ActuallyMania

Danielle, Dan, and Jay bodyslam some wrestling trivia to see who will win the belt.
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[@annaanna6411]

Maaaan... I know nothing about wrestling and honestly will probably never get into it but seeing these 3 get so excited and passionate about it is just a blast. what a great episode.

[@mathewfinch]

As someone who knows many wrestling fans and thus has existed on the periphery of wrestling Fandom, I can confirm that it is impenetrable from the outside. But I am happy for fans (well, the not shitty ones anyway) who get enjoyment from it.

[@tinkerer3399]

I love seeing people love things.

[@annaanna6411]

@@tinkerer3399 yeah me too 😊

[@TheForrest05]

Take it like soap operas. Find you a freind that'll geek out and get you up to date with the drama. You can catch em randomly and still get it.

[@ssemo]

It’s awesome. Let go of caring about anything other that showmanship and wh-ild spectacle!

[@blakeneal7205]

The in-between-questions banter is extremely on-brand for a pro wrestling Um, Actually

[@freedfg6694]

Yeah honestly. A single question leading to a 3 minute tangent that itself leads into reminiscing that runs about 5 more minutes. That's wrestling fans in a nutshell

[@cheezymcwang8431]

As a wrestling fan, this was a great episode. Would love to see more content where Trapp opens with "I know nothing about this, let's just see how it goes."

[@Merrygate_]

Well as a non wrestling fan, this was a great episode

[@groofay]

I love how on the last question, Trapp says "I'll reveal the answer and you can fight it out forever," followed by both of the answerers immediately conceding the point.

[@eb1009]

as someone in basically the same camp as trapp in terms of knowing nothing about wrestling this has been one of the most fun episodes of um actually (and that's a high bar because all the episodes are extremely fun) and i love it so much

[@stocktonjoans]

Ditto, i haven't really watched wrestling since the 90's / early 00's and recognised maybe 25% of the wrestlers they mentioned but loved the episode, really hope to see more of these guests

[@Kelarys]

right? I barely understood a single word that was spoken in this episode but everyone was so passionate that I was just happy to be along for the ride

[@claressadubs]

This episode has the same feel as the horror/halloween one, just wholesomely enthusiastic and the players working together. 😄

[@ProdigalGeek]

I love that they finally did a pro wrestling themed episode! It's about time after seeing all three contestants get one wrestling question during their previous appearances

[@JohnWashClev]

The reaction to the half brother part! Omg that’s the nerd passion we come here for

[@Zeokage]

I had the same reaction!

[@danielvaldez2203]

I literally yelled it out, perfect Um Actually Question.

[@misteraskman3668]

I had the same reaction. It is on the same level as the B-sharps question.

[@kirkwagner461]

The joy these three have in their wrestling geekdom is a wonderful thing!

[@jameswhite3043]

Loved seeing Danielle's excitement at the mention of wrestling jargon

[@pyrusane]

Um, Actually, in the the movie No Holds Barred, Hulk Hogan didn't play himself, he played a wrestler named Rip. This means that when Zeus came to the WWF, it was a case where a character in a movie came to life to challenge the actor that played his opponent in that movie

[@Zeokage]

I was going to comment the same thing. With the wording of the question suggesting that he played "established wrestler Hulk Hogan" in the movie, that would be a point, right?

[@KarlMalowned32]

This is the first Um, Actually where I knew the answer to EVERY SINGLE STATEMENT. I appreciate the stroll down memory lane.

[@roomtemp_soup]

So glad to see this episode out to the public, this and the other wrestling episode single handedly sparked my interest into pro wrestling. I really hope you'll do another one of these! Bang bang!

[@yashvardhanraju8052]

im not a wrestling fan currently, nor have i ever been suuuper into wrestling, but this has been one of my favourite episodes of um actually ever. the banter and enthusiasm is just unparalleled

[@Segwo]

If you find the right ones (like any fandom) super enthusiastic and welcoming.

[@imoutotrash390]

Um actually Kane debuted in 1997 at in your house bad blood to get revenge on his brother for almost killing him. They only started teaming in 98.

[@mundial200]

Always love wrestling questions in Umm Actually, and this was a treat to watch 👌Also Ify should be in the second one of this

[@UncalibratedAimbot]

Even as someone who knows barely anything about wrestling, watching these three gush about a topic they love so much was awesome! I understand from a production perspective why you guys might be hesitant to make episodes that focus solely on one topic, but from an audience perspective this was a joy to watch. I would love if DropOut team experiments even more with episodes that are strongly themed. The Love Actually episode was really cool, and shows that an episode an be themed around a concept rather than a single property.

[@darkseid109]

This is the episode I didn't know I needed. If there was ever an episode I wanted to be in as a fan it'd be this one! I must have a part 2!

[@MichaelHotWater]

I really hope y’all can get the shows back in the studio soon

[@iamniveous5626]

This episode was recorded quite a long time ago (see the Asuka question). They are back in the studio for the new episodes.

[@joshsdkytre7497]

Ive watched every episode. But i think ill come back to this one. 10 min and i am overfilled with their energy. Gunna go run a couple miles and try this again.

[@ayleenramirez5511]

thank you I’m using this as a warning bc I am trying to go to bed this is not the episode but will save lol 🫡🫡

[@ssemo]

I love wrestling and this is actually the best episode of the entire series and I’m a huge fan of this show!

[@Cavemanner]

As someone who stopped watching wrestling at 6 back in '01, this actually ended up being a great episode regardless!

[@Bryomancer]

Jay's "HE WAS ?!" at 26:37 is just nerdy joy.

[@thebratqueen]

I love so much how they're all knowledgeable and having fun sharing that knowledge. Even without being a wrestling fan this was a great episode to watch!

[@geccpls]

i enjoy the idea of statements that are wrong on multiple fronts and giving out points for every wrong thing that people can identify; it's especially fun that Trapp didn't intend for them but is still giving the points.

[@Kelarys]

These episodes are fun somehow because of, rather than in spite of, the fact that I know absolutely NOTHING about what they're talking about. In normal episodes I'll at least have a couple questions that land in my wheelhouse, but now I'm just watching a bunch of people get really excited about something completely meaningless to me. It's surprisingly enjoyable

[@mathmusicreading]

I loved this as someone who knows nothing about wrestling. The guests were great with their knowledge and banter, and I loved Danielle being there and the discussion around professional wrestling being about story and charisma, not just strength and athletics.

[@SilkToasts]

This is the only Um, Actually episode I ever have, or will again, know every answer too.

[@MrTheWilliamville]

I just want this to be a regular wrestling podcast!

[@pokeflora]

I am not a wrestling fan or know anything about wrestling, but this was a really fun episode! The personalities and passion of the contestants was a very good energy!

[@njaum]

This is one of the best um actually's I've seen in a long long time! An absolute joy to watch 🤟🏽

[@kelsk889]

Love a new episode popping up! 😍

[@CyberChamp]

Yoshihiko is one of the greatest wrestlers of all time and I will take no arguments.

[@grantzolldan]

This was so unbelievably fun. More things like this please.

[@Bossmoonpie]

This was incredible. Run it back.

[@jean-paulaudette9246]

Not 20 seconds in, and I already gotta complement that excellent intro. Trapp, you killed it!

[@iRANNwithvampires]

Didn’t expect to enjoy this episode so much, then I remembered I love GLOW and wrestling is interesting af, love the passion here 😂

[@christianboehlefeld5168]

The Hulk-Hulk Hogan issue was brought up, but no one mentioned the Sting-Sting trademark issue. Seems like the perfect question for an Um, Actually about wrestling.

[@JWHvidoes]

I think I realize how deep my wrestling nerdom really goes. I had almost each of these.

[@nwsausuke1]

Didn't realize you guys had gotten a member of Da Soul Touchaz! This was awesome! I loved that trio when watching Chikara in their prime!

[@gameguru7575]

"I do not know the people's elbow" blew me away. I thought Hulk's leg drop, Rockie's elbow, and Austin's stunner were more famous than that

[@megamania7106]

Um, Actually, it wasn't the same ladder that won the DDT Pro Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship, it was three separate ladders.

[@stocktonjoans]

depends on how you're interpreting the sentence "A ladder has held the title three times" it could mean that a single ladder has won the title three times, or it could mean that on three occasions the title was held by ladders, english is a pretty shit language at the end of the day WCYD?

[@jb888888888]

@@stocktonjoans The statement said that one-time champions include a ladder. And then the correction was that the ladder had won it three times. But it was three DIFFERENT ladders who each one it once. Trapp is obviously racist against ladders, he thinks all ladders look the same. 12:07 "Ladder is a three time champion." Not "A ladder."

[@Zeokage]

@@jb888888888 But were these all stepladders?

[@misteraskman3668]

So is this a Fake Razor Ramone situation?

[@kwonwaguespack5739]

This panel is phenomenal 🤯🤯

[@alvikay]

Danielle!!!!!!! so nice to see that face talking wrestling.

[@ShawnRavenfire]

This has to be the longest amount of time taken just to get to the second question.

[@TheManOfManyNames373]

I have no idea what these people are talking about and I'm entertained by the banter in between questions. This must've been how non-musical nerds felt during the musical Um, Actually.

[@TheDonkeyJote]

I feel like Trapp did get his research wrong. Kane debuted in 1997, but he was against the Undertaker at first. I don't think they started teaming until the summer of 1998 after their WrestleMania match.

[@shawnmayo8210]

This the most Um, Actually IRL of any Um, Actually episode. 7:04 is when the second question finally starts because it descended into that typical situation where everyone is at a party and a group of people are standing around in the kitchen getting into the weeds of a topic out-Um, Actually-ing each other. lol

[@Ari-rm9xw]

I initially skipped this episode because I don't care for wrestling, but these guests are fun so glad I decided to give it a chance now

[@larryrottenberk7771]

Mat and Jeff Hardy, solving the mystery of Broken Matt and Brother Nero

[@LORDUnLuCkY13]

I think the Brothers of Destruction actually didn't team until 98. Kane only debuted in 97

[@Zeokage]

Based on what I can find, this is correct.

[@stone5against1]

The Real-Life Question's outcome didn't really matter in the end, since they were tied at 4, but I love that Mike didn't give points 'cause they were both technically wrong, which is the worst kind of wrong.

[@JoshTheDog_]

I love Jay being on these. Please give me more Jay

[@luciojb]

trapp is expanding his knowledge universe

[@benalark1771]

Breezango did a whole detective gimic a few years back in WWE and it was really over with the fans. You can probably see the old bits on youtube.

[@jb888888888]

Not to mention Investigative Reporter Gregory Helms.

[@ShadowMewto]

I know VERY little about Wrestling but this is the best Um Actually episode in a long time

[@lukasoccer]

Um, Actually this was the most "Um, Actually" episode of Um, Actually

[@JuAnKing24]

YES IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS EPISODE

[@kickwriteteach2313]

the contestants this episode came in with their pockets stuffed with UNO reverse cards!

[@ryanhuelsmann6445]

I vote tie breaker match with actual wrestling and Danielle as referee and Trapp and Schwarzman commentating.

[@aldrinsyahluddin2325]

Great? dude this is one of the best episodes out there. Same levels of energy and vibe with the first musical one

[@ravenien]

UHM ACTUALLY THE ROCK WAS ON THE COVER OF SPORTS ILLUSTRATED IN 2016

[@xico791]

Not as a wrestler, though

[@tinkerer3399]

Hmm, I agree but also disagree for 2 reasons. 1. The Rock was not wrestling at the time. Which seems like a pretty small disagreement until 2. The entire article (and cover) had almost nothing to do with him wrestling. It is mentioned in passing once in the article however the whole thing is actually about him as a football player and as a movie actor. There have been plenty of other people who have wrestled and appeared in Sports Illustrated but the question seemed to be about people who appeared in Sports Illustrated **as** wrestlers which The Rock did not.

[@ravenien]

@@xico791 The sports illustrated article was Nov 2016 2016 was wrestlmania 32 (April 3rd) The Rock had a "match" against Eric rowan at wrestlemania 32 The article may not have pinned him as a wrestler but he was active in 2016

[@ravenien]

@@tinkerer3399 He did have a match at wrestlemania the same year the article was posted though so he was active at that time

[@tinkerer3399]

@@ravenien The same year yes however he officially retired in August (while he did appear in a couple of things after that it was strictly as guest appearances).

[@JDizaster]

The best thing about this ep is Trapp's genuine openness to talk about it. I've always said wrestling is a nerd fandom like any other, and it's nice to have that validated by the UA crew. 🤘

[@yasmingoldberg596]

I love this episode so deeply

[@logankerlee]

Solid episode! xD I really enjoyed this one. Loads of laughs. :)

[@82tonypr]

As a life long wrestling fan, and someone who random knowledge just STAYS in my head. I love this episode, and (Before starting it) feel like I would have done REALLY well.

[@JohnMBlue1992]

if um, actually does another wrestling trivia episode im hopping to see Brain Zane, Steve & Larson And The Cultaholic an WhatCultureWreastling boys since they got knowledge on Wrestling! great ep by the by :]

[@andy2069]

Your hatred of wrestletalk is showing

[@FFKonoko]

What, no sidewalk slam lrr crossover? Might have to do 3 episodes

[@JohnMBlue1992]

@@andy2069 Bruh i love WrestleTalk! i named the YT wrestling channels that came to mind!

[@jerseymonolith]

Got to get jay from osw

[@JohnMBlue1992]

@@jerseymonolith YEAH!

[@dilbert719]

Um, actually, Jay shouldn't have gotten credit for hard way. Hard way doesn't have to be a shot to the head, and it specifically requires the person to be busted open, which wasn't part of the given definition.

[@GrugTheJust]

2:32 Umm Actually, Professional Wrestler Dan Hodge was featured on the 1957 April 1st issue, and that's no joke.

[@jb888888888]

Hodge was explicitly an _amatuer_ wrestler when he was on the cover of SI. He didn't turn pro until 1959. Otherwise you could say that Dennis Rodman, Karl Malone, Shaq, William "the Refrigerator" Perry, and Lawrence Taylor were professional wrestlers on the cover of SI too.

[@Cobralalalala]

I now know how some other fandoms feel. So many things were wrong in this episode!!! And not just the things that were supposed to be! 😂🤣😂

[@Phished123]

when the contestants said "dusty finish" i had to mumble under my breath "um, actually...a dusty finish is when a referee reverses a decision due to cheating revealed to them by outside means"

[@aslan132]

Man, I never could get into wrestling when I was younger, it was always seen as more of a soap opera back then, or I guess in todays standards maybe its more of a reality show? but seeing the energy in this video makes me wish I had enjoyed it at this level. One of the most "superfans" themed episodes of Um, actually to date.

[@xico791]

YAY! Greetings from Brazil. Big fan.

[@misteraskman3668]

7:56 this is the first time I actually react as emotionally as the players do. I love it.

[@Midori_Seabreeze]

Dude. This episode is pure chaos. These three are for sure new found friends if they weren't already.

[@JocasteNonaka]

"I'm sorry, Kane is his half-brother" Marks taken to the mat for the 3-count god DAMN. xD

[@HellSpawn83]

I don’t even watch wrestling or really like wrestling, but I love this episode

[@ItsBoFoSho]

Um, Actuallymania is running wild brother

[@kilaswas]

Great choice of contestants

[@GreyDevil]

Would've loved to hear more questions about female wrestlers, lucha libre and japanese wrestling

[@rileywakeford8773]

Honestly, y'all need to watch DDT. It's incredible stuff. Especially if you like comedic wrestling. DDT and PWG have some of the best in ring wrestling around and yet are the funniest things I've watched in a long time

[@KingOfDoma]

Um, actually, the final Real Life Skills question is often, if tangentially, related to the main topic of the episode, especially themed episodes!

[@losergrad]

One of the child passengers aboard the Mayflower was named Wrestling. That would have been a good question for this episode.

[@RealBradMiller]

Yooooo, used the see one of the Hardy boys(z) all the time in Southern Pines, NC! I was sitting next to him at a restaurant called Mt. Fuji one night and had no clue until someone pointed him out. Nice dude, shared some dessert with us!

[@filipinhosurf]

Um, Actually Kane debut in 1997, but the tag team Brothers of Destruction (Undertaker and Kane) had their first match in 1998

[@MahDryBread]

Man, that was awesome! Really fun show format. Thanks for being open minded towards wrestling, always appreciated!

[@robb2427]

This was a great episode.

[@frodothanos8440]

I love this show, but when is it going to be in person. I felt so much more from that.

[@jb888888888]

Um Actually *three separate ladders* have won the DDT Ironman HeavyMetalWeight title once _each._

[@TheRealJDPerry]

Kind of sad that a show which appears on KZbin didn't mention a wrestling KZbinr (Cultaholic's Jack King) was Ironman Champ.

[@alekshewitt]

A shared title in a wrestling specific episode? Outrageous.

[@jacobcarey9490]

I see that John Schnepp love from Jay in the background. He would have loved this episode. We lost him too soon. Stay sweaty my dude!

[@jebron319]

I really want Jay and Danelle to start a wrestling podcast!!!!

[@lilyfitzpatricks9125]

Um actually king Mabel was after mable, and was it’s own heel gimmick

[@thebutter5852]

Danielle being into pro wrestling is my favorite thing ever 🥹🥹🥹

[@matsujonen]

Um actually Marvel Comics sued WWF he was called The Incredible Hulk, not just Hulk

[@noahabdel4727]

These three are great!!!

[@dontplay6580]

If there's just one Norman Smiley question it will make my day satisfying.

[@JonathanMartinez-ei4up]

You guys should eventually do another wrestling episode. Invite Kayla Cline from the Spooky Scouts to play. Home girl would be a great contestant.

[@michaelclarkj]

What a fucking fantastic episode!

[@Obstreperous_Octopus]

I love the part about two concussed pro-wrestlers trying to solve a mystery. I'd love to see that! "So the perpetrator came in through this window, stole the documents, and killed Mr. Jones before fleeing the scene." "Okay... so what do you... what do you want from us...??" "Look for clues, perhaps? Interview persons of interest?" "Alright... how 'bout... the dude this stuff happened to. Can we like, talk to him?" "No. This was a murder, Mr. Jones is dead. That means you can't talk to him." "Oh. Damn. Okay... Hm... um... how 'bout the guy... like... who done it? We talk to him?" "We don't know who did it. That's what we need you to figure out." "Uh... ... ... ... Can you give us a hint...??"