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Your weekly wrestling recap for AEW and WWE. Two best friends wading through the hours of weekly wrestling content, recapping and coming through with hot takes, positive takes, and maybe even some negative takes. Sometimes with a surprise run in from good pal Reaklord.

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    • May 29, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 165 EPISODES


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    Ep. 165: HANGMAN WINS & OMEGA LETS THE BODIES HIT THE FLOOR

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 57:18


    The boys breakdown another fantastic Double or Nothing with amazing matches from Toni Storm v Mira Shirakawa, Mercedes v Jamie Hayter, Anarchy in the Arena and Hangman Page v Will Ospreay with Hangman beginning his redemption in AEW. Also discussed is WWE counter-programming, Seth Rollins faction, the return of Cody Rhodes, and John Cena potential matches before retirement. WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT PRO WRESTLING?

    Ep. 164: LUCHA LIBRE IN MEXICO CITY + YEET VS LOGAN

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 66:14


    The boys breakdown their fantastic trip to Mexico City to celebrate Alex and his valet soon to be tying the knot. Seeing a live CMLL show at Arena México is a pilgrimage all wrestling fans should go on and make sure to bring some extra pesos for all the masks you'll want to buy (like we did). We breakdown our new found love for Mistico and CMLL, and prep for Double or Nothing and Saturday Nights Main Event this weekend.WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT PRO WRESTLING?

    Ep. 163: 100 GORILLAS VS 1 JOHN CENA

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 67:42


    The boys breakdown a fun week in wrestling heading into WWE Backlash. Seth Rollins faces off against Jey Uso for the world title, John Cena challenges 100 gorillas, Becky Lynch continues her heel turn challenging Lyra Valkyria, and Gunther threatens to maul Pat Mcafee and the boys plan to buy some Lucha masks at Arena Mexico.WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT PRO WRESTLING?

    Ep. 162: RANDY ORTON WANTS JOHN CENA TO GET PREGNANT

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 53:00


    The boys breakdown a great week in pro wrestling coming down from WrestleMania. John Cena Challenges Randy Orton for Backlash, Americas Most Wanted Jacob Fatu shows his stuff as US champ, the NXT women's invasion continues on Netflix, and Seth Rollins new Wiseman faction continues running roughshod while putting down Sami Zayn.WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT PRO WRESTLING?

    Ep. 161: THE ROCK HATES PRO WRESTLING

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 67:49


    The boys breakdown a crazy packed WRESTLEMANIA WEEKEND! Jey Uso becomes world champ! John Cena breaks the record! Iyo Sky retains and Seth Rollins aligns with Paul Heyman and Bron Breakker and so much more!WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT PRO WRESTLING?

    Ep. 160: JOHN CENA SPOTTED IN MEXICO CITY?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 47:36


    The boys prep for WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas, making picks for each of the matches, taking temperature checks on the feuds and discussing their last few weeks of T.V from Cody Rhodes Vs. John Cena, to Tiffy Vs. Charlotte, to CM Punk Vs. Roman Reigns Vs. Seth Rollins.WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT PRO WRESTLING?

    Ep. 159: YEET PRAYS FOR GOONERS DOWNFALL

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 56:53


    The boys break down a fun week in pro wrestling with a packed RAW and great showing of 8 Star bangers at AEW Dynasty with matches like Kenny Omega in a Triple Threat vs Ricochet and Mike Bailey, Toni Storm vs Megan Bayne and the return of the Young Bucks, while over in WWE we had the reveal of The Favor™️, Seth Rollins almost kills Paul Heyman, multiple matches get announced for mania and the WWE debut of a few hack comedians.WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT PRO WRESTLING?

    Ep. 158: JOHN CENA FRIED CODY RHODES

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 64:27


    Send us a textThe boys breakdown a crazy RAW with Cena cooking Cody Rhodes right in the ring and Bianca Belair reffing the title match with Iyo and Rhea while over on Smackdown we get the contract signing for official WrestleMania Main Event - CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins. Over in AEW we have picks for Dynasty and discussions on MJF joining the Hurt Syndicate and the return of Athena.

    Ep. 157: DARBY ALLIN CLIMBS A MOUNTAIN OF MEN

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 62:43


    Send us a textThe boys break down a great week in pro wrestling, from Bologna to Glasgow all the way to John Moxleys back. Over in WWE we have John Cena threatening to ruin WWE, Edge style, the debut of a new Luchador, and things heat up between CM Punk, Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins. Over in AEW we discuss Jon Moxley tearing up his back, Swerve as possible Champ, and Darby Allins return post Mount Everest.

    Ep. 156: JOHN CENA HATES THESE KIDS

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 62:35


    Send us a textThe boys talk about a great week in pro wrestling across the globe. WWE takes over Europe with John Cena and telling the WWE Universe LIVE in Brussels exactly how they betrayed and created him, Finn Balor and the IC Championship, excitement for the European tour, and a quick delve into NXT before going over some AEW with a great showing from Swerve, Kenny Omega and Timeless Toni Storm.

    Ep. 155: ROMAN RETURNS WITH THAT SLUT PAUL HEYMAN

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 77:59


    Send us a textAlex and Kevin breakdown a huge week in pro wrestling from both companies. Naomi and Bianca Belair have a tear filled promo on Smackdown, Jey Uso loses steam while Iyo Sky gains hers and Roman Reigns returns in MSG to confront Seth Rollins and CM Punk. Over in AEW we cover a huge Revolution PPV with Toni Storm defending her title in a beautiful Hollywood Ending match against Mariah May, Kenny Omega proves he still got it, Ospreay and Fletcher show us 7 stars in a cage match and Adam Copeland & Mox end the night with a wet fart before Swerve Strickland saves AEW for us all.

    Ep. 154: JOHN CENA HEEL TURN BEFORE GTA 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 60:37


    Send us a textThe boys breakdown a historic week in pro wrestling. John Cena has turned heel and betrayed not only Cody Rhodes, but all of his fans. We discuss Iyo Sky's title win, Randy Orton's Return, the great Chamber matches and make picks for AEW Revolution this weekend!

    Ep. 153: THE ROCK SUCKS THE SOUL OUT OF CODY RHODES

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 62:22


    Send us a textThe boys breakdown a crazy week in pro wrestling. Over in AEW Toni Storm cuts the promo of a lifetime and MJF & Hangman Page start a fiery feud. In WWE we get ready for Elimination Chamber with The Rock Demanding Cody's soul, Logan Paul slapping CM Punk, and Jacob Fatu overshadowing the entire Bloodline.

    Ep. 152: LOGAN PAUL JOINS THE JUDGEMENT DAY

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 60:54


    Send us a textThe boys breakdown a crazy week in pro wrestling with AEW Grand Slam and a powerful showing from WWE. AEW had a great showing in Australia with amazing tag matches, the return of Kenny Omega, and a title win for Timeless Toni Storm. Over in WWE the mens chamber is finalized with Seth Rollins and Damien Priest as the final new entrants, Jacob Fatu begins to take his reigns as the true leader of the new Bloodline with Solo Sikoa returning and possibly swearing fealty to him, and NXT has a great showing with Vengeance Day over the weekend.

    Ep. 151: LOGAN PAUL HAS A NUKE

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 52:54


    Send us a textThe boys break down a great week in wrestling before AEW's Australia Grand Slam Collision. Over in WWE we have Drew McIntyre becoming the new face of Smackdown, Jacob Fatu aiming for Cody, the return of Alexa Bliss and Logan Paul qualifying for the Elimination Chamber. Over in AEW we discuss the Deathriders feud, Kenny & Ospreay and Toni Storm before their big Australia show this weekend.

    Ep. 150: JEY USO YEETS ALL OVER THE RUMBLE

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 47:43


    Send us a textAlex and Kevin breakdown a great week in pro wrestling covering the Royal Rumble, RAW and AEW. The Royal Rumble was a great showing with a fun women's match filled with NXT talent and great returns, a powerful Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens match and a star studded Royal Rumble with an underdog victory.

    Ep. 149: SETH ROLLINS DRAG BRUNCH

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 64:24


    Send us a textThe boys breakdown a big week in pro wrestling as they get prepped for The Royal Rumble. CM Punk calls out Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns debuts on the 2k25 cover, and Jacob Fatu gets the rocket strapped to his back while over in AEW Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay join forces, the Death Riders become sorta boring and Toni Storm reveals she's as timeless as ever.

    Ep. 148: YEET VS GOONER

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 69:13


    Send us a textKevin & Alex breakdown the week of pro wrestling prepping for Saturday Night's Main Event with a great go home segment with Jey Uso and Gunther, an impassioned promo by Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens, a powerful main event with Seth Rollins and Drew and the start of the Jacob Fatu Era. Over in AEW we get the beginning of the Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay team up, Jon Moxley defending his title by the skin of his teeth against Powerhouse Will Hobbes and the return of the great Samoa Joe.

    Ep. 147: THE PENTA ERA ON NETFLIX + CAN CM PUNK WIN THE RUMBLE?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 59:11


    Send us a textThe boys break down a strong week in Netflix Era of wrestling. Over in WWE we have the debut match and promo by PENTA plus CM Punk's, Seth Rollins and Drew announcement to join the Royal Rumble. Over in AEW Kenny Omega returns and Powerhouse Hobbs becomes the AEW World Championship #1 Contender.

    Ep. 146: THE ROCK RULES NETFLIX + CM PUNK MIND BREAKS SETH ROLLINS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 55:02


    Send us a textThe boys breakdown a monumental week in pro wrestling. RAW debuts on NETFLIX featuring returns of The Rock, John Cena making Royal Rumble Plans, Rhea Ripley regaining her title, Roman Reigns becoming the Tribal Chief again, and CM Punk beats Seth Rollins in the main event. Over in AEW we have the debut of COPE out future world champ and Toni Storm continues her wonderful rookie gimmick on Collision. 

    Ep. 145: WHO'S READY FOR RAW ON NETFLIX? + THE RETURN OF EDGE

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 56:44


    Send us a textThe boys breakdown the last week of pro wrestling in 2024 with AEW Worlds End and RAW before it jumps to Netflix. Worlds End crushed the end of the year with back to back 7 star bangers from Ospreay, Okada, Fletcher, and Mone and surprised all with the returns of Kenny Omega and Adam Copeland. Over in WWE we discussed a powerful promo battle between Seth Rollins and CM Punk while we prepped for the jump to Netflix sure to be stocked with John Cena, Roman Reigns and The Rock.

    Ep. 144: WILL FINN BALOR & KEVIN OWENS LEAVE AS CHAMPS?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 59:11


    Send us a textKevin and Alex breakdown the week in pro wrestling before making picks for the long awaited and returning Saturday Nights Main Event. AEW moves through their Continental Classic, Jon Moxley prepares for a Fatal 4 Way at Worlds End and Toni Storm returns as her original Gimmick. Over in WWE the New Day are lauded as top heels, Finn Balor prepares for his world title shot, DIY win the tag titles and Sami Zayn Challenges Drew McIntyre to a match this Saturday while Seth Rollins complains about CM Punk.

    Ep. 143: THE NEW DAY TURNS HEEL… ON BIG E?! + CM PUNK VS SETH ROLLINS

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 41:01


    Send us a textAlex and Kevin breakdown a fantastic weekend in pro wrestling. Survivor Series War Games gave us a new Champion in Shinsuke Nakamura, a 5 star Intercontinental match, a banger women's War Games, and a crazy story told in the Bloodline War Games with CM Punk. Over on RAW we discuss The New Day 10 year anniversary with Woods and Kofi staying together by TURNING HEEL on an injured Big E! SETH ROLLINS seethes over CM Punk and Drew McIntyre returns.

    Ep. 142: CM PUNK IS SAMOAN + THE RIZZLER TAKES OVER AEW

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 58:44


    Send us a textThe boys breakdown a great week in pro wrestling covering AEW Full Gear! Kyle Fletcher crushed Will Ospreay, Jon Moxley stays on top of AEW after beating Orange Cassidy, and Big Boom AJ and the Rizzler make their AEW debut sending ratings through the roof. Over in WWE, CM Punk joins up the OG Bloodline for War Games alongside a returning Paul Heyman as we prep for War Games this weekend.

    Ep. 141: ROMAN ABANDONED BY WISE MAN + BOBBY LASHLEY RUNS AEW

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 59:58


    Send us a textThe boys breakdown a strong week in pro wrestling, The New Bloodline debut their 5th War Games member with Bronson Reed, Roman is abandoned by Paul Heyman, Cody fears KO and the Women's War Games team come together with a returning Rhea Ripley. Over in AEW we prepare for a stacked AEW with Bobby Lashley vs Swerve, Jon Moxley's first world title defense and Ospreay vs Fletcher.

    Ep. 140: THE BLOODLINE REUNITED + NXT MORE POPULAR THAN AEW?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 58:32


    Send us a textThe boys breakdown the week in pro wrestling leading up to War Games & Full Gear, The Bloodline civil war heats up as teams fight to find 5th members for their teams after the OG Bloodline reunites with Jey and Sami, Randy Orton gets put away by Kevin Owens, and Gunther shows scars of his Cody match. In AEW the Hurt Syndicate begins its domination starting with Swerve Strickland, The Deathriders face off against Orange Cassidy and Darby Allin, and the Don Callis family face off against Ricochet and a returning Powerhouse Hobbes.

    Ep. 139: CODY KING OF SAUDI + ROMAN REIGNS JOBS TO SOLO

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 60:42


    Send us a textThe boys breakdown the weekend in Saudi Arabia with Cody being made King by beating Gunther, Kevin Owens fully killing Randy Orton, and Roman Reigns jobbing out to the one true Tribal Chief Solo Sikoa before Sami Zayn takes his place in the family as Sami Uso. Over in AEW we cover the great Jon Moxley, Kyle Fletchers future, Adam Cole's Jaundice allegations and Kenny Omega's return to New Japan Pro Wrestling.

    Ep. 138: THE USOS REUNTED + KYLE FLETCHER CAN CUT A PROMO?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 65:19


    Send us a textThe boys breakdown a fun week in pro wrestling, Jey re-joins the Bloodline, Sami flirts with Solo, NXT has a powerful showing with Halloween Havoc, and Dominik Mysterio beats Damien Priest to become the #1 contender for the World Title before heading into Crown Jewel this weekend and we make our picks. Over in AEW Jon Moxley and his crew continue running roughshot, Kyle Fletcher cuts an incredible promo and Chris Jericho wins his 9th World Title.

    Ep. 137: MOXLEY KILLS ALL THE AEW JABRONI'S + BLOODLINE CIVIL WAR ESCALATES

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 48:46


    The boys breakdown a great week in Pro Wrestling and a wonderful weekend in Pittsburgh where the other 3rd man Chris got Married! Congrats to both Chris and our new IC Champion Bron Breakker after Bloodline shenanigans, Solo is acknowledged by Roman, Cody and his lackeys fear Kevin Owens and over in AEW Jon Moxley rules with an iron fist taking out all of the indie trash and the Don Calis Family becomes even more powerful with a fully polished Takeshita and Kyle Fletcher.

    Ep. 136: MOX KILLS BRYAN DANIELSON… AGAIN + ROMAN REIGNS #NOYEET

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 63:00


    The boys breakdown two fantastic weeks in wrestling, a powerful showing at AEW WrestleDream with Bryan Danielson's career seemingly ending after being put down by Jon Moxley, Takeshita winning the International Title against Ospreay and the returns of MJF and Adam Cole, over in WWE we have Cody Rhodes prepare to feud against Gunther and Kevin Owens, the return of The Rock, and Roman Reigns a chief with no tribe against the new Bloodline.

    Ep. 135: CM PUNK IS GONNA KILL DREW + ONE OF US GOT MARRIED!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 46:56


    The boys break down an epic week of pro wrestling, Grand Slam took place in Queens New York with Ospreay fighting for tag gold and Moxley wins his chance to face Bryan Danielson at Wrestledream. Over in WWE we prepare for Bad Blood with CM PUNK vs Drew McIntyre in a Hell in a Cell match, Roman and Cody vs the new Bloodline and Rhea and Damien fighting to end the turmoil of Judgment Day with Dirty Dom suspended in a shark Cage. Plus, I GOT FREAKIN MARRIED!

    Ep. 134: ROMAN & CODY TEAM UP + JON MOXLEY RUNS AEW

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 52:45


    The boys break down a strong week in pro wrestling, Cody Rhodes defends his title against the Tribal Chief Solo Sikoa, Roman Reigns returns to form an unlikely allegiance against the new Bloodline, The Judgment Day further break down the Terror Twins, Bron Breakker beats down Jey Uso after a powerful promo battle and over on AEW we have Jon Moxley stake his claim on all of Dynamite, Nigel McGuinness issue a challenge to Bryan Danielson and Will Ospreay and Kyle Fletcher earn a shot for the Tag Titles. 

    Ep. 133: HANGMAN MURDERS SWERVE AND BRYAN GETS A BAG ON HIS HEAD

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 55:56


    The boys breakdown the final week of PPV's with a crazy AEW all out. Ospreay and Okada defended their respective titles, MJF, Bryan Danielson beat Jack Perry, the BCC turned on Bryan and choked him out with a plastic bag, Hangman Page injected Swerve with an unnamed liquid and killed him with a chair, and both of us are confirmed sicko's.

    Ep. 132: GUNTHER RULES BERLIN + OMG AEW PPV THIS WEEK?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 52:02


    Alex and Kevin are influx during a big wrestling PPV season! Breaking down WWE Bash in Berlin and making picks for AEW All Out in Chicago. Over in Berlin we had a solid show with Cody Rhodes defeating Kevin Owens, Jade & Bianca reclaiming the Women's Tag Title and Randy Orton Passing the torch to Gunther while in AEW we get ready for Bryan Danielson's first title defense, the next step in both the Swerve/Hangman Storyline and the MJF storyline, and seeing whats in store next for Ospreay in what will be a fantastic match against Pac.

    131: BRYAN DANIELSON HATES HIS KIDS + JACOB FATU GOT GRILLZ

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 62:29


    The boys breakdown a great week in pro wrestling with AEW ALL IN 2024, a returning Jamie Hayter and Nigel McGuinness, Will Ospreay beat MJF, Toni Storm heroically dropped her title, and Bryan Danielson finally became world champ after defeating Swerve Strickland. Over in WWE we prepare for Bash in Berlin with talks on Gunther V Randy, CM Punk V Drew in a strap match, and how will Jacob Fatu having new grillz effect the outcome of Cody Vs Kevin Owens.

    Ep. 130: ROMAN LOSES HIS AURA + DAMIEN PRIEST IS THE NEW UNDERTAKER?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2024 76:17


    The boys breakdown a whole bunch of wrestling after taking a week off while co-host Alex visited the Galapagos Islands to scout some talent for the squared circle. We discuss the return of Roman to Smackdown, Cody and Gunthers world title feuds, the judgment day civil war and over in AEW we preview all of the All In matches from Bryan v Swerve to MJF Ospreay and the lack of Okada on the show.

    Ep. 129: ROMAN REIGNS RETURNS + WYATT SICKS DEBUTED AND I CRIED

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 47:20


    The boys breakdown the best booked Summerslam in decades, with possibly CM Punks best match ever, the implosion of the Judgment Day, Dom betraying Mami, and the return of our Tribal Chief Roman Reigns before getting into the fallout on RAW with Judgment Day continued and the artistic and powerful debut of the WYATT SICKS.

    Ep. 128: SUMMERSLAM PREVIEW + UNPROTECTED CHAIRSHOTS RULE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2024 42:21


    The boys breakdown a bloody week in wrestling while reviewing AEW BLOOD AND GUTS! Filled with blood, guts, staples and gasoline the contenders went all out blowing off some of their feuds and starting a few more. Over in WWE the storlyines move forward strong a just before Sumerslam next week with Dom dissing Liv, Damien attacking Gunther and the Bloodline winning the #1 Contendership for Tag Gold.

    Ep. 127: WILL MAMI KILL DOMINIK?! + MJF THE 60 MINUTE MAN!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 50:07


    Alex and Kevin get into the week that was in wrestling starting with a compelling, consequence filled RAW with Damien Priest seemingly turning full babyface, Dominik trying to win back Rhea Ripley and Bo Dallas returning to RAW with the rest of the Wyatt Sicks, while on Smackdown Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens get put down by the Bloodline. Over in AEW we start with a powerful 59:58 match between MJF and Will Ospreay with MJF stealing the title through illegal tactics, Okada falling in love with Mercedes, and Swerve having a strong match with the Rainmaker himself during the forming of Team AEW.

    Ep. 126: JACOB FATU RUNS SMACKDOWN + MARIAH MAY KILLS TONI STORM

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 47:32


    The boys breakdown a truly action packed week in pro wrestling, CM Punk & Seth Rollins have a battle of words possible leading to a Summer Slam Feud, The Wyatt Sicks debut in Adam Pearce's office, Mami Returns to kill Liv and Dirty Dom, The Bloodline makes it stake on Smackdown by crushing the Tag Champions, Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes, Jacob Fatu shines as Solo Sikoa calls out Roman Reigns. Over in AEW the women run the show with Mariah May turning Toni Storm into a bloody mess after backstabbing her in the main event, Mercedes Moné and Britt Baker prepare to battle at All In, Ospreay and MJF heat up their feud calling each other out for a match next week, and Bryan Danielson wins the Owen Hart cup leading to Swerve Strickland calling him out leading to their World Title match at All In, but will it Main Event?

    Ep. 125: IS DAMIEN PRIEST COOKED?! + ACKNOWLEDGE SOLO SIKOA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2024 58:34


    The boys breakdown an action packed 2 weeks in pro wrestling after taking a week off. MITB was filled with powerful storytelling and few stronger botches, Damien PrIest remains champ after CM Punk screwed over Drew McIntyre. We recount watching Paul Heyman getting putdown from our seats live at MSG Smackdown and discuss a fun show for Forbidden Door, and AEW Dynamite. 

    Ep. 124: JACOB FATU, THE WYATT SICKS AND THE FALL OF AEW (RATINGS)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2024 70:27


    The boys breakdown a monumental week in pro wrestling, after a fun PLE with Scotlands Clash at the Castle featuring Ref CM Punk screwing Drew McIntyre, we get the return of Seth Rollins, the debut of the murderous cult the Wyatt Sicks lead by Uncle Howdy and the Debut of Jacob Fatu who laid waste to Smackdown and joined the Bloodline. Over in AEW the ratings dropped to record lows on the road to Forbidden Doors but we were gifted an excellent Rush MJF match, and a powerful Ospreay Swerve promo. 

    Ep. 123: RICOCHET RUNS FROM WWE + DOES SWERVE FEAR OSPREAY?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 37:14


    Alex & Kevin breakdown the week in WWE with a hard focus on Ricochet's potential contract renewal, will he stay or will he go, will leaving help him grow? Plus a preview for Clash at the Castle in Scotland. Over in AEW we have Ospreay challenging Swerve and the slow bubbling of stories on the way to Forbidden Door.

    Ep. 122: LIV STOP KISSING DOM + DYNAMITE LIVE RULES

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 37:38


    The boys breakdown a strong week in pro wrestling, with Kevin seeing Dynamite live in person for a powerful and energetic show filled with the return of MJF and Juice Robinson, Swerve title defense and big Bryan Danielson announcement, over in WWE we have huge drama with Liv constantly KISSING DOMINIK, AJ Styles faking his retirement and Damien Priest laying the smackdown on both Rey Mysterio and Drew McIntyre.

    Ep. 121: DARBY USED A FLAMETHROWER + LIV KISSED DIRTY DOM?!?!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 48:49


    The boys breakdown a crazy weekend in Pro Wrestling, Gunther became the King of the ring in Saudi Arabia and Nia became the Queen, Cody Rhodes went viral defeating Logan Paul and back on American soil Liv Morgan kissed Dirty Dom! Over in AEW it's the companies 5 year anniversary with Double or Nothing, Mercedes Moné had her debut match, MJF returned, Darby used a flamethrower and Adam Copeland broke his ankles.

    Ep. 120: BRYAN DANIELSON IS AN IDIOT + KING RANDY ORTON

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 70:18


    The boys prepare for a double PPV weekend with Double or Nothing and King & Queen of the Ring on the horizon. After a terribly booked AEW Dynamite it's only obvious that the weekend will be packed with nothing but BANGERS at AEW Double or Nothing and Raw & Smackdown gave us a few great storylines leading into Saudi Arabia with the possibility of King Gunther and Perc Gable dethroning Sami Zayn.

    Ep. 119: CAN LOGAN PAUL MAKE CODY GO VIRAL?! + MERCEDES MONE THROUGH A TABLE!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 41:00


    The boys breakdown a strong week in pro wrestling, an up and down AEW Dynamite with Christian Cage choking out AEW Champ Swerve Strickland, the Young Bucks firing employees, and the return of Darby Allin. Over In WWE the King of the Ring tournament heats up with Jey & Gunther advancing, Drew challenging Damien and Logan Paul getting ready to make Cody Rhodes go viral.

    Ep. 118: JEY USO SHOULDA WON + KENNY BOOKS AEW FROM HOSPITAL BED

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 57:54


    The boys breakdown WWE Backlash France featuring quite possibly the greatest crowd of all time, with Jey Uso chants that could have made a grown man put the title on him, a debuting Bloodline member, and a solidifying of Cody Rhodes, over on AEW we have the announcement of Anarchy in the Arena returning with the EVP's vs Team AEW, Swerve preparing for his fight against Christian and some good ol' Bullet Club Gold lookin' good.

    Ep. 117: KENNY OMEGA DIES IN THE RING + THIS DRAFT SUCKS!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 60:25


    The boys review two crazy weeks of Dynamite with the return of Jack Perry and the EVP's running wild and destroying both Tony Khan and a returning Kenny Omega in the ring! Plus discussions of Swerve's title reign so far and whats next in AEW. Over in WWE we discuss a lackluster Draft coupled with some great storylines and make picks for this weekends BACKLASH PLE in France!

    Ep. 116: DAE OSPREAY UNSAFE?!?!!? CONGRATS SWERVE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 53:41


    The boys breakdown a crazy AEW Dynasty PPV with a possible best match in the continental United States with Will Ospreay vs Bryan Danielson, did Will kill Bryan?! Also a huge congrats to AEW's first black world champion SWERVE STRICKLAND! After a year of wonderful storytelling he has been crowned champ after defeating Samoa Joe and we even got to witness the return of the Scapegoat Jack Perry. Over in WWE we have Damien Priest coming into his own as champ and judgment day leader, Becky Hogan Lynch becomes new Women's Champ, and Solo Sikoa digs deeper as possibly new Tribal Chief.

    Ep. 115: ARE WE OVER CODY? + CM PUNK MAIN EVENTS DYNAMITE

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 50:31


    The boys breakdown a crazy week in pro wrestling, featuring a new Tribal Chief for the Bloodline, a debuting Tama Tonga, WWE's new title holders reigning supreme, CM Punk backstage at All In fighting Jack Perry, Kenny Omega possibly coming to WWE and a lingering question in everyones mind… is Cody Rhodes stale?

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