella (honorable mention)
Dolph Ziggler & Lana vs.Rusev & Summer Rae (honorable mention)
Dolph Ziggler vs. RusevDolph Ziggler vs. Rusev

Worst Angle

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YearDan LovranskiJason AgnewJohn PollockWai Ting
2008Team 3D forced to make weight against X-Division opponentsConclusion of Vince McMahon million-dollar giveaway contestExploitation of Jill Jarrett (Jeff Jarrett's deceased wife) to get heat on Kurt Angle
2009Hornswoggle's antics in generalHornswoggle joining D-Generation XShawn Michaels resurfaces as a fast-order cook
2010Formation of EV 2.0Formation of EV 2.0Formation of Immortal
2011Jersey Shore cast making cameo appearances on Impact WrestlingSin Cara vs. Sin CaraTriple H as the COO
2012Fake Heart Attack with CM Punk & Paul Heyman on RawClaire LynchClaire LynchClaire Lynch
2013Big Show losing all his moneyAJ Styles leaving TNABig Show & Triple H lawsuit settlementXavier Woods stealing the music of Brodus Clay
2014James Storm as The Revolution leaderSamuel Shaw stalking Christy HemmeSamuel Shaw stalking Christy Hemme
2015Stephanie McMahon introduces the "Woman's Revolution"James Storm pushes Mickie James on train tracksPaige's Reid Flair promo
James Storm pushes Mickie James on train tracks (honorable mention)

Worst Pay-Per-View

Up until 2009, there was a single award covering both wrestling and mixed martial arts pay-per-view events. In 2009, this category was split to two separate awards for wrestling events and mixed martial arts events, and in 2011 the mixed martial arts event category was no longer restricted to pay-per-view events, instead focusing on supercards in general.

Worst Wrestling Pay-Per-View

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YearDan LovranskiJason AgnewJohn PollockWai Ting
2008Final Resolution (both January and December)Final Resolution (December){{n/a}}
2009Destination XWWE Breaking PointTNA Victory Road
2010TNA Hardcore JusticeTNA Hardcore JusticeTNA Hardcore Justice
2011TNA Victory RoadTNA Victory RoadTNA Victory Road
2012TNA LockdownTNA LockdownTNA Lockdown{{n/a}}
2013WWE BattlegroundWWE BattlegroundWWE Battleground{{n/a}}
2014WWE TLC-TNA Bound for Glory
2015Triplemanía XXIIITriplemanía XXIIITriplemanía XXIII

Worst Mixed Martial Arts Supercard

Dan Lovranski's pick for 2010 was not revealed on the Worst of 2010; it was claimed as the 2010 pick on the Worst of 2011 show.

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YearDan LovranskiJason AgnewJohn PollockWai Ting
2008{{n/a}}{{n/a}}YAMMA Pit Fighting
2009{{n/a}}{{n/a}}{{n/a}}
2010UFC 112Impact FC 2UFC 112
2011UFC 130UFC 130
UFC 119
Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal
2012UFC 149UFC 149UFC 149UFC 149
2013UFC 161UFC 161UFC 161UFC 161
2014UFC 177UFC 177UFC 174
2015{{n/a}}UFC 186UFC 186

Worst Promotion

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YearDan LovranskiJason AgnewJohn PollockWai Ting
2008Total Nonstop Action WrestlingTotal Nonstop Action WrestlingTotal Nonstop Action Wrestling
2009Total Nonstop Action WrestlingTotal Nonstop Action WrestlingTotal Nonstop Action Wrestling
2010Total Nonstop Action WrestlingTotal Nonstop Action WrestlingTotal Nonstop Action Wrestling
2011Total Nonstop Action WrestlingStrikeforceTotal Nonstop Action Wrestling
2012Total Nonstop Action WrestlingStrikeforceStrikeforceStrikeforce
2013Total Nonstop Action WrestlingBellatorTotal Nonstop Action WrestlingTotal Nonstop Action Wrestling
2014UFCTotal Nonstop Action WrestlingTotal Nonstop Action Wrestling
2015Total Nonstop Action WrestlingTotal Nonstop Action WrestlingTotal Nonstop Action Wrestling

Worst TV Show

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YearDan LovranskiJason AgnewJohn PollockWai Ting
2008Asistencia Asesoría y AdministraciónTNA ImpactTNA Impact
2009TNA ImpactWWE SuperstarsTNA Impact
2010NXT (all seasons)NXT season 3TNA Impact
2011Impact WrestlingNXT RedemptionImpact Wrestling
2012WWE RawWWE SmackdownThe Ultimate Fighter LiveWWE Raw
2013WWE SmackdownRing of HonorWWE RawWWE Raw
2014TNA Top 20 Moments on Spike TVWWE SmackdownWWE Raw
2015Impact WrestlingImpact WrestlingImpact Wrestling

Worst Book

Like its Best of counterpart, Jason Agnew does not usually give a pick due to his commitments with other shows precluding him from reading too many wrestling or mixed martial arts books; though he formally did not have a pick for 2010, he did make a joke pick for 2010, however.

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YearDan LovranskiJason AgnewJohn PollockWai Ting
2008Ring of Hell by Matthew Randozzo V{{n/a}}Made in America by Matt Hughes
2009My Life Outside the Ring by Hulk Hogan{{n/a}}My Life Outside the Ring by Hulk Hogan
2010Cross Rhodes by Dustin Rhodes"The book that Dixie Carter gave to Eric Bischoff and Hulk Hogan"How WCW Killed Vince Russo by Vince Russo
2011Death Clutch by Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman{{n/a}}Wrestling the Hulk: My Life on the Ropes by Linda Hogan
2012"The King of New Orleans' by Greg Klein{{n/a}}"Physical Chess" by Billy Robinson{{n/a}}
2013"50 Greatest Professional Wrestlers" by Larry Matysik{{n/a}}"Hart Strings" by Julie Hart{{n/a}}
2014{{n/a}}{{n/a}}{{n/a}}
2015{{n/a}}{{n/a}}{{n/a}}

Worst DVD/Original Programming

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YearDan LovranskiJason AgnewJohn PollockWai Ting
2008The Definitive Ric Flair CollectionThe Twisted, Disturbed Life of KaneKurt Angle Champion
2009Randy Savage Macho MadnessThe Best of SmackdownBatista I Walk Alone
2010Bobby HeenanThe Top 50 WWE Superstars of All TimeKnucklehead
2011WWE Greatest Superstars of the 21st CenturyWWE Greatest Superstars of the 21st CenturyThe Big Show A Giant's World
2012"WWE One in a Lifetime: The Rock vs. John CenaBrock Lesnar: Here Comes The Pain (re-issue)Vince Russo YouShoot LiveQueen of the Ring starring Chyna
2013Triple H: Thy Kingdom ComeGoldberg: The Ultimate CollectionTriple H: Thy Kingdom Come{{n/a}}
2014{{n/a}}{{n/a}}{{n/a}}
2015WWE SwervedTotal DivasWWE Monday Night War

Worst Fighter

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YearDan LovranskiJason AgnewJohn PollockWai Ting
2008Kimbo SliceKimbo SliceKen Shamrock
2009Kimbo SliceKimbo SliceHouston Alexander
2010Kimbo SliceGilbert YvelJames Toney
2011Mirko FilipovićJake ShieldsValentijn Overeem
2012Quinton JacksonJason "Mayhem" MillerBob SappJason "Mayhem" Miller
2013Chris LebenUriah HallAlistair OvereemUriah Hall
2014Nate DiazChael SonnenCris "Cyborg" Santos
2015José AldoJosé AldoAnderson Silva

Worst Fight of the Year

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YearDan LovranskiJason AgnewJohn PollockWai Ting
2008Kimbo Slice vs. James Thompson (EliteXC: Primetime)Nate Quarry vs. Kalib Starnes (UFC 83)Kimbo Slice vs. Seth Petruzelli (EliteXC: Heat)
Nate Quarry vs. Kalib Starnes (UFC 83) (honorable mention)
2009Kimbo Slice vs. Houston Alexander (The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale)Anderson Silva vs. Thales Leites (UFC 97)Anderson Silva vs. Thales Leites (UFC 97)
2010Anderson Silva vs. Demian Maia (UFC 112)Frank Mir vs. Mirko Filipović (UFC 119)Randy Couture vs. James Toney (UFC 118)
2011Frank Mir vs. Roy Nelson (UFC 130)Alistair Overeem vs. Fabrício Werdum (Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum)Bobby Lashley vs. John Ott (Titan Fighting Championships 17)
2012Gray Maynard vs. Clay Guida (UFC on FX 4)Gray Maynard vs. Clay Guida (UFC on FX 4)Cheick Kongo vs. Shawn Jordan (UFC 149)Cheick Kongo vs. Shawn Jordan (UFC 149)
2013Uriah Hall vs. Chris Leben (UFC 168)Rory MacDonald vs. Jake Ellenberger (UFC on FOX 8)Soa Palelei vs. Nikita Krylov (UFC 164)Antônio Rogério Nogueira vs. Rashad Evans (UFC 156)
2014Andrei Arlovski vs. Brendan Schaub (UFC 174)-Tito Ortiz vs. Stephan Bonnar (Bellator 131)
2015Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Konstanin Erokhin (The Ultimate Fighter 22){{n/a}}Patrick Walsh vs. Dan Kelly (UFC Fight Night 60)

WTF Moment of the Year

This award is given to the moment in the past year that makes a viewer ashamed of being a wrestling or mixed martial arts fan, or the moment that evoked the strongest namesake reaction.

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YearDan LovranskiJason AgnewJohn PollockWai Ting
2008General booking of Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
Ken Shamrock, Kimbo Slice, and Seth Petruzelli debacle leading to collapse of EliteXC (honourable mention)
Ken Shamrock, Kimbo Slice, and Seth Petruzelli debacle leading to collapse of EliteXCKen Shamrock, Kimbo Slice, and Seth Petruzelli debacle leading to collapse of EliteXC
2009Total Nonstop Action Wrestling allying with Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff
Shane McMahon's departure from World Wrestling Entertainment (honourable mention)
Anticipation of Bret Hart's return (honourable mention)
Fallout of Donald Trump "buying" WWE RawCute Kip being a replacement for Kevin Nash at TNA Genesis
2010The Big Show removing CM Punk's maskJudging inconsistencies in UFC
Hulk Hogan posting a video of himself defecating on Twitter
Homicide's unprotected chairshot to Rob Terry
2011Robert Roode loses at TNA Bound for GloryCrowd reaction to Hulk Hogan vs. Sting at TNA Bound for GloryCM Punk teams up with Triple H
2012John Cena beats Brock Lesnar at Extreme RulesHulk Hogan Sex TapeJohn Cena beats Brock Lesnar at Extreme RulesUFC injuries and cancellations
2013Seattle crowd chanting Daniel Bryan during unification ceremony on RawDixie Carter grabs Hulk Hogan's leg and begs him to stayAll iPPV screw upsAnderson Silva breaks leg
2014Dean Ambrose hologram/exploding TV finishesTNA relationship with Vince Russo all year longTNA relationship with Vince Russo all year long
2015Daniel Bryan losing the Royal Rumble
Conor McGregor beating José Aldo in 13 seconds
Hulk Hogan racist rant & handling of it
Anderson Silva's mysterious blue sexual enhancement liquid (honorable mention)
Hulk Hogan racist rant & handling of it
The entire booking of the 2015 Royal Rumble Match (honorable mention)

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=Spinoff Series Awards=

Additional Best & Worst of picks may also be given by other members of the LAW's associated podcasts, picks from these restricted in scope to the wrestling, but are otherwise identical in scope. As of January 2017 other LAW associated hosts include; {{Tooltip|Wai Ting|Wai Ting (Review-A-Raw, Review-A-Wai, Review-A-Smackdown)}}; {{Tooltip|Braden Herrington|Braden Herrington (whtsNXT)}}; {{Tooltip|Brain Mann|Brian Mann (Keep It 2000)}}; {{Tooltip|Nate Milton|Nate Milton (Keep It 2000)}}; {{Tooltip|Chris Charlton|Chris Charlton (Japanese Audio Wrestling)}}; {{Tooltip|WH Park|WH Park (Japanese Audio Wrestling)}}; {{Tooltip|"Bartender" Dave|"Bartender" Dave (whtsNXT)}}; {{Tooltip|Martin Bushby|Martin Bushby (British Audio Wrestling)}}; & {{Tooltip|Oli Court|Oli Court (British Audio Wrestling)}}.

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whtsNXT: Best & Worst of Awards
* Best Wrestler: Male

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width="25"|Yearwidth="200"|Jason Agnewwidth="200"|Braden Herringtonwidth="200"|"Bartender" Dave
2015Kevin OwensFinn Bálorbgcolor="lightgrey" |
2016Samoa JoeShinsuke NakamuraSamoa Joe

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  • Best Wrestler: Female

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width="25"|Yearwidth="200"|Jason Agnewwidth="200"|Braden Herringtonwidth="200"|"Bartender" Dave
2015BayleySasha Banksbgcolor="lightgrey" |
2016AuskaAuskaAuska

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  • Best Tag Team

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width="25"|Yearwidth="200"|Jason Agnewwidth="200"|Braden Herringtonwidth="200"|"Bartender" Dave
2015Enzo & CassJason Jordan & Chad Gablebgcolor="lightgrey" |
2016The RevivalThe RevivalThe Revival

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  • Best Match of the Year

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width="25"|Yearwidth="200"|Jason Agnewwidth="200"|Braden Herringtonwidth="200"|"Bartender" Dave
2015Sasha Banks vs. Bayley
(Takeover: Brooklyn)
Sasha Banks vs. Bayley
(Takeover: Brooklyn)
bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2016DIY vs. The Revival
(Takeover: Toronto)
Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Sami Zayn
(Takeover: Dallas)
DIY vs. The Revival
(Takeover: Toronto)

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  • Best on the Mic

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width="25"|Yearwidth="200"|Jason Agnewwidth="200"|Braden Herringtonwidth="200"|"Bartender" Dave
2015EnzoCorey Gravesbgcolor="lightgrey" |
2016The RevivalThe RevivalThe Revival

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  • Best Takeover Event

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width="25"|Yearwidth="200"|Jason Agnewwidth="200"|Braden Herringtonwidth="200"|"Bartender" Dave
2015Takeover: BrooklynTakeover: Brooklynbgcolor="lightgrey" |
2016Takeover: TorontoTakeover: TorontoTakeover: Dallas

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  • Should debut on the Raw-After-Mania

This award was only awarded in 2015.

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width="25"|Yearwidth="200"|Jason Agnewwidth="200"|Braden Herringtonwidth="200"|"Bartender" Dave
2015Finn BálorFinn Bálorbgcolor="lightgrey" |

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  • Best Transition to Main Roster

This award is given to the call-up from NXT who transitions Best to the Main Roster (Raw/SmackDown). It was first awarded in 2016.

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width="25"|Yearwidth="200"|Jason Agnewwidth="200"|Braden Herringtonwidth="200"|"Bartender" Dave
2016Alexa BlissAlexa BlissCorey Graves

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  • Worst Wrestler: Male

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width="25"|Yearwidth="200"|Jason Agnewwidth="200"|Braden Herringtonwidth="200"|"Bartender" Dave
2015Mojo RawleyBaron Corbinbgcolor="lightgrey" |
2016Andrade "Cien" Almas"The Drifter" Elias Samson
({{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} Patrick Clark)
Angelo Dawkins

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  • Worst Wrestler: Female

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width="25"|Yearwidth="200"|Jason Agnewwidth="200"|Braden Herringtonwidth="200"|"Bartender" Dave
2015Nia JaxCarmellabgcolor="lightgrey" |
2016Liv MorganLiv MorganNia Jax

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  • Worst Tag Team

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width="25"|Yearwidth="200"|Jason Agnewwidth="200"|Braden Herringtonwidth="200"|"Bartender" Dave
2015Hype BrosThe Vaudevillainsbgcolor="lightgrey" |
2016The Authors of PainThe Authors of PainBlake & Murphy

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  • Worst Match of the Year

'In 2015 Braden awarded every match involving Baron Corbon "Worst Match of the Year", felling every match was equally terrible.

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width="25"|Yearwidth="200"|Jason Agnewwidth="200"|Braden Herringtonwidth="200"|"Bartender" Dave
2015Baron Corbin vs. Bull Dempsey
(Takeover: Rival)
Baron Corbon vs. "Anyone"
(NXT)
bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2016Aliyah vs. Liv Morgan
(NXT)
Aliyah vs. Liv Morgan
(NXT)
Buddy Murphy vs. Wesley Blake
(NXT)

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  • Worst on the Mic

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width="25"|Yearwidth="200"|Jason Agnewwidth="200"|Braden Herringtonwidth="200"|"Bartender" Dave
2015Mojo Rawley
({{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} Apollo Crews)
Baron Corbinbgcolor="lightgrey" |
2016Nia Jax
({{Tooltip|h/m|(honorable mention)}} Carmella)
Paul ElleringNia Jax

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  • Worst Takeover Event

In 2015 both Jason & Braden felt there was no "Worst Takeover Event" of 2015.

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width="25"|Yearwidth="200"|Jason Agnewwidth="200"|Braden Herringtonwidth="200"|"Bartender" Dave
2015{{n/a}}{{n/a}}bgcolor="lightgrey" |
2016Takeover: The EndTakeover: The EndTakeover: Brooklyn

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  • Should be released

This award was only awarded in 2015.

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width="25"|Yearwidth="200"|Jason Agnewwidth="200"|Braden Herringtonwidth="200"|"Bartender" Dave
2015Mojo RawleyBaron Corbin
& Bull Dempsey
bgcolor="lightgrey" |

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  • Worst Transition to Main Roster

This award is given to the call-up from NXT who transitions Worst to the Main Roster (Raw/SmackDown). It was first awarded in 2016.

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width="25"|Yearwidth="200"|Jason Agnewwidth="200"|Braden Herringtonwidth="200"|"Bartender" Dave
2016Apollo CrewsThe VaudevillainsThe Vaudevillains

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  • To Be Added Soon
  • Japanese Audio Wrestling: Year End Awards (2013–2016)
  • The MMA Report with John Pollock: The Prediction Show w/ Ariel Helwani (2013–2017)

References

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