Elite Heat

We are back with a loaded episode! Jimmy and Kevin discuss all things going on in the wrestling world. Vince McMahon's documentary, Bryan Danielson's retirement tour and so much more. This Elite Take is certainly one you don't want to miss as Jimmy discusses his personal life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eliteheat/support

Gunther defends his newly won world heavyweight championship against Randy Orton in what will be a thrilling main event in Berlin, Germany. Jimmy and Kevin discuss the rest of the card and break down all of the action. Then the guys go around the world to discuss the state of 'X' since being acquired by Elon Musk. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eliteheat/support

On this week's episode of Elite Heat, Jimmy and Kevin discuss something that nearly every wrestling fan can relate too...that feeling of being burned out. John Cena calls Roman Reigns the GOAT of Pro Wrestling on Shannon Sharpe's podcast and Ricochet signs with AEW. Lastly, the guys go around the world to discuss Hulk Hogan drunkenly saying he'd body slam Vice President Kamala Harris. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eliteheat/support

Triple H or Tony Khan, who is better at operating their respective wrestling companies? That debate is the topic of today's elite heat. Also the guys discuss unpleasant gym stories on around the world. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eliteheat/support

All Elite Wrestling has made a some splash signings by way of the indie scene or former WWE talents. Which have been the best and why? Names like CM Punk, Bryan Danielson, and Mercedes Mone have shaken up the very landscape of AEW and professional wrestling. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eliteheat/support

SummerSlam 2024 is officially in the books! So much happened at the biggest party of the summer. Roman Reigns made his triumphant return to cost Solo his title match and more. Join Kevin and Jimmy as they break down all the action. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eliteheat/support

Rumors are running rampant after a photo of Shane McMahon and Tony Khan meeting leaked on twitter of the McMahon possibly joining All Elite Wrestling...What a potential blockbuster. How will CM Punk look in his first televised one-on-one match with WWE in 10 years? Will Solo Sikoa beat Cody Rhodes? How will the love triangle of Liv, Rhea and Dom play out? SummerSlam 2024 looks like a loaded show, let's talk about it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eliteheat/support

Hulk Hogan brought his status as a wrestling legend to the political world when he spoke at the RNC last week, we give our honest thoughts on that. Afterwards, the guys talk about Joe Hendry as well as Rhea Ripley's return. Lastly, a conversation about the golden era of tag team wrestling. The Attitude Era. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eliteheat/support

Two of the most influential stars of the Modern Era, CM Punk and Bryan Danielson (Daniel Bryan), in this Elite Heat; Jimmy and Kevin go toe for toe and settle it once and for all... *Spoiler* this got heated... But first...The guys talk about Dave Meltzer's interesting take on Sol Ruca vs Kelani Jordan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eliteheat/support

A shocking, landscape changing announcement took place tonight in Toronto, no it wasn't Drake's retirement, it was John Cena (THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME)... hear Jimmy and Kevin give their raw reaction to the man many consider the GOAT, announcing his retirement, and much more! Drew McIntyre's one night stand with the Money in the Bank briefcase, WWE playing geo-political chess to get Jacob Fatu cleared to enter Canada and much more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eliteheat/support

WWE Money in the Bank is live next Saturday from Toronto Canada, Jimmy and Kevin discuss and breakdown every aspect of the show for you this week. Prior to that, they discuss AEW Dynamite's record low ratings from 2 weeks ago as well as Paul Heyman being assaulted by Solo Sikoa and the rest of the bloodline. Lastly, they go around the world to discuss Kevin's run in with the cough cough virus! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eliteheat/support

This week's episode is a special career retrospective on non-other than John Bradshaw Layfield, JBL. He is regarded as one of the best and most memorable characters in recent memory by WWE. Jimmy and Kevin talk about what made JBL great from his feud with Eddie Guerrero which saw him partake in some outlandish segments. His time as the perfect bad guy for an up-and-coming John Cena to overcome cannot be forgotten either. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eliteheat/support

Jimmy and Kevin are back with the hard-hitting questions, known only from our series: Elite Take. Here, the guys cover all the burning topics around the wrestling world including. The Wyatt 6 are Here - Your first thoughts? Does this spooky Wyatt gimmick actually work in the long term? Jacob Fatu is Here - Thoughts? Is Jacob Fatu already better than Solo Sikoa? Will The Bloodline Story go down All Time as Better Than Austin vs McMahon? Seth Rollins is back, can he defeat Damian Priest? Was this the Best Week for WWE all year? Do you enjoy Shawn Michaels' NXT? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eliteheat/support

Plenty to discuss coming out of WWE Clash at the Castle, today Elite Heat bring you all things Clash at the Castle 2024... which leads to an array of spicy topics. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eliteheat/support

Liv Morgan and Dom Mysterio is the hottest storyline in the wrestling world right now so Jimmy and Kevin lead off this episode with that. Ricochet has made it known he is leaving WWE and likely is AEW bound, what do you make of that? Lastly, the guys preview Clash at the Castle: Scotland featuring Drew McIntyre vs Damian Priest for the World Heavyweight Championship. Will CM Punk be there? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eliteheat/support

AEW just celebrated its five year anniversary at Double or Nothing last week. In honor of AEW's landmark achievement, Jimmy and Kevin have decided to analyze the good, bad and ugly of both AEW and WWE throughout these past five years. The goal is to answer of the question of which company is better? AEW or WWE. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eliteheat/support

Jimmy and Kevin are back with more hard hitting questions on this special post-ppv edition of Elite Take. They talk all things AEW Double or Nothing and WWE King and Queen of the Ring. The questions for this episode are as follows. Was King and Queen of the Ring a let down? Would Nia Jax have Queen of the Ring if she wasn't Samoan? What's next for Gunther? Did we need to see Cody vs Logan Paul? How surprised were you to see Becky Hogan put over Liv Morgan? Chris Jericho and Adam Copeland? Did MJF Make The Right Decision? Triple Main Event Reaction - Swerve, Mercedes Mone and the Flamethrower in Anarchy in the Arena? Around The World - Jimmy dunks on the Denver Nuggets --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eliteheat/support

With King and Queen of the Ring and Double or Nothing 2024 just under a week away, Jimmy and Kevin bring their brand of hard hitting analysis to give you all you need to know about WWE's latest PLE and AEW's most anticipated yearly PPV event. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eliteheat/support

This week, Jimmy and Kevin discuss how Stone Cold Steve Austin became the biggest star in the history of the business on the heels of his magical promo at King of the Ring 1996. Austin changed the WWE forever and brought the company to insurmountable heights in arguably the unlikeliest rise to stardom. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eliteheat/support

In this weeks Elite Heat Jimmy and Kevin react to BackLash 2024. A show that will be remembered for the electric French crowd, it creates the conversation - does America deserve to host any more PLE's? How does Kevin respond? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eliteheat/support

Jimmy and Kevin are back with their second annual Elite Draft where they build a roster of talent for their own hypothetical wrestling promotion. They select from a pool of WWE, AEW and wrestlers from around the world! The guys touch on the angle that saw Jack Perry beat up Tony Khan, and then lastly on around the world Kevin talks about telling his parents how he learned about Hulk Hogan's sex tape in college. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eliteheat/support

Roman Reigns historic 1316 day WWE title reign came to an end at WrestleMania 40 by the hands of Cody Rhodes. Jimmy and Kevin analyze the entire reign including the best matches and moments that saw Roman Reigns transition from one of the most hated characters to the most beloved thanks to the bloodline and tribal chief character. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eliteheat/support

Cody Rhodes finally finished his story at WWE WrestleMania 40, Jimmy and Kevin give their brutally honest outlook on the match and forecast a bit of what Cody's title reign could look like. Afterwards they spend time talking about Tony Khan who made himself look like a clown by airing the footage of the alteration between CM Punk and Jack Perry at All in 2024. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eliteheat/support

Jimmy and Kevin are here to review and react to an interesting night of WrestleMania action. The 40th WrestleMania comes to us from Philadelphia... let's talk about it! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eliteheat/support

Will Cody Rhodes defeat Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40 and finish his story? Or will the bloodline prevail? Jimmy and Kevin return from a brief hiatus to discuss all things WrestleMania which takes place live from Philadelphia on April 6th or April 7th. Listen to Elite Heat on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/482PwZF2b7yWP65zH3nvp7 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eliteheat/support

On this week's edition of Elite Heat, Jimmy and Kevin talk about what in their minds are the top 10 WrestleMania matches of all time. Classics featuring Hulk Hogan, Macho Man, Stone Cold and Shawn Michaels will be discussed and more!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eliteheat/support

Jimmy and Kevin are here with part two of this week's massive Elite Take episode. Has AEW gotten back on track after a few weeks of good TV and the debut of Mercedes Mone? Vince McMahon's allegations have casted a huge shadow over the WWE that they just can't seem to shake. Chris Jericho and the Young Bucks new characters are discussed plus an LA Knight fan page account! Around the world features Kevin's newfound sobriety plus some NBA talk! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eliteheat/support

We present to you the listener part one of our massive WrestleMania edition of Elite Take. The guys talk about why the WrestleMania 40 main event featuring the Rock's interjecting of himself into the mix has been a complete mess, then they talk about Bayley being an after thought as she was left out of the WrestleMania press conference and absent from the poster for the event. Lastly, we take you around the world to discuss Francis Ngannou's brutal KO loss to Anthony Joshua from this past weekend. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eliteheat/support

Jimmy and Kevin are back with their annual roast of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards...What's in store this year? Who won the most disgusting promotional tactic of the year? and so much more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eliteheat/support

On today's episode of Elite Heat, Kevin brings on Lee Cole III, the brother of former WWF ring boy Tom Cole to discuss the ring boy scandal. Cole offers his unique insight of what that investigation was like as someone who was there and dealt with Vince McMahon and the WWF's lawyers and executives hands on! A special thanks to Lee for doing this rare interview. Check out his Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@wrestlingwiththedevil --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eliteheat/support

Jimmy is back from his trip to Perth, Western Australia as he attended WWE Elimination Chamber: Perth live amongst 52,000 ecstatic fans. The guys give their bold review to the show that includes their reactions to the chamber match winners and Cody's appearance on The Waller Effect. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eliteheat/support

As Elimination Chamber is mere days away, Jimmy and Kevin are here to preview the show. Jimmy's first WWE show ever, as he flies across Australia to witness Rhea Ripley beat up Nia Jax, among other matches... PLUS Kevin gives what some would call a a scorching take on The Rock --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eliteheat/support

This week Elite Heat is back with another Wrestler Bio on none other than the boss Sasha Banks! With her imminent debut for AEW just a few short weeks away, Jimmy and Kevin discuss the legacy, best moments and the cultural impact of one Sasha Banks! Enjoy --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eliteheat/support

Drew McIntyre is doing the best work of his career as he has became an awesome heel on the back of CM Punk's injury. Following The Rock's massive return to WWE on this past Friday's episode of SmackDown, Jimmy and Kevin analyze if The Rock has gone too far with upsetting wrestling fans, and how this move will ultimately alter the way fans view him all time. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eliteheat/support

Vince McMahon has officially been erased from WWE's history amid more serious allegations that came out last week, the day before the royal rumble. With more allegations following a few days later, TKO has forced his resignation from his position within the company and even removed his profile from WWE.com This is the downfall of Wrestling's evil mastermind as told by Jimmy and Kevin in this longform discussion on what Vince meant for wrestling, the numerous allegations he got away with over the years and what orchestrated his inevitable downfall. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eliteheat/support

Is Jade Cargill WWE's next big star? How does CM Punk's injury affect WrestleMania 40? Was Cody and Bayley winning their respective Royal Rumble matches the right call? All this and more is discussed on the latest episode of Elite Take!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eliteheat/support

The wild week of news in the wrestling world continues as the WWE announced a huge partnership with Netflix just four days prior to the Royal Rumble. Jimmy and Kevin break down all the action and predict what you can expect at the most hyped Royal Rumble in a long, long time!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eliteheat/support

A huge couple of weeks for Wrestling news and drama, Elite Heat is here to present you, what you need to know and what this means for WWE, AEW & the Wrestling World. From Seth Rollins' major knee injury, to New Japan's greatest ever star becoming a Free Agent, and much much more. This is a podcast not to be missed. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eliteheat/support

Jimmy and Kevin discuss the 2014 Royal Rumble in great detail, including the legacy of the show, Daniel Bryan being the biggest star in WWE and Batista's return. First they discuss CM Punk's WWE return and the honeymoon phase the brings along and they play a Royal Rumble Guessing Game! Lastly the guys discuss if the NFL is rigged in this week's around the world segment --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eliteheat/support

12th Grader Adam Copeland has been at a prestigious Connecticut school his entire life... UNTIL NOW. As Adam Copeland transfers to the infamous AEW High School down in Jacksonville. How does Adam's first day go? What experiences does he have with Chris Jericho, Ric Flair, Tony Khan and more? How does he get on with disgruntled students Malakai Black, Andrade El Idolo, Thunder Rosa? (among others) The Elite Heat that's 3 years in the making. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eliteheat/support

On elite heat this week, Jimmy and Kevin give their most powerful and hottest takes headed into the new year. This is scandalous, dramatic and everything in between. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eliteheat/support

Our final Elite Heat podcast of 2023, and we're going out with a bang. Jimmy and Kevin bring to you the Top 25 Wrestlers of 2023. Where does Jimmy rank Roman Reigns? Which one of the guys has Will Ospreay outside the Top 10? Whose rankings do you agree with more? Who had the better Elite Heat 25? Listen to the show and find out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eliteheat/support

What a year! 2023 was a banner year for pro wrestling, and in this podcast Elite Heat are here to bring you the awards for the year gone by! Awards are listed below: Award 1 - Elite Heat Worst Take of 2023 Award 2 - Best Elite Heat Podcast Episode Award 3 - Best Elite Heat Rant Award 4 - 2023 Match of the Year Award 5 - Most Disgusting Promotional Tactic Award 6 - 2023 Faction of the Year Award 7 - 2023 PLE of the Year Award 8 - 2-2023 Worst Tweet of the Year Award 9 - Best Booker/Promoter of the Year Award 10 - Worst Booker/Promoter of the Year Award 11 - The 2023 Clown of the Year Award Award 12 - 2023 Breakout Star of the Year Award 13 - 2023 Segment of the Year Award 14 - 2023 Moment of the Year Award 15 - “I'm Him” Moment of 2023 Award 16 - Female MVP - 2023 Female Wrestler of the Year Award 17 - Mens MVP - 2023 Male Wrestler of the Year --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eliteheat/support

As 2023 draws to a close, Elite Heat brings to you the definitive, one stop shop for all things 2023. The WWE took a comprehensive W in 2023, with substantial increases in revenue, ratings, buzz and star power, meanwhile AEW became everything which they once opposed. Today Jimmy and Kevin cover it all, ask relevant questions, and put a bow on a fantastic 2023 chapter in wrestling. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eliteheat/support

Every Elite Take gets bigger and bigger. This week Jimmy and Kevin cover all things CM Punk, Randy Orton, Cody vs Roman, WrestleMania 40, Ric Flair, AEW and more. So much has happened in the last 9 days of wrestling. The guys figured it would be best to let the dust settle and attack this now, so here we are! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eliteheat/support

CM Punk returned to WWE after nearly 10 long years away from the company! Randy Orton made his triumphant return from injury, how long will Punk stay drama free in WWE? That remains to be seen. Jimmy and Kevin break down the night's action in its entirety for your entertainment! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eliteheat/support

Jimmy and Kevin discuss all things Survivor Series, but before that they have a quick discussion about Ronda Rousey and Will Ospreay joining AEW. Lastly the guys close with an around the world segment centered about Kevin's trip to Miami over the weekend. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eliteheat/support

The guys are here to take a look back at the fateful night in November 1997 at Survivor Series that changed wrestling forever when Vince McMahon screwed Bret Hart out of the WWF title with a real life double crossing of the legendary wrestler. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eliteheat/support

Jimmy and Kevin are back with another episode of their 'Elite Take' series. The guys will answer the following questions: Has LA Knight Peaked? How would you fix WWE's women's division? Have you purchased your Ric Flair Sparkling Mushroom Energy Drink yet? Is Solo Sikoa WWE's next breakout star? The Miz is now a babyface. Question for Kevin; are you now a big Miz fan? What are your thoughts on TNA returning? Early predictions for the 5th man in each WarGame team, and interest level so far? What top three matches do you want to see at WrestleMania?


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Jimmy and Kevin are back with the only review of WWE Crown Jewel you need to listen to! Did we witness the final match of John Cena's illustrious career? Did Roman Reigns survive LA Knight in the main event? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eliteheat/support

Fresh off the heels of a controversial Ngannou/Fury Boxing Fight, the eyes of the world will be on Saudi Arabia again as WWE brings us Crown Jewel. From the 'biggest match of John Cena's career', to Rhea Ripley squashing a whole division, to an argument over who should win McIntyre vs Rollins, this preview has it all to get you ready for Crown Jewel. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eliteheat/support